UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM10-K

 

 

(Mark One)

ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019

or

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                to

Commission file number001-14063

 

 

 

LOGO

JABIL INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware 38-1886260

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

10560 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(727) 577-9749

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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

 

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per shareJBL 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  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

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  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of RegulationS-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form10-K or any amendment to this Form10-K.  ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   Accelerated filer 
Non-accelerated filer   Smaller reporting company 
   

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.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

The aggregate market value of the voting common stock held bynon-affiliates of the registrant based on the closing sale price of the Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on February 28, 20182019 was approximately $4.0$4.2 billion. For purposes of this determination, shares of Common Stock held by each officer and director and by each person who owns 10% or more of the outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes. The number of outstanding shares of the registrant’s Common Stock as of the close of business on October 9, 2018,14, 2019, was 161,878,931.152,656,443. The registrant does not have anynon-voting stock outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be held on January 24, 201923, 2020 is incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form10-K to the extent stated herein.

 

 

 


JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

20182019 FORM10-K ANNUAL REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Part I.

  

Item 1.

  Business   2 

Item 1A.

  Risk Factors   10 

Item 1B.

  Unresolved Staff Comments   23 

Item 2.

  Properties   24 

Item 3.

  Legal Proceedings   2524 

Item 4.

  Mine Safety Disclosures   2524 

Part II.

  

Item 5.

  Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities   2625 

Item 6.

  Selected Financial Data   2827 

Item 7.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   3028 

Item 7A.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   4947 

Item 8.

  Financial Statements and Supplementary Data   4947 

Item 9.

  Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure   5048 

Item 9A.

  Controls and Procedures   5048 

Item 9B.

  Other Information   5049 

Part III.

  

Item 10.

  Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance   5150 

Item 11.

  Executive Compensation   5150 

Item 12.

  Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters   5150 

Item 13.

  Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence   5150 

Item 14.

  Principal Accounting Fees and Services   5150 

Part IV.

  

Item 15.

  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules   5251 

Item 16.

  Form10-K Summary   9699 

Signatures

   97100 


References in this report to “the Company,” “Jabil,” “we,” “our,” or “us” mean Jabil Inc. together with its subsidiaries, except where the context otherwise requires. This Annual Report onForm 10-K contains certain statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements (such as when we describe what “will,” “may,” or “should” occur, what we “plan,” “intend,” “estimate,” “believe,” “expect” or “anticipate” will occur, and other similar statements) include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future sales and operating results, potential risks pertaining to these future sales and operating results, future prospects, anticipated benefits of proposed (or future) acquisitions, dispositions and new facilities, growth, the capabilities and capacities of business operations, any financial or other guidance, expected capital expenditures and dividends, expected restructuring charges and related savings and all statements that are not based on historical fact, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events. We make certain assumptions when making forward-looking statements, any of which could prove inaccurate, including assumptions about our future operating results and business plans. Therefore, we can give no assurance that the results implied by these forward-looking statements will be realized. Furthermore, the inclusion of forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that future events, plans or expectations contemplated by the Company will be achieved. The following important factors, among others, could affect future results and events, causing those results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements:

 

  

fluctuation in our operating results;

 

  

our dependence on a limited number of customers;

 

  

our ability to manage growth effectively;

 

  

competitive factors affecting our customers’ businesses and ours;

 

  

the susceptibility of our production levels to the variability of customer requirements;

 

  

our ability to keep pace with technological changes and competitive conditions;

 

  

our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for critical components;

 

  

exposure to financially troubled customers and suppliers;

 

  

our exposure to the risks of a substantial international operation; and

 

  

our ability to achieve the expected profitability from our acquisitions;acquisitions.

For a further list and description of various risks, factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections contained in this document, and any subsequent reports on Form10-Q and Form8-K, and other filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Given these risks and uncertainties, the reader should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report onForm 10-K are made only as of the date of this Annual Report onForm 10-K, and we do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that subsequently occur, or of which we hereafter become aware. You should read this document completely and with the understanding that our actual future results or events may be materially different from what we expect. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements.

PART I

Item 1. Business

The Company

We are one of the leading providers of worldwide manufacturing services and solutions. We provide comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. Our services enable our customers to reduce manufacturing costs, improve supply-chain management, reduce inventory obsolescence, lower transportation costs and reduce product fulfillment time. Our manufacturing and supply chain management services and solutions include innovation, design, planning, fabrication and assembly, delivery and managing the flow of resources and products.

