ITEM 1. Business
DXP was incorporated in Texas in 1996 to be the successor to a company founded in 1908. Since our predecessor company was founded, we have primarily been engaged in the business of distributing maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) products, equipment and service to industrial customers. We are organized into two segments: MRO and Electrical Contractor. Sales and operating income for 2006, 2007 and 2008, and identifiable assets at the close of such years for our business segments are presented in Note 15 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
The industrial distribution market is highly fragmented. Based on 2007 sales as reported by industry sources, we were the 22nd largest distributor of MRO products in the United States. Most industrial customers currently purchase their industrial supplies through numerous local distribution and supply companies. These distributors generally provide the customer with repair and maintenance services, technical support and application expertise with respect to one product category. Products typically are purchased by the distributor for resale directly from the manufacturer and warehoused at distribution facilities of the distributor until sold to the customer. The customer also typically will purchase an amount of product inventory for its near term anticipated needs and store those products at its industrial site until the products are used.
We believe that the distribution system for industrial products in the United States, described in the preceding paragraph, creates inefficiencies at both the customer and the distributor levels through excess inventory requirements and duplicative cost structures. To compete more effectively, our customers and other users of MRO products are seeking ways to enhance efficiencies and lower MRO product and procurement costs. In response to this customer desire, three primary trends have emerged in the industrial supply industry:
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Industry Consolidation. Industrial customers have reduced the number of supplier relationships they maintain to lower total purchasing costs, improve inventory management, assure consistently high levels of customer service and enhance purchasing power. This focus on fewer suppliers has led to consolidation within the fragmented industrial distribution industry.
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Customized Integrated Service. As industrial customers focus on their core manufacturing or other production competencies, they increasingly are demanding customized integration services, ranging from value-added traditional distribution to integrated supply and system design, fabrication, installation and repair and maintenance services.
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Single Source, First-Tier Distribution. As industrial customers continue to address cost containment, there is a trend toward reducing the number of suppliers and eliminating multiple tiers of distribution. Therefore, to lower overall costs to the MRO customer, some MRO distributors are expanding their product coverage to eliminate second-tier distributors and the difficulties associated with alliances.
Recent Acquisitions
Our growth strategy includes effecting acquisitions of businesses with complementary or desirable product lines, locations or customers. We completed four acquisitions in 2006, three acquisitions in 2007 and three acquisitions in 2008.
On August 20, 2005, we paid approximately $2.4 million to purchase the assets of a pump remanufacturer. We made this acquisition to enhance our ability to meet customer needs for shorter lead times on selected pumps. We assumed $1.0 million of liabilities and gave a $0.5 million credit to the seller to use to purchase maintenance, repair and operating supplies from us.
On December 1, 2005, we purchased 100% of R. A. Mueller, Inc. to expand geographically into Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia. DXP paid $7.3 million ($3.65 million cash and $3.65 million in promissory notes payable to the former owners) and assumed approximately $1.6 million of debt and $1.9 million of accounts payable and other liabilities.
On May 31, 2006, DXP purchased the businesses of Production Pump and Machine Tech. DXP acquired these businesses to strengthen DXP’s position with upstream oil and gas and pipeline customers. DXP paid approximately $8.9 million for the acquired businesses and assumed approximately $1.2 million worth of liabilities. The purchase price consisted of approximately $5.4 million paid in cash and $3.5 million in the form of promissory notes payable to the former owners of the acquired businesses. In addition, DXP may pay up to an additional $1.2 million contingent upon future earnings.
On October 11, 2006, we completed the acquisition of the business of Safety International. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in safety products and services. DXP paid $2.2 million in cash for the business of Safety International.
On October 19, 2006, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution of welding supplies. DXP paid approximately $5.5 million, net of $0.5 million of acquired cash, for the business of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator, and assumed approximately $0.2 million worth of debt. Approximately $2.0 million of the purchase price was paid by issuing promissory notes payable to the former owners of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator.
On November 1, 2006, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Safety Alliance. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in safety products. DXP paid $2.3 million in cash for the business of Safety Alliance.
On May 4, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Delta Process Equipment. DXP paid $10 million in cash for this business.
On September 10, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of Precision Industries, Inc. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s geographic presence and strengthen DXP’s integrated supply offering. The Company paid $106 million in cash for Precision Industries, Inc. The purchase price was funded using approximately $24 million of cash on hand and approximately $82 million borrowed from a new credit facility. In addition, DXP may pay additional purchase price contingent upon 2009 and 2010 earnings and product savings.
On October 19, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Indian Fire & Safety. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in safety products and services in New Mexico and Texas. DXP paid $6.0 million in cash, $3.0 million in the form of a promissory note and $3.0 million in future payments contingent upon future earnings.
On January 31, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Rocky Mtn Supply. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s presence in the Colorado area. DXP paid $3.9 million in cash and $0.7 million in seller notes.
On August 28, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of PFI, LLC. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution of fasteners. DXP paid $66.4 million in cash for this business.
On December 1, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Falcon Pump. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s pump offering in the Rocky Mountain area. DXP paid $3.1 million in cash, $0.8 million in seller notes and up to $1.0 million in future payments contingent upon future earnings of the acquired business.
MRO Segment
The MRO segment provides MRO products, equipment and integrated services, including technical design expertise and logistics capabilities, to industrial customers. We provide a wide range of MRO products in the fluid handling equipment, bearing, power transmission equipment, general mill, safety supply and electrical products categories. We offer our customers a single source of integrated services and supply on an efficient and competitive basis by being a first-tier distributor that can purchase products directly from the manufacturer. We also provide integrated services such as system design, fabrication, installation, repair and maintenance for our customers. We offer a wide range of industrial MRO products, equipment and services through a complete continuum of customized and efficient MRO solutions, ranging from traditional distribution to fully integrated supply contracts. The integrated solution is tailored to satisfy our customers’ unique needs.
SmartSourceSM, one of our proprietary integrated supply programs, allows a more effective and efficient way to manage the customer’s supply chain needs for MRO products. SmartSourceSM effectively lowers costs by outsourcing the customer’s purchasing, accounting and on-site supply/warehouse management to DXP, which reduces the duplication of effort by the customer and supplier. The program allows the customer to transfer all or part of their supply chain needs to DXP, so the customer can focus on their core business. DXP has a broad range of first-tier products to support a successful integrated supply offering. The program provides a productive, measurable solution to reduce cost and streamline procurement and sourcing operations.
We currently serve as a first-tier distributor of more than 1,000,000 items of which more than 45,000 are stock keeping units ("SKUs") for use primarily by customers engaged in the general manufacturing, oil and gas, petrochemical, service and repair and wood products industries. Other industries served by our MRO segment include mining, construction, chemical, municipal, food and beverage, agriculture and pulp and paper. Our MRO products include a wide range of products in the fluid handling equipment, bearing, power transmission equipment, general mill, safety products and electrical products. Our products are distributed from 123 service centers, 71 supply chain locations and 6 distribution centers.
Our fluid handling equipment line includes a full line of centrifugal pumps for transfer and process service applications, such as petrochemicals, refining and crude oil production; rotary gear pumps for low- to medium-pressure service applications, such as pumping lubricating oils and other viscous liquids; plunger and piston pumps for high-pressure service applications such as salt water injection and crude oil pipeline service; and air-operated diaphragm pumps. We also provide various pump accessories. Our bearing products include several types of mounted and unmounted bearings for a variety of applications. The hose products we distribute include a large selection of industrial fittings and stainless steel hoses, hydraulic hoses, Teflon hoses and expansion joints, as well as hoses for chemical, petroleum, air and water applications. We distribute seal products for downhole, wellhead, valve and completion equipment to oilfield service companies. The power transmission products we distribute include speed reducers, flexible-coupling drives, chain drives, sprockets, gears, conveyors, clutches, brakes and hoses. We offer a broad range of general mill supplies, such as abrasives, tapes and adhesive products, coatings and lubricants, cutting tools, fasteners, hand tools, janitorial products, pneumatic tools, welding supplies and welding equipment. We offer a broad range of fluid power and hydraulics solutions. Our safety products include eye and face protection products, first aid products, hand protection products, hazardous material handling products, instrumentation and respiratory protection products. We distribute a broad range of electrical products, such as wire conduit, wiring devices, electrical fittings and boxes, signaling devices, heaters, tools, switch gear, lighting, lamps, tape, lugs, wire nuts, batteries, fans and fuses.
In addition to distributing MRO products, we provide innovative pumping solutions. DXP provides fabrication and technical design to meet the capital equipment needs of our customers. DXP provides these solutions by utilizing manufacturer- authorized equipment and certified personnel. Pump packages require MRO and original equipment manufacturer, or OEM, equipment and parts such as pumps, motors and valves, and consumable products such as welding supplies. DXP leverages its MRO inventories and breadth of authorized products to lower the total cost and maintain the quality of our innovative pumping solutions.
Our operations managers support the sales efforts through direct customer contact and manage the efforts of the outside and direct sales representatives. We have structured compensation to provide incentives to our sales representatives, through the use of commissions, to increase sales. Our outside sales representatives focus on building long-term relationships with customers and, through their product and industry expertise, providing customers with product application, engineering and after-the-sale services. The direct sales representatives support the outside sales representatives and are responsible for entering product orders and providing technical support with respect to our products. Because we offer a broad range of products, our outside and direct sales representatives are able to use their existing customer relationships with respect to one product line to cross-sell our other product lines. In addition, geographic locations in which certain products are sold also are being utilized to sell products not historically sold at such locations. As we expand our product lines and geographical presence through hiring experienced sales representatives, we assess the opportunities and appropriate timing of introducing existing products to new customers and new products to existing customers. Prior to implementing such cross-selling efforts, we provide the appropriate sales training and product expertise to our sales force.
Unlike many of our competitors, we market our products primarily as a first-tier distributor, generally procuring products directly from the manufacturers, rather than from other distributors. As a first-tier distributor, we are able to reduce our customers' costs and improve efficiencies in the supply chain.
We believe we have increased our competitive advantage through our traditional and integrated supply programs, which are designed to address the customer's specific product and procurement needs. We offer our customers various options for the integration of their supply needs, ranging from serving as a single source of supply for all or specific lines of products and product categories to offering a fully integrated supply package in which we assume the procurement and management functions, including ownership of inventory, at the customer's location. Our approach to integrated supply allows us to design a program that best fits the needs of the customer. For those customers purchasing a number of products in large quantities, the customer is able to outsource all or most of those needs to us. For customers with smaller supply needs, we are able to combine our traditional distribution capabilities with our broad product categories and advanced ordering systems to allow the customer to engage in one-stop shopping without the commitment required under an integrated supply contract.
We acquire our products through numerous original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs. We are authorized to distribute the manufacturers' products in specific geographic areas. All of our distribution authorizations are subject to cancellation by the manufacturer upon one-year notice or less. No manufacturer provided products that accounted for 10% or more or our revenues. We believe that alternative sources of supply could be obtained in a timely manner if any distribution authorization were canceled. Accordingly, we do not believe that the loss of any one distribution authorization would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Representative manufacturers of our products include BACOU/DALLOZ, Baldor Electric, Emerson, Falk, G&L, Gates, Gould's, INA/Fag Bearing, LaCross Rainfair Safety Products, Martin Sprocket, National Oilwell, Norton Abrasives, NTN, Rexnord, SKF, ULTRA, 3M, Timken, Tyco, Union Butterfield, Viking and Wilden.
