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KADANT INC

For the period ended Jun 29, 2024. Filed Aug 7, 2024.

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Jun 29, 2024 · Filed Aug 7, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-03-30; filed 2024-05-08.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-29; filed 2024-08-07.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 99 previous paragraphs and 133 current paragraphs.

51 unchanged; 38 reworded; 38 added; 10 removed; 0 previous and 6 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 6 previous and 9 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

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Added paragraphs (38)

Current report

Our consolidated bookings increased 17% to $251.7 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter of 2023, including a 13% increase from acquisitions and a 5% increase in organic bookings due to strong demand for our parts and consumables products across all segments. We expect overall demand for our products in the second half of 2024 to be similar to the first half of the year, despite persistent economic headwinds in certain regions. For 2024, we expect higher annual parts and consumables bookings driven by the high percentage of aftermarket business at our recent acquisitions. While demand for our parts and consumables products remains strong, we have seen a lengthening in the timing for securing capital orders as customers are being more cautious with some delaying large capital expenditures to later in the year or into early next year. This is due to several factors, including economic uncertainty surrounding actions by central banks, macroeconomic conditions abroad, and the consolidation of some of our large customers. Looking beyond 2024, we see long-term strength in our end markets as customers continue to turn to our products to help maximize productivity with more efficient production processes. In addition, we see growth opportunities from proposed and adopted legislation in the U.S. and abroad aimed at fueling investment, including those targeting environmental initiatives.

Current report

•Flow Control – Our Flow Control segment bookings increased 7%, including 5% from organic bookings, compared to the second quarter of 2023 primarily resulting from increased demand in Europe for our parts and consumables products due to improvements in the paper market. Despite higher bookings in the quarter in Europe, there is continued uncertainty in the end markets we serve primarily due to geopolitical tensions and weak macroeconomic conditions. In North America, economic conditions and the consolidation of several of our large customers has created some uncertainty on the timing for securing capital orders. While we expect demand to follow its historical pattern and moderate slightly in the second half of 2024, the strength of our end markets and a record backlog at the end of the second quarter has placed the Flow Control segment in a solid position as we enter the second half of the year.

Current report

•Industrial Processing – Our Industrial Processing segment bookings increased 22% compared to the second quarter of 2023, including 18% from acquisitions and 5% from organic bookings. Our parts and consumables bookings were a record in the second quarter, but we expect demand to moderate in the second half of the year, especially at our wood processing business with mill curtailments anticipated in response to low lumber prices. Demand for our capital equipment increased 37% sequentially and we expect comparatively higher capital bookings in the second half of the year compared to the first half of 2024. We expect steady demand in our Industrial Processing segment for the remainder of the year and higher annual bookings in 2024.

Current report

•Material Handling – Our Material Handling segment bookings increased 28% compared to the second quarter of 2023, including 22% from acquisitions and 6% from organic bookings. The majority of our conveying and vibratory business is in North America where market conditions have caused customers to be more cautious with large capital expenditures. However, the long-term outlook for the aggregates industry remains strong fueled by new infrastructure projects as a result of significant federal and state investment. The largest concentration in our baling business is in Europe, where a growing need for efficient waste handling and packing solutions across various industries is increasing demand for our baling products. We expect steady demand in our Material Handling segment to continue for the remainder of 2024.

Current report

On May 31, 2024, we acquired Dynamic Sealing Technologies LLC and affiliates (collectively, DSTI) for $53.7 million, net of cash acquired and subject to a post-closing adjustment. DSTI is a leading manufacturer of engineered fluid sealing and transfer solutions for rotating applications, with revenue of approximately $25.0 million for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, and is part of our Flow Control segment.

Current report

Revenue by segment in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Current report

Consolidated revenue increased 12% in the second quarter of 2024, while organic revenue increased 2%. The increase in organic revenue is largely due to increased demand for our capital equipment products at our Industrial Processing segment, partially offset by weaker demand for our Flow Control capital equipment products and Material Handling parts and consumables (aftermarket) products. From a geographic perspective, the majority of the organic revenue increase was driven by higher demand in North America where the U.S. economy and industrial demand continued to demonstrate resiliency against inflationary pressures, partially offset by softening demand in Europe due to weak macroeconomic conditions.

Current report

Revenue at our Industrial Processing segment increased 28% in the second quarter of 2024, including a 16% increase from acquisitions. Organic revenue increased 13% in the second quarter of 2024 principally due to increased demand for our capital equipment products at both our wood processing and stock-preparation businesses. At our wood processing business, capital equipment revenue increased 86% in Europe due to the shipment of several large projects. At our stock-preparation business, the increased demand primarily related to replacement and refurbishment projects in North America and from mills in China seeking fiber processing solutions with reduced energy consumption.

