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EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER - WATSCO INCd317671dex311.htm
EX-21.1 - SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT. - WATSCO INCd317671dex211.htm
EX-10.5(E) - AMENDMENT NO. 4, DATED AS OF JANUARY 24, 2017, TO CREDIT AGREEMENT - WATSCO INCd317671dex105e.htm

EXHIBIT 13

WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included under Item 8 of Part II, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data,” and the information contained in Item 7 of Part II, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

   2016      2015      2014      2013      2012 (1)  

FOR THE YEAR

              

Revenues

   $ 4,220,702       $ 4,113,239       $ 3,944,540       $ 3,743,330       $ 3,431,712   

Gross profit

     1,034,584         1,007,357         956,402         899,253         814,395   

Operating income

     345,632         336,748         305,747         271,209         224,908   

Net income

     235,983         226,524         208,702         187,719         157,601   

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest

     53,173         53,595         57,315         59,996         54,267   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 182,810       $ 172,929       $ 151,387       $ 127,723       $ 103,334   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 5.15       $ 4.90       $ 4.32       $ 3.68       $ 2.70   

Cash dividends per share:

              

Common stock

   $ 3.60       $ 2.80       $ 2.00       $ 1.15       $ 7.48   

Class B common stock

   $ 3.60       $ 2.80       $ 2.00       $ 1.15       $ 7.48   

Weighted-average Common and Class B common shares outstanding - Diluted

     32,617         32,480         32,359         32,258         31,744   

AT YEAR END

              

Total assets

   $ 1,874,649       $ 1,788,442       $ 1,791,067       $ 1,669,531       $ 1,682,055   

Total long-term obligations

   $ 235,642       $ 245,814       $ 303,885       $ 230,557       $ 316,196   

Total shareholders’ equity

   $ 1,251,748       $ 1,203,721       $ 1,132,039       $ 1,127,392       $ 1,022,040   

Number of employees

     5,050         4,950         4,950         4,750         4,600   

 

(1) On October 31, 2012, we paid a special dividend of $5.00 per share of Common and Class B common stock that resulted in a $0.33 per share reduction in diluted earnings per share.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K 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. Statements which are not historical in nature, including the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “target,” “will,” “project,” “focused,” “outlook” and variations of these words and negatives thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among others, (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, are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances, certain of which are beyond our 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;

 

    cybersecurity risk; and

 

    the continued viability of our business strategy.

We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. For additional information regarding other important factors that may affect our operations and could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please see the discussion included in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as the other documents and reports that we file with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were 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. We qualify any and all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary factors.

The following information should be read in conjunction with the information contained in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and the consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included under Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

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 December 31, 2016, we operated from 565 locations in 37 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico with additional market coverage on an export basis to portions of Latin America and the Caribbean.


Revenues primarily consist of sales of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of selling expenses, the largest components of which are salaries, commissions and marketing expenses that are variable and correlate to changes in sales. Other significant selling, general and administrative expenses relate to the operation of warehouse facilities, including a fleet of trucks and forklifts and facility rent, which are payable mostly under non-cancelable operating leases.

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 last remaining option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our controlling interest to 80%. Neither Watsco nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier, which are described below.

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 United States. 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. On November 29, 2016, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II, and, on February 13, 2017, we again purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II, which together increased our controlling interest to 80%.

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% non-controlling interest.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these consolidated 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 consolidated 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 significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 to our audited consolidated financial statements included with this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Management believes that the following accounting policies include a higher degree of judgment and/or complexity and, thus, are considered to be critical accounting policies. Management has discussed the development and selection of critical accounting policies with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and the Audit Committee has reviewed the disclosures relating to them.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. We typically do not require our customers to provide collateral. Accounting for doubtful accounts contains uncertainty because management must use judgment to assess the collectability of these accounts. When preparing these estimates, management considers a number of factors, including the aging of a customer’s account, past transactions with customers, creditworthiness of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Our business is seasonal and our customers’ businesses are also seasonal. Sales are lowest during the first and fourth quarters and past due accounts receivable balances as a percentage of total trade receivables generally increase during these quarters. We review our accounts receivable reserve policy periodically, reflecting current risks, trends and changes in industry conditions.


The allowance for doubtful accounts was $6.2 million and $5.3 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, an increase of $0.9 million. The increase from December 31, 2015 is primarily due to an increase in the over 90 day balances. Accounts receivable balances greater than 90 days past due as a percent of accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 increased to 1.6% compared to 1.4% at December 31, 2015 primarily due to one account in which our exposure is mitigated by credit insurance.

Although we believe the allowance for doubtful accounts is sufficient, a decline in economic conditions could lead to the deterioration in the financial condition of our customers, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments and additional allowances may be required that could materially impact our consolidated results of operations. We believe our exposure to customer credit risk is limited due to the large number of customers comprising our customer base and their dispersion across many different geographical regions. Additionally, we mitigate credit risk through credit insurance programs.

Inventory Valuation Reserves

Inventory valuation reserves are established in order to report inventories at the lower of weighted-average cost or market and the first-in, first-out method. As part of the valuation process, inventories are adjusted to reflect excess, slow-moving and damaged inventories at their estimated net realizable value. The valuation process for excess, slow-moving and damaged inventory contains uncertainty because management must make estimates and use judgment to determine the future salability of inventories. Inventory policies are reviewed periodically, reflecting current risks, trends and changes in industry conditions. A reserve for estimated inventory shrinkage is also maintained and reflects the results of cycle count programs and physical inventories. When preparing these estimates, management considers historical results, inventory levels and current operating trends.

Valuation of Goodwill and Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

The recoverability of goodwill is evaluated at least annually and when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. We have one reporting unit that is subject to goodwill impairment testing. In performing the goodwill impairment test, we use a two-step approach. The first step compares the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The identification and measurement of goodwill impairment involves the estimation of the fair value of our reporting unit and contains uncertainty because management must use judgment in determining appropriate assumptions to be used in the measurement of fair value. On January 1, 2017, we performed our annual goodwill impairment test and determined that the estimated fair value of our reporting unit significantly exceeded its carrying value.

The recoverability of indefinite lived intangibles is also evaluated on an annual basis or more often if deemed necessary. Indefinite lived intangibles not subject to amortization are assessed for impairment by comparing the fair value of the intangible asset to its carrying amount to determine if a write-down to fair value is required. Our annual impairment tests did not result in any impairment of our indefinite lived intangibles.

The estimates of fair value of our reporting unit and indefinite lived intangibles are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment and incorporates management’s assumptions about expected future cash flows and contemplates other valuation techniques. Future cash flows can be affected by changes in the industry, a declining economic environment or market conditions. There have been no events or circumstances from the date of our assessments that would have had an impact on this conclusion. The carrying amounts of goodwill and intangibles were $538.3 million and $538.8 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Although no impairment has been recorded to date, there can be no assurances that future impairments will not occur. An adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill and intangibles could materially impact the consolidated results of operations.

Self-Insurance Reserves

Self-insurance reserves are maintained relative to company-wide casualty insurance and health benefit programs. The level of exposure from catastrophic events is limited by the purchase of stop-loss and aggregate liability reinsurance coverage. When estimating the self-insurance liabilities and related reserves, management considers a number of factors, which include historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and valuations provided by independent third-party actuaries. Management reviews its assumptions with its independent third-party actuaries to evaluate whether the self-insurance reserves are adequate. If actual claims or adverse development of loss reserves occur and exceed these estimates, additional reserves may be required. The estimation process contains uncertainty since management must use judgment to estimate the ultimate cost that will be incurred to settle reported claims and unreported claims for incidents incurred but not reported as of the balance sheet date. Reserves in the amounts of $3.0 million and $3.2 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were established related to such insurance programs.


Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of assets and liabilities at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such amounts are recovered or settled. The use of estimates by management is required to determine income tax expense, deferred tax assets and any related valuation allowance and deferred tax liabilities. No valuation allowance was recorded at December 31, 2016 or 2015. The valuation allowance is based on estimates of future taxable income by jurisdiction in which the deferred tax assets will be recoverable. These estimates can be affected by a number of factors, including possible tax audits or general economic conditions or competitive pressures that could affect future taxable income. Although management believes that the estimates are reasonable, the deferred tax asset and any related valuation allowance will need to be adjusted if management’s estimates of future taxable income differ from actual taxable income. An adjustment to the deferred tax asset and any related valuation allowance could materially impact the consolidated results of operations.

New Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 1 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of new accounting standards.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes information derived from our audited consolidated statements of income, expressed as a percentage of revenues, for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

 

     2016     2015     2014  

Revenues

     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales

     75.5        75.5        75.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     24.5        24.5        24.2   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     16.3        16.3        16.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     8.2        8.2        7.8   

Interest expense, net

     0.1        0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     8.1        8.1        7.6   

Income taxes

     2.5        2.5        2.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     5.6        5.5        5.3   

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest

     1.3        1.3        1.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

     4.3     4.2     3.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note: Due to rounding, percentages may not add up to 100.

The following narratives reflect our additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II, which became effective on November 29, 2016 and our additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which became effective on July 1, 2014. We did not acquire any businesses during 2016, 2015 or 2014.


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 December 31, 2016 and 2015, 21 and 26 locations, respectively, were excluded from “same-store basis” information. The table below summarizes the changes in our locations for 2016 and 2015:

 

     Number of
Locations
 

December 31, 2014

     572   

Opened

     10   

Closed

     (16
  

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

     566   

Opened

     10   

Closed

     (11
  

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

     565   
  

 

 

 
  

 

 

 

2016 Compared to 2015

Revenues

Revenues for 2016 increased $107.5 million, or 3%, to $4,220.7 million, including $1.4 million from locations opened during the preceding 12 months, offset by $18.4 million from locations closed. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $124.5 million, or 3%, as compared to 2015, reflecting a 3% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (66% of sales), which included a 4% increase in residential HVAC equipment and a 1% increase in commercial HVAC equipment, a 1% increase in sales of other HVAC products (29% of sales) and a 6% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales). The increase in same-store revenues was primarily due to demand for the replacement of residential HVAC equipment.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for 2016 increased $27.2 million, or 3%, to $1,034.6 million, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin remained consistent at 24.5% in 2016 as compared to 2015.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2016 increased $18.3 million, or 3%, to $689.0 million, primarily due to increased revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues remained consistent at 16.3% in 2016 as compared to 2015. Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2016 included $3.3 million of additional costs related to ongoing technology initiatives, as compared to 2015. On a same-store basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 3% as compared to 2015.

Operating Income

Operating income for 2016 increased $8.9 million, or 3%, to $345.6 million. Operating margin remained consistent at 8.2% in 2016 as compared to 2015.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, for 2016 decreased $1.8 million, or 33%, to $3.7 million, primarily as a result of a decrease in average outstanding borrowings, partially offset by a higher effective interest rate in 2016, in each case as compared to 2015.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $105.9 million for 2016, as compared to $104.7 million for 2015 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are primarily taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rates attributable to us were 36.0% and 37.0% in 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to a $2.9 million benefit from the adoption of new accounting guidance related to share-based payments in 2016. See Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco in 2016 increased $9.9 million, or 6%, to $182.8 million. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues and by a reduction in the net income attributable to the non-controlling interest related to Carrier Enterprise II following our purchase of an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II in November 2016.


2015 Compared to 2014

Revenues

Revenues for 2015 increased $168.7 million, or 4%, to $4,113.2 million, including $4.9 million from locations opened during the preceding 12 months, offset by $32.8 million from locations closed. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $196.6 million, or 5%, as compared to 2014, reflecting a 7% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (66% of sales), which included a 6% increase in residential HVAC equipment and an 8% increase in commercial HVAC equipment, a 2% increase in sales of other HVAC products (29% of sales) and a 2% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales). The increase in same-store revenues was primarily due to strong demand for the replacement of residential and commercial HVAC equipment. Revenues from 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 2015 increased $51.0 million, or 5%, to $1,007.4 million, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin improved 30 basis-points to 24.5% in 2015 from 24.2% in 2014, primarily due to higher realized gross margins for non-HVAC equipment products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2015 increased $20.0 million, or 3%, to $670.6 million, primarily due to increased revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased to 16.3% for 2015 from 16.5% for 2014. 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 2014. Selling, general and administrative expenses included $7.1 million of additional costs for 2015 in excess of 2014 for ongoing technology initiatives. On a same-store basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4% as compared to 2014.

Operating Income

Operating income for 2015 increased $31.0 million, or 10%, to $336.7 million. Operating margin improved 40 basis-points to 8.2% in 2015 from 7.8% in 2014. The increase was driven by higher revenues, expanded gross profit margin and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues, as discussed above.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, for 2015 increased $0.3 million, or 7%, to $5.5 million, primarily as a result of an increase in average outstanding borrowings, partially offset by a lower effective interest rate in 2015, in each case as compared to 2014.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $104.7 million for 2015, as compared to $91.8 million for 2014 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are primarily taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rate attributable to us was 37.0% in both 2015 and 2014.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco in 2015 increased $21.5 million, or 14%, to $172.9 million. 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 non-controlling 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 needed to fund our business (primarily working capital requirements);

 

    borrowing capacity under our 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, if any.

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 and technology strategies.

As of December 31, 2016, we had $56.0 million of cash and cash equivalents, of which, $50.7 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. The repatriation of cash balances from our foreign subsidiaries could have adverse tax consequences or be subject to capital controls; however, those balances are generally available without legal restrictions to fund ordinary business operations. Refer to Note 7 to our consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of undistributed earnings of our 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 credit and capital 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 credit and capital markets could also result in increased borrowing costs and/or reduced borrowing capacity under our line of credit.

Working Capital

Working capital increased 2% to $925.3 million at December 31, 2016 from $911.0 million at December 31, 2015, primarily reflecting higher levels of accounts receivable commensurate with our increase in overall business volume.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for 2016 and 2015 (in millions):

 

     2016      2015      Change  

Cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 277.8       $ 221.4       $ 56.4   

Cash flows used in investing activities

   $ (42.8    $ (22.9    $ (19.9

Cash flows used in financing activities

   $ (213.9    $ (186.3    $ (27.6

The individual items contributing to cash flow changes for the years presented are detailed in the audited consolidated statements of cash flows contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Operating Activities

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the timing of payments for accounts payable and other liabilities in 2016 as compared to 2015.

Investing Activities

The increase in net cash used in investing activities in 2016 as compared to 2015 was primarily due to the purchase of a corporate aircraft, which is replacing a previously leased aircraft, for $30.7 million in 2016 partially offset by the purchase of owned space for expansion of our corporate headquarters in 2015.

Financing Activities

The increase in net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to the purchase of an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for $42.9 million and an increase in dividends paid in 2016, partially offset by lower net repayments under our revolving credit agreement in 2016 as compared to 2015.


Revolving Credit Agreement

We maintain an unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement that provides for borrowings of up to $600.0 million. Borrowings are used to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends (if and as declared by our Board of Directors), capital expenditures, stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. The credit agreement matures on July 1, 2019. Included in the facility are a $90.0 million swingline subfacility, a letter of credit subfacility and a $75.0 million multicurrency borrowing sublimit. On January 24, 2017, we entered into an amendment to this credit agreement, which reduced the letter of credit subfacility from $50.0 million to $10.0 million and modified certain definitions.

Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at either LIBOR-based rates plus a spread, which ranges from 87.5 to 250.0 basis-points (LIBOR plus 100.0 basis-points at December 31, 2016), depending on our ratio of total debt to EBITDA, or on rates based on the higher of the Prime rate or the Federal Funds Rate, in each case plus a spread which ranges from 0 to 150.0 basis-points (0 basis-points at December 31, 2016), depending on our ratio of total debt to EBITDA. We pay a variable commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitment under the revolving credit agreement, ranging from 12.5 to 35.0 basis-points (15.0 basis-points at December 31, 2016).

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, $235.3 million and $245.3 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 covenants at December 31, 2016.

Contractual Obligations

As of December 31, 2016, our significant contractual obligations were as follows (in millions):

 

     Payments due by Period  

Contractual Obligations

   2017      2018      2019      2020      2021      Thereafter      Total  

Operating leases (1)

   $ 56.6       $ 48.4       $ 35.9       $ 21.7       $ 13.2       $ 13.4       $ 189.2   

Purchase obligations (2)

     29.0         —           —           —           —           —           29.0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 85.6       $ 48.4       $ 35.9       $ 21.7       $ 13.2       $ 13.4       $ 218.2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents future minimum payments associated with real property, equipment, vehicles and a corporate aircraft under non-cancelable operating leases. We are committed to pay a portion of the actual operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements, and these operating expenses are excluded from the table above.

