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 October 30, 1999
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 0-8493
STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Texas 74-1051605
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2707 North Loop West, Houston, Texas 77008
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(713) 868-7700
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
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 [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, Without Par Value 27,992,203 Shares
(Class) (Outstanding at November 22, 1999)
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
The following information required by Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X is provided
herein for Stewart & Stevenson Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company"):
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Financial Position -- October 30, 1999 and
January 31, 1999.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (Loss) -- Nine Months and Three
Months Ended October 30, 1999 and October 31, 1998.
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows -- Nine Months and Three Months
Ended October 30, 1999 and October 31, 1998.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.
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STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(In thousands)
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October 30, 1999 January 31, 1999
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $19,935 $12,959
Accounts and notes receivable, net 198,041 164,547
Recoverable costs and accrued profits
not yet billed 8,408 99,097
Income tax receivable 32,587 48,596
Inventories:
Power Products 156,402 182,894
Petroleum Equipment 25,277 40,560
Airline Products 16,889 10,079
Other Business Activities 41,838 30,143
Excess of current cost over LIFO values (49,104) (48,474)
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191,302 215,202
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 450,273 540,401
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT 279,314 271,658
Allowances for depreciation and
amortization (155,828) (142,913)
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123,486 128,745
DEFERRED INCOME TAX ASSETS 8,144 7,904
INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS 36,619 28,727
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$618,522 $705,777
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable $14,961 $17,468
Accounts payable 72,744 83,127
Accrued payrolls and incentives 12,058 17,123
Current income taxes 2,920 2,931
Current portion of long-term debt 8,920 69,488
Other current liabilities 86,145 95,349
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 197,748 285,486
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LONG-TERM DEBT 78,436 83,530
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITIES 58 43
ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS 13,794 13,019
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 2,846 3,336
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock, without par value, 100,000,000
shares authorized; 27,992,203 and 27,984,035
shares issued, respectively 47,722 47,819
Retained earnings 277,918 272,544
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 325,640 320,363
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$618,522 $705,777
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
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October 30, October 31, October 30, October 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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Sales $624,267 $949,670 $234,716 $321,121
Cost of sales 527,505 875,054 199,095 309,279
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Gross profit 96,762 74,616 35,621 11,842
Selling and administrative expenses 76,431 62,011 26,166 23,316
Interest expense 8,812 8,868 2,102 2,912
Other income, net (3,778) (13,097) (339) (2,867)
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81,465 57,782 27,929 23,361
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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes 15,297 16,834 7,692 (11,519)
Income tax provision (benefit) 5,673 5,960 2,857 (4,335)
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Earnings (loss) of consolidated companies 9,624 10,874 4,835 (7,184)
Gain on sale of investment, net of tax provision of $846 2,746 - 2,746 -
Equity in net earnings (loss) of
unconsolidated affiliates 142 (189) (192) 267
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Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations 12,512 10,685 7,389 (6,917)
Net loss from discontinued operations,
net of tax benefit of $11,750 - (20,000) - (20,000)
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Net earnings (loss) $12,512 $(9,315) $ 7,389 $(26,917)
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic: 27,988 29,351 27,992 27,984
Diluted: 28,036 29,351 28,082 27,984
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic:
Continuing operations $0.45 $0.36 $0.26 $(0.25)
Discontinued operations - (0.68) - (0.71)
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$0.45 $(0.32) $0.26 $(0.96)
Diluted:
Continuing operations $0.45 $0.36 $0.26 $(0.25)
Discontinued operations - (0.68) - (0.71)
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$0.45 $(0.32) $0.26 $(0.96)
Cash dividends per share $0.255 $0.255 $0.085 $0.085
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
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Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
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October 30, October 31, October 30, October 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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Operating Activities
Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations $ 12,512 $ 10,685 $ 7,389 $(6,917)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings(loss)to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Accrued postretirement benefits 775 - 59 190
Depreciation and amortization 15,895 14,046 5,069 4,083
Deferred income taxes, net (225) (2,899) (54) -
Loss on sale of business - 243 - 243
Change in operating assets and liabilities,
net of the effect of acquisition:
Accounts and notes receivable, net (33,494) (14,095) (12,946) (56,442)
Recoverable costs and accrued profits not
yet billed 90,689 (40,146) 26,439 (33,433)
Inventories 23,900 (24,252) 14,189 (9,819)
Accounts payable (15,448) 41 14,009 14,419
Current income taxes, net 15,998 (61,301) 2,066 (30,562)
Other current liabilities (9,204) (20,969) (5,674) 3,792
Other--principally long-term assets and liabilities (8,479) 2,546 (2,628) (1,990)
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Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Continuing Operations 92,919 (136,101) 47,918 (116,436)
Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Discontinued Operations - 516,000 - (84,000)
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Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating Activities 92,919 379,899 47,918 (200,436)
Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (24,690) (23,612) (8,005) (7,979)
Acquisition of businesses - (19,951) - (1,201)
Proceeds from sale of business - 4,600 - 4,600
Disposal of property, plant and equipment, net 14,054 1,931 6,101 1,266
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Net Cash Used In Investing Activities (10,636) (37,032) (1,904) (3,314)
Financing Activities
Additions to long-term borrowings 16,234 25,000 - 25,000
Payments on long-term borrowings (81,896) (226,459) (15,295) (335)
Net short-term (payments) borrowings (2,507) (28,037) (10,585) 6,141
Dividends paid (7,138) (7,380) (2,380) (2,379)
Repurchase of common stock - (120,000) - -
Exercise of stock options - 759 - 170
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Net Cash (Used In) Provided By Financing Activities (75,307) (356,117) (28,260) 28,597
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 6,976 (13,250) 17,754 (175,153)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 12,959 18,987 2,181 180,890
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $19,935 $ 5,737 $19,935 $ 5,737
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Net cash paid during the period for:
Interest payments $ 7,775 $ 7,308 $ 613 $ 2,386
Income tax payments $ 2,609 $ 5,483 $ 1,876 $ 30,606
Non-cash investing activities:
Issuance of notes receivable in sale of investment $ 4,224 $ - $ 4,224 $ -
See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note A--Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared
in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements
required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not
include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting
principles for complete financial statements. However, the information furnished
reflects all normal recurring adjustments which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim
periods. The results of operations for the nine months ended October 30, 1999
are not necessarily indicative of the results that will be realized for the
fiscal year ending January 31, 2000.
The accounting policies followed by the Company in preparing interim
consolidated condensed financial statements are similar to those described in
the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in the Company's January 31,
1999 Form 10-K. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be
made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at
that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management's
estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Interim results are
subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.
The Company's fiscal year begins on February 1 of the year stated and ends on
January 31 of the following year. For example, "Fiscal 1999" commenced on
February 1, 1999 and ends on January 31, 2000. In Fiscal 1999, the Company began
reporting results on the Fiscal Quarter method. Each of the first three fiscal
quarters are exactly 13 weeks long, with the fourth fiscal quarter covering the
remaining part of the fiscal year. The Company believes the fiscal quarters are
comparable to the calendar quarters reported during Fiscal 1998, therefore prior
periods have not been restated.
As of January 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 128 Earnings per Share, which specifies the computation,
presentation, and disclosure requirements for earnings per share ("EPS"). It
replaces the presentation of primary and fully diluted EPS with basic and
diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes all dilution. It is based upon the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS
reflects the potential dilution that would occur if all securities or other
contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements for Fiscal 1998
contain certain reclassifications to conform with the presentation used in
Fiscal 1999.
Note B--Commitments and Contingencies
The Company's government contract operations are subject to U.S. Government
investigations of business practices and cost classifications from which legal
or administrative proceedings can result. Based on government procurement
regulations, under certain circumstances a contractor can be fined, as well as
suspended or barred from government contracting. The Company would also be
unable to sell equipment and services to customers that depend on loans or
financial commitments from the Export Import Bank, Overseas Private Investment
Corporation, and similar government agencies or otherwise receive the benefits
of federal assistance programs during a suspension or debarment.
