UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 10-K
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| x | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended March 4, 20173, 2018
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Commission File Number: 0-6365
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APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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4400 West 78th Street – Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN | | 55435 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 835-1874
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| Common Stock, $0.33 1/3 Par Value | | The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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As of August 27, 2016September 2, 2017, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the approximate aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $1,386,000,0001,242,000,000 (based on the closing price of $47.9743.37 per share as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC as of that date).
As of April 26, 2017, 28,679,6362018, 28,159,542 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.33 1/3 per share, were outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Certain information required in Part III hereof is incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement for the registrant's 20172018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.
APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
For the fiscal year ended March 4, 20173, 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The Company
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Apogee, the Company or we) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Minnesota in 1949. We are a world leader in certain technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass and metal products and services.services for enclosing commercial buildings and framing and displays.
Our Company has four reporting segments, with three of the segments serving the commercial construction market:
The Architectural Glass segment fabricates coated, high-performance glass used globally in customized window and wall systems. For fiscal 2017, the Architectural Glass segment accounted for approximately 33 percent of our net sales.
The Architectural Framing Systems segment designs, engineers, fabricates and finishes the aluminum frames used in customized window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems comprising the outside skin of buildings. For fiscal 2017, the Architectural Framing Systems2018, this segment accounted for approximately 3551 percent of our net sales.
The Architectural Glass segment fabricates coated, high-performance glass used globally in customized window and wall systems. For fiscal 2018, this segment accounted for approximately 26 percent of our net sales.
The Architectural Services segment provides full-servicebuilding glass and curtainwall installation of the walls of glass, windows and other curtainwall products making up the outside skin of buildings.services. For fiscal 2017, the Architectural Services2018, this segment accounted for approximately 2416 percent of our net sales.
The Large-Scale Optical Technologies (LSO) segment manufactures value-added coated glass and acrylic products for framing and display applications. For fiscal 2017,2018, this segment accounted for approximately 87 percent of our net sales.
On June 12, 2017, we acquired the stock of EFCO Corporation (EFCO), a privately-held U.S. manufacturer of architectural aluminum window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems for commercial construction projects, for $192 million in cash, funded through our committed revolving credit facility, with $7.5 million of that amount payable in annual installments beginning in June 2018. EFCO's results of operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements and within the Architectural Framing Systems segment since the date of acquisition.
On December 14, 2016, we acquired substantially all the assets of Sotawall, Inc. (now operating(operating under the name Sotawall Limited or "Sotawall"“Sotawall”), a privately-held Canadian designer and fabricator of high-performance, unitized curtainwall systems for commercial construction projects, based in the Toronto, Canada area, for approximately $138 million. Sotawall's results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements and within the Architectural Framing Systems segment since the date of acquisition.
Strategy
Our overall strategystrategies are to diversify revenue streams and structure the business to provide more stable revenue growth and profit generation over an economic cycle. Strategies are focused on diversification of end sectors served through growth from new geographies, new products and new markets, while improving margins through productivity and project selection initiatives.
In an effort to reduce our exposure to the cyclical nature of the large-building segment of the commercial construction industry, we have expanded our focus to include mid-sized projects in the Architectural Glass segment and grown our geographic footprint through organic growth and acquisitions in the Architectural Framing Systems segments is to deliver growth faster than our commercial construction markets.segment. We accomplish this through geographic and market segment expansion and new product offerings, while differentiating ourselves through superior service and lead times. In recent years, we have also increased our focus on window and curtainwall retrofit and renovation of existing commercial buildings. Wewindows and curtainwall as we have seen increased interest from the non-residential and high-end multi-family residential building sectors in upgrading building façades and improving energy efficiency. We consider this to be a significant opportunity for Apogee in the coming years.
In the Architectural Services segment, our emphasis is on improving margins through focused project selection, while continuing to deliver long-term organic growth through geographic expansion in line with our available project management capacity.
Within the LSO segment, our strategy is to grow domesticallyin newer display markets that desire the value-added properties our glass and internationally byacrylic products provide, while continuing to convert the domestic and international custom picture framing and fine art markets from clear uncoated glass and acrylic products to value-added products that protect art from UV damage and minimize reflection. Additionally, we have begun to enter new display markets that desire the value-added properties our glass and acrylic products provide in an effort to diversify LSO's product offerings.
We believe each ofAcross all our segments, has the ability to grow organically through entry into new geographies, further penetration in existing geographies and introduction of new products. Wewe also regularly evaluate business development opportunities in adjacent sectors. Any of thesesectors that will complement our existing portfolio. These business development strategies can also be executed byorganically, through acquisition or with strategic alliances.
Finally, we are constantly working to improve the efficiency and productivity of our operations by implementing lean manufacturing disciplines and automation. We expect these efforts to continue to deliver gross margin expansion into the foreseeable future.
Products and Services
Architectural Glass,Framing Systems, Architectural Framing SystemsGlass and Architectural Services segments
These three segments participate in various phases of the value chain to design, engineer, fabricate and install customized glass and aluminum window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems comprising the outside skin of buildings in the commercial, institutional and high-end multi-family residential construction sectors.
In our Architectural Glass segment, we add ultra-thin, high-performance coatings to uncoated glass to create a variety of aesthetic characteristics, unique designs and energy efficiency, including varying levels of solar energy management, aligned with the industry trend of increasingly energy-efficient buildings. We also laminate layers of glass and vinyl to protect against hurricanes and other severe impacts, and temper, or heat strengthen, glass to provide additional strength. Our high-performance glass is
custom made-to-order and is typically fabricated into insulating and/or laminated glass units for installation into window, curtainwall, storefront or entrance systems.
Within our Architectural Framing Systems segment, we design and fabricate window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems using our customized aluminum and glass, or glass supplied by others. We also provide finishing services for metal components used in windows and curtainwall, as well as plastic components for other products.
In our Architectural Glass segment, we apply ultra-thin, high-performance coatings to uncoated glass to create a variety of aesthetic characteristics, unique designs and energy efficiency, including varying levels of solar energy management to enhance energy-efficiency. We also laminate layers of glass and vinyl to protect against hurricanes and other severe impacts, and temper, or heat strengthen, glass to provide additional strength. Our high-performance glass is made-to-order and is typically fabricated into insulating and/or laminated glass units for installation into window, curtainwall, storefront or entrance systems.
By integrating technical capabilities, project management skills and field installation services, our Architectural Services segment provides design, engineering, fabrication and installation expertiseservices for the outside skin of buildings. Our ability to efficiently design high-quality window and curtainwall systems and effectively manage the installation of building façades allowsassists our customers to meet or exceedin meeting the timingschedule and cost requirements of their jobs.
Our product and service offerings allow architects to create distinctive looks for commercial building such as office towers, hotels, education and athletic facilities and dormitories, health care facilities, government buildings, retail centers and multi-family residential buildings, while meeting functional requirements such as energy efficiency, hurricane, blast and other impact resistance and/or sound control.
LSO segment
The LSO segment provides coated glass and acrylic primarily for use in framingwall decor and display applications. Products vary based on size and coatings applied to provide conservation-grade UV protection, anti-reflective and anti-static properties and/or security features.
Product Demand and Distribution Channels
Architectural Glass,Framing Systems, Architectural Framing SystemsGlass and Architectural Services segments
Demand for the products and services offered by our Architectural segments is affected by changes in the North American commercial construction industries, as well as by changes in general economic conditions. Additionally, the Architectural Glass segment has an operation in Brazil and is, therefore, also impacted by Brazil's commercial construction industry and general economic conditions.
We look at several external indicators to analyze potential demand for our products and services, such as U.S. and Canadian job growth, office space vacancy rates, credit and interest rates available for commercial construction projects, architectural billing statistics and material costs. We also rely on our own internal indicators to analyze demand. This includesdemand, including our sales pipeline, made up of contracts in review, projects awarded or committed, and bidding activity. Our sales pipeline, together with ongoing feedback, analysis and data from our customers, architects and building owners, provide visibility into near- and medium-term future demand. Additionally, we evaluate data on U.S. and Canadian non-residential construction market activity, industry analysis and longer-term trends provided by external data sources.
Our architectural products and services are used in subsets of the construction industry differentiated by building type, level of customization required, customers, geographic location and project size.
Building type - The construction industry is typically segmented into residential construction and non-residential construction, which includes commercial, industrial and institutional construction. Our products and services are primarily used in commercial buildings (office towers, hotels and retail centers) and institutional buildings (education facilities and dormitories, health care facilities and government buildings), as well as in high-end multi-family residential buildings (a subset of residential construction).
Level of customization - The large majority of our projects involve a high degree of customization, as the product or service is based on customer-specified requirements for aesthetics, performance and size, and is designed to satisfy local building codes.
Customers and distribution channels - Our customers are mainly glazing subcontractors and general contractors, with project design being influenced by architects and building owners. Our high-performance architectural glass is primarily sold using a
direct sales force and independent sales representatives. Installation services are marketedsold by a direct sales force in certain metropolitan areas in the U.S. We also have the ability to provide remote installation project management throughout the U.S. We marketsell our custom and standard windows, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems using a combination of direct sales forces, independent sales representatives and distributors.
Geographic location - We primarily supply architectural glass products to customers in North America, with some international sales of our high-performance architectural glass. We estimate the U.S. demand for architectural glass fabrication in non-residential buildings is in excess of $1$1.5 billion annually. Our aluminum framing systems, including windows, curtainwall, storefront and entrances, are marketed primarily in the U.S. and Canada, and we estimate demand to be in excess of $3 billion annually. In installation
services, we are one of only a few architectural glass installation companies in the U.S. to have a national presence, and we estimate the U.S. demand for installation services on commercial projects to be in the range of $10 to $15$20 billion.
Project size - Our Architectural Glass segment primarily serves mid-size to monumental high-profile projects. Architectural Framing Systems primarily targets small and mid-size projects, and Architectural Services primarily serves mid-size projects.
LSO segment
In our LSO segment, we have the largest domestically manufactureda leading brand of value-added coated glass and acrylic used in the custom picture framing market. Under the Tru Vue brand, products are sold primarily in North America through national and regional retail chains using a direct sales force, as well as through local picture framing shops using an independent distribution network. We also supply our glass and acrylic products to museums, shops and public and private galleries and collections worldwide through independent distributors. We have also begun to supply to other display markets, such as digital signage, and to other wall decor sectors.
Competitive Conditions
Architectural Glass,Framing Systems, Architectural Framing SystemsGlass and Architectural Services segments
The North American commercial construction market is highly fragmented. Competitive factors include price, product quality, product attributes and performance, reliable service, on-time delivery, lead-time, warranty and the ability to provide project management, technical engineering and design services. To protect and enhance our competitive position, we maintain strong relationships with architects, who influence the selection of products and services on a project, and with general contractors, who initiate projects and develop specifications.
The competition in the commercial window and storefront manufacturing industry is highly fragmented, and our Architectural Framing Systems segment competes against several national, regional and local aluminum window and storefront manufacturers, as well as regional paint and anodizing finishing companies. Our businesses compete by providing high-quality products, faster than average lead times, and on-time delivery.
In our Architectural Glass segment, we experience competition from regional glass fabricators who can provide certain products with attributes similar to our products. Within the market sector for large, complex projects, we encounter competition from international companies, which have products that may be equivalent to or have different characteristics than we provide. This international competition has strengthened in recent years due tobenefited from the relative strength of the U.S. dollar.dollar and lower fabrication costs in recent years. We maintain our competitive pricing position against these international competitors by providing high-quality products, short lead times, and responsive customer service.
The commercial window and storefront manufacturing industry is highly fragmented, and our Architectural Framing Systems segment competes against several national, regional and local aluminum window and storefront manufacturers, as well as regional paint and anodizing companies. When providing installation services, ourOur Architectural Services segment competes against national, regional and local glass installation companies.
LSO segment
Product attributes, price, quality, marketing and service are the primary competitive factors in the LSO segment. Our competitive strengths include our excellent relationships with customers, innovative marketing programs and the performance of our value-added products. We compete with certain European valued-added glass and acrylic products for picture framing.framing and display.
Warranties
We offer product and service warranties that we believe are competitive for the markets in which our products and services are sold. The nature and extent of these warranties depend upon the product or service, the market and, in some cases, the customer being served. Our standard warranties are generally from two to 10 years for our architectural glass, curtainwall and window system products, while we generally offer warranties of two years or less on our other products and services.
Sources and Availability of Raw Materials
Raw materials used within the Architectural Glass segment include flat glass, vinyl, silicone sealants and lumber. TheMaterials used in the Architectural Framing Systems segment's materialssegment include aluminum billet and extrusions, fabricated glass, plastic extrusions, hardware, paint and chemicals. Within the Architectural Services segment, materials used include fabricated glass, aluminum
extrusions and fabricated metal panels. The LSO segment mainly uses glass and acrylics.acrylic. A majority of our raw materials are readily available from a variety of domestic and international sources.
Trademarks and Patents
We have several trademarks and trade names that we believe have significant value in the marketing of our products, including APOGEE®APOGEE®. Trademark registrations in the U.S. are generally for a term of 10 years, renewable every 10 years as long as the trademark is used in the regular course of trade.
Within the Architectural Glass segment, VIRACON®, DIGITALDISTINCTIONS®, ROOMSIDE®, EXTREMEDGE®, BUILDING DESIGN®,GLASS IS EVERYTHING®, CLEARPOINT®, CYBERSHIELD® and STORMGUARD® are registered trademarks. VIRASPAN™ is an unregistered trademark. In addition, GLASSEC®, INSULATTO® and BLINDATTO® are registered trademarks in Brazil. GLASSECVIRACON™ is an unregistered trademark in Brazil.
Within the Architectural Framing Systems segment, LINETEC®LINETEC®, WAUSAU WINDOW AND WALL SYSTEMS®SYSTEMS®, TUBELITE®TUBELITE®, ADVANTAGE BY WAUSAU®WAUSAU®, 300ES®300ES®, FINISHER OF CHOICE®CHOICE®, THERML=BLOCK®BLOCK®, MAXBLOCK®MAXBLOCK®, DFG®DFG®, ECOLUMINUM®ECOLUMINUM®, ALUMINATE®ALUMINATE®, GET THE POINT!®, FORCEFRONT®FORCEFRONT®, SOTAWALL®SOTAWALL®, SOTA®HYBRID-WALL®, EFCO®, TERRASTILE®, THERMASTILE®, TRIPLE SET®, ULTRADIZE®, ULTRAFLUR®, ULTRALINE®, ULTRAPON® and HYBRID-WALL®XTHERM® are registered trademarks. CUSTOM WINDOW™, INVENT™, INVENT.PLUS™, INVENT RETRO™, INVISION™, CLEARSTORY™, EPIC™, HERITAGE™, VISULINE™, SEAL™, SUPERWALL™, CROSSTRAK™, HP-Wall™, VersaTherm™, E-Strut™, E-Shade™, E-Lite™, Series 960 Wall™, Durastile™ and CROSSTRAK™X Force™ are unregistered trademarks. ALUMICOR™, BUILDING EXCELLENCE™, TerraPorte 7600 Out-Swing accessABLE™ and BUILDING EXCELLENCETMIntegra 6000™ are unregistered trademarks in Canada.
Within the Architectural Glass segment, VIRACON®, DIGITALDISTINCTIONS®, ROOMSIDE®, EXTREMEDGE®, BUILDING DESIGN®, GLASS IS EVERYTHING®, CLEARPOINT®, CYBERSHIELD® and STORMGUARD® are registered trademarks. VIRASPAN™ is an unregistered trademark. In addition, GLASSEC®, INSULATTO® and BLINDATTO® are registered trademarks in Brazil. GLASSECVIRACON™ is an unregistered trademark in Brazil.
Within the Architectural Services segment, HARMON®HARMON®, H DESIGN®DESIGN®, HARMON GLASS®GLASS®, HI-7000HI-7000®, BUILDING TRUST IN EVERYTHING WE DO ® and INNOVATIVE FAÇADE SOLUTIONS®SOLUTIONS® are registered trademarks. UCW-8000™, HI-8500™, HI-9000™, SMU-6000™, and HPW-250™ and BUILDING TRUST IN EVERYTHING WE DO™ are unregistered trademarks.
Within the LSO segment, TRU VUE®VUE®, CONSERVATION CLEAR®CLEAR®, CONSERVATION MASTERPIECE ACRYLIC®ACRYLIC®, CONSERVATION REFLECTION CONTROL®CONTROL®, ULTRAVUE®ULTRAVUE®, MUSEUM GLASS®GLASS®, OPTIUM®OPTIUM®, PREMIUM CLEAN®CLEAN®, REFLECTION CONTROL®CONTROL®, AR REFLECTION-FREE®REFLECTION-FREE®, TRU VUE AR®AR®, OPTIUM ACRYLIC®ACRYLIC®, OPTIUM MUSEUM ACRYLIC®ACRYLIC®, CONSERVATION MASTERPIECE®MASTERPIECE®, STATICSHIELD®STATICSHIELD®, TRULIFE®TRULIFE® and VISTA AR®AR® are registered trademarks. TRULIFE INFINITY FRAMETMFRAME™, THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEARTMCLEAR™ and TRU FRAMEABLE MOMENTSTMMOMENTS™ are unregistered trademarks.
We have several patents pertaining to our glass coating methods and products, includingfor hybrid window wall/curtainwall systems and methods of installation and for our UV coating and etch processes for anti-reflective glass for the picture framing industry and fine art market, as well as a patent for an indirect daylighting device and patents for hybrid window wall/curtain wall systems and methods of installation.market. Despite being a point of differentiation from our competitors, no single patent is considered to be material.
Seasonality
We do not experience a significant seasonal effect in our Architectural segments. However, the construction industry is highly cyclical in nature and can be influenced differently by the effects of local economies.
Within the LSO segment, North American picture framing glass and acrylic sales tend to increase in the September-to-December timeframe, but the timing of customer promotional activities may offset some of this seasonal impact.
Working Capital Requirements
Trade accounts receivable isand contract-related receivables and other contract assets are the largest componentcomponents of our working capital for the Company, including receivables relating to contractual retention amounts that can be outstanding throughout a project's duration within the Architectural Services segment.capital. Inventory requirements, mainly related to raw materials, are notmost significant in any of our segments, although the LSO segment requires greater inventory levels as it builds to stock to meet the demands of its customers.Architectural Framing and Architectural Glass segments.
Backlog
Backlog represents the dollar amount of signed contracts or firm orders, generally as a result of a competitive bidding process, which is expected to be recognized as revenue primarily in the near-term. Backlog is not a term defined under U.S. GAAP and is not a measure of contract profitability. Backlog should not be used as the sole indicator of our future revenue because we have a substantial amount of projects with short lead times that book-and-bill within the same reporting period thatand are not included in backlog. We have strong visibility beyond backlog, as projects awarded, verbal commitments and bidding activities are monitored separately and not included in backlog.
Architectural Framing Systems segment backlog grew to $378.4 million at year-end, net of intersegment eliminations, compared to $245.4 million at the end of the prior year, due primarily to the acquisition of EFCO, which contributed approximately $130 million to backlog, as well as recent increased order activity, particularly of longer lead-time contracts. Approximately 80 percent
of the backlog in this segment is expected to be fulfilled in fiscal 2019, with the remainder expected to be filled in fiscal 2020 and beyond.
Architectural Glass segment backlog as of year-end was $66.4$36.7 million, compared to $62.4$66.4 million in the prior year, net of intersegment eliminations. This segment has strategically shortened lead-times, with capability and productivity improvements, in order to serve mid-size projects where there is a higher level of book-and-bill activity within quarters. The backlog is all expected to be filledfulfilled in fiscal 2018.
Architectural Framing Systems segment backlog has grown to $245.4 million at year-end, compared to $123.0 million at the end of the prior year, due to recent increased order activity, particularly of longer lead-time contracts. The acquisition of Sotawall contributed approximately $70 million to this segment's backlog. Approximately 75 percent of the backlog in this segment is expected to be filled in fiscal 2018, with the remainder expected to be filled in fiscal 2019 and beyond.2019.
Backlog in the Architectural Services segment declined from $320.4as of year-end was $426.3 million, at the end ofcompared to $255.1 million in the prior year, to $255.1 million at March 4, 2017, due to timing of firm orders and signed contracts. Approximately 6765 percent of the backlog in this segment is expected to be filled during fiscal 2018,2019, with the remainder expected to be filled in fiscal 20192020 and beyond.
Backlog is not a significant metric for the LSO segment, as orders are typically booked and billed within a short time frame.
Research and Development
The amount spent on research and development activities was $14.0 million, $8.6 million $8.0 million and $6.5$8.0 million in fiscal 2018, 2017 2016 and 2015,2016, respectively. Of this amount,these amounts, $1.5 million, $2.2 million, $2.4 million and $2.4 million, respectively, were focused primarily upon design of custom window and curtainwall systems in accordance with customer specifications and are included in cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Environment
We use hazardous materials in our manufacturing operations, and have air and water emissions that require controls. As a result, we are subject to stringent federal, state and local regulations governing the storage and use of these materials and disposal of wastes. We contract with outside vendors to collect and dispose of waste at our production facilities in compliance with applicable environmental laws. In addition, we have procedures in place that we believe enable us to properly manage the regulated materials used in and wastes created by our manufacturing processes. We believe we are currently in material compliance with such laws and regulations. While we will continue to incur environmental compliance costs for our ongoing manufacturing operations, we do not expect these to be material to our consolidated financial statements.
In fiscal 2008, we acquired We have one manufacturing facility that had certain historical environmental conditions. Wewhere we are working to remediate those conditions, and thehistorical environmental impacts. The remediation activities are being conducted without significant disruption to our operations.
Employees
The Company employed 5,5116,700 and 4,6145,511 persons on March 4, 20173, 2018 and February 27, 2016March 4, 2017, respectively. At March 4, 2017, 6243, 2018, 629 of these employees were represented by U.S. labor unions.
International Sales
Information regarding export and international sales is included in Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, within Note 16 of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Available Information
The Company maintains a website at www.apog.com. Through a link to a third-party content provider, this corporate website provides free access to the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and, if applicable, amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), as soon as reasonably practicable after electronic filing such material with, or furnishing it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Also available on our website are various corporate governance documents, including our Code of Business Ethics and Conduct, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and charters for the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees of the Board of Directors.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
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| Joseph F. Puishys | | 5859 | | Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company since 2011. President of Honeywell's Environmental and Combustion Controls division from 2008 through 2011, President of Honeywell's Building Solutions from 2005 through 2008, and President of Honeywell Building Solutions, America from 2004 to 2005. |
| James S. Porter | | 5657 | | Chief Financial Officer since 2005 and Executive Vice President since 2015. Vice President of Strategy and Planning from 2002 through 2005. Various management positions within the Company since 1997. |
| Patricia A. Beithon | | 6364 | | General Counsel and Secretary since 1999. |
| Gary R. Johnson | | 5556 | | Vice President, Treasurer since 2001. Various management positions within the Company since 1995. |
| John A. Klein | | 6061 | | President of EFCO Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, since February 2018. Senior Vice President, Operations and Supply Chain Management of the Company since 2012.from 2012 through January 2018. Director of Operations at Cooper Industries' Power Systems Division from 2008 through 2012, and Vice President of Operations at Rexnord Industries' Bearing Division from 2005 through 2007. |
Executive officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors to serve for a one-year period. There are no family relationships between any of the executive officers or directors of the Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our business faces many risks. Any of the risks discussed below, or elsewhere in this Form 10-K or our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
General global economic and business conditions
Our Architectural Glass,Framing Systems, Architectural Framing SystemsGlass and Architectural Services segments are dependent on global economic conditions and the cyclical nature of the North American commercial construction industry. The commercial construction industry is impacted by global macroeconomic trends that, in turn, affect, among other things, availability of credit, employment levels, consumer confidence, interest rates and commodity prices. To the extent changes in these factors negatively impact the overall commercial construction industry, our revenue and profits could be significantly reduced.