 

(2) Purchase obligations include amounts committed under purchase orders for goods with defined terms as to price, quantity and delivery. Purchase orders made in the ordinary course of business that are cancelable are excluded from the above table. Any amounts for which we are liable under purchase orders for goods received are reflected in Accounts Payable in our audited consolidated balance sheets and are excluded from the above table.

Commercial obligations outstanding at December 31, 2016 under our revolving credit agreement consisted of borrowings totaling $235.3 million with revolving maturities of seven to eight days.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Refer to Note 12 to our audited consolidated financial statements, under the caption “Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments,” for a discussion of standby letters of credit and performance bonds for which we were contingently liable under at December 31, 2016. Such discussion is incorporated herein by reference.

Purchase of Additional Ownership Interest in Joint Venture

On November 29, 2016, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for cash consideration of $42.9 million, and, on February 13, 2017, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for cash consideration of $42.7 million, following which we have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II. The source of cash was borrowings under our revolving credit agreement.


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 $3.60, $2.80 and $2.00 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. On January 3, 2017, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.05 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on January 31, 2017 to shareholders of record as of January 17, 2017. Future dividends and/or changes in dividend rates 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 in 2016, 2015 or 2014. 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 December 31, 2016, there were 1,129,087 shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the program.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage certain of these exposures, we use derivative instruments, including forward contracts and swaps. We use derivative instruments as risk management tools and not for trading purposes.

Foreign Currency Exposure

We are exposed to cash flow and earnings fluctuations resulting from currency exchange rate variations. These exposures are transactional and translational in nature. The foreign currency exchange rates to which we are exposed are the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso. Revenues in these markets accounted for 6% and 3%, respectively, of our total revenues for 2016.

Our transactional exposure primarily relates to purchases by our Canadian operations in currencies other than their local currency. To mitigate the impact of currency exchange rate movements on these purchases, we use foreign currency forward contracts. By entering into these foreign currency forward contracts, we lock in exchange rates that would otherwise cause losses should the U.S. dollar strengthen and gains should the U.S. dollar weaken, in each case against the Canadian dollar. The total notional value of our foreign currency forward contracts as of December 31, 2016 was $37.9 million, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through September 2017.

We have exposure related to the translation of financial statements of our Canadian operations into U.S. dollars, our functional currency. Currently, we do not hold any derivative contracts that hedge our foreign currency translational exposure.

Historically, fluctuations in these exchange rates have not materially impacted our results of operations. Our exposure to currency rate fluctuations could be material in the future if these fluctuations become significant or if our Canadian and Mexican markets grow and represent a larger percentage of our total revenues.

See Note 13 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on our derivative instruments.

Interest Rate Exposure

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

We have evaluated our exposure to interest rates based on the amount of variable debt outstanding under our revolving credit agreement at December 31, 2016, and determined that a 100 basis-point change in interest rates would result in an impact to income before taxes of approximately $2.4 million. See Note 6 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information about our debt.


MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f). Our internal control system was designed to provide reasonable assurance to our management and Board of Directors regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of our published consolidated financial statements.

All internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective may not prevent or detect misstatements and can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016. The assessment was based on criteria established in the framework Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013), issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (“COSO”) of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment under the COSO framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2016. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016 has been audited by KPMG LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report that is included herein.

 


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Watsco, Inc.:

We have audited Watsco, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Watsco, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Watsco, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Watsco, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, and our report dated February 21, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

Miami, Florida

February 21, 2017

Certified Public Accountants


REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

The Board of Directors and Shareholders

Watsco, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Watsco, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Watsco, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Watsco, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated February 21, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

Miami, Florida

February 21, 2017

Certified Public Accountants


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

     Years Ended December 31,  

(In thousands, except per share data)

   2016      2015      2014  

Revenues

   $ 4,220,702       $ 4,113,239       $ 3,944,540   

Cost of sales

     3,186,118         3,105,882         2,988,138   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     1,034,584         1,007,357         956,402   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     688,952         670,609         650,655   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     345,632         336,748         305,747   

Interest expense, net

     3,713         5,547         5,206   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     341,919         331,201         300,541   

Income taxes

     105,936         104,677         91,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     235,983         226,524         208,702   

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest

     53,173         53,595         57,315   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 182,810       $ 172,929       $ 151,387   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock:

        

Basic

   $ 5.16       $ 4.91       $ 4.33   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 5.15       $ 4.90       $ 4.32   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

     Years Ended December 31,  

(In thousands)

   2016     2015     2014  

Net income

   $ 235,983      $ 226,524      $ 208,702   

Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax

      

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     6,211        (39,378     (21,117

Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging instruments

     (965     2,713        280   

Reclassification of loss (gain) on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings

     323        (1,993     —     

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

     14        (8     1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive gain (loss)

     5,583        (38,666     (20,836

Comprehensive income

     241,566        187,858        187,866   

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

     55,382        38,086        48,752   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 186,184      $ 149,772      $ 139,114   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

     December 31,  

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

   2016     2015  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 56,010      $ 35,229   

Accounts receivable, net

     475,974        451,079   

Inventories

     685,011        673,967   

Other current assets

     23,161        20,990   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,240,156        1,181,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     90,502        62,715   

Goodwill

     379,737        378,310   

Intangible assets, net

     158,564        160,481   

Other assets

     5,690        5,671   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,874,649      $ 1,788,442   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of other long-term obligations

   $ 200      $ 184   

Accounts payable

     185,482        145,162   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     129,206        124,955   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     314,888        270,301   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term obligations:

    

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

     235,294        245,300   

Other long-term obligations, net of current portion

     348        514   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term obligations

     235,642        245,814   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

     72,371        68,606   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $0.50 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 36,682,562 and 36,616,197 shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively

     18,341        18,308   

Class B common stock, $0.50 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 5,218,754 and 5,066,209 shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively

     2,610        2,533   

Preferred stock, $0.50 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued

     —          —     

Paid-in capital

     592,350        602,522   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (43,530     (46,904

Retained earnings

     550,482        495,276   

Treasury stock, at cost, 6,322,650 shares of Common stock and 48,263 shares of Class B common stock at both December 31, 2016 and 2015

     (114,425     (114,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity

     1,005,828        957,310   

Non-controlling interest

     245,920        246,411   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,251,748        1,203,721   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,874,649      $ 1,788,442   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

(In thousands, except share and per share data)   Common Stock,
Class B
Common Stock
and Preferred
Stock Shares
    Common Stock,
Class B
Common Stock
and Preferred
Stock Amount
    Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Non-
controlling
Interest
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2013

    34,727,121      $ 20,549      $ 606,384      $ (11,474   $ 339,362      $ (114,425   $ 286,996      $ 1,127,392   

Net income

            151,387          57,315        208,702   

Other comprehensive loss

          (12,273         (8,563     (20,836

Issuances of non-vested restricted shares of common stock

    218,725        109        (109             —     

Forfeitures of non-vested restricted shares of common stock

    (5,000     (2     2                —     

Common stock contribution to 401(k) plan

    18,309        9        1,750                1,759   

Stock issuances from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan

    73,948        37        4,629                4,666   

Retirement of common stock

    (26,482     (13     (2,602             (2,615

Share-based compensation

        12,006                12,006   

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

        1,828                1,828   

Cash dividends declared and paid on Common and Class B common stock, $2.00 per share

            (69,870         (69,870

Decrease in non-controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I

        (43,324           (44,411     (87,735

Distributions to non-controlling interest

                (43,258     (43,258
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

    35,006,621        20,689        580,564        (23,747     420,879        (114,425     248,079        1,132,039   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(In thousands, except share and per share data)   Common Stock,
Class B
Common Stock
and Preferred
Stock Shares
    Common Stock,
Class B
Common Stock
and Preferred
Stock Amount
    Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Non-
controlling
Interest
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2014

    35,006,621        20,689        580,564        (23,747     420,879        (114,425     248,079        1,132,039   

Net income

            172,929          53,595        226,524   

Other comprehensive loss

          (23,157         (15,509     (38,666

Issuances of non-vested restricted shares of common stock

    200,479        100        (100             —     

Forfeitures of non-vested restricted shares of common stock

    (5,000     (2     2                —     

Common stock contribution to 401(k) plan

    18,343        9        1,954                1,963   

Stock issuances from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan

    124,262        62        8,570                8,632   

Retirement of common stock

    (33,212     (17     (4,123             (4,140

Share-based compensation

        13,233                13,233   

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

        2,422                2,422   

Cash dividends declared and paid on Common and Class B common stock, $2.80 per share

