UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM10-Q

 

 

 

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

or

 

Transition Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period From    to    

Commission file number1-5581

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number59-0778222

 

 

 

LOGOLOGO

WATSCO, INC.

(a Florida Corporation)

2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901

Miami, Florida 33133

Telephone:(305) 714-4100

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  ☒    NO  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationRegulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  ☒    NO  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” andfiler,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in RuleRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller reporting company 
   Emerging growth company 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in RuleRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ☐    NO  ☒

The number of shares of each class of ourregistrant’s common stock outstanding as of November 3, 2017 wasMay 4, 2018 comprised (i) 30,513,74432,042,811 shares of Common stock, $0.50 par value per share, excluding 6,287,6504,823,988 treasury shares, and (ii) 5,228,3955,316,683 shares of Class B common stock, $0.50 par value per share, excluding 48,263 treasury shares.

 

 

 


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

   Page No. 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements

  
 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Income – QuarterQuarters Ended March 31, 2018 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

   3 
 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Comprehensive Income – QuarterQuarters Ended March 31, 2018 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

   4 
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – September  30, 2017March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) and December 31, 20162017

   5 
 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows – Nine MonthsQuarters Ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016

   6 
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements

   7 

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   15 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   2120 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   2120 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION  

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

   2220 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

   2221

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds21 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

21

SIGNATURE

   22 
SIGNATURE24

EXHIBITS

  

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

  Quarter Ended September 30,   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Quarters Ended March 31, 
  2017   2016   2017   2016   2018   2017 

Revenues

  $1,229,591   $1,241,232   $3,377,610   $3,307,091   $926,577   $872,095 

Cost of sales

   933,696    939,028    2,552,881    2,500,579    695,744    653,539 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Gross profit

   295,895    302,204    824,729    806,512    230,833    218,556 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   183,728    182,904    534,515    518,954    178,534    169,857 

Other income

   2,294    —      2,294    —      1,638    —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Operating income

   114,461    119,300    292,508    287,558    53,937    48,699 

Interest expense, net

   2,117    996    5,019    3,036    565    1,255 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Income before income taxes

   112,344    118,304    287,489    284,522    53,372    47,444 

Income taxes

   32,325    37,786    82,855    88,406    10,995    13,676 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income

   80,019    80,518    204,634    196,116    42,377    33,768 

Less: net income attributable tonon-controlling interest

   14,990    17,419    39,668    42,859    8,158    7,587 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

  $65,029   $63,099   $164,966   $153,257   $34,219   $26,181 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock:

            

Basic

  $1.82   $1.78   $4.62   $4.33 

Basic and diluted

  $0.89   $0.71 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Diluted

  $1.82   $1.78   $4.62   $4.32 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

 

  Quarter Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Quarters Ended March 31, 
  2017 2016 2017 2016   2018 2017 

Net income

  $80,019  $80,518  $204,634  $196,116   $42,377  $33,768 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

     

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   9,385  (3,453  17,310  11,433    (6,645 2,155 

Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging instruments

   (934 391   (1,021 (1,484

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments arising during the period

   151  (309

Reclassification of loss (gain) on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings

   64  94   (797 492    753  (178

Unrealized gain onavailable-for-sale securities

   13  12   16  3 

Unrealized gain onavailable-for-sale securities arising during the period

   —    8 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   8,528  (2,956  15,508  10,444 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   (5,741 1,676

Comprehensive income

   88,547  77,562   220,142  206,560    36,636  35,444 

Less: comprehensive income attributable tonon-controlling interest

   18,201  16,291   45,518  46,931    6,066  8,223 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

  $70,346  $61,271  $174,624  $159,629   $30,570  $27,221 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

  September 30,
2017
 December 31,
2016
   March 31,
2018
 December 31,
2017
 
  (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)   

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $66,667  $56,010   $58,073  $80,496 

Accounts receivable, net

   568,457  475,974    486,651  478,133 

Inventories

   786,056  685,011    810,021  761,314 

Other current assets

   17,761  23,161    16,979  17,454 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   1,438,941  1,240,156    1,371,724  1,337,397 

Property and equipment, net

   91,483  90,502    90,238  91,198 

Goodwill

   382,969  379,737    381,553  382,729 

Intangible assets, net

   163,013  158,564    156,530  161,065 

Other assets

   71,813  5,690    76,233  74,488 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $2,148,219  $1,874,649   $2,076,278  $2,046,877 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

      

Current liabilities:

      

Current portion of other long-term obligations

  $244  $200   $236  $244 

Accounts payable

   296,349  185,482    245,405  230,476 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   163,806  129,206    132,090  185,757 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   460,399  314,888    377,731  416,477 
  

 

  

 

 
  

 

  

 

 

Long-term obligations:

      

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

   284,700  235,294    91,000  21,800 

Other long-term obligations, net of current portion

   345  348    233  285 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total long-term obligations

   285,045  235,642    91,233  22,085 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

   70,740  72,371    57,688  57,338 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

      

Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity:

      

Common stock, $0.50 par value

   18,350  18,341    18,438  18,412 

Class B common stock, $0.50 par value

   2,687  2,610    2,681  2,638 

Preferred stock, $0.50 par value

   —     —      —     —   

Paid-in capital

   582,789  592,350    814,711  804,008 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

   (33,872 (43,530   (37,569 (34,221

Retained earnings

   595,980  550,482    581,893  594,556 

Treasury stock, at cost

   (113,795 (114,425   (87,440 (87,440
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity

   1,052,139  1,005,828    1,292,714  1,297,953 

Non-controlling interest

   279,896  245,920    256,912  253,024 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   1,332,035  1,251,748    1,549,626  1,550,977 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $2,148,219  $1,874,649   $2,076,278  $2,046,877 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   Quarters Ended March 31, 
  2017 2016   2018 2017 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

  $204,634  $196,116   $42,377  $33,768 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

   

Depreciation and amortization

   16,509  15,078    5,538  5,365 

Share-based compensation

   9,599  8,359    3,590  3,027 

Deferred income tax provision

   4,101  3,984 

Non-cash contribution to 401(k) plan

   2,428  2,348    2,945  2,428 

Provision for doubtful accounts

   898  401 

Other income from investment in unconsolidated entity

   (2,294  —      (1,638  —   

Other, net

   103  1,901    431  661 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable

   (89,394 (96,692   (10,059 (5,680

Inventories

   (97,685 (63,480   (49,937 (66,101

Accounts payable and other liabilities

   137,211  83,549    (36,649 63,032 

Other, net

   (507 (4,863   890  (2,584
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   184,705  146,300 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

   (41,614 34,317 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Investment in unconsolidated entity

   (63,600  —   

Capital expenditures

   (13,829 (8,989   (3,494 (4,147

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

   139  675    62  20 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (77,290 (8,314   (3,432 (4,127
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Net proceeds under revolving credit agreement

