2020 ANNUAL REPORTTitan Machinery Inc. ∙ 644 East Beaton Drive ∙ West Fargo, North Dakotawww.titanmachinery.com2020REPORTANNUALTITAN MACHINERY INC.LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERSIn fiscal 2020, Titan Machinery marked another year of steady financial progress, achieving top- and bottom-line growth in challenging markets. We experienced extremely wet planting conditions that persisted through a late harvest in the U.S., a trade war with China that worsened already low commodity prices, and an economic pullback in Eastern Europe. Even so, we kept growers and contractors running in their fields and on jobsites with double-digit parts and service growth, knowing that every productive acre and completed projected mattered more than ever. And as the year ended, we were satisfied to have demonstrated our financial sustainability through these demanding conditions. Then, while the last of our domestic corn was still being combined, coronavirus struck.The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented social and economic uncertainty, and the balance between business strength, employee safety, and community responsibility is being continuously strained as companies adjust to this new reality. We are grateful to be designated as an essential business to keep our customers running in fields and on jobsites across our footprint, and we are taking aggressive actions to slow the spread of the virus to help ease the burden on our local health systems. We were among the first dealer groups to limit public access to our stores to protect employees and customers, and our COVID-19 Task Force is monitoring the coronavirus situation and guidelinesacross our footprint, and communicating frequently with employees to help keep our stores and communities safe.Even amid this crisis, we remain focused on progress and sustainable growth. I hope you will take a few minutes to read our Statement on Sustainability at ir.titanmachinery.com to better understand how we are continuing to invest in our pillars of People, Environment, and Community. A few examples include: Our ongoing efforts to advance employee safety, growth and development; partnering for sustainable product innovation and advanced precision solutions; reducing environmental impacts and risks; and bringing the caring capacity of our global company to life in our local communities. And, as with our fourth quarter dealership purchase in Northwood, ND and our recently announced acquisition of the Horizon West dealership group in Nebraska and Wyoming, we continue to evaluate and complete acquisitions that leverage our scale and build on our foundation of efficient operations.Through depressed commodity prices, coronavirus, $20 oil, and what comes next, we will continue to grow responsibly and serve our customers better. With improved farming and jobsite practices, precision technologies, and determination that is their hallmark, our customers will continue to get the work done that we all count on. At Titan Machinery, we support the people who feed and build our world, and they can be confident that we will do what it takes to keep them safe and ensure their success. Have a safe and healthy year.BEST REGARDS,David J. Meyer, Chairman & CEOFinancial(cid:3)Highlights
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Financial(cid:3)Highlights
Years(cid:3)ended(cid:3)January(cid:3)31,(cid:3)2020(cid:3)and(cid:3)2019
(in(cid:3)thousands,(cid:3)except(cid:3)per(cid:3)share(cid:3)data)
Summary(cid:3)Income(cid:3)Statement
Revenue
Cost(cid:3)of(cid:3)Revenue
Gross(cid:3)Profit
Operating(cid:3)Expenses
Impairment(cid:3)of(cid:3)LongLived(cid:3)Assets(cid:3)&(cid:3)Restructuring(cid:3)Costs
Income(cid:3)(Loss)(cid:3)from(cid:3)Operations
Other(cid:3)Income(cid:3)(Expense)
Income(cid:3)(Loss)(cid:3)Before(cid:3)Income(cid:3)Taxes
Provision(cid:3)for(cid:3)(Benefit(cid:3)from)(cid:3)Income(cid:3)Taxes
Net(cid:3)Income(cid:3)(Loss)
Weighted(cid:3)Average(cid:3)Shares(cid:3)(cid:3)Basic
Weighted(cid:3)Average(cid:3)Shares(cid:3)(cid:3)Diluted
E.P.S.(cid:3)(cid:3)Basic
E.P.S.(cid:3)(cid:3)Diluted
Summary(cid:3)Balance(cid:3)Sheet
Current(cid:3)Assets
Intangible(cid:3)and(cid:3)Other(cid:3)Assets
Property(cid:3)and(cid:3)Equipment
Total(cid:3)Assets
Current(cid:3)Liabilities
LongTerm(cid:3)Liabilities
Total(cid:3)Liabilities
Total(cid:3)Stockholders'(cid:3)Equity
Total(cid:3)Liabilities(cid:3)and(cid:3)Stockholders'(cid:3)Equity
2020
2019
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
1,305,171
1,054,353
250,818
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
225,722
3,764
21,332
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
1,261,505
1,029,917
231,588
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
201,537
2,570
27,481
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(6,680)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(11,327)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
14,652
699
13,953
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
16,154
3,972
12,182
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
21,946
21,953
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
21,809
21,816
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
0.63
0.63
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0.55
0.55
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(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
727,546
102,235
145,562
975,343
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
640,892
12,596
138,950
792,438
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
494,163
136,076
630,239
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
420,452
36,675
457,127
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
345,104
975,343
(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
$(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)
335,311
792,438
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
___________________________________________
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 31, 2020
Commission File No. 001-33866
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TITAN MACHINERY INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
No. 45-0357838
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
644 East Beaton Drive
West Fargo, ND 58078-2648
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(701) 356-0130
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.00001 par value per share
TITN
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes
No
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past
90 days. Yes
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of
Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes
No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an
emerging growth company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Emerging Growth Company
Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes
No
The aggregate market value of our common stock held by non-affiliates as of July 31, 2019 was approximately $386.4 million (based on the last sale price of
$20.74 per share on such date as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market).
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock as of March 31, 2020 was 22,335,152 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the proxy statement for the registrant's 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 of
Part III of this report.
Table of Contents
PART I
Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unresolved Staff Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mine Safety Disclosures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART II
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selected Financial Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . .
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . .
Controls and Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART III
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Executive Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Principal Accounting Fees and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART IV
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Form 10-K Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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We make available, free of charge, copies of our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, on our website, http://www.titanmachinery.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after
filing such material electronically or otherwise furnishing it to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We are not
including the information on our website as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Form 10-K.
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Our Company
Titan Machinery Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "Titan Machinery," the "Company," "we," or "our") own and
operate a network of full service agricultural and construction equipment stores in the United States and Europe. We have been
an authorized dealer of CNH Industrial N.V. or its U.S. subsidiaries (collectively referred to in this Form 10-K as "CNH
Industrial") since our inception in 1980. CNH Industrial is a leading manufacturer and supplier of agricultural and construction
equipment, which includes the Case IH Agriculture, New Holland Agriculture, Case Construction and New Holland
Construction brands. Based upon information provided to us by CNH Industrial, we are the largest retail dealer of Case IH
Agriculture equipment in the world, the largest retail dealer of Case Construction equipment in North America and a major
retail dealer of New Holland Agriculture and New Holland Construction equipment in the U.S. In addition to the CNH
Industrial brands, we sell and service equipment made by a variety of other manufacturers.
We operate our business in three reportable segments, Agriculture, Construction and International, within which we
engage in four principal business activities:
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new and used equipment sales;
parts sales;
equipment repair and maintenance services; and
equipment rental and other activities.
We offer our customers a one-stop solution by providing equipment and parts sales, equipment repair and maintenance
services, and rental functions in each store. Our full service approach provides us with multiple points of customer contact and
cross-selling opportunities. We believe our mix of equipment sales and recurring parts and service sales, as well as our diverse
geographic footprint, provide us with diversification, which we believe aids in reducing the risks we face associated with
adverse economic cycles that affect particular geographic markets or segments. We also believe our scale, customer service,
diverse and stable customer base, centralized resources, and experienced management team provide us with a competitive
advantage in many of our local markets.
Throughout our 39-year operating history, we have built an extensive, geographically contiguous network of 74 stores
in the U.S. and 33 stores in Europe. Our Agriculture stores in the U.S. are located in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota
and South Dakota and include several highly productive farming regions, such as the Red River Valley in eastern North Dakota
and northwestern Minnesota, portions of the corn belt in Iowa, eastern South Dakota and southern Minnesota, and along the
I-80 corridor in Nebraska, which sits on top of the Ogallala Aquifer. Our Construction stores are located in Arizona, Colorado,
Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Our International stores are
located in the European countries of Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.
We have a history of growth through acquisitions. Since January 1, 2003, we have completed the acquisition of over
50 dealerships located in 11 U.S. states and four European countries, along with establishing new startup operations and a
network of stores in Ukraine. We believe that there will continue to be opportunities for dealership consolidation in the future,
and we expect that acquisitions will continue to be a component of our long-term growth strategy.
Products and Services
Within each of our segments, we have four principal sources of revenue: new and used equipment sales, parts sales,
equipment repair and maintenance services, and equipment rental and other business activities.
New and Used Equipment Sales
We sell new agricultural and construction equipment manufactured under the CNH Industrial family of brands as well
as equipment from a variety of other manufacturers. The used equipment we sell is primarily acquired through trade-ins from
our customers. The agricultural equipment we sell and service includes machinery and attachments for uses ranging from large-
scale farming to home and garden purposes. The construction equipment we sell and service includes heavy construction
machinery, light industrial machinery for commercial and residential construction, road and highway construction machinery,
and mining operations equipment. Equipment sales generate cross-selling opportunities by populating our markets with
equipment in need of service and parts. Equipment revenue represented 70.3%, 72.1% and 70.8% of total revenue for the fiscal
years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
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Parts Sales
We maintain an extensive in-house parts inventory to provide timely parts and repair and maintenance support to our
customers. Our parts sales provide a relatively stable revenue stream that is less sensitive to economic cycles than our
equipment sales. Parts revenue represented 17.9%, 16.7% and 17.0% of total revenue for the fiscal years ended January 31,
2020, 2019 and 2018.
Equipment Repair and Maintenance Services
We provide repair and maintenance services, including warranty repairs, for our customers' equipment. All of our
stores have service bays staffed by trained service technicians. In addition, our technicians are able to make off-site repairs at
customer locations. We provide proactive and comprehensive customer service by maintaining service histories for each piece
of equipment owned by our customers, maintaining 24/7 service hours in times of peak equipment usage, providing on-site
repair services, scheduling off-season maintenance activities with customers, notifying customers of periodic service
requirements and providing training programs to customers in order to educate them on standard maintenance requirements.
Our after-market repair and maintenance services have historically provided a high-margin, relatively stable source of revenue
through changing economic cycles. Service revenue represented 7.6%, 6.9%, and 7.4% of total revenue for the fiscal years
ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
Equipment Rental and Other Business Activities
We rent equipment to our customers, primarily in the Construction segment, for periods ranging from a few days to
seasonal rentals. We actively manage the size, quality, age and composition of our rental fleet and closely monitor and analyze
customer demand and rate trends. We service our fleet through our on-site parts and services team, and market our rental
equipment through our retail sales force. Our rental activities create cross-selling opportunities in equipment sales, including
rent-to-own purchase options on our non-fleet rentals.
We provide ancillary equipment support activities such as equipment transportation, Global Positioning System
("GPS") signal subscriptions and other precision farming products, farm data management products, and CNH Industrial
finance and insurance products.
Equipment rental and other revenue represented 4.2%, 4.3% and 4.7% of total revenue for the fiscal years ended
January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
Industry Overview
Agricultural Equipment Industry
Agricultural equipment is purchased primarily by commercial farmers for the production of crops used for food, fiber,
feed grain and feedstock for renewable energy. Agricultural equipment is also purchased by "life-style farmers" and for home
and garden applications, and for maintenance of commercial, residential and government properties. Deere & Company
("Deere"), CNH Industrial, and Agco Corporation ("AGCO") are the largest global manufacturers of agricultural equipment and
they each manufacture a full line of equipment and parts that supply the primary machinery requirements of farmers. In
addition to the major manufacturers, several short-line manufacturers produce specialized equipment that satisfies various niche
requirements of farmers. Agricultural equipment manufacturers typically grant dealers in the U.S. defined sales and marketing
territories with designated store locations to distribute their products.
We believe there are many factors that influence demand for agricultural equipment, parts and repair and maintenance
services, including net farm income, commodity markets, production yields, tariffs and trade policies, interest rates,
government policies, European Union subvention funds and individual European country subsidies, tax policies, local growing
conditions, and general economic conditions. Any of these conditions can change materially in a short time period, creating
volatility in demand for our products and services. Federal legislation, such as the Farm Bill, attempts to stabilize the
agriculture industry through various policies including (i) commodity programs consisting of direct, counter-cyclical and price
support payments to farmers; (ii) conservation programs; (iii) crop insurance programs; and (iv) disaster relief programs. For
the past two growing seasons, the U.S. Federal government has furnished market facilitation program payments to farmers or
ranchers to compensate for the adverse impact of U.S.-China trade policies, which payments have assisted our customers. We
believe that these various federal policies reduce financial volatility in the agriculture industry and assist farmers in continuing
to operate their farms during economic down cycles and through the adverse headwinds caused by trade policies and tariffs.
Construction Equipment Industry
Construction equipment is purchased primarily for use in commercial, residential and infrastructure construction, as
well as for agriculture, demolition, mining, energy production and forestry operations. Caterpillar, Inc., Deere, Komatsu Ltd.,
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the Volvo Group, Terex Corporation, Doosan, and CNH Industrial are some of the largest global manufacturers of construction
and industrial equipment. The market for construction equipment is segmented across multiple categories including earth
moving, lifting, light industrial, asphalt and paving, and concrete and aggregate equipment. As with agricultural equipment,
distribution of construction equipment in the U.S. is accomplished primarily through manufacturer authorized dealers.
CNH Industrial and industry reports show that demand for construction equipment in our markets is driven by several
factors, including (i) public spending on roads, highways, sewer and water projects, and other public works projects; (ii) public
and private expenditures for the energy and mining industries, which are driven in part by demand for fossil fuels, metals and
other commodities; (iii) business conditions in the agriculture industry; and (iv) general economic and market conditions of the
construction sector for residential and commercial buildings.
Business Strengths
We believe the following attributes are important factors in our ability to compete effectively and to achieve our long-
term financial objectives:
Centralized Inventory Management
We believe our significant scale enables us to centrally manage our inventory, permitting us to more effectively
manage inventory levels at each store while still providing a significant breadth of equipment and parts inventories to our
customers throughout our footprint. Moreover, our floorplan financing capacity enables us to opportunistically purchase and
carry inventory to satisfy market demands.
Superior Customer Service at the Local Level
Our centralization of numerous administrative functions better positions our employees in the field to focus on
customer service. We believe that the following capabilities enable us to better service our customers:
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our ability to staff a large number of highly-trained service technicians across our network of stores, which makes it
possible to schedule repair services on short notice without affecting our technician utilization rates;
our ability to staff and leverage product and application specialists across our network of stores, which makes it
possible to offer valuable pre-sale and aftermarket services, including equipment training, best practices education and
precision farming technology support; and
our ability to innovate and lead our industry through initiatives such as precision farming and farm data management
products and services, which provide our customers with the latest advances in technology and operating practices.
We spend significant time and resources training our employees to effectively service our customers in each of our
local markets. Our training program involves active participation in all manufacturer-sponsored training programs, the use of
industry experts for customized training programs, and a centralized training team to assist in training programs and the
integration of newly-acquired dealerships. We also partner with several technical colleges to sponsor students who we plan to
eventually employ as service technicians.
Ability to Act on Acquisition Opportunities
We believe that our experienced management team and access to capital enables us to be opportunistic in responding
to accretive growth opportunities, primarily arising from the continued consolidation of the dealer network.
Superior Centralized Marketing Systems
Our shared resource group includes a professional marketing team that supports all aspects of brand and solution
awareness, customer analytics and targeting, and lead generation through multichannel campaigns that typically incorporate
digital marketing (email, website, search, social and syndication), direct mail, and regional and local advertising and
sponsorships. Our marketing functions also drive increased customer engagement and loyalty through participation in trade
shows and industry events and communication and coordination for local store open houses, service clinics, equipment
demonstrations, product showcases and customer appreciation outings.
Ability to Attract and Retain Superior Employees.
We recognize that attracting and retaining talented employees is essential to achieving outstanding company
performance. We strive to develop our employees through a structured training program, and to invest in our employees'
development. In addition, we strive to implement a compensation system that rewards employees for high performance. We
believe that our efforts in these areas will enable us to attract and retain superior employees, necessary for us to be successful in
our industry.
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Diverse and Stable Customer Base Reduces Market Risk
Our large geographic footprint covering 11 U.S. states and five European countries provides a diversified customer
base. We believe that this diverse customer base reduces the potential impact of risks associated with customer concentration
and fluctuations in local market conditions. During fiscal 2020, none of our customers accounted for more than 1.0% of our
total revenue. Revenue from customers located outside of the United States is primarily included in our International segment,
which represented 18.1%, 18.4% and 17.5% of total consolidated revenue during fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018. In addition, our
large geographic footprint enables us to capitalize on crop diversification and disparate weather in growing regions, as well as
local trends in residential, infrastructure and commercial construction.
Experienced Management Team
Our executive team is led by David Meyer, our Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer, who has over 40 years of
industry experience. Our other executive team members, managers in the field, and equipment sales consultants also have
extensive knowledge and experience in our industry. We compensate, develop and review our managers and sales employees
based on an approach that aligns their incentives with the goals and objectives of our Company, including achievement of
revenue, profitability, market share and balance sheet objectives. We believe the strength of our management team will improve
our success in the marketplace.
Growth Strategy
We pursue the following growth strategies:
Increasing Same-Store Sales and Market Share
Increasing same-store sales and market share is one of our priorities. This type of growth both enhances our current
period revenue and increases our potential future revenue during the life of the sold equipment as a result of the potential for
recurring parts and service business. We seek to generate growth in same-store sales and market share through the following:
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employing significant marketing and advertising programs, including targeted direct mailings, internet based
marketing, advertising with targeted local media outlets, participation in and sponsorship of trade shows and industry
events, our Titan Trader monthly magazine, and by hosting open houses, service clinics, equipment demonstrations,
product showcases and customer appreciation outings;
supporting and providing customers with training on evolving technologies, such as precision farming and farm data
management, which are difficult for small dealers to support;
• maintaining state-of-the-art service facilities, mobile service trucks and trained service technicians to maximize our
customers' equipment uptime through preventative maintenance programs and seasonal 24/7 service support; and
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centrally managing our inventory to optimize the availability of equipment and parts for our customers.
Strategic Acquisitions
Since January 1, 2003, we have completed the acquisition of over 50 dealerships located in 11 U.S. states and four
European countries. In addition, we have added dealership locations in Ukraine through new start-up operations. The
agricultural and construction equipment industries are fragmented and consist of many relatively small, independent businesses
serving discrete local markets. We believe a favorable climate for dealership consolidation will continue to exist in the future
due to several factors, including the competitiveness of our industry, increased dealer capitalization requirements, increased
sophistication and complexity of equipment and related technologies, increased expectations from our customers and our
equipment suppliers, and the lack of succession alternatives for many current owners. We intend to pursue acquisitions with the
objectives of entering new markets, consolidating distribution within our existing footprint, and strengthening our competitive
position. We expect that opportunistic acquisitions will continue to be a component of our long-term growth strategy.
We regularly assess the acquisition landscape, evaluating potential acquisitions in terms of availability and alignment
to our long-term growth strategy. Typically, we have acquired only the working capital and fixed assets that we believe are
necessary to run an efficient store and we do not generally assume any indebtedness. On occasion, we have acquired all of the
outstanding equity of a company. Acquisitions are typically financed with available cash balances, floorplan payable line of
credit capacity, and long-term debt.
The consent of CNH Industrial is required to acquire any CNH Industrial dealership. Additionally, the consent of our
lender group, consisting of a number of national and regional banks (the "Bank Syndicate"), is required for acquisitions
meeting certain thresholds or other criteria as defined in our credit agreement (which credit agreement was formerly referred to
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as the "Wells Fargo Credit Agreement"). Effective as of April 3, 2020, we amended and restated the Wells Fargo Credit
Agreement, which we now refer to as the "Bank Syndicate Credit Facility."
Suppliers
CNH Industrial—Case IH Agriculture, Case Construction, New Holland Agriculture and New Holland Construction
CNH Industrial is a publicly-traded, global leader in the agricultural and construction equipment industries. In 2019,
CNH Industrial generated $13.7 billion in revenue from its equipment operations. CNH Industrial is the world's second largest
manufacturer of agricultural equipment, manufacturing the Case IH Agriculture and New Holland Agriculture brands of
equipment. Case IH Agriculture, recognized by the red color of its equipment, possesses over 170 years of farm equipment
heritage. New Holland Agriculture, recognized by the blue color of its tractors and the yellow color of its harvesting and hay
equipment, has over 120 years of farm equipment industry experience. The Case Construction and New Holland Construction
brands are owned and operated by CNH Industrial.
In fiscal 2020, CNH Industrial supplied approximately 74% of the new equipment sold in our Agriculture segment,
70% of the new equipment sold in our Construction segment, and 62% of the new equipment sold in our International segment.
In addition, CNH Industrial provides financing and insurance products and services to our end-user customers through its
affiliate CNH Industrial Capital America, LLC ("CNH Industrial Capital").
Our relationship with CNH Industrial is more than a typical supply relationship; it is strategic for both our Company
and CNH Industrial. In that regard, we believe that it is in each company's interest to maintain and develop the longstanding
strong relationship we share.
Dealership Agreements
We have entered into separate dealership agreements with CNH Industrial to sell and service the Case IH Agriculture,
New Holland Agriculture, Case Construction and New Holland Construction brands (collectively the “CNH Industrial Dealer
Agreements”). Separate CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements exist for each of our North American stores or store complexes,
and for each of the European countries in which we operate. The structure of the North American and European agreements are
very similar. Except as noted, the following discussion describes the North American CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements.
Each of the CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements assign to us a geographically defined area of primary responsibility,
providing us with distribution and product support rights within the identified territory for specific equipment products.
Although the dealer appointment is non-exclusive, in each territory there is typically only one dealer responsible for retail sales
to end-users and for after-sales product support of the equipment. If we sell certain CNH Industrial construction equipment
outside of our designated sales and service areas, CNH Industrial has the right to require that we pay sales and service fees for
purposes of compensating the dealer assigned to such territory. We are authorized to display and use CNH Industrial trademarks
and trade names at our stores, with certain restrictions.
Under our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements, we have both the right and obligation to sell CNH Industrial equipment
and related parts and products and to provide customers with repair services. The CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements impose
various requirements on us regarding the location and appearance of facilities, satisfactory levels of new equipment and parts
inventories, the training of personnel, adequate business enterprise and information technology system, adequate working
capital, a maximum adjusted debt to tangible net worth ratio, development of annual sales and marketing goals, and furnishing
of monthly and annual financial information to CNH Industrial. We must obtain the approval or consent of CNH Industrial in
the event of proposed fundamental changes to our ownership, governance or business structure (defined as "change in control"
events) including, among other things, (i) a merger, consolidation or reorganization, unless securities representing more than
50% of the total combined voting power of the successor corporation are immediately owned, directly or indirectly, by persons
that owned our securities prior to the transaction; (ii) a sale of all or substantially all of our assets; (iii) any transaction or series
of transactions resulting in a person or affiliated group acquiring 30% or more of the combined voting power of our securities
or, in the case of a competitor of CNH Industrial, 20% or more of the combined voting power of our securities; (iv) a
substantial disposition of shares of our common stock by certain named executives; (v) certain significant changes in the
composition of our Board of Directors; and (vi) replacement of our Chief Executive Officer. The CNH Industrial Dealer
Agreements do not establish mandatory minimum or maximum retail pricing for our equipment, parts, or service offerings.
The Case IH Agricultural dealership agreement and the Case Construction dealership agreement have fixed terms
expiring on December 31, 2027, and renew automatically for successive 5-year terms unless either party notifies the other party
of its intention not to renew or otherwise exercises its termination rights under the agreement. The New Holland dealership
agreement is a 12-month agreement, with automatic 1-year renewals unless either party notifies the other party of its intention
not to renew or otherwise exercises its termination rights under the agreement.
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CNH Industrial has the right to terminate its dealer agreements with us immediately in certain circumstances,
including in the event of (i) our insolvency or bankruptcy, (ii) a material breach by us of the provisions of a CNH Industrial
Dealer Agreement or (iii) our failure to secure the consent of CNH Industrial prior to the occurrence of a “change in control”
event. The CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements governing Case Construction equipment grants CNH Industrial the right to
terminate these CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements for any reason upon 120 days prior written notice. In addition, we have the
right to terminate any of the CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements at any time, with or without cause, upon 60 days prior written
notice. Subject to protections provided under state dealer protection laws, in the event that CNH Industrial offers a new dealer
agreement or an amendment to the existing CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements to all authorized CNH Industrial dealers located
in the state, CNH Industrial is permitted to terminate our existing CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements for stores located in that
state upon at least 180 days prior written notice if we refuse or otherwise fail to enter into such new agreements or
amendments. In addition, to the extent CNH Industrial determines that we are not meeting our obligations under the CNH
Industrial Dealer Agreement with respect to a particular product, CNH Industrial may, upon 60 days prior written notice to us,
remove such product from the authorized product list allowed to be sold or serviced by us. In the event of termination of any of
the CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements, CNH Industrial is obligated to repurchase the inventory of the CNH Industrial brand
applicable to the agreement being terminated. The CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements generally do not include non-compete
provisions that apply during or after the term of such agreements or limit our operations apart from our designated CNH
Industrial dealership store locations. Our CNH Dealer Agreements for Case Construction equipment, absent consent of CNH
Industrial, restrict our ability to sell competing products (new equipment and parts) of other manufacturers at our Case
dealership store locations during the term of such agreements. Our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements require us to operate any
material business activities not related to sales of CNH Industrial products or services to customers in agricultural, construction,
industrial or similar markets separately from our CNH Industrial dealership business.
The CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements and industry practices generally provide that payment on equipment and parts
purchased from CNH Industrial entities is due within 30 days, at which time the equipment inventory is then financed through
one of our floorplan payable credit facilities. CNH Industrial makes available to us any floorplan programs, parts return
programs, sales or incentive programs or similar plans or programs it offers to its other dealers, and provides us with
promotional items and marketing materials.
The CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements for our European operations, with the exception of Ukraine, grant to us
exclusive territories. We are restricted in our ability to sell competing products in our assigned territories. Our CNH Dealer
Agreements of our European operations do not have a fixed term. CNH Industrial can terminate these agreements immediately
in certain circumstances constituting cause, and for any reason upon twenty-four (24) months' prior written notice.
Other Suppliers
In addition to products supplied by CNH Industrial, we sell a variety of new equipment and parts supplied by other
manufacturers. These products tend to address specialized niche markets and complement the CNH Industrial products we sell
by filling gaps in the CNH Industrial line of products. We believe our offering of products for specialized niche markets
supports our goal of being a one-stop solution for our customers' equipment needs at each of our stores. Approximately 30% of
our total new equipment sales in fiscal 2020 resulted from sales of products manufactured by companies other than CNH
Industrial, with our single largest manufacturer other than CNH Industrial representing approximately 2% of our total new
equipment sales. The terms of our arrangements with these other suppliers vary, but most of the dealership agreements contain
termination provisions allowing the supplier to terminate the agreement after a specified notice period, which is typically
30 days. Payment and financing practices with these other suppliers are similar to those practices described above with respect
to the CNH Industrial entities.
Customers
Our North America agriculture customers vary from small, single machine owners to large farming operations,
primarily in the states of Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. In fiscal 2020, no single agriculture
customer accounted for more than 1.0% of our Agriculture revenue.
Our Construction customers include a wide range of construction contractors, public utilities, mining, forestry, energy
companies, farmers, municipalities and maintenance contractors, primarily in the states of Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota,
Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. They vary in size from small, single machine
owners to large firms. In fiscal 2020, no single construction equipment customer accounted for more than 2.0% of our
Construction revenue.
Our International customers vary from small, single machine owners to large farming operations, primarily in the
European countries of Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine. We also sell Case construction equipment in Bulgaria
and Romania. In fiscal 2020, no single international customer accounted for more than 3.0% of our International revenue.
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Floorplan Payable Financing
We attempt to maintain at each store, or have readily available at other stores in our network, sufficient new equipment
inventory to satisfy customer demand. Inventory levels fluctuate throughout the year and tend to increase before the primary
sales seasons for agricultural equipment. The cost of floorplan payable financing is an important factor affecting our financial
results.
CNH Industrial Capital offers floorplan payable financing to CNH Industrial dealers to finance the purchase of
inventory from CNH Industrial and for used equipment inventory purchased on trade-ins from our customers. CNH Industrial
Capital provides this financing in part to enable dealers to carry representative inventories of equipment and encourage the
purchase of goods by dealers in advance of seasonal retail demand. CNH Industrial Capital charges variable market rates of
interest based on the prime rate on balances outstanding after any interest-free periods and receives a security interest in
inventory and other assets. Interest-free periods are generally about four months in duration for both new and used agriculture
and construction equipment. As of January 31, 2020, we had a $450.0 million floorplan credit facility with CNH Industrial
Capital.
In addition to the CNH Industrial Capital floorplan line of credit, as of January 31, 2020, we also had a $140.0 million
wholesale floorplan line of credit under the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement, and a $60.0 million credit facility with DLL Finance
LLC that can be used to finance inventory purchases. Effective as of April 3, 2020, we amended and restated the Wells Fargo
Credit Agreement (hereafter referred to as the "Bank Syndicate Credit Facility"), under which we have total borrowing capacity
of $250.0 million, $185.0 million allocated to a floorplan line and $65.0 million allocated to an operating line. In addition, we
have other lines of credit offered by various financial institutions as well as floorplan payable financing programs offered by
manufacturers and suppliers, or their third party lenders, from which we purchase equipment inventory.