            (98,532         (98,532

Distributions to non-controlling interest

                (39,754     (39,754
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

    35,311,493        20,841        602,522        (46,904     495,276        (114,425     246,411        1,203,721   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(In thousands, except share and per share data)   Common Stock,
Class B
Common Stock
and Preferred
Stock Shares
    Common Stock,
Class B
Common Stock
and Preferred
Stock Amount
    Paid-In
Capital
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Non-
controlling
Interest
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2015

    35,311,493        20,841        602,522        (46,904     495,276        (114,425     246,411        1,203,721   

Net income

            182,810          53,173        235,983   

Other comprehensive gain

          3,374            2,209        5,583   

Issuances of non-vested restricted shares of common stock

    183,144        92        (92             —     

Forfeitures of non-vested restricted shares of common stock

    (26,000     (13     13                —     

Common stock contribution to 401(k) plan

    20,045        10        2,338                2,348   

Stock issuances from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan

    72,482        36        5,660                5,696   

Retirement of common stock

    (30,761     (15     (4,003             (4,018

Share-based compensation

        11,848                11,848   

Cash dividends declared and paid on Common and Class B common stock, $3.60 per share

            (127,604         (127,604

Decrease in non-controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II

        (25,936           (16,973     (42,909

Distributions to non-controlling interest

                (38,900     (38,900
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

    35,530,403      $ 20,951      $ 592,350      $ (43,530   $ 550,482      $ (114,425   $ 245,920      $ 1,251,748   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Years Ended December 31,  

(In thousands)

   2016     2015     2014  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 235,983      $ 226,524      $ 208,702   

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

      

Depreciation and amortization

     20,066        19,117        17,927   

Share-based compensation

     12,319        12,596        11,473   

Deferred income tax provision

     2,720        4,687        289   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     3,487        2,688        2,609   

Non-cash contribution to 401(k) plan

     2,348        1,963        1,759   

Gain on sale of property and equipment

     (189     (487     (1,292

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     —          (2,422     (1,828

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable

     (26,941     (26,121     (41,068

Inventories

     (9,729     (3,652     (98,741

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     39,759        (13,225     45,242   

Other, net

     (2,067     (285     (92
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     277,756        221,383        144,980   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Capital expenditures

     (43,577     (23,698     (21,512

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     744        760        2,388   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (42,833     (22,938     (19,124
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Dividends on Common and Class B common stock

     (127,604     (98,532     (69,870

Purchase of additional ownership from non-controlling interest

     (42,909     —          (87,735

Distributions to non-controlling interest

     (38,900     (39,754     (43,258

Net (repayments) proceeds under revolving credit agreement

     (10,006     (56,256     74,729   

Net (repayments) proceeds from other long-term obligations

     (150     (157     235   

Payment of fees related to revolving credit agreement

     —          —          (381

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     —          2,422        1,828   

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

     5,653        5,957        4,245   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (213,916     (186,320     (120,207
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (226     (1,343     (680
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     20,781        10,782        4,969   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     35,229        24,447        19,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 56,010      $ 35,229      $ 24,447   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information (Note 18)

      

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation

Watsco, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, “Watsco,” “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. At December 31, 2016, we operated from 565 locations in 37 U.S. states, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico with additional market coverage on an export basis to portions of Latin America and the Caribbean.

The consolidated financial statements 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.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

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

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

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated 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.

Cash Equivalents

All highly liquid instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable primarily consist of trade receivables due from customers and are stated at the invoiced amount less an allowance for doubtful accounts. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. When preparing these estimates, we consider a number of factors, including the aging of a customer’s account, past transactions with customers, creditworthiness of specific customers, historical trends and other information. Upon determination that an account is uncollectible, the receivable balance is written off. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the allowance for doubtful accounts totaled $6,169 and $5,305, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories consist of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies and are valued at the lower of cost or market using a weighted-average cost basis and the first-in, first-out methods. As part of the valuation process, inventories are adjusted to reflect excess, slow-moving and damaged inventories at their estimated net realizable value. Inventory policies are reviewed periodically, reflecting current risks, trends and changes in industry conditions. A reserve for estimated inventory shrinkage is also maintained to consider inventory shortages determined from cycle counts and physical inventories.


Vendor Rebates

We have arrangements with several vendors that provide rebates payable to us when we achieve any of a number of measures, generally related to the volume level of purchases. We account for such rebates as a reduction of inventory until we sell the product, at which time such rebates are reflected as a reduction of cost of sales in our consolidated statements of income. Throughout the year, we estimate the amount of the rebate based on our estimate of purchases to date relative to the purchase levels that mark our progress toward earning the rebates. We continually revise our estimates of earned vendor rebates based on actual purchase levels. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had $9,926 and $8,086, respectively, of rebates recorded as a reduction of inventory. Substantially all vendor rebate receivables are collected within three months immediately following the end of the year.

Marketable Securities

Investments in marketable equity securities are classified as available-for-sale and are included in other assets in our consolidated balance sheets. These equity securities are recorded at fair value using the specific identification method with unrealized holding losses, net of deferred taxes, included in accumulated other comprehensive loss within shareholders’ equity. Dividend and interest income are recognized in the statements of income when earned.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. Buildings and improvements are depreciated or amortized over estimated useful lives ranging from 3-40 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the respective lease terms or estimated useful lives. Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over estimated useful lives ranging from 5-7 years. Estimated useful lives for other depreciable assets range from 3-10 years.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill is recorded when the purchase price paid for an acquisition exceeds the fair value of the net identified tangible and intangible assets acquired. We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. We test goodwill for impairment by first comparing the fair value of our reporting unit to its carrying value. If the fair value is determined to be less than the carrying value, a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss.

Other intangible assets primarily consist of the value of trade names and trademarks, distributor agreements, customer relationships and non-compete agreements. Indefinite lived intangibles not subject to amortization are assessed for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate they may be impaired, by comparing the fair value of the intangible asset to its carrying amount to determine if a write-down to fair value is required. Finite lived intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their respective estimated useful lives.

We perform our annual impairment tests each year and have determined there to be no impairment for any of the periods presented. There were no events or circumstances identified from the date of our assessment that would require an update to our annual impairment tests.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets, other than goodwill, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability is evaluated by determining whether the amortization of the balance over its remaining life can be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows. We measure the impairment loss based on projected discounted cash flows using a discount rate reflecting the average cost of funds and compared to the asset’s carrying value. As of December 31, 2016, there were no such events or circumstances.

Fair Value Measurements

We carry various assets and liabilities at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Fair value measurements are classified based on the following fair value hierarchy:

 

Level 1    Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. An active market for an asset or liability is a market in which transactions for the asset or liability occur with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.


Level 2    Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or model-driven valuations or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3    Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. These inputs reflect our own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue primarily consists of sales of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies and is recorded when shipment of products or delivery of services has occurred. Substantially all customer returns relate to products that are returned under warranty obligations underwritten by manufacturers, effectively mitigating our risk of loss for customer returns. Taxes collected from our customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented in our consolidated statements of income on a net basis.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were $22,242, $21,150 and $19,754, respectively.

Shipping and Handling

Shipping and handling costs associated with inbound freight are capitalized to inventories and relieved through cost of sales as inventories are sold. Shipping and handling costs associated with the delivery of products is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Shipping and handling costs included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were $42,809, $41,345 and $43,324, respectively.

Share-Based Compensation

The fair value of stock option and non-vested restricted stock awards are expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the awards. Share-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income. Cash flows from the tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of the compensation expense recognized for those options (windfall tax benefits) were classified as financing cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of share-based compensation expense realized in 2016 are recognized in our provision for income taxes in the consolidated income statement. Tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of share-based compensation expense recognized were credited to paid-in capital in the consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Refer to “Share-Based Payments” within New Accounting Standards contained in this Note 1 for additional information.

Income Taxes

We record United States federal, state and foreign income taxes currently payable, as well as deferred taxes due to temporary differences between reporting income and expenses for financial statement purposes versus tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect the temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized as income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date. We and our eligible subsidiaries file a consolidated United States federal income tax return. As income tax returns are generally not filed until well after the closing process for the December 31 financial statements is complete, the amounts recorded at December 31 reflect estimates of what the final amounts will be when the actual income tax returns are filed for that calendar year. In addition, estimates are often required with respect to, among other things, the appropriate state income tax rates to use in the various states that we and our subsidiaries are required to file, the potential utilization of operating loss carryforwards and valuation allowances required, if any, for tax assets that may not be realizable in the future.

We recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would more likely than not sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the “more-likely-than-not” threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.


Earnings per Share

We compute earnings per share using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing earnings per share is an earnings allocation formula that determines earnings per share for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared (whether paid or unpaid) and participation rights in undistributed earnings. Shares of our non-vested restricted stock are considered participating securities because these awards contain a non-forfeitable right to dividends irrespective of whether the awards ultimately vest. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share for our Common and Class B common stock is computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common shareholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of shares of Common and Class B common stock outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to Common stock, Class B common stock and participating securities based on the weighted-average shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilutive effect of potential common shares from stock options. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options is computed using the treasury stock method, which assumes any proceeds that could be obtained upon the exercise of stock options, would be used to purchase common stock at the average market price for the period. The assumed proceeds include the purchase price the optionee pays, the windfall tax benefit that we receive upon assumed exercise and the unrecognized compensation expense at the end of each period.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activity

We have used derivative instruments, including forward contracts and swaps, to manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The use of these derivative instruments modifies the exposure of these risks with the intent to reduce the risk or cost to us. We use derivative instruments as risk management tools and not for trading purposes. All derivatives, whether designated as hedging relationships or not, are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. Cash flows from derivative instruments are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows in the same category as the cash flows from the items subject to the designated hedge or undesignated (economic) hedge relationships. The hedging designation may be classified as one of the following:

No Hedging Designation. The gain or loss on a derivative instrument not designated as an accounting hedging instrument is recognized in earnings within selling, general and administrative expenses.

Cash Flow Hedge. A hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability is considered a cash flow hedge. The effective portion of the change in the fair value of a derivative that is designated as a cash flow hedge is recorded in other comprehensive income and reclassified to earnings as a component of cost of sales in the period for which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings.

Fair Value Hedge. A hedge of a recognized asset or liability or an unrecognized firm commitment is considered a fair value hedge. Fair value hedges, both the effective and ineffective portions of the changes in the fair value of the derivative, along with the gain or loss on the hedged item that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in earnings.

See Note 13 for additional information pertaining to derivative instruments.

New Accounting Standards

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (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. This standard will be applied using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients or (ii) a modified retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting the standard recognized at the date of adoption, which requires additional footnote disclosures. This standard is effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2018. While we are currently evaluating the method of adoption and the impact of the provisions of this standard, we expect similar performance obligations to result under this guidance as compared with deliverables and separate units of accounting currently identified. As a result, we expect the timing of our revenue recognition to generally remain the same.


Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs

In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance that will require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, rather than as an asset. This guidance is effective retrospectively for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Measurement of Inventory

In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the measurement of inventory by replacing the lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost and net realizable value test. The guidance applies to all inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out or average cost methods. This guidance must be applied prospectively and will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Classification of Deferred Taxes

In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance that requires deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. This guidance can be applied either prospectively or retrospectively and will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact to our consolidated balance sheets.

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on accounting for leases, which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets for the rights and obligations created by those leases. The guidance requires enhanced disclosures regarding the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance will be applied using a modified retrospective approach and is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 with early adoption permitted. We will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2019. While we are still evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our consolidated financial statements, including the option to elect certain practical expedients, we expect that upon adoption the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities recorded could be material to our consolidated balance sheets. However, we do not expect a material impact to our consolidated statements of income.

Share-Based Payments

In March 2016, the FASB issued amended guidance related to employee share-based payment accounting. The guidance requires that all income tax effects of awards to be recognized in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled. The guidance also requires presentation of excess tax benefits as an operating activity on the statement of cash flows rather than as a financing activity. The guidance increases the amount companies can withhold to cover income taxes on awards without triggering liability classification for shares used to satisfy statutory income tax withholding obligations and requires application of a modified retrospective transition method. The amended guidance will be effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted if all provisions are adopted in the same period.

We elected to early adopt the amended guidance during the quarter ended June 30, 2016, which required us to reflect any adjustments as of January 1, 2016, the beginning of the annual period that includes the interim period of adoption. The primary impact of adoption was the recognition of excess tax benefits in our provision for income taxes rather than paid-in capital for all periods in 2016. We elected to apply the presentation requirements for cash flows related to excess tax benefits prospectively. The accounting for income taxes and minimum statutory withholding tax requirements had no impact to retained earnings as of January 1, 2016, where the cumulative effect of these changes are required to be recorded. We have elected to continue to estimate forfeitures expected to occur to determine the amount of compensation cost to be recognized in each period.

Adoption of the amended guidance resulted in the recognition of excess tax benefits in our provision for income taxes rather than paid-in capital of $2,898 for 2016, and impacted our previously reported quarterly results for March 31, 2016 as follows:

 

Quarter Ended March 31, 2016

   As Reported      As Adjusted  

Income Statement:

     

Income taxes

   $ 15,508       $ 14,654   

Net income

   $ 34,174       $ 35,028   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.71       $ 0.74   

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

     32,537,225         32,546,314   
Balance Sheet:      

Paid-in capital

   $ 610,285       $ 609,431   


Quarter Ended March 31, 2016

   As Reported      As Adjusted  

Cash Flow Statement:

     

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 41,852       $ 42,706   

Net cash used in financing activities

   $ (41,638    $ (42,492

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

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

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015      2014  

Basic Earnings per Share:

        

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 182,810       $ 172,929       $ 151,387   

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

     14,806         13,634         11,444   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 168,004       $ 159,295       $ 139,943   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic

     32,582,385         32,435,961         32,308,073   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 5.16       $ 4.91       $ 4.33   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Allocation of earnings for Basic:

        

Common stock

   $ 154,021       $ 146,037       $ 128,214   

Class B common stock

     13,983         13,258         11,729   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 168,004       $ 159,295       $ 139,943   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share:

        

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 182,810       $ 172,929       $ 151,387   

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

     14,801         13,626         11,435   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 168,009       $ 159,303       $ 139,952   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic

     32,582,385         32,435,961         32,308,073   

Effect of dilutive stock options

     34,119         44,395         50,781   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted

     32,616,504         32,480,356         32,358,854   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 5.15       $ 4.90       $ 4.32   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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. At December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, our outstanding Class B common stock was convertible into 2,711,811, 2,699,710 and 2,707,725 shares of our Common stock, respectively.

Diluted earnings per share excluded 31,839, 67,014 and 9,984 shares for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, related to stock options with an exercise price per share greater than the average market value, resulting in an anti-dilutive effect on diluted earnings per share.


3. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS)

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

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015      2014  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   $ 6,211       $ (39,378    $ (21,117

Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging instruments

     (1,321      3,716         384   

Income tax benefit (expense)

     356         (1,003      (104
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax

     (965      2,713         280   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reclassification of loss (gain) on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings

     442         (2,730      —     

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (119      737         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reclassification of loss (gain) on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings, net of tax

     323         (1,993      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     27         (12      1   

Income tax (expense) benefit

     (13      4         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

     14         (8      1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive gain (loss)

   $ 5,583       $ (38,666    $ (20,836
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015      2014  

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

        

Beginning balance

   $ (47,204    $ (23,623    $ (11,181

Current period other comprehensive gain (loss)

     3,745         (23,581      (12,442
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (43,459      (47,204      (23,623
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flow hedging instruments:

        

Beginning balance

     600         168         —     

Current period other comprehensive (loss) income

     (579      1,628         168   

Less reclassification adjustment

     194         (1,196      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     215         600         168   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

        

Beginning balance

     (300      (292      (293

Current period other comprehensive income (loss)

     14         (8      1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

     (286      (300      (292
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

   $ (43,530    $ (46,904    $ (23,747
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

4. SUPPLIER CONCENTRATION

Purchases from our top ten suppliers comprised 85%, 84% and 82% of all purchases made in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Our largest supplier, Carrier and its affiliates, accounted for 62%, 62% and 61% of all purchases made in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. See Note 16. A significant interruption by Carrier, or any of our other key suppliers, in the delivery of products could impair our ability to maintain current inventory levels and could materially impact our consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial position.