At December 31, 2008, the MRO Segment had 1,874 full-time employees.
Electrical Contractor Segment
The Electrical Contractor segment was formed in 1998 with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of an electrical supply business. The Electrical Contractor segment sells a broad range of electrical products, such as wire conduit, wiring devices, electrical fittings and boxes, signaling devices, heaters, tools, switch gear, lighting, lamps, tape, lugs, wire nuts, batteries, fans and fuses, to electrical contractors. The segment has one owned warehouse/sales facility in Memphis, Tennessee.
We acquire our electrical products through numerous OEMs. We are authorized to distribute the manufacturers' products in specific geographic areas. All of our distribution authorizations are subject to cancellation by the manufacturer upon one-year notice or less. No one manufacturer provides products that account for 10% or more of our revenues. We believe that alternative sources of supply could be obtained in a timely manner if any distribution authorization were canceled. Accordingly, we do not believe that the loss of any one distribution authorization would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Significant vendors include Cutler-Hammer, Cooper, Killark, 3M, General Electric and Allied. To meet prompt delivery demands of its customers, this segment maintains large inventories.
At December 31, 2008, the Electrical Contractor segment had 10 full-time employees.
Competition
Our business is highly competitive. In the MRO segment we compete with a variety of industrial supply distributors, many of which may have greater financial and other resources than we do. Many of our competitors are small enterprises selling to customers in a limited geographic area. We also compete with larger distributors that provide integrated supply programs and outsourcing services similar to those offered through our SmartSource program, some of which might be able to supply their products in a more efficient and cost-effective manner than we can provide. We also compete with catalog distributors, large warehouse stores and, to a lesser extent, manufacturers. While many of our competitors offer traditional distribution of some of the product groupings that we offer, we are not aware of any major competitor that offers on a non-catalog basis a product grouping as broad as our offering. Further, while certain catalog distributors provide product offerings as broad as ours, these competitors do not offer the product application, technical design and after-the-sale services that we provide. In the Electrical Contractor segment we compete against a variety of suppliers of electrical products, many of which may have greater financial and other resources than we do.
Insurance
We maintain liability and other insurance that we believe to be customary and generally consistent with industry practice. We retain a portion of the risk for medical claims, general liability, worker’s compensation and property losses. The various deductibles of our insurance policies generally do not exceed $200,000 per occurrence. There are also certain risks for which we do not maintain insurance. There can be no assurance that such insurance will be adequate for the risks involved, that coverage limits will not be exceeded or that such insurance will apply to all liabilities. The occurrence of an adverse claim in excess of the coverage limits that we maintain could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. The premiums for insurance have increased significantly over the past three years. This trend could continue. Additionally, we are partially self-insured for our group health plan, worker’s compensation, auto liability and general liability insurance. The cost of claims for the group health plan has increased over the past three years. This trend is expected to continue.
Government Regulation and Environmental Matters
We are subject to various laws and regulations relating to our business and operations, and various health and safety regulations as established by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Certain of our operations are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations controlling the discharge of materials into or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. Although we believe that we have adequate procedures to comply with applicable discharge and other environmental laws, the risks of accidental contamination or injury from the discharge of controlled or hazardous materials and chemicals cannot be eliminated completely. In the event of such a discharge, we could be held liable for any damages that result, and any such liability could have a material adverse effect on us. We are not currently aware of any situation or condition that we believe is likely to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.
Employees
At December 31, 2008, we had 1,884 full-time employees. We believe that our relationship with our employees is good.
Available Information
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are available through our Internet website (www.dxpe.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 1A.
ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
The following is a discussion of significant risk factors relevant to DXP’s business that could adversely affect its business, financial condition or results of operations.
Our future results will be impacted by our ability to implement our internal growth strategy.
Our future results will depend in part on our success in implementing our internal growth strategy, which includes expanding our existing geographic areas, selling additional products to existing customers and adding new customers. Our ability to implement this strategy will depend on our success in selling more products and services to existing customers, acquiring new customers, hiring qualified sales persons, and marketing integrated forms of supply management such as those being pursued by us through our SmartSource program. Although we intend to increase sales and product offerings to existing customers, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in these efforts.
Risks Associated With Acquisition Strategy
Our future results will depend in part on our success implementing our acquisition strategy. This strategy includes taking advantage of a consolidation trend in the industry and effecting acquisitions of businesses with complementary or desirable new product lines, strategic distribution locations, attractive customer bases or manufacturer relationships. Our ability to implement this strategy will be dependent on our ability to identify, consummate and successfully assimilate acquisitions on economically favorable terms. Although DXP is actively seeking acquisitions that would meet its strategic objectives, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in these efforts. In addition, acquisitions involve a number of special risks, including possible adverse effects on our operating results, diversion of management’s attention, failure to retain key acquired personnel, risks associated with unanticipated events or liabilities, expenses associated with obsolete inventory of an acquired company and amortization of acquired intangible assets, some or all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that DXP or other businesses acquired in the future will achieve anticipated revenues and earnings. In addition, our loan agreements with our bank lenders contain certain restrictions that could adversely affect our ability to implement our acquisition strategy. Such restrictions include a provision prohibiting us from merging or consolidating with, or acquiring all or a substantial part of the properties or capital stock of, any other entity without the prior written consent of the lenders. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain the lender’s consent to any of our proposed acquisitions.
Risks Related to Acquisition Financing
We may need to finance acquisitions by using shares of Common Stock for a portion or all of the consideration to be paid. In the event that the Common Stock does not maintain a sufficient market value, or potential acquisition candidates are otherwise unwilling to accept Common Stock as part of the consideration for the sale of their businesses, we may be required to use more of our cash resources, if available, to maintain our acquisition program. If we do not have sufficient cash resources, our growth could be limited unless we are able to obtain additional capital through debt or equity financings.
Our business has substantial competition and competition could adversely affect our results.
Our business is highly competitive. We compete with a variety of industrial supply distributors, some of which may have greater financial and other resources than us. Although many of our traditional distribution competitors are small enterprises selling to customers in a limited geographic area, we also compete with larger distributors that provide integrated supply programs such as those offered through outsourcing services similar to those that are offered by our SmartSource program. Some of these large distributors may be able to supply their products in a more timely and cost-efficient manner than us. Our competitors include catalog suppliers, large warehouse stores and, to a lesser extent, certain manufacturers. Competitive pressures could adversely affect DXP’s sales and profitability.
The loss of or the failure to attract and retain key personnel could adversely impact our results of operations.
We will continue to be dependent to a significant extent upon the efforts and ability of David R. Little, our Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. The loss of the services of Mr. Little or any other executive officer of our Company could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, our ability to grow successfully will be dependent upon our ability to attract and retain qualified management and technical and operational personnel. The failure to attract and retain such persons could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
The loss of any key supplier could adversely affect DXP’s sales and profitability.
We have distribution rights for certain product lines and depend on these distribution rights for a substantial portion of our business. Many of these distribution rights are pursuant to contracts that are subject to cancellation upon little or no prior notice. Although we believe that we could obtain alternate distribution rights in the event of such a cancellation, the termination or limitation by any key supplier of its relationship with our Company could result in a temporary disruption of our business and, in turn, could adversely affect results of operations and financial condition.
A slowdown in the economy could negatively impact DXP’s sales growth.
Economic and industry trends affect DXP’s business. Demand for our products is subject to economic trends affecting our customers and the industries in which they compete in particular. Many of these industries, such as the oil and gas industry, are subject to volatility while others, such as the petrochemical industry, are cyclical and materially affected by changes in the economy. As a result, demand for our products could be adversely impacted by changes in the markets of our customers.
Interruptions in the proper functioning of our information systems could disrupt operations and cause increases in costs and/or decreases in revenues.
The proper functioning of DXP’s information systems is critical to the successful operation of our business. Although DXP’s information systems are protected through physical and software safeguards and remote processing capabilities exist, information systems are still vulnerable to natural disasters, power losses, telecommunication failures and other problems. If critical information systems fail or are otherwise unavailable, DXP’s ability to procure products to sell, process and ship customer orders, identify business opportunities, maintain proper levels of inventories, collect accounts receivable and pay accounts payable and expenses could be adversely affected.
ITEM 1B.
ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
ITEM 2.
ITEM 2. Properties
We own our headquarters facility in Houston, Texas, which has 48,000 square feet of office space. The MRO segment owns or leases 123 facilities located in Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming. In addition, we operate supply chain installations in 71 of our customers’ facilities in Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as in Ontario, Canada and Mexico. The Electrical Contractor segment owns one service center facility in Tennessee. Our owned facilities range from 5,000 square feet to 65,000 square feet in size. We lease facilities for
terms generally ranging from one to seven years. The leased facilities range from 2,000 square feet to 170,000 square feet in size. The leases provide for periodic specified rental payments and certain leases are renewable at our option. We believe that our facilities are suitable and adequate for the needs of our existing business. We believe that if the leases for any of our facilities were not renewed, other suitable facilities could be leased with no material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. One of the facilities owned by us is pledged to secure our indebtedness.
ITEM 3.
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
On July 22, 2004, DXP and Ameron International Corporation, DXP’s vendor of fiberglass reinforced pipe, were sued in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana by BP America Production Company regarding the failure of Bondstrand PSX JFC pipe, a recently introduced type of fiberglass reinforced pipe which had been installed on four energy production platforms. BP American Production Company alleges negligence, breach of contract, breach of warranty and that damages exceed $20 million. DXP believes the failures were caused by the failure of the pipe itself and not by work performed by DXP. We intend to vigorously defend these claims. Our insurance carrier has agreed, under a reservation of rights to deny coverage, to provide a defense against these claims. The maximum amount of our insurance coverage, if any, is $6 million. Under certain circumstances, our insurance may not cover this claim. DXP currently believes that losses related to this claim are not reasonably possible.
In 2003, we were notified that we had been sued in various state courts in Nueces County, Texas. The twelve suits allege personal injury resulting from products containing asbestos allegedly sold by us. The suits do not specify what products or the dates we allegedly sold the products. The plaintiffs’ attorney has agreed to a global settlement of all suits for a nominal amount to be paid by our insurance carriers. Settlement has been consummated as to more than 85% of the 133 plaintiffs, and the remaining settlements are in process. The cases are all dismissed or dormant pending the remaining settlements.
From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the outcome of any of these various proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 4.
ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On December 31, 2008, at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders, the individuals listed below were elected directors by the holders of Common Stock, Series A Preferred Stock and Series B Preferred Stock, voting together as a class.
PART II
ITEM 5.
ITEM 5.
Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock trades on The NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "DXPE".
The following table sets forth on a per share basis the high and low sales prices for our common stock as reported by NASDAQ for the periods indicated.
On March 11, 2009, we had approximately 555 holders of record for outstanding shares of our common stock. This number does not include shareholders for whom shares are held in “nominee” or “street name”.