We serve our customers primarily through dedicated business units that combine highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing with advanced electronic design and design for manufacturability. We depend, and expect to continue to depend, upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our net revenue, which in turn depends upon their growth, viability and financial stability. Based on net revenue, for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019, our largest customers include Amazon.com, Inc., Apple, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., GoPro, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, Ingenico Group, Keysight Technologies, LM Ericsson Telephone Company, NetApp, Inc., and Nokia Networks, SolarEdge Technologies Inc., Valeo S.A. and Zebra Technologies Corporation.Networks. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019, we had net revenues of $22.1$25.3 billion and net income attributable to Jabil Inc. of $86.3$287.1 million.

We conduct our operations in facilities that are located worldwide, including but not limited to, China, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore and the United States. We derived a substantial majority, 91.7%, of net revenue from our international operations for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. Our global manufacturing production sites allow customers to manufacture products simultaneously in the optimal locations for their products. Our global presence is key to assessing and executing on our business opportunities.

We have two reporting segments: Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”), which are organized based on the economic profiles of the services performed, including manufacturing capabilities, market strategy, margins, return on capital and risk profiles. Our EMS segment is focused around leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics, utilizing our large-scale manufacturing infrastructure and our ability to serve a broad range of end markets. Our EMS segment is typically a lower-margin but high-volume business that produces products at a quicker rate (i.e. cycle time) and in larger quantities and includes customers primarily in the automotive and transportation, capital equipment, cloud, computing and storage, defense and aerospace, digital home, industrial and energy, networking and telecommunications, point of saleprint and printingretail, and smart home and appliances industries. Our DMS segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies and technologies.healthcare. Our DMS segment is typically a higher-margin business and includes customers primarily in the consumer wearables,edge devices and accessories, healthcare, mobility and packaging industries.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, revenue by segment expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018  2017  2016 

EMS

   56  58  60

DMS

   44  42  40
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   100  100  100
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Additional financial information regarding our reportable operating segments is included in Item 7 of this report and Note 12 – “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Industry Background

The industry in which we operate has historically been composed of companies that provide a range of design and manufacturing services to companies that utilize electronics components in their products.

We monitor the current economic environment and its potential impact on both the customers we serve as well as our end markets and closely manage our costs and capital resources so that we can respond appropriately as circumstances change. Over the long term we believe the factors driving our customers and potential customers to use our industry’s services include:

 

  

Efficient Manufacturing. Manufacturing service providers are often able to manufacture products at a reduced total cost to companies. These cost advantages result from higher utilization of capacity and efficiencies of scale because of diversified product demand and, generally, a greater focus on the components of manufacturing cost. Companies are increasingly seeking to reduce their investment in inventory, facilities and equipment used in manufacturing and prioritizing capital investments in other activities such as sales and marketing and research and development (“R&D”). This strategic shift in capital deployment has contributed to increased demand for and interest in outsourcing to external manufacturing service providers.

 

  

Accelerated ProductTime-to-Market andTime-to-Volume. Manufacturing service providers are often able to deliver accelerated productionstart-ups and achieve high efficiencies in bringing new products to production. Providers are also able to more rapidly scale production for changing markets and to position themselves in global locations that serve the leading world markets. With increasingly shorter product life cycles, these key services allow new products to be sold in the marketplace in an accelerated time frame.

  

Access to Advanced Design and Manufacturing Technologies. By utilizing manufacturing service providers, customers gain access to additional advanced technologies in manufacturing processes, as well as to product and production design, which can offer customers significant improvements in the performance, quality, cost,time-to-market and manufacturability of their products.

 

  

Improved Inventory Management and Purchasing Power. Manufacturing service providers are often able to more efficiently manage both procurement and inventory, and have demonstrated proficiency in purchasing components at improved pricing due to the scale of their operations and continuous interaction with the materials marketplace.

Our Strategy

Our vision for the future is to become the world’s most technologically advanced manufacturing services and solutions provider. As we work to achieve our vision, we continue to pursue the following strategies:

 

  

Establish and Maintain Long-Term Customer Relationships. An important element of our strategy is to establish and maintain long-term relationships with leading companies in expanding industries with size and growth characteristics that can benefit from highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing on a global scale. We have made concentrated efforts to diversify our industry sectors and customer base. Because of these efforts, we have experienced business growth from both existing and new customers as well as from acquisitions. We focus on maintaining long-term relationships with our customers and seek to expand these relationships to include additional product lines and services. In addition, we focus on identifying and developing relationships with new customers that meet our targeted profile, which includes financial stability, the need for technology-driven turnkey manufacturing, anticipated unit volume and long-term relationship stability.