5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment, net, consists of:

 

December 31,

   2016      2015  

Land

   $ 820       $ 820   

Buildings and improvements

     71,082         69,675   

Machinery, vehicles and equipment

     74,640         43,150   

Furniture and fixtures

     15,090         14,311   

Computer hardware and software

     42,515         38,876   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     204,147         166,832   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (113,645      (104,117
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 90,502       $ 62,715   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were $14,853, $13,802 and $12,158, respectively.

6. DEBT

We maintain an unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement that provides for borrowings of up to $600,000. Borrowings are used to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends (if and as declared by our Board of Directors), capital expenditures, stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. The credit agreement matures on July 1, 2019. Included in the credit facility are a $90,000 swingline subfacility, a letter of credit subfacility and a $75,000 multicurrency borrowing sublimit. On January 24, 2017, we entered into an amendment to this credit agreement, which reduced the letter of credit subfacility from $50,000 to $10,000 and modified certain definitions.

Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at either LIBOR-based rates plus a spread, which ranges from 87.5 to 250.0 basis-points (LIBOR plus 100.0 basis-points at December 31, 2016), depending on our ratio of total debt to EBITDA, or on rates based on the higher of the Prime rate or the Federal Funds Rate, in each case plus a spread which ranges from 0 to 150.0 basis-points (0 basis-points at December 31, 2016), depending on our ratio of total debt to EBITDA. We pay a variable commitment fee on the unused portion of the commitment under the revolving credit agreement, ranging from 12.5 to 35.0 basis-points (15.0 basis-points at December 31, 2016).

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, $235,294 and $245,300, respectively, were outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios, and other customary restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at December 31, 2016.

7. INCOME TAXES

The components of income tax expense from our wholly-owned operations and investments and our controlling interest in joint ventures with Carrier are as follows:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015      2014  

U.S. Federal

   $ 86,719       $ 85,585       $ 74,561   

State

     9,801         9,431         10,325   

Foreign

     9,416         9,661         6,953   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 105,936       $ 104,677       $ 91,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current

   $ 103,216       $ 99,990       $ 91,550   

Deferred

     2,720         4,687         289   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 105,936       $ 104,677       $ 91,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

We calculate our income tax expense and our effective tax rate for 100% of income attributable to our wholly-owned operations and for our controlling interest of income attributable to our joint ventures with Carrier, which are primarily taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes.


Following is a reconciliation of the effective income tax rate:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016     2015     2014  

U.S. federal statutory rate

     35.0     35.0     35.0

State income taxes, net of federal benefit and other

     2.1        2.3        3.0   

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     (1.0     —          —     

Tax effects on foreign income

     (0.1     (0.3     (1.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective income tax rate attributable to Watsco, Inc.

     36.0        37.0        37.0   

Taxes attributable to non-controlling interest

     (5.0     (5.4     (6.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective income tax rate

     31.0     31.6     30.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following is a summary of the significant components of our current and long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities:

 

December 31,

   2016      2015  

Current deferred tax assets:

     

Capitalized inventory costs and inventory reserves

   $ 2,301       $ 1,794   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     1,379         1,053   

Self-insurance reserves

     500         519   

Other current deferred tax assets

     1,778         1,921   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current deferred tax assets (1)

     5,958         5,287   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term deferred tax assets:

     

Share-based compensation

     26,239         23,603   

Other long-term deferred tax assets

     449         352   

Net operating loss carryforwards

     209         207   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     26,897         24,162   

Valuation allowance

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term deferred tax assets (2)

     26,897         24,162   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Current deferred tax liabilities:

     

Other current deferred tax liabilities

     (473      (686
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current deferred tax liabilities (1)

     (473      (686
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term deferred tax liabilities:

     

Deductible goodwill

     (88,581      (83,868

Depreciation

     (5,883      (3,774

Other long-term deferred tax liabilities

     (1,160      (1,533
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term deferred tax liabilities (2)

     (95,624      (89,175
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liabilities

   $ (63,242    $ (60,412
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Current deferred tax assets and liabilities have been included in the consolidated balance sheets in other current assets.
(2) Long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities have been included in the consolidated balance sheets in deferred income taxes and other liabilities.

Amounts earned by foreign subsidiaries are generally subject to United States income taxation upon repatriation. United States income taxes have not been provided on undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. The cumulative undistributed earnings related to foreign operations were approximately $130,000 at December 31, 2016. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of tax that might be payable. Our intention is to indefinitely reinvest these earnings outside of the United States or to repatriate the earnings only when it is tax effective to do so.

Management has determined that no valuation allowance was necessary at both December 31, 2016 and 2015. At December 31, 2016, there were state and other net operating loss carryforwards of $6,872, which expire in varying amounts from 2017 through 2036. These amounts are available to offset future taxable income. There were no federal net operating loss carryforwards at December 31, 2016.


We are subject to United States federal income tax, income tax of multiple state jurisdictions and foreign income tax. We are subject to tax audits in the various jurisdictions until the respective statutes of limitations expire. We are no longer subject to United States federal tax examinations for tax years prior to 2013. For the majority of states, we are no longer subject to tax examinations for tax years prior to 2012.

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits (excluding the federal benefit received from state positions) was $3,695 and $3,513, respectively. Of these totals, $2,573 and $2,416, respectively, (net of the federal benefit received from state positions) represent the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Our continuing practice is to recognize penalties within selling, general and administrative expenses and interest related to income tax matters in income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the cumulative amount of estimated accrued interest and penalties resulting from such unrecognized tax benefits was $414 and $384, respectively, and is included in deferred income taxes and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The changes in gross unrecognized tax benefits are as follows:

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

   $ 3,135   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     751   

Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations

     (167
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

     3,719   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     871   

Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations and tax assessments

     (1,077
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

     3,513   

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

     547   

Reductions due to lapse of applicable statute of limitations

     (365
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

   $ 3,695   
  

 

 

 

8. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PLANS

Share-Based Compensation Plans

We maintain the 2014 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2014 Plan”) that provides for the award of a broad variety of share-based compensation alternatives such as non-vested restricted stock, non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, performance awards, dividend equivalents, deferred stock and stock appreciation rights at no less than 100% of the market price on the date the award is granted. To date, awards under the 2014 Plan consist of non-qualified stock options and non-vested restricted stock. The 2014 Plan replaced the Watsco, Inc. Amended and Restated 2001 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2001 Plan”) upon its expiration in 2014.

Under the 2014 Plan, the number of shares of Common and Class B common stock available for issuance is (i) 2,000,000, plus (ii) 45,421 shares of Common stock or Class B common stock that remained available for grant in connection with awards under the Watsco, Inc. Amended and Restated 2001 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2001 Plan”) as of the date our shareholders approved the 2014 Plan plus (iii) shares underlying currently outstanding awards issued under the 2001 Plan, which shares become reissuable under the 2014 Plan to the extent that such underlying shares are not issued due to their forfeiture, expiration, termination or otherwise. A total of 293,950 shares of Common stock, net of cancellations, and 326,623 shares of Class B common stock, had been awarded under the 2014 Plan as of December 31, 2016. As of December 31, 2016, 1,424,848 shares of common stock were reserved for future grants under the 2014 Plan. Options under the 2014 Plan vest over two to four years of service and have contractual terms of five years. Awards of non-vested restricted stock, which are granted at no cost to the employee, vest upon attainment of a specified age, generally toward the end of an employee’s career at age 62 or older. Vesting may be accelerated in certain circumstances prior to the original vesting date.

The 2001 Plan expired during 2014; therefore, no additional options may be granted. There were 37,750 options to exercise common stock outstanding under the 2001 Plan at December 31, 2016. Options under the 2001 Plan vest over two to four years of service and have contractual terms of five years.


The following is a summary of stock option activity under the 2014 Plan and the 2001 Plan as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016:

 

     Options      Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term

(in years)
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2015

     257,334       $ 102.96         

Granted

     107,000         140.41         

Exercised

     (63,084      71.18         

Forfeited

     (7,000      127.56         
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

Options outstanding at December 31, 2016

     294,250       $ 122.80         3.56       $ 7,451   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Options exercisable at December 31, 2016

     24,419       $ 109.81         2.92       $ 935   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following is a summary of non-vested restricted stock activity as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016:

 

     Shares      Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 

Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2015

     2,819,196       $ 49.99   

Granted

     183,144         130.01   

Vested

     (77,450      63.26   

Forfeited

     (26,000      112.79   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2016

     2,898,890       $ 54.13   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The weighted-average grant date fair value of non-vested restricted stock granted during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $130.01, $114.55 and $96.84, respectively. The fair value of non-vested restricted stock that vested during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $10,096, $2,468 and $5,789, respectively.

