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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Common Shares, without par value as of May 25, 2022: 57,511,790February 21, 2023: 57,260,973
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In this quarterly report, all amounts related to United States dollars and foreign currency and to the number of Nordson Corporation’s common shares, except for per share earnings and dividend amounts, are expressed in thousands. Unless the context otherwise indicates, all references to “we” or the “Company” mean Nordson Corporation.
Unless otherwise noted, all references to years relate to our fiscal year ending October 31.
However, for certain contracts related to the sale of customer-specific products within our Advanced TechnologyMedical and Fluid Solutions segment, revenue is recognized over time as we satisfy performance obligations because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. The continuous transfer of control to the customer occurs as we enhance assets that are customer controlled and we are contractually entitled to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable margin.
As control transfers over time, revenue is recognized based on progress toward completion of the performance obligations. The selection method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We have elected to use the input method – costs incurred for these contracts because it best depicts the transfer of products or services to the customer based on incurring costs on the contract. Under this method, revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. Contract assets recognized are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and contract liabilities are recorded in Accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets and were not material at April 30, 2022on January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2021.2022. Revenue recognized over time represented approximately less than ten percent of our overall consolidated revenues at January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022.
Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring products or services. Taxes, including sales and value add, that we collect concurrently with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. As a practical expedient, we may exclude the assessment of whether goods or services are performance obligations, if they are immaterial in the context of the contract, and combine these with other performance obligations. While payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, we have determined that our contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. We have elected to apply the practical expedient to treat all shipping and handling costs as fulfillment costs as a significant portion of these costs are incurred prior to transfer of control to the customer. We have also elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as they are incurred as the amortization period resulting from capitalizing the
costs is one year or less. These costs are recorded within Selling and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
We disclose disaggregated revenues by operating segment and geography in accordance with the revenue standard and on the same basis used internally by the chief operating decision maker for evaluating performance of operating segments and for allocating resources. Refer to our Operating segments Note for details.
There have been no new accounting standards issued which would require either disclosure or adoption during the current period.
Business acquisitions have been accounted for using the acquisition method, with the acquired assets and liabilities recorded at estimated fair value on the dates of acquisition. The cost in excess of the net assets of the business acquired is included in goodwill. Operating results since the respective dates of acquisitions are included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
On November 1, 2021, we acquired 100% of NDC Technologies (NDC), a leading global provider of precision measurement solutions for in-line manufacturing process control. NDC's technology portfolio includes in-line measurement sensors, gauges and analyzers using near-infrared, laser, X-ray, optical and nucleonic technologies, as well as proprietary algorithms and software. We acquired NDC for an aggregate purchase price of $171,613, net of cash of approximately $7,533 and other working capital adjustments of $2,763, utilizing cash on hand. Based on the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, goodwill of $129,856$131,129 and identifiable intangible assets of $31,130 were recorded. The identifiable intangible assets consist primarily of $10,800 of tradenames (amortized over thirteen years), $10,000 of technology (amortized over seven years), $9,500 of customer relationships (amortized over four years) and $830 of non-compete agreements (amortized over three years). Goodwill associated with this acquisition of $73,300$72,018 is tax deductible. This acquisition is being reported in our Industrial Precision Solutions segment and the results of NDC are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements. As of April 30, 2022, the purchase price allocation remains preliminary as we complete our assessments of intangible assets and income taxes.
Our allowance for credit losses is principally determined based on aging of receivables. Receivables are exposed to credit risk based on the customers' ability to pay which is influenced by, among other factors, their financial liquidity. We perform ongoing customer credit evaluation to maintain sufficient allowances for potential credit losses. Our segments perform credit evaluation and monitoring to estimate and manage credit risk through the review of customer information, credit ratings, approval and monitoring of customer credit limits, and assessment of market conditions. We may also require prepayments or bank guarantees from customers to mitigate credit risk. Our receivables are generally short-term in nature with a majority of receivables outstanding less than 90 days. Accounts receivable balances are written-off against the allowance if deemed uncollectible.
The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement cost other than service cost are included in Other – net in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
Income taxes
We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was 20.5% and 2021 was 21.3% and 20.3%, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 was 21.0% and 20.5%20.8%, respectively.
Due to our share-based payment transactions, our income tax provision included a discrete tax benefit of $309$1,166 and $1,424$1,115, for the three and six months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, compared to $1,796 and $2,595 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, respectively.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), including adjustments for items that are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income, are shown below.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cumulative
translation
adjustments | | Pension and
postretirement
benefit
plan adjustments | | Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss) |
| Balance at October 31, 2021 | | $ | (33,389) | | | $ | (142,446) | | | $ | (175,835) | |
Amortization of prior service costs and net actuarial losses, net of tax of ($1,850) | | — | | | 5,838 | | | 5,838 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | (60,259) | | | — | | | (60,259) | |
| Pension settlement, net of tax of ($9,573) | | — | | | 32,047 | | | 32,047 | |
| Balance at April 30, 2022 | | $ | (93,648) | | | $ | (104,561) | | | $ | (198,209) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Cumulative
translation
adjustments | | Pension and
postretirement
benefit
plan adjustments | | Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss) |
| Balance at October 31, 2022 | | $ | (160,046) | | | $ | (47,736) | | | $ | (207,782) | |
| Pension and other postretirement plan adjustments, net of tax of ($195) | | — | | | (576) | | | (576) | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | | 76,821 | | | — | | | 76,821 | |
| | | | | | |
| Balance at January 31, 2023 | | $ | (83,225) | | | $ | (48,312) | | | $ | (131,537) | |
Stock-based compensation
During the 2021 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, our shareholders approved the Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the 2021 Plan)"2021 Plan") as the successor to the Amended and Restated 2012 Stock Incentive and Award Plan (the 2012 Plan)"2012 Plan"). The 2021 Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted share units, performance shares, cash awards and other stock or performance-based incentives. A maximum of 900 common shares were authorized for grant under the 2021 Plan plus the number of shares that remained available to be granted under the 2012 Plan.Plan and additional shares registered related to the acquisition of CyberOptics. As of April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, a total of 2,1262,005 common shares were available to be granted under the 2021 Plan.
Stock Options
Nonqualified or incentive stock options may be granted to our employees and directors. Generally, options granted to employees may be exercised beginning one year from the date of grant at a rate not exceeding 25% per year and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Vesting accelerates upon a qualified termination in connection with a change in control. In the event of termination of employment due to early retirement or normal retirement at age 65, options granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and vesting continues post retirement for all other unvested options granted. In the event of disability or death, all unvested stock options granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason results in forfeiture of unvested options and vested options in certain circumstances. The amortized cost of options is accelerated if the retirement eligibility date occurs before the normal vesting date. Option exercises are satisfied through the issuance of treasury shares on a first-in, first-out basis. We recognized compensation expense related to stock options of $2,391$1,663 and $4,163$1,772 for the three and six months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively compared to $1,565 and $3,801 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity related to stock options for the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022:January 31, 2023:
| | | | | Number of
Options | | Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share | | Aggregate
Intrinsic Value | | Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term | | | Number of
Options | | Weighted-
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share | | Aggregate
Intrinsic Value | | Weighted
Average
Remaining
Term |
| Outstanding at October 31, 2021 | | 1,235 | | $ | 130.93 | | | | | | |
| Outstanding at October 31, 2022 | | Outstanding at October 31, 2022 | | 1,187 | | $ | 141.82 | | | | | |
| Granted | Granted | | 83 | | 267.51 | | | Granted | | 78 | | 240.01 | | |
| Exercised | Exercised | | (68) | | 115.99 | | | Exercised | | (73) | | 122.96 | | |
| Forfeited or expired | Forfeited or expired | | (14) | | 204.77 | | | Forfeited or expired | | (2) | | 132.92 | | |
| Outstanding at April 30, 2022 | | 1,236 | | $ | 140.12 | | | $ | 97,385 | | | 5.8 years | |
| Outstanding at January 31, 2023 | | Outstanding at January 31, 2023 | | 1,190 | | $ | 148.33 | | | $ | 114,851 | | | 5.4 years |
| Expected to vest | Expected to vest | | 380 | | $ | 185.05 | | | $ | 15,565 | | | 7.5 years | Expected to vest | | 257 | | $ | 213.45 | | | $ | 9,021 | | | 7.9 years |
| Exercisable at April 30, 2022 | | 854 | | $ | 119.99 | | | $ | 81,711 | | | 5.0 years | |
| Exercisable at January 31, 2023 | | Exercisable at January 31, 2023 | | 930 | | $ | 130.05 | | | $ | 105,762 | | | 4.7 years |
As of April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, there was $9,848$10,669 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock options. That cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of approximately 1.11.9 years.
