Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

LOGO

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended July 31, 2011

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from             to             

Commission file number 1-12557

 

 

CASCADE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Oregon   93-0136592
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2201 N.E. 201st Ave.  

Fairview, Oregon

(Address of principal executive office)

 

97024-9718

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 669-6300

 

 

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨

  Accelerated filer   x   Non-accelerated filer   ¨   Smaller reporting company   ¨
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)  

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes  ¨    No  x

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of August 16, 2011 was 11,077,533.

 

 

 


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CASCADE CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

Quarter Ended July 31, 2011

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Part I—Financial Information:

  

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited):

  

Consolidated Statements of Income

     4   

Consolidated Balance Sheets

     5   

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

     6   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

     7   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     8   

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

     19   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     31   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     32   

Part II—Other Information

     33   

Signatures

     34   

Exhibit Index

     35   

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (Item 2), contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements that do not constitute statements of historical fact are deemed forward-looking statements, including any projections of market conditions, revenue, gross profit, expenses, earnings or losses from operations or other financial items; any discussion of expectations regarding future profitability of operations in particular regions or product lines; any statements of plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause material differences from expectations include, but are not limited to:

 

   

General business and economic conditions globally and in particular in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific region and China;

 

   

Competitive factors and the cyclical nature of the materials handling industry and lift truck orders;

 

   

Risks and complexities associated with international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations and international tax considerations;

 

   

Cost and availability of raw materials;

 

   

Environmental matters;

 

   

Assumptions relating to pension and other postretirement costs; and

 

   

Impact of acquisitions.

We undertake no obligation to publicly revise or update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this report. See “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011, for additional information on risk factors with the potential to impact our financial results and business operations.

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited—in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
July 31
     Six Months Ended
July 31
 
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Net sales

   $ 135,642       $ 97,741       $ 271,819       $ 192,133   

Cost of goods sold

     92,331         68,221         184,135         134,899   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     43,311         29,520         87,684         57,234   

Selling and administrative expenses

     22,334         19,107         42,200         37,331   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     20,977         10,413         45,484         19,903   

Interest expense, net

     206         536         457         1,069   

Foreign currency loss, net

     463         215         659         520   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before provision for income taxes

     20,308         9,662         44,368         18,314   

Provision for income taxes

     6,457         6,430         14,093         9,416   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 13,851       $ 3,232       $ 30,275       $ 8,898   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

   $ 1.26       $ 0.30       $ 2.76       $ 0.82   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.23       $ 0.29       $ 2.68       $ 0.80   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     10,994         10,889         10,960         10,860   

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     11,302         11,089         11,288         11,059   

Cash dividends per share

   $ 0.20       $ 0.05       $ 0.40       $ 0.07   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

 

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CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited—in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     July 31
2011
     January 31
2011
 
ASSETS      

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 32,143       $ 25,037   

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,486 and $1,196

     86,482         66,497   

Inventories

     82,100         67,041   

Deferred income taxes

     4,185         5,001   

Assets available for sale

     8,334         8,610   

Prepaid expenses and other

     18,368         11,170   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     231,612         183,356   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     69,567         66,978   

Goodwill

     92,778         88,708   

Deferred income taxes

     17,461         16,606   

Other assets

     3,655         3,531   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 415,073       $ 359,179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY      

Current liabilities:

     

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 586       $ 548   

Accounts payable

     31,855         23,905   

Accrued payroll and payroll taxes

     9,314         9,299   

Accrued incentive pay

     1,897         2,868   

Other accrued expenses

     13,639         11,612   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     57,291         48,232   

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     48,224         41,789   

Accrued environmental expenses

     2,838         3,198   

Deferred income taxes

     4,665         4,452   

Employee benefit obligations

     8,101         7,864   

Other liabilities

     6,971         5,088   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     128,090         110,623   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

     

Shareholders’ equity:

     

Common stock, $.50 par value, 40,000 authorized shares; 11,078 and 10,972 shares issued and outstanding

     5,539         5,486   

Additional paid-in capital

     12,055         9,254   

Retained earnings

     224,048         198,194   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     45,341         35,622   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     286,983         248,556   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 415,073       $ 359,179   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

 

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CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited—in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     Common Stock      Additional
Paid-In
Capital
     Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
     Total
Shareholders’
Equity
    Year-To-Date
Comprehensive
Income
 
     Shares      Amount               

Balance at January 31, 2011

     10,972       $ 5,486       $ 9,254       $ 198,194      $ 35,622       $ 248,556     

Net income

     —           —           —           30,275        —           30,275      $ 30,275   

Dividends ($ 0.40 per share)

     —           —           —           (4,421     —           (4,421     —     

Common stock issued

     106         53         756         —          —           809        —     

Share-based compensation

     —           —           1,345         —          —           1,345        —     

Tax effect on stock-based compensation

     —           —           700         —          —           700        —     

Currency translation adjustment

     —           —           —           —          9,719         9,719        9,719   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at July 31, 2011

     11,078       $ 5,539       $ 12,055       $ 224,048      $ 45,341       $ 286,983      $ 39,994   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

 

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CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited—in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
July 31
    Six Months Ended
July 31
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net income

   $ 13,851      $ 3,232      $ 30,275      $ 8,898   

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

        

Depreciation and amortization

     2,493        2,476        4,886        5,057   

Share-based compensation

     746        945        1,345        1,639   

Deferred income taxes

     349        626        190        918   

Loss (gain) on disposition of assets, net

     (119     15        (136     6   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

        

Accounts receivable

     2,403        (4,125     (17,239     (13,600

Inventories

     (8,194     (2,196     (12,281     (277

Prepaid expenses and other

     (2,872     (1,663     (4,571     (3,731

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     5,305        2,645        7,773        2,337   

Income taxes payable and receivable

     (3,135     1,595        (2,373     2,494   

Other assets and liabilities

     50        (411     1,368        (370
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     10,877        3,139        9,237        3,371   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Capital expenditures

     (3,406     (1,150     (5,708     (1,905

Proceeds from disposition of assets

     1,001        97        1,052        117   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,405     (1,053     (4,656     (1,788
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Cash dividends paid

     (4,421     (766     (4,421     (766

Tax effect on share-based compensation

     700        —          700        —     

Payments on long-term debt

     (27,040     (22,876     (40,277     (32,999

Proceeds from long-term debt

     28,500        21,000        46,500        31,500   

Notes payable to banks, net

     (2,966     (590     —          (906

Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans

     210        —          809        14   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (5,017     (3,232     3,311        (3,157
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes

     1,827        2,188        (786     3,736   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in cash and cash equivalents

     5,282        1,042        7,106        2,162   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     26,861        21,321        25,037        20,201   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 32,143      $ 22,363      $ 32,143      $ 22,363   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

        

See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements

        

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

 

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CASCADE CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1—Description of Business

Cascade Corporation is an international company engaged in the manufacture of materials handling products that are widely used on industrial fork lift trucks and, to a lesser extent, construction, mining and agricultural vehicles. Accordingly, our sales are largely dependent on sales of lift trucks and replacement parts. Our sales are made throughout the world. We are headquartered in Fairview, Oregon, employing approximately 1,900 people and maintaining operations in 16 countries outside the United States.