We anticipate that future earnings will be retained to finance the continuing development of our business. In addition, our bank credit facility prohibits us from declaring or paying any dividends or other distributions on our capital stock except for the monthly $0.50 per share dividend on our Series B convertible preferred stock, which amounts to $90,000 in the aggregate per year. Accordingly, we do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our common stock in the foreseeable future. The payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon, among other things, future earnings, the success of our business activities, regulatory and capital requirements, our lenders, our general financial condition and general business conditions.
Stock Performance
The following performance graph compares the performance of DXP Common Stock to the NASDAQ Industrial Index and the NASDAQ Composite (US). The graph assumes that the value of the investment in DXP Common Stock and in each index was $100 at December 31, 2003 and that all dividends were reinvested.
Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities
On October 24, 2007, DXP exchanged a note receivable from Mr. David Little with a value of $825,000, including accrued interest, for 40,098 shares of common stock owned by Mr. Little. The shares were valued at the $20.57 per share closing price on October 24, 2007.
Equity Compensation Table
The following table provides information regarding shares covered by the Company’s equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2008:
ITEM 6.
ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
The selected historical consolidated financial data set forth below for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2008 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. This information should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 7.
ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes contained elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
General Overview
Our products and services are marketed in at least 37 states in the United States, one state in Mexico, and one province in Canada to over 40,000 customers that are engaged in a variety of industries, many of which may be countercyclical to each other. Demand for our products generally is subject to changes in the United States and global economy and economic trends affecting our customers and the industries in which they compete in particular. Certain of these industries, such as the oil and gas industry, are subject to volatility while others, such as the petrochemical industry and the construction industry, are cyclical and materially affected by changes in the United States and global economy. As a result, we may experience changes in demand within particular markets, segments and product categories as changes occur in our customers' respective markets.
During 2004 the economy improved. Our employee headcount decreased by approximately 1% during 2004. The majority of the 2004 sales increase came from increased sales of products for offshore energy production and general manufacturing.
During 2005 the general economy and the oil and gas exploration and production business continued to improve. Our employee headcount increased by 17.9% as a result of two acquisitions and hiring additional personnel to support increased sales. The majority of the 2005 sales increase came from a broad based increase in sales of pumps, bearings, safety products and mill supplies to customers engaged in oilfield service, oil and gas production, mining, electricity generation and petrochemical processing. Sales by the two businesses acquired in 2005 accounted for $7.3 million of the $24.8 million 2005 sales increase.
During 2006 the general economy and the oil and gas exploration and production business continued to be positive. Our employee headcount increased by 45% a result of four acquisitions and hiring additional personnel to support increased sales. The majority of the 2006 sales increase came from a broad based increase in sales of pumps, bearings, safety products and mill supplies to customers engaged in oilfield service, oil and gas production, mining, electricity generation and petrochemical processing. Sales by the four businesses acquired in 2006 accounted for $11.8 million of the $94.5 million 2006 sales increase.
During 2007 the general economy and the oil and gas exploration and production business continued to be positive. During 2007 our headcount increased by 112% primarily as a result of three acquisitions. Sales by the three businesses acquired in 2007 accounted for $92.3 million of the $164.7 million sales increase. The 2007 sales increase, excluding sales of businesses acquired in 2007, resulted from a broad based increase in sales by our service centers, innovative pumping solution locations and supply chain locations. During 2008 the general economy weakened. However, the oil and gas exploration and production business continued to be positive during the first half of 2008, before declining during the second half of 2008.
During 2008 our headcount increased by 18% primarily as a result of three acquisitions. Sales by the three businesses acquired in 2008 accounted for $33.4 million of the $292.3 million 2008 sales increase. The 2008 sales increase, excluding sales of businesses acquired in 2008, resulted from a broad-based increase in sales by our service centers, innovative pumping solution locations and supply chain locations.
Our sales growth strategy in recent years has focused on internal growth and acquisitions. Key elements of our sales strategy include leveraging existing customer relationships by cross-selling new products, expanding product offerings to new and existing customers, and increasing business-to-business solutions using system agreements and supply chain solutions for our integrated supply customers. We will continue to review opportunities to grow through the acquisition of distributors and other businesses that would expand our geographic breadth and/or add additional products and services. Our results will depend on our success in executing our internal growth strategy and, to the extent we complete any acquisitions, our ability to integrate such acquisitions effectively.
Our strategies to increase productivity include consolidated purchasing programs, centralizing product distribution centers, centralizing certain customer service and inside sales functions, converting selected locations from full warehouse and customer service operations to service centers, and using information technology to increase employee productivity.
Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2008 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2007
SALES. Revenues for 2008 increased $292.3 million, or 65.8%, to approximately $736.9 million from $444.5 million in 2007. Sales for the MRO segment increased $292.0 million, or 66.2% primarily due to sales by businesses acquired in 2007 and 2008 and partially due to a broad-based increase in sales of pumps, safety products and mill supplies to companies engaged in oilfield service, oil and gas production, food processing, agriculture, mining, electricity generation and petrochemical processing. Sales by businesses acquired during 2007 and 2008, on a same store sales basis, accounted for $233.8 million of the 2008 MRO sales increase. Excluding sales of the acquired businesses, on a same store sales basis, sales for the MRO segment increased 13.2%. Sales for the Electrical Contractor segment increased $0.3 million, or 9.5%, to $3.6 million from $3.3 million for 2007. The sales increase for the Electrical Contractor segment resulted from the sale of more commodity type electrical products.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for 2008 increased 64.7% compared to 2007. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, decreased by approximately 0.2% for 2008, when compared to 2007. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the MRO segment decreased to 28.1% in 2008 from 28.2% in 2007. This decrease can be primarily attributed to the lower gross profit on sales by Precision Industries, Inc., which was acquired on September 7, 2007. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the Electrical Contractor segment decreased to 35.9% for 2008, from 37.1% in 2007. This decrease resulted from the sale of more lower margin commodity type electrical products.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Selling, general and administrative expense for 2008 increased by approximately $65.0 million, or 69.3%, when compared to 2007. The increase is primarily attributed to selling, general and administrative expenses of acquired businesses and increased compensation expense related to increased gross profit. The majority of our employees receive incentive compensation, which is based upon gross profit. As a percentage of revenue, the 2008 expense increased by approximately 0.5% to 21.6% from 21.1% for 2007. This increase resulted from the $3.7 million increase in the amortization of intangibles associated with acquisitions.
OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for 2008 increased by approximately $16.3 million, or 51.1%, when compared to 2007. This increase was the net of a 51.5% increase in operating income for the MRO segment and a 20.8% increase in operating income for the Electrical Contractor segment. Operating income for the MRO segment increased as a result of increased gross profit, partially offset by increased selling, general, and administrative expense. Operating income for the Electrical Contractor segment increased as a result of increased gross profit combined with stable selling, general and administrative costs.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for 2008 increased by 83.3% from 2007. This increase primarily resulted from increased debt to fund acquisitions and internal growth.
OTHER INCOME. Other income for 2008 decreased to $0.2 million from $0.3 million for 2007 as a result of reduced interest income.
INCOME TAXES. Our provision for income taxes differed from the U. S. statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and non-deductible expenses. Our effective tax rate for 2008 decreased to 38.8% from 40.0% for 2007 primarily as a result of a decreased effective state income tax rate.
Year Ended December 31, 2007 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2006
SALES. Revenues for 2007 increased $164.7 million, or 58.9%, to approximately $444.5 million from $279.8 million in 2006. Sales for the MRO segment increased $164.2 million, or 59.3% primarily due to a broad based increase in sales of pumps, safety products and mill supplies to companies engaged in oilfield service, oil and gas production, food processing, agriculture, mining, electricity generation and petrochemical processing. Sales by the three acquisitions completed in 2007 accounted for $92.3 million of the 2007 sales increase. Excluding sales of the acquired businesses, sales for the MRO segment increased 26.0%. Sales for the Electrical Contractor segment increased $0.5 million, or 18.2%, to $3.3 million from $2.8 million for 2006. The sales increase for the Electrical Contractor segment resulted from the sale of more commodity type electrical products.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for 2007 increased 59.9% compared to 2006. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, increased by approximately 0.2% for 2007, when compared to 2006. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the MRO segment increased to 28.2% in 2007 from 28.0% in 2006. This increase can be primarily attributed to the implementation of various strategies to increase margins including pricing software and revised commission plans. Gross profit as a percentage of sales for the Electrical Contractor segment decreased to 37.1% for 2007, from 39.9% in 2006. This decrease resulted from the sale of more lower margin commodity type electrical products.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. Selling, general and administrative expense for 2007 increased by approximately $35.9 million, or 61.9%, when compared to 2006. The increase is primarily attributed to selling, general and administrative expenses of acquired businesses and increased gross profit. The majority of our employees receive incentive compensation which is based upon gross profit. As a percentage of revenue, the 2007 expense increased by approximately 0.4% to 21.1% from 20.7% for 2006. This increase resulted from the $2.2 million increase in the amortization of intangibles associated with acquisitions.
OPERATING INCOME. Operating income for 2007 increased by approximately $11.2 million, or 54.2%, when compared to 2006. This increase was the net of a 55.7% increase in operating income for the MRO segment and a 10.7% decrease in operating income for the Electrical Contractor segment. Operating income for the MRO segment increased as a result of increased gross profit, partially offset by increased selling, general, and administrative expense. Operating income for the Electrical Contractor segment decreased as a result of increased gross profit, which was more than offset by increased selling, general and administrative costs.
INTEREST EXPENSE. Interest expense for 2007 increased by 72.1% from 2006. This increase resulted from the combination of increased debt to fund acquisitions and internal growth and an approximate 14 basis point increase in prime and LIBOR market interest rates for 2007 compared to 2006.
OTHER INCOME. Other income for 2007 decreased to $0.3 million from $0.7 million for 2006 as a result of gains recorded on sales of equipment and real estate during 2006.
INCOME TAXES. Our provision for income taxes differed from the U. S. statutory rate of 35% due to state income taxes and non-deductible expenses. Our effective tax rate for 2007 increased to 40.0% from 38.6% for 2006 primarily because the statutory rate for DXP increased to 35% from 34% as a result of increased taxable income and as a result of increased state income taxes. State income taxes increased as a result of increased operations in states with higher tax rates.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General Overview
As a distributor of MRO products and Electrical Contractor products, we require significant amounts of working capital to fund inventories and accounts receivable. Additional cash is required for capital items such as information technology and warehouse equipment. We also require cash to pay our lease obligations and to service our debt.
We generated approximately $18.5 million of cash in operating activities in 2008 as compared to $13.5 million in 2007. This change between the two years was primarily attributable to the $8.5 million increase in net income in 2008 compared to 2007, and a $6.0 million increase in the amount of amortization and depreciation in 2008 compared to 2007, which was partially offset by a larger increase in inventories and a smaller increase in payables in 2008 compared to 2007.
We paid $73.9 million of cash to purchase businesses in 2008 compared to $125.9 million in 2007.
We purchased approximately $5.1 million of capital assets during 2008 compared to $1.9 million for 2007. Capital expenditures during 2008 and 2007 were related primarily to computer equipment, computer software, production equipment, inventory handling equipment, safety rental equipment and building improvements. Capital expenditures for 2009 are expected to be less than the 2008 amount.
