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LINDSAY CORP

For the period ended Feb 28, 2026. Filed Apr 2, 2026.

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Feb 28, 2026 · Filed Apr 2, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-11-30; filed 2026-01-08.

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ITEM 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-02-28; filed 2026-04-02.

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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 70 previous paragraphs and 85 current paragraphs.

35 unchanged; 30 reworded; 17 added; 2 removed; 3 previous and 3 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 1 previous and 2 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

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Current report

International irrigation revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2026 of $70.2 million decreased $0.8 million, or 1 percent, from $71.0 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease resulted primarily from lower sales volumes in Brazil and lower project volumes in the MENA region. In Brazil, available credit and elevated interest rates continue to limit farmers' ability to invest in capital equipment. These decreases were partially offset by the favorable effects of foreign currency translation of approximately $4.0 million compared to the prior year period.

Current report

Operating expenses of $29.3 million for the three months ended February 28, 2026 decreased $1.1 million, or 3 percent, compared with $30.4 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease in operating expenses was driven primarily by lower incentive compensation expense in the current period.

Current report

The Company recorded income tax expense of $3.5 million and $6.6 million for the three months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 22.6 percent and 20.0 percent for the three months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The estimated annual effective tax rate in the current year is higher than the prior year primarily due to withholding taxes associated with cash repatriation. The impact of discrete items in both the current and prior year was not significant.

Current report

For the Six Months ended February 28, 2026 compared to the Six Months ended February 28, 2025

Current report

Includes $15.5 million and $16.5 million of corporate operating expenses for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

Current report

Operating revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2026 decreased 11 percent to $313.5 million from $353.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, as irrigation revenues decreased $20.6 million and infrastructure revenues decreased $19.3 million. The irrigation segment provided 88% percent of the Company’s revenue during the six months ended February 28, 2026 as compared to 84% percent for the six months ended February 28, 2025.

Current report

North America irrigation revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2026 of $145.4 million decreased $9.5 million, or 6 percent, from $154.9 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease resulted primarily from lower unit sales volume and was partially offset by slightly higher average selling prices compared to the prior year. Persistent weakness in commodity markets and tempered farmer sentiment continue to constrain demand for irrigation equipment in North America.

Current report

International irrigation revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2026 of $129.3 million decreased $11.0 million, or 8 percent, from $140.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025. The majority of the decrease resulted from revenues related to shipments for a large project in the MENA region, along with lower sales volumes in Brazil in the current year. The current year was also impacted by the favorable effects of foreign currency translation of approximately $5.5 million compared to the prior year.

Current report

Infrastructure segment revenues for the six months ended February 28, 2026 of $38.9 million decreased $19.3 million, or 33 percent, from $58.1 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by lower Road Zipper System revenues as the prior year included a $20 million project that did not repeat. This decrease was partially offset by higher sales of road safety products in the current year.

Current report

Gross profit for the six months ended February 28, 2026 of $92.5 million decreased 18 percent from $112.5 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease in gross profit was driven by lower revenues in both irrigation and infrastructure. Gross margin was 29.5 percent of sales for the six months ended February 28, 2026 compared with 31.8 percent of sales for the six months ended February 28, 2025. Lower irrigation gross margin resulted from a higher proportion of international irrigation project revenue in the current year that was dilutive to gross margin. Infrastructure gross margin also decreased due to the $20 million project that did not repeat, resulting in an unfavorable impact on gross margin.

Current report

The Company recorded other income of $4.8 million and $2.2 million for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase in the current year period was driven by favorable changes related to interest income and interest expense and was partially offset by foreign currency losses of $1.5 million in the current year compared to foreign currency gains of $0.3 million in the prior year.
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Previous report

International irrigation revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2025 of $59.1 million decreased $10.3 million, or 15 percent, from $69.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024. The decrease resulted primarily from lower sales in Brazil and Western Europe, along with lower project revenues in the MENA region. Elevated interest rates and credit constraints continue to be headwinds to capital investment by farmers in Brazil. The current year includes a favorable impact of foreign currency translation of $1.5 million compared to the prior year.
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Previous wording

The Company’s accounting policies that are most important to the presentation of its results of operations and financial condition, and which require the greatest use of judgments and estimates by management, are designated as its critical accounting policies. See discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies under Item 7 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. Management periodically re-evaluates and adjusts its critical accounting policies as circumstances change. There were no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies during the three months ended November 30, 2025.