Note 2—Interim Financial Information

The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the interim periods ended July 31, 2011 and 2010 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for those interim periods. Results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year, and these financial statements do not contain the detail or footnote disclosures concerning accounting policies and other matters that would be included in full fiscal year financial statements. Therefore, these statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.

Note 3—Segment Information

Our operating units have several similar economic characteristics and attributes, including products, distribution patterns and classes of customers. As a result, we aggregate our operating units related to the manufacturing, distribution and servicing of material handling load engagement products into four geographic operating segments, which we identify as the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and China. We evaluate the performance of each of our operating segments based on income or loss before interest, foreign currency gains or losses and income taxes. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies contained in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.

 

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Revenues and operating results are classified according to the country of origin. Transfers between areas represent sales between our geographic operating segments. The costs of our corporate office are included in the Americas. Identifiable assets are attributed to the geographic location in which they are located. Net sales and transfers, operating results and identifiable assets by geographic operating segment were as follows (in thousands):

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended July 31  

2011

   Americas      Europe     Asia Pacific      China      Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 67,025       $ 29,344      $ 21,167       $ 18,106       $ —        $ 135,642   

Transfers between areas

     7,952         187        8         8,771         (16,918     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales and transfers

   $ 74,977       $ 29,531      $ 21,175       $ 26,877       $ (16,918   $ 135,642   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   $ 21,783       $ 6,671      $ 7,272       $ 7,585         $ 43,311   

Selling and administrative

     12,686         4,864        3,293         1,491           22,334   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 9,097       $ 1,807      $ 3,979       $ 6,094         $ 20,977   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 195,389       $ 91,565      $ 55,670       $ 72,449         $ 415,073   

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 28,812       $ 10,699      $ 10,778       $ 19,278         $ 69,567   

Capital expenditures

   $ 1,221       $ 447      $ 636       $ 1,102         $ 3,406   

Depreciation expense

   $ 1,227       $ 475      $ 168       $ 589         $ 2,459   
     Three Months Ended July 31  

2010

   Americas      Europe     Asia Pacific      China      Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 48,177       $ 21,887      $ 14,243       $ 13,434       $ —        $ 97,741   

Transfers between areas

     6,227         96        61         6,598         (12,982     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales and transfers

   $ 54,404       $ 21,983      $ 14,304       $ 20,032       $ (12,982   $ 97,741   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   $ 16,119       $ 2,953      $ 3,746       $ 6,702         $ 29,520   

Selling and administrative

     11,324         4,267        2,337         1,179           19,107   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

   $ 4,795       $ (1,314   $ 1,409       $ 5,523         $ 10,413   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 177,379       $ 79,170      $ 42,962       $ 55,347         $ 354,858   

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 29,463       $ 12,648      $ 10,134       $ 17,962         $ 70,207   

Capital expenditures

   $ 623       $ 19      $ 209       $ 299         $ 1,150   

Depreciation expense

   $ 1,269       $ 494      $ 152       $ 525         $ 2,440   
     Six Months Ended July 31  

2011

   Americas      Europe     Asia Pacific      China      Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 138,729       $ 56,783      $ 39,259       $ 37,048       $ —        $ 271,819   

Transfers between areas

     16,029         641        88         16,059         (32,817     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales and transfers

   $ 154,758       $ 57,424      $ 39,347       $ 53,107       $ (32,817   $ 271,819   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   $ 46,689       $ 12,522      $ 13,073       $ 15,400         $ 87,684   

Selling and administrative

     24,642         9,415        5,161         2,982           42,200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 22,047       $ 3,107      $ 7,912       $ 12,418         $ 45,484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

   $ 2,095       $ 772      $ 1,150       $ 1,691         $ 5,708   

Depreciation expense

   $ 2,416       $ 929      $ 300       $ 1,170         $ 4,815   
     Six Months Ended July 31  

2010

   Americas      Europe     Asia Pacific      China      Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 93,470       $ 44,257      $ 28,053       $ 26,353       $ —        $ 192,133   

Transfers between areas

     12,629         198        110         11,433         (24,370     —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net sales and transfers

   $ 106,099       $ 44,455      $ 28,163       $ 37,786       $ (24,370   $ 192,133   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

   $ 31,686       $ 4,956      $ 7,513       $ 13,079         $ 57,234   

Selling and administrative

     21,634         8,806        4,665         2,226           37,331   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

   $ 10,052       $ (3,850   $ 2,848       $ 10,853         $ 19,903   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

   $ 1,017       $ 222      $ 265       $ 401         $ 1,905   

Depreciation expense

   $ 2,586       $ 1,038      $ 309       $ 1,040         $ 4,973   

 

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Note 4—Inventories

During the six months ended July 31, 2011, inventories increased primarily due to additional product needed to meet increased customer demand. Inventories stated at the lower of average cost or market are presented below by major class (in thousands):

 

     July 31
2011
     January 31
2011
 

Finished goods

   $ 30,828       $ 24,933   

Raw materials and components

     51,272         42,108   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 82,100       $ 67,041   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 5—Goodwill

During the six months ended July 31, 2011, goodwill increased due to the strengthening of the Canadian Dollar against the U.S. Dollar. We have no goodwill recorded in China. The following table provides a breakdown of goodwill by geographic region (in thousands):

 

     July 31
2011
     January 31
2011
 

Americas

   $ 78,560       $ 74,988   

Europe

     11,299         10,776   

Asia Pacific

     2,919         2,944   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 92,778       $ 88,708   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 6—Share-Based Compensation Plans

We have granted three types of share-based awards to officers, key managers and directors; stock appreciation rights (“SARS”), restricted stock and stock options under our share-based compensation plans. The grant prices applicable to SARs and stock options are established by our Board of Directors’ Compensation Committee at the time the awards are granted. We issue new common shares upon the exercise of all share-based awards.

