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 September 30, 2014

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

The number of shares of each class of our common stock outstanding as of October 30, 2014 was (i) 30,106,543 shares of Common stock, $0.50 par value per share, excluding 6,322,650 treasury shares, and (ii) 4,884,981 shares of Class B common stock, $0.50 par value per share, excluding 48,263 treasury shares.

 

 

 


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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements

  
 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Income – Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

     3   
 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Comprehensive Income – Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

     4   
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets—September 30, 2014 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2013

     5   
 

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013

     6   
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements

     7   

Item 2.

 

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

     12   

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     17   

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

     18   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

  Legal Proceedings      18   

Item 1A.

  Risk Factors      18   

Item 6.

  Exhibits      18   
SIGNATURES      19   

 

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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
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014      2013      2014      2013  

Revenues

   $ 1,134,999       $ 1,081,893       $ 3,067,753       $ 2,915,978   

Cost of sales

     860,234         823,296         2,325,646         2,215,255   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     274,765         258,597         742,107         700,723   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     169,527         163,142         488,336         469,629   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     105,238         95,455         253,771         231,094   

Interest expense, net

     1,534         1,781         3,790         4,651   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     103,704         93,674         249,981         226,443   

Income taxes

     32,573         27,556         76,062         66,654   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     71,131         66,118         173,919         159,789   

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     16,670         20,419         46,604         49,387   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 54,461       $ 45,699       $ 127,315       $ 110,402   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock:

           

Basic

   $ 1.56       $ 1.32       $ 3.64       $ 3.19   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 1.56       $ 1.32       $ 3.64       $ 3.18   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013      2014     2013  

Net income

   $ 71,131      $ 66,118       $ 173,919      $ 159,789   

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

         

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (11,996     5,073         (12,648     (8,367

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

     (5     18         (13     15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

     (12,001     5,091         (12,661     (8,352

Comprehensive income

     59,130        71,209         161,258        151,437   

Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     11,723        22,588         41,350        45,792   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 47,407      $ 48,621       $ 119,908      $ 105,645   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

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)

 

     September 30,
2014
    December 31,
2013
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 16,691      $ 19,478   

Accounts receivable, net

     502,522        399,565   

Inventories

     729,865        583,154   

Other current assets

     22,258        18,905   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,271,336        1,021,102   

Property and equipment, net

     45,355        45,418   

Goodwill

     389,364        392,610   

Intangible assets, net

     192,470        203,843   

Other assets

     6,463        6,558   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,904,988      $ 1,669,531   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of other long-term obligations

   $ 167      $ 107   

Accounts payable

     224,267        141,104   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     116,317        102,295   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     340,751        243,506   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term obligations:

    

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

     352,003        230,044   

Other long-term obligations, net of current portion

     729        513   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term obligations

     352,732        230,557   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

     71,944        68,076   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $0.50 par value

     18,209        18,182   

Class B common stock, $0.50 par value

     2,467        2,367   

Preferred stock, $0.50 par value

     —          —     

Paid-in capital

     576,280        606,384   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (18,881     (11,474

Retained earnings

     417,793        339,362   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (114,425     (114,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity

     881,443        840,396   

Noncontrolling interest

     258,118        286,996   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,139,561        1,127,392   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,904,988      $ 1,669,531   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 173,919      $ 159,789   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     13,348        13,223   

Share-based compensation

     7,850        6,453   

Deferred income tax provision

     4,989        4,208   

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     (1,576     (590

Other, net

     2,985        1,510   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (106,890     (90,205

Inventories

     (149,085     (99,655

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     99,175        60,278   

Other, net

     (2,996     (3,828
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     41,719        51,183   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (9,234     (10,915

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     332        222   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (8,902     (10,693
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Purchase of additional ownership from noncontrolling interest

     (87,735     —     

Dividends on Common and Class B common stock

     (48,884     (25,958

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

     (25,817     (31,487

Payment of fees related to revolving credit agreement

     (381     (456

Net proceeds from other long-term obligations

     276        628   

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     1,576        590   

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

     2,604        1,998   

Net proceeds (repayments) under revolving credit agreement

     122,943        (30,010
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (35,418     (84,695
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (186     (336
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,787     (44,541

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     19,478        73,770   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 16,691      $ 29,229   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2014

(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 Florida in 1956 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 in North America. The accompanying September 30, 2014 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, but 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 included 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, 2013.

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

The results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. 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 is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction market is fairly consistent during the year, subject to weather and economic conditions, including their effect on the number of housing completions.

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.

New Accounting Standards

Presentation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

In July 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance that requires the presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward rather than as a liability when the uncertain tax position would reduce the net operating loss under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction and the entity intends to use the deferred tax asset for that purpose. This guidance is effective prospectively for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the FASB issued a standard on revenue recognition that provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The standard is principle-based and provides a five-step model to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The core principle is that a company will recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This standard is effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and allows for either full retrospective adoption or modified retrospective adoption. We will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2017, and are currently evaluating the impact on our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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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
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014      2013      2014      2013  

Basic Earnings per Share:

           

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 54,461       $ 45,699       $ 127,315       $ 110,402   

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

     4,106         3,251         9,644         7,813   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 50,355       $ 42,448       $ 117,671       $ 102,589   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—Basic

     32,330,888         32,206,448         32,292,559         32,182,430   

Basic earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 1.56       $ 1.32       $ 3.64       $ 3.19   

Allocation of earnings for Basic:

           

Common stock

   $ 46,138       $ 38,880       $ 107,804       $ 93,960   

Class B common stock

     4,217         3,568         9,867         8,629   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 50,355       $ 42,448       $ 117,671       $ 102,589   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share:

           

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 54,461       $ 45,699       $ 127,315       $ 110,402   

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

     4,103         3,246         9,635         7,801   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 50,358       $ 42,453       $ 117,680       $ 102,601   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—Basic

     32,330,888         32,206,448         32,292,559         32,182,430   

Effect of dilutive stock options

     45,051         69,665         52,509         63,936   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—Diluted

     32,375,939         32,276,113         32,345,068         32,246,366   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 1.56       $ 1.32       $ 3.64       $ 3.18   

Anti-dilutive stock options not included in above

     28,565         620         7,788         4,963   

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; therefore, no allocation of earnings to Class B common stock is required. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, our outstanding Class B common stock was convertible into 2,707,725 and 2,706,860 shares of our Common stock, respectively.

3. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Other comprehensive (loss) income consists of the foreign currency translation adjustment associated with our Canadian operations’ use of the Canadian dollar as their functional currency and changes in the unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities. The tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive (loss) income were as follows:

 

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     Quarter Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   $ (11,996   $ 5,073      $ (12,648   $ (8,367

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

   $ (9   $ 27      $ (21   $ 24   

Income tax benefit (expense)

     4        (9     8        (9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

   $ (5   $ 18      $ (13   $ 15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (12,001   $ 5,091      $ (12,661   $ (8,352
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   2014     2013  

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

    

Beginning balance

   $ (11,181   $ (1,785

Current period other comprehensive loss

     (7,394     (4,772
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ (18,575   $ (6,557
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

    

Beginning balance

   $ (293   $ (317

Current period other comprehensive (loss) income

     (13     15   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ (306   $ (302
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

   $ (18,881   $ (6,859
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

4. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We routinely use derivative instruments to hedge foreign currency exposure. Although these derivatives were not designated as hedges and/or did not qualify for hedge accounting, they were effective economic hedges for the periods presented. The changes in fair values of economic hedges are recognized in earnings. During 2014 and 2013, we entered into foreign currency forward contracts to offset the earnings impact that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations would otherwise have had on certain monetary liabilities denominated in nonfunctional currencies. The changes in fair values of foreign currency forward contracts were gains (losses) of $2,127 and $(1,534) for the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The changes in fair values of foreign currency forward contracts were gains (losses) of $572 and $(6) for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These amounts 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 September 30, 2014 was $19,500, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through November 2014. See Note 5.

 

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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:

 

                 Fair Value Measurements
at September 30, 2014 Using
 
    

Balance Sheet Location

   Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets:

              

Available-for-sale securities

   Other assets    $ 244       $ 244         —          —    

Derivative financial instruments

   Other current assets    $ 690         —        $ 690         —    
                 Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2013 Using
 
    

Balance Sheet Location

   Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets:

              

Available-for-sale securities

   Other assets    $ 265       $ 265         —          —    

Derivative financial instruments

   Other current assets    $ 118         —        $ 118         —    

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 – these 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.

Derivative financial instruments – these derivatives are foreign currency forward contracts. See Note 4. Fair value is based on observable market inputs, such as forward rates in active markets; therefore, we classify these derivatives within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

6. PURCHASE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE

On July 1, 2014, we exercised our second option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise, LLC (“Carrier Enterprise I”) for cash consideration of $87,735, following which we have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I. Neither we nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I, or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier.

7. DEBT

On June 25, 2014, we entered into an amendment to our unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement, which increased the borrowing capacity from $500,000 to $600,000, extended the maturity date from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019, increased the swingline subfacility from $65,000 to $90,000 and modified certain definitions. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $352,003 and $230,044 was outstanding under the revolving credit agreement, respectively. 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 such covenants at September 30, 2014.

8. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock Dividends

We paid cash dividends of $0.60, $0.25, $1.40 and $0.75 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Non-Vested (Restricted) Stock

During the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we granted 10,700 and 31,500 shares of non-vested (restricted) stock, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we granted 213,725 and 119,043 shares of non-vested (restricted) stock, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, 21,028 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $2,125 were withheld 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.

 

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Exercise of Stock Options

During the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, 17,850 and 34,700 stock options, respectively, were exercised for common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, 41,350 and 44,200 stock options, respectively, were exercised for common stock. Cash received from common stock issued as a result of stock options exercised during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, was $613, $1,162, $1,942 and $1,539, respectively.

During both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, 5,454 shares of Class B Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $490 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings. During both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, 5,448 shares of Class B Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $490 were delivered 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 September 30, 2014 and 2013, 2,741 and 1,944 shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan for which we received net proceeds of $259 and $160, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, 6,984 and 5,870 shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan for which we received net proceeds of $662 and $459, respectively.

401(k) Plan

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we issued 18,309 and 22,551 shares of Common stock, respectively, to our profit sharing retirement plan, representing the Common stock discretionary matching contribution of $1,759 and $1,689, respectively.

Noncontrolling Interest

Effective July 1, 2014, our controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I increased to 80% from 70%, following our exercise of the option described in Note 6. We have a 60% controlling interest in our other two joint ventures with Carrier, while Carrier has a 40% noncontrolling interest in each. The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to Carrier’s noncontrolling interest:

 

Noncontrolling interest at December 31, 2013

   $  286,996   

Decrease in noncontrolling interest in Carrier Enterprise I

     (44,411

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

     (25,817

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (5,254

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     46,604   
  

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest at September 30, 2014

   $ 258,118   
  

 

 

 

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 and 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 effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Self-Insurance

Self-insurance reserves are maintained relative to company-wide casualty insurance and health benefit programs. The level of exposure from catastrophic events is limited by the purchase of stop-loss and aggregate liability reinsurance coverage. When estimating the self-insurance liabilities and related reserves, management considers a number of factors, which include historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and valuations provided by independent third-party actuaries. Management reviews its assumptions with its independent third-party actuaries to evaluate whether the self-insurance reserves are adequate. If actual claims or adverse development of loss reserves occur and exceed these estimates, additional reserves may be required. Reserves in the amounts of $4,999 and $5,582 at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, were established related to such programs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets.

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 63% and 62% of all inventory purchases for the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 61% and 58% of all inventory purchases for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, approximately $103,000 and $53,000, 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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 included $11,518, $7,834, $29,181 and $21,822, respectively, of sales to Carrier and its affiliates. We believe these transactions are conducted at arm’s-length in the ordinary course of business.

 

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

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 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;

 

    International political risk; 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 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 Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. 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 the 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, 2013.

Company Overview

Watsco, Inc. was incorporated in Florida in 1956, and, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “Watsco,” or “we”, “us” or “our”) is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the HVAC/R distribution industry in North America. At September 30, 2014, we operated from 574 locations in 38 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico with additional market coverage on an export basis to Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

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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.

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, primarily 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 market is fairly consistent during the year, subject to weather and economic conditions, including their effect on the number of housing completions.

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 Sun Belt states and Puerto Rico and its export division in Miami, Florida, and we contributed 15 locations that distributed Carrier products. In July 2012, we exercised our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our ownership interest to 70%; and, on July 1, 2014, we exercised our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I to 80%. Neither we nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier.

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.

In 2012, we formed a third joint venture, which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise III, with UTC Canada Corporation, referred to as UTC Canada, an affiliate of Carrier. 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.

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 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed on February 27, 2014. We believe that there have been no significant changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2014 to the critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

New Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 1 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of new 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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Revenues

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales

     75.8        76.1        75.8        76.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     24.2        23.9        24.2        24.0   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     14.9        15.1        15.9        16.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     9.3        8.8        8.3        7.9   

Interest expense, net

     0.1        0.2        0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     9.2        8.6        8.2        7.8   

Income taxes

     2.9        2.5        2.5        2.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     6.3        6.1        5.7        5.5   

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

     1.5        1.9        1.5        1.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

     4.8     4.2     4.2     3.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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 September 30, 2014 and 2013, 21 and 20 locations, respectively, were excluded from “same-store basis” information. The table below summarizes the changes in our locations for the 12 months ended September 30, 2014:

 

     Number of
Locations
 

September 30, 2013

     571   

Closed

     (2
  

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

     569   

Opened

     12   

Closed

     (7
  

 

 

 

September 30, 2014

     574   
  

 

 

 

The following narratives also reflect our acquisition of an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which became effective on July 1, 2014.

Third Quarter 2014 Compared to Third Quarter 2013

Revenues

Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 increased $53.1 million, or 5%, compared to the same period in 2013, including $0.1 million from locations opened during the preceding 12 months, partially offset by $1.3 million from closed locations. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $54.3 million, or 5%, as compared to the same period in 2013, reflecting a 7% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (65% of sales), which included a 7% increase in residential HVAC equipment and a 6% increase in commercial HVAC equipment, flat sales of other HVAC products (30% of sales) and a 14% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales). The increase in same-store revenues is primarily due to higher demand for the replacement of residential HVAC equipment. Sales of residential HVAC equipment also benefited from an improved sales mix of higher-efficiency air conditioning and heating systems, which sell at higher unit prices.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 increased $16.2 million, or 6%, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 improved 30 basis-points to 24.2% versus 23.9% for the same period in 2013, primarily due to higher realized gross margins for residential HVAC equipment.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 increased $6.4 million, or 4%, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to increased revenues and additional headcount. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 decreased to 14.9% from 15.1% for the same period in 2013. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to improved leveraging of fixed operating costs as compared to 2013. On a same-store basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4% as compared to the same period in 2013.

 

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Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 decreased $0.2 million, or 14%, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily as a result of a lower effective interest rate, partially offset by an increase in average outstanding borrowings in 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $32.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $27.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and investments and 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 36.8% and 37.0% for the quarters ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to lower state income taxes in 2014 versus 2013 related to income generated by our U.S. subsidiaries.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 increased $8.8 million, or 19%, compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues, expanded profit margins and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues, as discussed above, and by a reduction in the net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest related to Carrier Enterprise I following our purchase of an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I in July 2014.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013

Revenues

Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $151.8 million, or 5%, compared to the same period in 2013, including $1.2 million from locations opened during the preceding 12 months, partially offset by $3.7 million from closed locations. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $154.3 million, or 5%, as compared to the same period in 2013. Revenues reflect a 7% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (64% of sales), which included an 8% increase in residential HVAC equipment and a 3% increase in commercial HVAC equipment, a 2% increase in sales of other HVAC products (31% of sales) and a 7% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales). The increase in same-store revenues is primarily due to higher demand for the replacement of residential HVAC equipment. Sales of residential HVAC equipment also benefited from an improved sales mix of higher-efficiency air conditioning and heating systems, which sell at higher unit prices.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $41.4 million, or 6%, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 improved 20 basis-points to 24.2% versus 24.0% for the same period in 2013, primarily due to higher realized gross margins for residential HVAC equipment.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $18.7 million, or 4%, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily as a result of increased revenues and additional headcount. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 decreased to 15.9% from 16.1% for the same period in 2013. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to improved leveraging of fixed operating costs as compared to 2013. On a same-store basis, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 4% as compared to 2013.

Interest Expense, Net

Net interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 decreased $0.9 million, or 19%, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily as a result of a decrease in average outstanding borrowings and a lower effective interest rate in 2014 as compared to 2013.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $76.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 as compared to $66.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and investments and 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 36.8% and 37.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to lower state income taxes in 2014 versus 2013 related to income generated by our U.S. subsidiaries.

 

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Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 increased $16.9 million, or 15%, compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues, expanded profit margins and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues, as discussed above, and by a reduction in the net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest related to Carrier Enterprise I following our purchase of an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I in July 2014.

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 for HVAC/R products, which peaks in the months of May through August. Significant factors that could affect our liquidity include the following:

 

    cash necessary to fund our business (primarily working capital requirements);

 

    the adequacy of our available bank line of credit;

 

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

 

    acquisitions, including joint ventures;

 

    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 borrowing capacity under our revolving credit agreement to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including dividend payments, if and as declared by our Board of Directors, capital expenditures, business acquisitions and development of our long-term operating strategies.

At September 30, 2014, we had $16.7 million of cash and cash equivalents, of which, $12.1 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. We believe that our operating cash flows, cash on hand and funds available for borrowing under our line of credit will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs in the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurance that our current sources of available funds will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements.

Our access to funds under our line of credit depends on the ability of the syndicate banks to meet their respective funding commitments. Disruptions in the capital and credit markets could adversely affect our ability to draw on our line of credit and may also adversely affect the determination of interest rates, particularly rates based on LIBOR, which is one of the base rates under our line of credit. Disruptions in the capital and credit markets could also result in increased borrowing costs and/or reduced borrowing capacity under our line of credit.

Working Capital

Working capital increased to $930.6 million at September 30, 2014 from $777.6 million at December 31, 2013, 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 nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (in millions):

 

     2014     2013     Change  

Cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 41.7      $ 51.2      $ (9.5

Cash flows used in investing activities

   $ (8.9   $ (10.7   $ 1.8   

Cash flows used in financing activities

   $ (35.4   $ (84.7   $ 49.3   

The individual items contributing to cash flow changes for the periods presented are detailed in the condensed consolidated unaudited statements of cash flows contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Operating Activities

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to higher accounts receivable driven by increased sales and higher levels of inventory in 2014 as compared to 2013, partially offset by higher net income in 2014 as compared to 2013 and the timing of payments for accrued expenses.

 

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Investing Activities

The decrease in net cash used in investing activities was due to lower capital expenditures in 2014 as compared to 2013.

Financing Activities

The decrease in net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to higher net borrowings under our revolving credit agreement, partially offset by the exercise of our second option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I for $87.7 million and a decrease in distributions to the noncontrolling interest in 2014 and an increase in dividends paid in 2014 as compared to 2013.

Revolving Credit Agreement

We maintain an unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement, which we use to fund seasonal working capital needs and other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends, stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. On June 25, 2014, we entered into an amendment to this credit agreement, which increased the borrowing capacity from $500.0 million to $600.0 million, extended the maturity date from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2019, increased the swingline subfacility from $65.0 million to $90.0 million and modified certain definitions. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, $352.0 million and $230.0 million were outstanding under the revolving credit agreement, respectively. 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 such covenants at September 30, 2014.

Purchase of Ownership Interest in Joint Venture

On July 1, 2014, we exercised our second option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I for cash consideration of $87.7 million, following which we have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I. Neither we nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I, or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier.

Acquisitions

We continually evaluate potential acquisitions and/or joint ventures and routinely 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

We paid cash dividends of $1.40 per share and $0.75 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. On October 1, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.60 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on October 31, 2014 to shareholders of record as of October 15, 2014. 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, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

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 September 30, 2014 or 2013. 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. At September 30, 2014, there were 1,129,087 shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the program.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

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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 were 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 September 30, 2014, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information with respect to this item may be found in Note 9 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the caption “Litigation, Claims and Assessments,” which information is incorporated by reference in this Item 1 of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Information about risk factors for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 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, 2013.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

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

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

     

WATSCO, INC.

      (Registrant)
November 4, 2014     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

  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.
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# filed herewith.
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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: November 4, 2014

 

/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: November 4, 2014

 

/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: November 4, 2014

 

/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 nine months ended September 30, 2014, 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
November 4, 2014

/s/ Barry S. Logan

Barry S. Logan
Senior Vice President
November 4, 2014

/s/ Ana M. Menendez

Ana M. Menendez
Chief Financial Officer
November 4, 2014

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.