Product Diversification. We focus on balancing our portfolio of products and product families to those that align with higher return areas of our business, including manufacturing, supply chain management services, comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. We have made concentrated efforts to diversify our industry sectors and customer base. Because of these efforts, we have experienced business growth from both existing and new customers as well as from acquisitions.

 

  

Utilize Customer-Centric Business Units. Most of our business units are dedicated to serve one customer each and operate by primarily utilizing dedicated production equipment, production workers, supervisors, buyers, planners and engineers to provide comprehensive manufacturing solutions that are customized to each customer’s needs. We believe our customer-centric business units promote increased responsiveness to our customers’ needs, particularly for customer relationships that extend across multiple production locations.

 

  

Leverage Global Production. We believe that global production is a key strategy to reduce obsolescence risk and secure the lowest possible landed costs while simultaneously supplying products of equivalent or comparable quality throughout the world. Consistent with this strategy, we have established or acquired operations in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.

 

  

Offer Systems Assembly, Direct-Order Fulfillment andConfigure-to-Order Services. Our systems assembly, direct-order fulfillment andconfigure-to-order services allow our customers to reduce product cost and risk of product obsolescence by reducing totalwork-in-process and finished goods inventory. These services are available at all of our manufacturing locations.

 

  

Offer Design Services. We offer a wide spectrum ofvalue-add design services to achieve improvements in performance, cost,time-to-market and manufacturability.

  

Pursue Acquisition Opportunities Selectively. Traditionally, electronics manufacturing service companies have acquired manufacturing capacity from their customers to drive growth, expand their footprint and gain new customers. In recent years, our acquisition strategy has expanded to include opportunities to acquire competitors who are focused on our key growth areas, which include specialized manufacturing in key markets, materials technology and design operations, as well as other acquisition opportunities complementary to our services offerings. The primary goals of our acquisition strategy are to complement our current capabilities, diversify our business into new industry sectors and with new customers and expand the scope of the services we can offer to our customers.

Our Approach to Manufacturing

To achieve high levels of manufacturing performance, we have adopted the following approaches:

 

  

Decentralized Business Unit Model. Most of our business units are dedicated to serve one customer each and are empowered to formulate strategies tailored to individual customer’s needs. Our business units generally have dedicated production lines consisting of equipment, production workers, supervisors, buyers, planners and engineers. Under certain circumstances, a production line may serve more than one business unit to maximize resource utilization. Business units have direct responsibility for manufacturing results andtime-to-volume production, thereby promoting a sense of individual commitment and ownership. The business unit approach is modular and enables us to grow incrementally without disrupting the operations of other business units. Business unit management reviews the customer financial information to assess whether the business units are meeting their designated responsibilities and to ensure that the daily execution of manufacturing activities is being effectively managed. The business units aggregate into operating segments based on the economic profiles of the services performed, including manufacturing capabilities, market share strategy, margins, return on capital and risk profiles.

 

  

Automated Continuous Flow. We use a highly automated, continuous flow approach to manufacturing, whereby different pieces of equipment are joined directly or by conveyor to create anin-line assembly process. This process contrasts with a batch approach, whereby individual pieces of assembly equipment are operated as freestanding work-centers. The elimination of waiting time prior to sequential operations results in faster manufacturing, which improves production efficiencies and quality control, and reduces inventorywork-in-process. We believe continuous flow manufacturing provides cost reductions and quality improvement when applied to high volumes of product.

 

  

Computerized Control and Monitoring. We support all aspects of our manufacturing activities with advanced computerized control and monitoring systems. Component inspection and vendor quality are monitored electronically in real-time. Materials planning, purchasing, stockroom and shop floor control systems are supported through a computerized manufacturing resource planning system, which provides customers with the ability to continuously monitor material availability and trackwork-in-process on a real-time basis. In addition, manufacturing processes are supported by a computerized statistical process control system, whereby customers can remotely access our computer systems to monitor real-time yields, inventory positions,work-in-process status and vendor quality data.

 

  

Electronic Supply Chain Management. We make available to our customers and suppliers an electronic commerce system/electronic data interchange andweb-based tools to implement a variety of supply chain management programs. Our customers use these tools to share demand and product forecasts and deliver purchase orders, and we use these tools with our suppliers forjust-in-time delivery, supplier-managed inventory and consigned supplier-managed inventory.

