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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark one)
[X] Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended July 31, 2000
or
[ ] Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period from __________ to _________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-6050
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA 88-0106100
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
8550 Mosley Drive, Houston, Texas 77075-1180
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (713) 944-6900
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Indicate by "X" 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 X No
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Common Stock, par value $.01 per share; 10,816,499 shares outstanding on July
31, 2000.
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Powell Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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Part I - Financial Information
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements....................3
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Quarterly
Results of Operations......................................10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures
About Market Risk..........................................13
Part II - Other Information and Signatures.......................................14
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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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<CAPTION>
JULY 31, OCTOBER 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................................... $ 5,812 $ 10,646
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of
$659 and $852, respectively ..................................... 35,167 43,003
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings .................. 27,269 16,191
Inventories ......................................................... 20,177 15,173
Deferred income taxes and income tax receivable ..................... 1,325 1,028
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ........................... 1,339 1,795
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Total Current Assets ............................................ 91,089 87,836
Property, plant and equipment, net ....................................... 32,064 33,286
Deferred income taxes .................................................... 1,280 1,316
Other assets ............................................................. 5,401 5,093
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Total Assets .................................................... $ 129,834 $ 127,531
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt ................................ $ 1,429 $ 2,429
Accounts and income taxes payable ................................... 11,176 9,911
Accrued salaries, bonuses and commissions ........................... 6,467 5,447
Accrued product warranty ............................................ 1,348 1,335
Other accrued expenses .............................................. 5,826 4,727
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings .................. 3,628 4,205
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Total Current Liabilities ....................................... 29,874 28,054
Long-term debt, net of current maturities ................................ 6,071 7,143
Deferred compensation expense ............................................ 1,212 1,127
Postretirement benefits liability ........................................ 287 435
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.01; 5,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, par value $.01; 30,000 shares authorized; 10,816 and
10,675 shares issued ............................................ 108 107
Additional paid-in capital .......................................... 6,894 6,043
Retained earnings ................................................... 92,073 87,364
Treasury stock (458 shares at cost) ................................. (4,139) --
Deferred compensation-ESOP .......................................... (2,546) (2,742)
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Total Stockholders' Equity ...................................... 92,390 90,772
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity ...................... $ 129,834 $ 127,531
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
2000 1999
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Revenues ....................................................................... $54,476 $51,612
Cost of goods sold ............................................................. 43,899 41,838
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Gross profit ................................................................... 10,577 9,774
Selling, general and administrative expenses ................................... 7,499 7,507
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Earnings before interest and income taxes ...................................... 3,078 2,267
Interest expense, net .......................................................... 14 136
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Earnings before income taxes ................................................... 3,064 2,131
Income tax provision ........................................................... 1,086 618
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Net earnings ................................................................... $ 1,978 $ 1,513
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Net earnings per common share:
Basic ....................................................................... $ 0.19 $ 0.14
Diluted ..................................................................... 0.19 0.14
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ........................... 10,362 10,664
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Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding ..... 10,434 10,769
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
2000 1999
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Revenues ....................................................................... $ 160,376 $ 162,077
Cost of goods sold ............................................................. 131,253 131,133
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Gross profit ................................................................... 29,123 30,944
Selling, general and administrative expenses ................................... 21,999 22,516
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Earnings before interest and income taxes ...................................... 7,124 8,428
Interest expense (income), net ................................................. (57) 409
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Earnings before income taxes ................................................... 7,181 8,019
Income tax provision ........................................................... 2,470 2,509
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Net earnings ................................................................... $ 4,711 $ 5,510
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Net earnings per common share:
Basic ....................................................................... $ .45 $ .52
Diluted ..................................................................... .45 .51
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding ........................... 10,490 10,661
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Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding ..... 10,556 10,771
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(IN THOUSANDS)
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NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31,
2000 1999
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Operating Activities:
Net earnings .......................................................... $ 4,711 $ 5,510
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ..................................... 3,412 3,252
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) ........................... 923 (154)