The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
| | Six Months Ended | April 30, 2022 | | April 30, 2021 | |
| Three Months Ended | | Three Months Ended | January 31, 2023 | | January 31, 2022 |
| Expected volatility | Expected volatility | 30.6% | - | 30.8% | | 30.8% | - | 32.6% | Expected volatility | 30.4% | - | 31.8% | | 30.6% | - | 30.8% |
| Expected dividend yield | Expected dividend yield | 0.76% | - | 0.76% | | 0.83% | - | 0.85% | Expected dividend yield | 1.12% | - | 1.12% | | 0.76% | - | 0.76% |
| Risk-free interest rate | Risk-free interest rate | 1.36% | - | 1.47% | | 0.43% | - | 0.77% | Risk-free interest rate | 3.79% | - | 3.82% | | 1.36% | - | 1.47% |
| Expected life of the option (in years) | Expected life of the option (in years) | 5.3 | - | 6.2 | | 5.3 | - | 6.2 | Expected life of the option (in years) | 5.0 | - | 6.1 | | 5.3 | - | 6.2 |
The weighted-average expected volatility used to value the 20222023 and 20212022 options was 30.6% and 31.0%30.6%, respectively.
Historical information was the primary basis for the selection of the expected volatility, expected dividend yield and the expected lives of the options. The risk-free interest rate was selected based upon yields of U.S. Treasury issues with a term equal to the expected life of the option being valued.
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the sixthree months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $78.12 and 2021 was $79.03, and $56.02, respectively.
The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $8,350 and 2021 was $2,405 and $12,166, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021 was $9,366 and $17,601,$6,961, respectively.
Cash received from the exercise of stock options for the sixthree months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $8,807 and 2021 was $7,798 and $18,783,$5,721, respectively.
Restricted Shares and Restricted Share Units
We may grant restricted shares and/or restricted share units to our employees and directors. These shares or units may not be transferred for a designated period of time (generally one to three years) defined at the date of grant. We may also grant continuation awards in the form of restricted share units with cliff vesting and a performance measure that must be achieved for the restricted share units to vest.
For employee recipients, in the event of termination of employment due to early retirement, with the consent of the Company, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and other restricted shares and units vest on a pro-rata basis, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of termination of employment due to normal retirement at age 65, restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination are forfeited, and, for other restricted shares and units, the restriction period applicable to restricted shares will lapse and the shares will vest and be transferable and all unvested units will become vested in full, subject to the consent of the Compensation Committee. In the event of a recipient's disability or death, all restricted shares and units granted within 12 months prior to termination fully vest. Termination for any other reason prior to the lapse of any restrictions or vesting of units results in forfeiture of the shares or units.
For non-employee directors, all restrictions lapse in the event of disability or death of the non-employee director. Termination of service as a director for any other reason within one year of date of grant results in a pro-rata vesting of shares or units.
As shares or units are issued, deferred stock-based compensation equivalent to the fair value on the date of grant is expensed over the vesting period.
The following table summarizes activity related to restricted shares during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022:January 31, 2023:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Number of Shares | | Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value |
| Restricted shares at October 31, 2021 | | 19 | | | $ | 157.36 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| Vested | | (10) | | | 146.50 |
| Restricted shares at April 30, 2022 | | 9 | | | $ | 171.11 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Number of Shares | | Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value |
| Restricted shares at October 31, 2022 | | 6 | | | $ | 167.99 | |
| | | | |
| | | | |
| Vested | | (3) | | | 165.21 |
| Restricted shares at January 31, 2023 | | 3 | | | $ | 170.56 | |
As of April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, there was $804$173 of unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted shares. The cost is expected to be amortized over a weighted average period of 0.5 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted shares during the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $160 and 2021 was $299 and $501,$314, respectively, which included common share dividends of $5$2 and $13, respectively. For the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, the amounts charged to expense related to restricted shares were $613 and $1,465, respectively, which included common share dividends of $10 and $31,$5, respectively.
The following table summarizes activity related to restricted share units during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022:January 31, 2023:
| | | | | Number of Units | | Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value | | | Number of Units | | Weighted-Average
Grant Date
Fair Value |
| Restricted share units at October 31, 2021 | | 67 | | | $ | 202.81 | | |
| Restricted share units at October 31, 2022 | | Restricted share units at October 31, 2022 | | 81 | | | $ | 223.77 | |
| Granted | Granted | | 41 | | | 263.75 | Granted | | 36 | | | 237.68 |
| Forfeited | Forfeited | | (8) | | | 221.84 | Forfeited | | (2) | | | 242.02 |
| Vested | Vested | | (15) | | | 201.79 | Vested | | (42) | | | 218.85 |
| Restricted share units at April 30, 2022 | | 85 | | | $ | 230.34 | | |
| Restricted share units at January 31, 2023 | | Restricted share units at January 31, 2023 | | 73 | | | $ | 233.00 | |
As of April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, there was $13,426$14,661 of remaining expense to be recognized related to outstanding restricted share units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.0 year.2.1 years. The amount charged to expense related to restricted share units during each of the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $2,258 and 2021 was $1,819 and $2,192, respectively, compared to $4,092 and $4,284 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.$2,273.
Performance Share Incentive Awards
Executive officers and selected other key employees are eligible to receive common share-based incentive awards. Payouts, in the form of unrestricted common shares, vary based on the degree to which corporate financial performance exceeds predetermined threshold, target and maximum performance goals over three-year performance periods. No payout will occur unless threshold performance is achieved.
The amount of compensation expense is based upon current performance projections and the percentage of the requisite service that has been rendered. The calculations are based upon the grant date fair value, which is principally driven by the stock price on the date of grant or a Monte Carlo valuation for awards with market conditions. The per share values were $231.34 in 2023, and $260.60, $273.50, and $273.50$221.94 for 2022 and $202.50 for 2021.2022. The amount charged to expense related to performance awards for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $2,797$2,062 and credited to expense in 2021 of $460, respectively, compared to charges of $6,741 and $4,295 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021,$3,944, respectively. The cumulative amount recorded in shareholders' equity at April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $10,603 and 2021 was $13,756 and $4,132,$10,959, respectively. As of April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, there was $14,588$12,980 of unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share incentive awards.
Deferred Compensation
Our executive officers and other highly compensated employees may elect to defer up to 100% of their base pay and cash incentive compensation, and for executive officers, up to 90% of their share-based performance incentive payout each year. Additional share units are credited for quarterly dividends paid on our common shares. Expense related to dividends paid under this plan for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 was $18 and $29, respectively, compared to $36 and $58 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021,$18, respectively.