Our Architectural Glass segment's operation located in Brazil is subject to the economic, political and tax conditions prevalent in the country. We cannot predict how changing economic conditions in Brazil will impact our financial results; however, our Brazilian operation makes up less than five percent of our net sales annually.
Our LSO segment depends on the strength of the retail custom picture framing industry. This industry is highly dependent on consumer confidence and the conditions of the U.S. economy. A decline in consumer confidence, whether as a result of an economic slowdown, uncertainty regarding the future or other factors, could result in a decrease in net sales and operating income of this segment.
Foreign currency exchange impacts
Our subsidiaries in Canada and Brazil report their results of operations and financial position in their relevant functional currencies (local country currency), which are then translated into U.S. dollars. This translated financial information is included in our consolidated financial statements. As the relationship between these currencies and the U.S. dollar changes, there could be a negative impact on our reported results and financial position.
In addition, aswhen the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies, imports of products into the U.S. produced by international competitors have become more price competitive and exports of our U.S.-fabricated products have become less price competitive. If we are not able to counteract these types of price pressures through superior quality and service, our net sales and operating income could be negatively impacted.
New competitors or specific actions of our existing competitors
All of our operating segments operate in competitive industries where the actions of our existing competitors or new competitors could result in a loss of customers or share of customers' demand. Changes in our competitors' products, prices or services could negatively impact our share of demand, net sales or margins.
Our Architectural Glass and Architectural Framing Systems and Architectural Glass segments have seen an increase in imports of competitive products into the U.S. from international suppliers due to the relative strength of the U.S. dollar. If imports of competitive products were to occur at increased levels for extended periods of time, our net sales and margins could be negatively impacted.
Our LSO segment competes with several international specialty glass manufacturers that have traditionally been less focused on the U.S. custom picture framing industry. Certain of these competitors have recently developed some value-added products that are able to compete more directly with some products in our existing portfolio.manufacturers. If these competitors are able to successfully increase their product attributes and production capacity and/or increase their sales and marketing focus to the U.S. custom picture framing market, this segment's net sales and margins could be negatively impacted.
Acquisitions and related integration activities
We have completed and may complete additional acquisitions in the future to accelerate the execution of our growth strategies, including new geographies, marketsadjacent market sectors and new product introductions. While we have a disciplined approach to assessing potential acquisition targets, conducting due diligence activities, and negotiating appropriate acquisition terms and integration activities, there are risks inherent in completing acquisitions, including:
diversion of management’s attention from existing business activities;
difficulties or delays in integrating and assimilating information and financial systems, operations and products of an acquired business or other business venture or in realizing projected efficiencies, growth prospects, cost savings and synergies;
potential loss of key employees, customers and customerssuppliers of the acquired businesses or adverse effects on relationships with existing customers and suppliers;
adverse impact on overall profitability if the acquired business does not achieve the return on investment projected at the time of acquisition; and
inaccurate assessment of additional post-acquisition capital investments, undisclosed, contingent or other liabilities, problems executing backlog of material supply or installation projects, underway at time of acquisition, unanticipated costs and an inability to recover or manage such liabilities and costs.
If one or more of these risks arises in a material manner, our operating results could be negatively impacted.
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment
Our total assets include a significant amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets as a result of our recent acquisitions. We test goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the potential for impairment. If future operating performance at one or more of our operating units were to fall significantly below forecast levels or if market conditions for one or more of our acquired businesses were to decline, we could incur a non-cash impairment charge that would negatively impact our net earnings.
Effective utilization and management of our manufacturing capacity
Near-term performance depends, to a significant degree, on our ability to provide sufficient available capacity and appropriately utilize existing production capacity. The failure to successfully maintain existing capacity, successfully implement planned capacity expansions, and make additional investments in additional physical capacity could adversely affect our operating results.
Loss of key personnel and inability to source sufficient labor
Our success depends on the skills of the Company's leadership, construction project managers and other key technical personnel, and our ability to secure sufficient manufacturing labor. Increased activity in residential and commercial construction has caused increased competition for experienced construction project managers. Additionally, some of our manufacturing facilities are located in regions that at times may experiencehave experienced low levels of unemployment. If we are unable to retain existing employees and/or recruit and train additional employees with the requisite skills and experience, our operating results could be adversely impacted.
Commodity price fluctuations, trade policy impacts and supply availability
Our Architectural Framing Systems and Architectural Services segments use aluminum as a significant input to their products. While we structure many of our supply agreements in a way to moderate the effects of fluctuations in the market for raw aluminum and we are usually eventually ableendeavor to pass aluminum cost increases onadjust market pricing to our customers, short-termoffset potential impacts, operating results could be negatively impacted by sudden price movements in the market for raw aluminum.
As a result of recently announced increased tariffs on aluminum and sanctions against certain producers, we have seen increased volatility regarding the cost of aluminum that we purchase from both domestic and international sources. Also, recently announced steel tariffs have the potential to impact our customers as steel is a significant input the construction of commercial buildings. Lastly, due to our Architectural Framing Systems segment presence in Canada, we have significant cross-border activity as our Canadian businesses purchase inputs from U.S.-based suppliers and sell to U.S.-based customers. A significant change in the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement could have an adverse impact on our net sales and operating results.
Our Architectural Glass segment usesand LSO segments use raw glass as a significant input to itstheir products. The supply of raw glass has become tighter due to several years of growth in automotive manufacturing and residential and non-residential construction. Although we have secured supply commitments from multiple suppliers that allow us to reach our near-term growth targets, a significant unplanned downtime or shift in strategy at one or more of our key suppliers could negatively impact our operating results.
Product quality issues
We manufacture and/or install a significant portion of our products based on the specific requirements of each customer. We believe that future orders of our products or services will depend on our ability to maintain the performance, reliability and quality standards required by our customers. If our products have performance, reliability or quality problems, or products are installed using incompatible glazing materials or installed improperly (by us or a customer), we may experience: additional warranty expense; reduced or canceled orders; higher manufacturing or installation costs; or delays in the collection of accounts receivable. Additionally, performance, reliability or quality claims from our customers, with or without merit, could result in costly and time-consuming litigation that could require significant time and attention of management and involve significant monetary damages that could negatively impact our financial results.
Project management and installation issues
The Architectural Services segment and, occasionally, a portion of the Architectural Framing Systems segment are awarded fixed-price contracts forthat include material supply and installation services. Often, bids are required before all aspects of a construction project are known. An underestimate in the amount of labor required and/or cost of materials for a project; a change in the timing of the delivery of product; system design errors, difficulties or errors in execution; or significant project delays, caused by us or other trades, could result in failure to achieve the expected results. Any one or more of such issues could result in losses on individual contracts that could negatively impact our operating results.
Changes in architectural trends, building codes or consumer preferences
Any change in commercial construction customer preference, architectural trends or building codes that reduce window-to-wall ratios in non-residential construction wouldcould negatively impact net sales and operating income in our architectural-related segments. The LSO segment depends on U.S. consumers framing art and other decorative items. Any shift in customer preference away from framed art to other forms of wall decor could negatively impact future net sales and operating income in the LSO segment.
Customer dependence in the LSO segment
The LSO segment iscontinues to be highly dependent on a relatively small number of customers for its sales, while working to grow in new markets and we expect this to continue in the future.with additional customers. Accordingly, loss of a significant customer, a significant reduction in pricing, or a shift to a less favorable mix of value-
addedvalue-added picture framing glass or acrylic products for one or more of those customers could materially reduce LSO net sales and operating results.
Results can differ significantly from our expectations and the expectations of analysts
Our sales and earnings guidance and resulting external analyst estimates are largely based on our view of our business and the broader commercial construction market. Even though we have significant market intelligence through our contact with real estate developers, building owners and architects, and continually monitor micro- and macro-economic indicators of future performance of the commercial construction market, we are unable to precisely predict events that can significantly change market cycles. Failure to meet our guidance or analyst expectations for net sales and earnings would likely have an adverse impact on the market price of our common stock.
Significant risk retention through self-insurance programs
We obtain third-party insurance for potential losses from general liability, employment practices, workers' compensation and automobile liability risk, as well as medical insurance. However, a high amount of risk is retained on a self-insured basis, partially through our wholly-owned insurance subsidiary. Therefore, a material architectural product liability event could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
Dependence on information technology systems and potential security threats
Our operations are dependent upon various information technology systems that are used to process, transmit and store electronic information, and to manage or support our manufacturing operations and a variety of other business processes and activities. We could encounter difficulties in maintaining our existing systems, and developing and implementing new systems. Such difficulties could lead to disruption in business operations and/or significant additional expenses that could adversely affect our results.
Additionally, information technology security threats are increasing in frequency and sophistication. These threats pose a risk to the security of our systems and networks, and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data. Should such an attack succeed, it could lead to the compromise of confidential information, manipulation and destruction of data and product
specifications, production downtimes, disruption in the availability of financial data, or misrepresentation of information via digital media. The occurrence of any of these events could adversely affect our reputation and could result in litigation, regulatory action, project delay claims, and increased costs and operational consequences of implementing further data protection systems.
Use of hazardous chemicals and environmental compliance
We use hazardous chemicals in the production process of some of our products. One of our facilities has certain historical environmental conditions that are in the process of being remediated. Our inability to remediate the historical environmental conditions at the facility at or below the amounts reserved could have an adverse impact on future financial results. Additionally,As a result, we are subject to a variety of local, state and federal governmental regulations relating to storage, discharge, handling, emission, generation and disposal of toxic or other hazardous substances used to manufacture our products, compliance with which is expensive. Our failure to comply with current or future environmental regulations could result in the imposition of substantial fines, suspension of production, alteration of our manufacturing processes or increased costs.
Changes in tax rates or the adoption of new tax legislation
We are subject to taxes in the U.S., Canada and Brazil. Our effective tax rate could be affected by changes in the mix of earnings in jurisdictions with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in tax laws or their implementation. On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was signed into law in the U.S. While the Act will reduce our U.S. effective tax rate, the overall impact is uncertain due to the complexity of certain provisions of the Act and ambiguities in the interpretation and application of those provisions. Therefore, any material change in the interpretation or application of the provisions of the Act could have a significant impact on our net earnings.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following table lists, by segment, the Company's major properties as of March 4, 20173, 2018.
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| Property Location | | Owned/ Leased | | Function |
Architectural Glass segment | | | | |
Owatonna, MN | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Administrative |
Owatonna, MN | | Leased | | Warehouse |
Statesboro, GA | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Warehouse |
St. George, UT | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Warehouse |
Nazaré Paulista, Brazil | | Owned(1)
| | Manufacturing/Administrative |
| Architectural Framing Systems segment | | | | |
| Wausau, WI | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Administrative
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| Stratford, WI | | Owned | | Manufacturing |
| Reed City, MI | | Owned | | Manufacturing |
| Walker, MI | | Leased | | Manufacturing/Administrative
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| Dallas, TX | | Leased | | Manufacturing |
| Toronto, ON Canada | | Leased | | Manufacturing/Warehouse/Administrative |
| Toronto, ON Canada | | Owned | | Manufacturing |
| Brampton, ON Canada | | Leased | | Manufacturing/Warehouse/Administrative |
| Verona, VA | | Leased | | Manufacturing/Warehouse/Administrative |
| Springfield, MO | | Leased | | Manufacturing/Warehouse/Administrative |
| Monett, MO | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Warehouse/Administrative |
| Architectural Glass segment | | | | |
| Owatonna, MN | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Administrative |
| Owatonna, MN | | Leased | | Warehouse |
| Statesboro, GA | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Warehouse |
| St. George, UT | | Owned(1) | | Manufacturing/Warehouse |
| Nazaré Paulista, Brazil | | Owned(2) | | Manufacturing/Administrative |
| Architectural Services segment | | | | |
| Minneapolis, MN | | Leased | | Administrative |
| West Chester, OH | | Leased | | Manufacturing |
Garland,Mesquite, TX | | Leased | | Manufacturing |
| Glen Burnie, MD | | Leased | | Manufacturing |
| Orlando, FL | | Leased | | Manufacturing |
| LSO segment | | | | |
| McCook, IL | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Warehouse/Administrative
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| Faribault, MN | | Owned | | Manufacturing/Administrative
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| Other | | | | |
| Minneapolis, MN | | Leased | | Administrative |
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(1) | Facility was closed in March 2018 and is classified as held-for-sale as of March 3, 2018. |
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(2) | This is an owned facility; however, the land is leased from the city. |
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company has been a party to various legal proceedings incidental to its normal operating activities. In particular, like others in the construction supply and services industry, the Company's construction supply and services businesses are routinely involved in various disputes and claims arising out of construction projects, sometimes involving demands for significant monetary damages or product replacement. The Company has also been subject to litigation arising out of general liability, employment practices, workers' compensation and automobile claims. Although it is very difficult to accurately predict the outcome of such proceedings, facts currently available indicate that no such claims will result in losses that would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or financial condition of the Company.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Apogee common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) under the ticker symbol APOG.
As of April 8, 2017,12, 2018, there were 1,1971,142 shareholders of record and 16,16214,476 shareholders for whom securities firms acted as nominees.
The following chart shows the quarterly range and year-end closing price for one share of the Company's common stock over the past three fiscal years.
| | | | | First | | Second | | Third | | Fourth | | Year-end | | First | | Second | | Third | | Fourth | | Year-end |
| | | Low | High | | Low | High | | Low | High | | Low | High | | Close | | Low | High | | Low | High | | Low | High | | Low | High | | Close |
| 2018 | | | $ | 50.72 |
| $ | 59.61 |
| | $ | 41.01 |
| $ | 58.13 |
| | $ | 43.35 |
| $ | 50.12 |
| | $ | 42.01 |
| $ | 50.88 |
| | $ | 43.97 |
|
| 2017 | | $ | 39.93 |
| $ | 45.94 |
| | $ | 41.50 |
| $ | 48.88 |
| | $ | 39.96 |
| $ | 49.17 |
| | $ | 47.64 |
| $ | 59.38 |
| | $ | 58.19 |
| | 39.93 |
| 45.94 |
| | 41.50 |
| 48.88 |
| | 39.96 |
| 49.17 |
| | 47.64 |
| 59.38 |
| | 58.19 |
|
| 2016 | | 42.35 |
| 56.27 |
| | 49.60 |
| 60.16 |
| | 43.90 |
| 57.86 |
| | 34.52 |
| 50.53 |
| | 39.41 |
| | 42.35 |
| 56.27 |
| | 49.60 |
| 60.16 |
| | 43.90 |
| 57.86 |
| | 34.52 |
| 50.53 |
| | 39.41 |
|
| 2015 | | 28.28 |
| 35.64 |
| | 29.21 |
| 36.68 |
| | 35.07 |
| 47.02 |
| | 37.83 |
| 48.03 |
| | 45.85 |
| |
Dividends
Quarterly, the Board of Directors evaluates declaring dividends based on operating results, available funds and the Company's financial condition. Cash dividends have been paid each quarter since 1974. The chart below shows quarterly and annual cumulative cash dividends per share for the past three fiscal years.
| | | | | First | | Second | | Third | | Fourth | | Total | | First | | Second | | Third | | Fourth | | Total |
| 2018 | | | $ | 0.1400 |
| | $ | 0.1400 |
| | $ | 0.1400 |
| | $ | 0.1575 |
| | $ | 0.5775 |
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| 2017 | | $ | 0.1250 |
| | $ | 0.1250 |
| | $ | 0.1250 |
| | $ | 0.1400 |
| | $ | 0.5150 |
| | 0.1250 |
| | 0.1250 |
| | 0.1250 |
| | 0.1400 |
| | 0.5150 |
|
| 2016 | | 0.1100 |
| | 0.1100 |
| | 0.1100 |
| | 0.1250 |
| | 0.4550 |
| | 0.1100 |
| | 0.1100 |
| | 0.1100 |
| | 0.1250 |
| | 0.4550 |
|
| 2015 | | 0.1000 |
| | 0.1000 |
| | 0.1000 |
| | 0.1100 |
| | 0.4100 |
| |
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Company
The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by the Company of its own stock during the fourth quarter of fiscal 20172018:
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| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b) | | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (b) |
| November 27, 2016 through December 31, 2016 | 180 |
| | $ | 50.04 |
| | — |
| | 942,367 |
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| January 1, 2017 through January 28, 2017 | 3,185 |
| | 55.55 |
| | — |
| | 942,367 |
|
| January 29, 2017 through March 4, 2017 | 1,625 |
| | 57.98 |
| | — |
| | 942,367 |
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| Total | 4,990 |
| | $ | 56.15 |
| | — |
| | 942,367 |
|
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) | | Average Price Paid per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b) | | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (b) |
| December 3, 2017 through December 30, 2017 | 75,080 |
| | $ | 45.89 |
| | 74,900 |
| | 667,467 |
|
| December 31, 2017 through January 27, 2018 | 226,251 |
| | 45.13 |
| | 225,998 |
| | 1,441,469 |
|
| January 28, 2018 through March 3, 2018 | 205,678 |
| | 45.59 |
| | 201,401 |
| | 1,240,068 |
|
| Total | 507,009 |
| | $ | 45.43 |
| | 502,299 |
| | 1,240,068 |
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(a)The shares in this column representinclude 180, 253 and 4,277 shares, respectively, that were surrendered to us by plan participants during each of the monthly periods referred to above, in order to satisfy stock-for-stock option exercises or withholding tax obligations related to stock-based compensation.
(b) In fiscal 2004, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 1,500,000 shares of Company stock, which was announced on April 10, 2003. Subsequently, the Board of Directors increased the authorization by 750,000 shares, which was announced on January 24, 2008; by 1,000,000 shares, which was announced on October 8, 2008; by 1,000,000 shares, announced on January 13, 2016; and by 1,000,000 shares, which was announced on January 13, 2016.9, 2018. The Company's repurchase program does not have an expiration date. No shares were repurchased in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.
Comparative Stock Performance
The line graph below compares the cumulative total shareholder return on a $100 investment in our common stock for the last five fiscal years with the cumulative total return on a $100 investment in the Standard & Poor's Small Cap 600 Growth Index and the Russell 2000 Index. The graph assumes an investment at the close of trading on March 3, 2012,2, 2013, and also assumes the reinvestment of all dividends.
| | | | 2012 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2015 | | 2016 | | 2017 | | 2018 |
| Apogee | $ | 100.00 |
| | $ | 212.10 |
| | $ | 280.52 |
| | $ | 379.99 |
| | $ | 329.79 |
| | $ | 492.41 |
| $ | 100.00 |
| | $ | 132.26 |
| | $ | 179.16 |
| | $ | 155.49 |
| | $ | 232.16 |
| | $ | 177.46 |
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| S&P Small Cap 600 Growth Index | 100.00 |
| | 114.19 |
| | 149.83 |
| | 160.72 |
| | 147.48 |
| | 193.42 |
| 100.00 |
| | 131.21 |
| | 140.75 |
| | 129.15 |
| | 169.38 |
| | 190.32 |
|
| Russell 2000 Index | 100.00 |
| | 115.68 |
| | 151.59 |
| | 160.12 |
| | 136.57 |
| | 186.43 |
| 100.00 |
| | 131.04 |
| | 138.42 |
| | 118.06 |
| | 161.16 |
| | 179.39 |
|
We are not aware of any competitors, public or private, that are similar to us in size and scope of business activities. Most of our direct competitors are either privately owned or divisions of larger, publicly owned companies.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following information should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, included in Item 7 of this Report, and our consolidated financial statements and related notes, included in Item 8 of this Report.
| | | | Fiscal Year | Fiscal Year |
| (In thousands, except per share data and percentages) | 2017(1, 2) | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014(3) | | 2013 | 2018(1) | | 2017(2)(3) | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014(4) |
| Results of Operations Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| | $ | 933,936 |
| | $ | 771,445 |
| | $ | 700,224 |
| $ | 1,326,173 |
| | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| | $ | 933,936 |
| | $ | 771,445 |
|
| Gross profit | 292,023 |
| | 243,570 |
| | 208,544 |
| | 165,252 |
| | 145,733 |
| 333,518 |
| | 292,023 |
| | 243,570 |
| | 208,544 |
| | 165,252 |
|
| Operating income | 122,225 |
| | 97,393 |
| | 63,585 |
| | 40,285 |
| | 27,419 |
| 114,284 |
| | 122,225 |
| | 97,393 |
| | 63,585 |
| | 40,285 |
|
| Net earnings | 85,790 |
| | 65,342 |
| | 50,516 |
| | 27,986 |
| | 19,111 |
| 79,488 |
| | 85,790 |
| | 65,342 |
| | 50,516 |
| | 27,986 |
|
| Earnings per share - basic | 2.98 |
| | 2.25 |
| | 1.76 |
| | 0.98 |
| | 0.68 |
| 2.79 |
| | 2.98 |
| | 2.25 |
| | 1.76 |
| | 0.98 |
|
| Earnings per share - diluted | 2.97 |
| | 2.22 |
| | 1.72 |
| | 0.95 |
| | 0.67 |
| 2.76 |
| | 2.97 |
| | 2.22 |
| | 1.72 |
| | 0.95 |
|
| Cash dividends per share | 0.515 |
| | 0.455 |
| | 0.410 |
| | 0.370 |
| | 0.360 |
| 0.5775 |
| | 0.5150 |
| | 0.4550 |
| | 0.4100 |
| | 0.3700 |
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| Balance Sheet Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Total assets | 784,658 |
| | 657,440 |
| | 612,057 |
| | 569,995 |
| | 524,779 |
| 1,022,320 |
| | 784,658 |
| | 657,440 |
| | 612,057 |
| | 569,995 |
|
| Long-term debt | 65,400 |
| | 20,400 |
| | 20,587 |
| | 20,659 |
| | 20,756 |
| 215,860 |
| | 65,400 |
| | 20,400 |
| | 20,587 |
| | 20,659 |
|
| Shareholders' equity | 470,577 |
| | 406,195 |
| | 382,476 |
| | 356,104 |
| | 336,792 |
| 511,355 |
| | 470,577 |
| | 406,195 |
| | 382,476 |
| | 356,104 |
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| Other Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross profit as a percentage of sales | 26.2 | % | | 24.8 | % | | 22.3 | % | | 21.4 | % | | 20.8 | % | 25.1 | % | | 26.2 | % | | 24.8 | % | | 22.3 | % | | 21.4 | % |
| Operating income as a percentage of sales | 11.0 | % | | 9.9 | % | | 6.8 | % | | 5.2 | % | | 3.9 | % | 8.6 | % | | 11.0 | % | | 9.9 | % | | 6.8 | % | | 5.2 | % |
Return on average invested capital(4) | 14.3 | % | | 12.7 | % | | 8.8 | % | | 6.0 | % | | 4.3 | % | |
Return on average invested capital(5) | | 9.3 | % | | 14.3 | % | | 12.7 | % | | 8.8 | % | | 6.0 | % |
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(1) | Includes the acquisition of EFCO in June 2017. |
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(2) | Fiscal 2017 includedcontained 53 weeks. Each of the other periods presented includedcontained 52 weeks. |
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(2)(3)
| Includes the acquisition of Sotawall in December 2016. |
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(3)(4)
| Includes the acquisition of Alumicor in November 2013. |
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(4)(5)
| Return on average invested capital is a non-GAAP measure that we define as [operating income x .65]/average invested capital. We believe this measure is useful in understanding operational performance over time. This non-GAAP measure should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the reported financial results of the company prepared in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate this measure differently from us, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparison with others. |
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking Statements
This discussion contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forecasts and projections in this document are “forward-looking statements,” and are based on management's current expectations or beliefs of the Company's near-term results, based on current information available pertaining to the Company, including the risk factors noted under Item 1A in this Form 10-K. From time to time, we also may provide oral and written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public, such as press releases, presentations to securities analysts or investors, or other communications by the Company. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this report and in any public statements we make could be materially different from actual results.
Accordingly, we wish to caution investors that any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These uncertainties and other risk factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth under Item 1A in this Form 10-K.
We wish to caution investors that other factors might in the future prove to be important in affecting the Company's results of operations. New factors emerge from time to time; it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
We are a world leader in certain technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass and metal products and services. Our four reporting segments are: Architectural Glass,Framing Systems, Architectural Framing Systems,Glass, Architectural Services and Large-Scale Optical Technologies (LSO).