Current wording

The Company’s accounting policies that are most important to the presentation of its results of operations and financial condition, and which require the greatest use of judgments and estimates by management, are designated as its critical accounting policies. See discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies under Item 7 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. Management periodically re-evaluates and adjusts its critical accounting policies as circumstances change. There were no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies during the six months ended February 28, 2026.

Previous wording

Operating revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2025 were $155.8 million, a decrease of 6 percent compared to $166.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024. Irrigation segment revenues decreased 9 percent to $133.4 million and infrastructure segment revenues increased 17 percent to $22.4 million. Net earnings for the three months ended November 30, 2025 were $16.5 million, or $1.54 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $17.2 million, or $1.57 per diluted share, for the three months ended November 30, 2024. Operating income was lower than the prior year primarily due to lower revenues. This decrease in earnings was partially offset by higher other income compared to the prior year, while the effective income tax rate was slightly higher than the prior year.

Current wording

Operating revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2026 were $157.7 million, a decrease of 16 percent compared to $187.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025. Irrigation segment revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2026 decreased 5 percent to $141.2 million, while infrastructure segment revenues decreased 58 percent to $16.5 million. Net earnings for the three months ended February 28, 2026 were $12.0 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $26.6 million, or $2.44 per diluted share, for the three months ended February 28, 2025. Operating income was lower than the prior year primarily due to lower revenues in both segments. This decrease in operating income was partially offset by higher other income compared to the prior year, while the effective income tax rate was higher than the prior year.

Previous wording

The primary drivers for the Company’s irrigation segment are the need for irrigated agricultural crop production, which is tied to population growth and the attendant need for expanded food production, and the need to use water resources efficiently. These drivers are affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Current wording

The primary drivers for the Company’s irrigation segment are the need for irrigated agricultural crop production, which is tied to population growth and the attendant need for expanded food production, and the need to use water resources more efficiently. These drivers are affected by a number of factors, including the following:

Previous wording

Agricultural commodity prices – As of November 2025, U.S. corn prices have remained fairly consistent and U.S. soybean prices have increased approximately 14 percent when compared to price levels prevailing in November 2024. Agriculture commodity prices fluctuate based on supply factors such as global production and inventory levels and demand factors such as food and feed consumption, biofuel production and the level of China's demand for agricultural imports.

Current wording

Agricultural commodity prices – As of February 2026, U.S. corn prices have decreased approximately 10 percent and U.S. soybean prices have increased approximately 11 percent from price levels prevailing in February 2025. Agriculture commodity prices fluctuate based on supply factors, such as global production and inventory levels of commodities, and demand factors such as food and feed consumption, biofuel production and the level of China's demand for agricultural imports.

Previous wording

Net farm income –As of September 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (the “USDA”) forecast for 2025 U.S. net farm income was projected to be $179.8 billion, an increase of 41 percent from the USDA's final 2024 U.S. net farm income of $127.8 billion. This projected increase is based mainly on an increase in government support payments from supplemental and ad hoc disaster support programs, while cash receipts from crops are expected to decrease 3 percent.

Current wording

Net farm income –As of February 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (the “USDA”) forecast for 2026 U.S. net farm income was projected to be $153.4 billion, a decrease of 1 percent from the USDA's estimated 2025 U.S. net farm income of $154.5 billion. This projected decrease is largely driven by an expected decrease in cash receipts of 3 percent and is partially offset by an anticipated increase in government payments.

Previous wording

Governmental policies – A number of governmental laws and regulations can affect the Company’s business, including:

Current wording

Governmental action– A number of governmental laws, regulations and policies can affect the Company’s business, including the following:

Previous wording

In response to U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, China and other countries, the Company implemented a comprehensive action plan that included supplier negotiation, strategic inventory placement, and other supply chain initiatives to manage potential cost impacts. The impact of the tariffs has resulted in a marginal increase to the Company's cost of goods, which has been passed through to the market through an increase in the pricing of products. The potential impact of additional tariffs or retaliatory actions has been considered, and the Company plans to utilize its global footprint and supply chain to try to minimize the potential impact of these actions on its business and customers. On December 8, 2025, the Trump administration announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers, primarily those who grow corn and soybeans, in the wake of the recent tariff impact. These payments are expected to be made in February 2026 and, while helpful to overall farm income, are not expected to result in a meaningful increase in demand for irrigation equipment.