Deferred Directors’Directors' Compensation
Non-employee directors may defer all or part of their cash and equity-based compensation until retirement. Cash compensation may be deferred as cash or as share equivalent units. Deferred cash amounts are recorded as liabilities, and share equivalent units are recorded as equity. Additional share equivalent units are earned when common share dividends are declared.
The following table summarizes activity related to director deferred compensation share equivalent units during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022:January 31, 2023:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Number of Shares | | Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value |
| Outstanding at October 31, 2021 | | 106 | | | $ | 68.11 | |
| | | | |
| Distributions | | (7) | | | 48.01 |
| Outstanding at April 30, 2022 | | 99 | | | $ | 70.81 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Number of Shares | | Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair
Value |
| Outstanding at October 31, 2022 | | 90 | | | $ | 77.70 | |
| | | | |
| Distributions | | (4) | | | 50.88 |
| Outstanding at January 31, 2023 | | 86 | | | $ | 79.73 | |
The amount charged to expense related to director deferred compensation for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022 was $80 and 2021 was $75 and $63 compared to $151 and $125 for the six months ended April 30, 2022 and 2021,$76, respectively.
Warranties
We offer warranties to our customers depending on the specific product and terms of the customer purchase agreement. A typical warranty program requires that we repair or replace defective products within a specified time period (generally one year) from the date of delivery or first use. We record an estimate for future warranty-related costs based on actual historical return rates. Based on analysis of return rates and other factors, the adequacy of our warranty provisions are adjusted as necessary. The liability for warranty costs is included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Following is a reconciliation of the product warranty liability for the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 and 2021:2022:
| | | | | April 30, 2022 | | April 30, 2021 | | | January 31, 2023 | | January 31, 2022 |
| Beginning balance at October 31 | Beginning balance at October 31 | | $ | 11,113 | | | $ | 10,550 | | Beginning balance at October 31 | | $ | 11,723 | | | $ | 11,113 | |
| Accruals for warranties | Accruals for warranties | | 7,557 | | | 7,708 | | Accruals for warranties | | 4,809 | | | 3,865 | |
| Warranty payments | Warranty payments | | (6,773) | | | (8,200) | | Warranty payments | | (3,186) | | | (3,051) | |
| Currency effect | Currency effect | | (446) | | | 197 | | Currency effect | | 215 | | | (10) | |
| Ending balance | Ending balance | | $ | 11,451 | | | $ | 10,255 | | Ending balance | | $ | 13,561 | | | $ | 11,917 | |
Operating segments
We conduct business across 2 primaryin three primary operating segments: Industrial Precision Solutions, (IPS)Medical and Fluid Solutions, and Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS).Solutions. The composition of segments and measure of segment profitability is consistent with that used by our chief operating decision maker. The primary measure used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to the segments and assessing performance is operating profit, which equals sales less cost of sales and certain operating expenses. Items below the operating profit line of the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (interest and investment income, interest expense and other income/expense) are excluded from the measure of segment profitability reviewed by our chief operating decision maker and are not presented by operating segment. The accounting policies of the segments are generally the same as those described in the Significant accounting policies Note.
Industrial Precision Solutions: This segment deliversfocuses on delivering proprietary dispensing and processing technology, both standard and highly customized equipment, to diverse end markets. Product lines commonly reduce material consumption, increase line efficiency through precision dispense and measurement and control, and enhance product brand and appearance. Components are used for dispensing adhesives, coatings, paint, finishes, sealants and other materials. This segment primarily serves the industrial, consumer durables and non-durables markets.
Medical and Fluid Solutions: This segment includes the Company’s fluid management solutions for medical, high-tech industrial and other diverse end markets. Related plastic tubing, balloons, catheters, syringes, cartridges, tips and fluid connection components are used to dispense or control fluids within customers’ medical devices or products, as well as production processes.
Advanced Technology Solutions: This segment integratesfocuses on products serving electronics end markets. Advanced Technology Solutions products integrate our proprietary product technologies found in progressive stages of aan electronics customer’s production processes, such as surface treatment, precisely controlled dispensing of material and post-dispense test and inspection to ensure quality. Related single-use plastic molded syringes, cartridges, tips, fluid connectionquality and reliability. Applications include, but are not limited to, semiconductors, printed circuit boards, electronic components tubing, balloons and catheters are used to dispense or control fluids in production processes or within customers’ end products. This segment predominantly serves customers in the electronics, medical and related high-tech industrial markets.automotive electronics.
The following table presents information about our segments:
| | Three Months Ended | Three Months Ended | | Industrial
Precision
Solutions | | Advanced
Technology
Solutions | | Corporate | | Total | Three Months Ended | | Industrial
Precision
Solutions | | Medical and Fluid Solutions | | Advanced
Technology
Solutions | | Corporate | | Total |
| April 30, 2022 | | | | | | | | | |
| January 31, 2023 | | January 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net external sales | Net external sales | | $ | 316,434 | | | $ | 318,969 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 635,403 | | Net external sales | | $ | 311,546 | | | $ | 154,287 | | | $ | 144,644 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 610,477 | |
| Operating profit (loss) | Operating profit (loss) | | 102,196 | | | 98,458 | | | (16,681) | | | 183,973 | | Operating profit (loss) | | 102,319 | | | 39,384 | | | 16,963 | | | (14,447) | | | 144,219 | |
| April 30, 2021 | | |
| January 31, 2022 | | January 31, 2022 | |
| Net external sales | Net external sales | | $ | 298,775 | | | $ | 290,763 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 589,538 | | Net external sales | | $ | 323,933 | | | $ | 158,784 | | | $ | 126,449 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 609,166 | |
| Operating profit (loss) | Operating profit (loss) | | 104,283 | | | 76,585 | | | (14,477) | | | 166,391 | | Operating profit (loss) | | 102,187 | | | 49,093 | | | 27,234 | | | (22,654) | | | 155,860 | |
| Six Months Ended | | |
| April 30, 2022 | | |
| Net external sales | | $ | 640,367 | | | $ | 604,202 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,244,569 | | |
| Operating profit (loss) | | 204,384 | | | 174,785 | | | (39,336) | | | 339,833 | | |
| April 30, 2021 | | |
| Net external sales | | $ | 587,191 | | | $ | 528,913 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,116,104 | | |
| Operating profit (loss) | | 187,686 | | | 123,786 | | | (36,056) | | | 275,416 | | |
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We had significant sales in the following geographic regions:
| | | | | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | | | Three Months Ended | |
| | | | April 30, 2022 | | April 30, 2021 | | April 30, 2022 | | April 30, 2021 | | | January 31, 2023 | | January 31, 2022 | |
| United States | | $ | 218,508 | | | $ | 202,924 | | | $ | 409,885 | | | $ | 388,240 | | |
| | Americas | Americas | | 55,244 | | | 44,914 | | | 103,769 | | | 81,052 | | Americas | | $ | 264,878 | | | $ | 239,901 | | |
| Europe | Europe | | 172,256 | | | 156,451 | | | 328,241 | | | 291,602 | | Europe | | 162,939 | | | 155,985 | | |
| Japan | | 25,443 | | | 27,852 | | | 51,001 | | | 54,967 | | |
| | Asia Pacific | Asia Pacific | | 163,952 | | | 157,397 | | | 351,673 | | | 300,243 | | Asia Pacific | | 182,660 | | | 213,280 | | |
| Total net external sales | Total net external sales | | $ | 635,403 | | | $ | 589,538 | | | $ | 1,244,569 | | | $ | 1,116,104 | | Total net external sales | | $ | 610,477 | | | $ | 609,166 | | |
Fair value measurements
The inputs to the valuation techniques used to measure fair value are classified into the following categories:
Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable market basedmarket-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.