Highlights for
During fiscal 2018, we advanced strategies to diversify and strengthen our revenue streams in order to improve the stability of our business throughout an economic cycle, by focusing on diversifying geographies, markets and project sizes served. We also focused on generating cash flow and expanding backlog, as we continue to execute on our strategies and grow our business in fiscal 2019 and beyond.
Fiscal 20172018: summary of results:
Consolidated net sales increased to $1.1$1.3 billion, or 1419 percent over fiscal 2016.2017.
Operating income increased to $122was $114.3 million, or 25a decline of 6.5 percent overfrom $122.2 million in the prior year.
Diluted EPS was $2.97,$2.76, compared to $2.22$2.97 in the prior year, for growtha decline of 347 percent.
WeAdjusted operating income was $132.9 million, an increase of 6.8 percent compared to the prior year, and adjusted diluted EPS was $3.23, an increase of 6.6 percent compared to the prior year. Refer to the tables that follow for details of these adjusted amounts.
In June 2017, we acquired the assets of Sotawall, Inc.,EFCO Corporation, a Canadian privately-held designerU.S. manufacturer of architectural aluminum window, curtainwall, storefront and fabricator of high-performance, unitized curtainwallentrance systems for commercial construction projects, for approximately $138$192 million on December 14, 2016. Sotawall'sin cash. EFCO's results since the date of acquisitionoperations have been included in theour consolidated financial statements and within the Architectural Framing Systems segment.segment since the date of acquisition.
Adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin and adjusted earnings per diluted share (“adjusted diluted EPS”) are supplemental non-GAAP measures provided to assess performance on a more comparable basis from period to period by excluding amounts that management does not consider part of core operating results. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate the company’s historical and prospective financial performance, measure operational profitability on a consistent basis, and provide enhanced transparency to the investment community. These non-GAAP measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the reported financial results of the company prepared in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate these measures differently, limiting the usefulness of the measure for comparison with other companies. Income tax impact on the adjustments is calculated based on the Company's effective tax rate for each period presented.
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| Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Information |
| Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Net Earnings Per Diluted Common Share |
| | | | | | | | Diluted per share amounts |
| In thousands, except per share data | Year-ended March 3, 2018 (52 weeks) | | Year-ended March 4, 2017 (53 weeks) | | % change | | Year-ended March 3, 2018 (52 weeks) | | Year-ended March 4, 2017 (53 weeks) | | % change |
| Operating income | $ | 114,284 |
| | $ | 122,225 |
| | (6.5 | )% | | $ | 2.76 |
| | $ | 2.97 |
| | (7.1 | )% |
| Amortization of short-lived acquired intangibles | 10,521 |
| | 1,722 |
| | N/M |
| | 0.37 |
| | 0.06 |
| | N/M |
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| Acquisition-related costs | 5,098 |
| | 531 |
| | N/M |
| | 0.18 |
| | 0.02 |
| | N/M |
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| Restructuring-related costs | 3,026 |
| | — |
| | N/M |
| | 0.11 |
| | — |
| | N/M |
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| Income tax impact on above adjustments | N/A |
| | N/A |
| | N/M |
| | (0.18 | ) | | (0.02 | ) | | N/M |
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| Adjusted operating income | $ | 132,929 |
| | $ | 124,478 |
| | 6.8 | % | | $ | 3.23 |
| | $ | 3.03 |
| | 6.6 | % |
Results of Operations
Net Sales
| | | (Dollars in thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2017 vs. 2016 | | 2016 vs. 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2018 vs. 2017 | | 2017 vs. 2016 |
| Net sales | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| | $ | 933,936 |
| | 13.6 | % | | 5.1 | % | $ | 1,326,173 |
| | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| | 19.0 | % | | 13.6 | % |
Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017
Net sales in fiscal 2018 increased by 19.0 percent compared to fiscal 2017 due to the acquisition of EFCO in the second quarter of 2018. This acquisition, as well as a full year of results from Sotawall (acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017) and pricing and volume gains from our existing segment businesses, resulted in overall growth in our Architectural Framing Systems segment, which was partially offset by volume declines in our Architectural Services and Architectural Glass segments.
Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016
Net sales in fiscal 2017 increased by 13.6 percent compared to fiscal 2016, due to gains in volume across all three architectural segments.segments, as well as the inclusion of Sotawall, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. Volume growth was driven by continued strength in non-residential construction end-markets and success in our strategies to expand geographically and introduce new products. The Architectural Framing Systems segment drove nearly 60 percent of our growth, this year. Thewith the acquisition of Sotawall in
the fourth quarter included in this segment, contributedcontributing 13 percent of our overall growth. The Architectural Glass segment drove approximately 22 percent of our growth and the Architectural Services segment contributed nearly all of the remainder. Currency did not have a meaningful impact on our consolidated sales as compared to the prior year.
Fiscal 2016 Compared to Fiscal 2015
Net sales increased by 5.1 percent, or 7.0 percent on a constant currency basis, over fiscal 2015. This was mainly due to pricing and volume growth resulting from strong commercial construction activity in the U.S, partially offset by declines in the commercial construction markets in Brazil and Canada. The Architectural Glass segment accounted for approximately 44 percent of the growth, and the Architectural Services segment drove approximately 32 percent of the growth, with nearly all of the remainder coming from the domestic Architectural Framing segment businesses.
Constant currency revenue excludes the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency on our international operations. Constant currency percentages are calculated by converting prior-period local currency results using the average monthly exchange rate and comparing the adjusted amount to current period reported results. We believe constant currency information provides valuable supplemental information regarding our core operating results, consistent with how we evaluate our performance. We also refer to constant currency measures elsewhere in this report. This non-GAAP measure should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative to, the reported results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Performance
The relationship between various components of operations, as a percentage of net sales, is provided below.
| | | (Percentage of net sales) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net sales | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % |
| Cost of sales | 73.8 |
| | 75.2 |
| | 77.7 |
| 74.9 |
| | 73.8 |
| | 75.2 |
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| Gross profit | 26.2 |
| | 24.8 |
| | 22.3 |
| 25.1 |
| | 26.2 |
| | 24.8 |
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| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 15.2 |
| | 14.9 |
| | 15.5 |
| 16.5 |
| | 15.2 |
| | 14.9 |
|
| Operating income | 11.0 |
| | 9.9 |
| | 6.8 |
| 8.6 |
| | 11.0 |
| | 9.9 |
|
| Other income, net | — |
| | — |
| | 0.2 |
| |
| Interest (expense) income and other, net | | (0.3 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Earnings before income taxes | 11.0 |
| | 9.9 |
| | 7.0 |
| 8.3 |
| | 11.0 |
| | 9.9 |
|
| Income tax expense | 3.3 |
| | 3.3 |
| | 1.6 |
| 2.3 |
| | 3.3 |
| | 3.3 |
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| Net earnings | 7.7 | % | | 6.7 | % | | 5.4 | % | 6.0 | % | | 7.7 | % | | 6.7 | % |
| Effective income tax rate | 30.1 | % | | 32.9 | % | | 22.3 | % | 27.7 | % | | 30.1 | % | | 32.9 | % |
Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017
Gross profit was 25.1 percent in fiscal 2018, a decline of 110 basis points from fiscal 2017, driven by reduced operating leverage on volume within the Architectural Services and Architectural Glass segments and the inclusion of EFCO at lower margins, somewhat offset by improved productivity across all our segments.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense for fiscal 2018 was 16.5 percent, an increase of 130 basis points, or $49.4 million, from fiscal 2017, mainly as a result of the inclusion of EFCO, as well as a full year of amortization expense on intangible assets acquired in the Sotawall transaction.
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2018 was 27.7 percent, compared to 30.1 percent in fiscal 2017. The decline of 240 basis points was a result of benefits from the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("the Act"), enacted in December 2017.
Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016
Gross profit was 26.2 percent in fiscal 2017, an improvement of 140 basis points from fiscal 2016, driven by operating leverage on increased volume and improved productivity in our three architectural segments.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense for fiscal 2017 was 15.2 percent, an increase of 30 basis points, or $23.6 million, from fiscal 2016, mainly as a result of increased incentive-related compensation and intangible asset amortization expenses.
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2017 was 30.1 percent, compared to 32.9 percent in fiscal 2016. The decline of 280 basis points was a result of benefits from various tax planning strategies, including recognition of a foreign tax credit contributing 160 basis points, and increased income in foreign jurisdictions with lower tax rates.
Fiscal 2016 Compared to Fiscal 2015
Gross profit improved 250 basis points from fiscal 2015 to fiscal 2016, primarily due to improved pricing and mix, as well as productivity and volume leverage across all architectural segments.
SG&A expense declined by 60 basis points from 2015 to 2016, but increased $1.2 million, as a result of expense discipline relative to sales growth across our segments.
Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2015 was 22.3 percent, including a $6.4 million tax benefit from an energy-efficient investment credit. Excluding this credit, our effective tax rate would have been 32.2%, compared to 32.9% in fiscal 2016. This increase of 70 basis points was due to changes in state income tax laws, combined with a higher percentage of earnings in the U.S., where the tax rate is higher than in the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate.
Segment Analysis
Architectural Glass
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| (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
| Net sales | $ | 411,881 |
| | $ | 377,713 |
| | $ | 346,471 |
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| Operating income | 44,656 |
| | 35,504 |
| | 16,431 |
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| Operating margin | 10.8 | % | | 9.4 | % | | 4.7 | % |
Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016. Fiscal 2017 net sales increased $34.2 million, or 9.0 percent, over the prior year. This was primarily due to volume growth and improved pricing and mix in our U.S.-based business, as a result of our focus on growth in the mid-size building sector, as well as the effects of a positive U.S. construction market. Currency did not have a meaningful impact on segment sales as compared to the prior year.
Operating margin improved 140 basis points, driven by leverage on volume growth, pricing, mix and productivity.
Fiscal 2016 Compared to Fiscal 2015. Fiscal 2016 net sales improved 9.0 percent over the prior year, or 12.2 percent on a constant currency basis, primarily due to improved pricing, mix and volume growth in the U.S. as a result of the strong U.S. construction market, partially offset by declines in volume and mix in our Brazilian operation and lower export sales from the U.S.
Operating margin improved 470 basis points, doubling the fiscal 2015 operating margin, with improvement driven by pricing and mix, as well as strong operational performance and volume leverage in the U.S., partially offset by the impact of ongoing challenging Brazilian economic conditions.
Architectural Framing Systems
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net sales | $ | 385,978 |
| | $ | 308,593 |
| | $ | 298,395 |
| $ | 677,198 |
| | $ | 385,978 |
| | $ | 308,593 |
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| Operating income | 44,768 |
| | 31,911 |
| | 21,808 |
| 59,031 |
| | 44,768 |
| | 31,911 |
|
| Operating margin | 11.6 | % | | 10.3 | % | | 7.3 | % | 8.7 | % | | 11.6 | % | | 10.3 | % |
Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017. Net sales improved 75.4 percent, or $291.2 million, over fiscal 2017. EFCO, acquired in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, contributed net sales of $203.7 million in fiscal 2018, or approximately 70 percent of the total segment growth, and Sotawall contributed 19 percent of the growth in fiscal 2018. Net sales increased 8.7 percent over the prior year within our existing businesses, due to increased pricing in order to offset material inflation, volume growth due to gains in share of demand and geographic growth in North America.
Operating margin declined 290 basis points over fiscal 2017, with improved margins in legacy businesses offset by the inclusion of EFCO at lower operating margins.
Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016. Net sales improved 25.1 percent, or $77.4 million, over fiscal 2016, due to volume growth across our businesses. Our volume growth resulted from strong U.S. construction market conditions, increased penetration into certain geographies and new product introductions. In addition, Sotawall, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, contributed net sales of $17.8 million in fiscal 2017, or approximately six percentage points of growth. Currency did not have a meaningful impact on segment sales as compared to the prior year.
Operating margin improved 130 basis points over fiscal 2016, driven by leverage on volume growth and productivity.
Architectural Glass
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| (In thousands) | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net sales | $ | 384,137 |
| | $ | 411,881 |
| | $ | 377,713 |
|
| Operating income | 32,764 |
| | 44,656 |
| | 35,504 |
|
| Operating margin | 8.5 | % | | 10.8 | % | | 9.4 | % |
Fiscal 20162018 Compared to Fiscal 2015.2017. NetFiscal 2018 net sales improved 3.4decreased 6.7 percent, or $27.7 million, over fiscal 2015, or 6.0 percentthe prior year. The decrease was primarily due to volume declines on larger projects in our U.S.-based business, as a result of international competition as well as lower pricing on a constant currencyhigher mix of less complex glass products for mid-size projects. Operating margin declined 230 basis points, driven by reduced operating leverage on lower volume, lower pricing due to project mix and restructuring-related charges associated with the closure of our Utah facility, somewhat offset by improved productivity.
Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016. Fiscal 2017 net sales increased 9.0 percent, or $34.2 million, over the prior year. This was primarily due to volume growth from strong U.S. construction markets, and improved pricing and mix in our U.S.-based business, as a result of our focus on growth in the mid-size building sector, as well as the effects of a positive U.S. businesses, partially offset by volume weakness in our Canadian business.
construction market. Operating margin improved 300140 basis points, over fiscal 2015, driven by improvedleverage on volume growth, pricing, mix and mix, lower raw material costs and volume leverage in the U.S., partially offset by the volume weakness in our Canadian business.productivity.
Architectural Services
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net sales | $ | 270,937 |
| | $ | 245,935 |
| | $ | 230,650 |
| $ | 213,757 |
| | $ | 270,937 |
| | $ | 245,935 |
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| Operating income | 18,494 |
| | 11,687 |
| | 7,442 |
| 10,420 |
| | 18,494 |
| | 11,687 |
|
| Operating margin | 6.8 | % | | 4.8 | % | | 3.2 | % | 4.9 | % | | 6.8 | % | | 4.8 | % |
Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017. Net sales decreased 21.1 percent, or $57.2 million, over the prior year, due to year-on-year timing of project activity. Operating margin declined 190 basis points over the prior year, as a result of lower volume leverage on fixed project management, engineering and manufacturing costs, partially offset by favorable project performance.
Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016. Net sales improved 10.2 percent, or $25.0 million, over the prior year,fiscal 2016, driven by volume growth. This growth was due to year-on-year timing of project activity, as we have continued to experience strong commercial construction activity in the U.S. Operating margin improved 200 basis points over the prior year,same period, as a result of leveraging volume growth and continued good execution on projects with better margins.
Large-Scale Optical Technologies (LSO)
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| (In thousands) | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net sales | $ | 88,303 |
| | $ | 89,710 |
| | $ | 88,541 |
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| Operating income | 22,000 |
| | 22,467 |
| | 22,963 |
|
| Operating margin | 24.9 | % | | 25.0 | % | | 25.9 | % |
Fiscal 20162018 Compared to Fiscal 2015.2017. Net sales improved 6.6decreased 1.6 percent over the prior year driven by volume growth due to increased commercial construction activity in the U.S. Operatingand operating margin improved 160declined 10 basis points over the prior year, as a result of continued focus on project selection, improved project marginsproductivity gains were offset by unfavorable pricing, mix and good execution.volume.
Large-Scale Optical Technologies (LSO)
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| (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
| Net sales | $ | 89,710 |
| | $ | 88,541 |
| | $ | 87,693 |
|
| Operating income | 22,467 |
| | 22,963 |
| | 21,954 |
|
| Operating margin | 25.0 | % | | 25.9 | % | | 25.0 | % |
Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016. Net sales in our LSO segment increased 1.3 percent over the prior year.year due to volume growth. Operating margin declined 90 basis points over the prior year, as a result of increased investments in new market opportunities.
Fiscal 2016 Compared to Fiscal 2015. Net sales in this segment increased 1.0 percent over the prior year as a result of an improved mix of value-added products and stable demand. Operating margin improved 90 basis points over the prior year as a result of improved product mix and strong operational performance.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Operating Activities | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 124,001 |
| | $ | 128,943 |
| | $ | 71,799 |
| $ | 127,463 |
| | $ | 124,001 |
| | $ | 128,943 |
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| Investing Activities | | | | | | | | | | |
| Capital expenditures | (68,061 | ) | | (42,037 | ) | | (27,220 | ) | (53,196 | ) | | (68,061 | ) | | (42,037 | ) |
| Net sales (purchases) of marketable securities | 32,728 |
| | (31,767 | ) | | 804 |
| |
| Acquisition of business and intangibles | (137,932 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| (182,849 | ) | | (137,932 | ) | | — |
|
| Financing Activities | | | | | | | | | | |
| Borrowings on line of credit, net | 44,988 |
| | — |
| | — |
| 149,960 |
| | 44,988 |
| | — |
|
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | (10,817 | ) | | (24,911 | ) | | (6,894 | ) | (33,676 | ) | | (10,817 | ) | | (24,911 | ) |
| Dividends paid | (14,667 | ) | | (13,184 | ) | | (12,071 | ) | (16,393 | ) | | (14,667 | ) | | (13,184 | ) |
Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities was $124.0$127.5 million in fiscal 2017, a decrease2018, an increase of $5.0$3.5 million from fiscal 2016.2017. In all years presented, operating cash flows benefited by increased income as compared to the respective prior-year period. In addition, inboth fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017 cash from operations was negatively impacted by timing ofwe maintained effective working capital payments.management.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $183.8$225.7 million in the current year, mainlyfiscal 2018, largely due to the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Sotawall, Inc. for approximately $138 million. We also madeEFCO and capital expenditures focused primarily on increasing our product capabilities and manufacturing productivity. In fiscal 2017, cash of $183.8 million was used to acquire Sotawall and to make capital expenditures focused on increasing our product capabilities, in particular related to theour oversized glass fabrication project. Additional capital investments
were made to increase ourproject, and manufacturing productivity across all reporting segments.productivity. In fiscal 2016, and 2015, capital investments were primarily focused on increasing manufacturing productivity and capacity.
We estimate fiscal 20182019 capital expenditures to be $50$60 to $60$65 million, as we continue to invest in capabilitiesproductivity and productivity.capacity to capture new geographic and market segments.
We continue to review our portfolio of businesses and their assets in comparison to our internal strategic and performance objectives. As part of this review, we may continue to acquire other businesses, pursue geographic expansion, take actions to manage capacity and further invest in, fully divest and/or sell parts of our current businesses.
Financing Activities. We paid dividends totaling $14.7$16.4 million in fiscal 2017.2018. Additionally, we repurchased 250,001702,299 shares under our authorized share repurchase program during fiscal 2017,2018, for a total cost of $10.8$33.7 million. We repurchased 250,001 shares under the program in fiscal 2017 and 575,000 shares under the program in fiscal 2016 and 203,509 shares under the program during fiscal 2015.2016. We have repurchased a total of 3,307,6334,009,932 shares, at a total cost of $72.3$106.0 million, since the 2004 inception of this program during fiscal 2004.program. We have remaining authority to repurchase 942,3671,240,068 shares under this program, which has no expiration date.
We maintain a $175.0$335.0 million committed revolving credit facility that expires in November 2021, as further described in Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. $45.0$195.0 million was outstanding under this credit facility as of March 4, 2017,3, 2018, as we used this facility to partially finance the SotawallEFCO acquisition. Nothing was outstanding under this credit facility at the end of either of the two prior years. As defined within thisthe credit facility, we have two financial covenants which require us to stay below a maximum leverage ratio and to maintain a minimum interest expense-to-EBITDA ratio. At March 4, 2017,3, 2018, we were in compliance with both financial covenants.
Other Financing Activities. The following summarizes our significant contractual obligations that impact our liquidity as of March 4, 2017:3, 2018:
| | | | Payments Due by Fiscal Period | Payments Due by Fiscal Period |
| (In thousands) | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | Thereafter | | Total | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | Thereafter | | Total |
| Long-term debt obligations | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 5,400 |
| | $ | 47,000 |
| | $ | 13,000 |
| | $ | 65,400 |
| |
| Debt obligations | | $ | 121 |
| | $ | 121 |
| | $ | 5,520 |
| | $ | 197,120 |
| | $ | 1,098 |
| | $ | 12,000 |
| | $ | 215,980 |
|
| Operating leases (undiscounted) | 11,419 |
| | 10,796 |
| | 9,286 |
| | 6,342 |
| | 5,605 |
| | 9,002 |
| | 52,450 |
| 14,385 |
| | 12,440 |
| | 9,095 |
| | 7,090 |
| | 6,199 |
| | 14,110 |
| | 63,319 |
|
| Purchase obligations | 106,839 |
| | 4,693 |
| | 1,800 |
| | 1,230 |
| | 1,230 |
| | — |
| | 115,792 |
| 149,056 |
| | 31,167 |
| | 2,459 |
| | 1,230 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 183,912 |
|
| Total cash obligations | $ | 118,258 |
| | $ | 15,489 |
| | $ | 11,086 |
| | $ | 12,972 |
| | $ | 53,835 |
| | $ | 22,002 |
| | $ | 233,642 |
| $ | 163,562 |
| | $ | 43,728 |
| | $ | 17,074 |
| | $ | 205,440 |
| | $ | 7,297 |
| | $ | 26,110 |
| | $ | 463,211 |
|
In addition to the committed revolving credit facility discussed above, we also have industrial revenue bond obligations of $20.4 million that mature in fiscal years 2021 through 2043.2043 and $0.5 million of other debt that matures in August 2022.
From time to time, we
We acquire the use of certain assets through operating leases, such as warehouses, vehicles, forklifts, office equipment, hardware, software and some manufacturing equipment. ManyWhile many of these operating leases have termination penalties. However, because the assets are used in the conduct of our business operations, it is unlikely that any significant portion of these operating leases would be terminated prior to the normal expiration of their lease terms. Therefore,penalties, we consider the risk related to termination penalties to be minimal.
Purchase obligations in the table above relate to raw material commitments and capital expenditures.
We expect to make contributions of approximately $1.0 million to our defined-benefit pension plans in fiscal 2018,2019, which will equal or exceed our minimum funding requirements.
As of March 4, 2017,3, 2018, we had reserves of $4.0$4.6 million and $1.4$1.3 million for long-term unrecognized tax benefits and environmental liabilities, respectively. We expect approximately $0.4$0.5 million of the unrecognized tax benefits to lapse during the next 12 months. We are unable to reasonably estimate in which future periods the remaining unrecognized tax benefits and environmental liabilities will ultimately be settled.
At March 4, 2017,3, 2018, we had ongoing letters of credit of $23.5 million related to industrial revenue bonds and construction contracts that expire in fiscal 20182019 and that reduce availability of funds under our committed credit facility.
In addition to the above standby letters of credit, we are required, in the ordinary course of business, to provide surety or performance bonds that commit payments to our customers for any non-performance by us. At March 4, 2017, $96.23, 2018, $238.6 million of our backlog was bonded by performance bonds with a face value of $343.7 million.$519.3 million. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates,
as we are released from the bonds upon completion of the contracts.contracts and any related warranty periods. We have never been required to make any payments related to these performance bonds with respect to any of our current portfolio of businesses.
We had total cash and short-term marketable securities of $20.0$19.8 million, and $106.5$116.5 million available under our committed revolving credit facility, at March 4, 2017.3, 2018. Due to our ability to generate strong cash from operations and our borrowing capability under our committed revolving credit facility, we believe that our sources of liquidity will continue to be adequate to fund our working capital requirements, planned capital expenditures and dividend payments for at least the next 12 months.
Off-balance Sheet Arrangements. With the exception of operating leases, we had no off-balance sheet financing arrangements at March 3, 2018 or March 4, 2017 or February 27, 2016.2017.
Outlook
The following statements are based on our current expectations for fiscal 20182019 results. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.
Revenue growth of approximately 10 percent over fiscal 2017.2018.
GrossOperating margin of approximately 28 percent and operating margin of approximately 12.58.8 to 9.3 percent.
Earnings per diluted share of $3.35$3.30 to $3.55.$3.50.
