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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2023

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 001-08399

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio

 

31-1189815

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

200 Old Wilson Bridge Road, Columbus, Ohio

 

43085

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(614) 438-3210

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Shares, Without Par Value

WOR

New York Stock Exchange

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes No

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

 

Large accelerated filer

 

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

 

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

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

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

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

On March 31, 2023, the number of common shares, without par value, of the Registrant issued and outstanding was 49,755,365.

 


 

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Safe Harbor Statement

 

ii

 

 

 

Part I. Financial Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets – February 28, 2023 and May 31, 2022

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Earnings – Three Months and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2023 and 2022

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Three Months and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2023 and 2022

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Three Months and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2023 and 2022

 

4

 

 

Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

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

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

38

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

 

38

 

 

 

Part II. Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities (Not applicable)

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures (Not applicable)

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Other Information (Not applicable)

 

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

41

 

 

 

Signatures

 

42

 

 

 

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Safe Harbor Statement

Selected statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”), including, without limitation, in “PART I – Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” constitute “forward-looking statements” as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “PSLRA”). Forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events. These statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “intend,” “plan,” “will,” “likely,” “estimate,” “project,” “positioned,” “strategy,” “targets,” “aims,” “seek,” “foresee,” or other similar words or phrases. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to:

 

the ever-changing effects of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the various responses of governmental and nongovernmental authorities thereto (such as fiscal stimulus packages, quarantines, shut downs and other restrictions on travel and commercial, social or other activities) on economies (local, national and international) and markets, and on the Company’s customers, counterparties, employees and third-party service providers;
future or expected cash positions, liquidity and ability to access financial markets and capital;
outlook, strategy or business plans;
the intended separation of the Company’s Steel Processing business (the “Separation”), see Note A Basis of Presentation for additional information related to the Separation;
the timing and method of the Separation;
the anticipated benefits of the Separation;
the expected financial and operational performance of, and future opportunities for, each of the two independent, publicly-traded companies following the Separation;
the tax treatment of the Separation transaction;
the leadership of each of the two independent, publicly-traded companies following the Separation;
future or expected growth, growth potential, forward momentum, performance, competitive position, sales, volumes, cash flows, earnings, margins, balance sheet strengths, debt, financial condition or other financial measures;
pricing trends for raw materials and finished goods and the impact of pricing changes;
the ability to improve or maintain margins;
expected demand or demand trends for the Company or its markets;
additions to product lines and opportunities to participate in new markets;
expected benefits from transformation and innovation efforts;
the ability to improve performance and competitive position at the Company’s operations;
anticipated working capital needs, capital expenditures and asset sales;
anticipated improvements and efficiencies in costs, operations, sales, inventory management, sourcing and the supply chain and the results thereof;
projected profitability;
the ability to make acquisitions and the projected timing, results, benefits, costs, charges and expenditures related to acquisitions, joint ventures, headcount reductions and facility dispositions, shutdowns and consolidations;
projected capacity and the alignment of operations with demand;
the ability to operate profitably and generate cash in down markets;
the ability to capture and maintain market share and to develop or take advantage of future opportunities, customer initiatives, new businesses, new products and new markets;
expectations for Company and customer inventories, jobs and orders;
expectations for the economy and markets or improvements therein;
expectations for generating improving and sustainable earnings, earnings potential, margins or shareholder value;
effects of judicial rulings; and
other non-historical matters.

 

Because they are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Any number of factors could affect actual results, including, without limitation, those that follow:

 

obtaining final approval of the Separation by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Worthington Industries, Inc. (“Worthington Industries”);
the uncertainty of obtaining regulatory approvals in connection with the Separation, including rulings from the Internal Revenue Service;
the ability to satisfy the necessary closing conditions to complete the Separation on a timely basis, or at all;

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the Company’s ability to successfully separate into two independent companies and realize the anticipated benefits of the Separation;
the risks, uncertainties and impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic – the duration, extent and severity of which are impossible to predict, including the possibility of future resurgence in the spread of COVID-19 or variants thereof – and the availability, effectiveness and acceptance of vaccines, and other actual or potential public health emergencies and actions taken by governmental authorities or others in connection therewith;
the effect of national, regional and global economic conditions generally and within major product markets, including significant economic disruptions from COVID-19, the actions taken in connection therewith and the implementation of related fiscal stimulus packages;
the effect of conditions in national and worldwide financial markets, including inflation, increases in interest rates and economic recession, and with respect to the ability of financial institutions to provide capital;
the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting the Company’s products or suppliers, a United States (“U.S.”) withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships;
changing oil prices and/or supply;
product demand and pricing;
changes in product mix, product substitution and market acceptance of the Company’s products;
volatility or fluctuations in the pricing, quality or availability of raw materials (particularly steel), supplies, transportation, utilities, labor and other items required by operations (especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine);
effects of sourcing and supply chain constraints;
the outcome of adverse claims experience with respect to workers’ compensation, product recalls or product liability, casualty events or other matters;
effects of facility closures and the consolidation of operations;
the effect of financial difficulties, consolidation and other changes within the steel, automotive, construction and other industries in which the Company participates;
failure to maintain appropriate levels of inventories;
financial difficulties (including bankruptcy filings) of original equipment manufacturers, end-users and customers, suppliers, joint venture partners and others with whom the Company does business;
the ability to realize targeted expense reductions from headcount reductions, facility closures and other cost reduction efforts;
the ability to realize cost savings and operational, sales and sourcing improvements and efficiencies, and other expected benefits from transformation initiatives, on a timely basis;
the overall success of, and the ability to integrate, newly-acquired businesses and joint ventures, maintain and develop their customers, and achieve synergies and other expected benefits and cost savings therefrom;
capacity levels and efficiencies, within facilities, within major product markets and within the industries in which the Company participates as a whole;
the effect of disruption in the business of suppliers, customers, facilities and shipping operations due to adverse weather, casualty events, equipment breakdowns, labor shortages (especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic), interruption in utility services, civil unrest, international conflicts (especially in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), terrorist activities, or other causes;
changes in customer demand, inventories, spending patterns, product choices, and supplier choices;
risks associated with doing business internationally, including economic, political and social instability (especially in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine), foreign currency exchange rate exposure and the acceptance of the Company’s products in global markets;
the ability to improve and maintain processes and business practices to keep pace with the economic, competitive and technological environment;
the effect of inflation, interest rate increases and economic recession, as well as potential adverse impacts as a result of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which may negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results;
deviation of actual results from estimates and/or assumptions used by the Company in the application of its significant accounting policies;
the level of imports and import prices in the Company’s markets;
the impact of environmental laws and regulations or the actions of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or similar regulators which increase costs or limit the Company’s ability to use or sell certain products;
the impact of increasing environmental, greenhouse gas emission and sustainability considerations or regulations;

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the impact of judicial rulings and governmental regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad, including those adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and other governmental agencies as contemplated by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, the American Rescue Act of 2021, and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and the Consumer Protection Act of 2010;
the effect of healthcare laws in the U.S. and potential changes for such laws, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may increase the Company’s healthcare and other costs and negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results;
the effects of tax laws in the U.S. and potential changes for such laws, which may increase the Company’s costs and negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results;
cyber security risks;
the effects of privacy and information security laws and standards; and
other risks described from time to time in the filings of Worthington Industries with the SEC, including those described in “PART I – Item 1A. — Risk Factors” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Worthington Industries for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022 (“2022 Form 10-K”).

The Company notes these factors for investors as contemplated by the PSLRA. It is impossible to predict or identify all potential risk factors. Consequently, you should not consider the foregoing list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are based on current information as of the date of this Form 10-Q, and the Company assumes no obligation to correct or update any such statements in the future, except as required by applicable law.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. – Financial Statements

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 28,

 

 

May 31,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

267,244

 

 

$

34,485

 

Receivables, less allowances of $5,233 and $1,292 at February 28, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

and May 31, 2022, respectively

 

 

715,899

 

 

 

857,493

 

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

 

271,518

 

 

 

323,609

 

Work in process

 

 

160,688

 

 

 

255,019

 

Finished products

 

 

168,918

 

 

 

180,512

 

Total inventories

 

 

601,124

 

 

 

759,140

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

15,619

 

 

 

20,556

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

5,191

 

 

 

20,318

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

105,689

 

 

 

93,661

 

Total current assets

 

 

1,710,766

 

 

 

1,785,653

 

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

244,277

 

 

 

327,381

 

Operating lease assets

 

 

102,474

 

 

 

98,769

 

Goodwill

 

 

413,989

 

 

 

401,469

 

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $107,167 and

 

 

 

 

 

 

$93,973 at February 28, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively

 

 

318,483

 

 

 

299,017

 

Other assets

 

 

25,454

 

 

 

34,394

 

Property, plant and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

 

49,695

 

 

 

51,483

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

306,296

 

 

 

303,269

 

Machinery and equipment

 

 

1,247,994

 

 

 

1,196,806

 

Construction in progress

 

 

57,307

 

 

 

59,363

 

Total property, plant and equipment

 

 

1,661,292

 

 

 

1,610,921

 

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

979,063

 

 

 

914,581

 

Total property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

682,229

 

 

 

696,340

 

Total assets

 

$

3,497,672

 

 

$

3,643,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

489,346

 

 

$

668,438

 

Short-term borrowings

 

 

3,605

 

 

 

47,997

 

Accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes

 

 

84,098

 

 

 

117,530

 

Dividends payable

 

 

17,630

 

 

 

15,988

 

Other accrued items

 

 

57,703

 

 

 

70,125

 

Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

12,166

 

 

 

11,618

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

-

 

 

 

300

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

 

261

 

 

 

265

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

664,809

 

 

 

932,261

 

Other liabilities

 

 

118,736

 

 

 

115,991

 

Distributions in excess of investment in unconsolidated affiliate

 

 

116,825

 

 

 

81,149

 

Long-term debt

 

 

689,339

 

 

 

696,345

 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

 

 

92,481

 

 

 

88,183

 

Deferred income taxes, net

 

 

100,224

 

 

 

115,132

 

Total liabilities

 

 

1,782,414

 

 

 

2,029,061

 

Shareholders' equity - controlling interest

 

 

1,585,426

 

 

 

1,480,752

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

 

129,832

 

 

 

133,210

 

Total equity

 

 

1,715,258

 

 

 

1,613,962

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

3,497,672

 

 

$

3,643,023

 

 

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

February 28,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net sales

$

1,103,322

 

 

$

1,378,235

 

 

$

3,687,528

 

 

$

3,721,914

 

Cost of goods sold

 

959,515

 

 

 

1,235,107

 

 

 

3,268,584

 

 

 

3,174,821

 

Gross margin

 

143,807

 

 

 

143,128

 

 

 

418,944

 

 

 

547,093

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

106,057

 

 

 

102,945

 

 

 

317,318

 

 

 

294,926

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

484

 

 

 

3,076

 

 

 

796

 

 

 

3,076

 

Restructuring and other expense (income), net

 

824

 

 

 

(504

)

 

 

(4,558

)

 

 

(14,782

)

Separation costs

 

6,347

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,593

 

 

 

-

 

Operating income

 

30,095

 

 

 

37,611

 

 

 

89,795

 

 

 

263,873

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous income (expense), net

 

1,327

 

 

 

393

 

 

 

(2,354

)

 

 

2,063

 

Interest expense, net

 

(6,035

)

 

 

(8,140

)

 

 

(22,245

)

 

 

(23,170

)

Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates

 

36,926

 

 

 

47,466

 

 

 

105,495

 

 

 

160,600

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

62,313

 

 

 

77,330

 

 

 

170,691

 

 

 

403,366

 

Income tax expense

 

12,055

 

 

 

18,683

 

 

 

35,684

 

 

 

90,059

 

Net earnings

 

50,258

 

 

 

58,647

 

 

 

135,007

 

 

 

313,307

 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

3,933

 

 

 

2,305

 

 

 

8,382

 

 

 

14,173

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest

$

46,325

 

 

$

56,342

 

 

$

126,625

 

 

$

299,134

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

48,587

 

 

 

49,749

 

 

 

48,541

 

 

 

50,331

 

Earnings per share attributable to controlling interest

$

0.95

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

2.61

 

 

$

5.94

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

49,493

 

 

 

50,641

 

 

 

49,356

 

 

 

51,275

 

Earnings per share attributable to controlling interest

$

0.94

 

 

$

1.11

 

 

$

2.57

 

 

$

5.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares outstanding at end of period

 

48,619

 

 

 

49,364

 

 

 

48,619

 

 

 

49,364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared per share

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.93

 

 

$

0.84

 

 

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

February 28,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net earnings

$

50,258

 

 

$

58,647

 

 

$

135,007

 

 

$

313,307

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation, net of tax

 

1,563

 

 

 

(1,482

)

 

 

(7,680

)

 

 

(10,324

)

Pension liability adjustment, net of tax

 

323

 

 

 

1,368

 

 

 

3,180

 

 

 

1,364

 

Cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

34,342

 

 

 

(19,234

)

 

 

17,042

 

 

 

(72,520

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

36,228

 

 

 

(19,348

)

 

 

12,542

 

 

 

(81,480

)

Comprehensive income

 

86,486

 

 

 

39,299

 

 

 

147,549

 

 

 

231,827

 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

3,933

 

 

 

2,305

 

 

 

8,382

 

 

 

14,173

 

Comprehensive income attributable to controlling interest

$

82,553

 

 

$

36,994

 

 

$

139,167

 

 

$

217,654

 

 

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

February 28,

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

$

50,258

 

 

$

58,647

 

 

$

135,007

 

 

$

313,307

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

28,153

 

 

 

27,425

 

 

 

84,508

 

 

 

70,579

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

484

 

 

 

3,076

 

 

 

796

 

 

 

3,076

 

Provision for (benefit from) deferred income taxes

 

(5,525

)

 

 

10,661

 

 

 

(20,198

)

 

 

13,336

 

Bad debt expense

 

2,346

 

