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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

     
(Mark One)
   
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
    For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002.
 
or
 
o
  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 1-4682

Thomas & Betts Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Tennessee   22-1326940
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
8155 T&B Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee   38125
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(901) 252-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

     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 þ     No o

      Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

         
Outstanding
Shares
at August 9,
Title of Each Class 2002


Common Stock, $.10 par value     58,298,434  




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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Segment Results
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Ex-10.1 2nd Amendment to Credit and Security Agmt
EX-10.2 1st Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agmt
EX-10.3 2nd Amendment to Receivables Purchase Agmt
EX-12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings
EX-99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
EX-99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION        
ITEM 1.
 
Financial Statements:
       
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters and Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001
    2  
     
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2002 and December 30, 2001
    3  
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001
    4  
     
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
    5  
ITEM 2.
 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    15  
ITEM 3.
 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
    24  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION        
ITEM 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
    24  
ITEM 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    25  
ITEM 5.
 
Other Information
    25  
ITEM 6.
 
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
    25  

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                                   
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended


June 30, July 1, June 30, July 1,
2002 2001 2002 2001




Net sales
  $ 341,279     $ 385,444     $ 683,330     $ 782,392  
Cost of sales
    263,780       292,112       522,052       597,175  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Gross margin
    77,499       93,332       161,278       185,217  
Selling, general and administrative
    73,809       88,577       146,405       181,607  
Provision — restructured operations
    361             1,626        
     
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings from operations
    3,329       4,755       13,247       3,610  
Income from unconsolidated companies
    398       245       1,100       3,679  
Interest expense — net
    (7,581 )     (10,529 )     (18,480 )     (20,498 )
Other (expense) income — net
    1,200       (2,246 )     441       (1,763 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Loss before income taxes
    (2,654 )     (7,775 )     (3,692 )     (14,972 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (3,023 )     (2,410 )     7,586       (4,641 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Net income (loss) before cumulative effect of an accounting change
    369       (5,365 )     (11,278 )     (10,331 )
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
                (44,815 )      
     
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 369     $ (5,365 )   $ (56,093 )   $ (10,331 )
     
     
     
     
 
Basic earnings(loss) per share:
                               
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of an accounting change
  $ 0.01     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.19 )   $ (0.18 )
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
                (0.77 )      
     
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 0.01     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.96 )   $ (0.18 )
     
     
     
     
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                               
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of an accounting change
  $ 0.01     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.19 )   $ (0.18 )
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
                (0.77 )      
     
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 0.01     $ (0.09 )   $ (0.96 )   $ (0.18 )
     
     
     
     
 
Average shares outstanding:
                               
 
Basic
    58,292       58,149       58,253       58,086  
 
Diluted
    58,459       58,149       58,253       58,086  

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                     
June 30, December 30,
2002 2001


ASSETS
Current Assets
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 205,574     $ 234,843  
 
Marketable securities
    48,433       6,982  
 
Receivables — net
    195,141       188,160  
 
Inventories:
               
   
Finished goods
    92,034       103,450  
   
Work-in-process
    25,188       23,839  
   
Raw materials
    68,960       64,790  
     
     
 
 
Total inventories
    186,182       192,079  
     
     
 
 
Deferred income taxes
    72,615       79,821  
 
Income tax receivables
    19,127       5,779  
 
Prepaid expenses
    11,751       13,222  
 
Assets held for sale
    43,416       49,417  
     
     
 
Total Current Assets
    782,239       770,303  
     
     
 
Property, plant and equipment
    694,408       690,319  
 
Less accumulated depreciation
    (394,117 )     (381,239 )
     
     
 
Net property, plant and equipment
    300,291       309,080  
     
     
 
Goodwill — net
    434,035       473,871  
Investments in unconsolidated companies
    121,301       121,735  
Deferred income taxes
    2,119       50,148  
Other assets
    31,044       36,473  
     
     
 
Total Assets
  $ 1,671,029     $ 1,761,610  
     
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
               
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 110,742     $ 54,002  
 
Accounts payable
    125,451       120,688  
 
Accrued liabilities
    127,760       176,959  
 
Income taxes payable
    5,629       4,060  
     
     
 
Total Current Liabilities
    369,582       355,709  
     
     
 
Long-Term Liabilities
               
 
Long-term debt
    557,807       618,035  
 
Other long-term liabilities
    104,364       104,581  
Shareholders’ Equity
               
 
Common stock
    5,830       5,816  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    342,911       340,265  
 
Retained earnings
    391,109       447,202  
 
Unearned compensation-restricted stock
    (4,073 )     (2,831 )
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (96,501 )     (107,167 )
     
     
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    639,276       683,285  
     
     
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 1,671,029     $ 1,761,610  
     
     
 

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                     
Six Months Ended

June 30, July 1,
2002 2001


Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (56,093 )   $ (10,331 )
 
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
    44,815        
     
     
 
Net loss before cumulative effective of an accounting change
    (11,278 )     (10,331 )
Adjustments:
               
 
Depreciation and amortization
    26,269       40,923  
 
Provision — restructured operations
    1,626        
 
Undistributed earnings from unconsolidated companies
    (1,100 )     (3,679 )
 
Mark-to-market adjustment for derivative instruments
    (981 )     1,726  
 
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (998 )     98  
 
Deferred income taxes
    55,058       37,021  
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities — net:
               
   
Receivables
    (2,060 )     58,457  
   
Inventories
    15,533       11,742  
   
Accounts payable
    2,707       (17,411 )
   
Accrued liabilities
    (31,559 )     (28,980 )
   
Accrued litigation
    (20,000 )      
   
Income taxes payable (receivable)
    (11,796 )     (55,886 )
   
Other
    5,060       (32 )
     
     
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    26,481       33,648  
     
     
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (11,903 )     (19,319 )
 
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    1,726        
 
Proceeds from divestitures of businesses
          6,000  
 
Marketable securities acquired
    (43,275 )      
 
Proceeds from matured marketable securities
    1,976       750  
     
     
 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (51,476 )     (12,569 )
     
     
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
 
Decrease in borrowings with original maturities less than 90 days
          (16,347 )
 
Repayment of long-term debt and other borrowings
    (7,976 )     (4,142 )
 
Stock options exercised
    248        
 
Cash dividends paid
          (32,484 )
     
     
 
Net cash used in financing activities
    (7,728 )     (52,973 )
     
     
 
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash
    3,454       (2,189 )
     
     
 
 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (29,269 )     (34,083 )
 
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
    234,843       207,331  
     
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
  $ 205,574     $ 173,248  
     
     
 
 
Cash payments for interest
  $ 23,488     $ 24,324  
 
Cash payments (refunds) for income taxes
  $ (39,400 )   $ 14,903  

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.     Basis of Presentation

      In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position as of June 30, 2002 and December 30, 2001 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001.

      Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal period ended December 30, 2001. The results of operations for the periods ended June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.

      Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to the current year presentation (See Note 13).

2.     Recently Issued Accounting Standards

      In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS No. 141 requires all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 to be accounted for using the purchase method. SFAS No. 142 establishes new guidelines for accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but must be tested for impairment at least annually. The impact of adopting SFAS No. 141 was not material. See Note 5 related to the adoption of SFAS No. 142.

      In July 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, “Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations.” SFAS No. 143 requires entities to record the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation in the period in which it is incurred and a corresponding increase in the carrying amount of the related long-lived asset. SFAS No. 143 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. The impact of adopting SFAS No. 143 is not expected to be material.

      In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” SFAS No. 144 broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more transactions and eliminates the need to accrue for future operating losses. Additionally, SFAS No. 144 prohibits the retroactive classification of assets as h