Adjusted operating margin of 9.1 to 9.6 percent and adjusted earnings per diluted share of $3.43 to $3.63. These are non-GAAP measures that reflect the after-tax impact of amortization of short-lived acquired intangible assets from the Sotawall and EFCO acquisitions of $3.8 million ($0.13 per diluted share).
Capital expenditures of approximately $50$60 to $60$65 million.
Effective annual tax rate of approximately 24 percent.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within Item 8 of this Form 10-K for information pertaining to recently issued accounting pronouncements, incorporated herein by reference.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our analysis of operations and financial condition is based on our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. In developing these estimates and assumptions, a collaborative effort is undertaken involving management across the organization, including finance, sales, project management, quality, risk, legal and tax, as well as outside advisors, such as consultants, engineers, lawyers and actuaries. Our estimates are evaluated on an ongoing basis and are drawn from historical experience and other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ under other assumptions or circumstances.
TheWe consider the following items in our consolidated financial statements to require significant estimation or judgment:judgment.
Revenue recognition. recognition
We recognize revenue when title has transferred, except within our Architectural Services segment and for one business within our Architectural Framing Systems segment, which enter into fixed-price contracts for projects typically performed over a 12- to 24-month timeframe. The contracts clearly specify the enforceable rights of the parties, the consideration and the terms of settlement, and both parties can beare expected to satisfy all obligations under the contract. We record revenue for these contracts on a percentage-of-completion basis as we are able to reasonably estimate total contract revenue and total contract costs. We compare the total costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs for the contract, and record that proportion of the total contract revenue in the period. Contract costs include materials, labor and other direct costs related to contract performance. We believe utilizing the cost-to-cost method for revenue recognition provides the greatest degree of accuracy in measuring revenue throughout the contract period. Provisions are established for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts in the period in which such losses are determined. Amounts representing contract change orders, claims or other items are included in contract revenue only upon customer approval. Recognizing revenue under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting requires significant estimates, including total costs and the percentage complete on the contract, as well as any potential losses or contract overruns. During fiscal 2017,2018, approximately 2622 percent of our consolidated sales were recorded on a percentage-of-completion basis.
Goodwill impairment. and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment
Goodwill
We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually at our year-end, or more frequently if impairment indicators exist.events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. This year we elected to first perform abypass the qualitative assessment process and to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount (commonly referredproceed directly to as “step 0”). If, after assessing all events and circumstances, it is determined that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the two-step goodwill impairment assessment is unnecessary. If we proceed in the goodwill analysis, step 1 of the process comparescomparing the fair value of each of our reporting units to carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill impairment is not indicated. Each of our nine businesses (or business unitsunits) represents a reporting unit for the goodwill impairment analysis. For our goodwill impairment testing beginning in fiscal 2018, we have elected to early adopt Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. As a result of this election, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit would be determined to be higher than its estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recognized for the excess.
impairment analysis. Based on our assessment process, we determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units was less than its carrying amount.
When we perform step 1 of the goodwill impairment assessment, weWe base our determination of fair value on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves significant judgment aboutand projections of future performance. Assumptions about future revenues and expenses, capital expenditures and changes in working capital are based on the annual operating plan and long-term business plan for each business unit. These plans take into consideration numerous factors, including historical experience, anticipated future economic conditions and growth expectations for the industries and end markets in which we participate. Growth rates for revenues and operating profits vary for each reporting unit. The discount rate assumption for each reporting unitis consistent across business units and takes into consideration our assessment of risks inherent in the future cash flows of our business and an estimated weighted-average cost of capital.
Based on our analysis, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, goodwill impairment was not indicated. However, for one of our businesses within our Architectural Framing Systems segment with goodwill of approximately $21.8 million, fair value did not exceed carrying value by a significant margin. We utilized a discount rate of 10.8 percent in determining the discounted cash flows in our fair value analysis and a perpetual growth rate of 3 percent. If our discount rate were to increase by 100 basis points, the fair value of this reporting units could fall below carrying value, which would indicate impairment of the goodwill on this business.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
We hold intangible assets for certain acquired tradenames and trademarks which are determined to have indefinite useful lives. We evaluate the reasonableness of the useful life and test indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment annually at our year-end, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. We bypassed a qualitative assessment and performed a quantitative impairment test to compare the fair value of each indefinite-lived intangible asset with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. After an impairment loss is recognized, the adjusted carrying amount becomes the asset's new accounting basis.
Fair value is measured using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes the trade name or mark has value to the extent that the owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. This method requires us to estimate the future revenue from the related asset, the appropriate royalty rate, and the weighted average cost of capital. The assessment of fair value involves significant judgment and projections about future performance. Based on our analysis, the fair value of each indefinite-lived asset exceeded the carrying amount, and we determined indefinite-lived useful lives continue to be reasonable. However, for one of our tradenames, with a carrying value of $32.4 million, the fair value of the tradename did not exceed carrying value by a significant margin. In determining the discounted future revenue in our fair value analysis, we assumed a discount rate
of 10.8 percent, a royalty rate of 1 percent, and a perpetual growth rate of 3 percent. If our discount rate were to increase by 10 basis points, the fair value of this tradename could fall below carrying value, which would indicate impairment.
Reserves for disputes and claims regarding product liability and warranties. warranties
We are subject to claims associated with our products and services, principally as a result of disputes with our customers involving the performance or aesthetics of our architectural products and services. The time period from when a claim is asserted to when it is resolved, either by dismissal, negotiation, settlement or litigation, can be several years. While we maintain product liability insurance, the insurance policies include significant self-retention of risk in the form of policy deductibles. In addition, certain claims could be determined to be uninsured. We reserve estimated exposures on known claims, as well as on a portion of anticipated claims for product warranty and rework costs, based on historical product liability claims, as a ratio of sales. Factors that could have an impact on the warranty reserve in any given period include: changes in manufacturing quality, shifts in product mix and any significant changes in sales volume.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to ongoing market risk related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.
A rise in interest rates could negatively affect the fair value of our fixed income holdings, while serving to provide greater return on our equity investments. To manage our direct risk from changes in market interest rates, we actively monitor the interest-sensitive components of our balance sheet, primarily available-for-sale securities, fixed income securities and debt obligations, and maintain a diversified portfolio in order to minimize the impact of changes in interest rates on net earnings and cash flow. We do not enter into any financial instruments for trading purposes, and we currently do not use derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk. We also diversify and manage our investment portfolio in order to limit the impact of potential credit risk.
The primary measure of interest rate risk is the simulation of net income under different interest rate environments. If interest rates were to increase or decrease over the next 12 months by 200 basis points, net earnings would be impacted by approximately $0.1$1.3 million. Our debt exceeded investments at March 4, 2017,3, 2018, so as interest rates increase, net earnings decrease; as interest rates decrease, net earnings increase.
In addition to the market risk related to interest rate changes on our financial instruments, the commercial construction markets in which our businesses operate are highly affected by changes in interest rates. Increases in interest rates could adversely impact activity in the commercial construction industry and our operating results.
We are subject to market risk due to changes in the value of foreign currencies in relation to our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar.
We have operations in Canada and Brazil, which primarily transact business in local currencies. We manage these operating activities locally. Revenues, costs, assets and liabilities of these operations are generally denominated in local currencies, thereby mitigating some of the risk associated with changes in foreign exchange rates. However, our consolidated financial results are reported in U.S. dollars. Thus, changes in exchange rates between the Canadian dollar and Brazilian real, on the one hand, and the U.S. dollar, on the other, will impact our results. From time to time, we may enter into insignificant, short-duration,forward purchase foreign currency contracts, generally with an original maturity date of less than one year, to hedge foreign currency risk.risk (refer to additional discussion within Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). Sales from our domestic operations are generally denominated in U.S. dollars.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) of 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 (1) pertain to 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 the 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 inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company's management assessed the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of March 4, 20173, 2018, using criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control—Control - Integrated Framework (2013). The Company's management believes that, as of March 4, 20173, 2018, the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.
ManagementIn accordance with application guidance of the Securities and Exchange Commission, management has excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at Sotawall, whichEFCO. EFCO was acquired on December 14, 2016,June 12, 2017, and whose financial statementsits results constitute 1826 percent of total consolidated assets, two15 percent of total consolidated revenues and less than one percent of total consolidated operating income, on the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended March 4, 2017.3, 2018.
Following this report are reports from the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, on the Company's consolidated financial statements and on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of March 4, 20173, 2018.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of March 3, 2018 and March 4, 2017, and February 27, 2016, and the related consolidated results of operations, statements of comprehensive earnings, statements of cash flows, and statements of shareholders’shareholders' equity, for each of the three years in the period ended March 4, 2017. Our audits also included3, 2018, and the related notes and the financial statement schedule listed in the Table of Contents at Item 15. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are15 (collectively referred to as the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these 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)"financial statements"). 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, such consolidatedthe financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Apogee Enterprises, Inc.the Company as of March 3, 2018 and subsidiaries at March 4, 2017, and February 27, 2016, and the results of theirits operations and theirits cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 4, 2017,3, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of March 4, 2017,3, 2018, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated April 28, 201727, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, MinnesotaMN
April 28, 201730, 2018
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2003.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
Apogee Enterprises, Inc.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company"“Company”) as of March 4, 2017,3, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 3, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended March 3, 2018, of the Company and our report dated April 27, 2018, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
As described in Management’sManagement's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at Sotawall Limited (Sotawall)EFCO Corporation (EFCO), which was acquired on December 14, 2016,June 12, 2017 and whose financial statements constitute 18 26percent of total assets, two15 percent of revenues, and less than one percent of operating income of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended March 4, 2017.3, 2018. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at Sotawall. EFCO.
Basis for Opinion
The Company'sCompany’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’sManagement's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company'scompany’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel 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'scompany’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'scompany’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of theits inherent limitations, of internal control over financial reporting including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be preventedprevent or detected on a timely basis.detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the 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, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 4, 2017, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule listed in the Table of Contents at Item 15 as of and for the year ended March 4, 2017 of the Company and our report dated April 28, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, MinnesotaMN
April 28, 201730, 2018
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
|
| | | | | | | | |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | | March 4, 2017 | | February 27, 2016 |
| Assets | | | | |
| Current assets | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 19,463 |
| | $ | 60,470 |
|
| Short-term available for sale securities | | 548 |
| | 30,173 |
|
| Restricted cash | | 7,834 |
| | — |
|
| Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | 185,740 |
| | 172,832 |
|
| Inventories | | 73,409 |
| | 63,386 |
|
| Refundable income taxes | | 1,743 |
| | — |
|
| Deferred tax assets | | — |
| | 1,820 |
|
| Other current assets | | 8,724 |
| | 8,112 |
|
| Total current assets | | 297,461 |
| | 336,793 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment, net | | 246,748 |
| | 202,462 |
|
| Available for sale securities | | 9,041 |
| | 12,519 |
|
| Deferred tax assets | | 4,025 |
| | — |
|
| Goodwill | | 101,334 |
| | 73,996 |
|
| Intangible assets | | 106,686 |
| | 19,862 |
|
| Other non-current assets | | 19,363 |
| | 11,808 |
|
| Total assets | | $ | 784,658 |
| | $ | 657,440 |
|
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | |
| Current liabilities | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | $ | 63,182 |
| | $ | 64,762 |
|
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | | 51,244 |
| | 39,946 |
|
| Accrued self-insurance reserves | | 8,575 |
| | 7,818 |
|
| Other current liabilities | | 34,200 |
| | 29,339 |
|
| Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts | | 28,857 |
| | 31,890 |
|
| Accrued income taxes | | — |
| | 3,626 |
|
| Total current liabilities | | 186,058 |
| | 177,381 |
|
| Long-term debt | | 65,400 |
| | 20,400 |
|
| Unrecognized tax benefits | | 3,980 |
| | 4,441 |
|
| Long-term self-insurance reserves | | 8,831 |
| | 7,137 |
|
| Deferred tax liabilities | | 4,025 |
| | 4,972 |
|
| Other non-current liabilities | | 45,787 |
| | 36,914 |
|
| Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 11) | |
| |
|
| Shareholders’ equity | | | | |
| Common stock of $0.33-1/3 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 28,680,841 and 28,683,948 shares, respectively | | 9,560 |
| | 9,561 |
|
| Additional paid-in capital | | 150,111 |
| | 145,528 |
|
| Retained earnings | | 341,996 |
| | 282,477 |
|
| Common stock held in trust | | (875 | ) | | (837 | ) |
| Deferred compensation obligations | | 875 |
| | 837 |
|
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (31,090 | ) | | (31,371 | ) |
| Total shareholders’ equity | | 470,577 |
| | 406,195 |
|
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 784,658 |
| | $ | 657,440 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year-Ended |
| | | March 4, 2017 | | February 27, 2016 | | February 28, 2015 |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | | (53 weeks) | | (52 weeks) | | (52 weeks) |
| Net sales | | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| | $ | 933,936 |
|
| Cost of sales | | 822,510 |
| | 737,619 |
| | 725,392 |
|
| Gross profit | | 292,023 |
| | 243,570 |
| | 208,544 |
|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | 169,798 |
| | 146,177 |
| | 144,959 |
|
| Operating income | | 122,225 |
| | 97,393 |
| | 63,585 |
|
| Interest income | | 1,008 |
| | 981 |
| | 954 |
|
| Interest expense | | 971 |
| | 593 |
| | 924 |
|
| Other income (expense), net | | 543 |
| | (457 | ) | | 1,384 |
|
| Earnings before income taxes | | 122,805 |
| | 97,324 |
| | 64,999 |
|
| Income tax expense | | 37,015 |
| | 31,982 |
| | 14,483 |
|
| Net earnings | | $ | 85,790 |
| | $ | 65,342 |
| | $ | 50,516 |
|
| Earnings per share - basic | | $ | 2.98 |
| | $ | 2.25 |
| | $ | 1.76 |
|
| Earnings per share - diluted | | $ | 2.97 |
| | $ | 2.22 |
| | $ | 1.72 |
|
| Weighted average basic shares outstanding | | 28,781 |
| | 29,058 |
| | 28,763 |
|
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | | 28,893 |
| | 29,375 |
| | 29,374 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | | March 3, 2018 | | March 4, 2017 |
| Assets | | | | |
| Current assets | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 19,359 |
| | $ | 19,463 |
|
| Short-term available for sale securities | | 423 |
| | 548 |
|
| Restricted cash | | — |
| | 7,834 |
|
| Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts | | 211,852 |
| | 185,740 |
|
| Inventories | | 85,028 |
| | 73,409 |
|
| Refundable income taxes | | 2,040 |
| | 1,743 |
|
| Other current assets | | 17,576 |
| | 8,724 |
|
| Total current assets | | 336,278 |
| | 297,461 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment, net | | 304,063 |
| | 246,748 |
|
| Available for sale securities | | 8,630 |
| | 9,041 |
|
| Deferred tax assets | | 1,354 |
| | 4,025 |
|
| Goodwill | | 180,956 |
| | 101,334 |
|
| Intangible assets | | 167,349 |
| | 106,686 |
|
| Other non-current assets | | 23,690 |
| | 19,363 |
|
| Total assets | | $ | 1,022,320 |
| | $ | 784,658 |
|
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | | |
| Current liabilities | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | $ | 68,416 |
| | $ | 63,182 |
|
| Accrued payroll and related benefits | | 36,646 |
| | 51,244 |
|
| Accrued self-insurance reserves | | 10,933 |
| | 8,575 |
|
| Other current liabilities | | 79,696 |
| | 34,200 |
|
| Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts | | 12,461 |
| | 28,857 |
|
| Total current liabilities | | 208,152 |
| | 186,058 |
|
| Long-term debt | | 215,860 |
| | 65,400 |
|
| Unrecognized tax benefits | | 4,568 |
| | 3,980 |
|
| Long-term self-insurance reserves | | 16,307 |
| | 8,831 |
|
| Deferred tax liabilities | | 4,657 |
| | 4,025 |
|
| Other non-current liabilities | | 61,421 |
| | 45,787 |
|
| Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 11) | |
| |
|
| Shareholders’ equity | | | | |
| Common stock of $0.33-1/3 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 28,158,042 and 28,680,841 shares, respectively | | 9,386 |
| | 9,560 |
|
| Additional paid-in capital | | 152,763 |
| | 150,111 |
|
| Retained earnings | | 373,259 |
| | 341,996 |
|
| Common stock held in trust | | (922 | ) | | (875 | ) |
| Deferred compensation obligations | | 922 |
| | 875 |
|
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (24,053 | ) | | (31,090 | ) |
| Total shareholders’ equity | | 511,355 |
| | 470,577 |
|
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 1,022,320 |
| | $ | 784,658 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSRESULTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGSOPERATIONS
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year-Ended |
| (In thousands) | | March 4,
2017 | | February 27,
2016 | | February 28,
2015 |
| Net earnings | | $ | 85,790 |
| | $ | 65,342 |
| | $ | 50,516 |
|
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss): | | | | | | |
| Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net of $(45), $38 and $88 of tax (benefit) expense, respectively | | (83 | ) | | 73 |
| | 163 |
|
| Unrealized loss on foreign currency hedge, net of $-, $- and $(36) of tax benefit, respectively | | — |
| | — |
| | (62 | ) |
| Unrealized gain (loss) on pension obligation, net of $74, $347 and $(830) of tax expense (benefit), respectively | | 130 |
| | 610 |
| | (1,458 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | 234 |
| | (9,734 | ) | | (8,003 | ) |
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss) | | 281 |
| | (9,051 | ) | | (9,360 | ) |
| Total comprehensive earnings | | $ | 86,071 |
| | $ | 56,291 |
| | $ | 41,156 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year-Ended |
| | | March 3, 2018 | | March 4, 2017 | | February 27, 2016 |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | | (52 weeks) | | (53 weeks) | | (52 weeks) |
| Net sales | | $ | 1,326,173 |
| | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
|
| Cost of sales | | 992,655 |
| | 822,510 |
| | 737,619 |
|
| Gross profit | | 333,518 |
| | 292,023 |
| | 243,570 |
|
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | | 219,234 |
| | 169,798 |
| | 146,177 |
|
| Operating income | | 114,284 |
| | 122,225 |
| | 97,393 |
|
| Interest income | | 538 |
| | 1,008 |
| | 981 |
|
| Interest expense | | 5,508 |
| | 971 |
| | 593 |
|
| Other income (expense), net | | 566 |
| | 543 |
| | (457 | ) |
| Earnings before income taxes | | 109,880 |
| | 122,805 |
| | 97,324 |
|
| Income tax expense | | 30,392 |
| | 37,015 |
| | 31,982 |
|
| Net earnings | | $ | 79,488 |
| | $ | 85,790 |
| | $ | 65,342 |
|
| Earnings per share - basic | | $ | 2.79 |
| | $ | 2.98 |
| | $ | 2.25 |
|
| Earnings per share - diluted | | $ | 2.76 |
| | $ | 2.97 |
| | $ | 2.22 |
|
| Weighted average basic shares outstanding | | 28,534 |
| | 28,781 |
| | 29,058 |
|
| Weighted average diluted shares outstanding | | 28,804 |
| | 28,893 |
| | 29,375 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCOMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year-Ended |
| | | March 4,
2017 | | February 27,
2016 | | February 28,
2015 |
| (In thousands) | | (53 weeks) | | (52 weeks) | | (52 weeks) |
| Operating Activities | | | | | | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 85,790 |
| | $ | 65,342 |
| | $ | 50,516 |
|
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 35,607 |
| | 31,248 |
| | 29,423 |
|
| Share-based compensation | | 5,986 |
| | 4,923 |
| | 4,793 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | | (1,065 | ) | | (6,139 | ) | | 4,274 |
|
| Gain on disposal of assets | | (371 | ) | | (198 | ) | | (933 | ) |
| Proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction, net of deferred costs | | 5,109 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Other, net | | (2,331 | ) | | 1,017 |
| | 229 |
|
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Receivables | | 3,460 |
| | (2,918 | ) | | (18,588 | ) |
| Inventories | | (6,387 | ) | | (2,798 | ) | | (8,660 | ) |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | 17,449 |
| | 17,265 |
| | 12,871 |
|
| Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts | | (9,991 | ) | | 9,657 |
| | (324 | ) |
| Refundable and accrued income taxes | | (9,647 | ) | | 12,589 |
| | (1,091 | ) |
| Other, net | | 392 |
| | (1,045 | ) | | (711 | ) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | | 124,001 |
| | 128,943 |
| | 71,799 |
|
| Investing Activities | | | | | | |
| Capital expenditures | | (68,061 | ) | | (42,037 | ) | | (27,220 | ) |
| Purchases of marketable securities | | (3,705 | ) | | (35,814 | ) | | (6,142 | ) |
| Sales/maturities of marketable securities | | 36,433 |
| | 4,047 |
| | 6,946 |
|
| Acquisition of business and intangibles | | (137,932 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Change in restricted cash | | (7,834 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Other, net | | (2,659 | ) | | (4,052 | ) | | 1,941 |
|
| Net cash used in investing activities | | (183,758 | ) | | (77,856 | ) | | (24,475 | ) |
| Financing Activities | | | | | | |
| Borrowings on line of credit | | 121,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Payments on line of credit | | (76,012 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Payments on debt, net | | (396 | ) | | (56 | ) | | (139 | ) |
| Shares withheld for taxes, net of stock issued to employees | | (446 | ) | | (3,254 | ) | | (3,905 | ) |
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | | (10,817 | ) | | (24,911 | ) | | (6,894 | ) |
| Dividends paid | | (14,667 | ) | | (13,184 | ) | | (12,071 | ) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | 18,662 |
| | (41,405 | ) | | (23,009 | ) |
| (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | (41,095 | ) | | 9,682 |
| | 24,315 |
|
| Effect of exchange rates on cash | | 88 |
| | (1,397 | ) | | (595 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | 60,470 |
| | 52,185 |
| | 28,465 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 19,463 |
| | $ | 60,470 |
| | $ | 52,185 |
|
| Noncash Activity | | | | | | |
| Capital expenditures in accounts payable | | $ | 3,254 |
| | $ | 2,737 |
| | $ | 2,656 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year-Ended |
| | | March 3,
2018 | | March 4,
2017 | | February 27,
2016 |
| (In thousands) | | (52 weeks) | | (53 weeks) | | (52 weeks) |
| Net earnings | | $ | 79,488 |
| | $ | 85,790 |
| | $ | 65,342 |
|
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss): | | | | | | |
| Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net of $(29), $(45) and $38 of tax (benefit) expense, respectively | | (95 | ) | | (83 | ) | | 73 |
|
| Unrealized gain on foreign currency hedge, net of $47, $- and $- of tax expense, respectively | | 156 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Unrealized gain on pension obligation, net of $87, $74 and $347 of tax expense, respectively | | 284 |
| | 130 |
| | 610 |
|
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | 6,692 |
| | 234 |
| | (9,734 | ) |
| Other comprehensive earnings (loss) | | 7,037 |
| | 281 |
| | (9,051 | ) |
| Total comprehensive earnings | | $ | 86,525 |
| | $ | 86,071 |
| | $ | 56,291 |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Year-Ended |
| | | March 3,
2018 | | March 4,
2017 | | February 27,
2016 |
| (In thousands) | | (52 weeks) | | (53 weeks) | | (52 weeks) |
| Operating Activities | | | | | | |
| Net earnings | | $ | 79,488 |
| | $ | 85,790 |
| | $ | 65,342 |
|
| Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | 54,843 |
| | 35,607 |
| | 31,248 |
|
| Share-based compensation | | 6,205 |
| | 5,986 |
| | 4,923 |
|
| Deferred income taxes | | 3,195 |
| | (1,065 | ) | | (6,139 | ) |
| Gain (loss) on disposal of assets | | 1,037 |
| | (371 | ) | | (198 | ) |
| Proceeds from new markets tax credit transaction, net of deferred costs | | — |
| | 5,109 |
| | — |
|
| Other, net | | (1,431 | ) | | (2,331 | ) | | 1,017 |
|
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | |
| Receivables | | 18,172 |
| | 3,460 |
| | (2,918 | ) |
| Inventories | | 11,521 |
| | (6,387 | ) | | (2,798 | ) |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | (25,627 | ) | | 17,449 |
| | 17,265 |
|
| Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts | | (16,541 | ) | | (9,991 | ) | | 9,657 |
|
| Refundable and accrued income taxes | | 315 |
| | (9,647 | ) | | 12,589 |
|
| Other, net | | (3,714 | ) | | 392 |
| | (1,045 | ) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | | 127,463 |
| | 124,001 |
| | 128,943 |
|
| Investing Activities | | | | | | |
| Capital expenditures | | (53,196 | ) | | (68,061 | ) | | (42,037 | ) |
| Purchases of marketable securities | | (10,244 | ) | | (3,705 | ) | | (35,814 | ) |
| Sales/maturities of marketable securities | | 10,476 |
| | 36,433 |
| | 4,047 |
|
| Acquisition of business and intangibles | | (182,849 | ) | | (137,932 | ) | | — |
|
| Change in restricted cash | | 7,834 |
| | (7,834 | ) | | — |
|
| Other, net | | 2,245 |
| | (2,659 | ) | | (4,052 | ) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | | (225,734 | ) | | (183,758 | ) | | (77,856 | ) |
| Financing Activities | | | | | | |
| Borrowings on line of credit | | 385,700 |
| | 121,000 |
| | — |
|
| Payments on line of credit | | (235,740 | ) | | (76,012 | ) | | — |
|
| Borrowings (payments) on debt, net | | 155 |
| | (396 | ) | | (56 | ) |
| Shares withheld for taxes, net of stock issued to employees | | (1,712 | ) | | (446 | ) | | (3,254 | ) |
| Repurchase and retirement of common stock | | (33,676 | ) | | (10,817 | ) | | (24,911 | ) |
| Dividends paid | | (16,393 | ) | | (14,667 | ) | | (13,184 | ) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | 98,334 |
| | 18,662 |
| | (41,405 | ) |
| Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | 63 |
| | (41,095 | ) | | 9,682 |
|
| Effect of exchange rates on cash | | (167 | ) | | 88 |
| | (1,397 | ) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | 19,463 |
| | 60,470 |
| | 52,185 |
|
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 19,359 |
| | $ | 19,463 |
| | $ | 60,470 |
|
| Noncash Activity | | | | | | |
| Capital expenditures in accounts payable | | $ | 1,784 |