 

 

382

 

 

 

3,786

 

 

 

896

 

Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates, net of distributions

 

23,218

 

 

 

(18,604

)

 

 

84,415

 

 

 

(83,096

)

Net loss (gain) on sale of assets

 

46

 

 

 

(628

)

 

 

(4,988

)

 

 

(13,830

)

Stock-based compensation

 

4,975

 

 

 

4,408

 

 

 

13,758

 

 

 

11,959

 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

3,382

 

 

 

(33,766

)

 

 

160,475

 

 

 

(155,451

)

Inventories

 

53,499

 

 

 

31,051

 

 

 

166,959

 

 

 

(229,813

)

Accounts payable

 

6,627

 

 

 

51,893

 

 

 

(195,489

)

 

 

50,967

 

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

 

(2,900

)

 

 

(21,105

)

 

 

(33,432

)

 

 

(52,924

)

Income taxes payable

 

-

 

 

 

(14,422

)

 

 

(300

)

 

 

(1,487

)

Other operating items, net

 

17,588

 

 

 

(24,828

)

 

 

833

 

 

 

(22,245

)

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

 

182,151

 

 

 

74,190

 

 

 

396,130

 

 

 

(94,726

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment in property, plant and equipment

 

(22,748

)

 

 

(23,645

)

 

 

(68,715

)

 

 

(71,804

)

Investment in non-marketable equity securities

 

(20

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(270

)

 

 

-

 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

-

 

 

 

(269,511

)

 

 

(56,088

)

 

 

(377,261

)

Net proceeds from sale of investment in ArtiFlex

 

(300

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

35,795

 

 

 

-

 

Proceeds from sale of assets, net of selling costs

 

51

 

 

 

4,083

 

 

 

35,545

 

 

 

35,904

 

Net cash used by investing activities

 

(23,017

)

 

 

(289,073

)

 

 

(53,733

)

 

 

(413,161

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net proceeds from (repayments of) short-term borrowings

 

(1,330

)

 

 

105,638

 

 

 

(44,392

)

 

 

105,638

 

Principal payments on long-term obligations

 

(5,759

)

 

 

(152

)

 

 

(5,909

)

 

 

(554

)

Proceeds from issuance of common shares, net of tax withholdings

 

704

 

 

 

269

 

 

 

(3,411

)

 

 

(6,516

)

Payments to noncontrolling interests

 

-

 

 

 

(3,360

)

 

 

(11,760

)

 

 

(15,436

)

Repurchase of common shares

 

-

 

 

 

(54,255

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(127,842

)

Dividends paid

 

(15,101

)

 

 

(14,127

)

 

 

(44,166

)

 

 

(43,390

)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

(21,486

)

 

 

34,013

 

 

 

(109,638

)

 

 

(88,100

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

137,648

 

 

 

(180,870

)

 

 

232,759

 

 

 

(595,987

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

129,596

 

 

 

225,194

 

 

 

34,485

 

 

 

640,311

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

267,244

 

 

$

44,324

 

 

$

267,244

 

 

$

44,324

 

 

See condensed notes to consolidated financial statements.

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

Note A – Basis of Presentation

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Worthington Industries and consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “our,” “us” “Worthington,” or the “Company”). All amounts in these financial statements, notes and tables have been rounded to the nearest thousand dollars, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise indicated. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

We own controlling interests in the following three operating joint ventures: Spartan Steel Coating, L.L.C. (“Spartan”) (52%); TWB Company, L.L.C. (“TWB”) (55%); and Worthington Samuel Coil Processing LLC (“Samuel”) (63%). We also own a 51% controlling interest in Worthington Specialty Processing (“WSP”), which became a non-operating joint venture on October 31, 2022, when the remaining net assets of the joint venture were disposed of. See “Note F – Restructuring and Other Expense (Income), Net” for additional information. These joint ventures are consolidated with the equity owned by the other joint venture members shown as “Noncontrolling interests” in our consolidated balance sheets, and the other joint venture members’ portions of net earnings and other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) are shown as net earnings or comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for using the equity method with our proportionate share of income or loss recognized within equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (“equity income”) in our consolidated statements of earnings. See further discussion of our unconsolidated affiliates in “Note D – Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates.”

 

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature except those which have been disclosed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements for these interim periods, have been included. Operating results for the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2023 (“fiscal 2023”). For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2022 Form 10-K.

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

 

Steel Processing Separation

 

On September 29, 2022, we announced that the Board approved a plan to pursue a separation into two independent, publicly-traded companies – one company (Worthington Steel”) is expected to be comprised of our Steel Processing operating segment, and the other company (New Worthington”) is expected to be comprised of our Consumer Products, Building Products and Sustainable Energy Solutions operating segments. We plan to effect the Separation via a distribution of stock of the Steel Processing business, which is expected to be tax-free to shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Separation transaction is expected to be completed by early 2024, but is subject to certain conditions, including, among other things, general market conditions, finalization of the capital structure of the two companies, completion of steps necessary to qualify the Separation as a tax-free transaction, receipt of regulatory approvals and final approval from the Board. Direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the anticipated Separation, including audit, advisory, and legal costs, are presented separately in our consolidated statements of earnings as “Separation costs.” Separation costs totaled $6,347,000 and $15,593,000 for the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2023, respectively.

 

Note B – Inventory

 

Due to a decline in steel pricing during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the net realizable value of our inventory was lower than the cost reflected in our records at August 31, 2022. Accordingly, we recorded a lower of cost or net realizable value adjustment during the first quarter of fiscal 2023 totaling $4,488,000 to reflect this lower value. The entire amount of the adjustment was attributed to our Steel Processing operating segment and was recorded in cost of goods sold in the consolidated statement of earnings for the three months ended August 31, 2022. There was no lower of cost or net realizable value adjustment to inventory during either of the three months ended November 30, 2022 or the three months ended February 28, 2023.

 

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Note C – Revenue Recognition

 

The following table summarizes net sales by operating segment and product class for the periods presented:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

February 28,

 

(in thousands)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Steel Processing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

$

722,328

 

 

$

1,015,716

 

 

$

2,531,722

 

 

$

2,704,411

 

Toll

 

34,679

 

 

 

36,846

 

 

 

106,112

 

 

 

108,803

 

Total

 

757,007

 

 

 

1,052,562

 

 

 

2,637,834

 

 

 

2,813,214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consumer Products (1)

 

162,647

 

 

 

161,692

 

 

 

505,145

 

 

 

450,268

 

Building Products (1)

 

151,876

 

 

 

132,944

 

 

 

443,870

 

 

 

368,813

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions (1)

 

31,792

 

 

 

31,037

 

 

 

100,679

 

 

 

89,619

 

Total

$

1,103,322

 

 

$

1,378,235

 

 

$

3,687,528

 

 

$

3,721,914

 

(1)
The products contained within each of these operating segments have similar production processes, require substantially the same raw materials, use similar equipment, and serve similar purposes. Therefore, we believe the products within each of these operating segments are appropriately combined for purposes of the disclosure requirements prescribed by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 280 and Topic 606.

 

The following table summarizes revenue that has been recognized over time for the periods presented:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

February 28,

 

(in thousands)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Steel Processing - toll

$

34,679

 

 

$

36,846

 

 

$

106,112

 

 

$

108,803

 

 

The following table summarizes the unbilled receivables at the dates indicated:

 

 

 

 

February 28,

 

 

May 31,

 

(in thousands)

Balance Sheet Classification

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Unbilled receivables

Receivables

 

$

4,961

 

 

$

5,001

 

 

There were no contract assets at February 28, 2023 or at May 31, 2022.

 

We have elected the optional exemption, which allows for the exclusion of the amounts for remaining performance obligations that are a part of contracts with an expected duration of one year or less. As of February 28, 2023, there were no unsatisfied or partially satisfied performance obligations related to contracts with an expected duration greater than one year.

 

Note D – Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

 

Investments in affiliated companies that we do not control, either through majority ownership or otherwise, are accounted for using the equity method. At February 28, 2023, we held noncontrolling investments in the following affiliated companies: Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLC (“ClarkDietrich”) (25%); Serviacero Planos, S. de R. L. de C.V. (“Serviacero Worthington”) (50%); Taxi Workhorse Holdings, LLC (“Workhorse”) (20%); and Worthington Armstrong Venture (“WAVE”) (50%).

 

On August 3, 2022, we sold our 50% noncontrolling equity interest in ArtiFlex Manufacturing, LLC (“ArtiFlex”) to the unaffiliated joint venture member for net proceeds of approximately $41,795,000, after adjustments for closing debt and final net working capital. Approximately $6,000,000 of the total cash proceeds were attributed to real property in Wooster, Ohio, with a net book value of approximately $6,300,000. This real property was owned by us and leased to ArtiFlex prior to closing of the transaction. For the nine months ended February 28, 2023, we recognized a pre-tax loss of $16,059,000 in equity income related to the sale, including a loss of $300,000 for the settlement of final transaction costs related to the sale during the three months ended February 28, 2023.

 

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We received distributions from unconsolidated affiliates totaling $189,910,000 during the nine months ended February 28, 2023. We have received cumulative distributions from WAVE in excess of our investment balance amounting to $116,825,000, which is shown as a separate liability on our consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2023. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we have reclassified the negative investment balance to the liabilities section of our consolidated balance sheets. We will continue to record our equity in the net income of WAVE as a debit to the investment account, and if the investment balance becomes positive, it will again be shown as an asset on our consolidated balance sheets. If it becomes probable that any excess distribution may not be returned (upon joint venture liquidation or otherwise), we will recognize any negative investment balance classified as a liability as income immediately.

 

We use the “cumulative earnings” approach for determining cash flow presentation of distributions from our unconsolidated joint ventures. Distributions received are included in our consolidated statements of cash flows as operating activities, unless the cumulative distributions received, less distributions received in prior periods that were determined to be returns of investment, exceed our portion of the cumulative equity in the net earnings of the joint venture, in which case the excess distributions are deemed to be returns of the investment and are classified as investing activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows.

 

The following tables summarize combined financial information for our unconsolidated affiliates as of the dates, and for the periods presented:

 

 

February 28,

 

 

May 31,

 

(in thousands)

2023

 

 

2022

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

83,482

 

 

$

68,563

 

Other current assets

 

820,978

 

 

 

1,148,029

 

Noncurrent assets

 

308,512

 

 

 

369,608

 

Total assets

$

1,212,972

 

 

$

1,586,200

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

213,496

 

 

 

345,097

 

Short-term borrowings

 

10,000

 

 

 

5,943

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

48,898

 

 

 

33,054

 

Long-term debt

 

349,161

 

 

 

306,814

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

66,538

 

 

 

76,437

 

Equity

 

524,879

 

 

 

818,855

 

Total liabilities and equity

$

1,212,972

 

 

$

1,586,200

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

February 28,

 

(in thousands)

2023

 

 

2022

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net sales

$

626,527

 

 

$

789,483

 

$

2,162,134

 

 

$

2,392,643

 

Gross margin

 

150,698

 

 

 

187,602

 

 

479,402

 

 

 

603,778

 

Operating income

 

107,994

 

 

 

144,575

 

 

353,177

 

 

 

475,341

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

6,774

 

 

 

7,831

 

 

21,826

 

 

 

23,907

 

Interest expense

 

4,607

 

 

 

2,661

 

 

11,197

 

 

 

7,833

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

(3,782

)

 

 

4,478

 

 

(410

)

 

 

20,938

 

Net earnings

 

111,135

 

 

 

136,346

 

 

349,556

 

 

 

449,149

 

 

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Note E – Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

Fiscal 2023: During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, we determined that certain assets associated with a capital project at our Building Products facility in Jefferson, Ohio, were impaired. These assets were determined to have no alternative use and were written down to their estimated salvage value of approximately $70,000 resulting in an impairment charge of $484,000 during the three months ended February 28, 2023.

 

During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, we committed to plans to liquidate certain fixed assets at Samuel’s toll processing facility in Cleveland, Ohio. As all of the criteria for classification as assets held for sale were met, the net assets were presented separately as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2022. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, the net assets were recorded at the lower of net book value or fair market value less costs to sell. As a result, a pre-tax impairment charge of $312,000 was recognized during the first quarter of fiscal 2023, which represents the excess book value of the asset group over its estimated fair value less cost to sell. The land and building were subsequently sold during the second quarter of fiscal 2023 for net cash proceeds of $3,298,000, with no impact to earnings. Machinery and equipment related to the facility with a net book value of $1,562,000 continued to be classified as held for sale at February 28, 2023.

 

Fiscal 2022: During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, management committed to plans to sell certain production equipment at the Samuel facility in Twinsburg, Ohio. As all of the criteria for classification as assets held for sale were met, the net assets were presented separately as assets held for sale in our consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2023. In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, the net assets were written down to the lower of net book value or fair market value less costs to sell, resulting in an impairment charge of $3,076,000 during the third quarter of fiscal 2022. The assets were subsequently sold during the second quarter of fiscal 2023 for cash proceeds of approximately $1,063,000, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $363,000 within restructuring and other expense (income), net.

Note F – Restructuring and Other Expense (Income), Net

 

We consider restructuring activities to be programs whereby we fundamentally change our operations, such as divestitures, closing or consolidating facilities, employee severance (including rationalizing headcount or other significant changes in personnel), and realignment of existing operations (including changes to management structure in response to underlying performance and/or changing market conditions).