The Company is a party to an Administrative Agreement with the United States Air
Force that imposes certain requirements on the Company intended to assure the
U.S. Air Force that the Company is a responsible government contractor. Under
this agreement, the Company has established and maintains an effective program
to ensure compliance with applicable laws and the Administrative Agreement. The
program provides employees with education and guidance regarding compliance and
ethical issues, operates a means to report questionable practices on a
confidential basis, and files periodic reports with the U.S. Air Force regarding
the Company's business practices. A default by the Company of the requirements
under the Administrative Agreement could result in the suspension or debarment
of the Company from receiving any new contracts or subcontracts with agencies of
the U.S. Government or the benefit of federal assistance payments. Any such
suspension could also prevent the Company from receiving future modifications to
the Family of Military Tactical Vehicles ("FMTV") contract unless the Secretary
of the Army found a compelling need to enter into such modification. The
Administrative Agreement expires pursuant to its term on March 19, 2001, but the
Company intends to maintain compliance programs on a continuing basis.
During Fiscal 1998, the U.S. Customs Service detained a medium tactical vehicle
that was being shipped by the Company for display in a European trade show. The
Company has been advised that the U.S. Customs Service and the Department of
Justice are investigating potential violations by the Company of laws relating
to the export of controlled military vehicles, weapons mounting systems, and
firearms. Such investigation could result in criminal, civil, or administrative
sanctions against the Company and/or individual employees and could result in a
suspension or debarment of the Company from receiving new contracts or
subcontracts with agencies of the U.S. Government or the benefit of federal
assistance payments.
Most of the production under the original FMTV contract was completed as of
January 31, 1999. Revenues and profits realized on the original FMTV contracts
are based on the Company's estimates of total contract sales value and costs at
completion. Stewart & Stevenson has incurred significant cost overruns and
delivery schedule delays on the original FMTV contracts which the Company
believes are primarily due to the government's decision to delay the testing of
trucks and other government directed changes to the contracts. In addition, the
Company has been directed by the U.S. Army to undertake certain changes to the
drive train of all vehicles produced under the first FMTV contract. The Company
has and will continue to submit Requests for Equitable Adjustments or claims,
seeking increases in the FMTV contract price for those additional costs that
relate to government caused changes and delays. In connection with the original
FMTV contract, the Company has expensed the costs associated with $48 million in
claims relating to program delays and changes, and has fully reserved $40
million related to drive train changes. It is not possible to estimate the
amount, if any, that the Company will recover under such Requests for Equitable
Adjustments or claims and any future recovery of these amounts will be treated
as income in the period in which the matter is resolved.
The Company is also a defendant in a number of lawsuits relating to contractual,
product liability, personal injury and warranty matters normally incident to the
Company's business. No individual case, or group of cases presenting
substantially similar issues of law or fact, involve a claim for damages in
excess of $5 million or are expected to have a material effect on the manner in
which the Company conducts its business. Although management has established
reserves that it believes to be adequate in each case, an unforeseen outcome in
such cases could have a material adverse impact on the results of operations in
the period it occurs.
The Company has guaranteed the project financing ($42.6 million at October 30,
1999) of a power generation plant in Argentina. Included in "Other accrued
liabilities" at October 30, 1999 is a reserve of $22.6 million for the
anticipated loss related to such guarantee. This estimated loss is predicated on
projections of future events and realization value of the underlying collateral.
The Company has amended the guarantee agreement with the project lender and has
agreed to provide standby letters of credit ("LOC's") in varying amounts between
May 31, 1999 and June 30, 2000 totaling the entire outstanding balance of the
project financing ($19.7 million had been provided as of October 30, 1999). Such
LOC's may be drawn and applied in payment of the $42.6 million upon the earlier
of an event of default or December 31, 2000.
