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Executive Officers
Directors
Srinivas K. Bagepalli
President,
North America
J. Dennis Cawte
Group Managing Director,
EMEA
David J. Coghlan
Chief Executive Officer,
President, and Director
Robert L. Ayers
Director
Bernard Baert
Director
Kennett F. Burnes
Director
Richard J. Cathcart
Director
Kenneth R. Lepage
General Counsel,
Executive Vice President of Administration,
and Secretary
David J. Coghlan
Chief Executive Officer,
President, and Director
William C. McCartney
Chief Financial Officer
Elie Melhem
President,
Asia
Ralph E. Jackson, Jr.
Director
W. Craig Kissel
Director
John K. McGillicuddy
Chairman of the Board and Director
Merilee Raines
Director
Corporate
Information
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This Annual Report contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that relate to prospective events or
developments are forward-looking statements. Also, words such as “intend”, “believe”, “antici-
pate”, “plan”, “expect” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. We cannot
assure investors that our assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct. There are
a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those
indicated or implied by forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to,
those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2011 included in this Annual Report. Except as required by law, we
undertake no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For additional information on Watts Water Technologies, Inc., visit our website at www.wattswater.com
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Channeling the eventy-five percent of the earth’s surface
because of what we have learned from our past.
is covered with 326 million cubic miles of
Our company has been at the forefront of change
water. The U.S. alone uses 349 billion gal-
in our industry, leading the way and setting stan-
lons of fresh water a day. Water is everywhere—in
dards—and we have weathered the worst the
many ways we barely notice. It nourishes. It hy-
economy has thrown our way. We have overcome
drates. It cleans. We use it for heat and energy. It
downturns, recessions, and even depressions. And
keeps our industries operating. Our own bodies are
each market challenge or difficult year has ulti-
made up of more than 60 percent water. We—quite
mately been a benefit to us, because it has taught
literally—cannot live without it.
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At Watts Water Technologies, we take water very
us something. The truth is, lean times create lean
companies—and lean companies are strong com-
panies. The team at Watts Water Technologies
seriously because we’re acutely aware of its impor-
understands that principle. We are leveraging the
tance. The core of our business is in the safe convey-
lessons of our last century of prosperity, and using
ance, conservation, and control of water. From water
them to take on the next century.
quality products to water safety and flow control,
drainage, rainwater harvesting, and radiant heat, our
In that spirit, Watts Water Technologies has
products help to hydrate our bodies, cook our food,
embraced the economic challenges of recent years,
run our industries, and heat and cool our buildings.
using them as an opportunity to focus our efforts on
Our suite of brands focuses on water-based products
improving and strengthening our core capabilities
because we realize that water is poised to be the
and methodically building a culture of continuous
most critical resource of our future.
improvement. We have enhanced our strengths, re-
We focus our attention on the future, in part,
duced and eliminated inefficiencies and re-energized
R e s i d e n t i a l & Co m m e rc i a l Fl o w • H VAC & G a s • Wa t e r Q u a l i t y • Wa t e r R e u s e & D r a i n a g e
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our efforts in areas requiring improvement. In 2011,
of our business and putting our competencies to
we concentrated much of our attention on the first
work around the world. We have already taken steps
of three key goals for creating shareholder value:
in this regard by recruiting new and experienced
operational excellence.
leadership for our geographic segments, by open-
ing new sales offices and strategic low-cost plants
In 2011, we also re-examined our “face to the
globally, and by establishing inroads into previously
customer,” which drove us to refocus our selling
untapped markets such as Asia, Eastern Europe, the
efforts into four strategic product lines: Residential
Middle East, and Latin America.
& Commercial Flow, HVAC & Gas, Water Qual-
ity, and Water Reuse & Drainage. By leveraging
2011 proved to be a challenging year for our
our product lines and sales channels, we expect to
entire industry, but we have taken advantage of the
drive better performance in meeting customer needs
downturn to focus on our key priorities. We have
and identifying opportunities for incremental sales
played to our strengths. We have seized the op-
growth. This action is an example of a second key
portunity to enhance our continuous improvement
goal: pursuing leverage points through our One
capabilities and streamline our business; we have
Watts Water initiative, by sharing strengths, leverag-
reinforced the focus on our customers’ needs by
ing synergies and building organizational capabili-
realigning our product lines, and we have taken steps
ties across our company.
to accelerate our organic growth. These initiatives,
We anticipate that in 2012 we will increase our
customers in ensuring that their key resource, water,
focus on the third key goal: accelerating the growth
is used safely and efficiently around the world.
we believe, will position us as a key resource to our
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Corporate Goals
Total Net Sales
Total Net Sales
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow
Growth
• Organic growth of GDP +3%
• Double growth through acquisitions
$1500
1,436.6
$1200
1,225.9
1,274.6
Operational
Excellence
• Operating margins >_ 12%
• Cash flow conversion >_ 100%
• ROIC >_12%
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Watts Water
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• Captures opportunities for leverage
• Builds our talent base
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fl ow conversion rate” and “net debt to capitalization
ratio,” which are non-GAAP fi nancial measures, and
the comparable GAAP measures, see the section titled
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations” in our Form
10-K included in this Annual Report to Shareholders.
Free cash flow was $106.3 million, which repre-
sents a free cash flow conversion rate of 164.3% of
net income from continuing operations. This was
the fourth consecutive year in which free cash flow
exceeded net income. Cash on hand at Decem-
ber 31, 2011, was $250.6 million. We believe this
performance, coupled with our conservative capital
structure, positions us well as we move into 2012.
At December 31, 2011, our net debt to capitaliza-
tion ratio was 13.9%, compared to 5.2% at Decem-
ber 31, 2010.
Current portion of long-term debt
Plus: Long-term debt,
net of current portion
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt
Net debt
Plus: Total stockholders’ equity
Capitalization
December 31,
2011
(in millions)
$2.0
397.4
(250.6)
$148.8
$148.8
919.8
$1,068.6
Net Debt to Capitalization Ratio
13.9%
was another challenging year for
our global markets and our indus-
try. Despite the difficult economic environment and
several challenging quarters, we ended the year with
sound operating and financial results.
2011
We responded to the tough business environment
with new product launches and other growth initia-
tives; we expanded into new geographies for new
market and manufacturing opportunities, and we
made solid progress with our ongoing Operational
Excellence program.
In April, we acquired Danfoss Socla S.A.S. (Socla),
a leading French manufacturer of a wide range of
water protection valves and flow control solutions
for the plumbing market and the heating, ventila-
tion, and air conditioning (HVAC) market. Acquir-
ing Socla was a significant accomplishment, and
it has helped position us as a leading provider of
plumbing products in Europe.
In 2011 we remained focused on our corporate
goals of Growth, Operational Excellence, and our
initiative focused on sharing strengths, leveraging
synergies, and building organizational capabilities
across our company, which we call “One Watts
Water.”
In addition, we introduced new leaders into key
management positions to take advantage of op-
portunities for growth in the Americas and Asia-
Pacific.
2011 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Consolidated revenues increased by 12.7% dur-
ing 2011, or $162.0 million, to $1.44 billion. The
increase was comprised of the following:
Organic
Acquisitions
Foreign Exchange
(in millions) % change
$29.0
$105.0
$28.0
2.3%
8.2%
2.2%
Total increase in net sales
$162.0
12.7%
From left to right:
Kenneth R. Lepage, General Counsel, Executive Vice President
of Administration, and Secretary; William C. McCartney,
Chief Financial Officer; and David J. Coghlan, Chief
Executive Officer, President, and Director
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To Our Shareholders Watts Residential Fire
Protection System
Watts Reverse Osmosis Water
Filtration System
Dormont Gas Connectors
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Socla Facility,
Virey-Le-Grand,
France
In 2011, we continued to grow organically by in-
troducing new products, attracting new customers,
and entering new markets. We also grew through
our acquisition of Socla.
ORGANIC GROWTH
Our long-term goal is for each of our businesses
worldwide to grow faster than the local economy by
3% or more each year (GDP + 3%). We approach
organic growth opportunities in terms of breadth,
depth, and reach.
Breadth:
In 2011, we introduced new products, offered
more systems, and leveraged existing
products in new ways.
Last year, we launched our BRAE brand of rain-
water harvesting systems as part of our Water Reuse
& Drainage product line. BRAE offers complete
engineered systems, as well as pre-built systems that
feature the four main components of a rainwater
harvesting solution: inlet filtration, above or below
ground storage tanks, pumps & controls, and water
treatment products.
We introduced SlabHeat™ under our Watts Radi-
ant brand as part of our HVAC & Gas product line.
SlabHeat™ allows electric radiant heating ele-
ments to be embedded directly in concrete and is an
exciting new expansion of our existing electric floor
heating product line. This new product provides
a solution for interior slab heating applications in
both residential and commercial applications.
In North America, several states and local munici-
palities have adopted plumbing code changes requir-
ing fire sprinkler systems in new homes. In 2011,
we introduced a line of Residential Fire Protection
Products as part of our Residential & Commercial
Flow product line. Typical residential fire protection
systems require separate plumbing, but our products
integrate with a home’s potable cold-water plumb-
ing system for easier installation and cost effective-
ness.
During 2011, we also expanded our OneFlow®
anti-scale offering to include models for use with
tankless water heaters. OneFlow®, part of our Water
Quality product line, prevents scale by transforming
dissolved hardness minerals into harmless, inactive
microscopic crystal particles. It is an environmen-
tally friendly alternative to traditional salt-based
water softeners.
In Europe, our BLÜCHER division introduced
a stainless steel roof drainage system consisting of
a gravity system and a siphonic system working in
combination with our EuroPipe push-fit pipework
system. Siphonic drains are a technology that al-
lows for faster, more efficient water evacuation.
Additionally, in Italy, we launched a new range of
fan coil actuated units. These units provide a higher
flow rate, which we believe will enable us to be-
come a market leader in the European fan coil valve
market.
Depth:
Last year, we introduced more of our products
to existing customers.
During 2011, we successfully introduced a selec-
tion of Water Quality products to our plumbing
wholesale customers by launching the Pure Water
line of water filtration and conditioning products
from Watts. Our Water Quality business has tradi-
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Growing Watts Water BLÜCHER Facility, Denmark
Orion Double Containment Piping System
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OneFlow® Anti-Scale
System Installation
Fort Sill, OK
Ames
Backflow
Prevention
Assembly
Installation
Fort Sill, OK
Dubai
Manufacturing at
BLÜCHER
Our Ningbo, China, Distribution Center staff; their banner
reads “Find gifted and talented people to build an excellent
team.”
tionally focused on the water dealer market, but we
identified significant opportunities in the plumbing
wholesale market.
Pure Water consists of both “shelf goods” to be
stocked and available on wholesaler shelves and
“engineered products” that are specified by engineers
and plumbing designers. Watts is now the only wa-
ter technology player with a strong water treatment
presence in the independent water dealer, retail, and
wholesale plumbing channels.
During the year, we also expanded our relation-
ship with a leading U.S. manufacturer of residential
and commercial water heating equipment through
an initiative in China. Watts Water in China, work-
ing with operations in Germany and Italy, leveraged
Watts technology for heating products and designed
a tailored system solution for radiator and under
floor heating. We expect to launch this new product
line in early 2012.
In addition, we looked for opportunities during
2011 to use more of our products in major proj-
ects. For example, we secured an order for one of
the largest double containment piping systems in
Canadian history to protect the water in and around
Victoria Harbor in British Columbia. This project
involved bringing together many of our different
brands to provide a comprehensive solution.
Reach:
In 2011, we expanded geographically in a
number of regions.
Last year, we significantly extended our presence
in Eastern Europe, specifically in Russia and Poland,
through organic growth and the acquisition of Socla.
Annual sales grew organically by more than 22% in
Poland and 40% in Russia.
In August, we opened a Middle East sales office
in Dubai, enabling us to grow our business in the
Middle East by more than 20 percent in 2011. We
now have staff in place that understand both the
regional market and our products, and can maintain
a local supply of products. We believe the Middle
East region is a very attractive market for us.
In October, we established a sales office in Bangalore,
India, for our BLÜCHER stainless steel drainage
products. Our initial focus will be on segments in
which BLÜCHER has a long-standing history
of success, including commercial projects, such as
airports and hotels, and industrial projects involving
food production and processing. We believe India is
a growth market with enormous potential.
We also repositioned ourselves with new relation-
ships and customers in the Pacific Rim. We now
have a Director of Sales & Marketing for Southeast
Asia who is helping us grow our business in Singa-
pore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand,
and Vietnam.
In addition, during 2011, our International Sales
team worked closely with several well-established
Mexican water products manufacturers. Our intent
is to leverage the breadth and depth of the Watts
Water Technologies brands to establish a greater
distribution network, not only in Mexico but in
Central and South America as well.
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Manufacturing at Socla -
Méry, France
Machining Lead Free
Backflow Prevention
Assemblies at
Ningbo Facility, China
BLÜCHER Manufacturing
BLÜCHER Stainless Steel Pipe
WaterPEX® Packaging at KC Extrusion
Facility, Kansas City, MO
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Excellence. He has more than 17 years of global
manufacturing experience and a record of deliver-
ing growth in both mature and emerging markets
for leading manufacturers.
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
(EMEA)
J. Dennis Cawte, Group Managing Director,
EMEA continued to oversee our operations in
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Under Den-
nis’ leadership, we have experienced significant
revenue growth in Europe during the last 10 years.
Asia
In July, Elie Melhem joined Watts Water Tech-
nologies as President of Asia. Elie has nearly 15
years of experience helping international compa-
nies in China implement new strategies, deliver
innovative solutions, achieve sales growth, and
improve profits. He is experienced in the fields of
HVAC & plumbing, water quality, and heating
and is working to introduce our water quality and
floor heating products to the Asian market.
GROWTH THROUGH ACQUISITIONS
In April, we acquired Socla, one of Europe’s
leading plumbing manufacturers, from Danfoss
A/S. Based in Chalon-sur-Saone in the Burgundy
region of France, Socla has a strong presence
across all of Europe and a solid presence in China.
With Socla, we significantly strengthened
our plumbing business in Europe, where Socla
enjoys considerable brand recognition in backflow
preventers, water pressure regulators, and butterfly
valves. We also gained products and technol-
ogy that could be used in conjunction with other
Watts Water brands' products in other regions.
In China, the combination of Watts and Socla
products positions us nicely to participate in that
country’s fast growing plumbing and heating
market.
During the year, we also began work leading to
the acquisition in January 2012 of tekmar Control
Systems. tekmar, which is located in British Co-
lumbia, Canada, and had 2011 revenue of approxi-
mately $11 million, is a designer and manufacturer
of energy-saving electronic control solutions for
HVAC systems, which we believe will complement
our own product offerings.
OUR REGIONAL LEADERSHIP
During 2011, we significantly
strengthened our regional leadership
teams in North America and Asia.
North America
In October, Srinivas K. (“BK”) Bagepalli
joined Watts Water as President, North
America. BK is responsible for the stra-
tegic development of our North Ameri-
can businesses. BK is charged with iden-
tifying and developing market segments
and geographic expansion opportunities
and continuing our drive for Operational
From left to right:
J. Dennis Cawte, Group Managing Director, EMEA;
Elie Melhem, President, Asia; Srinivas K. Bagepalli,
President, North America; Robert Allsop, Vice
President of Continuous Improvement
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Assembling Pressure Reducing Valves at
Ningbo Facility, China
Manufacturing Butterfly Valves
at Socla Facility, Méry, France
Manufacturing Check Valves
at Socla Facility, Virey-Le-
Grand, France
Manufacturing Manifold
Assemblies at Watts
Industries Deutschland
GmbH, Landau/Palatine
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Manufacturing WaterPEX® Pipe at
KC Extrusion Facility, Kansas City, MO
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Last year, we continued to advance Operational
Excellence throughout our organization. Since 2009,
we have deployed our Continuous Improvement
Operating System (CIOS) in an effort to achieve
best-in-class performance in our factories and key
business processes. CIOS is focused on driving
improvements in key performance metrics such as
worker safety, on-time delivery, quality, productivity,
and working capital.
Using tools such as Lean Manufacturing and
Six Sigma, we have been able to solve problems,
eliminate waste, and improve speed. We have made
significant progress in improving safety, increasing
customer fill rates, improving quality, expanding our
gross profits, and enhancing our cash flows.
In North America, our Webster Valve facility in
Franklin, New Hampshire, continues to lead the
way in improving performance in our key customer-
focused operating metrics. About two dozen Kaizen
events occur at Webster Valve each year. In addi-
tion, we are seeing progress in a number of other
North American facilities.
In Europe, cross-functional teams at plants in
Bulgaria, Denmark, Germany, and Italy undertook
significant efforts last year related to CIOS. They
developed CIOS action plans to reduce production
lead times and improve productivity within indi-
vidual plants and create linkages across Europe.
Of special note is an achievement at our plant in
Bulgaria, which in 2011 was the first operation in
the Company’s global family of companies to be
accredited to ISO 14001 status. ISO 14001 is an en-
vironmental compliance program standard.
In China, team efforts at our Ningbo facility have
created design improvements and process modifica-
tions resulting in better equipment utilization, a
reduction in labor, and lower material costs. Our
Ningbo team applied Value Analysis/Value Engi-
neering (VA/VE), Lean, and Process Engineering
methodologies to achieve these improvements.
Robert Allsop, Vice President of Continuous
Improvement, continues to lead Continuous Improve-
ment worldwide. In 2011 we appointed Nigel Wood as
Director of Operational Excellence Europe to serve as
overall leader for Continuous Improvement initiatives
in Europe. At Watts Water, we are committed to our
Continuous Improvement program.
OPTIMIZING OUR FOOTPRINT
As part of Operational Excellence, we continued
to optimize our global manufacturing footprint
throughout 2011.
In April, we began operations at a new manu-
facturing facility in Nogales, Mexico. By year end,
this plant in Northern Mexico was at full operation,
producing extruded tubing and flexible water con-
nectors. The location, which is close to our North
American customers, offers us the benefits of lower
costs and also positions us for potential growth in
Latin American markets.
In 2011, we consolidated the manufacturing
operations of our Regtrol plant in Spindale, North
Carolina, into other existing facilities located in
Franklin, New Hampshire; Nogales, Mexico; and
Kansas City, Missouri.
In Europe, we completed the consolidation of our
manufacturing and distribution footprint in France,
reducing operations from five locations to two loca-
tions. Additionally, we reduced the workforce at our
facility in Biassono, Italy, and closed a plant in Maz-
zano, Italy.
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Leveraging “One Watts Water”
Leveraging “One Watts Water”
Leveraging “One Watts Water”
Quality Control at
KC Extrusion Facility
A “TOTAL TEAM” APPROACH
In 2011, we continued our eff orts to integrate our
subsidiary companies into a unifi ed organization.
A “One Watts Water” approach is enabling us to
talk to a customer or channel partner about all of
our products and leverage product and technology
capabilities across geographies.
Along those lines, in 2011 Watts Water in
Canada delivered 740 linear feet of stainless steel
trench drains totaling more than $200,000 CDN to
a Canadian cosmetic manufacturing company with
the assistance of BLÜCHER in Denmark.
In the U.S., we designed and began production on
a boiler manifold working closely with one of the
country’s largest boiler manufacturers. Th ree of our
businesses provided their expertise and labor, and
the boiler manifold used a range of Watts Water
products.
In North America, our OEM sales team ex-
panded our presence in the emerging fi eld of
renewable energy by successfully selling pump sta-
tions, electronic controls, and accessories to leading
residential and commercial solar thermal heating
system providers. Th e products were produced by
our Watts Radiant facility in Missouri and Watts
Industries Europe operations in Germany, France,
and Austria.
In addition, Watts Water in China supplied
a major real estate developer with manifolds
and heating components valued at $225,000 for
underfl oor heating in a key project in Tianjin. Th e
products were chosen due to the quality and reli-
ability of the manifolds manufactured at our facility
in Germany and the support provided by our team
in Europe.
DEVELOPING COMMON
SYSTEMS
“One Watts Water” is also our focus operationally.
We are standardizing key processes and implement-
ing a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
system. Our goal is to have our ERP system in place
globally within four years, and in 2011 we began
work to make this happen.
To support this and other global systems, in
April, Adam Wasylyshyn joined our Company as
Chief Information Offi cer. Adam has more than 20
years of experience in strategic global technology
management and systems development. He is lead-
ing eff orts to strengthen our technology infrastruc-
ture and service delivery capabilities and improve
strategic operational performance.
In recent years, we have also implemented Shared
Services in North America for accounts receiv-
able, accounts payable, marketing communications,
payroll, and other administrative functions, and that
work continued in 2011.
In addition, in September, James Stemple
joined Watts Water as Vice President of Global
Sourcing. Jim is a Certifi ed Purchasing Manager
(CPM), a Six Sigma Black Belt, and an experi-
enced sourcing, quality, and process improvement
leader. His job is to transform the Sourcing func-
tion into a strategy-driven, proactive and inte-
grated process throughout North America, Asia,
and eventually Europe.
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Leveraging "One Watts Water" In 2012, we are starting to see signs of modest
improvement in the North American Residential
and Commercial markets, and we expect that new
regulations in North America will help our busi-
ness in coming years.
For example, in January 2011, President Obama
signed into law the Reduction of Lead in Drink-
ing Water Act in the U.S., establishing new limits
on lead content in plumbing products used to
convey water for human consumption.
Many of our existing products, such as our
stainless steel backflow prevention devices, plastic
fittings, and PEX piping, already meet the new
standard. However, the transition to Lead Free
products is a large undertaking, particularly with
the range of products offered by our brands.
In 2011, we continued to work on the transi-
tion to Lead Free products throughout the year.
In 2012, we will continue our national strategic
development effort to create one of the larg-
est certified Lead Free product offerings in the
industry by investing $12M in a new Lead Free
foundry at our Franklin, New Hampshire, facility.
In Europe, we will continue our efforts to be
recognized as an important partner by our major
Wholesale and OEM customers. Our goal is to
strengthen our position as a major player in
Europe and take advantage of developing oppor-
tunities in emerging markets. Despite the eco-
nomic challenges facing Europe, we believe there
are still opportunities for growth.
In China, we anticipate solid growth and the
continuing evolution of plumbing and HVAC
codes, as expanded plumbing codes come into
vogue. We have significantly strengthened our
team there, and we are building a strategic plan to
pursue opportunities in plumbing and HVAC.
Overall, in 2012 we plan to continue our focus
on Growth (both organic and through acquisi-
tions), Operational Excellence, and “One Watts
Water.” We believe these goals will continue to
strengthen our Company, and we believe we have
positioned ourselves for improved profitability as
our end markets return in the years to come.
Chief Executive Officer, President,
and Director
Chief Financial Officer
Watts Radiant FlexPlateTM
Dormont Gas Hose
Manufacturing at BLÜCHER
BRAE Rainwater Harvesting System
OneFlow® Anti-Scale
System
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Looking Ahead UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(cid:2) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011
Or
(cid:3) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 001-11499
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, MA
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
04-2916536
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
01845
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (978) 688-1811
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities
Act. Yes (cid:2) No (cid:3)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the
Exchange Act. Yes (cid:3) No (cid:2)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to
file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes (cid:2) No (cid:3)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any,
every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes (cid:2) No (cid:3)
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein,
and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by
reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. (cid:2)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a
smaller reporting company. See the definitions of ‘‘large accelerated filer,’’ ‘‘accelerated filer’’ and ‘‘smaller reporting company’’
in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer (cid:2)
Smaller reporting company (cid:3)
Accelerated filer (cid:3)
Non-accelerated filer (cid:3)
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes (cid:3) No (cid:2)
As of July 1, 2011, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was
approximately $1,091,827,615 based on the closing sale price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class
Outstanding at February 21, 2012
Class A Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share
Class B Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share
29,628,267 shares
6,953,680 shares
Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 16, 2012, are
incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Item 1. BUSINESS.
PART I
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains statements that are not historical facts and are considered
forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-
looking statements contain projections of our future results of operations or our financial position or state
other forward-looking information. In some cases you can identify these forward-looking statements by
words such as ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘could,’’ ‘‘estimate,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘should,’’ and
‘‘would’’ or similar words. You should not rely on forward-looking statements because they involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. These risks,
uncertainties and other factors may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ
materially from the anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the
forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that might cause these differences are described under
Item 1A—‘‘Risk Factors.’’ You should carefully review all of these factors, and you should be aware that
there may be other factors that could cause these differences. These forward-looking statements were based
on information, plans and estimates at the date of this report, and, except as required by law, we undertake
no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or
factors, new information, future events or other changes.
In this Annual Report on Form 10-K, references to ‘‘the Company,’’ ‘‘Watts,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ or ‘‘our’’
refer to Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Overview
Watts Regulator Co. was founded by Joseph E. Watts in 1874 in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Watts
Regulator Co. started as a small machine shop supplying parts to the New England textile mills of the
19th century and grew into a global manufacturer of products and systems focused on the control,
conservation and quality of water and the comfort and safety of the people using it. Watts Water
Technologies, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in 1985 and became the parent company of Watts
Regulator Co.
Our ‘‘Water by Watts’’ strategy is to be the leading provider of water quality, water conservation,
water safety and water flow control products for the residential and commercial markets in North
America and Europe with a presence in Asia. Our primary objective is to grow earnings by increasing
sales within existing markets, expanding into new markets, leveraging our distribution channels and
customer base, making selected acquisitions, reducing manufacturing costs and advocating for the
development and enforcement of industry standards.
We intend to continue to introduce products in existing markets by enhancing our preferred
brands, developing new complementary products, promoting plumbing code development to drive sales
of safety and water quality products and continually improving merchandising in both the do-it-yourself
(DIY) and wholesale distribution channels. We continually target selected new product and geographic
markets based on growth potential, including our ability to leverage our existing distribution channels.
Additionally, we continually leverage our distribution channels through the introduction of new
products, as well as the integration of products of our acquired companies.
We intend to continue to generate growth by targeting selected acquisitions, both in our core
markets as well as new complementary markets. We have completed 36 acquisitions since divesting our
industrial and oil and gas business in 1999. Our acquisition strategy focuses on businesses that
manufacture preferred brand name products that address our themes of water quality, water
conservation, water safety, water flow control and comfort and related complementary markets. We
target businesses that will provide us with one or more of the following: an entry into new markets, an
increase in shelf space with existing customers, strong brand names, a new or improved technology or
an expansion of the breadth of our Water by Watts offerings.
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We are committed to reducing our manufacturing and operating costs through a combination of
manufacturing in lower-cost countries, using Lean Six Sigma to drive continuous improvement across
all key processes, and consolidating our diverse manufacturing operations in North America, Europe
and Asia. We have a number of manufacturing facilities in lower-cost regions such as Mexico, China,
Bulgaria and Tunisia. In recent years, we have announced several global restructuring plans to reduce
our manufacturing footprint in order to reduce our costs and to realize additional operating
efficiencies.
Our products are sold to wholesale distributors and dealers, major DIY chains and original
equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Most of our sales are for products that have been approved under
regulatory standards incorporated into state and municipal plumbing, heating, building and fire
protection codes in North America and Europe. We have consistently advocated the development and
enforcement of plumbing codes and are committed to providing products to meet these standards,
particularly for safety and control valve products. These codes serve as a competitive barrier to entry by
requiring that products sold in select jurisdictions meet stringent criteria.
Additionally, a majority of our manufacturing facilities are ISO 9000, 9001 or 9002 certified by the
International Organization for Standardization.
Our business is reported in three geographic segments: North America, Europe and Asia. The
contributions of each segment to net sales, operating income and the presentation of certain other
financial information by segment are reported in Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements and in ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations’’ included elsewhere in this report.
Products
We have a broad range of products in terms of design distinction, size and configuration. In 2011,
we began classifying our many products into four universal product lines. These product lines are:
(cid:129) Residential & commercial flow control products—includes products typically sold into plumbing
and hot water applications such as backflow preventers, water pressure regulators, temperature
and pressure relief valves, and thermostatic mixing valves. In 2011, 2010 and 2009, residential &
commercial flow control products accounted for approximately 53%, 51% and 51%, respectively,
of our total sales.
(cid:129) HVAC & gas products—includes hydronic and electric heating systems for under-floor radiant
applications, hydronic pump groups for boiler manufacturers and alternative energy control
packages, and flexible stainless steel connectors for natural and liquid propane gas in
commercial food service and residential applications. In 2011, 2010 and 2009, HVAC & gas
products accounted for approximately 33%, 34% and 34%, respectively, of our total sales.
HVAC is an acronym for heating, ventilation and air conditioning.
(cid:129) Drains & water re-use products—includes drainage products and engineered rain water
harvesting solutions for commercial, industrial, marine and residential applications. In 2011, 2010
and 2009, drains & water re-use products accounted for approximately 9%, 10% and 10%,
respectively, of our total sales.
(cid:129) Water quality products—includes point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning
and scale prevention systems for both commercial and residential applications. In 2011, 2010 and
2009, water quality products accounted for approximately 5%, 5% and 5%, respectively, of our
total sales.
Customers and Markets
We sell our products to plumbing, heating and mechanical wholesale distributors, major DIY
chains and OEMs.
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Wholesalers. Approximately 68%, 64% and 65% of our sales in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively,
were to wholesale distributors for commercial and residential applications. We rely on commissioned
manufacturers’ representatives, some of which maintain a consigned inventory of our products, to
market our product lines. Additionally, various water quality products are sold to independent dealers
throughout North America.
DIY Chains. Approximately 13%, 16% and 16% of our sales in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively,
were to DIY chains. Our DIY chains demand less technical products, but are highly receptive to
innovative designs and new product ideas.