 

A progression of the liabilities associated with our restructuring activities, combined with a reconciliation to the restructuring and other expense (income), net financial statement caption, in our consolidated statement of earnings for the nine months ended February 28, 2023 is summarized below:

 

(in thousands)

 

Balance, as of May 31, 2022

 

 

Expense
(Income)

 

 

Payments

 

 

Adjustments

 

 

Balance, as of February 28, 2023

 

Early retirement and severance

 

$

541

 

 

$

908

 

 

$

(1,083

)

 

$

-

 

 

$

366

 

Net gain on sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

(5,466

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restructuring and other income, net

 

 

$

(4,558

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On June 14, 2022, we sold real property in Tulsa, Oklahoma, for net cash proceeds of $5,775,000, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $1,177,000. These assets had been excluded from the sale of our former oil & gas equipment business in January 2021. The assets were classified in assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheets immediately prior to the closing of the sale.
On October 31, 2022, our consolidated steel processing joint venture, WSP, sold its remaining manufacturing facility, located in Jackson, Michigan. Net proceeds of $21,277,000 were realized in connection with the transaction, of which $2,000,000 is being held in escrow for contingent indemnification obligations associated with general representations and warranties. The transaction resulted in a pre-tax gain of $3,926,000. The assets had a net book value of $14,263,000 and were classified as assets held for sale on the consolidated balance sheet as of May 31, 2022.

 

The total liability associated with our restructuring activities as of February 28, 2023 is expected to be paid in the next twelve months.

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Note G – Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

 

Legal Proceedings

 

We are defendants in certain legal actions. In the opinion of management, the outcome of these actions, which is not clearly determinable at the present time, would not significantly affect our consolidated financial position or future results of operations. We also believe that environmental issues will not have a material effect on our capital expenditures, consolidated financial position or future results of operations.

 

Note H – Guarantees

 

We do not have guarantees that we believe are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. However, we had in place $14,137,000 of outstanding stand-by letters of credit issued to third-party service providers at February 28, 2023. No amounts were drawn against these stand-by letters of credit at February 28, 2023. We are also party to an operating lease for an aircraft for which we have guaranteed a residual value at lease termination. The maximum obligation under the terms of this guarantee was approximately $17,180,000 at February 28, 2023.

 

Note I – Debt

 

We maintain a $500,000,000 multi-year revolving credit facility scheduled to mature on August 20, 2026 (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of lenders. Borrowings under the Credit Facility have maturities of up to one year. We have the option to borrow at rates equal to an applicable margin over the Daily LIBOR Rate, the Prime Rate of PNC Bank, National Association or the Overnight Bank Funding Rate. The Credit Facility contains customary LIBOR benchmark replacement language. The applicable margin is determined by our credit rating. There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at February 28, 2023, leaving $500,000,000 available for future use.

 

We also maintain a revolving trade accounts receivable securitization facility (the “AR Facility”). Pursuant to the terms of the AR Facility, certain of our subsidiaries sell or contribute all of their eligible accounts receivable and other related assets without recourse, on a revolving basis, to Worthington Receivables Company, LLC (“WRC”), a wholly-owned, consolidated, bankruptcy-remote indirect subsidiary. In turn, WRC sells, on a revolving basis, up to $175,000,000 of undivided ownership interests in this pool of accounts receivable to a third-party bank. We retain an undivided interest in this pool and are subject to risk of loss based on the collectability of the receivables from this retained interest. Because the amount eligible to be sold excludes receivables more than 120 days past due, receivables offset by an allowance for doubtful accounts due to bankruptcy or other cause, concentrations over certain limits with specific customers and certain reserve amounts, we believe additional risk of loss is minimal. As of February 28, 2023, there were no borrowings outstanding under the AR Facility, leaving $175,000,000 available for future use.

 

Tempel Steel Company’s China location (“Tempel China”) has short-term loan facilities that result in the equivalent of $3,605,000 outstanding at February 28, 2023. These loans, which are used to finance steel purchases, are collateralized by Tempel China property and equipment and mature in 2023. New loans may be entered into as these loans mature. The effective interest rate on the loans outstanding at February 28, 2023 was 3.5%.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, we repurchased $5,615,000 of the $250,000,000 senior notes due April 15, 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) through open market purchases. This repurchase activity generated a gain of $77,000, which is recorded in miscellaneous income (expense), net in our consolidated statement of earnings for the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2023.

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Note J – Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The following table summarizes the tax effects on each component of OCI for the periods presented:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

 

February 28, 2022

 

 

Before-Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-Tax

 

 

Before-Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-Tax

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

$

1,421

 

 

$

142

 

 

$

1,563

 

 

$

(1,348

)

 

$

(134

)

 

$

(1,482

)

Pension liability adjustment

 

415

 

 

 

(92

)

 

 

323

 

 

 

1,700

 

 

 

(332

)

 

 

1,368

 

Cash flow hedges

 

43,963

 

 

 

(9,621

)

 

 

34,342

 

 

 

(26,529

)

 

 

7,295

 

 

 

(19,234

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

$

45,799

 

 

$

(9,571

)

 

$

36,228

 

 

$

(26,177

)

 

$

6,829

 

 

$

(19,348

)

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

 

February 28, 2022

 

 

Before-Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-Tax

 

 

Before-Tax

 

 

Tax

 

 

Net-of-Tax

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

$

(7,549

)

 

$

(131

)

 

$

(7,680

)

 

$

(9,473

)

 

$

(851

)

 

$

(10,324

)

Pension liability adjustment

 

4,155

 

 

 

(975

)

 

 

3,180

 

 

 

1,700

 

 

 

(336

)

 

 

1,364

 

Cash flow hedges

 

21,201

 

 

 

(4,159

)

 

 

17,042

 

 

 

(95,405

)

 

 

22,885

 

 

 

(72,520

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

$

17,807

 

 

$

(5,265

)

 

$

12,542

 

 

$

(103,178

)

 

$

21,698

 

 

$

(81,480

)

 

Note K – Changes in Equity

 

The following tables summarize the changes in equity by component and in total for the periods presented:

 

 

 

Controlling Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Income (Loss),

 

 

Retained

 

 

 

 

 

controlling

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Capital

 

 

Net of Tax

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Total

 

 

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance at May 31, 2022

 

$

273,439

 

 

$

(22,850

)

 

$

1,230,163

 

 

$

1,480,752

 

 

$

133,210

 

 

$

1,613,962

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

64,082

 

 

 

64,082

 

 

 

1,162

 

 

 

65,244

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

(20,462

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(20,462

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(20,462

)

Common shares issued, net of withholding tax

 

 

(3,466

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,466

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,466

)

Common shares in non-qualified plans

 

 

136

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

136

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

136

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

6,976

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,976

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,976

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,418

)

 

 

(15,418

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,418

)

Balance at August 31, 2022

 

$

277,085

 

 

$

(43,312

)

 

$

1,278,827

 

 

$

1,512,600

 

 

$

134,372

 

 

$

1,646,972

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

16,218

 

 

 

16,218

 

 

 

3,287

 

 

 

19,505

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,224

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,224

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,224

)

Common shares issued, net of withholding tax

 

 

(649

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(649

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(649

)

Common shares in non-qualified plans

 

 

298

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

298

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

298

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

3,620

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,620

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,620

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,470

)

 

 

(15,470

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,470

)

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(11,760

)

 

 

(11,760

)

Balance at November 30, 2022

 

$

280,354

 

 

$

(46,536

)

 

$

1,279,575

 

 

$

1,513,393

 

 

$

125,899

 

 

$

1,639,292

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

46,325

 

 

 

46,325

 

 

 

3,933

 

 

 

50,258

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

-

 

 

 

36,228

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

36,228

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

36,228

 

Common shares issued, net of withholding tax

 

 

704

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

704

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

704

 

Common shares in non-qualified plans

 

 

107

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

107

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

107

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

3,818

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,818

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,818

 

Cash dividends declared

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,149

)

 

 

(15,149

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15,149

)

Balance at February 28, 2023

 

$

284,983

 

 

$

(10,308

)

 

$

1,310,751

 

 

$

1,585,426

 

 

$

129,832

 

 

$

1,715,258

 

 

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Controlling Interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

Comprehensive

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paid-in

 

 

Income (Loss),

 

 

Retained

 

 

 

 

 

controlling

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Capital

 

 

Net of Tax

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Total

 

 

Interests

 

 

Total

 

Balance at May 31, 2021

 

$

282,790

 

 

$

45,387

 

 

$

1,070,016

 

 

$

1,398,193

 

 

$

153,502

 

 

$

1,551,695

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

132,491

 

 

 

132,491

 

 

 

8,984

 

 

 

141,475

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,274

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,274

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,274

)

Common shares issued, net of withholding tax

 

 

(4,091

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,091

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(4,091

)

Common shares in non-qualified plans

 

 

89

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

89

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

6,324

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,324

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,324

 

Purchases and retirement of common shares

 

 

(5,477

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(55,408

)

 

 

(60,885

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(60,885

)

Cash dividends declared

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,504

)

 

 

(14,504

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,504

)

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(9,197

)

 

 

(9,197

)

Balance at August 31, 2021

 

$

279,635

 

 

$

41,113

 

 

$

1,132,595

 

 

$

1,453,343

 

 

$

153,289

 

 

$

1,606,632

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

110,301

 

 

 

110,301

 

 

 

2,884

 

 

 

113,185

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

(57,858

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(57,858

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(57,858

)

Common shares issued, net of withholding tax

 

 

(2,694

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,694

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,694

)

Common shares in non-qualified plans

 

 

257

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

257

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

257

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

3,304

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,304

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,304

 

Purchases and retirement of common shares

 

 

(1,297

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(11,405

)

 

 

(12,702

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(12,702

)

Cash dividends declared

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,154

)

 

 

(14,154

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,154

)

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,879

)

 

 

(2,879

)

Balance at November 30, 2021

 

$

279,205

 

 

$

(16,745

)

 

$

1,217,337

 

 

$

1,479,797

 

 

$

153,294

 

 

$

1,633,091

 

Net earnings

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

56,342

 

 

 

56,342

 

 

 

2,305

 

 

 

58,647

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

(19,348

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(19,348

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(19,348

)

Common shares issued, net of withholding tax

 

 

269

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

269

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

269

 

Common shares in non-qualified plans

 

 

79

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

79

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

2,889

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,889

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,889

 

Purchases and retirement of common shares

 

 

(5,559

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(48,696

)

 

 

(54,255

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(54,255

)

Cash dividends declared

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,407

)

 

 

(14,407

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,407

)

Dividends to noncontrolling interests

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,360

)

 

 

(3,360

)

Balance at February 28, 2022

 

$

276,883

 

 

$

(36,093

)

 

$

1,210,576

 

 

$

1,451,366

 

 

$

152,239

 

 

$

1,603,605

 

 

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated OCI for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

Pension

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Liability

 

 

Cash Flow

 

 

Comprehensive

 

(in thousands)

 

Translation

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Hedges

 

 

Loss

 

Balance at May 31, 2022

 

$

(15,310

)

 

$

(6,244

)

 

$

(1,296

)

 

$

(22,850

)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

 

 

(7,549

)

 

 

(619

)

 

 

(2,999

)

 

 

(11,167

)

Reclassification adjustments to net earnings (a)

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,774

 

 

 

24,200

 

 

 

28,974

 

Income tax effect

 

 

(131

)

 

 

(975

)

 

 

(4,159

)

 

 

(5,265

)

Balance at February 28, 2023

 

$

(22,990

)

 

$

(3,064

)

 

$

15,746

 

 

$

(10,308

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

Foreign

 

 

Pension

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Currency

 

 

Liability

 

 

Cash Flow

 

 

Comprehensive

 

(in thousands)

 

Translation

 

 

Adjustment

 

 

Hedges

 

 

Income (Loss)

 

Balance at May 31, 2021

 

$

1,779

 

 

$

(15,955

)

 

$

59,563

 

 

$

45,387

 

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

 

 

(9,473

)

 

 

500

 

 

 

11,747

 

 

 

2,774

 

Reclassification adjustments to net earnings (a)

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,200

 

 

 

(107,152

)

 

 

(105,952

)

Income tax effect

 

 

(851

)

 

 

(336

)

 

 

22,885

 

 

 

21,698

 

Balance at February 28, 2022

 

$

(8,545

)

 

$

(14,591

)

 

$

(12,957

)

 

$

(36,093

)

 

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(a)
The consolidated statement of earnings classification of amounts reclassified to net earnings include:
1.
Pension liability adjustment – During August 2022, we purchased (using pension plan assets) an annuity contract from a third-party insurance company to transfer approximately 31% of the total projected benefit obligation of The Gerstenslager Company Bargaining Unit Employees’ Pension Plan as of the purchase date. As a result of this transaction: 1) we incurred a non-cash settlement charge of $4,774,000 recorded in miscellaneous income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of earnings; 2) we were relieved of all responsibility for these pension obligations; and 3) the insurance company is now required to pay and administer the retirement benefits owed to 220 beneficiaries; and
2.
Cash flow hedges – See the disclosure in “Note Q – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities”.

Note L – Stock-Based Compensation

 

Non-Qualified Stock Options

 

During the nine months ended February 28, 2023, we granted non-qualified stock options covering a total of 84,400 common shares, no par value, of Worthington Industries (the “common shares”) under our stock-based compensation plans. The exercise price of $46.39 per share was equal to the market price of the underlying common shares on the grant date. The fair value of these non-qualified stock options, based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, calculated at the grant date, was $16.36 per share. The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these non-qualified stock options of $1,381,000 and will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the three-year vesting period, net of any forfeitures. The following assumptions were used to value these non-qualified stock options:

 

Dividend yield

 

 

2.33

%

Expected volatility

 

 

41.63

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

3.19

%

Expected term (years)

 

 

6.0

 

 

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the common shares and the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury strip rate for the expected term of the non-qualified stock options. The expected term was developed using historical exercise experience.

 

Service-Based Restricted Common Shares

 

During the nine months ended February 28, 2023, we granted an aggregate of 345,550 service-based restricted common shares under our stock-based compensation plans, which generally vest three years after their grant date. The fair value of these restricted common shares was equal to the weighted average closing market price of the underlying common shares on the date of grant, or $49.49 per share. The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these restricted common shares is $17,100,000 and will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the three-year service-based vesting period, net of any forfeitures.