The Company has provided certain guarantees in support of its customers'
financing of purchases from the Company in the form of both residual value
guarantees and debt guarantees. The maximum exposure of the Company related to
guarantees at October 30, 1999 is $6.0 million, excluding the $42.6 million
discussed above.
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Note C: Earnings (loss) per share (unaudited)
Reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted EPS
computation is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
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October 30, October 31, October 30, October 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ 12,512 $ 10,685 $ 7,389 $ (6,917)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 27,988 29,351 27,992 27,984
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Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share from Continuing
Operations $0.45 $0.36 $0.26 $(0.25)
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Net Loss from Discontinued Operations $ - $(20,000) $ - $(20,000)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 27,988 29,351 27,992 27,984
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Basic Loss Per Share from Discontinued
Operations $ - $(0.68) $ - $(0.71)
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$0.45 $(0.32) $0.26 $(0.96)
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October 30, October 31, October 30, October 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share:
Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ 12,512 $ 10,685 $ 7,389 $ (6,917)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 27,988 29,351 27,992 27,984
Shares Issuable from Assumed Conversion of
Common Stock 48 - 90 -
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding, as adjusted 28,036 29,351 28,082 27,984
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Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share from Continuing
Operations $0.45 $0.36 $0.26 $(0.25)
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Net Loss from Discontinued Operations $ - $(20,000) $ - $(20,000)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 28,036 29,351 28,082 27,984
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Diluted Loss Per Share from Continuing
Operations $ - $(0.68) $ - $(0.71)
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$ 0.45 $(0.32) $0.26 $(0.96)
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Note D: Segment information (unaudited)
Financial information relating to industry segment is shown below, including
information on Airline Products which is being included as a separate segment
this quarter for the first time. Previously Airline Products was included in
Other Business Activities (in thousands):
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October 30, October 31, October 30, October 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Sales:
Power Products $396,578 $424,005 $130,381 $150,177
Tactical Vehicle Systems 63,588 385,160 51,555 121,312
Petroleum Equipment 64,899 82,260 12,787 31,138
Airline Products 74,863 23,187 29,026 6,647
Other Business Activities 24,339 35,058 10,967 11,847
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Total $624,267 $949,670 $234,716 $321,121
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Operating Profit (Loss):
Power Products $ 15,660 $ 26,799 $ 4,869 $ 6,726
Tactical Vehicle Systems 13,248 (11,363) 10,105 (17,140)
Petroleum Equipment 2,222 7,135 (1,427) 2,650
Airline Products (547) 320 214 (404)
Other Business Activities (1,076) 858 (1,476) 138
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Total $ 29,507 $ 23,749 $ 12,285 $ (8,030)
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Corporate expense, net (5,427) (6,736) (2,491) (2,201)
Non-operating interest income 29 8,689 - 1,624
Interest expense (8,812) (8,868) (2,102) (2,912)
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Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes $ 15,297 $ 16,834 $ 7,692 $ (11,519)
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There have been no material changes in total assets by industry segment since
January 31, 1999.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
This discussion should be read in conjunction with the attached consolidated
condensed financial statements and notes thereto, and with the Company's Form
10-K and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended January 31, 1999. The following
discussion contains forward-looking statements which are based on assumptions
such as timing, volume and pricing of customers' orders. In connection
therewith, please see the cautionary statements contained herein and therein,
which identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Sales for the three months ended October 30, 1999 ("Third Quarter") totaled
$234.7 million compared to sales of $321.1 million from continuing operations
for the comparable period in 1998. Net earnings for the Third Quarter totaled
$7.4 million or $0.26 per basic and diluted share compared to a net loss of $6.9
million or $(0.25) per basic and diluted share from continuing operations a year
ago. Results for the Third Quarter include a $2.7 million after-tax gain on the
sale of the Company's fifty percent interest in GFI Control Systems, Inc.