At December 31, 2008, our total long-term debt, including the current portion, was $168.6 million compared to total capitalization (total long-term debt plus shareholders’ equity) of $298.7 million. Approximately $165.4 million of this outstanding debt bears interest at various floating rates. Therefore, as an example, a 200 basis point increase in interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $3.3 million.
Our normal trade terms for our customers require payment within 30 days of invoice date. In response to competition and customer demands we will offer extended terms to selected customers with good credit history. Customers that are financially strong tend to request extended terms more often than customers that are not financially strong. Many of our customers, including companies listed in the Fortune 500, do not pay us within stated terms for a variety of reasons, including a general business philosophy to pay vendors as late as possible. We generally collect the amounts due from these large, slow-paying customers.
During 2008, the amount available to be borrowed under our credit facility increased from $17.1 million at December 31, 2007, to $37.0 million at December 31, 2008. The increase in availability is primarily the result of increased accounts receivable and inventory which allows us to borrow more under an asset test. Our total long-term debt increased $62.4 million during 2008. The increased borrowings were used primarily to fund acquisitions. Management believes that the liquidity of our balance sheet at December 31, 2008, provides us with the ability to meet our working capital needs, scheduled principal payments, capital expenditures and Series B preferred stock dividend payments during 2009.
To hedge a portion of our floating rate debt, as of January 10, 2008, DXP entered into an interest rate swap agreement with the lead bank of our Facility. Through January 11, 2010, this interest rate swap effectively fixes the interest rate on $40 million of floating rate LIBOR borrowings under the Facility at 3.68% plus the margin (1.75% at December 31, 2008) in effect under the Facility.
Credit Facility
On August 28, 2008, DXP entered into a credit facility (the “Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lead arranger and administrative agent for the lenders. The Facility consists of a $50 million term loan and a revolving credit facility that provides a $150 million line of credit to the Company. The term loan requires principal payments of $2.5 million per quarter beginning on December 31, 2008. This Facility replaces the Company’s prior credit facility, which consisted of a $130 million revolving credit facility. The Facility expires on August 11, 2013. The Facility contains financial covenants defining various financial measures and levels of these measures with which the Company must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end and certain month ends for the asset test.
The Company’s borrowings under the revolving credit portion of the Facility and letters of credit outstanding under the Facility at each month-end must be less than an asset test measured as of the same month-end. The asset test is defined under the Facility as the sum of 85% of the Company’s net accounts receivable, 60% of net inventory, and 50% of non real estate property and equipment. The Company’s borrowing and letter of credit capacity under the revolving credit portion of the Facility at any given time is $150 million less borrowings under the revolving credit portion of the facility and letters of credit outstanding, subject to the asset test described above.
The revolving credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% or prime plus a margin of 0.0% to 0.50%. On December 31, 2008, the LIBOR based rate on the revolving credit portion of the Facility was LIBOR plus 1.75%. On December 31, 2008 the prime based rate on the revolving credit portion of the Facility was prime plus 0.25%. Commitment fees of 0.15% to 0.30% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use for borrowings or letters of credit at any given time. At December 31, 2008, the commitment fee was 0.25%. The term loan provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.50% or prime plus a margin of 0.50% to 1.00%. At December 31, 2008, the LIBOR based rate for the term loan was LIBOR plus 2.50%. At December 31, 2008, the prime based rate for the term loan was prime plus 1.00%. At December 31, 2008, $159.5 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 3.7% under the LIBOR options, including the effect of the interest rate swap, and nothing was borrowed under the prime options under the Facility. Borrowings under the Facility are secured by all of the Company’s accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles and non real estate property and equipment. At December 31, 2008, we were in compliance with all covenants. At December 31, 2008, we had $37.0 million available for borrowing under the most restrictive covenant of the Facility.
The Facility’s principal financial covenants include:
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio - The Facility requires that the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the 12 month period ending on the last day of each quarter be not less than 1.25 to 1.0, stepping up to 1.5 to 1.0 for the quarter ending December 31, 2009 and to 1.75 for the quarter ending December 31, 2010, with “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) EBITDA for the 12 months ending on such date minus cash taxes, minus Capital Expenditures for such period (excluding Acquisitions) to (b) the aggregate of interest expense, scheduled principal payments in respect of long-term debt and current portion of capital leases for such 12-month period, determined in each case on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its subsidiaries.
Leverage Ratio - The Facility requires that the Company’s Leverage Ratio, determined at the end of each fiscal quarter, not exceed 3.5 to 1.0 as of each quarter end, stepping down to 3.0 to 1.0 beginning the quarter ending December 31, 2009, and to 2.75 to 1.0 for the quarter ending December 31, 2010. Leverage Ratio is defined as the outstanding Indebtedness divided by EBITDA for the twelve months then ended. Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as: a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including but not limited to senior bank debt, senior notes, and subordinated debt; b) capital leases; c) issued and outstanding letters of credit; and d) contingent obligations for funded indebtedness.
EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated net income (excluding any extraordinary gains or losses) of DXP plus, to the extent deducted in calculating consolidated net income, depreciation, amortization, other non-cash items and non-recurring items, interest expense, and tax expense for taxes based on income and minus, to the extent added in calculating consolidated net income, any non-cash items and non-recurring items; provided that, if DXP acquires the equity interests or assets of any person during such period under circumstances permitted under the Facility, EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to such acquisition assuming that such transaction had occurred on the first day of such period and provided further that, if DXP divests the equity interests or assets of any person during such period under circumstances permitted under this Facility, EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to such divestiture assuming that such transaction had occurred on the first day of such period. Add-backs allowed pursuant to Article 11, Regulation S-X, of the Securities Act of 1933 will also be included in the calculation of EBITDA.
The Leverage Ratio, which declines to 3.0 to 1.0 at December 31, 2009, is the most restrictive covenant and was approximately 2.48 to 1.0 at December 31, 2008. EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2008 was approximately $11.9 million, or 21%, greater than the amount required to meet a 3.0 to 1.0 Leverage Ratio.
Borrowings
Performance Metrics
Accounts receivable days of sales outstanding were 48.5 at December 31, 2008 compared to 48.2 days at December 31, 2007.
The increase resulted primarily from a change in customer mix which resulted in slower collection of accounts receivable. Annualized inventory turns were 4.7 times at December 31, 2008 compared to 5.2 times at December 31, 2007. The decline in inventory turns resulted from the inclusion of businesses acquired in 2007 and 2008 which have lower inventory turns compared to the rest of DXP.
Funding Commitments
We believe our cash generated from operations and available under our Facility will meet our normal working capital needs during the next twelve months. However, we may require additional debt or equity financing to fund potential acquisitions. Such additional financings may include additional bank debt or the public or private sale of debt or equity securities. In connection with any such financing, we may issue securities that substantially dilute the interests of our shareholders. We may not be able to obtain additional financing on attractive terms, if at all.
Contractual Obligations
The impact that our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2008 are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods is as follows (in thousands):
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As part of our ongoing business, we do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities ("SPE's"), which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As of December 31, 2008, we were not involved in any unconsolidated SPE transactions.
Indemnification
In the ordinary course of business, DXP enters into contractual arrangements under which DXP may agree to indemnify customers from any losses incurred relating to the services we perform. Such indemnification obligations may not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, payments made related to these indemnities have been immaterial.
Discussion of Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates made by us in the accompanying financial statements relate to reserves for accounts receivable collectability, inventory valuations, income taxes, self-insured liability claims and self-insured medical claims. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management periodically re-evaluates these estimates as events and circumstances change. Together with the effects of the matters discussed above, these factors may significantly impact the Company’s results of operations from period-to-period.
Critical accounting policies are those that are both most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial position and results of operations, and require management’s subjective or complex judgments. These policies have been discussed with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of DXP. Below is a discussion of what we believe are our critical accounting policies. Also, see Note 1 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Revenue Recognition
For binding agreements to fabricate tangible assets to customer specifications, the Company recognizes revenues using the percentage of completion method. For other sales, the Company recognizes revenues when an agreement is in place, price is fixed, title for product passes to the customer or services have been provided and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues are recorded net of sales taxes. Revenues recognized include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Provisions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are made monthly and adjustments are made periodically (as circumstances warrant) based upon the expected collectability of all such accounts. Write-offs could be materially different from the reserve provided if economic conditions change or actual results deviate from historical trends.
Inventory
Inventory consists principally of finished goods and is priced at lower of cost or market, cost being determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Reserves are provided against inventory for estimated obsolescence based upon the aging of the inventory and market trends. Actual obsolescence could be materially different from the reserve if economic conditions or market trends change significantly.
Self-insured Insurance Claims
We accrue for the estimated loss on self-insured liability claims. The accrual is adjusted quarterly based upon reported claims information. The actual cost could deviate from the recorded estimate.
Self-insured Medical Claims
We accrue for the estimated outstanding balance of unpaid medical claims for our employees and their dependents. The accrual is adjusted monthly based on recent claims experience. The actual claims could deviate from recent claims experience and be materially different from the reserve.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets attributable to our reporting units are tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. Significant estimates used in the determination of fair value include estimates of future cash flows, future growth rates, costs of capital and estimates of market multiples. As required under current accounting standards, we test for impairment annually at year end unless factors otherwise indicate that impairment may have occurred. We did not have any impairments under the provisions of SFAS No. 142 as of December 31, 2008.
Purchase Accounting
The Company estimates the fair value of assets, including property, machinery and equipment and its related useful lives and salvage values, and liabilities when allocating the purchase price of an acquisition.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities. Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
SFAS 123(R)
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard 123(R) “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”) using the modified prospective transition method. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 “Share-Based Payment” (“SAB 107”) in March, 2005, which provides supplemental SFAS 123(R) application guidance based on the views of the SEC. Under the modified prospective transition method, compensation cost
recognized beginning January 1, 2006 includes: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted beginning January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated.
No future grants will be made under the Company’s stock option plans. The Company now uses restricted stock for share-based compensation programs. Compensation expense recognized for restricted stock and stock options in the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 was $220,000, $591,000 and $930,000, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense under the Restricted Stock Plan was $3,264,000 and $3,092,000, respectively, at December 31, 2007 and 2008. As of December 31, 2008, the weighted average period over which the unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized is 35.4 months.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of recent accounting pronouncements.
Inflation
We do not believe the effects of inflation have any material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. We attempt to minimize inflationary trends by passing manufacturer price increases on to the customer whenever practicable.
ITEM 7A.
ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Our market risk results primarily from volatility in interest rates. Our exposure to interest rate risk relates primarily to our debt portfolio. Using floating interest rate debt outstanding at December 31, 2008, a 100 basis point increase in interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $1.7 million.
The table below provides information about the Company’s market sensitive financial instruments and constitutes a forward-looking statement.
To hedge a portion of our floating rate debt, as of January 10, 2008, DXP entered into an interest rate swap agreement with the lead bank of our Facility. Through January 11, 2010 this interest rate swap effectively fixes the interest rate on $40 million of floating rate “LIBOR” borrowings under the Facility at 3.68% plus the margin (1.75% at December 31, 2008) in effect under the Facility.
ITEM 8.
ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Report Of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Financial Statements
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
DXP Enterprises, Inc., and Subsidiaries
Houston, Texas
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008. 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 auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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 consolidated financial position of DXP Enterprises, Inc., and Subsidiaries at December 31, 2007 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We were engaged to audit, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Our report dated March 16, 2009, did not express an opinion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
Hein & Associates LLP
Houston, Texas
March 16,
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
DXP Enterprises, Inc.
