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, 2012

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

Miami, 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  x    NO  ¨

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

 

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: 29,761,219 shares of Common stock ($0.50 par value), excluding treasury shares of 6,322,650 and 4,717,653 shares of Class B common stock ($0.50 par value), excluding treasury shares of 48,263, were outstanding as of August 3, 2012.

 

 

 


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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page No.  

PART I.

  FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements   
  Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Income – Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011      3   
  Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Comprehensive Income – Quarter and Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011      4   
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 30, 2012 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2011      5   
  Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows – Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011      6   
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements      7   

Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      14   

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      20   

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures      20   

PART II.

  OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  Legal Proceedings      20   

Item 1A.

  Risk Factors      21   

Item 6.

  Exhibits      21   

SIGNATURE

     22   

EXHIBITS

    

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Revenues

   $ 1,011,801       $ 883,548       $ 1,645,313       $ 1,417,887   

Cost of sales

     773,326         670,357         1,256,216         1,069,710   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     238,475         213,191         389,097         348,177   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     152,604         137,662         283,317         255,938   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     85,871         75,529         105,780         92,239   

Interest expense, net

     1,350         997         2,238         1,819   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     84,521         74,532         103,542         90,420   

Income taxes

     23,620         22,260         29,148         27,026   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     60,901         52,272         74,394         63,394   

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     21,798         16,249         26,824         19,871   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 39,103       $ 36,023       $ 47,570       $ 43,523   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock:

           

Basic

   $ 1.15       $ 1.09       $ 1.42       $ 1.33   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 1.15       $ 1.09       $ 1.41       $ 1.32   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net Income

   $ 60,901      $ 52,272      $ 74,394      $ 63,394   

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

        

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (4,840     —          (4,840     —     

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities arising during the period

     (4     (4     12        3   

Unrealized gain on derivative instrument arising during the period

     —          73        —          144   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (4,844     69        (4,828     147   

Comprehensive income

     56,057        52,341        69,566        63,541   

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     21,798        16,249        26,824        19,871   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 34,259      $ 36,092      $ 42,742      $ 43,670   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 35,207      $ 15,673   

Accounts receivable, net

     509,612        327,664   

Inventories

     672,434        465,349   

Other current assets

     20,342        19,491   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,237,595        828,177   

Property and equipment, net

     43,440        39,455   

Goodwill

     386,954        319,440   

Intangible assets, net

     219,683        75,366   

Other assets

     7,203        5,710   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,894,875      $ 1,268,148   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

   $ —        $ 20,000   

Current portion of other long-term obligations

     13        19   

Accounts payable

     272,418        127,359   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     108,905        75,661   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     381,336        223,039   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term obligations:

    

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

     235,621        —     

Other long-term obligations, net of current portion

     17        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term obligations

     235,638        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

     47,115        43,399   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $0.50 par value

     18,017        17,338   

Class B common stock, $0.50 par value

     2,377        2,350   

Preferred stock, $0.50 par value

     —          —     

Paid-in capital

     595,269        493,519   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (5,180     (352

Retained earnings

     410,927        404,360   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (114,425     (114,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity

     906,985        802,790   

Noncontrolling interest

     323,801        198,920   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,230,786        1,001,710   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,894,875      $ 1,268,148   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

(In thousands)

 

     2012     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 74,394      $ 63,394   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     6,857        5,457   

Share-based compensation

     3,966        2,986   

Non-cash contribution for 401(k) plan

     1,772        1,718   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     134        410   

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     (742     (880

Other, net

     1,892        2,120   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

    

Accounts receivable

     (137,881     (104,798

Inventories

     (154,240     (181,808

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     143,049        169,220   

Other, net

     1,157        (27
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (59,642     (42,208
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     (82,148     (35,695

Capital expenditures

     (6,891     (5,730

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     157        374   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (88,882     (41,051
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Net proceeds under current revolving credit agreement

     287,157        —     

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

     3,189        3,108   

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     742        880   

Net proceeds (repayments) of other long-term obligations

     11        (31

Return of capital contribution to noncontrolling interest

     —          (32,000

Payment of fees related to revolving credit agreement

     (2,070     (38

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

     (9,991     (15,824

Dividends on Common and Class B common stock

     (41,003     (35,707

Net (repayments) proceeds under prior revolving credit agreements

     (70,000     55,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     168,035        (24,612
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     23        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     19,534        (107,871

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     15,673        126,498   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 35,207      $ 18,627   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

    

Common stock issued for Carrier Enterprise III

   $ 93,250        —     

Net assets of locations contributed to Carrier Enterprise II

     —        $ 14,769   

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2012

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Basis of Consolidation

Watsco, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Watsco,” which may be referred to as we, us or our) was incorporated in 1956 in Florida and is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the HVAC/R distribution industry. The accompanying Watsco June 30, 2012 interim condensed consolidated unaudited 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 (“GAAP”) 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 unaudited financial statements herein. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements contained in this report include the accounts of Watsco and all of its wholly owned subsidiaries and include the accounts of three joint ventures with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), in each of which Watsco maintains a 60% controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The results of operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012. 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 weather patterns during the summer and winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is typically highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction sectors throughout most of the markets is fairly consistent during the year, except for dependence on housing completions and related weather and economic conditions.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the 2012 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or earnings per share as previously reported.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

Our operations in Mexico consider their functional currency to be the U.S. dollar because the majority of their transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in Mexican pesos are recognized in earnings within selling, general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income.

The functional currency of our operations in Canada is the Canadian dollar. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and income and expense items are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the applicable period. The aggregate effect of foreign currency translation is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheet. Our net investment in our Canadian operations is recorded at the historical rate and the resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheet. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in U.S. dollars are recognized in earnings within selling, general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 unaudited financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation reserves for accounts receivable, inventories and income taxes, reserves related to self-insurance programs and the valuation of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. While we believe that these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from such estimates.

