[8-K] Lindsay Corporation Reports Material Event

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Q2 2025 snapshot: Baker Hughes (BKR) reported revenue of $6.91 bn, down 3.2% YoY as lower Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) activity offset 5% growth in Industrial & Energy Technology (IET). Aggressive cost control lifted profitability: net income climbed 21% to $701 m and diluted EPS rose 22% to $0.71. Segment EBITDA margin expanded 80 bp to 18.3%.

Cash & balance sheet: Operating cash flow improved 7.7% to $1.22 bn and, after $0.60 bn capex, produced roughly $0.62 bn free cash flow. Cash ended at $3.09 bn versus $6.03 bn gross debt; the $3 bn revolver remains undrawn. Shareholder returns totalled $652 m in Q2 and $840 m year-to-date via dividends ($456 m) and buybacks ($384 m, 9.8 m shares).

Strategic moves: A $540 m agreement to acquire Continental Disc will deepen pressure-management offerings (close expected Q3). Two businesses were classified as held-for-sale: Precision Sensors & Instrumentation ($1.15 bn cash sale) and Surface Pressure Control (JV, $345 m cash plus 35% stake). Remaining performance-obligation backlog stands at $34 bn, providing multi-year visibility.

Outlook & policy: Management anticipates subdued 2025 upstream spending but solid LNG demand. The newly enacted OBBBA keeps the U.S. statutory tax rate at 21% and eases interest-expense limits; full earnings impact is under review.

Positive

• EPS up 22% YoY to $0.71; net income +21%
• Segment EBITDA margin expanded 80 bp to 18.3%
• Operating cash flow rose to $1.22 bn; free cash flow positive
• $34 bn backlog provides multi-year revenue visibility
• Portfolio actions: $540 m CDC acquisition plus planned $1.5 bn divestitures to enhance focus and liquidity

Negative

• Total revenue fell 3.2% YoY, driven by a 10% decline in OFSE
• Working capital increase: inventories +$151 m, contract assets +$101 m since YE 2024
• Management expects lower global upstream spending in 2025
• Revenue concentration risk persists with 60% of backlog realizable within two years

Insights

Equity Research Analyst

TL;DR: Margin expansion, cash generation and portfolio reshaping outweigh modest revenue decline; overall read-through is mildly bullish.

EPS beat the prior year by 22% despite a 3% top-line contraction, demonstrating effective cost discipline and mix uplift. Operating cash flow conversion of 126% of net income underpins the 3.0% dividend yield and ongoing buybacks. Planned PSI divestiture and SPC JV could inject ~$1.5 bn cash, trimming net leverage below 0.4× EBITDA while sharpening focus on higher-return niches. Acquisition of Continental Disc looks accretive given its safety-critical profile and industrial end-market exposure. Revenue softness in OFSE, especially North America and Europe/CIS, bears monitoring, but a $34 bn backlog and LNG order pipeline mitigate near-term top-line risk. Overall, valuation support comes from rising margins and optionality from asset rotation.

Energy Industry Risk Analyst

TL;DR: Revenue mix shift increases execution risk amid volatile upstream markets, yet strong liquidity cushions near-term shocks.

OFSE sales dropped 10% YoY, reflecting tapering drilling activity and price pressure; management guides to further 2025 spending softness. Inventories (+$151 m) and contract assets (+$101 m) indicate working-capital build that could reverse if order timing slips. Goodwill declined $277 m, mainly FX related, but highlights sensitivity to currency moves and potential impairment risk should macro worsen. That said, a net cash position of ~$3 bn, no covenant issues and undrawn revolver limit refinancing or liquidity stress. Credit metrics remain investment-grade, with interest coverage >12×. Asset-light JV structure for SPC lowers capital intensity but retains 35% exposure—monitor integration and governance. Overall risk profile is stable, supported by balance-sheet strength.

LINDSAY CORP false 0000836157 0000836157 2025-07-23 2025-07-23

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 23, 2025

Lindsay Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware		1-13419		47-0554096
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

18135 Burke Street
Suite 100
Omaha, Nebraska		68022
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (402) 829-6800

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.00 par value		LNN		New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On July 23, 2025, Lindsay Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Brian L. Ketcham notified the Board of Directors of the Company of his intent to retire from his position as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective December 31, 2025 (the “Retirement Date”). The Company is commencing a search for a new Chief Financial Officer with the assistance of an executive recruiting firm.

From the Retirement Date through December 31, 2026 (the “Consulting Period”), Mr. Ketcham will provide consulting and transition services to the Company pursuant to the terms of a written consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”). In consideration of Mr. Ketcham’s provision of consulting and transition services, release of claims, and compliance with certain obligations, including non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement covenants:

• Mr. Ketcham will receive cash compensation in the amount of $300,000, payable in four installments of $75,000 each on March 31, 2026, June 30, 2026, September 30, 2026, and December 31, 2026;

• Mr. Ketcham’s outstanding equity awards shall continue to vest during the Consulting Period in accordance with their terms (including, in the case of performance stock units, the satisfaction of applicable performance criteria); and

• the Company shall pay Mr. Ketcham’s COBRA premium to maintain group health insurance for the twelve (12) months immediately following the Retirement Date.

For the avoidance of doubt, at the end of the Consulting Period, Mr. Ketcham will forfeit any portion of outstanding equity awards that have not vested by the end of the Consulting Period. Except as set forth in the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Ketcham is not receiving any compensation or benefits in connection with his retirement.

A copy of the Consulting Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and is incorporated herein by reference into this Item 5.02. The foregoing description of the material terms of the Consulting Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified by reference to such exhibit.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Ketcham’s retirement is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01. In accordance with General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information contained in this Item 7.01 and the press release are being “furnished” and, as such, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section, nor shall such information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

10.1		Consulting Agreement, dated July 23, 2025, between the Company and Brian L. Ketcham.
99.1		Press Release, dated July 23, 2025, issued by the Company.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

						LINDSAY CORPORATION
Date: July 23, 2025				By:		/s/ Randy A. Wood
						Randy A. Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer

FAQ

What were Baker Hughes' Q2 2025 earnings per share (EPS)?

Diluted EPS was $0.71, up from $0.58 in Q2 2024.

How did Q2 2025 revenue compare year over year for BKR?

Revenue was $6.91 bn, a 3.2% decrease versus $7.14 bn in Q2 2024.

What is the size of Baker Hughes' remaining performance-obligation backlog?

The backlog stands at $34 bn as of 30 June 2025.

Which major portfolio actions were announced in Q2 2025?

BKR agreed to acquire Continental Disc for $540 m and plans to divest the PSI business ($1.15 bn) and form a Surface Pressure Control JV ($345 m cash).

How much cash was returned to BKR shareholders in H1 2025?

The company paid $456 m in dividends and repurchased $384 m of stock, totalling $840 m.

What is Baker Hughes' current liquidity position?

$3.09 bn cash on hand, $6.03 bn total debt and a fully available $3 bn revolving credit facility.