Current report

Revenue at our Material Handling segment increased 14% in the second quarter of 2024, while organic revenue decreased 4% primarily due to weaker demand for our parts and consumable products at our conveying and vibratory business as customers focused on capital investments. In addition, decreased demand for our capital equipment products at our baling business was due to constrained market conditions in Europe and the delay of several large projects to later in the year.

Current report

Consolidated gross profit margin increased to 44.4% in the second quarter of 2024 compared with 43.5% in the second quarter of 2023 due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products across all our segments, especially at our Industrial Processing segment.

Current report

•Increased to 53.0% at our Flow Control segment from 51.4% in the 2023 period primarily due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products and, to a lesser extent, a higher proportion of parts and consumables revenue. These increases were partially offset by the inclusion of $0.2 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered gross profit margin in 2024 by 0.3 percentage points.

Current report

•Increased to 41.3% at our Industrial Processing segment from 39.5% in the 2023 period due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products. This was partially offset by lower margins achieved on our parts and consumables products and, to a lesser extent, the inclusion of $0.3 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered gross profit margin in 2024 by 0.2 percentage points.

Current report

•Increased to 37.8% at our Material Handling segment from 36.8% in the 2023 period primarily due to higher margins achieved on capital equipment revenue, partially offset by a lower proportion of parts and consumables revenue.

Current report

•Increased$2.7 millionat our Material Handling segment principally due to the inclusion of $2.7 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions and $0.7 million of acquisition-related costs, partially offset by a decrease of $0.3 million in external commissions.

Current report

Other costs of $0.1 million were incurred in the second quarter of 2023 within our Industrial Processing segment related to the write-down of certain fixed assets that were not moved to a new manufacturing facility in China and facility moving costs.

Current report

Provision for income taxes increased to $12.0 million in the second quarter of 2024 from $11.2 million in the second quarter of 2023.

Current report

Net income increased to $31.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 from $29.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 primarily due to a $5.3 million increase in operating income, offset in part by a $3.0 million increase in interest expense and a $0.8 increase in provision for income taxes (see discussions above for further details).

Current report

The following table presents changes in revenue and organic revenue by segment between the first six months of 2024 and 2023. Organic revenue is a non-GAAP measure as defined above in the results of operations for the second quarter of 2024 compared with the second quarter of 2023.

Current report

Revenue by segment in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Current report

Revenue at our Industrial Processing segment increased 27% in the first six months of 2024, including an 18% increase from acquisitions. Organic revenue increased 10% in the first six months of 2024 primarily due to increased demand for our capital equipment products at both our wood processing and stock-preparation businesses. At our wood processing business, capital equipment revenue increased 20% due to higher demand for debarking products in Europe and the shipment of a large capital project for oriented strand board in North America. At our stock-preparation business, capital equipment revenue increased 25% due to higher completion rates on large projects recognized on an over time basis in China and increased replacement and refurbishment projects in North America.

Current report

Revenue at our Material Handling segment increased 7% in the first six months of 2024 due to our acquisitions. Organic revenue decreased 9% driven by weaker demand for our products in North America and Europe. At our baling business in Europe, decreased demand for our capital equipment products was due to weaker market conditions, which have lengthened quote-to-order times and delayed several large projects to later in the year. At our conveying and vibratory business, several large parts orders associated with capital projects in the first half of 2023 resulted in comparatively lower organic parts and consumables revenue in the first half of 2024.

Current report

Gross profit margin by segment in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Current report

•Increased to 53.4% at our Flow Control segment from 52.3% in the 2023 period primarily due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products.

Current report

SG&A expenses by segment in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

Current report

Consolidated SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 27% in the first six months of 2024 compared with 25%in the first six months of 2023 principally due to the impact of our acquisitions and acquisition-related costs. Consolidated SG&A expenses increased $21.8 million, or 18%, primarily due to the inclusion of $15.5 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions, $3.6 million of acquisition-related costs and increased compensation expense associated with new and existing personnel.

Current report

•Increased$3.0 million at our Flow Control segment principallydue to the inclusion of $0.6 million of SG&A expenses from an acquisition, $0.8 million of acquisition-related costs and increased compensation expense.

Current report

•Increased$11.4 million at our Industrial Processing segmentdue to the inclusion of $9.9 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions and $0.7 million of acquisition-related costs.

Current report

•Increased$6.1 millionat our Material Handling segment primarily due to the inclusion of $4.9 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions and $2.1 million of acquisition-related costs, partially offset by a decrease of $0.4 million in external commissions.