Excluding this gain, net earnings for the Third Quarter totaled $4.6 million or
$0.17 per basic and diluted share. The net loss for the third quarter of 1998
included after-tax provisions of $12.6 million or $(0.45) per basic and diluted
share relating to cost overruns, superseded materials, and efforts to resolve
truck performance issues on the initial FMTV truck contract. The third quarter
of 1998 included a $20.0 million loss from discontinued operations, or $(0.71)
per basic and diluted share, regarding adjustments to the purchase price and
other matters relating to the sale of the Company's Gas Turbine Operations to
General Electric Company. Total loss for the third quarter of 1998 was $26.9
million or $(0.96) per basic and diluted share.
The Power Products segment, which is responsible for marketing and aftermarket
support of a wide range of industrial equipment, recorded Third Quarter sales of
$130.4 million compared to $150.2 million for the comparable period in 1998.
Sales for the second quarter of 1999 included seasonally high sales in the
agricultural market as well as several large international orders that did not
recur in the Third Quarter. Compared to last year, sales were adversely impacted
by lower sales in the oil and gas markets. Year-to-date sales for Fiscal 1999
and 1998 totaled $396.6 million and $424.0 million, respectively. Operating
profit for the Power Products segment totaled $4.9 million for the Third Quarter
compared to $6.7 million a year ago. Operating profit for year-to-date Fiscal
1999 totaled $15.7 million compared to $26.8 million for the comparable period
last year. This segment is achieving modest volume growth in selected markets,
but has not yet experienced improvements from the recent rebound in oil and gas
prices.
The Tactical Vehicle Systems segment, which manufactures tactical vehicles for
the U.S. Army and others, recorded sales of $51.6 million for the Third Quarter
compared to $5.8 million in the second quarter of 1999 and $121.3 million for
the comparable period a year ago. Year-to-date sales for Fiscal 1999 and 1998
totaled $63.6 million and $385.2 million, respectively. The decline of $321.6
million was caused by a break in the scheduled production of trucks as compared
to constant production for the comparable period last year. Production on the
follow-on contract began in mid-September and generated an operating profit of
$10.1 million for the Third Quarter compared with a $17.1 million operating loss
in the third quarter of 1998. Operating profit increased to $13.2 million for
year-to-date Fiscal 1999 compared to an operating loss of $11.4 million for
year-to-date Fiscal 1998. Improved operating margins resulted from an effective
cost reduction program and a higher initial sales price per truck sold to
compensate for costs incurred during the recent production shutdown.
The Petroleum Equipment segment manufactures equipment for oil and gas
exploration, production, and well stimulation industries. Sales for this segment
totaled $12.8 million for the Third Quarter compared to $31.1 million last year.
Year-to-date sales of $64.9 million and $82.3 million were recorded for Fiscal
1999 and 1998, respectively. The operating loss for Petroleum Equipment totaled
$1.4 million for the Third Quarter compared to an operating profit of $2.7
million last year. Year-to-date operating results declined from an operating
profit of $7.1 million during year-to-date Fiscal 1998 to $2.2 million during
year-to-date Fiscal 1999. The decrease in sales and operating profit resulted
from a depleted order backlog in the depressed oil and gas markets.
Information on Airline Products is being included as a separate segment this
quarter for the first time. Previously Airline Products was included in Other
Business Activities. The Airline Products segment manufactures airline ground
support products. Sales for the segment totaled $29.0 million for the Third
Quarter compared to $6.6 million for the comparable period in 1998. The $22.4
million increase primarily resulted from the acquisition of Tug Manufacturing
Corporation ("Tug") in December 1998 and improved sales in previously existing
products. Sales of $74.9 million and $23.2 million were recorded for
year-to-date Fiscal 1999 and Fiscal 1998, respectively. An operating profit of
$0.2 million was recorded for the Third Quarter compared to an operating loss of
$0.4 million for the comparable period in 1998. This increase is due to higher
sales and margins associated with the Tug acquisition. An operating loss of $0.5
million was recorded for year-to-date Fiscal 1999 and included the impact of new
product development costs. This is compared to an operating profit of $0.3
million for the comparable period in 1998.