Postretirement benefits liability ................................. (149) (129)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net ..................................... 7,836 1,150
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings ........... (11,078) 4,584
Inventories .................................................. (5,004) 354
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .................... 456 (869)
Other assets ................................................. (442) (789)
Accounts payable and income taxes payable or receivable ...... 81 (231)
Accrued liabilities .......................................... 2,132 (1,332)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings ........... (577) 262
Deferred compensation expense ................................ 279 139
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Net cash provided by operating activities ................ 2,580 11,747
Investing Activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment ............................ (2,054) (3,990)
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Net cash used in investing activities ............................. (2,054) (3,990)
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Financing Activities:
Borrowings of long-term debt .......................................... -- 19,000
Repayments of long-term debt .......................................... (2,071) (22,071)
Payments to reacquire common stock .................................... (4,139) --
Exercise of stock options ............................................. 850 94
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Net cash (used in) financing activities ........................... (5,360) (2,977)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ....................... (4,834) 4,780
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ........................... 10,646 601
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ................................. $ 5,812 $ 5,381
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information (in thousands):
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest .......................................................... $ 468 $ 570
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Income taxes ...................................................... $ 2,000 --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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Part I
Item 1
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, in the
opinion of management, reflect all adjustments which are of a normal
recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of financial position,
results of operations, and cash flows. These financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's October 31, 1999 annual report on Form 10-K.
In June 1998 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS
No. 133 - "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities".
In June 1999 the FASB issued SFAS No. 137, which amended the effective
adoption date of SFAS No. 133. This statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments, including derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. The
statement, as amended and which is to be applied prospectively, is
effective for the Company's quarter ending January 31, 2001. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 133 on its future results of
operations and financial position.
On December 3, 1999, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
released Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, Revenue Recognition, to
provide guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of revenue
in financial statements. The Company reviewed its revenue recognition
procedures and is satisfied that it is in compliance with SAB No. 101.
B. INVENTORIES
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July 31, October 31,
2000 1999
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(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
The components of inventories are summarized below (in thousands):
Raw materials and subassemblies .................................. $11,838 $ 9,058
Work-in-process .................................................. 8,339 6,115
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Total inventories ................................................ $20,177 $15,173
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C. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
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<CAPTION>
July 31, October 31,
2000 1999
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(unaudited)
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Property, plant and equipment is summarized below (in thousands):
Land ............................................................ $ 3,193 $ 3,193
Buildings and improvements ...................................... 28,690 30,638
Machinery and equipment ......................................... 32,331 30,409
Furniture & fixtures ............................................ 3,691 4,464
Construction in process ......................................... 1,007 1,035
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68,912 69,739
Less-accumulated depreciation ................................... (36,848) (36,453)
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Total property, plant and equipment, net ........................ $ 32,064 $ 33,286
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D. PRODUCTION CONTRACTS
For contracts for which the percentage-of-completion method is used, costs
and estimated earnings in excess of billings are shown as a current asset
and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings are shown as a
current liability. The components of these contracts are as follows (in
thousands):
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July 31, October 31,
2000 1999
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(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C>
Costs and estimated earnings ............................... $ 112,939 $ 79,723
Progress billings .......................................... (85,670) (63,532)
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Total costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings ... $ 27,269 $ 16,191
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Progress billings .......................................... $ 70,400 $ 89,146
Costs and estimated earnings ............................... (66,772) (84,941)
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Total billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings ... $ 3,628 $ 4,205
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E. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended July 31, Nine Months Ended July 31,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
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Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per
share-earnings from operations
available to common stockholders ................. $ 1,978 $ 1,513 $ 4,711 $ 5,510
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share-
weighted average shares ........................... 10,362 10,664 10,490 10,661
Effect of dilutive securities-employee stock options 72 105 66 110
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share-
adjusted weighted-average shares with assumed
conversions ...................................... 10,434 10,769 10,556 10,771
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Basic earnings per share ............................... $ 0.19 $ 0.14 $ 0.45 $ 0.52
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Diluted earnings per share ............................. $ 0.19 $ 0.14 $ 0.45 $ 0.51
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F. BUSINESS SEGMENTS
The Company has three reportable segments: 1. Switchgear and related
equipment and service (Switchgear) for distribution, control and management
of electrical energy; 2. Bus duct products (Bus Duct) for distribution of
electric power; and 3. Process Control Systems, which consists principally
of instrumentation, computer control, communications and data management
system for the control of dynamic processes.