OEMs. Approximately 19%, 20% and 19% of our sales in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were
to OEMs. In North America, our typical OEM customers are water heater manufacturers and
equipment and water systems manufacturers needing flow control devices and other products. Our sales
to OEMs in Europe are primarily to boiler manufacturers and radiant system manufacturers. Our sales
to OEMs in Asia are primarily to boiler and bath manufacturers including manufacturers of faucet and
shower products.
In 2011, 2010 and 2009, no customer accounted for more than 10% of our total net sales. Our top
ten customers accounted for approximately $290.4 million, or 20%, of our total net sales in 2011;
$273.6 million, or 22%, of our total net sales in 2010; and $306.4 million, or 25%, of our total net sales
in 2009. Thousands of other customers constituted the balance of our net sales in each of those years.
Marketing and Sales
For product sales, we rely primarily on commissioned manufacturers’ representatives, some of
which maintain a consigned inventory of our products. These representatives sell primarily to plumbing
and heating wholesalers or service DIY store locations in North America. We also sell products for the
residential construction and home repair and remodeling industries through DIY plumbing retailers,
national catalog distribution companies, hardware stores, building material outlets and retail home
center chains and through plumbing and heating wholesalers. In addition, we sell products directly to
wholesalers, OEMs and private label accounts in Europe and to a lesser extent in North America.
Manufacturing
We have integrated and automated manufacturing capabilities, including a bronze foundry,
machining, plastic extrusion and injection molding and assembly operations. Our foundry operations
include metal pouring systems, automatic core making, yellow brass forging and brass and bronze
die-castings. Our machining operations feature computer-controlled machine tools, high-speed chucking
machines with robotics and automatic screw machines for machining bronze, brass and steel
components. We have invested in recent years to expand our manufacturing capabilities to ensure the
availability of the most efficient and productive equipment. We are committed to maintaining our
manufacturing equipment at a level consistent with current technology in order to maintain high levels
of quality and manufacturing efficiencies.
Capital expenditures and depreciation for each of the last three years were as follows:
Capital expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Raw Materials
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
$24.6
$30.5
$22.7
$33.3
$24.2
$33.7
We require substantial amounts of raw materials to produce our products, including bronze, brass,
cast iron, steel, plastic, and components used in products, and substantially all of the raw materials we
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require are purchased from outside sources. The commodity markets have experienced tremendous
volatility over the past several years, particularly with respect to copper. The market prices of many
commodities increased throughout 2009 and 2010. During 2011, spot copper prices increased to historic
highs early in the year, and then trended downward in the second half of 2011. Bronze and brass are
copper-based alloys. The average monthly copper spot price decreased approximately 17.7% from
December 2010 to December 2011. The fact that we source internationally a significant amount of raw
materials means that several months of raw materials and work in process are moving through our
business at any point in time. We are not able to predict whether commodity costs, including copper,
will significantly increase or decrease in the future. If commodity costs increase in the future and we
are not able to reduce or eliminate the effect of the cost increases by reducing production costs or
implementing price increases, our profit margins could decrease. If commodity costs were to decline,
we may experience pressures from customers to reduce our selling prices. The timing of any price
reductions and decreases in commodity costs may not align. As a result, our margins could be affected.
With limited exceptions, we have multiple suppliers for our commodities and other raw materials.
We believe our relationships with our key suppliers are good and that an interruption in supply from
any one supplier would not materially affect our ability to meet our immediate demands while another
supplier is qualified. We regularly review our suppliers to evaluate their strengths. If a supplier is
unable to meet our demands, we believe that our inventory of raw materials will allow for sufficient
time to identify and obtain the necessary commodities and other raw materials from an alternate
source. We believe that the nature of the commodities and other raw materials used in our business are
such that multiple sources are generally available in the market.
Code Compliance
Products representing a majority of our sales are subject to regulatory standards and code
enforcement which typically require that these products meet stringent performance criteria. Standards
are established by such industry test and certification organizations as the American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (A.S.M.E.), the Canadian Standards Association (C.S.A.), the American Society
of Sanitary Engineers (A.S.S.E.), the University of Southern California Foundation for Cross-
Connection Control (USC FCC), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials
(I.A.P.M.O.), Factory Mutual (F.M.), the National Sanitation Foundation (N.S.F.) and Underwriters
Laboratory (U.L.). Many of these standards are incorporated into state and municipal plumbing and
heating, building and fire protection codes.
National regulatory standards in Europe vary by country. The major standards and/or guidelines
that our products must meet are AFNOR (France), DVGW (Germany), UNI/ICIN (Italy), KIWA
(Netherlands), SVGW (Switzerland), SITAC (Sweden) and WRAS (United Kingdom). Further, there
are local regulatory standards requiring compliance as well.
Together with our commissioned manufacturers’ representatives, we have consistently advocated for
the development and enforcement of plumbing codes. We maintain stringent quality control and testing
procedures at each of our manufacturing facilities in order to manufacture products that comply with
code requirements.
We believe that product-testing capability and investment in plant and equipment is needed to
manufacture products that comply with code requirements. Additionally, a majority of our
manufacturing facilities are ISO 9000, 9001 or 9002 certified by the International Organization for
Standardization.
New Product Development and Engineering
We maintain our own product development staff, design teams, and testing laboratories in North
America, Europe and Asia that work to enhance our existing products and develop new products. We
maintain sophisticated product development and testing laboratories. Research and development costs
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included in selling, general, and administrative expense amounted to $21.2 million, $18.6 million and
$17.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
California, Maryland and Vermont have recently implemented laws that require all pipes, pipe and
plumbing fittings and plumbing fixtures sold in those states that convey or dispense water for human
consumption to contain virtually no lead content, which is generally referred to as lead-free. Louisiana
has enacted similar legislation that goes into effect in 2013. On January 4, 2011, the federal government
enacted a similar law that will take effect nationwide in January 2014. We have invested considerable
resources over the past several years to develop lead-free versions of our plumbing products to comply
with the new laws, and we have successfully introduced our lead-free product offerings in Maryland,
California and Vermont.
Complying with these new requirements on a nationwide basis will pose a significant challenge for
us. The transition to comply with the expected requirements may cause our material costs to increase
as suppliers of alternative lead-free metals are currently limited. We may not succeed in passing
through these cost increases to our customers. We may also experience technical challenges in our
manufacturing process in converting our present manufacturing operations to 100% lead-free products.
In addition, we could have difficulty providing sufficient quantities of our lead-free compliant products
to meet nationwide demand and we could be left with potentially obsolete traditional leaded product
inventories if customers convert to lead-free offerings faster than anticipated.
Competition
The domestic and international markets for water safety and flow control devices are intensely
competitive and require us to compete against some companies possessing greater financial, marketing
and other resources than ours. Due to the breadth of our product offerings, the number and identities
of our competitors vary by product line and market. We consider quality, brand preference, delivery
times, engineering specifications, plumbing code requirements, price, technological expertise and
breadth of product offerings to be the primary competitive factors. We believe that new product
development and product engineering are also important to success in the water industry and that our
position in the industry is attributable in part to our ability to develop new and innovative products
quickly and to adapt and enhance existing products. We continue to develop new and innovative
products to enhance market position and are continuing to implement manufacturing and design
programs to reduce costs. We cannot be certain that our efforts to develop new products will be
successful or that our customers will accept our new products. Although we own certain patents and
trademarks that we consider to be of importance, we do not believe that our business and
competitiveness as a whole are dependent on any one of our patents or trademarks or on patent or
trademark protection generally.
Backlog
Backlog was approximately $81.4 million at February 10, 2012. We do not believe that our backlog
at any point in time is indicative of future operating results and we expect our entire current backlog to
be converted to sales in 2012.
Employees
As of December 31, 2011, we employed approximately 5,800 people worldwide. None of our
employees in North America or Asia are covered by collective bargaining agreements. In some
European countries, our employees are subject to traditional national collective bargaining agreements.
We believe that our employee relations are good.
Available Information
We maintain a website with the address www.wattswater.com. The information contained on our
website is not included as a part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on
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Form 10-K. Other than an investor’s own internet access charges, we make available free of charge
through our website our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current
reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to these reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we
have electronically filed such material with, or furnished such material to, the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Executive Officers and Directors
Set forth below in alphabetical order are the names of our executive officers and directors, their
respective ages and positions with our Company and a brief summary of their business experience for
at least the past five years:
Executive Officers
Srinivas K. Bagepalli . . . . . . . .
Age
45
President, North America
Position
J. Dennis Cawte . . . . . . . . . . .
61 Group Managing Director, EMEA
David J. Coghlan . . . . . . . . . .
52 Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
Kenneth R. Lepage . . . . . . . . .
41 General Counsel, Executive Vice President of Administration
William C. McCartney . . . . . . .
57 Chief Financial Officer
Elie Melhem . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49
President, Asia
and Secretary
Non-Employee Directors
Robert L. Ayers(2)(3) . . . . . . .
66 Director
Bernard Baert(1)(3) . . . . . . . .
62 Director
Kennett F. Burnes(1)(3) . . . . . .
69 Director
Richard J. Cathcart(2)(3) . . . . .
67 Director
Ralph E. Jackson Jr.(2)(3) . . . .
70 Director
W. Craig Kissel(2)(3) . . . . . . . .
61 Director
John K. McGillicuddy(1)(3) . . .
68 Chairman of the Board and Director
Merilee Raines(1)(3) . . . . . . . .
56 Director
(1) Member of the Audit Committee
(2) Member of the Compensation Committee
(3) Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
Srinivas K. Bagepalli joined our Company in October 2011 and was appointed President of North
America. From 2006 to September 2011, Mr. Bagepalli was the President and General Manager of
three global companies within Danaher Corporation’s Industrial Technologies Group, including Setra
Systems, Inc., Sonix, Inc. and Portescap. During his time with Danaher, Mr. Bagepalli also served as
the President of Sensors & Controls, Asia. Danaher Corporation is a global business that designs,
manufactures and markets professional, medical, industrial, and commercial products and services.
Mr. Bagepalli worked for General Electric Company from 1994 to 2006. While with General Electric,
Mr. Bagepalli served as the Executive Vice President and Segment Manager at GE Infrastructure
Sensing and Inspection Technologies from 2003 to 2006, Manager, Mergers and Acquisitions at GE
Industrial Systems from 2001 to 2003, Manager, Business Development: Strategy and Growth at GE
Corporate from 2000 to 2001 and Process Integration & Manufacturing Group Leader at GE
Corporate Technology Center from 1994 to 1999.
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J. Dennis Cawte joined our Company in 2001 and was appointed Group Managing Director,
EMEA. Prior to joining our Company, he was European President of PCC Valve and Controls, a
division of Precision Castparts Corp., a manufacturer of components and castings to the aeronautical
industry, from 1999 to 2001. He had also worked for approximately 20 years for Keystone Valve
International, a manufacturer and distributor of industrial valves, where his most recent position was
the Managing Director Northern Europe, Middle East, Africa and India.
David J. Coghlan was appointed Chief Executive Officer, President and Director in January 2011.
He previously served as our Chief Operating Officer from January 2010 to January 2011 and as
President of North America and Asia from June 2008 to January 2010. Prior to joining our Company,
Mr. Coghlan served as Vice President, Global Parts for Trane Inc., a global manufacturer of
commercial and residential heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, from April 2004
through May 2008. He also held several management positions within the Climate Control Technologies
segment of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, a manufacturer of transport temperature control units
and refrigerated display merchandisers, from 1995 to December 2003. Before joining Ingersoll-Rand,
Mr. Coghlan worked for several years with the management consulting firm of McKinsey & Co. in both
the United Kingdom and United States.
Kenneth R. Lepage was appointed General Counsel and Secretary of the Company in August 2008
and Executive Vice President of Administration in December 2009. Mr. Lepage originally joined our
Company in September 2003 as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary. Prior to joining our
Company, he was a junior partner at the law firm of Hale and Dorr LLP (now Wilmer Cutler Pickering
Hale and Dorr LLP).
William C. McCartney joined our Company in 1985 as Controller. He was appointed our Vice
President of Finance in 1994 and served as our Corporate Controller from 1988 to 1999. He was
appointed Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in 2000. He served as Secretary of the Company from
January 2000 to November 2005.
Elie Melhem joined our Company in July 2011 as President, Asia. Mr. Melhem was previously the
Managing Director of China for Ariston Thermo Group, a global manufacturer of heating and hot
water products, from 2008 to July 2011. Prior to joining Ariston, Mr. Melhem spent eleven years with
ITT Industries in China where he held several management positions, including serving as President of
ITT’s Residential and Commercial Water Group in China and President of ITT’s Water Technology
Group in Asia.
Robert L. Ayers has served as a director of our Company since October 2006. He was Senior Vice
President of ITT Industries and President of ITT Industries’ Fluid Technology from October 1999 until
September 2005. Mr. Ayers continued to be employed by ITT Industries from September 2005 until his
retirement in September 2006, during which time he focused on special projects for the company.
Mr. Ayers joined ITT Industries in 1998 as President of ITT Industries’ Industrial Pump Group. Before
joining ITT Industries, he was President of Sulzer Industrial USA and Chief Executive Officer of Sulzer
Bingham, a pump manufacturer. Mr. Ayers served as a director of T-3 Energy Services, Inc. from
August 2007 to January 2011.
Bernard Baert was elected as a member of our Board of Directors in August 2011. Mr. Baert has
served as Senior Vice President and President, Europe and International of PolyOne Corporation since
January 2010. Mr. Baert served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Color and Engineered
Materials—Europe and China for PolyOne Corporation from 2006 to December 2009 and as Vice
President and General Manager, Color and Engineered Materials—Europe and China from 2000 to
2006. From 1995 to September 2000, Mr. Baert was General Manager, Color—Europe for M.A. Hanna
Company, the predecessor to PolyOne Corporation. PolyOne Corporation is a worldwide provider of
specialty polymer materials, services and solutions. Prior to joining M.A. Hanna, Mr. Baert was General
Manager, Europe for Hexcel Corporation and spent 17 years with Owens Corning where he served as a
plant manager and held various positions in the areas of cost control and production.
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Kennett F. Burnes became a director of our Company in February 2009. Mr. Burnes is the retired
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cabot Corporation, a global specialty chemicals
company. He was Chairman from 2001 to March 2008, President from 1995 to January 2008 and Chief
Executive Officer from 2001 to January 2008. Prior to joining Cabot Corporation in 1987, Mr. Burnes
was a partner at the Boston-based law firm of Choate, Hall & Stewart, where he specialized in
corporate and business law for nearly 20 years. He is a director of State Street Corporation, a member
of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Board of Trustees and a board member of the New England
Conservatory. Mr. Burnes is also Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Schepens Eye Research
Institute.
Richard J. Cathcart has served as a director of our Company since October 2007. He was Vice
Chairman and a member of the Board of Directors of Pentair, Inc. from February 2005 until his
retirement in September 2007. Pentair is a diversified manufacturing company consisting of two
operating segments: Water Technologies and Technical Products. He was appointed President and Chief
Operating Officer of Pentair’s Water Technologies Group in January 2001 and served in that capacity
until his appointment as Vice Chairman in February 2005. He began his career at Pentair in March
1995 as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, where he identified water as a strategic area
of growth. In February 1996, he was named Executive Vice President and President of Pentair’s Water
Technologies Group. Prior to joining Pentair, he held several management and business development
positions during his 20-year career with Honeywell International Inc. He is a director of Fluidra S.A.
Ralph E. Jackson, Jr. has served as a director of our Company since 2004. He worked for Cooper
Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of electrical products, from 1985 until his retirement in December
2003. Prior to joining Cooper Industries, he worked for the Bussmann and Air Comfort divisions of
McGraw-Edison from 1976 until McGraw-Edison was acquired by Cooper Industries in 1985. While
with Cooper Industries, he served as Chief Operating Officer from 2000 to December 2003, Executive
Vice President, Electrical Operations from 1992 to 2000, and President, Bussmann Division from the
time McGraw-Edison was acquired by Cooper Industries to 1992. He served as a member of the Board
of Directors of Cooper Industries from 2000 to December 2003.
W. Craig Kissel was elected as a member of our Board of Directors in November 2011. Mr. Kissel
previously was employed by Trane Inc. (formerly known as American Standard Companies Inc.) from
1980 until his retirement in September 2008. During his time at Trane, Mr. Kissel served as President
of Trane Commercial Systems from 2004 to June, 2008, President of WABCO Vehicle Control Systems
from 1998 to 2003, President of Trane’s North American Unitary Products Group from 1994 to 1997,
Vice President of Marketing of Trane’s North American Unitary Products Group from 1992 to 1994
and held various other management positions at Trane from 1980 to 1991. Trane is a leading worldwide
supplier of air conditioning and heating systems, and WABCO is a leading worldwide supplier of
commercial vehicle control systems. From 2001 to 2008, Mr. Kissel served as Chairman of Trane’s
Corporate Ethics and Integrity Council, which was responsible for developing the company’s ethical
business standards. Mr. Kissel also served in the U.S. Navy from 1973 to 1978. Mr. Kissel has served as
a director of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company since May 2009. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company
engineers and constructs some of the world’s largest energy infrastructure projects.
John K. McGillicuddy has served as a director of our Company since 2003. He was employed by
KPMG LLP, a public accounting firm, from 1965 until his retirement in 2000. He was elected into the
Partnership at KPMG LLP in June 1975 where he served as Audit Partner, SEC Reviewing Partner,
Partner-in-Charge of Professional Practice, Partner-in-Charge of College Recruiting and
Partner-in-Charge of Staff Scheduling. He is a director of Brooks Automation, Inc. and Cabot
Corporation.
Merilee Raines has served as a director of our Company since February 2011. Ms. Raines has
served as Chief Financial Officer of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. since October 2003. Prior to becoming
Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Raines held several management positions with IDEXX Laboratories,
including Corporate Vice President of Finance, Vice President and Treasurer of Finance, Director of
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Finance, and Controller. IDEXX Laboratories develops, manufactures and distributes diagnostic and
information technology products and services for pet and animal health, water quality and milk safety,
and human point-of-care diagnostics.
Product Liability, Environmental and Other Litigation Matters
We are subject to a variety of potential liabilities connected with our business operations, including
potential liabilities and expenses associated with possible product defects or failures and compliance
with environmental laws. We maintain product liability and other insurance coverage, which we believe
to be generally in accordance with industry practices. Nonetheless, such insurance coverage may not be
adequate to protect us fully against substantial damage claims.
Contingencies
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Settlement
On October 13, 2011, we entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) to resolve allegations concerning potential violations of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
(FCPA) at Watts Valve Changsha Co., Ltd., (CWV), a former indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Watts
in China. Under the terms of the settlement, without admitting or denying the SEC’s allegations, we
consented to entry of an administrative cease-and-desist order under the books and records and
internal controls provisions of the FCPA. We also agreed to pay to the SEC $3.6 million in
disgorgement and prejudgment interest, and $0.2 million in penalties.
The amounts paid by us in connection with the settlement were fully accrued as of December 31,
2010. We anticipate that this settlement resolves all government investigations concerning CWV’s sales
practices and potential FCPA violations.
Environmental Remediation
We have been named as a potentially responsible party with respect to a limited number of
identified contaminated sites. The levels of contamination vary significantly from site to site as do the
related levels of remediation efforts. Environmental liabilities are recorded based on the most probable
cost, if known, or on the estimated minimum cost of remediation. Accruals are not discounted to their
present value, unless the amount and timing of expenditures are fixed and reliably determinable. We
accrue estimated environmental liabilities based on assumptions, which are subject to a number of
factors and uncertainties. Circumstances that can affect the reliability and precision of these estimates
include identification of additional sites, environmental regulations, level of cleanup required,
technologies available, number and financial condition of other contributors to remediation and the
time period over which remediation may occur. We recognize changes in estimates as new remediation
requirements are defined or as new information becomes available.
Asbestos Litigation
We are defending approximately 47 lawsuits in different jurisdictions, alleging injury or death as a
result of exposure to asbestos. The complaints in these cases typically name a large number of
defendants and do not identify any particular Watts products as a source of asbestos exposure. To date,
we have obtained a dismissal in every case before it has reached trial because discovery has failed to
yield evidence of substantial exposure to any Watts products.
Other Litigation
Other lawsuits and proceedings or claims, arising from the ordinary course of operations, are also
pending or threatened against us.
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Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.
Current economic cycles, particularly those involving reduced levels of commercial and residential starts and
remodeling, may continue to have an adverse effect on our revenues and operating results.
We have experienced and expect to continue to experience fluctuations in revenues and operating
results due to economic and business cycles. The businesses of most of our customers, particularly
plumbing and heating wholesalers and home improvement retailers, are cyclical. Therefore, the level of
our business activity has been cyclical, fluctuating with economic cycles. The recent economic downturn
may also affect the financial stability of our customers, which could affect their ability to pay amounts
owed to their vendors, including us. We also believe our level of business activity is influenced by
commercial and residential starts and renovation and remodeling, which are, in turn, heavily influenced
by interest rates, consumer debt levels, changes in disposable income, employment growth and
consumer confidence. The current credit market conditions may prevent commercial and residential
builders or developers from obtaining the necessary capital to continue existing projects or to start new
projects. This may result in the delay or cancellation of orders from our customers or potential
customers and may adversely affect our revenues and our ability to manage inventory levels, collect
customer receivables and maintain profitability. The current conditions in the housing and debt markets
have caused a significant reduction in commercial and residential starts and renovation and remodeling.
These conditions have adversely impacted our revenue and profit. Further, sovereign debt concerns
within the Euro Zone are negatively impacting the overall economic vitality of the region, which may
trigger a recession in Europe in 2012. If these conditions continue or worsen in the future, our
revenues and profits could decrease or trigger additional goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, or
long-lived asset impairments and could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of
operations.
We face intense competition and, if we are not able to respond to competition in our markets, our revenues
may decrease.
Competitive pressures in our markets could adversely affect our competitive position, leading to a
possible loss of market share or a decrease in prices, either of which could result in decreased revenues
and profits. We encounter intense competition in all areas of our business. Additionally, we believe our
customers are attempting to reduce the number of vendors from which they purchase in order to
reduce the size and diversity of their inventories and their transaction costs. To remain competitive, we
will need to invest continually in manufacturing, product development, marketing, customer service and
support and our distribution networks. We may not have sufficient resources to continue to make such
investments and we may be unable to maintain our competitive position. In addition, we anticipate that
we may have to reduce the prices of some of our products to stay competitive, potentially resulting in a
reduction in the profit margin for, and inventory valuation of, these products. Some of our competitors
are based in foreign countries and have cost structures and prices in foreign currencies. Accordingly,
currency fluctuations could cause our U.S. dollar-priced products to be less competitive than our
competitors’ products which are priced in other currencies.
Changes in the costs of raw materials could reduce our profit margins. Reductions or interruptions in the
supply of components or finished goods from international sources could adversely affect our ability to meet
our customer delivery commitments.
We require substantial amounts of raw materials, including bronze, brass, cast iron, steel and
plastic, and substantially all of the raw materials we require are purchased from outside sources. The
costs of raw materials may be subject to change due to, among other things, interruptions in production
by suppliers and changes in exchange rates and worldwide price and demand levels. We typically do not
enter into long-term supply agreements. Our inability to obtain supplies of raw materials for our
products at favorable costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or
results of operations by decreasing our profit margins. The commodity markets have experienced
tremendous volatility over the past several years, particularly copper. Should commodity costs increase
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substantially, we may not be able to recover such costs, through selling price increases to our customers
or other product cost reductions, which would have a negative effect on our financial results. If
commodity costs decline, we may experience pressure from customers to reduce our selling prices.
Additionally, we continue to purchase increased levels of components and finished goods from
international sources. In limited cases, these components or finished goods are single-sourced. The
availability of components and finished goods from international sources could be adversely impacted
by, among other things, interruptions in production by suppliers, suppliers’ allocations to other
purchasers and new laws or regulations.
Government regulations could limit or delay our ability to market or sell our products.
In January 2011, the President of the United States signed the Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water
Act, which will reduce the permissible weighted average lead content in faucets, fittings and valves
intended for use in potable water applications from 8% to 0.25% nationwide beginning in January
2014. The new law is consistent with current legislation in California and Vermont that went into effect
in January 2010, in Maryland in January 2012, and is also consistent with new legislation in Louisiana
which will go into effect in 2013. We introduced lead-free products for sale in California, Vermont and
Maryland and offer a large selection of lead-free compliant valves and fittings. Complying with these
new requirements on a nationwide basis will pose a significant challenge for us. The transition to
comply with the expected requirements may cause our material costs to increase as suppliers of
alternative lead-free metals are currently limited. We may not succeed in passing through these cost
increases to our customers. We may also experience technical challenges in converting our present
manufacturing operations to produce more lead-free products. In addition, we could have difficulty
providing sufficient quantities of our lead-free compliant products to meet nationwide demand and we
could be left with potentially obsolete traditional leaded product inventories if customers convert to
lead-free offerings faster than anticipated. These requirements could have a material effect on our
financial condition and results of operation.
Implementation of our acquisition strategy may not be successful, which could affect our ability to increase
our revenues or our profitability.
One of our strategies is to increase our revenues and profitability and expand our business through
acquisitions that will provide us with complementary products and increase market share for our
existing product lines. We cannot be certain that we will be able to identify, acquire or profitably
manage additional companies or successfully integrate such additional companies without substantial
costs, delays or other problems. Also, companies acquired recently and in the future may not achieve
revenues, profitability or cash flows that justify our investment in them. We have faced increasing
competition for acquisition candidates which have resulted in significant increases in the purchase
prices of many acquisition candidates. This competition, and the resulting purchase price increases, may
limit the number of acquisition opportunities available to us, possibly leading to a decrease in the rate
of growth of our revenues and profitability. In addition, acquisitions may involve a number of risks,
including, but not limited to:
(cid:129) inadequate internal controls over financial reporting and our ability to bring such controls into
compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 in a timely
manner;
(cid:129) adverse short-term effects on our reported operating results;
(cid:129) diversion of management’s attention;
(cid:129) investigations of, or challenges to, acquisitions by competition authorities;
(cid:129) loss of key personnel at acquired companies;
(cid:129) unanticipated management or operational problems or legal liabilities; and
(cid:129) potential goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets, or long-lived asset impairment charges.
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We are subject to risks related to product defects, which could result in product recalls and could subject us to
warranty claims in excess of our warranty provisions or which are greater than anticipated due to the
unenforceability of liability limitations.
We maintain strict quality controls and procedures, including the testing of raw materials and
safety testing of selected finished products. However, we cannot be certain that our testing will reveal
latent defects in our products or the materials from which they are made, which may not become
apparent until after the products have been sold into the market. We also cannot be certain that our
suppliers will always eliminate latent defects in products we purchase from them. Accordingly, there is
a risk that product defects will occur, which could require a product recall. Product recalls can be
expensive to implement and, if a product recall occurs during the product’s warranty period, we may be
required to replace the defective product. In addition, a product recall may damage our relationship
with our customers and we may lose market share with our customers. Our insurance policies may not
cover the costs of a product recall.
Our standard warranties contain limits on damages and exclusions of liability for consequential
damages and for misuse, improper installation, alteration, accident or mishandling while in the
possession of someone other than us. We may incur additional operating expenses if our warranty
provision does not reflect the actual cost of resolving issues related to defects in our products. If these
additional expenses are significant, it could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations.
We face risks from product liability and other lawsuits, which may adversely affect our business.
We have been and expect to continue to be subject to various product liability claims or other
lawsuits, including, among others, that our products include inadequate or improper instructions for use
or installation, or inadequate warnings concerning the effects of the failure of our products. If we do
not have adequate insurance or contractual indemnification, damages from these claims would have to
be paid from our assets and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, liquidity
and financial condition. Like other manufacturers and distributors of products designed to control and
regulate fluids and gases, we face an inherent risk of exposure to product liability claims and other
lawsuits in the event that the use of our products results in personal injury, property damage or
business interruption to our customers. Although we maintain strict quality controls and procedures,
including the testing of raw materials and safety testing of selected finished products, we cannot be
certain that our products will be completely free from defect. In addition, in certain cases, we rely on
third-party manufacturers for our products or components of our products. Although we have product
liability and general insurance coverage, we cannot be certain that this insurance coverage will continue
to be available to us at a reasonable cost, or, if available, will be adequate to cover any such liabilities.
For more information, see ‘‘Item 1. Business—Product Liability, Environmental and Other Litigation
Matters.’’
Economic and other risks associated with international sales and operations could adversely affect our
business and future operating results.
Since we sell and manufacture our products worldwide, our business is subject to risks associated
with doing business internationally. Our business and future operating results could be harmed by a
variety of factors, including:
(cid:129) unexpected geo-political events in foreign countries in which we operate could adversely affect
manufacturing and our ability to fulfill customer orders. Although our manufacturing operations
have not been materially affected to date, we can give no assurance that future operations will
not be adversely affected by unforeseen political events in foreign countries;
(cid:129) trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements, which could increase our
costs of doing business internationally;
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(cid:129) potentially negative consequences from changes in tax laws, which could have an adverse impact
on our profits;
(cid:129) difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations, which could reduce our productivity;
(cid:129) costs of compliance with differing labor regulations, especially in connection with restructuring
our overseas operations;
(cid:129) laws of some foreign countries, which may not protect our intellectual property rights to the
same extent as the laws of the United States;
(cid:129) unexpected changes in regulatory requirements, which may be costly and require time to
implement; and
(cid:129) foreign exchange rate fluctuations which could also materially affect our reported results. A
portion of our sales and certain portions of our costs, assets and liabilities are denominated in
currencies other than U.S. dollars and the percentage of our revenues denominated in a
particular currency may not match the percentage of our expenses denominated in that currency.