| | $ | 3,254 |
| | $ | (2,737 | ) |
| Deferred payments on acquisition of business | | 7,500 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity | | | (In thousands, except per share data) | | Common Shares Outstanding | | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Common Stock Held in Trust | | Deferred Compensation Obligation | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | | Common Shares Outstanding | | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Retained Earnings | | Common Stock Held in Trust | | Deferred Compensation Obligation | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income |
| Balance at March 1, 2014 | | 28,958 |
| | $ | 9,653 |
| | $ | 130,570 |
| | $ | 228,841 |
| | $ | (791 | ) | | $ | 791 |
| | $ | (12,960 | ) | |
| Net earnings | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 50,516 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of $88 tax expense | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 163 |
| |
| Unrealized loss on foreign currency hedge, net of $36 tax benefit | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (62 | ) | |
| Unrealized loss on pension obligation, net of $830 tax benefit | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,458 | ) | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (8,003 | ) | |
| Issuance of stock, net of cancellations | | 304 |
| | 101 |
| | (47 | ) | | 28 |
| | (10 | ) | | 10 |
| | — |
| |
| Share-based compensation | | — |
| | — |
| | 4,793 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Tax benefit associated with stock plans | | — |
| | — |
| | 3,293 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Exercise of stock options | | 146 |
| | 49 |
| | 1,190 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Share repurchases | | (203 | ) | | (68 | ) | | (965 | ) | | (5,861 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Other share retirements | | (155 | ) | | (52 | ) | | (259 | ) | | (4,915 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Cash dividends ($0.41 per share) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (12,071 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Balance at February 28, 2015 | | 29,050 |
| | $ | 9,683 |
| | $ | 138,575 |
| | $ | 256,538 |
| | $ | (801 | ) | | $ | 801 |
| | $ | (22,320 | ) | | 29,050 |
| | $ | 9,683 |
| | $ | 138,575 |
| | $ | 256,538 |
| | $ | (801 | ) | | $ | 801 |
| | $ | (22,320 | ) |
| Net earnings | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 65,342 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 65,342 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of $38 tax expense | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 73 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 73 |
|
| Unrealized gain on pension obligation, net of $347 tax expense | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 610 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 610 |
|
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (9,734 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (9,734 | ) |
| Issuance of stock, net of cancellations | | 102 |
| | 34 |
| | 114 |
| | — |
| | (36 | ) | | 36 |
| | — |
| | 102 |
| | 34 |
| | 114 |
| | — |
| | (36 | ) | | 36 |
| | — |
|
| Share-based compensation | | — |
| | — |
| | 4,923 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 4,923 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Tax benefit associated with stock plans | | — |
| | — |
| | 3,856 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 3,856 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Exercise of stock options | | 200 |
| | 67 |
| | 1,539 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 200 |
| | 67 |
| | 1,539 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Share repurchases | | (575 | ) | | (192 | ) | | (2,996 | ) | | (21,723 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (575 | ) | | (192 | ) | | (2,996 | ) | | (21,723 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Other share retirements | | (93 | ) | | (31 | ) | | (483 | ) | | (4,496 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (93 | ) | | (31 | ) | | (483 | ) | | (4,496 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Cash dividends ($0.455 per share) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (13,184 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (13,184 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Balance at February 27, 2016 | | 28,684 |
| | $ | 9,561 |
| | $ | 145,528 |
| | $ | 282,477 |
| | $ | (837 | ) | | $ | 837 |
| | $ | (31,371 | ) | | 28,684 |
| | $ | 9,561 |
| | $ | 145,528 |
| | $ | 282,477 |
| | $ | (837 | ) | | $ | 837 |
| | $ | (31,371 | ) |
| Net earnings | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 85,790 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 85,790 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of $45 tax benefit | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (83 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (83 | ) |
| Unrealized gain on pension obligation, net of $74 tax expense | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 130 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 130 |
|
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 234 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 234 |
|
| Issuance of stock, net of cancellations | | 140 |
| | 47 |
| | 105 |
| | 36 |
| | (38 | ) | | 38 |
| | — |
| | 140 |
| | 47 |
| | 105 |
| | 36 |
| | (38 | ) | | 38 |
| | — |
|
| Share-based compensation | | — |
| | — |
| | 5,986 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 5,986 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Tax deficit associated with stock plans | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,745 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,745 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Exercise of stock options | | 163 |
| | 54 |
| | 1,893 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 163 |
| | 54 |
| | 1,893 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Share repurchases | | (250 | ) | | (83 | ) | | (1,357 | ) | | (9,377 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (250 | ) | | (83 | ) | | (1,357 | ) | | (9,377 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Other share retirements | | (57 | ) | | (19 | ) | | (299 | ) | | (2,263 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (57 | ) | | (19 | ) | | (299 | ) | | (2,263 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Cash dividends ($0.515 per share) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (14,667 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (14,667 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Balance at March 4, 2017 | | 28,680 |
| | $ | 9,560 |
| | $ | 150,111 |
| | $ | 341,996 |
| | $ | (875 | ) | | $ | 875 |
| | $ | (31,090 | ) | | 28,680 |
| | $ | 9,560 |
| | $ | 150,111 |
| | $ | 341,996 |
| | $ | (875 | ) | | $ | 875 |
| | $ | (31,090 | ) |
| Net earnings | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 79,488 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of $29 tax benefit | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (95 | ) |
| Unrealized gain on foreign currency hedge, net of $47 tax expense | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 156 |
|
| Unrealized gain on pension obligation, net of $87 tax expense | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 284 |
|
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 6,692 |
|
| Issuance of stock, net of cancellations | | | 128 |
| | 43 |
| | (186 | ) | | 208 |
| | (47 | ) | | 47 |
| | — |
|
| Share-based compensation | | | — |
| | — |
| | 6,205 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Exercise of stock options | | | 102 |
| | 34 |
| | 800 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Share repurchases | | | (702 | ) | | (234 | ) | | (3,886 | ) | | (29,556 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Other share retirements | | | (50 | ) | | (17 | ) | | (281 | ) | | (2,484 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Cash dividends ($0.5775 per share) | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (16,393 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Balance at March 3, 2018 | | | 28,158 |
| | $ | 9,386 |
| | $ | 152,763 |
| | $ | 373,259 |
| | $ | (922 | ) | | $ | 922 |
| | $ | (24,053 | ) |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| |
| 1. | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Related Data |
Basis of Consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the balances of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Apogee, the Company or we) after elimination of intercompany balances and transactions. We consolidate variable interest entities where it has been determined that the Company is the primary beneficiary of those entities' operations.
Fiscal Year. Our fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the last day of February, or as determined by the Board of Directors. Fiscal 2018 and 2016 each consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal 2017 consisted of 53 weeks, while 2016 and 2015 each consisted of 52 weeks. Our Brazilian subsidiary follows a calendar year-end and is consolidated on a two-month lag.
Accounting Estimates. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents. Highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less are included in cash equivalents and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value.
Marketable securities. We holdOur marketable securities are classified as available for sale, and we test for other-than-temporary losses on a quarterly basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a security may not be recoverable. We consider all unrealized losses to be temporary in nature. We intend to hold our securities until the full principal amount can be recovered, and we have the ability to do so based on other sources of liquidity. Gross realized gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net in our consolidated results of operations.
Inventories. Inventories, which consist primarily of purchased glass and aluminum, are valued at lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Property, Plant and Equipment. Property, plant and equipment (PP&E) is recorded at cost. Significant improvements and renewals that extend the useful life of the asset are capitalized. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. When an asset is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any related gains or losses are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Long-lived assets to be held and used, such as PP&E, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.
Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis, based on the following estimated useful lives:
|
| |
| | Years |
| Buildings and improvements | 1510 to 25 |
| Machinery and equipment | 3 to 15 |
| Office equipment and furniture | 3 to 107 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets. Goodwill represents the excess of the cost over the net tangible and identified intangible assets of acquired businesses. We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually at our year-end, or more frequently if impairment indicators exist. We have eight business units, each of which represents a reporting unit for the goodwill impairment analysis. This year we elected first to perform abypass the qualitative assessment process and to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount (commonly referredproceed directly to as “step 0”). For certain of our reporting units, we also completed step 1 of the goodwill assessment process, which comparescomparing the fair value of each of our reporting units to carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, goodwill impairment is not indicated. In all periods presented, weEach of our nine business units represents a reporting unit for the goodwill impairment analysis. Based on our analysis, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and, therefore, goodwill impairment was not indicated. We have followed a consistent discounted cash flow methodology to evaluate goodwill in all periods presented.
We base our step one evaluationdetermination of goodwillfair value on a discounted cash flow methodology that involves significant judgment and projections of future performance. Assumptions about future revenues and expenses, capital expenditures and changes in working capital are based on the annual operating plan and long-term business plan for impairment. Based oneach business unit. These plans take into consideration numerous factors, including historical experience, anticipated future economic conditions and growth expectations for the industries and end markets in which we participate. Growth rates for revenues and operating profits vary for each reporting unit. The discount rate assumption for each reporting unit takes into consideration our analysis, we concludedassessment of risks inherent in the future cash flows of our business and an estimated weighted-average cost of capital.
Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment annually at our year-end, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it was notis more likely than not that the asset is impaired. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. Fair value is measured using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes the trade name or mark has value to the extent that the owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. This method requires us to estimate the future revenue from the related asset, the appropriate royalty rate, and the weighted average cost of capital. The assessment of fair value involves significant judgment and projections about future performance. Based on our analysis, the fair value of any reporting unit was less thaneach indefinite-lived asset exceeded the carrying amount.
Intangible assets with defined useful lives are amortized based on estimated useful lives ranging from 18 months to 20 years and are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life are tested for impairment annually at our year-end, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired. The estimated useful lives of all intangible assets are reviewed annually, and we have determined that the remaining lives were appropriate.
Self-Insurance. We obtain commercial insurance for potential losses for general liability, employment practices, workers' compensation, automobile liability, architect's and engineer's errors and omissions risk, product rework and other miscellaneous coverages. A substantial portion of this risk is retained on a self-insured basis through our wholly-owned insurance subsidiary. We establish a reserve for estimated ultimate losses on reported claims and those incurred but not yet reported utilizing actuarial projections. Reserves are classified within accrued or long-term self-insurance reserves based on expectations of when the estimated loss will be paid.
Additionally, we maintain a self-insurance reserve for health insurance programs offered to eligible employees, included within accrued self-insurance reserves. The reserve includes an estimate for losses on reported claims as well as for amounts incurred but not yet reported, based on historical trends.
Warranty. We are subject to claims associated with our products and services, principally as a result of disputes with our customers involving the performance or aesthetics of our architectural products and services. We reserve estimated exposures on known claims, as well as on a portion of anticipated claims for product warranty and rework costs, based on historical product liability claims as a ratio of sales. Our warranty reserves are included in other current and non-current liabilities based on the estimated timing of dispute resolution.
Environmental Liability. We recognize environmental clean-up liabilities on an undiscounted basis when loss is probable and can be reasonably estimated based on estimates by specialists and applicable law. Such estimates are based primarily on the estimated cost of investigation and remediation required, and the likelihood that, where applicable, other potentially responsible parties will not be able to fulfill their commitments at the sites where the Company may be jointly and severally liable. The reserve for environmental liabilities is included in other current and non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.
Foreign Currency. The financial statements ofLocal currencies are considered the functional currencies for our subsidiaries located outside of the U.S. are measured in their functional currency, which is local currency.United States. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated using average monthly exchange rates. Translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities. We periodically enter into forward purchase foreign currency contracts, generally with an original maturity date of less than one year, to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risk. All derivative instruments within the scope of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, are recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. All hedging instruments that qualify for hedge accounting are designated and effective as hedges. Instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting are marked to market with changes recognized in current earnings. Cash flows from derivative instruments are classified in the statement of cash flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationships.We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes and are not a party to leveraged derivatives.
Revenue Recognition. We recognize revenue when title has transferred, except within our Architectural Services segment and for one business within our Architectural Framing Systems segment, which enter into fixed-price contracts for projects typically performed over a 12- to 24-month timeframe. We record revenue for these contracts on a percentage-of-completion basis as we are able to reasonably estimate total contract revenue and total contract costs. We compare the total costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs for the contract, and record that proportion of the total contract revenue in the period. Contract costs include materials, labor and other direct costs related to contract performance. We believe utilizing the cost-to-cost method for revenue recognition provides the greatest degree of accuracy in measuring revenue throughout the contract period. Provisions are established for estimated losses, if any, on uncompleted contracts in the period in which such losses are determined. Amounts representing
contract change orders, claims or other items are included in contract revenue only upon customer approval. Approximately 22 percent, 26 percent and 25 percent of our consolidated net sales in fiscal 2018, 2017 and 20172016, and 25 percent in each of fiscal 2016 and 2015,respectively, were recorded on a percentage-of-completion basis.
Revenue excludes sales taxes as the Company considers itself a pass-through conduit for collecting and remitting sales taxes.
Pricing and Sales Incentives. The Company records estimated reductions to revenue for customer programs and incentive offerings, including pricing arrangements, promotions and other volume-based incentives, at the later of the date revenue is recognized or the incentive is offered. Sales incentives given to customers are recorded as a reduction to net sales unless (1) the Company receives an identifiable benefit for goods or services in exchange for the consideration, and (2) the Company can reasonably estimate the fair value of the benefit received.
Shipping and Handling. All amounts billed to a customer in a sales transaction related to shipping and handling represent revenues earned and are reported as revenue. Costs incurred by the Company for shipping and handling are reported as cost of sales.
Research and Development. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred within selling, general and administrative expenses, and were $8.614.0 million, $8.08.6 million and $6.58.0 million for fiscal 20172018, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively. Of these amounts, $2.2$1.5 million,, $2.4 $2.2 million and $2.4 million, respectively, were focused primarily upon design of custom window and curtainwall systems in accordance with customer specifications and are included in cost of sales.
Advertising. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred within selling, general and administrative expenses, and were $1.11.4 million in fiscal 2018, $1.1 million in fiscal 2017, and $1.2 million in fiscal 2016, and $1.1 million in fiscal .2015, and they are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Income Taxes. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities based upon the future tax consequences of temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. See Note 14 for additional information regarding income taxes.
Subsequent Events. We have evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through the date of this filing and determined that there were no subsequent events that required recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Standards. In March 2016,February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-09,ASU 2018-02, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment AccountingReclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which simplifies several aspectspermits a company to reclassify the disproportionate income tax effects of the accounting2017 Act on items within AOCI to retained earnings. The FASB refers to these amounts as “stranded tax effects.” The ASU also requires certain new disclosures, applicable for all companies. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and may be early adopted. We are evaluating the timing of adopting this standard, but do not expect it to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging, which improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity's risk management activities in its financial statements. ASU 2017-12 is effective for employee share-based payment transactions. The new standard requires excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies to be recorded in the statements of income as a component of the provision for income taxes when stock awards vest or are settled. In addition, it eliminates the requirement to reclassify cash flows related to excess tax benefits from operating activities to financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows.fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 (our fiscal 2020), with early adoption permitted. We have elected to early adopt the new guidance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, with the following impacts to our consolidated financial statements:
Differences between the accounting expenseASU 2017-12, and the tax deduction for share-based compensation (excess tax benefits or deficits) are now recognized in the income statement within income taxes upon vesting or settlement of the award and are treated as discrete tax items impacting our effective tax rate in the period of settlement. Previously, these differences were recognized within additional paid-in capital. Net tax benefits relatedstandard has been applied to share-based compensation awards of $0.9 million for the year were recognized in the fourth quarter as a reduction of income tax expense in the consolidated statements of operations. The impact of this change to prior interim reporting periodsderivative contracts entered into in fiscal 2017 was not material.
The excess tax benefits from share-based compensation are included within the income taxes line as part of operating activities in the statement of cash flows, and are no longer included as a financing activity. This change is applied retrospectively.
The standard allows for an accounting policy election to continue to account for forfeitures as an estimate or to account for forfeitures as they occur. We elect to recognize forfeitures of any share-based awards as they occur.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. We early adopted this standard in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, and prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements in any period presented.2018.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment by requiring impairment charges to be based on the first step in the current two-step impairment test process. The new guidance eliminates the current requirement to calculate a goodwill impairment charge using step 2. The standard is applicable to impairment tests performed in periods beginning after December 15, 2019 (our fiscal 2020), with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluatingelected to early adoption ofadopt this guidancestandard for our future annualfiscal 2018 goodwill impairment reviewassessment process.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows, and in November 2016, it issued 2016-18, Restricted Cash. Both standards provide guidance for presentation of certain topics within the statement of cash flows, including presenting restricted cash within cash and cash equivalents, and are intended to improve consistency in presentation. The new classification guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 our(our fiscal year 2019,2019), and is to be applied retrospectively for comparability across all periods. These standards may be adopted early, and we are considering the timing of adoption but we do not expect this guidance to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which provides for a comprehensive change to lease accounting. The new standard requires that a lessee recognize a lease obligation liability and a right to use asset for virtually all leases of property, plant and equipment, subsequently amortized over the lease term. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2018 (our fiscal 2020), with a modified retrospective transition. We are currently evaluating whether we will early adopt this standard in our fiscal year 2019 to align with the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard discussed below. The adoption of this standard will result in reflecting assets and liabilities for the value of our leased property and equipment on our consolidated balance sheet, but it is not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated results of operations.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. Under the new standard, an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This
guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, our fiscal 2019 and we adopted the standard beginning in our fiscal year 2019.
We are inadopted the process of fully evaluating the impact this standard will have on our financial statements. However, at this time we have determined the following:
The standard allowsguidance following a full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method.method, with a cumulative effect adjustment to opening retained earnings in fiscal 2019. We planestimate this retained earnings adjustment to adopt the new guidance following the full retrospective method.be approximately $3 to $5 million.
We expect to haveSome of our business units that will continue to recognize revenue at the point in time when goods are shipped, as that represents when control is transferred andto the customer. We also have business units that will continue to recognize revenue over time, following a cost-to-cost percentage of completion method offor revenue recognition. Additionally, we expect that one
Two of our business units, in the Architectural Framing Systems segmentrepresenting approximately 38 percent of our total net sales, will change from recognizing revenue at a point in time to recognizing revenue over time, to better reflect transfer of control to the customer in line with the new guidance. ThisWe have determined measures of progress toward completion for each business, unit will follow a similar cost-to-cost percentagebased on the contract terms and the facts and circumstances associated with the performance obligations of completion method of revenue recognition, consistent with our other business units using percentage of completion.
In the coming months, we will undertake a process to quantify the impact of the new accounting guidance on each of the relevant fiscal years and will provide further analysis and discussion as we progress in the evaluation process.business.
2. AcquisitionAcquisitions
EFCO
On December 14, 2016,June 12, 2017, we acquired substantially all100 percent of the assetsstock of Sotawall, Inc. (now operating under the name Sotawall Limited or "Sotawall")EFCO Corporation, a privately-held company based in the Toronto, Canada area,U.S. manufacturer of architectural aluminum window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems for commercial construction projects, for approximately $138$192 million in cash. The acquisition was funded by existing cash and short-term investments of approximately $73 million and by approximately $65 million fromthrough our committed revolving linecredit facility, with $7.5 million of credit. Sotawall specializesthat amount payable in three annual installments beginning in June 2018. Subsequent to the design, engineering, fabrication, assembly and installation of unitized curtainwall systems for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings, primarily serving the Canadian and northeastern U.S. geographic regions. Sotawall'sacquistion, we received approximately $2 million through a working capital settlement. EFCO's results of operations have been included in theour consolidated financial statements and within the Architectural Framing Systems segment since the date of acquisition. Those results include $17.8acquisition, including $203.7 million of sales $0.7and $0.8 million of operating income and de minimis net earnings.
income. As of March 3, 2018, we had incurred approximately $5.1 million of acquisition-related costs associated with this transaction.
The assets and liabilities of SotawallEFCO were recorded in theour consolidated balance sheet and within the Architectural Framing Systems segment as of the acquisition date, at their respective fair values. Fair value is estimated based on one or a combination of income, cost and/or market approaches, as determined based on the nature of the asset or liability, and the level of inputs available. With respect to assets and liabilities, the determination of fair value requires management to make subjective judgments, as toincluding projections of future operating performance, the appropriate discount rate to apply and long-term growth rates etc. (i.e. - unobservable(unobservable inputs classified as Level 3 inputs under the fair value hierarchy described in Note 5), which affect the amounts recorded in the purchase price allocation. The excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identifiable assets, net of liabilities, is recorded as goodwill, which is indicative of the expected continued growth and development of Sotawall.EFCO. The purchase price allocation is based on thesethe estimated fair valuevalues of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including estimated acquired contract liabilities, as follows:
| | | (In thousands) | | December 14, 2016 | | |
| Net working capital | | $ | 10,682 |
| | $ | 7,689 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment | | 7,993 |
| | 44,641 |
|
| Goodwill | | 27,444 |
| | 84,162 |
|
| Other intangible assets | | 91,813 |
| | 71,500 |
|
| Less: Long-term liabilities acquired, net | | | 17,643 |
|
| Net assets acquired | | $ | 137,932 |
| | $ | 190,349 |
|
Other intangible assets reflect the following:
| | | (In thousands) | Estimated fair value | | Estimated useful life (in years) | | Estimated fair value | | Estimated useful life (in years) |
| Technology | $ | 6,319 |
| | 10.0 | |
| Customer relationships | | | $ | 34,800 |
| | 16 |
| Tradename | 12,333 |
| | Indefinite | | 32,400 |
| | Indefinite |
| Backlog | 12,638 |
| | 1.5 | | 4,300 |
| | 1.5 |
| Customer relationships | 60,523 |
| | 17.0 | |
| Total other intangible assets | $ | 91,813 |
| | |
| | | | $ | 71,500 |
| | |
These fair values are based on preliminary estimates and are subject to change, based on finalization of net working capital values, intangible asset valuationamounts.