The tables below reflect certain information relating to the Company's
operations by segment. Substantially all revenues represent sales to
unaffiliated customers. The accounting policies of the segments are the
same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies
as discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for year ended
October 31, 1999. For purposes of this presentation, all general corporate
expenses have not been allocated between operating segments. In addition,
the corporate assets are mainly cash and cash equivalents transferred to
the corporate office from the segments. The interest charges and credits to
the segments from the corporate office are based on use of funds.
The required disclosures for the business segments are set forth below (in
thousands):
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Three Months Ended July 31, Nine Months Ended July 31,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
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Revenues:
Switchgear ............................................ $ 37,959 $ 36,475 $ 114,657 $ 118,378
Bus Duct .............................................. 8,341 7,067 23,116 20,823
Process Control Systems ............................... 8,176 8,069 22,603 22,876
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Total Revenues ........................................... $ 54,476 $ 51,611 $ 160,376 $ 162,077
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Earnings from operations before income taxes:
Switchgear ............................................ $ 1,608 $ 1,601 $ 4,100 $ 6,652
Bus Duct .............................................. 1,869 1,367 4,393 3,841
Process Control Systems ............................... 79 273 (445) 822
Corporate ............................................. (492) (1,111) (867) (3,296)
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Total earnings from operations before income taxes........ $ 3,064 $ 2,130 $ 7,181 $ 8,019
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<CAPTION>
July 31, October 31,
2000 1999
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(unaudited)
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Assets
Switchgear ................ $ 88,603 $ 85,157
Bus Duct .................. 15,622 14,764
Process Control Systems ... 13,532 10,997
Corporate ................. 12,077 16,613
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Total Assets ................. $129,834 $127,531
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Part I
Item 2
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, as a percentage of revenues, certain items from
the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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<CAPTION>
July 31, 2000 July 31, 1999
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Three Months Nine Months Three Months Nine Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Gross profit 19.4 18.2 18.9 19.1
Selling, general and administrative
expenses 13.8 13.7 14.5 13.9
Interest expense, net -- -- .3 .3
Earnings from operations before income
taxes 5.6 4.4 4.1 4.9
Net earnings 3.6 2.9 2.9 3.4
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Revenues for the quarter ended July 31, 2000, were up 5.6 percent to $54,470,000
from $51,612,000 in the third quarter of last year. Revenues increased in both
the Switchgear and Bus Duct business segments due to recovery in electric power
generation markets. Switchgear and Bus Duct sales represented 69.7 percent and
10.7 percent, respectively, of total revenues for the three months ended July
31, 2000, and 70.7 percent and 9.7 percent, respectively, to the three months
ended July 31, 1999. Revenues for the nine-months ended July 31, 2000, were down
1.1 percent to $160,376,000 from $162,077,000 for the same nine-month period of
last year. The decrease in revenues was mainly in the international markets,
primarily consisting of sales decreases from the Switchgear business segment,
offset, in part, by an increase in the Bus Duct business segment. Switchgear and
Bus Duct sales represented 71.5 percent and 14.4 percent, respectively, of total
revenues for the nine months ended July 31, 2000, and 73.0 percent and 12.8
percent, respectively, for the nine months ended July 31, 1999.