SARS provide the holder the right to receive an amount, payable in our common shares, equal to the excess of the market value of our common shares on the date of exercise (“intrinsic value”) over the base price at the time the right was granted. The base price may not be less than the market price of our common shares on the date of grant. All SARS vest ratably over a four-year period and have a term of ten years.

Restricted stock is a grant of common shares to a recipient, subject to restrictions on transfer until vesting conditions are satisfied. Regardless of vesting, restricted shares have full voting rights and any dividends declared will be paid to the restricted stock recipient free of restrictions. Restricted shares granted to officers vest ratably over a period of three years. Restricted shares granted to directors prior to June 1, 2010 vest ratably over a period of four years and grants after May 31, 2010 vest after one year.

Stock options provide the holder the right to receive our common shares at an established price. No additional stock options can be granted under the terms of our plan. All outstanding stock options are fully vested and have a term of ten years.

 

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The following table provides the number of shares to be issued under our share-based plans, based on outstanding awards as of July 31, 2011 (in thousands):

 

     Stock Options      SARS  

Common stock previously issued

     1,198         206   

Restricted stock previously issued

     —           158   

Shares issuable upon exercise of SARs, based on $49.99 share price at July 31, 2011

     —           274   

Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options

     154         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Estimated shares to be issued

     1,352         638   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Maximum shares of common stock to be issued per plan document

     1,400         750   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

A summary of the status of our plans at July 31, 2011, together with changes during the six months then ended, is presented in the following tables (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Stock Options      SARS  
     Outstanding
Awards
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price

Per Share
     Outstanding
Awards
    Weighted Average
Exercise Price

Per Share
 

Balance at January 31, 2011

     218      $ 13.96         791      $ 34.24   

Granted

     —          —           96        48.65   

Exercised

     (64     11.81         (8     35.88   

Forfeited

     —          —           (3     33.30   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

Balance at July 31, 2011

     154      $ 14.86         876      $ 35.80   
  

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

     Restricted Stock Awards  
     Number of
Shares
    Weighted Average
Grant Date

Fair Value
Per Share
 

Unvested restricted stock at January 31, 2011

     56      $ 31.85   

Granted

     39        48.42   

Vested

     (33     33.90   
  

 

 

   

Unvested restricted stock at July 31, 2011

     62      $ 41.14   
  

 

 

   

 

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We calculate share-based compensation cost for stock options and SARS using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The range of assumptions used to compute share-based compensation are as follows:

 

     Granted in
Fiscal 2012
  Granted Prior to
Fiscal 2012

Risk-free interest rate

   2.1 - 2.6%   2.3 - 5.1%

Expected volatility

   56.0%   40.0 - 53.0%

Expected dividend yield

   1.6%   0.6 - 2.8%

Expected life (in years)

   6 - 7   5 - 7

Weighted average fair value at date of grant

   $22.80 - $23.70   $4.16 - $33.31

We calculate share-based compensation cost for restricted stock by multiplying the fair market value of our common shares on the grant date by the number of restricted shares expected to vest. Share-based compensation is expensed ratably over the applicable vesting period. Additional information regarding the assumptions used to calculate fair value under our share-based compensation plans is presented in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

As of July 31, 2011, there was $5 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation awards granted under the plans. The following table shows the share-based compensation costs to be recognized in future periods for awards granted to date as of July 31, 2011 (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year    Amount  

2012*

   $ 1,140   

2013

     1,791   

2014

     1,292   

2015

     646   

2016

     86   
  

 

 

 
   $ 4,955   
  

 

 

 

 

* Represents last six months of fiscal 2012.

Note 7—Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters

We are subject to environmental laws and regulations, which include obligations to remove or mitigate environmental effects of past disposal and release of certain wastes and substances at various sites. We record liabilities for affected sites when environmental assessments indicate probable cleanup and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Other than for costs of assessments themselves, the timing and amount of these liabilities is determined based on the estimated costs of remediation activities and our commitment to a formal plan of action, such as an approved remediation plan. The reliability and precision of the loss estimates are affected by numerous factors, such as different stages of site evaluation and reevaluation of the degree of remediation required. We adjust our liabilities as new remediation requirements are defined, as information becomes available permitting reasonable estimates to be made and to reflect new and changing facts.

It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term and the related adjustments to environmental liabilities may have a material impact on our operating results. Unasserted claims are not currently reflected in our environmental remediation liabilities. It is also reasonably possible that these claims may also have a material impact on our operating results if asserted. We cannot predict when the additional expense will be necessary or the amount of any additional loss or range of loss that may reasonably be possible.

 

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Our specific environmental matters consist of the following:

Fairview, Oregon

In 1996, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued two Records of Decision affecting our Fairview, Oregon manufacturing facility. The records of decision required us to initiate remedial activities related to the cleanup of groundwater contamination at and near the facility. Remediation activities have been conducted since 1996 and current estimates provide for some level of activity to continue through 2019. Costs of certain remediation activities at the facility are shared with The Boeing Company, with Cascade paying 70% of these costs. The recorded liability for ongoing remediation activities at our Fairview facility was $2.5 million at July 31, 2011 and $2.7 million at January 31, 2011.

Springfield, Ohio

In March 2010 we signed a Facility Lead Corrective Action Agreement (“Action Agreement”) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which outlines a more comprehensive remediation plan at our Springfield, Ohio facility. We had previously been performing our remediation activities under a consent order signed in 1994, which had required the installation of remediation systems for the cleanup of groundwater contamination. The Action Agreement specifies an action plan that would allow us to be more proactive in our environmental cleanup efforts. The current estimate is that the remediation activities will continue through 2019. The recorded liability for ongoing remediation activities in Springfield was $1.5 million at July 31, 2011 and $1.7 million at January 31, 2011.