Sales and Marketing
We currently market our products and services through:
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our sales employees, who operate out of our network of local stores and call on customers in the markets surrounding
each store;
our area product support managers, and our store parts managers and service managers, who provide our customers
with comprehensive after-market support;
our website;
local and regional advertising efforts, including broadcast, cable, print and web-based media; and
alternative channels, such as auctions, for selling our aged equipment inventories.
Equipment Sales Consultants and Centralized Support
Our equipment sales employees (who we refer to as "equipment sales consultants") perform a variety of functions,
such as servicing customers at our stores, calling on existing customers, and soliciting new business at farming, construction
and industrial sites. We develop customized marketing programs for our sales force by analyzing each customer group for
profitability, buying behavior and product selection. All members of our sales force are expected to participate in internal and
external manufacturer-sponsored training sessions to develop product and application knowledge, sales techniques and
financial acumen. Our shared resources group provides centralized sales and marketing support for our field operations, and
coordinates centralized media buys, strategic planning, sales support and training. In addition, we enable our regional and area
managers and their sales teams to develop localized sales and marketing strategies.
Parts Managers and Service Managers
Our parts managers and service managers are involved in our efforts to market parts and service, taking advantage of
our seasonal marketing campaigns in parts and service sales. As a group, they have won multiple awards from our suppliers for
their efforts benefiting both our customers and our key suppliers.
Website
Our used equipment inventories are marketed on our website, www.titanmachinery.com, through an equipment search
feature which allows users to search by equipment type, manufacturer, price and/or store. A picture of each piece of equipment
is shown, along with the equipment specifications, price and store location. Parts manufactured by the CNH Industrial brands
are marketed and can be purchased directly through our website. Other sales and financing programs are also marketed through
our website. Finally, our website provides dealer locater search functions and provides the contact information for the various
departments at each of our stores.
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Print, Broadcast and Web-Based Advertising Campaigns
Each year we initiate several targeted direct mail, print and broadcast advertising and marketing campaigns. CNH
Industrial and other suppliers periodically provide us with advertising funds, which we primarily use to promote new
equipment, parts and financing programs. We will continue to explore and launch additional sales channels as appropriate,
including, for example, additional internet-based efforts.
Channels for Selling Aged Equipment Inventory
In certain circumstances, we sell aged equipment inventories through the use of alternative channels such as onsite and
online auctions.
Competition
The agricultural and construction equipment sales and distribution industries are highly competitive and fragmented,
with large numbers of companies operating on a regional or local scale. Our competitors range from multi-location, regional
operators to single-location dealers and include dealers and distributors of competing equipment brands, including Deere,
Caterpillar and the AGCO brands, as well as other dealers and distributors of the CNH Industrial family of brands. Competition
among equipment dealers, whether they offer agricultural or construction products or both, is primarily based on the price,
value, reputation, quality and design of the products, customer service including repair and maintenance service provided by
the dealer, the availability of equipment and parts, and the accessibility of stores. While we believe we compete favorably on
each of these competitive factors, our sales and margins may be impacted by (i) aggressive pricing competition by equipment
manufacturers or their dealers, (ii) our ability to obtain higher service margins based on our service quality and reputation, and
(iii) our ability to attract new and maintain existing customers based on the availability and quality of the products we offer and
our local relationships and reputation.
We are one of the established regional-scale agricultural and construction equipment dealers in the U.S. and Europe.
The number of other agricultural and construction equipment dealers operating on a regional scale is limited. Our primary
regional-scale competitors include RDO Equipment Co., Butler Machinery, Ziegler Inc., Brandt Holdings Co., Wagner
Equipment Co., 21st Century Equipment, LLC, AKRS Equipment, C & B Operations, LLC, and Van Wall Equipment.
Corporate Information
We were incorporated as a North Dakota corporation in 1980 and reincorporated in Delaware in December 2007 prior
to our initial public offering. Our executive offices are located at 644 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078-2648. Our
telephone number is (701) 356-0130. We maintain a website at www.titanmachinery.com. Our SEC filings are available on the
Investor Relations page of our website or at www.sec.gov.
Intellectual Property
We have registered trademarks for certain names and designs used in our business and have trademark applications
pending for certain others. We generally operate each of our stores under the Titan Machinery name. Case IH, Case and New
Holland are registered trademarks of CNH Industrial, which we use in connection with advertisements and sales as authorized
under our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements. We also license trademarks and trade names from other suppliers of equipment
to us.
Product Warranties
Product warranties for new equipment and parts are provided by the original equipment manufacturer ("OEM"). The
term and scope of these warranties vary greatly by OEM and by product. At the time equipment is purchased, we also offer
customers the option of purchasing extended warranty protection provided by the OEM or through various third-party warranty
providers. We are paid by the OEM for repairs we perform on equipment under warranty. We generally sell used equipment "as
is" and without OEM warranty unless the original warranty period has not expired and is transferable. We also offer extended
warranty programs on certain used equipment through various third-party warranty providers.
Seasonality & Weather
The agricultural and construction equipment businesses are highly seasonal, which causes our quarterly results and our
cash flow to fluctuate during the year. Our customers generally purchase and rent equipment in preparation for, or in
conjunction with, their busy seasons. For farmers, the busy seasons are spring planting and fall harvesting. For Construction
customers, the busy season is typically the second and third quarters of our fiscal year for much of our Construction footprint,
subject to weather conditions. Our parts and service revenues are typically highest during our customers' busy seasons as well,
due to the increased use of their equipment during this time, which generates the need for more parts and service work. Weather
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conditions impact the timing of our customers' busy times, which may cause our quarterly financial results to differ between
fiscal years. In addition, the fourth quarter typically is a significant period for equipment sales in the U.S. because of our
customers’ year-end tax planning considerations, the timing of dealer incentives and the increase in availability of funds from
completed harvests and construction projects.
Seasonal weather trends, particularly severe wet or dry conditions, can have a significant impact on regional
agricultural and construction market performance by affecting crop production yields and the ability to undertake construction
projects. Weather conditions that adversely affect the agricultural or construction markets would have a negative effect on the
demand for our products and services.
In addition, numerous external factors such as credit markets, commodity prices, production yields, and other
circumstances may disrupt normal purchasing practices and buyer sentiment, further contributing to the seasonal fluctuations.
Employees
As of January 31, 2020, we employed 1,612 full-time and 118 part-time employees. Our employees are not covered by
a collective bargaining agreement. We believe our relations with our employees are good.
Governmental Regulation
We are subject to numerous federal, state, and local rules and regulations, including regulations promulgated by the
Environmental Protection Agency and similar state agencies, with respect to storing, shipping, disposing, discharging and
handling hazardous materials and hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The environmental regulations applicable to us are
associated with the repair and maintenance of equipment at our stores including the handling and disposal of oil, fluids,
wastewater and solvent cleaners. Currently, none of our stores or operations exceeds small quantity generation status.
Compliance with these rules and regulations has not had any material effect on our operations, nor do we expect it to in the
future. Further, we have not made, and do not anticipate making, any material capital expenditures related to compliance with
environmental regulations.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
We are substantially dependent upon CNH Industrial, our primary supplier of equipment and parts inventory.
The substantial majority of our business involves the sale and distribution of new equipment and after-market parts
supplied by CNH Industrial and the servicing of equipment manufactured by CNH Industrial. In fiscal 2020, CNH Industrial
supplied approximately 74% of the new equipment sold in our Agriculture segment, 70% of the new equipment sold in our
Construction segment, and 62% of the new equipment sold in our International segment, and supplied a significant portion of
our parts inventory.
In addition to being our primary supplier, CNH Industrial provides us with the following important inputs for our
business:
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Floorplan payable financing for the purchase of a substantial portion of our equipment inventory;
• Retail financing used by many of our customers to purchase CNH Industrial equipment from us;
• Reimbursement for warranty work performed by us pursuant to CNH’s product warranties;
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Incentive programs and discount programs offered from time to time that enable us to price our products more
competitively; and
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Promotional and marketing activities on national, regional and local levels.
Our financial performance and future success are highly dependent on the overall reputation, brand and success of
CNH Industrial in the agricultural and construction equipment manufacturing industries, including its ability to maintain a
competitive position in product innovation, product quality, and product pricing, and its ability to continue to provide financing
to both us and our retail customers, and warranty reimbursements for service work that we perform.
CNH Industrial may change or terminate our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements.
We have entered into CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements under which we sell CNH Industrial’s branded agricultural
and construction equipment, along with after-market parts and repair services. Subject to applicable state statutes that may
govern the dealer-manufacturer legal relationship, CNH Industrial may terminate our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements
immediately in certain circumstances, following written notice and cure periods for certain breaches of the agreement, and for
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any reason under the Case Construction agreement following 120 days prior written notice. If CNH Industrial were to terminate
all or any of its CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements with us, our business would be severely harmed.
Furthermore, CNH Industrial may unilaterally change its operating practices under the terms of its CNH Industrial
Dealer Agreements with us to, among other things, change or authorize additional dealers in our sales and service areas, change
its distribution system to the detriment of its dealers like us, limit our product offerings, and change pricing or delivery terms. If
CNH Industrial were to change the terms of our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements or its operating practices in a manner that
adversely affects us, our business and results of operations would be harmed.
Our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements impose obligations and restrictions on us.
Under our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements, we are obligated to actively promote the sale of CNH Industrial
equipment within our designated geographic areas of responsibility, fulfill the product warranty obligations of CNH Industrial
(subject to CNH Industrial’s payment to us of the agreed upon reimbursement), maintain adequate facilities and workforce to
service the needs of our customers, and maintain equipment and parts inventories at the level deemed necessary by CNH
Industrial to meet sales goals as stated in the annual business plan mutually agreed upon by us and CNH Industrial, maintain
adequate working capital, and maintain stores only in authorized locations. Our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements do not
provide us with exclusive dealerships in any territory (except in our European territories), and CNH Industrial could elect to
authorize additional dealers in our market areas in the future, subject to state dealer protection laws.
Consent of CNH Industrial is required for certain material changes in our ownership, governance or business structure,
including the acquisition by any person or group of persons of 30% or more of our outstanding stock or 20% or more of our
outstanding stock if the person or group is a competitor of CNH Industrial. This requirement may have the effect of
discouraging a sale or other change in control of the Company, including transactions that our stockholders might otherwise
deem to be in their best interests.
The acquisition of additional CNH Industrial geographic areas of responsibility and store locations in our Agriculture,
Construction and International segments requires the consent of CNH Industrial under our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements,
subject to contrary state dealer protection laws. CNH Industrial may decide to decline, in its sole discretion, to consent to any
acquisition of an additional CNH Industrial store location we may pursue. If CNH Industrial is unwilling to consent to any
future proposed acquisition of additional dealerships, our ability to execute on our acquisition strategy and to grow our business
may be impaired. We cannot assume that CNH Industrial will consent to any acquisition of stores or dealerships that we may
desire to make in the future.
Our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreements require us to operate any material business activities not related to sales of
CNH Industrial products or services to customers in agricultural, construction, industrial or similar markets separately from our
CNH Industrial dealership business. Our CNH Industrial Dealer Agreement for Case Construction equipment prohibits us from
carrying other suppliers' products (new equipment and parts) at our Case Construction stores that are competitive with CNH
Industrial's products. These restrictions may discourage or prevent us from pursuing business activities that we believe are in
the best interests of our stockholders.
Our agricultural equipment, parts and service sales are affected by numerous market factors outside of our control.
Farmers' capital expenditures often follow a cyclical pattern, with increased capital investments typically occurring
during boom cycles spurred by high net farm income and strong farmer balance sheets. The USDA has forecasted net farm
income, a broad measure of farm profitability, to be $93.6 billion for calendar year 2019, which is approximately 18.1% above
the average for the five-year period ended December 31, 2019. Net farm income is subject to numerous external factors that are
beyond the control of the individual farmer such as commodity prices, import tariffs and other trade regulations including
developments in U.S.-China trade relations, input costs, production yields, animal diseases and crop pests, federal crop
insurance and subsidy programs. Net farm income also impacts farmland values, which causes overall farm wealth to increase
or decrease, impacting farmers’ sentiment to make investments in equipment. The nature of the agricultural industry is such that
a downturn in equipment demand can occur suddenly, resulting in negative impact on dealers including declining revenues,
reduced profit margins, excess new and used equipment inventories, and increased floorplan interest expenses. These
downturns may be prolonged, and during these periods, our revenues and profitability could be harmed. Demand for our parts
and service, although not as cyclical as equipment purchases, also can be negatively affected in agricultural downturns and in
regions affected by adverse weather or growing conditions which result in fewer acres planted or harvested.
Our construction equipment, parts and service sales are affected by numerous market factors outside of our control.
Our construction equipment customers primarily operate in the natural resource development, construction,
transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, industrial processing and utilities industries, which industries generally are capital
intensive and cyclical in nature. Many of our construction equipment customers are directly and indirectly affected by
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fluctuations in commodity prices in the agriculture, forestry, metals and minerals, petroleum and natural gas industries.
Prolonged periods of low oil prices, natural gas prices and other commodity prices may cause reduced activity in these sectors
which may result in decreased demand for our products and services by our customers operating in these industries.
Construction contractors' demand for our construction equipment, parts and repair services is affected by economic
conditions at both a global and a local level. Economic conditions that negatively affect the construction industry, such as the
tightening of credit standards which affect the ability of consumers or businesses to obtain financing for construction projects,
could reduce our customers' demand for our construction equipment. The construction industry in many of our geographical
areas has experienced periodic, and sometimes prolonged, economic down cycles, which negatively impacts sales of
construction equipment in those markets. During these downturns our revenues and profitability could be harmed.
Actual or threatened epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks, or other public health crises could result in disruptions in our supply
chain, decreased customer demand, lower oil and other commodity prices and volatility in the stock market and the global
economy, which could materially and adversely impact our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Actual or threatened epidemics, pandemics, outbreaks, or other public health crises could materially and adversely
impact or disrupt our operations, adversely affect the local economies where we operate and negatively impact our customers’
spending in the impacted regions or depending upon the severity, globally, which could materially and adversely impact our
business, results of operations and financial condition. For example, since December 2019, a strain of novel coronavirus
(“COVID-19”) surfaced in China and has spread into the United States, Europe and several other parts of the world, resulting
in certain supply chain disruptions, volatilities in the stock market, lower oil and other commodity prices due to diminished
demand, economic challenges for ethanol producers, and lockdown on international travels, all of which could adversely
impact the global economy and result in decreased demand from our customers. There is significant uncertainty around the
breadth and duration of the business disruptions related to COVID-19, as well as its impact on the U.S. economy. Moreover, an
epidemic, pandemic, outbreak or other public health crisis, such as COVID-19, could adversely affect our ability to adequately
staff and manage our business. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business, results of operations and financial
condition will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, rapidly changing and cannot be predicted, including
new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions taken to contain it or treat its impact.
Our customers’ ability to obtain affordable financing is an important factor in their purchasing decisions, and directly
affects our business.
The ability to obtain affordable financing is an important part of a customer's decision to purchase agricultural or
construction equipment. As net farm income and farm wealth have decreased in recent years, the borrowing capacity of our
farmer customers may have also decreased. Moreover, in a tighter credit environment, agricultural lenders may discourage their
farmer customers from making non-essential capital expenditures.
Interest rate increases may make equipment purchases less affordable for customers and, as a result, our revenue and
profitability may decrease. We are unable to anticipate the timing and impact of interest rate adjustments.
Changes in governmental policies may reduce demand for agricultural and construction equipment and cause our revenue
to decline.
Changes in federal, state, and international agricultural policies could adversely affect sales of agricultural equipment.
Government programs and subsidies that reduce economic volatility, incentivize agricultural equipment purchases, and enhance
farm income positively influence farmers' demand for agricultural equipment. To the extent that future funding or farm
programs available to individual farmers are reduced, or, in the case of the U.S. Federal government's market facilitation
program, this program is not renewed, these changes could reduce demand for agricultural equipment and we could experience
a decline in revenue. Government sponsored conservation programs could remove acres from agricultural production, reducing
demand for our products and services. Changes in government spending on infrastructure projects could adversely affect the
demand for construction equipment and we could experience a decline in revenue. The ability to export agricultural products is
critical to our agriculture customers. As a result, tariffs and other government trade agreements, policies or regulations
impacting or limiting the export or import of agricultural commodities, such as China's import tariffs, could have a material
adverse effect on the international flow of agricultural and other commodities, which may cause a decrease in the demand for
agricultural equipment. Furthermore, the U.S. federal government has initiated tariffs, such as the current steel tariff, on certain
foreign goods, including raw materials, commodities, and products manufactured outside the United States that are used in our
manufacturers’ production processes. These tariffs could in turn increase our cost of sales as a result of price increases
implemented by our domestic suppliers, which we may not be able to pass on to our customers.
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The equipment distribution market is subject to supply-demand imbalances arising from factors over which we have no
control.
Over-production of equipment by one or more manufacturers, or a sudden reduction in demand for equipment, can
dramatically disrupt the equipment market and cause downward pressure on our equipment profit margins. Customer leasing
arrangements in the agriculture and construction equipment industries may also impact the level of industry-wide equipment
inventory supplies. When leased equipment comes off lease, there may be an increase in the availability of late-model used
equipment, which can create an inventory over-supply condition and put pressure on our equipment sales and margins, and
have an adverse effect on values of our used equipment inventory and rental fleet equipment. Similarly, rental house companies
engage in regular sales of rental fleet units, which can further disrupt the supply-demand balance. However, we have no control
over or ability to significantly influence any of the foregoing inputs into the equipment distribution markets, but expect that we
will be subject to the negative impact, including downward pressure on equipment profit margins, resulting from any supply-
demand imbalances arising therefrom.
Our financial performance is dependent on our ability to effectively manage our inventory.
Our agricultural and construction equipment dealership network requires substantial inventories of equipment and
parts to be maintained at each store and company-wide to facilitate sales to customers on a timely basis. Our equipment
inventory has traditionally represented 50% or more of our total assets. We need to maintain a proper balance of new and used
equipment to assure satisfactory inventory turnover and to minimize floorplan financing costs.
Our purchases of new equipment and parts are based primarily on projected demand. If actual sales are materially less
than our forecasts, for example, because of the unexpected effects on consumer demand caused by COVID-19, we would
experience an over-supply of new equipment inventory. An over-supply of new equipment inventory will generally cause
downward pressure on our product sale prices and margins, decrease our inventory turns, and increase our floorplan financing
expenses.
Our used equipment is generally acquired as “trade-ins” from customers in connection with equipment sales to those
customers. Equipment inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Adjustments to market value of inventory are
recognized as a cost of sales, negatively impacting earnings, in the periods in which they occur. Our estimates of market value
for our used equipment, as determined at the time of the trade-in, may prove to be inaccurate, given the potential for sudden
change in market conditions and other factors beyond our control. Changes from our normal retail marketing channel to more
aggressive marketing channels for specific pieces or categories of equipment inventory, particularly as equipment inventory
ages, will generally result in lower sales prices. Pricing and sales of used equipment can be significantly affected by the limited
market for certain types of used equipment.
Our international operations expose us to additional risks.
We currently operate dealership locations in Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine. In fiscal 2020, total
International segment revenues were 18.1% of our consolidated total revenue. As of January 31, 2020, total International
segment assets were 19.6% of our consolidated total assets.
Our operations in international markets subject us to risks related to the differing legal, political, social and regulatory
environments and economic conditions in the countries in which we operate. Risks inherent in our international operations
include:
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difficulties in implementing our business model in foreign markets;
costs and diversion of domestic management attention related to oversight of international operations;
unexpected adverse changes in export duties, quotas and tariffs and difficulties in obtaining import licenses;
cyclicality of demand in European Union member states for agricultural equipment, based on availability of European
Union government subsidy programs and tax incentives;
unexpected adverse changes in foreign laws or regulatory requirements;
compliance with a variety of tax regulations, foreign laws and regulations;
compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other U.S. laws that apply to the international operations of
U.S. companies which may be difficult and costly to implement and monitor, can create competitive disadvantages if
our competitors are not subject to such laws, and which, if violated, may result in substantial financial and reputational
harm;
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fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates to which we are exposed may adversely affect the results of our
operations, the value of our foreign assets and liabilities and our cash flows;
the laws of the European countries in which we operate, unlike U.S. states, do not include specific dealer protection
laws and, therefore, we may be more susceptible to actions of suppliers that are adverse to our interests such as
termination of our dealer agreements for any reason or installing additional dealers in our designated territories; and
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geo-political or economic instability.
Any escalation of political tensions or economic instability in Ukraine, including as a result of heightened tensions
between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, could create significant disruption in our Ukrainian operations and may have an
adverse effect on our business operations in Ukraine. Previous periods of political tension and economic instability in Ukraine
caused liquidity problems for our customers, which negatively impacted their purchasing decisions for our products and
services, limited our ability to maintain working capital loans or increased the cost of maintaining such loans, and as a result of
imposed currency exchange controls, restricted our ability to manage our cash held in Ukraine and our investment in our
Ukrainian business. Our operations in Ukraine are subject to the risks of further devaluation of the local currency, increased
interest rates and increased inflation.
These factors, in addition to others that we have not anticipated, may negatively impact our financial condition and
results of operations.
Floorplan financing for our equipment inventory may not be available on favorable terms, which would adversely affect our
growth and results of operations.
We generally purchase our equipment with the assistance of floorplan payable financing programs through CNH
Industrial Capital and our other credit facilities. In the event that our available financing sources are insufficient to satisfy our
future requirements, we would be required to obtain financing from other sources. We may not be able to obtain this additional
or alternative financing on commercially reasonable terms or at all. To the extent that this financing cannot be obtained on
commercially reasonable terms or at all, our growth and results of operations would be adversely affected.
Our level of indebtedness could limit our financial and operational flexibility.
As of January 31, 2020, our indebtedness included floorplan payable financing, real estate mortgage financing
arrangements that are secured by real estate assets and other long-term debt. In addition, we have obligations under our lease
agreements for our store locations and corporate headquarters.
Our level of indebtedness could have important consequences. For example, it could:
increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate; and
limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or general
corporate purposes.
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We expect to use cash flow from operations and borrowings under our credit facilities to fund our operations, debt
service and capital expenditures. However, our ability to make these payments depends on our future performance, which will
be affected by financial, business, economic and other factors, many of which may be beyond our control.
The credit agreements governing our indebtedness restrict our ability to engage in certain corporate and financial
transactions, and require us to satisfy financial covenants.
The credit agreements governing our indebtedness contain covenants that, among other things, may limit or place
conditions on our ability to:
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incur more debt;
• make investments;
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create liens;
• merge, consolidate, or make certain acquisitions;
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transfer and sell assets;
pay dividends or repurchase stock; and
issue equity instruments.
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Our credit facilities with CNH Industrial Capital and DLL Finance require us to satisfy a net leverage ratio and fixed
charge coverage ratio on an ongoing basis, measured at the end of each fiscal quarter. Under the Bank Syndicate Credit Facility,
if our excess availability (i.e., borrowing base capacity less outstanding loan balance and certain reserves) falls below a certain
threshold, we become subject to a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. Our ability to borrow under these credit agreements
depends upon compliance with these financial covenants.
Our failure to satisfy any covenant, absent a waiver or amendment, would cause us to be in default under our credit
facilities and would enable our lenders to accelerate payment of the outstanding indebtedness. Each of our credit agreements
include cross-default provisions which state that certain types of defaults under any other indebtedness agreement will also
constitute a default under that credit agreement. If an event of default occurred, and the lender demanded accelerated payment,
we may not be able to satisfy a pay-off request, whether through internal funds or a new financing.
Our variable rate indebtedness exposes us to interest rate risk.
A substantial portion of our floorplan and working capital borrowings, including the credit facilities with CNH
Industrial Capital, the Bank Syndicate, DLL Finance, and our international floorplan facilities are at variable rates of interest
and expose us to interest rate risk. As such, our results of operations are sensitive to movements in interest rates. There are
many economic factors outside our control that have in the past and may, in the future, impact rates of interest including
publicly announced indices that underlie the interest obligations related to a certain portion of our debt. Factors that impact
interest rates include governmental monetary policies, inflation, recession, changes in unemployment, the money supply, and
international instability impacting domestic and foreign financial markets. Any increases in interest rates could have a material
adverse effect on our financial conditions and results of operations.
Changes affecting the availability of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) may have consequences for the
Company that cannot yet reasonably be predicted.
The Company has outstanding credit facilities, including the Bank Syndicate Credit Facility and the Company’s
credit facility with DLL Finance, with variable interest rates based on LIBOR. The LIBOR benchmark has been subject of
national, international, and other regulatory guidance and proposals for reform. In July 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct
Authority announced that it intends to stop persuading or compelling banks to submit rates for calculation of LIBOR after
2021. These reforms may cause LIBOR to perform differently than in the past and LIBOR may ultimately cease to exist
after 2021. Alternative benchmark rate(s) may replace LIBOR and could affect the Company’s credit facilities. At this
time, it is not possible to predict the effect of any changes to LIBOR, any phase out of LIBOR or any establishment of
alternative benchmark rates. Any new benchmark rate will likely not replicate LIBOR exactly. Any changes to benchmark
rates may have an uncertain impact on our cost of funds and our access to the capital markets, which could impact our
results of operations and cash flows.
We are in the process of implementing a new enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system, and problems with the design or
implementation of this ERP system could interfere with our business and operations.
We are engaged in the implementation of a new ERP system. The ERP system is designed to accurately maintain the
Company’s books and records and provide information to the Company’s management team important to the operation of our
business. The Company’s ERP transition has required, and will continue to require, the investment of significant human and
financial resources. We may not be able to successfully implement the ERP transition without experiencing delays, increased
costs and other difficulties. Beyond cost and scheduling, potential flaws in the implementation of an ERP system may pose
risks to the Company’s ability to operate successfully and efficiently, including timely and accurate SEC filings. If we are
unable to successfully implement the new ERP system as planned, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows
could be negatively impacted.
The agricultural and construction equipment industries are highly seasonal, which can cause significant fluctuations in our
results of operations and cash flow.
The agricultural and construction equipment businesses are highly seasonal, which causes our quarterly results to
fluctuate during the year. Farmers generally purchase agricultural equipment and service work in preparation for, or in
conjunction with, the spring planting and fall harvesting seasons. Construction equipment customers’ purchases of equipment
and service work, as well as rental of equipment, are also seasonal in our stores located in colder climates where construction
work slows significantly in the winter months. In addition, the fourth quarter typically is a significant period for equipment
sales in the U.S. because of our customers’ year-end tax planning considerations, the timing of dealer incentives and the
increase in availability of farmers’ funds from completed harvests and construction customers' funds from completed projects.
Also, numerous external factors such as credit markets, commodity prices, weather conditions, and other circumstances may
disrupt normal purchasing practices and customers’ sentiment, further contributing to the seasonal fluctuations.
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Weather conditions may negatively impact the agricultural and construction equipment markets and affect our financial
results.
Weather conditions, particularly severe floods and droughts, can have a significant adverse effect on growing
conditions and on regional agricultural and construction markets. Adverse weather conditions may result in fewer acres being
planted or harvested by farmers and reduced crop yields on those acres that are planted. Accordingly, our financial condition
and results of operations may be adversely affected by adverse weather conditions.
Our rental operations subject us to risks including increased maintenance costs as our rental fleet ages, increased costs of
new replacement equipment we use in our fleet, and losses upon disposition of rental fleet units.
Our rental fleet margins are materially impacted by utilization of fleet assets, which is seasonal and can fluctuate
materially due to weather and economic factors. If our rental equipment ages, the costs of maintaining that equipment, if not
replaced within a certain period of time, will likely increase. The cost of new equipment for use in our rental fleet could also
increase due to increased material costs for our suppliers or other factors beyond our control. Furthermore, changes in customer
demand could cause some of our existing equipment to become obsolete and require us to purchase new equipment at increased
costs.
Upon the sale of a rental fleet unit, we include in operating income the difference between the sales price and the
depreciated value of the equipment sold. The market value of any given piece of rental equipment could be less than its
depreciated value at the time it is sold. The market value of used rental equipment depends on several factors, including:
• market prices for like equipment;
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hours and condition of the equipment;
time of year that the equipment is sold;
the supply of used equipment in the market; and
general economic conditions.
Any significant decline in the selling prices for used rental equipment, or increased costs resulting from our rental
operations, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operation and cash flow.
Our industry is highly competitive.
The agricultural and construction equipment distribution (including parts and service) and rental industries are highly
competitive and fragmented, with large numbers of companies operating on a regional or local basis. Historically, our
competitors have competed aggressively on the basis of pricing or inventory availability, resulting in decreased margins on our
sales to the extent we choose to match our competitors' pricing. To the extent we choose not to match or remain within a
reasonable competitive distance from our competitors' pricing, we may lose sales volume and market share. In addition, to the
extent CNH Industrial's competitors (such as Deere, Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, and AGCO) provide their dealers with more
innovative or higher quality products, better customer financing, or have more effective marketing programs or the CNH
Industrial reputation or brand are tarnished in the marketplace or with our customers, our ability to compete and our results of
operations could be adversely affected. In addition, e-commerce companies selling parts have negatively impacted dealers'
parts sales and margins, and it is expected that this competitive pressure will only continue to increase in the future.
If our acquisition plans are unsuccessful, we may not achieve our planned long-term revenue growth.
Our ability to grow through the acquisition of additional CNH Industrial geographic areas of responsibility and store
locations or other businesses will be dependent upon the availability of suitable acquisition candidates at acceptable values, our
ability to compete effectively for available acquisition candidates and the availability of capital to complete the acquisitions.