Sotawall
On December 14, 2016, we acquired substantially all the assets of Sotawall, Inc. (now operating under the name Sotawall Limited or "Sotawall"), for approximately $138 million, funded by cash and other purchase price adjustments expectedshort-term investments of approximately $73 million and by approximately $65 million of borrowings under our committed revolving line of credit. Sotawall specializes in the design, engineering, fabrication, assembly and installation of unitized curtainwall systems for industrial, commercial and institutional buildings, primarily serving the Canadian and northeastern U.S. geographic regions. Sotawall's results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements and within the Architectural Framing Systems segment since the date of acquisition. Purchase accounting related to bethis acquisition was completed induring the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Up to 75 percent of the goodwill is tax deductible. Refer to Note 7 for more information on goodwill and intangible assets.Final purchase price allocation was as follows:
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| | | |
| (In thousands) | |
| Net working capital | $ | 10,682 |
|
| Property, plant and equipment | 7,993 |
|
| Goodwill | 21,380 |
|
| Other intangible assets | 94,630 |
|
| Net assets acquired | $ | 134,685 |
|
The following table provides certain unaudited pro forma consolidated information provides the results of operations for the combined company for the fourth quarters and fiscal years ended March 4,2018 and 2017, and February 27, 2016, as if the acquisition had been completedEFCO and Sotawall acquisitions were consummated pursuant to each of their respective same terms at the beginning of the fiscal year 2016:preceding their respective acquisition dates.
| | | | | Pro Forma | | Three Months Ended | | Twelve Months Ended |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | March 3, 2018 | March 4, 2017 | | March 3, 2018 | | March 4, 2017 |
| Net sales | | $ | 1,196,504 |
| | $ | 1,054,281 |
| | $ | 353,453 |
| $ | 390,669 |
| | $ | 1,398,733 |
| | $ | 1,474,021 |
|
| Net earnings | | 100,124 |
| | 66,203 |
| | 23,157 |
| 26,624 |
| | 81,653 |
| | 98,795 |
|
| Earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | |
| Basic | | $ | 3.48 |
| | $ | 2.28 |
| | 0.82 |
| 0.93 |
| | 2.86 |
| | 3.44 |
|
| Diluted | | $ | 3.47 |
| | $ | 2.25 |
| | 0.81 |
| 0.92 |
| | 2.83 |
| | 3.43 |
|
Unaudited pro forma information has been provided for comparative purposes only and the information does not necessarily reflect what the combined company's results of operations actually would have been had the acquisitionacquisitions occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2016. It also may not be useful in predicting the future results of operations of the combined company.2017. The pro forma information includes the impact of intangible asset amortization of approximately $12.7 million in 2016 and $8.2 million in 2017 (based on historical average exchange rates), which is expected to be recognized in Apogee's results for fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019, respectively. The information also reflects the pro forma cost of required debt financing but does not reflect the effect of any synergies or integration costs that maywe expect to result from the acquisition.acquisitions.
Receivables
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Trade accounts | $ | 122,149 |
| | $ | 102,627 |
| $ | 157,562 |
| | $ | 122,149 |
|
| Construction contracts | 31,923 |
| | 41,631 |
| 26,545 |
| | 31,923 |
|
| Contract retainage | 29,191 |
| | 28,249 |
| 26,388 |
| | 29,191 |
|
| Other receivables | 3,972 |
| | 2,822 |
| 2,887 |
| | 3,972 |
|
| Total receivables | 187,235 |
| | 175,329 |
| 213,382 |
| | 187,235 |
|
| Less allowance for doubtful accounts | (1,495 | ) | | (2,497 | ) | (1,530 | ) | | (1,495 | ) |
| Net receivables | $ | 185,740 |
| | $ | 172,832 |
| $ | 211,852 |
| | $ | 185,740 |
|
Inventories
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Raw materials | $ | 22,761 |
| | $ | 21,404 |
| $ | 35,049 |
| | $ | 22,761 |
|
| Work-in-process | 16,154 |
| | 9,958 |
| 17,406 |
| | 16,154 |
|
| Finished goods | 29,372 |
| | 25,486 |
| 28,453 |
| | 29,372 |
|
| Costs and earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 5,122 |
| | 6,538 |
| 4,120 |
| | 5,122 |
|
| Total inventories | $ | 73,409 |
| | $ | 63,386 |
| $ | 85,028 |
| | $ | 73,409 |
|
Other Current Liabilities
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Warranties | $ | 21,100 |
| | $ | 14,666 |
| $ | 18,110 |
| | $ | 21,100 |
|
| Acquired contract liabilities | | 26,422 |
| | — |
|
| Taxes, other than income taxes | 4,452 |
| | 5,058 |
| 5,342 |
| | 4,452 |
|
| Unearned revenue | | 7,659 |
| | 411 |
|
| Other | 8,648 |
| | 9,615 |
| 22,163 |
| | 8,237 |
|
| Total other current liabilities | $ | 34,200 |
| | $ | 29,339 |
| $ | 79,696 |
| | $ | 34,200 |
|
We hold the following marketable securities, all classified as available for sale:
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| (In thousands) | Amortized Cost | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | Estimated Fair Value |
| March 4, 2017 | | | | | | | |
| Municipal bonds | $ | 9,595 |
| | $ | 91 |
| | $ | (97 | ) | | $ | 9,589 |
|
| Total marketable securities | $ | 9,595 |
| | $ | 91 |
| | $ | (97 | ) | | $ | 9,589 |
|
| February 27, 2016 | | | | | | | |
| Mutual fund | $ | 30,178 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (55 | ) | | $ | 30,123 |
|
| Municipal bonds | 12,393 |
| | 285 |
| | (109 | ) | | 12,569 |
|
| Total marketable securities | $ | 42,571 |
|
| $ | 285 |
|
| $ | (164 | ) |
| $ | 42,692 |
|
In the prior year, we were invested in a mutual fund holding short-term government securities as a means of deploying excess cash from operations while preserving liquidity. We sold this security in fiscal 2017 to partially finance the Sotawall acquisition. |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (In thousands) | Amortized Cost | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | Estimated Fair Value |
| March 3, 2018 | | | | | | | |
| Municipal bonds | $ | 9,183 |
| | $ | 8 |
| | $ | (138 | ) | | $ | 9,053 |
|
| March 4, 2017 | | | | | | | |
| Municipal bonds | 9,595 |
| | 91 |
| | (97 | ) | | 9,589 |
|
We have a wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, Prism Assurance, Ltd. (Prism), which holds our municipal bonds. Prism insures a portion of our general liability, workers' compensation and automobile liability risks using reinsurance agreements to meet statutory requirements. The reinsurance carrier requires Prism to maintain fixed-maturity investments, which are generally high-quality municipal bonds, for the purpose of providing collateral for Prism's obligations under the reinsurance agreement.
The following table presents the length of time that our securities were in continuous unrealized loss positions, but were not deemed to be other than temporarily impaired, as of March 4, 20173, 2018:
| | | | Less Than 12 Months | | Greater Than or Equal to 12 Months | | Total | Less Than 12 Months | | Greater Than or Equal to 12 Months | | Total |
| (In thousands) | Fair Value | | Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | | Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | | Unrealized Losses | Fair Value | | Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | | Unrealized Losses | | Fair Value | | Unrealized Losses |
| Municipal bonds | $ | 1,413 |
| | $ | (14 | ) | | $ | 1,167 |
| | $ | (83 | ) | | $ | 2,580 |
| | $ | (97 | ) | $ | 8,165 |
| | $ | (138 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 8,165 |
| | $ | (138 | ) |
The amortized cost and estimated fair values of our municipal bonds at March 4, 20173, 2018, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities, as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty. Gross realized gains and losses were insignificant for all periods presented.
| | | (In thousands) | Amortized Cost | | Estimated Market Value | Amortized Cost | | Estimated Market Value |
| Due within one year | $ | 548 |
| | $ | 548 |
| $ | 423 |
| | $ | 423 |
|
| Due after one year through five years | 3,003 |
| | 3,028 |
| 4,606 |
| | 4,543 |
|
| Due after five years through 10 years | 4,553 |
| | 4,605 |
| 3,349 |
| | 3,287 |
|
| Due after 10 years through 15 years | 1,491 |
| | 1,408 |
| 141 |
| | 140 |
|
| Due beyond 15 years | | 664 |
| | 660 |
|
| Total | $ | 9,595 |
| | $ | 9,589 |
| $ | 9,183 |
| | $ | 9,053 |
|
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| 5. | Fair Value Measurements |
Financial assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities); Level 2 (observable market inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data). We do not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were:
| | | (In thousands) | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | | Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Total Fair Value | Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) | | Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | Total Fair Value |
| March 3, 2018 | | | | | | |
| Cash equivalents | | | | | | |
| Money market funds | | $ | 2,901 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 2,901 |
|
| Commercial paper | | — |
| | 400 |
| | 400 |
|
| Total cash equivalents | | 2,901 |
| | 400 |
| | 3,301 |
|
| Short-term securities | | | | | |
|
|
| Municipal bonds | | — |
| | 423 |
| | 423 |
|
| Long-term securities | | | | | | |
| Municipal bonds | | — |
| | 8,630 |
| | 8,630 |
|
| Total assets at fair value | | $ | 2,901 |
| | $ | 9,453 |
| | $ | 12,354 |
|
| March 4, 2017 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Cash equivalents | | | | | | | | | | |
| Money market funds | $ | 4,423 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 4,423 |
| $ | 4,423 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 4,423 |
|
| Commercial paper | — |
| | 5,500 |
| | 5,500 |
| — |
| | 5,500 |
| | 5,500 |
|
| Total cash equivalents | 4,423 |
| | 5,500 |
| | 9,923 |
| 4,423 |
|
| 5,500 |
|
| 9,923 |
|
| Short-term securities | | | | |
|
| | | | | |
| Municipal bonds | — |
| | 548 |
| | 548 |
| — |
| | 548 |
| | 548 |
|
| Long-term securities | | | | | | | | | | |
| Municipal bonds | — |
| | $ | 9,041 |
| | 9,041 |
| — |
| | 9,041 |
| | 9,041 |
|
| Total assets at fair value | $ | 4,423 |
| | $ | 15,089 |
| | $ | 19,512 |
| $ | 4,423 |
|
| $ | 15,089 |
|
| $ | 19,512 |
|
| February 27, 2016 | | | | | | |
| Cash equivalents | | | | | | |
| Money market funds | $ | 23,199 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 23,199 |
| |
| Commercial paper | — |
| | 29,774 |
| | 29,774 |
| |
| Total cash equivalents | 23,199 |
|
| 29,774 |
|
| 52,973 |
| |
| Short-term securities | | | | | | |
| Mutual fund | 30,123 |
| | — |
| | 30,123 |
| |
| Municipal bonds | — |
| | 50 |
| | 50 |
| |
| Total short-term securities | 30,123 |
|
| 50 |
|
| 30,173 |
| |
| Long-term securities | | | | | | |
| Municipal bonds | — |
| | 12,519 |
| | 12,519 |
| |
| Total assets at fair value | $ | 53,322 |
|
| $ | 42,343 |
|
| $ | 95,665 |
| |
Cash equivalents
Fair value of money market funds was determined based on quoted prices for identical assets in active markets. Commercial paper was measured at fair value using inputs based on quoted prices for similar securities in active markets.
Short- and long-term securities
Municipal bonds were measured at fair value based on market prices from recent trades of similar securities and are classified as short-term or long-term based on maturity date. Mutual funds were measured at fair value based on quoted prices for identical assets in active markets.
Foreign currency instruments. We periodically enter into forward purchase foreign currency contracts, generally with an original maturity date of less than one year, to hedge foreign currency exchange rate risk. In the fourth quarter, we held foreign exchange forward contracts with a U.S. dollar notional value of $15.2 million, with the objective of reducing the exposure to fluctuations in the Canadian dollar and the Euro. The fair value of these contracts was a net liability of $0.1 million at year-end. These forward contracts are measured at fair value using unobservable market inputs, such as quotations on forward foreign exchange points and foreign currency exchange rates, and would be classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy above.
| |
| 6. | Property, Plant and Equipment |
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Land | $ | 8,400 |
| | $ | 8,827 |
| $ | 7,251 |
| | $ | 8,400 |
|
| Buildings and improvements | 162,184 |
| | 149,685 |
| 172,468 |
| | 162,184 |
|
| Machinery and equipment | 316,406 |
| | 296,388 |
| 380,952 |
| | 316,406 |
|
| Office equipment and furniture | 49,720 |
| | 48,805 |
| 56,752 |
| | 49,720 |
|
| Construction in progress | 46,544 |
| | 18,384 |
| 44,095 |
| | 46,544 |
|
| Total property, plant and equipment | 583,254 |
| | 522,089 |
| 661,518 |
| | 583,254 |
|
| Less accumulated depreciation | (336,506 | ) | | (319,627 | ) | (357,455 | ) | | (336,506 | ) |
| Net property, plant and equipment | $ | 246,748 |
| | $ | 202,462 |
| $ | 304,063 |
| | $ | 246,748 |
|
Depreciation expense was $31.637.1 million, $29.831.6 million and $27.529.8 million in fiscal 20172018, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively.
As previously announced, as a result of our investments in productivity and increased capabilities which have led to increased capacity, we closed our St. George, UT architectural glass manufacturing facility in March 2018. As a result of the closure, at year-end, the land and building have been classified as available-for-sale and are carried at estimated fair value within property, plant and equipment on our consolidated balance sheets.
| |
| 7. | Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets |
The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reporting segment was:
| | | (In thousands) | Architectural Glass | | Architectural Services | | Architectural Framing Systems | | Large-Scale Optical | | Total | Architectural Glass | | Architectural Services | | Architectural Framing Systems | | Large-Scale Optical | | Total |
| Balance at February 28, 2015 | $ | 26,355 |
| | $ | 1,120 |
| | $ | 37,825 |
| | $ | 10,557 |
| | $ | 75,857 |
| |
| Foreign currency translation | (716 | ) | | — |
| | (1,145 | ) | | — |
| | (1,861 | ) | |
| Balance at February 27, 2016 | 25,639 |
| | 1,120 |
| | 36,680 |
| | 10,557 |
| | 73,996 |
| $ | 25,639 |
| | $ | 1,120 |
| | $ | 36,680 |
| | $ | 10,557 |
| | $ | 73,996 |
|
| Goodwill acquired | — |
| | — |
| | 27,444 |
| | — |
| | 27,444 |
| — |
| | — |
| | 27,444 |
| | — |
| | 27,444 |
|
| Foreign currency translation | 317 |
| | — |
| | (423 | ) | | — |
| | (106 | ) | 317 |
| | — |
| | (423 | ) | | — |
| | (106 | ) |
| Balance at March 4, 2017 | $ | 25,956 |
| | $ | 1,120 |
| | $ | 63,701 |
| | $ | 10,557 |
| | $ | 101,334 |
| 25,956 |
| | 1,120 |
| | 63,701 |
| | 10,557 |
| | 101,334 |
|
| Goodwill acquired | | — |
| | — |
| | 84,162 |
| | — |
| | 84,162 |
|
| Goodwill adjustments for purchase accounting | | — |
| | — |
| | (5,859 | ) | | — |
| | (5,859 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation | | 15 |
| | — |
| | 1,304 |
| | — |
| | 1,319 |
|
| Balance at March 3, 2018 | | $ | 25,971 |
| | $ | 1,120 |
| | $ | 143,308 |
| | $ | 10,557 |
| | $ | 180,956 |
|
No goodwill impairment has been recorded in any period presented.
The gross carrying amount of other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization was:
| | | (In thousands) | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Foreign Currency Translation | | Net | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Foreign Currency Translation | | Net |
| March 3, 2018 | | | | | | | | |
| Definite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | |
| Debt issue costs | | $ | 4,516 |
| | $ | (3,248 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,268 |
|
| Non-compete agreements | | 6,240 |
| | (6,078 | ) | | 6 |
| | 168 |
|
| Customer relationships | | 122,816 |
| | (20,277 | ) | | (56 | ) | | 102,483 |
|
| Trademarks and other intangibles | | 30,941 |
| | (16,553 | ) | | (36 | ) | | 14,352 |
|
| Total definite-lived intangible assets | | 164,513 |
| | (46,156 | ) | | (86 | ) | | 118,271 |
|
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | |
| Trademarks | | 48,461 |
| | — |
| | 617 |
| | 49,078 |
|
| Total intangible assets | | $ | 212,974 |
| | $ | (46,156 | ) | | $ | 531 |
| | $ | 167,349 |
|
| March 4, 2017 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Definite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Debt issue costs | $ | 4,066 |
| | $ | (2,960 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,106 |
| $ | 4,066 |
| | $ | (2,960 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,106 |
|
| Non-compete agreements | 6,286 |
| | (6,025 | ) | | (65 | ) | | 196 |
| 6,286 |
| | (6,025 | ) | | (65 | ) | | 196 |
|
| Customer relationships | 82,479 |
| | (14,013 | ) | | (145 | ) | | 68,321 |
| 82,479 |
| | (14,013 | ) | | (145 | ) | | 68,321 |
|
| Trademarks and other intangibles | 25,950 |
| | (4,917 | ) | | (31 | ) | | 21,002 |
| 25,950 |
| | (4,917 | ) | | (31 | ) | | 21,002 |
|
| Total definite-lived intangible assets | 118,781 |
| | (27,915 | ) | | (241 | ) | | 90,625 |
| 118,781 |
| | (27,915 | ) | | (241 | ) | | 90,625 |
|
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Trademarks | 16,022 |
| | — |
| | 39 |
| | 16,061 |
| 16,022 |
| | — |
| | 39 |
| | 16,061 |
|
| Total intangible assets | $ | 134,803 |
| | $ | (27,915 | ) | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | 106,686 |
| $ | 134,803 |
| | $ | (27,915 | ) | | $ | (202 | ) | | $ | 106,686 |
|
| February 27, 2016 | | | | | | | | |
| Definite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | |
| Debt issue costs | $ | 3,677 |
| | $ | (2,758 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 919 |
| |
| Non-compete agreements | 6,673 |
| | (6,419 | ) | | (16 | ) | | 238 |
| |
| Customer relationships | 24,174 |
| | (12,737 | ) | | (1,162 | ) | | 10,275 |
| |
| Trademarks and other intangibles | 8,213 |
| | (3,271 | ) | | (431 | ) | | 4,511 |
| |
| Total definite-lived intangible assets | 42,737 |
| | (25,185 | ) | | (1,609 | ) | | 15,943 |
| |
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets | | | | | | | | |
| Trademarks | 4,239 |
| | — |
| | (320 | ) | | 3,919 |
| |
| Total intangible assets | $ | 46,976 |
| | $ | (25,185 | ) | | $ | (1,929 | ) | | $ | 19,862 |
| |
Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $4.017.8 million, $1.6$4.0 million and $2.11.6 million in fiscal 2018, 2017 2016 and 20152016, respectively. The amortization expense associated with the debt issue costs is included in interest expense, while the remainder is in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated results of operations. Estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets is as follows:is:
| | | (In thousands) | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 |
| Estimated amortization expense | $ | 14,157 |
| | $ | 7,918 |
| | $ | 5,592 |
| | $ | 5,479 |
| | $ | 5,372 |
| $ | 13,155 |
| | $ | 8,221 |
| | $ | 8,214 |
| | $ | 7,908 |
| | $ | 7,627 |
|
In December 2016,June 2017, we amended and restated the credit agreement governing our credit facility, which has a maturity date of November 2021, to among other changes, increase the amount of the revolving credit facility to $175.0 million, extend the maturity date to November 2021 and to modify the financial covenants under the credit agreement.$335.0 million. We had $45.0$195.0 million outstanding on our revolving credit facility as of March 4, 20173, 2018 and
no borrowings $45.0 million outstanding as of February 27, 2016.March 4, 2017. As defined within our facility, we have two financial covenants that require us to stay below a maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio and maintain a minimum ratio of interest expense-to-EBITDA. Both ratios are computed quarterly, with EBITDA calculated on a rolling four-quarter basis. If the Company is not in compliance with either of these covenants, our credit facility may be terminated and/or any amounts then outstanding may be declared immediately due and payable. At March 4, 2017,3, 2018, we were in compliance with both financial covenants. We have the ability to issue letters of credit of up to $70.0 million under this credit facility, the outstanding amounts of which decrease the available commitment. At March 4, 2017, $106.53, 2018, $116.5 million was available under this credit facility.
Debt at March 4, 20173, 2018 also included $20.4 million of industrial revenue bonds that mature in fiscal years 2021 through 2043.2043 and $0.5 million of long-term debt in Canada that matures in August 2022. The fair value of the industrial revenue bonds approximated carrying value at March 4, 2017,3, 2018, due to the variable interest rates on these instruments. The bonds would be classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 5.
We also maintain a $4.0two Canadian revolving credit facilities totaling $12.0 million Canadian dollar revolving demand facility.dollars. No borrowings were outstanding under the facilityfacilities as of March 3, 2018 or March 4, 2017 or February 27, 2016.2017. Borrowings under the facilityfacilities are made available at the sole discretion of the lender and are payable on demand, with interest at rates specified in the credit agreementagreements for the demand facility.facilities.
Debt maturities and other selected information follows:
| | | (In thousands) | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | Thereafter | | Total | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | Thereafter | | Total |
| Maturities | $— | | $— | | $— | | $5,400 | | $47,000 | | $13,000 | | $ | 65,400 |
| $121 | | $121 | | $5,520 | | $197,120 | | $1,098 | | $12,000 | | $ | 215,980 |
|
| | | (In thousands, except percentages) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Average daily borrowings during the year | $ | 34,320 |
| | $ | 21,730 |
| $ | 195,400 |
| | $ | 34,320 |
|
| Maximum borrowings outstanding during the year | 91,400 |
| | 22,480 |
| 276,100 |
| | 91,400 |
|
| Weighted average interest rate during the year | 2.22 | % | | 0.29 | % | 2.61 | % | | 2.22 | % |
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Interest on debt | $ | 971 |
| | $ | 544 |
| | $ | 581 |
| $ | 5,208 |
| | $ | 971 |
| | $ | 544 |
|
| Other interest expense | — |
| | 49 |
| | 343 |
| 300 |
| | — |
| | 49 |
|
| Interest expense | $ | 971 |
| | $ | 593 |
| | $ | 924 |
| $ | 5,508 |
| | $ | 971 |
| | $ | 593 |
|
Interest payments were $0.85.3 million in fiscal 20172018, $0.5$0.8 million in fiscal 20162017 and $0.80.5 million in fiscal 20152016.
| |
| 9. | Other Non-Current Liabilities |
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Deferred benefit from New Markets Tax Credit transactions | $ | 16,708 |
| | $ | 10,741 |
| $ | 16,708 |
| | $ | 16,708 |
|
| Retirement plan obligations | 9,635 |
| | 9,992 |
| 8,997 |
| | 9,635 |
|
| Deferred compensation plan | 7,463 |
| | 4,814 |
| 10,730 |
| | 7,463 |
|
| Other | 11,981 |
| | 11,367 |
| 24,986 |
| | 11,981 |
|
| Total other non-current liabilities | $ | 45,787 |
| | $ | 36,914 |
| $ | 61,421 |
| | $ | 45,787 |
|
| |
| 10. | Employee Benefit Plans |
401(k) Retirement Plan
The Company sponsors a single 401(k) retirement plan covering substantially all full-time, non-union employees, as well as union employees at two of its manufacturing facilities. Under the plan, employees are allowed to contribute up to 60 percent of eligible earnings to the plan, up to statutory limits. The Company contributes a match of 100 percent of the first one percent contributed and 50 percent of the next five percent contributed on eligible compensation that non-union employees contribute and according to contract terms for union employees. The Company match was $6.2$7.5 million in fiscal 20172018, $5.46.2 million in fiscal 20162017 and $4.7$5.4 million in fiscal 20152016.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The Company maintains a plan that allows participants to defer compensation. The deferred compensation liability was $7.710.7 million and $5.0$7.7 million at March 4, 20173, 2018 and February 27, 2016,March 4, 2017, respectively. The Company has investments in corporate-owned life insurance policies (COLI) of $7.710.8 million and money market funds (classified as cash equivalents) of $0.30.4 million with the
intention of utilizing them as long-term funding sources for this plan. The COLI assets are recorded at their net cash surrender values and are included in other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheet.