Current report

Other costs of $0.1 million were incurred in the first six months of 2023 within our Industrial Processing segment related to the write-down of certain fixed assets that were not moved to a new manufacturing facility in China and facility moving costs.

Current report

The effective tax rate of 26% in the first six months of 2023 was higher than our statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the distribution of our worldwide earnings, state taxes, and nondeductible expenses.
Removed paragraphs (10)

Previous report

Our consolidated bookings decreased 10% to $248.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to unprecedented record bookings in the first quarter of 2023, but increased 14% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, including an 11% increase from acquisitions and strong demand for our parts and consumables products across all segments. We expect the strong demand for aftermarket products to continue contributing to higher bookings in 2024 compared to the prior year. Stable demand for our capital equipment is expected to continue in North America, but strengthen during the year in Europe and Asia following a period of constrained capital spending. We have a healthy level of quote activity, but economic uncertainty as well as funding challenges in certain locations has lengthened the timing for securing capital orders.

Previous report

•Flow Control – Our Flow Control segment bookings increased 11% sequentially compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Increased demand in North America was driven by anticipated spring maintenance requirements. In Europe, despite sequentially higher bookings in the first quarter, there is continued uncertainty in the end markets we serve primarily due to geopolitical tensions and weak macroeconomic conditions. Overall, many of the end markets in our Flow Control segment remain strong despite the general sluggishness in the manufacturing sector, and we expect bookings to remain stable during the remainder of 2024 and consistent with the levels achieved in 2023.

Previous report

•Industrial Processing – Our Industrial Processing segment bookings increased 7% sequentially. This included an 18% increase from acquisitions, partially offset by weaker demand for our capital equipment products at our wood processing and stock-preparation businesses. Higher interest rates have contributed to a decrease in new construction activity in North America depressing demand for lumber and oriented strand board (OSB). An uptick in remodeling is expected later in 2024, which would increase demand for lumber and OSB. We had sequentially higher aftermarket parts bookings at our stock-preparation business, but weaker capital equipment bookings driven by sluggish market conditions and consolidation activity within our customer base, which has caused producers to delay new investment decisions. While there is still a healthy level of quote activity for large capital projects in our Industrial Processing segment, there has been an increase in quote-to-order times. We expect higher annual bookings in our Industrial Processing segment in 2024, especially for our parts and consumables products.

Previous report

•Material Handling – Our Material Handling segment bookings increased 32% sequentially and 15% excluding the impact of an acquisition. The 15% increase was led by our conveying and vibratory business due to planned expenditures by our customers for large underground mining projects. In addition, there is increased demand from customers in the aggregates industry related to new infrastructure projects. We anticipate steady demand at our baling business for the remainder of 2024 due in part to government initiatives aimed at stimulating capital investment. We expect contributions from our recent acquisition will lead to higher bookings in our Material Handling segment in 2024 compared to the prior year.

Previous report

Revenue by segment in the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Previous report

Revenue at our Industrial Processing segment increased 27% in the first quarter of 2024, including a 20% increase from acquisitions. Organic revenue increased 7% in the first quarter of 2024 primarily due to increased demand for our capital equipment products, especially at our stock-preparation business in China following a slowdown in manufacturing activity when mills were focusing on installing and optimizing capital equipment purchased in prior periods. In addition, we experienced higher demand for our capital equipment products at our wood processing businesses in North America where the U.S. economy and housing market continued to demonstrate resiliency against inflationary pressures.

Previous report

Revenue at our Material Handling segment remained flat in the first quarter of 2024, while organic revenue decreased 15% driven by weaker demand at our baling business. In Europe, while the requests for proposals are high, customers are more cautious given the weaker economic environment, which has resulted in a lengthening of quote-to-order times. In North America, a decrease in capital equipment revenue was due in part to customer-requested shipping delays at our baling business from the first to the second quarter of 2024. In addition, several large projects in the first quarter of 2023 at our conveying and vibratory business in North America resulted in comparatively lower revenue in the first quarter of 2024.

Previous report

•Increased to 53.9% at our Flow Control segment from 53.3% in the 2023 period primarily due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products.

Previous report

•Increased $1.2 million at our Flow Control segment principally due to increased incentive compensation, higher bad debt expense, an indemnification asset reversal of $0.2 million, and an unfavorable effect of foreign currency translation of $0.2 million.
Reworded paragraphs (38)

Previous wording

•Flow Control – Custom-engineered products, systems, and technologies that control the flow of fluids used in industrial and commercial applications to keep critical processes running efficiently in the packaging, tissue, food, metals, and other industrial sectors. Our primary products include rotary sealing devices, steam systems, expansion joints, doctor systems, roll and fabric cleaning devices, and filtration and fiber recovery systems.