We may not successfully identify suitable targets, or if we do, we may not be able to close the transactions, or if we close the
transactions, they may not be profitable. In addition, CNH Industrial's consent is required for the acquisition of any CNH
Industrial dealership, and the consent of our lenders may be required for certain acquisitions. CNH Industrial typically
evaluates management, historical performance, and capitalization of a prospective acquirer in determining whether to consent
to the sale of a CNH Industrial dealership. There can be no assurance that CNH Industrial or our lenders will consent to any
acquisitions of dealerships that we may propose.
Our acquisitions may not be successful.
There are risks associated with acquisitions of new dealerships. These risks include incurring significantly higher than
anticipated capital expenditures and operating expenses; failing to assimilate the operations and personnel of the acquired
dealerships; disrupting our ongoing business; diluting the effectiveness of our management; failing to maintain uniform
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standards, controls and policies; and impairing relationships with employees and customers as a result of changes in
management. To the extent we do not successfully avoid or overcome the risks or problems related to acquisitions, our results
of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected. Future acquisitions also may have a significant impact on our
financial position and capital needs, and could cause substantial fluctuations in our quarterly and yearly results of operations.
Acquisitions could include significant goodwill and intangible assets, which may result in future impairment charges that
would reduce our stated earnings.
We are exposed to customer credit risks.
We extend credit to our customers for parts and service work, rental charges, and also for some equipment sales in our
domestic and international operations. If we are unable to manage credit risk issues adequately, or if a large number of
customers should have financial difficulties at the same time, our credit losses could increase above historical levels and our
operating results would be adversely affected. Delinquencies and credit losses generally would be expected to increase if there
was a worsening of economic conditions.
Our business success depends on attracting and retaining qualified personnel.
Our success in executing our operating and strategic plans depends on the efforts and abilities of our management
team and key employees, including the managers of our field operations and our country managers in our International
operations. The failure to attract and retain members of our management team and key employees will harm us.
Over the past several months, the equipment industry has experienced a shortage of qualified service technicians. If
this trend worsens and we are not able to hire and retain qualified service technicians at acceptable levels, our ability to satisfy
customers' service needs would be negatively impacted. Moreover, the technician shortage may increase our service technician
compensation expense, and reduce our gross margins on service work.
Selling and renting agricultural and construction equipment, selling parts, and providing repair services subject us to
liability risks that could adversely affect our financial condition and reputation.
Products sold, rented or serviced by us may expose us to potential liabilities for personal injury or property damage
claims that arise from the use of such products. Our commercial liability insurance may not be adequate to cover significant
product liability claims, or we may not be able to secure such insurance on economically reasonable terms. An uninsured or
partially insured claim for which indemnification from the manufacturer is not available could have a material adverse effect on
our financial condition. Furthermore, if any significant claims are made against us or against CNH Industrial or any of our
other suppliers, our business may be adversely affected by any related negative publicity or any adverse impact on the
reputation or brand of any of our suppliers, including CNH Industrial.
Labor organizing and other activities could negatively impact us.
The unionization of all or a substantial portion of our workforce could result in work slowdowns or stoppages, could
increase our overall costs, could reduce our operating margins and reduce the efficiency of our operations at the affected
locations, could adversely affect our flexibility to run our business competitively, and could otherwise have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our common stock price has fluctuated significantly and may continue to do so in the future.
The price at which our common stock trades may be volatile and could be subject to significant fluctuations in response
to our operating results and financial condition as set forth in our earnings releases, guidance estimates released by agricultural
or construction equipment manufacturers that serve the markets in which we operate, announcements by our competitors, analyst
recommendations, our ability to meet or exceed analysts’ or investors’ expectations, fluctuations in the price of crop commodities
and natural resources, the condition of the financial markets, and other factors. Quarterly fluctuations resulting from the seasonality
of our business may cause our results of operations and cash flows to underperform in relation to our quarterly modeling assumptions
or the expectations of financial analysts or investors, which may cause volatility or decreases in our stock price.
The Company’s stock price is dependent in part on the multiple of earnings that investors are willing to pay. That multiple
is in part dependent on investors’ perception of the Company’s future earnings growth prospects. If investors’ perception of the
Company’s earnings growth prospects change, the Company’s earnings multiple may decline, and its stock price could be adversely
affected.
In addition, the stock market in recent years has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that often have
been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of companies. These fluctuations, as well as general economic
and market conditions, may adversely affect the market price of our common stock notwithstanding our actual operating
performance.
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Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause
our business and reputation to suffer.
The efficient operation of our business is dependent on our information technology systems. We use information
technology systems to record, process and summarize financial information and results of operations for internal reporting
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements. Additionally, in the ordinary course of
our business, we collect and store sensitive data, including proprietary business information, of our customers and suppliers, as
well as personally identifiable information of our customers and employees, in our data centers and on our networks. The
secure operation of these information technology networks and the systems of the third parties with whom we do business and
the processing and maintenance of information is critical to our operations. Despite our and the third parties with whom we do
business' security measures and business continuity plans, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to
damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to attacks by hackers or breaches due to employee error or malfeasance or other
disruptions arising from power outages, telecommunication failures, terrorist acts, natural disasters, or other catastrophic
events. The occurrence of these events could compromise our 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 that protect the privacy of personally identifiable information, disrupt
our operations, and damage our reputation, which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, and financial
condition. In particular, given our Europe operations, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation imposes
stringent data protection requirement and provides significant penalties for noncompliance. In addition, as security threats
continue to evolve and increase in frequency and sophistication, we may need to invest additional resources to protect the
security of our systems.
We maintain cyber risk insurance, but this insurance may not be sufficient to cover all of our losses from any future
breaches of our systems.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Equipment Stores
As of January 31, 2020, we operate 107 agricultural and construction equipment stores in the United States and
Europe in the following locations.
Agriculture
Segment
Construction
Segment
International
Segment
Total
US States
North Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Colorado
Montana
Arizona
Wisconsin
Wyoming
European Countries
Bulgaria
Germany
Romania
Ukraine
Serbia
Total
10
10
10
11
8
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—
—
—
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49
17
5
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
1
1
—
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—
—
—
25
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—
—
—
—
—
—
—
7
5
12
8
1
33
15
13
13
13
10
3
3
2
1
1
7
5
12
8
1
107
Store Lease Arrangements
As of January 31, 2020, we leased 94 store facilities with lease arrangements expiring at various dates through
January 31, 2031. Many of our lease agreements include fair market value purchase options, rights of first refusal, lease term
extension options, or month-to-month or year-to-year automatic renewal provisions at the conclusion of the original lease
period. A majority of the leases provide for fixed monthly rental payments and require us to pay the real estate taxes on the
properties for the lease periods. We are generally responsible for utilities and maintenance of the leased premises. All of the
leases require that we maintain public liability, property casualty, and personal property insurance on each of the leased
premises. The leases generally require us to indemnify the lessor in connection with any claims arising from the leased
premises during our occupation of the property. We believe our facilities are adequate to meet our current and anticipated
needs.
As part of our due diligence review prior to a dealership acquisition, we evaluate the adequacy, suitability and
condition of the related real estate. Our evaluation typically includes a Phase I environmental study, and if deemed necessary, a
Phase II environmental study, of the real property to determine whether there are any environmental concerns. If any
environmental concerns exist, we generally require that such concerns be addressed prior to acquisition of the dealership.
We have not historically owned significant amounts of real estate, although we evaluate opportunities to invest in our
real estate on a case by case basis. We currently own the store facilities for 9 U.S. dealership locations and 4 Germany
dealership locations. We have incurred debt financing and granted mortgages on these owned facilities. The remainder of our
U.S. and international store locations are leased from third parties.
Headquarters
We currently lease and occupy approximately 48,000 square feet in West Fargo, North Dakota for our headquarters,
this lease expires on January 31, 2028. We continually review our location needs, including the adequacy of our headquarters
space, to ensure our space is sufficient to support our operations. We believe there is ample opportunity for expansion in our
West Fargo headquarters facility if necessary.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are, from time to time, subject to claims and suits arising in the ordinary course of business. Such claims have, in
the past, generally been covered by insurance. Management believes the resolution of other legal matters will not have a
material effect on our financial condition, results of operation or cash flow, although the ultimate outcome of any such actions
is not assured. Furthermore, our insurance may not be adequate to cover all liabilities that may arise out of claims brought
against us.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The names, ages and positions of our executive officers are as follows:
Name
David Meyer
Mark Kalvoda
Bryan Knutson
Age
66
48
41
Position
Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Chief Operating Officer
David Meyer is our Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Meyer worked for JI Case Company in 1975. From
1976 to 1980, Mr. Meyer was a partner in a Case/New Holland Dealership with locations in Lisbon, North Dakota and
Wahpeton, North Dakota. In 1980, Mr. Meyer, along with a partner, founded Titan Machinery Inc. Mr. Meyer has served on
both the Case CE and CaseIH Agriculture Dealer Advisory Boards. Mr. Meyer is the past chairman of the North Dakota
Implement Dealers Association, and currently serves as a Trustee on the University of Minnesota Foundation.
Mark Kalvoda became our Chief Financial Officer in April 2011 and previously served as our Chief Accounting
Officer since September 2007. Prior to joining us, he held various positions between 2004 and 2007 at American Crystal Sugar
Co., including Corporate Controller, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. Prior to working for American Crystal Sugar
Co., he served in various financial positions within Hormel Foods Corporation.
Bryan Knutson became our Chief Operating Officer in August 2017 and previously served as our Vice President, Ag
Operations since 2016. Mr. Knutson joined the company in 2002 where he began his career in equipment sales later advancing
to store manager, complex manager and region manager prior to his current role. Mr. Knutson is a current board member of the
Pioneer Equipment Dealers Association.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is listed for trading on the NASDAQ Stock Market and trades under the symbol "TITN". As of
March 31, 2020, there were approximately 665 record holders of our common stock, which excludes holders whose stock is
held either in nominee name or street name brokerage accounts.
DIVIDENDS
We have not historically paid any dividends on our common stock and do not expect to pay cash dividends on our
common stock in the foreseeable future. Payment of future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of
directors after taking into account various factors, including our financial condition, operating results, current and anticipated
cash needs, outstanding indebtedness and plans for expansion and restrictions imposed by lenders, if any.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
We did not have any unregistered sales of equity securities during the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2020.
SECURITIES AUTHORIZED FOR ISSUANCE UNDER EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS
For information on securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans, refer to Item 12, "Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters."
REPURCHASES
We did not engage in any repurchases of our common stock during the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2020.
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STOCK PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The following graph compares the cumulative total return for the last trading day of our last five fiscal years on a $100
investment (assuming dividend reinvestment) on January 31, 2015, the last trading day before our fifth preceding fiscal year, in
each of our common stock, the Russell 2000 Stock Index and the S&P Retailing Group Index.
Titan Machinery Inc.
Russell 2000 Index
S&P 500 Retail Index
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
January 31,
2015
$ 100.00
$
100.00
100.00
2016
60.08
88.84
115.56
$
2017
97.74
116.86
135.00
2018
$ 152.09
2019
$ 132.63
2020
$
86.41
135.15
194.19
129.01
203.54
138.71
243.26
The data given below, excluding the store count data, as of and for each of the five years in the period ended
January 31, 2020, has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. In order to understand the effect of
accounting policies and material uncertainties that could affect our presentation of financial information, this data should be
read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included under Item 8 to this Form 10-K and
in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation included under
Item 7 of this Form 10-K.
The change in store count, resulting from acquisitions, new store openings, or store closings, has an impact on the
comparability of our statement of operations and balance sheet information. The table below summarizes the net change in our
store count and ending store count for each fiscal year presented.
Store Count Data
Net change in store count during fiscal year
Store count at end of fiscal year
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
Year Ended January 31,
7
104
(12)
97
1
109
(4)
108
3
107
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Statement of Operations Data:
Revenue
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Cost of Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Impairment and Restructuring Costs
Income (Loss) from Operations
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income and other income (expense)
Interest expense
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes
Net Income (Loss) Including Noncontrolling
Interest
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
(in thousands, except per share data)
$
$
$
917,202
234,217
99,165
54,587
909,178
210,796
86,840
54,691
$
844,768
203,231
88,794
55,813
$
838,037
214,103
94,408
55,149
972,496
222,982
94,216
66,098
1,305,171
1,261,505
1,192,606
1,201,697
1,355,792
818,707
165,190
33,446
37,010
812,467
149,615
29,036
38,799
1,054,353
1,029,917
250,818
225,722
3,764
21,332
3,126
(9,806)
14,652
699
231,588
201,537
2,570
27,481
2,547
(13,874)
16,154
3,972
764,649
143,729
30,679
38,249
977,306
215,300
203,203
11,172
925
1,635
(16,999)
(14,439)
(7,390)
769,924
149,212
31,490
37,342
987,968
213,729
211,372
4,729
(2,372)
1,524
(21,865)
(22,713)
(8,178)
917,779
156,563
30,121
45,415
1,149,878
205,914
220,524
8,500
(23,110)
(478)
(32,623)
(56,211)
(17,982)
13,953
12,182
(7,049)
(14,535)
(38,229)
Less: Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
—
—
—
(356)
(337)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Titan Machinery
Inc.
Earnings (Loss) per Share:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
$
$
$
13,953
$
12,182
$
(7,049) $
(14,179) $
(37,892)
0.63
0.63
$
$
0.55
0.55
$
$
(0.32) $
(0.32) $
(0.65) $
(0.65) $
(1.76)
(1.76)
21,946
21,953
21,809
21,816
21,543
21,543
21,294
21,294
21,111
21,111
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$
$
$
Balance Sheet Data:
Cash
Receivables, net
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Income taxes receivable
Total current assets
Goodwill and intangibles, net
Property and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation
Operating lease assets
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Total Assets
Accounts payable
Floorplan payable (1)
Senior convertible notes
Current maturities of long-term debt (2)
Current operating lease liabilities
Deferred revenue
Accrued expenses and other (2)
Total current liabilities
Senior convertible notes
Long-term debt, less current maturities (2)
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Other long-term liabilities (2)
Total stockholders' equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$
(1) Portion of floorplan payable balance which
is interest-bearing as of January 31, of the
relevant year
2020
2019
January 31,
2018
(in thousands)
2017
2016
43,721
72,776
597,394
13,655
—
727,546
10,694
145,562
88,281
2,147
1,113
975,343
16,976
371,772
—
13,779
12,259
40,968
38,409
494,163
—
37,789
88,387
2,055
7,845
345,104
975,343
$
$
$
$
56,745
77,500
491,091
15,556
—
640,892
8,408
138,950
—
3,010
1,178
792,438
16,607
273,756
45,249
2,067
—
46,409
36,364
420,452
—
20,676
—
4,955
11,044
335,311
792,438
$
$
$
$
53,396
60,672
472,467
12,440
171
599,146
5,193
151,047
—
3,472
1,450
760,308
15,136
247,392
—
1,574
—
32,324
31,863
328,289
62,819
34,578
—
2,275
10,492
321,855
760,308
$
$
$
$
53,151
60,082
478,266
10,989
5,380
607,868
5,001
156,647
—
547
1,359
771,422
17,326
233,228
—
1,373
—
26,366
30,533
308,826
88,501
38,236
—
9,500
5,180
321,179
771,422
$
89,465
65,534
680,482
9,753
13,011
858,245
5,134
183,179
—
—
1,317
$ 1,047,875
$
16,863
444,780
—
1,557
—
31,159
29,066
523,425
134,145
38,409
—
11,135
2,412
338,349
$ 1,047,875
45%
45%
47%
72%
75%
(2) Amounts as of, and prior to January 31, 2018, do not include the reclassification of finance leases from current maturities
of long-term debt to accrued expenses and other, as well as, long-term debt, less current maturities to other long-term
liabilities. See Note 1 of our consolidated financial statements for further detail.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations together
with our financial statements and the related notes appearing under Item 8 of this Form10-K. Some of the information
contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this annual report, including information with respect to our
plans and strategy for our business and expected financial results, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. You should review the "Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statement" in this Item 7 and "Risk Factors"
presented under Item 1A for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis in this
annual report.
A discussion of changes in our Financial Results and Cash Flow Comparisons from fiscal year 2018 to fiscal year
2019 has been omitted from this Form 10-K, but may be found in Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended January 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on April 5, 2019.
BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
We own and operate a network of full service agricultural and construction equipment stores in the United States and
Europe. Based upon information provided to us by CNH Industrial N.V. or its U.S. subsidiary CNH Industrial America, LLC,
collectively referred to in this annual report as CNH Industrial, we are the largest retail dealer of Case IH Agriculture
equipment in the world, the largest retail dealer of Case Construction equipment in North America and a major retail dealer of
New Holland Agriculture and New Holland Construction equipment in the U.S. We operate our business through three
reportable segments: Agriculture, Construction and International. Within each segment, we have four principal sources of
revenue: new and used equipment sales, parts sales, service, and equipment rental and other activities.
The agricultural equipment we sell and service includes machinery and attachments for uses ranging from large-scale
farming to home and garden use. The construction equipment we sell and service includes heavy construction machinery, light
industrial machinery for commercial and residential construction, road and highway construction machinery, mining, energy,
and forestry operations equipment. We offer our customers a one-stop solution for their equipment needs through:
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new and used equipment sales;
parts sales;
equipment repair and maintenance services; and
equipment rental and other activities.
The new equipment and parts we sell are supplied primarily by CNH Industrial. According to its public reports, CNH
Industrial is a leading manufacturer and supplier of agricultural and construction equipment based on the number of units sold,
primarily through the Case IH Agriculture, New Holland Agriculture, Case Construction and New Holland Construction
brands. Sales of new CNH Industrial products accounted for approximately 70% of our new equipment revenue in fiscal 2020,
with our single largest manufacturer other than CNH Industrial representing approximately 2% of our total new equipment
sales. We acquire used equipment for resale primarily through trade-ins from our customers and in some cases through selective
purchases. We sell parts and provide in-store and on-site repair and maintenance services. We rent equipment and provide other
ancillary services such as equipment transportation, GPS signal subscriptions, farm data management systems, precision
farming equipment, and finance and insurance products.
Throughout our 39-year operating history, we have built an extensive, geographically contiguous network of 74 stores
located in the United States and 33 stores in Europe. We have a history of growth through acquisitions, including over 50
acquisitions in 11 U.S. states and four European countries since January 1, 2003. We believe that there will continue to be
opportunities for dealership consolidation in the future, and we expect that acquisitions will continue to be a component of our
long-term growth strategy.
Certain External Factors Affecting our Business
We are subject to a number of factors that affect our business including those factors discussed in the sections in this
annual report entitled "Risk Factors" and "Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements." Certain of these external
factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Macroeconomic and Industry Factors
Our Agriculture and International businesses are primarily driven by the demand for agricultural equipment for use in
the production of food, fiber, feed grain and renewable energy; home and garden applications; and the maintenance of
commercial, residential and government properties. Agriculture industry factors such as changes in agricultural commodity
prices and net farm income, have an effect on customer sentiment and their ability to secure financing for equipment purchases.
Macroeconomic and industry factors that affect commodity prices and net farm income include changing worldwide demand
for agriculture commodities, crop yields and supply disruptions caused by weather patterns and crop diseases, crop stock levels,
production costs, and changing U.S. dollar foreign currency exchange rates. Based on U.S. Department of Agriculture
("USDA") publications, the most recent estimate of net farm income for calendar year 2019 increased 12% compared to
calendar year 2018 due to the U.S. Federal government's direct farm program payments. Based on its February 2020 report, the
USDA projected net farm income for calendar year 2020 to increase 3.0%, as compared to calendar year 2019.
During economic downturns, and especially in the agriculture industry, equipment revenue generally decreases;
however, parts and service revenue tend to be more stable, as the amount of land in production remains unchanged.
Additionally, farmers maintain existing equipment rather than purchase new equipment. Our gross profit margins on equipment
sales are lower than our gross profit margins on parts and service. As a result, a change in sales mix may cause our gross profit
margin to increase on a percentage basis even though our overall gross profit dollars may decrease. Our operating expenses are
largely fixed expenses, other than commissions paid to our equipment sales consultants, which generally fluctuate with gross
profit. When equipment revenue decreases, it may have a negative impact on our ability to leverage these fixed costs, and, as a
result, may reduce our operating income.
Seasonality & Weather
The agricultural and construction equipment businesses are highly seasonal, which causes our quarterly results and our
available cash flow to fluctuate during the year. Our customers generally purchase and rent equipment in preparation for, or in
conjunction with, their busy seasons, which for farmers are the spring planting and fall harvesting seasons; and which for
Construction customers is typically the second and third quarters of our fiscal year for much of our Construction footprint. Our
parts and service revenues are typically highest during our customers' busy seasons as well, due to the increased use of their
equipment during this time, which generates the need for more parts and service work. However, weather conditions impact the
timing of our customers' busy times, which may cause greater than expected fluctuations in our quarterly financial results year
over year. In addition, the fourth quarter typically is a significant period for equipment sales in the U.S. because of our
customers’ year-end tax planning considerations, the timing of dealer incentives and the increase in availability of funds from
completed harvests and construction projects.
Seasonal weather trends, particularly severe wet or dry conditions, can have a significant impact on regional
agricultural and construction market performance by affecting crop production and the ability to undertake construction
projects. Weather conditions that adversely affect the agricultural or construction markets decrease the demand for our products
and services.
In addition, numerous external factors such as credit markets, commodity prices, and other circumstances may disrupt
normal purchasing practices and buyer sentiment, further contributing to the seasonal fluctuations.
Dependence on our Primary Supplier
The majority of our business involves the distribution and servicing of equipment manufactured by CNH Industrial. In
fiscal 2020, CNH Industrial supplied approximately 74% of the new equipment sold in our Agriculture segment, 70% of the
new equipment sold in our Construction segment, and 62% of the new equipment sold in our International segment, and
represented a significant portion of our parts revenue. Thus, we believe the following factors have a significant impact on our
operating results:
• CNH Industrial’s product offerings, reputation and market share;
• CNH Industrial’s product prices and incentive and discount programs;
• CNH Industrial's supply of inventory;
• CNH Industrial's offering of floorplan payable financing for the purchase of a substantial portion of our inventory; and
• CNH Industrial's offering of financing and leasing used by our customers to purchase CNH Industrial equipment from
us.
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Credit Market Changes
Changes in credit markets can affect our customers' ability and willingness to make capital expenditures, including
purchasing our equipment. Tight credit markets, a low level of liquidity in many financial markets, and extreme volatility in
fixed income, credit, currency and equity markets have the potential to adversely affect our business. Such disruptions in the
overall economy and financial markets and the related reduction in consumer confidence in the economy, slow activity in the
capital markets, negatively affect access to credit on commercially acceptable terms, and may adversely impact our customers'
access to credit and the terms of any such credit. However, if retail interest rates remain low, our business may be positively
affected by customers who find financing purchases of our equipment more attractive due to lower borrowing costs.
Our business is also particularly dependent on our access to credit markets to manage inventory and finance
acquisitions. We cannot predict what future changes will occur in credit markets or how these changes will impact our business.
Inflation
Inflation has not had a material impact on our operating results and we do not expect it to have a material impact in the
future. To date, in those instances in which we have experienced cost increases, we have been able to increase selling prices to
offset such increases.
Significant Items Impacting Our Financial Position and Results of Operations
AGRAM Acquisition
On July 2, 2018, we continued our strategy of acquiring dealerships in desired market areas with our acquisition of
two commonly-controlled companies, AGRAM Landtechnikvertrieb GmbH and AGRAM Landtechnik Rollwitz GmbH
(collectively "AGRAM"). AGRAM consists of four Case IH agriculture dealership locations in the following cities of
Germany: Altranft, Burkau, Gutzkow, and Rollowitz. Total cash consideration paid in the acquisition was $19.2 million, which
we financed through available cash resources and capacity under our existing floorplan payable and other credit facilities. The
four AGRAM dealerships are included within our International segment.
Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
In the preparation of financial statements prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP"), we are required to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues,
expenses and the related disclosures. While we believe the estimates and judgments we use in preparing our financial
statements are appropriate, they are subject to future events and uncertainties regarding their outcome and therefore actual
results may materially differ from these estimates. We describe in Note 1, Business Activity and Significant Accounting Polices,
of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements the significant accounting policies used in preparing the consolidated
financial statements. We consider the following items in our consolidated financial statements to require significant estimation
or judgment.
Revenue Recognition
Equipment revenue transactions include the sale of agricultural and construction equipment and often include both
cash and noncash consideration received from our customers, with noncash consideration in the form of used, trade-in,
equipment assets. The amount of revenue recognized in the sale transaction is dependent on the value assigned to the trade-in
asset. Significant judgment is required to estimate the value of trade-in assets. We assign value based on the estimated selling
price for that piece of equipment in the applicable market, less a gross profit amount to be realized at the time the trade-in asset
is sold and an estimate of any reconditioning work required to ready the asset for sale. We estimate future selling prices of
trade-in assets using various external industry data and relevant internal information, and consider the impact of various factors
including model year, hours of use, overall condition, and other equipment specifications. Our estimates of the value of trade-in
assets are impacted by changing market values of used equipment and the availability of relevant and reliable third-party data.
In instances in which relevant third-party information is not available, the value assigned to trade-in equipment is dependent on
internal judgments.
Inventories
New and used equipment inventories are stated at the lower of cost (specific identification) or net realizable value. Net
realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of
completion, disposal, and transportation. The majority of our used equipment inventory is acquired through trade-ins from our
customers and is initially measured and recognized based on the estimated future selling price of the equipment, less a gross
profit amount to be realized when the trade-in asset is sold and an estimate of any reconditioning work required to ready the
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asset for sale. Subsequent to the initial recognition, all new and used equipment inventories are subject to lower of cost or net
realizable value assessments. We estimate net realizable value using internal information, management judgment and third-
party data that considers various factors including age of equipment, hours of use and market conditions. Generally, used
equipment prices are more volatile to changes in market conditions than prices for new equipment due to incentive programs
that may be offered by manufacturers to assist in the sale of new equipment. We review our equipment inventory values and
adjust them whenever the carrying amount exceeds the estimated net realizable value.
Parts inventories are valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. We estimate net realizable value of our
parts inventories based on various factors including aging and sales history of each type of parts inventory.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets. Our long-lived assets consist primarily of property and equipment and operating lease assets. We
review these assets for potential impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be
recoverable. Recoverability is measured by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of such assets to their
carrying values. If the estimated undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, the carrying value is considered
recoverable and no impairment recognition is required. However, if the sum of the undiscounted cash flows is less than the
carrying value of the asset, the second step of the impairment analysis must be performed to measure the amount of the
impairment, if any. The second step of the impairment analysis compares the estimated fair value of the long-lived asset to its
carrying value and any amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value is recognized as an impairment charge.
When reviewing long-lived assets for impairment, we group long-lived assets with other assets and liabilities at the
lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Long-
lived assets deployed and used by individual store locations are reviewed for impairment at the individual store level. Other
long-lived assets shared across stores within a segment or shared across segments are reviewed for impairment on a segment or
consolidated level as appropriate.
During our 2020 fiscal year, we determined that events or circumstances were present that may indicate that the
carrying amount of certain of our store long-lived assets might not be recoverable. The events or circumstances which indicated
that certain of our store long-lived assets might not be recoverable included a current period operating loss combined with
historical losses and anticipated future operating losses within certain of our stores, or an expectation that a long-lived asset (or
asset group) will be disposed of before the end of its previously estimated useful life. In light of these circumstances, we
performed step one of the impairment analysis for these assets, which have a combined carrying value of $35.4 million, to
determine if the asset values are recoverable. In certain cases, the analysis indicated that the carrying value is not recoverable.
The aggregate carrying value of such assets totaled $9.4 million. Based on this conclusion, we performed step two of the
impairment analysis and estimated the fair value of these assets using an income approach that incorporated unobservable
inputs including estimated forecasted net cash flows generated from the use and disposition of these assets. Step two of the
analysis indicated that an impairment charge in the amount of $3.1 million was necessary, of which $2.3 million related to the
Agriculture segment and $0.8 million related to the Construction segment. In all other cases, in which the aggregate carrying
value of such assets totaled $26.0 million, our analyses indicated that the carrying values are recoverable based on our
estimates of future undiscounted cash flows under step one of the impairment analysis.
Our impairment analyses require significant judgment, including identification of the grouping of long-lived and other
assets and liabilities for impairment testing, estimates of future cash flows arising from these groups of assets and liabilities,
and estimates of the remaining useful lives of the long-lived assets being evaluated. Our estimates inherently include a degree
of uncertainty and are impacted by macroeconomic and industry conditions, the competitive environment and other factors.
Adverse changes in any of these factors in future periods could result in impairment charges in future periods which could
materially impact our results of operations and financial position.
Income Taxes
In determining our provision for (benefit from) income taxes, we must make certain judgments and estimates,
including an assessment of the realizability of our deferred tax assets. In evaluating our ability to realize the benefit of our
deferred tax assets we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including our historical operating results and our
expectation of future taxable income, the availability to implement prudent tax-planning strategies, and the carryforward
periods over which the assets may be realized. These assumptions require significant judgment and estimation.
In reviewing our deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2019, we concluded that a partial valuation allowance for U.S.
federal and state deferred tax assets was warranted. In total we had recognized a valuation allowance of $4.4 million as of
January 31, 2019. This conclusion was principally based on the presence of historical losses and our expected future sources of
taxable income, including the anticipated future reversal of our existing deferred tax assets and liabilities. We review our
foreign deferred tax assets, including net operating losses, on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. As of January 31, 2019, we
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concluded that a valuation allowance for certain of our foreign deferred tax assets, including net operating losses, was
warranted. In total we have recognized a valuation allowance in the amount of $2.3 million. This conclusion was principally
based on the presence of historical losses and the anticipated time period over which we may generate taxable income in excess
of these historical losses.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2020, the Company concluded, based upon all available evidence, it was
more likely than not that it would have sufficient future taxable income to realize the Company’s federal and state deferred tax
assets. As a result, the Company released the $4.6 million valuation allowance associated with deferred tax assets and
recognized a corresponding benefit from income taxes in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
January 31, 2020. At fiscal year end 2020, the remaining foreign valuation allowance was $2.2 million and there was no
domestic valuation allowance. The Company's conclusion regarding the realizability of such deferred tax assets was based on
recent profitable domestic operations resulting in a cumulative profit over the three-year period ending January 31, 2020 and
our projections of future profitability in the U.S.