 

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Accounting Changes

Presentation of Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued guidance that requires companies to present net income and other comprehensive income in one continuous statement or in two separate but consecutive statements. We have elected to present separate condensed consolidated unaudited statements of other comprehensive income, which immediately follow the condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for our Common and Class B common stock:

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Basic Earnings per Share:

           

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 39,103       $ 36,023       $ 47,570       $ 43,523   

Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to non-vested (restricted) common stock

     2,704         2,456         3,298         2,832   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 36,399       $ 33,567       $ 44,272       $ 40,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     31,717,204         30,685,087         31,236,915         30,643,560   

Basic earnings per share for Common and Class B Common stock

   $ 1.15       $ 1.09       $ 1.42       $ 1.33   

Allocation of earnings for Basic:

           

Common stock

   $ 33,137       $ 30,445       $ 40,244       $ 36,901   

Class B common stock

     3,262         3,122         4,028         3,790   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 36,399       $ 33,567       $ 44,272       $ 40,691   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share:

           

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 39,103       $ 36,023       $ 47,570       $ 43,523   

Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to non-vested (restricted) common stock

     2,702         2,453         3,297         2,831   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 36,401       $ 33,570       $ 44,273       $ 40,692   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     31,717,204         30,685,087         31,236,915         30,643,560   

Effect of dilutive stock options

     66,503         85,208         72,173         88,973   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     31,783,707         30,770,295         31,309,088         30,732,533   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 1.15       $ 1.09       $ 1.41       $ 1.32   

Anti-dilutive stock options not included above

     1,319         3,297         1,269         3,050   

Diluted earnings per share for our Common stock assumes the conversion of all of our Class B common stock into Common stock as of the beginning of the fiscal year and adjusts for the dilutive effects of outstanding stock options using the treasury stock method; therefore, no allocation of earnings to Class B common stock is required. As of June 30, 2012 and 2011, our outstanding Class B common stock was convertible into 2,842,055 and 2,854,093 shares of our Common stock, respectively.

3. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Other comprehensive (loss) income consists of the currency translation adjustment associated with the use of local currency by our Canadian operations as its functional currency, changes in the unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities and the effective portion of a cash flow hedge that matured in October 2011. The tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive (loss) income are as follows:

 

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     Quarter Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   $ (4,840     —        $ (4,840     —     

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities

   $ (6   $ (7   $ 23      $ 4   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (2     (3     11        1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax

   $ (4   $ (4   $ 12      $ 3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on derivative instrument

     —        $ 118        —        $ 233   

Income tax expense

     —          45        —          89   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on derivative instrument, net of tax

     —        $ 73        —        $ 144   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (4,844   $ 69      $ (4,828   $ 147   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, are as follows:

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

   2012      2011  

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

     

Beginning balance

   $ —         $ —     

Current period other comprehensive loss

     4,840         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 4,840       $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

     

Beginning balance

   $ 352       $ 355   

Current period other comprehensive income

     12         3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 340       $ 352   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivative instrument:

     

Beginning balance

   $ —         $ 238   

Current period other comprehensive income

     —           144   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ —         $ 94   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

   $ 5,180       $ 446   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

4. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

On a regular basis, we use certain derivatives as economic hedges of foreign currency exposure. Although these derivatives were not designated as hedges and/or did not qualify for hedge accounting, they were effective economic hedges. The changes in fair value of economic hedges are immediately recognized in earnings. During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012, we entered into foreign currency forward contracts to offset the earnings impact that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations have on certain monetary liabilities that are denominated in nonfunctional currencies. The changes in fair value of these foreign currency forward contracts was $247 for both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income. The total notional value of our foreign currency exchange contracts as of June 30, 2012 was $24,030, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through August 2012. See Note 5.

We were party to an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of $10,000 that matured in October 2011 and was designated as a cash flow hedge. The swap effectively exchanged the variable rate of 30-day LIBOR to a fixed interest rate of 5.07%. For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011, the hedging relationship was determined to be highly effective in achieving offsetting changes in cash flows.

 

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5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following tables present our assets and liabilities carried at fair value that are measured on a recurring basis:

 

Description    Fair Value at
June 30,
2012
     Fair Value Measurements
at June 30, 2012 Using
 
      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets:

           

Available-for-sale securities

   $ 186       $ 186         —           —     

Liabilities:

           

Derivative financial instruments

   $ 247         —         $ 247         —     

 

Description    Fair Value at
December 31,
2011
     Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2011 Using
 
      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets:

           

Available-for-sale securities

   $ 163       $ 163         —           —     

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used for these assets and liabilities, as well as the level of input used to measure fair value:

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

Derivative financial instruments – the derivatives are foreign currency forward contracts. Fair value is based on observable market inputs, such as forward rates, in active markets and therefore the derivatives are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The fair value of the derivative financial instruments is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

There were no transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 during the six months ended June 30, 2012.

6. ACQUISITIONS

Carrier Enterprise III

On April 27, 2012, we completed the formation of a joint venture with UTC Canada Corporation (“UTC Canada”), an affiliate of Carrier, to distribute Carrier, Bryant and Payne branded residential, light-commercial and commercial applied HVAC products in Canada. The newly formed joint venture, Carrier Enterprise Canada, L.P. (“Carrier Enterprise III”), operates 35 locations throughout all of the provinces and territories in Canada. In the formation of the joint venture, UTC Canada contributed its Canadian distribution business and retained a 40% noncontrolling interest in Carrier Enterprise III. Total consideration paid by us for our 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III included cash consideration of $82,158 and the issuance to UTC Canada of 1,250,000 shares of Common stock having a fair value of $93,250. The final purchase price is subject to a working capital adjustment pursuant to the asset purchase agreement that we entered into with UTC Canada and is expected to be finalized during the third quarter of 2012.

Based on our preliminary valuation, we anticipate that the purchase price will result in the recognition of $219,978 in goodwill and intangibles. The preliminary valuation of fair value is based on the best information available as of the date of this filing and incorporates management’s assumptions about expected future cash flows and contemplates other valuation techniques. Future cash flows can be affected by changes in the industry, a declining economic environment or market conditions, among other things. Although management believes that the estimates are reasonable, an adjustment to the future cash flows could materially impact the valuation and our consolidated results of operations or financial position. For Canadian income tax purposes, seventy-five percent of the tax basis of the acquired goodwill is amortized at a rate of 7% annually on a declining balance basis.