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation, in addition to the environmental matters previously discussed, arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these matters is currently not determinable, management does not expect the ultimate costs to be material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Note 8—Earnings Per Share

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended July 31      Six Months Ended July 31  
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Basic earnings per share:

           

Net income

   $ 13,851       $ 3,232       $ 30,275       $ 8,898   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

     10,994         10,889         10,960         10,860   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1.26       $ 0.30       $ 2.76       $ 0.82   

Diluted earnings per share:

           

Net income

   $ 13,851       $ 3,232       $ 30,275       $ 8,898   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

     10,994         10,889         10,960         10,860   

Dilutive effect of stock awards

     308         200         328         199   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding

     11,302         11,089         11,288         11,059   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1.23       $ 0.29       $ 2.68       $ 0.80   

Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted weighted average common shares includes the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of stock options and SARs and the amount of unvested restricted stock. All unvested restricted stock was included in our calculation of incremental shares because they are dilutive. The number of unexercised SARs that were not included in the calculation as the impact would be antidilutive are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended July 31      Six Months Ended July 31  
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Excluded Awards:

           

Unexercised SARS Awards

     149,000         572,000         149,000         572,000   

 

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Note 9—Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The following table presents information that supplements the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):

 

     Six Months Ended July 31  
     2011      2010  

Cash paid during the period for:

     

Interest

   $ 626       $ 1,139   

Income taxes

   $ 14,151       $ 5,838   

Note 10—Benefit Plans

The following table represents the net periodic cost related to our defined benefit plans in England and France and our postretirement health benefit plan in the United States (in thousands):

 

     Defined Benefit
Three Months Ended July 31
    Postretirement Benefit
Three Months Ended July 31
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Net periodic benefit cost:

        

Service cost

   $ 4      $ 5      $ 22      $ 31   

Interest cost

     117        111        95        110   

Expected return on plan assets

     (120     (104     —          —     

Recognized prior service cost

     —          —          (19     (19

Recognized net actuarial loss

     30        29        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 31      $ 41      $ 98      $ 122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Defined Benefit
Six Months Ended July 31
    Postretirement Benefit
Six Months Ended July 31
 
     2011     2010     2011     2010  

Net periodic benefit cost:

        

Service cost

   $ 8      $ 10      $ 44      $ 62   

Interest cost

     233        225        190        220   

Expected return on plan assets

     (239     (210     —          —     

Recognized prior service cost

     —          —          (38     (38

Recognized net actuarial loss

     59        58        —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 61      $ 83      $ 196      $ 244   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 11—Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Other Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, a pronouncement was issued that eliminates the option of presenting other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and provides an entity with the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance also requires presentation of items on the face of the financial statements that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income. This guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income, when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income or how tax effects of each item of other comprehensive income are presented. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively. We currently report other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and will be required to update the presentation of comprehensive income to be in compliance with the new standard. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

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Fair Value Measurements

In May 2011, a pronouncement was issued that amends existing guidance and expands disclosure requirements for fair value measurements, particularly for “Level 3” (as defined in the accounting guidance) inputs. The amendments in this guidance are not intended to result in a change in current accounting. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our disclosures included within notes to consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill Impairment

In December 2010, a pronouncement was issued that modified the process used to test goodwill for impairment. The pronouncement impacted reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts and required an additional test to be performed to determine whether goodwill has been impaired and to calculate the amount of that impairment. This amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted this pronouncement as of February 1, 2011. As the Company has not performed its annual goodwill impairment analysis and there have been no indicators of impairment during the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, the adoption of this pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 12—Warranty Obligations

We record a liability on our consolidated balance sheet for costs related to warranties with the sales of our products. This liability is estimated through historical customer claims, product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Our warranty obligations, which are recorded in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2011     2010  

Balance at January 31

   $ 1,339      $ 1,348   

Accruals for warranties issued during the period

     1,226        981   

Accruals for pre-existing warranties

     103        100   

Settlements during the period

     (1,162     (1,049

Foreign currency changes

     46        (3
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at July 31

   $ 1,552      $ 1,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Note 13—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

During the six months ended July 31, 2011, accumulated other comprehensive income increased due to fluctuations in foreign currencies, primarily the Canadian Dollar, Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Euro and British Pound. The following table presents the changes in and the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands):

 

     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)  
     Translation Adjustment      Minimum Pension
Liability Adjustment
    Total  

Balance at January 31, 2011

   $ 36,455       $ (833   $ 35,622   

Currency translation adjustment

     9,748         (29     9,719   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at July 31, 2011

   $ 46,203       $ (862   $ 45,341   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 14—Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 32% in the second quarter of fiscal 2012. The effective tax rate is lower than the US tax rate of 35% due to lower tax rates in foreign jurisdictions where we earn income.

As of July 31, 2011 our liability for uncertain tax positions was $2.5 million, excluding interest and penalties. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of July 31, 2011 we had approximately $900,000 of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

As of July 31, 2011 Cascade has provided a full valuation allowance on $34.5 million of deferred tax assets relating to net operating loss carryforwards generated in Europe. The valuation allowance has been provided because management has determined that it is more-likely-than-not that we would not realize these deferred tax assets in the foreseeable future based on historical financial performance in this region. Management quarterly assesses the need for valuation allowance on deferred tax assets based on all available positive and negative evidence.

We are subject to taxation primarily in the jurisdictions where we have operations. As of July 31, 2011, we remain subject to examination in various state and foreign jurisdictions for the 2003 – 2011 fiscal tax years.

Note 15—Australia Flood

Our operations in Brisbane, Australia, were significantly disrupted in January 2011 due to damage from flooding caused by heavy rainfalls in the Queensland, Australia region. During fiscal 2012, we have made significant progress in restoring our operations to pre-flood conditions and have been able to meet customer needs with on-hand inventory and product sourced from other locations.

 

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The following table shows flood-related costs and insurance proceeds recorded during fiscal 2012 (in thousands):

 

     Three Months  Ended
April 30, 2011
    Three Months  Ended
July 31, 2011
    Six Months  Ended
July 31, 2011
 
      

Cost of Goods Sold Related

      

Flood-related costs

   $ 334      $ 305      $ 639   

Insurance proceeds

     (1,063     (1,603     (2,666
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expense (recovery)

     (729     (1,298     (2,027
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Selling, General & Administrative Related

      

Fixed asset recovery

     —          (100     (100

Flood-related costs

     1,645        454        2,099   

Insurance proceeds

     (2,397     —          (2,397
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expense (recovery)

     (752     354        (398
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Flood Related

      

Fixed asset recovery

     —          (100     (100

Flood-related costs

     1,979        759        2,738   

Insurance proceeds

     (3,460     (1,603     (5,063
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net expense (recovery)

   $ (1,481   $ (944   $ (2,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table shows flood-related costs and insurance proceeds recorded in total for the Australia flood (in thousands):

 

     Six Months  Ended
July 31, 2011
    Year Ended
January  31, 2011
     Australia  Flood
Total
 
       

Cost of Goods Sold Related

       

Inventory write down

   $ —        $ 2,167       $ 2,167   

Flood-related costs

     639        —           639   

Insurance proceeds

     (2,666     —           (2,666
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net expense (recovery)

     (2,027     2,167         140   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Selling, General & Administrative Related

       

Fixed asset write down (recovery)

     (100     2,451         2,351   

Flood-related costs

     2,099        527         2,626   

Insurance proceeds

     (2,397     —           (2,397
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net expense (recovery)

     (398     2,978         2,580   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Flood Related

       

Inventory write down

     —          2,167         2,167   

Fixed asset write down (recovery)

     (100     2,451         2,351   

Flood-related costs

     2,738        527         3,265   

Insurance proceeds

     (5,063     —           (5,063
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net expense (recovery)

   $ (2,425   $ 5,145       $ 2,720   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 16—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The fair value of our financial instruments represents the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation. The carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables and notes payable to banks approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair market value due to the variable interest rate on the debt and consideration of credit risk.