   69,200  45,006 

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

   2,958  1,387 

Purchase of additional ownership fromnon-controlling interest

   —    (42,688

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

   —    1,596 

Net repayments of other long-term obligations

   (60 (49

Distributions tonon-controlling interest

   (2,178 (6,798

Dividends on Common and Class B common stock

   (119,468 (90,298   (46,581 (37,383

Purchase of additional ownership fromnon-controlling interest

   (42,688  —   

Distributions tonon-controlling interest

   (6,799 (26,027

Net proceeds (repayments) of other long-term obligations

   41  (110

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

   3,115  4,962 

Net proceeds from the sale of Common stock

   5,391   —   

Proceeds fromnon-controlling interest for investment in unconsolidated entity

   12,720   —   

Net proceeds (repayments) under revolving credit agreement

   49,406  (25,900
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (98,282 (137,373

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   23,339  (38,929
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   1,524  68    (716 150 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

   10,657  681 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   (22,423 (8,589

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   56,010  35,229    80,496  56,010 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $66,667  $35,910   $58,073  $47,421 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Basis of Consolidation

Watsco, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, “Watsco,” “we,” “us” or “our”) was incorporated in Florida in 1956 and is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the HVAC/R distribution industry in North America. The accompanying September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 interim condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, but we believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included herein. These statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 20162017 Annual Report on FormForm 10-K.

The condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements contained in this report include the accounts of Watsco, all of its wholly owned subsidiaries and the accounts of three joint ventures with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), in each of which Watsco maintains a controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.2018. Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment, and parts and supplies are seasonal. Furthermore, results of operations can be impacted favorably or unfavorably based on weather patterns, primarily during the Summer and Winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is typically highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction market is fairly consistent duringgenerally evenly distributed throughout the year, subject to weather and economic conditions, including their effect on the number of housing completions.

Equity Method Investments

Investments in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, but do not control, are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and are included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. Under this method of accounting, our proportionate share of the net income or loss of the investee is included in other income in our consolidated statements of income.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the 2017 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or earnings per share as previously reported.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation reserves for accounts receivable, inventories and income taxes, reserves related to self-insurance programs and the valuation of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. While we believe that these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from such estimates.

NewRecently Adopted Accounting Standards

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued a standard on revenue recognition that provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The standard is principle-based and provides a five-step model to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. ThisIn 2015 and 2016, the FASB issued several updates to this standard. The adoption of this standard may be applied using eitherand its related amendments (collectively, the “New Revenue Standard”) on January 1, 2018 did not result in the recognition of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflectingcumulative adjustment to opening retained earnings under the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients or (ii) a modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect of initially adopting the standard recognized at the date of adoption, which requires additional footnote disclosures. This standard is effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginningnor did it have a significant impact on January 1, 2018.

Based on our initial assessment, we expect similar performance obligations to result under this guidance as compared with deliverables and separate units of accounting currently identified. As a result, we expect the timing of our revenue recognition to generally remain the same. We continue to evaluate the impact the standard has on our determination of whether we act as principal or agent in certain vendor arrangements, representing less than 3% of our consolidated revenues, as well as analyze certain customer incentives. While we have not yet completed our evaluation process, at this time we have not identified any material impacts to our consolidated net income, balance sheet or cash flows.flow. See Note 2.

Financial Instruments

In January 2016, the FASB issued guidance related to certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. Most prominent among the changes to the standard is the requirement that changes in the fair value of equity investments, with certain exceptions, be recognized through net income rather than other comprehensive income. This guidance must be applied using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings and became effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. A cumulative-effect adjustment captured the previously held unrealized losses of $301 related to our equity investment carried at fair value. See Note 4.

 

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Measurement of InventoryStock Compensation

In July 2015,May 2017, the FASB issued guidance that simplifiesto clarify when to account for a change to the measurementterms or conditions of inventory by replacinga share-based payment award as a modification. Under the lowernew guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions or the classification of costthe award (as equity or market test withliability) changes as a lowerresult of cost and net realizable value test. The guidance applies to all inventory that is measured usingfirst-in,first-outthe change in terms or average cost methods.conditions. This guidance must be applied prospectively and became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016.2017. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Classification of Deferred Taxes

In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance that requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. This guidance may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively and became effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2017 using the prospective approach did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for leases, which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets for the rights and obligations created by those leases. The guidance requires enhanced disclosures regarding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance will be applied using a modified retrospective approach and is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. We will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2019. While we are still evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements, including the option to elect certain practical expedients, we expect that, upon adoption, theright-of-use assets and lease liabilities recorded could be material to our consolidated balance sheets. However, we do not expect a material impact toon our consolidated statements of income.

Intangibles—Goodwill and Other

In January 2017, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Under this updated standard, an entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, but the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. An entity also should consider income tax effects from anytax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if any. This guidance is effective prospectively and is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

Stock Compensation

In May 2017, the FASB issued guidance to clarify when to account for a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award as a modification. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions or the classification of the award (as equity or liability) changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. This guidance is effective prospectively and is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact toon our consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives and Hedging

In August 2017, the FASB issued guidance to simplify the accounting for hedging derivatives. This guidance is effective prospectively and is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact toon our consolidated financial statements.

2.REVENUES

Adoption of New Revenue Standard

We adopted the New Revenue Standard on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective approach. The New Revenue Standard did not have an impact on the amount and timing of our revenue recognition; however, certain payments to customers were reclassified from expense to a reduction from revenues resulting in an immaterial impact to the individual financial statement line items of our condensed consolidated unaudited statement of income. Results for reporting periods beginning on and after January 1, 2018 are presented under the New Revenue Standard, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue primarily consists of sales of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies. We generate our revenue primarily from the sale of finished products to customers, therefore, the significant majority of our contracts are short-term in nature and have a single performance obligation to deliver products, in which our performance obligation is satisfied when control of the product is transferred to the customer. Some contracts contain a combination of product sales and services which are distinct and accounted for as separate performance obligations. Our performance obligations for services are satisfied when the services are rendered within the arranged service period. Total service revenue is not material and accounted for less than 1% of revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2018.

Revenue is recognized when control transfers to our customers via shipment of products or delivery of services. We measure revenue as the amount of consideration we expect to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services, net of any variable considerations (e.g., rights to return product, sales incentives, others) and any taxes collected from customers and subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. Revenue for shipping and handling charges is recognized when products are delivered to or picked up by the customer.

 

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Product Returns

We estimate product returns based on historical experience and record them on a gross basis. Substantially all customer returns relate to products that are returned under warranty obligations underwritten by manufacturers. Accrued sales returns of $11,414 at March 31, 2018 were included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheet.