 

Market-Based Restricted Common Shares

 

On June 24, 2022, we granted 10,000 market-based restricted common shares to one key employee under one of our stock-based compensation plans. Vesting of these restricted common shares is contingent upon the average closing price of the common shares reaching $65.00 during any 90 consecutive day period during the five-year period following the date of grant and completion of a three-year service vesting period. The grant date fair value of these restricted common shares, as determined by a Monte Carlo simulation model, was $35.49 per share. The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these market-based restricted common shares is $355,000 and will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the three-year service-based vesting period. The following assumptions were used to determine the grant-date fair value and the derived service period for these restricted common shares:

 

Dividend yield

 

 

2.67

%

Expected volatility

 

 

43.00

%

Risk-free interest rate

 

 

3.18

%

 

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Performance Share Awards

 

We have awarded performance shares to certain key employees under our stock-based compensation plans. These performance shares are earned based on the level of achievement with respect to corporate targets for cumulative corporate economic value added, earnings per share growth and, in the case of business unit executives, a business unit adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (“ adjusted EBIT”) target, in each case for the three-year periods ending May 31, 2023, 2024 and 2025. These performance share awards will be paid, to the extent earned, in common shares in the fiscal quarter following the end of the applicable three-year performance period. The fair values of our performance shares are determined by the closing market prices of the underlying common shares at the respective grant dates of the performance shares and the pre-tax stock-based compensation expense is based on our periodic assessment of the probability of the targets being achieved and our estimate of the number of common shares that will ultimately be issued. During the nine months ended February 28, 2023, we granted performance share awards covering an aggregate of 58,100 common shares (at target levels). The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these performance shares is $2,695,000 (at target levels). The ultimate pre-tax stock-based compensation expense to be recognized over the three-year performance period on all tranches will vary based on our periodic assessment of the probability of the targets being achieved.

Note M – Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the nine months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022 reflected estimated annual effective income tax rates of 22.8% and 23.2%, respectively, and exclude any impact from the inclusion of net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of earnings. Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are a result of our Samuel, Spartan, TWB and WSP (through the disposition of its remaining net assets on October 31, 2022) consolidated joint ventures. The net earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests in Samuel, Spartan, TWB and WSP’s U.S. operations do not generate tax expense to us since the investors in Samuel, Spartan, TWB and WSP’s U.S. operations are taxed directly based on the earnings attributable to them. The tax expense of TWB’s wholly-owned foreign corporations is reported in our consolidated income tax expense. Management is required to estimate the annual effective income tax rate based upon its forecast of annual pre-tax income for domestic and foreign operations. Our actual effective income tax rate for fiscal 2023 could be materially different from the forecasted rate as of February 28, 2023.

Note N – Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to controlling interest for the periods presented:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

February 28,

 

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Numerator (basic & diluted):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income available to common shareholders

$

46,325

 

 

$

56,342

 

 

$

126,625

 

 

$

299,134

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator for basic earnings per share attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controlling interest - weighted average common shares

 

48,587

 

 

 

49,749

 

 

 

48,541

 

 

 

50,331

 

Effect of dilutive securities

 

906

 

 

 

892

 

 

 

815

 

 

 

944

 

Denominator for diluted earnings per share attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

controlling interest - adjusted weighted average common shares

 

49,493

 

 

 

50,641

 

 

 

49,356

 

 

 

51,275

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share attributable to controlling interest

$

0.95

 

 

$

1.13

 

 

$

2.61

 

 

$

5.94

 

Diluted earnings per share attributable to controlling interest

$

0.94

 

 

$

1.11

 

 

$

2.57

 

 

$

5.83

 

 

Stock options covering an aggregate of 138,100 and 53,800 common shares for the three months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 131,000 and 49,500 common shares for the nine months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022, respectively have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive for those periods.

 

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Note O – Segment Operations

 

Our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), who is our Chief Executive Officer, assesses operating segment performance and allocates resources based on adjusted EBIT. EBIT is calculated by adding interest expense and income tax expense to net earnings attributable to controlling interest. Adjusted EBIT excludes impairment and restructuring expense (income), but may also exclude other items, as described below, that management believes are not reflective of, and thus should not be included when evaluating the performance of our ongoing operations. Adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure and is used by management to evaluate operating segment performance, engage in financial and operational planning and determine incentive compensation.

 

Impairment charges are excluded from adjusted EBIT because they do not occur in the ordinary course of our ongoing business operations, are inherently unpredictable in timing and amount, and are non-cash, so their exclusion facilitates the comparison of historical, current and forecasted financial results.

 

Restructuring activities consist of established programs that are not part of our ongoing operations, such as divestitures, closing or consolidating facilities, employee severance (including rationalizing headcount or other significant changes in personnel), and realignment of existing operations (including changes to management structure in response to underlying performance and/or changing market conditions).

 

The following table presents summarized financial information for our operating segments for the periods indicated.

 

 

Three Months Ended February 28, 2023

 

(in thousands)

Steel Processing

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

Building Products

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

 

Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

$

757,007

 

 

$

162,647

 

 

$

151,876

 

$

31,792

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,103,322

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

484

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

484

 

Restructuring and other expense, net

 

1

 

 

 

206

 

 

 

617

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

824

 

Separation costs

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,347

 

 

 

6,347

 

Miscellaneous income (expense), net

 

1,111

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

130

 

 

(37

)

 

 

144

 

 

 

1,327

 

Equity income

 

(185

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

37,836

 

 

-

 

 

 

(725

)

 

 

36,926

 

Adjusted EBIT (1)

 

7,788

 

 

 

17,943

 

 

 

51,472

 

 

(1,440

)

 

 

(4,443

)

 

 

71,320

 

 

(1)
Excludes the following:
A pre-tax benefit of $1,050,000 within selling, general, and administrative expense (“SG&A”) to reverse the compensation expense accrued during the first six months of fiscal 2023 for the anticipated payout under the first annual earnout period ending December 31, 2023 associated with the Level5 acquisition (see the discussion of this acquisition in “Note P – Acquisitions”);
Separation costs of $6,347,000 within Other related to direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the anticipated Separation, including audit, advisory, and legal costs; and
A loss of $300,000 for the settlement of final transaction costs within Other related to the sale of our 50% noncontrolling equity investment in ArtiFlex.

 

 

Three Months Ended February 28, 2022

 

(in thousands)

Steel Processing

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

Building Products

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

 

Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

$

1,052,562

 

 

$

161,692

 

 

$

132,944

 

$

31,037

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,378,235

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

3,076

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,076

 

Restructuring and other expense (income), net

 

114

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(35

)

 

-

 

 

 

(583

)

 

 

(504

)

Miscellaneous income, net

 

(12

)

 

 

(39

)

 

 

(3

)

 

(38

)

 

 

485

 

 

 

393

 

Equity income

 

4,692

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

39,978

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,796

 

 

 

47,466

 

Adjusted EBIT (2)

 

7,116

 

 

 

26,674

 

 

 

49,570

 

 

(2,801

)

 

 

4,039

 

 

 

84,598

 

 

(2)
Excludes the noncontrolling interest portion of the impairment of long-lived assets and restructuring expense within Steel Processing of $1,139,000.

 

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Nine Months Ended February 28, 2023

 

(in thousands)

Steel Processing

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

Building Products

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

 

Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

$

2,637,834

 

 

$

505,145

 

 

$

443,870

 

$

100,679

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,687,528

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

312

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

484

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

796

 

Restructuring and other expense (income), net

 

(4,204

)

 

 

206

 

 

 

617

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,177

)

 

 

(4,558

)

Separation costs

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,593

 

 

 

15,593

 

Miscellaneous income (expense), net

 

2,145

 

 

 

(102

)

 

 

428

 

 

19

 

 

 

(4,844

)

 

 

(2,354

)

Equity income

 

3,491

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

116,809

 

 

-

 

 

 

(14,805

)

 

 

105,495

 

Adjusted EBIT (3)(4)

 

25,450

 

 

 

52,350

 

 

 

145,431

 

 

(1,690

)

 

 

(2,588

)

 

 

218,953

 

 

(3)
Excludes the following:
A non-cash settlement charge of $4,774,000 in miscellaneous income (expense), net within Other related to the pension lift-out transaction associated with The Gerstenslager Company Bargaining Unit Employees’ Pension Plan and described further in “Note K – Changes in Equity;”
A loss of $16,059,000 for the settlement of final transaction costs within Other related to the sale of our 50% noncontrolling equity investment in ArtiFlex effective August 3, 2022; and
Separation costs of $15,593,000 within Other related to direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the anticipated Separation, including audit, advisory, and legal costs.
(4)
Excludes the noncontrolling interest portion of the impairment of long-lived assets and restructuring income within Steel Processing of $1,734,000.

 

 

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2022

 

(in thousands)

Steel Processing

 

 

Consumer Products

 

 

Building Products

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

 

Other

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

$

2,813,214

 

 

$

450,268

 

 

$

368,813

 

$

89,619

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

3,721,914

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

3,076

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

3,076

 

Restructuring and other expense (income), net

 

(12,199

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(35

)

 

(143

)

 

 

(2,405

)

 

 

(14,782

)

Miscellaneous income, net

 

35

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

141

 

 

(16

)

 

 

1,734

 

 

 

2,063

 

Equity income

 

22,864

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

132,865

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,871

 

 

 

160,600

 

Adjusted EBIT (5)

 

186,734

 

 

 

64,813

 

 

 

153,042

 

 

(4,561

)

 

 

5,517

 

 

 

405,545

 

 

(5)
Excludes the noncontrolling interest portion of impairment of long-lived assets and restructuring income within Steel Processing of $4,888,000.

 

Total assets for each of our reportable operating segments at the dates indicated were as follows:

 

 

February 28,

 

 

May 31,

 

(in thousands)

2023

 

 

2022

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

Steel Processing

$

1,763,730

 

 

$

2,082,522

 

Consumer Products

 

636,896

 

 

 

577,026

 

Building Products

 

647,582

 

 

 

681,188

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

121,689

 

 

 

114,084

 

Other

 

327,775

 

 

 

188,203

 

Total assets

$

3,497,672

 

 

$

3,643,023

 

 

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Note P – Acquisitions

 

Level5® Tools, LLC

On June 2, 2022, we acquired Level5® Tools, LLC (“Level5”), a leading provider of drywall tools and related accessories. The total purchase price was $59,321,000, including $2,000,000 attributed to an earnout agreement with the selling shareholders, that provides for up to an additional $25,000,000 of cash consideration should certain earnings targets be met annually through calendar year 2024. The earnout agreement also requires continued employment of a selling shareholder during the duration of the earnout period. Accordingly, payments to this key employee, to the extent earned, will be accounted for as post-combination compensation expense. During the third quarter, a pre-tax benefit of $1,050,000 was recorded within SG&A in the consolidated statements of earnings to reverse the compensation expense accrued during the first six months of fiscal 2023 for the anticipated payout under the first earnout period ending December 31, 2023.

 

Level5 is being operated as part of the Consumer Products operating segment and its results have been included in our consolidated statements of earnings since the date of acquisition. Proforma results, including the acquired business since the beginning of fiscal 2022, would not be materially different from the reported results.

 

The information included herein has been based on the preliminary allocation of the purchase price using estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired. The purchase price allocation is subject to further adjustment until all pertinent information regarding the assets acquired is fully evaluated by us, including but not limited to, the fair value accounting.

 

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized at their estimated acquisition-date fair values, with goodwill representing the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. In connection with the acquisition of Level5, we identified and valued the following intangible assets:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Category

 

Amount

 

 

Useful Life (Years)

Trade name

 

$

13,500

 

 

Indefinite

Customer relationships

 

 

13,300

 

 

10

Technological know-how

 

 

6,500

 

 

20

Non-compete agreement

 

 

280

 

 

3

Total acquired identifiable intangible assets

 

$

33,580

 

 

 

 

The purchase price includes the fair values of other assets that were not identifiable, not separately recognizable under applicable accounting rules (e.g., assembled workforce) or of immaterial value. The purchase price also includes strategic and synergistic benefits (investment value) specific to us, which resulted in a purchase price in excess of the fair value of the identifiable net assets. This additional investment value resulted in goodwill which will be deductible by us for income tax purposes.

 

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The following table summarizes the consideration transferred and the estimated fair value assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. These amounts reflect various preliminary fair value estimates and assumptions, including preliminary work performed by a third-party valuation specialist, and are subject to change within the measurement period as the valuation is finalized. The primary areas of preliminary purchase price allocation subject to change relate to the valuation of acquired tangible assets and liabilities, identification and valuation of residual goodwill and tax effects of acquired assets and assumed liabilities.

 

(in thousands)

 

Preliminary
Valuation

 

 

Measurement
Period
Adjustments

 

 

Revised
Valuation

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,515

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

1,515

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

2,860

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

2,860

 

Inventories

 

 

9,161

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

9,161

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

64

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

64

 

Property, plant and equipment

 

 

273

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

273

 

Intangible assets

 

 

33,580

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

33,580

 

Operating lease assets

 

 

377

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

377

 

Total identifiable assets

 

 

47,830

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

47,830

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(3,175

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,175

)

Accrued expenses

 

 

(904

)

 

 

151

 

 

 

(753

)

Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

(111

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(111

)

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

 

 

(266

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(266

)

Net identifiable assets

 

 

43,374

 

 

 

151

 

 

 

43,525

 

Goodwill

 

 

15,947

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

15,947

 

Total purchase price

 

 

59,321

 

 

 

151

 

 

 

59,472

 

Less: Fair value of earnout

 

 

(2,000

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,000

)

Plus: Net working capital deficit

 

 

282

 

 

 

(151

)

 

 

131

 

Cash purchase price

 

$

57,603

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

57,603

 

 

Note Q – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

We utilize derivative financial instruments to primarily manage exposure to certain risks related to our ongoing operations. The primary risks managed through the use of derivative financial instruments include interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk. While certain of our derivative financial instruments are designated as hedging instruments, we also enter into derivative financial instruments that are designed to hedge a risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments and, therefore, do not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivative financial instruments are adjusted to current fair value through earnings at the end of each period.