Approximately 48.4% of our sales during the year ended December 31, 2011 were from sales
outside of the U.S. compared to 44.1% for the year ended December 31, 2010. We cannot
predict whether currencies such as the euro, Canadian dollar or Chinese yuan will appreciate or
depreciate against the U.S. dollar in future periods or whether future foreign exchange rate
fluctuations will have a positive or negative impact on our reported results.
Our ability to achieve savings through our restructuring plans may be adversely affected by local regulations
or factors beyond the control of management.
We have implemented a number of restructuring plans, which include steps that we believe are
necessary to reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies throughout our manufacturing, sales and
distribution footprint. Although we have considered the impact of local regulations, negotiations with
employee representatives, the timing of capital expenditures necessary to prepare facilities and the
related costs associated with these activities, factors beyond the control of management may affect the
timing and therefore affect when the savings will be achieved under the plans. Further, if we are not
successful in completing the restructuring projects in the time frames contemplated or if additional
issues arise during the projects that add costs or disrupt customer service, then our operating results
could be negatively affected.
Future operating results could be negatively affected by the resolution of various uncertain tax positions and
by potential changes to tax incentives
In the ordinary course of our business, there are many transactions and calculations where the
ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Significant judgment is required in determining our worldwide
provision for income taxes. We periodically assess our exposures related to our worldwide provision for
income taxes and believe that we have appropriately accrued taxes for contingencies. Any reduction of
these contingent liabilities or additional assessment would increase or decrease income, respectively, in
the period such determination was made. Our income tax filings are regularly under audit by tax
authorities and the final determination of tax audits could be materially different than that which is
reflected in historical income tax provisions and accruals. As issues arise during tax audits we adjust
our tax accrual accordingly. Additionally, we benefit from certain tax incentives offered by various
jurisdictions. If we are unable to meet the requirements of such incentives, our inability to use these
benefits could have a material negative effect on future earnings.
We are currently a decentralized company, which presents certain risks.
We are currently a decentralized company, which sometimes places significant control and
decision-making powers in the hands of local management. This presents various risks such as the risk
of being slower to identify or react to problems affecting a key business. Additionally, we are
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implementing in a phased approach a company-wide initiative to standardize and upgrade our
enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. This initiative could be more challenging and costly to
implement because divergent legacy systems currently exist. Further, if the ERP update is not
successful, we could incur substantial business interruption, including our ability to perform routine
business transactions, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.
The requirements to evaluate goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets for impairment
may result in a write-off of all or a portion of our recorded amounts, which would negatively affect our
operating results and financial condition.
As of December 31, 2011, our balance sheet included goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets,
amortizable intangible assets and property, plant and equipment of $490.4 million, $35.7 million,
$118.9 million, and $226.7 million, respectively. In lieu of amortization, we are required to perform an
annual impairment review of both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. In performing our
annual reviews in both 2011 and 2010, we recognized non-cash pre-tax charges of approximately
$1.4 million as impairments of the indefinite-lived intangible assets. During the fourth quarter of 2011,
we recognized pre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $1.2 million related to our Blue Ridge
Atlantic Enterprises, Inc. (BRAE) reporting unit within our North America segment. We are also
required to perform an impairment review of our long-lived assets if indicators of impairment exist.
During the fourth quarter of 2011, we recognized pre-tax non-cash long-lived asset impairment charges
of $14.8 million related to our Austroflex operations within our Europe segment. There can be no
assurances that future goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets or long-lived asset impairments will
not occur. We perform our annual test for indications of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets
impairment in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year or sooner if indicators of impairment exist.
The loss or financial instability of a major customer could have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
In 2011, our top ten customers accounted for approximately 20% of our total net sales with no one
customer accounting for more than 10% of our total net sales. Our customers generally are not
obligated to purchase any minimum volume of products from us and are able to terminate their
relationships with us at any time. In addition, increases in the prices of our products could result in a
reduction in orders for our customers. A significant reduction in orders from, or change in terms of
contracts with, any significant customers could have a material adverse effect on our future results of
operations. Furthermore, some of our major customers are facing financial challenges due to market
declines and heavy debt levels; should these challenges become acute, our results could be materially
adversely affected due to reduced orders and/or payment delays or defaults.
Certain indebtedness may limit our ability to pay dividends, incur additional debt and make acquisitions and
other investments.
Our revolving credit facility and other senior indebtedness contain operational and financial
covenants that restrict our ability to make distributions to stockholders, incur additional debt and make
acquisitions and other investments unless we satisfy certain financial tests and comply with various
financial ratios. If we do not maintain compliance with these covenants, our creditors could declare a
default under our revolving credit facility or senior notes and our indebtedness could be declared
immediately due and payable. Our ability to comply with the provisions of our indebtedness may be
affected by changes in economic or business conditions beyond our control. Further, one of our
strategies is to increase our revenues and profitability and expand our business through acquisitions. We
may require capital in excess of our available cash and the unused portion of our revolving credit
facility to make large acquisitions, which we would generally obtain from access to the credit markets.
There can be no assurance that if a large acquisition is identified that we would have access to
sufficient capital to complete such acquisition. Given the current condition of the credit markets,
should we require additional debt financing above our existing credit limit, we cannot be assured such
financing would be available to us or available to us on reasonable economic terms.
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A break-up of the Euro Zone and its common currency could have a material effect on our business prospects,
operations, financial condition and cash flow.
Approximately 44% of our annualized consolidated sales are generated in the Euro Zone.
Sovereign debt concerns within certain European countries could precipitate a break-up of the Euro
Zone. Leaders from key European countries have proposed solutions to the issue, but a comprehensive
program addressing all pan European concerns has not yet been identified. There are a number of
scenarios that could occur as to which countries may leave the Euro Zone and its single currency. A
sovereign country’s decision to exit the Euro Zone would, among other things, trigger a redenomination
of monetary assets and liabilities into a new national currency, interrupt that country’s banking system
and could affect various commercial contracts that were written assuming a standard Euro currency.
We would be exposed to potential devaluation of our asset base and our operating results, we could
experience liquidity issues within a given country and we could be subject to disputes over business
transactions with various third parties over how contractual obligations should be settled. We cannot be
assured that the Euro Zone will continue as presently constructed nor can we determine the breadth
and scope of a potential break-up of the Euro Zone.
One of our stockholders can exercise substantial influence over our Company.
Our Class B Common Stock entitles its holders to ten votes for each share and our Class A
Common Stock entitles its holders to one vote per share. As of January 31, 2012, Timothy P. Horne
beneficially owned approximately 19.1% of our outstanding shares of Class A Common Stock
(assuming conversion of all shares of Class B Common Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Horne into
Class A Common Stock) and approximately 99.3% of our outstanding shares of Class B Common
Stock, which represents approximately 69.8% of the total outstanding voting power. As long as
Mr. Horne controls shares representing at least a majority of the total voting power of our outstanding
stock, Mr. Horne will be able to unilaterally determine the outcome of most stockholder votes, and
other stockholders will not be able to affect the outcome of any such votes.
Conversion and sale of a significant number of shares of our Class B Common Stock could adversely affect
the market price of our Class A Common Stock.
As of January 31, 2012, there were outstanding 29,506,814 shares of our Class A Common Stock
and 6,953,680 shares of our Class B Common Stock. Shares of our Class B Common Stock may be
converted into Class A Common Stock at any time on a one for one basis. Under the terms of a
registration rights agreement with respect to outstanding shares of our Class B Common Stock, the
holders of our Class B Common Stock have rights with respect to the registration of the underlying
Class A Common Stock. Under these registration rights, the holders of Class B Common Stock may
require, on up to two occasions that we register their shares for public resale. If we are eligible to use
Form S-3 or a similar short-form registration statement, the holders of Class B Common Stock may
require that we register their shares for public resale up to two times per year. If we elect to register
any shares of Class A Common Stock for any public offering, the holders of Class B Common Stock
are entitled to include shares of Class A Common Stock into which such shares of Class B Common
Stock may be converted in such registration. However, we may reduce the number of shares proposed
to be registered in view of market conditions. We will pay all expenses in connection with any
registration, other than underwriting discounts and commissions. If all of the available registered shares
are sold into the public market the trading price of our Class A Common Stock could decline.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.
None.
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Item 2. PROPERTIES.
As of December 31, 2011, we maintained approximately 31 principal manufacturing, warehouse
and distribution centers worldwide, including our corporate headquarters located in North Andover,
Massachusetts. Additionally, we maintain numerous sales offices and other smaller manufacturing
facilities and warehouses. The principal properties in each of our three geographic segments and their
location, principal use and ownership status are set forth below:
North America:
Location
Principal Use
Owned/Leased
North Andover, MA . . . . . Corporate Headquarters
Burlington, ON, Canada . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Chesnee, SC . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing
Export, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing
Franklin, NH . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Kansas City, KS . . . . . . . . Manufacturing
St. Pauls, NC . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing
San Antonio, TX . . . . . . . Warehouse/Distribution
Spindale, NC . . . . . . . . . . Distribution Center
Kansas City, MO . . . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Peoria, AZ . . . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Reno, NV . . . . . . . . . . . . Distribution Center
Springfield, MO . . . . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Woodland, CA . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing
Europe, Middle East and Africa:
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Leased
Leased
Leased
Leased
Leased
Location
Principal Use
Owned/Leased
Eerbeek, Netherlands . . . . European Headquarters/Manufacturing
Biassono, Italy . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Hautvillers, France . . . . . . Manufacturing
Landau, Germany . . . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Mery, France . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing
Plovdiv, Bulgaria . . . . . . . Manufacturing
Vildjberg, Denmark . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Virey-Le-Grand, France . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Gardolo, Italy . . . . . . . . . . Manufacturing
G¨odersdorf, Austria . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Monastir, Tunisia . . . . . . . Manufacturing
Rosi`eres, France . . . . . . . . Manufacturing/Distribution
Sorgues, France . . . . . . . . Distribution Center
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Leased
Leased
Leased
Leased
Leased
Asia:
Location
Principal Use
Owned/Leased
Shanghai, China . . . . . . . . . . Asian Headquarters
Ningbo, Beilun District, China Distribution Center
Ningbo, Beilun, China . . . . . . Manufacturing
Taizhou, Yuhuan, China . . . . Manufacturing
Leased
Leased
Owned
Owned
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Certain of our facilities are subject to mortgages and collateral assignments under loan agreements
with long-term lenders. In general, we believe that our properties, including machinery, tools and
equipment, are in good condition, well maintained and adequate and suitable for their intended uses.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
We are from time to time involved in various legal and administrative procedures. See Item 1.
‘‘Business—Product Liability, Environmental and Other Litigation Matters,’’ which is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices of our Class A Common Stock on the
New York Stock Exchange during 2011 and 2010 and cash dividends paid per share.
First Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fourth Quarter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High
$40.75
39.04
36.95
38.27
2011
Low
$34.91
32.13
24.49
24.31
Dividend
High
$0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
$32.94
37.00
35.48
37.41
2010
Low
$27.59
27.63
27.51
32.10
Dividend
$0.11
0.11
0.11
0.11
There is no established public trading market for our Class B Common Stock, which is held by
members of the Horne family. The principal holders of such stock are subject to restrictions on transfer
with respect to their shares. Each share of our Class B Common Stock (10 votes per share) is
convertible into one share of Class A Common Stock (1 vote per share).
On February 7, 2012, we declared a quarterly dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share on each
outstanding share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
Aggregate common stock dividend payments in 2011 were $16.3 million, which consisted of $13.3
million and $3.0 million for Class A shares and Class B shares, respectively. Aggregate common stock
dividend payments in 2010 were $16.4 million, which consisted of $13.3 million and $3.1 million for
Class A shares and Class B shares, respectively. While we presently intend to continue to pay
comparable cash dividends, the payment of future cash dividends depends upon the Board of Directors’
assessment of our earnings, financial condition, capital requirements and other factors.
The number of record holders of our Class A Common Stock as of January 31, 2012 was 183. The
number of record holders of our Class B Common Stock as of January 31, 2012 was 8.
We satisfy the minimum withholding tax obligation due upon the vesting of shares of restricted
stock and the conversion of restricted stock units into shares of Class A Common Stock by
automatically withholding from the shares being issued a number of shares with an aggregate fair
market value on the date of such vesting or conversion that would satisfy the withholding amount due.
The following table includes information with respect to shares of our Class A Common Stock
withheld to satisfy withholding obligations during the quarter ended December 31, 2011.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
(a) Total
Number of
Shares (or
Units)
(c) Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
(d) Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares (or
(b) Average
Price Paid per Publicly Announced
Purchased Share (or Unit) Plans or Programs(1)
Purchased as Part of Units) that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs(1)
October 3, 2011 - October 30, 2011 . . . .
October 31, 2011 - November 27, 2011 . .
November 28, 2011 - December 31, 2011
1,463
—
196
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,659
$30.07
—
$36.83
$30.87
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1) On August 2, 2011, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase
program for up to one million shares of Class A Common Stock. We also announced the
discontinuance of the previous stock repurchase program, which was originally announced on
November 9, 2007. During the three months ended October 2, 2011, we repurchased the entire
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one million shares of Class A Common Stock authorized by our Board of Directors at a cost of
$27.2 million. As a result of such repurchases, our August 2011 repurchase program expired by its
terms.
Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the cumulative total shareholder return on our Class A
Common Stock for the last five years with the cumulative return of companies on the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Stock Index and the Russell 2000 Index. We chose the Russell 2000 Index because it
represents companies with a market capitalization similar to that of Watts. The graph assumes that the
value of the investment in our Class A Common Stock and each index was $100 at December 31, 2006
and that all dividends were reinvested.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Watts Water Technologies, Inc., the S&P 500 Index
and the Russell 2000 Index
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
$0
12/06
12/07
12/08
12/09
12/10
12/11
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
S&P 500
Russell 2000
20FEB201221553085
*
$100 invested on 12/31/06 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. Fiscal year ending
December 31.
Cumulative Total Return
12/31/06
12/31/07
12/31/08
12/31/09
12/31/10
12/31/11
Watts Water Technologies, Inc . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S & P 500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100.00
100.00
100.00
73.34
105.49
98.43
62.57
66.46
65.18
78.92
84.05
82.89
94.70
96.71
105.14
89.73
98.75
100.75
The above Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed ‘‘soliciting material’’ or to
be ‘‘filed’’ with the Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by
reference into any future filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as
amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
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Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The selected financial data set forth below should be read in conjunction with our consolidated
financial statements, related Notes thereto and ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations’’ included herein.
FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL SUMMARY
(Amounts in millions, except per share and cash dividend information)
Year Ended
Year Ended
12/31/11(1)(6) 12/31/10(2)(6) 12/31/09(3)(6) 12/31/08(4)(6) 12/31/07(5)(6)
Year Ended
Year Ended
Year Ended
Statement of operations data:
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income from continuing operations
attributable to Watts Water
Technologies, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income attributable to Watts Water
Technologies, Inc.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DILUTED EPS
Income (loss) per share attributable to
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.:
Continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash dividends declared per common share
Balance sheet data (at year end):
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term debt, net of current portion . . . .
$1,436.6
$1,274.6
$1,225.9
$1,431.4
$1,356.3
64.7
1.7
66.4
1.73
0.05
1.78
0.44
$
63.1
41.0
(4.3)
(23.6)
58.8
17.4
1.69
(0.12)
1.57
0.44
$
1.10
(0.63)
0.47
0.44
$
$
45.2
1.4
46.6
1.23
0.04
1.26
0.44
75.7
1.7
77.4
1.94
0.04
1.99
0.40
$
$1,697.5
$ 397.4
$1,646.1
$ 378.0
$1,599.2
$ 304.0
$1,660.1
$ 409.8
$1,729.3
$ 432.2
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2011, net income includes the following net pre-tax costs:
restructuring charges of $10.0 million, intangibles and goodwill impairment charges of $17.4
million, pension curtailment charges of $1.5 million, separation costs related to our former CEO of
$6.3 million, and costs related to our acquisition of Danfoss Socla S.A.S (Socla) in France of $5.8
million offset by pre-tax gains of $1.2 million for an earn-out adjustment, $7.7 million related to
the sale of Tianjin Watts Valve Company Ltd. (TWVC) in China and $1.1 million from legal
settlements. Additionally, net income includes a tax benefit of $4.2 million relating to the sale of
TWVC offset by a $1.1 million tax charge in Europe related to our France restructuring. The
after-tax cost of these items was $17.0 million.
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2010, net income includes the following net pre-tax costs:
restructuring charges of $14.1 million, intangible impairment charges of $1.4 million, and costs
related to acquisitions and other items of $7.1 million offset by pre-tax gains of $4.5 million
primarily for product liability and workers compensation accrual adjustments. Additionally, net
income includes a tax benefit of $4.3 million related to the release of a valuation allowance in
Europe offset by a tax charge of $1.5 million relating to the repatriation of earnings recognized
upon our decision to dispose of a China subsidiary. The after-tax cost of these items was
$10.3 million.
(3) For the year ended December 31, 2009, net income includes the following net pre-tax costs:
restructuring charges of $18.9 million and intangible impairment charges of $3.3 million, offset by
pre-tax gains on the sale of Tianjin Tanggu Watts Valve Co. Ltd. (TWT) in China of $1.1 million,
favorable product liability and workers compensation accrual adjustments of $4.9 million and legal
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settlements of $1.5 million. Additionally, net income includes a tax charge of $3.9 million relating
to previously realized tax benefits, which were expected to be recaptured as a result of our decision
to restructure our operations in China. The after-tax cost of these items was $16.7 million.
(4) For the year ended December 31, 2008, net income includes the following net pre-tax costs:
restructuring charges of $5.7 million, goodwill impairment charges of $22.0 million and minority
interest income of $0.2 million. The after-tax cost of these items was $21.2 million.
(5) For the year ended December 31, 2007, net income includes the following net pre-tax costs: change
in estimate of workers’ compensation costs of $2.9 million, severance and product line
discontinuance costs in North America of $0.4 million and $3.1 million, respectively; accelerated
depreciation and asset write-downs, product line discontinuance costs and severance costs in Asia
of $2.9 million, $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively, and minority interest income of $0.9
million. The after-tax cost of these items was $6.9 million.
(6) In September 2009, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the sale of its investment in CWV
and subsequently sold CWV in January 2010. Results from operation and estimated loss on
disposal are included net of tax for CWV in discontinued operations for 2010, 2009, 2008 and
2007. In May 2009, the Company liquidated its TEAM Precision Pipework, Ltd. (TEAM) business.
Results from operation and loss on disposal are included net of tax from the deconsolidation of
TEAM in discontinued operations for 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007. In September 1996, we
divested our Municipal Water Group of businesses, which included Henry Pratt, James Jones
Company and Edward Barber and Company Ltd. Costs and expenses related to the Municipal
Water Group, for 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007 relate to legal and settlement costs associated
with the James Jones Litigation and other miscellaneous costs. Discontinued operating income
(loss) for 2011 and 2010 include an estimated settlement reserve adjustment in connection with the
FCPA investigation at CWV (see Note 15) and in 2010 and 2009, includes legal costs associated
with the FCPA investigation. Income (loss) for total discontinued operations, net of taxes, consists
of $1.7 million, ($4.3) million, ($23.6) million, $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the years ended
December 31, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Overview
We are a leading supplier of products for use in the water quality, water safety, water flow control
and water conservation markets in both North America and Europe with a presence in Asia. For over
137 years, we have designed and manufactured products that promote the comfort and safety of people
and the quality and conservation of water used in commercial and residential applications. We earn
revenue and income almost exclusively from the sale of our products. Our principal product lines
include:
(cid:129) Residential & commercial flow control products—includes products typically sold into plumbing
and hot water applications such as backflow preventers, water pressure regulators, temperature
and pressure relief valves, and thermostatic mixing valves.
(cid:129) HVAC & gas products—includes hydronic and electric heating systems for under-floor radiant
applications, hydronic pump groups for boiler manufacturers and alternative energy control
packages, and flexible stainless steel connectors for natural and liquid propane gas in
commercial food service and residential applications. HVAC is an acronym for heating,
ventilation and air conditioning.
(cid:129) Drains & water re-use products—includes drainage products and engineered rain water
harvesting solutions for commercial, industrial, marine and residential applications.
(cid:129) Water quality products—includes point-of-use and point-of-entry water filtration, conditioning
and scale prevention systems for both commercial and residential applications.
Our business is reported in three geographic segments: North America, Europe and Asia. We
distribute our products through three primary distribution channels: wholesale, do-it-yourself (DIY) and
original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
We believe that the factors relating to our future growth include our ability to continue to make
selective acquisitions, both in our core markets as well as in new complementary markets, regulatory
requirements relating to the quality and conservation of water, safe use of water, increased demand for
clean water, continued enforcement of plumbing and building codes and a healthy economic
environment. We have completed 36 acquisitions since divesting our industrial and oil and gas business
in 1999. Our acquisition strategy focuses on businesses that manufacture preferred brand name
products that address our themes of water quality, water conservation, water safety and water flow
control and related complementary markets. We target businesses that will provide us with one or more
of the following: an entry into new markets, an increase in shelf space with existing customers, a new or
improved technology or an expansion of the breadth of our water quality, water conservation, water
safety and water flow control products for the commercial, industrial and residential markets.
Products representing a majority of our sales are subject to regulatory standards and code
enforcement, which typically require that these products meet stringent performance criteria. Together
with our commissioned manufacturers’ representatives, we have consistently advocated for the
development and enforcement of such plumbing codes. We are focused on maintaining stringent quality
control and testing procedures at each of our manufacturing facilities in order to manufacture products
in compliance with code requirements and take advantage of the resulting demand for compliant
products. We believe that the product development, product testing capability and investment in plant
and equipment needed to manufacture products in compliance with code requirements, represent a
competitive advantage for us.
In 2011, we experienced many of the same macro challenges that affected our business in the
previous year. The commercial marketplace continued to struggle, we saw low residential activity and
commodity prices remained volatile. Despite the challenging end markets, we were able to grow sales
organically by 2.3% and grow income from continuing operations by 2.5%. Organic sales growth
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excludes the impacts of acquisitions, divestitures and foreign exchange from year-over-year comparisons.
We believe this provides investors with a more complete understanding of underlying sales trends by
providing sales growth on a consistent basis. We continued our restructuring programs to right size our
manufacturing footprint and we sustained our continuous improvement initiatives to gain productivity
in our operations.
Our performance improved as 2011 progressed. During the first half of 2011, increases in the cost
of copper reduced margins for our high copper content products and we encountered operational
inefficiencies as a result of our French restructuring efforts. Copper costs increased during the later
portion of 2010 and into early 2011, reaching an all-time high in April 2011. We were able to balance
commodity costs through price increases by mid-year, providing better results during the second half of
2011. In general, we were more successful in North America than in Europe in passing on price
increases to our end customers during the year. Europe has and continues to experience uncertainties
regarding its economy, driven largely by sovereign debt concerns. We believe the economic uncertainty
is affecting how our competitors are pricing in end markets. We believe that price increases may
continue to be difficult to achieve in many of our European markets in 2012. Copper costs abated
somewhat during the second half of 2011, but have begun to trend upward again through early
February 2012. We have announced selected price increases for 2012 in certain markets but we cannot
determine whether such initiatives will be successful in the marketplace.
We continually review our business and implement restructuring plans as needed. We recently
completed restructuring projects in the U.S. and Europe which have shut down and consolidated
certain of our operations. Please see Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a
more detailed explanation of our restructuring activities.
In March 2010, in connection with our manufacturing footprint consolidation, we closed the
operations of Tianjin Watts Valve Company Ltd. (TWVC) and relocated its manufacturing to other
facilities in North America and China. On April 12, 2010, we signed a definitive equity transfer
agreement with a third party to sell our equity ownership and remaining assets of TWVC. The sale was
finalized in the fourth quarter of 2011. We received net proceeds of approximately $6.1 million from
the sale. We recognized a net pre-tax gain of $7.7 million and an after-tax gain of approximately
$11.4 million, or $0.30 per share, relating mainly to a favorable cumulative translation adjustment and a
tax benefit related to the reversal of the China tax clawback.
In 2009, our Board of Directors approved the sale of our Watts Valve (Changsha) Co., Ltd.
(CWV) subsidiary. We also liquidated our TEAM Precision Pipework, Ltd. (TEAM) subsidiary through
an administration process under United Kingdom law, as more fully described in Note 3 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements. We classified CWV’s and TEAM’s results of operations and any
related losses as discontinued operations for all periods presented in this report.
Acquisitions
On April 29, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of Danfoss Socla S.A.S. (Socla) and
the related water controls business of certain other entities controlled by Danfoss A/S, in a share and
asset purchase transaction. The aggregate consideration paid was EUR 120.0 million, less EUR
3.7 million in working capital and related adjustments. The net purchase price of EUR 116.3 million
was financed with cash on hand and euro-based borrowings under our Credit Agreement. The net
purchase price is equal to approximately $172.4 million based on the exchange rate of Euro to U.S.
dollars as of April 29, 2011.
Socla is a manufacturer of water protection valves and flow control solutions for the water market
and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning market. Its major product lines include backflow
preventers, check valves and pressure reducing valves. Socla is based in France, and its products are
distributed worldwide for commercial, residential, municipal and industrial use. Socla’s annual revenue
for 2010 was approximately $130.0 million. Socla strengthens the Company’s European residential and
commercial plumbing and flow control products and also adds to its HVAC products.
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Recent Developments
On January 31, 2012, we completed the acquisition of tekmar Control Systems (tekmar) in a share
purchase transaction. A designer and manufacturer of control systems used in heating, ventilation, and
air conditioning applications, tekmar is expected to enhance our hydronic systems product offerings in
the U.S. and Canada. The initial purchase paid was CAD $18.0 million, with an earn-out based on
future earnings levels being achieved. The total purchase price will not exceed CAD $26.2 million.
Sales for tekmar in 2011 approximated CAD $11.0 million.
On February 7, 2012, we declared a quarterly dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share on each
outstanding share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2011 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2010
Net Sales. Our business is reported in three geographic segments: North America, Europe and
Asia. Our net sales in each of these segments for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 were as
follows:
Year Ended
December 31, 2011
Year Ended
December 31, 2010
Net Sales
% Sales
Net Sales
% Sales
Change
Change to
Consolidated
Net Sales
(Dollars in millions)
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 819.4
595.5
21.7
57.0% $ 785.5
41.5
468.3
1.5
20.8
61.6% $ 33.9
127.2
36.8
0.9
1.6
2.7%
9.9
0.1
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,436.6
100.0% $1,274.6
100.0% $162.0
12.7%
The change in net sales was attributable to the following:
Change As a %
of Consolidated Net Sales
Change As a %
of Segment Net Sales
North
North
North
America Europe Asia
Total
America Europe Asia
Total America Europe Asia
(Dollars in millions)
Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22.2 $ 8.6 $(1.8) $ 29.0
28.0
Foreign exchange . . . . . . .
105.0
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . .
24.0
94.6
0.9
1.8
3.1
8.6
1.8% 0.6% (0.1)% 2.3% 2.8% 1.9%(8.7)%
0.2
0.7
5.1
20.2
0.4
1.1
2.2
8.2
4.3
8.7
1.9
7.4
0.1
0.1
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33.9 $127.2 $ 0.9 $162.0
2.7% 9.9% 0.1% 12.7% 4.3% 27.2% 4.3%
Organic net sales in 2011 into the North American wholesale market increased by $26.6 million, or
4.3%, compared to 2010. This increase was primarily due to improved recovery of commodity costs
across our four principal product lines with larger increases in residential and commercial products
sales of approximately $16.0 million and in drains and water re-use products of approximately
$5.7 million. Organic sales into the North American DIY market in 2011 decreased $4.4 million, or
2.6%, compared to 2010, primarily due to decreased product sales approximating $4.3 million, mostly in
residential and commercial products.
Organic net sales increased in the European wholesale market by $2.8 million, or 1.0%, compared
to 2010. Wholesale sales increased marginally due to stronger sales in drains and pre-insulated pipe
products along with increased sales into Eastern Europe and from geographic expansion into the
Middle East. Increases were offset partially by lower unit sales into southern Europe, especially the
Italian marketplace. Organic sales into the European OEM market in 2011 increased by $9.2 million,
or 4.9%, compared to 2010 primarily due to increased sales in hydronic under-floor manifold packages
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offset by lower sales in heat pump and solar packages, which had been driven by renewable energy
subsidies which either were reduced or had expired.
The net increase in sales due to foreign exchange was primarily due to the appreciation of the
euro and the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar. We cannot predict whether these currencies will
continue to appreciate or depreciate against the U.S. dollar in future periods or whether future foreign
exchange rate fluctuations will have a positive or negative impact on our net sales.
Acquired net sales in Europe related to the Socla and Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH
(Austroflex) acquisitions and in North America was due to Socla and Blue Ridge Atlantic
Enterprises, Inc. (BRAE) acquisitions.
Gross Profit. Gross profit and gross profit as a percent of net sales (gross margin) for 2011 and
2010 were as follows:
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
(Dollars in millions)
$515.5
$464.9
35.9%
36.5%
Gross margin decreased 0.6 percentage points in 2011 compared to 2010 for a variety of reasons.