 

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Note 17—Subsequent Event

In August 2011, we entered into an amended and restated loan agreement with Bank of America and Union Bank. The amendment:

 

   

decreases the amount of our credit facility to $100 million;

 

   

extends the commitment period to August 2016;

 

   

decreases the interest rate on the loan 0.25% to a range of 1.0% to 2.0% over LIBOR, based on our consolidated leverage ratio;

 

   

includes a provision that increases the amount of the credit facility by up to $50 million, subject to lenders’ approval; and

 

   

includes no changes to debt covenants.

 

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

Our businesses globally manufacture and distribute material handling load engagement products primarily for the lift truck industry and to a lesser extent the construction industry. We operate in four geographic segments: Americas (previously listed as North America), Europe, Asia Pacific and China. The Americas region includes activity in North, Central and South America.

All references to fiscal years are defined as the year ended January 31, 2011 (“fiscal 2011”) and the year ended January 31, 2012 (“fiscal 2012”).

RECENT TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING OUR RESULTS

Global Economic & Lift Truck Market Conditions

Our industry continues to recover from the global economic crisis and ensuing recession. We began to see an increase in our sales levels toward the end of fiscal 2010 that continued through fiscal 2011 and accelerated in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, we began to experience a slower rate of growth in markets globally compared to the rapid growth experienced in the first quarter of fiscal 2012. Global lift truck shipments for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 were 32% higher than the second quarter of fiscal 2011 and 15% higher than the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

The following table shows the quarter-over-quarter percent increase in global lift truck shipments:

 

     Lift Truck Shipments
Q2 Fiscal 2012 vs 2011
  Lift Truck Orders
Q2 Fiscal 2012 vs 2011

Americas

   53%   26%

Europe

   35%   31%

Asia Pacific

   21%   24%

China

   26%   27%

Global

   32%   27%

We expect lift truck demand to remain at the existing level through the end of the fiscal year. However, we do expect fourth quarter business levels to be impacted by regular holiday shutdowns.

Currently, the lift truck market is the only direct economic or industrial indicator we have available for our markets. While results across this market do not correlate exactly with our business levels over the short term, since customers in the various end markets use our products to differing degrees, it does give us a good indication of trends over the year.

Additional information on lift truck industry trends can be found at www.cascorp.com/investor/industrytrends. This website address is intended to provide an inactive, textual reference only. The information at this website is not part of this Form 10-Q and is not incorporated by reference.

European Operating Results

Management placed significant focus in recent years on restructuring our European business with a goal of achieving sustainable profitability. The steps taken included closure of three manufacturing facilities and a reduction of our European workforce by 50%, resulting in restructuring costs of approximately $34 million incurred since fiscal 2009. In addition, we consolidated certain production operations, shifted sourcing of certain products from Europe to China and raised prices on certain products. Europe’s fiscal 2012 results include operating income of $1.3 million and $1.8 million during the first and second quarter, respectively. We anticipate that the current structure will put us in the position of being profitable in Europe through the remainder of the year.

 

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Use of Cash

In recent years we have used excess cash to reduce our outstanding debt balance. At July 31, 2011, our cash balance was $32.1 million and our outstanding debt balance was $48.8 million. Given our current and projected liquidity position we are evaluating various growth opportunities, both within and outside the lift truck and construction equipment industries. We will also continue to review our dividend policy in light of our cash flows and operating results.

Australia Flood

Our operations in Brisbane, Australia, were significantly disrupted in January 2011 due to damage from flooding caused by heavy rainfalls in the Queensland, Australia region. During fiscal 2012, we have made significant progress in restoring our operations to pre-flood conditions and have been able to meet customers’ needs with on-hand inventory and product sourced from other locations.

The flood resulted in charges of $5.1 million in fiscal 2011 and an additional $2.7 million during fiscal 2012. To date we have received $5.1 million of insurance proceeds during fiscal 2012 as a partial recovery of our losses. During the remainder of fiscal 2012, we may receive additional insurance proceeds of up to $6 million, of which $4 million could be used to purchase replacement fixed assets.

COMPARISON OF SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2012 AND FISCAL 2011

Executive Summary

 

     Three Months Ended July 31               
     2011     2010     Change      Change %  
     (In thousands except per share amounts)         

Net sales

   $ 135,642      $ 97,741      $ 37,901         39

Gross profit %

     32     30     

Operating income

   $ 20,977      $ 10,413      $ 10,564         101

Income before taxes

   $ 20,308      $ 9,662      $ 10,646         110

Provision for income taxes

   $ 6,457      $ 6,430      $ 27         0

Effective tax rate

     32     67     

Net income

   $ 13,851      $ 3,232      $ 10,619         329

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 1.23      $ 0.29      $ 0.94         324

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 30,073         31

Foreign currency change

     7,828         8
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 37,901         39
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is an overview for the three months ended July 31, 2011 and 2010. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Consolidated net sales increased 31% due to higher sales volumes as a result of favorable economic conditions and a strong global lift truck market.

 

   

Our consolidated gross profit percentage increased to 32% during the second quarter of fiscal 2012 from 30% in the prior period, primarily as a result of improved cost absorption due to increased sales volumes and net insurance proceeds related to the flood in Australia. Our consolidated gross profit percentage was 33% during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

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During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, we received insurance proceeds and incurred additional flood related costs, which had a net after-tax impact of increasing net income by $0.7 million ($0.06 per diluted share).

 

   

The income tax expense during fiscal 2011 included $3.4 million of expense as a result of recording valuation allowances against deferred tax assets in Italy and the United Kingdom.