Houston, Texas
We were engaged to audit DXP Enterprises, Inc.’s (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting based upon criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). The Company’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.
The scope of our audit of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting was limited as a result of management’s substantial delay in the performance of and delivery to us of its completed internal control assessment. Specifically, we were provided substantially all of the documentation related to management’s assessment subsequent to December 31, 2008 and, as a result, we were unable to apply other procedures to satisfy ourselves as to the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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 consolidated financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) 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.
Since management failed to provide us with timely documentation of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and we were unable to apply other procedures to satisfy ourselves as to the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, the scope of our work was not sufficient to enable us to express, and we do not express, an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of DXP Enterprises, Inc. as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2008. Our report thereon dated March 16, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Hein & Associates LLP
Houston, Texas
MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Company has assessed the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008 based on criteria established by Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO Framework”). The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting. The Company’s independent registered public accountants that audited the Company’s financial statements as of December 31, 2008, have issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which appears on page 21.
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 policies or procedures may deteriorate.
The Company’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting included testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of its internal controls. In management’s opinion, the Company has maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008, based on criteria established in the COSO Framework.
The Company has excluded PFI, LLC and the business of Falcon Pump from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. PFI, LLC and the business of Falcon Pump were acquired by the Company in purchase business combinations during 2008. The total assets and revenues of PFI, LLC and the business of Falcon Pump represents approximately 23% and 3%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008.
/s/ David R. Little s/ Mac McConnell
David R. Little Mac McConnell
Chairman of the Board and Senior Vice President/Finance and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
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DXP ENTERPRISES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
DXP Enterprises, Inc. and subsidiaries (“DXP” or the “Company”), a Texas corporation, was incorporated on July 26, 1996, to be the successor to SEPCO Industries, Inc. (“SEPCO”). The Company is engaged in the business of distributing maintenance, repair and operating products, equipment and service to industrial customers. The Company is organized into two segments: Maintenance, Repair and Operating (MRO) and Electrical Contractor. See Note 15 for discussion of the business segments.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Receivables and Credit Risk
Trade receivables consist primarily of uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms, which usually require payment within 30 days of the invoice date. However, these payment terms are extended in select cases and many customers do not pay within stated trade terms.
The Company has trade receivables from a diversified customer base in the Rocky Mountain, Midwestern, Southeastern and Southwestern regions of the United States. The Company believes no significant concentration of credit risk exists. The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of its customers' financial positions and monitors accounts on a regular basis, but generally does not require collateral. Provisions to the allowance for doubtful accounts are made monthly and adjustments are made periodically (as circumstances warrant) based upon management’s best estimate of the collectability of all such accounts. No customer represents more than 10% of consolidated sales.
Inventories
Inventories consist principally of finished goods and are priced at lower of cost or market, cost being determined using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Reserves are provided against inventories for estimated obsolescence based upon the aging of the inventories and market trends.
Property and Equipment
Assets are carried on the basis of cost. Provisions for depreciation are computed at rates considered to be sufficient to amortize the costs of assets over their expected useful lives. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method. Maintenance and repairs of depreciable assets are charged against earnings as incurred. Additions and improvements are capitalized. When properties are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and gains or losses are credited or charged to earnings.
The principal estimated useful lives used in determining depreciation are as follows:
Buildings 20 - 39 years
Building improvements 10 - 20 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 years
Leasehold improvements over the shorter of the estimated useful life or the term of the related lease
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company’s presentation of cash includes cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are defined as short-term investments with maturity dates of 90 days or less at time of purchase.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
A summary of the carrying and the fair value of financial instruments at December 31, 2007 and 2008 is as follows (in thousands):
The carrying value of the long-term debt approximates fair value based upon the current rates and terms available to the Company for instruments with similar remaining maturities. The carrying amounts of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.
Stock-Based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 123(R) “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123(R)”) using the modified prospective transition method. In addition, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107 “Share-Based Payment” (“SAB 107”) in March 2005, which provides supplemental SFAS 123(R) application guidance based on the views of the SEC. Under the modified prospective transition method, compensation costs recognized in each period ended after January 1, 2006 include: (a) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted beginning January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123(R). In accordance with the modified prospective transition method, results for prior periods have not been restated.
The adoption of SFAS 123(R) resulted in stock compensation expense related to stock options for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 of $8,600, zero and zero, respectively, all of which was recorded to operating expenses. No future grants will be made under the Company’s stock option plans. The Company now uses restricted stock for share-based compensation programs.
The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was used to estimate the option fair values. The option-pricing model requires a number of assumptions, of which the most significant are, expected stock price volatility, the expected pre-vesting forfeiture rate and the expected option term (the amount of time from the grant date until the options are exercised or expire). Expected volatility was calculated based upon actual historical stock price movements over periods equal to the expected option term. The expected option term was calculated using the “simplified” method permitted by SAB 107.
SFAS 123(R) requires tax benefits resulting from tax deductions in excess of stock-based compensation (“excess tax benefits”) to be classified and reported as both an operating cash outflow and a financing cash inflow upon adoption of SFAS 123(R). The Company has presented its income tax benefit from stock based compensation as a financing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, in the amount of $3.3 million in 2006, $3.2 million in 2007, and $1.4 million in 2008.
Revenue Recognition
For binding agreements to fabricate tangible assets to customer specifications, the Company recognizes revenues using the percentage of completion method. The extent of completion is measured as cost incurred divided by the total estimated cost. At December 31, 2008, $1.9 million of unbilled costs and estimated earnings are included in accounts receivable. For other sales, the Company recognizes revenues when an agreement is in place, price is fixed, title for product passes to the customer or services have been provided and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues are recorded net of sales taxes. Revenues recognized include product sales and billings for freight and handling charges.
The Company reserves for potential customer returns based upon the historical level of returns.
Shipping and Handling Costs
The Company classifies shipping and handling charges billed to customers as sales. Shipping and handling charges paid to others are classified as a component of cost of sales.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The significant estimates made by the Company in the accompanying financial statements relate to the valuation of intangibles, determination of goodwill impairments, reserves for accounts receivable collectability, inventory valuations, income taxes and self-insured medical and liability claims. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material.
The Company purchases insurance for catastrophic exposures and those risks required to be insured by law. The Company retains a portion of the risk for medical claims, general liability, worker’s compensation and property losses. The various deductibles per our insurance policies generally do not exceed $200,000 per occurrence. There are also certain risks for which the Company does not maintain insurance. The Company accrues for the estimated outstanding balance of unpaid medical claims for our employees and their dependents based upon recent claims experience.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets attributable to our reporting units are tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. Significant estimates used in the determination of fair value include estimates of future cash flows, future growth rates; costs of capital and estimates of market multiples. As required under current accounting standards, we test for impairment annually at year end unless factors otherwise indicate that impairment may have occurred. We did not have any impairments under the provisions of SFAS No. 142 as of December 31, 2006, 2007 or 2008.
During 2006 the initial purchase price allocation for the 2005 acquisitions was adjusted to allocate $7.0 million of purchase price to intangibles other than goodwill and record an additional note payable of $1.0 million. The increase in intangibles primarily related to recording the value of customer relationships and vendor relationships for the 2005 acquisitions. At December 31, 2006, $17.0 million and $6.5 million (net of $0.5 million of amortization) of our total purchase price for acquisitions were allocated to goodwill and other intangibles, respectively. At December 31, 2007, $60.8 million and $35.9 million (net of $3.2 million of amortization) of total purchase price for acquisitions were allocated to goodwill and other intangibles, respectively. The $43.9 million increase in goodwill and the $29.4 million increase in other intangibles from December 31, 2006 to December 31, 2007 results from recording the estimated intangibles for the acquisitions of Delta Process Equipment, Precision Industries, Inc., and Indian Fire and Safety and changes in the estimates of intangibles for businesses acquired during 2006. The changes made in 2007 to the estimates for other intangibles for the 2006 acquisitions relate primarily to increasing the value of customer relationships for Production Pump, Safety International, Safety Alliance and Gulf Coast Torch. The adjustment to goodwill related primarily to the payment of contingent purchase price for Production Pump. At December 31, 2008, $98.7 million and $45.2 million (net of $9.6 million of amortization) of total purchase price for acquisitions were allocated to goodwill and other intangibles, respectively. The $37.9 million increase in goodwill and the $9.4 million increase in other intangibles from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008 results from recording the goodwill and estimated intangibles for acquisitions of Rocky Mtn. Supply, PFI and Falcon Pump, contingent purchase price for acquisitions completed in prior years, and changes in the estimates of goodwill and intangibles for businesses acquired in 2007. The changes made in 2008 to the estimates for other intangibles associated with 2007 acquisitions relate primarily to increasing the value of customer relationships for Indian Fire and Safety. The changes made to goodwill primarily relate to reducing the value of acquired inventories for Precision and the payment of contingent purchase price for Production Pump. Other intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight line basis over the useful lives of the assets. All goodwill and other intangible assets pertain to the MRO segment.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangibles for 2006, 2007 and 2008 are as follows (in thousands):
A summary of amortizable other intangible assets follows (in thousands):
The estimated future annual amortization of intangible assets for each of the next five years follows (in thousands):
2009 $ 7,226
2010 $ 7,091
2011 $ 6,772
2012 $ 6,586
2013 $ 5,867
The weighted average useful lives of acquired intangibles related to vendor agreements, customer relationships, and non-compete agreements are 20 years, 7.7 years and 3.5 years, respectively. The weighted average useful life of amortizable intangible assets in total is 8.1 years.
Of the $143.9 million net balance of goodwill and other intangibles at December 31, 2008, $94.0 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
Purchase Accounting
DXP estimates the fair value of assets, including property, machinery and equipment and its related useful lives and salvage values, and liabilities when allocating the purchase price of an acquisition.
Income Taxes
The Company utilizes the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities. Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amounts expected to be realized.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company determines the realization of goodwill and other intangibles in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” and it’s other long-lived assets in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”. Under SFAS No. 142, the Company determines fair value using estimates of future cash flows, future growth rates, costs of capital and estimates of market valuation multiples for each reporting unit. Under SFAS No. 144, the Company compares the carrying value of long-lived assets to its projection of future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets, as well as evaluates other factors such as business trends and general economic conditions. In the event that the carrying value exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows, the Company records an impairment charge against income equal to the excess of the carrying value over the asset’s fair value.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income includes net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, unrecognized gains (losses) on postretirement and other employment-related plans, changes in fair value of certain derivatives, and unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities. The Company’s other comprehensive (loss) income is comprised exclusively of changes in the value of an interest rate swap.
