Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2009

Or

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant To Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Transition Period From              to             

Commission file number 1-5581

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 59-0778222

 

 

LOGO

WATSCO, INC.

(a Florida Corporation)

 

 

2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901

Coconut Grove, Florida 33133

Telephone: (305) 714-4100

 

 

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

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

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

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 27,805,263 shares of Common stock ($.50 par value), excluding treasury shares of 6,322,650 and 3,999,958 shares of Class B common stock ($.50 par value), excluding treasury shares of 48,263, were outstanding as of August 5, 2009.

 

 

 


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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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         Page No.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

    Item 1.

  Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) – Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008    3
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 30, 2009 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2008    4
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) – Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008    5
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    6

    Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    13

    Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk    18

    Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures    19

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

    Item 1.

  Legal Proceedings    19

    Item 1A.

  Risk Factors    19

    Item 2.

  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    20

    Item 4.

  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    20

    Item 6.

  Exhibits    21
SIGNATURES    22
EXHIBIT 31.1   
EXHIBIT 31.2   
EXHIBIT 31.3   
EXHIBIT 32.1   

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Revenues

   $ 404,971    $ 509,822    $ 696,314    $ 890,221

Cost of sales

     303,986      378,762      521,095      661,157
                           

Gross profit

     100,985      131,060      175,219      229,064

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     74,691      88,734      150,487      173,912
                           

Operating income

     26,294      42,326      24,732      55,152

Interest expense, net

     344      387      672      982
                           

Income before income taxes

     25,950      41,939      24,060      54,170

Income taxes

     9,668      15,889      8,950      20,476
                           

Net income

   $ 16,282    $ 26,050    $ 15,110    $ 33,694
                           

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock:

           

Basic

   $ 0.57    $ 0.92    $ 0.53    $ 1.20
                           

Diluted

   $ 0.56    $ 0.90    $ 0.52    $ 1.17
                           

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 45,303      $ 41,444   

Accounts receivable, net

     176,429        151,317   

Inventories

     266,119        250,914   

Other current assets

     12,381        13,028   
                

Total current assets

     500,232        456,703   

Property and equipment, net

     22,538        24,209   

Goodwill

     219,810        219,810   

Other assets

     20,004        15,339   
                
   $ 762,584      $ 716,061   
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term obligations

   $ 230      $ 268   

Accounts payable

     106,070        63,850   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     46,002        43,706   
                

Total current liabilities

     152,302        107,824   
                

Long-term obligations:

    

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

     20,000        20,000   

Other long-term obligations, net of current portion

     697        783   
                

Total long-term obligations

     20,697        20,783   
                

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

     18,476        16,794   
                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $.50 par value

     15,557        15,442   

Class B common stock, $.50 par value

     1,977        1,907   

Paid-in capital

     294,078        282,636   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (965     (1,125

Retained earnings

     374,887        386,225   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (114,425     (114,425
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     571,109        570,660   
                
   $ 762,584      $ 716,061   
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     2009     2008  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 15,110      $ 33,694   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     3,413        3,569   

Share-based compensation

     2,659        3,368   

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     (3,711     (3,558

Provision for doubtful accounts

     3,245        1,533   

Other, net

     1,332        3,191   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (28,357     (53,007

Inventories

     (15,205     (50,950

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     48,174        108,383   

Other, net

     899        755   
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     27,559        46,978   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (1,578     (1,766

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     148        101   
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,430     (1,665
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Dividends on Common and Class B common stock

     (26,451     (23,897

Costs related to amendment of revolving credit agreement (Note 8)

     (5,253     —     

Net repayments of other long-term obligations

     (124     (123

Net repayments under revolving credit agreement

     —          (30,700

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     3,711        3,558   

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

     5,847        2,288   
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (22,270     (48,874
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     3,859        (3,561

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     41,444        9,405   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 45,303      $ 5,844   
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2009

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Basis of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008, which has been derived from Watsco, Inc. and its subsidiaries’ (collectively, “Watsco,” which may be referred to as we, us or our) audited consolidated financial statements, and the June 30, 2009 unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although we believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements herein. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the December 31, 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. All amounts, except share and per share data, are expressed in thousands of dollars.

The results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2009. Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment and parts and supplies are seasonal. Furthermore, results of operations can be impacted favorably or unfavorably based on the severity or mildness of weather patterns during summer or winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is highest in the second and third quarters with demand for heating equipment usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction sectors throughout most of the markets is fairly even during the year except for dependence on housing completions and related weather and economic conditions.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation reserves for accounts receivable, inventory and income taxes, reserves related to self-insurance programs and valuation of goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Accounting Changes

Business Combinations

We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141R, “Business Combinations,” on January 1, 2009. SFAS No. 141R provides revised guidance for recognizing and measuring assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination and requires, among other things, that acquisition-related costs in a business combination be expensed as incurred. SFAS No. 141R was effective for business combinations closing after January 1, 2009. In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Staff Position (“FSP”) 141R-1, “Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination that Arise from Contingencies.” FSP 141R-1 amends and clarifies SFAS No. 141R to address application issues associated with initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. FSP 141R-1 is effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Approximately $1,300 of acquisition-related costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated unaudited statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 141R.