The initial recognition of, and any changes in, a deferred tax asset valuation allowance are recorded to the provision
for income taxes and impacts our effective tax rate. Our assessment of the need for and magnitude of valuation allowances for
our deferred tax assets may be impacted by changes in tax laws, our assumptions regarding the ability to generate future taxable
income and the availability of tax-planning strategies. Changes in any of these factors could lead to a change in the recognized
valuation allowance which may impact our future results of operations and financial position.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1, Business Activity and Significant Accounting Polices, of the Notes to our Consolidated Financial
Statements for a description of new accounting pronouncements recently adopted or not yet adopted and the impact or
anticipated impact of such pronouncements to our consolidated financial statements.
Key Financial Metrics
In addition to tracking our sales and expenses to evaluate our operational performance, we also monitor the following
key financial metrics. The results of some of these metrics are discussed further throughout the Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of this Form 10-K.
Inventory Turnover
Inventory turnover measures the rate at which inventory is sold during the year. We calculate it by dividing cost of
sales on equipment and parts for the last twelve months by the average of the month-end balances of our equipment and parts
inventories for the same twelve-month period. We believe that inventory turnover is an important management metric in
evaluating the efficiency at which we are managing and selling our inventories.
Same-Store Results
Same-store results for any period represent results of operations by stores that were part of our Company for the entire
comparable period in the preceding fiscal year. We do not distinguish relocated or newly-expanded stores in this same-store
analysis. Closed stores are excluded from the same-store analysis.
Absorption
Absorption is an industry term that refers to the percentage of an equipment dealer's operating expense covered by the
combined gross profit from parts, service and rental fleet activity. We calculate absorption by dividing our gross profit from
sales of parts, service and rental fleet by our operating expenses, less commission expense on equipment sales, plus interest
expense on floorplan payables and rental fleet debt. We believe that absorption is an important management metric because
during economic down cycles our customers tend to postpone new and used equipment purchases while continuing to run,
maintain and repair their existing equipment. Thus, operating at a high absorption rate enables us to operate profitably
throughout economic down cycles.
Dollar Utilization
Dollar utilization is a measurement of asset performance and profitability used in the rental industry. We calculate the
dollar utilization of our rental fleet equipment by dividing the rental revenue earned on our rental fleet by the average gross
carrying value of our rental fleet (comprised of original equipment costs plus additional capitalized costs) for that period. While
our rental fleet has variable expenses related to repairs and maintenance, its primary expense for depreciation is fixed. Low
dollar utilization of our rental fleet has a negative impact on gross profit margin and gross profit dollars due to the fixed
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depreciation component. However, high dollar utilization of our rental fleet has a positive impact on gross profit margin and
gross profit dollars.
Adjusted EBITDA
EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as earnings before finance costs, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization and is a metric frequently used to assess and evaluate financial performance. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA
as a measure of financial performance, as a supplemental measure to evaluate the Company's overall operating performance
and believes it provides a useful metric for comparability between periods and across entities within our industry by excluding
differences in capital structure, income taxes, non-cash charges and certain activities that occur outside of the ordinary course
of our business. We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as our net income (loss), adjusted for net interest (excluding floorplan interest
expense), income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and items included in our non-GAAP reconciliation, for each of the
respective periods. Adjusted EBITDA should be evaluated in addition to, and not considered a substitute for, or superior to, any
GAAP measure of net income (loss). In addition, other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA in a different manner,
which may hinder comparability with other companies. The Company's Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal years ended January
31, 2020 and 2019 was $53.1 million and $49.8 million, respectively. Refer to the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section for a
reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income.
Key Financial Statement Components
Revenue
• Equipment: We derive equipment revenue from the sale of new and used agricultural and construction equipment.
• Parts: We derive parts revenue from the sale of parts for brands of equipment that we sell, other makes of equipment,
and other types of equipment and related components. Our parts sales provide us with a relatively stable revenue
stream that is less sensitive to the economic cycles that affect our equipment sales.
•
Service: We derive service revenue from repair and maintenance services to our customers' equipment. Our repair and
maintenance services provide a high-margin, relatively stable source of revenue through changing economic cycles.
• Rental and other: We derive other revenue from equipment rentals and ancillary equipment support activities such as
equipment transportation, GPS signal subscriptions and reselling financial and insurance products.
Cost of Revenue
• Equipment: Cost of equipment revenue is the lower of the acquired cost or the market value of the specific piece of
equipment sold.
• Parts: Cost of parts revenue is the lower of the acquired cost or the market value of the parts sold, based on average
costing.
•
Service: Cost of service revenue represents costs attributable to services provided for the maintenance and repair of
customer-owned equipment and equipment then on-rent by customers.
• Rental and other: Costs of other revenue represent costs associated with equipment rental, such as depreciation,
maintenance and repairs, as well as costs associated providing transportation, hauling, parts freight, GPS subscriptions
and damage waivers, including, among other items, drivers' wages, fuel costs, shipping costs and our costs related to
damage waiver policies.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses include sales and marketing expenses, sales commissions (which generally are based upon
equipment gross profit margins), payroll and related benefit costs, insurance expenses, professional fees, property rental and
related costs, property and other taxes, administrative overhead, and depreciation associated with property and equipment
(other than rental equipment).
Floorplan Interest
The cost of financing inventory is an important factor affecting our results of operations. Floorplan payable financing
from CNH Industrial Capital, the Bank Syndicate Credit Facility, DLL Finance and various credit facilities related to our
foreign subsidiaries represent the primary sources of financing for equipment inventories. CNH Industrial regularly offers
interest-free periods as well as additional incentives and special offers. As of January 31, 2020, 55.2% of our floorplan payable
financing was non-interest bearing.
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Other Interest Expense
Interest expense represents the interest on our debt instruments, including on our previously outstanding Senior
Convertible Notes, other than floorplan payable financing facilities. Non-cash interest expense from amortization of the debt
discount associated with our previously outstanding Senior Convertible Notes is also included in this balance.
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Results of Operations
Comparative financial data for each of our four sources of revenue for fiscal 2020 and 2019 are presented below. The
results include the acquisitions made during these periods. The year-to-year comparison included below is not necessarily
indicative of future results. Information regarding segment revenue and income (loss) before income taxes is presented for each
fiscal year following our discussion of the consolidated results of operations. Additional information regarding our segments is
included in Note 25 of our consolidated financial statements.
The comparative financial data for fiscal 2018 and the comparison of fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2018 have been omitted
from this Form 10-K but may be found in Item 7 of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on April 5, 2019.
Equipment
Revenue
Cost of revenue
Gross profit
Gross profit margin
Parts
Revenue
Cost of revenue
Gross profit
Gross profit margin
Service
Revenue
Cost of revenue
Gross profit
Gross profit margin
Rental and other
Revenue
Cost of revenue
Gross profit
Gross profit margin
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
(dollars in thousands)
917,202
818,707
98,495
10.7%
234,217
165,190
69,027
29.5%
99,165
33,446
65,719
66.3%
54,587
37,010
17,577
32.2%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
909,178
812,467
96,711
10.6%
210,796
149,615
61,181
29.0%
86,840
29,036
57,804
66.6%
54,691
38,799
15,892
29.1%
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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The following table sets forth our statements of operations data expressed as a percentage of revenue for the fiscal
years indicated.
Revenue
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Revenue
Total Cost of Revenue
Gross Profit Margin
Operating Expenses
Impairment of Intangible and Long-Lived Assets
Income from Operations
Other Income (Expense)
Income Before Income Taxes
Provision for Income Taxes
Net Income
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
70.3 %
17.9 %
7.6 %
4.2 %
100.0 %
80.8 %
19.2 %
17.3 %
0.3 %
1.6 %
(0.5)%
1.1 %
0.1 %
1.1 %
72.1 %
16.7 %
6.9 %
4.3 %
100.0 %
81.6 %
18.4 %
16.0 %
0.2 %
2.2 %
(0.9)%
1.3 %
0.3 %
1.0 %
Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2020 Compared to Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2019
Consolidated Results
Revenue
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Revenue
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
917,202
$
909,178
$
234,217
99,165
54,587
210,796
86,840
54,691
$
1,305,171
$
1,261,505
$
8,024
23,421
12,325
(104)
43,666
0.9 %
11.1 %
14.2 %
(0.2)%
3.5 %
The increase in total revenue for fiscal 2020, as compared to fiscal 2019, was primarily the result of increased parts
and service revenue within our Agriculture and Construction segments. Company-wide same-store sales were relatively flat,
increasing 1.6% over the prior fiscal year, which was driven by parts and service revenue. Our total revenue increase over the
prior year was also impacted by our acquisitions of AGRAM and Northwood.
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Gross Profit
Gross Profit
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Gross Profit
Gross Profit Margin
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Gross Profit Margin
Gross Profit Mix
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Gross Profit Mix
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
$
98,495
69,027
65,719
17,577
250,818
$
$
96,711
61,181
57,804
15,892
231,588
$
$
1,784
7,846
7,915
1,685
19,230
10.7%
29.5%
66.3%
32.2%
19.2%
39.3%
27.5%
26.2%
7.0%
100.0%
10.6%
29.0%
66.6%
29.1%
18.4%
41.8%
26.4%
25.0%
6.8%
100.0%
0.1 %
0.5 %
(0.3)%
3.1 %
0.8 %
(2.5)%
1.1 %
1.2 %
0.2 %
1.8 %
12.8 %
13.7 %
10.6 %
8.3 %
0.9 %
1.7 %
(0.5)%
10.7 %
4.3 %
(6.0)%
4.2 %
4.8 %
2.9 %
Gross profit increased 8.3% or $19.2 million from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2020, primarily due to higher revenue from our
parts and service business in fiscal 2020. Gross profit margin increased from 18.4% in fiscal 2019 to 19.2% in fiscal 2020. The
improvement in overall gross profit margin was the result of an improved sales mix, a greater percentage of revenue was
generated by our higher margin parts and service businesses. Additionally, an increase in our rental fleet dollar utilization to
25.4% in fiscal 2020 compared to 23.9% in fiscal 2019 resulted in an improvement in rental and other gross profit, as well as
gross profit margin.
Our company-wide absorption rate improved to 72.0% for fiscal 2020 as compared to 71.6% during fiscal 2019, due to
additional parts and service gross profit partially offset by increased expenses.
Operating Expenses
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
Increase
Percent
Change
(dollars in thousands)
Operating Expenses
Operating Expenses as a Percentage of Revenue
$
225,722
$
201,537
$
24,185
17.3%
16.0%
1.3%
12.0%
8.1%
Operating expenses for fiscal 2020 increased $24.2 million, as compared to fiscal 2019. In fiscal 2020, operating
expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 17.3% from 16.0% in fiscal 2019. Operating expenses increased primarily as a
result of costs arising from the ERP transition, a full year of expenses for AGRAM, expenses associated with our acquisition of
the Northwood, North Dakota dealership location (October 2019), and increased other costs required to support higher business
volumes in our Agriculture and Construction segments. These expense increases combined with relatively flat same-store sales
resulted in the 1.3% increase in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue.
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Impairment and Restructuring Costs
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Restructuring Costs
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
$
(dollars in thousands)
$
3,764
—
$
2,156
414
1,608
(414)
75.0%
n/m
During fiscal 2020, we recognized a total of $3.8 million of impairment expenses related to long-lived assets, as
compared to $2.2 million in fiscal 2019. The fiscal 2020 impairment expenses were related to certain store assets in the
Agriculture and Construction segments, and primarily related to the impairment of right-of-use assets identified after the initial
adoption of the new lease accounting standard guidance in ASC 842, which we adopted in fiscal year 2020.
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income and other income (expense)
Floorplan interest expense
$
Other interest expense
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
3,126
(5,354)
(4,452)
$
2,548
(6,114)
(7,761)
578
(760)
(3,309)
22.7%
12.4%
42.6%
The decrease in floorplan interest expense for fiscal 2020, as compared to fiscal 2019, was primarily due to a decrease
in our interest-bearing inventory in fiscal 2020. Interest expense associated with our Senior Convertible Notes, which is
reflected in other interest expense, decreased in fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019, due to interest savings resulting from the
payoff of our Senior Convertible Notes on May 1, 2019.
Provision for Income Taxes
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
(dollars in thousands)
Provision for Income Taxes
$
699
$
3,972
$
(3,273)
82.4%
Our effective tax rate decreased from 24.6% in fiscal 2019 to 4.8% in fiscal 2020. The Company's effective tax rate
decreased due to changes in valuation allowances recognized for deferred tax assets. In fiscal 2020, the Company concluded
that a release of its domestic valuation allowance of $4.6 million for U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets was warranted.
This conclusion was principally based on the presence of three years of cumulative income and our projections of future
profitability.
See Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements for further details on our effective tax rate.
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Segment Results
Revenue
Agriculture
Construction
International
Total
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment income before income taxes
Shared Resources
Total
Agriculture
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
Increase/
(Decrease)
Percent
Change
(dollars in thousands)
$
749,042
320,034
236,095
$
726,793
301,989
232,723
1,305,171
$
1,261,505
$
22,249
18,044
3,371
43,664
3.1 %
6.0 %
1.4 %
3.5 %
18,036
(2,290)
504
16,250
(1,598)
14,652
$
$
16,799
(4,400)
5,160
17,559
(1,405)
16,154
$
$
1,237
2,110
(4,656)
(1,309)
(192)
(1,501)
7.4 %
48.0 %
(90.2)%
(7.5)%
(13.7)%
(9.3)%
$
$
$
$
Agriculture segment revenue for fiscal 2020 increased 3.1% or $22.2 million compared to the same period last year.
Agriculture same-store sales increased 2.7% for fiscal 2020, as compared to fiscal 2019. Total segment revenue and same-store
sales were primarily driven by increased parts and service business. The Northwood acquisition, which closed in October
2019, also contributed to the total sales growth for the segment.
Agriculture segment income before income taxes for fiscal 2020 improved by $1.2 million or 7.4% compared to the
same period last year. The improvement in segment performance was largely the result of increased parts and service sales,
partially offset by increases in operating expenses, as well as floorplan interest.
Construction
Construction segment revenue for fiscal 2020 improved 6.0% or $18.0 million compared to fiscal 2019. Same-store
sales growth accounted for 6.1% of the 6.0% segment revenue increase. Our Construction segment experienced increased
revenues across all revenue categories: equipment, parts, service, and rental and other.
The Construction segment loss before income taxes was $2.3 million for fiscal 2020 compared to $4.4 million for the
prior year. The improvement in segment results was due to increased revenue and improved gross profit margins, partially
offset by higher operating expenses required to support increased activity within this segment.
International
International segment revenue for fiscal 2020 increased 1.4% or $3.4 million compared to fiscal 2019, primarily due to
a full year of results from our AGRAM acquisition plus an increase in parts and service sales. Partially offsetting the impact of
our AGRAM acquisition and parts and service sales growth was a same-store sales decrease of 7.9% in fiscal 2020 compared to
the prior year due to decreased equipment revenue resulting from challenging industry conditions in certain of our markets.
Our International segment income before income taxes was $0.5 million for fiscal 2020, compared to $5.2 million for
the same period last year. The decrease in segment income before income taxes was primarily due to decreased equipment
revenue and the resulting negative impact on our ability to leverage our fixed operating costs within this segment as well as an
overall increase in segment operating expenses.
Shared Resources/Eliminations
We incur centralized expenses/income at our general corporate level, which we refer to as “Shared Resources,” and
then allocate most of these net expenses to our segments. Since these allocations are set early in the year, and a portion is
planned to be unallocated, unallocated balances may occur. Shared Resource loss before income taxes was $1.6 million for
fiscal 2020 compared to $1.4 million for fiscal 2019.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our net income and diluted earnings per share ("diluted EPS"), both GAAP measures, we present and
our management utilizes adjusted net income, adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA, all non-GAAP financial measures.
Generally, these non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments for items such as valuation allowances for income tax,
restructuring costs, long-lived asset impairment charges, gains and losses recognized on the repurchase of our Senior
Convertible Notes, ERP start-up costs, and other gains and losses. We believe that the presentation of adjusted net income,
adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted EBITDA is relevant and useful to our management and investors because it provides a
measurement of earnings on activities that we consider to occur in the ordinary course of our business. Adjusted net income,
adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA should be evaluated in addition to, and not considered a substitute for, or superior
to, the most comparable GAAP financial measure. In addition, other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial
measures in a different manner, which may hinder comparability of our results with those of other companies.
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The following tables reconcile net income and diluted EPS, GAAP financial measures, to adjusted net income,
adjusted diluted EPS, and adjusted EBITDA, all non-GAAP financial measures.
Adjusted Net Income
Net Income
Adjustments
ERP transition costs
Loss on repurchase of senior convertible notes
Restructuring & impairment charges
Total Pre-Tax Adjustments
Less: Tax Effect of Adjustments (1)
Less: Income Tax Valuation Allowance (2)
Total Adjustments
Adjusted Net Income
Adjusted Diluted EPS
Diluted EPS
Adjustments (3)
ERP transition costs
Loss on repurchase of senior convertible notes
Restructuring & impairment charges
Total Pre-Tax Adjustments
Less: Tax Effect of Adjustments (1)
Less: Income Tax Valuation Allowance (2)
Total Adjustments
Adjusted Diluted EPS
Adjusted EBITDA
Net Income
Adjustments
Interest expense, net of interest income
Provision for income taxes
Depreciation and amortization
EBITDA
Adjustments
ERP transition costs (excluding depreciation)
Loss on repurchase of senior convertible notes
Restructuring & impairment charges
Total Adjustments
Adjusted EBITDA
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
$
13,953
$
12,182
7,175
—
3,764
10,939
2,571
4,611
3,757
17,710
$
—
615
2,570
3,185
636
—
2,549
14,731
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
0.63
$
0.32
—
0.17
0.49
0.12
0.21
0.16
0.79
$
0.55
—
0.03
0.12
0.15
0.03
—
0.12
0.67
13,953
$
12,182
$
$
$
$
4,121
699
28,067
46,840
2,497
—
3,764
6,261
$
53,101
$
6,818
3,972
23,605
46,577
—
615
2,570
3,185
49,762
(1) The tax effect of adjustments for all U.S. related items was determined using the federal and state statutory tax rates applicable to the respective period
with an impact for state taxes given our valuation allowances against deferred tax assets. The federal statutory tax rate for the fiscal years ended January
31, 2020 and 2019 was 23.5% and 21.0%, respectively.
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(2) Amounts reflect the tax benefit recognized from the release of the valuation allowance on our U.S. deferred tax assets.
(3) Adjustments are net of the impact of amounts allocated to participating securities where applicable.
For a discussion of other non-GAAP financial measures, see our discussion of Adjusted Cash Flow in the Cash Flow
section elsewhere within this Item 7 of our Form 10-K.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources of Liquidity
Our primary sources of liquidity are cash reserves, cash generated from operations, and borrowings under our
floorplan payable and other credit facilities. We expect these sources of liquidity to be sufficient to fund our working capital
requirements, acquisitions, capital expenditures and other investments in our business, service our debt, pay our tax and lease
obligations and other commitments and contingencies, and meet any seasonal operating requirements for the foreseeable future,
provided, however, that our borrowing capacity under our credit agreements is dependent on compliance with various financial
covenants as further described in Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-K. We have worked
in the past, and will continue to work in the future, with our lenders to implement satisfactory modifications to these financial
covenants when appropriate for the business conditions confronted by us.
Equipment Inventory and Floorplan Payable Credit Facilities
Floorplan payable balances reflect the amount owed for new equipment inventory purchased from a manufacturer and
used equipment inventory, which is primarily purchased through trade-in on equipment sales, net of unamortized debt issuance
costs incurred for floorplan credit facilities. Certain of the manufacturers from which we purchase new equipment inventory
offer financing on these purchases, either offered directly from the manufacturer or through the manufacturers’ captive finance
affiliate. CNH Industrial's captive finance subsidiary, CNH Industrial Capital, also provides financing of used equipment
inventory. We also have floorplan payable balances with non-manufacturer lenders for new and used equipment inventory.
Borrowings and repayments on manufacturer floorplan facilities are reported as operating cash flows, while borrowings and
repayments on non-manufacturer floorplan facilities are reported as financing cash flows in our consolidated statements of cash
flows.
As of January 31, 2020, we had floorplan payable lines of credit for equipment purchases totaling $717.0 million,
which includes a $450.0 million credit facility with CNH Industrial Capital, a $140.0 million floorplan payable line under the
Wells Fargo Credit Agreement, a $60.0 million credit facility with DLL Finance, and additional credit facilities related to our
foreign subsidiaries. Available borrowing capacity under these lines of credit are reduced by amounts outstanding under such
facilities, borrowing base calculations and amount of standby letters of credit outstanding with respect to the Wells Fargo Credit
Agreement, and certain acquisition-related financing arrangements with respect to the CNH Industrial Capital credit facility. As
of January 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants under its credit agreements. Additional
details on each of these credit facilities is disclosed in Note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in this annual
report.
As of January 31, 2020, the Company was not subject to the fixed charge ratio covenant under the Wells Fargo Credit
Agreement as our adjusted excess availability plus eligible cash collateral (as defined in the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement)
was not less than 15% of the total amount of the credit facility. The maturity date for the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement was
October 28, 2020. Effective April 3, 2020, we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement with the Bank Syndicate,
which has a maturity date of April 3, 2025. Please refer to Note 27 to our consolidated financial statement included in Item 8
for further information regarding the Company's line of credit.
Our equipment inventory turnover decreased to 1.5 times for fiscal 2020 compared to 1.8 times for fiscal 2019. Our
equipment inventories amount increased 23.7% from January 31, 2019 to January 31, 2020. The increase in equipment sales
volume in fiscal 2020 as compared to fiscal 2019 was offset by the increase in our average equipment inventory over these time
periods. Our equity in equipment inventory, which reflects the portion of our equipment inventory balance that is not financed
by floorplan payables, decreased to 27.9% as of January 31, 2020 from 34.4% as of January 31, 2019. The decrease in our
equity in equipment inventory is primarily due to the stocking of new equipment inventories and the higher level of floorplan
financing available on such inventories, and increased borrowing on our floorplan lines of credit following the repayment of
our outstanding Senior Convertible Notes on May 1, 2019.
Senior Convertible Notes
The Company's Senior Convertible Notes had a maturity date of May 1, 2019. The outstanding principal balance of
Senior Convertible Notes as of January 31, 2019 was $45.6 million. In fiscal 2020, the Company repaid the remaining
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outstanding Senior Convertible Notes, which repayment was primarily funded from non-manufacturer floorplan payables in
addition to cash generated from business activities.
Long-Term Debt Facilities
As of January 31, 2020, we had a $60.0 million working capital line of credit under the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement
(the "Working Capital Line"). Under the recently executed Bank Syndicate Facility Agreement, the Company's working capital
line increased to $65.0 million. The Working Capital Line is used to finance our working capital requirements and fund certain
capital expenditures. As of January 31, 2020, the Company had utilized $10.0 million or 17% of the Working Capital Line. The
Company may also decide in the future to finance a portion of our rental fleet as well as our capital expenditures using long-
term debt from various lenders.
Adequacy of Capital Resources
Our primary uses of cash have been to fund our operating activities, including the purchase of inventories and
providing for other working capital needs; meeting our debt service requirements; making payments due under our various
leasing arrangements; funding capital expenditures, including the purchase of rental fleet assets; and from time to time,
opportunistically repurchasing our previously outstanding Senior Convertible Notes. The primary factor affecting our ability to
generate cash and to meet cash requirements, is our operating performance as impacted by (i) industry factors, (ii) competition,
(iii) general economic conditions, (iv) the timing and extent of acquisitions, and (v) business and other factors including those
identified in Item 1A "Risk Factors" and discussed in this Form 10-K.
Our ability to service our debt will depend upon our ability to generate necessary cash. This will depend on our future
acquisition activity, operating performance, general economic conditions, and financial, competitive, business and other factors,
some of which are beyond our immediate control. Based on our current operational performance, we believe our cash flow
from operations, available cash, and available borrowings under our existing credit facilities will be adequate to meet our
liquidity needs for, at a minimum, the next 12 months.
In fiscal 2020, we used $14.3 million in cash for rental fleet purchases and $10.7 million in cash for property and
equipment purchases and financed $11.0 million in property and equipment purchases with long-term debt and capital leases.
The property and equipment purchases primarily related to the purchase of vehicles and improvements to, or purchase of, real
estate assets. In fiscal 2019, we used $5.7 million in cash for rental fleet purchases, $6.3 million in cash for property and
equipment purchases, and financed $5.2 million in property and equipment purchases with long-term debt. The property and
equipment purchases primarily related to the purchase of vehicles, trucks and real estate. We expect our cash expenditures for
property and equipment, exclusive of rental fleet purchases, for fiscal 2021 to be approximately $20.0 million and expect cash
expenditures for our rental fleet for fiscal 2021 to be approximately $15.0 million. The actual amount of our fiscal 2021 capital
expenditures will depend upon factors such as general economic conditions, growth prospects for our industry and our
decisions regarding financing and leasing options. We currently expect to finance property and equipment purchases with
borrowings under our existing credit facilities, financing with long-term debt, with available cash or with cash flow from
operations. We may need to incur additional debt if we pursue any future acquisitions.
There can be no assurances, however, that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that
future borrowings will be available under the credit facilities with the Bank Syndicate, CNH Industrial Capital and DLL
Finance in amounts sufficient to allow us to service our indebtedness and to meet our other commitments. If we are unable to
generate sufficient cash flow from operations or to obtain sufficient future borrowings, we may be required to seek one or more
alternatives such as refinancing or restructuring our indebtedness, selling material assets or operations or seeking to raise
additional debt or equity capital. There can be no assurances that we will be able to succeed with one of these alternatives on
commercially reasonable terms, if at all. In addition, if we pursue strategic acquisitions, we may require additional equity or
debt financing to consummate the transactions, and we cannot assure you that we will succeed in obtaining this financing on
favorable terms or at all. If we incur additional indebtedness to finance any of these transactions, this may place increased
demands on our cash flow from operations to service the resulting increased debt. Our existing debt agreements contain
restrictive covenants that may restrict our ability to adopt any of these alternatives. Any non-compliance by us under the terms
of our debt agreements could result in an event of default which, if not cured, could result in the acceleration of our debt. We
have met all financial covenants under these credit agreements as of January 31, 2020. If anticipated operating results create the
likelihood of a future covenant violation, we would seek to work with our lenders on an appropriate modification or
amendment to our financing arrangements.
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Cash Flow
Cash Flow Provided By Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2020 was $1.0 million compared to $46.6 million in fiscal 2019.
The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities of $45.6 million from fiscal 2019 to fiscal 2020 was primarily
attributable to changes in inventory. We evaluate our cash flow from operating activities net of all floorplan payable activity
and maintain a constant level of equity in our inventory. Taking these adjustments into account, our adjusted cash flow provided
by operating activities was $17.8 million for fiscal 2020 compared to $47.4 million for fiscal 2019. For a reconciliation of this
adjusted cash flow provided by operating activities to the comparative GAAP financial measure, refer to the Adjusted Cash
Flow Reconciliation below.
Cash Flow Used For Investing Activities
Net cash used for investing activities is primarily comprised of cash used for property and equipment purchases,
including rental fleet purchases, and for business acquisitions.
Net cash used for investing activities was $36.5 million in fiscal 2020, compared to $25.8 million in fiscal 2019. In
fiscal 2020, the Company used $25.0 million of cash, compared to $12.0 million in fiscal 2019, for additional investment in our
rental fleet, vehicles, capital improvements, and purchases of real estate. In addition, the Company utilized $13.9 million of
cash, compared to $15.3 million in the prior fiscal year, for acquisitions.
Cash Flow Provided By (Used For) Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $22.9 million in fiscal 2020, compared to net cash used for financing
activities of $16.7 million in fiscal 2019. In fiscal 2020, net cash provided by financing activities was the result of increased
non-manufacturer floorplan payables, the proceeds of which were partially used to repay $45.6 million face value of our Senior
Convertible Notes, which matured on May 1, 2019. Additionally, in fiscal 2020, long-term financing proceeds of $18.9 million
were utilized to purchase previously leased assets, vehicles and real estate.
Adjusted Cash Flow Reconciliation
We consider our cash flow from operating activities to include all equipment inventory financing activity regardless of
whether we obtain the financing from a manufacturer or other source. GAAP requires the cash flows associated with non-
manufacturer floorplan payables to be recognized as financing cash flows in the consolidated statement of cash flows. We
consider equipment inventory financing with both manufacturers and other sources to be part of the normal operations of our
business. We also evaluate our cash flow from operating activities by assuming a constant level of equity in our equipment
inventory. Our equity in our equipment inventory reflects the portion of our equipment inventory balance that is not financed by
floorplan payables. Our adjustment to maintain a constant level of equity in our equipment inventory is equal to the difference
between our actual level of equity in equipment inventory at each period-end presented on the consolidated statements of cash
flows compared to the actual level of equity in equipment inventory at the beginning of the fiscal year. We refer to this measure
of cash flow as Adjusted Cash Flow.