First, we were unable to completely recover commodity cost increases in Europe and in the North
American DIY market. Second, we incurred acquisition accounting adjustments of $4.7 million in
connection with the Socla acquisition. Third, we experienced inefficiencies in the first half of 2011 as
our French plant consolidation project was being completed. Fourth, productivity initiatives were offset
to some extent by higher inbound freight costs.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses, or
SG&A expenses, for 2011 increased $43.2 million, or 12.8%, compared to 2010. The increase in SG&A
expenses was attributable to the following:
Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(in millions) % Change
$ 8.4
6.5
28.3
$43.2
2.5%
1.9
8.4
12.8%
The organic increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to separation costs of our former CEO
of $6.3 million, an increase of approximately $4.4 million in variable selling costs due to the increase in
year-over-year sales, and an increase in IT costs of approximately $3.0 million due primarily to the
implementation of a new enterprise resource planning system (ERP system) and other licensing costs,
offset by approximately $7.0 million in lower legal costs. The increase in SG&A expenses from foreign
exchange was primarily due to the appreciation of the euro against the U.S. dollar. Acquired SG&A
costs related to the Socla, Austroflex and BRAE acquisitions. Total SG&A expenses, as a percentage of
sales, remained constant at 26.4% in both 2011 and 2010.
Restructuring and Other Charges.
In 2011, we recorded a net charge of $8.8 million primarily for
severance and other costs incurred as part of our previously announced restructuring programs, as
compared to $12.6 million for 2010. For a more detailed description of our current restructuring plans,
see Notes 4 and 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges.
In 2011, we recorded asset impairment
charges of $17.4 million, including $14.8 million for impairment charges on long-lived assets at
Austroflex, $1.4 million in goodwill and long-lived intangible asset impairments at BRAE and
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$1.2 million of impairment charges in certain European trade names. The long-lived asset and goodwill
impairments were based on historical results being below our expectations, uncertain economic
conditions in Europe related to Austroflex, and a reduction in the expected future cash flows to be
generated by these entities. In 2010, the impairment charges of $1.4 million relate to write-downs of
certain trade names in Europe. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K, for additional information regarding these impairments.
Gain on Disposal of Business.
In 2011, we recorded a net gain of approximately $7.7 million
relating primarily to the recognition of currency translation adjustments resulting from the sale of
TWVC.
Operating Income. Operating income by geographic segment for 2011 and 2010 was as follows:
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$112.0
28.7
12.2
(35.8)
$117.1
The change in operating income was attributable to the following:
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
December 31,
2010
Change
% Change to
Consolidated
Operating
Income
4.9%
(13.1)
11.1
(0.4)
(Dollars in millions)
$106.4
43.7
(0.5)
(35.4)
$ 5.6
(15.0)
12.7
(0.4)
$114.2
$ 2.9
2.5%
Change as a % of
Consolidated Operating Income
Change as a % of
Segment Operating Income
North
North
America Europe Asia Corp. Total America Europe
Asia Corp.
North
Total America Europe
Asia
Corp.
$1.8
$ (6.2) $ 4.4 $(0.4) $(0.4)
1.6%
(5.4)% 3.8% (0.4)% (0.4)% 1.7% (14.2)% 880.0% (1.1)%
(Dollars in millions)
0.7
0.1
2.6
2.9
0.2
— 3.5
(0.2) — 2.8
0.6
0.1
2.3
2.5
0.2 —
(0.2) —
3.1
2.4
0.7
0.1
6.0
6.6
40.0
(40.0)
—
—
3.0
$5.6
(14.3)
8.3
— (3.0)
2.6
(12.5)
7.3 —
(2.6)
2.8
(32.7)
1,660.0
—
$(15.0) $12.7 $(0.4) $ 2.9
4.9% (13.1)% 11.1% (0.4)% 2.5% 5.3% (34.3)% 2,540.0% (1.1)%
Organic . . . . .
Foreign
exchange . . .
Acquisitions . . .
Restructuring,
impairment
charges and
other . . . . . .
Total
. . . . . . .
The decrease in consolidated organic operating income was due primarily to a reduction in gross
margins and an increase in SG&A expenses, for reasons discussed above. Acquired operating income
relates to the Socla, Austroflex and BRAE acquisitions.
The net increase in operating income from foreign exchange was primarily due to the appreciation
of the euro and Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar. We cannot predict whether these currencies
will appreciate or depreciate against the U.S. dollar in future periods or whether future foreign
exchange rate fluctuations will have a positive or negative impact on our operating income.
Interest Expense.
Interest expense increased $3.0 million, or 13.2%, in 2011 compared to 2010,
primarily due to an increase in the amounts outstanding during the year on our revolving credit facility
that was used to partially finance the Socla acquisition and interest incurred for all 2011 from the June
2010 issuance of $75.0 million of senior notes. See Note 11 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for additional information regarding financing
arrangements.
Other, net. Other, net increased $2.9 million in 2011 compared to 2010, primarily because foreign
currency transactions resulted in net losses in 2011, while in 2010 net gains were recognized.
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Income Taxes. Our effective rate for continuing operations decreased to 29.3% in 2011 from
33.2% in 2010. The primary cause of the decrease was due to the tax benefit realized in connection
with the disposition of our TWVC facility in China.
Net Income From Continuing Operation. Net income from continuing operations for 2011 was
$64.7 million, or $1.73 per common share, compared to $63.1 million, or $1.69 per common share, for
2010. Results for 2011 include an after-tax charge of $6.6 million, or $0.18 per common share, for
restructuring and other charges compared to an after-tax restructuring and other charge of
$11.2 million, or $0.29 per common share, for 2010. Additionally, 2011 results include an after-tax
charge of $3.9 million, or $0.11 per common share, related to our former Chief Executive Officer’s
separation agreement. Results for 2011 include an after-tax charge of $13.0 million, or $0.35 per
common share, for goodwill and asset impairment charges compared to an after-tax asset impairment
charge of $1.2 million, or $0.03 per common share, for 2010. Results for 2011 include an after-tax gain
related to the sale of TWVC of $11.4 million, or $0.30 per common share. The appreciation of the
euro and Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar in 2011 resulted in a positive impact on our
operations of $0.07 per common share for 2011 compared to 2010. We cannot predict whether the
euro, Canadian dollar or Chinese yuan will appreciate or depreciate against the U.S. dollar in future
periods or whether future foreign exchange rate fluctuations will have a positive or negative impact on
our net income.
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations.
Income from discontinued operations in 2011 was
primarily attributable to a reserve adjustment of $1.7 million, or $0.05 per common share, related to
the FCPA investigation originally recorded in 2010. The adjustment reflects the final disposition of the
FCPA investigation. See Notes 3 and 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional
discussion of this matter.
Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2009
Net Sales. Our net sales in each of these segments for the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009 were as follows:
Year Ended
December 31, 2010
Year Ended
December 31, 2009
Net Sales
% Sales
Net Sales
% Sales
Change
Change to
Consolidated
Net Sales
(Dollars in millions)
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 785.5
468.3
20.8
61.6% $ 738.5
36.8
466.5
1.6
20.9
60.2% $47.0
1.8
38.1
(0.1)
1.7
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,274.6
100.0% $1,225.9
100.0% $48.7
3.8%
0.2
—
4.0%
The change in net sales was attributable to the following:
Change As a % of
Consolidated Net Sales
Change As a % of
Segment Net Sales
North
North
North
America Europe Asia
Total America Europe Asia
Total America Europe Asia
(Dollars in millions)
Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$38.8
7.0
1.2
$ 11.7 $(0.2) $ 50.3
(13.4)
0.1
11.8
—
(20.5)
10.6
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$47.0
$ 1.8 $(0.1) $ 48.7
3.2%
0.6
—
3.8%
1.0% —% 4.2% 5.3%
(1.7) —
0.9 —
(1.1)
0.9
0.9
0.2
2.5% (1.0)%
(4.4)
2.3
0.5
—
0.2% —% 4.0% 6.4%
0.4% (0.5)%
Organic net sales in 2010 into the North American wholesale market increased by $34.6 million or
6.1% compared to 2009. This increase was primarily due to increased unit sales of our plumbing and
heating and backflow product lines. Organic sales into the North American DIY market in 2010
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increased $4.2 million or 2.5% compared to 2009, primarily from increased product sales volume
associated with repair and remodeling activity and new product introductions.
Organic net sales increased in the European wholesale market by $12.9 million or 5.3% compared
to 2009. This increase was primarily due to a stronger repair and remodeling market, strong sales in
our drain product line and higher sales into Eastern Europe. Organic sales into the European OEM
market in 2010 were essentially flat with 2009 primarily due to increased sales in hydronic under-floor
manifold packages offset by heat pump and solar packages whose lower sales were driven by renewable
energy subsidies which had expired. Organic sales into the European DIY market in 2010 increased
$1.5 million or 6.4% compared to 2009, primarily from initial new store sales to a major retail
customer.
The net decrease in sales due to foreign exchange was primarily due to the depreciation of the
euro, partially offset by the appreciation of the Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar.
Acquired net sales growth in Europe and North America was due to the inclusion of Austroflex
and BRAE, respectively.
Gross Profit. Gross profit and gross margin for 2010 and 2009 were as follows:
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended
December 31,
2010
2009
(Dollars in millions)
$464.9
$435.1
36.5%
35.5%
Gross margin increased 1.0 percentage point in 2010 compared to 2009. North America’s gross
margin improvement was primarily attributable to increased sales volumes, better absorption at the
factories and productivity gains from our Lean and Six Sigma cost savings initiatives, partially offset by
increased raw materials costs and inefficiencies due to the relocation of manufacturing operations
related to our restructuring program in the U.S. Europe’s gross margin remained relatively flat as a
result of better product mix, with the discontinuance of various low-margin products, increased sales
volumes and better absorption at the factories was offset by increased commodity costs and
inefficiencies from our restructuring program in France.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. SG&A expenses for 2010 increased $13.2 million, or
4.1%, compared to 2009. The increase in SG&A expenses was attributable to the following:
Organic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(in millions) % Change
$12.4
(3.3)
4.1
$13.2
3.8%
(1.0)
1.3
4.1%
The organic increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to legal, due diligence and other
acquisition costs of $8.1 million, increased personnel-related costs of $4.4 million and increased variable
selling expenses due to higher sales volumes of $3.4 million, partially offset by reduced product liability
costs of $3.5 million. Legal costs were higher in 2010 as a result of a legal settlement we entered into
in 2009 pursuant to which we received $4.1 million, which reduced legal expense. The decrease in
SG&A expenses from foreign exchange was primarily due to the depreciation of the euro against the
U.S. dollar. Total SG&A expenses, as a percentage of sales, remained constant at 26.4% in each of
2010 and 2009.
Restructuring and Other Charges.
In 2010, we recorded a charge of $12.6 million primarily for
severance and other costs incurred as part of our previously announced restructuring programs, as
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compared to $17.2 million for 2009. Included in the 2009 restructuring and other charges was a $1.1
million gain from the 2008 disposition of Tianjin Tanggu Watts Valve Co. Ltd. (TWT). The gain was
deferred until all legal and regulatory matters relating to the sale of TWT were resolved. For a more
detailed description of our current restructuring plans, see Notes 4 and 5 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Asset Impairment Charges. We recorded $1.4 million and $3.3
million in 2010 and 2009, respectively, for intangible impairment charges related to certain trademarks
and technology. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, for additional information regarding these impairments.
Operating Income. Operating income by geographic segment for 2010 and 2009 was as follows:
Years Ended
December 31,
2010
December 31,
2009
Change
% Change to
Consolidated
Operating
Income
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$106.4
43.7
(0.5)
(35.4)
(Dollars in millions)
$ 78.6
51.0
(6.6)
(30.8)
$27.8
(7.3)
6.1
(4.6)
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$114.2
$ 92.2
$22.0
30.2%
(7.9)
6.6
(5.0)
23.9%
The change in operating income was attributable to the following:
Change as a % of
Consolidated Operating Income
Change as a % of
Segment Operating Income
North
North
North
America Europe Asia Corp. Total America Europe Asia Corp. Total America Europe
Asia
Corp.
(Dollars in millions)
Organic . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange . .
Acquisitions . . . . .
Restructuring,
impairment
charges, and
other . . . . . . . .
$24.7
1.4
(0.6)
$ 0.5
(2.6) —
(1.4) —
$(0.7) $(4.8) $19.7
— (1.2)
— (2.0)
26.8% 0.5% (0.7)% (5.2)% 21.4% 31.4%
1.5
(0.7)
(2.8) —
(1.5) —
— (1.3)
— (2.2)
1.8
(0.7)
1.0% (10.6)% 15.6%
—
(5.1)
—
(2.7)
—
—
2.3
(3.8)
6.8
0.2
5.5
2.6
(4.1)
7.3
0.2
6.0
2.9
(7.5)
103.0
(0.7)
Total . . . . . . . . . .
$27.8
$(7.3) $ 6.1 $(4.6) $22.0
30.2% (7.9)% 6.6% (5.0)% 23.9% 35.4% (14.3)% 92.4% 14.9%
The increase in consolidated organic operating income was due primarily to increased unit volume
sales and stronger gross margins, partially offset by increased SG&A expenses. The North America
margin increase was primarily due to increased sales volumes, better factory absorption levels and the
impact of cost savings initiatives. In 2009, our corporate segment recorded the recovery of past legal
expenses, which did not recur in 2010.
The net decrease in operating income from foreign exchange was primarily due to the depreciation
of the euro against the U.S. dollar, partially offset by the appreciation of the Canadian dollar against
the U.S. dollar.
Interest Expense.
Interest expense increased $0.8 million, or 3.6%, in 2010 compared to 2009,
primarily due to the issuance of $75.0 million of senior notes and higher facility fees on our revolving
credit agreement partially offset by the payment of $50.0 million of outstanding notes. See Note 10 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, for additional
information regarding financing arrangements.
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Other, net. Other, net increased $0.9 million, or 75.0%, in 2010 compared to 2009, primarily
because foreign currency transactions resulted in net gains in 2010, while in 2009 net losses were
recognized.
Income Taxes. Our effective tax rate for continuing operations decreased to 33.2% in 2010 from
43.3% in 2009. The decrease was primarily due to reversal of a valuation allowance in Europe recorded
during 2010. Also, in 2009 we had a significant write-down of assets at one of our China facilities on
which we derived no tax benefit. Additionally, we recorded the reversal of previously recognized tax
benefits in China in 2009. These China-related items did not recur in 2010. This favorable impact was
partially offset by higher European taxes due to mix of income by country and recognition of tax
expense for the repatriation of earnings of TWVC in China upon our decision to dispose of the entity.
Net Income From Continuing Operations. Net income from continuing operations for 2010 was
$63.1 million, or $1.69 per common share, compared to $41.0 million, or $1.10 per common share, for
2009. Results for 2010 include an after-tax charge of $11.2 million, or $0.29 per common share, for
restructuring and other charges related primarily to severance and accelerated depreciation compared
to an after-tax restructuring and other charge of $18.1 million, or $0.49 per common share, for 2009.
The release of the valuation allowance on net operating losses in Europe as noted above contributed a
tax benefit of $0.08 per common share to 2010. Results for 2010 and 2009 included a non-cash net
after-tax charge of $0.9 million, or $0.03 per share, and $2.6 million, or $0.07 per share, respectively, to
write off certain intangible assets. The depreciation of the euro, partially offset by the appreciation of
Canadian dollar against the U.S. dollar, resulted in a negative impact on our operations of $0.04 per
common share for 2010 compared to the comparable period in 2009.
Income (Loss) From Discontinued Operations. The loss from discontinued operations in 2010 was
primarily attributable to estimated profits disgorgement and legal costs related to the FCPA
investigation of our former subsidiary in China. The loss from discontinued operations in 2009 was
primarily attributable to the deconsolidation of TEAM and the loss on the disposal and loss from
operations of CWV offset by the resolution of the James Jones Litigation as described in Note 3 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
2011 Cash Flows
In 2011, we generated $128.2 million of cash from operating activities as compared to $113.4
million in 2010. We generated approximately $106.3 million of free cash flow (a non-GAAP financial
measure, which we reconcile below, defined as net cash provided by continuing operating activities
minus capital expenditures plus proceeds from sale of assets), compared to free cash flow of $91.0
million in 2010. Free cash flow as a percentage of net income from continuing operations was 164.3%
in 2011 as compared to 144.2% in 2010.
In 2011, we used $188.3 million of net cash from investing activities primarily for the purchase of
Socla and for capital equipment. We anticipate investing approximately $36.0 million in capital
equipment in 2012 to improve our manufacturing capabilities.
In 2011, we used $23.9 million of net cash from financing activities. Borrowings and repayments
primarily related to funds borrowed under our credit agreement for the purchase of Socla and then
partially repaid. Other cash outflows included $27.2 million used to repurchase one million shares of
Class A common stock during 2011 and for $16.3 million of dividend payments.
On June 18, 2010, we entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) among the
Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company who become borrowers under the Credit Agreement,
Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, swing line lender and letter of credit issuer, and the
other lenders referred to therein. The Credit Agreement provides for a $300 million, five-year, senior
unsecured revolving credit facility which may be increased by an additional $150 million under certain
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circumstances and subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement has a sublimit
of up to $75 million in letters of credit.
Borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a fluctuating rate per annum
equal to (i) in the case of Eurocurrency rate loans, the British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus
an applicable percentage, ranging from 1.70% to 2.30%, determined by reference to our consolidated
leverage ratio plus, in the case of certain lenders, a mandatory cost calculated in accordance with the
terms of the Credit Agreement, or (ii) in the case of base rate loans and swing line loans, the highest
of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as announced by
Bank of America, N.A. as its ‘‘prime rate,’’ and (c) the British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus
1.0%, plus an applicable percentage, ranging from 0.70% to 1.30%, determined by reference to our
consolidated leverage ratio. In addition to paying interest under the Credit Agreement, we are also
required to pay certain fees in connection with the credit facility, including, but not limited to, a facility
fee and letter of credit fees.
The Credit Agreement matures on June 18, 2015. We may repay loans outstanding under the
Credit Agreement from time to time without premium or penalty, other than customary breakage costs,
if any, and subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
As of December 31, 2011, we held $250.6 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our ability to fund
operations from this balance could be limited by the liquidity in the market as well as possible tax
implications of moving proceeds across jurisdictions. Of this amount, approximately $99.3 million of
cash and cash equivalents were held by foreign subsidiaries. Our U.S. operations currently generate
sufficient cash flows to meet our domestic obligations. We also have the ability to borrow funds at
reasonable interest rates, utilize the committed funds under our Credit Agreement or recall
intercompany loans. However, if amounts held by foreign subsidiaries were needed to fund operations
in the United States, we could be required to accrue and pay taxes to repatriate these funds. Such
charges may include a federal tax of up to 35.0% on dividends received in the U.S., potential state
income taxes and an additional withholding tax payable to foreign jurisdictions of up to 10.0%.
However, our intent is to permanently reinvest undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and we do
not have any current plans to repatriate them to fund operations in the United States.
Covenant compliance
Under the Credit Agreement, we are required to satisfy and maintain specified financial ratios and
other financial condition tests. The financial ratios include a consolidated interest coverage ratio based
on consolidated earnings before income taxes, interest expense, depreciation, and amortization
(Consolidated EBITDA) to consolidated interest expense, as defined in the Credit Agreement. Our
Credit Agreement defines Consolidated EBITDA to exclude unusual or non-recurring charges and
gains. We are also required to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of consolidated funded debt to
Consolidated EBITDA. Consolidated funded debt, as defined in the Credit Agreement, includes all
long and short-term debt, capital lease obligations and any trade letters of credit that are outstanding.
Finally, we are required to maintain a consolidated net worth that exceeds a minimum net worth
calculation. Consolidated net worth is defined as the total stockholders’ equity as reported adjusted for
any cumulative translation adjustments and goodwill impairments.
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As of December 31, 2011, our actual financial ratios calculated in accordance with our Credit
Agreement compared to the required levels under the Credit Agreement were as follows:
Actual Ratio
Required Level
Minimum level
Interest Charge Coverage Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.13 to 1.00
3.50 to 1.00
Leverage Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.06 to 1.00
3.25 to 1.00
Maximum level
Minimum level
Consolidated Net Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$940.8 million
$750.0 million
As of December 31, 2011, our actual financial ratio calculated in accordance with our senior note
agreements compared to the required ratios therein was as follows:
Actual Ratio
Required Level
Minimum level
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.47 to 1.00
2.00 to 1.00
In addition to the above financial ratios, the Credit Agreement and senior note agreements contain
affirmative and negative covenants that include limitations on disposition or sale of assets, prohibitions
on assuming or incurring any liens on assets with limited exceptions and limitations on making
investments other than those permitted by the agreements.
We have several note agreements as further detailed in Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. These note agreements require us to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of
consolidated EBITDA plus consolidated rent expense during the period to consolidated fixed charges.
Consolidated fixed charges are the sum of consolidated interest expense for the period and
consolidated rent expense.
As of December 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all covenants related to the Credit
Agreement and had $252.4 million of unused and available credit under the Credit Agreement and
$34.6 million of stand-by letters of credit outstanding on the Credit Agreement and $13.0 million in
euro based borrowings under the Credit Agreement at December 31, 2011.
We used $1.9 million of net cash from operating activities of discontinued operations in 2011
primarily to settle the FCPA investigation.
Working capital (defined as current assets less current liabilities) as December 31, 2011 was $531.0
million compared to $578.4 million as of December 31, 2010. The decrease was primarily due to cash
used to fund the Socla acquisition offset partially by increases in accounts receivable and inventories.
The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.9 to 1 as of December 31, 2011 compared to 3.1
to 1 as of December 31, 2010.
2010 Cash Flows
In 2010, we generated $113.4 million of cash from operating activities as compared to $204.6
million in 2009. We generated approximately $91.0 million of free cash flow, compared to free cash
flow of $181.2 million in 2009. Free cash flow as a percentage of net income from continuing
operations was 144.2% in 2010 as compared to 442.0% in 2009. The 2009 free cash flow results were
affected by the reduction of investment in accounts receivable and inventory driven by the worldwide
recession.
In 2010, we used $57.2 million of net cash from investing activities primarily for the purchase of
Austroflex and for capital equipment. We elected to participate in a settlement offer from UBS, AG
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(UBS) for all of our outstanding auction rate securities (ARS) investments. Under the terms of the
settlement offer, we were issued rights by UBS entitling the holder to require UBS to purchase the
underlying ARS at par value during the period from June 30, 2010, through July 2, 2012. We elected to
exercise this right in 2010 and received $6.5 million from UBS in settlement of all outstanding ARS
investments. In addition, during 2010, we invested in nine-month certificates of deposits totaling
approximately $4.0 million.
In 2010, we generated $6.9 million of net cash from financing activities primarily from issuing $75.0
million, 10-year private placement notes in June (the Notes), partially offset by the repayment of $50.0
million in private placement notes and $16.4 million of dividend payments.
The Notes were issued pursuant to a Note Purchase Agreement (the 2010 Note Purchase
Agreement). We will pay interest on the outstanding balance of the Notes at the rate of 5.05% per
annum, payable semi-annually on June 18 and December 18 until the principal on the Notes shall
become due and payable. We may, at our option, upon notice, subject to the terms of the 2010 Note
Purchase Agreement, prepay at any time all or part of the Notes in an amount not less than $1 million
by paying the principal amount plus a make-whole amount (as defined in the 2010 Note Purchase
Agreement).
The 2010 Note Purchase Agreement includes operational and financial covenants, with which we
are required to comply, including, among others, maintenance of certain financial ratios and restrictions
on additional indebtedness, liens and dispositions. Events of defaults under the 2010 Note Purchase
Agreement include failure to comply with the financial and operational covenants, as well as
bankruptcy and other insolvency events. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, then a majority
of the note holders have the right to accelerate and require us to repay all the outstanding notes under
the 2010 Note Purchase Agreement. In limited circumstances, such acceleration is automatic. As of
December 31, 2010 we were in compliance with all covenants related to the 2010 Note Purchase
Agreement.
2009 Cash Flows
In 2009, we generated $204.6 million of cash from operating activities as compared to
$145.0 million in 2008. We generated approximately $181.2 million of free cash flow, which compares
favorably to free cash flow of $119.9 million in 2008. Free cash flow as a percentage of net income
from continuing operations was 442.0% in 2009 as compared to 265.3% in 2008 primarily due to better
working capital management, temporary decreases in commodity costs, cost containment measures and
careful monitoring of our capital spending.
In 2009, we used $21.3 million of net cash from investing activities primarily for purchases of
capital equipment. We received proceeds of $1.7 million from the sale of auction rate securities. We
received $1.1 million of cash for a purchase price settlement related to a prior-year acquisition. We
paid $0.4 million for earn-out payments related to an acquisition from prior years.
As of December 31, 2009, we held $5.4 million in investments in ARS with a total par value of
$6.6 million. These auction rate securities were all long-term debt obligations secured by municipal
bonds and student loans. During the fourth quarter of 2008, we elected to participate in a settlement
offer by UBS. We exercised our rights under the settlement in June 2010.
We used $77.2 million of net cash from financing activities during 2009. This was primarily due to
payments of debt and dividend payments.
We used $21.2 million of net cash from operating activities of discontinued operations in 2009
primarily due to the settlement of $15.3 million related to the James Jones litigation. In addition,
separate from the settlement, we paid our outside counsel an additional $5.0 million for services
rendered in connection with the litigation.
We used $0.3 million of net cash from investing activities of discontinued operations in 2009
primarily due to purchasing capital equipment.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We believe free cash flow to be an appropriate supplemental measure of our operating
performance because it provides investors with a measure of our ability to generate cash, to repay debt
and to fund acquisitions. Other companies may define free cash flow differently. Free cash flow does
not represent cash generated from operating activities in accordance with GAAP. Therefore it should
not be considered an alternative to net cash provided by operations as an indication of our
performance. Free cash flow should also not be considered an alternative to net cash provided by
operations as defined by GAAP. The cash conversion rate of free cash flow to net income from
continuing operations is also a measure of our performance in cash flow generation.
A reconciliation of net cash provided by continuing operations to free cash flow and calculation of
our cash conversion rate is provided below:
Net cash provided by continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: additions to property, plant, and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plus: proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
$128.2
(22.7)
0.8
(in millions)
$113.4
(24.6)
2.2
$204.6
(24.2)
0.8
Free cash flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$106.3
$ 91.0
$181.2
Net income from continuing operations—as reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 64.7
$ 63.1
$ 41.0
Cash conversion rate of free cash flow to net income from continuing
operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
164.3% 144.2% 442.0%
Our net debt to capitalization ratio, a non-GAAP financial measure used by management,
increased to 13.9% for 2011 from 5.2% for 2010. The increase resulted from cash used for and debt
incurred, as part of the Socla acquisition. Management believes it to be an appropriate supplemental
measure because it helps investors understand our ability to meet our financing needs and as a basis to
evaluate our financial structure. Our computation may not be comparable to other companies that may
define net debt to capitalization differently.
A reconciliation of long-term debt (including current portion) to net debt and our net debt to
capitalization ratio is provided below:
December 31,
2011
2010
Current portion of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plus: long-term debt, net of current portion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
(in millions)
2.0
397.4
(250.6)
0.7
378.0
(329.2)
Net debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 148.8
$ 49.5
A reconciliation of capitalization is provided below:
Net debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 148.8
919.8
$ 49.5
901.5
Capitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,068.6
$951.0
Net debt to capitalization ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13.9%
5.2%
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
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Contractual Obligations
Our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2011 are presented in the following table:
Contractual Obligations
Payments Due by Period
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
(in millions)
More than
5 years
Long-term debt obligations, including current
maturities(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating lease obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital lease obligations(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnout payments(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$399.4
30.6
10.2
15.0
104.6
1.1
51.2
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$612.1
$ 2.0
9.3
1.1
1.0
23.0
—
41.0
$77.4
$ 79.3
13.3
2.2
2.0
38.0
—
6.9
$243.1
4.8
2.2
2.2
28.1
1.1
2.7
$141.7
$284.2
$ 75.0
3.2
4.7
9.8
15.5
—
0.6
$108.8
(a) as recognized in the consolidated balance sheet
(b) assumes the balance on the revolving credit facility remains at $13.0 million and the interest rate
remains at approximately 3.0% for the presented periods
(c)
includes commodity and capital commitments, acquisition of tekmar, CEO separation costs and
other benefits at December 31, 2011
We maintain letters of credit that guarantee our performance or payment to third parties in
accordance with specified terms and conditions. Amounts outstanding were approximately $34.9 million
as of December 31, 2011 and 2010. Our letters of credit are primarily associated with insurance
coverage and, to a lesser extent, foreign purchases and generally expire within one year of issuance.
These instruments may exist or expire without being drawn down, therefore they do not necessarily
represent future cash flow obligations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Except for operating lease commitments, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or
are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital
resources that is material to investors.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Key Estimates
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires
management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. A critical
accounting estimate is an assumption about highly uncertain matters and could have a material effect
on the consolidated financial statements if another, also reasonable, amount were used, or, a change in
the estimate is reasonably likely from period to period. We base our assumptions on historical
experience and on other estimates that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual
results could differ significantly from these estimates. There were no changes in our accounting policies
or significant changes in our accounting estimates during 2011 except for a change in the amortization
period of pension gains and losses as discussed below under the caption ‘‘Pension benefits’’.
We periodically discuss the development, selection and disclosure of the estimates with our Audit
Committee. Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect its more significant
estimates and assumptions.
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Revenue recognition
We recognize revenue when all of the following criteria are met: (1) we have entered into a
binding agreement, (2) the product has shipped and title has passed, (3) the sales price to the customer
is fixed or is determinable and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. We recognize revenue based
upon a determination that all criteria for revenue recognition have been met, which, based on the
majority of our shipping terms, is considered to have occurred upon shipment of the finished product.
Some shipping terms require the goods to be received by the customer before title passes. In those
instances, revenues are not recognized until the customer has received the goods. We record estimated
reductions to revenue for customer returns and allowances and for customer programs. Provisions for
returns and allowances are made at the time of sale, derived from historical trends and form a portion
of the allowance for doubtful accounts. Customer programs, which are primarily annual volume
incentive plans, allow customers to earn credit for attaining agreed upon purchase targets from us. We
record estimated reductions to revenue, made at the time of sale, for customer programs based on
estimated purchase targets.