Current wording

In 2025, new tariffs were imposed in the U.S. on imports from Canada, Mexico, China and other countries on certain materials involved in the Company's production of goods. In response to these tariffs, the Company implemented a comprehensive action plan that included supplier negotiation, strategic inventory placement, and other supply chain initiatives to manage potential cost impacts. The impact of the tariffs has resulted in a marginal increase to the Company's cost of goods, which has been passed through to the market through an increase in the pricing of products. The potential impact of additional tariffs or retaliatory actions has been considered, and the Company plans to utilize its global footprint and supply chain to try to minimize the potential impact of these actions on its business and customers. On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this decision on its business, as the ultimate timing and amount of any potential refunds is still uncertain and subject to further legal and regulatory developments.

Previous wording

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “Farm Bill”) was signed into law in December 2018 and provides a degree of certainty to growers, including funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which provides financial assistance to farmers to implement conservation practices, and is frequently used to assist in the purchase of center pivot irrigation systems. The Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2025, however the OBBBA extended key commodity support programs under the Farm Bill and is projected to increase agricultural-focused spending by approximately $65.6 billion over the next decade (fiscal 2025 through fiscal 2034). Of that total, $59.0 billion is directed toward core farm safety net enhancements. In addition, on November 12, 2025, legislation was adopted that included a one-year extension of the remaining provisions of the Farm Bill the were not included in the OBBBA.

Current wording

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “Farm Bill”) was signed into law in December 2018 and provides a degree of certainty to growers, including funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which provides financial assistance to farmers to implement conservation practices, and is frequently used to assist in the purchase of center pivot irrigation systems. The Farm Bill expired on September 30, 2025, however the OBBBA extended key commodity support programs under the Farm Bill and is projected to increase agricultural-focused spending by approximately $65.6 billion over the next decade (fiscal 2025 through fiscal 2034). Of that total, $59.0 billion is directed toward core farm safety net enhancements. In addition, on November 12, 2025, legislation was adopted that included a one-year extension of the remaining provisions of the Farm Bill that were not included in the OBBBA.

Previous wording

Biofuel production continues to be a major demand driver for irrigated corn, sugar cane and soybeans as these crops are used in high volumes to produce ethanol and biodiesel. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) establishes biofuel volume requirements for the Renewable Fuels Standard ("RFS") program. In June 2025, the EPA proposed new volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 that represent increases of approximately 8 percent and 10 percent, respectively, over 2025 requirements. The new

Current wording

Biofuel production continues to be a major demand driver for irrigated corn, sugar cane and soybeans as these crops are used in high volumes to produce ethanol and biodiesel. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) establishes biofuel volume requirements for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). In June 2025, the EPA proposed new volume requirements for 2026 and 2027 that represent increases of approximately 8 percent and 10 percent, respectively, over 2025 requirements. The new requirements, along with other proposed regulatory changes, are intended to strengthen the RFS program and support the growth of domestically produced renewable fuels.

Previous wording

The USDA's forecasted increase in estimated 2025 net farm income is not expected to have a meaningful positive impact on demand for irrigation equipment as the increase results primarily from government support payments while income from crop receipts is expected to be slightly lower compared to the prior year. Favorable weather conditions in key U.S. markets during the growing season have resulted in higher crop production and increased inventories of crops in 2025 and has maintained downward pressure on commodity prices in the near term.

Current wording

While the USDA's forecasted 2026 total net farm income is comparable to the expected 2025 results, forecasted cash receipts in 2026 are expected to be lower than 2025 and only partially offset by government payments. Favorable weather conditions in key U.S. markets during the growing season have resulted in higher crop production and increased inventories of crops in 2025 and have maintained downward pressure on commodity prices in the near term.