 

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Earnings per Share

We adopted FASB FSP EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities,” on January 1, 2009. This FSP provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method described in SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share.” The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Our non-vested (restricted) stock are considered participating securities since the share-based awards contain a non-forfeitable right to dividends irrespective of whether the awards ultimately vest. We adopted the provisions of FSP EITF 03-6-1 effective January 1, 2009 and computed earnings per share using the two-class method for all periods presented. See Note 2, “Earnings per Share.” The application of FSP EITF 03-6-1 reduced diluted earnings per share for our Common and Class B common stock by the following amounts for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
   Six Months Ended
June 30,
     2009    2008    2009    2008

Diluted earnings per common share excluding effect of FSP EITF 03-6-1

   $ 0.58    $ 0.94    $ 0.54    $ 1.22

Effect of FSP EITF 03-6-1

   $ 0.02    $ 0.04    $ 0.02    $ 0.05
                           

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.56    $ 0.90    $ 0.52    $ 1.17
                           

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Noncontrolling Interests

We adopted SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements,” an amendment of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, on January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS No. 160 did not have an impact on these condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 8, “Subsequent Events.”

Fair Value Measurements

We adopted FSP No. SFAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” which deferred the effective date of SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except for items that are recognized or disclosed in financial statements at fair value on a recurring basis (at least annually). This standard did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 4, “Fair Value Measurements.”

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly.” This FSP provides additional guidance on factors to consider in estimating fair value when there has been a significant decrease in market activity for a financial asset. FSP 157-4 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of FSP 157-4 did not have a material impact on these condensed consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” This FSP amended SFAS No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” to require fair value disclosures in interim financial statements in order to provide more timely information about the effects of current market conditions on financial instruments. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 did not have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Other-Than-Temporary Impairments

In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments.” This FSP changes the method for determining whether an other-than-temporary impairment exists for debt securities and the amount of the impairment to be recorded in earnings. FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 is effective for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We adopted SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133,” on January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS No. 161 did not change our accounting for derivative instruments and did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 3, “Derivative Financial Instruments.”

Subsequent Events

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events,” which provides guidance on management’s assessment of subsequent events and incorporates this guidance into accounting literature. SFAS No. 165 is effective prospectively for interim and annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted SFAS No. 165 as of June 30, 2009, which was the required effective date. We have evaluated subsequent events that require recognition and disclosure through the date of this filing. See Note 8, “Subsequent Events.”

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Transfers of Financial Assets

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets,” which amends the derecognition guidance in SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities.” We will adopt SFAS No. 166 beginning January 1, 2010 and do not expect a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Variable Interest Entities

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46R,” which amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities and affects the overall consolidation analysis under FIN No. 46R. We will adopt SFAS No. 167 beginning January 1, 2010 and are currently assessing the potential effect it will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

We calculate earnings per share using the two-class method in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings per Share,” as clarified by EITF Issue No. 03-6, “Participating Securities and the Two-Class Method under FASB Statement No. 128, Earnings per Share” and FSP EITF 03-6-1.

Effective January 1, 2009, upon adoption of FSP EITF 03-6-1, basic earnings per common share for our Common and Class B common stock is computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common shareholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Common stock and Class B common stock outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to Common stock, Class B common stock and participating securities based on the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share for our Common stock assumes the conversion of all of our Class B common stock (2,575,364 and 2,451,956 shares as of June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively) into Common stock as of the beginning of the period and adjusts for the dilutive effects of outstanding stock options using the treasury stock method.

 

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The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for our Common and Class B common stock for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Basic Earnings per Share:

        

Net income available to shareholders

   $ 16,282      $ 26,050      $ 15,110      $ 33,694   

Less: Distributed and undistributed income allocated to non-vested (restricted) common stock

     (992     (1,648     (944     (2,123
                                

Earnings allocated to shareholders

   $ 15,290      $ 24,402      $ 14,166      $ 31,571   
                                

Allocation of earnings for Basic:

        

Common stock

   $ 13,825      $ 22,141      $ 12,803      $ 28,636   

Class B common stock

     1,465        2,261        1,363        2,935   
                                
   $ 15,290      $ 24,402      $ 14,166      $ 31,571   
                                

Weighted-average Common and Class B common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share

     26,876,952        26,466,612        26,775,500        26,372,485   

Basic earnings per common share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 0.57      $ 0.92      $ 0.53      $ 1.20   

Diluted Earnings per Share:

        