The following tables present the classification of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
| | April 30, 2022 | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | |
| January 31, 2023 | | January 31, 2023 | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
| Assets: | Assets: | | | | | | | | | Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | $ | 5,389 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,389 | | | $ | — | | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | $ | 12,851 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,851 | | | $ | — | |
| Total assets at fair value | Total assets at fair value | | $ | 5,389 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,389 | | | $ | — | | Total assets at fair value | | $ | 12,851 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,851 | | | $ | — | |
| | Liabilities: | Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | Liabilities: | |
Deferred compensation plans (b) | Deferred compensation plans (b) | | $ | 10,407 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,407 | | | $ | — | | Deferred compensation plans (b) | | $ | 11,118 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,118 | | | $ | — | |
Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | 19,819 | | | — | | | 19,819 | | | — | | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | 3,401 | | | — | | | 3,401 | | | — | |
| Total liabilities at fair value | Total liabilities at fair value | | $ | 30,226 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 30,226 | | | $ | — | | Total liabilities at fair value | | $ | 14,519 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,519 | | | $ | — | |
| | October 31, 2021 | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | |
| October 31, 2022 | | October 31, 2022 | | Total | | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 |
| Assets: | Assets: | | | | | | | | | Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | $ | 2,755 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,755 | | | $ | — | | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | $ | 5,035 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,035 | | | $ | — | |
| Total assets at fair value | Total assets at fair value | | $ | 2,755 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,755 | | | $ | — | | Total assets at fair value | | $ | 5,035 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,035 | | | $ | — | |
| Liabilities: | Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | Liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Deferred compensation plans (b) | Deferred compensation plans (b) | | $ | 9,115 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,115 | | | $ | — | | Deferred compensation plans (b) | | $ | 9,076 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,076 | | | $ | — | |
Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | 4,507 | | | — | | | 4,507 | | | — | | Foreign currency forward contracts (a) | | 11,724 | | | — | | | 11,724 | | | — | |
| Total liabilities at fair value | Total liabilities at fair value | | $ | 13,622 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,622 | | | $ | — | | Total liabilities at fair value | | $ | 20,800 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20,800 | | | $ | — | |
(a)We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the risk of foreign currency exposures resulting from receivables, payables, intercompany receivables, intercompany payables and loans denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange contracts are valued using market exchange rates. These foreign exchange contracts are not designated as hedges.
(b)Executive officers and other highly compensated employees may defer up to 100% of their salary and annual cash incentive compensation and for executive officers, up to 90% of their long-term incentive compensation, into various non-qualified deferred compensation plans. Deferrals can be allocated to various market performance measurement funds. Changes in the value of compensation deferred under these plans are recognized each period based on the fair value of the underlying measurement funds.
The carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments, other than cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable, are shown in the table below. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
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| | | April 30, 2022 |
| | | Carrying
Amount | | Fair Value |
| Long-term debt (including current portion) | | $ | 790,595 | | | $ | 788,897 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | January 31, 2023 |
| | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value |
| Long-term debt (including current portion) | | $ | 1,016,113 | | | $ | 1,003,337 | |
We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of financial instruments:
•Long-term debt is valued by discounting future cash flows at currently available rates for borrowing arrangements with similar terms and conditions, which are considered to be Level 2 inputs under the fair value hierarchy. The carrying amount of long-term debt is shown net of unamortized debt issuance costs.costs as disclosed in the Long-term Debt Note.
Derivative financial instruments
We operate internationally and enter into intercompany transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, we are subject to market risk arising from exchange rate movements between the dates foreign currency transactions occur and the dates they are settled. We regularly use foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our risks related to most of these transactions. These contracts usually have maturities of 90 days or less and generally require us to exchange foreign currencies for U.S. dollars at maturity, at rates stated in the contracts. These contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in each accounting period in “Other – net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income together with the transaction gain or loss from the related balance sheet position.
For the three months ended April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, we recognized a net lossgain of $9,080$16,139 on foreign currency forward contracts and a realized net gainloss of $10,079$20,710 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, we recognized a net loss of $8,133$3,598 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net gain of $7,357 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the six months ended April 30, 2022, we recognized a net loss of $12,678 on foreign currency forward contracts and a realized net gain of $14,041 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. For the six months ended April 30, 2021, we recognized a net gain of $1,209 on foreign currency forward contracts and a net loss of $4,746$3,962 from the change in fair value of balance sheet positions. The fair values of our foreign currency forward contract assets and liabilities are included in Receivable-net and Accrued liabilities, respectively, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes, by currency, the foreign currency forward contracts outstanding at April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 and 2021:2022:
| | January 31, 2023 contract amounts: | | January 31, 2023 contract amounts: | | Notional Sell Amounts | | Notional Buy Amounts |
| Euro | | Euro | | $ | 93,142 | | | $ | 398,560 | |
| British pound | | British pound | | 27,965 | | | 112,945 | |
| Mexican Peso | | Mexican Peso | | 11,658 | | | 31,315 | |
| Japanese yen | | Japanese yen | | 11,644 | | | 35,772 | |
| Hong Kong dollar | | Hong Kong dollar | | 4,180 | | | 148,653 | |
| Australian dollar | | Australian dollar | | 375 | | | 8,821 | |
| Singapore dollar | | Singapore dollar | | 245 | | | 18,862 | |
| Taiwan Dollar | | Taiwan Dollar | | — | | | 35,047 | |
| Others | | Others | | 3,395 | | | 65,175 | |
| Total | | Total | | $ | 152,604 | | | $ | 855,150 | |
| | | | Notional Amounts | | | | |
| April 30, 2022 contract amounts: | | Sell | | Buy | |
| January 31, 2022 contract amounts: | | January 31, 2022 contract amounts: | | Notional Sell Amounts | | Notional Buy Amounts |
| Euro | Euro | | $ | 96,436 | | | $ | 337,291 | | Euro | | $ | 102,132 | | | $ | 338,128 | |
| British pound | British pound | | 38,478 | | | 80,853 | | British pound | | 34,657 | | | 70,869 | |
| Japanese yen | Japanese yen | | 10,848 | | | 39,294 | | Japanese yen | | 12,315 | | | 40,384 | |
| Singapore dollar | | Singapore dollar | | 1,079 | | | 18,214 | |
| Australian dollar | Australian dollar | | 295 | | | 9,269 | | Australian dollar | | 325 | | | 10,026 | |
| Hong Kong dollar | Hong Kong dollar | | 7,727 | | | 55,666 | | Hong Kong dollar | | — | | | 49,595 | |
| Singapore dollar | | 198 | | | 17,899 | | |
| Others | Others | | 15,378 | | | 91,599 | | Others | | 15,792 | | | 87,704 | |
| Total | Total | | $ | 169,360 | | | $ | 631,871 | | Total | | $ | 166,300 | | | $ | 614,920 | |
| | | | Notional Amounts | |
| April 30, 2021 contract amounts: | | Sell | | Buy | |
| Euro | | $ | 127,660 | | | $ | 309,020 | | |
| British pound | | 21,228 | | | 79,446 | | |
| Japanese yen | | 12,228 | | | 38,648 | | |
| Australian dollar | | 194 | | | 10,240 | | |
| Hong Kong dollar | | 978 | | | 33,024 | | |
| Singapore dollar | | 15 | | | 18,071 | | |
| Others | | 11,886 | | | 92,869 | | |
| Total | | $ | 174,189 | | | $ | 581,318 | | |
We are exposed to credit-related losses in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to financial instruments. These financial instruments include cash deposits and foreign currency forward contracts. We periodically monitor the credit ratings of these counterparties in order to minimize our exposure. Our customers represent a wide variety of industries and geographic regions. For the three and six months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, there were no significant concentrations of credit risk.