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”), an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. FIN 48 requires that a position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return be recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not (i.e. a likelihood of more than fifty percent) that the position would be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. A recognized tax position is then measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U. S. federal, state and local tax examination by tax authorities for years prior to 2002. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as interest expense and penalties as operating expenses. Accrued interest is insignificant and there are no penalties accrued at December 31, 2008. The Company believes that it has appropriate support for the income tax positions taken and to be taken on its tax returns and that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open years based on an assessment of many factors including past experience and interpretations of tax law applied to the facts of each matter. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not impact the consolidated financial condition, result of operations or cash flows.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This statement does not require any new fair value measurements; rather, it applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The provisions of this statement are to be applied prospectively as of the beginning of the fiscal year in which this statement is initially applied, with any transition adjustment recognized as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The provisions of SFAS No. 157 are effective for the fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) FAS 157-2, which delays the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years for all nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). See Note 11 “Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities” for additional information on the adoption of SFAS 157. The Company is evaluating the effect that implementation of SFAS 157 for its nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities will have on its financial position or results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141(R)”). SFAS 141(R) requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to measure the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired. In addition, immediate expense recognition is required for transaction costs. SFAS 141(R) is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and adoption is prospective only. As such, if the Company enters into any business combinations after adoption of SFAS 141(R), a transaction may significantly affect the Company’s financial position and earnings, but, not cash flows, compared to the Company’s past acquisitions.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements-an amendment of ARB No. 51” (“SFAS 160”). SFAS 160 requires entities to report noncontrolling (minority) interest as a component of shareholders’ equity on the balance sheet; and include all earnings of a consolidated subsidiary in consolidated results of operations. SFAS 160 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and adoption is prospective only; however, presentation and disclosure requirements must be applied retrospectively. The Company has not yet determined the effect, if any; SFAS 160 will have on its financial position or results of operations.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS 161”) SFAS 161 amends and expands the disclosure requirements of Statement 133 to provide a better understanding of how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for, and their effect on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 also requires disclosure of the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, or the Company’s quarter ended March 31, 2009. As this pronouncement is only disclosure-related, it will not have an impact on the financial position and results of operations.
In April 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position (FSP) No. FAS 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (“FSP FAS 142-3”). FSP FAS 142-3 amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. It is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years and should be applied prospectively to intangible assets acquired after the effective date. Early adoption is not permitted. FSP FAS 142-3 also requires expanded disclosure related to the determination of intangible asset useful lives for intangible assets and should be applied to all intangible assets recognized as of, and subsequent to the effective date. The impact of FSP FAS 142-3 will depend on the size and nature of acquisitions completed on or after January 1, 2009.
In June 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are participating Securities” (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”). FSP EITF 03-6-1 provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, on a retrospective basis and will be adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2009. The Company has some grants of restricted stock that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends and will be considered participating securities upon adoption of FSP EITF 03-6-1. As participating securities, the Company would be required to include these instruments in the calculation of earnings per share (“EPS”), and it will need to calculate EPS using the “two-class method”. Using the number of unvested restricted awards at December 31, 2008, it is estimated the computation under the two-class method incorporating unvested restricted stock awards as participating securities may reduce annual diluted EPS up to $0.03 per share.
3. ACCOUNTING METHODS ADOPTED JANUARY 1, 2008
On January 1, 2008, we elected to change our costing method for our inventories accounted for on the last-in, first-out method (“LIFO”) to the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. The percentage of total inventories accounted for under the LIFO method was approximately 46% at December 31, 2007. We believe the FIFO method is preferable as it conforms the inventory costing methods for all of our inventories to a single method. The FIFO method also better reflects current acquisition costs of those inventories on our consolidated balance sheets and enhances the matching of future cost of sales with revenues. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, (“SFAS No. 154”), all prior periods presented have been adjusted to apply the new method retrospectively. The effect of the change in our inventory costing method includes the LIFO reserve and related impact on the obsolescence reserve. This change increased our inventory balance by $2.0 million and increased retained earnings, net of income tax effects, by $1.2 million as of January 1, 2004.
The effect of this change in accounting principle was immaterial to the results of operations for all prior periods presented from January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2007. The effect of the change in accounting principle for inventory costs on the December 31, 2007 balance sheets is presented below. Certain financial statement line items are combined if they were not affected by the change in accounting principle.
On January 1, 2007, we also changed our accounting method from the completed-contract method to the percentage of completion method for binding agreements to fabricate tangible assets to customers’ specifications in accordance with Statement of Position 81-1, Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts. The percentage-of-completion method presents the economic substance of these transactions more clearly and timely than the completed-contract method. The effect of this change in accounting principle was immaterial to results of operations and balance sheets for all prior periods presented.
4. ACQUISITIONS
All of the Company’s acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Revenues and expenses of the acquired businesses have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. The allocation of purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities is based on estimates of fair market value and may be prospectively revised if and when additional information the Company is awaiting concerning certain asset and liability valuations is obtained, provided that such information is received no later than one year after the date of acquisition. Any contingent purchase price will increase goodwill when paid.
During 2006 the initial purchase price allocation for the 2005 acquisitions was adjusted to allocate $7.0 million of purchase price to intangibles other than goodwill and record an additional note payable of $1.0 million. The increase in intangibles primarily related to recording the value of customer relationships and vendor relationships for the 2005 acquisitions.
On May 31, 2006, DXP purchased the businesses of Production Pump and Machine Tech. DXP acquired these businesses to strengthen DXP’s position with upstream oil and gas and pipeline customers. DXP paid approximately $8.9 million for the acquired businesses and assumed approximately $1.2 million of liabilities. The purchase price consisted of approximately $5.4 million paid in cash and $3.5 million in seller notes payable. In addition, DXP may pay up to an additional $1.2 million contingent upon future earnings. The cash portion was funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility. The seller notes, which are subordinated to DXP’s credit facility, bear interest at prime minus 2%.
On October 11, 2006, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Safety International. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in safety products and services. DXP paid $2.2 million in cash for the business of Safety International, Inc. The purchase price was funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.
On October 19, 2006, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution of welding supplies. DXP paid approximately $5.5 million, net of $0.5 million of acquired cash, for the business of Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator and assumed approximately $0.2 million of debt. Approximately $3.5 million of the purchase price was paid in cash funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility. $2.0 million of the purchase price was paid by issuing seller notes payable. The seller notes, which are subordinated to DXP’s credit facility, bear interest at prime minus 1.75%.
On November 1, 2006, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Safety Alliance. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in safety services. DXP paid $2.3 million in cash for the business of Safety Alliance. The purchase price was funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.
The initial purchase price allocation for the 2006 acquisitions was adjusted in 2007 to allocate $4.9 million of purchase price to intangibles other than goodwill and record $0.7 million of additional purchase price. The changes made in 2007 to the estimates for other intangibles for the 2006 acquisitions relate primarily to increasing the value of customer relationships for Production Pump, Safety International, Safety Alliance and Gulf Coast Torch. The adjustment to goodwill related primarily to the payment of contingent purchase price for Production Pump.
On May 4, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Delta Process Equipment. DXP paid $10.0 million in cash for the business of Delta Process Equipment. DXP acquired this business to diversify DXP’s customer base in the municipal, wastewater and downstream industrial pump markets. The purchase price was funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.
On September 10, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of Precision Industries, Inc. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s geographic presence and strengthen DXP’s integrated supply offering. The Company paid $106 million in cash for Precision Industries, Inc. The purchase price was funded using approximately $24 million of cash on hand and approximately $82 million borrowed from a new credit facility. In addition, DXP may pay additional purchase price contingent upon 2009 and 2010 earnings and product savings.
On October 19, 2007, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Indian Fire & Safety. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in safety products and services in New Mexico and Texas. DXP paid $6.0 million in cash, $3.0 million in a seller note and $3.0 million in future payments contingent upon future earnings for the business of Indian Fire & Safety. The seller note bears interest at prime minus 1.75%. The cash portion was funded by utilizing available capacity under DXP’s credit facility.
The allocation of purchase price for all acquisitions completed in 2007 was preliminary in the December 31, 2007 consolidated balance sheet. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2007 as reflected in the December 31, 2007 consolidated financial statements (in thousands):
During 2008 the initial purchase price allocation for 2007 acquisitions was adjusted to allocate $1.5 million of purchase price to other intangibles and increase goodwill by $6.5 million. The changes made in 2008 to the estimates for other intangibles associated with 2007 acquisitions relate primarily to increasing the value of customer relationships for Indian Fire and Safety. The changes made to goodwill primarily relate to reducing the value of acquired inventories for Precision and the payment of contingent purchase price for Production Pump.
On January 31, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Rocky Mtn. Supply. DXP acquired this business to expand DXP’s presence in the Colorado area. DXP paid $3.9 million in cash and $0.7 million in seller notes. The seller notes bear interest at prime minus 1.75%.
On August 28, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of PFI, LLC. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s expertise in the distribution of fasteners. DXP paid $66.4 million in cash for this business. The cash was funded by utilizing a new credit facility.
On December 1, 2008, DXP completed the acquisition of the business of Falcon Pump. DXP acquired this business to strengthen DXP’s pump offering in the Rocky Mountain area. DXP paid $3.1 million in cash, $0.8 million in seller notes and up to $1.0 million in future payments contingent upon future earnings of the acquired business. The seller notes bear interest at ninety day LIBOR plus 0.75%.
The allocation of purchase price for all acquisitions completed in 2008 is preliminary in the December 31, 2008 and the consolidated balance sheets. The initial purchase price allocations may be adjusted within one year of the purchase date for changes in the estimates of the fair value of assets acquired (primarily intangibles, inventory, and property and equipment) and liabilities assumed. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed during 2008 as reflected in the December 31, 2008 consolidated financial statements (in thousands):
The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2008, assuming the purchases completed in 2007 and 2008 were consummated as of January 1 of each year follows:
The pro forma unaudited results of operations for the Company on a consolidated basis for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007, assuming the purchases actually completed in 2006 and 2007 were consummated as of January 1 of each year follows:
5. INVENTORIES:
The carrying values of inventories are as follows:
6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
7. LONG-TERM DEBT:
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
On August 28, 2008 DXP entered into a credit facility (the “Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as lead arranger and administrative agent for the lenders. The Facility consists of a $50 million term loan and a revolving credit facility that provides a $150 million line of credit to the Company. The term loan requires principal payments of $2.5 million per quarter beginning on December 31, 2008. This Facility replaces the Company’s prior credit facility, which consisted of a $130 million revolving credit facility. The Facility expires on August 11, 2013. The Facility contains financial covenants defining various financial measures and levels of these measures with which the Company must comply. Covenant compliance is assessed as of each quarter end.
To hedge a portion of our floating rate debt, as of January 10, 2008, DXP entered into an interest rate swap agreement with the lead bank of the Facility. Through January 11, 2010, this interest rate swap effectively fixes the interest rate on $40 million of floating rate LIBOR borrowings under the Facility at 3.68% plus the margin (1.75% at December 31, 2008) in effect under the Facility.
The Company’s borrowings under the revolving credit portion of the Facility and letters of credit outstanding under the Facility at each month-end must be less than an asset test measured as of the same month-end. The asset test is defined under the Facility as the sum of 85% of the Company’s net accounts receivable, 60% of net inventory, and 50% of non real estate property and equipment. The Company’s borrowing and letter of credit capacity under the revolving credit portion of the Facility at any given time is $150 million less borrowings under the revolving credit facility and letters of credit outstanding, subject to the asset test described above.