The preliminary purchase price allocation is based upon a purchase price of $175,408 which represents the fair value of our 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III. The table below presents the allocation of the total consideration to tangible and intangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed and the noncontrolling interest from the acquisition of our 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III based on the respective fair values as of April 27, 2012:

 

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Cash

   $ 10   

Accounts receivable

     45,872   

Inventories

     55,024   

Other current assets

     481   

Property and equipment

     2,517   

Goodwill and intangible assets

     219,978   

Other assets

     978   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (44,208

Noncontrolling interest

     (105,244
  

 

 

 

Total preliminary purchase price

   $ 175,408   
  

 

 

 

The fair value of the noncontrolling interest was determined by applying a pro-rata value of the total invested capital adjusted for a discount for lack of control that market participants would consider when estimating the fair value of the noncontrolling interest.

Carrier Enterprise II

In 2011, we formed a second joint venture with Carrier that comprises the combination of two transactions. On April 29, 2011, Carrier contributed 28 of its company-owned locations in eight Northeast U.S. states, and we contributed 14 locations in the Northeast U.S. On July 29, 2011, we purchased Carrier’s distribution operations in Mexico, which included seven locations. Collectively, the Northeast locations and the Mexico operations are referred to as Carrier Enterprise II. We have a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II, and Carrier has a 40% noncontrolling interest.

The unaudited pro forma financial information, combining our results of operations with the operations of Carrier Enterprise II and Carrier Enterprise III as if the joint ventures had been consummated on January 1, 2011, is as follows:

 

     Quarter Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Revenues

   $ 1,036,245       $ 1,009,234       $ 1,740,222       $ 1,663,275   

Net income

     60,428         59,583         73,601         74,937   

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     21,629         21,059         26,710         27,355   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 38,799       $ 38,524       $ 46,891       $ 47,582   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 1.13       $ 1.12       $ 1.36       $ 1.39   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

This unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only. The unaudited pro forma financial information from the beginning of the periods presented until the respective acquisition dates of the above-described Canadian, Northeast U.S. and Mexican operations includes adjustments to record income taxes related to our portion of Carrier Enterprise II’s and Carrier Enterprise III’s income, amortization related to identified intangible assets with finite lives and interest expense on borrowings incurred to acquire our 60% controlling interests. This unaudited pro forma financial information does not include adjustments to add or remove certain corporate expenses of Carrier Enterprise II and Carrier Enterprise III, which may or may not be incurred in future periods, or adjustments for depreciation or synergies that may be realized subsequent to the acquisition dates. This unaudited pro forma financial information may not necessarily reflect our future results of operations or what the results of operations would have been had we acquired our 60% controlling interest in and operated Carrier Enterprise II and Carrier Enterprise III as of the beginning of the periods presented.

7. DEBT

On April 27, 2012, we entered into an unsecured, five-year $500,000 syndicated revolving credit agreement, which replaced in its entirety both our maturing five-year $300,000 revolving credit agreement and Carrier Enterprise I’s three-year $125,000 secured revolving credit agreement. Proceeds from the new facility were used to repay approximately $72,000 outstanding under the prior facilities and $82,000 for the acquisition of Carrier Enterprise III. Additional proceeds may be used for, among other things, funding seasonal working capital needs and other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. Included in the facility are a $50,000 swingline subfacility, a $50,000 letter of credit subfacility and a $75,000 multicurrency borrowing sublimit. Borrowings bear interest at either LIBOR-based rates plus a spread which ranges from 100 to 275 basis-points (LIBOR plus 137.5 basis-points at June 30, 2012), depending upon our ratio of total debt to EBITDA, or on rates based on the higher of the Prime rate or the Federal Funds rate, in each case plus a spread which ranges from 0 to 175 basis-points

 

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(37.5 basis-points at June 30, 2012), depending upon our ratio of total debt to EBITDA. We pay a variable commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitment, ranging from 12.5 to 40 basis-points (17.5 basis-points at June 30, 2012). At June 30, 2012, $235,621 was outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. The credit agreement matures in April 2017. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios and other customary restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2012.

8. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock Dividends

Cash dividends of $0.62 per share, $0.57 per share, $1.24 per share and $1.09 per share of Common and Class B common stock were paid during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Non-Vested (Restricted) Stock

During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, we granted 22,750 shares of non-vested (restricted) stock. No shares of non-vested (restricted) stock were granted during the quarter ended June 30, 2012. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, we granted 58,301 and 414,602 shares of non-vested (restricted) stock, respectively. For the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011, 2,527 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $180, were delivered to us as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of non-vested (restricted) stock. These shares were retired upon delivery.

Stock Options

During the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, 69,334 and 6,500, respectively, of stock options were exercised for Common stock. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, 90,834 and 72,300, respectively, of stock options were exercised for Common stock. Cash received from Common stock issued upon the exercise of stock options during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, was $1,822, $228, $2,809 and $2,635, respectively. During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012, 19,567 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $1,449 were delivered to us as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings. These shares were retired upon delivery.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

During the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, 2,632 and 3,395, shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan, respectively, for which we received net proceeds of $186 and $232, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, 5,594 and 7,392 shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan, respectively, for which we received net proceeds of $380 and $473, respectively.

401(k) Plan

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, 26,991 and 27,240 shares of Common stock were issued to our profit sharing retirement plan, respectively, representing the discretionary matching contribution of $1,772 and $1,718, respectively.

Noncontrolling Interest

We have a 60% controlling interest in the joint ventures with Carrier, and Carrier has a 40% noncontrolling interest. The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to the noncontrolling interest:

 

Noncontrolling interest at December 31, 2011

   $  198,920   

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

     (3,361

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (3,826

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     26,824   

Fair value of noncontrolling interest in Carrier Enterprise III

     105,244   
  

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest at June 30, 2012

   $ 323,801   
  

 

 

 

9. 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 do not believe the ultimate liability associated with any known claims or litigation will have a material adverse affect on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

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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 occur 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 amounts of $4,845 and $4,631 at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, were established related to such insurance programs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 60%, 48%, 57% and 45% of all purchases made during the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, approximately $96,000 and $41,000, respectively, was payable to Carrier and its affiliates, net of receivables. Our joint ventures with Carrier also sell HVAC products to Carrier and its affiliates. Revenues in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 include $10,064, $7,693, $16,848 and $11,797, respectively, of sales to Carrier and its affiliates. We believe these transactions are conducted at arm’s-length in the ordinary course of business.