Previous wording

The most significant opportunities for growth in irrigation sales over the next several years continue to be in international markets where irrigation use is less developed and demand is driven not only by commodity prices and net farm income, but also by food security, water scarcity and population growth. While international irrigation markets remain active with opportunities for further development and expansion, regional political and economic factors, including armed conflict, currency conditions and other factors can create a challenging environment. Additionally, international results are influenced by large project sales which tend to fluctuate and can be difficult to forecast accurately. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company began shipment under a multi-year supply agreement to provide irrigation systems and remote management and scheduling technology for a large project in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The project was valued at over $100 million in revenue, with equipment deliveries occurring throughout fiscal 2025 and completing in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Additionally, in December 2025, the Company announced a new supply agreement to provide irrigation systems and remote management and scheduling technology for a new large project in the MENA region. The project, valued at more than $80 million in revenue, is expected to be recognized over the period beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2026 with approximately $70 million of the total contract revenue anticipated to be recognized in the current fiscal year.

Current wording

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the Company began shipment under a multi-year supply agreement to provide irrigation systems and remote management and scheduling technology for a large project in the MENA region. The project was valued at over $100 million in revenue, with equipment deliveries occurring throughout fiscal 2025 and completing in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Additionally, in December 2025, the Company announced a new supply agreement to provide irrigation systems and remote management and scheduling technology for a new large project in the MENA region. The Company began recognizing revenue on the project, valued at more than $80 million in revenue, beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2026, with approximately $70 million of the total contract revenue anticipated to be recognized in the current fiscal year.

Previous wording

The infrastructure business continues to be driven by the Company's transportation safety products, the demand for which largely depends on government spending for road construction and improvements. The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA") in November 2021 introduced $110 billion in incremental federal funding for roads, bridges, and other transportation projects, which the Company anticipates may support higher demand for its transportation safety products as states utilize these funds in construction projects. The federal programs under IIJA run through September 2026.

Current wording

The infrastructure business continues to be driven by the Company's transportation safety products, the demand for which largely depends on government spending for road construction and improvements. The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA") in November 2021 introduced $110 billion in incremental federal funding for roads, bridges, and other transportation projects, which the Company anticipates may support higher demand for its transportation safety products as states utilize these funds in construction projects. The federal programs under IIJA are scheduled to run through September 2026.

Previous wording

The backlog of unshipped orders at November 30, 2025 was $119.2 million compared with $168.2 million at November 30, 2024. Included in these backlogs are amounts of $8.5 million and $17.4 million, respectively, for orders that are not expected to be fulfilled within the subsequent 12 months. The backlog in both segments was lower compared to the prior year, with the decrease resulting primarily attributed to from deliveries related to the large irrigation project in the MENA region that was included in the backlog as of November 30, 2024. The Company’s backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the seasonality, cyclicality, timing and execution of contracts. Backlog typically represents long-term projects as well as short lead-time orders, and therefore is generally not a good indication of the next fiscal quarter’s revenues.

Current wording

The backlog of unshipped orders at February 28, 2026 was $151.8 million compared with $127.0 million at February 28, 2025. Included in these backlogs are amounts of $19.2 million and $11.9 million, respectively, for orders that are not expected to be fulfilled within the subsequent 12 months. The backlog in irrigation increased as a result of the large irrigation project in the MENA region, while the backlog in infrastructure decreased compared to the prior year. The Company’s backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the seasonality, cyclicality, timing and execution of contracts. Backlog typically represents long-term projects as well as short lead-time orders, and therefore is generally not a good indication of the next fiscal quarter’s revenues.

Previous wording

The following section presents an analysis of the Company’s operating results displayed in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and 2024. It should be read together with the industry segment information in Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:

Current wording

The following section presents an analysis of the Company’s operating results displayed in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025. It should be read together with the business segments information in Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:

Previous wording

Includes $7.8 million and $8.0 million of corporate operating expenses for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Current wording

Includes $7.6 million and $8.5 million of corporate operating expenses for the three months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively.

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Operating revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2025 decreased 6 percent to $155.8 million from $166.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024, as irrigation revenues decreased $13.7 million and infrastructure revenues increased $3.2 million. The irrigation segment provided 86 percent of the Company’s revenue during the three months ended November 30, 2025 as compared to 88 percent for the three months ended November 30, 2024.