Sales Incentives

We estimate sales incentives expected to be paid over the term of the contract based on the most likely amount. Contract liabilities related to sales incentives are accounted for as a reduction in the transaction price and are generally paid on an annual basis. Accrued sales incentives of $6,260 and $13,001 as of March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, were included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets.

Disaggregation of Revenues

The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by primary geographical regions and major product lines within our single reporting segment:

Quarters Ended March 31,

  2018  2017(1) 

Primary Geographical Regions:

   

United States

  $840,268  $786,280 

Canada

   52,360   51,533 

Mexico

   33,949   34,282 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $926,577  $872,095 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Major Product Lines:

   

HVAC equipment

   66  65

Other HVAC products

   29  30

Commercial refrigeration products

   5  5
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   100  100
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)As noted above, prior period amounts have not been adjusted under the modified retrospective method.

Practical Expedients

We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period is one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses. We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.

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2.3.EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for our Common and Class B common stock:

 

  Quarter Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017   2016   2017   2016 

Quarters Ended March 31,

  2018   2017 

Basic Earnings per Share:

            

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

  $65,029   $63,099   $164,966   $153,257   $34,219   $26,181 

Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated tonon-vested restricted common stock

   5,470    5,081    13,844    12,388    3,775    3,120 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

  $59,559   $58,018   $151,122   $140,869   $30,444   $23,061 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic

   32,712,151    32,613,995    32,679,334    32,567,073 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Basic

   34,254,331    32,642,612 

Basic earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

  $1.82   $1.78   $4.62   $4.33   $0.89   $0.71 

Allocation of earnings for Basic:

            

Common stock

  $54,627   $53,186   $138,594   $129,120   $28,134   $21,147 

Class B common stock

   4,932    4,832    12,528    11,749    2,310    1,914 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $59,559   $58,018   $151,122   $140,869   

 

   

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   $30,444   $23,061 
  

 

   

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share:

            

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

  $65,029   $63,099   $164,966   $153,257   $34,219   $26,181 

Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated tonon-vested restricted common stock

   5,468    5,078    13,840    12,383    3,775    3,120 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

  $59,561   $58,021   $151,126   $140,874   $30,444   $23,061 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic

   32,712,151    32,613,995    32,679,334    32,567,073 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Basic

   34,254,331    32,642,612 

Effect of dilutive stock options

   34,215    36,158    32,516    34,042    65,779    37,194 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted

   32,746,366    32,650,153    32,711,850    32,601,115 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding – Diluted

   34,320,110    32,679,806 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

  $1.82   $1.78   $4.62   $4.32   $0.89   $0.71 

Anti-dilutive stock options not included above

   12,571    3,565    33,156    18,876 

Diluted earnings per share for our Common stock assumes the conversion of all of our Class B common stock into Common stock as of the beginning of the fiscal year; therefore, no allocation of earnings to Class B common stock is required. At September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, our outstanding Class B common stock was convertible into 2,709,1942,599,496 and 2,716,3202,709,311 shares of our Common stock, respectively.

Diluted earnings per share excluded 9,228 and 16,067 shares for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, related to stock options with an exercise price per share greater than the average market value, resulting in an anti-dilutive effect on diluted earnings per share.

 

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3.4.OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (LOSS)

Other comprehensive (loss) income (loss) consists of the foreign currency translation adjustment associated with our Canadian operations’ use of the Canadian dollar as its functional currency and changes in the unrealized gains (losses) gains on cash flow hedging instruments andavailable-for-sale securities. The tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive (loss) income (loss) were as follows:

 

Quarters Ended March 31,

  2018   2017 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  $(6,645)  $2,155

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments

   207   (423

Income tax (expense) benefit

   (56   114
  Quarter Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
   

 

   

 

 
  2017   2016   2017   2016 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  $9,385   $(3,453  $17,310   $11,433 

Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging instruments

   (1,280   536    (1,399   (2,033

Income tax benefit (expense)

   346    (145   378    549 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax

   (934   391    (1,021   (1,484
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax

   151   (309
  

 

   

 

 

Reclassification of loss (gain) on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings

   88    129    (1,092   674    1,031   (243

Income tax (benefit) expense

   (24   (35   295    (182   (278   65
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Reclassification of loss (gain) on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings, net of tax

   64    94    (797   492    753   (178
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Unrealized gain onavailable-for-sale securities

   20    19    25    4    —      13

Income tax expense

   (7   (7   (9   (1   —      (5
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Unrealized gain onavailable-for-sale securities, net of tax

   13    12    16    3    —      8
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

  $(5,741)  $1,676
  

 

   

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

  $8,528   $(2,956  $15,508   $10,444 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

  2017   2016 

Quarters Ended March 31,

  2018   2017 

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

        

Beginning balance

  $(43,459  $(47,204  $(33,499)  $(43,459)

Current period other comprehensive income

   10,733    6,964 

Current period other comprehensive (loss) income

   (4,191   1,324
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Ending balance

   (32,726   (40,240   (37,690   (42,135
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Cash flow hedging instruments:

        

Beginning balance

   215   600   (421   215

Current period other comprehensive loss

   (613   (890

Current period other comprehensive gain (loss)

   91   (185

Less reclassification adjustment

   (478   295   451   (107
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Ending balance

   (876   5   121   (77
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

        

Beginning balance

   (286   (300   (301   (286

Cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings

   301   —  

Current period other comprehensive income

   16   3   —      8 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Ending balance

   (270   (297   —      (278
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

  $(33,872  $(40,532  $(37,569)  $(42,490)
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

4.5.DEBT

We maintain an unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement, that provides for borrowings of up to $600,000. Borrowings are usedwhich we use to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends (if and as declared by our Board of Directors), capital expenditures, stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. TheEffective February 5, 2018, we decreased the borrowing capacity under this credit agreement matures on July 1, 2019.from $600,000 to $300,000. Included in the credit facility are a $90,000 swingline subfacility, a $10,000 letter of credit subfacility and a $75,000 multicurrency borrowing sublimit. On January 24, 2017, we entered into an amendment to thisThe credit agreement which reduced the letter of credit subfacility from $50,000 to $10,000 and modified certain definitions.matures on July 1, 2019.

 

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At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016, $284,7002017, $91,000 and $235,294,$21,800, respectively, were outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios, and other customary restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

 

5.6.PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE

In 2011,On February 13, 2017, we formed a joint venture with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”),purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise Northeast LLC, which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise II.II, for cash consideration of $42,688, which increased our controlling interest from 70% to 80%. Carrier Enterprise II was formed in 2011 as a joint venture with Carrier. Carrier Enterprise II had sales of approximately $500,000$545,000 in 20162017 from 4140 locations in the northeastern United States and 1214 locations in Mexico. We initially owned a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II. On November 29, 2016, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest for cash consideration of $42,909, and, on February 13, 2017, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest for cash consideration of $42,688, which together increased our controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II to 80%.

