01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 10-K filed September 6, 2006. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Parker-Hannifin's fiscal 2006 (year ended June 30, 2006) was a record year driven by strong industrial demand and acquisitions.
Net sales rose 16.3% to $9.39 billiona, while net income climbed 11.3% to $673.2 million, or $5.57 diluted EPS (income from continuing operations was $638.3 million, or $5.28 diluted EPS). Growth was broad across all three segments, with roughly half of the sales increase attributable to acquisitions. The company completed 13 acquisitions with aggregate annual revenues of about $983 million, funded largely by $835.98 million in net cash outflows for acquisitions and new debt, and operating cash flow of $955 million (10.2% of sales) comfortably covered capital spending and dividends.
Profitability improved meaningfully. Gross margin expanded to 21.5% from 20.8%, and Industrial North America operating margin reached 15.0%. Partially offsetting these gains, the company absorbed $33.4 millionb of pre-tax stock-based compensation expense following its adoption of FAS 123R, which reduced net income by $21.8 million ($0.18 per share).
The effective tax rate rose to 29.1% from 27.8%, and defined benefit pension expense is a continuing headwind, though management expects a roughly $19 millionc reduction in 2007. Shareholders' equity grew to $4.24 billion, and the debt-to-debt-equity ratio improved to 21.1% from 22.5%.
Looking forward, management guided to mid-single-digit sales growth in most segments for fiscal 2007, with Industrial International sales expected to rise about 18%. Key risks highlighted in the filing include foreign operations (about 37% of sales from outside the U.S.), raw material cost pressure, rising interest rates that could slow industrial production, exposure to the automotive market, acquisition integration, and environmental liabilities (reserves of $18.4 million against a potential range up to $71.9 milliond).
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Record net sales of $9.39 billion, up 16.3% year over year, with acquisitions contributing about half of the increase and organic volume growth across all segments
- Net income of $673.2 million ($5.57 diluted EPS), up 11.3% from $604.7 million, although EPS from continuing operations rose more strongly to $5.28 from $4.43
- Gross margin expanded to 21.5% from 20.8%, supported by lean manufacturing and strategic procurement initiatives, despite $10.3 million of stock-based compensation charged to gross profit
- Thirteen acquisitions completed in fiscal 2006 with aggregate annual revenue of about $983 million, including SSD, domnick hunter and Kenmore International; total cash acquisition spend of roughly $836 million
- Strong cash generation: operating cash flow of $955 million (10.2% of sales), with a debt-to-debt-equity ratio improved to 21.1% and a $1.03 billion revolving credit facility
- Backlog rose to $2.70 billion from $2.30 billion, with 89% scheduled for delivery within twelve months, indicating solid near-term revenue visibility
- Dividend increased to $0.92 per share (from $0.78), marking 50 consecutive years of annual dividend increases, with the fiscal 2007 expected annual rate at $1.04
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What drove Parker-Hannifin's revenue growth in fiscal 2006?
Net sales increased 16.3% to $9.39 billion. The growth came from higher volume in all segments, strong end-user demand in heavy-duty truck, construction, mobile equipment and oil and gas markets, and the recovery of the commercial aerospace industry. Acquisitions accounted for about half of the increase. Currency effects reduced sales by about $38 million.
How much did stock-based compensation affect earnings?
The company adopted FAS 123R on July 1, 2005. In fiscal 2006 this reduced pre-tax income from continuing operations by $33.4 million and net income by $21.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share. Of the pre-tax amount, $10.3 million was recorded in gross profit and $23.1 million in SG&A. Approximately $14.5 million of unrecognized expense remains, to be amortized over about 18 months.
Is Parker-Hannifin's balance sheet and liquidity position strong?
Yes. Shareholders' equity rose to $4.24 billion, and the debt-to-debt-equity ratio fell to 21.1% from 22.5%, well within the company's 37% target. Cash and equivalents declined to $172 million, but operating cash flow of $955 million covered acquisitions, capital expenditures of $198 million and dividends. The company holds an undrawn $1.025 billion credit facility and maintains investment-grade commercial paper ratings (A-1/P-1). Long-term debt totaled $1.06 billion.
What are the main risks and outlook for fiscal 2007?
Major risks include foreign operations (about 37% of sales outside the U.S.), currency and raw material price volatility, rising interest rates that could reduce industrial order rates, weakness in the automotive market, integration of acquisitions, and environmental liabilities with an estimated range of $18.4 million to $71.9 million. Management expects mid-single-digit sales growth in most segments and about 18% growth in Industrial International, with operating margins generally stable and a roughly $19 million decline in pension expense.
How is the company returning capital to shareholders?
The company paid $109.6 million in dividends in fiscal 2006 ($0.92 per share), up from $0.78. The fiscal 2007 expected rate is $1.04 per share, and the company has paid dividends for 224 consecutive quarters. A share repurchase program authorizes up to 5.0 million shares per year, and 9.67 million shares remained available at June 30, 2006. The company repurchased 742,100 shares in fiscal 2006 for $52.4 million.
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