MYERS INDUSTRIES INC, 10-Q filed on 8/4/2014
Quarterly Report
Document and Entity Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jul. 31, 2014
Document Information [Line Items]
 
 
Entity Registrant Name
MYERS INDUSTRIES INC 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0000069488 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--12-31 
 
Entity Filer Category
Accelerated Filer 
 
Document Type
10-Q 
 
Document Period End Date
Jun. 30, 2014 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2014 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Q2 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
31,714,738 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Net sales
$ 152,784 
$ 153,623 
$ 303,269 
$ 298,567 
Cost of sales
110,252 
108,615 
218,666 
211,474 
Gross profit
42,532 
45,008 
84,603 
87,093 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
31,246 
32,387 
64,434 
64,360 
Operating income
11,286 
12,621 
20,169 
22,733 
Interest expense, net
1,667 
1,119 
3,251 
2,196 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
9,619 
11,502 
16,918 
20,537 
Income tax expense
3,292 
4,097 
5,828 
7,336 
Income from continuing operations
6,327 
7,405 
11,090 
13,201 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
(578)
907 
(4,661)
2,994 
Net income
$ 5,749 
$ 8,312 
$ 6,429 
$ 16,195 
Income per common share from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.20 
$ 0.22 
$ 0.34 
$ 0.39 
Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.19 
$ 0.22 
$ 0.33 
$ 0.39 
(Loss) income per common share from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
Basic (in dollars per share)
$ (0.02)
$ 0.03 
$ (0.14)
$ 0.09 
Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ (0.02)
$ 0.03 
$ (0.14)
$ 0.09 
Net income per common share:
 
 
 
 
Basic (in dollars per share)
$ 0.18 
$ 0.25 
$ 0.20 
$ 0.48 
Diluted (in dollars per share)
$ 0.17 
$ 0.25 
$ 0.19 
$ 0.48 
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.13 
$ 0.09 
$ 0.26 
$ 0.18 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Net income
$ 5,749 
$ 8,312 
$ 6,429 
$ 16,195 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
2,804 
(4,994)
2,858 
(5,845)
Pension liability
(75)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
2,804 
(4,994)
2,858 
(5,920)
Comprehensive income
$ 8,553 
$ 3,318 
$ 9,287 
$ 10,275 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets
 
 
Cash
$ 35,792 
$ 6,539 
Accounts receivable-less allowances of $1,404 and $1,314, respectively
86,324 
74,932 
Inventories
 
 
Finished and in-process products
42,087 
34,337 
Raw materials and supplies
22,647 
18,786 
Inventory net
64,734 
53,123 
Prepaid expenses
9,037 
5,492 
Deferred income taxes
2,007 
2,064 
Assets held for sale
136,698 
92,760 
Total Current Assets
334,592 
234,910 
Other Assets
 
 
Goodwill
51,737 
51,075 
Patents and other intangible assets, net
13,309 
14,255 
Assets held for sale
67,808 
Other
3,348 
2,959 
Total other non current assets
68,394 
136,097 
Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost
 
 
Land
3,111 
3,082 
Buildings and leasehold improvements
48,269 
48,159 
Machinery and equipment
302,692 
294,537 
Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost
354,072 
345,778 
Less allowances for depreciation and amortization
(258,415)
(247,328)
Property, plant and equipment, net
95,657 
98,450 
Total Assets
498,643 
469,457 
Current Liabilities
 
 
Accounts payable
64,566 
68,897 
Accrued expenses
 
 
Employee compensation
13,699 
17,413 
Income taxes
3,455 
5,519 
Taxes, other than income taxes
2,753 
2,173 
Accrued interest
2,491 
103 
Liabilities of Assets Held-for-sale
31,674 
40,044 
Other
15,353 
16,434 
Total Current Liabilities
133,991 
150,583 
Long-term debt, net
137,734 
44,347 
Liabilities of Assets Held-for-sale, Noncurrent
9,455 
Other liabilities
14,982 
12,762 
Deferred income taxes
16,617 
16,803 
Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
Serial Preferred Shares (authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding)
Common Shares, without par value (authorized 60,000,000 shares; outstanding 31,712,621 and 33,572,778; net of treasury shares of 6,054,516 and 4,203,179, respectively)
19,190 
20,313 
Additional paid-in capital
226,484 
266,276 
Accumulated other comprehensive income
5,285 
2,427 
Retained deficit
(55,640)
(53,509)
Total Shareholders' Equity
195,319 
235,507 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$ 498,643 
$ 469,457 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets
 
 
Allowances for accounts receivable
$ 0 
$ 1,314 
Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
Preferred Shares, shares authorized (in shares)
1,000,000 
1,000,000 
Preferred Shares, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Shares, shares outstanding (in shares)
Common Shares, shares authorized (in shares)
60,000,000 
60,000,000 
Common Shares, shares outstanding (in shares)
31,712,621 
33,572,778 
Common shares, treasury (in shares)
6,054,516 
4,203,179 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulative Other Comprehensive Income
Retained Deficit
Balance at January 1, 2014 at Dec. 31, 2013
$ 235,507 
$ 20,313 
$ 266,276 
$ 2,427 
$ (53,509)
Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
6,429 
 
 
 
6,429 
Net sales under option plans
 
101 
1,961 
 
 
Dividend reinvestment plan
 
62 
 
 
Restricted stock vested
 
76 
(76)
 
 
Restricted stock and stock option grants, net
 
1,574 
 
 
Tax benefit from options
 
 
658 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
2,858 
 
Purchases for treasury-net
 
(1,286)
(43,113)
 
 
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Other
 
194 
 
 
Shares withheld for employee taxes on equity awards
 
(31)
(1,052)
 
 
Dividends declared - $.26 per share
 
 
 
 
(8,560)
Balance at June 30, 2014 at Jun. 30, 2014
$ 195,319 
$ 19,190 
$ 226,484 
$ 5,285 
$ (55,640)
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity (Unaudited) (Parenthetical)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)
$ 0.13 
$ 0.09 
$ 0.26 
$ 0.18 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
Net income
$ 6,429 
$ 16,195 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(4,661)
2,994 
Income from continuing operations
11,090 
13,201 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
 
Depreciation
11,030 
10,185 
Amortization
1,461 
1,645 
Non-cash stock compensation
1,593 
1,532 
Amortization of deferred financing costs
550 
348 
Deferred taxes
(73)
2,437 
Other long-term liabilities
1,244 
2,053 
(Gain) loss from asset disposition
(139)
616 
Tax benefit from options
(658)
(50)
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
200 
Payments on performance based compensation
(1,293)
(1,718)
Cash flows provided by (used for) working capital:
 
 
Accounts receivable
(10,386)
(7,143)
Inventories
(10,890)
(1,555)
Prepaid expenses
337 
(1,361)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(10,892)
(6,566)
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities-continuing operations
(6,826)
13,630 
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities-discontinued operations
(14,200)
16,507 
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
(21,026)
30,137 
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities-continuing operations
 
 
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities-discontinued operations
(6,971)
(7,296)
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
(600)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
85 
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
(11)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations
(6,886)
(7,907)
Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations
14,531 
(2,920)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
7,645 
(10,827)
Other
 