Net income available to shareholders

   $ 16,282      $ 26,050      $ 15,110      $ 33,694   

Less: Distributed and undistributed income allocated to non-vested (restricted) common stock

     (990     (1,632     (953     (2,110
                                

Earnings allocated to shareholders

   $ 15,292      $ 24,418      $ 14,157      $ 31,584   
                                

Weighted-average Common and Class B common shares outstanding for basic earnings per share

     26,876,952        26,466,612        26,775,500        26,372,485   

Effect of dilutive stock options

     373,264        575,053        381,348        601,303   
                                

Weighted-average Common and Class B common Shares outstanding for diluted earnings per share

     27,250,216        27,041,665        27,156,848        26,973,788   
                                

Diluted earnings per common share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 0.56      $ 0.90      $ 0.52      $ 1.17   

Diluted earnings per share excluded 227,681 and 247,500 shares for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and 263,152 and 251,821 shares for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, related to stock options with an exercise price per share greater than the average market value, resulting in an anti-dilutive effect on diluted earnings per share.

 

3. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Periodically, we enter into interest rate swap agreements to reduce our exposure to market risks from changing interest rates under our revolving credit agreement. Under the terms of the swap agreements, we agree to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to the notional principal amount. Any differences paid or received on our interest rate swap agreements are recognized as adjustments to interest expense over the life of each swap, thereby adjusting the effective interest rate on the underlying obligation. Financial instruments are not held or issued for trading purposes. In order to obtain hedge accounting treatment, any derivatives used for hedging purposes must be designated as, and effective as, a hedge of an identified risk exposure at the inception of the contract. Changes in the fair value of the derivative contract must be highly correlated with changes in the fair value of the underlying hedged item at inception of the hedge and over the life of the hedge contract. Accordingly, we record all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at their respective fair values. We record the change in the fair value of a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge in other comprehensive income to the extent the derivative is effective, and recognize the change in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects earnings. Both of our interest rate hedges are designated as cash flow hedges.

 

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At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, two interest rate swap agreements were in effect with notional values of $10,000 each, maturing in October 2009 and October 2011. The swap agreement maturing in October 2009 exchanges the variable rate of 30-day LIBOR to a fixed interest rate of 5.04%. The swap agreement maturing in October 2011 exchanges the variable rate of 30-day LIBOR to a fixed interest rate of 5.07%. During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, both hedging relationships were determined to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in cash flows.

The negative fair value of the derivative financial instruments was $968 and $1,287 at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, and is included, net of accrued interest, in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $574, net of deferred tax benefits of $352 and $778, net of deferred tax benefits of $467, respectively, was included in accumulated other comprehensive loss (“OCL”) associated with cash flow hedges.

The net change in OCL during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, reflected the reclassification of $148, net of income tax benefit of $88, $76, net of income tax benefit of $46, $293, net of income tax benefit of $173 and $117, net of income tax benefit of $71, respectively, of unrealized losses from accumulated OCL to current period earnings (recorded in interest expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of income). The net unrealized loss recorded in accumulated OCL will be reclassified to earnings on a monthly basis as interest payments occur. We estimate that approximately $500 in unrealized losses on the derivative instruments accumulated in OCL are expected to be reclassified to earnings during the next twelve months using a current 30-day LIBOR-based average receive rate (0.68% at June 30, 2009).

 

4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

We carry various assets and liabilities at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” defines fair value as an exit price, representing the amount 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. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, SFAS No. 157 establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

 

Level 1    Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2    Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3    Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

The following table presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2009, segregated among the appropriate levels within the fair value hierarchy established in SFAS No. 157:

 

     Fair Value at
June 30, 2009
   Fair Value Measurements
at June 30, 2009 Using

Description

      Level 1    Level 2    Level 3

Assets:

           

Available-for-sale securities

   $ 100    $ 100      —      —  

Liabilities:

           

Derivative financial instruments

   $ 968      —      $ 968    —  

 

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The following is a description of the valuation techniques used for these items, as well as the general classification of such items pursuant to the fair value hierarchy of SFAS No. 157:

Available-for-sale securities – the investments are exchange-traded equity securities. Fair values for these investments are based on quoted prices in active markets and are therefore classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the available-for-sale securities is included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Derivative financial instruments – the derivatives are pay-variable, receive fixed interest rate swaps based on 30-day LIBOR. Fair value is based on model-derived valuations using the respective LIBOR rate, which is observed at quoted intervals for the full term of the swaps. Therefore, the derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the derivative financial instruments is included, net of accrued interest, in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 3 for further discussion on our derivative financial instruments.

 

5. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive income consists of net income and changes in the unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities and the effective portion of cash flow hedges as further discussed in Note 3, “Derivative Financial Instruments.” The components of comprehensive income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are as follows:

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2009    2008     2009     2008  

Net income

   $ 16,282    $ 26,050      $ 15,110      $ 33,694   

Changes in unrealized losses on derivative instruments, net of income tax expense of $70, $210, $115 and $4, respectively

     114      353        204        11   

Changes in unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax (expense) benefit of $(16), $62, $31 and $137, respectively

     27      (99     (44     (224
                               

Comprehensive income

   $ 16,423    $ 26,304      $ 15,270      $ 33,481   
                               

 

6. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Dividends Declared

Our Board of Directors declared cash dividends on Common and Class B common stock of $0.48 per share, $0.45 per share, $0.93 per share and $0.85 per share for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. On July 1, 2009, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on July 31, 2009 to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2009.

Non-Vested (Restricted) Stock Awards

During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008, we granted 45,000 shares of non-vested (restricted) stock, respectively. No shares of non-vested (restricted) stock were granted during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009.

Stock Options Exercised

During the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, 152,550 and 60,150, respectively, of stock options were exercised for Common stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, 420,050 and 476,900, respectively, of stock options were exercised for Common and Class B common stock. Cash received from Common and Class B common stock issued as a result of stock options exercised during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, was $3,226, $1,731, $5,422 and $1,936, respectively. During the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, 601 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of

 

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$23,590 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $25, 92,543 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $3,357 and 261,014 shares of common stock with an aggregate market value of $9,928, respectively, were delivered as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings. Upon delivery these shares were retired.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

During the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, 6,918 and 4,691, shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan, respectively, for which we received net proceeds of $242 and $195, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, 12,112 and 9,038 shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan, respectively, for which we received net proceeds of $425 and $352, respectively.

 

7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

We are involved in litigation incidental to the operation of our business. We vigorously defend all matters in which we or our subsidiaries are named defendants and, for insurable losses, maintain significant levels of insurance to protect against adverse judgments, claims or assessments that may affect us. Although the adequacy of existing insurance coverage or the outcome of any legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, based on the current information available, we believe the ultimate liability associated with any known claims or litigation in which we or our subsidiaries are involved will not materially affect our financial condition or results of operations.

Self-Insurance

Self-insurance reserves are maintained relative to company-wide casualty insurance and health benefit programs. The level of exposure from catastrophic events is limited by the purchase of stop-loss and aggregate liability reinsurance coverage. When estimating the self-insurance liabilities and related reserves, management considers a number of factors, which include historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and valuations provided by independent third-party actuaries. Management reviews its assumptions with its independent third-party actuaries to evaluate whether the self-insurance reserves are adequate. If actual claims or adverse development of loss reserves occurs and exceed these estimates, additional reserves may be required. The estimation process contains uncertainty since management must use judgment to estimate the ultimate cost that will be incurred to settle reported claims and unreported claims for incidents incurred but not reported as of the balance sheet date. Reserves in the amount of $4,808 and $3,875 at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively, were established related to such insurance programs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 1, 2009, we completed the formation of a joint venture with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), a unit of United Technologies Corporation, to distribute Carrier, Bryant and Payne products throughout the U.S. Sunbelt, Latin America and the Caribbean. The newly formed joint venture, Carrier Enterprise LLC (“Carrier Enterprise”), will operate 110 locations in 20 states and Puerto Rico and serve over 19,000 air conditioning and heating contractors. In the formation of the joint venture, Carrier contributed 95 locations in the U.S. Sunbelt and Puerto Rico and the export division located in Miami, Florida and we contributed 15 locations that currently distribute Carrier, Bryant and Payne products. We purchased a 60% interest in the joint venture for consideration of $172,000 with options to purchase up to an additional 20% interest from Carrier (10% beginning in three years and an additional 10% in five years). We issued 2,985,685 shares of Common stock and 94,784 shares of Class B common stock for consideration of $147,000 and a fair value of $151,097 to Carrier and contributed 15 locations that presently sell Carrier-manufactured products for consideration of $25,000 as total consideration for our 60% interest in the joint venture. The final purchase price is subject to working capital and other adjustments pursuant to the Purchase and Contribution Agreement dated May 3, 2009, as amended June 29, 2009 (“Purchase and Contribution Agreement”).

 

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Watsco’s consolidated revenues on a pro forma basis were approximately $3,000,000 in 2008. The unaudited pro forma revenues for Carrier Enterprise for the quarters ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were approximately $350,000 and $400,000, respectively. The unaudited pro forma revenues for Carrier Enterprise for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 were approximately $600,000 and $700,000, respectively. As of the date of this filing, the remaining disclosures relating to the joint venture that are required to be disclosed in accordance with SFAS No. 141R are not yet available due to the work required in the carve out of the contributed locations to the joint venture and evaluation of audit requirements. The required historical and pro forma financial information will be filed in an Amended Current Report on Form 8-K/A by September 17, 2009. All other required disclosures will be included in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

On July 1, 2009, we amended our existing $300,000 credit agreement to allow for the consummation of the joint venture. We paid an amendment fee of $5,253 on June 30, 2009 to be amortized ratably through the maturity of the facility, in August 2012. All other significant terms and conditions remained the same, including capacity, pricing and covenant structure.

On July 1, 2009, the newly formed joint venture, Carrier Enterprise, entered into a separate secured three-year $75,000 credit agreement with three lenders. Borrowings under the credit facility will be used by Carrier Enterprise for general corporate purposes, including working capital and permitted acquisitions. The terms of the credit facility also provide for a $15,000 swing loan subfacility and a $5,000 letter of credit subfacility. Borrowings under the credit agreement bear interest at primarily LIBOR-based rates plus a spread which ranges from 275 to 325 basis-points (LIBOR plus 300 basis-points as of June 30, 2009) depending upon Carrier Enterprise’s ratio of total debt to EBITDA. Carrier Enterprise pays a fixed commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitment of 50 basis-points. Alternatively, Carrier Enterprise may elect to have borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at the higher of the prime rate, the federal funds rate plus 50 basis-points or a LIBOR-based rate plus 150 basis-points. The credit facility is secured by all tangible and intangible assets of Carrier Enterprise. The credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and warranties, including compliance with a monthly borrowing base certificate with advance rates on accounts receivable and inventory, two financial covenants with respect to Carrier Enterprise’s leverage and interest coverage ratios and limits the level of capital expenditures in addition to other restrictions. The credit facility matures in July 2012. As of the date of this filing, no borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility.

On August 7, 2009, a capital contribution in the amount of $80,000 was made to Carrier Enterprise pursuant to the Purchase and Contribution Agreement. Our share of the contribution totaling $48,000 was made in cash. Carrier’s share of the contribution totaling $32,000 consisted of inventory.

We evaluated subsequent events through August 7, 2009, the date our condensed consolidated financial statements were issued.

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included under Item 1, “Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Company Overview

Watsco, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Watsco,” which may be referred to as we, us or our) was incorporated in 1956 and is the largest independent distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the United States. We operate from 505 locations in 35 states at August 7, 2009.

Revenues primarily consist of sales of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of selling expenses, the largest components of which are salaries, commissions and marketing expenses that tend to be variable in nature and correlate to changes in sales. Other significant selling, general and administrative expenses relate to the operation of warehouse facilities, including a fleet of trucks and forklifts and facility rent, which are payable mostly under non-cancelable operating leases.

 

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Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment and parts and supplies are seasonal. Furthermore, results of operations can be impacted favorably or unfavorably based on the severity or mildness of weather patterns during summer or winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is highest in the second and third quarters with demand for heating equipment usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction sectors throughout most of the markets is fairly even during the year except for dependence on housing completions and related weather and economic conditions.

Items Affecting Comparability Between Periods

See Note 1 to the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the impact of changes in accounting standards.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. At least quarterly, management reevaluates its judgments and estimates, which are based on historical experience, current trends and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Our critical accounting policies are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 as filed on February 27, 2009. We believe that there have been no significant changes during the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009 to the critical accounting policies disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes information derived from the condensed consolidated statements of income expressed as a percentage of revenues for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2009     2008     2009     2008  

Revenues

   100.0   100.0   100.0   100.0

Cost of sales

   75.1      74.3      74.8      74.3   
                        

Gross profit

   24.9      25.7      25.2      25.7   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   18.4      17.4      21.6      19.5   
                        

Operating income

   6.5      8.3      3.6      6.2   

Interest expense, net

   0.1      0.1      0.1      0.1   
                        

Income before income taxes

   6.4      8.2      3.5      6.1   

Income taxes

   2.4      3.1      1.3      2.3   
                        

Net income

   4.0   5.1   2.2   3.8
                        

 

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QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 VS. QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

Revenues

Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased $104.9 million, or 21%, compared to the same period in 2008 and reflected a 15% decline in sales of HVAC equipment, a 28% decline in sales of other HVAC parts and supplies and a 15% decline in sales of refrigeration products. Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 were impacted by current economic conditions, a late start to the cooling season coupled with lower pricing on certain commodity products that are sensitive to changes in commodity prices (copper tubing, galvanized sheet metal and refrigerant). The commodity products accounted for approximately 13% of total revenues for the quarter.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased $30.1 million, or 23%, compared to the same period in 2008, primarily as a result of lower revenues. Gross profit margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 declined 80 basis-points to 24.9% versus 25.7% for the same period in 2008. The decline in gross profit margin primarily resulted from lower margins on certain commodity products that are sensitive to changes in commodity prices (a 53 basis-point impact) and a shift in sales mix toward HVAC equipment, which generates a lower gross profit margin versus non-equipment products (a 19 basis-point impact).

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased $14.0 million, or 16%, compared to the same period in 2008. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 increased to 18.4% from 17.4% for the same period in 2008. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues is primarily due to the decline in revenues, the relative inefficiency of fixed operating costs and $1.1 million of acquisition-related costs expensed in accordance with SFAS No. 141R.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased 11%, compared to the same period in 2008, primarily as a result of a 36% decrease in average outstanding borrowings as compared to 2008.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 decreased to 37.3% from 37.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2008. The lower effective tax rate is primarily due to a reduction in gross unrecognized tax benefits.

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008

Revenues

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $193.9 million, or 22%, over the same period in 2008 and reflected an 18% decline in sales of HVAC equipment, a 27% decline in sales of HVAC parts and supplies and a 16% decline in sales of refrigeration products. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were impacted by current economic conditions, a late start to the cooling season and by lower pricing on certain commodity products that are sensitive to changes in commodity prices (copper tubing, galvanized sheet metal and refrigerant). These commodity products accounted for approximately 13% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $53.8 million, or 24%, compared to the same period in 2008, primarily as a result of lower revenues. Gross profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 2009 declined 50 basis-points to 25.2% versus 25.7% for the same period in 2008. The decline of gross profit margin is primarily due to lower margins on certain commodity products that are sensitive to changes in commodity prices (a 55 basis-point impact) and a shift in sales mix toward HVAC equipment, which generates a lower gross profit margin versus non-equipment products (a 10 basis-point impact).

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $23.4 million, or 13%, compared to the same period in 2008. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009 increased to 21.6% from 19.5% for the same period in 2008. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues is primarily due to the decline in revenues and the relative inefficiency of fixed operating costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses were also impacted by higher bad debt expense of $1.7 million and $1.3 million of acquisition-related costs expensed in accordance with SFAS No. 141R over the same period in 2008.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2009 decreased $.3 million, or 32%, compared to the same period in 2008, primarily as a result of a 51% decrease in average outstanding borrowings.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate decreased to 37.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 from 37.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The lower effective tax rate is primarily due to a reduction in gross unrecognized tax benefits.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to execute our business strategy and fund operating and investing activities, taking into consideration the seasonal demand of HVAC/R products, which peak in the months of May through August. Significant factors that could affect our liquidity include the following:

 

   

cash flows generated from operating activities;

 

   

the adequacy of available bank lines of credit;

 

   

the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms;

 

   

acquisitions;

 

   

dividend payments;

 

   

the timing and extent of common stock repurchases; and

 

   

capital expenditures.

We rely on cash flows from operations and our line of credit to fund seasonal working capital needs, financial commitments and short-term liquidity needs, including funds necessary for business acquisitions. Disruptions in the capital and credit markets, such as have been experienced during 2008 and 2009, could adversely affect our ability to draw on our line of credit. Our access to funds under the line of credit is dependent on the ability of the banks to meet their funding commitments. Recent disruptions in capital and credit markets have also affected the determination of interest rates for borrowers, particularly rates based on LIBOR, as is our line of credit. Continued disruptions in these markets and their affect on interest rates could result in increased borrowing costs under our line of credit. We believe that, at present, cash flows from operations combined with those available under our line of credit are sufficient to satisfy our current liquidity needs, including our anticipated dividend payments and capital expenditures.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008:

 

     2009     2008     Change  

Operating activities

   $ 27.6      $ 47.0      $ (19.4

Investing activities

   $ (1.4   $ (1.7   $ 0.3   

Financing activities

   $ (22.3   $ (48.9   $ 26.6   

 

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Operating Activities

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities primarily resulted from the lower net income in 2009 versus 2008.

Investing Activities

The decrease in net cash used in investing activities is due to lower capital expenditures in 2009.

Financing Activities

The decrease in net cash used in financing activities is primarily attributable to $30.7 million of net repayments made in 2008 under our revolving credit agreement.

Revolving Credit Agreements

We maintain a bank-syndicated, unsecured revolving credit agreement that provides for borrowings of up to $300.0 million. Borrowings are used to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. The credit facility matures in August 2012. At June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, $20.0 million was outstanding under the revolving credit agreement.

On July 1, 2009, we amended our existing $300.0 million credit agreement to allow for the consummation of a joint venture, Carrier Enterprise LLC, (“Carrier Enterprise”). We paid an amendment fee of $5.3 million on June 30, 2009, which will be amortized ratably through the maturity of the facility, in August 2012. All other significant terms and conditions remained the same, including capacity, pricing and covenant structure.

On August 7, 2009, we funded our required capital contribution to Carrier Enterprise in the amount of $48.0 million by incurring additional borrowings of $20.0 million under our revolving credit agreement and using cash on hand.

The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios and limits capital expenditures, dividends and share repurchases in addition to other restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants and financial ratios at June 30, 2009.

On July 1, 2009, Carrier Enterprise entered into a separate secured three-year $75.0 million credit agreement with three lenders. Borrowings under the credit facility will be used by Carrier Enterprise for general corporate purposes, including working capital and permitted acquisitions. The credit facility is secured by all tangible and intangible assets of Carrier Enterprise. The credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and warranties, including compliance with a monthly borrowing base certificate with advance rates on accounts receivable and inventory, two financial covenants with respect to Carrier Enterprise’s leverage and interest coverage ratios and limits the level of capital expenditures in addition to other restrictions. The credit facility matures in July 2012. As of the date of this filing, no borrowings were outstanding under this credit facility.

Company Share Repurchase Program

In September 1999, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of 7.5 million shares of common stock in the open market or via private transactions. Shares repurchased under the program are accounted for using the cost method and result in a reduction of shareholders’ equity. In aggregate, 6.4 million shares of Common stock and Class B common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $114.4 million since the inception of the program. The remaining 1.1 million shares authorized for repurchase are subject to certain restrictions included in our debt agreement.

Common Stock Dividends

Cash dividends of $.93 per share and $.85 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock were paid during the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. On July 1, 2009, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.48 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on July 31, 2009 to shareholders of record as of July 15, 2009. Future dividends and/or dividend rate increases will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon such factors as profitability, financial condition, cash requirements, and restrictions under our debt agreement, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

 

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Capital Resources

We believe we have adequate availability of capital from operations and our current credit facility to fund working capital requirements and support the development of our short-term and long-term operating strategies. As of June 30, 2009, we had $45.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and $276.3 million of additional borrowing capacity under the revolving credit agreement to fund present operations and anticipated growth, including expansion in our current and targeted market areas. Potential acquisitions are continually evaluated and discussions are conducted with a number of acquisition candidates. Should suitable acquisition opportunities or working capital needs arise that would require additional financing, we believe our financial position and earnings history provide a sufficient base for obtaining additional financing resources at competitive rates and terms or gives us the ability to raise funds through the issuance of equity securities.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, of the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 1 to the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements.

Safe Harbor Statement

This Quarterly Report contains or incorporates by reference statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding, among other items, (i) economic conditions, (ii) business and acquisition strategies, (iii) potential acquisitions, (iv) financing plans and (v) industry, demographic and other trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations. These forward-looking statements are based largely on management’s current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances, certain of which are beyond their control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including:

 

   

general economic conditions;

 

   

competitive factors within the HVAC/R industry;

 

   

effects of supplier concentration;

 

   

fluctuations in certain commodity costs;

 

   

consumer spending;

 

   

consumer debt levels;

 

   

new housing starts and completions;

 

   

capital spending in the commercial construction market;

 

   

access to liquidity needed for operations;

 

   

seasonal nature of product sales;

 

   

weather conditions;

 

   

insurance coverage risks;

 

   

prevailing interest rates; and

 

   

the continued viability of our business strategy.

In light of these uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained herein will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that the information will have the expected consequences to or effects on our business or operations. For additional information identifying some other important factors which may affect our operations and could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see our Commission filings, including but not limited to, the discussion included in the Risk Factors section of our December 31, 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the headings “Business

 

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Risk Factors” and “General Risk Factors.” Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking information or the discussion of such risks and uncertainties to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. This evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are continuously seeking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations and of our internal controls. This results in refinements to processes throughout the Company. However, there have been no changes in internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended June 30, 2009, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved in litigation incidental to the operation of our business. We vigorously defend all matters in which we or our subsidiaries are named defendants and, for insurable losses, maintain significant levels of insurance to protect against adverse judgments, claims or assessments that may affect us. Although the adequacy of existing insurance coverage or the outcome of any legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, based on the current information available, we do not believe the ultimate liability associated with any known claims or litigation will have a material impact to our financial condition or results of operations.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

On July 1, 2009, we completed the formation of a joint venture with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), a unit of United Technologies Corporation, to distribute Carrier, Bryant and Payne products throughout the U.S. Sunbelt, Latin America and the Caribbean. The newly formed joint venture, Carrier Enterprises LLC, will operate 110 locations in 20 states and Puerto Rico and serve over 19,000 air conditioning and heating contractors. In the formation of the joint venture, Carrier contributed 95 locations in the U.S. Sunbelt and Puerto Rico and the export division located in Miami, Florida and we contributed 15 locations that currently distribute Carrier, Bryant and Payne products. We purchased a 60% interest in the joint venture for consideration of approximately $172.0 million with options to purchase up to an additional 20% interest from Carrier (10% beginning in three years and an additional 10% in five years).

We issued 3,080,469 shares of our common stock on July 1, 2009, having a fair value of $151.1 million to Carrier, which diluted our existing stockholders’ ownership interest, and contributed 15 locations that presently sell Carrier-manufactured products as consideration for our 60% interest in the joint venture. The joint venture involves a number of risks, including the following:

 

   

the successful operation and/or integration of the joint venture in an effective manner;

 

   

diversion of management’s attention from other daily functions;

 

   

possible loss of key employees and/or customer relationships of the joint venture; and

 

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issuance by us of equity securities that diluted ownership of our existing stockholders.

Information about risk factors for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, do not differ materially from that set forth in Part I, Item 1A, of our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

In September 1999, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of 7.5 million shares of common stock in the open market or via private transactions. Through June 30, 2009, 6.4 million shares of Common and Class B common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $114.4 million since the inception of the program. The remaining 1.1 million shares authorized for repurchase are subject to certain restrictions included in our debt agreement. During the quarter ended June 30, 2009, there were no purchases of our equity securities made by us or on our behalf by any “affiliated purchaser” (as such term is defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended).

Dividends

Cash dividends of $0.48 per share, $0.45 per share, $0.93 per share and $0.85 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock were paid during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Future dividends will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon such factors as profitability, financial condition, cash requirements, restrictions existing under our debt agreement, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

  (a) Our 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on May 29, 2009.

 

  (b) Our management solicited proxies pursuant to Regulation 14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. There was no solicitation in opposition to the management’s director nominees as listed in the proxy statement. The following director nominees were elected as indicated in the proxy statement pursuant to the vote of the shareholders (the Common stock directors having been elected by holders of our Common stock voting as a single class and the Class B common stock directors having been elected by holders of the Class B common stock voting as a single class):

 

     Votes For    Votes Withheld

Common Stock Directors

     

Robert L. Berner III

   18,185,039    4,780,037

Denise Dickins

   18,184,675    4,780,401

Gary L. Tapella

   18,185,885    4,779,191

Class B Common Stock Directors

     

Cesar L. Alvarez

   38,017,210    333,750

Frederick H. Joseph

   38,017,210    333,750

Albert H. Nahmad

   37,998,950    352,010

Mr. Berner was re-elected to a one-year term. Dr. Dickins and Mr. Joseph were re-elected to a two-year term. Messrs. Alvarez, Nahmad and Tapella were re-elected to a three-year term.

 

  (c) A proposal was voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to approve, adopt and ratify our Amended and Restated 2001 Incentive Compensation Plan to, among other items, increase the amount of shares of common stock reserved for issuance from 3,000,000 to 4,000,000 shares.

 

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The combined vote of our Common and Class B common stock was as follows:

 

For

   49,966,321

Against

   7,410,023

Withheld

   817,154

 

  (d) A proposal was voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to provide that vacancies filled by the Board of Directors be subject to reelection at the next annual meeting of shareholders.

The combined vote of our Common and Class B common stock was as follows:

 

For

   60,386,962

Against

   896,035

Withheld

   33,030

 

  (e) A proposal was voted upon at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to approve an amendment to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to authorize the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock.

The combined vote of our Common and Class B common stock was as follows:

 

For

   43,400,850

Against

   14,739,136

Withheld

   53,512

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. #
31.2    Certification of Senior Vice President pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. #
31.3    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. #
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002. #
 

Note to exhibits:

  # submitted electronically herewith.

 

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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.

 

WATSCO, INC.

(Registrant)
By:  

/s/ Ana M. Menendez

  Ana M. Menendez
 

Chief Financial Officer

(on behalf of the Registrant

and as Principal Financial Officer)

  August 7, 2009

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.

 

Exhibit Description

31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification of Senior Vice President pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes- Oxley Act of 2002.
Section 302 CEO Certification

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Albert H. Nahmad, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Watsco, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 7, 2009

/s/ Albert H. Nahmad

Albert H. Nahmad
Chief Executive Officer
Section 302 SVP Certification

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Barry S. Logan, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Watsco, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 7, 2009

/s/ Barry S. Logan

Barry S. Logan
Senior Vice President
Section 302 CFO Certification

Exhibit 31.3

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Ana M. Menendez, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Watsco, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: August 7, 2009

/s/ Ana M. Menendez

Ana M. Menendez
Chief Financial Officer
Section 906 CEO, SVP and CFO Certification

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Watsco, Inc. (“Watsco”) for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Albert H. Nahmad, as Chief Executive Officer of Watsco, Barry S. Logan, as Senior Vice President of Watsco and Ana M. Menendez, as Chief Financial Officer of Watsco, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to our knowledge:

 

  (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Watsco.

 

/s/ Albert H. Nahmad

Albert H. Nahmad
Chief Executive Officer
August 7, 2009

/s/ Barry S. Logan

Barry S. Logan
Senior Vice President
August 7, 2009

/s/ Ana M. Menendez

Ana M. Menendez
Chief Financial Officer
August 7, 2009

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to Watsco and will be retained by Watsco and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

This certification accompanies the Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by Watsco for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.