Gross profit, as a percentage of revenues, was 19.4 percent and 18.9 percent for
the quarters ended July 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The increase in the
gross profit for the three-month period was due mainly to improvements in
product mix in the Bus Duct segment. Gross profit, as a percentage of
revenues, was 18.2 percent and 19.1 percent for the nine-months ended July 31,
2000 and 1999, respectively. The lower percentages in 2000 were mainly due to
the decline in volume of the Switchgear business segment and lower prices from
the domestic industrial markets and due to changes in scope in two major
contracts in the Process Control Systems segment.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were
13.8 percent and 14.5 percent for the quarters ended July 31, 2000 and 1999,
respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of
revenues were 13.7 percent and 13.9 percent for the nine-months ended July 31,
2000 and 1999, respectively. The lower percentages related to the quarter and
nine month period were due to decreases in legal and professional expenses.
Interest expense (income), net. The following schedule shows the amounts for
interest expense and income:
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<CAPTION>
July 31, 2000 July 31, 1999
Three Months Nine Months Three Month Nine Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Expense ....... $ 193,000 $ 491,000 $ 214,000 $ 643,000
Income ........ (179,000) (548,000) (78,000) (234,000)
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Net ........... $ 14,000 $ (57,000) $ 136,000 $ 409,000
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Sources of interest expense in fiscal year 2000 and 1999 were primarily bank
notes payable at rates between 5.2 percent and 7.0 percent. Sources of interest
income were notes receivable and short-term investment of available funds at
various rates between 4.0 percent and 7.0 percent.
Income tax provision. The effective tax rate on earnings was 35.4 percent and
29.0 percent for the quarters ended July 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The
effective tax rate on earnings was 34.4 percent and 31.3 percent for the
nine-months ended July 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. The increases were
primarily due to lower estimated foreign sales corporation credits compared to
the prior year.
Net Earnings were $1,978,000 or $.19 per diluted share for the third quarter of
fiscal 2000, an increase from $1,513,000 or $.14 per diluted share for the same
period last year. The increase was mainly due to higher gross margins in the Bus
Duct business segment. Net Earnings were $4,711,000 or $.45 per diluted share
for the first nine-months of fiscal 2000, a decrease from $5,510,000 or $.52 per
diluted share for the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to
lower gross margins in the Switchgear business segment and the cost of changes
in scope in two major contracts in the Process Control System segment.
Backlog at July 31, 2000 was $152,986,000 compared to $160,588,000 and
$156,143,000 at April 30, 2000 and October 31, 1999, respectively, a decrease of
$7,602,000 for three months and a decrease of $3,157,000 for nine months. All
business segments experienced decreases during the quarter with the exception of
a slight increase in the Bus Duct segment. Backlog by product group at July 31,
2000, April 30, 2000, and October 31, 1999 was as follows (in thousands of
dollars):
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<CAPTION>
July April October
2000 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Switchgear ......... $ 96,105 $106,559 $105,116
Bus Duct ........... 25,281 22,661 17,412
Process Control .... 31,600 31,368 33,615
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Total .............. $152,986 $160,588 $156,143
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In September 1998, the Company amended a revolving line of credit agreement with
a major domestic bank. The amendment provided for a $10,000,000 term loan and a
revolving line of credit of $20,000,000. In December 1999, the revolving line of
credit was amended to reduce the line to $15,000,000 and to extend the maturity
date to February 2002. The term of the loan was five years with three years
remaining. The effective interest rate, after including an interest rate swap
negotiated with the trust company of the same domestic bank, is 5.20 percent per
annum plus a .75 to 1.25 percent fee based on financial performance ratios. As
of July 31, 2000, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under this revolving
line of credit.