 

Interest Rate Risk Management – We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes. Our objective is to manage the impact of interest rate changes on cash flows and the market value of our borrowings. We utilize a mix of debt maturities along with both fixed-rate and variable-rate debt to manage changes in interest rates. In addition, we enter into interest rate swaps and treasury locks to further manage our exposure to interest rate variations related to our borrowings and to lower our overall borrowing costs.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Management – We conduct business in several major international currencies and are, therefore, subject to risks associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates. We enter into various contracts that change in value as foreign currency exchange rates change to manage this exposure. Such contracts limit exposure to both favorable and unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars also subjects us to exposure related to fluctuating currency exchange rates; however, derivative financial instruments are not used to manage this risk.

 

Commodity Price Risk Management – We are exposed to changes in the price of certain commodities, including steel, natural gas, copper, zinc and other raw materials, and our utility requirements. Our objective is to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility associated with forecasted purchases and sales of these commodities to allow management to focus its attention on business operations. Accordingly, we enter into derivative financial instruments to manage the associated price risk.

 

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We are exposed to counterparty credit risk on all of our derivative financial instruments. Accordingly, we have established and maintain strict counterparty credit guidelines. We have credit support agreements in place with certain counterparties to limit our credit exposure. These agreements require either party to post cash collateral if its cumulative market position exceeds a predefined liability threshold. Amounts posted to the margin accounts accrue interest at market rates and are required to be refunded in the period in which the cumulative market position falls below the required threshold. We do not have significant exposure to any one counterparty, and management believes the overall risk of loss is remote and, in any event, would not be material.

 

Refer to “Note R – Fair Value” for additional information regarding the accounting treatment for our derivative financial instruments, as well as how fair value is determined.

 

The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative financial instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2023:

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

(in thousands)

 

Location

 

Value

 

 

Location

 

Value

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

30,670

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,701

 

 

Other assets

 

 

1,137

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

31,807

 

 

 

 

 

1,709

 

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

Other assets

 

 

273

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

-

 

Total

 

 

 

$

32,080

 

 

 

 

$

1,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

1,410

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

19,185

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

1,719

 

 

 

 

 

1,410

 

 

 

 

 

20,904

 

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

Receivables

 

 

-

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

15

 

Total

 

 

 

$

1,410

 

 

 

 

$

20,919

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

$

33,490

 

 

 

 

$

22,628

 

 

The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of our derivative financial instruments on a net basis where allowable under master netting arrangements. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been an $8,326,000 increase in Receivables with a corresponding increase in Accounts payable.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative financial instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2022:

 

 

 

Asset Derivatives

 

 

Liability Derivatives

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

 

Sheet

 

Fair

 

(in thousands)

 

Location

 

Value

 

 

Location

 

Value

 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

1,040

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

4,517

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

48

 

 

 

 

 

1,040

 

 

 

 

 

4,565

 

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

Receivables

 

 

-

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

-

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

-

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

Total

 

 

 

$

1,040

 

 

 

 

$

4,582

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Receivables

 

$

11,555

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

4,142

 

 

Other assets

 

 

48

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

11,603

 

 

 

 

 

4,166

 

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

Receivables

 

 

-

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

255

 

Total

 

 

 

$

11,603

 

 

 

 

$

4,421

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total derivative financial instruments

 

 

 

$

12,643

 

 

 

 

$

9,003

 

 

The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of our derivative financial instruments on a net basis where allowable under master netting arrangements. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been a $6,300,000 increase in Receivables with a corresponding increase in Accounts payable.

 

Cash Flow Hedges

 

We enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge our exposure to changes in cash flows attributable to commodity price fluctuations associated with certain forecasted transactions. These derivative financial instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. The earnings effects of these derivative financial instruments are presented in the same statement of earnings line items as the earnings effects of the hedged items. For derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges, we assess hedge effectiveness both at the onset of the hedge and at regular intervals throughout the life of the derivative financial instruments.

 

The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at February 28, 2023:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date

Commodity contracts

 

$

136,907

 

 

March 2023 - September 2024

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

$

604

 

 

March 2023 - July 2023

 

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The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in OCI and the gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (“AOCI”) into net earnings for derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the periods presented:

 

(in thousands)

 

Gain (Loss)
Recognized in OCI

 

 

Location of Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from AOCI
into Net Earnings

 

Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into
Net Earnings

 

For the three months ended February 28, 2023:

 

Commodity contracts

 

$

32,976

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

(10,980

)

Interest rate contracts

 

 

-

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(7

)

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

67

 

 

Net sales/Cost of goods sold

 

 

67

 

Total

 

$

33,043

 

 

 

 

$

(10,920

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended February 28, 2022:

 

Commodity contracts

 

$

(2,460

)

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

24,025

 

Interest rate contracts

 

 

-

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(7

)

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

(71

)

 

Miscellaneous income, net

 

 

(21

)

Total

 

$

(2,531

)

 

 

 

$

23,997

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the nine months ended February 28, 2023:

 

Commodity contracts

 

$

(3,123

)

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

(24,173

)

Interest rate contracts

 

 

-

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(20

)

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

124

 

 

Net sales/Cost of goods sold

 

 

(7

)

Total

 

$

(2,999

)

 

 

 

$

(24,200

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the nine months ended February 28, 2022:

 

Commodity contracts

 

$

11,758

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

107,190

 

Interest rate contracts

 

 

-

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(20

)

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

 

(11

)

 

Miscellaneous income, net

 

 

(18

)

Total

 

$

11,747

 

 

 

 

$

107,152

 

 

The estimated net amount of the gains recognized in AOCI at February 28, 2023 expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the succeeding twelve months is $13,848,000 (net of tax of $3,313,000). This amount was computed using the fair value of the cash flow hedges at February 28, 2023, and will change before actual reclassification from OCI to net earnings during the fiscal years ending May 31, 2023 and May 31, 2024.

 

Economic (Non-designated) Hedges

 

We enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to manage our foreign currency exchange rate exposure related to inter-company and financing transactions that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting treatment. We also enter into certain commodity contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Accordingly, these derivative financial instruments are adjusted to current market value at the end of each period through gain (loss) recognized in earnings.

 

The following table summarizes our economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments outstanding at February 28, 2023:

 

 

 

Notional

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Amount

 

 

Maturity Date(s)

Commodity contracts

 

$

2,439

 

 

February 2023 - December 2024

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

$

2,138

 

 

March 2023 - July 2023

 

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The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in earnings for economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss) Recognized

 

 

 

 

 

In Earnings for the

 

 

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Three Months Ended February 28,

 

(in thousands)

 

Recognized in Earnings

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

Commodity contracts

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

(6,523

)

 

$

(4,694

)

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

Miscellaneous income, net

 

 

79

 

 

 

(23

)

Total

 

 

 

$

(6,444

)

 

$

(4,717

)

 

 

 

 

 

Gain (Loss) Recognized

 

 

 

 

 

in Earnings for the

 

 

 

Location of Gain (Loss)

 

Nine Months Ended February 28,

 

(in thousands)

 

Recognized in Earnings

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commodity contracts

 

Cost of goods sold

 

$

(6,428

)

 

$

14,698

 

Foreign currency exchange contracts

 

Miscellaneous income, net

 

 

32

 

 

 

226

 

Total

 

 

 

$

(6,396

)

 

$

14,924

 

 

Note R – Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is an exit price concept that assumes an orderly transaction between willing market participants and is required to be based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. Current accounting guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy as a basis for considering such assumptions and for classifying the inputs used in the valuation methodologies. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair values are as follows:

Level 1 – Observable prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets and liabilities, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities.

 

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

 

At February 28, 2023, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

33,490

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

33,490

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

33,490

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

33,490

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

22,628

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

22,628

 

Total liabilities

 

$

-

 

 

$

22,628

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

22,628

 

 

(1)
The fair value of our derivative financial instruments is based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note Q – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding our use of derivative financial instruments.

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At May 31, 2022, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

12,643

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

12,643

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

12,643

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

12,643

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

9,003

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

9,003

 

Total liabilities

 

$

-

 

 

$

9,003

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

9,003

 

 

(1)
The fair value of our derivative financial instruments is based on the present value of the expected future cash flows considering the risks involved, including non-performance risk, and using discount rates appropriate for the respective maturities. Market observable, Level 2 inputs are used to determine the present value of the expected future cash flows. Refer to “Note Q – Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for additional information regarding our use of derivative financial instruments.

 

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

 

At February 28, 2023, our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-lived assets held and used (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

70

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

70

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

70

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

70

 

 

(1)
During the three months ended February 28, 2023, we recognized a pre-tax impairment charge of $484,000 related to certain assets associated with a capital project at our Building Products facility in Jefferson, Ohio, that were determined to have no alternative use and written down to their estimated salvage value of approximately $70,000.

 

At May 31, 2022, our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

 

 

Other

 

 

Significant

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Active

 

 

Observable

 

 

Unobservable

 

 

 

 

 

 

Markets

 

 

Inputs

 

 

Inputs

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

 

Totals

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-lived assets held for sale (1)

 

$

-

 

 

$

700

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

700

 

Total assets

 

$

-

 

 

$

700

 

 

$

-

 

 

$

700

 

 

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(1)
Comprised of production equipment at our Samuel facility in Twinsburg, Ohio facility with an estimated fair market value of $700,000. Refer to “Note E – Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” for additional information.

The fair value of non-derivative financial instruments included in the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, income taxes receivable, other assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes, other accrued items, income taxes payable and other liabilities approximate carrying value due to their short-term nature. The fair value of long-term debt, including current maturities, based upon models utilizing market observable (Level 2) inputs and credit risk, was $638,163,000 and $684,830,000 at February 28, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively. The carrying amount of long-term debt, including current maturities, was $689,600,000 and $696,610,000 at February 28, 2023 and May 31, 2022, respectively.

 

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

Selected statements contained in this “Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” constitute “forward-looking statements” as that term is used in the PSLRA. Such forward-looking statements are based, in whole or in part, on management’s beliefs, estimates, assumptions and currently available information. For a more detailed discussion of what constitutes a forward-looking statement and of some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, please refer to the “Safe Harbor Statement” in the beginning of this Form 10-Q and “Part I – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” of the 2022 Form 10-K.

Unless otherwise indicated, all Note references contained in this “Part I – Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” refer to the Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Part I – Item 1. – Financial Statements” of this Form 10-Q.

Introduction

The following discussion and analysis of market and industry trends, business developments, and the results of our operations and financial position, should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in “Part I – Item 1. – Financial Statements” of this Form 10-Q. The 2022 Form 10-K includes additional information about our business, operations and consolidated financial position and should be read in conjunction with this Form 10-Q.

Our operations are managed principally on a products and services basis. Segment information is prepared on the same basis that our CODM reviews financial information for operational decision-making purposes. Factors used to identify operating segments include the nature of the products and services provided by each business, the management reporting structure, the similarity of economic characteristics and certain quantitative measures, as prescribed by authoritative accounting guidance.

As of February 28, 2023, we held equity positions in seven operating joint ventures and one non-operating joint venture. We own controlling interests in four of these joint ventures, including the non-operating joint venture, and they are consolidated within the Steel Processing operating segment. When we own controlling interests in a joint venture, the equity owned by the other joint venture member(s) is shown as noncontrolling interests in our consolidated balance sheets, and other joint venture members’ portions of net earnings and OCI are shown as net earnings or comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively. We hold noncontrolling investments in the remaining four of our joint ventures and they are accounted for using the equity method.

Recent Business Developments

On June 2, 2022, we acquired Level5, a leading provider of drywall tools and related accessories. The total purchase price was approximately $59.3 million, with a potential earnout based on performance through 2024. Refer to “Note P – Acquisitions” for additional information.
On August 3, 2022, we sold our 50% noncontrolling equity interest in ArtiFlex to the unaffiliated joint venture member for net proceeds of approximately $41.8 million, after adjustments for closing debt and final net working capital. Approximately $6.0 million of the total cash proceeds were attributed to real property in Wooster, Ohio, with a net book value of $6.3 million. This real property was owned by us and leased to ArtiFlex prior to closing of the transaction. For the nine months ended February 28, 2023, we recognized a pre-tax loss of $16.1 million in equity income related to the sale, including a loss of $0.3 million for the settlement of final transaction costs related to the sale during the three months ended February 28, 2023.
On September 29, 2022, we announced that the Board approved a plan to pursue the Separation of our Steel Processing business which we expect to complete by early 2024. This plan is referred to as “Worthington 2024.” Worthington 2024 will result in two independent, publicly-traded companies that are more specialized and fit-for purpose, with enhanced prospects for growth and value creation. We plan to effect the Separation via a distribution of stock of the Steel Processing business, which is expected to be tax-free to shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Refer to “Note A – Basis of Presentation” for additional information.
On October 31, 2022, our consolidated joint venture, WSP, sold its remaining manufacturing facility, located in Jackson, Michigan, for net proceeds of approximately $21.3 million, resulting in a pre-tax gain of $3.9 million within Restructuring and other expense (income), net. Refer to “Note F – Restructuring and Other Expense (Income), Net” for additional information.
On January 5, 2023, we announced the implementation of a Board transition plan, pursuant to which John H. McConnell II was appointed as a member of the Board, effective on January 4, 2023, and John P. McConnell intends to step down in June 2023.

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On February 2, 2023, we announced the senior leadership teams for New Worthington and Worthington Steel which will be effective upon the completion of the planned Separation.
On March 22, 2023, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share payable on June 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2023.

 

General Economic and Market Conditions

We sell our products and services to a diverse customer base and a broad range of end markets. The breakdown of net sales by end market for the third quarter of each of fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 is illustrated in the following chart:

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The automotive industry is one of the largest consumers of flat-rolled steel, and thus the largest end market for our Steel Processing operating segment. Approximately 53% of Steel Processing’s net sales are to the automotive market. North American vehicle production, primarily by Ford, General Motors and Stellantis North America (the “Detroit Three automakers”), has a considerable impact on the activity within the Steel Processing operating segment. The majority of the net sales of one of our unconsolidated joint ventures, Serviacero Worthington, is also to the automotive market.