Long-term debt
A summary of long-term debt is as follows:
| | | | | April 30, 2022 | | October 31, 2021 | | | January 31, 2023 | | October 31, 2022 |
| Notes payable | | $ | 961 | | | $ | 3,545 | | |
| Revolving credit agreement, due 2024 | Revolving credit agreement, due 2024 | | 4,000 | | | — | | Revolving credit agreement, due 2024 | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | — | |
| Senior notes, due 2022-2025 | | 79,000 | | | 79,000 | | |
| Senior notes, due 2022-2027 | | 78,572 | | | 78,572 | | |
| Senior notes, due 2023-2025 | | Senior notes, due 2023-2025 | | 55,500 | | | 55,500 | |
| Senior notes, due 2023-2027 | | Senior notes, due 2023-2027 | | 71,429 | | | 71,429 | |
| Senior notes, due 2023-2030 | Senior notes, due 2023-2030 | | 350,000 | | | 350,000 | | Senior notes, due 2023-2030 | | 350,000 | | | 350,000 | |
| | Euro loan, due 2023 | Euro loan, due 2023 | | 279,329 | | | 306,358 | | Euro loan, due 2023 | | 287,851 | | | 261,893 | |
| Notes payable and other | | Notes payable and other | | 2,453 | | | — | |
| | | | 791,862 | | | 817,475 | | | | 1,017,233 | | | 738,822 | |
| Less current maturities and notes payable | Less current maturities and notes payable | | 310,892 | | | 34,188 | | Less current maturities and notes payable | | 420,947 | | | 392,537 | |
| Less unamortized debt issuance costs | Less unamortized debt issuance costs | | 1,267 | | | 1,578 | | Less unamortized debt issuance costs | | 1,120 | | | 965 | |
| Long-term maturities | Long-term maturities | | $ | 479,703 | | | $ | 781,709 | | Long-term maturities | | $ | 595,166 | | | $ | 345,320 | |
Revolving credit agreement, due 2024 — In April 2019, we entered into a $850,000 unsecured multi-currency credit facility with a group of banks, which amended, restated and extended our then existing syndicated revolving credit agreement. This facility has a five-year term and includes a $75,000 subfacility for swing-line loans. It expires in April 2024. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 was 0.91%5.07%.
Senior notes, due 2022-20252023-2025 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2012 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 1.451.21 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 was 3.10%.
Senior notes, due 2022-20272023-2027 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2015 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 2.702.19 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 was 3.08%3.10%.
Senior notes, due 2023-2030 — These unsecured fixed-rate notes entered into in 2018 with a group of insurance companies had a remaining weighted-average life of 3.552.79 years. The weighted-average interest rate at April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 was 3.90%.
Euro loan, due 2023 — In March 2020, we amended, restated and extended the term of our existing euro term loan facility with Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Limited. The interest rate is variable based on the EURIBOR rate. The term loan agreement provides for the following term loans due in two tranches: €115,000 is due in March 2023 and an additional €150,000 that was drawn down in March 2020 is due in March 2023. The weighted average interest rate at January 31, 2023 was 2.12%.
Term loan, due 2024 — In January 2023, we entered into a $200,000 unsecured term loan facility. This facility has a 1.25 year term and expires in April 30, 2022 was 0.61 percent.2024. At January 31, 2023, we had no balance outstanding under this facility.
We were in compliance with all covenants at April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 and the amount we could borrow would not have been limited by any debt covenants.
Contingencies
We are involved in pending or potential litigation regarding environmental, product liability, patent, contract, employee and other matters arising from the normal course of business. Including the litigation and environmental matters discussed below, after consultation with legal counsel, we do not believe that losses in excess of the amounts we have accrued would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, quarterly or annual operating results or cash flows.
Environmental
We have voluntarily agreed with the City of New Richmond, Wisconsin and other potentially responsible parties to share costs associated with the remediation of the City of New Richmond municipal landfill (the Site)"Site") and the construction of a potable water delivery system serving the impacted area down gradient of the Site. At April 30, 2022As of January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2021,2022, our accrual for the ongoing operation, maintenance and monitoring obligation at thethe Site was $313 and $319,$266 and $266, respectively. The liability for environmental remediation represents management’s best estimate of the probable and reasonably estimable undiscounted costs related to known remediation obligations. The accuracy of our estimate of environmental liability is affected by several uncertainties such as additional requirements that may be identified in connection with remedial activities, the
complexity and evolution of environmental laws and regulations, and the identification of presently unknown remediation requirements. Consequently, our liability could be greater than our current estimate. However, we do not expect that the costs associated with remediation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is management's discussion and analysis of certain significant factors affecting our financial condition and results of operations for the periods included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Overview
Nordson Corporation is an innovative precision technology company that leverages a scalable growth framework to deliver top tier growth with leading margins and returns. The Company’s direct sales model and applications expertise serves global customers through a wide variety of critical applications. Its diverse end market exposure includes consumer non-durable, medical, electronics and industrial end markets. Founded in 1954 and headquartered in Westlake, Ohio, the Company has approximately 7,200 employees with operations and support offices in over 35 countries.
COVID-19 Update
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) emerged and has since spread to other countries, including the United States. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a pandemic (the COVID-19 pandemic). The COVID-19 pandemic, including multiple variants, has resulted in governments around the world implementing stringent measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, business interruptions and other measures.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have supported, and continue to support, multiple “critical infrastructure” sectors by manufacturing materials and products needed for medical supply chains, packaging, transportation, energy, communications, and other critical infrastructure industries. We have benefited from our geographical and product diversification as the end markets we serve have remained resilient in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we continue to invest in the businesses, people, and strategies necessary to achieve our long-term priorities as we focus on driving profitable growth. We have continued to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic in all our production facilities, having taken the recommended public health measures to ensure worker and workplace safety. As a result, there have been unfavorable impacts on our manufacturing efficiencies. Additionally, we are taking steps to offset cost increases from COVID-19 pandemic-related supply chain disruptions.
We continue to actively monitor the rapidly evolving circumstances and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has negatively disrupted, and may continue to negatively disrupt, our business and results of operations in the future. For example, in the secondfirst quarter of 2022,2023, our revenue growth in Asia-Pacific was negatively impacted by COVID-19 lockdowns in China.labor shortages and business disruption from the spread of COVID-19. The full extent of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations and the markets we serve remains highly uncertain and will depend largely on future developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including infection rates increasing or returning in various geographic areas, variations of COVID-19, the ultimate duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact, such as reimposing previously lifted measures or putting in place additional restrictions, and the widespread distribution and acceptance of an effective vaccine, among other things. These developments are constantly evolving and cannot be accurately predicted.
NDCCyberOptics Acquisition
On November 1, 2021,3, 2022, the Company acquired NDC, completed the acquisition of CyberOptics Corporation (“CyberOptics”) pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 7, 2022, by and among the Company, Meta Merger Company and CyberOptics. CyberOptics is a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology solutions. The CyberOptics acquisition expanded our test and inspection business, focusedplatform, providing differentiated technology that expands our product offering in the semiconductor and electronics industries and will be reported in our Advanced Technology Solutions segment. The all-cash transaction of approximately $378,000, net of cash acquired, was funded using borrowings under our revolving credit facility and cash on measurementhand and controls solutions serving consumer non-durable, film extrusion & converting, cable & tubing and energy storage markets. Upon integration, financial reporting for NDC was integrated into the Industrial Precision Solutions segmentis not expected to better leverage growth opportunities within shared industrial and consumer non-durable end markets and related sales channels.have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
A comprehensive discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies and management estimates and significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of the financial statements is included in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 20212022 (the 20212022 Form 10-K). There have been no significant changes in critical accounting policies, management estimates or accounting policies followed since the year ended October 31, 2021.2022.