Our equity in equipment inventory was 27.9% and 34.4% as of January 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Adjusted Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe that the presentation of Adjusted Cash Flow is
relevant and useful to our investors because it provides information on activities we consider normal operations of our business,
regardless of financing source and level of financing for our equipment inventory. The following table reconciles net cash
provided by operating activities, a GAAP financial measure, to adjusted cash flow provided by operating activities; and net
cash used for financing activities, a GAAP financial measure, to adjusted cash flow used for financing activities.
Cash Flow, As Reported
Adjustment for Non-Manufacturer
Floorplan Net Payments
Adjustment for Constant Equity in
Equipment Inventory
Adjusted Cash Flow
$
$
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating
Activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing
Activities
Year Ended January 31,
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
2020
2019
(in thousands)
$
955
46,605
$
22,869
$
(16,727)
(in thousands)
50,158
16,818
(50,158)
(16,818)
(33,359)
17,754
$
39
(16,030)
47,393
$
—
(27,289) $
—
(33,545)
Certain Information Concerning Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of January 31, 2020, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such
as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose
of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. We are, therefore, not exposed
to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in these relationships. In the normal course
of our business activities, we lease real estate, vehicles and equipment under operating leases.
Contractual and Commercial Commitment Summary
Our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of January 31, 2020 are summarized below:
Contractual Obligations
Long-term debt obligations (1)
Operating lease (2)
Purchase obligations (3)
Total
Payments Due By Period
Total
Less Than
1 Year
1 to 3 Years
3 to 5 Years
More Than
5 Years
$
$
74,798
126,998
18,207
220,003
$
$
18,466
18,714
4,850
42,030
(in thousands)
15,330
$
32,578
7,232
55,140
$
$
$
15,522
28,530
6,125
50,177
$
$
25,480
47,176
—
72,656
(1) Includes obligations under our capital lease and financing obligations, long-term debt obligations and estimates of interest payable under
all such obligations.
(2) Includes minimum lease payment obligations under operating leases. Amounts do not include insurance or real estate taxes, which we
include in our operating expenses and which we estimate will be approximately $2.3 million for the less than 1 year period, $4.3 million
for the 1 to 3 year period, $3.9 million for the 3 to 5 year period, and $6.7 million for the more than 5 years period for a total of
approximately $17.2 million. See Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements for a description of our operating lease obligations.
(3) Primarily represents contracts related to information technology systems.
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. We
include "forward-looking" information in this Form 10-K, including this Item 7, as well as in other materials filed or to be filed
by us with the SEC (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us).
This Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can
identify forward-looking statements by the following words: "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect,"
"intend," "may," "ongoing," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will," "would," or the negative of these terms or
other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these words. These statements involve
known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity,
performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of performance. These statements are based
on our management's beliefs and assumptions, which in turn are based on currently available information. Our forward-looking
statements in this Form 10-K generally relate to the following:
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our beliefs and intentions with respect to our growth strategies, including growth through strategic acquisitions, the
types of acquisition targets we intend to pursue, the availability of suitable acquisition targets, the industry climate for
dealer consolidation, and our ability to implement our growth strategies;
our beliefs with respect to factors that will affect demand and seasonality of purchasing in the agricultural and
construction industries;
our beliefs with respect to our primary supplier (CNH Industrial) of equipment and parts inventory;
our beliefs with respect to the equipment market, our competitors and our competitive advantages;
our beliefs with respect to the impact of U.S federal government policies on the agriculture economy;
our beliefs with respect to the impact of commodity prices for the fossil fuels and other commodities on our operating
results;
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our beliefs with respect to the impact of government regulations;
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our beliefs with respect to our business strengths and the diversity of our customer base;
our plans and beliefs with respect to real property used in our business;
our plans and beliefs regarding future sales, sales mix, and marketing activities;
our beliefs and assumptions regarding the payment of dividends;
our beliefs and assumptions regarding valuation reserves, equipment inventory balances, fixed operating expenses, and
absorption rate;
our beliefs and expectations regarding the effects of the political climate and economy in Ukraine;
our beliefs and assumptions with respect to our rental equipment operations;
our beliefs with respect to our employee relations;
our assumptions, beliefs and expectations with respect to past and future market conditions, including interest rates,
and public infrastructure spending, new environmental standards, and the impact these conditions will have on our
operating results;
our beliefs with respect to the impact of our credit agreements, including future interest expense, limits on corporate
transactions, financial covenant compliance, and ability to negotiate amendments or waivers, if needed;
our beliefs with respect to the impact of increase or decrease in applicable foreign exchange rates;
our plans and assumptions for future capital expenditures;
our cash needs, sources of liquidity, and the adequacy of our working capital; and
our expectations regarding the impact of inflation.
Forward-looking statements are only predictions and are not guarantees of performance. These statements are based
on our management's beliefs and assumptions, which in turn are based on currently available information. Important
assumptions relating to the forward-looking statements include, among others, assumptions regarding demand for our products,
the expansion of product offerings geographically, the timing and cost of planned capital expenditures, competitive conditions
and general economic conditions. These assumptions could prove inaccurate. Forward-looking statements also involve known
and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results that differ materially from those contained in any
forward-looking statement. Many of these factors are beyond our ability to control or predict. Such factors include, but are not
limited to, the following:
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incorrect assumptions regarding our cash needs and the amount of inventory we need on hand;
general economic conditions and construction activity in the markets where we operate;
our dependence of CNH Industrial and our relationships with other equipment suppliers;
our level of indebtedness and ability to comply with the terms of agreements governing our indebtedness;
the risks associated with the expansion of our business;
the risks resulting from outbreaks or other public health crises, including COVID-19;
the potential inability to integrate any businesses we acquire;
competitive pressures;
significant fluctuations in the price of our common stock
risks related to our dependence on our information technology systems and the impact of potential breaches and other
disruptions
compliance with laws and regulations; and
other factors discussed under "Risk Factors" or elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
You should read the risk factors and the other cautionary statements made in this Form 10-K as being applicable to all
related forward-looking statements wherever they appear in this Form 10-K. We cannot assure you that the forward-looking
statements in this Form 10-K will prove to be accurate. Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate,
the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not
regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans
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in any specified timeframe, if at all. Other than as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking
statements, even though our situation may change in the future.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.
Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices such as interest rates and foreign
currency exchange rates.
Interest Rate Risk
Exposure to changes in interest rates results from borrowing activities used to fund operations. For fixed rate debt,
interest rate changes affect the fair value of financial instruments but do not impact earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for
floating rate debt, interest rate changes generally do not affect the fair market value but do impact future earnings and cash
flows, assuming other factors are held constant. We have both fixed and floating rate financing. Some of our floating rate credit
facilities contain minimum rates of interest to be charged. Based upon our interest-bearing balances and interest rates as of
January 31, 2020, holding other variables constant, a one percentage point increase in interest rates for the next 12-month
period would decrease pre-tax earnings and cash flow by approximately $1.8 million. Conversely, a one percentage point
decrease in interest rates for the next 12-month period would result in an increase to pre-tax earnings and cash flow of
approximately $1.8 million. At January 31, 2020, we had total floorplan payables of $371.8 million, of which $166.6 million
was interest-bearing at variable interest rates and $205.2 million was non-interest bearing. In addition, at January 31, 2020, we
had total long-term debt of $57.4 million, all of which was fixed rate debt.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
Our foreign currency exposures arise as the result of our foreign operations. We are exposed to transactional foreign
currency exchange rate risk through our foreign entities holding assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than their
functional currency. In addition, the Company is exposed to foreign currency transaction risk as a result of certain
intercompany financing transactions. The Company attempts to manage its transactional foreign currency exchange rate risk
through the use of derivative financial instruments, primarily foreign exchange forward contracts, or through natural hedging
instruments. Based upon balances and exchange rates as of January 31, 2020, holding other variables constant, we believe that
a hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in all applicable foreign exchange rates would not have a material impact on our
results of operations or cash flows. As of January 31, 2020, our Ukrainian subsidiary had $3.8 million of net monetary assets
denominated in Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH). We have attempted to minimize our net monetary asset position through reducing
overall asset levels in Ukraine and through borrowing in UAH which serves as a natural hedging instrument offsetting our net
UAH denominated assets. At certain times, currency and payment controls imposed by the National Bank of Ukraine have
limited our ability to manage our net monetary asset position. While the UAH remained relatively stable in fiscal 2019, an
escalation of political tensions or economic instability could lead to significant UAH devaluations, which could have a material
impact on our results of operations and cash flows.
In addition to transactional foreign currency exchange rate risk, we are also exposed to translational foreign currency
exchange rate risk as we translate the results of operations and assets and liabilities of our foreign operations from their
functional currency to the U.S. dollar. As a result, our results of operations, cash flows and net investment in our foreign
operations may be adversely impacted by fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates. We believe that a hypothetical 10%
increase or decrease in all applicable foreign exchange rates, holding all other variables constant, would not have a material
impact on our results of operations or cash flows.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The Consolidated Balance Sheets of the Company as of January 31, 2020 and 2019, and the related Consolidated
Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Income (Loss), Stockholders' Equity, and Cash Flows for the years ended
January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, and the notes thereto, have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent
registered public accounting firm.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Titan Machinery Inc.—Financial Statements
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and
2018
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Titan Machinery Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Titan Machinery Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as
of January 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2020, and the related notes and the schedule
listed in the Index at Item 15 (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of January 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also 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 January 31, 2020, 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 April 6, 2020, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on
the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial
statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included
examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included
evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 6, 2020
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2013.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Titan Machinery Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Titan Machinery Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of
January 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material
respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2020, based on criteria established in Internal
Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the fiscal year ended January 31,
2020, of the Company and our report dated April 6, 2020, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial
statements and financial statement schedule.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s
Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are
required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable
rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all
material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk
that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the
assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit
provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures
that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and
expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
April 6, 2020
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TITAN MACHINERY INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JANUARY 31, 2020 AND 2019
(in thousands, except per share data)
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Total current assets
Noncurrent Assets
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Operating lease assets
Deferred income taxes
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization
Other
Total noncurrent assets
Total Assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
Floorplan payable
Senior convertible notes
Current maturities of long-term debt
Current maturities of operating leases
Deferred revenue
Accrued expenses and other
Total current liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Other long-term liabilities
Total long-term liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 14 and 15)
Stockholders' Equity
Common stock, par value $0.00001 per share, 45,000 shares authorized; 22,335 shares issued and
outstanding at January 31, 2020; 22,218 shares issued and outstanding at January 31, 2019
Additional paid-in-capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total stockholders' equity
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
$
43,721
$
$
$
72,776
597,394
13,655
727,546
145,562
88,281
2,147
2,327
8,367
1,113
247,797
975,343
$
16,976
$
371,772
—
13,779
12,259
40,968
38,409
494,163
37,789
88,387
2,055
7,845
136,076
—
250,607
97,717
(3,220)
345,104
56,745
77,500
491,091
15,556
640,892
138,950
—
3,010
1,161
7,247
1,178
151,546
792,438
16,607
273,756
45,249
2,067
—
46,409
36,364
420,452
20,676
—
4,955
11,044
36,675
—
248,423
89,228
(2,340)
335,311
792,438
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
$
975,343
$
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TITAN MACHINERY INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018
(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Revenue
Cost of Revenue
Equipment
Parts
Service
Rental and other
Total Cost of Revenue
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Restructuring Costs
Income from Operations
Other Income (Expense)
Interest income and other income (expense)
Floorplan interest expense
Other interest expense
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes
Net Income (Loss)
Earnings (Loss) per Share:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted Average Common Shares:
Basic
Diluted
2020
2019
2018
$
917,202
$
909,178
$
844,768
234,217
99,165
54,587
1,305,171
818,707
165,190
33,446
37,010
210,796
86,840
54,691
1,261,505
812,467
149,615
29,036
38,799
1,054,353
1,029,917
250,818
225,722
3,764
—
21,332
3,126
(5,354)
(4,452)
14,652
699
231,588
201,537
2,156
414
27,481
2,547
(6,114)
(7,760)
16,154
3,972
13,953
$
12,182
$
203,231
88,794
55,813
1,192,606
764,649
143,729
30,679
38,249
977,306
215,300
203,203
673
10,499
925
1,635
(8,152)
(8,847)
(14,439)
(7,390)
(7,049)
0.63
0.63
$
$
0.55
0.55
$
$
(0.32)
(0.32)
21,946
21,953
21,809
21,816
21,543
21,543
$
$
$
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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TITAN MACHINERY INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018
(in thousands)
Net Income (Loss)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax
Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
2020
2019
2018
$
13,953
$
12,182
$
(7,049)
(880)
—
(880)
13,073
$
(640)
—
(640)
11,542
$
2,399
684
3,083
(3,966)
$
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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TITAN MACHINERY INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018
(in thousands)
BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 2017
21,836
$
— $
240,615
$
85,347
$
(4,783)
$
321,179
Common Stock
Shares
Outstanding
Amount
Additional Paid-
In Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
ASU 2016-19 cumulative effect adjustment
Common stock issued on grant of restricted
stock and exercise of stock options, net of
restricted stock forfeitures and restricted
stock withheld for employee withholding
tax
Stock-based compensation expense
Repurchase of senior convertible notes
Net loss
Other comprehensive loss
—
266
—
—
—
—
BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 2018
22,102
Common stock issued on grant of restricted
stock and exercise of stock options, net of
restricted stock forfeitures and restricted
stock withheld for employee withholding
tax
Stock-based compensation expense
Net Income
Other comprehensive income
BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 2019
ASU 2016-02 cumulative effect adjustment
Common stock issued on grant of restricted
stock, net of restricted stock forfeitures and
restricted stock withheld for employee
withholding tax
Stock-based compensation expense
Net income
Other comprehensive loss
116
—
—
—
22,218
—
117
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,087
(1,252)
989
3,441
(623)
—
—
246,509
(621)
2,535
—
—
248,423
—
(509)
2,693
—
—
—
—
—
(7,049)
—
77,046
—
—
12,182
—
89,228
(5,464)
—
—
13,953
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,083
(1,700)
—
—
—
(640)
(2,340)
—
—
—
—
(880)
835
989
3,441
(623)
(7,049)
3,083
321,855
(621)
2,535
12,182
(640)
335,311
(5,464)
(509)
2,693
13,953
(880)
BALANCE, JANUARY 31, 2020
22,335
$
— $
250,607
$
97,717
$
(3,220)
$
345,104
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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TITAN MACHINERY INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2020, 2019 AND 2018
(in thousands)
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities
2020
2019
2018
$
13,953
$
12,182
$
(7,049)
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment
Deferred income taxes
Stock-based compensation expense
Noncash interest expense
Noncash lease expense
Loss (gain) on repurchase of senior convertible notes
Other, net
Changes in assets and liabilities
Receivables, prepaid expenses and other assets
Inventories
Manufacturer floorplan payable
Accounts payable, deferred revenue, accrued expenses and other and other long-term liabilities
Operating lease liability
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Investing Activities
Rental fleet purchases
Property and equipment purchases (excluding rental fleet)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
Acquisition consideration, net of cash acquired
Other, net
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities
Financing Activities
Net change in non-manufacturer floorplan payable
Principal payments on senior convertible notes
Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings
Principal payments on long-term debt
Other, net
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Financing Activities
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
Net Change in Cash
Cash at Beginning of Period
Cash at End of Period
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash paid (received) during the period
Income taxes, net of refunds
Interest
Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities
Net property and equipment financed with long-term debt, capital leases, accounts payable and accrued
liabilities
Business combination assets acquired through direct financing
Net transfer of assets from property and equipment to inventories
28,067
3,764
(1,663)
2,693
408
12,234
—
(388)
6,217
(99,469)
49,601
(1,890)
(12,572)
955
(14,302)
(10,714)
2,415
(13,887)
19
(36,469)
50,158
(45,644)
23,354
(4,490)
(509)
22,869
(379)
(13,024)
56,745
23,605
2,156
2,511
2,535
2,432
—
615
995
(13,475)
4,996
(2,635)
10,688
—
46,605
(5,665)
(6,286)
1,549
(15,299)
(131)
(25,832)
16,818
(20,025)
3,252
(16,116)
(656)
(16,727)
(697)
3,349
53,396
$
$
$
$
$
$
43,721
$
56,745
$
3,656
9,687
$
$
3,681
11,064
$
$
11,039
$
— $
2,544
$
5,230
$
— $
5,263
$
25,105
673
(8,920)
3,441
3,651
—
(22)
(2,406)
(1,002)
20,338
46,141
15,862
—
95,812
(12,578)
(13,537)
5,030
(3,652)
148
(24,589)
(38,626)
(29,093)
33,001
(36,786)
38
(71,466)
488
245
53,151
53,396
(5,555)
13,634
752
871
3,609
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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NOTE 1 - BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
Titan Machinery Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") are engaged in the retail sale, service and rental
of agricultural and construction machinery through its stores in the United States and Europe. The Company's North American
stores are located in Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and
Wyoming, and its European stores are located in Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, Serbia and Ukraine.
Seasonality
The agricultural and construction equipment businesses are highly seasonal, which causes the Company's quarterly
results and cash flows to fluctuate during the year. The Company's customers generally purchase and rent equipment in
preparation for, or in conjunction with, their busy seasons, which for farmers are the spring planting and fall harvesting seasons,
and for Construction customers is dependent on weather seasons in their respective regions, which is typically the second and
third quarters of the Company's fiscal year for much of its Construction footprint. The Company's parts and service revenues
are typically highest during its customers' busy seasons as well, due to the increased use of their equipment during this time,
which generates the need for more parts and service work. However, weather conditions impact the timing of our customers'
busy times, which may cause the Company's quarterly financial results to differ between fiscal years. In addition, the fourth
quarter typically is a significant period for equipment sales in the U.S. because of our customers’ year-end tax planning
considerations, the timing of dealer incentives and the increase in availability of funds from completed harvests and
construction projects.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All
significant accounts, transactions and profits between the consolidated companies have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company's foreign subsidiaries have fiscal years ending on December 31 of each year, consistent with statutory
reporting requirements in each of the respective countries. The accounts of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are consolidated
as of December 31 of each year. No events or transactions occurred related to these subsidiaries in January 2020 that would
have materially affected the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Reclassifications
Concurrent with the adoption of the new lease accounting standard guidance, the Company elected to reclassify
finance lease liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2019 to maintain consistency and
comparability between periods presented. The amounts reclassified included $1.3 million from current maturities of long-term
debt to accrued expenses and other and $5.1 million from long-term debt, less current maturities to other long-term liabilities.
Theses reclassifications had no impact on total current liabilities, total long-term liabilities or total liabilities and stockholders'
equity within the consolidated balance sheet.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates, particularly
related to realization of inventory, impairment of long-lived assets, collectability of receivables, and income taxes.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
The Company's sales are to agricultural and construction equipment customers principally in the U.S. states and
European countries in which its stores are located. The Company extends credit to its customers in the ordinary course of
business and monitors its customers' financial condition to minimize its risks associated with trade receivables; however, the
Company does not generally require collateral on trade receivables.
The Company's cash balances are maintained in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, are in excess of federally
insured limits.
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Concentrations in Operations
The Company currently purchases new equipment, rental equipment and the related parts from a limited number of
manufacturers. Although no change in suppliers is anticipated, the occurrence of such a change could cause a possible loss of
sales and adversely affect operating results. The Company is the holder of authorized dealerships granted by CNH Industrial
America, LLC and CNHI International SA (collectively referred to "CNH Industrial") whereby it has the right to act as an
authorized dealer for the entity's equipment at specified locations. The dealership authorizations and floorplan payable facilities
can be canceled by the respective entity if the Company does not observe certain established guidelines and covenants.
In addition, the Company believes that the following factors related to concentrations in suppliers, and in particular
CNH Industrial, have a significant impact on its operating results:
• CNH Industrial's product offerings, reputation and market share
• CNH Industrial's product prices and incentive and discount programs
• Supply of inventory from CNH Industrial
• CNH Industrial provides floorplan payable financing for the purchase of a substantial portion of the Company's
inventory
• CNH Industrial provides a significant percentage of the financing and lease financing used by the Company's
customers to purchase CNH Industrial equipment from the Company
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customer, in an amount
that reflects the consideration the Company expects to collect in exchange for those goods or services. Shipping and handling
costs are recorded as cost of revenue. Sales, value added and other taxes collected from the Company's customers concurrent
with the Company's revenue activities are excluded from revenue.
Equipment Revenue. Equipment revenue transactions include the sale of new and used agricultural and construction
equipment. The Company satisfies its performance obligations and recognizes revenue at a point in time, primarily upon the
delivery of the product. Once a product is delivered, the customer has physical possession of the asset, can direct the use of the
asset, and has the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the asset. Equipment transactions often include both cash and
non-cash consideration. Cash consideration is paid directly by the Company's customers or by third-party financial institutions
financing the Company's customer transactions. Non-cash consideration is in the form of trade-in equipment assets. The
Company assigns a value to trade-in assets by estimating a future selling price, which the Company estimates based on relevant
internal and third-party data, less a gross profit amount to be realized at the time the trade-in asset is sold and an estimate of any
reconditioning work required to ready the asset for sale. Both cash and non-cash consideration may be received prior to or after
the Company's performance obligation is satisfied. Any consideration received prior to the satisfaction of the Company's
performance obligation is recognized as deferred revenue. Receivables recognized for amounts not paid at the time our
performance obligation is satisfied, including amounts due from third-party financial institutions, generally do not have
established payment terms but are collected in relatively short time periods.
For certain equipment sale transactions, the Company provides a residual value guarantee to CNH Industrial Capital in
connection with a customer leasing arrangement in which the Company sells the equipment to CNH Industrial Capital, who
simultaneously executes a leasing arrangement with the Company's end-user customer. The amount of revenue recognized for
the sale of the equipment asset is reduced by, and the Company recognizes a corresponding liability equal to, our estimate of the
amount that is probable of being paid under the guarantee discounted at a rate of interest to reflect the risk inherent in the
liability.
Also included in equipment revenue are net commissions earned for serving as the agent in facilitating sales of
equipment assets the Company holds as consignee on behalf of the consignor, as well as net commissions earned for facilitating
the sale of extended warranty protection plans provided by the Company's suppliers or third-party insurance providers.
We have elected, as a practical expedient, to recognize sales commissions earned on the sale of equipment inventory as
an expense when incurred; because the amortization period of this cost, if it was otherwise capitalized, would be less than one
year. These costs are recorded in operating expenses in our consolidated statements of operations.
Parts Revenue. We sell a broad range of maintenance and replacement parts for both equipment that we sell and other
types of equipment. The Company satisfies its performance obligation and recognizes revenue at a point in time, upon delivery
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of the product to the customer. Once a product is delivered, the Company has a present right to payment, the customer has
physical possession of the asset, can direct the use of the asset, and has the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the
asset. In many cases, customers tender payment at the time of delivery. Balances not paid at the time of delivery are typically
due in full within 30 days. Most parts are sold with a thirty-day right of return or exchange. Historically, parts returns have not
been material.
Parts revenue also includes the retail value of parts inventories consumed during the course of customer repair and
maintenance services and services provided under manufacturer warranties. As further described below, we recognize revenue
from these activities over time.
Service Revenue. We provide repair and maintenance services, including repairs performed under manufacturer
warranties, for our customer’s equipment. We recognize service and associated parts revenue of our repair and maintenance
services over time as we transfer control of these goods and services over time. The Company recognizes revenue over time in
the amount to which we have the right to invoice the customer, as such an amount corresponds to the value of our performance
completed to date. Generally, the Company has the right to invoice the customer for labor hours incurred and parts inventories
consumed during the performance of the service arrangement. Customer invoicing most often occurs at the conclusion of our
repair and maintenance services. Accordingly, we recognize unbilled receivables for the amount of unbilled labor hours
incurred and parts inventories consumed under our repair and maintenance arrangements. Upon customer invoicing, unbilled
receivables are reclassified to receivables. In many cases, customers tender payment at the completion of our work and the
creation of the invoice. Balances not paid at the time of invoicing are typically due in full within 30 days.
Other Revenue. Other revenues primarily consist of fees charged in connection with short-haul equipment delivery and
pick-up services, in which revenue is recognized at a point in time when the service is completed, and Global Positioning
System ("GPS") signal subscriptions, in which revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the subscription period.
Rental Revenue. We rent equipment to our customers on a short-term basis for periods ranging from a few days to a
few months. Rental revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period of the related rental agreement. Revenue from
rental equipment delivery and pick-up services is recognized when the service is performed.
Manufacturer Incentives and Discounts
The Company receives various manufacturer incentives and discounts, which are based on a variety of factors.
Discounts and incentives related to the purchase of inventory are recognized as a reduction of inventory prices and recognized
as a reduction of cost of revenue when the related inventory is sold. Other incentives, reflecting reimbursement of qualifying
expenses, are recognized as a reduction of the related expense when earned.
Receivables and Credit Policy
Trade accounts receivable due from customers are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms
requiring payment within 30 to 90 days from the invoice date. Balances unpaid after the due date based on trade terms are
considered past due and begin to accrue interest. Payments of trade receivables are allocated to the specific invoices identified
on the customer's remittance advice or, if unspecified, are applied to the earliest unpaid invoices. Trade accounts receivable due
from manufacturers relate to discount programs and incentive programs. Trade accounts receivable due from finance companies
primarily consist of contracts in transit with finance companies and balances due from credit card companies. These receivables
do not generally have established payment terms but are collected in relatively short time periods. Unbilled receivables
represent unbilled labor hours incurred and parts inventories consumed during the performance of service arrangements for our
customers at their retail rates.
The carrying amount of trade receivables is reduced by a valuation allowance that reflects management's best estimate
of the amounts that will not be collected. Management reviews aged receivable balances and estimates the portion, if any, of the
balance that will not be collected. Account balances are charged off after all appropriate means of collection have been
exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
Inventories
New and used equipment are stated at the lower of cost (specific identification) or net realizable value. Net realizable
value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal,
and transportation. All new and used equipment inventories, including that which has been rented, are subject to periodic lower
of cost or net realizable value evaluation that considers various factors including aging of equipment and market conditions.
Equipment inventory values are adjusted whenever the carrying amount exceeds the net realizable value. Parts inventories are
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valued at the lower of average cost or net realizable value. The Company estimates its lower of cost or net realizable value
adjustments on its parts inventories based on various factors including aging and sales of each type of parts inventory. Work in
process represents costs incurred in the reconditioning and preparation for sale of our equipment inventories.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is carried at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and
amortization are computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of each asset, as summarized below:
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Machinery and equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Vehicles
Rental fleet
Lesser of 10 - 40 years or lease term
3 - 10 years
3 - 10 years
5 - 10 years
3 - 10 years
Depreciation for income tax reporting purposes is computed using accelerated methods.
Goodwill
Goodwill is recognized and initially measured as any excess of the acquisition-date consideration transferred in a
business combination over the acquisition-date amounts recognized for the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is not
amortized but is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more
likely than not result in an impairment of goodwill. Impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit
is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, referred to as a component. A component of an
operating segment is a reporting unit if the component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is
available and segment management regularly reviews the operating results of that component. After implementing new
authoritative guidance regarding goodwill impairment on February 1, 2018, the goodwill impairment analysis is a single-step
quantitative assessment that identifies both the existence of impairment and the amount of impairment loss by comparing the
estimated fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, with any excess carrying value over the fair value being recognized
as an impairment loss, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The Company performs its annual
goodwill impairment test as of December 31st of each year and has identified two reporting units that carry a goodwill balance.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets with a finite life consist of customer relationships and covenants not to compete, and are carried at
cost less accumulated amortization. The Company amortizes the cost of identified intangible assets on a straight-line basis over
the expected period of benefit, which is generally three years for customer relationships and the contractual term for covenants
not to compete, which range from five to ten years.
Intangible assets with an indefinite life consist of distribution rights with manufacturers. Distribution rights are
classified as an indefinite-lived intangible asset because the Company's distribution agreements continue indefinitely by their
terms, or are routinely awarded or renewed without substantial cost or material modifications to the underlying agreements.
Accordingly, the Company believes that its distribution rights intangible assets will contribute to its cash flows for an indefinite
period, therefore the carrying amount of distribution rights is not amortized, but is tested for impairment annually, or more
frequently upon the occurrence of certain events or when circumstances indicate that impairment may be present. The
impairment test is a single-step assessment that identifies both the existence of impairment and the amount of impairment loss
by comparing the estimated fair value of the asset to its carrying value, with any excess carrying value over the fair value being
recognized as an impairment loss. The Company performs its annual impairment test as of December 31st of each year.
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company's long-lived assets consist of its intangible assets and property and equipment. These assets are reviewed
for potential impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Recoverability
is measured by comparing the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of such assets to their carrying values. If the estimated
undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, the carrying value is considered recoverable and no impairment recognition
is required. However, if the sum of the undiscounted cash flows is less than the carrying value of the asset, the second step of
the impairment analysis must be performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. The second step of the impairment
analysis compares the estimated fair value of the long-lived asset to its carrying value and any amount by which the carrying
value exceeds the fair value is recognized as an impairment charge.
When reviewing long-lived assets for impairment, we group long-lived assets with other assets and liabilities at the
lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Long-
lived assets deployed and used by individual store locations are reviewed for impairment at the individual store level. Other
long-lived assets shared across stores within a segment or shared across segments are reviewed for impairment on a segment or
consolidated level as appropriate.
During the year ended January 31, 2020, the Company determined that certain events or circumstances, including a
current period operating loss combined with historical losses and anticipated future operating losses, within certain of its stores
was an indication that the long-lived assets of these stores may not be recoverable. The aggregate carrying value of such assets
totaled $9.4 million. In light of these circumstances, the Company performed step one of the long-lived asset impairment
analysis for these assets and concluded that the carrying value was not recoverable. Accordingly, the Company performed step
two of the impairment analysis and estimated the fair value of the assets using an income approach. The Company recognized
total impairment charges of $3.1 million, of which $2.3 million related to the Agriculture segment and $0.8 million related to
the Construction segment. All impairment charges recognized are included in the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets amount in
the consolidated statements of operations.