 
Proceeds from long-term debt
89,000 
Net borrowing on credit facility
4,300 
5,490 
Cash dividends paid
(7,480)
(3,018)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
2,126 
3,261 
Repayment of long-term debt
658 
50 
Repurchase of common stock
(44,399)
(3,298)
Shares withheld for employee taxes on equity awards
(1,083)
(684)
Deferred financing costs
(538)
Net cash provided by financing activities - continuing operations
42,584 
1,801 
Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Discontinued Operations
(2,317)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
42,584 
(516)
Foreign Exchange Rate Effect on Cash
50 
(484)
Net increase in cash
29,253 
18,310 
Cash at January 1
6,539 
3,948 
Cash at June 30
35,792 
22,258 
Interest
767 
971 
Income taxes
$ 10,362 
$ 7,422 
Statement of Accounting Policies
Statement of Accounting Policy
Statement of Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Myers Industries, Inc. and all wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), and have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2014, and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will occur for the year ending December 31, 2014.
Segment Realignment and Discontinued Operations

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company realigned its reportable segments as a result of organizational changes to better align its resources to support its ongoing business strategy. The realignment is consistent with the manner in which our Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates performance and makes resource allocation decisions. Historical segment information reflects the effect of this change. Our segment information is more fully described in Note 13. Historical information also reflects discontinued operations presentation for businesses disposed of or meeting the held for sale criteria as described in Note 12. Reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles to conform to current year’s reporting presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. This guidance states that the disposal of a component of an entity is to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. The pronouncement also requires additional disclosures regarding individually significant disposals of components that do not meet the criteria to be recognized as a discontinued operation as well as additional and expanded disclosures. The guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2015 and is to be applied prospectively. While early adoption is permitted, the Company plans to adopt this guidance on January 1, 2015. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, to clarify the principles used to recognize revenue for all entities. Under ASU 2014-09, a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new guidance is effective for the Company on January 1, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this guidance will have on its financial position, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.
Translation of Foreign Currencies

All asset and liability accounts of consolidated foreign subsidiaries are translated at the current exchange rate as of the end of the accounting period and income statement items are translated monthly at an average currency exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustment is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders' equity.


Fair Value Measurement
The Company follows guidance included in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), for its financial assets and liabilities, as required. The guidance established a common definition for fair value to be applied to U.S. GAAP requiring the use of fair value, established a framework for measuring fair value, and expanded disclosure requirements about such fair value measurements. The guidance did not require any new fair value measurements, but rather applied to all other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Under ASC 820, the hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value is divided into three levels:
Level 1:
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3:
Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data or which reflect the entity’s own assumptions.
The fair value of the Company’s cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are considered to have a fair value which approximates carrying value due to the nature and relative short maturity of these assets and liabilities.
The fair value of debt under the Company’s Loan Agreement approximates carrying value due to the floating rates and relative short maturity (less than 90 days) of the revolving borrowings under this agreement. The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate senior unsecured notes was estimated using market observable inputs for the Company’s comparable peers with public debt, including quoted prices in active markets and interest rate measurements which are considered level 2 inputs. At June 30, 2014, the fair value of the Company's $100.0 million fixed rate senior unsecured notes were estimated at $103.1 million. At December 31, 2013, the fair value of the Company's $11.0 million fixed rate senior unsecured notes were estimated at $10.8 million.
Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues from the sale of products, net of actual and estimated returns, at the point of passage of title and risk of loss, which is generally at time of shipment, and collectability of the fixed or determinable sales price is reasonably assured.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The balances in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 are as follows:
 
Foreign Currency
 
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
12,784

 
$
(2,141
)
 
$
10,643

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(851
)
 

 
(851
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 
(75
)
 
(75
)
Net current-period other comprehensive income
(851
)
 
(75
)
 
(926
)
Balance at March 31, 2013
11,933

 
(2,216
)
 
9,717

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(4,994
)
 

 
(4,994
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
$
6,939

 
$
(2,216
)
 
$
4,723

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
3,493

 
$
(1,066
)
 
$
2,427

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
54

 

 
54

Balance at March 31, 2014
3,547

 
(1,066
)
 
2,481

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
2,804

 

 
2,804

Balance at June 30, 2014
$
6,351

 
$
(1,066
)
 
$
5,285


Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value. The Company maintains operating cash and reserves for replacement balances in financial institutions which, from time to time, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of these institutions and believes that the risk of loss is minimal.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Approximately forty percent of the Company’s inventories use the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of determining cost. All other inventories are valued at the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") method of determining cost. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must necessarily be based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because these are subject to many factors beyond management’s control, estimated interim results, which were immaterial, are subject to change in the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation and therefore, no adjustment was recorded as of June 30, 2014.
Other Accrued Expenses
Other Accrued Expenses
Other Accrued Expenses

Other accrued expenses consisted of the following:
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Deposits and amounts due to customers
 
$
4,660

 
$
7,664

Dividends payable
 
4,255

 
3,174

Other accrued expenses
 
6,438

 
5,596

 
 
$
15,353

 
$
16,434

Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill
The Company is required to test for impairment on at least an annual basis. In addition, the Company tests for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying amount. Such events may include, but are not limited to, significant changes in economic and competitive conditions, the impact of the economic environment on the Company's customer base or its businesses, or a material negative change in its relationships with significant customers. The Company conducts its annual impairment assessment as of October 1. Refer to Note 12 regarding assessment of fair value of our Lawn and Garden Segment as of June 30, 2014.
The carrying amount of goodwill at January 1, 2014 reflects our new reportable segments, more fully described in Note 13. The change in goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was as follows:
Segment
Balance at January 1, 2014
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Balance at June 30, 2014
Material Handling
$
50,570

 
$
662

 
$
51,232

Distribution
505

 

 
505

 
$
51,075

 
$
662

 
$
51,737

Net Income Per Common Share
Net Income Per Common Share
Net Income Per Common Share
Net income per common share, as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited), is determined on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Month Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
32,425,994

 
33,559,398

 
32,892,864

 
33,529,004

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock
536,796

 
318,554

 
494,245

 
368,958

Weighted average common shares outstanding diluted
32,962,790

 
33,877,952

 
33,387,109

 
33,897,962


Options to purchase 199,500 shares of common stock that were outstanding for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2014, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices of these options were greater than the average market price of common shares. Options to purchase 470,000 shares of common stock that were outstanding for both the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2013, were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share as the exercise prices of these options were greater than the average market price of common shares.
Restructuring
Restructuring
Restructuring

The charges related to various restructuring programs implemented by the Company are included in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses and cost of sales depending on the type of cost incurred. The restructuring charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the following tables.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Segment
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative
Total
 
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative
Total
Distribution
$

$
268

$
268

 
$

$
18

$
18

Material Handling
77

30

107

 
15


15

Total
$
77

$
298

$
375

 
$
15

$
18

$
33

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Segment
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative
Total
 
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative
Total
Distribution
$

$
760

$
760

 
$

$
92

$
92

Material Handling
77

30

107

 
177

48

225

Corporate



 

17

17

Total
$
77

$
790

$
867

 
$
177

$
157

$
334







The accrued liability balance for severance and other exit costs associated with restructuring are presented in the following table.
 
