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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 29, 2003.
 
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) 252-5000

(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 by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     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
Title of Each Class at August 4, 2003


Common Stock, $.10 par value     58,466,122  




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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
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
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
SIGNATURE
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-10.1 Amendment to Credit & Security Agreement
EX-10.2 Termination Letter
EX-10.3 Credit Agreement
EX-10.4 Security Agreement
EX-12 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Charges
EX-31.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 302
EX-31.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 302
EX-32 Certification Pursuant to Section 906


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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 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002
    2  
     
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2003 and December 29, 2002
    3  
     
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002
    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  
ITEM 4.
 
Controls and Procedures
    25  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION        
ITEM 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
    26  
ITEM 4.
 
Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
    26  
ITEM 5.
 
Other Information
    27  
ITEM 6.
 
Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
    27  
Signature     28  
Exhibit Index     29  

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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 29, June 30, June 29, June 30,
2003 2002 2003 2002




Net sales
  $ 322,661     $ 341,279     $ 634,143     $ 683,330  
Cost of sales
    239,182       263,780       465,588       522,052  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Gross margin
    83,479       77,499       168,555       161,278  
Selling, general and administrative
    68,618       73,809       141,550       146,405  
Provision (recovery) — restructured operations
          361             1,626  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings (loss) from operations
    14,861       3,329       27,005       13,247  
Income from unconsolidated companies
    558       398       1,412       1,100  
Interest expense — net
    (9,139 )     (7,581 )     (17,419 )     (18,480 )
Other (expense) income — net
    232       1,200       (371 )     441  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    6,512       (2,654 )     10,627       (3,692 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (242 )     (3,023 )     (1,131 )     7,586  
     
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of an accounting change
    6,754       369       11,758       (11,278 )
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
                      (44,815 )
     
     
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 6,754     $ 369     $ 11,758     $ (56,093 )
     
     
     
     
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
                               
 
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of an accounting change
  $ 0.12     $ 0.01     $ 0.20     $ (0.19 )
 
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
                      (0.77 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 0.12     $ 0.01     $ 0.20     $ (0.96 )
     
     
     
     
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
                               
 
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effect of an accounting change
  $ 0.12     $ 0.01     $ 0.20     $ (0.19 )
 
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
                      (0.77 )
     
     
     
     
 
 
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 0.12     $ 0.01     $ 0.20     $ (0.96 )
     
     
     
     
 
Average shares outstanding:
                               
 
Basic
    58,461       58,292       58,412       58,253  
 
Diluted
    58,463       58,459       58,416       58,253  

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 29, December 29,
2003 2002


ASSETS
Current Assets
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 275,506     $ 177,994  
 
Marketable securities
    22,299       65,863  
 
Receivables — net
    185,537       161,091  
 
Inventories:
               
   
Finished goods
    104,196       90,325  
   
Work-in-process
    31,247       22,059  
   
Raw materials
    68,604       69,898  
     
     
 
 
Total inventories
    204,047       182,282  
     
     
 
 
Deferred income taxes
    63,836       64,423  
 
Prepaid expenses
    9,508       12,895  
 
Assets held for sale
          40,383  
     
     
 
Total Current Assets
    760,733       704,931  
     
     
 
Property, plant and equipment
               
 
Land
    15,624       14,447  
 
Buildings
    173,148       150,815  
 
Machinery & equipment
    586,759       509,839  
 
Construction-in-progress
    15,649       9,601  
     
     
 
      791,180       684,702  
 
Less accumulated depreciation
    (478,384 )     (397,287 )
     
     
 
Net property, plant and equipment
    312,796       287,415  
     
     
 
Goodwill — net
    447,645       437,175  
Investments in unconsolidated companies
    122,421       121,575  
Deferred income taxes
    45,511       36,414  
Other assets
    40,631       32,246  
     
     
 
Total Assets
  $ 1,729,737     $ 1,619,756  
     
     
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
               
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
  $ 127,872     $ 65,126  
 
Accounts payable
    110,604       109,479  
 
Accrued liabilities
    107,940       113,406  
 
Income taxes payable
    4,692       9,148  
     
     
 
Total Current Liabilities
    351,108       297,159  
     
     
 
Long-Term Liabilities
               
 
Long-term debt
    565,610       559,982  
 
Other long-term liabilities
    143,495       138,479  
Shareholders’ Equity
               
 
Common stock
    5,847       5,830  
 
Additional paid-in capital
    345,751       342,911  
 
Retained earnings
    405,933       394,175  
 
Unearned compensation-restricted stock
    (4,395 )     (2,914 )
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (83,612 )     (115,866 )
     
     
 
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    669,524       624,136  
     
     
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 1,729,737     $ 1,619,756  
     
     
 

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 29, June 30,
2003 2002


Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
               
Net earnings (loss)
  $ 11,758     $ (56,093 )
 
Cumulative effect of an accounting change
          44,815  
     
     
 
Net earnings (loss) before cumulative effective of an accounting change
    11,758       (11,278 )
Adjustments:
               
 
Depreciation and amortization
    25,523       26,269  
 
Provision (recovery) — restructured operations
          1,626  
 
Undistributed earnings from unconsolidated companies
    (1,412 )     (1,100 )
 
Mark-to-market adjustment for derivative instruments
    47       (981 )
 
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
    261       (998 )
 
Deferred income taxes
    (9,008 )     55,058  
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities — net:
               
   
Receivables
    (16,611 )     (2,060 )
   
Inventories
    (2,493 )     9,469  
   
Accounts payable
    (2,956 )     2,707  
   
Accrued liabilities
    (9,166 )     (51,559 )
   
Income taxes payable
    (5,025 )     (11,796 )
   
Other
    2,630       11,124  
     
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (6,452 )     26,481  
     
     
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
               
 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (14,289 )     (11,903 )
 
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    234       1,726  
 
Marketable securities acquired
    (30,941 )     (43,275 )
 
Proceeds from matured marketable securities
    79,067       1,976  
     
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    34,071       (51,476 )
     
     
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
               
 
Proceeds from long-term debt and other borrowings
    125,191        
 
Repayment of long-term debt and other borrowings
    (63,535 )     (7,976 )
 
Stock options exercised
          248  
     
     
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    61,656       (7,728 )
     
     
 
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash
    8,237       3,454  
     
     
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    97,512       (29,269 )
 
Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period
    177,994       234,843  
     
     
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents — end of period
  $ 275,506     $ 205,574  
     
     
 
Cash payments for interest
  $ 20,066     $ 23,488  
Cash payments for income taxes
  $ 10,710     $ (39,400 )

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 29, 2003 and December 29, 2002 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002.

      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 29, 2002. The results of operations for the periods ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002 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.

 
2. Basic and Fully Diluted Earnings Per Share