 

Approximately 12% of the net sales of our Steel Processing operating segment are to the construction market. The construction market is also the predominant end market for our unconsolidated joint ventures within the Building Products operating segment, WAVE and ClarkDietrich. While the market price of steel significantly impacts these businesses, there are other key indicators that are meaningful in analyzing construction market demand, including the U.S. gross domestic product (“U.S. GDP”), the Dodge Index of construction contracts and, in the case of ClarkDietrich, trends in the relative prices of framing lumber and steel.

 

Substantially all of the net sales of our Consumer Products, Building Products, and Sustainable Energy Solutions operating segments and approximately 35% of the net sales of our Steel Processing operating segment are to other markets such as agricultural, appliance, consumer products, heavy-truck, industrial products, and lawn and garden. Given the many different products that make up these net sales and the wide variety of end markets, it is very difficult to detail the key market indicators that drive these portions of our business. However, we believe that the trend in U.S. GDP growth is a good economic indicator for analyzing the demand of these end markets.

 

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U.S. GDP growth rate trends are generally indicative of the strength in demand and, in many cases, pricing for our products. A year-over-year increase in U.S. GDP growth rates is generally indicative of a stronger economy, which generally increases demand and pricing for our products. Conversely, declining U.S. GDP growth rates generally indicate a weaker economy, which generally decreases demand and pricing for our products. Changes in U.S. GDP growth rates can also signal changes in conversion costs related to production and in SG&A.

 

Inflation has accelerated and government deficits and debt levels remain at high levels in many major markets. Inflationary pressures have been felt across our business in the form of higher input and conversion costs as well as higher overall SG&A. The U.S. Federal Reserve has pushed interest rates to the highest level in more than 15 years in an attempt to slow growth and reduce inflation. The impact of rising interest rates could cause a significant economic downturn and impact several end markets that we serve as well as overall demand for our products and services. Despite the economic headwinds presented by a rising interest rate environment, demand remained steady through the third quarter of fiscal 2023 in most of our end markets and we believe pent-up demand continues to exist in certain markets, like automotive, due to lingering supply chain effects brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

We use the following information to monitor our costs and demand in our major end markets:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

February 28,

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Inc / (Dec)

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Inc / (Dec)

 

U.S. GDP (% growth year-over-year) (1)

 

 

1.2

%

 

 

6.0

%

 

 

(4.8

%)

 

 

1.8

%

 

 

5.3

%

 

 

(3.5

%)

Hot-Rolled Steel ($ per ton) (2)

 

$

720

 

 

$

1,421

 

 

$

(701

)

 

$

814

 

 

$

1,690

 

 

$

(876

)

Detroit Three Auto Build (000's vehicles) (3)

 

 

1,614

 

 

 

1,522

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

5,086

 

 

 

4,378

 

 

 

708

 

No. America Auto Build (000's vehicles) (3)

 

 

3,448

 

 

 

3,215

 

 

 

233

 

 

 

10,789

 

 

 

9,628

 

 

 

1,161

 

Zinc ($ per pound) (4)

 

$

1.44

 

 

$

1.60

 

 

$

(0.16

)

 

$

1.45

 

 

$

1.47

 

 

$

(0.02

)

Natural Gas ($ per mcf) (5)

 

$

3.94

 

 

$

4.18

 

 

$

(0.24

)

 

$

6.19

 

 

$

4.37

 

 

$

1.82

 

On-Highway Diesel Fuel Prices ($ per gallon) (6)

 

$

4.57

 

 

$

3.80

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

$

5.05

 

 

$

3.57

 

 

$

1.48

 

(1)2022 figures based on revised actuals; (2)CRU Hot-Rolled Index, period average; (3)IHS Global; (4)LME Zinc, period average; (5)NYMEX Henry Hub Natural Gas, period average; (6)Energy Information Administration, period average

 

Sales to one Steel Processing customer in the automotive industry represented 12.5% and 12.3% of consolidated net sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2023 and the third quarter of fiscal 2022, respectively. While our automotive business is largely driven by the production schedules of the Detroit Three automakers, our customer base is much broader and includes other domestic manufacturers and many of their suppliers. During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, vehicle production for the Detroit Three automakers and the North American vehicle production was up 6% and 7%, respectively, over the prior year quarter.

 

Sales for most of our products are generally strongest in our fiscal fourth quarter when our facilities operate at seasonal peaks. Historically, sales have been weaker in our fiscal third quarter, primarily due to reduced seasonal activity in the building and construction industry, as well as customer plant shutdowns due to holidays, particularly in the automotive industry. We do not believe backlog is a significant indicator of our business.

 

Impact of Raw Material Prices

 

The market price of hot-rolled steel is one of the most significant factors impacting our selling prices and operating results. The steel industry as a whole has been cyclical, and at times availability and pricing can be volatile due to a number of factors beyond our control. This volatility can significantly affect our steel costs. In an environment of increasing prices for steel and other raw materials, competitive conditions may impact how much of the price increases we can pass on to our customers. To the extent we are unable to pass on future price increases in our raw materials to our customers, our financial results could be adversely affected. Also, if steel prices decrease, in general, competitive conditions may impact how quickly we must reduce our prices to our customers, and we could be forced to use higher-priced raw materials to complete orders for which the selling prices have decreased. Declining steel prices could also require us to write-down the value of our inventories to reflect current market pricing. Further, the number of suppliers has decreased in recent years due to industry consolidation and the financial difficulties of certain suppliers, and consolidation may continue. Accordingly, if delivery from a major steel supplier is disrupted, it may be more difficult to obtain an alternative supply than in the past.

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When steel prices fall, we typically have higher-priced material flowing through cost of goods sold, while selling prices compress to what the market will bear, negatively impacting our results. On the other hand, in a rising price environment, our results are generally favorably impacted, as lower-priced material purchased in previous periods flows through cost of goods sold, while our selling prices increase at a faster pace to cover current replacement costs. Based on current price levels, we expect to have meaningful inventory holding gains in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.

 

The following table presents the average quarterly market price per ton of hot-rolled steel during fiscal 2023 (first, second and third quarters), fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021:

 

 

 

Fiscal Year

 

(Dollars per ton)(1)

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

1st Quarter

 

$

978

 

 

$

1,762

 

 

$

475

 

2nd Quarter

 

$

742

 

 

$

1,888

 

 

$

625

 

3rd Quarter

 

$

720

 

 

$

1,421

 

 

$

1,016

 

4th Quarter

 

N/A

 

 

$

1,280

 

 

$

1,358

 

Annual Avg.

 

$

813

 

 

$

1,588

 

 

$

869

 

(1)
CRU Hot-Rolled Index, period average

 

No matter how efficient, our operations, which use steel as a raw material, create some amount of scrap. The expected price of scrap compared to the price of the steel raw material is factored into pricing. Generally, as the price of steel increases, the price of scrap increases by a similar amount. When increases in scrap prices do not keep pace with the increases in the price of the steel raw material, it can have a negative impact on our margins.

 

Certain other commodities, such as zinc, natural gas and diesel fuel, represent a significant portion of our cost of goods sold, both directly through our plant operations and indirectly through transportation and freight expense.

 

Results of Operations

Third Quarter – Fiscal 2023 Compared to Fiscal 2022

 

The following discussion provides a review of results for the three months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

(In millions, except per share amounts)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Increase/
(Decrease)

 

Net sales

$

1,103.3

 

 

$

1,378.2

 

 

$

(274.9

)

Operating income

 

30.1

 

 

 

37.6

 

 

 

(7.5

)

Equity income

 

36.9

 

 

 

47.5

 

 

 

(10.6

)

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest

 

46.3

 

 

 

56.3

 

 

 

(10.0

)

Earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest

$

0.94

 

 

$

1.11

 

 

$

(0.17

)

 

Net Sales and Volume

The following table provides a breakdown of our consolidated net sales by operating segment, along with the respective percentage of the consolidated net sales of each, for the periods indicated.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

Increase/

 

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Net sales

 

 

2022

 

 

Net sales

 

 

(Decrease)

 

 

Steel Processing

$

757.0

 

 

 

68.6

%

 

$

1,052.6

 

 

 

76.4

%

 

$

(295.6

)

 

Consumer Products

 

162.6

 

 

 

14.7

%

 

 

161.7

 

 

 

11.7

%

 

 

0.9

 

 

Building Products

 

151.9

 

 

 

13.8

%

 

 

132.9

 

 

 

9.6

%

 

 

19.0

 

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

31.8

 

 

 

2.9

%

 

 

31.0

 

 

 

2.2

%

 

 

0.8

 

 

   Consolidated Net Sales

$

1,103.3

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

1,378.2

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

(274.9

)

 

 

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The following table provides volume by operating segment for the periods presented.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Steel Processing (Tons)

 

917,670

 

 

 

998,590

 

 

 

(80,920

)

Consumer Products (Units)

 

19,158,164

 

 

 

20,297,372

 

 

 

(1,139,208

)

Building Products (Units)

 

2,494,881

 

 

 

2,786,560

 

 

 

(291,679

)

Sustainable Energy Solutions (Units)

 

122,139

 

 

 

144,108

 

 

 

(21,969

)

Steel Processing – Net sales decreased $295.6 million from the prior year quarter. The decrease was driven almost entirely by lower average selling prices as steel prices declined significantly from the prior year quarter. Volume also declined during the quarter, but the decrease was isolated to toll processing sales, which were impacted by the divestiture of the operating assets of WSP and therefore was not a significant driver of the decrease in net sales. Direct volume, which results in significantly higher sales dollars, was up slightly over the prior year quarter. The mix of direct versus toll tons processed was 56% to 44% in the current quarter, compared to 51% to 49% in the prior year quarter. The shift in mix towards direct tons was driven primarily by lower tolling volume with our mill customers and the sale of WSP’s remaining manufacturing facility on October 31, 2022.
Consumer Products – Net sales increased 0.6%, or $0.9 million, over the prior year quarter due to higher average selling prices, partially offset by lower volume and an unfavorable change in product mix.
Building Products – Net sales increased 14.3%, or $19.0 million over the prior year quarter. The increase was driven by a favorable change in product mix and higher average selling prices, partially offset by lower overall volumes.
Sustainable Energy Solutions – Net sales increased $0.8 million, or 2.6%, from the prior year quarter primarily due to higher average selling prices.

 

Gross Margin

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Net sales

 

 

2022

 

 

Net sales

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Gross Margin

$

143.8

 

 

 

13.0

%

 

$

143.1

 

 

 

10.4

%

 

$

0.7

 

Gross margin increased $0.7 million from the prior year quarter to $143.8 million, as higher direct spreads in Steel Processing and a favorable product mix in Building Products were largely offset by a $23.2 million increase in manufacturing expenses, primarily due to inflationary pressures and lower volume in the Consumer Products business.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Net sales

 

 

2022

 

 

Net sales

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

$

106.1

 

 

 

9.6

%

 

$

102.9

 

 

 

7.5

%

 

$

3.2

 

SG&A increased $3.2 million over the prior year quarter due primarily to the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by lower profit sharing and bonus expense.

 

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Other Operating Items

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

$

0.5

 

 

$

3.1

 

 

$

(2.6

)

Restructuring and other expense (income), net

 

0.8

 

 

 

(0.5

)

 

 

1.3

 

Separation costs

 

6.3

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

6.3

 

Impairment of long-lived assets in the current year quarter was due to changes in the intended use of certain fixed assets at our Building Products facility in Jefferson, Ohio. Impairment charges in the prior year quarter were due to the write-down of certain production equipment at our Samuel facility in Twinsburg, Ohio facility that was determined to be below fair market value. Refer to “Note E – Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” for additional information.
Restructuring activity during the current year quarter related primarily to a reduction in workforce at our Columbus, Ohio facility and organizational realignment within Building Products. Restructuring activity in the prior year quarter was driven by a $0.7 million gain recognized on the sale of our Wooster, Ohio facility that was previously leased to ArtiFlex. Refer to “Note F – Restructuring and Other Expense (Income), net” for additional information.
Separation costs of $6.3 million reflect direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the planned Separation, including audit, advisory, and legal costs. Refer to “Note A - Basis of Presentation” for additional information.

 

Miscellaneous Income, net

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Miscellaneous income, net

$

1.3

 

 

$

0.4

 

 

$

0.9

 

 

Interest Expense, net

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Interest expense, net

$

6.0

 

 

$

8.1

 

 

$

(2.1

)

 

Interest expense was $6.0 million in the current quarter, down $2.1 million over the prior year quarter due to higher interest income earned on the Company’s cash balances, and to a lesser extent, the impact of lower average debt levels associated with short-term borrowings.

 

Equity Income

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

WAVE

$

18.9

 

 

$

18.6

 

 

$

0.3

 

ClarkDietrich

 

18.9

 

 

 

21.4

 

 

 

(2.5

)

Serviacero Worthington

 

(0.2

)

 

 

4.7

 

 

 

(4.9

)

ArtiFlex (1)

 

(0.3

)

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

(2.1

)

Workhorse

 

(0.4

)

 

 

1.0

 

 

 

(1.4

)

   Total Equity Income

$

36.9

 

 

$

47.5

 

 

$

(10.6

)

 

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(1)
On August 3, 2022, we sold our 50% noncontrolling equity interest in ArtiFlex. Activity for the three months ended February 28, 2023, represents settlement of final deal costs associated with the sale.

 

Equity income from unconsolidated joint ventures decreased $10.6 million from the prior year quarter driven by lower contributions from Serviacero Worthington and ClarkDietrich, down $4.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively, combined with the divestiture of ArtiFlex which contributed $1.8 million in the prior year quarter. Lower contributions from Serviacero Worthington were primarily the result of reduced spreads driven by falling steel prices. ClarkDietrich’s results have declined from historical levels as prior year results benefited from customers executing purchases in advance of rising steel prices. ClarkDietrich’s current year volumes have been impacted by reduced demand in the construction end market.