During 2016, 30,413 shares of Common and Class B common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $3,967 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock. During 2015, 7,206 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $889 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock. During 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 restricted stock. These shares were retired upon delivery.

Share-Based Compensation Fair Value Assumptions

The fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing valuation model based on the weighted-average assumptions noted in the table below. The fair value of each stock option award, which is subject to graded vesting, is expensed, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the stock option. We use historical data to estimate stock option forfeitures. The expected term of stock option awards granted represents the period of time that stock option awards granted are expected to be outstanding and was calculated using the simplified method for plain vanilla options, which we believe provides a reasonable estimate of expected life based on our historical data. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the stock option award is based on the yield curve of a zero-coupon United States Treasury bond on the date the stock option award is granted with a maturity equal to the expected term of the stock option award. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock.

The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used for stock options granted:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016     2015     2014  

Expected term in years

     4.25        4.25        4.25   

Risk-free interest rate

     1.24     1.25     1.35

Expected volatility

     18.65     20.96     22.07

Expected dividend yield

     2.54     2.29     1.69

Grant date fair value

   $ 16.37      $ 17.17      $ 15.75   


Exercise of Stock Options

The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $4,490, $7,525 and $3,746, respectively. Cash received from the exercise of stock options during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $4,447, $4,850 and $3,324, respectively. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, 348 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $51, 26,006 shares of Class B common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $3,251 and 5,454 shares of Class B common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $490, respectively, were withheld as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings. These shares were retired upon delivery.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

The following table provides information on share-based compensation expense:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015      2014  

Stock options

   $ 1,149       $ 952       $ 801   

Non-vested restricted stock

     11,170         11,644         10,672   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense

   $ 12,319       $ 12,596       $ 11,473   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2016, there was $2,096 of unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to stock options granted under the 2014 Plan and 2001 Plan, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.8 years. The total fair value of stock options that vested during 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $736, $856 and $1,145, respectively.

At December 31, 2016, there was $100,397 of unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 11 years. Of this amount, approximately $59,000 is related to awards granted to our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), of which approximately $13,000 and $46,000 vest in approximately 6 and 10 years upon his attainment of age 82 and 86, respectively. In the event that vesting is accelerated for any circumstance, as defined in the related agreements, the remaining unrecognized share-based compensation expense would be immediately recognized as a charge to earnings with a corresponding tax benefit. At December 31, 2016, we were obligated to issue 67,853 shares of non-vested restricted stock to our CEO that vest in 10 years and 25,774 shares of non-vested restricted stock to our President that vest in 27 years in connection with 2016 performance based incentive compensation.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Watsco, Inc. Fourth Amended and Restated 1996 Qualified Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) provides for up to 1,500,000 shares of Common stock to be available for purchase by our full-time employees with at least 90 days of service. The ESPP allows participating employees to purchase shares of Common stock at a 5% discount to the fair market value at specified times. During 2016, 2015 and 2014, employees purchased 5,956, 6,463 and 6,995 shares of Common stock at an average price of $125.84, $112.53 and $90.89 per share, respectively. Cash dividends received by the ESPP were reinvested in Common stock and resulted in the issuance of 3,442, 3,183 and 2,953 additional shares during 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. We received net proceeds of $1,206, $1,107 and $921, respectively, during 2016, 2015 and 2014, for shares of our Common stock purchased under the ESPP. At December 31, 2016, 496,160 shares remained available for purchase under the ESPP.

401(k) Plan

We have a profit sharing retirement plan for our employees that is qualified under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Annual matching contributions are made based on a percentage of eligible employee compensation deferrals. The contribution has historically been made with the issuance of Common stock to the plan on behalf of our employees. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we issued 20,045, 18,343 and 18,309 shares of Common stock, respectively, to the plan, representing the Common stock discretionary matching contribution of $2,348, $1,963 and $1,759, respectively.

9. PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURES

On November 29, 2016, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise (“Carrier Enterprise II”) for cash consideration of $42,909, and, on February 13, 2017, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for cash consideration of $42,688, following which we have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II.

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.


10. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

   $ 387,311   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (9,001
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

     378,310   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     1,427   
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2016

   $ 379,737   
  

 

 

 

Other intangible assets are comprised of the following:

 

December 31,

   Estimated
Useful Lives
     2016      2015  

Indefinite lived intangible assets - Trade names, trademarks and distribution rights

      $ 120,288       $ 118,205   

Finite lived intangible assets:

        

Customer relationships

     10-15 years         70,194         68,981   

Trade name

     10 years         1,150         1,150   

Non-compete agreements

     7 years         369         369   

Accumulated amortization

        (33,437      (28,224
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Finite lived intangible assets, net

        38,276         42,276   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 158,564       $ 160,481   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense related to finite lived intangible assets included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were $5,213, $5,315 and $5,769, respectively. Amortization of finite lived intangible assets for 2017 through 2020 is expected to be approximately $5,200 per year and in 2021 is expected to be approximately $4,300.

11. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock

Common stock and Class B common stock share equally in earnings and are identical in most other respects except (i) Common stock is entitled to one vote on most matters and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to ten votes; (ii) shareholders of Common stock are entitled to elect 25% of the Board of Directors (rounded up to the nearest whole number) and Class B shareholders are entitled to elect the balance of the Board of Directors; (iii) cash dividends may be paid on Common stock without paying a cash dividend on Class B common stock and no cash dividend may be paid on Class B common stock unless at least an equal cash dividend is paid on Common stock and (iv) Class B common stock is convertible at any time into Common stock on a one-for-one basis at the option of the shareholder.

Preferred Stock

We are authorized to issue preferred stock with such designation, rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by our Board of Directors. Accordingly, the Board of Directors is empowered, without shareholder approval, to issue preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our Common stock and Class B common stock and, in certain instances, could adversely affect the market price of this stock. We had no preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2016 or 2015.

Stock Repurchase Plan

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 2016, 2015 or 2014. In aggregate, 6,322,650 shares of Common stock and 48,263 shares of Class B common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $114,425 since the inception of the program. At December 31, 2016, there were 1,129,087 shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the program.


12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Recorded Financial Instruments

Recorded financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, the current portion of long-term obligations, borrowings under our revolving credit agreement and debt instruments included in other long-term obligations. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and the current portion of long-term obligations approximated their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

The fair values of variable rate borrowings under our revolving credit agreement and debt instruments included in long-term obligations also approximate their carrying value based upon interest rates available for similar instruments with consistent terms and remaining maturities.

Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, we were contingently liable under standby letters of credit aggregating $2,430 and $2,690, respectively, which are primarily used as collateral to cover any contingency related to additional risk assessments pertaining to our self-insurance programs. Additionally, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, we were contingently liable under various performance bonds aggregating approximately $8,000 and $4,000, respectively, which are used as collateral to cover any contingencies related to our nonperformance under agreements with certain customers. We do not expect that any material losses or obligations will result from the issuance of the standby letters of credit or performance bonds because we expect to meet our obligations under our self-insurance programs and to certain customers in the ordinary course of business. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of these instruments is zero.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. Concentrations of credit risk are limited due to the large number of customers comprising the customer base and their dispersion across many different geographical regions. We also have access to credit insurance programs which are used as an additional means to mitigate credit risk.

13. DERIVATIVES

We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to offset the earnings impact that foreign exchange rate fluctuations would otherwise have on certain monetary liabilities that are denominated in nonfunctional currencies.

Cash Flow Hedging Instruments

We enter into foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges. The settlement of these derivatives results in reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings for the period in which the settlement of these instruments occur. The maximum period for which we hedge our cash flow using these instruments is 12 months. Accordingly, at December 31, 2016, all of our open foreign currency forward contracts had maturities of one year or less. The total notional value of our foreign currency exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2016 was $33,200, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through September 2017.

The impact from foreign exchange derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges were as follows:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015  

(Loss) gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ (1,321    $ 3,716   

Loss (gain) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings

   $ 442       $ (2,730

At December 31, 2016, we expected an estimated $490 pre-tax gain to be reclassified into earnings to reflect the fixed prices obtained from foreign exchange hedging within the next 12 months.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We have also entered into foreign currency forward contracts that are either not designated as hedges or did not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivative instruments were effective economic hedges for all of the periods presented. The fair value gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in earnings as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. The total notional value of our foreign currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments at December 31, 2016 was $4,650, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through March 2017.