Current wording

Operating revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2026 decreased 16 percent to $157.7 million from $187.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, as irrigation revenues decreased $6.9 million and infrastructure revenues decreased $22.4 million compared to the prior year period. The irrigation segment provided 90% percent of the Company’s revenue during the three months ended February 28, 2026 as compared to 79% percent for the three months ended February 28, 2025.

Previous wording

North America irrigation revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2025 of $74.3 million decreased $3.4 million, or 4 percent, from $77.7 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024. The decrease resulted primarily from lower unit sales volume and was partially offset by slightly higher average selling prices compared to the prior year. Unfavorable market conditions continue to weigh on farmer sentiment and temper demand for irrigation equipment in North America.

Current wording

North America irrigation revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2026 of $71.0 million decreased $6.1 million, or 8 percent, from $77.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease resulted primarily from lower unit sales volume and was partially offset by slightly higher average selling prices compared to the prior year. Persistent weakness in commodity markets and tempered farmer sentiment continue to constrain demand for irrigation equipment in North America.

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Infrastructure segment revenues for the three months ended November 30, 2025 of $22.4 million increased $3.2 million, or 17 percent, from $19.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales of road safety products while Road Zipper System™ revenues were similar compared to the prior year.

Current wording

Infrastructure segment revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2026 of $16.5 million decreased $22.4 million, or 58 percent, from $38.9 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease was primarily driven by lower Road Zipper System revenues as the prior year included a $20 million project that did not repeat. This decrease was partially offset by higher sales of road safety products in the current period.

Previous wording

Gross profit for the three months ended November 30, 2025 of $50.1 million was comparable to $50.0 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024. Gross margin was 32.2 percent of sales for the three months ended November 30, 2025 compared with 30.0 percent of sales for the three months ended November 30, 2024. Higher irrigation gross margin resulted from a lower proportion of international irrigation project revenue in the current year that was dilutive to gross margin, while infrastructure gross margin was comparable to the prior year.

Current wording

Gross profit for the three months ended February 28, 2026 of $42.3 million decreased 32 percent from $62.5 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025. The decrease in gross profit resulted from lower revenues in both irrigation and infrastructure. Gross margin was 26.9 percent of sales for the three months ended February 28, 2026 compared with 33.4 percent of sales for the three months ended February 28, 2025. Lower irrigation gross margin resulted from a higher proportion of international irrigation project revenue in the current period that was dilutive to gross margin, while infrastructure gross margin also decreased due to the $20 million project that did not repeat.

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The Company recorded other income of $2.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 compared to other income of $1.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024. The increase resulted primarily from higher net interest income, partially offset by foreign currency transaction losses, compared to the prior year.

Current wording

The Company recorded other income of $2.6 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The increase was driven by higher net interest income and was partially offset by foreign currency transaction losses, compared to the prior period.

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Operating expenses of $30.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 increased $1.4 million, or 5 percent, compared with $29.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2024. Higher selling and engineering and research expenses were partially offset by lower administrative expenses.

Current wording

Operating expenses of $59.8 million for the six months ended February 28, 2026 increased $0.4 million compared with $59.4 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025. Increases in selling and R&D expenses were partially offset by lower administrative expenses.

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The Company recorded income tax expense of $5.4 million and $4.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 24.5 percent and 22.1 percent for the three months ended November 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The estimated annual effective tax rate in the current year is comparable to the prior year, but the current year includes an unfavorable discrete impact of share-based compensation vesting of approximately $0.5 million. The impact of discrete items in the prior year was not significant.

Current wording

The Company recorded income tax expense of $8.9 million and $11.5 million for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 23.7 percent and 20.8 percent for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025, respectively. The estimated annual effective tax rate in the current year is higher than the prior year primarily due to withholding taxes associated with cash repatriation. The current year period effective tax rate includes an unfavorable discrete impact of $0.7 million, primarily related to share-based compensation vesting, while the impact of discrete items in the prior year was not significant.