Other business activities not identified in a specific segment include
predominantly gas compression equipment for sale or lease. Sales totaled $11.0
million for the Third Quarter, compared to $11.8 million for the comparable
period last year. A Third Quarter operating loss of $1.5 million versus an
operating profit of $0.1 million a year ago resulted primarily from start up of
the gas compression business. Sales of $24.3 million were recorded for
year-to-date Fiscal 1999, a $10.7 million decrease over the comparable period
last year. The year-to-date Fiscal 1998 sales included the operations of a power
plant which was sold during 1998, thereby reducing sales for other business
activities in Fiscal 1999. An operating loss of $1.1 million was recorded for
year-to-date Fiscal 1999 as compared to an operating profit of $0.9 million for
the comparable period last year.
Net corporate expenses decreased from $6.7 million for year-to-date Fiscal 1998
to $5.4 million for year-to-date Fiscal 1999 largely due to non-recurring duty
drawbacks and harbor tax refunds recorded in the first quarter of 1999. Other
income, net, includes interest income earned on proceeds from the sale of the
Company's Gas Turbine Operations to General Electric Company which totaled $1.7
million and $8.7 million for the third quarter and first nine months in 1998,
respectively.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $47.9 million for the Third
Quarter and $92.9 million for the nine months ended October 30, 1999. During the
past nine months, total debt decreased $68.2 million and cash and cash
equivalents increased $7.0 million.
UNFILLED ORDERS
The Company's unfilled orders consist of written purchase orders, letters of
intent, and oral commitments. These unfilled orders are generally subject to
cancellation or modification due to customer relationships or other conditions.
Purchase options are not included in unfilled orders until exercised.
Unfilled orders as of October 30, 1999 and January 31, 1999 were as follows (in
millions):
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Unfilled orders of the Tactical Vehicle Systems segment at October 30, 1999
consisted principally of the four year follow-on contract awarded in October
1998 by the United States Department of the Army to manufacture medium tactical
vehicles.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES AND COMMITMENTS
Capital spending for property, plant and equipment was $8.0 million for the
Third Quarter as well as for the comparable period in Fiscal 1998.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's sources of liquidity include cash and cash equivalents, cash from
operations, amounts available under credit facilities and other external sources
of funds. The Company believes that these sources are sufficient to fund the
current requirements of working capital, capital expenditures, dividends and
other financial commitments. During the nine months ended October 30, 1999
current liabilities decreased by $87.7 million. The repayment of $75.0 million
of senior debt and a $10.4 million decline in "Accounts payable" were the key
contributors to this decrease. Total debt decreased by $68.2 million during the
nine months ending October 30, 1999. The Company has provided $22.6 million, as
a current liability, for its probable partial performance under a guarantee,
although no demand for performance has been received. (See Note B -- Commitments
and Contingencies and Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements for Fiscal
1998 included in Form 10-K.) The Company has in place an unsecured revolving
credit facility that could provide up to approximately $150 million net of a $25
million letter of credit facility, of which $125 million was available at
October 30, 1999, but subject to certain limitations as a result of
modifications made effective January 31, 1999. (See Note 9 to the consolidated
financial statements for Fiscal 1998 included in Form 10-K.) This revolving
facility matures during Fiscal 2001.
The Company has additional banking relationships which provide uncommitted
borrowing arrangements. In the event that any acquisition of additional
operations, growth in existing operations, settlements of other lawsuits or
disputes, changes in inventory levels, new capital investments, accounts
receivable or other working capital items create a permanent need for working
capital or capital expenditures in excess of the existing cash and cash
equivalents and committed lines of credit, the Company may seek to borrow under
other long-term financing sources or curtail certain activities.
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
Forward-Looking Statements
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and other sections of this quarterly report contain forward-looking
statements that are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections
about the markets and industries in which the Company operates, management's
beliefs, and assumptions made by management. These forward-looking statements
are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions ("future
factors") which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results
may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such
forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise.