Carrier Enterprise II entered into Transactional Services Agreements (“TSAs”) with Carrier, pursuant to which Carrier performs certain business processes on its behalf, including processes involving the use of certain information technologies. The services provided by Carrier pursuant to the TSAs terminated on April 30, 2012. The fees related to these TSAs were $223, $148, $807 and $148, respectively, for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income. At June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, $89 and $941, respectively, related to theses TSAs was payable to Carrier and is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets.

Carrier Enterprise III entered into TSAs with UTC Canada, pursuant to which UTC Canada performs certain business processes on behalf of Carrier Enterprise III, including processes involving the use of certain information technologies, and UTC Canada entered into TSAs with Carrier Enterprise III, pursuant to which Carrier Enterprise III performs certain business processes on behalf of UTC Canada. The services provided pursuant to the TSAs terminate on various dates but may be extended as agreed upon by the parties. The fees payable by Carrier Enterprise III to UTC Canada under one TSA were substantially offset by the fees payable to UTC Canada to Carrier Enterprise III under the other TSA.

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On July 2, 2012, we exercised our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I.

 

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

Information About Forward-Looking Statements

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 and/or joint ventures, (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, but not limited to:

 

   

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;

 

   

federal, state and local regulations impacting our industry and products;

 

   

prevailing interest rates;

 

   

foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; 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, in whole or in part, that the information will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, our business or operations. For additional information identifying other important factors that may affect our operations and could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, see our SEC filings, including but not limited to, the discussion included in the Risk Factors section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 under the headings “Business 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, except as required by applicable law.

The following information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and notes thereto included under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, reference should be made to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Company Overview

Watsco, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Watsco,” which may be referred to as we, us or our) was incorporated in 1956 in Florida and is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the HVAC/R distribution industry. At June 30, 2012, we operated from 575 locations in 38 states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico with additional market coverage on an export basis to Latin America and the Caribbean.

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 are variable 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 weather patterns during summer and winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is typically highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction sectors throughout most of the markets is fairly consistent during the year, except for dependence on housing completions and related weather and economic conditions.

Joint Ventures with Carrier Corporation

In 2009, we formed a joint venture with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise I, in which Carrier contributed 95 of its company-owned locations in 13 U.S. Sun Belt states and Puerto Rico and its export division in Miami, Florida, and we contributed 15 locations that distributed Carrier products. We have a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I, Carrier has a 40% noncontrolling interest and we have options to purchase from Carrier up to an additional 20% interest in Carrier Enterprise I (10% in July 2012 and 10% in July 2014). On July 2, 2012, we exercised our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our ownership interest to 70%.

In 2011, we formed a second joint venture with Carrier and completed two additional transactions. In April 2011, Carrier contributed 28 of its company-owned locations in eight Northeast U.S. states, and we contributed 14 locations in the Northeast U.S. In July 2011, we purchased Carrier’s distribution operations in Mexico, which included seven locations. Collectively, the Northeast locations and the Mexico operations are referred to as Carrier Enterprise II. We have a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II, and Carrier has a 40% noncontrolling interest. Neither we nor Carrier have any options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise II.

In April 2012, we formed a third joint venture with UTC Canada Corporation (“UTC Canada”), an affiliate of Carrier, which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise III. Carrier contributed 35 of its company-owned locations in Canada to Carrier Enterprise III. We have a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III, and UTC Canada has a 40% noncontrolling interest. Neither we nor UTC Canada have any options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise III.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the condensed consolidated unaudited 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 unaudited 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, 2011 as filed on February 29, 2012. We believe that there have been no significant changes during the quarter or six months ended June 30, 2012 to the critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Items Affecting Comparability Between Periods

Accounting Changes

Refer to Note 1 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of the impact of changes in accounting standards.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table summarizes information derived from the condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income expressed as a percentage of revenues for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Quarter
Ended June 30,
    Six Months
Ended June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Revenues

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales

     76.4        75.9        76.4        75.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     23.6        24.1        23.6        24.6   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     15.1        15.6        17.2        18.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     8.5        8.5        6.4        6.5   

Interest expense, net

     0.1        0.1        0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     8.4        8.4        6.3        6.4   

Income taxes

     2.3        2.5        1.8        1.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     6.1        5.9        4.5        4.5   

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     2.2        1.8        1.6        1.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

     3.9     4.1     2.9     3.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following narratives include the results of operations for businesses acquired during 2012 and 2011. The results of operations for these acquisitions have been included in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. See Note 6 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the pro forma financial information combining our results of operations with the operations of Carrier Enterprise II and Carrier Enterprise III.

In the following narratives, computations and disclosure information referring to “same-store basis” exclude the effects of locations acquired or locations opened or closed during the immediately preceding 12 months unless they are within close geographical proximity to existing locations. At June 30, 2012 and 2011, 75 and 47 locations, respectively, were excluded from “same-store basis” information. The table below summarizes the changes in our locations for the 12 months ended June 30, 2012:

 

     Number of
Locations
 

June 30, 2011

     526   

Acquired

     7   

Opened

     13   

Closed

     (4
  

 

 

 

December 31, 2011

     542   

Acquired

     35   

Opened

     7   

Closed

     (9
  

 

 

 

June 30, 2012

     575   
  

 

 

 

Second Quarter 2012 Compared to Second Quarter 2011

Revenues

Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 increased $128.3 million, or 15%, compared to the same period in 2011, including $110.7 million attributable to the 70 new Carrier Enterprise II and III locations acquired in 2011 and 2012, and $3.1 million from other locations opened during the preceding 12 months, partially offset by $5.5 million from closed locations. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $20.0 million, or 2%, as compared to the same period in 2011, reflecting a 5% increase in sales of HVAC equipment, a 4% decrease in sales of other HVAC products and a 16% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products. The increase in same-store revenues is primarily due to strong demand for the replacement of commercial HVAC equipment.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 increased $25.3 million, or 12%, compared to the same period in 2011, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 declined 50 basis-points to 23.6% versus 24.1% for the same period in 2011, primarily due to a shift in sales mix toward HVAC equipment and growth in sales of commercial products, which generate a lower gross profit margin than non-equipment products.