6.INVESTMENT IN UNCONSOLIDATED ENTITY

On June 21, 2017, our first joint venture with Carrier, Carrier Enterprise, LLC, which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise I, acquired an approximately 35% ownership interest in Russell Sigler, Inc. (“RSI”), an HVAC distributor with annual sales of approximately $650,000 operating from 30 locations in the Western U.S. We have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I, and Carrier has a 20%non-controlling interest. Carrier Enterprise I acquired its ownership interest in RSI for cash consideration of $63,600, of which we contributed $50,880 and Carrier contributed $12,720. Carrier Enterprise I entered into a shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with RSI and RSI’s other shareholders. Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, RSI’s shareholders have the right to sell, and Carrier Enterprise I has the obligation to purchase, their respective shares of RSI for a purchase price determined based on either book value or EBIT, the latter of which Carrier Enterprise I used to calculate the price paid for its investment in RSI. RSI’s shareholders may transfer their respective shares of RSI common stock only to members of the Sigler family or to Carrier Enterprise I, and, at any time from and after the date on which Carrier Enterprise I owns 85% or more of RSI’s outstanding common stock, it has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase from RSI’s shareholders the remaining outstanding shares of RSI common stock. Additionally, Carrier Enterprise I has the right to appoint two of RSI’s six board members. Given Carrier Enterprise I’s 35% voting equity interest in RSI and its right to appoint two out of RSI’s six board members, this investment in RSI is accounted for under the equity method.

 

7.DERIVATIVES

We enter into foreign currency forward and option contracts to offset the earnings impact that foreign exchange rate fluctuations would otherwise have on certain monetary liabilities that are denominated in nonfunctional currencies.

Cash Flow Hedging Instruments

We enter into foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges. The settlement of these derivatives results in reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings for the period in which the settlement of these instruments occurs. The maximum period for which we hedge our cash flow using these instruments is 12 months. Accordingly, at September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, all of our open foreign currency forward contracts had maturities of one year or less. The total notional value of our foreign currency exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was $29,200,$34,200, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through JuneDecember 2018.

The impact from foreign exchange derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was as follows:

 

  Quarter Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
  2017   2016   2017   2016 

(Loss) gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss

  $(1,280  $536   $(1,399  $(2,033

Quarters Ended March 31,

  2018   2017 

Gain (loss) recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss

  $207   $(423

Loss (gain) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings

  $88   $129   $(1,092  $674   $1,031   $(243

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we expected an estimated $2,001$276pre-tax lossgain to be reclassified into earnings to reflect the fixed prices obtained from foreign exchange hedging within the next 12 months.

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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We have also entered into foreign currency forward and option contracts that are either not designated as hedges or did not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivative instruments were effective economic hedges for all of the periods presented. The fair value gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in earnings as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. The total notional value of our foreign currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 was $7,900,$15,450, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through November 2017.August 2018.

We recognized a (loss) gainlosses of $(502)$371 and $75$583 from foreign currency forward and option contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income for the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. We recognized losses of $912 and $389 from foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments, which consist solely of foreign currency forwardexchange contracts, included in other current assets and accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets. See Note 8.

 

  Asset Derivatives   Liability Derivatives   Asset Derivatives   Liability Derivatives 
  September 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
   September 30,
2017
   December 31,
2016
   March 31, 2018   December 31, 2017   March 31, 2018   December 31, 2017 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

  $84   $227   $1,346  $35   $452   $70   $32   $773

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

   114    14    32   4   76    180    55   184
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total derivative instruments

  $198   $241   $1,378   $39   $528   $250   $87   $957
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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8.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following tables present our assets and liabilities carried at fair value that are measured on a recurring basis:

 

         Fair Value Measurements
at September 30, 2017 Using
      Total   Fair Value Measurements
at March 31, 2018 Using
 
  

Balance Sheet Location

  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3  Balance Sheet Location  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 

Assets:

                    

Available-for-sale securities

  Other assets  $306   $306   $—     $—     Other assets  $351   $351   $—     $—   

Derivative financial instruments

  Other current assets  $198   $—     $198   $—     Other current assets  $528   $—     $528   $—   

Liabilities:

                    

Derivative financial instruments

  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  $1,378   $—     $1,378   $—     Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities
  $87   $—     $87   $—   
    

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
         Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2016 Using
 
  

Balance Sheet Location

  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3      Total   Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2017 Using
 
Balance Sheet Location  Level 1   Level 2   Level 3 
                    

Available-for-sale securities

  Other assets  $281   $281   $—     $—     Other assets  $332   $332   $—     $—   

Derivative financial instruments

  Other current assets  $241   $—     $241   $—     Other current assets  $250   $—     $250   $—   

Liabilities:

                    

Derivative financial instruments

  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  $39   $—     $39   $—     Accrued expenses and other
current liabilities
  $957   $—     $957   $—   

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used for these assets and liabilities, as well as the level of input used to measure fair value:

Available-for-sale securities – the investments are exchange-traded equity securities. Fair values for these investments are based on closing stock prices from active markets and are therefore classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative financial instruments – these derivatives are foreign currency forward and option contracts. See Note 7. Fair value is based on observable market inputs, such as forward rates in active markets; therefore, we classify these derivatives within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

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There were no transfers in or out of Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

 

9.SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

At-the-Market Offering Program

On August 23, 2017, we entered into a sales agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. (the “Agent”), which we refer to as the Sales Agreement, pursuant to which we may issue and sell shares of our Common stock, from time to time, having a maximum aggregate offering price of up to $250,000 through the Agent. Sales, if any, may be made in one or more negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933. The offering of shares in accordance with the Sales Agreement has been registered pursuant to our automatically effective shelf registration statement onForm S-3 (FileNo. 333-207831).

We intend to use the net proceeds, if any, from the sale of shares pursuant to the Sales Agreement for general corporate purposes, which may include, without limitation, the acquisition of complementary businesses, the repayment of outstanding indebtedness, capital expenditures and working capital. The Sales Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2017.

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold 35,000 shares of Common stock under the Sales Agreement for net proceeds of $5,391, after $49 of compensation paid to the Agent. Direct costs of $285 incurred in connection with the offering were charged against the proceeds from the sale of Common stock and were accounted for as a reduction ofpaid-in capital. At September 30, 2017, $244,560 remained available for sale under the Sales Agreement.

Common Stock Dividends

We paid cash dividends of $1.25 $0.85, $3.35 and $2.55$1.05 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock during the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

Non-Vested Restricted Stock

During the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, we granted 9,00091,609 and 23,803100,399 shares ofnon-vested restricted stock, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, we granted 164,899 and 135,981 shares ofnon-vested restricted stock, respectively.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2017, 12,354 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $1,893 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting ofnon-vested restricted stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, 32,454 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $4,664 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting ofnon-vested restricted stock. These shares were retired upon delivery. During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, an aggregate of 2,936 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $419 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting ofnon-vested restricted stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, an aggregate of 30,413 shares of Common and Class B common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $3,967 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting ofnon-vested restricted stock. These shares were retired upon delivery.