The revolving credit portion of the Facility provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 2.00% or prime plus a margin of 0.0% to 0.50%. On December 31, 2008, the LIBOR based rate on the revolving credit portion of the Facility is LIBOR plus 1.75%. On December 31, 2008 the prime based rate on the revolving credit portion of the Facility was prime plus 0.25%. Commitment fees of 0.15% to 0.30% per annum are payable on the portion of the Facility capacity not in use for borrowings or letters of credit at any given time. At December 31, 2008, the commitment fee was .25%. The term loan provides the option of interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.50% or prime plus a margin of 0.50% to 1.00%. At December 31, 2008, the LIBOR based rate for the term loan was LIBOR plus 2.50%. At December 31, 2008, the prime based rate for the term loan is prime plus 1.00%. At December 31, 2008, $159.5 million was borrowed under the Facility at a weighted average interest rate of approximately 3.7% under the LIBOR options, including the effect of the interest rate swap, and nothing was borrowed under the prime options under the Facility. Borrowings under the Facility are secured by all of the Company’s accounts receivable, inventory, general intangibles and non real estate property and equipment. At December 31, 2008, we were in compliance with all covenants. At December 31, 2008, we had $37.0 million available for borrowing under the most restrictive covenant of the Facility.
The Facility’s principal financial covenants include:
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio - The Facility requires that the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the 12 month period ending on the last day of each quarter be not less than 1.25 to 1.0, stepping up to 1.5 to 1.0 for the quarter ending December 31, 2009 and to 1.75 for the quarter ending December 31, 2010, with “Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio” defined as the ratio of (a) EBITDA for the 12 months ending on such date minus cash taxes, minus Capital Expenditures for such period (excluding Acquisitions) to (b) the aggregate of interest expense, scheduled principal payments in respect of long term debt and current portion of capital leases for such 12-month period, determined in each case on a consolidated basis for Borrower and its subsidiaries.
Leverage Ratio - The Facility requires that the Company’s Leverage Ratio, determined at the end of each fiscal quarter, not exceed 3.5 to 1.0 as of each quarter end, stepping down to 3.0 to 1.0 beginning the quarter ending December 31, 2009 and to 2.75 to 1.0 for the quarter ending December 31, 2010. Leverage Ratio is defined as the outstanding Indebtedness divided by EBITDA for the twelve months then ended. Indebtedness is defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes as: a) all obligations of DXP for borrowed money including but not limited to senior bank debt, senior notes, and subordinated debt; b) capital leases; c) issued and outstanding letters of credit; and d) contingent obligations for funded indebtedness.
EBITDA as defined under the Facility for financial covenant purposes means, without duplication, for any period the consolidated net income (excluding any extraordinary gains or losses) of DXP plus, to the extent deducted in calculating consolidated net income, depreciation, amortization, other non-cash items and non-recurring items, interest expense, and tax expense for taxes based on income and minus, to the extent added in calculating consolidated net income, any non-cash items and non-recurring items; provided that, if DXP acquires the equity interests or assets of any person during such period under circumstances permitted under the Facility, EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to such acquisition assuming that such transaction had occurred on the first day of such period and provided further that, if DXP divests the equity interests or assets of any person during such period under circumstances permitted under this Facility, EBITDA shall be adjusted to give pro forma effect to such divestiture assuming that such transaction had occurred on the first day of such period. Add-backs allowed pursuant to Article 11, Regulation S-X, of the Securities Act of 1933 will also be included in the calculation of EBITDA.
The Facility prohibits the payment of dividends on the Company’s common stock.
The maturities of long-term debt for the next five years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
8. INCOME TAXES:
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
The difference between income taxes computed at the federal statutory income tax rate (34% for 2006 and 35% for 2007 and 2008) and the provision for income taxes is as follows:
The net current and noncurrent components of deferred income tax balances are as follows:
Deferred tax liabilities and assets were comprised of the following:
The Company has certain state tax net operating loss carryforwards aggregating approximately $0.3 million before tax, which expire in years 2009 through 2020. A valuation allowance has been recorded to offset the deferred tax asset related to these state tax net operating loss carryforwards. The valuation allowance represents a provision for the uncertainty as to the realization of these carryforwards. The valuation allowance decreased by $3,000, $8,000 and $17,000 in the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
9. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
On September 30, 2008, DXP paid a two for one common stock dividend. DXP’s financial statements have been restated to reflect the effect of this common stock dividend on all periods presented.
Series A and B Preferred Stock
The holders of Series A preferred stock are entitled to one-tenth of a vote per share on all matters presented to a vote of shareholders generally, voting as a class with the holders of common stock, and are not entitled to any dividends or
distributions other than in the event of a liquidation of the Company, in which case the holders of the Series A preferred stock are entitled to a $100 liquidation preference per share. Each share of the Series B convertible preferred stock is convertible into 28 shares of common stock and a monthly dividend per share of $.50. The holders of the Series B convertible stock are also entitled to a $100 liquidation preference per share after payment of the distributions to the holders of the Series A preferred stock and to one-tenth of a vote per share on all matters presented to a vote of shareholders generally, voting as a class with the holders of the common stock.
Restricted Stock
Under a restricted stock plan approved by DXP’s shareholders in July 2005 (the “Restricted Stock Plan”), directors, consultants and employees may be awarded shares of DXP’s common stock. The shares of restricted stock granted to employees as of December 31, 2007, vest 20% each year for five years after the date of grant, 33.3% each year for three years after the grant date or 10% each year for ten years after the grant date. The shares of restricted stock granted to non-employee directors of DXP vest 100% one year after the grant date. Prior to July 24, 2006, the Restricted Stock Plan provided that on each July 1 during the term of the plan each non-employee director of DXP would be granted 3,000 shares of restricted stock which will vest one year after the grant date. On July 24, 2006, the Restricted Stock Plan was amended to grant to each non-employee director of DXP the number of whole shares calculated by dividing $75,000 by the closing price of the common stock on such July 1. The fair value of restricted stock awards is measured based upon the closing prices of DXP’s common stock on the grant dates and is recognized as compensation expense over the vesting period of the awards.
The following table provides certain information regarding the shares authorized, granted and available for future grant under the Restricted Stock Plan at December 31, 2008:
Changes in non-vested restricted stock for 2006, 2007 and 2008 were as follows:
Compensation expense recognized for restricted stock in the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 was $213,000, $591,000 and $930,000, respectively. Related income tax benefits recognized in earnings were approximately $85,000, $236,000 and $372,000 in 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense under the Restricted Stock Plan was $3,264,000 and $3,092,000, respectively, at December 31, 2007 and 2008. As of December 31, 2008, the weighted average period over which the unrecognized compensation expense is expected to be recognized is 35.4 months.
Stock Options
The DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan, the DXP Enterprises, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan and the DXP Enterprises, Inc. Director Stock Option Plan authorized the grant of options to purchase 1,800,000, 660,000 and 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, respectively. In accordance with these stock option plans that were approved by the Company’s shareholders, options were granted to key personnel for the purchase of shares of the Company’s common stock at prices not less than the fair market value of the shares on the dates of grant. Most options could be exercised not earlier than twelve months nor later than ten years from the date of grant. No future grants will be made under these stock option plans. Activity during 2006, 2007 and 2008 with respect to the stock options follows:
The total intrinsic value, or the difference between the exercise price and the market price on the date of exercise, of all options exercised during 2006, 2007 and 2008, was approximately $8.7 million, $8.5 million and $3.5 million, respectively. Cash received from stock options exercised during 2006, 2007 and 2008 was $584,000, $202,000 and $105,000, respectively.
Stock options outstanding and currently exercisable at December 31, 2008 are as follows:
The options outstanding at December 31, 2008, expire between April 2010 and May 2015. The weighted average remaining contractual life was 4.9 years, 3.2 years and 4.5 years at December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
Certain Equity Related Transactions
During 2006, 2007 and 2008, employees and directors of DXP exercised non-qualified stock options. DXP received a tax deduction for the amount of the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the shares recognized as income by the individuals exercising the options. The after tax benefit of the tax deduction is accounted for as an increase in paid-in capital.
During June 2007, DXP sold 2,000,000 shares of common stock in a public offering for proceeds of $44.6 million, net of placement agent commissions and expenses.
On October 24, 2007, DXP exchanged a note receivable from Mr. David Little, Chief Executive Officer, with a value of $825,000, including accrued interest, for 40,098 shares of common stock owned by Mr. Little. The shares were valued at the $20.57 per share closing price on October 24, 2007.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed based on weighted average shares outstanding and excludes dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share is computed including the impacts of all potentially dilutive securities. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
The Company leases equipment, automobiles and office facilities under various operating leases. The future minimum rental commitments as of December 31, 2008, for non-cancelable leases are as follows (in thousands):
Rental expense for operating leases was $2,790,000, $5,637,000 and $10,351,000 for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 respectively.
In 2004, DXP and DXP’s vendor of fiberglass reinforced pipe were sued in Louisiana by a major energy company regarding the failure of Bondstrand PSX JFC pipe, a recently introduced type of fiberglass reinforced pipe which had been installed on four energy production platforms. Plaintiff alleges negligence, breach of contract, warranty and that damages exceed $20 million. DXP believes the failures were caused by the failure of the pipe itself and not by work performed by DXP. DXP intends to vigorously defend these claims. DXP’s insurance carrier has agreed, under a reservation of rights to deny coverage, to provide a defense against these claims.
In 2003, DXP was notified that it had been sued in various state courts in Nueces County, Texas. The suits allege personal injury resulting from products containing asbestos allegedly sold by the Company. The suits do not specify products or the dates on which the Company allegedly sold the products. The plaintiffs’ attorney has agreed to a global settlement of all suits for a nominal amount to be paid by the Company’s insurance carriers. Settlement has been consummated as to more than 85% of the 133 plaintiffs, and the remaining settlements are in process. The cases are all dismissed or dormant pending the remaining settlements.
While DXP is unable to predict the outcome of these lawsuits, it believes that the ultimate resolution will not have, either individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on DXP’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.
11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
The Company offers a 401(k) plan which is eligible to substantially all employees. The Company has elected to match employee contributions at a rate of 50 percent of up to 4 percent of salary deferral. The Company contributed $569,000, $847,000 and $1,450,000 to the 401(k) plan in the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008, respectively.
12. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
Prior to 2002, the Board of Directors of the Company had approved the Company making advances and loans to the CEO. During 2001, the advances and loans to the CEO were consolidated into three notes receivable, each bearing interest at 3.97 percent per annum and due December 30, 2010. Accrued interest was due annually. On March 31, 2004, DXP exchanged two of the notes receivable from the CEO, with a value of $338,591 including accrued interest, for 161,238 shares of DXP’s common stock held by three trusts for the benefit of Mr. Little’s children. The shares were valued at $2.10 per share, the closing market price of the common stock on March 31, 2004. The balance of the remaining note was $799,000 at December 31, 2006. The note was secured by 1,354,534 shares of the Company’s common stock. The note receivable was reflected as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. On October 24, 2007, DXP exchanged the note receivable from Mr. David Little with a value of $825,000, including accrued interest, for 40,098 shares of common stock owned by Mr. Little. The shares were valued at the $20.57 per share closing price on October 24, 2007.