Allowance for doubtful accounts
The allowance for doubtful accounts is established to represent our best estimate of the net
realizable value of the outstanding accounts receivable. The development of our allowance for doubtful
accounts varies by region but in general is based on a review of past due amounts, historical write-off
experience, as well as aging trends affecting specific accounts and general operational factors affecting
all accounts. In addition, factors are developed in certain regions utilizing historical trends of sales and
returns and allowances and cash discount activities to derive a reserve for returns and allowances and
cash discounts.
We uniformly consider current economic trends and changes in customer payment terms when
evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. We also aggressively monitor the
creditworthiness of our largest customers, and periodically review customer credit limits to reduce risk.
If circumstances relating to specific customers change or unanticipated changes occur in the general
business environment, our estimates of the recoverability of receivables could be further adjusted.
Inventory valuation
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market with costs determined primarily on a first-in
first-out basis. We utilize both specific product identification and historical product demand as the basis
for determining our excess or obsolete inventory reserve. We identify all inventories that exceed a range
of one to four years in sales. This is determined by comparing the current inventory balance against
unit sales for the trailing twelve months. New products added to inventory within the past twelve
months are excluded from this analysis. A portion of our products contain recoverable materials,
therefore the excess and obsolete reserve is established net of any recoverable amounts. Changes in
market conditions, lower-than-expected customer demand or changes in technology or features could
result in additional obsolete inventory that is not saleable and could require additional inventory
reserve provisions.
In certain countries, additional inventory reserves are maintained for potential shrinkage
experienced in the manufacturing process. The reserve is established based on the prior year’s inventory
losses adjusted for any change in the gross inventory balance.
Goodwill and other intangibles
We have made numerous acquisitions over the years which included the recognition of a significant
amount of goodwill. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if an event or
circumstance indicates that an impairment loss may have been incurred. Application of the goodwill
impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets
and liabilities to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. We
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estimate the fair value of our reporting units using an income approach based on the present value of
estimated future cash flows. We believe this approach yields the most appropriate evidence of fair value
as our reporting units are not easily compared to other corporations involved in similar businesses.
Intangible assets such as purchased technology are generally recorded in connection with a
business acquisition. Values assigned to intangible assets are determined by an independent valuation
firm based on our estimates and judgments regarding expectations of the success and life cycle of
products and technology acquired. During 2011, 2010 and 2009, we recognized non-cash pre-tax charges
of approximately $1.4 million, $1.4 million and $3.3 million, respectively, as an impairment of some of
our indefinite-lived intangible assets. In addition, during 2011, we recognized non-cash pretax charges
of $13.5 million as an impairment of certain amortizable intangible assets in our Europe segment.
In 2011, the Company determined that the prospects for Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH
(Austroflex), part of our Europe segment, were lower than originally estimated due to current
operating profits below forecast and tempered future growth expectations. Accordingly, the Company
performed a fair value assessment and, as a result, wrote down the long-lived assets by $14.8 million, or
approximately 78%, including customer relationships of $12.1 million, trade names of $1.4 million, and
property, plant and equipment of $1.3 million. Fair value was based on discounted cash flows using
market participant assumptions and utilized an estimated weighted average cost of capital.
Revised accounting guidance issued in September 2011 allows us to review goodwill for impairment
utilizing either qualitative or quantitative analyses. We have the option to first assess qualitative factors
to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more
likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing
the totality of events and circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a
reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step (quantitative)
impairment test is unnecessary.
We first identify those reporting units that we believe could pass a qualitative assessment to
determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. For each reporting unit identified, our
qualitative analysis includes:
1) A review of the most recent fair value calculation to identify the extent of the cushion
between fair value and carrying amount, to determine if a substantial cushion existed.
2) A review of events and circumstances that have occurred since the most recent fair value
calculation to determine if those events or circumstances would have affected our previous fair
value assessment. Items identified and reviewed include macroeconomic conditions, industry
and market changes, cost factor changes, events that affect the reporting unit, financial
performance against expectations and the reporting unit’s performance relative to peers.
We then compile this information and make our assessment of whether it is more likely than not
that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If we determine it is not more
likely than not, then no further quantitative analysis is required. We determined we have eight
reporting units in continuing operations, one of which, Water Quality, has no goodwill. In 2011, we
performed a qualitative analysis for the Residential and Commercial (formerly Regulator), Dormont
and Asia reporting units and concluded further impairment testing was not required.
The second analysis for goodwill impairment involves a quantitative two-step process. We
performed a quantitative impairment analysis for our Drains and water re-use (formerly Orion), BRAE,
Europe and Bl¨ucher reporting units. The first step of the impairment test requires a comparison of the
fair value of each of our reporting units to the respective carrying value. If the carrying value of a
reporting unit is less than its fair value, no indication of impairment exists and a second step is not
performed. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit is higher than its fair value, there is an indication
that impairment may exist and a second step must be performed. In the second step, the impairment is
computed by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount
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of the goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill is greater than the implied fair
value of its goodwill, an impairment loss must be recognized for the excess and charged to operations.
Inherent in our development of the present value of future cash flow projections are assumptions
and estimates derived from a review of our operating results, business plans, expected growth rates,
cost of capital and tax rates. We also make certain assumptions about future economic conditions and
other market data. We develop our assumptions based on our historical results including sales growth,
operating profits, working capital levels and tax rates.
We believe that the discounted cash flow model is sensitive to the selected discount rate. We use
third-party valuation specialists to help develop appropriate discount rates for each reporting unit. We
use standard valuation practices to arrive at a weighted average cost of capital based on the market and
guideline public companies. The higher the discount rate, the lower the discounted cash flows. While
we believe that our estimates of future cash flows are reasonable, different assumptions could
significantly affect our valuations and result in impairments in the future.
During the fourth quarter of 2011, we recognized apre-tax non-cash goodwill impairment charge of
$1.2 million related to our BRAE reporting unit within our North America segment.
As of our October 30, 2011 testing date, we had approximately $513.7 million of goodwill on our
balance sheet. Our impairment testing indicated that the fair values of the reporting units, except for
BRAE, exceeded the carrying values, thereby resulting in no impairment. The results of this
impairment analysis are summarized in the table below:
Goodwill balance at
October 30, 2011
Book value of equity
of reporting unit at
October 30, 2011
Estimated fair value
(implied value of equity)
at October 30, 2011
Reporting unit
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bl¨ucher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drains & water re-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BRAE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$223.0
81.8
34.6
2.6
(in millions)
$427.2
157.9
57.6
2.4
$464.3
186.7
106.7
1.2
The underlying analyses supporting our fair value assessment related to our outlook of the
business’ long-term performance, which included key assumptions as to the appropriate discount rate
and long-term growth rate. In connection with our October 30, 2011 impairment test, we utilized
discount rates ranging from 12.5% to 28.5%, growth rates beyond our planning periods ranging from
3% to 7% and long-term terminal growth rates from 3% to 4%.
Operating results for our Europe segment have been hindered by the downturn in the economic
environment in Europe. Should Europe’s sales decline because the European marketplace deteriorates
beyond our current expectations, then the reporting unit’s goodwill may be at risk for impairment in
the future. Europe’s goodwill balance as of December 31, 2011 was $210.5 million. As of October 30,
2011, our last impairment analysis date, the fair value of Europe’s reporting unit exceeded the carrying
value by 9%.
The Bl¨ucher reporting unit’s operating results have also been hindered by the downturn in the
economic environment in Europe. Should Bl¨ucher’s sales decline because the European marketplace
deteriorates beyond our current expectations, then the reporting unit’s goodwill may be at risk for
impairment in the future. Bl¨ucher’s goodwill balance as of December 31, 2011 was $74.8 million. As of
October 30, 2011, our last impairment analysis date, the fair value of Bl¨ucher’s reporting unit exceeded
the carrying value by 18%.
Product liability and workers’ compensation costs
Because of retention requirements associated with our insurance policies, we are generally
self-insured for potential product liability claims and for workers’ compensation costs associated with
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workplace accidents. We are subject to a variety of potential liabilities in connection with product
liability cases and we maintain product liability and other insurance coverage, which we believe to be
generally in accordance with industry practices. For product liability cases in the U.S., management
establishes its product liability accrual by utilizing third party actuarial valuations which incorporates
historical trend factors and our specific claims experience derived from loss reports provided by third-
party administrators. In other countries, we maintain insurance coverage with relatively high deductible
payments, as product liability claims tend to be smaller than those experienced in the U.S. Changes in
the nature of claims or the actual settlement amounts could affect the adequacy of this estimate and
require changes to the provisions. Because the liability is an estimate, the ultimate liability may be
more or less than reported.
Workers’ compensation liabilities in the U.S. are recognized for claims incurred (including claims
incurred but not reported) and for changes in the status of individual case reserves. At the time a
workers’ compensation claim is filed, a liability is estimated to settle the claim. The liability for
workers’ compensation claims is determined based on management’s estimates of the nature and
severity of the claims and based on analysis provided by third-party administrators and by various state
statutes and reserve requirements. We have developed our own trend factors based on our specific
claims experience, discounted based on risk-free interest rates. We employ third party actuarial
valuations to help us estimate our workers’ compensation accrual. In other countries where workers’
compensation costs are applicable, we maintain insurance coverage with limited deductible payments.
Because the liability is an estimate, the ultimate liability may be more or less than reported and is
subject to changes in discount rates.
We determine the trend factors for product liability and workers’ compensation liabilities based on
consultation with outside actuaries.
We maintain excess liability insurance with outside insurance carriers to minimize our risks related
to catastrophic claims in excess of all self-insured positions. Any material change in the aforementioned
factors could have an adverse impact on our operating results.
Legal contingencies
We are a defendant in numerous legal matters including those involving environmental law and
product liability as discussed in more detail in Part I, Item 1. ‘‘Business—Product Liability,
Environmental and Other Litigation Matters.’’ As required by GAAP, we determine whether an
estimated loss from a loss contingency should be accrued by assessing whether a loss is deemed
probable and the loss amount can be reasonably estimated, net of any applicable insurance proceeds.
When it is possible to estimate reasonably possible loss or range of loss above the amount accrued, that
estimate is aggregated and disclosed. Estimates of potential outcomes of these contingencies are
developed in consultation with outside counsel. While this assessment is based upon all available
information, litigation is inherently uncertain and the actual liability to fully resolve litigation cannot be
predicted with any assurance of accuracy. In the event of an unfavorable outcome in one or more legal
matters, the ultimate liability may be in excess of amounts currently accrued, if any, and may be
material to our operating results or cash flows for a particular quarterly or annual period. However,
based on information currently known to us, management believes that the ultimate outcome of all
legal contingencies, as they are resolved over time, is not likely to have a material effect on our
financial position, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.
Pension benefits
We account for our pension plans in accordance with GAAP, which involves recording a liability or
asset based on the projected benefit obligation and the fair value of plan assets. Assumptions are made
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regarding the valuation of benefit obligations and the performance of plan assets. The primary
assumptions are as follows:
(cid:129) Weighted average discount rate—this rate is used to estimate the current value of future
benefits. This rate is adjusted based on movement in long-term interest rates.
(cid:129) Expected long-term rate of return on assets—this rate is used to estimate future growth in
investments and investment earnings. The expected return is based upon a combination of
historical market performance and anticipated future returns for a portfolio reflecting the mix of
equity, debt and other investments indicative of our plan assets.
(cid:129) Rates of increase in compensation levels—this rate is used to estimate projected annual pay
increases, which are used to determine the wage base used to project employees’ pension
benefits at retirement.
We determine these assumptions based on consultation with outside actuaries and investment
advisors. Any variance in these assumptions could have a significant impact on future recognized
pension costs, assets and liabilities.
On October 31, 2011, our Board of Directors voted to cease accruals effective December 31, 2011
under both the Pension Plan and Supplemental Employees Retirement Plan. We recorded a curtailment
charge of approximately $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 in connection with this action.
Effective November 1, 2011, we began amortizing the unamortized gains and losses over the remaining
life expectancy of the participants instead of our former policy of average remaining service period.
Income taxes
We estimate and use our expected annual effective income tax rates to accrue income taxes.
Effective tax rates are determined based on budgeted earnings before taxes, including our best estimate
of permanent items that will affect the effective rate for the year. Management periodically reviews
these rates with outside tax advisors and changes are made if material variances from expectations are
identified.
We recognize deferred taxes for the expected future consequences of events that have been
reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined
based on differences between the book values and tax bases of particular assets and liabilities, using tax
rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is
provided to offset any net deferred tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely
than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We consider estimated future
taxable income and ongoing prudent tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation
allowance.
New Accounting Standards
In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards
Update (ASU) No. 2011-05, ‘‘Comprehensive Income.’’ This ASU intends to enhance comparability and
transparency of other comprehensive income components. The guidance provides an option to present
total comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other
comprehensive income in a single continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements.
This ASU eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income components as part of the
statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The provisions of this ASU will be applied retrospectively
for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application is permitted. We
early adopted ASU 2011-05 effective for the year ended December 31, 2011.
In September 2011, accounting guidance was issued by FASB in Accounting Standards Codification
(ASC) Topic 350, ‘‘Intangibles—Goodwill and Other’’. This guidance amends the requirements for
goodwill impairment testing. The Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to
determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more
likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing
the totality of events or circumstances, the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair
value of a reporting unit is greater than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment
test is unnecessary. We early adopted this standard for the year ended December 31, 2011.
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Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We use derivative financial instruments primarily to reduce exposure to adverse fluctuations in
foreign exchange rates, interest rates and costs of certain raw materials used in the manufacturing
process. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. As a matter of
policy, all derivative positions are used to reduce risk by hedging underlying economic exposure. The
derivatives we use are instruments with liquid markets. See Note 15 of Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Our consolidated earnings, which are reported in United States dollars, are subject to translation
risks due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. This risk is concentrated in the exchange rate
between the U.S. dollar and the euro; the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar; and the U.S. dollar and
the Chinese yuan.
Our foreign subsidiaries transact most business, including certain intercompany transactions, in
foreign currencies. Such transactions are principally purchases or sales of materials and are
denominated in European currencies or the U.S. or Canadian dollar. We use foreign currency forward
exchange contracts to manage the risk related to intercompany purchases that occur during the course
of a year and certain open foreign currency denominated commitments to sell products to third parties.
For 2011, we recorded a $0.6 million gain in other income associated with the change in the fair value
of such contracts.
We have historically had a low exposure on the cost of our debt to changes in interest rates.
Information about our long-term debt including principal amounts and related interest rates appears in
Note 11 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2011.
We purchase significant amounts of bronze ingot, brass rod, cast iron, steel and plastic, which are
utilized in manufacturing our many product lines. Our operating results can be adversely affected by
changes in commodity prices if we are unable to pass on related price increases to our customers. We
manage this risk by monitoring related market prices, working with our suppliers to achieve the
maximum level of stability in their costs and related pricing, seeking alternative supply sources when
necessary and passing increases in commodity costs to our customers, to the maximum extent possible,
when they occur.
Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The financial statements listed in section (a) (1) of ‘‘Part IV, Item 15. Exhibits and Financial
Statement Schedules’’ of this annual report are incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or
Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation under
the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer
and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. In designing
and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures,
no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the
desired control objectives, and our management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating and
implementing possible controls and procedures. The effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures is also necessarily limited by the staff and other resources available to us and the
geographic diversity of our operations. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and
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Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective, in that they provide reasonable assurance that
information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and
Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and are designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
quarter ended December 31, 2011, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In connection with these rules, we will continue to
review and document our disclosure controls and procedures, including our internal control over
financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness
and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.
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Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal
control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide
reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The
Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
(i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect
the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
(ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in
accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company; and
(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized
acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the
financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or
detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject
to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree
of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, assessed the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011. In
making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Integrated Framework.
Based on our assessment and those criteria, management believes that the Company maintained
effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011.
On April 29, 2011, the Company completed its acquisition of Danfoss Socla S.A.S. and the related
water controls business of certain other entities controlled by Danfoss A/S in a share and asset
purchase transaction (collectively, ‘‘Socla’’). The audited consolidated financial statements of the
Company include the results of Socla, including total assets of $206 million and total revenues of
$95 million, but management’s assessment does not include an assessment of the internal controls over
financial reporting of Socla.
The independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company’s consolidated
financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K has issued an audit report
on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. That report appears immediately following
this report.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.:
We have audited Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Watts Water
Technologies, Inc.’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 Annual 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 conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). 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, and testing and evaluating the
design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also
included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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.
In our opinion, Watts Water Technologies, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in
Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission.
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. acquired Danfoss Socla S.A.S and the related water controls
business of certain other entities controlled by Danfoss A/S (collectively Socla) during 2011, and
management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2011, Socla’s internal control over financial
reporting associated with total assets of $206 million and total revenues of $95 million included in the
consolidated financial statements of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of and for the
year ended December 31, 2011. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of Watts Water
Technologies, Inc. also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Socla.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
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comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 2011, and our report dated February 28, 2012 expressed an unqualified
opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
February 28, 2012
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION.
None.
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PART III
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
Information with respect to the executive officers of the Company is set forth in Part I, Item 1 of
this Report under the caption ‘‘Executive Officers and Directors’’ and is incorporated herein by
reference. The information provided under the captions ‘‘Information as to Nominees for Director,’’
‘‘Corporate Governance,’’ and ‘‘Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance’’ in our
definitive Proxy Statement for our 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 16, 2012 is
incorporated herein by reference.
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct applicable to all officers, employees and Board
members. The Code of Business Conduct is posted in the Investor Relations section of our website,
www.wattswater.com. We will provide you with a print copy of our Code of Business Conduct free of
charge on written request to Kenneth R. Lepage, Secretary, Watts Water Technologies, Inc.,
815 Chestnut Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Any amendments to, or waivers of, the Code of
Business Conduct which apply to our chief executive officer, chief financial officer, corporate controller
or any person performing similar functions will be disclosed on our website promptly following the date
of such amendment or waiver.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information provided under the captions ‘‘Director Compensation,’’ ‘‘Corporate Governance,’’
‘‘Compensation Discussion and Analysis,’’ ‘‘Executive Compensation,’’ ‘‘Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation,’’ and ‘‘Compensation Committee Report’’ in our definitive Proxy
Statement for our 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 16, 2012 is incorporated
herein by reference.
The ‘‘Compensation Committee Report’’ contained in our Proxy Statement shall not be deemed
‘‘soliciting material’’ or ‘‘filed’’ with the Securities and Exchange Commission or otherwise subject to
the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated
by reference in any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except to the extent
we specifically request that such information be treated as soliciting material or specifically incorporate
such information by reference into a document filed under the Securities Act or Exchange Act.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The information appearing under the caption ‘‘Principal Stockholders’’ in our definitive Proxy
Statement for our 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 16, 2012 is incorporated
herein by reference.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2011, about the shares of Class A
Common Stock that may be issued upon the exercise of stock options issued under the Company’s 2004
Stock Incentive Plan, 1991 Directors’ Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, 1996 Stock Option Plan and
2003 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan and the settlement of restricted stock units granted
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under our Management Stock Purchase Plan as well as the number of shares remaining for future
issuance under our 2004 Stock Incentive Plan and Management Stock Purchase Plan.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
Weighted-average exercise
price of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plan (excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)
1,664,237(1)
$27.67
1,596,082(2)
None
1,664,237(1)
None
$27.67
None
1,596,082(2)
Plan Category
Equity compensation
plans approved by
security holders . . . . . .
Equity compensation
plans not approved by
security holders . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total
(1) Represents 1,271,892 outstanding options under the 1991 Directors’ Non-Qualified Stock Option
Plan, 1996 Incentive Stock Option Plan, 2003 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan and
2004 Stock Incentive Plan, and 392,345 outstanding restricted stock units under the Management
Stock Purchase Plan.
(2) Includes 999,610 shares available for future issuance under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, and
596,472 shares available for future issuance under the Management Stock Purchase Plan.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR
INDEPENDENCE.
The information provided under the captions ‘‘Corporate Governance’’ and ‘‘Certain Relationships
and Related Transactions’’ in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2012 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on May 16, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
The information provided under the caption ‘‘Ratification of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm’’ in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2012 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to
be held on May 16, 2012 is incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a)(1) Financial Statements
PART IV
The following financial statements are included in a separate section of this Report commencing
on the page numbers specified below:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31,
2011, 2010 and 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31,
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53
54
55
56
2011, 2010 and 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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58-98
(a)(2) Schedules
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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All other required schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations
of the Securities and Exchange Commission are included in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
(a)(3) Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index immediately preceding the exhibits are filed as part of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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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
WATTS WATER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
By:
/S/ DAVID J. COGHLAN
David J. Coghlan
Chief Executive Officer
President and Director
DATED: February 28, 2012
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed
below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates
indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/S/ DAVID J. COGHLAN
David J. Coghlan
Chief Executive Officer, President and
Director
February 28, 2012
/S/ WILLIAM C. MCCARTNEY
William C. McCartney
Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Financial Officer)
February 28, 2012
/S/ TIMOTHY M. MACPHEE
Timothy M. MacPhee
Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
February 28, 2012
/S/ ROBERT L. AYERS
Robert L. Ayers
/S/ BERNARD BAERT
Bernard Baert
/S/ KENNETT F. BURNES
Kennett F. Burnes
/S/ RICHARD J. CATHCART
Richard J. Cathcart
Director
February 28, 2012
Director
February 28, 2012
Director
February 28, 2012
Director
February 28, 2012
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Signature
Title
Date
/S/ RALPH E. JACKSON, JR.
Ralph E. Jackson, Jr.
/S/ W. CRAIG KISSEL
W. Craig Kissel
/S/ JOHN K. MCGILLICUDDY
John K. McGillicuddy
/S/ MERILEE RAINES
Merilee Raines
Director
February 28, 2012
Director
February 28, 2012
Chairman of the Board
February 28, 2012
Director
February 28, 2012
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Watts Water Technologies, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 2011. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial
statements, we also have audited the financial statement Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying
Accounts. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in
relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly, in all material
respects, the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting
Oversight Board (United States), Watts Water Technologies, Inc.’s internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2011, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated
Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(COSO), and our report dated February 28, 2012 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness
of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
February 28, 2012
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Amounts in millions, except per share information)
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,436.6
921.1
$1,274.6
809.7
$1,225.9
790.8
GROSS PROFIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selling, general and administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring and other charges, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill and other long-lived asset impairment charges . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on disposal of businesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other (income) expense:
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total other expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME
TAXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NET INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . .
NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Basic EPS
Income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted average number of shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted EPS
Income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NET INCOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted average number of shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
515.5
379.9
8.8
17.4
(7.7)
117.1
(1.0)
25.8
0.8
25.6
91.5
26.8
64.7
1.7
66.4
1.73
0.05
1.78
37.3
1.73
0.05
1.78
37.5
0.44
$
$
$
$
$
$
464.9
336.7
12.6
1.4
—
114.2
(1.0)
22.8
(2.1)
19.7
94.5
31.4
63.1
(4.3)
435.1
323.5
17.2
3.3
(1.1)
92.2
(0.9)
22.0
(1.2)
19.9
72.3
31.3
41.0
(23.6)
$
58.8
$
17.4
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.69
(0.12)
1.58
37.3
1.69
(0.12)
1.57
37.4
1.11
(0.64)
0.47
37.0
1.10
(0.63)
0.47
37.1
0.44
$
0.44
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 66.4
$ 58.8
$17.4
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency adjustment for sale of foreign entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) for the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost . .
Amortization of net losses included in net periodic pension cost
. . . . . . .
Reduction in obligation related to pension curtailment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defined benefit pension plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(16.4)
(8.6)
(26.7)
—
26.2
—
(4.2)
0.2
1.7
8.6
6.3
(5.3)
0.2
1.4
—
(3.7)
1.7
0.2
1.8
—
3.7
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(18.7)
(30.4)
29.9
Comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 47.7
$ 28.4
$47.3
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts in millions, except share information)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short-term investment securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9.1 million in
2011 and $8.9 million in 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories, net
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assets held for sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assets of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Current Assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER ASSETS:
Goodwill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
$ 250.6
4.1
$ 329.2
4.0
207.1
284.2
26.6
37.4
4.6
—
814.6
226.7
490.4
154.6
1.1
10.1
186.9
265.6
18.4
41.1
10.0
1.8
857.0
197.5
428.0
152.6
0.9
10.1
TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,697.5
$1,646.1
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued expenses and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued compensation and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current portion of long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 126.5
109.2
45.9
2.0
—
$ 113.9
115.6
42.6
0.7
5.8
Total Current Liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT PORTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, $0.10 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or
outstanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class A Common Stock, $0.10 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized; 1 vote per
share; issued and outstanding, 29,471,414 shares in 2011 and 30,102,677 shares in
2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Class B Common Stock, $0.10 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized; 10 votes
per share; issued and outstanding, 6,953,680 shares in each of 2011 and 2010 . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Stockholders’ Equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
283.6
397.4
58.2
38.5
—
2.9
0.7
420.1
515.1
(19.0)
919.8
278.6
378.0
40.1
47.9
—
3.0
0.7
405.2
492.9
(0.3)
901.5
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,697.5
$1,646.1
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(Amounts in millions, except share information)
Class A
Common Stock
Class B
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Shares Amount
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Balance at December 31, 2008 . . 29,250,175
$ 2.9
7,293,880
$0.7
$386.9
Comprehensive income . . . . .
Shares of Class B Common
Stock converted to Class A
Common Stock . . . . . . . .
Shares of Class A Common
Stock issued upon the
exercise of stock options . . .
Stock-based compensation . . .
Issuance of shares of restricted
Class A Common Stock . . .
Net change in restricted stock
units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
Common Stock dividends
100,000
(100,000)
30,194
0.1
58,454
67,700
0.4
4.9
1.5
Balance at December 31, 2009 . . 29,506,523
$ 3.0
7,193,880
$0.7
$393.7
Comprehensive income (loss) .
Shares of Class B Common
Stock converted to Class A
Common Stock . . . . . . . .
Shares of Class A Common
Stock issued upon the
exercise of stock options . . .
Stock-based compensation . . .
Issuance of net shares of
restricted Class A Common
Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net change in restricted stock
units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . .
Common Stock dividends
240,200
(240,200)
185,470
93,601
76,883
3.4
4.7
3.4
Balance at December 31, 2010 . . 30,102,677
$ 3.0
6,953,680
$0.7
$405.2
Comprehensive income (loss) .
Shares of Class A Common
Stock issued upon the
exercise of stock options . . .
Stock-based compensation . . .
Stock repurchase . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of net shares of
restricted Class A Common
Stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net change in restricted stock
units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Stock dividends . . .
247,870
(1,000,000)
(0.1)
79,438
41,429
5.4
8.3
1.2
Accumulated
Other
Total
Retained Comprehensive Stockholders’
Earnings
Income (Loss)
Equity
$451.7
17.4
$ 0.2
29.9
$842.4
47.3
$ 30.1
(30.4)
$ (0.3)
(18.7)
(0.4)
(0.4)
(16.2)
$452.1
58.8
(0.5)
(1.1)
(16.4)
$492.9
66.4
(27.1)
(0.5)
(0.3)
(16.3)
0.5
4.9
(0.4)
1.1
(16.2)
$879.6
28.4
3.4
4.7
(0.5)
2.3
(16.4)
$901.5
47.7
5.4
8.3
(27.2)
(0.5)
0.9
(16.3)
$919.8
Balance at December 31, 2011
29,471,414
$ 2.9
6,953,680
$0.7
$420.1
$515.1
$(19.0)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in millions)
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income from continuing operations.
Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 66.4
1.7
64.7
$ 58.8
(4.3)
63.1
$ 17.4
(23.6)
41.0
continuing operating activities:
Depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss on disposal and impairment of goodwill, property, plant and equipment and other
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income tax benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from business acquisitions and
divestures:
Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33.3
18.1
5.2
8.3
(0.6)
3.5
3.1
(8.0)
0.6
30.5
14.3
2.6
4.7
(6.9)
(8.2)
0.8
9.0
3.5
Net cash provided by continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
128.2
113.4
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investments in securities
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sale of securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of intangible assets and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payments of long-term debt
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payment of capital leases and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from share transactions under employee stock plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax expense (benefit) of stock awards exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt issuance cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payments to repurchase common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of discontinued operations
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(22.7)
0.8
(8.1)
8.1
(0.9)
(165.5)
(188.3)
184.0
(168.0)
(2.6)
5.4
0.8
—
(27.2)
(16.3)
(23.9)
7.3
(1.9)
—
(78.6)
329.2
(24.6)
2.2
(4.0)
6.5
(1.0)
(36.3)
(57.2)
75.0
(50.9)
(1.2)
3.4
0.2
(3.2)
—
(16.4)
6.9
(2.7)
5.5
5.1
71.0
258.2
33.7
13.1
12.1
4.9
9.4
38.3
71.5
(7.6)
(11.8)
204.6
(24.2)
0.8
—
1.7
0.7
(0.3)
(21.3)
1.7
(61.5)
(1.3)
0.4
(0.3)
—
—
(16.2)
(77.2)
8.0
(21.2)
(0.3)
92.6
165.6
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 250.6
$329.2
$258.2
NON CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Acquisition of businesses:
Fair value of assets acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid, net of cash acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions of fixed assets under financing agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of stock under management stock purchase plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CASH PAID FOR:
Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 225.5
165.5
$ 60.0
$
$
4.3
0.4
$ 24.7
$ 35.5
$ 47.6
36.3
$ 11.3
$ —
$
2.1
$ 21.4
$ 20.3
$ —
—
$ —
$ —
$
1.5
$ 22.0
$ 36.6
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(1) Description of Business
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. (the Company) designs, manufactures and sells an extensive line of
water safety and flow control products primarily for the water quality, water conservation, water safety
and water flow control markets located predominantly in North America and Europe with a presence
in Asia.