Plans under Collective Bargaining Agreements
We contribute to various multi-employer union retirement plans, which provide retirement benefits to the majority of our union employees; none of the plans are considered significant. The total contribution to these plans in fiscal 2018, 2017, 2016 and 20152016 was $2.9 million, $3.9 million $3.6and $3.6 million, and $4.3 million, respectively.
Pension Plan
The Company sponsors the Tubelite Inc. Hourly Employees' Pension Plan, (Tubelite Plan), a defined-benefit pension plan that was frozen to new entrants in fiscal 2004, with no additional benefits accruing to plan participants after such time.
Officers' Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP)
The Company sponsors an unfunded SERP for the benefit of certain executives, a defined-benefit pension plan that was frozen to new entrants in fiscal 2009, with no additional benefits accruing to plan participants after such time.
Obligations and Funded Status of Defined-Benefit Pension Plans
The following tables present reconciliations of the benefit obligation of the defined-benefit pension plans and the funded status of the defined-benefit pension plans. The Tubelite plan uses a measurement date as of the calendar month-end closest to our fiscal year-end, while the SERP uses a measurement date aligned with our fiscal year-end.
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Change in projected benefit obligation | | | | | | |
| Benefit obligation beginning of period | $ | 14,900 |
| | $ | 16,253 |
| $ | 14,492 |
| | $ | 14,900 |
|
| Interest cost | 555 |
| | 566 |
| 531 |
| | 555 |
|
| Actuarial loss (gain) | 54 |
| | (907 | ) | |
| Actuarial (gain) loss | | (175 | ) | | 54 |
|
| Benefits paid | (1,017 | ) | | (1,012 | ) | (1,014 | ) | | (1,017 | ) |
| Benefit obligation at measurement date | 14,492 |
| | 14,900 |
| 13,834 |
| | 14,492 |
|
| Change in plan assets | | | | | | |
| Fair value of plan assets beginning of period | $ | 4,261 |
| | $ | 4,419 |
| $ | 4,185 |
| | $ | 4,261 |
|
| Actual return on plan assets | 73 |
| | (62 | ) | 10 |
| | 73 |
|
| Company contributions | 868 |
| | 916 |
| 988 |
| | 868 |
|
| Benefits paid | (1,017 | ) | | (1,012 | ) | (1,014 | ) | | (1,017 | ) |
| Fair value of plan assets at measurement date | 4,185 |
| | 4,261 |
| 4,169 |
| | 4,185 |
|
| Underfunded status | $ | (10,307 | ) | | $ | (10,639 | ) | $ | (9,665 | ) | | $ | (10,307 | ) |
The underfunded status of our plans was recognized in the consolidated balance sheets:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Current liabilities | $ | (672 | ) | | $ | (647 | ) | $ | (668 | ) | | $ | (672 | ) |
| Other non-current liabilities | (9,635 | ) | | (9,992 | ) | (8,997 | ) | | (9,635 | ) |
| Total | $ | (10,307 | ) | | $ | (10,639 | ) | $ | (9,665 | ) | | $ | (10,307 | ) |
The following was included in accumulated other comprehensive loss and has not yet been recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Net actuarial loss | $ | 5,696 |
| | $ | 5,899 |
| $ | 5,325 |
| | $ | 5,696 |
|
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ | 5,696 |
| | $ | 5,899 |
| |
The amount recognized in comprehensive earnings, net of tax expense, was:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Net actuarial gain | $ | (130 | ) | | $ | (610 | ) | $ | 284 |
| | $ | 130 |
|
| Total | $ | (130 | ) | | $ | (610 | ) | |
Components of the defined-benefit pension plans' net periodic benefit cost:
| | | (In thousands) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Interest cost | | $ | 555 |
| | $ | 566 |
| | $ | 550 |
| | $ | 531 |
| | $ | 555 |
| | $ | 566 |
|
| Expected return on assets | | (41 | ) | | (137 | ) | | (171 | ) | | (41 | ) | | (41 | ) | | (137 | ) |
| Amortization of unrecognized net loss | | 225 |
| | 249 |
| | 172 |
| | 228 |
| | 225 |
| | 249 |
|
| Net periodic benefit cost | | $ | 739 |
| | $ | 678 |
| | $ | 551 |
| | $ | 718 |
| | $ | 739 |
| | $ | 678 |
|
Total net periodic pension benefit cost is expected to be approximately $0.7 million in fiscal 2018.2019. The estimated net actuarial loss for the defined-benefit pension plans that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost for fiscal 20182019 is $0.2 million, net of tax benefit.
Additional Information
Assumptions
|
| | | | | | | | |
| Benefit Obligation Weighted-Average Assumptions | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
| Discount rate | 3.80 | % | | 3.85 | % | | 3.60 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | |
| Net Periodic Benefit Expense Weighted-Average Assumptions | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
| Discount rate | 3.85 | % | | 3.60 | % | | 4.00 | % |
| Expected long-term rate of return on assets | 2.00 | % | | 2.00 | % | | 4.50 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | |
| Benefit Obligation Weighted-Average Assumptions | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Discount rate | 3.80 | % | | 3.80 | % | | 3.85 | % |
|
| | | | | | | | |
| Net Periodic Benefit Expense Weighted-Average Assumptions | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Discount rate | 3.80 | % | | 3.85 | % | | 3.60 | % |
| Expected long-term rate of return on assets | 2.00 | % | | 2.00 | % | | 2.00 | % |
Discount rate. The discount rate reflects the current rate at which the defined-benefit plans' pension liabilities could be effectively settled at the end of the year based on the measurement date. The discount rate was determined by matching the expected benefit payments to payments from the Principal Discount Yield Curve. There are no known or anticipated changes in the discount rate assumption that will have a significant impact on pension expense in fiscal 20182019.
Expected return on assets. To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets, we considered historical long-term rates of return achieved by the plan investments, the plan's investment strategy, and current and projected market conditions.
In accordance with its policy, during fiscal 2016, the assets of the Tubelite plan wereare invested in a short-term bond fund and carried at fair value based on prices from recent trades of similar securities, which would be classified as Level 2 in the valuation hierarchy. Prior to this strategy change, the assets were invested in a long-term bond fund.
We do not maintain assets intended for the future use of the SERP.
Contributions
ContributionsCompany contributions to the plans for each of fiscal 20172018 and 20162017 totaled $0.91.0 million, which equaled or exceeded the minimum funding requirement.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are expected to be paid by the plans:
| | | (In thousands) | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023-2027 | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2024-2028 |
| Estimated future benefit payments | $ | 1,016 |
| | $ | 1,052 |
| | $ | 1,026 |
| | $ | 1,009 |
| | $ | 984 |
| | $ | 4,602 |
| $ | 1,048 |
| | $ | 1,021 |
| | $ | 1,004 |
| | $ | 975 |
| | $ | 945 |
| | $ | 4,387 |
|
11.Commitments and Contingent Liabilities
Operating lease commitments. As of March 4, 20173, 2018, the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for buildings and equipment. Certain leases provide for increased rentals based upon increases in real estate taxes or operating costs. As part of our acquisition of Sotawall, we acquired leases to two properties which hold Sotawall's current principal facilities. The lessor under these leases is a company owned by the President of Sotawall. Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are:
| | | (In thousands) | 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | Thereafter | | Total | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | Thereafter | | Total |
| Total minimum payments | $ | 11,419 |
| | $ | 10,796 |
| | $ | 9,286 |
| | $ | 6,342 |
| | $ | 5,605 |
| | $ | 9,002 |
| | $ | 52,450 |
| $ | 14,385 |
| | $ | 12,440 |
| | $ | 9,095 |
| | $ | 7,090 |
| | $ | 6,199 |
| | $ | 14,110 |
| | $ | 63,319 |
|
Total rental expense, including operating leases and short-term equipment rentals, was $16.921.8 million, $15.516.9 million and $18.715.5 million in fiscal 20172018, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively. We lease the property that holds Sotawall's principal facilities from a company owned by the President of Sotawall. Total rent paid for this facility was approximately $2.6 million in fiscal 2018, and the future minimum lease commitment is $14.9 million.
At March 4, 20173, 2018, we had one sale and leaseback agreement for equipment that provides an option to purchase the equipment at projected future fair market value upon expiration of the lease in 2021. The lease is classified as an operating lease in accordance with applicable financial accounting standards. The Company has a deferred gain of $1.81.3 million under the sale and leaseback transaction, which is included in the balance sheet as other current and non-current liabilities. The average annual lease payment over the remaining life of the lease is $1.0 million.
Bond commitments. In the ordinary course of business, predominantly in the Company’s Architectural Services segment, the Company is required to provide surety or performance bonds that commit payments to its customers for any non-performance. At March 4, 20173, 2018, $96.2$238.6 million of the Company’s backlog was bonded by performance bonds with a face value of $343.7$519.3 million. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates, as the Company is released from the bonds upon completion of the contract.contract and any related warranty period. The Company has never been required to make any payments related to these performance-based bonds with respect to any of its current portfolio of businesses.
Warranties. We reserve estimated exposures on known claims, as well as on a portion of anticipated claims for product warranty and rework costs based on historical product liability claims as a ratio of sales. Claims are deducted from the accrual when paid.
Factors that could have an impact on the warranty accrual in any given period include the following: changes in manufacturing quality, shifts in product mix and any significant changes in sales volume. A warranty rollforward follows:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | 16,340 |
| | $ | 11,275 |
| $ | 21,933 |
| | $ | 16,340 |
|
| Additional accruals | 11,499 |
| | 8,214 |
| 4,643 |
| | 11,499 |
|
| Acquired reserves | | 5,663 |
| | — |
|
| Claims paid | (5,906 | ) | | (3,149 | ) | (9,722 | ) | | (5,906 | ) |
| Balance at end of period | $ | 21,933 |
| | $ | 16,340 |
| $ | 22,517 |
| | $ | 21,933 |
|
Letters of credit. At March 4, 20173, 2018, we had ongoing letters of credit related to construction contracts and certain industrial revenue bonds. The total value of letters of credit under which we were obligated as of March 4, 20173, 2018 was approximately $23.5$23.5 million,, all of which have been issued under our credit facility. Our totalTotal availability under our$175.0 million credit facility is reduced by borrowings under the credit facility and also by letters of credit issued under the credit facility.
Purchase obligations. Purchase obligations for raw material commitments and capital expenditures totaled $115.8$183.9 million as of March 4, 2017.3, 2018.
Environmental liability. In fiscal 2008, we acquired one manufacturing facility which has certain historical environmental conditions. We are working to remediate these conditions; remediation has been conducted without significant disruption to our operations. Our liability for these remediation activities was $1.4$1.3 million and $1.6$1.4 million at March 3, 2018 and March 4, 2017, and February 27, 2016, respectively.
New Markets Tax Credit transactions. In June 2016, we entered into a transaction with a subsidiary of Wells Fargo (WF) under a qualified New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program related to an investment in plant and equipment within our Architectural Glass segment. Previously, in fiscal 2014, we entered into a NMTC transaction with JP Morgan Chase (JPM) related to a separate investment in plant and equipment within the Architectural Glass segment. EachThe NMTC transaction is subject to 100 percent tax credit recapture for a period of seven years. Therefore, proceeds received in exchange for the transfer of the tax credits will be recognized as earnings in fiscal 2021 and 2024, if the expected tax benefits are delivered without risk of recapture to each bank and our performance obligations are relieved.
In exchange for substantially all the benefits derived from tax credits, WF contributed $6.0 million and JPM contributed $10.7 million into each respectivethe project. These amounts areThis is included within other non-current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Direct and incremental costs incurredof $4.5 million are included in structuring these arrangements have been deferredother non-current assets on our consolidated balance sheet and will be recognized in proportion to the recognition of the related profits. These costs amounted to $4.5 million and are included in other non-current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Variable-interest entities were created as a result of the structure of these transactions, which have been included within our consolidated financial statements as the banks do not have a material interest in the underlying economics of the projects.
Litigation. The Company is a party to various legal proceedings incidental to its normal operating activities. In particular, like others in the construction supply and services industry, the Company’s construction supply and services businesses are routinely involved in various disputes and claims arising out of construction projects, sometimes involving significant monetary damages or product replacement. The Company is subject to litigation arising out of general liability, employment practices, workers' compensation and automobile claims. Although it is very difficult to accurately predict the outcome of such proceedings, facts currently available indicate that no such claims will result in losses that would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or financial condition of the Company.
A class of 200,000 shares of junior preferred stock with a par value of $1.00 is authorized, but unissued.
Share Repurchases
During fiscal 2004, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, of 1,500,000 shares of common stock. The Board of Directors subsequently increased thiswith subsequent increases in authorization, by 750,000 sharesincluding an increase in fiscal 2008;authorization by1,000,000 shares in fiscal 2009; and by another 1,000,000 shares in fiscal 2016.2018. We repurchased 702,299 shares under the program during fiscal 2018, for a total cost of $33.7 million. We repurchased 250,001 shares under the program, during fiscal 2017, for a total cost of $10.8 million. We repurchasedmillion, in fiscal 2017, and 575,000 shares under the program, for a total cost of $24.9 million, in fiscal 2016 and 203,509 shares under the program, for a total cost of $6.9 million, in fiscal 2015.2016. The Company has repurchased a total of 3,307,6334,009,932 shares, at a total cost of $72.3$106.0 million,, since the inception of this program. We have remaining authority to repurchase 942,3671,240,068 shares under this program, which has no expiration date.
In addition to the shares repurchased under this repurchase plan, during fiscal 20172018, 20162017 and 20152016, the Company also withheld $2.63.0 million, $5.12.6 million and $5.25.1 million, respectively, of Company stock from employees in order to satisfy stock-for-stock
option exercises or tax obligations related to stock-based compensation, pursuant to terms of board and shareholder-approved compensation plans.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following summarizes the accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, at March 4, 20173, 2018 and February 27, 2016March 4, 2017:
| | | (In thousands) | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Net unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | 79 |
| |
| Net unrealized loss on marketable securities | | | $ | (99 | ) | | $ | (4 | ) |
| Foreign currency hedge | | | 156 |
| | — |
|
| Pension liability adjustments | | (3,628 | ) | | (3,758 | ) | | (3,344 | ) | | (3,628 | ) |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | (27,458 | ) | | (27,692 | ) | | (20,766 | ) | | (27,458 | ) |
| Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | | $ | (31,090 | ) | | $ | (31,371 | ) | | $ | (24,053 | ) | | $ | (31,090 | ) |
| |
| 13. | Share-Based Compensation |
We have a 2009 Stock Incentive Plan and a 2009 Non-Employee Director Stock Incentive Plan (the Plans) whichthat provide for the issuance of 1,888,000 and 350,000 shares, respectively, for various forms of stock-based compensation to employees and non-employee directors. Awards under these Plans may be in the form of incentive stock options (to employees only), nonstatutory options or stock-settled stock appreciation rights (SARs) and, all of which are granted with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s stock at the date of award. We are also authorized to issue nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards under the Plans. Issued SARs vest over a three-year period and options issued to non-employee directors vest at the end of six months, both with a 10-year term. Nonvested share awards and nonvested share unit awards generally vest over a two, three or four-year period.
We had a 2002 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan, which was terminated in June 2009; no new grants may be made under this plan, although exercises of SARs and options previously granted thereunder will still occur in accordance with the terms of the various grants.
Total stock-based compensation expense under all Plans included in the results of operations was $6.06.2 million for fiscal 20172018, $4.9$6.0 million for fiscal 20162017 and $4.8$4.9 million for 20152016. We elect to account for any forfeitures as they occur.
Stock Options and SARs
There were no stock options or SARs issued in any fiscal year presented. Activity for the current year is summarized as follows: |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value at Year-End |
| Outstanding at February 27, 2016 | 403,714 |
| | $ | 11.81 |
| | | | |
| Awards exercised | (173,813 | ) | | 14.34 |
| | | | |
| Outstanding and exercisable at March 4, 2017 | 229,901 |
| | $ | 9.90 |
| | 4.0 Years | | $ | 11,101,695 |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value at Year-End |
| Outstanding at March 4, 2017 | 229,901 |
| | $ | 9.90 |
| | | | |
| Awards exercised | (100,000 | ) | | 8.34 |
| | | | |
| Outstanding and exercisable at March 3, 2018 | 129,901 |
| | $ | 11.10 |
| | 2.8 Years | | $ | 4,269,503 |
|
Cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were $1.90.8 million, $1.61.9 million and $1.21.6 million for fiscal 20172018, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of securities exercised (the amount by which the stock price on the date of exercise exceeded the stock price of the award on the date of grant) was $6.0$4.8 million,, $7.5 $6.0 million and $4.6$7.5 million in fiscal 2018, 2017 2016 and 20152016, respectively.
Nonvested Share Awards and Units
The following table summarizes nonvested share activity for fiscal 20172018:
| | | | Number of Shares and Units | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | Number of Shares and Units | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value |
| February 27, 2016 | 275,457 |
| | $ | 37.48 |
| |
| March 4, 2017 | | 279,204 |
| | $ | 44.80 |
|
| Granted | 148,672 |
| | 42.90 |
| 135,416 |
| | 54.61 |
|
| Vested | (143,875 | ) | | 28.81 |
| (130,940 | ) | | 45.29 |
|
| Canceled | (1,050 | ) | | 44.55 |
| (17,500 | ) | | 49.65 |
|
| March 4, 2017 | 279,204 |
| | $ | 44.80 |
| |
| March 3, 2018 | | 266,180 |
| | $ | 49.22 |
|
At March 4, 20173, 2018, there was $6.66.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share and nonvested share unit awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2019 months. The total fair value of shares vested during fiscal 20172018 was $6.37.1 million.
Earnings before income taxes consisted of the following:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| U.S. | $ | 123,229 |
| | $ | 100,859 |
| | $ | 59,898 |
| $ | 111,980 |
| | $ | 123,229 |
| | $ | 100,859 |
|
| International | (424 | ) | | (3,535 | ) | | 5,101 |
| (2,100 | ) | | (424 | ) | | (3,535 | ) |
| Earnings before income taxes | $ | 122,805 |
| | $ | 97,324 |
| | $ | 64,999 |
| $ | 109,880 |
| | $ | 122,805 |
| | $ | 97,324 |
|
The components of income tax expense (benefit) for each of the last three fiscal years was:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Current | | | | | | | | | | |
| Federal | $ | 35,610 |
| | $ | 35,888 |
| | $ | 7,328 |
| $ | 22,074 |
| | $ | 35,610 |
| | $ | 35,888 |
|
| State and local | 2,929 |
| | 2,866 |
| | 1,198 |
| 3,106 |
| | 2,929 |
| | 2,866 |
|
| International | (147 | ) | | (636 | ) | | 1,790 |
| 1,578 |
| | (147 | ) | | (636 | ) |
| Total current | 38,392 |
| | 38,118 |
| | 10,316 |
| 26,758 |
| | 38,392 |
| | 38,118 |
|
| Deferred | | | | | | | | | | |
| Federal | (945 | ) | | (5,403 | ) | | 4,738 |
| 4,049 |
| | (945 | ) | | (5,403 | ) |
| State and local | (78 | ) | | (512 | ) | | (363 | ) | 351 |
| | (78 | ) | | (512 | ) |
| International | (42 | ) | | (224 | ) | | (101 | ) | (1,205 | ) | | (42 | ) | | (224 | ) |
| Total deferred | (1,065 | ) | | (6,139 | ) | | 4,274 |
| 3,195 |
| | (1,065 | ) | | (6,139 | ) |
| Total non-current tax (benefit) expense | (312 | ) | | 3 |
| | (107 | ) | 439 |
| | (312 | ) | | 3 |
|
| Total income tax expense | $ | 37,015 |
| | $ | 31,982 |
| | $ | 14,483 |
| $ | 30,392 |
| | $ | 37,015 |
| | $ | 31,982 |
|
Income tax payments, net of refunds, were $47.825.7 million, $25.947.8 million and $11.325.9 million in fiscal 20172018, 20162017 and 20152016, respectively.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to our consolidated effective tax rates:
| | | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Federal income tax expense at statutory rate | 35.0 | % | | 35.0 | % | | 35.0 | % | 32.7 | % | | 35.0 | % | | 35.0 | % |
| Tax rate change revaluation | | (3.7 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
| Manufacturing deduction | (3.3 | ) | | (3.4 | ) | | (2.3 | ) | (2.2 | ) | | (3.3 | ) | | (3.4 | ) |
| State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 1.6 |
| | 1.6 |
| | 1.2 |
| 1.8 |
| | 1.6 |
| | 1.6 |
|
| Foreign tax rate differential | (1.6 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| (0.7 | ) | | (1.6 | ) | | — |
|
| Tax credits - research & development | (0.7 | ) | | (0.8 | ) | | (1.1 | ) | (0.9 | ) | | (0.7 | ) | | (0.8 | ) |
| Tax credits - 48C | — |
| | — |
| | (9.9 | ) | |
| Other, net | (0.9 | ) | | 0.5 |
| | (0.6 | ) | 0.7 |
| | (0.9 | ) | | 0.5 |
|
| Income tax expense | 30.1 | % | | 32.9 | % | | 22.3 | % | 27.7 | % | | 30.1 | % | �� | 32.9 | % |
The estimated effective tax rate for fiscal 2018 declined 2.4 percentage points from fiscal 2017 primarily due to the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("the Act"), which was enacted in December 2017. Among other things, the Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent beginning January 1, 2018, resulting in a blended tax rate for our fiscal 2018. It also requires the revaluation of deferred taxes, which generated a tax benefit in the quarter of $4.1 million.
Also in December 2017, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB 118”), which provides guidance on accounting for tax effects of the Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the enactment date of the Act for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740. In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the currentincome tax effects of those aspects of the Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Act is incomplete but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provision of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Act. The FASB provided additional guidance to address the accounting for the effects of the provisions related to the taxation of Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, or GILTI, noting that companies should make an accounting policy election to recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or to include the tax expense in the year it is incurred. We have not completed our analysis of the effects of the GILTI provisions and will further consider the accounting policy election within the measurement period as provided for under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin 118.
In fiscal 2017, we recorded a net tax benefit of $1.9 million on a distribution from our Brazilian operation. Additionally, in the fourth quarter, as a result of the adoption of ASU 2016-09 (see additional discussion in Note 1), we recognized tax benefits of $0.9 million within income tax expense. In fiscal 2016 and 2015, tax benefits associated with stock-based incentive plans were $3.9 million and $3.3 million, respectively. These benefits impacted additional paid-in capital and were not reflected in the determination of income tax expense or benefit.