Future factors include risks associated with newly acquired businesses;
increasing price and product/service competition by foreign and domestic
competitors; rapid technological developments and changes; the ability to
continue to introduce competitive new products and services on a timely, cost
effective basis; the mix of products/services; the achievement of lower costs
and expenses; reliance on large customers; technological, implementation and
cost/financial risks in use of large, multi-year contracts; the cyclical nature
of the markets served; the outcome of pending and future litigation and
governmental proceedings and continued availability of financing, financial
instruments and financial resources in the amount, at the times and on the terms
required to support the Company's business; the assessment of unanticipated
taxes by foreign or domestic governmental authorities; the risk of cancellation
or adjustments of specific orders and termination of significant government
programs; and the failure of the Company or third parties to become Year 2000
capable. These are representative of the future factors that could affect the
outcome of forward-looking statements. In addition, such statements could be
affected by general industry and market conditions and growth rates, general
domestic and international conditions including interest rates, rates of
inflation and currency exchange rate fluctuations and other future factors.
Government Contracting Factors
Major contracts for military systems are performed over extended periods of time
and are subject to changes in scope of work and delivery schedules. Pricing
negotiations on changes and settlement of claims, including claims for
additional taxes, often extend over prolonged periods of time. The Company's
ultimate profitability on such contracts will depend not only upon the accuracy
of the Company's cost projections, but also the eventual outcome of an equitable
settlement of contractual issues with the U.S. Government. Due to uncertainties
inherent in the estimation and claim negotiation process, no assurances can be
given that management's estimates will be accurate, and variances between such
estimates and actual results could be material. Furthermore, during the course
of the contract, the Company may be required to make certain payments which it
believes are recoverable under the contract from the U.S. Government or its
vendors. To the extent that such amounts are not actually recovered, results
under the contract could be materially adversely affected. Also to the extent of
any timing differences between the date of payment of any such amounts and the
date of recovery, the Company's liquidity could be materially adversely
affected.
During Fiscal 1998, the Company was awarded a new multi-year contract that will
extend production of the FMTV into 2002 (or 2003 if the government exercises its
option to purchase additional vehicles). The funding of the new FMTV contract is
subject to the inherent uncertainties of congressional appropriations. As is
typical of multi-year defense contracts, the FMTV contract must be funded
annually by the Department of the Army and may be terminated at any time for the
convenience of the government. As of October 30, 1999, funding in the amount of
$315 million for the new FMTV contract had been authorized and appropriated by
the U.S. Congress. If the new FMTV contract is terminated other than for
default, the FMTV contracts provide for termination charges that will reimburse
the Company for allowable costs, but not necessarily all costs.
The Company's government contract operations are subject to U.S. Government
investigations of business practices and cost classifications from which legal
or administrative proceedings can result. Based on government procurement
regulations, under certain circumstances a contractor can be fined, as well as
suspended or barred from government contracting. The Company would also be
unable to sell equipment and services to customers that depend on loans or
financial commitments from the Export Import Bank, Overseas Private Investment
Corporation, and similar government agencies or otherwise receive the benefits
of federal assistance payments during a suspension or debarment.
The Company is a party to an Administrative Agreement with the United States Air
Force that imposes certain requirements on the Company intended to assure the
U.S. Air Force that the Company is a responsible government contractor. Under
this agreement, the Company has established and maintains an effective program
to ensure compliance with applicable laws and the Administrative Agreement. The
program provides employees with education and guidance regarding compliance and
ethical issues, operates a means to report questionable practices on a
confidential basis, and files periodic reports with the U.S. Air Force regarding
the Company's business practices. A default by the Company of the requirements
under the Administrative Agreement could result in the suspension or debarment
of the Company from receiving any new contracts or subcontracts with agencies of
the U.S. Government or the benefit of federal assistance payments. Any such
suspension could also prevent the Company from receiving future modifications to
the FMTV contract unless the Secretary of the Army finds a compelling need to
enter into such modification. The Administrative Agreement expires pursuant to
its term on March 19, 2001, but the Company intends to maintain compliance
programs on a continuing basis.