Income Taxes

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Effective Tax Rate

 

 

2022

 

 

Effective Tax Rate

 

 

Increase/
(Decrease)

 

Income tax expense

$

12.1

 

 

 

22.8

%

 

$

18.7

 

 

 

23.2

%

 

$

(6.6

)

 

Income tax expense was $12.1 million in the current quarter compared to income tax expense of $18.7 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease was driven by lower pre-tax earnings. Tax expense in the current quarter reflected an estimated annual effective rate of 22.8% compared to 23.2% for the prior year quarter. For additional information regarding our income taxes, refer to “Note M – Income Taxes.”

 

Adjusted EBIT

 

We evaluate operating performance on the basis of adjusted EBIT. EBIT, a non-GAAP financial measure is calculated by adding interest expense and income tax expense to net earnings attributable to controlling interest. Adjusted EBIT excludes impairment and restructuring expense (income), but may also exclude other items, as described below, that management believes are not reflective of, and thus should not be included when evaluating the performance of our ongoing operations. Adjusted EBIT is a non-GAAP financial measure and is used by management to evaluate operating performance, engage in financial and operational planning and determine incentive compensation because we believe that this financial measure provides additional perspective on the performance of our ongoing operations. Additionally, management believes these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors because they allow for meaningful comparisons and analysis of trends in our businesses and enable investors to evaluate operations and future prospects in the same manner as management.

 

The following table provides a reconciliation from consolidated net earnings attributable to controlling interest (the most comparable GAAP financial measure) to adjusted EBIT for the periods presented:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest

$

46.3

 

 

$

56.3

 

Interest expense, net

 

6.0

 

 

 

8.1

 

Income tax expense

 

12.1

 

 

 

18.7

 

EBIT

$

64.4

 

 

$

83.1

 

True-up of Level5 earnout accrual (1)

 

(1.0

)

 

 

-

 

Impairment of long-lived assets (2)

 

0.5

 

 

 

2.0

 

Restructuring and other expense (income), net (3)

 

0.8

 

 

 

(0.5

)

Separation costs (4)

 

6.3

 

 

 

-

 

Loss on sale of investment in ArtiFlex (5)

 

0.3

 

 

 

-

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

71.3

 

 

$

84.6

 

 

(1)
Reflects a pre-tax benefit of $1.0 million within SG&A expense to reverse the compensation expense accrued during the first six months of fiscal 2023 for anticipated payout under the first annual earnout opportunity associated with the Level5 acquisition.

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(2)
Impairment charges are excluded because they do not occur in the ordinary course of our ongoing business operations, are inherently unpredictable in timing and amount, and are non-cash, so their exclusion facilitates the comparison of historical, current and forecasted financial results.
(3)
Restructuring activities consist of established programs that are not part of our ongoing operations, such as divestitures, closing or consolidating facilities, employee severance (including rationalizing headcount or other significant changes in personnel), and realignment of existing operations (including changes to management structure in response to underlying performance and/or changing market conditions). Excludes the impact of noncontrolling interests.
(4)
Reflects direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the anticipated Separation, including audit, advisory, and legal costs.
(5)
On August 3, 2022, we sold our 50% noncontrolling equity investment in ArtiFlex, resulting in a pre-tax loss of $16.1 million in equity income related to the sale, including a loss of $0.3 million for the settlement of final transaction costs related to the sale during the three months ended February 28, 2023.

 

The following table provides a summary of adjusted EBIT by operating segment for the periods presented.

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Steel Processing

$

7.8

 

 

$

7.1

 

 

$

0.7

 

Consumer Products

 

17.9

 

 

 

26.7

 

 

 

(8.8

)

Building Products

 

51.5

 

 

 

49.6

 

 

 

1.9

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

(1.4

)

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

1.4

 

Other

 

(4.5

)

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

(8.5

)

   Total Adjusted EBIT

$

71.3

 

 

$

84.6

 

 

$

(13.3

)

 

Steel Processing – Adjusted EBIT was up $0.7 million over the prior year quarter to $7.8 million due to an improvement in operating income which was largely offset by a $4.9 million decline in contribution of equity income from Serviacero Worthington due to inventory holding losses in the current quarter versus inventory holding gains in the prior year quarter. Operating income was up $8.1 million over the prior year quarter to $10.8 million. Excluding the $3.2 million of combined impairment and restructuring charges in the prior year quarter, operating income was up $4.9 million over the prior year quarter, as the favorable impact of higher spreads was partially offset by a $12.3 million increase in manufacturing costs due to increased wages, benefits and maintenance costs. Inventory holding losses, estimated to be $26.6 million in the current quarter, were comparable to the estimated inventory holding losses of $24.9 million in the prior year quarter.
Consumer Products – Adjusted EBIT was down $8.8 million in the current quarter to $17.9 million, as the favorable impact of higher average selling prices was more than offset by lower volumes and higher input and production costs due to inflationary cost pressures. Adjusted EBIT in the prior year quarter benefitted from price increases ahead of inflationary pressures.
Building Products – Adjusted EBIT increased $1.9 million from the prior year quarter to $51.5 million primarily due to a favorable product mix and higher average selling prices, partially offset by higher input and production costs and lower contributions of equity income. Equity income for the current quarter totaled $37.8 million, down $2.2 million from the prior year quarter, as ClarkDietrich’s results declined $2.5 million from the record levels in the prior year quarter while WAVE’s results improved slightly.
Sustainable Energy Solutions – Adjusted EBIT was a loss of $1.4 million, favorable by $1.4 million to the prior year quarter’s loss, as higher average selling prices improved margins, but were partially offset by higher production costs.

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Nine Months Year-to-Date – Fiscal 2023 compared to Fiscal 2022

 

The following discussion provides a review of results for the nine months ended February 28, 2023 and 2022.

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

(In millions, except per share amounts)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

Increase/
(Decrease)

 

Net sales

$

3,687.5

 

 

$

3,721.9

 

 

$

(34.4

)

Operating income

 

89.8

 

 

 

263.9

 

 

 

(174.1

)

Equity income

 

105.5

 

 

 

160.6

 

 

 

(55.1

)

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest

 

126.6

 

 

 

299.1

 

 

 

(172.5

)

Earnings per diluted share attributable to controlling interest

$

2.57

 

 

$

5.83

 

 

$

(3.26

)

 

Net Sales and Volume

The following table provides a breakdown of our consolidated net sales by operating segment, along with the respective percentage of the consolidated net sales represented by each, for the periods indicated.

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Net sales

 

 

2022

 

 

Net sales

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Steel Processing

$

2,637.8

 

 

 

71.5

%

 

$

2,813.2

 

 

 

75.6

%

 

$

(175.4

)

Consumer Products

 

505.1

 

 

 

13.7

%

 

 

450.3

 

 

 

12.1

%

 

 

54.8

 

Building Products

 

443.9

 

 

 

12.0

%

 

 

368.8

 

 

 

9.9

%

 

 

75.1

 

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

100.7

 

 

 

2.8

%

 

 

89.6

 

 

 

2.4

%

 

 

11.1

 

   Consolidated Net Sales

$

3,687.5

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

3,721.9

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

$

(34.4

)

 

The following table provides volume by operating segment for the periods presented.

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

 

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Steel Processing (Tons)

 

2,817,752

 

 

 

3,128,466

 

 

 

(310,714

)

Consumer Products (Units)

 

58,124,832

 

 

 

60,384,101

 

 

 

(2,259,269

)

Building Products (Units)

 

7,784,814

 

 

 

8,237,296

 

 

 

(452,482

)

Sustainable Energy Solutions (Units)

 

410,959

 

 

 

429,785

 

 

 

(18,826

)

 

Steel Processing – Net sales decreased $175.4 million from the prior year period, as the impact of lower average selling prices and lower tolling volumes more than offset the impact of the Tempel Steel Company (“Tempel”) acquisition. The mix of direct versus toll tons processed was 56% to 44% in the current year period, compared to 49% to 51% in the prior year period. The shift in mix towards direct tons was driven primarily by lower tolling volume with our mill customers and the sale of WSP’s remaining manufacturing facility on October 31, 2022.
Consumer Products – Net sales increased 12.2%, or $54.8 million, over the prior year period. The increase was driven by higher average selling prices, and, to a lesser extent, contributions from the June 2, 2022 acquisition of Level5. Excluding Level5 units shipped in the current period, overall volumes were down 5.9% as retail customers reduced inventory levels resulting in lower customer orders.
Building Products – Net sales increased 20.4%, or $75.1 million, over the prior year period. The increase was driven primarily by higher average selling prices.
Sustainable Energy Solutions – Net sales increased $11.1 million or 12.4%, over the prior year period, driven by higher average selling prices.

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Gross Margin

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Net sales

 

 

2022

 

 

Net sales

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Gross Margin

$

418.9

 

 

 

11.4

%

 

$

547.1

 

 

 

14.7

%

 

$

(128.2

)

 

Gross margin decreased $128.2 million from the prior year period to $418.9 million, due primarily to a $134.1 million decline in contribution from Steel Processing, as declining steel prices resulted in an estimated $145.4 million unfavorable swing from prior year estimated inventory holding gains to current year estimated holding losses. Manufacturing expenses were also up $119.1 million, as inflationary pressures increased costs across all segments. The lower contribution from Steel Processing was partially offset by a $10.3 million improvement in Building Products driven primarily by higher average selling prices and a favorable product mix.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Net sales

 

 

2022

 

 

Net sales

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

$

317.3

 

 

 

8.6

%

 

$

294.9

 

 

 

7.9

%

 

$

22.4

 

SG&A increased $22.4 million over the prior year period driven primarily by the net impact of acquisitions and divestitures, partially offset by lower profit sharing and bonus expense.

 

Other Operating Costs/Income

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

$

0.8

 

 

$

3.1

 

 

$

(2.3

)

Restructuring and other income, net

 

(4.6

)

 

 

(14.8

)

 

 

10.2

 

Separation costs

 

15.6

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(15.6

)

 

Impairment of long-lived assets in the current year period consisted of $0.5 million related to changes in the intended use of certain fixed assets at our Building Products facility in Jefferson, Ohio and $0.3 million related to our commitment to a plan to sell certain fixed assets at our Samuel facility in Cleveland, Ohio that were written down to fair value less cost to sell. Impairment charges in the prior year period related to the write-down of certain production equipment at our Samuel facility in Twinsburg, Ohio that was determined to be below fair market value. Refer to “Note E – Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” for additional information.
Restructuring and other income, net in the current year period was driven by gains realized from the sale of long-lived assets, including a $3.9 million gain realized from the sale of WSP’s former manufacturing facility in Jackson, Michigan. Restructuring activity in the prior year period related primarily to the divestiture of WSP’s manufacturing facility in Canton, Michigan, which generated a pre-tax gain of $12.2 million and our exit from the former Engineered Cabs facility located in Stow, Ohio, which generated a pre-tax gain of $1.8 million. Refer to “Note F – Restructuring and Other Expense (Income), Net” for additional information.
Separation costs of $15.6 million reflect direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the planned Separation, including audit, advisory, and legal costs. Refer to “Note A – Basis of Presentation” for additional information.

 

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Miscellaneous income (expense), net

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Miscellaneous income (expense), net

$

(2.4

)

 

$

2.1

 

 

$

(4.5

)

 

Miscellaneous expense in the current year period was driven primarily by the annuitization of a portion of the total projected benefit obligation of the inactive Gerstenslager Company Bargaining Unit Employees’ Pension Plan, as of the purchase date of the annuity contract, which resulted in a pre-tax, non-cash settlement charge of $4.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 to accelerate a portion of deferred pension cost.

 

Interest Expense, net

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Interest expense, net

$

22.2

 

 

$

23.2

 

 

$

(1.0

)

 

Interest expense was $22.2 million in the current year period, down $1.0 million from the prior year period due to higher interest income, and to a lesser extent, the impact of lower average debt levels associated with short-term borrowings.

 

Equity Income

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

  WAVE

$

61.7

 

 

$

66.7

 

 

$

(5.0

)

  ClarkDietrich

 

55.1

 

 

 

66.2

 

 

 

(11.1

)

  Serviacero Worthington

 

3.5

 

 

 

22.9

 

 

 

(19.4

)

  ArtiFlex (1)

 

(13.7

)

 

 

4.8

 

 

 

(18.5

)

  Workhorse

 

(1.1

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1.1

)

   Total Equity Income

$

105.5

 

 

$

160.6

 

 

$

(55.1

)

 

(1)
On August 3, 2022, we sold our 50% noncontrolling equity interest in ArtiFlex. Activity for the nine months ended February 28, 2023, includes a $16.1 million pre-tax loss related to the sale.

 

Equity income from our unconsolidated joint ventures decreased $55.1 million from the prior year period to $105.5 million due to a $16.1 million pre-tax loss related to the sale of our noncontrolling equity interest in ArtiFlex and lower contributions from all of our unconsolidated joint ventures. The lower contribution from Serviacero Worthington was primarily the result of reduced spreads driven by falling steel prices.

 

Income Taxes

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

Effective Tax Rate

 

 

2022

 

 

Effective Tax Rate

 

 

Increase/
(Decrease)

 

Income tax expense

$

35.7

 

 

 

22.8

%

 

$

90.1

 

 

 

23.2

%

 

$

(54.4

)

 

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Income tax expense was down $54.4 million in the current year period to $35.7 million. The decrease was driven primarily by lower pre-tax earnings. Tax expense in the current year period reflected an estimated annual effective rate of 22.8% compared to 23.2% for the prior year period. For additional information regarding our income taxes, refer to “Note M – Income Taxes.”