Severance and Personnel
 
Other Exit Costs
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
318

 
$

 
$
318

Provision
259

 
75

 
334

Less: Payments
(577
)
 
(75
)
 
(652
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
$

 
$

 
$

Provision
797

 
70

 
867

Less: Payments
(797
)
 
(70
)
 
(867
)
Balance at June 30, 2014
$

 
$

 
$


In January 2014, the Distribution Segment announced the closing of its Canadian branches which operated under the name Myers Tire Supply International. The restructuring actions included closure, lease cancellation and employee related costs. The aggregate restructuring charges related to this plan through June 30, 2014 were approximately $0.8 million. Restructuring actions under the plan were substantially complete at June 30, 2014.
Stock Compensation
Stock Compensation
Stock Compensation
The Company’s 2008 Incentive Stock Plan (the “2008 Plan”) authorizes the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors to issue up to 3,000,000 shares of various types of stock based awards including stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights to key employees and directors. In general, options granted and outstanding vest over a three year period and expire ten years from the date of grant.
Stock compensation expense reduced income from continuing operations before taxes approximately $0.8 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Stock compensation expense reduced income from continuing operations before taxes approximately $1.6 million and $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. These expenses are included in SG&A expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited). Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share based compensation arrangements at June 30, 2014 was approximately $5.7 million which will be recognized over the next three years, as such compensation is earned.
On March 7, 2014, stock options for 209,500 shares were granted with a three year vesting period. The fair value of options granted is estimated using a binomial lattice option pricing model based on assumptions set forth in the following table. The Company uses historical data to estimate employee exercise and departure behavior. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant and through the expected term. The dividend yield rate is based on the Company’s historical dividend yield. The expected volatility is derived from historical volatility of the Company’s shares and those of similar companies measured against the market as a whole.
Model
 
Risk free interest rate
2.80
%
Expected dividend yield
2.50
%
Expected life of award (years)
7.0

Expected volatility
50.00
%
Fair value per option share
$
7.05






The following table provides a summary of stock option activity for the period ended June 30, 2014:
 
Shares
 
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Life
Outstanding at January 1, 2014
1,574,572

 
$
12.14

 
 
Options granted
209,500

 
20.93

 
 
Options exercised
(167,333
)
 
12.24

 
 
Canceled or forfeited
(33,785
)
 
15.39

 
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2014
1,582,954

 
$
13.22

 
6.14 years
Exercisable at June 30, 2014
1,131,117

 
$
11.65

 
5.02 years


The intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option. The total intrinsic value of all stock options exercised during the three months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $0.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively. The total intrinsic value of all stock options exercised during both the six month periods ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 was approximately $1.4 million.
On March 7, 2014, 104,100 Restricted Stock Unit ("RSU") Awards were granted with a three year vesting period. The RSUs had a grant date fair value of $20.93 per share, which was the closing price of the common stock on the date of grant.
The following table provides a summary of combined RSU and restricted stock activity for the period ended June 30, 2014:
 
Awards
 
Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at January 1, 2014
275,525

 
 
Granted
104,100

 
$
20.93

Released
(123,829
)
 
11.75

Canceled or forfeited
(16,300
)
 
17.22

Unvested at June 30, 2014
239,496

 
$
16.80


Restricted stock units are rights to receive shares of common stock, subject to forfeiture and other restrictions, which vest over a three year period. Restricted shares are considered to be non-vested shares under the accounting guidance for share-based payment and are not reflected as issued and outstanding shares until the restrictions lapse. At that time, the shares are released to the grantee and the Company records the issuance of the shares. Restricted stock awards are valued based on the market price of the underlying shares on the grant date. Compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. At June 30, 2014, restricted stock awards had vesting periods up through March 2017.
Contingencies
Contingencies
Contingencies
The Company is a defendant in various lawsuits and a party to various other legal proceedings, in the ordinary course of business, some of which are covered in whole or in part by insurance.
New Idria Mercury Mine
Effective October 2011, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) added the New Idria Mercury Mine site located near Hollister, California to the Superfund National Priorities List because of alleged contaminants discharged to California waterways. The New Idria Quicksilver Mining Company, founded in 1936, and later renamed the New Idria Mining & Chemical Company ("NIMCC") owned and/or operated the New Idria Mine through 1976. In 1981 NIMCC was merged into Buckhorn Metal Products Inc. and subsequently acquired by Myers Industries in 1987. The EPA contends that past mining operations have resulted in mercury contamination and acid mine drainage at the mine site, in the San Carlos Creek, Silver Creek and a portion of Panoche Creek and that other downstream locations may also be impacted.
As of the date of this disclosure, no formal claim or allegation relating to the New Idria Mine Site against the Company or its subsidiary Buckhorn, Inc. ("Buckhorn") has been received. However, since Buckhorn may be a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) at the New Idria Mercury Mine, the Company recognized an expense of $1.9 million, on an undiscounted basis, in 2011 related to performing a remedial investigation and feasibility study to determine the extent of remediation and the screening of alternatives. Payments of approximately $0.6 million have been incurred and charged against the reserve classified in Other Liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of June 30, 2014. As investigation and remediation proceed, it is likely that adjustments to the reserved expense will be necessary to reflect new information. Estimates of the Company’s liability are based on current facts, laws, regulations and technology. Estimates of the Company’s environmental liabilities are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluation and cost estimates, the extent of corrective actions that may be required, the number and financial condition of other PRPs as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation, and the availability of insurance coverage for these expenses. At this time, further remediation cost estimates are not known and have not been prepared.
In November 2011 the EPA completed an interim removal project at the New Idria Mercury Mine site. It is expected this removal action will be part of the final remediation strategy for the site. According to informal reports, EPA’s interim removal project costs were approximately $0.5 million. It is possible that at some future date the EPA will seek recovery of the costs of this work from PRPs.
California Regional Water Quality Control Board
A number of parties, including the Company and its subsidiary, Buckhorn, were identified in a planning document adopted in October 2008 by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region (“RWQCB”). The planning document relates to the presence of mercury, including amounts contained in mining wastes, in and around the Guadalupe River Watershed (“Watershed”) region in Santa Clara County, California. Buckhorn has been alleged to be a successor in interest to NIMCC which owned property and performed mining operations in a portion of the Watershed area. The Company has not been contacted by the RWQCB or by other parties who have been involved in Watershed clean-up efforts that have been initiated as a result of the adoption of this planning document. Although assertion of a claim by the RWQCB or another party involved in this clean up effort is reasonably possible, it is not possible at this time to estimate the amount of any obligation the Company may incur for these cleanup efforts within the Watershed region, or whether such cost would be material to the Company’s financial statements.