Current wording

•Flow Control – Custom-engineered products, systems, and technologies that control the flow of fluids used in industrial and commercial applications to keep critical processes running efficiently in the packaging, tissue, food, metals, energy, and other industrial sectors. Our primary products include rotary sealing devices, steam systems, expansion joints, doctor systems, roll and fabric cleaning devices, and filtration and fiber recovery systems.

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Our global operations have been and continue to be impacted by complex market conditions fueled by inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, labor availability and softening markets. While the U.S economy has proven more resilient than predicted, growth in the European economy has slowed due to high interest rates and elevated inflation, and China's manufacturing activity has contracted. We expect our operating environment to continue to be challenging, which creates continued uncertainty for 2024. However, we believe that the fundamentals of our business remain strong, particularly given our solid market position in key product lines, solid global operations teams, and long-term strength of our end markets. In addition, we see growth opportunities from proposed and adopted legislation in the U.S. and abroad aimed at fueling investment, including those targeting environmental initiatives.

Current wording

Our global operations have been and continue to be impacted by complex market conditions fueled by inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, labor availability and uncertainty in the markets. While the U.S economy has proven more resilient than predicted, growth in the European economy has slowed due to high interest rates and elevated inflation, and China's manufacturing activity has contracted. We expect our operating environment to continue to be challenging, which creates continued uncertainty for the remainder of 2024. However, we believe that the fundamentals of our business remain strong, particularly given our solid market position in key product lines, solid global operations teams, and long-term strength of our end markets.

Previous wording

On January 1, 2024, we acquired Key Knife, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, Key Knife) for $153.4 million, net of cash acquired. Key Knife is a global supplier of engineered knife systems for custom chipping, planing, and flaking solutions for wood products industries, with revenue of approximately $65.0 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, and is part of our Industrial Processing segment. As part of the Key Knife acquisition, we acquired a 45% interest in two of Key Knife's subsidiaries, increasing our noncontrolling interest liability by $9.3 million.

Current wording

On January 1, 2024, we acquired Key Knife, Inc. and certain of its affiliates (collectively, Key Knife) for $153.4 million, net of cash acquired. Key Knife is a global supplier of engineered knife systems for custom chipping, planing, and flaking solutions for wood products industries, with revenue of approximately $65.0 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, and is part of our Industrial Processing segment.

Previous wording

We funded these acquisitions primarily through borrowings under our revolving credit facility. We expect several synergies in connection with the acquisitions, including expansion of product sales into new markets by leveraging our global sales network and relationships, broadening our product portfolio, and strengthening our position in the wood processing and material handling markets.

Current wording

We funded these acquisitions primarily through borrowings under our revolving credit facility. We expect several synergies in connection with the acquisitions, including expansion of product sales into new markets by leveraging our global sales network and relationships, broadening our product portfolio, and strengthening our position in the various markets we serve.

Previous wording

The following table presents the change in revenue by segment between the first quarters of 2024 and 2023, and those changes excluding the effect of foreign currency translation and acquisitions which we refer to as change in organic revenue. Organic revenue excludes the effect of acquisitions for the four quarterly reporting periods following the date of the acquisition. The presentation of the change in organic revenue is a non-GAAP measure. We believe this non-GAAP measure helps investors gain an understanding of our underlying operations consistent with how management measures and forecasts its performance, especially when comparing such results to prior periods. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered superior to or a substitute for the corresponding U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) measure.

Current wording

The following table presents the change in revenue by segment between the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, and those changes excluding the effect of foreign currency translation and acquisitions which we refer to as change in organic revenue. Organic revenue excludes the effect of acquisitions for the four quarterly reporting periods following the date of the acquisition. The presentation of the change in organic revenue is a non-GAAP measure. We believe this non-GAAP measure helps investors gain an understanding of our underlying operations consistent with how management measures and forecasts its performance, especially when comparing such results to prior periods. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered superior to or a substitute for the corresponding U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) measure.

Previous wording

Gross profit margin by segment in the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Current wording

Gross profit margin by segment in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Previous wording

Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses by segment in the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Current wording

Selling, general, and administrative (SG&A) expenses by segment in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 are as follows:

Previous wording

Consolidated SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 28% in 2024 from 25% in 2023. Consolidated SG&A expenses increased $11.7 million, or 20%, primarily due to the inclusion of $7.3 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions and an incremental $1.9 million of acquisition-related costs. Acquisition-related costs included in SG&A consist of acquisition costs and amortization expense associated with acquired backlog.