Americas

     Three Months Ended July 31               
     2011     2010     Change      Change %  

Net sales

   $ 67,025      $ 48,177      $ 18,848         39

Transfers between areas

     7,952        6,227        1,725         28
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Net sales and transfers

     74,977        54,404        20,573         38

Cost of goods sold

     53,194        38,285        14,909         39
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Gross profit

     21,783        16,119        5,664         35

Gross profit %

     29 %      30 %      

Selling and administrative

     12,686        11,324        1,362         12
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income

   $ 9,097      $ 4,795      $ 4,302         90
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income %

     12 %      9 %      

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 18,302         38

Foreign currency change

     546         1
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 18,848         39
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for the Americas for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 38% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong lift truck market in the Americas.

 

   

Transfers to other Cascade locations increased due to higher customer demand in China and fulfillment of orders in Europe.

 

   

Our gross profit percentage decreased as the benefit of additional fixed costs absorption due to higher sales volumes was offset by increases in material and other costs. We anticipate recovering these costs through increases in selling prices and cost reductions by the end of fiscal 2012. Our gross profit percentage was 31% during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

   

Selling and administrative costs increased due primarily to marketing, warranty and other general costs.

 

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Europe

 

     Three Months Ended July 31               
     2011     2010     Change      Change %  

Net sales

   $ 29,344      $ 21,887      $ 7,457         34

Transfers between areas

     187        96        91         95
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Net sales and transfers

     29,531        21,983        7,548         34

Cost of goods sold

     22,860        19,030        3,830         20
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Gross profit

     6,671        2,953        3,718         126

Gross profit %

     23 %      13 %      

Selling and administrative

     4,864        4,267        597         14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income (loss)

   $ 1,807      $ (1,314   $ 3,121         —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income (loss) %

     6 %      (6 %)      

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 3,974         18

Foreign currency change

     3,483         16
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 7,457         34
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for Europe for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 18% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a stronger lift truck market and price increases.

 

   

The improvement in our gross profit percentage is due to our restructuring efforts in recent years to reduce our overall cost structure, increased cost absorption as a result of higher sales volumes, a shift in sourcing more products from China and sales price increases for certain products. Our gross profit percentage was 21% during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

   

Selling and administrative costs increased primarily due to changes in foreign currency rates.

Asia Pacific

 

     Three Months Ended July 31              
     2011     2010     Change     Change %  

Net sales

   $ 21,167      $ 14,243      $ 6,924        49

Transfers between areas

     8        61        (53     (87 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net sales and transfers

     21,175        14,304        6,871        48

Cost of goods sold

     13,903        10,558        3,345        32
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit

     7,272        3,746        3,526        94

Gross profit %

     34 %      26 %     

Selling and administrative

     3,293        2,337        956        41
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income

   $ 3,979      $ 1,409      $ 2,570        182
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income %

     19 %      10 %     

 

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Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 4,012         28

Foreign currency change

     2,912         21
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 6,924         49
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for Asia Pacific for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 28% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong lift truck market throughout the region.

 

   

Our gross profit percentage increased compared to the prior year primarily due to insurance proceeds related to the Australia flood and fluctuations in foreign currency rates.

 

   

Selling and administrative costs increased primarily due to flood related costs incurred and changes in foreign currency rates.

 

   

During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, operating income increased $0.9 million from flood insurance proceeds we received less additional costs we incurred related to the Australia flood. We may receive up to an additional $6 million of flood insurance proceeds during the remainder of fiscal 2012, of which $4 million could be used to purchase replacement fixed assets.

China

 

     Three Months Ended July 31               
     2011     2010     Change      Change %  

Net sales

   $ 18,106      $ 13,434      $ 4,672         35

Transfers between areas

     8,771        6,598        2,173         33
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Net sales and transfers

     26,877        20,032        6,845         34

Cost of goods sold

     19,292        13,330        5,962         45
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Gross profit

     7,585        6,702        883         13

Gross profit %

     28 %      33 %      

Selling and administrative

     1,491        1,179        312         26
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income

   $ 6,094      $ 5,523      $ 571         10
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income %

     23 %      28 %      

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 3,785         28

Foreign currency change

     887         7
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 4,672         35
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for China for the second quarter of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 28% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of the growth in the Chinese economy and a strong lift truck market.

 

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Transfers to other Cascade locations increased due to higher customer demand in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

 

   

Our gross profit percentage decreased due to changes in product mix and strategic pricing adjustments. Our gross profit percentage was 30% during the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

   

Selling and administrative costs increased 20% primarily due to higher personnel and marketing costs.

Non-Operating Items

The following are financial highlights for non-operating items during the second quarter of fiscal 2012:

 

   

The effective tax rate for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 was 32% compared to 67% for the second quarter of fiscal 2011. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily a result of second quarter 2012 income in Europe, which was offset by historical losses, compared to second quarter 2011 losses in Europe for which a tax benefit could not be recorded. Additionally, the fiscal 2011 income tax rate included a $3.4 million charge as a result of recording valuation allowances against deferred tax assets in Italy and England.

COMPARISON OF THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF FISCAL 2012 AND FISCAL 2011

Executive Summary

 

     Six Months Ended July 31               
     2011     2010     Change      Change %  
     (In thousands except per share amounts)         

Net sales

   $ 271,819      $ 192,133      $ 79,686         41

Gross profit %

     32     30     

Operating income

   $ 45,484      $ 19,903      $ 25,581         129

Income before taxes

   $ 44,368      $ 18,314      $ 26,054         142

Provision for income taxes

   $ 14,093      $ 9,416      $ 4,677         50

Effective tax rate

     32     51     

Net income

   $ 30,275      $ 8,898      $ 21,377         240

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 2.68      $ 0.80      $ 1.88         235

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 68,119         35

Foreign currency change

     11,567         6
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 79,686         41
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following is an overview for the first six months of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Consolidated net sales increased 35% due to higher sales volumes as a result of favorable economic conditions and a strong global lift truck market.

 

   

Our consolidated gross profit percentage increased from 30% to 32% during fiscal 2012 primarily as a result of improved cost absorption due to increased sales volumes, the benefit of cost cutting measures implemented in the past and net insurance proceeds related to the flood in Australia.

 

   

During fiscal 2012, we have received insurance proceeds related to the Australia flood and incurred additional flood-related costs, which had a net after-tax impact of increasing net income by $1.7 million ($0.15 per diluted share).

