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As Of Filer Filing As/For/On Docs:Pgs Issuer Agent 2/20/07 Snap on Inc 10-K 12/30/06 9:360 Merrill Corp-MD/FA
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2006, or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 1-7724
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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39-0622040 |
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(State of incorporation) |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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2801 80th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin |
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53143 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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(Zip code) |
(262) 656-5200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class |
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Name of each exchange on which registered |
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Common stock, $1.00 par value |
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New York Stock Exchange |
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Preferred stock purchase rights |
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New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in a definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one)
Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x
The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which common equity was last sold as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter (July 1, 2006) was: $2,338,681,912
The number of shares of Common Stock ($1.00 par value) of the registrant outstanding as of February 15, 2007, was 58,900,490 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III of this Report on Form 10-K incorporates by reference certain information that will be set forth in Snap-on’s Proxy Statement, which is expected to first be mailed to shareholders on or around March 13, 2007, prepared for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for April 26, 2007.
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Safe Harbor
Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including statements (i) that include the words “expects,” “plans,” “targets,” “estimates,” “believes,” “anticipates,” or similar words that reference Snap-on Incorporated (“Snap-on” or “the company”) or its management; (ii) specifically identified as forward-looking; or (iii) describing Snap-on’s or management’s future outlook, plans, estimates, objectives or goals, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Snap-on cautions the reader that any forward-looking statements included in this document that are based upon assumptions and estimates were developed by management in good faith and are subject to risks, uncertainties or other factors that could cause (and in some cases have caused) actual results to differ materially from those described in any such statement. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results or regarded as a representation by the company or its management that the projected results will be achieved. For those forward-looking statements, Snap-on cautions the reader that numerous important factors, such as those listed below, as well as those factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and in Snap-on’s Form 8-K/A filed on January 9, 2007, could affect the company’s actual results and could cause its actual consolidated results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by, or on behalf of, Snap-on.
These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, uncertainties related to estimates, statements, assumptions and projections generally, and the timing and progress with which Snap-on can attain savings from cost reduction actions, including its ability to implement reductions in workforce, achieve improvements in the company’s manufacturing footprint and greater efficiencies in its supply chain, and enhance machine maintenance, plant productivity and manufacturing line set-up and change-over practices, any or all of which could result in production inefficiencies, higher cost and lost revenues. These risks also include uncertainties related to Snap-on’s capability to implement future strategies with respect to its existing businesses, its ability to refine its brand and franchise strategies, retain and attract franchisees, further enhance service and value to franchisees and thereby enhance their sales and profitability, introduce successful new products, successfully integrate acquisitions (including the company’s November 28, 2006, acquisition of ProQuest Business Solutions), as well as its ability to withstand disruption arising from natural disasters, planned facility closures or other labor interruptions, litigation challenges and external negative factors including significant changes in the current competitive environment, inflation, interest rates and other monetary and market fluctuations; and the impact of legal proceedings, energy and raw material supply and pricing (including steel and gasoline), the amount, rate and growth of Snap-on’s general and administrative expenses (e.g. health care and/or pension costs), and terrorist disruptions on business. Snap-on disclaims any responsibility to update any forward-looking statement provided in this document.
In addition, investors should be aware that generally accepted accounting principles prescribe when a company should reserve for particular risks, including litigation exposures. Accordingly, results for a given reporting period could be significantly affected if and when a reserve is established for a major contingency. Reported results, therefore, may appear to be volatile in certain accounting periods.
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Snap-on was incorporated under the laws of the state of Wisconsin in 1920 and reincorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware in 1930. Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, diagnostics and equipment solutions for professional users. Product lines include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and repair centers, as well as customers in industry, government, agriculture and construction. Snap-on also derives income from various financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products.
Snap-on markets its products and brands through multiple distribution sales channels in more than 125 countries. Snap-on’s largest geographic markets include the United States, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom. The originator of the mobile franchise van tool distribution channel in the automotive repair segment, Snap-on also reaches its customers through company direct, distributor and Internet channels.
Snap-on’s business segments are based on the organization structure used by management for making operating and investment decisions and for assessing performance. Snap-on’s reportable business segments include: (i) the Snap-on Tools Group (formerly the Snap-on Dealer Group); (ii) the Commercial & Industrial Group; (iii) the Diagnostics & Information Group; and (iv) Financial Services. In the first quarter of 2006, the company changed the name of the Snap-on Dealer Group segment to the Snap-on Tools Group. The organization structure used by management did not change and the segment name change did not impact previously disclosed segment net sales, operating earnings, identifiable assets or other amounts or disclosures. The Snap-on Tools Group consists of Snap-on’s business operations serving the worldwide franchise van channel (“franchisees”). The Commercial & Industrial Group consists of the business operations providing tools and equipment products and equipment repair services to a broad range of industrial and commercial customers worldwide through direct, distributor and other non-franchise distribution channels. The Diagnostics & Information Group consists of the business operations providing diagnostics equipment, vehicle service information, electronic parts catalogs, business management systems, and other solutions for vehicle service to customers in the worldwide vehicle service and repair marketplace. The Diagnostics & Information Group includes, on a prospective basis, the impact of the November 28, 2006, acquisition of ProQuest Business Solutions. Financial Services consists of the business operations of Snap-on Credit LLC (“SOC”), a consolidated, 50%-owned joint venture between Snap-on and The CIT Group, Inc. (“CIT”), and Snap-on’s wholly owned finance subsidiaries in those international markets where Snap-on has franchise operations. See Note 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on business segments and foreign operations. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on the ProQuest Business Solutions acquisition.