(2) Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority and
wholly owned subsidiaries. Upon consolidation, all significant intercompany accounts and transactions
are eliminated.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of instruments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the
date of purchase and consist primarily of certificates of deposit and money market funds, for which the
carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Investment Securities
Investment securities at December 31, 2011 and 2010 consisted primarily of certificates of deposit
with original maturities of greater than three months.
Trading securities are recorded at fair value. The Company determines the fair value by obtaining
market value when available from quoted prices in active markets. In the absence of quoted prices, the
Company uses other inputs to determine the fair value of the investments. All changes in the fair value
as well as any realized gains and losses from the sale of the securities are recorded when incurred to
the consolidated statements of operations as other income or expense.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowance for doubtful accounts includes reserves for bad debts, sales returns and allowances and
cash discounts. The Company analyzes the aging of accounts receivable, individual accounts receivable,
historical bad debts, concentration of receivables by customer, customer credit worthiness, current
economic trends, and changes in customer payment terms. The Company specifically analyzes individual
accounts receivable and establishes specific reserves against financially troubled customers. In addition,
factors are developed in certain regions utilizing historical trends of sales and returns and allowances
and cash discount activities to derive a reserve for returns and allowances and cash discounts.
Concentration of Credit
The Company sells products to a diversified customer base and, therefore, has no significant
concentrations of credit risk. In 2011 and 2010, no customer accounted for 10% or more of the
Company’s total sales.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (using primarily the first-in, first-out method) or market.
Market value is determined by replacement cost or net realizable value. Historical usage is used as the
basis for determining the reserve for excess or obsolete inventories.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
Assets Held for Sale
The Company accounts for assets held for sale when management has committed to a plan to sell
the asset or group of assets, is actively marketing the asset or group of assets, the asset or group of
assets can be sold in its current condition in a reasonable period of time and the plan is not expected
to change. As of December 31, 2011, the Company was actively marketing two properties. In 2010, the
Company recorded estimated losses of $1.0 million to reduce these assets to their estimated fair value,
less any costs to sell. These amounts are recorded as a component of restructuring and other costs in
the consolidated statements of operations. See Note 4 for additional information associated with the
Company’s restructuring charges.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill is recorded when the consideration paid for acquisitions exceeds the fair value of net
tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite useful lives
are not amortized, but rather are tested annually for impairment. The test was performed as of
October 30, 2011.
Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by geographic segment are as follows:
Gross Balance
Accumulated Impairment Losses
Net Goodwill
Balance
January 1,
2010
Acquired
During
the
Period
Foreign
Currency
Translation December 31, January 1, Loss During December 31, December 31,
and Other
Impairment
the Period
Balance
Balance
Balance
2010
2010
2010
2010
North America . .
Europe . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . .
$210.4
228.8
7.9
Total . . . . . . . .
$447.1
$ 2.7
12.3
—
$15.0
$ 0.7
(13.0)
0.2
$(12.1)
$213.8
228.1
8.1
$450.0
$(22.0)
—
—
$(22.0)
$—
—
—
$—
$(22.0)
—
—
$(22.0)
$191.8
228.1
8.1
$428.0
(in millions)
Gross Balance
Accumulated Impairment Losses
Net Goodwill
Balance
January 1,
2011
Acquired
During
the
Period
Foreign
Currency
Translation December 31, January 1, Loss During December 31, December 31,
and Other
Impairment
the Period
Balance
Balance
Balance
2011
2011
2011
2011
North America . .
Europe . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . .
$213.8
228.1
8.1
Total . . . . . . . .
$450.0
$ 1.8
72.8
4.2
$78.8
$ —
(15.6)
0.4
$(15.2)
$215.6
285.3
12.7
$513.6
$(22.0)
—
—
$(22.0)
$(1.2)
—
—
$(1.2)
$(23.2)
—
—
$(23.2)
$192.4
285.3
12.7
$490.4
(in millions)
Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or circumstances
indicate that it is ‘‘more likely than not’’ that goodwill might be impaired, such as a change in business
conditions. The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment assessment in the fourth quarter of
each year.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
The Company determined that the future prospects for its Blue Ridge Atlantic Enterprises, Inc.
(BRAE) reporting unit in North America were lower than originally estimated as future sales growth
expectations have been reduced since the 2010 acquisition of BRAE. The Company recorded a pre-tax
goodwill impairment charge of $1.2 million for that reporting unit. The impairment charge was offset
by the reduction in anticipated earnout payment of $1.2 million. The Company estimated the fair value
of the reporting unit using the expected present value of future cash flows.
Intangible assets with estimable lives and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset
group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of intangible assets with estimable lives and other
long-lived assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset or asset group to
future net undiscounted pretax cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group. If these
comparisons indicate that an asset is not recoverable, the impairment loss recognized is the amount by
which the carrying amount of the asset or asset group exceeds the related estimated fair value.
Estimated fair value is based on either discounted future pretax operating cash flows or appraised
values, depending on the nature of the asset. The Company determines the discount rate for this
analysis based on the weighted average cost of capital based on the market and guideline public
companies for the related businesses and does not allocate interest charges to the asset or asset group
being measured. Judgment is required to estimate future operating cash flows.
Intangible assets include the following:
2011
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer relationships . . . . . . . . . . .
Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trade names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total amortizable intangibles . . . . .
Indefinite-lived intangible assets . . . . .
$ 16.5
135.8
19.8
13.4
8.5
194.0
42.4
$(10.8)
(57.7)
(7.1)
(0.8)
(5.4)
(81.8)
—
December 31,
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
$
(in millions)
5.7
78.1
12.7
12.6
3.1
$ 16.6
120.5
19.8
4.4
8.7
112.2
42.4
170.0
46.6
2010
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
$ (9.6)
(43.1)
(5.6)
—
(5.7)
(64.0)
—
$
7.0
77.4
14.2
4.4
3.0
106.0
46.6
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$236.4
$(81.8)
$154.6
$216.6
$(64.0)
$152.6
Aggregate amortization expense for amortized intangible assets for 2011, 2010 and 2009 was
$18.1 million, $14.3 million and $13.1 million, respectively. Additionally, future amortization expense on
amortizable intangible assets is expected to be $15.4 million for 2012, $14.3 million for 2013,
$14.3 million for 2014, $14.0 million for 2015, and $13.5 million for 2016. Amortization expense is
provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets. The weighted-
average remaining life of total amortizable intangible assets is 10.6 years. Patents, customer
relationships, technology, trade names and other amortizable intangibles have weighted-average
remaining lives of 7.2 years, 7.4 years, 14.2 years, 12.7 years and 43.2 years, respectively. Indefinite-lived
intangible assets primarily include trade names and trademarks.
In 2011, the Company determined that the prospects for Austroflex Rohr-Isoliersysteme GmbH
(Austroflex), part of our Europe segment, were lower than originally estimated due to current
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
operating profits being below plan and tempered future growth expectations. Accordingly, the Company
performed an evaluation of the asset group utilizing the undiscounted cash flows and determined the
carrying value of the assets were no longer recoverable. The Company performed a fair value
assessment and, as a result, wrote down the long-lived assets, including customer relationships, trade
names, and property, plant and equipment, by $14.8 million. Fair value was based on discounted cash
flows using market participant assumptions and utilized an estimated weighted average cost of capital.
Adjustments to indefinite-lived intangible assets during the year ended December 31, 2011 relate
primarily to recording the value of an additional trade name in connection with the acquisition of
Danfoss Socla S.A.S (Socla) offset by an impairment of certain trade names in our European and
North America segments and a reassessment of $6.1 million of trade names in our North America and
Europe segments to amortizable intangibles.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line
basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 10 to 40 years for buildings and
improvements and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment.
Taxes, Other than Income Taxes
Taxes assessed by governmental authorities on sale transactions are recorded on a net basis and
excluded from sales, in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and
operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using
enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences
are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in
tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
The Company accounts for tax benefits when the item in question meets the more-likely-than-not
(greater than 50% likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities) threshold.
The Company reduced unrecognized tax benefits during 2011 by approximately $2.0 million, of which
$1.0 million related to federal, state and foreign audit settlements and $1.0 million to reduced
exposures in Europe. The Company estimates that it is reasonably possible that a portion of the
currently remaining unrecognized tax benefit may be recognized by the end of 2012 as a result of the
conclusion of foreign income tax audits. The amount of expense accrued for penalties and interest is
$0.7 million worldwide.
As of December 31, 2011, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of approximately
$1.8 million, approximately $1.6 million of which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. The
difference between the amount of unrecognized tax benefits and the amount that would affect the
effective tax rate consists of the federal tax benefit of state income tax items.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits and accrued
interest related to the unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Balance at January 1, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decreases related to prior year tax positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at December 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(in millions)
$ 3.8
(1.0)
(1.0)
$ 1.8
In February 2012, the United States Internal Revenue Service commenced an audit of the
Company’s 2009 and 2010 tax years. The Company does not anticipate any material adjustments to
arise as a result of the audit. The Company conducts business in a variety of locations throughout the
world resulting in tax filings in numerous domestic and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is subject to
tax examinations regularly as part of the normal course of business. The Company’s major jurisdictions
are the U.S., Canada, China, Netherlands, U.K., Germany, Italy and France. With few exceptions the
Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations for
years before 2005.
The Company accounts for interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component
of income tax expense.
The statute of limitations in our major jurisdictions is open in the U.S. for the year 2008 and later;
in Canada for 2007 and later; and in the Netherlands for 2006 and later.
Foreign Currency Translation
The financial statements of subsidiaries located outside the United States generally are measured
using the local currency as the functional currency. Balance sheet accounts, including goodwill, of
foreign subsidiaries are translated into United States dollars at year-end exchange rates. Income and
expense items are translated at weighted average exchange rates for each period. Net translation gains
or losses are included in other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity.
The Company does not provide for U.S. income taxes on foreign currency translation adjustments since
it does not provide for such taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. Gains and losses
from foreign currency transactions of these subsidiaries are included in net earnings.
Stock-Based Compensation and Chief Executive Officer Separation Costs
The Company records compensation expense in the financial statements for share-based awards
based on the grant date fair value of those awards. Stock-based compensation expense includes an
estimate for pre-vesting forfeitures and is recognized over the requisite service periods of the awards on
a straight-line basis, which is generally commensurate with the vesting term. The benefits associated
with tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation cost are reported as a financing cash flow.
At December 31, 2011, the Company had three stock-based compensation plans with total
unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested stock-based compensation arrangements of
approximately $10.6 million and a total weighted average remaining term of 2.4 years. For 2011, 2010
and 2009, the Company recognized compensation costs related to stock-based programs of
approximately $5.3 million, $4.7 million and $4.9 million, respectively, in selling, general and
administrative expenses. The Company recorded approximately $0.6 million of tax benefits during 2011,
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
2010 and 2009 for the compensation expense relating to its stock options. For 2011, 2010 and 2009, the
Company recorded approximately $1.5 million, $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of tax benefit
for its other stock-based plans. For 2011, 2010 and 2009, the recognition of total stock-based
compensation expense impacted both basic and diluted net income per common share by $0.09, $0.08
and $0.08, respectively.
On January 26, 2011, Patrick S. O’Keefe resigned from his positions as Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director. Pursuant to a separation agreement, the Company recorded a charge of
$6.3 million consisting of $3.3 million in expected cash severance and a non-cash charge of $3.0 million
for the modification of stock options and restricted stock awards.
Net Income Per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding. The calculation of diluted income per share assumes the
conversion of all dilutive securities (see Note 13).
Net income and number of shares used to compute net income per share, basic and assuming full
dilution, are reconciled below:
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Per
Share
Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount Income Shares Amount
Per
Share
Per
Share
Net
Net
Net
Basic EPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.4
Dilutive securities, principally common
(Amounts in millions, except per share information)
37.3
$1.78 $58.8
$1.58 $17.4
37.0
37.3
$0.47
stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 0.2
—
— 0.1
(0.1) — 0.1
—
Diluted EPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $66.4
37.5
$1.78 $58.8
37.4
$1.57 $17.4
37.1
$0.47
The computation of diluted net income per share for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010
and 2009 excludes the effect of the potential exercise of options to purchase approximately 0.7 million,
0.5 million and 0.9 million shares, respectively, because the exercise price of the option was greater
than the average market price of the Class A Common Stock and the effect would have been
anti-dilutive.
On August 2, 2011 the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program. Under the
program, the Company was authorized to repurchase up to one million shares of our Class A Common
Stock. During the three months ended October 2, 2011, the Company repurchased the entire one
million shares at a cost of $27.2 million.
Financial Instruments
In the normal course of business, the Company manages risks associated with commodity prices,
foreign exchange rates and interest rates through a variety of strategies, including the use of hedging
transactions, executed in accordance with the Company’s policies. The Company’s hedging transactions
include, but are not limited to, the use of various derivative financial and commodity instruments. As a
matter of policy, the Company does not use derivative instruments unless there is an underlying
exposure. Any change in value of the derivative instruments would be substantially offset by an
opposite change in the value of the underlying hedged items. The Company does not use derivative
instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
Derivative instruments may be designated and accounted for as either a hedge of a recognized
asset or liability (fair value hedge) or a hedge of a forecasted transaction (cash flow hedge). For a fair
value hedge, both the effective and ineffective portions of the change in fair value of the derivative
instrument, along with an adjustment to the carrying amount of the hedged item for fair value changes
attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in earnings. For a cash flow hedge, changes in the fair
value of the derivative instrument that are highly effective are deferred in accumulated other
comprehensive income or loss until the underlying hedged item is recognized in earnings. There were
no cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2011.
If a fair value or cash flow hedge were to cease to qualify for hedge accounting or be terminated,
it would continue to be carried on the balance sheet at fair value until settled, but hedge accounting
would be discontinued prospectively. If a forecasted transaction were no longer probable of occurring,
amounts previously deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income would be recognized
immediately in earnings. On occasion, the Company may enter into a derivative instrument that does
not qualify for hedge accounting because it is entered into to offset changes in the fair value of an
underlying transaction which is required to be recognized in earnings (natural hedge). These
instruments are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value with changes in fair value
recognized in earnings.
Foreign currency derivatives include forward foreign exchange contracts primarily for Canadian
dollars. Metal derivatives included commodity swaps for copper. During 2009, the Company used a
copper swap as a means of hedging exposure to metal prices (see Note 15).
Portions of the Company’s outstanding debt are exposed to interest rate risks. The Company
monitors its interest rate exposures on an ongoing basis to maximize the overall effectiveness of its
interest rates.
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the exchange 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 on the measurement date. An entity is required to
maximize the use of observable inputs, where available, and minimize the use of unobservable inputs
when measuring fair value.
The Company has certain financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a
recurring basis and certain nonfinancial assets and liabilities that may be measured at fair value on a
nonrecurring basis. The fair value disclosures of these assets and liabilities are based on a three-level
hierarchy, which is defined as follows:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has
the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets
or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are
observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the
full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are
significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
Assets and liabilities subject to this hierarchy are classified in their entirety based on the lowest
level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the
significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and
considers factors specific to the asset or liability.
Shipping and Handling
Shipping and handling costs included in selling, general and administrative expense amounted to
$38.1 million, $33.5 million and $31.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
Research and Development
Research and development costs included in selling, general, and administrative expense amounted
to $21.2 million, $18.6 million and $17.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and
2009, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue when all of the following criteria have been met: the Company
has entered into a binding agreement, the product has been shipped and title passes, the sales price to
the customer is fixed or is determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Provisions for
estimated returns and allowances are made at the time of sale, and are recorded as a reduction of sales
and included in the allowance for doubtful accounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company
records provisions for sales incentives (primarily volume rebates), as an adjustment to net sales, at the
time of sale based on estimated purchase targets.
Basis of Presentation
Certain amounts in the 2010 and 2009 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to
permit comparison with the 2011 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on reported results
of operations or stockholders’ equity.
Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Standards
In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards
Update (ASU) No. 2011-05, ‘‘Comprehensive Income.’’ This ASU intends to enhance comparability and
transparency of other comprehensive income components. The guidance provides an option to present
total comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other
comprehensive income in a single continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements.
This ASU eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income components as part of the
statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The provisions of this ASU will be applied retrospectively
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(2) Accounting Policies (Continued)
for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. Early application is permitted. The
Company early adopted the provisions of ASU 2011-05 and opted to present a separate statement of
comprehensive income.
In September 2011, accounting guidance was issued by FASB in ASC Topic 350, ‘‘Intangibles—
Goodwill and Other’’. This guidance amends the requirements for goodwill impairment testing. The
Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events
or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a
reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances,
the Company determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is greater than
its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. The Company early
adopted this new standard effective with its annual goodwill impairment testing date of October 30, for
the year ended December 31, 2011.
(3) Discontinued Operations
In the first quarter of 2010, the Company recorded an estimated reserve of $5.3 million in
discontinued operations in connection with its investigation of potential violations of the Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) at Watts Valve (Changsha) Co., Ltd. (CWV), a former indirect wholly-
owned subsidiary of the Company in China. On October 13, 2011, the Company entered into a
settlement for $3.8 million with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve allegations
concerning potential violations of the FCPA at CWV. (See Note 14)
In May 2009, the Company liquidated its TEAM business, located in Ammanford, U.K. TEAM
custom designed and manufactured manipulated pipe and hose tubing assemblies and served the
heating, ventilation and air conditioning and automotive markets in Western Europe. Management
determined the business no longer fit strategically with the Company and that a sale of TEAM was not
feasible. On May 22, 2009, the Company appointed an administrator for TEAM under the United
Kingdom Insolvency Act of 1986. During the administration process, the administrator had sole control
over, and responsibility for, TEAM’s operations, assets and liabilities. The Company deconsolidated
TEAM when the administrator obtained control of TEAM. The deconsolidation resulted in the
recognition of a $18.1 million pre-tax non-cash loss. The Company evaluated the operations of TEAM
and determined that it would not have a continuing involvement in TEAM’s operations and cash flows.
As a result of the loss of control, TEAM’s cash flows and operations were eliminated from the
continuing operations of the Company. As such, the Company classified TEAM’s results of operations
and the loss from deconsolidation as discontinued operations for all periods presented.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(3) Discontinued Operations (Continued)
Condensed operating statements for discontinued operations are summarized below:
Operating income (loss)—TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating income (loss)—CWV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Costs and expenses—Municipal Water Group . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write down of net assets—CWV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to reserves for litigation—Municipal Water
Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain (loss) on disposal—TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax benefit (expense) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
$ — $ — $ (0.3)
1.7
(5.3)
(5.7)
—
(0.3)
—
— (0.1)
(8.5)
— (0.1)
0.2
(0.1)
1.9
(0.2)
(6.0)
1.7
9.5
(18.0)
(22.9)
(0.7)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes . . . .
$ 1.7
$(4.3) $(23.6)
The Company did not recognize any tax benefits on the write down of net assets of CWV as the
Company does not believe that it is more likely than not that the tax benefits would be realized.
Revenues reported in discontinued operations are as follows:
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Revenues—CWV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revenues—TEAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — —
(in millions)
$— $— $11.5
2.6
Total revenues—discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$— $— $14.1
The carrying amounts of major classes of assets and liabilities at December 31, 2011 and
December 31, 2010 associated with discontinued operations are as follows:
December 31,
2011
December 31,
2010
(in millions)
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assets of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued expenses and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities of discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$—
—
$—
—
$—
0.4
1.4
$1.8
5.8
$5.8
(4) Restructuring and Other Charges, Net
The Company’s Board of Directors approves all major restructuring programs that involve the
discontinuance of product lines or the shutdown of facilities. From time to time, the Company takes
additional restructuring actions, including involuntary terminations that are not part of a major
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(4) Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)
program. The Company accounts for these costs in the period that the individual employees are
notified or the liability is incurred. These costs are included in restructuring and other charges in the
Company’s consolidated statements of operations. In 2011, the Board approved an integration program
in association with the acquisition of Socla. The program was designed to integrate certain operations
and management structures in the Watts and Socla organizations with a total estimated pre-tax cost of
$6.4 million with costs being incurred through 2012. As of December 31, 2011, the Company revised its
forecast to $5.1 million due to reduced expected severance costs.
During 2011, the Company initiated several other actions that were not part of a major program.
In September 2011, the Company announced a plan of termination that would result in a reduction of
approximately 10% of North American non-direct payroll costs. The Company recorded a charge of
$1.1 million for severance in connection with the plan during the year ended December 31, 2011. Also
in 2011, the Company initiated restructuring activities with respect to the Company’s operating facilities
in Europe, which included the closure of a facility. The Europe restructuring activities are expected to
include pre-tax costs of approximately $2.6 million, including costs for severance and shut down costs.
The total net after-tax charge is $1.8 million with costs being incurred through 2012. Total costs
incurred during 2011 were $2.5 million, primarily for severance. In addition, the Company recorded
income in restructuring and other charges related to the reduction in the contingent liability for the
anticipated earnout payment in connection with the BRAE acquisition of $1.2 million.
A summary of the pre-tax cost by restructuring program is as follows:
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
Restructuring costs:
2007 Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2009 Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2010 Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2011 Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ — $ 1.0
1.8
11.1
—
0.2
—
3.3
3.1
3.6
$ 3.2
9.3
4.6
—
1.8
Total restructuring costs incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income related to contingent liability reduction . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: amounts included in cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10.0
(1.2)
14.1
—
— (1.5)
18.9
—
(1.7)
Total restructuring and other charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 8.8
$12.6
$17.2
The Company recorded net pre-tax restructuring and other charges in its business segments as
follows:
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
$ 4.1
9.2
0.8
$ 4.3
5.9
8.7
$14.1
$18.9
$ 1.2
8.6
0.2
$10.0
Watts Water Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(4) Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)
Also, during 2011, the Company recorded a tax charge of $1.1 million related to restructuring in
France offset by a tax benefit of $4.2 million realized in connection with the disposition of TWVC.
2011 Actions
The following table summarizes the total expected, incurred and remaining pre-tax costs for the
2011 Socla integration program:
Reportable Segment
Total
Expected
Costs
Incurred
through
December 31 2011
Remaining
Costs at
December 31, 2011
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$4.9
0.2
$5.1
(in millions)
$2.9
0.2
$3.1
$2.0
—
$2.0
The Company expects to spend the remaining costs by the end of 2012.
Details of the Company’s 2011 Socla integration reserves for the year ended December 31, 2011
are as follows:
Balance at December 31, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net pre-tax restructuring charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utilization and foreign currency impact
. . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at December 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Severance
Facility exit
and other
Total
(in millions)
$ —
3.1
(2.7)
$ 0.4
$—
—
—
$—
$ —
3.1
(2.7)
$ 0.4
The Company expects to exhaust the remaining reserve by mid-2012.
The following table summarizes expected, incurred and remaining costs for 2011 Socla integration
actions by type:
Expected costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Costs Incurred—2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 5.1
(3.1)
Remaining costs at December 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 2.0
$—
—
$—
$ 5.1
(3.1)
$ 2.0
Severance
Facility exit
and other
Total
(in millions)
2010 Actions
On February 8, 2010, the Board approved a restructuring program with respect to the Company’s
operating facilities in France. The restructuring program included the consolidation of five facilities into
two facilities. The program was originally expected to include pre-tax charges totaling approximately
$12.5 million, including costs for severance, relocation, clean-up and certain asset write-downs. The
Company revised its forecast to $16.5 million primarily to reflect additional severance and legal costs.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(4) Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)
The Company recorded certain severance costs related to this program in 2009 as the amounts related
to contractual or statutory obligations. This program is complete.
On September 13, 2010, the Board approved a restructuring program with respect to certain of the
Company’s operating facilities in the United States. The restructuring program included the shutdown
of two manufacturing facilities in North Carolina. Operations at these facilities have been consolidated
into the Company’s manufacturing facilities in New Hampshire, Missouri and other locations. The
program originally included pre-tax charges totaling approximately $4.9 million, including costs for
severance, shutdown costs and equipment write-downs and pre-tax training and pre-production set-up
costs of approximately $2.0 million. The Company revised its forecast to $2.5 million due to reduced
shutdown costs. The total net after-tax charge for this restructuring program was approximately
$1.5 million. The restructuring program is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2012.
The following table summarizes the total expected, incurred and remaining pre-tax costs for the
2010 Europe and North America footprint consolidation-restructuring programs by the Company’s
reportable segments:
Total Expected
Costs
Incurred through
December 31, 2010
Additional Costs
incurred through
December 31, 2011
Remaining Costs
Europe . . . . . . . . .
North America . . .
Total
. . . . . . . . . .
$16.5
2.5
$19.0
$13.7
2.0
$15.7
(in millions)
$2.8
0.5
$3.3
$—
$—
$—
Details of the Company’s 2010 Europe and North America footprint consolidation-restructuring
program reserves through December 31, 2011 are as follows:
Severance
Asset write-
downs
Facility exit
and other
Total
(in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2008 . . . . . . . . .
Net pre-tax restructuring charges . . . . . . .
Utilization and foreign currency impact . . .
Balance at December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . .
Net pre-tax restructuring charges . . . . . . .
Utilization and foreign currency impact . . .
Balance at December 31, 2010 . . . . . . . . .
Net pre-tax restructuring charges . . . . . . .
Utilization and foreign currency impact
. .
Balance at December 31, 2011 . . . . . . . . .
$ —
4.2
—
4.2
4.9
(1.7)
$ 7.4
1.5
(6.0)
$ 2.9
$ —
—
—
—
1.7
(1.7)
$ —
0.5
(0.5)
$ —
$ —
0.4
(0.4)
—
4.5
(4.5)
$ —
1.3
(1.3)
$ —
$ —
4.6
(0.4)
4.2
11.1
(7.9)
$ 7.4
3.3
(7.8)
$ 2.9
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(4) Restructuring and Other Charges, Net (Continued)
The following table summarizes expected, incurred and remaining costs for the Company’s
2010 Europe and North America footprint consolidation-restructuring actions by type:
Severance
Asset write-
downs
Facility exit
and other
Total
(in millions)
Expected costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Costs incurred—2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Costs incurred—2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Costs incurred—2011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remaining costs at December 31, 2011 . .
$10.6
(4.2)
(4.9)
(1.5)
$ —
$ 2.2
—
(1.7)
(0.5)
$ —
$ 6.2
(0.4)
(4.5)
(1.3)
$ —
$ 19.0
(4.6)
(11.1)
(3.3)
$ —
2009 Actions
In February 2009, the Board approved a plan to consolidate its manufacturing footprint in North
America and Asia. The final plan provided for the closure of two plants, with those operations being
moved to existing facilities in either North America or Asia or relocated to a new central facility in the
United States. The project was completed in 2010.
The following table summarizes the total estimated pre-tax charges expected, incurred and
remaining cost for the footprint consolidation- restructuring program initiated in 2009 by the
Company’s reportable segments:
Total Expected
Costs
Incurred through
December 31, 2010
Remaining Costs
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 1.9
9.2
$11.1
(in millions)
$ 1.9
9.2
$11.1
$—
—
$—
Details of the Company’s footprint consolidation-restructuring program through December 31,
2010 are as follows:
Severance
Asset write-
downs
Facility exit
and other
Total
(in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2008 . . . . . . . . .
Net pre-tax restructuring charges . . . . . . . .
Utilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at December 31, 2009 . . . . . . . . .
Net pre-tax restructuring charges . . . . . . .
Utilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ —
1.7
(1.7)
—
0.7
(0.7)
$ —
7.5
(7.5)
—
0.1
(0.1)
$ —
0.1
(0.1)
—
1.0
(1.0)
$ —
9.3
(9.3)
—
1.8
(1.8)
Balance at December 31, 2010 . . . . . . . . .
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ —
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(5) Business Acquisitions and Disposition
Socla
On April 29, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of Danfoss Socla S.A.S and the related
water controls business of certain other entities controlled by Danfoss A/S, in a share and asset
purchase transaction (collectively, ‘‘Socla’’). The aggregate consideration paid was EUR 120.0 million,
less EUR 3.7 million in working capital and related adjustments. The net purchase price of EUR 116.3
million was financed with cash on hand and euro-based borrowings under our Credit Agreement. The
net purchase price was equal to approximately $172.4 million based on the exchange rate of Euro to
U.S. dollars as of April 29, 2011.
Socla is a manufacturer of water protection valves and flow control solutions for the water market
and the heating, ventilation and air conditioning market. Its major product lines include backflow
preventers, check valves and pressure reducing valves. Socla is based in France, and its products are
distributed for commercial, residential, municipal and industrial use. Socla’s annual revenue for 2010
was approximately $130.0 million. Socla strengthens the Company’s European plumbing and flow
control products and also adds to its HVAC product line.
The Company is accounting for the transaction as a business combination. The Company
completed a preliminary purchase price allocation that resulted in the recognition of $78.8 million in
goodwill and $40.6 million in intangible assets. Intangible assets consist primarily of customer
relationships with estimated lives of 10 years and trade names with either 20-year lives or indefinite
lives. The goodwill is attributable to the workforce of Socla and the synergies that are expected to arise
as a result of the acquisition. The goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The
following table summarizes the preliminary value of the assets and liabilities acquired (in millions):
Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fixed assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Goodwill
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued expenses and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
7.4
28.2
24.6
46.8
6.5
40.6
78.8
(8.2)
(19.2)
(22.3)
(10.8)
Purchase price . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$172.4
The purchase price allocation for the acquisition noted above is preliminary pending the final
determinations of fair values of intangible assets and certain assumed assets and liabilities.