Americas

 

     Six Months Ended July 31               
     2011     2010     Change      Change %  

Net sales

   $ 138,729      $ 93,470      $ 45,259         48

Transfers between areas

     16,029        12,629        3,400         27
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Net sales and transfers

     154,758        106,099        48,659         46

Cost of goods sold

     108,069        74,413        33,656         45
  

 

 

     

 

 

    

Gross profit

     46,689        31,686        15,003         47

Gross profit %

     30     30     

Selling and administrative

     24,642        21,634        3,008         14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income

   $ 22,047      $ 10,052      $ 11,995         119
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income %

     14     9     

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 44,248         47

Foreign currency change

     1,011         1
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 45,259         48
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for North America for the first six months of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 47% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong lift truck market.

 

   

Transfers to other Cascade locations increased due primarily to higher customer demand in China and Korea and fulfillment of orders in Australia and Europe.

 

   

Our gross profit percentage remained consistent as improved cost absorption as a result of higher sales volumes were offset by increases in material and other costs.

 

   

Selling and administrative costs increased 13% due primarily to additional personnel, marketing and warranty costs.

 

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Europe

 

     Six Months Ended July 31               
     2011     2010     Change      Change %  

Net sales

   $ 56,783      $ 44,257      $ 12,526         28

Transfers between areas

     641        198        443         224
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Net sales and transfers

     57,424        44,455        12,969         29

Cost of goods sold

     44,902        39,499        5,403         14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Gross profit

     12,522        4,956        7,566         153

Gross profit %

     22     11     

Selling and administrative

     9,415        8,806        609         7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income (loss)

   $ 3,107      $ (3,850   $ 6,957         —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income %

     5     (9 %)      

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 8,147         18

Foreign currency change

     4,379         10
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 12,526         28
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for Europe for the first six months of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 18% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a stronger lift truck market and price increases.

 

   

The improvement in our gross profit percentage is due to our restructuring efforts to reduce our overall cost structure, increased cost absorption as a result of higher sales volumes, a shift in sourcing more products from China and sales price increases for certain products.

Asia Pacific

 

     Six Months Ended July 31              
     2011     2010     Change     Change %  

Net sales

   $ 39,259      $ 28,053      $ 11,206        40

Transfers between areas

     88        110        (22     (20 %) 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net sales and transfers

     39,347        28,163        11,184        40

Cost of goods sold

     26,274        20,650        5,624        27
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross profit

     13,073        7,513        5,560        74

Gross profit %

     33     27    

Selling and administrative

     5,161        4,665        496        11
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income

   $ 7,912      $ 2,848      $ 5,064        178
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating income %

     20     10    

 

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Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 6,652         24

Foreign currency change

     4,554         16
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 11,206         40
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for Asia Pacific for the first six months of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 24% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of an improvement in economic conditions and an improving lift truck market.

 

   

Our gross profit percentage increased compared to the prior year primarily due to insurance proceeds related to the Australia flood.

 

   

During fiscal 2012, operating income increased $2.4 million from flood insurance proceeds we received less additional costs we incurred related to the Australia flood.

China

 

     Six Months Ended July 31     Change      Change %  
     2011     2010       

Net sales

   $ 37,048      $ 26,353      $ 10,695         41

Transfers between areas

     16,059        11,433        4,626         40
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Net sales and transfers

     53,107        37,786        15,321         41

Cost of goods sold

     37,707        24,707        13,000         53
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Gross profit

     15,400        13,079        2,321         18

Gross profit %

     29 %      35 %      

Selling and administrative

     2,982        2,226        756         34
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income

   $ 12,418      $ 10,853      $ 1,565         14
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

Operating income %

     23     29     

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amount      Change %  

Net sales change

   $ 9,072         35

Foreign currency change

     1,623         6
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 10,695         41
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following summarizes financial results for China for the first six months of fiscal 2012. All percentage comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

 

   

Net sales increased 35% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of the growth of the Chinese economy and a strong lift truck market.

 

   

Transfers to other Cascade locations increased due to higher customer demand in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.

 

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Our gross profit percentage decreased due to changes in product mix, material cost increases and strategic pricing adjustments.

 

   

Selling and administrative costs increased 28% primarily due to higher personnel and marketing costs.

Non-Operating Items

The following are financial highlights for non-operating items during the first six months of fiscal 2012:

 

   

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2012 was 32% compared to 51% for fiscal 2011. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily a result of fiscal 2012 income in Europe, which was offset by historical losses, compared to fiscal 2011 losses in Europe for which a tax benefit could not be recorded.

CASH FLOWS

Statements of Cash Flows

The statements of cash flows reflect the changes in cash and cash equivalents for the three and six months ended July 31, 2011 and July 31, 2010 by classifying transactions into three major categories of activities: operating, investing and financing.

The following table presents a summary of our cash flows:

 

     Three Months Ended July 31     Six Months Ended July 31  
     2011     2010     2011     2010  
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Operating activities

   $ 10,877      $ 3,139      $ 9,237      $ 3,371   

Investing activities

     (2,405     (1,053     (4,656     (1,788

Financing activities

     (5,017     (3,232     3,311        (3,157

Effect of exchange rate changes

     1,827        2,188        (786     3,736   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 5,282      $ 1,042      $ 7,106      $ 2,162   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Our primary source of liquidity is cash generated from operating activities, which is measured as net income or loss adjusted for changes in working capital and non-cash operating items such as depreciation, amortization and share-based compensation.

The following are operating activity highlights:

 

   

The increase in net income in fiscal 2012 was primarily the result of higher sales in the current year as a result of strong lift truck markets.

 

   

Inventories increased during fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 due to increased customer demand.

 

   

During the first six months of fiscal 2012, accounts receivable increased primarily as a result of higher sales. During the second quarter of fiscal 2012, accounts receivable decreased primarily as a result of lower sales than the first quarter of fiscal 2012.

 

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Investing Activities

Our primary investing activity is capital expenditures, which are primarily for equipment and tooling related to product improvements, more efficient production methods and replacement for normal wear and tear. Capital expenditures by geographic segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended July 31      Six Months Ended July 31  
     2011      2010      2011      2010  

Americas

   $ 1,221       $ 623       $ 2,095       $ 1,017   

Europe

     447         19         772         222   

Asia Pacific

     636         209         1,150         265   

China

     1,102         299         1,691         401   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 3,406       $ 1,150       $ 5,708       $ 1,905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following are investing activity highlights:

 

   

Capital expenditures during fiscal 2011 were below historical levels as we limited spending to only critical projects.

 

   

We expect capital expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 2012 to be approximately $11 million, which includes $3 million to replace equipment damaged in the flood in Australia.