Snap-on evaluates the performance of its operating segments based on segment net sales and operating earnings, exclusive of financing activities and income taxes. Segment net sales are defined as total net sales, including both external customer revenue and intersegment revenue. Segment operating earnings are defined as segment net sales less cost of goods sold and operating expenses, including restructuring costs. Snap-on accounts for intersegment sales and transfers based primarily on standard costs with reasonable mark-ups established between the segments. Identifiable assets by segment are those assets used in the respective reportable segment’s operations. Intersegment amounts are eliminated to arrive at consolidated financial results.
On November 28, 2006, Snap-on acquired the ProQuest Business Solutions business and certain net assets (collectively “ProQuest Business Solutions” or “business solutions”) from ProQuest Company for a preliminary purchase price of approximately $516 million (including $8 million of estimated transaction costs) and the assumption of approximately $19 million of debt. ProQuest Business Solutions is a world leader in automotive parts and service information. Its products are aimed at helping original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and their dealers enhance their service operations. Business solutions’ products include integrated software, services and systems that transform complex technical data for parts catalogs into easily accessed electronic information (electronic parts catalogs). Other products and services include warranty management systems and analytics to help dealerships manage and track performance. Over 33,000 automotive dealerships around the world use business solutions’ electronic parts catalogs, which are available in 26 different languages and support 15 automotive manufacturers and 31 brands. Business solutions’ products are also sold to over 85,000 dealers in the power equipment and power sports markets. See Snap-on’s Form 8-K filing dated November 28, 2006 (as amended January 9, 2007), and Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the ProQuest Business Solutions acquisition.
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Information Available on the Company’s Web site
Additional information regarding Snap-on and its products is available on the company’s Web site at www.snapon.com. Snap-on is not including the information contained on its Web site as a part of, or incorporating it by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Snap-on’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Definitive Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments to those reports, are made available to the public at no charge, other than an investor’s own Internet access charges, through the Investor Information section of the company’s Web site at www.snapon.com/investor. Snap-on makes such material available on its Web site as soon as reasonably practical after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Copies of any materials the company files with the SEC can also be obtained free of charge through the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov. The SEC’s Public Reference Room can be contacted at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, or by calling the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 1-800-732-0330. In addition, the company’s (i) charters for the Audit, Corporate Governance and Nominating, and Organization and Executive Compensation committees of the company’s Board of Directors, (ii) Corporate Governance Guidelines, and (iii) Code of Business Conduct and Ethics are available on Snap-on’s Web site. Snap-on will also post any amendments to these documents, or information about any waivers granted to directors or executive officers with respect to the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, on the company’s Web site at www.snapon.com. These documents are also available in print upon written request directed to the Corporate Secretary, 2801 80th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin 53143.
Products and Services
Snap-on offers a broad line of products and complementary services that are grouped into two product categories, tools and equipment, described below. Further product line information is not presented as it is not practicable to do so. The following table shows the consolidated net sales of these product categories for the last three years:
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Tools |
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1,428.9 |
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1,412.9 |
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1,358.9 |
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Equipment |
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1,044.5 |
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895.7 |
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970.2 |
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2,473.4 |
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2,308.6 |
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2,329.1 |
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The tools product categoryincludes hand tools, power tools and tool storage products. Hand tools include wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, pliers, ratchets, saws and cutting tools, pruning tools, torque measuring instruments and other similar products. Power tools include pneumatic (air), cordless (battery) and corded (electric) tools such as impact wrenches, ratchets, chisels, drills, sanders, polishers and similar products. Tool storage units include tool chests, roll cabinets and other similar products. The majority of products are manufactured by Snap-on, and in completing the product line, other items are purchased from external manufacturers.
The equipment product category includes solutions for the diagnosis and service of automotive and industrial equipment. Products include engine analyzers, air conditioning service equipment, brake service equipment, fluid exchange equipment, wheel balancing and alignment equipment, transmission troubleshooting equipment, safety testing equipment, battery chargers, lifts and hoists, diagnostics equipment, and service and collision repair equipment. Also included are service and repair information products, diagnostic services, electronic parts catalogs, business management systems, point-of-sale systems, integrated systems for vehicle service shops, equipment repair services, purchasing facilitation services, and warranty management systems and analytics to help dealerships manage and track performance. Snap-on supports the sale of its diagnostics and vehicle service shop equipment by offering training programs for its customers, primarily focusing on the technologies and the application of specific products developed and marketed by Snap-on.
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Tools and equipment are marketed under a number of brand names and trademarks, many of which are well known in the vehicle service and industrial markets served. Some of the majortrade names and trademarks and the products and services with which they are associated include the following:
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Products and Services |
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Snap-on |
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Hand tools, power tools, tool storage units, diagnostics, certain equipment and related accessories, mobile tool stores, Web sites, and related services |
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Acesa |
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Hand tools |
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ATI |
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Tools and equipment |
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BAHCO |
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Hand tools |
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Blackhawk |
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Collision repair equipment |
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Blue-Point |
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Hand tools, power tools, tool storage units, certain equipment and related accessories |
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Cartec |
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Safety testing and other equipment |
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CDI |
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Torque measuring instruments |
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Equipment Solutions |
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Vehicle manufacturer facilitation services |
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Fish and Hook |
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Hand tools |
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Hofmann |
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Wheel balancers, lifts, tire changers and aligners |
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Irimo |