Other

Buckhorn and Schoeller Arca Systems, Inc. (“SAS”) were plaintiffs in a patent infringement lawsuit against Orbis Material Handling, Inc. (“Orbis”) for alleged breach by Orbis of an exclusive patent license agreement sold by SAS to Buckhorn. SAS is an affiliate of Schoeller Alibert, a global company that manufactures and sells plastic returnable packaging systems for material handling. In the course of the litigation, it was discovered that SAS had given a patent license agreement to a predecessor of Orbis that pre-dated the one that SAS sold to Buckhorn. As a result, judgment was entered in favor of Orbis, and the court awarded attorney fees and costs to Orbis in the amount of $3.1 million, plus interest. In May 2014, Orbis made demand to SAS that SAS pay the judgment in full, and subsequently in July 2014, Orbis made the same demand to Buckhorn. Although the range of exposure is $0 - $3.1 million, plus interest, Buckhorn’s responsibility as co-obligor is not specified. Buckhorn believes it is not responsible for any of the legal fee award because it is not a party to the Orbis license and therefore has not recognized an expense as of June 30, 2014 as no point within the above range of exposure is more probable of occurrence than another.
When management believes that a loss arising from these matters is probable and can reasonably be estimated, we record the amount of the estimated loss, or the minimum estimated liability when the loss is estimated using a range, and no point within the range is more probable of occurrence than another. As additional information becomes available, any potential liability related to these matters will be assessed and the estimates will be revised, if necessary.
Based on current available information, management believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or overall trends in our results of operations. However, these matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of a material adverse impact on the financial position and results of operations of the period in which the ruling occurs, or in future periods.
Debt
Debt Disclosure
Long-Term Debt and Loan Agreement
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Loan Agreement
$
38,500

 
$
34,200

4.67% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021
40,000

 

5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024
11,000

 
11,000

5.30% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024
29,000

 

5.45% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026
20,000

 

 
138,500

 
45,200

Less unamortized deferred financing fees
766

 
853

 
$
137,734

 
$
44,347


On May 30, 2014, the Company entered into a First Amendment to the Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (the "Loan Amendment"). The Loan Amendment increased the senior revolving credit facility from $200 million to $300 million through December 2018 and provides for an additional subsidiary of the Company as a borrower and another subsidiary of the Company as a guarantor of the credit facility. As of June 30, 2014, the Company had $256.9 million available, reduced for letters of credit issued, under the Loan Agreement. The Company also had $4.6 million of letters of credit issued related to insurance and other financing contracts in the ordinary course of business at June 30, 2014.
Long term debt at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 includes $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of unamortized deferred financing costs, which are accounted for as debt valuation accounts.
On October 22, 2013, the Company entered into a note purchase agreement for the private placement of Senior Unsecured Notes totaling $100.0 million with a group of investors. The four series of notes are payable semiannually. Proceeds of $11.0 million under the note purchase agreement were received in December 2013, and the remaining proceeds of $89.0 million were received in January 2014.
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have pension and profit sharing plans covering substantially all of their employees. The Company’s frozen defined benefit pension plan ("The Pension Agreement between Akro-Mils and United Steelworkers of America Local No. 1761-02") provides benefits primarily based upon a fixed amount for each year of service as of the date the plan was frozen.
Net periodic pension cost are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest cost
$
70

 
$
65

 
$
140

 
$
130

Expected return on assets
(93
)
 
(83
)
 
(185
)
 
(166
)
Amortization of actuarial net loss
11

 
28

 
22

 
56

Net periodic pension (benefit) cost
$
(12
)
 
$
10

 
$
(23
)
 
$
20

Company contributions
$
72

 
$
80

 
$
152

 
$
203


The Company anticipates contributions totaling $0.3 million to its pension plan for the full year of 2014.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefit that would reduce the Company's effective tax rates at June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, was $1.5 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Accrued interest expense included within accrued income taxes in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position was approximately $0.1 million at both June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The June 30, 2014 balance of unrecognized tax benefits includes approximately $0.4 million of unrecognized tax benefits for which it is reasonably possible that they will be recognized within the next twelve months.

As of June 30, 2014, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal examination by tax authorities for tax years before 2010. The Company is subject to state and local examinations for tax years of 2009 through 2013. In addition, the Company is subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations for tax years of 2008 through 2013.
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations

During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the commencement of the sale process to divest its Lawn and Garden Segment to allow it to focus resources on its core growth platforms. The Lawn and Garden Segment serves the North American horticulture market with plastic products such as seedling trays, nursery products, hanging baskets, custom print containers as well as decorative resin planters. The business is available for sale in its present condition and it is anticipated that a sale will be completed within the next twelve months.

In addition, on June 20, 2014, the Company completed the sale of the assets and associated liabilities of its wholly-owned subsidiaries WEK Industries, Inc. and Whiteridge Plastics LLC (collectively “WEK”) for approximately $19.9 million, which includes a working capital adjustment of approximately $0.4 million based on the estimated level of working capital as of the closing date of the sale. Proceeds from the sale of WEK of approximately $1.0 million are held in escrow to be received in December 2015. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of WEK of approximately $2.4 million, net of tax of $1.3 million. WEK is a premier blow molder of custom engineered plastic components for the heavy truck, recreational vehicle, marine, appliance and consumer products industries. WEK was previously reported as part of our former Engineered Products Segment.

The Lawn and Garden Segment meets the held-for sale criteria under the requirements of ASC 360. The Company performed a fair value assessment in accordance with ASC 820, for its financial assets and liabilities included in discontinued operations. The Company’s assessment focused on whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Lawn and Garden Segment at June 30, 2014 was less than its carrying value. The Company used a combination of valuation techniques primarily using discounted cash flows to determine the fair value of its Lawn and Garden Segment and market based multiples as supporting evidence. The variables and assumptions used, all of which are level 3 fair value inputs, included the projections of future revenues and expenses, working capital, terminal values, discount rates and long term growth rates. The market multiples observed in sale transactions were determined separately based on the weighted average cost of capital determined for the Company’s Lawn and Garden Segment. In addition, we made certain judgments about the selection of comparable companies used in determining market multiples in valuing our Lawn and Garden Segment, as well as certain assumptions to allocate shared assets and liabilities to calculate values for that business. The underlying assumptions used were based on historical actual experience and future expectations that are consistent with those used in the Company’s strategic plan. The Company compared the fair value of the Lawn and Garden Segment to its respective carrying value, including related goodwill. Our estimate of the fair value of the Lawn and Garden Segment could change over time based on a variety of factors, including actual operating performance of the underlying businesses or the impact of future events on the cost of capital and the related discount rates used. Since the estimated fair value less cost to sell for the Lawn and Garden Segment exceeded its carrying value as of June 30, 2014, no adjustments were made to its carrying value.

The Company has classified and accounted for the assets and liabilities of the Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK, for periods prior to the sale, as held for sale in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position and their operating results, net of tax, as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) for all periods presented.


Myers Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)
Summarized selected financial information for the Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, are presented in the following table.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net sales
 
$
46,372

 
$
50,401

 
$
104,677

 
$
120,437

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
 
$
(4,427
)
 
$
500

 
$
(10,666
)
 
$
3,618

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
(1,421
)
 
(407
)
 
(3,577
)
 
624

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
(3,006
)
 
907

 
(7,089
)
 
2,994

Net gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax of $1.3 million
 
2,428

 

 
2,428

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations
 
$
(578
)
 
$
907

 
$
(4,661
)
 
$
2,994

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are stated separately as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) and are comprised of the following items:
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable-net
 
$
23,260

 
$
37,527

Inventories
 
58,256

 
53,401

Prepaid expenses
 
1,820

 
1,682

Goodwill
 
9,361

 
9,567

Patents and other intangible assets, net
 
6,553

 
6,860

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
36,975

 
51,028

Other
 
473

 
503

Total Assets Held for Sale
 
$
136,698

 
$
160,568

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 Accounts payable
 
$
21,570

 
$
29,366

 Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
10,104

 
20,133

Total Liabilities Held for Sale
 
$
31,674

 
$
49,499



The Lawn and Garden Segment restructuring plan, announced in July 2013, detailed the closure of two manufacturing plants: one in Brantford, Ontario and the second in Waco, Texas. The restructuring actions include closure, relocation and employee related costs. Through June 30, 2014, the Lawn and Garden Segment has incurred approximately $13 million of charges under its restructuring plan. Restructuring actions under the plan were substantially completed at June 30, 2014.