Financing Activities

The following are financing activity highlights:

 

   

During the first three months of fiscal 2012, increased working capital requirements, arising out of higher sales levels, led to additional borrowings. However, during the second quarter of fiscal 2012, we have been able to pay down our debt because working capital requirements have stabilized as sales have leveled off. We anticipate paying down the debt further during the remainder of fiscal 2012 as we repatriate cash from overseas and continue to generate net income.

 

   

We declared dividends totaling $4.4 million ($0.40 per share) during fiscal 2012 and $0.8 million ($0.07 per share) during fiscal 2011. We increased our dividend during the current year as a result of significantly improved financial results. We paid all of these dividends during the three months ended July 31.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

The following are highlights regarding our financial condition and liquidity for the first six months of fiscal 2012:

 

   

Our working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, increased from $135.1 million at January 31, 2011 to $174.3 million at July 31, 2011. Our current ratio, defined as current assets divided by current liabilities, increased from 3.8 to 1 at January 31, 2011 to 4.0 to 1 at July 31, 2011.

 

   

Total outstanding debt, including notes payable to banks, increased from $42.3 million at January 31, 2011 to $48.8 million at July 31, 2011 due to increased working capital requirements needed with higher sales levels.

We were in compliance with our debt covenants at July 31, 2011. We believe our cash and cash equivalents, existing credit facilities and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to satisfy our expected working capital, capital expenditures and debt payment requirements for at least the next twelve months.

 

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In August 2011, we entered into an amended and restated loan agreement with Bank of America and Union Bank. The amendment:

 

   

decreases the amount of our credit facility to $100 million;

 

   

extends the commitment period to August 2016;

 

   

decreases the interest rate on the loan 0.25% to a range of 1.0% to 2.0% over LIBOR, based on our consolidated leverage ratio;

 

   

includes a provision that increases the amount of the credit facility by up to $50 million, subject to lenders’ approval; and

 

   

includes no changes to debt covenants.

As of July 31, 2011, outstanding borrowings under our loan agreement totaled $45 million and an additional $0.7 million was used to issue letters of credit. Based on these borrowings, the additional amount that may be borrowed under our newly amended loan agreement is $54.3 million. The interest rate under our newly amended loan agreement would be 1.15%.

OTHER MATTERS

The following table represents the three-month percentage change from April 30, 2011 to July 31, 2011 and the six-month percentage change from January 31, 2011 to July 31, 2011 in the end of month foreign currency rates compared to the U.S. dollar used by our significant operations. As a result of these changes, foreign currency translation adjustments increased shareholders’ equity by $0.2 million during the quarter ended July 31, 2011 and $9.7 million during the first six months of fiscal 2012.

 

Currency

   Change for
Three Months Ended
July 31, 2011
  Change for
Six Months Ended
July 31, 2011

Euro

   (3%)   5%

Canadian Dollar

   (1%)   5%

Chinese Yuan

   1%   3%

British Pound

   (2%)   3%

Japanese Yen

   6%   7%

Australian Dollar

   0%   10%

Korean Won

   1%   6%

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an on-going basis, including those related to inventory reserves, impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of goodwill, environmental liabilities, benefit plans, share-based compensation and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A description of our critical accounting policies and related judgments and estimates that affect the preparation of our consolidated financial statements is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

 

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OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

At July 31, 2011, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, that would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Other Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, a pronouncement was issued that eliminates the option of presenting other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and provides an entity with the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance also requires presentation of items on the face of the financial statements that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income. This guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income, when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income or how tax effects of each item of other comprehensive income are presented. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively. We currently report other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and will be required to update the presentation of comprehensive income to be in compliance with the new standard. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

In May 2011, a pronouncement was issued that amends existing guidance and expands disclosure requirements for fair value measurements, particularly for “Level 3” (as defined in the accounting guidance) inputs. The amendments in this guidance are not intended to result in a change in current accounting. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our disclosures included within notes to consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill Impairment

In December 2010, a pronouncement was issued that modified the process used to test goodwill for impairment. The pronouncement impacted reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts and required an additional test to be performed to determine whether goodwill has been impaired and to calculate the amount of that impairment. This amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted this pronouncement as of January 30, 2011. As the Company has not performed its annual goodwill impairment analysis and there have been no indicators of impairment during the second quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company is currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, the adoption of this pronouncement will have on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations. A significant portion of our net sales and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, our operating results could become subject to significant fluctuations based upon changes in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar.

 

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The table below illustrates the hypothetical increase in net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2012 resulting from a 10% weaker U.S. dollar against foreign currencies which impact our operations (in millions):

 

Euro

   $ 2.5   

Chinese Yuan

     1.8   

Australian Dollar

     0.8   

Japanese Yen

     0.7   

Canadian Dollar

     0.7   

Korean Won

     0.5   

British Pound

     0.4   

Other currencies (representing 1% of consolidated net sales)

     0.2   

A 10% weaker U.S. dollar during the quarter, measured against foreign currencies that affect our operations, would have increased our operating income by $1.7 million.

We enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to offset the impact of currency fluctuations on certain nonfunctional currency assets and liabilities. The principal currencies hedged are denominated in Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Chinese Yuan, Korean Won, Swedish Krona and British Pounds. Our foreign currency forward exchange contracts have terms lasting up to three months, but generally less than one month. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and we do not record our derivatives under hedge accounting.

A majority of our products are manufactured using specialty steel. As such, our cost of goods sold is sensitive to fluctuations in specialty steel prices, either directly through the purchase of raw materials or indirectly through the purchase of components. However, due to the nature of specialty steel, we are not impacted by changes in commodity steel prices to the extent others might be.

Presuming that the full impact of steel price increases is reflected in all steel and steel based component purchases, we estimate our gross profit percentage would decrease by approximately 0.3% for each 1.0% increase in steel prices. Based on our statement of operations for the three months ended July 31, 2011, a 1.0% increase in steel prices would have decreased consolidated gross profit by approximately $0.5 million.

The majority of our debt as of July 31, 2011 had a variable interest rate, which was 1.53% at July 31, 2011 and was based on LIBOR plus a margin of 1.25%. Based on the July 31, 2011 outstanding balance of our variable rate debt of $45 million, a 1% increase in our interest rate to 2.53% would result in a $0.5 million increase in annual interest expense.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended July 31, 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

A list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report on Form 10-Q (or incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed or furnished by Cascade) is provided in the accompanying Exhibit Index.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

   CASCADE CORPORATION

September 7, 2011

  
  

/s/ JOSEPH G. POINTER

   Joseph G. Pointer
   Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
  32    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*

 

* XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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