Exercise of Stock Options

During the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, 35,083 and 2016, 9,084 and 23,584 stock options, respectively, were exercised for Common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, 25,084 and 58,08413,750 stock options, respectively, were exercised for Common stock. Cash received from commonCommon stock issued as a result of stock options exercised during the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $2,612 and 2016, was $801, $1,834, $2,111 and $4,092,$1,102, respectively.

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017, 350March 31, 2018, 5,041 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $53$914 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2016, 348 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $51 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings.exercises. These shares were retired upon delivery.

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Employee Stock Purchase Plan

During the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, 2,047 and 2016, 2,718 and 2,0841,953 shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan for which we received net proceeds of $402$346 and $286,$285, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, 6,977 and 6,915 shares

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401(k) Plan

During the nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, we issued 16,38917,318 and 20,04516,389 shares of Common stock, respectively, to our profit sharing retirement plan, representing the Common stock discretionary matching contribution of $2,428$2,945 and $2,348,$2,428, respectively.

Non-controlling Interest

OfAs summarized in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017, we maintain three joint ventures with Carrier that we describe as Carrier Enterprise I, Carrier Enterprise II and Carrier Enterprise III. We have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier enterprise I and Carrier Enterprise II and a 60% controlling interest in one and an 80% controlling interest in each ofCarrier Enterprise III. Carrier owns the other two, while Carrier has either a 40% or 20%remainingnon-controlling interest in such joint ventures, as applicable.ventures. The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to Carrier’snon-controlling interest:

 

Non-controlling interest at December 31, 2016

  $245,920 

Net income attributable tonon-controlling interest

   39,668 

Contribution for unconsolidated entity

   12,720 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   6,577 

Decrease innon-controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II

   (17,463

Distributions tonon-controlling interest

   (6,799

Loss recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (408

Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings

   (319
  

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest at September 30, 2017

  $279,896 
  

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest at December 31, 2017

  $253,024 

Net income attributable tonon-controlling interest

   8,158 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   (2,454

Distributions tonon-controlling interest

   (2,178

Gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss

   60 

Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings

   302 
  

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest at March 31, 2018

  $256,912 
  

 

 

 

 

10.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

In December 2015, a purported Watsco shareholder, Nelson Gaskins (the “Plaintiff”), filed a derivative lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (the “Court”) against Watsco’s Board of Directors. The Company was a nominal defendant. The lawsuit alleged breach of fiduciary duties regarding CEO incentive compensation and sought to recover alleged excessive incentive compensation and unspecified damages. The Court dismissed this action, and the Plaintiff filed a notice of appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (the “Appellate Court”). In May 2017, the Appellate Court dismissed the Plaintiff’s appeal and the action with prejudice. Neither the Plaintiff nor the Plaintiff’s lawyers received any payment from, or on behalf of, Watsco or its Directors in connection with this lawsuit and the related appeal.

We are involved in litigation incidental to the operation of our business. We vigorously defend all matters in which we or our subsidiaries are named defendants and, for insurable losses, maintain significant levels of insurance to protect against adverse judgments, claims or assessments that may affect us. Although the adequacy of existing insurance coverage and the outcome of any legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, based on the current information available, we do not believe the ultimate liability associated with any known claims or litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Self-Insurance

Self-insurance reserves are maintained relative to company-wide casualty insurance and health benefit programs. The level of exposure from catastrophic events is limited by the purchase of stop-loss and aggregate liability reinsurance coverage. When estimating the self-insurance liabilities and related reserves, management considers a number of factors, which include historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and valuations provided by independent third-party actuaries. Management reviews its assumptions with its independent third-party actuaries to evaluate whether the self-insurance reserves are adequate. If actual claims or adverse development of loss reserves occur and exceed these estimates, additional reserves may be required. Reserves in the amounts of $2,757$2,363 and $2,951$2,344 at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, respectively, were established related to such programs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets.

 

11.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 62% of all inventory purchases made during both the quarters ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and 2016. Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 62% of all inventory purchases made during both the nine months

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ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.2017. At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016,2017, approximately $134,000$99,000 and $63,000,$75,000, respectively, was payable to Carrier and its affiliates, net of receivables. Our joint ventures with Carrier also sell HVAC products to Carrier and its affiliates. Revenues in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 included approximately $19,000, $17,000, $51,000$16,000 and $46,000,$11,000, respectively, of sales to Carrier and its affiliates. We believe these transactions are conducted on terms equivalent to anarm’s-length basis in the ordinary course of business.

A member of our Board of Directors is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moss & Associates LLC, which serveswho served as general contractor for the remodeling of our Miami headquarters.headquarters, which was completed in 2018. We paid Moss & Associates LLC $58$53 and $702$418 for construction services performed during the quarterquarters ended March 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $180$71 was payable at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

A member of our Board of Directors is the Senior Chairman of Greenberg Traurig, P.A., which serves as our principal outside counsel for compliance and receives customary fees foracquisition-related legal services. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we paid this firm $71 and $291, respectively,$4 for services performed, and $67$0 was payable at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on FormForm 10-Q contains or incorporates by reference statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements which are not historical in nature, including the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “target,” “will,” “project,” “focused,” “outlook”“outlook,” and variations of these words and negatives thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among others, (i) economic conditions, (ii) business and acquisition strategies, (iii) potential acquisitions and/or joint ventures and investments in unconsolidated entities, (iv) financing plans, and (v) industry, demographic and other trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances, certain of which are beyond our control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including, but not limited to:

 

general economic conditions;

 

competitive factors within the HVAC/R industry;

 

effects of supplier concentration;

 

fluctuations in certain commodity costs;

 

consumer spending;

 

consumer debt levels;

 

new housing starts and completions;

 

capital spending in the commercial construction market;

 

access to liquidity needed for operations;

 

seasonal nature of product sales;

 

weather conditions;

 

insurance coverage risks;

 

federal, state, and local regulations impacting our industry and products;

 

prevailing interest rates;

 

foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;

 

international political risk;

 

cybersecurity risk; and

 

the continued viability of our business strategy.

We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. For additional information regarding other important factors that may affect our operations and could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please see the discussion included in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on FormForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, as well as the other documents and reports that we file with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking information or the discussion of such risks and uncertainties to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law. We qualify any and all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary factors.