We performed similar impairment analyses at the end of fiscal 2019 and 2018. The Company recognized impairment
charges totaling $2.2 million on long-lived assets during the year ended January 31, 2019, of which $0.9 million related to the
Agriculture segment, $1.1 million related to the Construction segment, and $0.2 million related to the International segment.
The Company recognized impairment charges totaling $0.7 million on long-lived assets during the year ended January 31,
2018, of which $0.2 million related to the Agriculture segment and $0.5 million related to the Construction segment.
Construction of Leased Assets and Sale-Leaseback Accounting
The Company from time to time performs construction projects on its store locations, which are recorded as property
and equipment in the consolidated balance sheet during the construction period. Upon completion, these assets are either placed
in service, at which point the depreciation of the asset commences, or are part of a sale-leaseback transaction with a third-party
buyer/lessor. In certain other situations the Company enters into build-to-suit construction projects with third-party lessors.
Under the applicable lease accounting rules, certain forms of lessee involvement in the construction of the leased asset deem the
Company to be the owner of the leased asset during the construction period and requires capitalization of the lessor's total
project costs on the consolidated balance sheet with the recognition of a corresponding financing obligation. Upon completion
of a project for which the constructed assets are sold to a buyer/lessor or the completion of a capitalized build-to suit
construction project, the Company performs a sale-leaseback analysis to determine if the asset and related financing obligation
can be derecognized from the consolidated balance sheet. Certain provisions in a number of our lease agreements, primarily
provisions regarding repurchase options, are deemed to be continuing involvement in the sold asset which precludes sale
recognition. In such cases, the asset remains on the consolidated balance sheet under property and equipment and the proceeds
received in the sale-leaseback transaction are recognized as a financing obligation under long-term debt in the consolidated
balance sheet. Both the asset and the financing obligation are amortized over the lease term. In instances in which the Company
has no continuing involvement in the sold asset, the criteria for sale recognition are met and the asset and any related financing
obligation are derecognized from the consolidated balance sheet, and the lease is analyzed for proper accounting treatment as
either an operating or finance lease.
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Exit and Disposal Costs
Costs related to exit or disposal activities, including store closures, for the Company primarily include lease
termination costs, employee termination benefits and other costs associated with moving assets and vacating the stores. The
Company records a liability at the net present value of the remaining lease obligations, net of estimated sublease income, as of
the date the Company ceases using the property, including removal of any Company assets. Any subsequent adjustments to that
liability as a result of changes in estimates are recorded in the period incurred. The Company records a liability for employee
termination costs on the date when management, with appropriate approval, has a formal plan, the plan identifies the number of
employees by function with the expected date of termination, benefits for the employees have been identified, the plan is
unlikely to be changed and the termination benefits have been communicated to the employees. Other related costs are
expensed as incurred.
Derivative Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to risk from adverse fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates and benchmark interest rates. The Company may manage its market risk exposures through a program that
includes the use of derivative instruments, primarily foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate derivatives. The
Company's objective in managing its exposure to market risk is to minimize the impact on earnings, cash flows and the
consolidated balance sheet. The Company does not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
All outstanding derivative instruments are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The effect on
earnings from recognizing the fair value of the derivative instrument depends on its intended use, the hedge designation, and the
effectiveness in offsetting the exposure of the underlying hedged item. Changes in fair values of instruments designated to
reduce or eliminate fluctuations in the fair values of recognized assets and liabilities and unrecognized firm commitments are
reported currently in earnings along with the change in the fair value of the hedged items. Changes in the effective portion of
the fair values of derivative instruments used to reduce or eliminate fluctuations in cash flows of forecasted transactions are
reported in other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders' equity. Amounts accumulated in other
comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings when the related hedged items affect earnings or the anticipated
transactions are no longer probable. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments designated to reduce or eliminate
fluctuations in the net investment of a foreign subsidiary are reported in other comprehensive income. Changes in the fair value
of derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments or do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment are
reported currently in earnings. The cash flows related to derivative instruments that are accounted for as cash flow hedges are
classified in the same category on the consolidated statements of cash flow as the cash flows from the items being hedged.
For derivative instruments accounted for as hedging instruments, the Company formally designates and documents, at
inception, the instrument as a hedge of a specific underlying exposure, the risk management objective and the manner by which
the effectiveness of the hedging instrument will be evaluated. At each reporting period after inception, the Company evaluates
the hedging instrument's effectiveness in reducing or eliminating the underlying hedged exposure. Any hedge ineffectiveness is
recognized in earnings immediately.
Income Taxes
The Company uses the asset and liability method to account for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets
and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of differences between the carrying amounts of assets
and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when it is more likely
than not that a portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances are included in its
provision for income taxes in the period of the change. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are netted by taxing jurisdiction and
presented as either a net asset or liability position, as applicable, on the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely
than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured as the largest amount that has a greater than 50%
likelihood of being realized. Changes in the recognition or measurement of such positions are reflected in its provision for
income taxes in the period of the change. The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax
matters within its provision for income taxes.
Advertising Costs
Costs incurred for producing and distributing advertising are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense amounted to
$2.2 million, $2.1 million and $2.2 million for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
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Stock-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation at the fair value of the related equity instrument over the
applicable service or performance period.
Comprehensive Income and Foreign Currency Matters
For the Company, comprehensive income (loss) represents net income adjusted for foreign currency translation
adjustments and unrealized gains or losses on cash flow hedging derivative instruments. For its foreign subsidiaries in which
their local currency is their functional currency, assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the balance sheet date
exchange rate. Income and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the year. Foreign currency translation
adjustments are recorded directly as other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders' equity. For its foreign
subsidiaries in which the local currency is not the functional currency, prior to translation into U.S. dollars, amounts must first
be remeasured from the local currency into the functional currency. Nonmonetary assets and liabilities are remeasured at
historical exchange rates and monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured at the balance sheet date exchange rate. Income and
expenses are remeasured at average exchange rates for the year. Foreign currency remeasurement adjustments are included in
the statement of operations.
The Company recognized, in interest income and other income (expense) in its consolidated statements of operations,
a net foreign currency transaction gain of $0.4 million and $1.2 million for the years ended January 31, 2020 and 2018,
respectively, and a net foreign currency transaction loss of $0.9 million for the year ended January 31, 2019.
Business Combinations
The Company accounts for business combinations by allocating the purchase price amongst the assets acquired,
including identifiable intangible assets, and liabilities assumed based on the fair values of the acquired assets and assumed
liabilities. The acquisition accounting is finalized during the measurement period, which may not exceed one year from the date
of acquisition. During the measurement period the Company's accounting for the business combination transaction may be
based on estimates due to various unknown factors present at the date of acquisition.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the
principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Three
levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1—Values derived from unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2—Values derived from observable inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or
liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active
markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active.
Level 3—Values derived from unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, thereby
requiring the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
In instances where the determination of the fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair
value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest
level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Segment Reporting
The Company operates its business in three reportable segments, the Agriculture, Construction and International
segments.
Recent Accounting Guidance
Accounting guidance adopted
In March 2016, the FASB amended authoritative guidance on stock-based compensation through the issuance of ASU
2016-09 which is codified in ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The amended guidance changes the accounting
for certain aspects of share-based payments, including the income tax consequences, forfeitures, classification of awards as
either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statements of cash flows. The Company adopted this guidance on February
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1, 2017. Under the new guidance, the Company elected to account for forfeitures of share based instruments as they occur, as
compared to the previous guidance under which the Company estimated the number of forfeitures. The Company applied the
accounting change on a modified retrospective basis as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of February 1,
2017. The following table summarizes the impact to the Company’s consolidated balance sheet:
Additional paid-in
capital
As of February 1, 2017
Balance Sheet Classification
Deferred income tax
liability
(in thousands)
Increase (Decrease)
Retained earnings
Impact of cumulative-effect adjustment from adoption of ASU 2016-09
$
2,087
$
(835)
$
(1,252)
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new leasing standard applicable for
lessees and lessors and codified in Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases, ("ASC 842") to increase transparency and
comparability among organizations. Most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognition on the balance sheet
by a lessee of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for most leases. The standard also requires new disclosures to help
financial statement users better understand the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from lease activities. This
guidance was effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018.
The Company adopted the leasing guidance on February 1, 2019 using a prospective transition method at the adoption
date and recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as a result of adoption. Under
this method of adoption, prior period amounts are not adjusted and will continue to be reported under accounting standards in
effect for those periods. The Company elected the package of practical expedients afforded under the guidance, which applies
to leases that commenced prior to adoption and permits an entity not to: 1) reassess whether existing or expired contracts are or
contain a lease, 2) reassess the lease classification, and 3) reassess any initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company
did not elect the use of the hindsight practical expedient to determine the lease term, but rather included the lease term as
defined under former leasing guidance to capitalize the right-of-use asset and lease liability upon adoption. The Company
identified new, and updated existing, internal controls and processes to ensure compliance with the new standard, but such
modifications were not deemed to be material to our overall system of internal controls.
Adoption of the new standard for leasing transactions in which the Company is the lessee had a material impact on our
consolidated balance sheet but did not have an impact on our consolidated statement of operations or cash flows. The most
significant impact was the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for operating leases, while the accounting for
financing leases remained substantially unchanged. We recognized a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of
February 1, 2019 of $5.5 million primarily resulting from impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets present on the date
of adoption, net of the deferred tax impact. The adoption of the new standard for leasing transactions in which the Company is
the lessor did not impact our consolidated balance sheet, statement of operations or cash flows. The Company has included the
additional disclosures required under ASC 842 in Note 16.
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Adoption of ASC 842 impacted our consolidated balance sheet as of February 1, 2019 as follows:
Assets
Operating lease assets
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current maturities of long-term debt
Current operating lease liabilities
Accrued expenses and other
Long-term debt, less current maturities
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred income taxes
Other long-term liabilities
Retained earnings
As Previously
Adoption Impact
Reported
of ASC 842
(in thousands)
Increase/(Decrease)
As
Adjusted
$
— $
100,469 (a)
$
100,469
3,340
—
35,091
25,812
—
4,955
5,908
89,228
(1,273) (b)
12,266 (c)
972 (d)
(5,136) (b)
98,250 (c)
(374) (e)
1,228 (f)
(5,464) (g)
2,067
12,266
36,063
20,676
98,250
4,581
7,136
83,764
(a) Capitalization of operating lease assets, net of straight-line rent accrued liabilities, cease-use liabilities, and right-of-use asset impairment present on the date
of adoption.
(b) As described above under Reclassifications, concurrent with the adoption of ASC 842, the Company elected to reclassify current maturities of finance lease
liabilities from Current maturities of long-term debt to Accrued expenses and other and the long-term portion of finance lease liabilities from Long-term debt,
less current maturities to Other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2019 to maintain consistency and
comparability between periods presented.
(c) Recognition of operating lease liabilities.
(d) As described in (b) above, includes the reclassification of current maturities of finance lease liabilities, net of the reclassification of the current portion of
cease-use liabilities to Operating lease assets as part of the adoption of ASC 842.
(e) Deferred tax impact of adoption, primarily resulting from operating lease right-of-use asset impairment recognized upon adoption, net of the valuation
allowance recognized for such deferred tax assets.
(f) As described in (b) above, includes the reclassification of finance lease liabilities, net of the ASC 842 adoption impact of reclassifying straight-line rent
accrued liabilities and cease-use liabilities, and the cumulative-effect adjustment recognized in retained earnings for gains deferred on previous sale-leaseback
transactions.
(g) Cumulative-effect adjustment of $6.6 million for operating lease right-of-use asset impairment present on the date of adoption net of the adjustment for
deferred gains on previous sale-leaseback transactions of $0.7 million and the deferred tax impact of these adjustments, net of the valuation allowance
recognized on such deferred tax assets.
Accounting guidance not yet adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued a new standard, codified in ASC 326, that modifies how entities measure credit losses
on most financial instruments. The new standard replaces the current "incurred loss" model with an "expected credit loss"
model that requires consideration of a broader range of information to estimate expected credit losses over the lifetime of the
asset. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15,
2019, and will be applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings
as of the effective date to align our credit loss methodology with the new standard. We adopted this standard on February 1,
2020. While we are currently finalizing our evaluation of the impact to our consolidated financial statements of adopting this
guidance, we do not anticipate that the guidance will materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2018, the FASB issued guidance on the accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud
computing arrangement that is a service contract, codified in ASC 350-40. This guidance aligns the accounting for costs
incurred to implement a cloud computing arrangement that is a service arrangement with the guidance on capitalizing costs
associated with developing or obtaining internal-use software. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods
within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, and may be applied using either a retrospective or prospective
transition approach. We adopted this standard on February 1, 2020 and anticipate applying the prospective transition approach.
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While we are currently finalizing our evaluation of the impact of adopting this guidance, we anticipate that it will prospectively
impact our consolidated financial statements as we expect to incur approximately $2.8 million of costs in fiscal 2021 related to
our ERP conversion which will be capitalized, but would have been expensed as incurred under previous accounting guidance.
NOTE 2 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
Earnings (Loss) Per Share ("EPS")
The Company uses the two-class method to calculate basic and diluted EPS. Unvested restricted stock awards are
considered participating securities because they entitle holders to non-forfeitable rights to dividends during the vesting term.
Under the two-class method, earnings of the Company are allocated between common stockholders and these participating
securities based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and participating securities outstanding during the
relevant period.
Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to Titan Machinery Inc. common stockholders by
the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the relevant period. Diluted EPS is computed by
dividing net income (loss) attributable to Titan Machinery Inc. common stockholders by the weighted-average number of
shares of common stock outstanding after adjusting for potential dilution related to the conversion of all dilutive securities into
common stock. All potentially dilutive securities were included in the computation of diluted EPS for years with net income.
All anti-dilutive securities were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS.
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted EPS:
Numerator
Net income (loss)
Allocation to participating securities
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan Machinery Inc. common
stockholders
Denominator
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
Plus: incremental shares from assumed vesting of restricted stock units
Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
Earnings (Loss) per Share:
Basic
Diluted
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
2018
(in thousands, except per share data)
$
13,953
(221)
$
12,182
(202)
(7,049)
141
13,732
$
11,980
$
(6,908)
21,946
7
21,953
21,809
7
21,816
21,543
—
21,543
0.63
0.63
$
$
0.55
0.55
$
$
(0.32)
(0.32)
$
$
$
$
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted weighted-average common
shares outstanding:
Stock options and restricted stock units
Shares underlying senior convertible notes (conversion price of $43.17)
—
—
—
1,057
95
1,521
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NOTE 3 - REVENUE
The following tables present our revenue disaggregated by revenue source and segment for the years ended January
31, 2020 and 2019:
Equipment
Parts
Service
Other
Revenue from contracts with customers
Rental
Total revenues
Equipment
Parts
Service
Other
Revenue from contracts with customers
Rental
Total revenues
$
$
$
Year Ended January 31, 2020
Agriculture
Construction
International
Total
535,792
141,093
66,158
2,989
746,032
3,010
749,042
$
$
(in thousands)
194,675
52,160
26,189
2,895
275,919
44,115
320,034
$
$
186,735
40,964
6,818
264
234,781
1,314
236,095
$
917,202
234,217
99,165
6,148
1,256,732
48,439
$
1,305,171
Year Ended January 31, 2019
Agriculture
Construction
International
Total
535,034
127,741
58,823
2,690
724,288
2,505
(in thousands)
$
185,163
$
188,981
$
47,404
23,267
3,896
259,730
42,259
35,651
4,750
179
229,561
3,162
909,178
210,796
86,840
6,765
1,213,579
47,926
$
726,793
$
301,989
$
232,723
$
1,261,505
Deferred revenue from contracts with customers totaled $39.5 million and $44.9 million as of January 31, 2020 and
January 31, 2019. Our deferred revenue most often increases in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, due to a higher level of
customer down payments or prepayments. In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, longer time periods between customer
payments and delivery of the equipment occur. The decrease in deferred revenue from January 31, 2019 to January 31, 2020
was primarily due to lower new equipment sales activity during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. During the year ended
January 31, 2020, the Company recognized substantially all of the revenue that was included in the deferred revenue balance as
of January 31, 2019.
No material amount of revenue was recognized during the year ended January 31, 2020 from performance obligations
satisfied in previous periods. The Company has elected as a practical expedient to not disclose the value of unsatisfied
performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of service of one year or less and (ii) contracts for
which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed. The contracts for
which the practical expedient has been applied include (i) equipment revenue transactions, which do not have a stated
contractual term, but are short-term in nature, and (ii) service revenue transactions, which also do not have a stated contractual
term but are generally completed within 30 days and for such contracts we recognize revenue over time at the amount to which
we have the right to invoice for services completed to date.
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NOTE 4 - RECEIVABLES
Trade and unbilled receivables from contracts with customers
Trade receivables due from customers
Trade receivables due from finance companies
Unbilled receivables
Trade and unbilled receivables from rental contracts
Trade receivables
Unbilled receivables
Other receivables
Due from manufacturers
Other
Total receivables
Less allowance for doubtful accounts
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
$
$
$
36,400
12,352
13,944
7,381
861
5,763
1,198
77,899
(5,123)
72,776
$
38,827
10,265
11,222
6,386
828
12,950
550
81,028
(3,528)
77,500
The following table presents impairment losses on receivables arising from sales contracts with customers and
receivables arising from rental contracts:
Impairment losses on:
Receivables from sales contracts
Receivables from rental contracts
NOTE 5 - INVENTORIES
New equipment
Used equipment
Parts and attachments
Work in process
Year Ended January 31, 2020
Year Ended January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
1,373
1,124
2,497
$
$
492
343
835
$
$
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
$
$
358,339
157,535
79,813
1,707
597,394
$
$
258,081
158,951
72,760
1,299
491,091
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NOTE 6 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Rental fleet equipment
Machinery and equipment
Vehicles
Furniture and fixtures
Land, buildings, and leasehold improvements
Less accumulated depreciation
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
$
$
104,133
22,682
51,850
41,720
70,408
290,793
(145,231)
145,562
$
$
111,164
21,646
42,330
40,645
63,091
278,876
(139,926)
138,950
Depreciation expense totaled $26.5 million, $23.6 million and $25.0 million for the years ended January 31, 2020,
2019 and 2018, respectively. The Company had assets related to sale-leaseback financing obligations and capital leases
associated with real estate of store locations, which are included in the land, buildings and leasehold improvements balance
above. Such assets had gross carrying values totaling $24.3 million and $25.2 million, and accumulated amortization balances
totaling $6.9 million and $5.8 million, as of January 31, 2020 and 2019.
In March 2019, the Company completed an assessment of its Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") application and
concluded that the Company would begin the process to prepare for conversion to a new ERP application. The initial
anticipated start date for the new ERP application was the first-half of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2021, which has been
postponed to the first-half of the fiscal year ending January 31, 2022. The Company has prospectively adjusted the useful life of
its current ERP application such that it will be fully amortized upon its estimated replacement date. The net book value of the
ERP asset of $8.7 million, as of March 2019, is being amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated remaining period of
use. For the year ended January 31, 2020, the Company recognized an additional $4.7 million of amortization expense, which
decreased operating income accordingly and decreased net income by approximately $3.6 million.
NOTE 7 - INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL
Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following is a summary of definite-lived intangible assets as of January 31, 2020 and 2019:
Covenants not to compete
Customer relationships
January 31, 2020
Accumulated
Amortization
(in thousands)
$
(7) $
(83)
(90) $
$
Cost
$
$
100
345
445
Net
Cost
January 31, 2019
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
93
262
355
$
$
200
112
312
$
(in thousands)
$
(138) $
(19)
(157) $
62
93
155
Intangible asset amortization expense was $0.1 million for each of the three years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and
2018. The increase in net, definite-lived intangible assets for fiscal 2020, as compared to fiscal 2019, was primarily the result of
the Northwood acquisition, offset by impairments. As of January 31, 2020, future amortization expense is expected to be as
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follows:
Fiscal years ending January 31,
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
Amount
(in thousands)
110
91
58
58
38
—
355
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
The Company's indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of distribution rights assets. The following is a summary of
distribution rights assets by segment as of January 31, 2020 and 2019:
Segment
Agriculture
Construction
International
January 31,
2020
2019
(in thousands)
$
$
6,070
$
72
1,870
8,012
$
5,050
237
1,805
7,092
The results of the Company's annual distribution rights impairment test for the year ended January 31, 2020 indicated
impairment of $0.7 million, which was appropriately recorded in fiscal 2020. In the prior years ended January 31, 2019 and
2018, the annual distribution rights impairment tests indicated no impairment.
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:
Balance, January 31, 2018
Arising from business combinations
Foreign currency translation
Balance, January 31, 2019
Arising from business combinations
Foreign currency translation
Balance, January 31, 2020
Agriculture
Construction
International
Total
$
$
250
—
—
250
699
—
949
$
$
(in thousands)
— $
—
—
—
—
—
— $
— $
924
(13)
911
499
(32)
1,378
$
250
924
(13)
1,161
1,198
(33)
2,327
The results of the Company's annual goodwill impairment tests for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020 and 2019
indicated that no goodwill impairment existed as of the test date.
NOTE 8 - FLOORPLAN PAYABLE/LINES OF CREDIT
Floorplan payable balances reflect amounts owed to manufacturers for equipment inventory purchases and amounts
outstanding under our various floorplan line of credit facilities. In the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company
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reports cash flows associated with manufacturer floorplan financing as operating cash flows and cash flows associated with
non-manufacturer floorplan financing as financing cash flows.
As of January 31, 2020, the Company had floorplan lines of credit totaling $717.0 million, which is primarily
comprised of three significant floorplan lines of credit: (i) a $450.0 million credit facility with CNH Industrial, (ii) a $140.0
million line of credit with a group of banks led by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), and (iii) a $60.0
million credit facility with DLL Finance LLC (“DLL Finance”).
CNH Industrial Floorplan Payable Line of Credit
As of January 31, 2020, the Company had a $450.0 million credit facility with CNH Industrial, of which $360.0
million is available for domestic financing and $90.0 million is available for European financing.
The domestic financing facility offers financing for new and used equipment inventories. Available borrowings under
the credit facility are reduced by outstanding floorplan payable balances and other acquisition-related financing arrangements
with CNH Industrial. The credit facility charges interest at a rate equal to the prime rate plus 3.25% for the financing of new
and used equipment inventories and rental fleet assets. CNH Industrial offers periods of reduced interest rates and interest-free
periods. Repayment terms vary, but generally payments are made from sales proceeds or rental revenue generated from the
related inventories or rental fleet assets. Balances under the outstanding with CNH Industrial credit facility are secured by the
inventory or rental fleet purchased with the floorplan proceeds. The European financing facility offers financing for new
equipment inventories. Available borrowings under the credit facility are reduced by outstanding floorplan payable balances.
Amounts outstanding are generally due approximately 75 days after the date of invoice by CNH Industrial. Generally, no
interest is charged on outstanding balances. Amounts outstanding are secured by the inventory purchased with the floorplan
proceeds.
The CNH Industrial credit facility contains financial covenants that impose a maximum level of adjusted debt to
tangible net worth of 3.50:1.00 and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10:1.00. It also contains various restrictive
covenants that require prior consent of CNH Industrial if the Company desires to engage in any acquisition of, consolidation or
merger with, any other business entity in which the Company is not the surviving company; create subsidiaries; move any
collateral outside of the U.S.; or sell, rent, lease or otherwise dispose or transfer any of the collateral, other than in the ordinary
course of business. CNH Industrial’s consent is also required for the acquisition of any CNH Industrial dealership. In addition,
the CNH Industrial credit facility restricts the Company's ability to incur any liens upon any substantial part of the assets. The
credit facility automatically renews on August 31st of each year unless earlier terminated by either party. As of January 31,
2020, the Company was in compliance with the adjusted debt to tangible net worth and fixed charge coverage ratio financial
covenants under this credit facility.
During the year ended January 31, 2020, the CNH Industrial credit facility was amended to increase the available
borrowings under the credit facility, from a combined capacity of $400.0 million to the current combined capacity of $450.0
million.
Wells Fargo Credit Agreement - Floorplan Payable and Working Capital Lines of Credit
As of January 31, 2020, the Company had a second amended and restated credit agreement with Wells Fargo (the
"Wells Fargo Credit Agreement"), which provides for a $140.0 million wholesale floorplan line of credit (the "Floorplan
Payable Line") and a $60.0 million working capital line of credit (the "Working Capital Line"). The amount available for
borrowing under the Floorplan Payable Line is reduced by amounts outstanding thereunder, borrowing base calculations and
outstanding standby letters of credit. The Wells Fargo Credit Agreement has a variable interest rate on outstanding balances and
has a 0.25% to 0.375% non-usage fee on the average monthly unused amount and requires monthly payments of accrued
interest. The Company elects at the time of any advance to choose a Base Rate Loan or a LIBOR Rate Loan. The LIBOR Rate
is for the duration of one-month, two-month, or three-month LIBOR rate at the time of the loan, as chosen by the Company.
The Base Rate is the greatest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5%, (b) the one-month LIBOR Rate plus 1%, and (c) the
prime rate of interest announced, from time to time, within Wells Fargo. The applicable margin rate is determined based on
excess availability under the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement and ranges from 0.75% to 1.5% for Base Rate Loans and 1.75% to
2.50% for LIBOR Rate Loans.
The Wells Fargo Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all our assets and requires the Company to maintain a
fixed charge coverage ratio of at least 1.10:1.00 if adjusted excess availability plus eligible cash collateral is less than 15% of
the total amount of the credit facility. Based on our adjusted excess availability and cash collateral, we were not subject to the
fixed charge coverage ratio as of January 31, 2020. The Wells Fargo Credit Agreement also includes various non-financial
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covenants, including, under certain conditions, restricting the Company’s ability to make certain cash payments, including for
cash dividends and stock repurchases, restricting the Company’s ability to issue equity instruments, restricting the Company’s
ability to complete acquisitions or divestitures, and limiting the Company's ability to incur new indebtedness. The provisions in
the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement restricting the Company from making certain cash payments, including for cash dividends
and stock repurchases, provide that no such payments may be made unless, (i) as of the date of such payment there is no default
or event of default occurring and continuing, (ii) the amount remaining available to be borrowed by the Company under the
Wells Fargo Credit Agreement is greater than twenty percent of the total borrowing capacity under the Wells Fargo Credit
Agreement and (iii) the Company's fixed charge coverage ratio for the 12 month period most recently ended, on a pro-forma
basis assuming that such proposed cash payment has been made, is at least 1.10 to 1.00. As of January 31, 2020, under these
provisions of the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement, the Company had an unrestricted dividend availability of approximately $31.2
million.
The maturity date of the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement was contingent upon the results of a maturity test that was
performed on February 1, 2019, a date that was three months prior to the scheduled maturity date of the Company's outstanding
Senior Convertible Notes. Pursuant to this test, the maturity date for the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement would be October 28,
2020 so long as (i) the Company's fixed charge coverage ratio for the 12 month period ended December 31, 2018 was at least
1.10 to 1.00 and (ii) a liquidity test, requiring that the Company have unrestricted cash on hand plus excess borrowing
availability under the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement (on a pro-forma basis reflecting the Company’s repayment in full of its
outstanding Senior Convertible Notes) in an amount that is greater than 20% of maximum credit amount under the facility, was
met on February 1, 2019. If both financial tests were not satisfied on February 1, 2019, the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement
would immediately mature and all amounts outstanding would become immediately due and payable in full. The Company
satisfied the maturity test requirements on February 1, 2019, and therefore the maturity date of the Wells Fargo Credit
Agreement is October 28, 2020.
The Floorplan Payable Line is used to finance equipment inventory purchases. Amounts outstanding are recorded as
floorplan payable, within current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, as the Company intends to repay amounts
borrowed within one year.
The Working Capital Line is used to finance rental fleet equipment and for general working capital requirements of the
Company. At the end of fiscal 2020, the amount outstanding on the Working Capital Line is recorded as current maturities of
long-term debt and within current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, because the Wells Fargo Credit Agreement is
due to mature on October 28, 2020. The balances outstanding on the Working Capital Line as of January 31, 2020 and 2019 are
disclosed in Note 12.
DLL Finance Floorplan Payable Line of Credit
As of January 31, 2020, the Company had a $60.0 million credit facility with DLL Finance, of which $46.5 million is
available for domestic financing and $13.5 million is available for financing in certain of our European markets. The DLL
Finance credit facility may be used to purchase or refinance new and used equipment inventory. Amounts outstanding for
domestic financing bear interest on outstanding balances of three-month LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 2.85%. Amounts
outstanding for European financing bear interest on outstanding balances of three-month EURIBOR plus an applicable margin
of 2.10% to 2.50%. The credit facility allows for increase, decrease or termination of the facility by DLL Finance upon 90 days
notice. The credit facility contains financial covenants that impose a maximum net leverage ratio of 3.50:1.00 and a minimum
fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.10:1.00. The credit facility also requires the Company to obtain prior consent from DLL
Finance if the Company desired to engage in any acquisition meeting certain financial thresholds. The balances outstanding
with DLL Finance are secured by the inventory or rental fleet purchased with the floorplan proceeds. Repayment terms vary by
individual notes, but generally payments are made from sales proceeds or rental revenue from the related inventories or rental
fleet assets. As of January 31, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the net leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio
financial covenants under this credit facility.