Results of Operations
Three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023
Worldwide sales for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 were $635,403,$610,477, an increase of 7.8%0.2% from sales of $589,538$609,166 for the comparable period of 2021.2022. The increase consisted of a 7.0%1.4% increase in organic sales volume and a favorable 3.6%2.8% increase due to acquisitions,an acquisition, which was partially offset by an unfavorable effect from currency translation of 2.8%4.0%. The organic sales increase was driven by strong demand across most end markets,in Europe and the Americas region, partially offset by unfavorable impacts from COVID-related lockdownsweakness in the Asia Pacific region, predominantly in China.
Sales outsideIn the United States accountedAmericas region, sales were $264,878 for 65.6% of our sales in the three months ended April 30, 2022 and in the comparable period of 2021. On a geographic basis, sales in the United States were $218,508,January 31, 2023, an increase of 7.7% compared to 2021,10.4% from 2022, consisting of a 3.9% increase inan organic sales volumeincrease of 8.6% and a 3.8%an increase from acquisitions.due to an acquisition of 2.1%, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 0.3%. In the Asia Pacific region, sales were $163,952, an increase$182,660, a decrease of 4.2%14.4% from 2021,2022, consisting of an organic sales volume increasedecrease of 1.8%13.3% and a 3.3%5.8% decrease due to unfavorable currency effects, partially offset by a 4.7% increase due to acquisitions,an acquisition. In Europe, sales were $162,939, an increase of 4.5% from 2022, consisting of an organic sales increase of 10.7% and a 1.3% increase due to an acquisition, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 0.9%7.5%. In Europe, sales were $172,256, an increase of 10.1% from 2021, consisting of an organic sales volume increase of 14.4% and a 3.7% increase due to acquisitions, offset by unfavorable currency effects of 8.0%. In the Americas region, sales were $55,244, an increase of 23.0% from 2021, consisting of an organic sales volume increase of 20.8%, an increase due to acquisitions of 1.9%, and favorable currency effects of 0.3%. In Japan, sales were $25,443, a decrease of 8.7% from 2021, consisting of an organic sales volume decrease of 5.0% and unfavorable currency effects of 10.0%, partially offset by a 6.3% increase due to acquisitions.
Cost of sales for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 were $277,768,$281,610, up from $251,839$269,032 in the comparable period of 2021.2022. Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of sales, decreased to 56.3%53.9% from 57.3%55.8% in the comparable period of 2021.2022. The 1.01.9 percentage point decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by unfavorable sales mixthe impact of passing through inflationary cost increases and cost inflation in material, labor and logistics.incremental inventory step-up amortization of $2,743.
Selling and administrative expenses for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 were $173,662,$184,648, up from $171,308$184,274 in the comparable period of 2021.2022. The 1.4%0.2% increase was primarily driven by the first yearfirst-year effect of acquisitions,an acquisition, partially offset by favorable currency translation effects and improved cost controls.a reduction in variable expenses.
Operating profit increaseddecreased to $183,973$144,219 for the three months ended April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, compared to $166,391$155,860 in the comparable period of 2021.2022. Operating profit as a percentage of sales increaseddecreased to 29.0%23.6% for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 compared to 28.2%25.6% in the comparable period of 20212022. The improved profitability2.0 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarily driven by fees, severance and non-cash inventory charges associated with the 7.0% increase in organic sales volume and continued selling and administrative expense leverage, partially offset byCyberOptics acquisition, as well as unfavorable currency translation effects and unfavorable sales mix.effects.
Interest expense for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 was $5,361,$10,530, compared to $7,139$5,650 in the comparable period of 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to lowerhigher average debt levels compared to the prior year period.period, as well as increases in interest rates. Other expense was $39,764$3,196 compared to other expenseincome of $3,843$1,292 in the comparable period of 2021.2022. Included in 2022 other expense were non-cash pension settlement charges of $41,221 related to the purchase of an annuity contract to relieve the Company of certain pension benefit obligations, pension and postretirement income of $746 and $1,000 in foreign currency gains. Included in 20212023 other expense were pension and postretirement costsincome of $3,499$1,369 and $777$4,571 of foreign currency losses. Included in 2022 other income were pension and postretirement income of $281 and $364 of foreign currency gains.
Net income for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 was $109,634,$104,261, or $1.88$1.81 per diluted share, compared to $124,144,$120,409, or $2.12$2.05 per diluted share, in the same period of 2021.2022. This represents a 11.7%13.4% decrease in net income, and a 11.3%11.7% decrease in diluted earnings per share. Net income forThe decrease was driven by a combination of fees, severance, and non-cash inventory charges associated with the three months ended April 30, 2022 includes after tax non-cash pension settlement charges of $32,450, or $0.56 per diluted share, related to the purchase of an annuity contract to relieve the company of certain pension benefit obligations.CyberOptics acquisition, increased interest expense, and foreign currency losses.
Industrial Precision Solutions
Sales of the Industrial Precision Solutions segment were $316,434$311,546 in the three months ended April 30, 2022, an increaseJanuary 31, 2023, a decrease of 5.9%3.8% from sales in the comparable period of 20212022 of $298,775.$323,933. The increase was the resultdecrease consisted of an organic sales volume increase of 2.8% and a 7.1% increase from acquisitions, partially1.2%, which was offset by unfavorable currency effects that decreased sales by 4.0%5.0%. The organic sales volume increase was driven primarily by continuedsteady demand in consumer non-durableacross most product lines and industrial end markets, which wasregions, offset by weakness in Asia-Pacific related to the COVID-19 shutdowns in China.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 32.3% for the three months ended April 30, 2022 compared to 34.9%softness in the comparable period of 2021. The 2.6 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarilyAsia Pacific region due to favorable sales volume leverage being more than offset by unfavorable sales mixlabor shortages and unfavorable currency translation effects.
Advanced Technology Solutions
Salesbusiness disruption from the spread of COVID-19, as well as the timing of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment were $318,969 in the three months ended April 30, 2022, an increase of 9.7% from sales in the comparable period of 2021 of $290,763. The increase was the result of organic sales volume increase of 11.3%, partially offset by an unfavorable currency effect of 1.6%. The organic sales growth was driven by robust demand across electronics dispense, test and inspection, and biopharma fluid component product lines.Chinese New Year.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 30.9%32.8% for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 compared to 26.3%31.5% in the comparable period of 20212022. The 4.6The 1.3 percentage point improvement in operating margin was primarily due to the 11.3% organic sales volume increasefavorable product mix.
Medical and favorable selling and administrative expense leverage. Favorable product sales mix, manufacturing efficiencies and pricing helped offset cost inflation in material, labor, and logistics.
Six months ended April 30, 2022
Worldwide sales for the six months ended April 30, 2022 were $1,244,569, an increase of 11.5% from sales of $1,116,104 for the comparable period of 2021. The increase consisted of an 11.2% increase in organic sales volume and a net 2.7% increase due to acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by an unfavorable effect from currency translation of 2.4%. Strength in electronics dispense, test and inspection, and industrial end markets were the primary drivers of the growth.