Year 2000 Compliance
In the past, many computer software programs were written using two digits
rather than four to define the applicable year. As a result, date-sensitive
computer software may recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than
the year 2000. If this situation occurs, the potential exists for computer
system failures or miscalculations by computer programs, which could disrupt
operations. This is generally referred to as the Year 2000 issue.
The Company has established a team to address the potential impacts of the year
2000 on each of its critical business functions. The team has concluded its
assessment of the Company's critical date-sensitive technology, including its
information systems, computer equipment and other systems used in its various
operations. The Company has completed the process of making the required
modifications to or replacing these systems to be year 2000 compliant. The final
modification costs are expected to be approximately $2 million. The majority of
these costs are attributable to the purchase of new computer equipment. The
Company's contingency plan for any non-compliant systems will be developed for
each particular system if, and as, they are identified.
Systems modification costs are being expensed as incurred. Costs associated with
new equipment are being capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the
product.
In addition to addressing the Company's internal systems, the team has
identified key vendors that could be impacted by year 2000 issues, and
communication has been made with such vendors. The Company has evaluated the
responses to this correspondence and has not identified any critical vendor
systems whose timely remediation poses a material threat to the operations of
the Company. The most likely worst case scenario would involve the interruption
of supply of key materials necessary to timely complete production under
outstanding contract commitments.
While the Company believes that its program is sufficient to identify the
critical issues and associated costs necessary to address possible year 2000
problems in a timely manner, there can be no assurance that the program or
underlying steps implemented will be successful in resolving all such issues
prior to the year 2000. If the steps taken by the Company (or critical third
parties) are not made in a timely manner, or are not successful in identifying
and remedying all significant year 2000 issues, business interruptions or delays
could occur. Based on the information the Company has gathered to date and its
expectation of its ability to remedy problems encountered, the Company believes
that it will not experience significant business interruptions that would have a
material adverse impact on its results of operations or financial condition.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
During Fiscal 1998, the U.S. Customs Service detained a medium tactical vehicle
that was being shipped by the Company for display in a European trade show. The
Company has been advised that the U.S. Customs Service and the Department of
Justice are investigating potential violations by the Company of laws relating
to the export of controlled military vehicles, weapons mounting systems, and
firearms. Such investigation could result in the filing of criminal, civil, or
administrative sanctions against the Company and/or individual employees and
could result in a suspension or debarment of the Company from receiving new
contracts or subcontracts with agencies of the U.S. Government or the benefit of
federal assistance payments.
The Company is also a defendant in a number of lawsuits relating to contractual,
product liability, personal injury, and warranty matters normally incident to
the Company's business. No individual case, or group of cases presenting
substantially similar issues of law or fact, involve a claim for damages in
excess of $5 million or are expected to have a material effect on the manner in
which the Company conducts its business. Although management has established
reserves that it believes to be adequate in each case, an unforeseen outcome in
such cases could have a material adverse impact on the results of operations in
the period it occurs.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits:
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
A report on Form 8-K was filed with the Commission on August 23, 1999,
reporting the results for the Company's second quarter.
A report on Form 8-K was filed with the Commission on September 9,
1999, reporting that the Company's FMTV A1 entered production.
A report on Form 8-K was filed with the Commission on September 15,
1999, reporting the Company's quarterly dividend.
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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 on the 13th day of December, 1999.
STEWART & STEVENSON SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/ Michael L. Grimes
Michael L. Grimes
President and Chief Executive Officer
By: /s/ John H. Doster
John H. Doster
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(as principal financial officer and authorized officer)
By: /s/ Patrick G. O'Rourke
Patrick G. O'Rourke
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
(as chief accounting officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number and Description
27.1 Financial data schedule.
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