The consolidated statement of operations includes the results of Socla since the acquisition date
and includes $94.8 million of revenues and $1.6 million of operating income, which includes acquisition
accounting charges of $4.7 million and restructuring charges of $2.7 million.
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(5) Business Acquisitions and Disposition (Continued)
Supplemental pro-forma information (unaudited)
Had the Company completed the acquisition of Socla at the beginning of 2010, net sales, net
income from continuing operations and earnings per share from continuing operations would have been
as follows:
Amounts in millions (except per share information)
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income per share:
Basic EPS—continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted EPS—continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
December 31,
2010
$1,484.0
70.7
$
$
$
1.90
1.89
$1,404.4
67.1
$
$
$
1.80
1.79
Net income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 and December 31,
2010 was adjusted to include $0.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of net interest expense related
to the financing and $0.8 million and $2.3 million, respectively, of net amortization expense resulting
from the estimated allocation of purchase price to amortizable tangible and intangible assets. Net
income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was
also adjusted to exclude $4.3 million and $1.5 million, respectively, of net acquisition-related charges
and third-party costs.
Austroflex
On June 28, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of Austroflex for
approximately $33.7 million. Austroflex is an Austrian-based manufacturer of pre-insulated flexible pipe
systems for district heating, solar applications and under-floor radiant heating systems. The acquisition
of Austroflex provides the Company with a full range of pre-insulated PEX tubing, pre-insulated solar
tubes, under-floor heating insulation, and distribution capability and positions the Company as a major
supplier of pre-insulated pipe systems in Europe. The Company completed a purchase price allocation
that resulted in the recognition of $17.2 million of intangible assets and $12.3 million of goodwill.
Intangible assets were based on fair value estimates and are comprised primarily of customer
relationships with estimated useful lives of 8 years and trade names with indefinite lives. Goodwill is
expected to be tax deductible up to a certain limit established under Austrian tax rules. Austroflex had
annual sales prior to the acquisition of approximately $23.0 million. In 2011, the Company determined
that the prospects for Austroflex, part of the Europe segment, were lower than originally estimated due
to current operating profits being below plan and tempered future growth expectations. (See Note 2)
BRAE
On April 13, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding stock of BRAE located in
Oakboro, North Carolina for up to $5.3 million, net of cash acquired. Of the total purchase price, $0.5
million was paid at closing and the remaining $4.8 million is contingent upon BRAE achieving a certain
performance metric during the year ending December 31, 2014, which, to the extent achieved, is
expected to be paid in cash in 2015. The Company recognized a liability of $1.9 million as an estimate
of the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration, based on the net present value of $3.7
million which is derived from the weighted probability of achievement of the performance metric as of
the date of the acquisition. Failure to meet the performance metric would reduce this liability to $0,
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(5) Business Acquisitions and Disposition (Continued)
while complete achievement would increase this liability to the full remaining purchase price of $4.8
million. Any change in the fair value of the acquisition-related contingent consideration subsequent to
the acquisition date is recognized in earnings in the period the estimated fair value changes. The excess
fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the net assets acquired of $2.7 million
was allocated to goodwill and trade name. None of the goodwill is expected to be tax deductible.
BRAE is a provider of engineered rain water harvesting solutions and addresses the commercial,
industrial and residential markets. BRAE had annual sales prior to the acquisition of approximately
$2.0 million. In 2011, the Company determined that the future prospects for BRAE were lower than
originally estimated as future sales growth expectations have been tempered since the acquisition. (See
Note 2)
The results of operations for BRAE are included in the Company’s North America segment and
the results of operations of Austroflex are included in the Company’s Europe segment since their
respective acquisition dates and were not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
The results of Socla are included in all three operating segments since acquisition date, with the
majority of its operations recorded in the European segment.
In March 2010, in connection with the Company’s manufacturing footprint consolidation, the
Company closed the operations of Tianjin Watts valve Company Ltd. (TWVC) and relocated its
manufacturing to other facilities. On April 12, 2010, the Company signed a definitive equity transfer
agreement with a third party to sell the Company’s equity ownership and remaining assets of TWVC.
The sale was finalized in the fourth quarter of 2011. The Company received net proceeds of
approximately $6.1 million from the sale. The Company recognized a net pre-tax gain of $7.7 million
and an after-tax gain of approximately $11.4 million, or $0.30 per share, relating mainly to the
recognition of a cumulative translation adjustment and a tax benefit related to the reversal of a tax
clawback in China.
(6) Inventories, net
Inventories consist of the following:
Raw materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work in process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$107.7
28.7
147.8
$101.9
19.9
143.8
$284.2
$265.6
Raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods are net of valuation reserves of $26.2 million
and $23.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Finished goods of $13.3 million and
$14.7 million as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were consigned.
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(7) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Buildings and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machinery and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Construction in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$ 15.6
153.7
318.0
7.5
$ 13.3
132.1
297.8
7.3
494.8
(268.1)
450.5
(253.0)
$ 226.7
$ 197.5
(8) Income Taxes
The significant components of the Company’s deferred income tax liabilities and assets are as
follows:
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Excess tax over book depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 21.0
33.6
15.6
Total deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income tax assets:
Accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net operating loss carry-forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventory reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pension—accumulated other comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
70.2
17.9
6.5
8.1
12.0
15.1
59.6
(9.1)
50.5
$13.7
29.3
12.8
55.8
17.9
8.1
9.4
15.8
15.6
66.8
(9.1)
57.7
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$(19.7) $ 1.9
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(8) Income Taxes (Continued)
The provision for income taxes from continuing operations is based on the following pre-tax
income:
Domestic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
$43.5
51.0
$94.5
$40.0
51.5
$91.5
$21.5
50.8
$72.3
The provision for income taxes from continuing operations consists of the following:
Current tax expense:
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
Federal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
$ 7.2
18.6
1.9
27.7
$12.0
20.5
2.9
$ 1.9
23.5
0.6
35.4
26.0
5.3
(7.3)
1.1
(0.9)
1.6
(5.9)
0.3
(4.0)
6.8
(3.3)
1.8
5.3
$26.8
$31.4
$31.3
Actual income taxes reported from continuing operations are different than would have been
computed by applying the federal statutory tax rate to income from continuing operations before
income taxes. The reasons for this difference are as follows:
Computed expected federal income expense . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit
. . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign tax rate differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
China tax clawback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
$33.0
2.1
(3.3)
—
(0.4)
$32.0
2.0
(2.6)
(4.2)
(0.4)
$25.3
1.5
2.5
—
2.0
$26.8
$31.4
$31.3
At December 31, 2011, the Company has foreign net operating loss carry forwards of $24.4 million
for income tax purposes; $2.4 million of the losses can be carried forward indefinitely, $7.4 million of
the losses expire in 2016, $5.4 million expire in 2017, and $9.2 million expire between 2018-2020. The
net operating losses consist of $2.4 million related to Austrian operations, $19.2 million to Dutch
operations, and $2.8 related to Chinese operations.
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At December 31, 2011, the Company had a valuation allowance of $9.1 million, all of which relates
to U.S. capital losses. Management believes it is not more likely than not that the Company would use
such losses within the applicable carry forward period. The Company does not have a valuation
allowance with respect to other deferred tax assets, as management believes that it is more likely than
not that the Company will recover the net deferred tax assets.
Enacted changes in income tax laws had no material effect on the Company in 2011, 2010 or 2009.
Undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries amounted to approximately $282.2
million at December 31, 2011, $313.0 million at December 31, 2010, and $320.3 million at
December 31, 2009. Those earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested and, accordingly, no
provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes has been recorded thereon. Upon distribution of
those earnings, in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company will be subject to withholding taxes
payable to the various foreign countries. Determination of the amount of U.S. income tax liability that
would be incurred is not practicable because of the complexities associated with its hypothetical
calculation; however, unrecognized foreign tax credits may be available to reduce some portion of any
U.S. income tax liability. Withholding taxes of approximately $7.8 million would be payable upon
remittance of all previously unremitted earnings at December 31, 2011.
(9) Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities
Accrued expenses and other liabilities consist of the following:
Commissions and sales incentives payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued product liability and workers’ compensation . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$ 39.5
30.5
39.0
0.2
$ 35.9
29.4
43.0
7.3
$109.2
$115.6
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(10) Financing Arrangements
Long-term debt consists of the following:
5.85% notes due April 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.47% notes due May 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.05% notes due June 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revolving credit facility—Eurocurrency loans accruing at LIBOR
or Euro Libor plus an applicable percentage (2.96% as of
December 31, 2011) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other—consists primarily of European borrowings (at interest rates
ranging from 5.0% to 6.0%) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less Current Maturities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$225.0
75.0
75.0
$225.0
75.0
75.0
13.0
11.4
399.4
2.0
—
3.7
378.7
0.7
$397.4
$378.0
Principal payments during each of the next five years and thereafter are due as follows (in
millions): 2012—$2.0; 2013—$77.1; 2014—$2.2; 2015—$18.1; 2016—$225.0 and thereafter—$75.0.
The Company maintains letters of credit that guarantee its performance or payment to third
parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions. Amounts outstanding were approximately
$34.9 million as of December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The Company’s letters of credit are
primarily associated with insurance coverage and to a lesser extent foreign purchases. The Company’s
letters of credit generally expire within one year of issuance and are drawn down against the revolving
credit facility. These instruments may exist or expire without being drawn down. Therefore, they do not
necessarily represent future cash flow obligations.
On June 18, 2010, the Company entered into a note purchase agreement with certain institutional
investors (the 2010 Note Purchase Agreement). Pursuant to the 2010 Note Purchase Agreement, the
Company issued senior notes of $75.0 million in principal, due June 18, 2020. The Company will pay
interest on the outstanding balance of the Notes at the rate of 5.05% per annum, payable
semi-annually on June 18 and December 18 until the principal on the Notes shall become due and
payable. The Company may, at its option, upon notice, and subject to the terms of the 2010 Note
Purchase Agreement, prepay at any time all or part of the Notes in an amount not less than $1 million
by paying the principal amount plus a make-whole amount (as defined in the 2010 Note Purchase
Agreement). The 2010 Note Purchase Agreement includes operational and financial covenants, with
which the Company is required to comply, including, among others, maintenance of certain financial
ratios and restrictions on additional indebtedness, liens and dispositions. As of December 31, 2011, the
Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the 2010 Note Purchase Agreement.
On June 18, 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement) among
the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company who become borrowers under the Credit
Agreement, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, swing line lender and letter of credit
issuer, and the other lenders referred to therein. The Credit Agreement provides for a $300 million,
five-year, senior unsecured revolving credit facility which may be increased by an additional $150
million under certain circumstances and subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement. The Credit
Agreement has a sublimit of up to $75.0 million in letters of credit. Borrowings outstanding under the
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(10) Financing Arrangements (Continued)
Credit Agreement bear interest at a fluctuating rate per annum equal to (i) in the case of Eurocurrency
rate loans, the British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus an applicable percentage, ranging from
1.70% to 2.30%, determined by reference to the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio plus, in the
case of certain lenders, a mandatory cost calculated in accordance with the terms of the Credit
Agreement, or (ii) in the case of base rate loans and swing line loans, the highest of (a) the federal
funds rate plus 0.5%, (b) the rate of interest in effect for such day as announced by Bank of America,
N.A. as its ‘‘prime rate,’’ and (c) the British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus 1.0%, plus an
applicable percentage, ranging from 0.70% to 1.30%, determined by reference to the Company’s
consolidated leverage ratio. In addition to paying interest under the Credit Agreement, the Company is
also required to pay certain fees in connection with the credit facility, including, but not limited to, a
facility fee and letter of credit fees. The Credit Agreement expires on June 18, 2015. The Company
may repay loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement from time to time without premium or
penalty, other than customary breakage costs, if any, and subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement.
Under the Credit Agreement, the Company is required to satisfy and maintain specified financial
ratios and other financial condition tests. As of December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance
with all covenants related to the Credit Agreement and had $252.4 million of unused and available
credit under the Credit Agreement, $34.6 million of stand-by letters of credit outstanding on the Credit
Agreement and $13.0 million in euro-based borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
On April 27, 2006, the Company completed a private placement of $225.0 million of 5.85% senior
unsecured notes due April 2016 (the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement). The 2006 Note Purchase
Agreement includes operational and financial covenants, with which the Company is required to
comply, including, among others, maintenance of certain financial ratios and restrictions on additional
indebtedness, liens and dispositions. Events of default under the 2006 Note Purchase Agreement
include failure to comply with its financial and operational covenants, as well as bankruptcy and other
insolvency events. The Company may, at its option, upon notice to the note holders, prepay at any time
all or part of the Notes in an amount not less than $1.0 million by paying the principal amount plus a
make-whole amount, which is dependent upon the yield of respective U.S. Treasury securities. As of
December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the 2006 Note
Purchase Agreement. The payment of interest on the senior unsecured notes is due semi-annually on
April 30th and October 30th of each year.
On May 15, 2003, the Company completed a private placement of $125.0 million of senior
unsecured notes consisting of $50.0 million principal amount of 4.87% senior notes due 2010 and $75.0
million principal amount of 5.47% senior notes due May 2013. The payment of interest on the senior
unsecured notes is due semi-annually on May 15th and November 15th of each year. In May 2010, the
Company repaid $50.0 million in principal of 4.87% senior notes due upon maturity. As of
December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the note purchase
agreement.
(11) Common Stock
The Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock have equal dividend and liquidation
rights. Each share of the Company’s Class A Common Stock is entitled to one vote on all matters
submitted to stockholders and each share of Class B Common Stock is entitled to ten votes on all such
matters. Shares of Class B Common Stock are convertible into shares of Class A Common Stock, on a
one-to-one basis, at the option of the holder. As of December 31, 2011, the Company has reserved a
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(11) Common Stock (Continued)
total of 3,260,320 of Class A Common Stock for issuance under its stock-based compensation plans and
6,953,680 shares for conversion of Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock.
On August 2, 2011 the Company announced that the Board of Directors had authorized a stock
repurchase program for up to one million shares of Class A Common Stock. The Company also
announced the discontinuance of the previous stock repurchase program, which was originally
announced on November 9, 2007. During the three months ended October 2, 2011, the Company
repurchased the entire one million shares of Class A Common Stock authorized by the Board of
Directors at a cost of $27.2 million. As a result of such repurchases, the Company’s August 2011
repurchase program expired by its terms.
(12) Stock-Based Compensation
As of December 31, 2011, the Company maintained three stock incentive plans under which key
employees and outside directors have been granted incentive stock options (ISOs) and nonqualified
stock options (NSOs) to purchase the Company’s Class A Common Stock. Only one plan, the 2004
Stock Incentive Plan, is currently available for the grant of new equity awards, which are currently
being granted only to employees. Stock options granted under prior plans became exercisable over a
five-year period at the rate of 20% per year and expire ten years after the date of grant. Under the
2004 Stock Incentive Plan, options become exercisable over a four-year period at the rate of 25% per
year and expire ten years after the grant date. ISOs and NSOs granted under the plans may have
exercise prices of not less than 100% and 50% of the fair market value of the Class A Common Stock
on the date of grant, respectively. The Company’s current practice is to grant all options at fair market
value on the grant date. At December 31, 2011, 1,596,082 shares of Class A Common Stock were
authorized for future grants of new equity awards under the Company’s stock incentive plans.
The Company grants shares of restricted stock to key employees and non-employee members of
the Company’s Board of Directors under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, which vest either immediately,
over a one-year period, or over a three-year period at the rate of one-third per year. The restricted
stock awards are amortized to expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.
The Company also has a Management Stock Purchase Plan that allows for the granting of
restricted stock units (RSUs) to key employees. On an annual basis, key employees may elect to receive
a portion of their annual incentive compensation in RSUs instead of cash. Each RSU provides the key
employee with the right to purchase a share of Class A Common Stock at 67% of the fair market value
on the date of grant. RSUs vest ratably over a three-year period from the grant date. An aggregate of
2,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock may be issued under the Management Stock Purchase Plan.
2004 Stock Incentive Plan
At December 31, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested stock options
was approximately $4.9 million with a total weighted average remaining term of 3.0 years. For 2011,
2010 and 2009, the Company recognized compensation cost of $1.6 million, $1.7 million and $1.7
million, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company recognized
additional stock compensation expense in 2011 related to unvested stock options of approximately $2.2
million in connection with the modification of our former CEO’s options related to his separation
agreement.
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(12) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)
The following is a summary of stock option activity and related information:
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Weighted Weighted
Average
Average
Exercise
Intrinsic
Price
Value Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Options
Outstanding at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . 1,303
295
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(78)
Cancelled/Forfeitures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(248)
Exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$29.00
29.39
30.38
21.68
(Options in thousands)
1,300
282
(94)
(185)
$26.25
33.65
23.33
19.69
1,216
214
(101)
(29)
$26.07
26.34
27.63
14.23
Outstanding at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,272
$30.43
$3.78
1,303
$29.00
1,300
$26.25
Exercisable at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
745
$30.61
$3.60
769
$27.56
882
$24.98
As of December 31, 2011, the aggregate intrinsic values of exercisable options were approximately
$2.7 million, representing the total pre-tax intrinsic value, based on the Company’s closing Class A
Common Stock price of $34.21 as of December 31, 2011, which would have been received by the
option holders had all option holders exercised their options as of that date. The total intrinsic value of
options exercised for 2011, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $3.9 million, $2.7 million and $0.3 million,
respectively.
Upon exercise of options, the Company issues shares of Class A Common Stock.
The following table summarizes information about options outstanding at December 31, 2011:
Range of Exercise Prices
$14.09–$17.60 . . . . . . . .
$17.61–$28.16 . . . . . . . .
$28.17–$31.68 . . . . . . . .
$31.69–$35.21 . . . . . . . .
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Number
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (years)
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
Number
Exercisable
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
(Options in thousands)
16
247
406
603
1,272
1.56
5.86
8.60
6.55
7.03
$17.46
25.88
29.15
33.60
$30.43
16
180
106
443
745
$17.46
25.71
29.35
33.51
$30.61
The fair value of each option granted under the 2004 Stock Incentive Plan is estimated on the date
of grant, using the Black-Scholes-Merton Model, based on the following weighted average assumptions:
Expected life (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected stock price volatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk-free interest rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
6.0
6.0
6.0
40.9% 41.3% 41.2%
1.5% 1.3% 1.7%
1.6% 1.9% 2.8%
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(12) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)
The risk-free interest rate is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant for the
respective expected life of the option. The expected life (estimated period of time outstanding) of
options and volatility were calculated using historical data. The expected dividend yield of stock is the
Company’s best estimate of the expected future dividend yield. The Company applied an estimated
forfeiture rate of 6.75% for 2011, 2010 and 2009, for its stock options. These rates were calculated
based upon historical activity and are an estimate of granted shares not expected to vest. If actual
forfeitures differ from the expected rates, the Company may be required to make additional
adjustments to compensation expense in future periods.
The above assumptions were used to determine the weighted average grant-date fair value of stock
options of $10.19, $12.36 and $9.70 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
The following is a summary of unvested restricted stock activity and related information:
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
(Shares in thousands)
$31.39
29.51
31.12
30.94
$30.33
117
105
(7)
(53)
162
$28.20
33.65
28.09
29.24
$31.39
Shares
115
86
(16)
(68)
117
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
$31.28
26.21
29.15
30.62
$28.20
Shares
162
115
(14)
(110)
153
Unvested at beginning of year . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cancelled/Forfeitures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unvested at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The total fair value of shares vested during 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $2.5 million, $1.5 million and
$2.1 million, respectively. At December 31, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to
unvested restricted stock was approximately $3.8 million with a total weighted average remaining term
of 2.2 years. For 2011, 2010 and 2009, the Company recognized compensation costs of $2.4 million,
$1.8 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in selling, general and administrative expenses. The
Company recognized additional stock compensation expense in 2011 related to restricted stock of
approximately $0.8 million in connection with the modification of our former CEO’s stock awards
related to his separation agreement.
The Company applied an estimated forfeiture rate of 9.0%, 9.75% and 5.2% for 2011, 2010 and
2009, respectively, for restricted stock issued to key employees. The aggregate intrinsic value of
restricted stock granted and outstanding approximated $5.5 million representing the total pre-tax
intrinsic value based on the Company’s closing Class A Common Stock price of $34.21 as of
December 31, 2011.
Management Stock Purchase Plan
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested RSUs was approximately $1.9 million at
December 31, 2011 with a total weighted average remaining term of 1.7 years. For 2011, 2010 and 2009
the Company recognized compensation cost of $1.3 million, $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively,
in selling, general and administrative expenses. Dividends declared for RSUs, that are paid to
individuals, that remain unpaid at December 31, 2011 total approximately $0.3 million.
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(12) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)
A summary of the Company’s RSU activity and related information is shown in the following
table:
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Weighted Weighted
Average
Average
Purchase Intrinsic
RSUs
Price
Value
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Purchase
Price
RSUs
Weighted
Average
Purchase
Price
(RSU’s in thousands)
Outstanding at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
99
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(10)
Cancelled/Forfeitures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(58)
Settled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$16.92
25.15
20.92
18.01
350 $18.13
159
19.87
(21) 16.68
(127) 23.95
297
150
(7)
(90)
$21.86
13.25
18.08
22.31
Outstanding at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
$18.74
$15.47
361 $16.92
350
$18.13
Vested at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
$15.57
$18.64
105 $15.21
131
$21.12
As of December 31, 2011, the aggregate intrinsic values of outstanding and vested RSUs were
approximately $6.1 million and $2.9 million, respectively, representing the total pre-tax intrinsic value,
based on the Company’s closing Class A Common Stock price of $34.21 as of December 31, 2011,
which would have been received by the RSUs holders had all RSUs settled as of that date. The total
intrinsic value of RSUs settled for 2011, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $1.2 million, $0.7 million
and $0.1 million, respectively. Upon settlement of RSUs, the Company issues shares of Class A
Common Stock.
The following table summarizes information about RSUs outstanding at December 31, 2011:
Range of Purchase Prices
$7.04–$10.56 . . . . . . . . . . .
$10.57–$17.60 . . . . . . . . . .
$17.61–$21.11 . . . . . . . . . .
$21.12–$24.64 . . . . . . . . . .
$24.65–$25.73 . . . . . . . . . .
RSUs Outstanding
RSUs Vested
Number
Outstanding
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (years)
Weighted Average
Purchase
Price
Number
Vested
Weighted Average
Purchase
Price
(RSUs in thousands)
$10.38
13.25
19.86
22.42
25.17
$18.74
17
82
51
3
4
157
$10.38
13.25
19.84
22.42
25.73
$15.57
17
123
150
3
99
392
2.1
0.2
1.2
3.3
2.3
1.2
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(12) Stock-Based Compensation (Continued)
The fair value of each share issued under the Management Stock Purchase Plan is estimated on
the date of grant, using the Black-Scholes-Merton Model, based on the following weighted average
assumptions:
Expected life (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected stock price volatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Risk-free interest rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
3.0
3.0
3.0
44.9% 45.6% 45.0%
1.2% 1.5% 2.2%
1.2% 1.5% 1.4%
The risk-free interest rate is based upon the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of grant for the
respective expected life of the RSUs. The expected life (estimated period of time outstanding) of RSUs
and volatility were calculated using historical data. The expected dividend yield of stock is the
Company’s best estimate of the expected future dividend yield. The Company applied an estimated
forfeiture rate of 6.3%, 6.3% and 5.2% for 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, for its RSUs. These rates
were calculated based upon historical activity and are an estimate of granted shares not expected to
vest. If actual forfeitures differ from the expected rates, the Company may be required to make
additional adjustments to compensation expense in future periods.
The above assumptions were used to determine the weighted average grant-date fair value of
RSUs granted of $16.25, $12.81 and $8.14 during 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
The Company distributed dividends of $0.44 per share for each of 2011, 2010 and 2009 on the
Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
(13) Employee Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors funded and unfunded non-contributing defined benefit pension plans that
together cover substantially all of its domestic employees. Benefits are based primarily on years of
service and employees’ compensation. The funding policy of the Company for these plans is to
contribute an annual amount that does not exceed the maximum amount that can be deducted for
federal income tax purposes.
On October 31, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors voted to cease accruals effective
December 31, 2011 under both the Company’s Pension Plan and Supplemental Employees Retirement
Plan. The Company recorded a curtailment charge of approximately $1.5 million to write-off previously
unrecognized prior service costs and reduced the projected benefit obligation by $12.5 million. The
Board of Directors also voted to enhance the Company’s existing 401 (k) Savings Plan. The net effect
of these plan changes is expected to reduce future retirement plans expense by approximately $2.0
million annually.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(13) Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
The funded status of the defined benefit plans and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance
sheet are as follows:
Change in projected benefit obligation
Balance at beginning of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administration cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest cost
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtailment adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$112.6
5.3
(0.6)
6.0
13.6
(3.2)
(12.5)
$ 96.1
4.6
(1.0)
5.7
10.2
(3.0)
—
Balance at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$121.2
$112.6
Change in fair value of plan assets
Balance at beginning of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actual gain on assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employer contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administration cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 90.3
14.1
7.8
(0.6)
(3.2)
$ 66.6
7.4
20.3
(1.0)
(3.0)
Fair value of plan assets at end of the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$108.4
$ 90.3
Funded status at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ (12.8) $ (22.3)
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet are as follows:
Current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Noncurrent liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$ (0.2) $ (0.1)
(12.6)
(22.2)
Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$(12.8) $(22.3)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of:
Net actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior service cost
Net amount recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$31.1
—
$31.1
$39.3
1.7
$41.0
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(13) Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets are
as follows:
Projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$13.7
$112.6
$13.7
$102.8
$ — $ 90.3
Information for pension plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligation are as
follows:
Projected benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated benefit obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The components of net periodic benefit cost are as follows:
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$107.6
$107.6
$108.4
$—
$—
$—
Service cost—benefits earned . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest costs on benefits obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected return on assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior service cost amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net actuarial loss amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtailment charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Years Ended
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
$ 4.6
5.7
(6.0)
0.3
2.3
—
$ 5.3
6.0
(7.5)
0.3
2.7
1.5
$ 4.1
5.2
(4.0)
0.3
3.0
—
Net periodic benefit cost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 8.3
$ 6.9
$ 8.6
The estimated net actuarial loss for the defined benefit pension plans that will be amortized from
accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next year is $0.6
million.
Assumptions:
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations:
Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N/A
4.80% 5.50%
4.00%
December 31,
2011
2010
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(13) Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs:
Years Ended December 31,
2011
2010
2009
Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long-term rate of return on assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rate of compensation increase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.50%/4.70% 6.00% 6.00%
8.50% 8.50%
4.00% 4.00%
7.75%
N/A
Discount rates are selected based upon rates of return at the measurement date utilizing a bond
matching approach to match the expected benefit cash flows. In selecting the expected long-term rate
of return on assets, the Company considers the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested
or to be invested to provide for the benefits of this plan. This includes considering the trust’s asset
allocation and the expected returns likely to be earned over the life of the plan. This basis is consistent
with the prior year. The original 2011 discount rate of 5.5% was revised to 4.70% at October 31, 2011,
the curtailment date of the plans.
Plan assets:
The weighted average asset allocations by asset category are as follows:
Asset Category
December 31,
2011
2010
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13.4% 42.5%
77.4
9.2
40.2
17.3
Total
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
100.0% 100.0%
The Company’s written Retirement Plan Investment Policy sets forth the investment policy,
objectives and constraints of the Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Pension Plan. This Retirement Plan
Investment Policy, set forth by the Pension Plan Committee, defines general investment principles and
directs investment management policy, addressing preservation of capital, risk aversion and adherence
to investment discipline. Investment managers are to make a reasonable effort to control risk and are
evaluated quarterly against commonly accepted benchmarks to ensure that the risk assumed is
commensurate with the given investment style and objectives.
The portfolio is designed to achieve a balanced return of current income and modest growth of
capital, while achieving returns in excess of the rate of inflation over the investment horizon in order to
preserve purchasing power of Plan assets. All Plan assets are required to be invested in liquid
securities. Derivative investments are not allowed.
Prohibited investments include, but are not limited to the following: futures contracts, private
placements, options, limited partnerships, venture-capital investments, interest-only (IO), principal-only
(PO), and residual tranche CMOs, and Watts Water Technologies, Inc. stock.
Prohibited transactions include, but are not limited to the following: short selling and margin
transactions.
Allowable assets include: cash equivalents, fixed income securities, equity securities, mutual funds,
and GICs.
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(13) Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Specific guidelines regarding allocation of assets are followed using a liability driven investment
(LDI) strategy. Under a LDI strategy, investments are made based on the expected cash flows required
to fund the pension plan’s liabilities. This cash flow matching technique requires a plan’s asset
allocation to be heavily weighted toward fixed income securities. The Company’s current allocation
target is 80% fixed income, 20% equities and other investments. With the recent plan curtailment, the
Company expects this allocation target to increase to 90% or more in fixed income in 2012. Investment
performance is monitored on a regular basis and investments are re-allocated to stay within specific
guidelines. The securities of any one company or government agency should not exceed 10% of the
total fund, and no more than 20% of the total fund should be invested in any one industry. Individual
treasury securities may represent 50% of the total fund, while the total allocation to treasury bonds and
notes may represent up to 100% of the Plan’s aggregate bond position.