Myers Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except where otherwise indicated)

Restructuring charges related to discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the following table:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Severance and personnel
$
166

 
$
238

 
$
1,168

 
$
260

Other exit costs
648

 
497

 
3,274

 
879

Total
$
814

 
$
735

 
$
4,442

 
$
1,139

Segment Information
Segment Information
Segment Information

During the second quarter of 2014, the Company realigned its reportable segments as a result of organizational changes to better support its ongoing business strategy. The realignment is consistent with the manner in which our Chief Operating Decision Maker evaluates performance and makes resource allocation decisions. Using the criteria of ASC 280, Segment Reporting, the Company currently manages its business under two operating segments: Material Handling and Distribution. Certain business units that formerly reported in the Engineered Products Segment are now part of the Material Handling and Distribution Segments. Historical segment information reflects the effect of these changes. Each of these operating segments is also a reportable segment under the ASC 280 criteria.

None of the reportable segments include operating segments that have been aggregated. Some of these segments contain individual business components that have been aggregated on the basis of common management, customers, products, production processes and other economic characteristics. The Company accounts for intersegment sales and transfers at cost plus a specified mark-up.

Income before income taxes for each business segment is based on net sales less cost of products sold, and the related selling, administrative and general expenses. In computing business segment operating income, general corporate overhead expenses and interest expenses are not included.

Material Handling

The Material Handling Segment includes a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products and rotationally-molded plastic tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. This segment conducts its primary operations in the United States, but also operates in Brazil and Canada. Markets served encompass various niches of industrial manufacturing, food processing, retail/wholesale products distribution, agriculture, automotive, recreational vehicles, marine vehicles, healthcare, appliance, bakery, electronics, textiles, consumer, and others. Products are sold both directly to end-users and through distributors.

Distribution

The Distribution Segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive undervehicle repair and the manufacture of tire repair and retreading products. The product line includes categories such as tire valves and accessories, tire changing and balancing equipment, lifts and alignment equipment, service equipment and tools, and tire repair/retread supplies. The Distribution Segment operates domestically through sales offices, and four regional distribution centers in the United States and in foreign countries through export sales. In addition, the Distribution Segment operates directly in certain foreign markets, principally Central America, through foreign branch operations. Markets served include retail and truck tire dealers, commercial auto and truck fleets, auto dealers, general service and repair centers, tire retreaders, and government agencies.

Discontinued Operations

During the quarter ended June 30, 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the commencement of the sale process to divest its Lawn and Garden Segment. As a result, the Company has classified and accounted for its assets and liabilities as held for sale and its operating results, net of tax, as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

In addition, on June 20, 2014 the Company completed the sale of the assets and associated liabilities of WEK. As a result, the Company has classified and accounted for its assets and liabilities as held for sale and its operating results, net of tax, as discontinued operations for all periods presented through the date of sale. WEK was previously reported as part of our former Engineered Products Segment.
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Material Handling
$
103,046

 
$
100,496

 
$
209,723

 
$
195,132

Distribution
49,789

 
53,211

 
93,672

 
103,617

Inter-company Sales
(51
)
 
(84
)
 
(126
)
 
(182
)
 
$
152,784

 
$
153,623

 
$
303,269

 
$
298,567


 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Material Handling
$
11,533

 
$
13,358

 
$
24,305

 
$
24,840

Distribution
5,053

 
6,043

 
8,583

 
11,330

Corporate
(5,300
)
 
(6,780
)
 
(12,719
)
 
(13,437
)
Interest expense - net
(1,667
)
 
(1,119
)
 
(3,251
)
 
(2,196
)
 
$
9,619

 
$
11,502

 
$
16,918

 
$
20,537



 
June 30,
 
December 31,
Identifiable Assets
2014
 
2013
Material Handling
$
249,146

 
$
240,897

Distribution
66,910

 
63,340

Corporate
45,889

 
4,652

Discontinued operations
136,698

 
160,568

 
$
498,643

 
$
469,457

Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event

On July 2, 2014, CA Acquisition Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Myers Industries, Inc. completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Scepter Corporation and certain real property of SHI Properties Inc., both located in Scarborough, Ontario. Contemporaneously with the asset acquisition, Crown US Acquisition Company, another wholly-owned subsidiary of Myers Industries, Inc., completed the purchase of all of the issued and outstanding membership interests of Eco One Leasing, LLC and Scepter Manufacturing, LLC, both located in Miami, Oklahoma. Eco One Leasing, LLC was subsequently merged into Scepter Manufacturing, LLC. The total purchase price for these acquisitions was approximately $157.0 million in cash, subject to adjustment for working capital and other specified items. The operating results of these acquisitions will subsequently be included in the Material Handling Segment.
Statement of Accounting Policies (Policies)
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Myers Industries, Inc. and all wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), and have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information not misleading. These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of June 30, 2014, and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will occur for the year ending December 31, 2014.
Translation of Foreign Currencies

All asset and liability accounts of consolidated foreign subsidiaries are translated at the current exchange rate as of the end of the accounting period and income statement items are translated monthly at an average currency exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustment is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of shareholders' equity.
Fair Value Measurement
The Company follows guidance included in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), for its financial assets and liabilities, as required. The guidance established a common definition for fair value to be applied to U.S. GAAP requiring the use of fair value, established a framework for measuring fair value, and expanded disclosure requirements about such fair value measurements. The guidance did not require any new fair value measurements, but rather applied to all other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. Under ASC 820, the hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value is divided into three levels:
Level 1:
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2:
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly.
Level 3:
Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data or which reflect the entity’s own assumptions.
The fair value of the Company’s cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are considered to have a fair value which approximates carrying value due to the nature and relative short maturity of these assets and liabilities.
The fair value of debt under the Company’s Loan Agreement approximates carrying value due to the floating rates and relative short maturity (less than 90 days) of the revolving borrowings under this agreement. The fair value of the Company’s fixed rate senior unsecured notes was estimated using market observable inputs for the Company’s comparable peers with public debt, including quoted prices in active markets and interest rate measurements which are considered level 2 inputs. At June 30, 2014, the fair value of the Company's $100.0 million fixed rate senior unsecured notes were estimated at $103.1 million. At December 31, 2013, the fair value of the Company's $11.0 million fixed rate senior unsecured notes were estimated at $10.8 million.
Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues from the sale of products, net of actual and estimated returns, at the point of passage of title and risk of loss, which is generally at time of shipment, and collectability of the fixed or determinable sales price is reasonably assured.
Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents are stated at cost, which approximates market value. The Company maintains operating cash and reserves for replacement balances in financial institutions which, from time to time, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company periodically assesses the financial condition of these institutions and believes that the risk of loss is minimal.
Statement of Accounting Policies (Tables)
The balances in the Company's accumulated other comprehensive income

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The balances in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013 are as follows:
 
Foreign Currency
 
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
12,784

 
$
(2,141
)
 
$
10,643

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(851
)
 

 
(851
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

 
(75
)
 
(75
)
Net current-period other comprehensive income
(851
)
 
(75
)
 
(926
)
Balance at March 31, 2013
11,933

 
(2,216
)
 