Sales outside the United States accounted for 67.1% of our sales in the six months ended April 30, 2022 compared to 65.2% in the comparable period of 2021. On a geographic basis, sales in the United States were $409,885, an increase of 5.6% compared to 2021, consisting of a 3.3% increase in organic sales volume and a net 2.3% increase from acquisitions and divestitures. In the Asia Pacific region, sales were $351,673, an increase of 17.1% from 2021, consisting of an organic sales volume increase of 14.8% and a net 2.8% increase from acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 0.5%. In Europe, sales were $328,241, an increase of 12.6% from the comparable period of 2021, consisting of an organic sales volume increase of 15.5% and a net 3.8% increase from acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 6.7%. In the Americas region, sales were $103,769, an increase of 28.0% from 2021, consisting of an organic sales volume increase of 27.7% and a net increase of 0.7% due to acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 0.4%. In Japan, sales were $51,001, a decrease of 7.2% from the comparable period of 2021, consisting of an organic sales volume decrease of 0.9% and unfavorable currency effects of 9.5%, partially offset by a net 3.2% increase due to acquisitions and divestitures.
Cost of sales for the six months ended April 30, 2022 were $546,800, up from $488,445 in the comparable period of 2021. Gross profit, expressed as a percentage of sales, decreased slightly to 56.1% from 56.2% in the comparable period of 2021. The 0.1 percentage point decrease in gross margin was primarily driven by unfavorable mix, increased freight and other inflationary pressures, principally offset by favorable sales volume leverage, manufacturing efficiencies, and pricing actions.
Selling and administrative expenses for the six months ended April 30, 2022 were $357,936, up from $352,243 in the comparable period of 2021. The 1.6% increase was primarily driven by the first year effect of acquisitions, partially offset by favorable currency translation effects and improved cost controls.
Operating profit increased from $275,416 in the six months ended April 30, 2021 to $339,833 in the comparable period of 2022. Operating profit as a percentage of sales increased to 27.3% for the six months ended April 30, 2022 compared to 24.7% in the comparable period of 2021. The 2.6 percentage point increase in operating margin was driven by the 11.2% organic sales volume increase and continued selling and administrative expense leverage, partially offset by unfavorable currency translation effects.
Interest expense for the six months ended April 30, 2022 was $11,011, compared to $14,071 in the comparable period of 2021. The decrease was due primarily to lower average debt levels. Other expense was $38,472 compared to $8,504 in the comparable period of 2021. Included in 2022 other expense were non-cash pension settlement charges of $41,221 related to the purchase of an annuity contract to relieve the Company of certain pension benefit obligations, other pension and postretirement income of $1,027 and $1,364 in foreign currency gains. Included in 2021 were pension and postretirement costs of $4,975 and $3,537 of foreign currency losses.
Net income for the six months ended April 30, 2022 was $230,043, or $3.93 per diluted share, compared to $201,726, or $3.44 per diluted share, in the same period of 2021. This represents a 14.0% increase in net income, and a 14.2% increase in diluted earnings per share. Net income for the six months ended April 30, 2022 includes after tax non-cash pension settlement charges with a second quarter impact of $32,450, or $0.56 per diluted share, related to the purchase of an annuity contract to relieve the company of certain pension benefit obligations.
Industrial PrecisionFluid Solutions
Sales of the Industrial PrecisionMedical and Fluid Solutions segment were $640,367$154,287 in the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022, an increaseJanuary 31, 2023, a decrease of 9.1%2.8% from sales in the comparable period of 20212022 of $587,191.$158,784. The increase was the result of an increase of 7.3% in organic sales volume and a net increase of 5.3% due to acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by unfavorable currency effects of 3.5%. Growth occurred in all regions except for Japan.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales decreased slightly to 31.9% for the six months ended April 30, 2022 compared to 32.0% in the comparable period of 2021. The comparable operating margin reflects the first year effect of acquisitions and unfavorable product mix, principally offset by benefits of the divestiture and favorable selling and administrative expense leverage.
Advanced Technology Solutions
Sales of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment were $604,202 in the six months ended April 30, 2022, an increase of 14.2% from sales in the comparable period of 2021 of $528,913. The increase was the resultdecrease consisted of an organic sales volume increasedecrease of 15.4%, partially offset by0.8% and unfavorable currency effects that decreased sales by 1.2%2.0%. Sales growth occurred in allThe organic sales decrease was driven by lower demand for the medical fluid components product lines with particular strengthand fluid solutions product lines in electronic dispense, test and inspection, and biopharma fluid componentChina, offset by strong demand for medical interventional solutions product lines.
Operating profit as a percentage of sales increaseddecreased to 28.9%25.5% for the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 compared to 23.4%30.9% in the comparable period of 20212022. The 5.55.4 percentage point improvementdecline in operating margin was principallyprimarily due to meaningful sales mix changes within medical product lines and related factory inefficiencies due to reduced volumes.
Advanced Technology Solutions
Sales of the Advanced Technology Solutions segment were $144,644 in the three months ended January 31, 2023, an increase of 14.4% from sales in the comparable period of 2022 of $126,449. The increase was the result of organic sales increase of 4.6% and a 13.5% increase due to an acquisition, partially offset by an unfavorable currency effect of 3.7%. The organic sales increase was driven by greater sellingtest and administrative expense leverage which contributed 4.7inspection product lines.
Operating profit as a percentage pointsof sales decreased to 11.7% for the three months ended January 31, 2023 compared to 21.5% in the comparable period of 2022. The 9.8 percentage point decline in operating margin was primarily due to fees, severance and non-cash inventory charges of $10,295 associated with the 15.4% organicCyberOptics acquisition and unfavorable sales volume increase.mix.
Income taxes
We record our interim provision for income taxes based on our estimated annual effective tax rate, as well as certain items discrete to the current period. Significant judgment is involved regarding the application of global income tax laws and regulations and when projecting the jurisdictional mix of income. We have considered several factors in determining the probability of realizing deferred income tax assets which include forecasted operating earnings, available tax planning strategies and the time period over which the temporary differences will reverse. We review our tax positions on a regular basis and adjust the balances as new information becomes available. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 was 21.3% and 21.0%20.5%, respectively, compared to 20.3% and 20.5%, respectively, for the comparable periods a year ago.
Due to our share-based payment transactions, our income tax provision included a discrete tax benefit of $309 and $1,42420.8% for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022, respectively, compared to $1,796 and $2,595 in the comparable periods of 2021, respectively.January 31, 2022.
Foreign Currency Effects
In the aggregate, average exchange rates for 20222023 used to translate international sales and operating results into U.S. dollars were generally unfavorable compared with average exchange rates existing during 2021.2022. It is not possible to precisely measure the impact on operating results arising from foreign currency exchange rate changes, because of changes in selling prices, sales volume, product mix and cost structure in each country in which we operate. However, if transactions for the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 were translated at exchange rates in effect during the same period of 2021,2022, we estimated that sales would have been approximately $16,500$24,800 higher while costs of sales and selling and administrative expenses would have been approximately $8,400 higher. If transactions for the six months ended April 30, 2022 were translated at exchange rates in effect during the same period of 2021, we estimated that sales would have been approximately $26,300 higher while costs of sales and selling and administrative expenses would have been approximately $14,400$16,600 higher.
Financial Condition
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents decreased $179,080$41,463 as cash was used to fund the NDCCyberOptics acquisition, and purchase of shares for treasury, partially offset by incremental borrowings and cash generated from operations in the period. Cash provided by operations during this period was $214,501$123,337 compared to $247,714$118,087 for the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021.January 31, 2022. Changes in operating assets and liabilities decreased cash by $85,070$58,371 in the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023, primarily driven by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, compared to increasingdecreasing cash by $20,206$29,217 in the comparable period of 2021,2022. Other improved year over year due primarily to cash inflows related to investments in inventory and an increase in receivables. As a resultsettlement of our pension annuitization transaction, we remeasured the periodic benefit obligation of pension plan and recorded non-cash settlement charges of $41,221 in the second quarter of 2022.foreign exchange contracts.