In fiscal 2015, the Company recognized approximately $6.4 million of tax benefit from an energy-efficient investment credit under Section 48C of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, upon successful start-up and commercial production of coatings on our new architectural glass coater. The tax credit was awarded in 2011 by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in cooperation with the Department of Energy as part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act to incent energy-efficient investments.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2015-17, which requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent in the financial statements. We have not elected to apply this change in accounting principle retroactively. Deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at March 3, 2018 and March 4, 2017 and February 27, 2016were:
| | | | 2017 | | 2016 | | | | | |
| (In thousands) | Noncurrent | | Current | | Noncurrent | 2018 | | 2017 |
| Accounts receivable | $ | 408 |
| | $ | 825 |
| | $ | — |
| |
| Other accruals | 4,254 |
| | 2,968 |
| | 1,281 |
| 3,428 |
| | 4,254 |
|
| Deferred compensation | 15,189 |
| | 554 |
| | 12,594 |
| 8,926 |
| | 15,189 |
|
| Goodwill and other intangibles | (7,601 | ) | | 18 |
| | (7,615 | ) | (4,655 | ) | | (7,601 | ) |
| Depreciation | (18,714 | ) | | — |
| | (17,354 | ) | (19,523 | ) | | (18,714 | ) |
| Liability for unrecognized tax benefits | 2,623 |
| | — |
| | 2,797 |
| 2,850 |
| | 2,623 |
|
| Net operating losses | 5,790 |
| | — |
| | 2,945 |
| |
| Net operating losses and tax credits | | 6,272 |
| | 5,790 |
|
| Valuation allowance on net operating losses | (2,352 | ) | | (2,194 | ) | | (306 | ) | (4,296 | ) | | (2,352 | ) |
| Unearned income | | 2,628 |
| | — |
|
| Other | 403 |
| | (351 | ) | | 686 |
| 1,067 |
| | 811 |
|
| Deferred tax (liabilities) assets | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,820 |
| | $ | (4,972 | ) | $ | (3,303 | ) | | $ | — |
|
The Company has U.S. federal tax credits as well as state net operating loss carryforwards with a tax effect of $5.5$6.3 million. A valuation allowance of $2.4$4.3 million has been established for these net operating loss carryforwards due to the uncertainty of the use of the tax benefits in future periods.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions, Canada, Brazil and other international jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years prior to fiscal 2014,2015, or state and local income tax examinations for years prior to fiscal 2010. The Company is not currently under U.S. federal examination
for years subsequent to fiscal 2013,2014, and there is very limited audit activity of the Company’s income tax returns in U.S. state jurisdictions or international jurisdictions.
The Company considers the earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries to be indefinitely invested outside of the U.S. on the basis of estimates that future domestic cash generation will be sufficient to meet future domestic cash needs and specific plans for reinvestment of those subsidiary earnings. Should the Company decide to repatriate foreign earnings, it would need to adjust the income tax provision in the period it was determined that the earnings will no longer be indefinitely invested outside the U.S.
If we were to prevail on all unrecognized tax benefits recorded, $2.4 million, $2.1 million $2.7 million and $2.6$2.7 million for fiscal 2018, 2017 2016 and 2015,2016, respectively, would benefit the effective tax rate. Also included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, are $2.3 million, $2.0 million $1.8 million and $1.9$1.8 million, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would result in adjustments to deferred taxes.
Penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in income tax expense. For fiscal 2017,2018, we accrued penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits of $0.4 million. For each of fiscal 20162017 and 2015,2016, the accrual was $0.4 million and $0.5 million.million, respectively.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the total amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Gross unrecognized tax benefits at beginning of year | $ | 4,512 |
| | $ | 4,491 |
| | $ | 4,431 |
| $ | 4,075 |
| | $ | 4,512 |
| | $ | 4,491 |
|
| Gross increases in tax positions for prior years | 54 |
| | 60 |
| | 261 |
| 614 |
| | 54 |
| | 60 |
|
| Gross decreases in tax positions for prior years | (233 | ) | | (158 | ) | | (276 | ) | (122 | ) | | (233 | ) | | (158 | ) |
| Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year | 508 |
| | 526 |
| | 508 |
| 639 |
| | 508 |
| | 526 |
|
| Gross decreases based on tax positions related to the current year | — |
| | (33 | ) | | (21 | ) | — |
| | — |
| | (33 | ) |
| Settlements | (23 | ) | | — |
| | (93 | ) | — |
| | (23 | ) | | — |
|
| Statute of limitations expiration | (743 | ) | | (374 | ) | | (319 | ) | (519 | ) | | (743 | ) | | (374 | ) |
| Revaluation impact | | 18 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
| Gross unrecognized tax benefits at end of year | $ | 4,075 |
| | $ | 4,512 |
| | $ | 4,491 |
| $ | 4,705 |
| | $ | 4,075 |
| | $ | 4,512 |
|
The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits is expected to decrease by approximately $0.40.5 million during fiscal 20182019 due to lapsing of statutes.
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, including the dilutive effects of stock options, SARs and nonvested shares. The following table presents a reconciliation of the share amounts used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Basic earnings per share - weighted average common shares outstanding | 28,781 |
| | 29,058 |
| | 28,763 |
| 28,534 |
| | 28,781 |
| | 29,058 |
|
| Weighted average effect of nonvested share grants and assumed exercise of stock options | 112 |
| | 317 |
| | 611 |
| 270 |
| | 112 |
| | 317 |
|
| Diluted earnings per share - weighted average common shares and potential common shares outstanding | 28,893 |
| | 29,375 |
| | 29,374 |
| 28,804 |
| | 28,893 |
| | 29,375 |
|
| Stock options excluded from the calculation of earnings per share because the exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
| Stock awards excluded from the calculation of earnings per share because the award price was greater than the average market price of the common shares | | 141 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
16.Business Segment Data
We have four reporting segments:
The Architectural Glass segment fabricates coated, high-performance glass used globally in customized window and wall systems comprising the outside skin of commercial, institutional and high-end multi-family residential buildings.
The Architectural Framing Systems segment designs, engineers, fabricates and finishes the aluminum frames used in customized aluminum and glass window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems comprising the outside skin and entrances of commercial, institutional and high-end multi-family residential buildings. We have aggregated fivesix operating segments into this reporting segment based on their similar products, customers, distribution methods, production processes and economic characteristics.
The Architectural Glass segment fabricates coated, high-performance glass used globally in customized window and wall systems comprising the outside skin of commercial, institutional and high-end multi-family residential buildings.
The Architectural Services segment provides full-service installation of the walls of glass, windows and other curtainwall products making up the outside skin of commercial and institutional buildings.
The Large-Scale Optical Technologies (LSO) segment manufactures value-added glass and acrylic products for framing and display applications.
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net Sales | | | | | | | | | | |
| Architectural Framing Systems | | $ | 677,198 |
| | $ | 385,978 |
| | $ | 308,593 |
|
| Architectural Glass | $ | 411,881 |
| | $ | 377,713 |
| | $ | 346,471 |
| 384,137 |
| | 411,881 |
| | 377,713 |
|
| Architectural Framing Systems | 385,978 |
| | 308,593 |
| | 298,395 |
| |
| Architectural Services | 270,937 |
| | 245,935 |
| | 230,650 |
| 213,757 |
| | 270,937 |
| | 245,935 |
|
| Large-Scale Optical | 89,710 |
| | 88,541 |
| | 87,693 |
| 88,303 |
| | 89,710 |
| | 88,541 |
|
| Intersegment elimination | (43,973 | ) | | (39,593 | ) | | (29,273 | ) | (37,222 | ) | | (43,973 | ) | | (39,593 | ) |
| Total | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| | $ | 933,936 |
| $ | 1,326,173 |
| | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
|
| Operating Income (Loss) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Architectural Framing Systems | | $ | 59,031 |
| | $ | 44,768 |
| | $ | 31,911 |
|
| Architectural Glass | $ | 44,656 |
| | $ | 35,504 |
| | $ | 16,431 |
| 32,764 |
| | 44,656 |
| | 35,504 |
|
| Architectural Framing Systems | 44,768 |
| | 31,911 |
| | 21,808 |
| |
| Architectural Services | 18,494 |
| | 11,687 |
| | 7,442 |
| 10,420 |
| | 18,494 |
| | 11,687 |
|
| Large-Scale Optical | 22,467 |
| | 22,963 |
| | 21,954 |
| 22,000 |
| | 22,467 |
| | 22,963 |
|
| Corporate and other | (8,160 | ) | | (4,672 | ) | | (4,050 | ) | (9,931 | ) | | (8,160 | ) | | (4,672 | ) |
| Total | $ | 122,225 |
| | $ | 97,393 |
| | $ | 63,585 |
| $ | 114,284 |
| | $ | 122,225 |
| | $ | 97,393 |
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| Depreciation and Amortization | | | | | | | | | | |
| Architectural Framing Systems | | $ | 31,764 |
| | $ | 12,404 |
| | $ | 8,019 |
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| Architectural Glass | $ | 15,912 |
| | $ | 14,397 |
| | $ | 12,897 |
| 14,525 |
| | 15,912 |
| | 14,397 |
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| Architectural Framing Systems | 12,404 |
| | 8,019 |
| | 8,001 |
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| Architectural Services | 1,364 |
| | 1,274 |
| | 1,375 |
| 1,325 |
| | 1,364 |
| | 1,274 |
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| Large-Scale Optical | 4,785 |
| | 4,998 |
| | 4,817 |
| 4,556 |
| | 4,785 |
| | 4,998 |
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| Corporate and other | 1,142 |
| | 2,560 |
| | 2,333 |
| 2,673 |
| | 1,142 |
| | 2,560 |
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| Total | $ | 35,607 |
| | $ | 31,248 |
| | $ | 29,423 |
| $ | 54,843 |
| | $ | 35,607 |
| | $ | 31,248 |
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| Capital Expenditures | | | | | | | | | | |
| Architectural Framing Systems | | $ | 15,273 |
| | $ | 14,070 |
| | $ | 19,166 |
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| Architectural Glass | $ | 44,439 |
| | $ | 17,701 |
| | $ | 12,307 |
| 26,228 |
| | 44,439 |
| | 17,701 |
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| Architectural Framing Systems | 14,070 |
| | 19,166 |
| | 9,238 |
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| Architectural Services | 1,981 |
| | 929 |
| | 595 |
| 2,510 |
| | 1,981 |
| | 929 |
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| Large-Scale Optical | 1,510 |
| | 1,962 |
| | 3,500 |
| 3,307 |
| | 1,510 |
| | 1,962 |
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| Corporate and other | 6,061 |
| | 2,279 |
| | 1,580 |
| 5,878 |
| | 6,061 |
| | 2,279 |
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| Total | $ | 68,061 |
| | $ | 42,037 |
| | $ | 27,220 |
| $ | 53,196 |
| | $ | 68,061 |
| | $ | 42,037 |
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| Identifiable Assets | | | | | | | | | | |
| Architectural Framing Systems | | $ | 618,455 |
| | $ | 359,633 |
| | $ | 193,823 |
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| Architectural Glass | $ | 254,840 |
| | $ | 215,571 |
| | $ | 223,525 |
| 250,407 |
| | 254,840 |
| | 215,571 |
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| Architectural Framing Systems | 359,633 |
| | 193,823 |
| | 190,106 |
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| Architectural Services | 70,875 |
| | 81,574 |
| | 68,930 |
| 53,424 |
| | 70,875 |
| | 81,574 |
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| Large-Scale Optical | 58,198 |
| | 57,369 |
| | 60,356 |
| 58,523 |
| | 58,198 |
| | 57,369 |
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| Corporate and other | 41,112 |
| | 109,103 |
| | 69,140 |
| 41,511 |
| | 41,112 |
| | 109,103 |
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| Total | $ | 784,658 |
| | $ | 657,440 |
| | $ | 612,057 |
| $ | 1,022,320 |
| | $ | 784,658 |
| | $ | 657,440 |
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Due to the varying combinations and integration of individual window, storefront and curtainwall systems, the Company has determined that it is impractical to report product revenues generated by class of product beyond the segment revenues currently reported.
Segment operating income is equal to net sales less cost of sales and operating expenses. Operating income does not include interest expense or a provision for income taxes. Corporate and other includes miscellaneous corporate activity not allocable to our segments. Identifiable assets for Corporate and other include all short- and long-term available-for-sale securities.
The following table presents net sales, based on the location in which the sale originated, and long-lived assets, representing property, plant and equipment, net of related depreciation, by geographic region.
| | | (In thousands) | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | 2018 | | 2017 | | 2016 |
| Net Sales | | | | | | | | | | |
| United States | $ | 1,031,214 |
| | $ | 923,018 |
| | $ | 847,887 |
| $ | 1,187,922 |
| | $ | 1,031,214 |
| | $ | 923,018 |
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| Canada | 65,958 |
| | 39,324 |
| | 50,807 |
| 122,981 |
| | 65,958 |
| | 39,324 |
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| Brazil | 17,361 |
| | 18,847 |
| | 35,242 |
| 15,270 |
| | 17,361 |
| | 18,847 |
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| Total | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| | $ | 933,936 |
| $ | 1,326,173 |
| | $ | 1,114,533 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
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| Long-Lived Assets | | | | | | | | | | |
| United States | $ | 227,145 |
| | $ | 189,624 |
| | $ | 178,048 |
| $ | 283,432 |
| | $ | 227,145 |
| | $ | 189,624 |
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| Canada | 13,303 |
| | 7,162 |
| | 8,214 |
| 13,384 |
| | 13,303 |
| | 7,162 |
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| Brazil | 6,300 |
| | 5,676 |
| | 7,278 |
| 7,247 |
| | 6,300 |
| | 5,676 |
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| Total | $ | 246,748 |
| | $ | 202,462 |
| | $ | 193,540 |
| $ | 304,063 |
| | $ | 246,748 |
| | $ | 202,462 |
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Apogee's export net sales from U.S. operations of $49.1 million for fiscal 2018 were approximately 4 percent of consolidated net sales; export net sales of $76.2 million for fiscal 2017 were approximately 7 percent of consolidated net sales; and export net sales of $79.5 million for fiscal 2016 were approximately 8 percent of consolidated net sales; and export sales of $72.7 million for fiscal 2015 were approximately 8 percent of consolidated net sales.
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| 17. | Quarterly Data (Unaudited) |
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| (In thousands, except per share data) | First | | Second | | Third | | Fourth (1) | | Total | First | | Second (1) | | Third | | Fourth (2) | | Total |
| 2017 | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2018 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 247,880 |
| | $ | 278,455 |
| | $ | 274,072 |
| | $ | 314,126 |
| | $ | 1,114,533 |
| $ | 272,307 |
| | $ | 343,907 |
| | $ | 356,506 |
| | $ | 353,453 |
| | $ | 1,326,173 |
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| Gross profit | 64,428 |
| | 72,531 |
| | 72,868 |
| | 82,196 |
| | 292,023 |
| 70,294 |
| | 86,001 |
| | 91,559 |
| | 85,664 |
| | 333,518 |
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| Net earnings | 17,722 |
| | 22,397 |
| | 22,552 |
| | 23,119 |
| | 85,790 |
| 16,104 |
| | 17,409 |
| | 23,646 |
| | 22,329 |
| | 79,488 |
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| Earnings per share - basic | 0.62 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 0.81 |
| | 2.98 |
| 0.56 |
| | 0.60 |
| | 0.82 |
| | 0.79 |
| | 2.79 |
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| Earnings per share - diluted | 0.61 |
| | 0.77 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 0.80 |
| | 2.97 |
| 0.56 |
| | 0.60 |
| | 0.82 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 2.76 |
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2017 (3) | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net sales | $ | 239,962 |
| | $ | 240,754 |
| | $ | 238,324 |
| | $ | 262,149 |
| | $ | 981,189 |
| $ | 247,880 |
| | $ | 278,455 |
| | $ | 274,072 |
| | $ | 314,126 |
| | $ | 1,114,533 |
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| Gross profit | 55,588 |
| | 56,699 |
| | 62,426 |
| | 68,857 |
| | 243,570 |
| 64,428 |
| | 72,531 |
| | 72,868 |
| | 82,196 |
| | 292,023 |
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| Net earnings | 12,126 |
| | 14,760 |
| | 18,521 |
| | 19,935 |
| | 65,342 |
| 17,722 |
| | 22,397 |
| | 22,552 |
| | 23,119 |
| | 85,790 |
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| Earnings per share - basic | 0.42 |
| | 0.51 |
| | 0.64 |
| | 0.69 |
| | $ | 2.25 |
| 0.62 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 0.81 |
| | $ | 2.98 |
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| Earnings per share - diluted | 0.41 |
| | 0.50 |
| | 0.63 |
| | 0.69 |
| | $ | 2.22 |
| 0.61 |
| | 0.77 |
| | 0.78 |
| | 0.80 |
| | $ | 2.97 |
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Per share amounts are computed independently for each of the quarters presented. The sum of the quarters may not equal the total year amount due to the impact of changes in average quarterly shares outstanding, and all other quarterly amounts may not equal the total year due to rounding.
(1) We acquired EFCO in the second quarter of fiscal 2018; refer to Note 2 for additional information.
(2) We acquired Sotawall in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017; refer to Note 2 for additional information.
(3) Fiscal 2017 contained 53 weeks.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
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| ITEM 9A. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report (the Evaluation Date), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. The report of management required under this Item 9A is contained on page 2223 in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.”
Attestation Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. The attestation report required under this Item 9A is contained on page 24 in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption “Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.”
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the most recent fiscal quarter covered by this report that would have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B.OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
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| ITEM 10. | DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE |
We have adopted a Code of Business Ethics and Conduct that applies to all of our employees and Board of Directors. The Code of Business Ethics and Conduct is published on our website at www.apog.com. Any amendments to the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct and waivers of the Code of Business Ethics and Conduct for our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer will be published on our website.
The other information required by this item, other than the information set forth in Part I above under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant,” is set forth under the headings “Proposal 1: Election of Directors,” “Frequently Asked Questions - How Can A Shareholder Recommend or Nominate a Director Candidate?”, “Corporate Governance - Board Meetings and 20162017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders,” “Corporate Governance - Board Committee Responsibilities, Meetings and Membership” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Proxy Statement for the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on June 22, 2017,28, 2018, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after our fiscal year-end (our 20172018 Proxy Statement). This information is incorporated herein by reference.
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| ITEM 11. | EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION |
The information required by this item is set forth under the headings “Executive Compensation” and “Non-Employee Director Compensation" in our 20172018 Proxy Statement. This information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12.SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table summarizes, with respect to our equity compensation plans, the number of shares of our common stock to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and other rights to acquire shares, the weighted-average exercise price of these outstanding options, warrants and rights, and the number of shares remaining available for future issuance under our equity compensation plans as of March 4, 2017,3, 2018, the last day of fiscal 2017.2018.
| | | Plan Category | | Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights | | Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in the First Column) | | | Number of Securities to be Issued Upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights | | Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in the First Column) | |
| Equity compensation plans approved by security holders | | 29,560 |
| (1) (2) | $ | 20.48 |
| (3) | 1,042,458 |
| (4) | | 193,991 |
| (1) (2) | $ | 20.43 |
| (3) | 767,351 |
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| Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders | | 200,341 |
| (5) | 8.34 |
| | None |
| | | 100,341 |
| (5) | 8.34 |
| | None |
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| Total | | 229,901 |
| | $ | 9.90 |
| | 1,042,458 |
| | | 294,332 |
| | $ | 10.99 |
| | 767,351 |
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(2) | Pursuant to SEC rules and the reporting requirements for this table, we have not included in this column 255,914234,230 shares of restricted stock that are issued and outstanding. All shares of restricted stock outstanding have dividend rights attached, but none of the shares of restricted stock are transferable. |
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(3) | In calculating the weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights, only the exercise prices of outstanding options and SARs are included, as the restricted stock units and phantom shares do not have an exercise price. |
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(4) | Pursuant to SEC Rules and the reporting requirements for this table, of these shares, 56,53955,579 are available for issuance under our Legacy Partnership Plan, 680,642Plan; 578,206 are available for grant under our Stock Incentive Plan, 102,912Plan;87,432 are available for grant under our Non-Employee Director Stock Incentive Plan; no shares are available for grant under our 2002 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan,Plan; and 202,36546,134 are available for grant under our Director Deferred Compensation Plan.Plan for Non-Employee Directors. |
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(5) | Reflects stock options granted to Mr. Puishys on August 22, 2011 as inducement awards pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement with our Company effective as of August 22, 2011, that became fully vested on August 22, 2014. The options vested in equal annual installments over a three-year period beginning on August 22, 2012. |
ITEM 13.CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this item is set forth under the headings “Corporate Governance - Board Independence” and "Corporate Governance - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" in our 20172018 Proxy Statement. This information is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this item is set forth under the headings “Audit Committee Report and Payment of Fees to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Audit Fees, Audit-Related Fees, Tax Fees and All Other Fees” and “Policy on Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services Provided by Our Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our 20172018 Proxy Statement. This information is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
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| ITEM 15. | EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES |
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| a) | List of documents filed as a part of this report: |
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| 1. | Financial Statements - The consolidated financial statements listed below are set forth in Item 8 of Part II of this report. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 4, 20173, 2018 and February 27, 2016March 4, 2017
Consolidated Results of Operations for the Years Ended March 4, 20173, 2018, February 27, 2016March 4, 2017 and February 28, 201527, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings for the Years Ended March 4, 20173, 2018, February 27, 2016March 4, 2017 and February 28, 201527, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended March 4, 20173, 2018, February 27, 2016March 4, 2017 and February 28, 201527, 2016
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Years Ended March 4, 20173, 2018, February 27, 2016March 4, 2017 and February 28, 201527, 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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| | | (In thousands) | Balance at Beginning of Period | | Acquisitions | | Charged to Costs and Expenses | | Deductions from Reserves(1) | | Other Changes(2) | | Balance at End of Period | Balance at Beginning of Period | | Acquisitions | | Charged to Costs and Expenses | | Deductions from Reserves(1) | | Other Changes(2) | | Balance at End of Period |
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| For the year ended March 3, 2018 | | $ | 1,495 |
| | $ | 252 |
| | $ | 1,345 |
| | $ | 1,559 |
| | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 1,530 |
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| For the year ended March 4, 2017 | $ | 2,497 |
| | $ | 25 |
| | $ | (416 | ) | | $ | 579 |
| | $ | (32 | ) | | $ | 1,495 |
| 2,497 |
| | 25 |
| | (416 | ) | | 579 |
| | (32 | ) | | 1,495 |
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| For the year ended February 27, 2016 | 3,242 |
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| | (197 | ) | | 493 |
| | (55 | ) | | 2,497 |
| 3,242 |
| | — |
| | (197 | ) | | 493 |
| | (55 | ) | | 2,497 |
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| For the year ended February 28, 2015 | 2,934 |
| | — |
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| | 969 |
| | (45 | ) | | 3,242 |
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(1) Net of recoveries
(2) Result of foreign currency effects
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission have been omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.
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| 3. | Exhibits - Exhibits marked with an asterisk (*) identify each management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. Exhibits marked with a pound sign (#) are filed herewith. The remainder of the exhibits have heretofore been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are incorporated herein by reference. |
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| | EmploymentAmendment No. 1 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, between Apogee Enterprises, Inc.dated June 9, 2017, by and Joseph F. Puishys, madeamong the Company, the Lenders (as defined therein), and entered intoWells Fargo Bank, NA, as administrative agent for the Lenders, swingline lender and (with Commerce Bank) issuer of August 5, 2011, to be effective asletters of August 22, 2011.credit. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2011.June 14, 2017. |
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| | Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 2, 2016, by and among Apogee Enterprises, Inc., as the Borrower, the Lenders referred to therein, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Syndication Agent and Issuing Lender. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2016. |
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ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on April 28, 2017.30, 2018.
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| APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC. | |
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| /s/ Joseph F. Puishys | |
| Joseph F. Puishys | |
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on April 28, 2017.30, 2018.
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| /s/ Joseph F. Puishys | | | President, CEO and | | /s/ James S. Porter | | | Executive Vice |
| Joseph F. Puishys | | | Director (Principal Executive Officer) | | James S. Porter | | | President and CFO (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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| /s/ Bernard P. Aldrich | | | Chairman | | /s/ Robert J. Marzec | | | Director |
| Bernard P. Aldrich | | | | | Robert J. Marzec | | | |
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| /s/ Jerome L. Davis | | | Director | | /s/ Donald A. Nolan | | | Director |
| Jerome L. Davis | | | | | Donald A. Nolan | | | |
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| /s/ Sara L. Hays | | | Director | | Herbert K. Parker | | | Director |
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| /s/ Lloyd E. Johnson | | | Director | | /s/ Richard V. Reynolds | | | Director |
Sara L. HaysLloyd E. Johnson | | | | | Richard V. Reynolds | | | |
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| /s/ John T. Manning | | | Director | | /s/ Patricia K. Wagner | | | Director |
| John T. Manning | | | | | Patricia K. Wagner | | | |
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| | | | | /s/ David E. Weiss | | | Director |
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