9,717

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(4,994
)
 

 
(4,994
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
$
6,939

 
$
(2,216
)
 
$
4,723

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
$
3,493

 
$
(1,066
)
 
$
2,427

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
54

 

 
54

Balance at March 31, 2014
3,547

 
(1,066
)
 
2,481

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
2,804

 

 
2,804

Balance at June 30, 2014
$
6,351

 
$
(1,066
)
 
$
5,285

Other Accrued Expenses (Tables)
Schedule of Accounts Other Accrued Expenses
Other accrued expenses consisted of the following:
 
 
June 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Deposits and amounts due to customers
 
$
4,660

 
$
7,664

Dividends payable
 
4,255

 
3,174

Other accrued expenses
 
6,438

 
5,596

 
 
$
15,353

 
$
16,434

Goodwill (Tables)
The change in goodwill
The change in goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was as follows:
Segment
Balance at January 1, 2014
 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
 
Balance at June 30, 2014
Material Handling
$
50,570

 
$
662

 
$
51,232

Distribution
505

 

 
505

 
$
51,075

 
$
662

 
$
51,737

Net Income Per Common Share (Tables)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period
Net income per common share, as shown on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited), is determined on the basis of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Month Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Weighted average common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
32,425,994

 
33,559,398

 
32,892,864

 
33,529,004

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock
536,796

 
318,554

 
494,245

 
368,958

Weighted average common shares outstanding diluted
32,962,790

 
33,877,952

 
33,387,109

 
33,897,962

Restructuring (Tables)







The accrued liability balance for severance and other exit costs associated with restructuring are presented in the following table.
 
Severance and Personnel
 
Other Exit Costs
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
318

 
$

 
$
318

Provision
259

 
75

 
334

Less: Payments
(577
)
 
(75
)
 
(652
)
Balance at June 30, 2013
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
$

 
$

 
$

Provision
797

 
70

 
867

Less: Payments
(797
)
 
(70
)
 
(867
)
Balance at June 30, 2014
$

 
$

 
$

Stock Compensation (Tables)
The expected volatility is derived from historical volatility of the Company’s shares and those of similar companies measured against the market as a whole.
Model
 
Risk free interest rate
2.80
%
Expected dividend yield
2.50
%
Expected life of award (years)
7.0

Expected volatility
50.00
%
Fair value per option share
$
7.05

The following table provides a summary of stock option activity for the period ended June 30, 2014:
 
Shares
 
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Life
Outstanding at January 1, 2014
1,574,572

 
$
12.14

 
 
Options granted
209,500

 
20.93

 
 
Options exercised
(167,333
)
 
12.24

 
 
Canceled or forfeited
(33,785
)
 
15.39

 
 
Outstanding at June 30, 2014
1,582,954

 
$
13.22

 
6.14 years
Exercisable at June 30, 2014
1,131,117

 
$
11.65

 
5.02 years
The following table provides a summary of combined RSU and restricted stock activity for the period ended June 30, 2014:
 
Awards
 
Average Grant-Date Fair Value
Unvested at January 1, 2014
275,525

 
 
Granted
104,100

 
$
20.93

Released
(123,829
)
 
11.75

Canceled or forfeited
(16,300
)
 
17.22

Unvested at June 30, 2014
239,496

 
$
16.80

Debt (Tables)
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Loan Agreement
$
38,500

 
$
34,200

4.67% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2021
40,000

 

5.25% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024
11,000

 
11,000

5.30% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2024
29,000

 

5.45% Senior Unsecured Notes due 2026
20,000

 

 
138,500

 
45,200

Less unamortized deferred financing fees
766

 
853

 
$
137,734

 
$
44,347

Retirement Plans (Tables)
Net periodic pension cost
Net periodic pension cost are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Interest cost
$
70

 
$
65

 
$
140

 
$
130

Expected return on assets
(93
)
 
(83
)
 
(185
)
 
(166
)
Amortization of actuarial net loss
11

 
28

 
22

 
56

Net periodic pension (benefit) cost
$
(12
)
 
$
10

 
$
(23
)
 
$
20

Company contributions
$
72

 
$
80

 
$
152

 
$
203

Discontinued Operations (Tables)


Summarized selected financial information for the Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013, are presented in the following table.
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net sales
 
$
46,372

 
$
50,401

 
$
104,677

 
$
120,437

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
 
$
(4,427
)
 
$
500

 
$
(10,666
)
 
$
3,618

Income tax expense (benefit)
 
(1,421
)
 
(407
)
 
(3,577
)
 
624

Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
(3,006
)
 
907

 
(7,089
)
 
2,994

Net gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax of $1.3 million
 
2,428

 

 
2,428

 

(Loss) income from discontinued operations
 
$
(578
)
 
$
907

 
$
(4,661
)
 
$
2,994

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The assets and liabilities of discontinued operations are stated separately as of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (Unaudited) and are comprised of the following items:
 
 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Assets
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable-net
 
$
23,260

 
$
37,527

Inventories
 
58,256

 
53,401

Prepaid expenses
 
1,820

 
1,682

Goodwill
 
9,361

 
9,567

Patents and other intangible assets, net
 
6,553

 
6,860

Property, plant and equipment, net
 
36,975

 
51,028

Other
 
473

 
503

Total Assets Held for Sale
 
$
136,698

 
$
160,568

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 Accounts payable
 
$
21,570

 
$
29,366

 Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
10,104

 
20,133

Total Liabilities Held for Sale
 
$
31,674

 
$
49,499

Restructuring charges related to discontinued operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 are presented in the following table:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Severance and personnel
$
166

 
$
238

 
$
1,168

 
$
260

Other exit costs
648

 
497

 
3,274

 
879

Total
$
814

 
$
735

 
$
4,442

 
$
1,139

Segment Information (Tables)
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Material Handling
$
103,046

 
$
100,496

 
$
209,723

 
$
195,132

Distribution
49,789

 
53,211

 
93,672

 
103,617

Inter-company Sales
(51
)
 
(84
)
 
(126
)
 
(182
)
 
$
152,784

 
$
153,623

 
$
303,269

 
$
298,567


 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Material Handling
$
11,533

 
$
13,358

 
$
24,305

 
$
24,840

Distribution
5,053

 
6,043

 
8,583

 
11,330

Corporate
(5,300
)
 
(6,780
)
 
(12,719
)
 
(13,437
)
Interest expense - net
(1,667
)
 
(1,119
)
 
(3,251
)
 
(2,196
)
 
$
9,619

 
$
11,502

 
$
16,918

 
$
20,537

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
Identifiable Assets
2014
 
2013
Material Handling
$
249,146

 
$
240,897

Distribution
66,910

 
63,340

Corporate
45,889

 
4,652

Discontinued operations
136,698

 
160,568

 
$
498,643

 
$
469,457

Statement of Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Foreign Currency
Mar. 31, 2014
Foreign Currency
Jun. 30, 2013
Foreign Currency
Mar. 31, 2013
Foreign Currency
Jun. 30, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Mar. 31, 2014
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Jun. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Mar. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulative Other Comprehensive Income
Mar. 31, 2014
Accumulative Other Comprehensive Income
Jun. 30, 2013
Accumulative Other Comprehensive Income
Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulative Other Comprehensive Income
Jun. 30, 2014
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
Dec. 31, 2013
Carrying (Reported) Amount, Fair Value Disclosure
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
Jun. 30, 2014
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
Dec. 31, 2013
Estimate of Fair Value, Fair Value Disclosure
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
 