Our Design Services

We offer a wide spectrum ofvalue-add design services to enhance our relationships with current customers and to help develop relationships with our new customers. Our teams are strategically staffed to support Jabil customers for all development projects, including turnkey system design and design for manufacturing activities. These design services include:

 

  

Electronic Design. Our Electronic Design team provides electronic circuit design services, including application-specific integrated circuit design, firmware development and rapid prototyping services. These services have been used by our customers for a variety of products including smart phones and accessory products, notebook and personal computers, servers, radio frequency products, videoset-top boxes, optical communications products, communication and broadband products, and automotive and consumer appliance controls.

 

  

Industrial Design. Our Industrial Design team designs the “look and feel” of the plastic and metal enclosures that house the products’ electro-mechanics, including the printed circuit board assemblies (“PCBA”).

 

  

Mechanical Design. Our Mechanical Design team specializes in three-dimensional mechanical design with the analysis of electronic, electro-mechanical and optical assemblies using state of the art modeling and analytical tools. This team has extended Jabil’s product design offering capabilities to include all aspects of industrial design, advance mechanism development and tooling management.

 

  

Computer-Assisted Design. Our Computer-Assisted Design (“CAD”) team provides PCBA design services using advanced CAD engineering tools, PCBA design validation and verification services, and other consulting services, which include generating a bill of materials, approved vendor list and assembly equipment configuration for a particular PCBA design. We believe that our CAD services result in PCBA designs that are optimized for manufacturability and cost efficiencies and accelerate a product’stime-to-market andtime-to-volume production.

 

  

Product Validation. Our Product Validation team provides complete product and process validation. This includes product system tests, product safety, regulatory compliance and reliability tests.

 

  

Manufacturing Test Solution Development. Our Manufacturing Test Solution Development team provides integral support to the design teams to embed design with testability and to promote efficient capital and resource investment in the manufacturing process. The use of software driven instrumentation and test process design and management has enhanced our product quality and reduced our operating costs relative to human dependent test processes. The full electronic testdata-log of customer products has allowed customer product test traceability and visibility throughout the manufacturing test process.

Fabrication and Assembly

We offer systems assembly, test, direct-order fulfillment andconfigure-to-order services to our customers. Our systems assembly services extend our range of assembly activities to include assembly of higher-levelsub-systems and systems incorporating multiple PCBAs. In addition, based on quality assurance programs developed with our customers, we provide testing services for our PCBAs,sub-systems and systems products. Our quality assurance programs include circuit testing under various environmental conditions to ensure that our products meet or exceed required customer specifications. We also offer direct-order fulfillment andconfigure-to-order services for delivery of final products.

Technology and Research and Development

We believe that our manufacturing and testing technologies are among the most advanced in our industry. To meet our customers’ increasingly sophisticated needs, we continuously engage in R&D activities designed to create new and improved products and manufacturing solutions for our customers. Through our R&D efforts, we intend to continue to offer our customers highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing process technologies for precise and aesthetic mechanical components and system assembly. These technologies and R&D activities include:

 

Automation, including automated tooling

 

Electronic interconnection

 

Advanced polymer and metal material science

 

Single/multi-shot injection molding, stamping andin-mold labeling

Multi-axis computer numerical control

 

Vacuum metallization

 

Physical vapor deposition

 

Digital printing

 

Anodization

 

Thermal-plastic composite formation

 

Plastic with embedded electronics

 

Metal and plastic covers with insert-molded or dies-casting features for assembly

 

Display cover with integrated touch sensor

 

Material processing research (including plastics, metal, glass and ceramic)

We engage in R&D activities for many products including mobile internet devices and associated accessories, multi-media tablets,two-way radios, health care and life science products, server and storage products,set-top and digital home products and printing products. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the amount expended on R&D activities:

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
(dollars in millions)  2018   2017   2016 

R&D activities

  $38.5   $29.7   $32.0 

Customers and Marketing

A key tenet of our strategy is to establish and maintain long-term relationships with leading companies in expanding industries with the size and growth characteristics that can benefit from highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing on a global scale. A small number of customers and significant industry sectors have historically comprised a major portion of our net revenue. We also market our services and solutions through our website and our Blue Sky Innovation Centers.

In fiscal year 2018,2019, our five largest customers accounted for approximately 48%42% of our net revenue and 8085 customers accounted for approximately 90% of our net revenue. The table below sets forth the respective portion of net revenue attributable to the customers that accounted for approximately 10% or more of our net revenue during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:periods indicated:

 

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018  2017  2016 

Apple, Inc.

   28  24  24
   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019  2018  2017 

Apple, Inc.