 

Adjusted EBIT

 

The following table provides a reconciliation from consolidated net earnings attributable to controlling interest (the most comparable GAAP measure) to the non-GAAP measure of adjusted EBIT for the periods presented:

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest

$

126.6

 

 

$

299.1

 

Interest expense, net

 

22.2

 

 

 

23.2

 

Income tax expense

 

35.7

 

 

 

90.1

 

EBIT

$

184.5

 

 

$

412.4

 

Impairment of long-lived assets (1)

 

0.7

 

 

 

2.0

 

Restructuring and other income, net (2)

 

(2.7

)

 

 

(8.9

)

Separation costs (3)

 

15.6

 

 

 

-

 

Pension settlement charge (4)

 

4.8

 

 

 

-

 

Loss on sale of investment in ArtiFlex

 

16.1

 

 

 

-

 

Adjusted EBIT

$

219.0

 

 

$

405.5

 

(1)
Impairment charges are excluded because they do not occur in the ordinary course of our ongoing business operations, are inherently unpredictable in timing and amount, and are non-cash, so their exclusion facilitates the comparison of historical, current and forecasted financial results. Excludes the impact of the noncontrolling interests.
(2)
Restructuring activities consist of established programs that are not part of our ongoing operations, such as divestitures, closing or consolidating facilities, employee severance (including rationalizing headcount or other significant changes in personnel), and realignment of existing operations (including changes to management structure in response to underlying performance and/or changing market conditions). Excludes the impact of the noncontrolling interests.
(3)
Reflects direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with the anticipated Separation, including audit, advisory, and legal costs.
(4)
During the first quarter of 2023, we completed the pension lift-out transaction to transfer a portion of the total projected benefit obligation of The Gerstenslager Company Bargaining Unit Employees' Pension Plan to a third-party insurance company, resulting in a non-cash settlement charge of $4.7 million to accelerate a portion of the overall deferred pension cost.

 

The following table provides a summary of adjusted EBIT by operating segment for the periods presented.

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase/

 

(In millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

 

(Decrease)

 

Steel Processing

$

25.5

 

 

$

186.7

 

 

$

(161.2

)

Consumer Products

 

52.4

 

 

 

64.8

 

 

 

(12.4

)

Building Products

 

145.4

 

 

 

153.0

 

 

 

(7.6

)

Sustainable Energy Solutions

 

(1.7

)

 

 

(4.6

)

 

 

2.9

 

Other

 

(2.6

)

 

 

5.6

 

 

 

(8.2

)

   Total Adjusted EBIT

$

219.0

 

 

$

405.5

 

 

 

(186.5

)

 

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Steel Processing – Adjusted EBIT was down $161.2 million from the prior year period to $25.5 million, due to a $151.9 million decline in operating income contribution and a $19.4 million decline in equity income contribution. Excluding impairment and restructuring activity, operating income was down $146.6 million from the prior year period driven primarily by an estimated $145.4 million unfavorable swing related to estimated inventory holding losses of $81.2 million in the current year period compared to estimated inventory holding gains of $64.2 million in the prior year period, partially offset by the favorable impact of higher spreads. Adjusted EBIT was also negatively impacted by $19.4 million in lower equity income at Serviacero Worthington from the prior year period, as lower steel prices reduced spreads.
Consumer Products – Adjusted EBIT was down $12.4 million from the prior year period to $52.4 million as the favorable impact of higher average selling prices was more than offset by lower volumes and higher input and production costs, including $2.7 million of incremental material cost related to Level5 inventory that was written-up to fair value at acquisition. Adjusted EBIT was also negatively impacted by $11.2 million of higher SG&A, primarily due to the impact of the Level5 acquisition.
Building Products – Adjusted EBIT decreased $7.6 million from the prior year period to $145.4 million due to a $16.1 million decline in equity income contribution, partially offset by a $7.0 million increase in operating income. Lower equity income was due to a $11.1 million and $5.0 million decrease in equity income at ClarkDietrich and WAVE, respectively, driven primarily by lower volumes. The increase in operating income was primarily driven by higher average selling prices and a favorable product mix, partially offset by higher input and production costs.
Sustainable Energy Solutions – Adjusted EBIT was a loss of $1.7 million, favorable by $2.9 million compared to the prior year period, driven by higher average selling prices, partially offset by higher production costs and an unfavorable product mix.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the nine months ended February 28, 2023, we generated $396.1 million of cash from operating activities, invested $68.7 million in property, plant and equipment, spent $56.1 million to acquire Level5, and generated net cash proceeds of $71.3 million from the sale of assets, including $35.8 million from the sale of our 50% noncontrolling equity interest in ArtiFlex. Additionally, we repaid $44.4 million of short-term borrowings and paid dividends of $44.2 million on the common shares. The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows for the periods presented:

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

February 28,

 

(in millions)

2023

 

 

2022

 

Net cash provided (used) by operating activities

$

396.1

 

 

$

(94.7

)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

(53.7

)

 

 

(413.2

)

Net cash used by financing activities

 

(109.6

)

 

 

(88.1

)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

232.8

 

 

 

(596.0

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

34.5

 

 

 

640.3

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

267.3

 

 

$

44.3

 

 

We believe that the available borrowing capacity of our committed line of credit is sufficient to meet the needs of our existing businesses for normal operating costs, mandatory capital expenditures, debt redemptions, dividend payments, working capital, to the extent not funded by cash provided by operating activities, for at least 12 months and for the foreseeable future thereafter, and expenditures related to the planned Separation.

 

Although we do not currently anticipate a need based on our current operating structure, we believe that we could access the financial markets to be in a position to sell long-term debt or equity securities. However, lingering supply chain disruptions and other challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and softening economic conditions could create further uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets, which may impact our ability to access capital and the terms under which we can do so. As the impact of such challenges on the economy and our operations is evolving, we will continue to review our discretionary spending and other variable costs as well as our liquidity needs.

 

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We routinely monitor current operational requirements, financial market conditions, and credit relationships and we may choose to seek additional capital by issuing new debt and/or equity securities to strengthen our liquidity or capital structure. We are also in the process of evaluating our post-Separation capital structure. Should we seek such additional capital, there can be no assurance that we would be able to obtain such additional capital on terms acceptable to us, if at all, and such additional equity or debt financing could dilute the interests of our existing shareholders and/or increase our interest costs. We may also from time to time seek to retire or repurchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases, in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases, if any, will be upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine, and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved in any such transaction may or may not be material.

 

Operating Activities

 

Our business is cyclical and cash flows from operating activities may fluctuate during the year and from year to year due to economic and industry conditions. We rely on cash and short-term borrowings to meet cyclical increases in working capital needs. These needs generally rise during periods of increased economic activity or increasing raw material prices, requiring higher levels of inventory and accounts receivable. During economic slowdowns, or periods of decreasing raw material costs, working capital needs generally decrease as a result of the reduction of inventories and accounts receivable.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities was $396.1 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2023, compared to net cash used by operating activities of $94.7 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2022. This change was primarily due to a $466.2 million decrease in net operating working capital (accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable) requirements over the prior year nine-month period, mainly driven by the impact of lower average steel prices.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used by investing activities was $53.7 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2023 compared to $413.2 million during the prior year period. Net cash used by investing activities in the prior year period resulted primarily from cash used to acquire certain assets of the Shiloh Industries’ U.S BlankLight ® business on June 8, 2021, for $104.8 million and Tempel on December 1, 2021 for $272.5 million. Net cash used by investing activities in the current year period resulted from the purchase of the Level5 business on June 2, 2022, for $56.1 million, net of cash acquired, and capital expenditures of $68.7 million, partially offset by combined cash proceeds of $71.3 million from the sale of our 50% noncontrolling equity investment in ArtiFlex, and the sale of our WSP Jackson, Michigan facility and other long-lived assets.

 

Investment activities are largely discretionary, and future investment activities could be reduced significantly, or eliminated, as economic conditions warrant. We assess acquisition opportunities as they arise, and such opportunities may require additional financing. There can be no assurance, however, that any such opportunities will arise, that any such acquisition opportunities will be consummated, or that any needed additional financing will be available on satisfactory terms if required.

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash used by financing activities was $109.6 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2023 compared to $88.1 in the prior year period. The change was primarily due to $44.4 million of net repayments of short-term borrowings in the current year period and the repurchase of 2,235,000 common shares, at a cost of $127.8 million, in the prior year period.

 

Common shares – On March 22, 2023, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share payable on June 29, 2023, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2023.

 

On March 20, 2019, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to 6,600,000 common shares.

 

On March 24, 2021, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 5,618,464 common shares, increasing the total number of common shares then authorized for repurchase to 10,000,000. As of February 28, 2023, 6,065,000 common shares remained available for repurchase under these two authorizations.

 

The common shares may be repurchased under these authorizations from time to time, with consideration given to the market price of the common shares, the nature of other investment opportunities, cash flows from operations, general economic conditions and other relevant considerations. Repurchases may be made on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.

 

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Long-term debt and short-term borrowings – As of February 28, 2023, we were in compliance with the financial covenants of our short-term and long-term financial debt agreements. Our debt agreements do not include credit rating triggers or material adverse change provisions. There were no outstanding borrowings drawn against our AR Facility at February 28, 2023, leaving the full borrowing capacity of $175.0 million available for future use. This is in addition to $500.0 million of short-term borrowing capacity available under our Credit Facility.

 

During the third quarter of fiscal 2023, we repurchased $5,615,000 of the 2026 Notes through open market purchases. This repurchase activity generated a gain of $77,000, which is recorded in Miscellaneous income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of earnings. Refer to “Note I – Debt” for additional information.

 

Dividend Policy

 

We currently have no material contractual or regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends. Dividends are declared at the discretion of the Board. The Board reviews the dividend quarterly and establishes the dividend rate based upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, current and projected cash flows, business prospects, and other relevant factors. While we have paid a dividend every quarter since becoming a public company in 1968, there is no guarantee that payments of dividends will continue in the future.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We continually evaluate our estimates, including those related to our valuation of receivables, inventories, intangible assets, accrued liabilities, income and other tax accruals, contingencies and litigation, and business combinations. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Critical accounting policies are defined as those that reflect our significant judgments and uncertainties that could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Although actual results historically have not deviated significantly from those determined using our estimates, our consolidated financial position or results of operations could be materially different if we were to report under different conditions or to use different assumptions in the application of such policies. Our critical accounting policies have not significantly changed from those discussed in “Part II – Item 7. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies” of the 2022 Form 10-K.

 

Item 3. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Market risks have not materially changed from those disclosed in “Part II – Item 7A. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of the 2022 Form 10-K.

 

Item 4. – Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that Worthington Industries files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including Worthington Industries’ principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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Management, under the supervision of and with the participation of Worthington Industries’ principal executive officer and principal financial officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q (the quarterly period ended February 28, 2023). Based on that evaluation, Worthington Industries’ principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the quarterly period covered by this Form 10-Q.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes that occurred during the period covered by this Form 10-Q (the quarterly period ended February 28, 2023) in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

We are involved in various judicial and administrative proceedings, as both plaintiff and defendant, arising in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that any such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

Item 1A. – Risk Factors

There are certain risks and uncertainties in our business that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. In “PART I – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” of the 2022 Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on August 1, 2022, and available at www.sec.gov or at www.worthingtonindustries.com, we included a detailed discussion of our risk factors. Our risk factors have not changed significantly from those disclosed in the 2022 Form 10-K. These risk factors should be read carefully in connection with evaluating our business and investments in the common shares and in connection with the forward-looking statements and other information contained in this Form 10-Q. Any of the risks described in the 2022 Form 10-K could materially affect our business, consolidated financial condition or future results and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made. The risk factors described in the 2022 Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, also may materially adversely affect our business, consolidated financial condition and/or future results.

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

There were no unregistered sales of equity securities of Worthington Industries during the period covered by this Form 10-Q. There were no common shares repurchased by, or on behalf of, Worthington Industries or any affiliated purchaser (as defined in Rule 10b - 18(a)(3) under the Exchange Act) during the three months ended February 28, 2023.

 

Item 3. – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 4. – Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. – Other Information

 

Not applicable.

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Item 6. – Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

2.1

 

Equity Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 29, 2021, by and among Worthington Steel of Michigan, Inc., Tempel Holdings Inc., and Tempel Steel Company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.01 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Worthington Industries, Inc. dated November 1, 2021 and filed with the SEC on the same date (SEC File No. 1-8399)) †

 

 

 

3.1

 

Amended Articles of Incorporation of Worthington Industries, Inc., as filed with the Ohio Secretary of State on October 13, 1998 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Worthington Industries, Inc. for the quarterly period ended August 31, 1998 (SEC File No. 0-4016)) P

 

 

 

3.2

 

Code of Regulations of Worthington Industries, Inc. (reflecting all amendments through the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) [This document represents the Code of Regulations of Worthington Industries, Inc. in compiled form incorporating all amendments.] (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Worthington Industries, Inc. for the quarterly period ended August 31, 2000 (SEC File No. 1-8399))

 

 

 

31.1

 

Rule 13a - 14(a) / 15d - 14(a) Certifications (Principal Executive Officer) *

 

 

 

31.2

 

Rule 13a - 14(a) / 15d - 14(a) Certifications (Principal Financial Officer) *

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certifications of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certifications of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002**

 

 

 

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Date File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document #

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document #

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document #

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document #

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document #

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page from this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended February 28, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL (included within the Exhibit 101 attachments).

 

* Filed herewith.

** Furnished herewith.

† The Disclosure Schedules and Exhibits referenced in the Equity Interest Purchase Agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of SEC Regulation S-K. Worthington Industries will supplementally furnish a copy of any of the omitted Disclosure Schedules and Exhibits to the SEC on a confidential basis upon request.

# Attached as Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Worthington Industries are the following documents formatted in Inline XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language):

(i)
Consolidated Balance Sheets at February 28, 2023 and May 31, 2022;
(ii)
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022;
(iii)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022;
(iv)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months and nine months ended February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022; and
(v)
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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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.

 

 

 

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

 

 

Date: April 10, 2023

By:

 /s/ Joseph B. Hayek

 

 

Joseph B. Hayek,

 

 

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

(On behalf of the Registrant as Duly Authorized Officer and as Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

 

 

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