 
--12-31 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes Payable, Fair Value Disclosure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 100,000,000 
$ 11,000,000 
$ 103,100,000 
$ 10,800,000 
Accumlated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Beginning balance
 
 
2,427,000 
 
3,547,000 
3,493,000 
11,933,000 
12,784,000 
(1,066,000)
(1,066,000)
(2,216,000)
(2,141,000)
2,481,000 
2,427,000 
9,717,000 
10,643,000 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
 
 
 
 
2,804,000 
54,000 
(4,994,000)
(851,000)
2,804,000 
54,000 
(4,994,000)
(851,000)
 
 
 
 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(75,000)
 
 
 
(75,000)
 
 
 
 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
2,804,000 
(4,994,000)
2,858,000 
(5,920,000)
 
 
 
(851,000)
 
 
 
(75,000)
 
 
 
(926,000)
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$ 5,285,000 
 
$ 5,285,000 
 
$ 6,351,000 
$ 3,547,000 
$ 6,939,000 
$ 11,933,000 
$ (1,066,000)
$ (1,066,000)
$ (2,216,000)
$ (2,216,000)
$ 5,285,000 
$ 2,481,000 
$ 4,723,000 
$ 9,717,000 
 
 
 
 
Inventories (Details)
Jun. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]
 
Percentage of LIFO Inventory
40.00% 
Other Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
 
 
Deposits and amounts due to customers
$ 4,660 
$ 7,664 
Dividends payable
4,255 
3,174 
Other accrued expenses
6,438 
5,596 
Other accrued expenses, Total
$ 15,353 
$ 16,434 
Goodwill (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
$ 51,075 
Foreign Currency Translation
662 
Balance at June 30, 2014
51,737 
Material Handling
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
50,570 
Foreign Currency Translation
662 
Balance at June 30, 2014
51,232 
Distribution
 
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
 
Balance at January 1, 2014
505 
Foreign Currency Translation
Balance at June 30, 2014
$ 505 
Net Income Per Common Share (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
Basic (in shares)
32,425,994 
33,559,398 
32,892,864 
33,529,004 
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock (in shares)
536,796 
318,554 
494,245 
368,958 
Weighted average common shares outstanding diluted (in shares)
32,962,790 
33,877,952 
33,387,109 
33,897,962 
Net Income Per Common Share Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period (Details) (Stock Option)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Stock Option
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
 
 
Options to purchase common stock outstanding (in shares)
199,500 
470,000 
Restructuring Restructuring Charges by Segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
$ 375 
$ 33 
$ 867 
$ 334 
Material Handling
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
107 
15 
107 
225 
Distribution
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
268 
18 
760 
92 
Corporate
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
 
 
 
17 
Cost of Sales
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
77 
15 
77 
177 
Cost of Sales |
Material Handling
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
77 
15 
77 
177 
Cost of Sales |
Distribution
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
Cost of Sales |
Corporate
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
 
 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
298 
18 
790 
157 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Material Handling
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
30 
30 
48 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Distribution
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
268 
18 
760 
92 
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Corporate
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
 
 
 
$ 17 
Restructuring Reserve (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Severance & Personnel
Jun. 30, 2013
Severance & Personnel
Jun. 30, 2014
Other Exit Costs
Jun. 30, 2013
Other Exit Costs
Jun. 30, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2014
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2013
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2014
Cost of Sales
Jun. 30, 2013
Cost of Sales
Jun. 30, 2014
Cost of Sales
Jun. 30, 2013
Cost of Sales
Mar. 31, 2014
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2014
Distribution
Jun. 30, 2013
Distribution
Jun. 30, 2014
Distribution
Jun. 30, 2013
Distribution
Jun. 30, 2014
Distribution
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2013
Distribution
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2014
Distribution
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2013
Distribution
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Jun. 30, 2014
Distribution
Cost of Sales
Jun. 30, 2013
Distribution
Cost of Sales
Jun. 30, 2014
Distribution
Cost of Sales
Jun. 30, 2013
Distribution
Cost of Sales
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year to date restructuring charge
$ 375 
$ 33 
$ 867 
$ 334 
 
 
 
 
$ 298 
$ 18 
$ 790 
$ 157 
$ 77 
$ 15 
$ 77 
$ 177 
$ 13,000 
$ 268 
$ 18 
$ 760 
$ 92 
$ 268 
$ 18 
$ 760 
$ 92 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, beginning
 
 
318 
318 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Provision
 
 
867 
334 
797 
259 
70 
75 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Less: Payments
 
 
(867)
(652)
(797)
(577)
(70)
(75)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, ending
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Compensation (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
$ 0.8 
$ 1.1 
$ 1.6 
$ 1.5 
Options Granted (in shares)
 
 
209,500 
 
The total intrinsic value of all stock options exercised
0.2 
0.8 
1.4 
 
Stock Options [Member]
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award Expiration
 
 
10 years 
 
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share based compensation arrangements
$ 5.7 
 
$ 5.7 
 
Restricted Stock [Member]
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Granted (in shares)
104,100 
 
104,100 
 
Granted, Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
$ 20.93 
 
$ 20.93 
 
2008 Plan [Member]
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Shares authorized for grant under plan (in shares)
3,000,000 
 
3,000,000 
 
Minimum [Member] |
Stock Options [Member]
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Vesting period, in years
 
 
3 years 
 
Stock Compensation Fair Value of stock options granted assumptions used (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
 
Risk free interest rate
2.80% 
Expected dividend yield
2.50% 
Expected life of award (in years)
7 years 
Expected volatility
50.00% 
Fair value per option share (in dollars per share)
$ 7.05 
Stock Compensation Summary of stock option activity for the period (Details) (USD $)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2014
1,574,572 
Options Granted (in shares)
209,500 
Options Exercised, Shares (in shares)
(167,333)
Cancelled or Forfeited (in shares)
(33,785)
Outstanding at March 31, 2014 (in shares)
1,582,954 
Exercisable at March 31, 2014 (in shares)
1,131,117 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2014 Average Price (in dollars per share)
$ 12.14 
Options granted, average exercise price (in dollars per share)
$ 20.93 
Options exercised, average exercise price (in dollars per share)
$ 12.24 
Cancelled or forfeited, average exercise price (in dollars per share)
$ 15.39 
Outstanding at March 31, 2014 Average Price (in dollars per share)
$ 13.22 
Exercisable at March 31, 2014, Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)
$ 11.65 
Outstanding at March 31, 2014 Weighted Average Life
6 years 1 month 21 days 
Exercisable at March 31, 2014, Weighted Average Life
5 years 0 months 7 days 
Stock Compensation Summary of restricted stock activity (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Restricted Stock [Member]
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
 
 
Unvested at January 1, 2013 (in shares)
 
275,525 
Granted (in shares)
104,100 
104,100 
Released (in shares)
 
(123,829)
Cancelled or forfeited (in shares)
 
(16,300)
Unvested at March 31, 2013 (in shares)
239,496 
239,496 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
 
 
Granted, Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
$ 20.93 
$ 20.93 
Released, Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
 
$ 11.75 
Cancelled or Forfeited, Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
 