Current wording

Consolidated SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 25% in 2024 from 24% in 2023 due to the impact of our acquisitions and acquisition-related costs. Consolidated SG&A expenses increased $10.0 million, or 17%, primarily due to the inclusion of $8.2 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions and an incremental $1.6 million of acquisition-related costs. Acquisition-related costs included in SG&A consist of amortization expense associated with acquired backlog and acquisition costs.

Previous wording

•Increased$3.3 millionat our Material Handling segment principally due to the inclusion of $2.2 million of SG&A expenses from an acquisition and $1.3 million of acquisition-related costs.

Current wording

•Increased $1.8 million at our Flow Control segment principally due to the inclusion of $0.6 million of SG&A expenses from an acquisition, $0.8 million of acquisition-related costs and increased compensation expense.

Previous wording

•Increased $6.2 million at our Industrial Processing segment due to the inclusion of $5.1 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions, $0.6 million of acquisition-related costs and increased compensation expense.

Current wording

•Increased $5.2 million at our Industrial Processing segment due to the inclusion of $4.8 million of SG&A expenses from acquisitions and increased compensation expense associated with new and existing personnel.

Previous wording

Interest expense increased to $4.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 from $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which were primarily used to fund our acquisitions and, to a lesser extent, a higher weighted-average interest rate. We expect interest expense will increase significantly in 2024 compared to 2023 as a result of these borrowings.

Current wording

Interest expense increased to $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2024 from $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2023 due to increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which were primarily used to fund our acquisitions and, to a lesser extent, a higher weighted-average interest rate.

Previous wording

The effective tax rate of 24% in the first quarter of 2024 was higher than our statutory rate of 21% primarily due to nondeductible expenses, the distribution of our worldwide earnings, state taxes, the cost of repatriating the earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries, and tax expense associated with the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income provisions. These items were offset in part by net excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements, foreign tax credits, and a tax benefit associated with a foreign exchange loss recognized upon our repatriation of certain previously taxed foreign earnings.

Current wording

The effective tax rate of 28% in the second quarter of 2024 was higher than our statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the distribution of our worldwide earnings, state taxes, nondeductible expenses, and the cost of repatriating the earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. These items were offset in part by foreign tax credits.

Previous wording

Consolidated revenue increased 8% in the first quarter of 2024 and organic revenue decreased 3% largely due to weaker demand for our capital equipment products at our Material Handling segment, partially offset by stronger demand at our Industrial Processing segment. From a regional perspective, the majority of the decrease in organic revenue was driven by softening demand in Europe and China due to weak macroeconomic conditions.

Current wording

Consolidated revenue in the first six months of 2024 increased 10%, while organic revenue remained flat. Stronger demand at our Industrial Processing segment, especially for our capital equipment products, was offset by weaker demand for our products at our other segments. From a geographic perspective, the majority of the change in organic revenue was driven by softening demand in Europe due to weak macroeconomic conditions, largely offset by strong industrial demand in North America.

Previous wording

Revenue at our Flow Control segment decreased 3% and organic revenue decreased 4% in the first quarter of 2024 due to decreased demand in Europe and China reflecting the challenging market conditions and slowdown in manufacturing activity. This decrease was partially offset by higher demand for our capital equipment products in North America driven by continued strength in the U.S. economy and underlying packaging industry.

Current wording

Revenue at our Flow Control segment decreased 3% in the first six months of 2024 due to decreased demand for our capital equipment products in Europe and China reflecting the challenging market conditions and slowdown in manufacturing activity. This decrease was partially offset by higher demand for our capital equipment products in North America driven by continued strength in the U.S. economy and underlying packaging industry.

Previous wording

Consolidated gross profit margin increased to 44.6% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with 44.4% in the first quarter of 2023 due to a larger proportion of higher-margin parts and consumables revenue and higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products especially at our Flow Control segment. This increase was partially offset by the inclusion of $2.3 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered consolidated gross profit margin in 2024 by 0.9 percentage points.

Current wording

Consolidated gross profit margin increased to 44.5% in the first six months of 2024 compared with 43.9% in the first six months of 2023 due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products across all our segments, especially at our Industrial Processing segment. This increase was partially offset by the inclusion of $2.9 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered consolidated gross profit margin in 2024 by 0.5 percentage points.

Previous wording

•Increased to 41.7% at our Industrial Processing segment from 40.6% in the 2023 period due to higher margins achieved on our parts and consumables products, as well as a higher proportion of parts and consumables revenue. These increases were partially offset by the inclusion of $1.3 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered gross profit margin in 2024 by 1.2 percentage points.

Current wording

•Increased to 41.5% at our Industrial Processing segment from 40.0% in the 2023 period due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products and, to a lesser extent, a higher proportion of parts and consumables revenue. These increases were partially offset by the inclusion of $1.6 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered gross profit margin in 2024 by 0.7 percentage points.