Previous wording

The Company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $199.6 million at November 30, 2025 compared with $250.6 million at August 31, 2025, and $194.1 million at November 30, 2024. The decrease during the three months ended November 30, 2025 resulted primarily from repurchases of common stock, increases in working capital, and capital expenditures. The Company requires cash for financing its receivables and inventories, paying operating expenses and capital expenditures, and for dividends and share repurchases. The Company meets its liquidity needs and finances its capital expenditures from its available cash and funds provided by operations along with borrowings under its credit arrangements described below. In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and commitments which obligate the Company to make future payments. The Company does not have any additional off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. The Company believes its current cash resources, projected operating cash flow, and remaining capacity under its continuing bank lines of credit are sufficient to cover all its expected working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and dividends. The Company may require additional borrowings to fund potential acquisitions in the future.

Current wording

The Company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $186.1 million at February 28, 2026 compared with $186.7 million at February 28, 2025 and $250.6 million at August 31, 2025. The Company requires cash for financing its receivables and inventories, paying operating expenses and capital expenditures, and for dividends and share repurchases. The Company meets its liquidity needs and finances its capital expenditures from its available cash and funds provided by operations along with borrowings under its credit arrangements described below. In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and commitments which obligate the Company to make future payments. The Company does not have any additional off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on the Company’s financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. The Company believes its current cash resources, investments in marketable securities, projected operating cash flow, and remaining capacity under its continuing bank lines of credit are sufficient to cover all its expected working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and dividends. The Company may require additional borrowings to fund potential acquisitions in the future.

Previous wording

The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries were approximately $105.8 million, $94.1 million, and $97.4 million as of November 30, 2025, November 30, 2024, and August 31, 2025, respectively. The Company does not consider its earnings in foreign subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested and accrues applicable taxes on the earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. The Company does not expect the repatriation of these funds, and any applicable taxes, to have a significant impact on the Company’s overall liquidity.

Current wording

The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries were approximately $115.4 million, $93.8 million, and $97.4 million as of February 28, 2026, February 28, 2025, and August 31, 2025, respectively. The Company does not consider earnings in foreign subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested and accrues applicable taxes on its foreign subsidiaries' earnings. The Company does not expect the repatriation of these funds, and any applicable taxes, to have a significant impact on the Company’s overall liquidity.

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Net working capital was $358.6 million at November 30, 2025, as compared with $372.3 million at November 30, 2024 and $389.2 million at August 31, 2025. Cash used in operating activities totaled $0.6 million during the three months ended November 30, 2025, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $21.6 million during the three months ended November 30, 2024. The increase in working capital and decrease in cash generated from operating activities was driven primarily by increases in receivables and inventories.

Current wording

Net working capital was $333.9 million at February 28, 2026, as compared with $381.8 million at February 28, 2025 and $389.2 million at August 31, 2025. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $24.0 million during the six months ended February 28, 2026, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $33.9 million during the six months ended February 28, 2025. The current year period included lower net earnings and a more favorable impact of changes in working capital compared to the prior year period.

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Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $15.6 million during the three months ended November 30, 2025 compared to $8.8 million during the three months ended November 30, 2024. Purchases of property, plant, and equipment were $14.5 million in the current year, compared to $9.1 million in the prior year.

Current wording

Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $28.7 million during the six months ended February 28, 2026 compared to $39.2 million during the six months ended February 28, 2025. Purchases of property, plant, and equipment were $27.5 million, compared to $18.9 million in the prior year. The prior year also includes purchases of marketable securities, the purchase of an equity method investment, and net proceeds related to net investment hedges, each of which did not repeat in the current year.

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Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $35.4 million during the three months ended November 30, 2025 compared to cash flows used in financing activities of $5.3 million during the three months ended November 30, 2024. The current year included $30.3 million of share repurchases, while the amount of share repurchases in the prior year was not significant.

Current wording

Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $63.4 million during the six months ended February 28, 2026 compared to cash flows used in financing activities of $9.8 million during the six months ended February 28, 2025. During the current year, the Company repurchased $55.5 million of common shares compared to $1.4 million in the prior year.

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In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.37 per common share, or $3.9 million, compared to a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, or $3.9 million, in the first quarter of fiscal 2025.

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In the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.37 per common share, or $3.8 million, compared to a quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per common share, or $3.9 million, in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

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The Company’s Board of Directors previously authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of common stock with no expiration date. Under the program, shares could be repurchased in privately negotiated and/or open market transactions as well as under formalized trading plans in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. During the three months ended November 30, 2025, the Company repurchased $30.3 million of its common shares compared to an insignificant amount of repurchases in the prior year. The repurchases completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 fully depleted the previous $250.0 million share repurchase authorization.