13: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
DXP adopted SFAS 157 effective January 1, 2008 for financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis. SFAS 157 applies to all financial assets and financial liabilities that are being measured and reported on a fair value basis. In February 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-2, which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for nonfinancial assets and liabilities. Fair value, as defined in SFAS 157, is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. SFAS 157 affects the Company in the fair value measurement of the commodity and interest rate derivative positions which must be classified in one of the following categories:
Level 1 Inputs
These inputs come from quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 Inputs
These inputs are other than quoted prices that are observable, for an asset or liability. This includes: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 Inputs
These are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability which require the Company’s own assumptions.
As required by SFAS 157, financial assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of the fair value of assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
The following table summarizes the valuation of our financial instruments by SFAS 157 input levels as of December 31, 2008:
14: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income generally represents all changes in shareholders’ equity during the period, except those resulting from investments by, or distributions to, shareholders. The Company has comprehensive income related to changes in interest rates in connection with an interest rate swap, which is recorded as follows:
15. SEGMENT DATA:
The MRO segment is engaged in providing maintenance, repair and operating products, equipment and integrated services, including engineering expertise and logistics capabilities, to industrial customers. The Company provides a wide range of MRO products in the fluid handling equipment, bearing, power transmission equipment, general mill, safety supply and electrical products categories. The Electrical Contractor segment sells a broad range of electrical products, such as wire conduit, wiring devices, electrical fittings and boxes, signaling devices, heaters, tools, switch gear, lighting, lamps, tape, lugs, wire nuts, batteries, fans and fuses, to electrical contractors. The Company began offering electrical products to electrical contractors following its acquisition of the assets of an electrical supply business in 1998. All business segments operate in the United States.
The high degree of integration of the Company’s operations necessitates the use of a substantial number of allocations and apportionments in the determination of business segment information. Sales are shown net of intersegment eliminations.
Financial information relating to the Company’s segments is as follows:
16. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Unaudited)
Summarized quarterly financial information for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2007 and 2008 is as follows:
The sum of the individual quarterly earnings per share amounts may not agree with year-to-date earnings per share as each quarter’s computation is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the quarter, the weighted average stock price during the quarter and the dilutive effects of the stock options and restricted stock in each quarter.
ITEM 9.
ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
ITEM 9A.
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
DXP carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of DXP’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a - 15. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that DXP’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
(A) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management’s report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is included on page 23 of this Report under the heading Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.
(B) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in DXP’s internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, DXP’s internal control over financial reporting.
In reliance on guidance set forth in Question 3 of a “Frequently Asked Questions” interpretative release issued by the staff of the SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant and the Division of Corporation Finance in June 2004, as revised on January 21, 2005, our management determined that it would exclude PFI, LLC and the business of Falcon Pump from the scope of its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. The reason for this exclusion is that we acquired all of the stock of PFI, LLC, and the business of Falcon Pump during 2008 and it was not possible for management to conduct an assessment of internal controls over financial reporting in the period between the dates the acquisitions were completed and the date of management’s assessment. The Company has excluded PFI, LLC and Falcon Pump from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2008. The total assets and revenues of PFI, LLC and Falcon Pump represent approximately 23% and 3%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008.
ITEM 9B.
ITEM 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
ITEM 10.
ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference to the information in our definitive proxy statement for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that we will file with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year to which this report relates (the “Proxy Statement”).
ITEM 11.
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 12.
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 13.
ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 14.
ITEM 14. Principal Auditor Fees and Services.
The information required by this item will be included in the Proxy Statement and is hereby incorporated by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15.
ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) Documents included in this report:
1. Financial Statements (included under Item 8):
2.
Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other schedules have been omitted since the required information is not significant or is included in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto or is not applicable.
3. Exhibits:
The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC.
Exhibit
No. Description
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).
3.2
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-10021), filed with the Commission on August 12, 1996).
4.1
Form of Common Stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).
4.2
See Exhibit 3.1 for provisions of the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, defining the rights of security holders.
4.3
See Exhibit 3.2 for provisions of the Company's Bylaws defining the rights of security holders.
+10.1
DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999, filed with the Commission on August 16, 1999).
+10.2
DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999).
+10.3
DXP Enterprises, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).
+10.4 Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Commission on March 11, 2004).
+10.5
Employment Agreement dated effective as of January 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and David R. Little (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Commission on March 11, 2004).
+10.6
Employment Agreement dated effective as of June 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Mac McConnell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on May 6, 2004).
+10.7
Amendment Number One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
+10.8
Summary Description of Director Fees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
+10.9
Summary Description of Executive Officer Cash Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
+10.10
Amendment No. Two to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
10.11
Stock Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and R. A. Mueller, Inc., dated December 1, 2005, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding shares of R. A. Mueller, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 7, 2005).
+10.12
DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (filed with the Commission on March 10, 2006).
10.13
Asset Purchase Agreements between PMI Operating Company, Ltd., as Purchaser, Production Pump Systems of Levelland, L.P., Machine Tech Services, L.P., Production Pump Systems, L.P., and the Partners dated May 1, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 2, 2006).
+10.14
Amendment No. One to Employment Agreement dated effective as of January 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and David R. Little (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 2006).
+10.15
Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 2006).
10.16
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Safety International, Inc., dated October 11, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 11, 2006).
10.17
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator, Inc., dated October 19, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 19, 2006).
10.18
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Safety Alliance, Inc., dated October 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 2, 2006).
10.19
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Delta Process Equipment, Inc., dated May 2, 2007, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of Delta Process Equipment, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 7, 2007).
10.20
Stock Purchase Agreement, among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Precision Industries, Inc., dated August 19, 2007, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all outstanding stock of Precision Industries, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 21, 2007).
10.21
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Lone Wolf Rental, LLC and Indian Fire and Safety, Inc., dated October 19, 2007, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, acquired the assets of Indian Fire & Safety, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 22, 2007).
10.22
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer and Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc., dated February 1, 2008, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 7, 2008).
10.23
Stock Purchase Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Vertex Corporate Holding, Inc. and Watermill-Vertex Enterprises, LLC dated August 28, 2008, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all outstanding stock of Vertex Holdings, Inc., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 29, 2008).
10.24
Credit Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for the Lenders dated August 28, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 29, 2008).
18.1
Letter of Independent Registered Accounting Firm regarding change in Accounting Principle (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008, filed with the Commission on May 12, 2008.)
*21.1
Subsidiaries of the Company.
*23.1
Consent from Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
*31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
*31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
*32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibits designated by the symbol * are filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to a prior filing with the SEC as indicated.
+ Indicates a management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.
The Company undertakes to furnish to any shareholder so requesting a copy of any of the exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K upon payment to the Company of the reasonable costs incurred by the Company in furnishing any such exhibit.
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM’S
REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders
DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Houston, Texas
We have audited, in accordance with auditing standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements of DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Subsidiaries included in this Form 10-K and have issued our report thereon dated March 16, 2009. Our audits were made for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The financial statement schedule listed in Item 15 herein (Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts) is the responsibility of the Company’s management and is presented for the purpose of complying with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and is not part of the basic financial statements. The financial statement schedule has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audits of the basic financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly stated in all material respects with the financial data required to be set forth therein in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole.
Houston, Texas
March 16,
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DXP ENTERPRISES, INC. (Registrant)
By: /s/DAVID R. LITTLE
David R Little
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: March 16, 2009
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
Name Title Date
/s/DAVID R. LITTLE Chairman of the Board, President, March 16, 2009
David R. Little Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/MAC McCONNELL Senior Vice-President/Finance March 16, 2009
Mac McConnell and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer
/s/CHARLES R. STRADER Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives March 16,
Charles R. Strader
/s/CLETUS DAVIS Director March 16, 2009
Cletus Davis
/s/TIMOTHY P. HALTER Director March 16, 2009
Timothy P. Halter
/s/KENNETH H. MILLER Director March 16, 2009
Kenneth H. Miller
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).
3.2
Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Reg. No. 333-10021), filed with the Commission on August 12, 1996).
4.1
Form of Common Stock certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).
4.2
See Exhibit 3.1 for provisions of the Company's Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, defining the rights of security holders.
4.3
See Exhibit 3.2 for provisions of the Company's Bylaws defining the rights of security holders.
+10.1
DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999, filed with the Commission on August 16, 1999).
+10.2
DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999).
+10.3
DXP Enterprises, Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Reg. No. 333-61953), filed with the Commission on August 20, 1998).
+10.4
Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Commission on March 11, 2004).
+10.5
Employment Agreement dated effective as of January 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and David R. Little (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, filed with the Commission on March 11, 2004).
+10.6
Employment Agreement dated effective as of June 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and Mac McConnell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on May 6, 2004).
+10.7
Amendment Number One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
+10.8
Summary Description of Director Fees (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
+10.9
Summary Description of Executive Officer Cash Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
+10.10
Amendment No. Two to DXP Enterprises, Inc. Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, as filed with the Commission on March 3, 2005).
10.11
Stock Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and R. A. Mueller, Inc., dated December 1, 2005, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all of the outstanding shares of R. A. Mueller, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on December 7, 2005).
+10.12
DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (filed with the Commission on March 10, 2006).
10.13
Asset Purchase Agreements between PMI Operating Company, Ltd., as Purchaser, Production Pump Systems of Levelland, L.P., Machine Tech Services, L.P., Production Pump Systems, L.P., and the Partners dated May 1, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 2, 2006).
+10.14
Amendment No. One to Employment Agreement dated effective as of January 1, 2004, between DXP Enterprises, Inc. and David R. Little (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 2006).
+10.15
Amendment No. One to DXP Enterprises, Inc. 2005 Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on July 26, 2006).
10.16
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Safety International, Inc., dated October 11, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on October 11, 2006).
10.17
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Gulf Coast Torch & Regulator, Inc., dated October 19, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 19, 2006).
10.18
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Safety Alliance, Inc., dated October 31, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 2, 2006).
10.19
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, and Delta Process Equipment, Inc., dated May 2, 2007, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of Delta Process Equipment, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 7, 2007).
10.20
Stock Purchase Agreement, among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, and Precision Industries, Inc., dated August 19, 2007, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all outstanding stock of Precision Industries, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 21, 2007).
10.21
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Lone Wolf Rental, LLC and Indian Fire and Safety, Inc., dated October 19, 2007, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer, acquired the assets of Indian Fire & Safety, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 22, 2007).
10.22
Asset Purchase Agreement between DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Buyer and Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc., dated February 1, 2008, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired the assets of Rocky Mtn. Supply, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 7, 2008).
10.23
Stock Purchase Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Purchaser, Vertex Corporate Holding, Inc. and Watermill-Vertex Enterprises, LLC dated August 28, 2008, whereby DXP Enterprises, Inc. acquired all outstanding stock of Vertex Holdings, Inc., (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on August 29, 2008).
10.24
Credit Agreement among DXP Enterprises, Inc., as Borrower, and Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for the Lenders dated August 28, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the Commission on August 29, 2008).
18.1
Letter of Independent Registered Accounting Firm regarding change in Accounting Principle (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 18.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008, filed with the Commission on May 12, 2008.)
*21.1
Subsidiaries of the Company.
*23.1
Consent from Hein & Associates LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
*31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
*31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended.
*32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibits designated by the symbol * are filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All exhibits not so designated are incorporated by reference to a prior filing with the SEC as indicated.
+ Indicates a management contract or compensation plan or arrangement.