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 increased $14.9 million, or 11%, compared to the same period in 2011, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 decreased to 15.1% from 15.6% for the same period in 2011. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to leveraging of fixed operating costs as compared to 2011. For the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses include $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of acquisition-related costs. On a same-store basis, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 2% as compared to the same period in 2011.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 increased $0.4 million, or 35%, compared to the same period in 2011, primarily as a result of an increase in average outstanding borrowings during 2012.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $23.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 as compared to $22.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and investments and 60% of income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rate attributable to us was 36.9% and 38.0% for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to lower effective tax rates for income generated by our foreign subsidiaries and certain non-recurring tax benefits realized in 2012.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 increased $3.1 million, or 9%, compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues as discussed above.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

Revenues

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $227.4 million, or 16%, compared to the same period in 2011, including $173.9 million attributable to the 70 new Carrier Enterprise II and III locations and $5.6 million from other locations opened during the preceding 12 months, offset by $10.4 million from closed locations. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $58.3 million, or 4%, as compared to the same period in 2011. Revenues reflect a 7% increase in sales of HVAC equipment, a 3% decrease in sales of other HVAC products and a 19% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products. The increase in same-store revenues is primarily due to strong demand for the replacement of residential and commercial HVAC equipment.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $40.9 million, or 12%, compared to the same period in 2011, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 2012 declined 100 basis-points to 23.6% versus 24.6% for the same period in 2011, primarily due to a shift in sales mix toward HVAC equipment, which generates a lower gross profit margin than non-equipment products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $27.4 million, or 11%, compared to the same period in 2011, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 decreased to 17.2% from 18.1% for the same period in 2011. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to leveraging of fixed operating costs as compared to 2011. For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, selling, general and administrative expenses include $0.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of acquisition-related costs. On a same-store basis, selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased 1% as compared to 2011.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $0.4 million, or 23%, compared to the same period in 2011, primarily as a result of an increase in average outstanding borrowings during 2012.

 

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Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $29.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012 as compared to $27.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and investments and 60% of income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rate attributable to us was 37.0% and 38.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to lower effective tax rates for income generated by our foreign subsidiaries and certain non-recurring tax benefits realized in 2012.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased $4.0 million, or 9%, compared to the same period in 2011. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues as discussed above.

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 peaks 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 our available bank line of credit;

 

   

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

 

   

acquisitions;

 

   

dividend payments;

 

   

capital expenditures; and

 

   

the timing and extent of common stock repurchases.

Sources and Uses of Cash

We rely on cash flows from operations and additional borrowing capacity (subject to certain restrictions) under our revolving credit agreement to fund seasonal working capital needs, including our anticipated dividend payments, capital expenditures and funds necessary for business acquisitions, and to support the development of our long-term operating strategies.

We believe that our operating cash flows, cash on hand and funds available for borrowing under our line of credit will be sufficient to satisfy our liquidity needs in the foreseeable future, including the exercise of our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I in the third quarter of 2012 for approximately $52.0 million. However, there can be no assurance that our current sources of available funds will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements.

Any future disruption in the capital and credit markets, such as those experienced in 2008, 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 syndicate banks to meet their respective funding commitments. Disruptions in capital and credit markets also may affect the determination of interest rates for borrowers, particularly rates based on LIBOR, such as the rates under our line of credit. Any future disruptions in these markets and their effect on interest rates could result in increased borrowing costs and/or reduced borrowing capacity under our line of credit.

Working Capital

Working capital increased to $856.3 million at June 30, 2012 from $605.1 million at December 31, 2011, reflecting the 35 new locations added by Carrier Enterprise III in 2012, which in aggregate added $64.8 million of working capital. Excluding these new locations, working capital increased to $791.5 million, reflecting higher levels of accounts receivable and inventories, primarily due to the seasonality of our business.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     2012     2011     Change  

Cash flows used in operating activities

   $ (59.6   $ (42.2   $ (17.4

Cash flows used in investing activities

   $ (88.9   $ (41.1   $ (47.8

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

   $ 168.0      $ (24.6   $ 192.6   

 

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Operating Activities

The increase in net cash used in operating activities was principally attributable to changes in operating assets and liabilities, which were primarily composed of higher levels of inventory due to our seasonal buildup and lower levels of accounts payable and other liabilities in 2012 due to timing of payments, partially offset by higher accounts receivable driven by increased sales volume in 2012.

Investing Activities

The increase in net cash used in investing activities is due to the purchase of our 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III for cash consideration of $82.1 million and higher capital expenditures in 2012.

Financing Activities

The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily attributable to higher net borrowings under our revolving credit agreement, a decrease in distributions to the noncontrolling interest and a non-recurring $32.0 million return of capital to the noncontrolling interest in 2011, partially offset by an increase in dividends paid in 2012.

Revolving Credit Agreement

On April 27, 2012, we entered into an unsecured, five-year $500.0 million syndicated revolving credit agreement, which replaced in its entirety both our maturing five-year $300.0 million revolving credit agreement and Carrier Enterprise I’s three-year $125.0 million secured revolving credit agreement. Proceeds from the new facility were used to repay approximately $72.0 million outstanding under the prior facilities and $82.0 million for the acquisition of Carrier Enterprise III. Additional proceeds may be used for, among other things, funding seasonal working capital needs and other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. Included in the facility are a $50.0 million swingline subfacility, a $50.0 million letter of credit subfacility and a $75.0 million multicurrency borrowing sublimit. Borrowings bear interest at either LIBOR-based rates plus a spread which ranges from 100 to 275 basis-points (LIBOR plus 137.5 basis-points at June 30, 2012), depending upon our ratio of total debt to EBITDA, or on rates based on the higher of the Prime rate or the Federal Funds rate, in each case plus a spread which ranges from 0 to 175 basis-points (37.5 basis-points at June 30, 2012), depending upon our ratio of total debt to EBITDA. We pay a variable commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitment, ranging from 12.5 to 40 basis-points (17.5 basis-points at June 30, 2012). At June 30, 2012, $235.6 million was outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. The credit agreement matures in April 2017. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios and other customary restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2012.

Acquisitions

On April 27, 2012, we completed the formation of a joint venture with UTC Canada to distribute Carrier, Bryant and Payne branded residential, light-commercial and commercial applied HVAC products in Canada. The newly formed joint venture, Carrier Enterprise III, operates 35 locations throughout all of the provinces and territories in Canada. In the formation of the joint venture, UTC Canada contributed its Canadian distribution business and retained a 40% noncontrolling interest in Carrier Enterprise III. Total consideration paid by us for our 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III included cash consideration of $82.1 million and the issuance to UTC Canada of 1,250,000 shares of Common stock having a fair value of $93.3 million. The final purchase price is subject to working capital adjustments pursuant to the Asset Purchase Agreement that we entered into with UTC Canada.

On July 2, 2012, we exercised our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I for cash consideration of approximately $52.0 million, following which we have a 70% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I.

We continually evaluate other potential acquisitions and/or joint ventures and hold discussions with a number of acquisition candidates. Should suitable acquisition opportunities arise that would require additional financing, we believe our financial position and earnings history provide a sufficient basis for us to either obtain additional debt financing at competitive rates and on reasonable terms or raise capital through the issuance of equity securities.

Common Stock Dividends

Cash dividends of $1.24 per share and $1.09 per share of Common and Class B common stock were paid during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. On July 2, 2012, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.62 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on July 31, 2012 to shareholders of record as of July 16, 2012. 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 cash flow generated by operations, profitability, financial condition, cash requirements, restrictions under our revolving credit agreement, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

 

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Company Share Repurchase Program

In September 1999, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to 7,500,000 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. No shares were repurchased during the quarters ended June 30, 2012 or 2011. In aggregate, 6,370,913 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 repurchase of up to the remaining 1,129,087 shares authorized for repurchase is subject to certain restrictions included in our revolving credit agreement.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

In the normal course of business we are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage certain of these exposures, we use derivative financial instruments, including forward contracts and swaps. We do not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

Exposure to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates relates primarily to our foreign operations’ buying in currencies other than local currencies. The principal foreign currency exchange rates to which we are exposed are the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso. We manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk by using forward currency option contracts to hedge foreign currency exposure. These instruments are not designated as hedging instruments. The total notional value of foreign currency forward contracts as of June 30, 2012 was $24.0 million, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through August 2012.

Our revolving credit facility exposes us to interest rate risk because borrowings thereunder accrue interest at one or more variable rates. Our interest rate risk management objectives are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, we have historically entered into interest rate swap agreements with financial institutions that have investment grade credit ratings, thereby minimizing credit risk associated with these instruments. We do not currently hold any derivative contracts that hedge our interest rate exposure, but we may enter into such instruments in the future.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”)) that are, among other things, designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Senior Vice President (“SVP”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure and appropriate SEC filings.

Our management, with the participation of our CEO, SVP and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and, based on that evaluation, our CEO, SVP and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at a reasonable assurance level, at and as of such date.

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, 2012, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC, we have not yet assessed the internal control over financial reporting of the 35 locations added by Carrier Enterprise II in 2011 or the 35 locations added by Carrier Enterprise III in 2012, which collectively represented approximately 26% of our total consolidated assets at June 30, 2012 and approximately 13% of our consolidated revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012. From the respective acquisition dates to June 30, 2012, the processes and systems of Carrier Enterprise II and Carrier Enterprise III did not impact the internal controls over financial reporting for our other consolidated subsidiaries.

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

 

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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 adverse affect on our financial condition or results of operations.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Information about risk factors for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 does not differ materially from that set forth in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

3.1    Composite Articles of Incorporation of Watsco, Inc.
10.1    Credit Agreement dated as of April 27, 2012, by and among Watsco, Inc., as Borrower, Watsco Canada, Inc., as Canadian Borrower, the Lenders From Time to Time Party Thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents and U.S. Bank National Association as Documentation Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Watsco, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2012 and filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012).
10.2    Carrier Enterprise Canada (G.P.), Inc. Shareholders’ Agreement dated as of April 27, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Watsco, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2012 and filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012).
10.3    Second Amended and Restated Shareholder Agreement by and among Watsco, Inc., Carrier Corporation and UTC Canada Corporation, dated as of April 27, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Watsco, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2012 and filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012).
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.
101.INS *    XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

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

 

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SIGNATURE

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)  

August 9, 2012

  By:   /s/ Ana M. Menendez  
    Ana M. Menendez  
    Chief Financial Officer  
   

(on behalf of the Registrant

and as Principal Financial Officer)

 

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.

  

Exhibit Description

3.1    Composite Articles of Incorporation of Watsco, Inc.
10.1    Credit Agreement dated as of April 27, 2012, by and among Watsco, Inc., as Borrower, Watsco Canada, Inc., as Canadian Borrower, the Lenders From Time to Time Party Thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, Bank of America, N.A. and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Co-Syndication Agents and U.S. Bank National Association as Documentation Agent (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Watsco, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2012 and filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012).
10.2    Carrier Enterprise Canada (G.P.), Inc. Shareholders’ Agreement dated as of April 27, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Watsco, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2012 and filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012).
10.3    Second Amended and Restated Shareholder Agreement by and among Watsco, Inc., Carrier Corporation and UTC Canada Corporation, dated as of April 27, 2012 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Watsco, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 27, 2012 and filed with the SEC on May 4, 2012).
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.
101.INS *    XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE *    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

# filed herewith.
+ furnished herewith.
* XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
EX-3.1

Exhibit 3.1

THIS COMPOSITE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF WATSCO, INC. (THE “CORPORATION”) REFLECTS THE PROVISIONS OF THE CORPORATION’S AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AS AMENDED AND RESTATED ON JULY 26, 1995, AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO FILED WITH THE FLORIDA SECRETARY OF STATE THEREAFTER ON OR PRIOR TO MAY 25, 2012, BUT IS NOT AN AMENDMENT AND/OR RESTATEMENT THEREOF.

COMPOSITE

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

OF

WATSCO, INC.

AS AMENDED AND RESTATED THROUGH MAY 25, 2012

ARTICLE I

The name of the Corporation is Watsco, Inc.

ARTICLE II

The post office address of the principal office of this corporation in the State of Florida is 2665 S. Bayshore Drive, Suite 901, Coconut Grove, Florida 33133. The Board of Directors may from time to time move the office to any other place in or outside the State of Florida.

ARTICLE III

 

  A. The aggregate number of shares of Capital Stock which the Corporation shall have the authority to issue is 80,000,000 shares, of which (i) 60,000,000 shares, at the par value of $.50 per share, shall be designated as Common Stock, (ii) 10,000,000 shares, at the par value of $.50 per share, shall be designated as Class B Common Stock and (iii) 10,000,000 shares, at the par value of $.50 per share, shall be designated as Preferred Stock.

 

  B. The Common Stock and the Class B Common Stock shall be identical in all respects and shall have equal rights and privileges, except as otherwise provided in this Article III.

 

  (1) Dividends: Subject to sub-paragraph 2 below, whenever a dividend is paid to the shareholders of Class B Common Stock, the Corporation shall also pay on the holders of Common Stock a dividend per share at least equal to the dividend per share paid to the holders of the Class B Common Stock. The Corporation may pay dividends to the holders of Common Stock in excess of dividends paid (or without paying dividends) to holders of Class B Common Stock.

 

  (2) Stock Distributions: If at any time a stock distribution is to be paid, such stock distribution may be declared and paid only as follows:

 

  (a) So long as no shares of Common Stock have been issued or are outstanding, shares of Common Stock may be paid to holders of Class B Common Stock.

 

  (b) Shares of Common Stock may be paid to holders of Common Stock and shares of Class B Common Stock may be paid to holders of Class B Common Stock.

 

  (c) Whenever a stock distribution is paid, the same number of shares shall be paid with respect to each outstanding share of Common Stock or Class B Common Stock. The Corporation shall not combine or subdivide shares of either class without at the same time making an appropriate combination or subdivision of shares to the other class.


  (3) Voting: Voting power shall be divided between the Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as follows:

 

  (a) With respect to the election of directors, holders of Common Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect that number of directors which constitute 25% of the authorized members of the Board of Directors and, if such 25% is not a whole number, the holders of such Common stock shall be entitled to elect the nearest higher whole number of directors that is at least 25% of such membership. Holders of Class B Common Stock, voting as a separate class, shall be entitled to elect the remaining directors.

 

  (b) The holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to vote as a separate class on the removal, with or without cause, of any director elected by the holders of Common Stock and the holders of Class B Common Stock shall be entitled to vote as a separate class on the removal, with or without cause, of any director elected by the holders of Class B Common Stock.

 

  (c) The holders of the Common Stock and the holders of the Class B Common Stock shall be entitled to vote as separate classes on such other matters as may be required by law or these Articles of Incorporation to be submitted to such holders voting as separate classes.

 

  (d) Any vacancy in the office of a director elected by the holders of the Common Stock may be filled by a vote of such holders voting as a separate class and any vacancy in the office of a director elected by the holders of the Class B Common Stock may be filled by a vote of such holders acting as a separate class or, in the absence of a shareholder vote, in the case of a vacancy of a director elected by either class, such vacancy may be filled by the remaining directors as provided in the By-Laws. Any director elected by the Board of Directors to fill a vacancy shall serve until the next election of directors by shareholders and his or her successor has been elected and qualified.

 

  (e) The holders of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock shall in all matters not specified in Sections (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this sub-paragraph 3 (“VOTING”) vote together as a single class; provided that the holders of Common Stock shall have one (1) vote per share and the holders of Class B Common Stock shall have ten (10) votes per share.

 

  (f) The Common Stock will not have the right to elect the directors set forth in paragraphs (a) and (d) above, if on the record date for any shareholder meeting at which directors are to be elected, the number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock is less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock. In such cases, all directors to be elected at such meeting shall be elected by holders of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock voting together as a single class, provided that, with respect to said election, the holders of Common Stock will have one (1) vote per share and holders of Class B Common Stock, will have ten (10) votes per share.

 

  (g)

If, on the record date for any shareholder meeting at which directors are to be elected, the number of issued and outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock is less than 12  1/2 % of the aggregate number of issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, then the holders of Common Stock shall continue to elect a number of Class A Directors equal to 25% of the total number of directors constituting the entire board of directors and, in addition, shall vote together with the holders of Class B Common Stock to elect the Class B Directors to be elected at such meeting, with the holders of Common Stock entitled to one (1) vote per share and the holders of Class B Common Stock entitled to ten (10) votes per share.

 

  (h) Notwithstanding anything in this sub-paragraph 3 (“VOTING”) to the contrary, the holders of Common Stock shall have exclusive voting power on all matters at any time when no Class B Common Stock is issued and outstanding.

 

  (4) Conversion: Each holder of record of Class B Common Stock may at any time or may from time to time, in such holders’ sole discretion and at such holders’ option, convert any whole number or all of such holders’ Class B Common Stock into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock at the rate of one share of Common Stock for each share of Class B Common Stock surrendered for conversion. Any such conversion may be effected by any holder of Class B Common Stock surrendering such holder’s certificate or certificates for the Class B Common Stock to be converted, duly endorsed, at the office of the Corporation or any transfer agent for the Class B Common Stock, together with written notice to the Corporation at such office that such holder elects to convert all or a specified number of Class B Common Stock and stating the name or names in which such holder desires the certificate or certificates for such Common Stock to be issued. Promptly thereafter, the Corporation shall issue and deliver to such holder or holder’s nominee, a certificate or certificates for the number of shares of Common Stock to which such holder will be entitled as aforesaid. Such conversion shall be deemed to have been made at the close of business at date of such surrender and the person or persons entitled to receive the Common Stock issuable on such conversion shall be treated for all purposes as the record holder or holders of such Common Stock on that date.