Current wording

The Company’s Board of Directors previously authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of common stock with no expiration date. Under the program, shares could be repurchased in privately negotiated and/or open market transactions as well as under formalized trading plans in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In November 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. During the three and six months ended February 28, 2026, the Company repurchased $25.2 million and $55.5 million of common shares, respectively, compared to $1.4 million for both the three and six months ended February 28, 2025. The share repurchases completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 depleted the previous $250.0 million share repurchase authorization. As of February 28, 2026, the amount available for repurchase under the current $150.0 million authorization amounted to $125.0 million.

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-21 - by the amount of standby letters of credit issued by Wells Fargo then outstanding. At November 30, 2025, the Company had the ability to borrow up to $50.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility may be increased by up to an additional $50.0 million at any time, subject to additional commitment approval. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) plus a margin of between 100 and 210 basis points depending on the Company’s leverage ratio then in effect (which resulted in a variable rate of 5.47 percent at November 30, 2025), subject to adjustment as set forth in the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility. Interest is paid on a monthly to quarterly basis depending on loan type. The Company currently pays an annual commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The fee is between 0.125 percent and 0.2 percent on the unused balance depending on the Company’s leverage ratio then in effect (which resulted in a fee of 0.125 percent at November 30, 2025).

Current wording

Revolving Credit Facility. The Company has outstanding a $50.0 million unsecured Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) expiring August 26, 2030. The Company intends to use borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for working capital purposes and to fund acquisitions. At February 28, 2026 and 2025, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount of borrowings available at any time under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by the amount of standby letters of credit issued by Wells Fargo then outstanding. At February 28, 2026, the Company had the ability to borrow up to $50.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility may be increased by up to an additional $50.0 million at any time, subject to additional commitment approval. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a margin of between 100 and 210 basis points depending on the Company’s leverage ratio then in effect (which resulted in a variable rate of 5.03 percent at February 28, 2026), subject to adjustment as set forth in the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility. Interest is paid on a monthly to quarterly basis depending on loan type. The Company currently pays an annual commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The fee is between 0.125 percent and 0.2 percent on the unused balance depending on the Company’s leverage ratio then in effect (which resulted in a fee of 0.125 percent at February 28, 2026).
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On December 8, 2025, the Trump administration announced $12 billion in one-time payments to farmers, primarily those who grow corn and soybeans, in the wake of the recent tariff impact. These payments are expected to be made starting in the first calendar quarter of 2026 and continuing throughout the early part of 2026. While helpful to overall farm income, these payments are not expected to result in a meaningful increase in demand for irrigation equipment.

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The most significant opportunities for growth in irrigation sales over the next several years continue to be in international markets where irrigation use is less developed and demand is driven not only by commodity prices and net farm income, but also by food security, water scarcity and population growth. While international irrigation markets remain active with opportunities for further development and expansion, regional political and economic factors, including armed conflict, currency conditions and other factors can create a challenging environment. Additionally, international results are influenced by large project sales which tend to fluctuate and can be difficult to forecast accurately. While deliveries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have not yet been significantly delayed or impacted by the current Iran conflict in the Middle East, the Company continues to monitor the implications on its business and acknowledges that expected project timing in the region could change as the conflict evolves. Additionally, the broader economic impact of the conflict on the Company’s supply chain and customers is uncertain as freight and other input costs have increased in the short-term.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

The following section presents an analysis of the Company’s operating results displayed in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the six months ended February 28, 2026 and 2025. It should be read together with the business segments information in Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:
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Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

-17 - requirements, along with other proposed regulatory changes, are intended to strengthen the RFS program and support the growth of domestically produced renewable fuels.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

In November 2025, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of the Company's outstanding common stock. As of November 30, 2025, the amount available under this repurchase program remained at $150.0 million.

Previous report — wording carried elsewhere

Revolving Credit Facility. The Company has outstanding a $50.0 million unsecured Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) expiring August 26, 2030. The Company intends to use borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for working capital purposes and to fund potential future acquisitions. At November 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount of borrowings available at any time under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced