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Item 1. Financial Statements

2023-08-03 compared with 2023-05-04 · 256 added, 154 removed, 587 unchanged (41% of the section changed)

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

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Common shares –

$ 2 par value per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,947,924 and 4,917,020 issued and outstanding, at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 241,151 and 245,386 shares at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

$ 2 par value per share, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 4,917,501 and 4,917,020 issued and outstanding, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

Common shares issued to rabbi trust, 241,343 and 245,386 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

Deferred compensation liability

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Retained earnings

Treasury shares, at cost, 1,800,474 and 1,758,901 shares at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

Treasury shares, at cost, 1,840,552 and 1,758,901 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME

Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data)

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Income tax expense

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS

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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

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Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS

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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

Three Months Ended March 31,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

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Share-based compensation expense

Gain from company owned life insurance policy

Loss on exit of business

Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment

Gain from company owned life insurance policy

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

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FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Payments on notes payable to banks

(Payments) proceeds of notes payable to banks

Proceeds from long-term debt

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Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF YEAR

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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Balance at March 31, 2023 (unaudited)

Foreign currency translation

Recognized net actuarial gain, net

of tax provision of $ 28

Total comprehensive income

Share-based compensation

Purchase of 40,078 common shares

Issuance of 9,655 common shares

Common shares distributed from rabbi

trust of 502 , net

Cash dividends declared –

Balance at June 30, 2023

Accumulated Other

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Cash dividends declared –

Balance at March 31, 2022 (unaudited)

Balance at March 31, 2022

Foreign currency translation

Recognized net actuarial gain, net

of tax provision of $ 28

Total comprehensive income

Share-based compensation

Issuance of 484 common shares

Common shares issued to rabbi

trust of 484 , net

Cash dividends declared –

Balance at June 30, 2022

See notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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In the opinion of management, these consolidated financial statements contain all estimates and adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, required to fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods.

Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full-year ending December 31, 2023.

Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full-year ending December 31, 2023.

Noncontrolling interests a re presented in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as if parent company investors (controlling interests) and other minority investors (noncontrolling interests) in partially-owned subsidiaries have similar economic interests in a single entity.

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The Company’s revenues by segment and product type are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Communications

Special Industries

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

Communications

Special Industries

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Communications

Special Industries

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Communications

Special Industries

Credit Losses for Receivables

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The change in the allowance for credit losses includes expense and net write-offs, which are identified in the following table:

Three Months Ended March 31,

Six Months Ended June 30,

Allowance for credit losses, beginning of period

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Inventories, net

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

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Finished products

Inventories, gross

Inventories, net of excess and obsolete inventory reserve

Excess of current cost over LIFO cost

Inventories, net

Costs for inventories of certain material, mainly in the U.S., are determined using the LIFO method and totaled approximately $ 68.9 million at March 31, 2023 and $ 68.3 million at December 31, 2022.

Inventories at LIFO cost

Costs for inventories of certain material, mainly in the U.S., are determined using the LIFO method and totaled approximately $ 70.3 million at June 30, 2023 and $ 68.3 million at December 31, 2022.

An actual valuation of inventories under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of the year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time.

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Because these estimates are subject to change and may be different than the actual inventory levels and costs at the end of the year, interim results are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.

During the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the net change in LIFO inventories resulted in expense of $ 0.5 million and $ 1.3 million, respectively, to Cost of products sold.

The Company’s reserves for slow-moving and obsolete inventory was $ 11.4 million at March 31, 2023 and $ 10.8 million at December 31, 2022.

During the three-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the net change in LIFO inventories resulted in expense of $ 0.6 million and $ 2.1 million, respectively, to Cost of products sold.

During the six-month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the net change in LIFO inventories resulted in expense of $ 1.2 million and of $ 3.4 million, respectively, to Cost of products sold.

The Company’s reserves for excess and obsolete inventory was $ 13.7 million at June 30, 2023 and $ 10.8 million at December 31, 2022.

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Major classes of property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and were as follows:

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

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To the extent that there is a reasonable possibility the losses could exceed amounts already accrued, the Company will adjust the accrual in the period in which the determination is made, disclose an estimate of the additional loss or range of loss and if the amount of such adjustment cannot be reasonably estimated, disclose that an estimate cannot be made.

As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company maintained a reserve of approximately $ 2.0 million and $ 1.8 million, respectively, representing its best estimate for losses to be incurred on global legal matters.

As of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company maintained a reserve of approximately $ 2.1 million and $ 1.8 million, respectively, representing its best estimate for losses to be incurred on global legal matters.

The Company and its subsidiaries Helix Uniformed Ltd.

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(“SNC ATP”), HD Supply Canada Inc., by its trade names HD Supply Power Solutions and HD Supply Utilities (“HD Supply”), and Anixter Power Solutions Canada Inc.

( the corporate successor to HD Supply, “Anixter”) and, together with the Company, PLPC Canada, Helix, SNC ATP and HD Supply (the “Defendants”), in a complaint filed by Altalink, L.P.

( the corporate successor to HD Supply, “Anixter”) and, together with the Company, PLPC Canada, Helix, SNC ATP and HD Supply (the “Defendants”), in a

complaint filed by Altalink, L.P.

(the “Plaintiff”) in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta in Alberta, Canada in November 2016 (the “Complaint”).

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Net periodic pension expense (income) for the U.S.

Plan for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, follows:

Three Months Ended March 31,

Plan for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, follows:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

Interest cost

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There were no contributions to the U.S.

Plan during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

Plan during the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

The Company is currently evaluating the option to contribute to the U.S.

Plan in 2023.

Plan during 2023.

Components of retirement benefits expense (income) are included in Other (expense) income, net in the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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The following tables set forth the total changes in AOCI by component, net of tax:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

Balance at April 1

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications:

Gain on foreign currency translation adjustment

Amounts reclassified from AOCI:

Amortization of defined benefit pension actuarial gain (a)

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance at June 30

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

Balance at January 1

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Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance at March 31

Balance at June 30

(a) This AOCI component is included in the computation of net periodic pension expense (income) as noted in Note 6 –

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All other terms remain the same.

At March 31, 2023, the Company had utilized $ 47.5 million with $ 42.5 million available on the Facility, net of long-term outstanding letters of credit of $ 0.1 million.

At June 30, 2023, the Company had utilized $ 53.0 million with $ 37.0 million available on the Facility, net of long-term outstanding letters of credit of $ 0.1 million.

Our bank debt to equity percentage was 22.5 % .

The Facility contains, among other provisions, requirements for maintaining levels of net worth and profitability.

At March 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

On January 19, 2021, the Company received funding for a term loan from PNC Equipment Finance, LLC in the principal amount of $ 20.5 million to fund the purchase of a corporate aircraft.

In September 2020, the Company made a deposit of $ 6.8 million toward the purchase of the aircraft which was subsequently refunded in January 2021 and the full amount of the $ 20.5 million purchase price was drawn on the loan.

The aircraft replaces the Company’s previously owned aircraft, which was sold in December 2020.

The proceeds of the sale were used to pay off the debt associated with the previously owned aircraft.

The term of the new loan is 120 months at a fixed interest rate of 2.744 %.

At June 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

On January 19, 2021, the Company purchased a new aircraft for $ 20.5 million and received funding for a term loan from PNC Equipment Finance, LLC for the full amount of the purchase price.

The term of the loan is 120 months at a fixed interest rate of 2.744 %.

The loan is payable in 119 equal monthly installments , which commenced on March 1, 2021 with a final payment of any outstanding principal and accrued interest due and payable on the final monthly payment date.

Of the $ 16.2 million outstanding on this debt facility at March 31, 2023, $ 2.1 million was classified as current.

Of the $ 15.7 million outstanding on this debt facility at June 30, 2023, $ 2.1 million was classified as current.

The loan is secured by the aircraft.

The Company has borrowing facilities at certain of its foreign subsidiaries, which consist of overdraft lines, working capital credit lines, and facilities for the issuance of letters of credit and short-term borrowing needs.

At March 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, $ 21.5 million and $ 26.1 million was outstanding, of which $ 14.8 million and $ 19.1 million were classified as current, respectively.

At June 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, $ 21.0

million and $ 26.1 million was outstanding, of which $ 18.5 million and $ 19.1 million were classified as current, respectively.

These facilities support commitments made in the ordinary course of business.

For both periods ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s Asia-Pacific segment had $ 0.2 million in restricted cash used to secure bank debt.

For both periods ended June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s Asia-Pacific segment had $ 0.2 million in restricted cash used to secure bank debt.

The restricted cash is shown on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets in Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s effective tax rate was 24 % and 13 %, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the same period in 2022 mainly due to higher levels of income earned in higher tax jurisdictions as well as a non-taxable benefit of $ 4.4 million related to the proceeds from the settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy in 2022.

For the three-month period ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s effective tax rate was 26 % and 23 %, respectively.

The higher effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily due to the unfavorable impact from the mix of earned income in certain foreign jurisdictions, as well as an increase in the limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation.

For the six-month period ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s effective tax rate was 25 % and 18 %, respectively.

The higher effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2022 was primarily due to non-taxable benefit of $ 4.4 million related to the proceeds from a settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy in 2022, an increase in the limitation on the deductibility of executive compensation as well an unfavorable impact from the mix of earned income in certain foreign jurisdictions.

The Company provides valuation allowances against deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized.

During the period ended March 31, 2023, the Company did no t record any additional valuation allowances in various jurisdictions on their deferred tax assets.

For the three-month periods ending March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did no t record any new uncertain tax positions.

During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Company did no t record any additional valuation allowances in various jurisdictions on their deferred tax assets.

For the six-month periods ending June 30, 2023, the Company did no t record any new uncertain tax positions.

Note 10 –

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Diluted earnings per share were calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average of all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the periods presented.

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, was as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31,

The calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, was as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

Determination of shares (in thousands)

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Earnings per common share

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, there were zero and 23,000 stock options, respectively, which were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

For the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, there were zero and 18,000 stock options, respectively, which were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, there were zero and 23,000 stock options, respectively, which were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Note 11 –

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The Company’s finite and indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of the following:

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

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Indefinite-lived intangible assets

The aggregate amortization expense for other intangibles with finite lives for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was $ 0.6 million and $ 0.4 million , respectively.

The aggregate amortization expense for other intangibles with finite lives for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was $ 0.5 million and $ 1.0 million, respectively .

The aggregate amortization expense for other intangibles with finite lives for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 was $ 0.5 million and $ 1.1 million, respectively .

Amortization expense is estimated to be $ 0.9 million for the remainder of 2023, $ 1.7 million for 2024, $ 1.5 million for 2025, and $ 1.4 million for 2026 and 2027.

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The Company performs additional interim impairment assessments as circumstances warrant.

There were no indicators of impairment noted for the period ending March 31, 2023.

There were no indicators of impairment noted for the period ending June 30, 2023.

The Company may use both quantitative and qualitative approaches when testing goodwill for impairment.

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Balance at January 1, 2023

Purchase price measurement period adjustments

Currency translation

Balance at March 31, 2023

The purchase price measurement period adjustments relate to the finalization of the purchase price accounting of Holplast, s.r.o.

acquired during 2022.

Balance at June 30, 2023

See note 14 for additional information about acquisitions of businesses.

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Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data.

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities, recorded and measured at fair value, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

The following table summarizes the Company’s assets and liabilities, recorded and measured at fair value, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

Balance as of

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets or Liabilities

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Accordingly, the changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in each accounting period in Other operating expense, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income together with the transaction gain or loss from the related balance sheet position.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recognized a net gain of $ 0.1 million and a net loss of $ 2.1 mi llion, respectively, on foreign currency forward contracts.

The Company has a non-q ualified Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan for its executives.

The liability for this unfunded Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan was $ 7.3 million at both March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recognized net losses o f $ 0.5 million and $ 0.4 million, respectively, on foreign currency forward contracts.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized net gains of $ 3.1 million and $ 1.0 million, respectively, on foreign currency forward contracts.

The derivative financial instrument contracts are with major investment grade financial institutions, and we do not anticipate any material non-performance by any of the counterparties.

The Company has a non-qualified Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan for its executives.

The liability for this unfunded Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan was $ 7.7 million at June 30, 2023 and was $ 7.3 million at December 31, 2022.

These amounts are recorded within Other noncurrent liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan allows participants the ability to hypothetically inve st their proportionate award into various investment options, which primarily includes mutual funds.

The Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan allows participants the ability to hypothetically invest their proportionate award into various investment options, which primarily includes mutual funds.

The Company credits earnings, gains and losses to the participants’

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The carrying value of the Company’s current financial instruments, which include cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt, approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.

At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was estimated using discounted cash flows analysis, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements that are considered to be Level 2 inputs .

At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was estimated using a discounted cash flows analysis, based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements that are considered to be Level 2 inputs .

Based on the analysis performed, the fair value and the carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt are as follows:

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

December 31, 2022

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Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance.

The following tables present a summary of the Company’s reportable operating segments for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

The following tables present a summary of the Company’s reportable operating segments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

Financial results for the PLP-USA segment include the elimination of all segments’

intercompany profit in inventory.

Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

Total net sales

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The acquisition of Pilot Plastics is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recognized at their respective fair values on the acquisition date.

The process of estimating the fair values of certain tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets and assumed liabilities requires the use of judgment in determining the appropriate assumptions and estimates.

The opening balance sheet is preliminary, and no measurement period adjustments have been recorded as of March 31, 2023.

Future adjustments are not expected to have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.

From the date of the acquisition through March 31, 2023, the Company’s consolidated financial statements included Pilot Plastics sales of approximatel y $ 1.5 milli on and is reported in the PLP-USA segment.

The process of estimating the fair values of certain tangible assets, and assumed liabilities requires the use of judgment in determining the appropriate assumptions and estimates.

The table below summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date, inclusive of the preliminary measurement period adjustments recorded as of June 30, 2023, which were not material.

The measurement period remains open and future adjustments are not expected to have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Adjusted Preliminary Allocation

Accounts receivable

Property, plant and equipment and other assets

Accounts payable

Other current liabilities

Total identifiable net assets

Total consideration, net of cash received

Due to the consideration transferred equaling the fair value of the assets acquired, no residual goodwill was recognized.

From the date of the acquisition through June 30, 2023, the Company’s consolidated financial statements included Pilot Plastics sales of approximatel y $ 3.3 milli on and are reported in the PLP-USA segment.

Acquisition of Delta Conectores , S.A.

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The acquisition of Delta will expand the Company's operational and technical capabilities in the region while supporting its overall substation strategy.

The purchase price was approximately $ 3.8 million with a holdback of approximately $ 0.6 million.

The acquisition of Delta is accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recognized at their respective fair values on the acquisition date.

The opening balance sheet is preliminary, and no measurement period adjustments have been recorded as of March 31, 2023.

Future adjustments are not expected to have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.

The purchase price was approximately $ 3.8 million, net of cash received, subject to a holdback of $ 0.6 million.

The acquisition of Delta has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be recognized at their respective fair values on the acquisition date.

The process of estimating the fair values of certain tangible assets and assumed liabilities requires the use of judgment in determining the appropriate assumptions and estimates.

The fair value of t he net assets acquired was $ 3.4 million and the measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact to the consolidated Statements of Income.

The measurement period remains open and future adjustments are not expected to have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the anticipated synergies of acquiring Delta.

The goodwill recognized of $ 0.4 million is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

From the date of the acquisition through June 30, 2023, the Company’s consolidated financial statements included Delta sales of approximatel y $ 5.2 milli on and is reported in The Americas segment.

Acquisition of Holplast, s.r.o.

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Other noncurrent liabilities assumed is mainly comprised of long-term debt totaling approximately $ 1.1 million at a rate of 3.21 % with terms expiring between May 2023 and December 2030 .

From the date of acquisition through March 31, 2022, the Company recognized Holplast sales of approximately $ 0.2 million.

All measurement period adjustments were completed within a year from the acquisition date, and such adjustments did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations and financial position.

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During the measurement period opening balance sheet adjustments were made to finalize the fair value

estimates based on the final valuations received, which are summarized in the table below.

During the measurement period opening balance sheet adjustments were made to finalize the fair value estimates based on the final valuations received, which are summarized in the table below.

The final measurement period adjustments did not have a material impact to the Consolidated Statements of Income.

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The weighted average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return required by equity and debt market holders of a business enterprise.

The estimated useful lives for customer relationships, trademarks and backlog were 15 years, 20 years, and 1 year, respectively.

The estimated useful lives for customer

relationships, trademarks and backlog were 15 years, 20 years, and 1 year, respectively.

See Note 11 for additional information about goodwill and other intangible assets.

The Company's consolidated financial statements include Maxxweld sales of approximately $ 2.0 million from the date of acquisition through March 31, 2022 and is reported in The Americas segment.

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Segment Information, these charges are recorded in the EMEA segment.

Segment Information, these charges were recorded in the EMEA segment.

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

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We evaluate segment performance and allocate resources based on several factors primarily based on sales and net income.

The following discussion describes our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

The following discussion describes our results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Our discussions of the financial results include non-GAAP measures (e.g., foreign currency impact) to provide additional information concerning our financial results and provide information that we believe is useful to the readers of our financial statements in the assessment of our performance and operating trends.

Overall customer demand remained strong, which is reflected in net sales of $181.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, an increase of $43.6 million year-over-year.

In the three months ended March 31, 2023, the inflationary headwinds we experienced related to raw materials, specifically plastic resins, aluminum and sand (grit), have partially subsided.

Net sales of $181.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023, was an increase of $18.3 million year-over-year and net sales of $363.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was an increase of $61.9 million year-over-year.

In the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the inflationary headwinds we experienced related to raw materials, specifically plastic resins, aluminum and sand (grit), have partially subsided.

Costs related to shipping and freight have similarly fallen from their 2022 peak.

The decreases in these underlying costs along with the impacts of our previous price increases have benefited gross margins.

For PLP-USA, our largest business segment, we saw a year-over-year benefit of approximately $3.0 million related to the reduction in these costs.

For PLP-USA, our largest business segment, we saw a year-over-year benefit for the three and six month periods of $5.4 million and $8.4 million, respectively related to the reduction in these costs.

Given the uncertainties in the macro-economic environment, we cannot determine if these trends will continue.

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PLPC’s foreign currency exchange losses were primarily related to translating into U.S.

dollars its foreign currency denominated loans, trade receivables and royalty receivables from its foreign subsidiaries at the March 31, 2023 exchange rates.

The fluctuations of foreign currencies during the three months ended March 31, 2023 had an unfavorable impact on net sales of $4.6 million and an unfavorable impact of $2.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022.

The effect of currency translation had an unfavorable impact on net income of $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

On a reportable segment basis, the impact of foreign currency translation on net sales and net income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, was as follows:

Foreign Currency Translation Impact

Net Income (Loss)

(Thousands of dollars)

Loss on foreign currency translation on operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $0.3 million.

Gain on foreign currency translation on operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $0.5 million.

There were transaction losses of $0.4 million that were combined with gains on forward currency contracts of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and $1.9 million of transaction gains combined with losses on forward currency contracts of $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 as summarized in the following table:

dollars its foreign currency denominated loans, trade receivables and royalty receivables from its foreign subsidiaries at the June 30, 2023 exchange rates.

The fluctuations of foreign currencies during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 had an unfavorable impact on net sales of $2.5 million and $7.1 million, respectively.

The fluctuations on foreign currencies during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 had an unfavorable impact on net income of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

On a reportable segment basis, the impact of foreign currency translation on net sales and net income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, was as follows:

Foreign Currency Translation Impact

Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

(Thousands of dollars)

Operating income

Translation loss (gain)

Transaction loss (gain)

Net (gain) loss on forward currency contracts

Operating income excluding currency impact

As shown in our strong financial results, we believe our business portfolio and our financial position are sound and strategically well-positioned.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table sets forth a summary of the Company’s Statements of Consolidated Income and the percentage of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022

The following table sets forth a summary of the Company’s Statements of Consolidated Income and the percentage of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

The Company’s past operating results are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.

Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS

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Excluding the effect of currency translation, net sales increased 13% as summarized in the following table:

Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

The increase in PLP-USA net sales of $21.3 million, or 28%, was primarily due to a volume increase in energy product and communication sales.

International net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were unfavorably affected by $4.6 million when local currencies were converted to U.S.

The increase in PLP-USA net sales of $13.6 million, or 16%, was primarily due to a volume increase in energy product and communication sales as well as the impact from price increases.

International net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were unfavorably affected by $2.5 million when local currencies were converted to U.S.

The following discussion of changes in net sales excludes the effect of currency translation.

The Americas net sales of $22.6 million increased $4.8 million, or 25%, primarily due to the contributions from the October 2022 acquisition of Delta as well as volume increases in communications sales.

The Americas net sales of $21.5 million increased $0.3 million, or 2%, primarily due

to volume increases from the October 2022 Delta acquisition, partially offset by volume decreases in the region.

EMEA net sales of $37.3 million increased $4.4 million, or 14%, primarily due to volume increases in communication sales.

Asia-Pacific net sales of $23.0 million increased $8.5 million, or 53%, primarily due to volume increases in energy products compared to 2022.

Asia-Pacific net sales of $26.0 million increased $2.5 million, or 10%, due to volume increases in special industries and energy products.

Gross profit.

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Excluding the effect of currency translation, gross profit increased $14.5 million, or 27%, as summarized in the following table:

Three Months Ended March 31,

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

PLP-USA gross profit of $42.1 million increased by $15.8 million, or 60%, compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the incremental margins from the increased sales volumes and tailwinds from operational efficiencies, price increases and lower commodity costs.

International gross profit for the period ended March 31, 2023 was unfavorably impacted by $1.3 million when local currencies were translated to U.S.

PLP-USA gross profit of $41.2 million increased by $11.3 million, or 38%, compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the incremental margins from the increased sales volumes, price increases and lower material costs.

International gross profit for the period ended June 30, 2023 was unfavorably impacted by $0.9 million when local currencies were translated to U.S.

The following discussion of gross profit changes excludes the effects of currency translation.

The Americas gross profit increased $3.0 million, or 55%, which was primarily the result of the incremental margin from the increased sales volumes, contributions from the October 2022 Delta acquisition as well as inventory write-offs that occurred in 2022 that did not recur.

The Americas gross profit increased $0.5 million, or 7%, which was primarily the result of higher margin from lower material costs.

EMEA gross profit increased $1.7 million, or 22%, primarily due to the incremental margins from the increased sales volumes and lower manufacturing expenses.

Asia-Pacific’s gross profit increased $0.9 million, or 13%, which was primarily driven by the incremental margins on the increased sales volume and lower manufacturing costs.

Costs and expenses.

Costs and expenses of $38.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 increased $3.4 million, or 10%, when compared to 2022.

Excluding the effect of currency translation, costs and expenses increased $3.9 million, or 11%, as summarized in the following table:

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

Costs and expenses

PLP-USA costs and expenses of $20.5 million increased $2.8 million, or 16% year-over-year.

PLP-USA’s increase was primarily attributable to increased salary-related expenses, sales, personnel and insurance costs.

PLPC’s costs and expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2023 were favorably impacted by $0.5 million when local currencies were translated to U.S.

The following discussion of costs and expenses excludes the effect of currency translation.

The Americas costs and expenses of $5.0 million increased $1.1 million primarily due to increased salary-related and professional services costs.

EMEA costs and expenses of $6.8 million increased by $0.3 million primarily due to increased salary-related costs.

Asia-Pacific costs and expenses of $5.9 million decreased $0.3 million primarily due to one-time expenses to streamline operations recorded in the second quarter of 2022 that did not recur.

Other (expense) income, net.

Other expense, net of $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was unfavorable by $0.4 million when compared to Other expense, net of $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.

The unfavorable movement was due to higher interest expense.

Income taxes.

Income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $7.1 million and $4.0 million based on pre-tax income of $27.5 million and $17.8 million, respectively.

The tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 26% and 23%, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the same period in 2022 mainly due to higher levels of income earned in higher tax jurisdictions as well as an increase in the limitation on the deductibility of executive compensation.

As a result of the preceding items, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $20.5 million, compared to $13.7 million for 2022.

Excluding the effect of currency translation, net income increased $7.1 million as summarized in the following

In all regions, the increase in net income was due to increases in operating income described above, partially offset by higher interest expense and higher tax expense:

Three Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

Net income (loss)

SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022

The following table sets forth a summary of the Company’s Statements of Consolidated Income and the percentage of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.

The Company’s past operating results are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

Cost of products sold

Costs and expenses

OPERATING INCOME

Other (expense) income, net

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO PREFORMED LINE PRODUCTS COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS

Net sales were $363.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, an increase of $61.9 million, or 21%, compared to 2022.

Excluding the effect of currency translation, net sales increased 23% as summarized in the following table:

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

The increase in PLP-USA net sales of $34.8 million, or 22%, was primarily due to a volume increase in energy products and communication sales as well as the impact from price increases.

International net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were unfavorably affected by $7.1 million when local currencies were converted to U.S.

The following discussion of changes in net sales excludes the effect of currency translation.

The Americas net sales of $44.1 million increased $5.1 million, or 12%, primarily due to the volume increases from the October 2022 acquisition of Delta.

EMEA net sales of $76.3 million increased $18.2 million, or 30%, primarily due to volume increases in communication sales.

Asia-Pacific net sales of $49.1 million increased $10.9 million, or 27%, primarily due to volume increases in energy product sales.

Gross profit.

Gross profit of $132.6 million for 2023 increased $38.0 million, or 40%, compared to 2022.

Excluding the effect of currency translation, gross profit increased $40.1 million, or 42%, as summarized in the following table:

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

PLP-USA gross profit of $83.3 million increased by $27.1 million, or 48%, compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the incremental margins from the increased sales volumes and tailwinds from operational efficiencies, price increases and lower material costs.

International gross profit for the period ended June 30, 2023 was unfavorably impacted by $2.1 million when local currencies were translated to U.S.

The following discussion of gross profit changes excludes the effects of currency translation.

The Americas gross profit increased $3.5 million, or 26%, which was primarily the result of the incremental margin from the increased sales volumes, and contributions from the October 2022 Delta acquisition.

EMEA gross profit increased $5.2 million, or 36%, primarily due to the incremental margins from the increased sales volumes and the non-recurring charges recorded in 2022 related to the exit of our Russia operations.

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Costs and expenses.

Costs and expenses of $37.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 increased $4.8 million, or 15%, when compared to 2022.

Costs and expenses of $75.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 increased $8.2 million, or 12%, when compared to 2022.

Excluding the effect of currency translation, costs and expenses increased $9.7 million, or 14%, as summarized in the following table:

Three Months Ended March 31,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

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PLP-USA costs and expenses of $40.4 million increased $6.9 million, or 21% year-over-year.

PLP-USA’s increase was primarily attributable to increased sales, personnel and professional services costs.

PLPC’s costs and expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023 were favorably impacted by $1.0 million when local currencies were translated to U.S.

PLP-USA’s increase was primarily attributable to increased salary-related, sales, personnel and insurance costs.

PLPC’s costs and expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were favorably impacted by $1.5 million when local currencies were translated to U.S.

The following discussion of costs and expenses excludes the effect of currency translation.

The Americas costs and expenses of $5.5 million increased $0.6 million primarily due to increased sales and personnel costs.

EMEA costs and expenses of $6.7 million increased by $0.4 million primarily due to increased professional services, travel and marketing-related costs, partially offset by Russia closure costs that did not recur.

Asia-Pacific costs and expenses of $5.2 million increased $0.7 million primarily due to a one-time gain on the sale of capital assets recorded in March 2022 that did not recur.

The Americas costs and expenses of $10.5 million increased $1.7 million primarily due to increased salary-related costs, and bad debt expense.

EMEA costs and expenses of $13.5 million increased by $0.7 million primarily due to increased salary-related, professional services, travel and marketing-related costs, partially offset by Russia closure costs that did not recur.

Asia-Pacific costs and expenses of $11.1 million increased $0.4 million primarily due to increased sales and professional services, offset by one-time expenses to streamline operations recorded in the second quarter of 2022 that did not recur.

Other (expense) income, net.

Other expense, net of $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was unfavorable by $5.4 million when compared to Other income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2022 of $4.7 million.

The unfavorable movement was due to a nonrecurring gain of $4.4 million that was recorded in March 2022 related to a settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy, coupled with an increase in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Other expense, net of $1.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was unfavorable by $5.8 million when compared to Other income, net of $4.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

The unfavorable movement was primarily due to a nonrecurring gain of $4.4 million that was recorded in March 2022 related to a settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy, and higher interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

Income taxes.

Income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 were $6.8 million and $1.8 million based on pre-tax income of $28.3 million and $14.1 million, respectively.

The tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 was 24% and 13%, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the same period in 2022 mainly due to higher levels of income earned in higher tax jurisdictions as well as a non-taxable benefit of $4.4 million related to the proceeds from the settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy in 2022.

As a result of the preceding items, net income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $21.4 million, compared to $12.3 million for 2022.

Income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 were $13.9 million and $5.9 million based on pre-tax income of $55.8 million and $31.9 million, respectively.

The tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022 was 25% and 18%, respectively.

The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was higher than the effective tax rate for the same period in 2022 mainly due to a non-taxable benefit of $4.4 million related to the proceeds from the settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy in 2022 in addition to an increase in unfavorable permanent adjustments.

As a result of the preceding items, net income for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $41.9 million, compared to $26.0 million for 2022.

Excluding the effect of currency translation, net income increased $16.4 million as summarized in the following table.

In all regions, the increase in net income was due to increases in operating income described above, partially offset by higher interest expense and higher tax expense:

Three Months Ended March 31,

Six Months Ended June 30,

(Thousands of dollars)

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Our investments include expenditures required for equipment and facilities as well as expenditures in support of our strategic initiatives.

During the first three months of 2023, we used cash of $8.4 million for capital expenditures and $14.1 million for a business acquisition.

We ended the first three months of 2023 with $31.8 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (collectively, “Cash”).

During the first six months of 2023, we used cash of $17.2 million for capital expenditures and $12.1 million for a business acquisition.

We ended the first six months of 2023 with $43.2 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (collectively, “Cash”).

Our Cash is held in various locations throughout the world.

At March 31, 2023, the majority of our Cash was held outside the U.S.

At June 30, 2023, the majority of our Cash was held outside the U.S.

We expect most accumulated non-U.S.

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We currently have not identified any potential material impact on our liquidity from customer credit issues.

Total debt, including notes payable, at March 31, 2023 was $85.2 million.

At March 31, 2023, our unused availability under our credit facility (the "Facility") was $42.5 million and our bank debt to equity percentage was 22.0%.

Total debt, including notes payable, at June 30, 2023 was $89.5 million.

At June 30, 2023, our unused availability under our credit facility (the "Facility") was $37.0 million and our bank debt to equity percentage was 22.5%.

On March 2, 2022, the Company amended the Facility to increase the capacity from $65.0 million to $90.0 million.

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The Facility contains, among other provisions, requirements for maintaining levels of net worth and profitability.

At March 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

Our Asia-Pacific segment had $0.2 million in restricted cash for both periods ended March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

At June 30, 2023, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

Our Asia-Pacific segment had $0.2 million in restricted cash for both periods ended June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

The restricted cash was used to secure bank debt and is included in Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

On January 19, 2021, the Company received funding for a term loan from PNC Equipment Finance, LLC in the principal amount of $20.5 million to fund the purchase of a corporate aircraft.

In September 2020, the Company made a deposit of $6.8 million toward the purchase of the aircraft which was subsequently refunded in January 2021 and the full amount of the $20.5 million purchase price was drawn on the loan.

The aircraft replaces the Company’s previously owned aircraft, which was sold in December 2020.

The proceeds of the sale were used to pay off the debt associated with the previously owned aircraft.

The term of the new loan is 120 months at a fixed interest rate of 2.744%.

On January 19, 2021, the Company purchased a new aircraft for $20.5 million and received funding for a term loan from PNC Equipment Finance, LLC for the full amount of the purchase price.

The term of the loan is 120 months at a fixed interest rate of 2.744%.

The loan is payable in 119 equal monthly installments, which commenced on March 1, 2021 with a final payment of any outstanding principal and accrued interest due and payable on the final monthly payment date.

Of the $16.1 million outstanding on this debt facility at March 31, 2023, $2.1 million was classified as current.

Of the $15.7 million outstanding on this debt facility at June 30, 2023, $2.1 million was classified as current.

The loan is secured by the aircraft.

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We currently do not intend nor foresee a need to repatriate these funds.

We believe our future operating cash flows will be more than sufficient to cover debt repayments, other contractual obligations, capital expenditures and dividends for the next 12 months and thereafter for the foreseeable future.

We believe our future operating cash flows

will be more than sufficient to cover debt repayments, other contractual obligations, capital expenditures and dividends for the next 12 months and thereafter for the foreseeable future.

In addition, we believe our borrowing capacity provides substantial financial resources, if needed, to supplement funding of capital expenditures and/or acquisitions.

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Sources and Uses of Cash

Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $25.4 million compared to $5.2 million used in operating activities in the comparable prior year three-month period.

The $30.6 million increase was primarily a result of increases in net income and larger payables balances, which outpaced increases in current assets, primarily accounts receivable, inventory and prepaid expenses.

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $22.3 million compared to $10.9 million in the comparable prior year three-month period.

The $11.4 million change was primarily a result of decreases in proceeds from the settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy and sale of property and equipment in 2022 that did not recur.

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $9.3 million compared to cash provided by financing activities of $15.1 million in the comparable prior year three-month period.

The $24.4 million change was primarily the result of an increase in payments on long-term debt.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $45.9 million compared to $6.2 million used in operating activities in the comparable prior year six-month period.

The $52.1 million increase was primarily a result of increases in net income and changes in operating assets and liabilities.

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $29.1 million compared to $16.7 million in the comparable prior year six-month period.

The $12.4 million change was primarily a result of an increase in capital expenditures and decreases in proceeds from the settlement of a Company-owned life insurance policy and sale of property and equipment in 2022 that did not recur.

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $11.7 million compared to cash provided by financing activities of $15.5 million in the comparable prior year six-month period.

The $27.2 million change was primarily the result of an increase in payments on long-term debt and share repurchases.

We have commitments under operating leases primarily for office and manufacturing space, transportation equipment, office and computer equipment and finance leases primarily for equipment.

At March 31, 2023, we had $1.5 million of current operating lease liabilities and $7.1 million of noncurrent operating lease liabilities.

Total liabilities related to finance lease obligations were less than $1 million at March 31, 2023.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had total outstanding guarantees of $7.1 million.

At June 30, 2023, we had $1.2 million of current operating lease liabilities and $7.5 million of noncurrent operating lease liabilities.

Total liabilities related to finance lease obligations were less than $1 million at June 30, 2023.

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had total outstanding guarantees of $13.9 million.

Additionally, certain domestic and foreign customers require the Company to issue letters of credit or performance bonds as a condition of placing an order.

As of March 31, 2023, the Company had total outstanding letters of credit of $0.3 million.

As of June 30, 2023, the Company had total outstanding letters of credit of $1.0 million.

At March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $21.5 million and $26.1 million was outstanding, of which $14.8 million and $19.1 million were classified as current, respectively.

At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, $21.0 million and $26.1 million was outstanding, of which $18.5 million and $19.1 million were classified as current, respectively.

These facilities support commitments made in the ordinary course of business.

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Item 1. Financial Statements