$ 17.22 
Unvested shares at March 31, 2013, Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)
$ 16.80 
$ 16.80 
Contingencies Contingencies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2011
General and Administrative Expense
Environmental Issue
Pending Litigation
New Idria Mercury Mine
Sep. 30, 2011
Other Liabilities
Environmental Issue
Pending Litigation
New Idria Mercury Mine
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Expense related to remedial investigation and feasibility study
 
$ 1.9 
 
Payments charged against the reserve
 
 
0.6 
Estimate of EPA's interim removal project costs
$ 0.5 
 
 
Debt Schedule of Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Long-term Debt
$ 138,500 
$ 45,200 
Long-term Debt, net of deferred financing costs
137,734 
44,347 
Loan Agreement
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Long-term Debt
38,500 
34,200 
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
766 
853 
Four Point Six Seven Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due Twenty Twenty One [Member] |
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Long-term Debt
40,000 
Interest rate
4.67% 
 
Five Point Two Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due Twenty Twenty Four [Member] |
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Long-term Debt
11,000 
11,000 
Interest rate
5.25% 
 
Five Point Three Zero Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due Twenty Twenty Four [Member] |
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Long-term Debt
29,000 
Interest rate
5.30% 
 
Five Point Four Five Percent Senior Unsecured Notes Due Twenty Twenty Six [Member] |
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
 
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
Long-term Debt
$ 20,000 
$ 0 
Interest rate
5.45% 
 
Debt (Details) (USD $)
6 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Dec. 31, 2013
Oct. 22, 2013
Senior Unsecured Note
Jun. 30, 2014
Loan Agreement
Dec. 31, 2013
Loan Agreement
Jan. 31, 2014
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
Dec. 31, 2013
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
Jun. 30, 2014
Less unamortized deferred financing fees
May 30, 2014
Loan Agreement
May 29, 2014
Loan Agreement
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum borrowing capacity on line of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 300,000,000 
$ 200,000,000 
Remaining amount available under the line of credit
 
 
 
 
256,900,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letters of credit
4,600,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Face amount on debt instruments
 
 
 
100,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term Debt
138,500,000 
 
45,200,000 
 
38,500,000 
34,200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Unamortized debt issuance expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
853,000 
766,000 
 
 
Proceeds from long-term debt
$ 89,000,000 
$ 0 
 
 
 
 
$ 89,000,000 
$ 11,000,000 
 
 
 
Retirement Plans (Details) (Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]
 
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Interest cost
$ 70,000 
$ 65,000 
$ 140,000 
$ 130,000 
Expected return on assets
(93,000)
(83,000)
(185,000)
(166,000)
Amortization of actuarial net loss
11,000 
28,000 
22,000 
56,000 
Net periodic pension (benefit) cost
(12,000)
10,000 
(23,000)
20,000 
Company contributions
72,000 
80,000 
152,000 
203,000 
Anticipated company contributions
 
 
$ 300,000 
 
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate
$ 1.5 
$ 1.2 
Accrued income taxes
0.1 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
$ 0.4 
 
Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 20, 2014
WEK
Jun. 30, 2014
WEK
Jun. 30, 2014
Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK
Jun. 30, 2013
Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK
Jun. 30, 2014
Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK
Jun. 30, 2013
Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK
Dec. 31, 2013
Lawn and Garden Segment and WEK
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
 
 
 
 
$ 19,949,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjustment to working capital
 
 
 
 
400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Held in Escrow
 
 
 
 
1,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discontinued Operation, Tax (Expense) Benefit from Provision for (Gain) Loss on Disposal
 
 
 
 
 
1,307,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
46,372,000 
50,401,000 
104,677,000 
120,437,000 
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4,427,000)
500,000 
(10,666,000)
3,618,000 
 
Income tax expense (benefit)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,421,000)
(407,000)
(3,577,000)
624,000 
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3,006,000)
907,000 
(7,089,000)
2,994,000 
 
Net gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax of $1.3 million
 
 
 
 
 
2,428,000 
2,428,000 
2,428,000 
 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations
(578,000)
907,000 
(4,661,000)
2,994,000 
 
 
(578,000)
907,000 
(4,661,000)
2,994,000 
 
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable-net
 
 
 
 
 
 
23,260,000 
 
23,260,000 
 
37,527,000 
Inventories
 
 
 
 
 
 
58,256,000 
 
58,256,000 
 
53,401,000 
Prepaid expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,820,000 
 
1,820,000 
 
1,682,000 
Goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,361,000 
 
9,361,000 
 
9,567,000 
Patents and other intangible assets, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
6,553,000 
 
6,553,000 
 
6,860,000 
Property, plant and equipment, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
36,975,000 
 
36,975,000 
 
51,028,000 
Other
 
 
 
 
 
 
473,000 
 
473,000 
 
503,000 
Total Assets Held for Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
136,698,000 
 
136,698,000 
 
160,568,000 
Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
 
 
 
21,570,000 
 
21,570,000 
 
29,366,000 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
10,104,000 
 
10,104,000 
 
20,133,000 
Total Liabilities Held for Sale
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 31,674,000 
 
$ 31,674,000 
 
$ 49,499,000 
Discontinued Operations (Restructuring) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jul. 31, 2013
facility
Jun. 30, 2014
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2013
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2014
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2013
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2014
Severance & Personnel
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2013
Severance & Personnel
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2014
Severance & Personnel
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2013
Severance & Personnel
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2014
Other Exit Costs
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2013
Other Exit Costs
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2014
Other Exit Costs
Lawn and Garden
Jun. 30, 2013
Other Exit Costs
Lawn and Garden
Mar. 31, 2014
Lawn and Garden
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of Manufacturing Plants
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Charges
$ 375 
$ 33 
$ 867 
$ 334 
 
$ 814 
$ 735 
$ 4,442 
$ 1,139 
$ 166 
$ 238 
$ 1,168 
$ 260 
$ 648 
$ 497 
$ 3,274 
$ 879 
$ 13,000 
Segment Information Schedule of Net Sales by Segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
$ 152,784 
$ 153,623 
$ 303,269 
$ 298,567 
Material Handling
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
103,046 
100,496 
209,723 
195,132 
Distribution
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
49,789 
53,211 
93,672 
103,617 
Intra-segment Elimination [Member]
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Net Sales
$ (51)
$ (84)
$ (126)
$ (182)
Segment Information Schedule of Income Before Income Taxes by Segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Operating income
$ 11,286 
$ 12,621 
$ 20,169 
$ 22,733 
Interest Expense
(1,667)
(1,119)
(3,251)
(2,196)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
9,619 
11,502 
16,918 
20,537 
Material Handling
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Operating income
11,533 
13,358 
24,305 
24,840 
Distribution
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Operating income
5,053 
6,043 
8,583 
11,330 
Corporate
 
 
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
Operating income
$ (5,300)
$ (6,780)
$ (12,719)
$ (13,437)
Segment Information (Identifiable Assets) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
$ 498,643 
$ 469,457 
Material Handling
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
249,146 
240,897 
Distribution
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
66,910 
63,340 
Corporate
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
45,889 
4,652 
Discontinued operations
 
 
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
 
 
Assets
$ 136,698 
$ 160,568 
Subsequent Event (Details) (Various acquisitions, Subsequent Event, USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
0 Months Ended
Jul. 2, 2014
Various acquisitions |
Subsequent Event
 
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
 
Purchase price of acquisitions
$ 157