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The following information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements, including the notes thereto, included under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on FormForm 10-Q. In addition, reference should be made to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on FormForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

Company Overview

Watsco, Inc. was incorporated in Florida in 1956, and, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “Watsco,” or “we,” “us”“us,” or “our”) is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the HVAC/R distribution industry in North America. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we operated from 562563 locations in 37 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico with additional market coverage on an export basis to portions of Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Revenues primarily consist of sales of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of selling expenses, the largest components of which are salaries, commissions, and marketing expenses that are variable and correlate to changes in sales. Other significant selling, general and administrative expenses relate to the operation of warehouse facilities, including a fleet of trucks and forklifts, and facility rent, which are payable mostly undernon-cancelable operating leases.

Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment, and parts and supplies are seasonal. Furthermore, results of operations can be impacted favorably or unfavorably based on weather patterns, primarily during the Summer and Winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is typically highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction market is fairly consistent duringgenerally evenly distributed throughout the year, subject to weather and economic conditions, including their effect on the number of housing completions.

Joint Ventures with Carrier Corporation

In 2009, we formed a joint venture with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise I, in which Carrier contributed 95 of its company-owned locations in 13 Sun Belt states and Puerto Rico, and its export division in Miami, Florida, and we contributed 15 locations that distributed Carrier products. In July 2012, we exercised our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our ownership interest to 70%; and, on July 1, 2014, we exercised our last remaining option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our controlling interest to 80%. Neither Watsco nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier, which are described below.

In 2011, we formed a second joint venture with Carrier and completed two additional transactions. In April 2011, Carrier contributed 28 of its company-owned locations in the Northeast U.S., and we contributed 14 locations in the Northeast U.S. In July 2011, we purchased Carrier’s distribution operations in Mexico, which included seven locations. Collectively, the Northeast locations and the Mexico operations are referred to as Carrier Enterprise II. On November 29, 2016, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II, and, on February 13, 2017, we again purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II, which together increased our controlling interest to 80%.

In 2012, we formed a third joint venture, which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise III, with UTC Canada Corporation, referred to as UTC Canada, an affiliate of Carrier. Carrier contributed 35 of its company-owned locations in Canada to Carrier Enterprise III. We have a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III, and UTC Canada has a 40%non-controlling interest.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on FormForm 10-Q, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements, and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. At least quarterly, management reevaluates its judgments and estimates, which are based on historical experience, current trends, and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Our critical accounting policies are included in our 20162017 Annual Report on FormForm 10-K, as filed with the SEC on February 21, 2017.March 1, 2018. We believe that there have been no significant changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 to the critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on FormForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 1 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on FormForm 10-Q for a discussion of newrecently adopted and to be adopted accounting standards.

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Results of Operations

The following table summarizes information derived from our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income, expressed as a percentage of revenues, for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:2017:

 

  Quarter Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months
Ended
September 30,
 
  2017 2016 2017 2016   2018 2017 

Revenues

   100.0 100.0  100.0 100.0   100.0 100.0

Cost of sales

   75.9  75.7   75.6  75.6    75.1  74.9 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   24.1  24.3   24.4  24.4    24.9  25.1 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   14.9  14.7   15.8  15.7    19.3  19.5 

Other income

   0.2   —     0.1   —      0.2   —   
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   9.3  9.6   8.7  8.7    5.8  5.6 

Interest expense, net

   0.2  0.1   0.1  0.1    0.1  0.1 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   9.1  9.5   8.5  8.6    5.8  5.5 

Income taxes

   2.6  3.0   2.5  2.7    1.2  1.6 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net income

   6.5  6.5   6.1  5.9    4.6  3.9 

Less: net income attributable tonon-controlling interest

   1.2  1.4   1.2  1.3    0.9  0.9 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   5.3 5.1  4.9 4.6   3.7 3.0
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add up to 100.

The following narratives reflect our approximate 35% ownership interest in Russell Sigler, Inc. (“RSI”) purchased in June 2017 and our additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II, which became effective on February 13, 2017. We did not acquire any material businesses during 2018 or 2017.

In the following narratives, computations and other information referring to “same-store basis” exclude the effects of locations acquired or locations opened or closed during the immediately preceding 12 months, unless they are within close geographical proximity to existing locations. At SeptemberMarch 31, 2018 and 2017, 30 2017 and 2016, 34 and 1726 locations, respectively, were excluded from “same-store basis” information. The table below summarizes the changes in our locations for the 12 months ended September 30, 2017:March 31, 2018:

 

   Number
of
Locations
 

September 30, 2016March 31, 2017

   568561 

Opened

   213 

Closed

   (514
  

 

 

 

December 31, 20162017

   565560 

Opened

   123 

Closed

   (15—  ) 
  

 

 

 

September 30, 2017March 31, 2018

   562563 
  

 

 

 

Third Quarter of 2017 Compared to Third Quarter of 2016

Revenues

Revenues for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017 decreased $11.62018 increased $54.5 million, or 1%6%, including $8.2$4.6 million from locations closedopened during the preceding 12 months, offset by $1.9$3.3 million from locations opened.closed. On a same-store basis, revenues decreased $5.3increased $53.2 million, or were flat,6%, as compared to the same period in 2016,2017, reflecting flatan 8% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (68%(66% of sales), which included a 9% increase in residential HVAC equipment and a 4% decreaseincrease in commercial HVAC equipment, a 5% increase in sales of other HVAC products (27%(29% of sales) and a 4% decrease inflat sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales). The decreaseincrease in same-store revenues reflects disruptionswas primarily due to strong demand for the replacement of residential and commercial HVAC equipment. Revenues from natural disasterssales of residential HVAC equipment also benefited from an improved sales mix of higher-efficiency air conditioning and heating systems, which impacted certain of our largest markets during August and September 2017. More than 300 locations experienced some impact with 190 temporary location closures, including locations in key markets in Florida, Texas, Georgia and Puerto Rico.sell at higher unit prices.

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Gross Profit

Gross profit for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017 decreased $6.32018 increased $12.3 million, or 2%6%, primarily as a result of lowerincreased revenues. Gross profit margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 declined 20 basis-points to 24.1%24.9% versus 24.3% for the same period in 2016,25.1%, primarily due to a shift in sales mix away fromnon-equipment products and toward HVAC equipment, which generategenerates a lower gross profit margin thannon-equipment products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017 remained flat as compared2018 increased $8.7 million, or 5%, primarily due to the same period in 2016.increased revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 increasedMarch 31, 2018 decreased to 14.9%19.3% versus 14.7%19.5% for the same period in 2016.2017. On a same-store basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 3%5% as compared to the same period in 2016. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to our inability to leverage fixed operating costs as compared to 2016.2017.

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Other Income

Other income of $2.3$1.6 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018 represents our approximate 35% share of the net income from our investment in Russell Sigler, Inc. (“RSI”), in which we purchased an approximately 35% ownership interest in June 2017.of RSI.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the thirdfirst quarter of 2017 increased $1.12018 decreased $0.7 million, or 113%55%, primarily as a result of an increasea decrease in average outstanding borrowings, andpartially offset by a higher effective interest rate for the 20172018 period, in each case under our revolving credit facility, as compared to the same period in 2016.2017.

Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased to $32.3$11.0 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 20172018, as compared to $37.8$13.7 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 20162017 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are primarily taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rates attributable to us were 32.8%23.8% and 36.8%33.6% for the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to higher share-based payment deductions in 2017the reduction of the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018 as compared toa result of the same period in 2016.Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 increased $1.9$8.0 million, or 3%31%, compared to the same period in 2016. The increase was primarily driven by other income and income taxes, as discussed above, and by a reduction in the net income attributable to thenon-controlling interest related to Carrier Enterprise II following our purchases of additional 10% ownership interests in both November 2016 and February 2017.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

Revenues

Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $70.5 million, or 2%, including $3.5 million from locations opened during the preceding 12 months, offset by $19.1 million from locations closed. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $86.1 million, or 3%, as compared to the same period in 2016, reflecting a 3% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (67% of sales), a 1% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales) and flat sales of other HVAC products (28% of sales). The increase in same-store revenues was primarily due to demand for the replacement of residential HVAC equipment.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $18.2 million, or 2%, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 remained consistent at 24.4% as compared to the same period in 2016.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $15.6 million, or 3%, primarily due to increased revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 increased to 15.8% versus 15.7% for the same period in 2016. On a same-store basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4% as compared to the same period in 2016. Selling, general and administrative expenses included $0.6 million of additional costs for 2017 in excess of 2016 for ongoing technology initiatives.

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Other Income

Other income of $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 represents our share of the net income from our investment in RSI, in which we purchased an approximately 35% ownership interest in June 2017.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $2.0 million, or 65%, primarily as a result of an increase in average outstanding borrowings and a higher effective interest rate for the 2017 period, in each case under our revolving credit facility, as compared to the same period in 2016.

Income Taxes

Income taxes decreased to $82.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 as compared to $88.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are primarily taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rates attributable to us were 33.0% and 36.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to higher share-based payment deductions in 2017 as compared to the same period in 2016.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $11.7 million, or 8%, compared to the same period in 2016. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues, expanded operating margin, lower interest expense, net, and otherlower income taxes as discussed above, and by a reduction in the net income attributable to thenon-controlling interest related to Carrier Enterprise II following our purchases of additional 10% ownership interests in both November 2016 and February 2017.above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to execute our business strategy and fund operating and investing activities, taking into consideration the seasonal demand for HVAC/R products, which peaks in the months of May through August. Significant factors that could affect our liquidity include the following:

 

cash needed to fund our business (primarily working capital requirements);

 

borrowing capacity under our bank line of credit;

 

the timing and extent of sales of Common stock under ourat-the-market offering program;

the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms;

 

acquisitions, including joint ventures and investments in unconsolidated entities;

 

dividend payments;

 

capital expenditures; and

 

the timing and extent of common stock repurchases.

Sources and Uses of Cash

We rely on cash flows from operations and borrowing capacity under our revolving credit agreement to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including dividend payments if and as(to the extent declared by our Board of Directors,Directors), capital expenditures, business acquisitions, and development of our long-term operating and technology strategies. Additionally, we may generate cash through the issuance and sale of our Common stock.

As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, we had $66.7$58.1 million of cash and cash equivalents, of which $54.0$55.2 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. The repatriation of cash balances from our foreign subsidiaries could have adverse tax consequences or be subject to capital controls; however, these balances are generally available without legal restrictions to fund the ordinary business operations of our foreign subsidiaries.

We believe that our operating cash flows, cash on hand, and funds available for borrowing under our revolving credit agreement and funds available from sales of our Common stock under ourat-the-market offering program will beare sufficient to meet our liquidity needs in the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurance that our current sources of available funds will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements.

Our access to funds under our revolving credit agreement depends on the ability of the syndicate banks to meet their respective funding commitments. Disruptions in the credit and capital markets could adversely affect our ability to draw on our revolving credit agreement and may also adversely affect the determination of interest rates, particularly rates based on LIBOR, which is one of the base rates under our revolving credit agreement. Disruptions in the credit and capital markets could also result in increased borrowing costs and/or reduced borrowing capacity under our revolving credit agreement.

 

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Working Capital

Working capital increased to $978.5$994.0 million at September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 from $925.3$920.9 million at December 31, 2016,2017, reflecting higher levels of accounts receivable and inventories, primarily due to the seasonality of our business.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017 and 2016:(in millions):

 

   2017   2016   Change 

Cash flows provided by operating activities

  $184.7   $146.3   $38.4 

Cash flows used in investing activities

  $(77.3  $(8.3  $(69.0

Cash flows used in financing activities

  $(98.3  $(137.4  $39.1 
   2018   2017   Change 

Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities

  $(41.6  $34.3   $(75.9

Cash flows used in investing activities

  $(3.4  $(4.1  $0.7 

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

  $23.3   $(38.9  $62.2 

The individual items contributing to cash flow changes for the periods presented are detailed in the condensed consolidated unaudited statements of cash flows contained in this Quarterly Report on FormForm 10-Q.

Operating Activities

NetThe increase in net cash provided byused in operating activities increasedwas primarily due to the timing of payments for accounts payableaccrued expenses and other current liabilities, and from a buildup of inventory in anticipation of future demand related to the restoration and replacement activities after the natural disasters experienced in certain of our largest markets during August and September, partially offset by a lower increase in accounts receivable primarily driven by timinghigher net income for the first quarter of collections during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.2018.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased primarilywas lower due to the purchase of an ownership interest in RSI for $63.6 million and an increasea decrease in capital expenditures in 2017.2018.

Financing Activities

NetThe increase in net cash used inprovided by financing activities decreasedwas primarily dueattributable to higher borrowingsproceeds borrowed under our revolving credit agreement lower distributions toin thenon-controlling interest, $12.7 million in proceeds from thenon-controlling interest for its contribution to the purchase of an ownership interest in RSI 2018 period and $5.4 million in proceeds from the sale of common stock, partially offset by the purchase of an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for $42.7 million andin 2017, partially offset by an increase in dividends paid in 2017.2018.

Revolving Credit Agreement

We maintain an unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement, that provides for borrowings of up to $600.0 million. Borrowings are usedwhich we use to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends (if and as declared by our Board of Directors), capital expenditures, stock repurchases, and issuances of letters of credit. TheEffective February 5, 2018, we decreased the borrowing capacity under this credit agreement matures on July 1, 2019.from $600.0 million to $300.0 million. Included in the credit facility are a $90.0 million swingline subfacility, a $10.0 million letter of credit subfacility and a $75.0 million multicurrency borrowing sublimit. On January 24, 2017, we entered into an amendment to thisThe credit agreement which reduced the letter of credit subfacility from $50.0 million to $10.0 million and modified certain definitions. matures on July 1, 2019.