During the year ended January 31, 2020, the DLL Finance credit facility was amended to, among other things, increase
the available borrowing capacity from $45.0 million to the current level of $60.0 million.
Other Lines of Credit
The Company’s other lines of credit include various floorplan and working capital lines of credit primarily offered by
non-manufacturer financing entities. Interest charged on outstanding borrowings are generally variable rates of interest most
often based on LIBOR or EURIBOR and include interest margins primarily ranging from 1.50% to 6.00%. Outstanding
balances are generally secured by inventory and other current assets. In most cases these lines of credit have a one-year
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maturity, with an annual review process to extend the maturity date for an additional one-year period. As of January 31, 2020,
the Company had a compensating balance arrangement under one of its European floorplan credit facilities which requires a
minimum cash deposit to be maintained with the lender in the amount of $5.0 million for the term of the credit facility.
Summary of Outstanding Amounts
As of January 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company’s outstanding balance of floorplan payables and lines of credit
consisted of the following:
CNH Industrial
Wells Fargo Floorplan Payable Line
DLL Finance
Other outstanding balances with manufacturers and non-manufacturers
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
$
$
(in thousands)
187,690
82,700
30,657
70,725
371,772
$
$
120,319
49,100
13,432
90,905
273,756
As of January 31, 2020, the interest-bearing U.S floorplan payables carried various interest rates ranging from 4.05%
to 4.81%, compared to a range of 4.77% and 6.30% as of January 31, 2019. As of January 31, 2020, foreign floorplan payables
carried various interest rates primarily ranging from 0.86% to 7.66%, compared to a range of 0.94% to 8.51% as of January 31,
2019. As of January 31, 2020 and 2019, $205.2 million and $151.7 million of outstanding floorplan payables were non-interest
bearing.
NOTE 9 - DEFERRED REVENUE
Deferred revenue from contracts with customers
Deferred revenue from rental and other contracts
NOTE 10 - ACCRUED EXPENSES & OTHER
Compensation
Sales, payroll, real estate and value added taxes
Insurance
Lease residual value guarantees
Finance lease liabilities
Interest
Income taxes payable
Other
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
39,512
1,456
40,968
$
$
44,893
1,516
46,409
$
$
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
$
19,732
5,947
3,336
2,054
1,708
608
49
4,975
38,409
$
19,661
4,698
2,083
2,089
—
905
1,574
4,081
35,091
$
$
NOTE 11 - SENIOR CONVERTIBLE NOTES
On April 24, 2012, the Company issued through a private offering $150 million of 3.75% Senior Convertible Notes
(the "Senior Convertible Notes"). The Senior Convertible Notes bore interest at a rate of 3.75% per year, payable semi-annually
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in arrears on May 1 and November 1 of each year. The Senior Convertible Notes matured on May 1, 2019, and the Company
repaid the outstanding principal balance of $45.6 million on the maturity date.
In accounting for the Senior Convertible Notes, the Company segregated the liability component of the instrument
from the equity component. The liability component was measured by estimating the fair value of a non-convertible debt
instrument that was similar in its terms to the Senior Convertible Notes. The excess of the aggregate face value of the Senior
Convertible Notes over the estimated fair value of the liability component was recognized as a debt discount that was amortized
over the expected life of the Senior Convertible Notes using the effective interest rate method. Amortization of the debt
discount was recognized as non-cash interest expense. The equity component of the Senior Convertible Notes was measured as
the residual difference between the aggregate face value of the Senior Convertible Notes and the estimated aggregate fair value
of the liability component. Transaction costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the Senior Convertible Notes were
allocated to the liability and equity components based on their relative values. Transaction costs allocated to the liability
component were amortized using the effective interest rate method and recognized as non-cash interest expense. Transaction
costs allocated to the equity component reduced the value of the equity component recognized in stockholders' equity.
As of January 31, 2019, the Senior Convertible Notes consisted of the following:
Principal value
Unamortized debt discount
Unamortized debt issuance costs
Carrying value of senior convertible notes
Carrying value of equity component, net of deferred taxes
Conversion rate (shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes)
Conversion price (per share of common stock)
January 31, 2019
$
$
$
$
45,644
(350)
(45)
45,249
14,923
23.1626
43.17
During fiscal 2020, the Company repaid the remaining $45.6 million face value ($45.6 million carrying value) of
Senior Convertible Notes with $45.6 million in cash on the maturity date of May 1, 2019. During fiscal 2019, the Company
repurchased an aggregate of $20.0 million face value ($19.4 million carrying value) of its Senior Convertible Notes with $20.0
million in cash. All consideration was attributed to the extinguishment of the liability and the Company recognized a pre-tax
loss of $0.6 million on the repurchase. During fiscal 2018, the Company repurchased an aggregate of $30.1 million face value
($28.1 million carrying value) of its Senior Convertible Notes with $29.1 million in cash. Of the $29.1 million in total cash
consideration, $28.1 million was attributed to the extinguishment of the liability and $1.0 million was attributed to the
reacquisition of a portion of the equity component of the instrument. The Company recognized an immaterial net pre-tax gain
on the extinguishment of the liability and recognized a $0.6 million after-tax reduction in additional paid-in capital from the
reacquisition of the equity component. Gains and losses on repurchases are included in other interest expense in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The Company recognized interest expense associated with its Senior Convertible Notes as follows:
Cash Interest Expense
Coupon interest expense
Noncash Interest Expense
Amortization of debt discount
Amortization of transaction costs
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
2018
(in thousands)
$
$
421
$
2,014
$
2,782
350
45
1,626
216
816
$
3,856
$
2,104
290
5,176
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The effective interest rate of the liability component was equal to 7.3% for each of the statements of operations periods
presented.
NOTE 12 - LONG-TERM DEBT
The following is a summary of long-term debt as of January 31, 2020 and 2019:
Sale-leaseback financing obligations, interest rates ranging from 3.4% to 10.3% with various
maturity dates through December 2030
Wells Fargo Credit Agreement - Working Capital Line, interest accrues at a variable rate,
ranging from 3.9% to 4.7%, on outstanding balances, requires monthly payments of
accrued interest, matures on October 28, 2020
Real estate mortgage bearing interest at 5.11%, payable in annual installments of $0.3
million, maturing on May 15, 2039, secured by real estate assets
Real estate mortgage bearing interest at 4.62%, payment in monthly installments of $0.04
million with a final payment at maturity of $3.4 million, maturing on June 10, 2024,
secured by real estate assets
Real estate mortgage bearing interest at 4.40%, payment in monthly installments of $0.01
million with a final payment at maturity of $1.0 million, maturing on January 1, 2027,
secured by real estate assets
Equipment financing loan, payable in monthly installments over a 72-month term for each
funded tranche, bearing interest at 3.89%, secured by vehicle assets
Real estate mortgage bearing interest at 2.09%, payable in monthly installments, maturing on
June 30, 2026, secured by real estate assets
Other long-term debt primarily bearing interest at three-month EURIBOR plus 2.6%,
payable in quarterly installments, maturing on January 31, 2021
Less current maturities
Long-term debt maturities are as follows:
Years Ending January 31,
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
Thereafter
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
$
17,781
$
19,010
10,000
6,827
4,416
1,489
7,468
2,520
1,067
51,568
(13,779)
37,789
$
—
—
—
—
—
2,978
755
22,743
(2,067)
20,676
Amounts
(in thousands)
13,779
3,695
3,781
3,946
7,398
18,969
51,568
$
$
$
NOTE 13 - RESTRUCTURING COSTS
In February 2017, to better align the Company's cost structure and business in certain markets, the Company
announced a dealership restructuring plan (the "Fiscal 2018 Restructuring Plan"), which resulted in the closure of one
Construction location and 14 Agriculture locations. The Fiscal 2018 Restructuring Plan resulted in a reduction of expenses
while allowing the Company to continue to provide a leading level of service to its customers. In total, over the term of the
Fiscal 2018 Restructuring Plan, the Company recognized $13.9 million of restructuring charges consisting primarily of lease
termination costs, termination benefits and fixed asset impairment charges. Such costs are included in the restructuring costs
line in the consolidated statements of operations. As of January 31, 2018, the Company had closed and fully exited all of these
locations and had completed its Fiscal 2018 Restructuring Plan. For fiscal year ended January 31, 2020, there were no costs
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incurred related to the Fiscal 2018 Restructuring Plan.
Restructuring costs (credits) associated with the Company's Fiscal 2018 Restructuring Plan are summarized in the
following table:
Year Ended January 31,
Cumulative
Amount
2019
2018
Lease accrual and termination costs
Termination benefits
Impairment of fixed assets, net of gains on asset disposition
Asset relocation and other costs
$
$
Restructuring charges (credits) are summarized by segment in the following table:
Segment
Agriculture
Construction
International
Shared Resources
Total
(in thousands)
414
$
6,095
5,053
2,206
516
13,870
$
$
5,681
5,053
(751)
516
$ 10,499
—
—
—
414
Year Ended January 31,
2019
2018
(in thousands)
$
$
$
441
(27)
—
—
6,886
2,093
62
1,458
414
$
10,499
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending exit cost liability balance associated with our Fiscal 2018 Restructuring
Plan is as follows:
Balance, January 31, 2018
Exit costs incurred and charged to expense
Exit costs paid
Balance, January 31, 2019
Reclassified as a reduction of right-of-use lease assets upon adopting ASC
842, Leases
Balance, January 31, 2020
Lease Accrual
& Termination
Costs
Termination
Benefits
(in thousands)
Total
$
$
$
5,393
414
(3,428)
2,379
(2,379)
—
$
404
—
(404)
—
—
— $
5,797
414
(3,832)
2,379
(2,379)
—
As of January 31, 2019, $2.2 million of the exit cost liability was included in other long-term liabilities and $0.2
million was included in accrued expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
During the year ended January 31, 2019, the Company paid $3.0 million to terminate the real estate lease agreement
for one of the Company's previously closed stores. The termination payment approximated the recorded lease accrual liability
and therefore the impact to the consolidated statement of operations was not material.
NOTE 14 - DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company holds derivative instruments for the purpose of minimizing exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates and benchmark interest rates to which the Company is exposed in the normal course of its operations.
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Cash Flow Hedge
The Company previously was party to an interest rate swap instrument which had a notional amount of $100.0 million,
an effective date of September 30, 2014 and a maturity date of September 30, 2018. The objective of the instrument was to
protect the Company from changes in benchmark interest rates to which the Company is exposed through certain of its variable
interest rate credit facilities. The instrument provided for a fixed interest rate of 1.901% through the instrument's maturity date.
The interest rate swap instrument was designated as a cash flow hedging instrument and accordingly changes in the effective
portion of the fair value of the instrument had been recorded in other comprehensive income and only reclassified into earnings
in the period(s) in which the related hedged item affects earnings or the anticipated underlying hedged transactions were no
longer probable of occurring. In April 2017, the Company elected to terminate its outstanding interest rate swap instrument. The
Company paid $0.9 million to terminate the instrument. This cash payment is presented as a financing cash outflow in the
consolidated statements of cash flows.
Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The Company periodically uses foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the effects of fluctuations in exchange
rates on outstanding intercompany loans. The Company does not formally designate and document such derivative instruments
as hedging instruments; however, the instruments are an effective economic hedge of the underlying foreign currency exposure.
Both the gain or loss on the derivative instrument and the offsetting gain or loss on the underlying intercompany loan are
recognized in earnings immediately, thereby eliminating or reducing the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations
on net income. The Company's foreign currency forward contracts generally have three-month maturities, maturing on the last
day of each fiscal quarter. The notional value of outstanding foreign currency contracts as of January 31, 2019 was $14.1
million. There were no outstanding foreign currency contracts as of January 31, 2020.
As of January 31, 2020, the Company had no derivative instruments and as of January 31, 2019 the fair value of the
Company's outstanding derivative instruments was not material. Derivative instruments recognized as assets are recorded in
prepaid expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets, and derivative instruments recognized as liabilities are recorded
in accrued expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets.
The following table sets forth the gains and losses recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) ("OCI") and
income (loss) related to the Company’s derivative instruments for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. All
amounts included in income (loss) in the table below from derivatives designated as hedging instruments relate to
reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income.
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
2018
OCI
Income
OCI
Income
OCI
Income
(in thousands)
(in thousands)
(in thousands)
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate swap (a)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
Foreign currency contracts (b)
Total Derivatives
$
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
48
$ (1,091)
—
— $
365
365
$
—
— $
1,696
1,696
$
—
48
(1,510)
$ (2,601)
(a) No material hedge ineffectiveness has been recognized. The amounts show in income (loss) above are reclassification amounts from accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) and are recorded in Floorplan interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations
(b) Amounts are included in Interest income and other income (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations
During the year ended January 31, 2018, the Company reclassified $0.6 million of pre-tax accumulated losses on its
interest rate swap instrument from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to income as the original forecasted interest
payments, which served as the hedged item underlying the interest rate swap instrument, were no longer probable of occurring
during the time period over which such transactions were previously anticipated to occur. As of January 31, 2018, the Company
had no remaining pre-tax net unrealized losses associated with its interest rate swap cash flow hedging instrument.
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NOTE 15 - CONTINGENCIES AND GUARANTEES
Guarantees
The Company has provided residual value guarantees to CNH Industrial Capital in connection with certain customer
leasing arrangements with CNH Industrial Capital. The Company, as guarantor, may be required to provide payment to CNH
Industrial Capital at the termination of the lease agreement if the customer fails to exercise the purchase option under the
leasing agreement and the proceeds CNH Industrial Capital receives upon disposition of the leased asset are less than the
purchase option price as stipulated in the lease agreement. As of January 31, 2020, the maximum amount of residual value
guarantees was approximately $3.4 million and the lease agreements have termination dates ranging from 2020 to 2025. As of
January 31, 2020, the Company has recognized a liability of approximately $3.2 million based on its estimates of the likelihood
and amount of residual value guarantees that will become payable at the termination dates of the underlying leasing agreements
discounted at a rate of interest to reflect the risk inherent in the liability. As of January 31, 2020, the Company has recorded a
current liability, recognized in accrued expenses and other in the consolidated balance sheets, of $2.1 million, and a long-term
liability, recognized in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, of $1.1 million.
As of January 31, 2020, the Company had $1.6 million of guarantees on customer financing with CNH Industrial
Capital. In the event that the customer defaulted on the payments owed to CNH Industrial Capital, the Company as the
guarantor would be required to make those payments and any accelerated indebtedness to CNH Industrial Capital. Upon such
payment, the Company would be entitled to enforce normal creditor rights against the customer including collection action for
monetary damages or re-possession of the collateral if CNH Industrial Capital has a perfected security interest. No liabilities
associated with these guarantees are included in the consolidated balance sheets as of January 31, 2020 as the Company deems
the probability of being required to make such payments to be remote.
Litigation
On October 11, 2017, the Romania Competition Council (“RCC”) initiated an administrative investigation of the
Romanian Association of Manufacturers and Importers of Agricultural Machinery (“APIMAR”) and all its members, including
Titan Machinery Romania. The RCC's investigation involves whether the APIMAR members engaged in anti-competitive
practices in their sales of agricultural machinery not involving European Union ("EU") subvention funding programs, by
referring to the published sales prices governing EU subvention funded transactions, which prices are mandatorily disclosed to
and published by AFIR, a Romanian government agency that oversees the EU subvention funding programs in Romania. The
investigation is in a preliminary stage and the Company is currently unable to predict its outcome or reasonably estimate any
potential loss that may result from the investigation.
The Company is engaged in proceedings incidental to the normal course of business. Due to their nature, such legal
proceedings involve inherent uncertainties, including but not limited to, court rulings, negotiations between affected parties and
governmental intervention. Based upon the information available to the Company and discussions with legal counsel, it is the
Company's opinion that the outcome of the various legal actions and claims that are incidental to its business will not have a
material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Such matters, however, are subject to many
uncertainties, and the outcome of any matter is not predictable with assurance.
Insurance
The Company has insurance policies with varying deductibility levels for property and casualty losses and is insured
for losses in excess of these deductibles on a per claim and aggregate basis. The Company is primarily self-insured for health
care claims for eligible participating employees. The Company has stop-loss coverage to limit its exposure to significant claims
on a per claim and annual aggregate basis. The Company determines its liabilities for claims, including incurred but not
reported losses, based on all relevant information, including actuarial estimates of claim liabilities.
Other Matters
The Company is the lessee under many real estate leases, in which it agrees to indemnify the lessor from certain
liabilities arising as a result of the use of the leased premises, including environmental liabilities, or a breach of the lease by the
lessee. Additionally, from time to time, the Company enters into agreements with third parties in connection with the sale of
assets in which it agrees to indemnify the purchaser from certain liabilities or costs arising in connection with the assets. Also,
in the ordinary course of business in connection with purchases or sales of goods and services, the Company enters into
agreements that may contain indemnification provisions. In the event that an indemnification claim is asserted, the Company's
liability would be limited by the terms of the applicable agreement. See additional information on operating lease commitments
in Note 16.
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NOTE 16 - LEASES
As Lessee
The Company, as lessee, leases certain of its dealership locations, office space, equipment and vehicles under
operating and financing classified leasing arrangements. The Company has elected to not record leases with a lease term at
commencement of 12 months or less on the consolidated balance sheet; such leases are expensed on a straight-line basis over
the lease term. Many real estate lease agreements require the Company to pay the real estate taxes on the properties during the
lease term and require that the Company maintains property insurance on each of the leased premises. Such payments are
deemed to be variable lease payments, as the amounts may change during the term of the lease. Certain leases include renewal
options that can extend the lease term for periods of one to ten years. Most real estate leases grant the Company a right of first
refusal or other options to purchase the real estate, generally at fair market value, either during the lease term or at its
conclusion. In most cases, the Company has not included these renewal and purchase options within the measurement of the
right-of-use asset and lease liability. Most often the Company cannot readily determine the interest rate implicit in the lease and
thus applies its incremental borrowing rate to capitalize the right-of-use asset and lease liability. We estimate our incremental
borrowing rate by incorporating considerations of lease term, asset class and lease currency and geographical market. Our lease
agreements do not contain any material non-lease components, residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
The Company subleases a small number of real estate assets to third-parties, primarily dealership locations for which
we have ceased operations. All sublease arrangements are classified as operating leases.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Classification
Twelve Months Ended
January 31, 2020
(in thousands)
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of leased assets
Operating expenses
Interest on lease liabilities
Other interest expense
Operating lease cost
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost
Sublease income
Operating expenses & rental and other cost of revenue
Operating expenses
Operating expenses
Interest income and other income (expense)
Right-of-use lease assets and lease liabilities consist of the following:
Classification
Assets
Operating lease assets
Financing lease assets(a)
Operating lease assets
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation
Total leases assets
Liabilities
Current
Operating
Financing
Noncurrent
Operating
Financing
Total lease liabilities
Current operating lease liabilities
Accrued expenses and other
Operating lease liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
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$
$
$
$
$
$
1,457
554
21,225
242
2,665
(620)
25,523
January 31, 2020
(in thousands)
88,281
6,297
94,578
12,259
1,708
88,387
4,103
106,457
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(a)Finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $1.5 million as of January 31, 2020.
Maturities of lease liabilities as of January 31, 2020 are as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending January 31,
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total lease payments
Less: Interest
Operating
Leases
Finance
Leases
(in thousands)
Total
$
18,714
$
2,157
$
16,841
15,737
14,830
13,700
14,013
33,163
126,998
26,352
1,838
1,188
448
387
309
1,083
7,410
1,599
Present value of lease liabilities
$
100,646
$
5,811
$
The weighted-average lease term and discount rate as of January 31, 2020 are as follows:
20,871
18,679
16,925
15,278
14,087
14,322
34,246
134,408
27,951
106,457
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
Operating leases
Financing leases
Weighted-average discount rate:
Operating leases
Financing leases
Other lease information is as follows:
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flow from finance leases
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Finance lease assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities
As Lessor
7.9
5.4
6.1%
8.5%
Twelve Months Ended January
31, 2020
(in thousands)
$
18,176
553
1,812
1,316
1,333
The Company rents equipment to customers, primarily in the Construction segment, on a short-term basis. Our rental
arrangements generally do not include minimum, noncancellable periods as the lessee is entitled to cancel the arrangement at
any time. Most often, our rental arrangements extend for periods ranging from a few days to a few months. We maintain a fleet
of dedicated rental assets within our Construction segment and, within all segments, may also provide short-term rentals of
certain equipment inventory assets. Certain rental arrangements may include rent-to-purchase options whereby customers are
given a period of time to exercise an option to purchase the related equipment at an established price with any rental payments
paid applied to reduce the purchase price.
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All of the Company's leasing arrangements as lessor are classified as operating leases. Rental revenue is recognized on
a straight-line basis over the rental period. Rental revenue includes amounts charged for loss and damage insurance on rented
equipment. In most cases, our rental arrangements include non-lease components, including delivery and pick-up services. The
Company accounts for these non-lease components separate from the rental arrangement and recognizes the revenue associated
with these components when the service is performed. The Company has elected to exclude from rental revenue all sales, value
added and other taxes collected from our customers concurrent with our rental activities. Rental billings most often occur on a
monthly basis and may be billed in advance or in arrears, thus creating unbilled rental receivables or deferred rental revenue
amounts. The Company manages the residual value risk of its rented assets by (i) monitoring the quality, aging and anticipated
retail market value of our rental fleet assets to determine the optimal period to remove an asset from the rental fleet, (ii)
maintaining the quality of our assets through on-site parts and service support and (iii) requiring physical damage insurance of
our lessee customers. We primarily dispose of our rental assets through the sale of the asset by our retail sales force.
Revenue generated from leasing activities is disclosed, by segment, in Note 3. The following is the balance of our
dedicated rental fleet assets of our Construction segment as of January 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively:
Rental fleet equipment
Less accumulated depreciation
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
(in thousands)
(in thousands)
$
$
104,133
42,076
62,057
$
$
111,164
50,399
60,765
NOTE 17 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Effective February 1, 2017, the Company and Peter Christianson (our former President and former member of our
Board of Directors), who is a brother of Tony Christianson (a member of our Board of Directors), agreed to terminate a
consulting arrangement between the parties. In connection with the termination, the Company agreed to pay Mr. Peter
Christianson the sum of $0.7 million, payable in two equal installments in fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019. All unvested stock
options and shares of restricted stock held by Mr. Peter Christianson were allowed to vest as scheduled. As a result of the
termination agreement, the Company recognized for fiscal 2018, a total of $0.8 million in termination costs, consisting of $0.7
million for future cash payments owed to Mr. Peter Christianson and $0.1 million for unvested shares of restricted stock. These
termination costs are included in restructuring costs in the consolidated statements of operations. As of January 31, 2019, all
amounts owed to Mr. Peter Christianson had been paid in full.
Effective September 8, 2017, the Company sold a real estate asset that was primarily used for field training purposes
to Stiklestad LLC for $1.8 million. All consideration related to the transaction was exchanged at closing on September 8, 2017,
and there are no amounts owed to either party following that date. Stiklestad LLC is owned by members of the family of David
Meyer, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. No gain or loss was recognized on the transaction and the Company believes
that the selling price approximated fair value.
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NOTE 18 - INCOME TAXES
The components of income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 consist of
the following:
U.S.
Foreign
Total
2020
2019
2018
14,148
504
14,652
$
$
(in thousands)
10,994
5,160
16,154
$
$
$
$
(16,644)
2,205
(14,439)
The provision for (benefit from) income taxes charged to income for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
consists of the following:
Current
Federal
State
Foreign
Total current taxes
Deferred
Federal
State
Foreign
Total deferred taxes
$
$
2020
2019
2018
(in thousands)
$
897
116
1,349
2,362
(375)
(1,929)
641
(1,663)
699
(110) $
(189)
1,760
1,461
2,071
(45)
485
2,511
130
50
1,350
1,530
(6,247)
270
(2,943)
(8,920)
(7,390)
$
3,972
$
The reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company's effective rate is as follows:
U.S. statutory rate
Foreign statutory rates
State taxes on income net of federal tax benefit
Valuation allowances
Impact of Ukraine currency gains or losses
U.S. statutory rate reduction
All other, net
2020
2019
2018
21.0 %
1.0 %
5.8 %
(36.6)%
10.5 %
— %
3.1 %
4.8 %
21.0 %
0.6 %
5.6 %
(5.2)%
2.0 %
— %
0.6 %
24.6 %
(33.8)%
1.4 %
(4.3)%
(4.4)%
1.0 %
(13.9)%
2.8 %
(51.2)%
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following as of January 31, 2020 and 2019:
2020
2019
(in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory allowances
Intangible assets
Net operating losses
Accrued liabilities and other
Receivables
Stock-based compensation
Right of use lease liability
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Valuation allowances
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment
Right of use lease asset
Senior convertible notes
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax asset (liability)
$
3,037
$
2,192
4,291
3,533
1,137
1,095
25,325
452
41,062
(2,180)
38,882
$
3,598
2,670
6,266
4,120
740
1,103
—
806
19,303
(6,727)
12,576
(16,752) $
(22,038)
—
(38,790) $
(14,433)
—
(88)
(14,521)
92
$
(1,945)
$
$
$
$
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act (the "Tax Act"). The Tax Act made broad changes to the U.S. tax code, including, among other things, to 1) reduce the U.S.
federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%; 2) generally eliminate U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign
subsidiaries; 3) institute a one-time transaction tax on certain unrepatriated earnings of an entity's foreign subsidiaries; 4) create
a new provision designed to tax global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI"); 5) creates a new limitation on deductible
interest expense; and 6) modify the rules related to uses and limitations of net operating losses.
The enactment of the Tax Act lowered the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, accordingly, for the fiscal
year ended January 31, 2018, the Company had a blended corporate statutory tax rate of 33.8%, which is based on the number
of days in the fiscal year before and after the enactment date. The Company recorded a net tax benefit of $1.8 million for the
fiscal year ended January 31, 2018 as a result of remeasuring its domestic deferred tax assets, deferred tax liabilities and any
valuation allowances based on the 21% corporate tax rate at which these deferred tax amounts are expected to reverse in the
future. The Tax Act instituted a one-time transaction tax on previously untaxed accumulated and current earnings and profits of
our foreign subsidiaries. The Company did not record a liability for the transaction tax because of a lack of accumulated
earnings and profits, on a combined basis, of our foreign subsidiaries. The Tax Act requires that certain income (i.e., GILTI)
earned by foreign subsidiaries must be included currently in gross income of the U.S. shareholder. The Company has elected to
treat future GILTI inclusions as a current period expense when incurred.
As of January 31, 2020, the Company has recorded $47.0 million of net operating loss carryforwards within certain of
its U.S. state and foreign jurisdictions; $8.5 million of net operating loss carryforwards are within foreign jurisdictions with
unlimited carryforward periods, $9.0 million are within foreign jurisdictions that expire at various dates between the Company's
fiscal years 2021 and 2025, and $29.4 million are within U.S. states that expire at various dates between the Company's fiscal
years 2032 and 2038.
At the end of fiscal year ended January 31, 2020, the Company concluded, based upon all available evidence, it was
more likely than not that it would have sufficient future taxable income to realize the Company’s U.S. federal and state deferred
tax assets. As a result, the Company released the $4.6 million valuation allowance associated with these deferred tax assets and
recognized a corresponding benefit from income taxes in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended
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January 31, 2020. The Company's conclusion regarding the realizability of such deferred tax assets was based on recent
profitable domestic operations resulting in a cumulative profit over the three-year period ended January 31, 2020 and our
projections of future profitability in the U.S.
In reviewing our foreign deferred tax assets as of January 31, 2020, we concluded that a full valuation allowance
continued to be warranted in certain jurisdiction locations. In total, valuation allowances of $2.2 million exist for our
international entities as of January 31, 2020.
At the end of fiscal year 2019, we concluded that a partial valuation allowance continued to be warranted for U.S.
federal and state deferred tax assets, including state net operating losses, and a full valuation allowance for certain of our
foreign deferred tax assets, including net operating losses. In total, the valuation allowances of $6.7 million existed as of
January 31, 2019. The recognition of the valuation allowances for our U.S. and foreign deferred tax assets was based on the
presence of historical losses and our expected future sources of taxable income, including the anticipated future reversal of our
existing deferred tax assets and liabilities.
During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2018, the Company concluded, based upon all available evidence, it was
more likely than not that it would have sufficient future taxable income to realize the deferred tax assets of its Ukrainian
subsidiary. As a result, the Company released the $3.5 million valuation allowance associated with these deferred tax assets and
recognized a corresponding benefit from income taxes in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended January
31, 2018. The Company's conclusion regarding the realizability of such deferred tax assets was based on recent profitable
operations in Ukraine resulting in a cumulative profit over the three-year period ending January 31, 2018, our projections of
future profitability in Ukraine, the relative economic and political stability in Ukraine and the unlimited carryforward period of
net operating losses in Ukraine.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states and foreign countries. It is no
longer subject to income tax examinations by U.S. federal tax authorities for fiscal years ended prior to January 31, 2017 and
state tax authorities for fiscal years ended prior to January 31, 2016. Certain foreign jurisdictions are no longer subject to
income tax examinations for the calendar year periods ranging between 2012 and 2015, depending on the jurisdiction of the
entity.
As of January 31, 2020, the Company had accumulated undistributed earnings in non-U.S. subsidiaries of
approximately $17.0 million. Upon repatriation of such earnings the Company could be subject to additional U.S. or foreign
taxes. The Company has not recorded a deferred tax liability associated with these undistributed earnings as such earnings are
to be reinvested outside of the U.S. indefinitely. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of additional tax that might be
payable if such earnings were repatriated.
NOTE 19 - CAPITAL STRUCTURE
The Company's certificate of incorporation provides it with the authority to issue 50,000,000 shares of $0.00001 par
value stock, consisting of 45,000,000 shares of common stock and 5,000,000 shares classified as undesignated.