Previous wording

•Decreased to 35.6% at our Material Handling segment from 36.1% in the 2023 period due to the inclusion of $1.0 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered gross profit margin in 2024 by 1.8 percentage points. This decrease was partially offset by a larger proportion of higher-margin parts and consumables revenue.

Current wording

•Increased to 36.8% at our Material Handling segment from 36.4% in the 2023 period primarily due to higher margins achieved on our capital equipment products. This increase was partially offset by the inclusion of $1.0 million of amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory, which lowered gross profit margin in 2024 by 0.8 percentage points.

Previous wording

•Increased $1.0 million at Corporate due to increased consulting costs and incentive compensation expense.

Current wording

•Increased$1.3 million at Corporate due to increased consulting costs and compensation expense.

Previous wording

Provision for income taxes decreased to $7.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 from $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Current wording

Provision for income taxes decreased to $19.8 million in the first six months of 2024 from $20.9 million in the first six months of 2023.

Previous wording

The effective tax rate of 26% in the first quarter of 2023 was higher than our statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the distribution of our worldwide earnings, nondeductible expenses, and state taxes, offset in part by net excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements.

Current wording

The effective tax rate of 26% in the six months of 2024 was higher than our statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the distribution of our worldwide earnings, nondeductible expenses, state taxes, and the cost of repatriating the earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. These items were offset in part by foreign tax credits and net excess income tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements.

Previous wording

Net income decreased to $25.0 million in the first quarter of 2024 from $28.3 million in the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to a $3.2 million decrease in operating income and a $2.3 million increase in interest expense, offset in part by a $1.9 million decrease in provision for income taxes (see discussions above for further details).

Current wording

Net income decreased to $56.6 million in the first six months of 2024 from $58.2 million in the first six months of 2023 primarily due to a $5.3 million increase in interest expense, offset in part by a $2.1 million increase in operating income and a $1.1 million decrease in provision for income taxes (see discussions above for further details).

Previous wording

We use organic revenue in order to understand our trends and to forecast and evaluate our financial performance and compare revenue to prior periods (see discussion in Revenue above). Adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin exclude acquisition costs, amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory and backlog, and other income or expense, as indicated. These items are excluded as they are not indicative of our core operating results and are not comparable to other periods, which have differing levels of incremental costs, expenditures or income, or none at all. Additionally, we use free cash flow in order to provide insight on our ability to generate cash for acquisitions and debt repayments, as well as for other investing and financing activities.

Current wording

We use organic revenue in order to understand our trends and to forecast and evaluate our financial performance and compare revenue to prior periods (see discussion in Revenue above). Adjusted operating income, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin exclude amortization expense related to acquired profit in inventory and backlog, acquisition costs, and other income or expense, as indicated. These items are excluded as they are not indicative of our core operating results and are not comparable to other periods, which have differing levels of incremental costs, expenditures or income, or none at all. Additionally, we use free cash flow in order to provide insight on our ability to generate cash for acquisitions and debt repayments, as well as for other investing and financing activities.

Previous wording

(a) Represents net indemnification asset reversal related to the release of tax reserves associated with uncertain tax positions.

Current wording

(c) Represents the provision for or reversal of indemnification assets related to the release of tax reserves associated with uncertain tax positions.

Previous wording

Consolidated working capital was $232.7 million at March 30, 2024, compared with $225.8 million at December 30, 2023. Cash and cash equivalents were $81.4 million at March 30, 2024, compared with $103.8 million at December 30, 2023, which included cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries of $71.1 million at March 30, 2024 and $94.6 million at December 30, 2023.

Current wording

Consolidated working capital was $253.4 million at June 29, 2024, compared with $225.8 million at December 30, 2023. Cash and cash equivalents were $73.8 million at June 29, 2024, compared with $103.8 million at December 30, 2023, which included cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries of $63.7 million at June 29, 2024 and $94.6 million at December 30, 2023.

Previous wording

Cash flow information in the first quarters of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Current wording

Cash flow information in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 is as follows:

Previous wording

Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $22.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 from $36.9 million in the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to an increase in cash used for working capital. Our operating cash flows are primarily generated from cash received from customers, offset by cash payments for items such as inventory, employee compensation, operating leases, income taxes, and interest payments on outstanding debt obligations.

Current wording

Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $50.9 million in the first six months of 2024 from $59.3 million in the first six months of 2023 primarily due to an increase in cash used for working capital. Our operating cash flows are primarily generated from cash received from customers, offset by cash payments for items such as inventory, employee compensation, operating leases, income taxes, and interest payments on outstanding debt obligations.

Previous wording

Significant cash outflows associated with working capital in the first quarter of 2024 related to other liabilities, accounts receivable, and inventory. Decreases in other liabilities used cash of $15.3 million primarily related to incentive compensation payments. Increases in accounts receivable used cash of $8.0 million mostly due to the timing of payments and purchases of inventory used cash of $6.7 million. These uses of cash were offset in part by cash provided by an increase in accounts payable of $15.0 million related to inventory purchases and the timing of payments.

Current wording

Significant cash outflows associated with working capital in the first six months of 2024 related to accounts receivable, customer deposits and other current liabilities. An increase in accounts receivable used cash of $7.3 million primarily due to our revenue growth, and a decrease in customer deposits used cash of $17.7 million due to a reduction in capital equipment orders. Other current liabilities used cash of $15.2 million primarily related to incentive compensation payments. These uses of cash were offset in part by cash provided by an increase in accounts payable of $14.0 million related to inventory purchases and the timing of payments.

Previous wording

Significant cash outflows associated with working capital in the first quarter of 2023 related to inventory. Increases in inventory used cash of $14.0 million primarily related to capital equipment orders that shipped throughout 2023. This use of cash was offset in part by $11.1 million of cash provided by customer deposits.

Current wording

Significant cash outflows associated with working capital in the first six months of 2023 related to inventory, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Increases in inventory used cash of $10.8 million primarily related to capital equipment orders that shipped throughout 2023 and early 2024. Decreases in accounts payable used cash of $9.4 million primarily due to the timing of payments. In addition, an increase in accounts receivable used cash of $4.0 million mainly due to our revenue growth and the timing of shipments.

Previous wording

Cash used in investing activities was $237.3 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2023. Consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $232.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. Additionally, cash used in investing activities included capital expenditures of $6.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 and $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.

Current wording

Cash used in investing activities was $301.5 million in the first six months of 2024, compared with $12.9 million in the first six months of 2023. Consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $291.6 million in the first six months of 2024. Additionally, cash used in investing activities included capital expenditures of $11.2 million in the first six months of 2024 and $13.2 million in the first six months of 2023.

Previous wording

Cash provided by financing activities was $192.9 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with cash used in financing activities of $27.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. Borrowings under our revolving credit facility were $234.0 million in 2024, including $230.0 million to fund acquisitions. Repayments of short- and long-term obligations were $33.5 million in 2024 compared to $20.8 million in 2023. Cash dividends paid to stockholders were $3.4 million in 2024 and $3.0 million in 2023. In addition, taxes paid related to the vesting of equity awards were $5.9 million in 2024 compared to $3.9 million in 2023.

Current wording

Cash provided by financing activities was $222.8 million in the first six months of 2024, compared with cash used in financing activities of $56.6 million in the first six months of 2023. Borrowings under our revolving credit facility were $295.2 million in 2024, including $291.2 million to fund our 2024 acquisitions. Repayments of short- and long-term obligations were $59.1 million in 2024 compared to $46.1 million in 2023. Cash dividends paid to stockholders were $7.2 million in 2024 and $6.4 million in 2023. In addition, taxes paid related to the vesting of equity awards were $5.9 million in 2024 compared to $3.9 million in 2023.

Previous wording

The exchange rate effect on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash represents the impact of translation of cash balances at our foreign subsidiaries. The $2.3 million decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the first quarter of 2024 related to exchange rates was primarily attributable to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro, the Canadian dollar, the Chinese renminbi and Swedish krona. The $1.1 million increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the first quarter of 2023 was primarily attributable to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the euro, and to a lesser extent, the Mexican peso and the Chinese renminbi.

Current wording

The exchange rate effect on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash represents the impact of translation of cash balances at our foreign subsidiaries. The $3.5 million decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the first six months of 2024 related to exchange rates was primarily attributable to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro, and to a lesser extent, the Canadian dollar, the Chinese renminbi and Brazilian real. The $0.6 million increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash in the first six months of 2023 was primarily attributable to the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the euro, and to a lesser extent, the Mexican peso, and Brazilian real, partially offset by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the Chinese renminbi.

Previous wording

In the first quarter of 2024, we borrowed $234.0 million under our revolving credit facility, which was primarily used to fund our acquisitions of Key Knife and KWS, and will result in significantly higher interest payments in 2024 compared to 2023.

Current wording

In the first six months of 2024, we borrowed $295.2 million under our revolving credit facility, which was primarily used to fund our acquisitions.

Previous wording

As of March 30, 2024, our outstanding balance under the Credit Agreement was $297.9 million, which included $73.9 million of euro-denominated borrowings, and we had $101.7 million of available borrowing capacity, in addition to a $200.0 million uncommitted, unsecured incremental borrowing facility. Under our debt agreements, our leverage ratio must be less than 3.75 or, if we elect, for the quarter during which a material acquisition occurs and for the three fiscal quarters thereafter, must be less than 4.25. As of March 30, 2024, our leverage ratio was 1.12 and we were in compliance with our debt covenants. See Note 6, Long-Term Obligations, in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our debt obligations.

Current wording

As of June 29, 2024, our outstanding balance under the Credit Agreement was $333.3 million, which included $73.3 million of euro-denominated borrowings, and we had $66.9 million of available borrowing capacity, in addition to a $200.0 million uncommitted, unsecured incremental borrowing facility. Under our debt agreements, our leverage ratio must be less than 3.75 or, if we elect, for the quarter during which a material acquisition occurs and for the three fiscal quarters thereafter, must be less than 4.25. As of June 29, 2024, our leverage ratio was 1.22 and we were in compliance with our debt covenants. See Note 6, Long-Term Obligations, in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our debt obligations.

Previous wording

On May 18, 2023, our board of directors approved the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of our equity securities during the period from May 18, 2023 to May 18, 2024. We have not repurchased any shares of our common stock under this authorization.

Current wording

On May 16, 2024, our board of directors approved the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of our equity securities during the period from May 16, 2024 to May 16, 2025. We have not repurchased any shares of our common stock under this authorization or our previous $50 million authorization that expired on May 18, 2024.

Previous wording

We paid cash dividends of $3.4 million in the first quarter of 2024. On March 6, 2024, we declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share totaling $3.8 million that was paid on May 8, 2024. Future declarations of dividends are subject to our board of directors' approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. The declaration of cash dividends is subject to our compliance with the covenant in our Credit Agreement related to our consolidated leverage ratio.

Current wording

We paid cash dividends of $7.2 million in the first six months of 2024. On May 16, 2024, we declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share totaling $3.8 million that will be paid on August 8, 2024. Future declarations of dividends are subject to our board of directors' approval and may be adjusted as business needs or market conditions change. The declaration of cash dividends is subject to our compliance with the covenant in our Credit Agreement related to our consolidated leverage ratio.

Previous wording

We plan to make expenditures of approximately $23.0 to $25.0 million during the remainder of 2024 for property, plant, and equipment.

Current wording

We plan to make expenditures of approximately $18.0 to $20.0 million during the remainder of 2024 for property, plant, and equipment.

Previous wording

As of March 30, 2024, we had approximately $270.8 million of total unremitted foreign earnings. It is our intent to indefinitely reinvest $205.0 million of these earnings to support the current and future capital needs of our foreign operations, including debt repayments, if any. In the first quarter of 2024, we recorded withholding taxes on the earnings in certain foreign subsidiaries that we plan to repatriate in the foreseeable future. The foreign withholding taxes that would be required if we were to remit the indefinitely-reinvested foreign earnings to the United States would be approximately $3.4 million.

Current wording

As of June 29, 2024, we had approximately $273.6 million of total unremitted foreign earnings. It is our intent to indefinitely reinvest $221.1 million of these earnings to support the current and future capital needs of our foreign operations, including debt repayments, if any. In the first six months of 2024, we recorded withholding taxes on the earnings in certain foreign subsidiaries that we plan to repatriate in the foreseeable future. The foreign withholding taxes that would be required if we were to remit the indefinitely-reinvested foreign earnings to the United States would be approximately $4.2 million.

Previous wording

We believe that existing cash and cash equivalents, along with future cash generated from operations, our existing borrowing capacity, and continued access to debt markets, will be sufficient to meet the capital requirements of our operations for the next 12 months and the foreseeable future.

Current wording

We believe that existing cash and cash equivalents, along with future cash generated from operations, and our existing borrowing capacity will be sufficient to meet the capital requirements of our operations for the next 12 months and the foreseeable future.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Revenue at our Flow Control segment decreased 4% in the second quarter of 2024 primarily due to decreased demand for our capital equipment products in Europe as a result of challenging market conditions and a slowdown in manufacturing activity.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

•Increased $0.3 million at Corporate due to increased compensation expense.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The effective tax rate of 27% in the second quarter of 2023 was higher than our statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the distribution of our worldwide earnings, state taxes, nondeductible expenses, and tax expense associated with the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income provisions.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Within our operating segments, gross profit margin:

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Within our operating segments, SG&A expenses:

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

Interest expense increased to $9.9 million in the first six months of 2024 from $4.6 million in the first six months of 2023 due to increased borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which were primarily used to fund our acquisitions and, to a lesser extent, a higher weighted-average interest rate.