The following table presents the investments in the pension plan measured at fair value at
December 31, 2011 and 2010:
December 31, 2011
December 31, 2010
Level
1
Level Level
2
3
Total
Level
1
Level Level
2
3
Total
Money market funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ — $ 4.9 $— $
Equity securities
(in millions)
4.9 $ — $10.1 $— $10.1
U.S. equity securities(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-U.S. equity securities(a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other equity securities(b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8.0 — —
2.3 — —
4.1 — —
8.0
2.3
4.1
12.5 — — 12.5
9.0 — — 9.0
16.9 — — 16.9
Debt securities
10.1 — — 10.1
U.S. government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. and non-U.S. corporate(c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . — 63.3 — 63.3 — 26.2 — 26.2
0.3 — 5.5
Other investments(d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
19.9 — — 19.9
1.0 —
4.9
5.9
5.2
Total investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39.2 $69.2 $— $108.4 $53.7 $36.6 $— $90.3
(a) Includes investments in common stock from diverse industries
(b) Includes investments in index and exchange-traded funds
(c)
Includes investment grade bonds from diverse industries
(d) Includes investments in real estate investment funds, exchange-traded funds, commodity mutual
funds and accrued interest
Cash flows:
The information related to the Company’s pension funds cash flow is as follows:
Employer Contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefit Payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The Company expects to contribute approximately $0.6 million in 2012.
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$7.8
$20.3
$3.2
$ 3.0
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(13) Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)
Expected benefit payments to be paid by the pension plans are as follows:
During fiscal year ending December 31, 2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During fiscal year ending December 31, 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During fiscal year ending December 31, 2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
During fiscal year ending December 31, 2017 through December 31,
(in millions)
$ 4.2
$ 4.5
$ 4.9
$ 5.2
$ 5.5
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$32.0
Additionally, substantially all of the Company’s domestic employees are eligible to participate in
certain 401(k) savings plans. Under these plans, the Company matches a specified percentage of
employee contributions, subject to certain limitations. The Company’s match contributions (included in
selling, general and administrative expense) for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009 was
$0.5 million in each year. The Company’s largest 401(k) plan will be enhanced beginning January 1,
2012. Under the revised plan, the Company will provide a base contribution of 2% of an employee’s
salary, regardless of whether the employee participates in the plan. Further, the Company will make a
matching contribution of up to 100% of the first 4% of an employee’s contribution. Charges for
European pension plans approximated $6.2 million, $3.5 million and $2.8 million for the years ended
December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These costs relate to plans administered by certain
European subsidiaries, with benefits calculated according to government requirements and paid out to
employees upon retirement or change of employment.
The Company entered into a Supplemental Compensation Agreement (the Agreement) with
Timothy P. Horne on September 1, 1996. Per the Agreement, upon ceasing to be an employee of the
Company, Mr. Horne must make himself available, as requested by the Board, to work a minimum of
300 but not more than 500 hours per year as a consultant in return for certain annual compensation as
long as he is physically able to do so. If Mr. Horne complies with the consulting provisions of the
agreement above, he shall receive supplemental compensation on an annual basis of $0.4 million per
year, subject to cost of living increases each year, in exchange for the services performed, as long as he
is physically able to do so. In the event of physical disability, subsequent to commencing consulting
services for the Company, Mr. Horne will continue to receive this payment annually. The payment for
consulting services provided by Mr. Horne will be expensed as incurred by the Company. Mr. Horne
retired effective December 31, 2002, and therefore the Supplemental Compensation period began on
January 1, 2003. In accordance with GAAP, the Company accrues for the future post-retirement
disability benefits over the period from January 1, 2003, to the time in which Mr. Horne becomes
physically unable to perform his consulting services (the period in which the disability benefits are
earned). Mr. Horne is still active as a consultant in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.
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(14) Contingencies and Environmental Remediation
Accrual and Disclosure Policy
The Company is a defendant in numerous legal matters arising from its ordinary course of
operations, including those involving product liability, environmental matters and commercial disputes.
The Company reviews its lawsuits and other legal proceedings on an ongoing basis and follows
appropriate accounting guidance when making accrual and disclosure decisions. The Company
establishes accruals for matters when the Company assesses that it is probable that a loss has been
incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonable estimated, net of any applicable insurance
proceeds. The Company does not establish accruals for such matters when the Company does not
believe both that it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be
reasonable estimated. The Company’s assessment of whether a loss is probable is based on its
assessment of the ultimate outcome of the matter following all appeals.
There may continue to be exposure to loss in excess of any amount accrued. When it is possible to
estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss above the amount accrued for the matters
disclosed, that estimate is aggregated and disclosed.
As of December 31, 2011, the Company estimates that the aggregate amount of reasonably
possible loss in excess of the amount accrued for its legal contingencies is approximately $3.3 million
pre-tax. With respect to the estimate of reasonably possible loss, management has estimated the upper
end of the range of reasonably possible loss based on (i) the amount of money damages claimed, where
applicable, (ii) the allegations and factual development to date, (iii) available defenses based on the
allegations, and/or (iv) other potentially liable parties. This estimate is based upon currently available
information and is subject to significant judgment and a variety of assumptions, and known and
unknown uncertainties. The matters underlying the estimate will change from time to time, and actual
results may vary significantly from the current estimate. In the event of an unfavorable outcome in one
or more of the matters described below, the ultimate liability may be in excess of amounts currently
accrued, if any, and may be material to the Company’s operating results or cash flows for a particular
quarterly or annual period. However, based on information currently known to it, management believes
that the ultimate outcome of all matters described below, as they are resolved over time, is not likely to
have a material effect on the financial position of the Company.
James Jones Litigation
The Company was party to a lawsuit filed by Nora Armenta in California Superior Court against
the Company, James Jones Company, Mueller Co. and Tyco International (the ‘‘Armenta case’’) and a
separate lawsuit filed in California Superior Court on behalf of the City of Banning, California and 42
other cities and water districts in California against the Company, James Jones Company and
Mueller Co. (the ‘‘City of Banning case’’). At a mediation session held with the California Superior
Court on June 9-10, 2009, the parties to the Armenta case and the City of Banning case agreed in
principle to settle both cases. An agreement in principle also was reached in 2009 to settle the related
insurance coverage cases Watts Industries, Inc. vs. Zurich American Insurance Company, et al., and
Zurich American Insurance Company vs. Watts Industries, Inc., et al., pending in California Superior
Court; and Zurich American Insurance Company vs. Watts Industries, Inc. and James Jones Company,
pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. The
settlement of the insurance coverage cases was effective and binding upon approval of the settlement of
the underlying Armenta case and City of Banning case.
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(14) Contingencies and Environmental Remediation (Continued)
The settlement agreement was approved by the plaintiffs in both the Armenta and City of Banning
cases and, at the fairness hearing held November 5, 2009, the California Superior Court approved the
settlement of the Armenta case and City of Banning case. Based on the contemporaneous final
settlement of the underlying insurance coverage cases, the Company’s contribution to the settlement
was $15.3 million. As a result of the settlements, all lawsuits and all claims were dismissed. In addition,
separate from the settlement, the Company paid its outside counsel an additional $5.0 million for
services rendered in connection with the above described litigation.
As a result of the settlement of the above described litigation, the Company recorded a non-cash,
pre-tax gain in discontinued operations of approximately $9.5 million in 2009 to reduce previously
recorded estimates of the loss and related fees to the amounts noted above.
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Settlement
On October 13, 2011, the Company entered into a settlement with the SEC to resolve allegations
concerning potential violations of the FCPA at CWV, a former indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company in China. Under the terms of the settlement, without admitting or denying the SEC’s
allegations, the Company consented to entry of an administrative cease-and-desist order under the
books and records and internal controls provisions of the FCPA. The Company also agreed to pay to
the SEC $3.6 million in disgorgement and prejudgment interest, and $0.2 million in penalties.
The amounts paid by the Company in connection with the settlement were fully accrued by the
Company as of December 31, 2010. The Company believes that this settlement resolves all government
investigations concerning CWV’s sales practices and potential FCPA violations.
Product Liability
The Company is subject to a variety of potential liabilities in connection with product liability
cases. The Company maintains product liability and other insurance coverage, which the Company
believes to be generally in accordance with industry practices. For product liability cases in the U.S.,
management establishes its product liability accrual by utilizing third-party actuarial valuations which
incorporate historical trend factors and the Company’s specific claims experience derived from loss
reports provided by third-party administrators. In other countries, the Company maintains insurance
coverage with relatively high deductible payments, as product liability claims tend to be smaller than
those experienced in the U.S.
Environmental Remediation
The Company has been named as a potentially responsible party with respect to a limited number of
identified contaminated sites. The levels of contamination vary significantly from site to site as do the
related levels of remediation efforts. Environmental liabilities are recorded based on the most probable
cost, if known, or on the estimated minimum cost of remediation. Accruals are not discounted to their
present value, unless the amount and timing of expenditures are fixed and reliably determinable. The
Company accrues estimated environmental liabilities based on assumptions, which are subject to a
number of factors and uncertainties. Circumstances that can affect the reliability and precision of these
estimates include identification of additional sites, environmental regulations, level of cleanup required,
technologies available, number and financial condition of other contributors to remediation and the time
period over which remediation may occur. The Company recognizes changes in estimates as new
remediation requirements are defined or as new information becomes available.
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(14) Contingencies and Environmental Remediation (Continued)
Asbestos Litigation
The Company is defending approximately 47 lawsuits in different jurisdictions, alleging injury or
death as a result of exposure to asbestos. The complaints in these cases typically name a large number
of defendants and do not identify and particular Watts products as a source of asbestos exposure. To
date, the Company has obtained a dismissal in every case before it has reached trial because discovery
has failed to yield evidence of substantial exposure to any Watts products.
Other Litigation
Other lawsuits and proceedings or claims, arising from the ordinary course of operations, are also
pending or threatened against the Company.
(15) Financial Instruments
Fair Value
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, trade receivables and
trade payables approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these financial instruments.
The fair value of the Company’s 5.47% senior notes due 2013, 5.85% senior notes due 2016 and
5.05% senior notes due 2020 is based on quoted market prices of similar notes (level 2). The fair value
of the Company’s variable rate debt approximates its carrying value. The carrying amount and the
estimated fair market value of the Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion, are as
follows:
Carrying amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Estimated fair value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$399.4
$440.5
$378.7
$407.5
Financial Instruments
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis,
including foreign currency derivatives, deferred compensation plan assets and related liability. There
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
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(15) Financial Instruments (Continued)
are no cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2011. The fair value of these certain financial assets and
liabilities were determined using the following inputs at December 31, 2011 and 2010:
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2011 Using:
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Total
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(in millions)
Assets
Plan asset for deferred compensation(1) . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities
Plan liability for deferred compensation(2) . .
Contingent consideration(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$4.0
$4.0
$4.0
1.1
$5.1
$4.0
$4.0
$4.0
—
$4.0
$—
$—
$—
—
$—
$ —
$ —
$ —
1.1
$1.1
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 Using:
Quoted Prices in Active
Markets for Identical
Assets
Significant Other
Observable
Inputs
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
Total
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
(in millions)
Assets
Plan asset for deferred compensation(1) . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities
Plan liability for deferred compensation(2) . .
Contingent consideration(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$3.7
$3.7
$3.7
1.9
$5.6
$3.7
$3.7
$3.7
—
$3.7
$—
$—
$—
—
$—
$ —
$ —
$ —
1.9
$1.9
(1) Included in other, net on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
(2) Included in other noncurrent liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.
The table below provides a summary of the changes in fair value of all financial assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for
the period December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011.
Balance
December 31,
2010
Purchases,
sales,
settlements, net
Contingent consideration . . . . . . . .
$1.9
$—
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Total realized and
unrealized gains
(losses) included in:
Comprehensive
income
Balance
December 31,
2011
Earnings
(in millions)
$(0.8)
$—
$1.1
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(15) Financial Instruments (Continued)
As discussed in Note 5, in 2010 a contingent liability of $1.9 million was recognized as an estimate
of the acquisition date fair value of the contingent consideration in the BRAE acquisition. This liability
was classified as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy as it was based on the weighted probability of
achievement of a future performance metric as of the date of the acquisition, which was not observable
in the market. During the year ended December 31, 2011, the estimate of the fair value of the
contingent consideration was reduced to $1.1 million based on the revised probability of achievement of
the future performance metric. The gain resulting from the decrease in the contingent liability was
classified in operating earnings as restructuring and other charges, net.
At December 31, 2009, the Company had short term investments of $6.5 million in auction rate
securities (ARS). The Company elected to participate in a settlement offer from UBS AB (UBS) for
all of its outstanding ARS investments. Under the terms of the settlement offer, the Company was
issued rights by UBS entitling the Company to require UBS to purchase the underlying ARS at par
value during the period from June 30, 2010, through July 2, 2012. The Company elected to exercise this
right and, on July 1, 2010 received $6.3 million from UBS in settlement of all outstanding ARS
investments.
Short-term investment securities as of December 31, 2011 consist of a certificate of deposit with a
remaining maturity of greater than three months at the date of purchase, for which the carrying
amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
Cash equivalents consist of instruments with remaining maturities of three months or less at the
date of purchase and consist primarily of certificates of deposit and money market funds, for which the
carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
The Company uses financial instruments from time to time to enhance its ability to manage risk,
including foreign currency and commodity pricing exposures, which exist as part of its ongoing business
operations. The use of derivatives exposes the Company to counterparty credit risk for nonperformance
and to market risk related to changes in currency exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company
manages its exposure to counterparty credit risk through diversification of counterparties. The
Company’s counterparties in derivative transactions are substantial commercial banks with significant
experience using such derivative instruments. The impact of market risk on the fair value and cash
flows of the Company’s derivative instruments is monitored and the Company restricts the use of
derivative financial instruments to hedging activities. The Company does not enter into contracts for
trading purposes nor does the Company enter into any contracts for speculative purposes. The use of
derivative instruments is approved by senior management under written guidelines.
The Company has exposure to a number of foreign currency rates, including the Canadian Dollar,
the Euro, the Chinese Yuan and the British Pound. To manage this risk, the Company generally uses a
layering methodology whereby at the end of any quarter, the Company has generally entered into
forward exchange contracts which hedge approximately 50% of the projected intercompany purchase
transactions for the next twelve months. The Company primarily uses this strategy for the purchases
between Canada and the U.S. The average volume of contracts can vary but generally approximates $9
to $15 million in open contracts at the end of any given quarter. At December 31, 2011, the Company
had contracts for notional amounts aggregating approximately $9.0 million. The Company accounts for
the forward exchange contracts as an economic hedge. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on the
contracts are recognized in other (income) expense in the consolidated statement of operations. These
contracts do not subject the Company to significant market risk from exchange movement because they
offset gains and losses on the related foreign currency denominated transactions. In 2008, the Company
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(15) Financial Instruments (Continued)
entered into a series of copper swaps to fix the price per pound for copper from October 2008 through
September 2009 for 1 million pounds to be delivered over 12 months for one customer. The Company
determined that these copper swaps did not qualify for hedge accounting and accounted for these
financial instruments as an economic hedge. Therefore, any changes in the fair value of the copper
swaps were recorded immediately in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company does not
enter into swap or forward contracts for speculative purposes. As of December 31, 2011 and 2010, the
Company had no outstanding swaps.
The Company recorded income (loss) of approximately $0.6 million, $0.5 million and ($0.8) million
in 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively to other (income) expense in the consolidated statement of
operations from the impact of derivative instruments.
Leases
The Company leases certain manufacturing facilities, sales offices, warehouses, and equipment.
Generally, the leases carry renewal provisions and require the Company to pay maintenance costs.
Future minimum lease payments under capital leases and non-cancelable operating leases as of
December 31, 2011 are as follows:
Capital Leases Operating Leases
(in millions)
2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less amount representing interest (at rates ranging from 4.2% to 8.7%)
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less current installments of obligations under capital leases . . . . . . . . . .
$ 1.4
1.3
1.3
1.3
1.3
5.0
$11.6
1.4
10.2
1.1
Obligations under capital leases, excluding installments . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 9.1
Carrying amounts of assets under capital lease include:
$ 9.3
7.6
5.8
3.6
1.2
3.1
$30.6
Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Machinery and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2011
2010
(in millions)
$16.5
2.1
$17.0
1.7
18.6
(4.8)
18.7
(3.7)
$13.8
$15.0
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(16) Segment Information
The Company operates in three geographic segments: North America, Europe, and Asia. Each of
these segments sells similar products, is managed separately and has separate financial results that are
reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision-maker. All intercompany sales transactions have
been eliminated. Sales by region are based upon location of the entity recording the sale. The
accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant
accounting policies (see Note 2).
The following is a summary of the Company’s significant accounts and balances by segment,
reconciled to its consolidated totals:
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
Net Sales
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 819.4
595.5
21.7
$ 785.5
468.3
20.8
$ 738.5
466.5
20.9
Consolidated net sales
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,436.6
$1,274.6
$1,225.9
Operating income (loss)
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 112.0
28.7
12.2
$
$ 106.4
43.7
(0.5)
Subtotal reportable segments
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corporate (*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated operating income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other
152.9
(35.8)
117.1
1.0
(25.8)
(0.8)
149.6
(35.4)
114.2
1.0
(22.8)
2.1
78.6
51.0
(6.6)
123.0
(30.8)
92.2
0.9
(22.0)
1.2
Income from continuing operations before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
91.5
$
94.5
$
72.3
Identifiable Assets (at end of period)
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Discontinued operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 831.8
773.2
92.5
—
$ 871.8
692.8
79.7
1.8
$ 804.7
686.0
85.4
23.1
Consolidated identifiable assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,697.5
$1,646.1
$1,599.2
Long-Lived Assets (at end of period)
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
78.4
133.3
15.0
$
77.4
104.6
15.5
$
81.5
108.5
16.5
Consolidated long-lived assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 226.7
$ 197.5
$ 206.5
Capital Expenditures
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated capital expenditures
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation and Amortization
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
$
$
8.4
13.6
0.7
22.7
19.2
30.2
2.0
51.4
$
$
$
$
9.1
14.8
0.7
24.6
17.9
24.9
2.0
44.8
$
$
$
$
9.3
14.4
0.5
24.2
17.9
23.1
5.8
46.8
*
Corporate expenses are primarily for compensation expense, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, professional fees, including legal and
audit expenses, shareholder services and benefit administration costs. These costs are not allocated to the geographic segments
as they are viewed as corporate functions that support all activities. Corporate costs in 2011 include $6.3 million in charges
related to the separation agreement with the Company’s former CEO.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(16) Segment Information (Continued)
The following includes U.S. net sales and U.S. property, plant and equipment of the Company’s
North American segment:
U.S. net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
U.S. property, plant and equipment, net (at end of
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
$741.4
(in millions)
$712.2
$672.6
period) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 73.5
$ 72.4
$ 74.8
The following includes intersegment sales for North America, Europe and Asia:
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
Intersegment Sales
North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Europe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
3.3
8.4
132.9
$
3.6
7.6
115.8
$
3.6
5.8
110.4
Intersegment sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$144.6
$127.0
$119.8
The Company sells its products into various end markets around the world and groups net sales to
third parties into four product categories. Because many of the Company’s sales are through
distributors and third-party manufacturers’ representatives, a portion of the product categorization is
based on management’s understanding of final product use and, as such, allocations have been made to
align sales into a product category. Net sales to third parties for the four product categories are as
follows:
December 31,
2011
2010
2009
(in millions)
Net Sales
Residential & commercial flow control . . . . . . . . .
HVAC & gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Drains & water re-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Water quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 755.4
475.7
135.2
70.3
$ 652.2
433.4
122.2
66.8
$ 623.4
423.5
117.6
61.4
Consolidated net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$1,436.6
$1,274.6
$1,225.9
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
(17) Quarterly Financial Information (unaudited)
Year ended December 31, 2011
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Per common share:
Basic
Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted
Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year ended December 31, 2010
Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Per common share:
Basic
Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted
Income from continuing operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividends per common share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(18) Subsequent Events
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
(in millions, except per share information)
$329.9
121.0
11.1
11.1
$375.7
130.3
12.9
14.6
$370.8
135.7
23.6
23.7
$360.2
128.5
17.1
17.0
0.30
0.30
0.29
0.29
0.11
0.34
0.39
0.34
0.39
0.11
0.63
0.63
0.63
0.63
0.11
0.47
0.46
0.46
0.46
0.11
$319.3
117.6
12.2
8.1
$324.0
120.6
22.2
22.1
$314.6
113.8
17.3
17.3
$316.7
112.9
18.4
11.3
0.33
0.22
0.33
0.22
0.11
0.60
0.59
0.59
0.59
0.11
0.46
0.46
0.46
0.46
0.11
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.30
0.11
On January 31, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of tekmar Control Systems (tekmar)
in a share purchase transaction. A designer and manufacturer of control systems used in heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning application, tekmar is expected to enhance the Company’s hydronic
systems product offerings in the U.S. and Canada. The initial purchase price paid was CAD $18.0
million, with an earn-out based on future earnings levels being achieved. The total purchase price will
not exceed CAD $26.2 million. Sales for tekmar in 2011 approximated CAD $11.0 million.
On February 7, 2012, the Company declared a quarterly dividend of eleven cents ($0.11) per share
on each outstanding share of Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock.
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Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
(Amounts in millions)
For the Three Years Ended December 31:
Balance At
Beginning of
Period
Additions
Charged To
Expense
Additions
Charged To
Other Accounts
Deductions
Balance At
End of
Period
Year Ended December 31, 2009
Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . .
Allowance for excess and obsolete
$ 9.6
inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$26.0
Year Ended December 31, 2010
Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . .
Allowance for excess and obsolete
$ 7.5
inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$25.7
Year Ended December 31, 2011
Allowance for doubtful accounts . . . . . .
Allowance for excess and obsolete
$ 8.9
inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$23.9
0.6
7.8
2.7
4.4
1.1
6.1
(0.6)
(2.1)
$ 7.5
0.5
—
0.4
0.3
1.3
(8.6)
$25.7
(1.3)
$ 8.9
(6.6)
$23.9
(1.2)
$ 9.1
(5.1)
$26.2
99
Exhibit No.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Description
2.1
3.1
3.2
9.1
Share and Asset Sale and Purchase Agreement dated as of April 1, 2011 by and among
Danfoss A/S and Danfoss International A/S and the Registrant and Watts Industries
Deutschland (25)
Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (14)
Amended and Restated By-Laws (1)
The Amended and Restated George B. Horne Voting Trust Agreement—1997 dated as of
September 14, 1999 (15)
10.1*
Supplemental Compensation Agreement effective as of September 1, 1996 between the
Registrant and Timothy P. Horne (9), Amendment No. 1, dated July 25, 2000 (16), and
Amendment No. 2 dated October 23, 2002 (3)
10.2*
Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and certain directors and
officers of the Registrant (6)
10.3*
1991 Non-Employee Directors’ Nonqualified Stock Option Plan (10), and Amendment
No. 1 (9)
10.4* Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Pension Plan (amended and restated effective as of
January 1, 2006) and First Amendment (20), Second Amendment, Third Amendment,
Fourth Amendment, Fifth Amendment and Sixth Amendment
Registration Rights Agreement dated July 25, 1986 (5)
10.5
10.6* Executive Incentive Bonus Plan, as amended and restated as of January 1, 2008 (8)
10.7
Amended and Restated Stock Restriction Agreement dated October 30, 1991 (2), and
Amendment dated August 26, 1997 (12)
10.8*
Separation Agreement dated as of July 6, 2011 between the Registrant and Michael P.
Flanders (23)
10.9* Watts Industries, Inc. 2003 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan (3)
10.10* Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Management Stock Purchase Plan (Amended and Restated
as of January 1, 2005), Amendment No. 1 and Amendment No. 2 (19), and
Amendment No. 3
10.11
Note Purchase Agreement dated as of May 15, 2003 between the Registrant and the
Purchasers named in Schedule A thereto relating to the Registrant’s $50,000,000 4.87%
Senior Notes, Series A, due May 15, 2010 and $75,000,000 5.47% Senior Notes,
Series B, due May 15, 2013 (7)
Form of 5.47% Senior Note due May 15, 2013 (7)
10.12
10.13* Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (24)
10.14* Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements (11)
10.15* Watts Water Technologies, Inc. Supplemental Employees Retirement Plan as Amended
and Restated Effective May 4, 2004, First Amendment and Second Amendment (20),
Third Amendment, and Fourth Amendment
10.16*
Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under the Watts Water Technologies, Inc.
2004 Stock Incentive Plan (18)
10.17*
Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the Watts Water
Technologies, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (19)
10.18*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Employees under the Watts Water
Technologies, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (Incremental Vesting) (19)
10.19*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Employees under the Watts Water
Technologies, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (Cliff Vesting) (18)
10.20*
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement for Non-Employee Directors under the Watts
Water Technologies, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (17)
10.21
Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 27, 2006, between the Registrant and the
Purchasers named in Schedule A thereto relating to the Registrant’s $225,000,000
5.85% Senior Notes due April 30, 2016 (4)
10.22
Form of 5.85% Senior Note due April 30, 2016 (4)
100
Exhibit No.
10.23
Subsidiary Guaranty, dated as of April 27, 2006, in connection with the Registrant’s 5.85%
Senior Notes due April 30, 2016 executed by the subsidiary guarantors party thereto,
including the form of Joinder to Subsidiary Guaranty (4)
Description
10.24
First Amendment, dated as of April 27, 2006, to Note Purchase Agreement dated as of
May 15, 2003 among the Registrant and the purchasers named therein (4)
10.25
Credit Agreement, dated as of June 18, 2010, among the Registrant, certain subsidiaries
of the Registrant as Borrowers, Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing
Line Lender and L/C Issuer and the other lenders referred to therein (21)
10.26
Guaranty, dated as of June 18, 2010, by the Registrant and the Subsidiaries of the
Registrant set forth therein, in favor of Bank of America, N.A. and other lenders
referred to therein (21)
10.27
Note Purchase Agreement, dates as of June 18, 2010, between the Registrant and
Purchasers named in Schedule A thereto relating to the Registrants $75,000,000 5.05%
Senior Notes due June 18, 2020 (21)
10.28
10.29
Form of 5.05% Senior Note due June 18, 2020 (21)
Form of Subsidiary Guaranty in connection with the Registrants 5.05% Senior Notes due
June 18, 2020, including the form of Joinder to Subsidiary Guaranty (21)
10.30*
Separation Agreement dated January 26, 2011 between the Registrant and Patrick S.
O’Keefe (22)
11
21
23
31.1
Statement Regarding Computation of Earnings per Common Share (13)
Subsidiaries
Consent of KPMG LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
32.1
32.2
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
101.INS** XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE** XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
(1) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 12, 2010
(File No. 001-11499).
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14,
1991 (File No. 001-11499).
(3) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2002 (File No. 001-11499).
(4) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2006
(File No. 001-11499).
(5) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Form S-1 (No. 33-6515) as part of the Second
Amendment to such Form S-1 dated August 21, 1986.
(6) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended October 2, 2011 (File No. 001-11499).
(7) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 15, 2003
(File No. 001-11499).
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(8) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 14, 2008
(File No. 001-11499).
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended
June 30, 1996 (File No. 001-11499).
(10) Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended June 30, 1992 (File No. 001-11499).
(11) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2009 (File No. 001-11499).
(12) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended
June 30, 1997 (File No. 001-11499).
(13) Incorporated by reference to notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 2 of this Report.
(14) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended July 3, 2005 (File No. 001-11499).
(15) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for year ended
June 30, 1999 (File No. 001-11499).
(16) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for quarter ended
September 30, 2000 (File No. 001-11499).
(17) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended July 4, 2010 (File No. 001-11499).
(18) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 26, 2004 (File No. 001-11499).
(19) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended July 1, 2007 (File No. 001-11499).
(20) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2007 (File No. 001-11499).
(21) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 18, 2010
(File No. 001-11499).
(22) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 26, 2011
(File No. 001-11499).
(23) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 6, 2011 (File
No. 001-11499).
(24) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2010 (File No. 001-11499).
(25) Incorporated by reference to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 1, 2011
(File No. 001-11499).
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
** Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business
Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010 and December 31,
2009, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009
and 2008, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholder’s Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, and (v) Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this
Annual Report on Form 10-K is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for
purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of
the Exchange Act, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
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Executive Officers
Directors
Srinivas K. Bagepalli
President,
North America
J. Dennis Cawte
Group Managing Director,
EMEA
David J. Coghlan
Chief Executive Officer,
President, and Director
Robert L. Ayers
Director
Bernard Baert
Director
Kennett F. Burnes
Director
Richard J. Cathcart
Director
Kenneth R. Lepage
General Counsel,
Executive Vice President of Administration,
and Secretary
David J. Coghlan
Chief Executive Officer,
President, and Director
William C. McCartney
Chief Financial Officer
Elie Melhem
President,
Asia
Ralph E. Jackson, Jr.
Director
W. Craig Kissel
Director
John K. McGillicuddy
Chairman of the Board and Director
Merilee Raines
Director
Corporate
Information
Executive Offices
815 Chestnut Street
North Andover, MA 01845-6098
Tel: (978)688-1811
Fax: (978)688-2976
Registrar and Transfer Agent
Wells Fargo Shareowner Services
P.O. Box 64854
St. Paul, MN 55164-0854
Tel: (800)468-9716
Auditors
KPMG LLP
99 High Street
Boston, MA 02110
Stock Listing
New York Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: WTS
For more information on Watts
Water Technologies, visit our
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This Annual Report contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements that relate to prospective events or
developments are forward-looking statements. Also, words such as “intend”, “believe”, “antici-
pate”, “plan”, “expect” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. We cannot
assure investors that our assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct. There are
a number of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those
indicated or implied by forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to,
those set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2011 included in this Annual Report. Except as required by law, we
undertake no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
For additional information on Watts Water Technologies, Inc., visit our website at www.wattswater.com
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