We recognized (losses) gains of $(306), $2,552 and $142 from foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our consolidated statements of income for 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments, which consist solely of foreign currency forward contracts, included in other current assets and accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. See Note 14.

 

     Asset Derivatives      Liability Derivatives  

December 31,

   2016      2015      2016      2015  

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

   $ 227       $ 923       $ 35       $ 3   

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

     14         326         4         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivative instruments

   $ 241       $ 1,249       $ 39       $ 7   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

14. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

 

          Total      Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2016 Using
 
  

Balance Sheet Location

     

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

 

Assets:

              

Available-for-sale securities

   Other assets    $ 281       $ 281         —           —     

Derivative financial instruments

   Other current assets    $ 241         —         $ 241         —     

Liabilities:

              

Derivative financial instruments

  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   $ 39         —         $ 39         —     
          Total      Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2015 Using
 
  

Balance Sheet Location

     

Level 1

    

Level 2

    

Level 3

 

Assets:

              

Available-for-sale securities

  

Other assets

   $ 254       $ 254         —           —     

Derivative financial instruments

  

Other current assets

   $ 1,249         —         $ 1,249         —     

Liabilities:

              

Derivative financial instruments

  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   $ 7         —         $ 7         —     

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 13. 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 2016 or 2015.

15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

In December 2015, a purported Watsco shareholder, Nelson Gaskins, filed a derivative lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against Watsco’s Board of Directors. The Company is a nominal defendant. The lawsuit alleges breach of fiduciary duties regarding CEO incentive compensation and seeks to recover alleged excessive incentive compensation and unspecified damages. The defendants believe the claims are entirely without merit and intend to vigorously defend against them. We believe the ultimate outcome of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations and consolidated financial position.


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 $2,951 and $3,214 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, were established related to such programs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

Variable Interest Entity

As of December 31, 2016, in conjunction with our casualty insurance programs, limited equity interests are held in a captive insurance entity. The programs permit us to self-insure a portion of losses, to gain access to a wide array of safety-related services, to pool insurance risks and resources in order to obtain more competitive pricing for administration and reinsurance and to limit risk of loss in any particular year. The entity meets the definition of Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”); however, we do not meet the requirements to include this entity in the consolidated financial statements. The maximum exposure to loss related to our involvement with this entity is limited to approximately $4,300. See “Self-Insurance” above for further information on commitments associated with the insurance programs and Note 12, under the caption “Off-Balance Sheet Financial Instruments,” for further information on standby letters of credit. At December 31, 2016, there were no other entities that met the definition of a VIE.

Operating Leases

We are obligated under various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for real property, equipment, vehicles and a corporate aircraft used in our operations with varying terms through 2025. We are committed to pay a portion of the actual operating expenses under certain of these lease agreements. These operating expenses are not included in the table below. Some of these arrangements have free or escalating rent payment provisions. We recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

At December 31, 2016, future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases over each of the next five years and thereafter were as follows:

 

2017

   $ 56,639   

2018

     48,420   

2019

     35,926   

2020

     21,650   

2021

     13,184   

Thereafter

     13,362   
  

 

 

 

Total minimum payments

   $ 189,181   
  

 

 

 

Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $83,260, $82,581 and $81,155, respectively.

Purchase Obligations

At December 31, 2016, we were obligated under various non-cancelable purchase orders with our key suppliers for goods aggregating approximately $29,000, of which approximately $17,000 is with Carrier and its affiliates.


16. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 62%, 62% and 61% of all inventory purchases made during 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, approximately $63,000 and $85,000, 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 consolidated statements of income for 2016, 2015 and 2014 included approximately $56,000, $62,000 and $38,000, respectively, of sales to Carrier and its affiliates. We believe these transactions are conducted on terms equivalent to an arm’s-length basis in the ordinary course of business.

A member of our Board of Directors is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moss & Associates LLC (“Moss & Associates”), which serves as our general contractor for the remodeling of our corporate headquarters and receives customary payments for these services. Moss & Associates was paid $291 for services performed during 2016 and $109 was payable at December 31, 2016.

17. INFORMATION ABOUT GEOGRAPHIC AREAS

Our operations are primarily within the United States, including Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico. Products are also sold from the United States on an export-only basis to portions of Latin America and the Caribbean Basin. The following tables set forth revenues and long-lived assets by geographical area:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015      2014  

Revenues:

        

United States

   $ 3,813,204       $ 3,710,977       $ 3,525,176   

Canada

     267,220         263,908         300,289   

Mexico

     140,278         138,354         119,075   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

   $ 4,220,702       $ 4,113,239       $ 3,944,540   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31,

   2016      2015  

Long-Lived Assets:

     

United States

   $ 467,728       $ 441,656   

Canada

     155,758         154,437   

Mexico

     5,317         5,413   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-lived assets

   $ 628,803       $ 601,506   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of the store from which the sale occurred. Long-lived assets consist of property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets.

18. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental cash flow information was as follows:

 

Years Ended December 31,

   2016      2015      2014  

Interest paid

   $ 3,362       $ 4,993       $ 4,393   

Income taxes net of refunds

   $ 99,006       $ 103,261       $ 82,850   

19. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On January 3, 2017, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.05 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on January 31, 2017 to shareholders of record as of January 17, 2017.

On January 24, 2017, we entered into an amendment to our credit agreement, which reduced the letter of credit subfacility from $50,000 to $10,000 and modified certain definitions. See Note 6.

On February 13, 2017, we purchased an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise II for cash consideration of $42,688, following which we have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II. The source of cash was borrowings under our revolving credit agreement. See Note 9.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA

(UNAUDITED)

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

   1st
Quarter
     2nd
Quarter
     3rd
Quarter
     4th
Quarter
     Total  

Year Ended December 31, 2016

              

Revenues (1)

   $ 851,424       $ 1,214,435       $ 1,241,232       $ 913,611       $ 4,220,702   

Gross profit

   $ 212,447       $ 291,861       $ 302,204       $ 228,072       $ 1,034,584   

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 25,537       $ 64,621       $ 63,099       $ 29,553       $ 182,810   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock (2):

              

Basic

   $ 0.71       $ 1.82       $ 1.78       $ 0.81       $ 5.16   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.71       $ 1.82       $ 1.78       $ 0.81       $ 5.15   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2015

              

Revenues (1)

   $ 808,972       $ 1,223,439       $ 1,177,012       $ 903,816       $ 4,113,239   

Gross profit

   $ 204,225       $ 295,245       $ 285,846       $ 222,041       $ 1,007,357   

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 23,048       $ 65,423       $ 57,968       $ 26,490       $ 172,929   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock (2):

              

Basic

   $ 0.65       $ 1.86       $ 1.64       $ 0.75       $ 4.91   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ 0.65       $ 1.85       $ 1.64       $ 0.75       $ 4.90   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment and parts and supplies are seasonal. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is typically highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction sectors throughout most of the markets is fairly even during the year except for dependence on housing completions and related weather and economic conditions.
(2) Quarterly and year-to-date earnings per share are calculated on an individual basis; therefore, the sum of earnings per share amounts for the quarters may not equal earnings per share amounts for the year.


WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INFORMATION ON COMMON STOCK

(UNAUDITED)

Our Common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol WSO. Our Class B common stock is traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol WSOB. The following table presents the high and low prices of our Common stock and Class B common stock, as reported by the NYSE. Also presented below are dividends paid per share for each quarter during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. At February 17, 2017, there were 227 Common stock registered shareholders and 113 Class B common stock registered shareholders.

 

     Common      Class B Common      Cash Dividend  
     High      Low      High      Low      Common      Class B  

Year Ended December 31, 2016:

                 

First quarter

   $ 134.84       $ 108.09       $ 131.58       $ 108.25       $ 0.85       $ 0.85   

Second quarter

     140.69         129.00         139.84         129.17         0.85         0.85   

Third quarter

     149.64         138.37         148.67         138.85         0.85         0.85   

Fourth quarter

     159.03         130.88         157.72         131.01         1.05         1.05   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31, 2015:

                 

First quarter

   $ 125.70       $ 104.92       $ 124.80       $ 104.50       $ 0.70       $ 0.70   

Second quarter

     128.49         120.14         127.15         120.74         0.70         0.70   

Third quarter

     131.81         118.13         130.15         118.91         0.70         0.70   

Fourth quarter

     131.89         116.24         131.21         113.49         0.70         0.70