NOTE 20 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
The Company has two stock-based compensation plans, the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2005 Equity Incentive
Plan (collectively the "Plans"), to provide incentive compensation to participants for services that have been or will be
performed for continuing as employees or members of the Board of Directors of the Company. Under these plans, which are
approved by the stockholders of the Company, the Company may grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options and
restricted stock for up to a maximum number of shares of common stock set forth in the Plans under all forms of awards. Shares
issued for stock-based awards consist of authorized but unissued shares. The Plans authorize and make available 1,650,000
shares for equity awards. As of January 31, 2020, the Company has 482,789 shares authorized and available for future equity
awards.
Compensation cost arising from stock-based compensation and charged to operations was $2.7 million, $2.7 million
and $3.1 million for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. The related income tax benefit (net) was $0.6 million,
$0.8 million and $1.2 million for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018.
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Restricted Stock Awards ("RSAs")
The Company grants RSAs as part of its long-term incentive compensation to employees and members of the Board of
Directors of the Company. The fair value of these awards is determined based on the closing market price of the Company's
stock on the date of grant. The RSAs primarily vest over a period of three to six years for employees and over one year for
members of the Board of Directors. The Company recognizes compensation expense ratably over the vesting period of the
award. The restricted common stock underlying these awards are deemed issued and outstanding upon grant, and carry the same
voting and dividend rights of unrestricted outstanding common stock.
The following table summarizes RSA activity for the year ended January 31, 2020:
Nonvested at January 31, 2019
Granted
Forfeited
Vested
Nonvested at January 31, 2020
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
Shares
(in thousands)
$
380
174
(26)
(167)
361
15.88
16.48
15.89
16.12
16.14
The weighted-average grant date fair value of RSAs granted was $16.48, $17.22 and $17.47 during the years ended
January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. The total fair value of RSAs vested was $3.8 million, $3.6 million and $3.6 million during
the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. As of January 31, 2020, there was $2.7 million of unrecognized
compensation cost related to nonvested RSAs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years.
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")
The Company grants RSUs as part of its long-term incentive compensation to certain employees of the Company in
our European operations. The fair value of these awards is determined based on the closing market price of the Company's
stock on the date of grant. The RSUs primarily vest over a period of three to six years. The Company recognizes compensation
expense ratably over the vesting period of the award. The restricted common stock underlying these awards are not deemed
issued or outstanding upon grant, and do not carry any voting or dividend rights.
The following table summarizes RSU activity for the year ended January 31, 2020:
Nonvested at January 31, 2019
Granted
Vested
Nonvested at January 31, 2020
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
Shares
(in thousands)
5
$
11
(2)
14
$
14.19
17.79
13.53
17.06
The weighted-average grant date fair value of RSUs granted was $17.79 and $17.58 for the fiscal years ended
January 31, 2020 and 2019. There were no RSUs granted during fiscal 2019. As of January 31, 2020, there was $0.2 million of
unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested RSUs that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of
2.2 years.
During the year ended January 31, 2019, the Company modified certain of its RSU agreements to require the
settlement of all future vested awards to be paid in cash in an amount equal to the number of vested awards multiplied by the
stock price of the Company on the date of vesting. Due to the cash settlement provision, these awards became liability-
classified share-based payments on the modification date. The accounting for this modification did not have a material impact
on the Company's consolidated statement of operations or financial position.
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Long-Term Cash Incentive Awards
The Company grants long-term cash incentive awards as part of its long-term incentive compensation to certain
international employees of the Company. The awards vest over a period of approximately four years and entitle the award
recipient to a cash payment on the vesting date equal to the number of vested shares multiplied by the stock price of the
Company on the date of vesting. These awards are liability-classified share-based payment awards in which fair value of the
award is remeasured at each period until the liability is settled. Fair value of these awards is determined based on the closing
price of the Company's stock as of the end of each reporting period. Changes in the fair value of the liability are recognized as
compensation cost over the requisite service period. The percentage of the fair value that is accrued as compensation cost at the
end of each period is equal to the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered at that date.
The following table summarizes activity for long-term cash incentive awards for the year ended January 31, 2020:
Nonvested at January 31, 2019
Granted
Forfeited
Vested
Nonvested at January 31, 2020
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
Shares
(in thousands)
24
17
(3)
(11)
27
$
$
16.22
16.63
16.07
16.65
16.48
The weighted-average grant date fair value of long-term cash incentive awards granted was $16.63 during the year
ended January 31, 2020. As of January 31, 2020, based on the Company's stock price on that day, there was $0.2 million of
unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested awards that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period
of 1.3 years.
NOTE 21 - ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The following is a summary of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by component, for the
fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
Net Investment
Hedging
Instruments,
Unrealized
Gain
Cash Flow
Hedging
Instruments,
Unrealized
Gain (Loss)
Total
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
(in thousands)
Balance, January 31, 2017
$
(6,810) $
2,711
$
(684) $
(4,783)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax
Tax effect
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Balance, January 31, 2018
Total other comprehensive loss
Balance, January 31, 2019
Total other comprehensive loss
Balance, January 31, 2020
2,399
—
2,399
—
2,399
(4,411)
(640)
(5,051)
(880)
—
—
—
—
—
2,711
—
2,711
—
48
1,091
1,139
(455)
684
—
—
—
—
$
(5,931) $
2,711
$
— $
2,447
1,091
3,538
(455)
3,083
(1,700)
(640)
(2,340)
(880)
(3,220)
Income taxes are not provided for foreign currency translation adjustments arising from permanent investments in
international subsidiaries. Reclassifications are made to avoid double counting in comprehensive income (loss) items that are
also recorded as part of net income (loss). Reclassification amounts from cash flow hedging instruments for the year ended
January 31, 2018 are recorded in floorplan interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The tax effect of these
reclassifications, recognized as a tax benefit in the amount of $0.4 million for the year ended January 31, 2018, are recorded in
provision for (benefit from) income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations.
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NOTE 22 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a 401(k) profit-sharing plan ("401(k) Plan") for full-time employees at least 19 years of age. The
Company matches 50% of the first 6% of participating employees' contributions. In addition, the Company may make a
discretionary contribution to the 401(k) Plan as determined by the Board of Directors, with a maximum amount equal to the
amount allowed under the IRS regulations. The Company recognized expense for contributions made to the 401(k) Plan
totaling $3.0 million, $2.7 million and $2.5 million for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. All amounts
contributed during these years reflected matching contributions, as no discretionary contributions were made by the Company
to the 401(k) Plan.
NOTE 23 - BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
Fiscal 2020
On January 1, 2019, the Company, through its German subsidiary, acquired certain assets of ESB Agrartechnik GmbH
("ESB"). ESB is a full-service agriculture equipment dealership in Eastern Germany. The Company's acquisition of ESB further
expands its presence in the German market. The total consideration transferred for the acquired business was $3.0 million paid
in cash. This acquisition was recognized in the fiscal year ended January 31, 2020 as the acquisition occurred within the
Company's International segment in which all entities maintain a calendar year reporting period.
On October 1, 2019, the Company acquired certain assets of Uglem-Ness Co. The acquired business consists of one
Case IH agriculture equipment store in Northwood, North Dakota. The service area is contiguous to the Company's existing
locations in Grand Forks and Casselton, North Dakota and Ada, Minnesota. The total consideration transferred for the acquired
business was $10.9 million paid in cash, including the acquired real estate, which was finalized in January 2020 for $2.1
million.
In connection with the acquisition, the Company acquired from CNH Industrial and certain other manufacturers
equipment and parts inventory previously owned by Uglem-Ness Co. Upon acquiring such inventories, the Company has been
offered floorplan financing by the respective manufacturers. In total, the Company acquired inventory and recognized a
corresponding financing liability of $7.4 million. The recognition of these inventories and the associated financing liabilities are
not included as part of the accounting for the business combination.
Fiscal 2019
On July 2, 2018, the Company acquired all interests of two commonly-controlled companies, AGRAM
Landtechnikvertrieb GmbH and AGRAM Landtechnik Rollwitz GmbH (collectively "AGRAM"), for $19.2 million in cash
consideration. Founded in 1990, AGRAM is a CaseIH and Steyr dealership complex consisting of four agriculture dealership
locations in the following cities of Germany: Altranft, Burkau, Gutzkow, and Rollwitz. Our acquisition of these entities
provided the Company the opportunity to expand its international presence into the large, well-established German market.
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Purchase Price Allocation
Each of the above acquisitions has been accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires the
Company to estimate the acquisition date fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The accounting for all
business combinations is complete as of January 31, 2020. The following table presents the aggregate purchase price allocations
for all acquisitions completed during the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020 and 2019:
Assets acquired:
Cash
Receivables
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Property and equipment
Intangible assets
Goodwill
Other
Liabilities Assumed:
Accounts payable
Floorplan payable
Deferred revenue
Accrued expenses and other
Long-term debt
Deferred income taxes
Net assets acquired
Goodwill recognized by segment:
Agriculture
Construction
International
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes
Year Ended January 31,
2020
2019
(in thousands)
$
— $
440
6,466
—
3,810
1,973
1,198
—
13,887
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
13,887
$
699
$
—
499
1,198
$
$
3,857
5,340
21,725
887
3,512
1,944
924
61
38,250
1,553
13,820
85
1,279
1,725
632
19,094
19,156
—
—
924
—
The recognition of goodwill in the above business combinations arose from the acquisition of an assembled workforce
and anticipated synergies expected to be realized. For business combinations occurring during the year ended January 31, 2020,
the Company recognized, in the aggregate, a customer relationship intangible asset of $0.2 million, a non-competition
intangible asset of $0.1 million, and a distribution rights intangible asset of $1.6 million. For business combinations occurring
during the year ended January 31, 2019, the Company recognized a customer relationship intangible asset of $0.1 million and a
distribution right intangible asset of $1.8 million. The acquired non-competition and customer relationship intangible assets are
being amortized over periods ranging from three to five years. The distribution rights assets are indefinite-lived intangible
assets not subject to amortization, but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently upon the occurrence of certain
events or when circumstances indicate that impairment may be present. The Company estimated the fair value of these
intangible assets using a multi-period excess earnings model, an income approach. Acquisition related costs were not material
for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020 and 2019, and have been expensed as incurred and recognized as operating expenses
in the consolidated statements of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 24 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As of January 31, 2020 and 2019, the fair value of the Company's foreign currency contracts, which are either assets or
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, was not material. These foreign currency contracts were valued using a
discounted cash flow analysis, an income approach, utilizing readily observable market data as inputs, which is classified as a
Level 2 fair value measurement.
The Company also valued certain long-lived assets at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of January 31, 2020, April
30, 2019 and January 31, 2019 as part of its long-lived asset impairment testing. The estimated fair value of such assets as of
January 31, 2020, and January 31, 2019 was $2.8 million and $0.9 million. Fair value was determined by utilizing an income
approach incorporating both observable and unobservable inputs, and are deemed to be Level 3 fair value inputs. The most
significant unobservable inputs include forecasted net cash generated from the use of the assets and the discount rate applied to
such cash flows to arrive at a fair value estimate. In addition, in certain instances, the Company estimated the fair value of long-
lived assets to be approximately zero, as no future cash flows were assumed to be generated from the use of such assets and the
expected sales values were deemed to be nominal. All such fair value measurements were based on unobservable inputs and
thus are Level 3 fair value inputs.
The Company also has financial instruments that are not recorded at fair value in its consolidated financial statements.
The carrying amount of cash, receivables, payables, short-term debt and other current liabilities approximates fair value because
of the short maturity and/or frequent repricing of those instruments, which are Level 2 fair value inputs. Based upon current
borrowing rates with similar maturities, which are Level 2 fair value inputs, the carrying value of long-term debt approximates
the fair value as of January 31, 2020 and 2019. The following table provides details on the Senior Convertible Notes as of
January 31, 2019. During fiscal 2020, the Company paid off the remaining Senior Convertible Notes. The difference between
the face value and the carrying value of these notes is the result of the allocation between the debt and equity components, and
unamortized debt issuance costs (see Note 11). Fair value of the Senior Convertible Notes was estimated based on Level 2 fair
value inputs.
Senior convertible notes
January 31, 2019
Estimated Fair
Value
$
45,644
Carrying Value
Face Value
(in thousands)
45,249
$
$
45,644
NOTE 25 - SEGMENT INFORMATION AND OPERATING RESULTS
The Company has three reportable segments: Agriculture, Construction and International. The Company's segments
are determined based on management structure, which is organized based on types of products sold and geographic areas, as
described in the following paragraphs. The operating results for each segment are reported separately to the Company's Chief
Executive Officer to make decisions regarding the allocation of resources, to assess the Company's operating performance and
to make strategic decisions.
The Company's Agriculture segment sells, services, and rents machinery, and related parts and attachments, for uses
ranging from large-scale farming to home and garden use in North America. This segment also includes ancillary sales and
services related to agricultural activities and products such as equipment transportation, Global Positioning System ("GPS")
signal subscriptions and finance and insurance products.
The Company's Construction segment sells, services, and rents machinery, and related parts and attachments, for uses
ranging from heavy construction to light industrial machinery use to customers in North America. This segment also includes
ancillary sales and services related to construction activities such as equipment transportation, GPS signal subscriptions and
finance and insurance products.
The Company’s International segment sells, services, and rents machinery, and related parts and attachments, for uses
ranging from large-scale farming and construction to home and garden use to customers in Eastern Europe.
Revenue generated from sales to customers outside of the United States was $236.1 million, $232.7 million and $208.9
million for the years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. As of January 31, 2020 and 2019, $11.4 million and $12.3 million
of the Company's long-lived assets were held in its European subsidiaries.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The Company retains various unallocated income/(expense) items and assets at the general corporate level, which the
Company refers to as "Shared Resources" in the table below. Shared Resource assets primarily consist of cash and property and
equipment. Revenue between segments is immaterial.
Certain financial information for each of the Company's business segments is set forth below.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
2020
Year Ended January 31,
2019
(in thousands)
2018
Revenue
Agriculture
Construction
International
Total
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment income (loss) before income taxes
Shared Resources
Total
Total Impairment
Agriculture
Construction
International
Total
Restructuring Costs
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment impairment
Shared Resources
Total
Interest Income
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment interest income
Shared Resources
Total
Interest Expense
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment interest expense
Shared Resources
Total
749,042
320,034
236,095
1,305,171
18,036
(2,290)
504
16,250
(1,598)
14,652
2,807
957
—
3,764
$
$
$
$
$
$
— $
—
—
—
—
— $
54
217
44
315
16
331
5,142
7,221
3,504
15,867
(6,061)
9,806
$
$
$
$
726,793
301,989
232,723
1,261,505
16,799
(4,400)
5,160
17,559
(1,405)
16,154
886
1,114
156
2,156
441
(27)
—
414
—
414
84
234
81
399
(73)
326
4,272
6,308
3,313
13,893
(19)
13,874
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
689,854
293,860
208,892
1,192,606
(3,678)
(7,278)
2,205
(8,751)
(5,688)
(14,439)
175
498
—
673
6,886
2,093
62
9,041
1,458
10,499
164
314
9
487
9
496
5,781
7,750
2,510
16,041
958
16,999
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
Depreciation and Amortization
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment depreciation and amortization
Shared Resources
Total
Capital Expenditures
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment capital expenditures
Shared Resources
Total
Total Assets
Agriculture
Construction
International
Segment assets
Shared Resources
Total
2020
Year Ended January 31,
2019
(in thousands)
2018
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,095
12,537
2,402
20,034
8,033
28,067
4,699
15,713
1,768
22,180
2,836
$
$
$
4,997
13,652
1,804
20,453
3,152
23,605
2,473
7,012
1,944
11,429
522
25,016
$
11,951
$
5,411
14,297
1,366
21,074
4,031
25,105
2,950
20,080
1,332
24,362
1,753
26,115
January 31, 2020
January 31, 2019
$
$
(in thousands)
444,942
$
275,645
191,513
912,100
63,243
975,343
$
316,224
227,261
170,187
713,672
78,766
792,438
NOTE 26 - SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
The following reflects selected quarterly financial information for fiscal years 2020 and 2019.
2020
2019
First
quarter
Second
quarter
Third
quarter
Fourth
quarter
First
quarter
Second
quarter
Third
quarter
Fourth
quarter
(in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue
Gross Profit
Net Income (Loss)
Earnings (Loss) per Share-Basic
Earnings (Loss) per Share-Diluted
$278,292
$314,981
$360,936
$350,964
$243,714
$297,231
$360,913
$359,647
53,900
64,027
71,774
61,118
47,558
58,901
(445)
(0.02)
(0.02)
5,511
8,214
0.25
0.25
0.37
0.37
673
0.03
0.03
(1,588)
5,180
(0.07)
(0.07)
0.23
0.23
69,542
10,776
0.49
0.48
55,585
(2,160)
(0.10)
(0.10)
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $4.6 million from the release of
the U.S. valuation allowance previously recognized for deferred tax assets. Further details of these tax matters are discussed in
Note 18.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
NOTE 27 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 31, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire HorizonWest Inc., which
owns a three store CaseIH agriculture dealership complex in Scottsbluff and Sidney, Nebraska and Torrington, Wyoming. In its
most recent fiscal year, HorizonWest generated revenue of approximately $26 million. The Company expects to close the
acquisition in May 2020.
Effective March 23, 2020, the Company announced it would temporarily prevent public access to its stores in response
to the increased impact from novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While customers temporarily do not have access to our facilities,
we are fully staffed; and we are using technology, mobile service fleets and alternative delivery solutions to provide equipment,
parts, service and rental to our customers. While this is expected to be temporary, the current circumstances are dynamic. The
impacts of COVID-19 on our business operations, financial results, and on customer demand cannot be reasonably estimated at
this time.
On April 3, 2020, the Company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, arranged by Bank of
America, with a syndicate of lenders consisting of Wells Fargo, Regions, BBVA, Sterling National Bank and AgCountry Farm
Credit. The new credit agreement provides for an aggregate $250 million financing commitment by the lenders, consisting of an
aggregate floorplan financing commitment of $185 million and an aggregate working capital commitment of $65 million.
Loans under the new credit facility will carry an initial effective interest rate equal to LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 1.5%
per annum, based on the Company’s liquidity position. The terms of the new agreement are similar to those in the previous
credit facility, but favorably impacted by the increased advanced rates adding to the Company's excess availability. In
conjunction with entering into the new credit agreement, the Company repaid in full all debt outstanding under its previous
Wells Fargo Credit Agreement, which was to mature in October, 2020.
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Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
Titan Machinery Inc.
Classification
Valuation reserve deduction from
receivables:
Year Ended January 31, 2020
Year Ended January 31, 2019
Year Ended January 31, 2018
Beginning
Balance
Additions
Charged to
Expenses
Additions
from Business
Combinations
Deductions
for Write-
offs, Net of
Recoveries
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Ending
Balance
(in thousands)
$
3,528
$
2,497
$
— $
(872) $
2,951
3,630
835
2,333
958
—
(1,173)
(3,138)
(30) $
(43)
126
5,123
3,528
2,951
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. After evaluating the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure
controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") as of the end of
the period covered by this Form 10-K, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with the participation of the
Company's management, have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act
Rule 13a-15(e)) are effective.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our management is responsible for establishing
and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the
framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Based on this evaluation, management has concluded that our internal control over financial
reporting was effective as of January 31, 2020.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the consolidated financial
statements included in this Form 10-K, has also audited our internal control over financial reporting as of January 31, 2020, as
stated in their attestation report included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There has not been any change in the Company's internal
control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f)) during its most recently completed fiscal quarter
ended January 31, 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control
over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Other than the information included in Part I of this Form 10-K under the heading "Information About Our Executive
Officers," the information required by Item 10 is incorporated by reference to the sections labeled "Board of Directors" and
"Corporate Governance. all of which will appear in our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the sections labeled "Compensation
Discussion and Analysis," "Compensation Committee Report," "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider
Participation," "Executive Compensation," and "Non-Employee Director Compensation," all of which will appear in our
definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference to the sections entitled "Security Ownership
of Principal Stockholders and Management" and "Executive Compensation - Equity Compensation Plan Information," both of
which will appear in our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the sections entitled "Corporate
Governance—Independence" and "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions," both of which will appear in our definitive
proxy statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to the section entitled "Fees of the
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm," which will appear in our definitive proxy statement for our 2020 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
Documents filed as part of this report.
PART IV
(1) Financial Statements. The following financial statements are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K:
Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP on Consolidated Financial Statements as of January 31, 2020 and 2019 and for
each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2020
Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting as of January 31, 2020
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 31, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Operations for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss) for each of the three years in the period ended
January 31, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in the period ended January 31, 2020
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(2) Financial Statement Schedules. The following consolidated financial statement schedule should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and Report of Deloitte & Touche LLP on the consolidated
financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K:
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves
All other financial statement schedules have been omitted, because they are not applicable, are not required, or the
information is included in the Financial Statements or Notes thereto
(3) Exhibits. See the Exhibit Index to our Form 10-K immediately following below:
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TITAN MACHINERY INC.
FORM 10-K
Description
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the registrant, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the
registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 10, 2012, File No.
001-33866).
3.2 Bylaws of the registrant, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 16, 2009, File No. 001-33866).
4.1 Specimen Certificate representing shares of common stock of Titan Machinery Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 of the registrant's Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, Reg. No. 333-145526,
filed with the Commission on December 3, 2007).
4.2 Indenture, dated as of April 24, 2012, by and between the registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,
as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the
Commission on April 24, 2012, File No. 001-33866).
4.3* Description of Securities of Titan Machinery registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
10.1 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 6, 2013, between David Meyer and the registrant
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Commission on April 10, 2013, File No. 001-33866).**
10.1.1 Amendment dated March 1, 2014 to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 6, 2013,
between David Meyer and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.54 of the registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 11, 2014).**
10.2 Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated September 4, 2015, between Mark Kalvoda and the
registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
with the Commission on September 9, 2015).**
10.2.1 Amendment dated September 1, 2016 to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated September 4,
2015 between Mark Kalvoda and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 1, 2016).**
10.3 Executive Employment Agreement, dated September 5, 2018, between Bryan J. Knutson and the registrant
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on September 6, 2018).**
10.4 Agricultural Equipment Sales & Service Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, between CNH Industrial America LLC
and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q filed with the Commission on June 2, 2017).
10.4.1 Amendment to the Agricultural Equipment Sales & Service Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, between CNH
Industrial America LLC and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 2, 2017).
10.5 Construction Equipment Sales & Service Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, between CNH Industrial America LLC
and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q filed with the Commission on June 2, 2017).
10.5.1 Amendment to the Construction Equipment Sales & Service Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, between CNH
Industrial America LLC and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 2, 2017).
10.6 New Holland Equipment Sales & Service Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, between CNH Industrial America LLC
and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q filed with the Commission on June 2, 2017).
10.6.1 Amendment to the New Holland Equipment Sales & Service Agreement, dated May 31, 2017, between CNH
Industrial America LLC and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on June 2, 2017).
10.7 Dealer Security Agreement dated April 14, 2003 between New Holland North America, Inc. and the registrant
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the registrant's Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement
on Form S-1, Reg. No. 333-145526, filed with the Commission on October 10, 2007).
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10.8 Dealer Security Agreements between CNH America LLC and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.15 of the registrant's Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, Reg. No. 333-145526,
filed with the Commission on October 10, 2007).
10.9 Amended and Restated Wholesale Floorplan Credit Facility and Security Agreement, dated November 13, 2007,
between CNH Capital America LLC and the registrant (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the
registrant's Amendment No. 5 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, Reg. No. 333-145526, filed with the
Commission on November 27, 2007).
10.9.1 Letter Agreement with CNH Capital America, LLC dated September 30, 2011, amending the November 13, 2007
Amended and Restated Wholesale Floorplan Credit Facility and Security Agreement (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on
December 9, 2011, File No. 001-33866).
10.9.2 Letter Agreement with CNH Capital America, LLC dated November 20, 2012, amending the November 13, 2007
Amended and Restated Wholesale Floorplan Credit Facility and Security Agreement (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on
December 6, 2012, File No. 001-33866).
10.9.3 Letter Agreement with CNH Capital America, LLC dated February 15, 2013, amending the November 13, 2007
Amended and Restated Wholesale Floorplan Credit Facility and Security Agreement (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.49 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 10,
2013, File No. 001-33866).
10.9.4 Amendment dated December 8, 2014 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and
Security Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America
LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with
the Commission on December 10, 2014, File No. 001-33866).
10.9.5 Second Amendment dated March 31, 2016 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and
Security Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America
LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17.5 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
with the Commission on April 13, 2016).
10.9.6 Amendment dated October 5, 2017 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and
Security Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America
LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with
the Commission on December 7, 2017).
10.9.7 Amendment dated April 1, 2018 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and Security
Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America LLC
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8.7 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Commission on April 6, 2018).
10.9.8 Amendment dated May 31, 2018 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and Security
Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America LLC
(incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.8.7 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the
Commission on June 7, 2018).
10.9.9 Amendment dated November 30, 2018 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and
Security Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America
LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with
the Commission on December 6, 2018).
10.9.10 Amendment dated January 18, 2019 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and
Security Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America
LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.9.10 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
with the Commission on April 5, 2019).
10.9.11 Amendment dated November 13, 2019 to the Amended and Restated Wholesale Floor Plan Credit Facility and
Security Agreement dated November 13, 2007 by and between the registrant and CNH Industrial Capital America
LLC (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with
the Commission on December 5, 2019).
10.10 Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of April 3, 2020 by and among the registrant, Bank of
America, National Association, and the Financial Institutions Party Thereto (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of the registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on April 6, 2020).
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10.11 Amended and Restated 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
Description
registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 6, 2011, File No. 001-33866).**
10.12 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the registrant's Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, Reg.
No. 333-145526, filed with the Commission on October 10, 2007).**
10.13 Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the registrant's Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, Reg.
No. 333-145526, filed with the Commission on October 10, 2007).**
10.14 Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.24 of the registrant's Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, Reg. No. 333-145526,
filed with the Commission on October 10, 2007).**
10.15 Titan Machinery Inc. 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the
registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 3, 2014, File No. 001-33866).**
10.16 Form of Titan Machinery Inc. Restricted Stock Agreement (for non-employee directors) under the 2014 Equity
Incentive Plan, revised effective June 1, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 5, 2019).**
10.17 Form of Titan Machinery Inc. Restricted Stock Agreement under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated
herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission
on June 5, 2014, File No. 001-33866).**
10.17.1 Form of Titan Machinery Inc. Restricted Stock Agreement under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, revised effective
June 1, 2018 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17.1 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed with the Commission on April 5, 2019). **
10.18 Form of Titan Machinery Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, used for
purposes of granting awards to European employees (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the
registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 9, 2014).**
10.18.1 Form of Titan Machinery Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, used for
purposes of granting awards to European employees, revised effective June 1, 2017 (incorporated herein by
reference to Exhibit 10.18.1 of the registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Commission on April 5,
2019). **
10.19 Form of Director and Officer Indemnification Agreement (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.19 of the
registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K with the Commission on April 5, 2019).
10.20 Titan Machinery Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Plan (incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 of the registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on September 9,
2015).**
10.21 Description of Titan Machinery Inc.’s Executive Cash Bonus Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit
10.34 of the registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 15, 2015). **
21.1* Subsidiaries of Titan Machinery Inc.
23.1* Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
24.1* Power of Attorney
31.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1* Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2* Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101* The following materials from Titan Machinery Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31,
2020 formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of
Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (iv) the Consolidated
Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (v) the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended January 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, and (vi) the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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*
**
Filed herewith
Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not applicable.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Dated: April 6, 2020
TITAN MACHINERY INC.
By
/s/ DAVID J. MEYER
David J. Meyer,
Board Chair and Chief Executive Officer
By
/s/ MARK KALVODA
Mark Kalvoda,
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 and on the dates indicated:
Signature
/s/ DAVID J. MEYER
David J. Meyer
/s/ MARK KALVODA
Mark Kalvoda
Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer (principal
executive officer)
Title
Date
April 6, 2020
Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and
principal accounting officer)
April 6, 2020
*
Director
Tony Christianson
*
Stanley Dardis
*
Stan Erickson
*
Christine Hamilton
Director
Director
Director
*
Director
John Henderson
*
Jody Horner
*
Richard Mack
Director
Director
*By
/s/ MARK KALVODA
Mark Kalvoda, Attorney-in-Fact
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BOARD OF DIRECTORSDAVID MEYER Board Chair & CEOTitan Machinery Inc. · West Fargo, NDTONY CHRISTIANSONChairmanCherry Tree Companies, LLC · Minnetonka, MNSTANLEY DARDISRetired CEO & DirectorBremer Financial Corporation · Woodbury, MNSTAN ERICKSONPresident & CEOLiberty Capital Inc. · Naples, FLCHRISTINE HAMILTONCo-Owner & Managing Partner · Christiansen Land & Cattle, Ltd.Co-Owner · Dakota Packing Inc. · Kimball, SDJOHN HENDERSONRetired Executive Chairman & PresidentOncore Manufacturing, LLC · Kingwood, TXJODY HORNERPresidentMidland University · Fremont, NERICHARD MACKFormer Executive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerThe Mosaic Company · Eden Prairie, MNINDEPENDENT PUBLICACCOUNTANTINVESTORCONTACTSTOCK TRANSFERAGENTDeloitte & Touche LLPMinneapolis, MNICR, Inc.John Mills · 646.277.1254Computershare Inc.Canton, MA2020 ANNUAL REPORTTitan Machinery Inc. ∙ 644 East Beaton Drive ∙ West Fargo, North Dakotawww.titanmachinery.com