Cash used in investing activities was $196,374$387,136 for the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, compared to $13,681$184,097 used in the comparable period of 2021.2022. During the sixthree months ended April 30,January 31, 2023, cash of $377,843 was used for the CyberOptics acquisition and cash of $9,302 was used for capital expenditures. During the three months ended January 31, 2022, cash of $171,613 was used for the NDC acquisition and cash of $24,776 was used for capital expenditures. During the six months ended April 30, 2021, $18,743$12,491 was used for capital expenditures. The increasedecrease in capital expenditures related primarily to 2022 expenditures being higher as a result of capacity expansion in our medical fluid dispensing and components product lines.
Cash used inprovided by financing activities was $192,935$215,693 for the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, compared to $310,333$61,902 cash used in the comparable period of 2021.2022. In the sixthree months ended April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, cash of $59,301$37,199 was used for dividend payments and cash of $140,466$6,875 was used for the purchase of treasury shares, compared to $45,342$29,724 and $30,274,$35,002, respectively, in the comparable period of 2021.2022. The sixthree months ended April 30, 2021January 31, 2023 included net repaymentsborrowings of long-term debt of $250,101.$252,278, used primarily to fund the acquisition of CyberOptics, compared to net repayments of $1,257 during the three months ended January 31, 2022.
The following is a summary of significant changes in balance sheet captions from October 31, 20212022 to April 30, 2022.January 31, 2023. Inventories-net increased by $56,020 due to our efforts to manage supply chain disruptions and to meet expected demand and existing backlog and$64,329, primarily as a result of the NDCCyberOptics acquisition. Goodwill and intangibles increased by $129,856$279,630 and $58,600, respectively, due to the NDC acquisition in the first quarter of 2022.CyberOptics acquisition. Accrued liabilities decreased by $24,318$49,964 due primarily to incentive compensation payments made in the first quarterthree months ended January 31, 2023, and long-term debt increased principally as result of 2022.borrowing $250,000 under the revolving credit facility for the CyberOptics acquisition.
We believe the combination of present capital resources, cash from operations and unused financing sources, such as our credit facilities, which includes our revolving credit facility and new term loan entered in January 2023, are more than adequate to meet cash requirements for the next twelve months and for the foreseeable future thereafter. There are no significant restrictions limiting the transfer of funds from international subsidiaries to the parent Company. We were in compliance with all debt covenants at April 30, 2022.as of January 31, 2023. Refer to our Long-term debt footnoteNote in the notes to our condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding our debt outstanding.
Outlook
Backlog entering the second half of fiscal year 2022 exceeds $1 billion, as the Company continues to see extended shipment request dates in conjunction with large orders from its customers in electronics, industrial and medical end markets. For the fiscal year 2022, the Company expects year-over-year revenue growth of 8% to 9% and earnings per share growth compared to fiscal year 2021.
Safe Harbor Statements Under Thethe Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This Form 10-Q, particularly “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among other things, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, businesses in which we operate and the United States and global economies. Statements in this annualquarterly report that are not historical are hereby identified as “forward-looking statements” and may be indicated by words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “supports,” “plans,” “projects,” “expects,” “believes,” “should,” “would,” “could,” “hope,” “forecast,” “management is of the opinion,” use of the future tense and similar words or phrases. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, U.S. and international economic conditions; financial and market conditions; currency exchange rates and devaluations; possible acquisitions including the Company’s ability to complete and successfully integrate acquisitions, including the integration of NDC;CyberOptics; the Company’s ability to successfully divest or dispose of businesses that are deemed not to fit with its strategic plan; the effects of changes in U.S. trade policy and trade agreements; the effects of changes in tax law; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as political unrest, including the conflictsconflict between Russia and Ukraine and tensions between the United States and China, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics, including the current COVID-19 pandemic.
In light of these risks and uncertainties, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by such statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expected results are discussed in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors in our 20212022 Form 10-K.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Information regarding our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates was disclosed under Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our 20212022 Form 10-K. The information disclosed has not changed materially in the interim period since then.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management with the participation of the principal executive officer (President and Chief Executive Officer) and principal financial officer (Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer) has reviewed and evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of April 30, 2022.January 31, 2023. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the principal executive and financial officers, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See our Contingencies noteNote to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our contingencies and legal matters.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the risk factors disclosed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our 20212022 Form 10-K. Many of the risks identified in the 20212022 Form 10-K have been, and may be further, exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the actions taken by governmental entities, businesses, individuals and others in response to the pandemic.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table summarizes common stockshares repurchased by the Company during the three months ended April 30, 2022:January 31, 2023:
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| (in whole shares) | | Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) | | Average
Price Paid
per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2) | | Maximum Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2) |
| February 1, 2022 to February 28, 2022 | | 190,291 | | | $ | 227.24 | | | 190,085 | | | $ | 315,904 | |
| March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022 | | 196,442 | | | $ | 223.41 | | | 196,360 | | | $ | 272,035 | |
| April 1, 2022 to April 30, 2022 | | 82,871 | | | $ | 221.26 | | | 82,506 | | | $ | 253,782 | |
| Total | | 469,604 | | | | | 468,951 | | | |
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| (In whole shares) | | Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) | | Average
Price Paid
per Share | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (2) | | Maximum Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2) |
| November 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 | | 14,351 | | | $ | 234.07 | | | — | | | $ | 631,782 | |
| December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 | | 1,180 | | | $ | 236.43 | | | — | | | $ | 631,782 | |
| January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023 | | 331 | | | $ | 237.94 | | | — | | | $ | 631,782 | |
| Total | | 15,862 | | | | | — | | | |
(1)Includes shares tendered for taxes related to stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock.
(2)In December 2014, the board of directors authorized a $300,000 common share repurchase program. In August 2015, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $200,000 of the Company’s common shares. In August 2018, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $500,000 of the Company’s common shares. In September 2022, the board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $500,000 of the Company's common shares. Approximately $253,782$631,782 of the total $1,000,000$1,500,000 authorized remained available for share repurchases at April 30, 2022.January 31, 2023. Uses for repurchased shares include the funding of benefit programs including stock options and restricted stock. stock. Shares purchased are treated as treasury shares until used for such purposes. The repurchase program is beingwill be funded using cash from operations and proceeds from borrowings under our credit facilities. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.
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| Term Loan Agreement, dated as of January 18, 2023, by and among Nordson Corporation and Nordson Engineering GmbH, as Borrowers, and the Lenders party thereto and PNC Bank, as Administrative Agent, and PNC Capital Markets LLC, as Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Bookrunner (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Form 8-K dated January 23, 2023) |
| Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan, Form of Notice of Stock Options Award |
| Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan, Form of Notice of Restricted Share Units Award |
| Nordson Corporation 2021 Stock Incentive and Award Plan, Form of Notice of Performance Share Units Award |
| Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by the Chief Executive Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by the Chief Financial Officer, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith). |
| Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (furnished herewith). |
| 101 | The following financial information from Nordson Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 30, 2022January 31, 2023 and October 31, 2021,2022, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixthree months ended April 30,January 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
| 104 | The cover page from Nordson Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2022,January 31, 2023, formatted in inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (iXBRL) (included in Exhibit 101). |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 27, 2022February 23, 2023 | Nordson Corporation |
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| | By: /s/ Joseph P. Kelley |
| | Joseph P. Kelley |
| | Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer |
| | (Principal Financial Officer) |