No fractional shares of Common Stock shall be issued on conversion of any Class B Common Stock but, in lieu thereof, the Corporation shall pay in cash therefor the pro rata fair market value of any such fraction. Such fair market value shall be based, in the case of publicly traded securities, on the last sale price for such securities on the business day next prior to the date such fair market value is to be determined or, in the event no sale is made on that day, the average of the closing bid and ask prices for that day on the principal stock exchange on which the Common Stock is traded or, if the Common Stock is not then listed on a national securities exchange, the average of the closing bid and ask prices for the day quoted by the NASDAQ System or, if the Common Stock is not then quoted by the NASDAQ System, the fair market value on such day determined by a qualified independent appraiser who is expert in evaluating such property and appointed by the Board of Directors of the Corporation. Any such determination of fair market value shall be final and binding on the Corporation and on each holder of Common Stock or Class B Common Stock.

 

  C. The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series with such distinctive serial designations and (a) may have such voting powers, full or limited, or may be without voting powers; (b) may be subject to redemption at such time or times and at such prices; (c) may be entitled to receive dividends (which may be cumulative or noncumulative) at such rate or rates, on such conditions, and at such times, and payable in preference to, or in such relation to, the dividends payable on any other class or classes or series of stock; (d) may have such rights upon the dissolution of, or upon any distribution of the assets of, the Corporation; (e) may be made convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of any other class or classes or of any other series of the same or any other class or classes of stock of the Corporation, at such price or prices or at such rates of exchange, and with such adjustments; and (f) shall have such other relative, participating, optional or other special rights, qualifications, limitations, preferences or restrictions thereof, all as may be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such Preferred Stock from time to time adopted by the Board of Directors pursuant to authority to do so which is hereby vested in the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE IV

This Corporation shall have perpetual existence.

ARTICLE V

The Corporation shall have not less than three directors and not more than nine directors, who shall be divided, as nearly as possible, into three equal classes, designated “Class I”, “Class II” and “Class III”, which classes shall serve in staggered terms of office of three years apiece.

Therefore, approximately one-third of the members of the Board of Directors shall be elected every three years to serve for terms of three years until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by the majority of the directors remaining in office until the next annual meeting of shareholders; and vacancies created by an increase in the number of directors by the Board of Directors between annual shareholder meetings shall be filled by a majority of the directors remaining in office until the next annual meeting of shareholders.


ARTICLE VI

The Corporation reserves the right to amend or repeal any provision contained in these Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, and any right conferred upon the shareholders is subject to this reservation.

The By-Laws of the Corporation may be amended from time to time by either the shareholders or the directors, but the directors may not alter or amend any By-Law adopted by the shareholders.

Ownership of stock shall not be required to make any person eligible to hold office either as an officer or director of this Corporation.

The shareholders may, by By-Law provision or by shareholders’ agreement, recorded in the minute book, impose such restrictions on the sale, transfer, or encumbrance of the stock of this Corporation as they may see fit.

Any subscriber or stockholder present at any meeting, either in person or by proxy, and any director present in person at any meeting of the Board of Directors shall conclusively be deemed to have received proper notice of such meeting unless he shall make objection at such meeting to any defect or insufficiency of notice.

Any contract of other transaction between the Corporation and one or more of its directors, or between the Corporation and any firm of which one or more of its directors are members or employees, or in which they are interested, or between the Corporation and any corporation or association of which one or more of its directors are shareholders, members, directors, officers, or employees, or in which they are interested, shall be valid for all purposes, notwithstanding the presence of such director or directors at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Corporation, which acts upon, or in reference to, such contract or transaction, and notwithstanding his or their participation in such action, if the fact of such interest shall be disclosed or known to the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors shall, nevertheless, authorize, approve and ratify such contract or transactions by a vote of a majority of the directors present, such interested director or directors to be counted in determining whether a quorum is present, but not to be counted in calculating the majority necessary to carry such vote. This section shall not be construed to invalidate any contract or other transaction which would otherwise be valid under the common and statutory law applicable thereto.

The Board of Directors is hereby specifically authorized to make provisions for reasonable compensation to its members for their services as directors, and to fix the basis and conditions upon which such compensation shall be paid. Any director of the Corporation may also serve the Corporation in any other capacity and receive compensation in any form.

ARTICLE VII

The Corporation shall indemnify any director, officer, or employee, or former director, officer or employee of the Corporation, or any person who may have served at its request as a director, officer or employee of another corporation in which it owns shares of capital stock, or of which it is a creditor, against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by him in connection with the defense of any action and or proceeding in which he is made a party by reason of being or having been such director, officer or employee, except in relation to matters as to which he shall be adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of duty. The Corporation may also reimburse to any director, officer or employee the reasonable costs of settlement of any such action, suit or proceeding, if it shall be found by a majority of a committee composed of the directors not involved in the matter in controversy (whether or not a quorum) that it was to the interests of the corporation that such settlement be made and that such director, officer or employee was not guilty of negligence or misconduct. Such rights of indemnification and reimbursement shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which such director, officer or employee may be entitled under any By-Law, agreement, vote of shareholders, or otherwise.

ARTICLE VIII

No shareholder of the Corporation shall have any right to purchase his pro rata share of any new issue of securities of any kind or class of the Corporation, sold by the Corporation.

EX-31.1

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 9, 2012

 

/s/ Albert H. Nahmad
Albert H. Nahmad
Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2

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 9, 2012

 

/s/ Barry S. Logan

Barry S. Logan

Senior Vice President

EX-31.3

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 9, 2012

 

/s/ Ana M. Menendez

Ana M. Menendez

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

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, 2012 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 9, 2012

/s/ Barry S. Logan

Barry S. Logan

Senior Vice President

August 9, 2012

/s/ Ana M. Menendez

Ana M. Menendez

Chief Financial Officer

August 9, 2012

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.