The Company's ability to satisfy its cash requirements is evaluated by analyzing
key measures of liquidity applicable to the Company. The following table is a
summary of the measures, which are significant to management:
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<CAPTION>
July 31, October 31,
2000 1999
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Working Capital $61,215,000 $59,782,000
Current Ratio 3.05 to 1 3.13 to 1
Long-term Debt to Capitalization .1 to 1 .1 to 1
</TABLE>
Management believes that the Company continues to maintain a strong liquidity
position. The increase in working capital at July 31, 2000, compared to October
31, 1999, is due mainly to an increase in costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $4,834,000 during the nine months ended
July 31, 2000. The primary use of cash during this period was due to the
increases in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings and inventories.
The decrease in net borrowings for the quarter was the result of a quarterly
payment on the bank loan.
The Company has a stock repurchase plan under which the Company is authorized to
spend up to $5,000,000 for purchases of its common stock. Pursuant to this plan,
the Company repurchased 458,000 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost
of approximately $4,139,000 through July 31, 2000. Repurchased shares are added
to treasury stock and are available for general corporate purposes including
issuance under the Company's employee stock option plan.
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The Company's fiscal 2000 asset management program will continue to focus on the
collection of receivables and reduction in inventories. The Company believes it
will be able to satisfy its capital requirements and operating needs over the
next twelve months primarily with funds available in cash and cash equivalents
of $5,812,000, funds generated from operating activities and funds available
under its existing revolving credit line.
The previous discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements.
Forward-Looking Statement
Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this Form 10-Q are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward looking statements
involve risks and uncertainty in that actual results may differ materially from
those projected in the forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties
include, without limitation, difficulties which could arise in obtaining
materials or components in sufficient quantities as needed for the Company's
manufacturing and assembly operations, unforeseen political or economic problems
in countries to which the Company exports its products in relation to the
Company's principal competitors, any significant decrease in the Company's
backlog of orders, any material employee relations problems, or any material
litigation or claims made against the Company, as well as general market
conditions, competition and pricing.
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Part 1
Item 3
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company's financial instruments include cash and equivalents, accounts
receivable, accounts payable, debt obligations and interest rate swaps. The book
value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, the short-term note
payable and accounts payable are considered to be representative of fair value
because of the short maturity of these instruments. The Company believes that
the carrying value of its borrowings under the credit agreement approximate
their fair value as they bear interest at rates indexed to the Bank's IBOR. The
Company's accounts receivable are not concentrated in one customer or one
industry and are not viewed as an unusual credit risk. The Company had recorded
an allowance for doubtful accounts of $659,000 at July 31, 2000 and $852,000 at
October 31, 1999, respectively.
At July 31, 2000 the Company had $7,500,000 in borrowings subject to an interest
rate swap at a rate of 5.20 percent through September 30, 2003. The 5.20 percent
rate is currently approximately 1.58 percent below market and should represent
approximately $100,000 of reduced interest expense for fiscal year 2000 assuming
the current market interest rates do not change. The approximate fair value of
the swap agreement at July 31, 2000 is $281,000. The fair value is the estimated
amount the Company would receive to terminate the contract. The agreement
requires that the Company pay the counterparty at the above fixed swap rate and
requires the counterparty to pay the Company interest at the 90 day LIBOR rate.
The closing 90 day LIBOR rate on July 31, 2000 was 6.78 percent.
The interest rate swap agreement, which is used by the Company in the management
of interest rate exposure, is accounted for on the accrual basis. Income and
expense resulting from this agreement is recorded in the same category as
interest expense accrued on the related term loan. Amounts to be paid or
received under the interest rate swap agreement are recognized as an adjustment
to expense in the periods in which they occur.
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Part II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is a party to disputes arising in the ordinary course
of business. Management does not believe that the ultimate
outcome of these disputes will materially affect the financial
position of results of operations of the Company.
ITEM 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
ITEM 5. Other Information
None
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a. Exhibits
27.0 Financial Data Schedule
b. Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
POWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Registrant
September 13, 2000 /s/ THOMAS W. POWELL
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Date Thomas W. Powell
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
September 13, 2000 /s/ J.F. AHART
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Date J.F. Ahart
Vice President,
Secretary-Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
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NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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27.0 Financial Data Schedule
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