At September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2016, $284.72017, $91.0 million and $235.3$21.8 million, respectively, were outstanding under the revolving credit agreement, respectively.agreement. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios, and other customary restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2017.March 31, 2018.

Purchase of Additional Ownership Interest in Joint Venture

On November 29, 2016, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for cash consideration of

$42.9 million, and, on February 13, 2017, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for cash consideration of $42.7 million, which together increased our controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II to 80%. We used borrowings under our revolving credit agreement to finance these acquisitions.this acquisition.

Investment in Unconsolidated Entity

On June 21, 2017, Carrier Enterprise I acquired an approximately 35% ownership interest in RSI, an HVAC distributor operating from 30 locations in the Western U.S., for cash consideration of $63.6 million, of which we contributed $50.9 million, and Carrier contributed $12.7 million. Carrier Enterprise I entered into a shareholders agreement (the “Shareholders Agreement”) with RSI and RSI’s otherits shareholders. Pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement, RSI’s shareholders have the right to sell, and Carrier Enterprise I has the obligation to purchase, their respective shares of RSI for a purchase price determined based on either book value or a multiple of EBIT, the latter of which Carrier Enterprise I used to calculate the price paid for its investment in RSI. RSI’s shareholders may transfer their

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respective shares of RSI common stock only to members of the Sigler family or to Carrier Enterprise I, and, at any time from and after the date on which Carrier Enterprise I owns 85% or more of RSI’s outstanding common stock, it has the right, but not the obligation, to purchase from RSI’s shareholders the remaining outstanding shares of RSI common stock. We believe that our operating cash flows, cash on hand, and funds available for borrowing under our revolving credit agreement will be sufficient to purchase any additional ownership interests in RSI.

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Acquisitions

We continually evaluate potential acquisitions includingand/or joint ventures and investments in unconsolidated entities, and routinely hold discussions with a number of acquisition candidates. Should suitable acquisition opportunities arise that would require additional financing, we believe our financial position and earnings history provide a sufficient basis for us to either obtain additional debt financing at competitive rates and on reasonable terms or raise capital through the issuance of equity securities.

Common Stock Dividends

We paid cash dividends of $3.35$1.25 and $2.55$1.05 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock during the nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. On OctoberApril 2, 2017,2018, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.25$1.45 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on October 31, 2017April 30, 2018 to shareholders of record as of OctoberApril 16, 2017.2018. Future dividends and/or changes in dividend rates will beare at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon such factors asincluding, but not limited to, cash flow generated by operations, profitability, financial condition, cash requirements, and future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

At-the-Market Offering Program

On August 23, 2017, we entered into a sales agreement with Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. (the “Agent”), which we refer to as the Sales Agreement, pursuant to which we may issue and sell shares of our Common stock, from time to time, having a maximum aggregate offering price of up to $250.0 million through the Agent. Sales, if any, may be made in one or more negotiated transactions or transactions that are deemed to be “at the market” offerings as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933. The offering of shares in accordance with the Sales Agreement has been registered pursuant to our automatically effective shelf registration statement onForm S-3 (FileNo. 333-207831).

We intend to use the net proceeds, if any, from the sale of shares pursuant to the Sales Agreement for general corporate purposes, which may include, without limitation, the acquisition of complementary businesses, the repayment of outstanding indebtedness, capital expenditures and working capital. The Sales Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and covenants. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2017.

During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we sold 35,000 shares of Common stock under the Sales Agreement for net proceeds of $5.4 million. Direct costs of $0.3 million incurred in connection with the offering were charged against the proceeds from the sale of Common stock and were accounted for as a reduction ofpaid-in capital. At September 30, 2017, $244.6 million remained available for sale under the Sales Agreement.prospects.

Company Share Repurchase Program

In September 1999, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to 7,500,000 shares of common stock in the open market or via private transactions. Shares repurchased under the program are accounted for using the cost method and result in a reduction of shareholders’ equity. No shares were repurchased during the quarters ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 or 2016.

2017. In aggregate, 6,370,913 shares of Common and Class B common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $114.4 million since the inception of the program. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, there were 1,129,087 shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the program.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes to the information regarding market risk provided in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, of our Annual Report on FormForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in RuleRule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”)) that are, among other things, designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Senior Vice President (“SVP”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure and appropriate SEC filings.

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Our management, with the participation of our CEO, SVP and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and, based on that evaluation, our CEO, SVP and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at a reasonable assurance level, at and as of such date.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are continuously seeking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations and of our internal controls. This results in refinements to processes throughout the Company. However, there were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in RulesRules 13a-15(f) and15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2018, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM  1. LEGAL1.LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information with respect to this item may be found in Note 10 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on FormForm 10-Q under the caption “Litigation, Claims and Assessments,” which information is incorporated by reference in this Item 1 of Part II of this Quarterly Report on FormForm 10-Q.

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ITEM 1A. RISK1A.RISK FACTORS

Information about risk factors for the quarter ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 does not differ materially from that set forth in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on FormForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.

ITEM 2.UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

On March 9, 2018, we issued 17,318 shares of our Common stock to our Profit Sharing Retirement Plan & Trusts (the “Plans”) representing the employer match under the Plans for the plan year ended December 31, 2017, without registration. This issuance was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to Section 3(a)(2) thereof. The Plans are profit sharing retirement plans that are qualified under Section 401 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The assets of the Plans are held in a single trust fund for the benefit of our employees, and no Plan holds assets for the benefit of the employees of any other employer. All of the contributions to the Plans from our employees have been invested in assets other than our Common stock. We have contributed all of the Common stock held by the Plans as a discretionary matching contribution, which, at the time of contribution, was lower in value than the employee contributions that the contribution matched.

ITEM 6.6.EXHIBITS

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

31.1#Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange ActRules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2#Certification of Senior Vice President pursuant to Securities Exchange ActRules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3#Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange ActRules 13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 +Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS10.1 #  XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH #XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL #XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF #XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB #XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE #XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

#filed herewith.
+furnished herewith.

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Nineteenth Amendment dated January 1, 2018 to Employment Agreement and Incentive Plan dated January 31, 1996 by and between Watsco, Inc. and Albert H. Nahmad.INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

31.1 #  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act RulesRules  13a-15(e)13a- 15(e) and15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 #  Certification of Senior Vice President pursuant to Securities Exchange Act RulesRules  13a-15(e) and15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3 #  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act RulesRules  13a-15(e)13a- 15(e) and15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 +  Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section  906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS #  XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH #  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL #  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF #  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB #  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE #  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

#filed herewith.
+furnished herewith.

 

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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.

 

  WATSCO, INC.
  (Registrant)
Date: November 7, 2017May 9, 2018  By: /s/ Ana M. Menendez
   Ana M. Menendez
   Chief Financial Officer (on behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)

 

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