   22  28  24

Competition

Our business is highly competitive. We compete against numerous domestic and foreign electronic manufacturing service providers, and design providers, including Benchmark Electronics, Inc., Celestica Inc., Flex Ltd.,Hon-Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Plexus Corp. and Sanmina Corporation. We also compete against numerous domestic and foreign diversified manufacturing service providers including AptarGroup, Inc., Berry Plastics Group, Inc., Catcher Technology Co., Ltd., Gerresheimer AG, Quanta Computer, Inc. and Zeniya Aluminum Engineering, Ltd. In addition, past consolidation in our industry has resulted in larger and more geographically diverse competitors that have significant resources.

design providers. We also face competition from the manufacturing operations of our current and potential customers, who are continually evaluating the merits of manufacturing products internally against the advantages of outsourcing. In

We compete with different companies depending on the past, sometype of our customers moved a portionservice we are providing or the geographic area in which an activity takes place. We believe that the principal competitive factors in the manufacturing services market are: cost; accelerated productiontime-to-market; higher efficiencies; global locations; rapid scale production; advanced technologies; quality; improved pricing of their manufacturing from uscomponents. We believe we are extremely competitive with regard to more fully utilize their excess internal manufacturing capacity.all of these factors.

Backlog

Our order backlog as of August 31, 20182019 and 20172018 was valued at approximately $6.8$6.2 billion and $4.9$6.8 billion, respectively. Our order backlog is expected to be filled within the current fiscal year. Although our backlog consists of firm purchase orders, the level of backlog at any particular time may not be necessarily indicative of future sales. Given the nature of our relationships with our customers, and the fact that we generally do not enter into long-term contracts or purchase commitments with our customers, we frequently allow our customers to cancel or reschedule deliveries, and therefore, backlog is often not a meaningful indicator of future financial results.

Seasonality

Production levels for a portion of the DMS segment are subject to seasonal influences. Historically, we have realized greater net revenue during our first fiscal quarter, which ends on November 30, due to higher demand for consumer-related products during the holiday selling season.

Components Procurement

We procure components from a broad group of suppliers, determined on anassembly-by-assembly basis. Some of the products we manufacture contain one or more components that are only available from a single source. Some of these components are allocated from time to time in response to supply shortages. In some cases, supply shortages will substantially curtail production of all assemblies using a particular component.

Proprietary Rights

We regard certain aspects of our design, production and product management services as proprietary intellectual property. To protect our trade secrets, manufacturingknow-how and other proprietary rights, we rely largely upon a combination of intellectual property laws,non-disclosure agreements with our customers, employees, and suppliers and our internal security systems, policies and procedures. We currently have a relatively modest number of solely owned and/or jointly held patents for various innovations. We believe that our research and design activities, along with developments relating thereto, may result in growth of our patent portfolio and its importance to us, particularly as we expand our business activities. Other factors significant to our proprietary rights include the knowledge and experience of our management and personnel and our ability to develop, enhance and market manufacturing services.

We license some technology and intellectual property rights from third parties that we use in providing some of our design, production and product management services to our customers. Generally, the license agreements that govern such third-party technology and intellectual property rights grant us the right to use the subject technology anywhere in the world and terminate upon a material breach by us.

Employees

As of August 31, 2018,2019, we employed approximately 199,000200,000 people worldwide. None of our U.S. domestic employees are represented by a labor union. In certain international locations, our employees are represented by labor unions and by works councils. We have never experienced a significant work stoppage or strike and we believe that our employee relations are good.

Geographic Information

The information regarding net revenue and long-lived assets set forth in Note 12 – “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements is hereby incorporated by reference into this Part I, Item 1. Each of our segments is dependent on foreign operations.

Environmental

We are subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental, health and safety, product stewardship and producer responsibility laws and regulations, including those relating to the use, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous chemicals used during our manufacturing process, those governing worker health and safety, those requiring design changes, supply chain investigation or conformity assessments or those relating to the recycling or reuse of products we manufacture.

Information about our Executive Officers of the Registrant

Executive officers are appointed by the Board of Directors and serve at the discretion of the Board. Except as otherwise noted below, each executive officer is a full-time employee of Jabil. There are no family relationships among our executive officers and directors. There are no arrangements or understandings between any of our executive officers and any other persons pursuant to which any of such executive officers were selected. Below is a list of our executive officers:

Steven D. Borges (age 50)51) was named Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Healthcare in September 2016. Mr. Borges joined Jabil in 1993 and has global experience in positions of increasing responsibility in Operations, Business Development, Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain Management. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Fitchburg State University.

Sergio A. Cadavid (age 62)63) was named Senior Vice President, Treasurer in September 2013. Mr. Cadavid joined Jabil in 2006 as Treasurer. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Cadavid was Corporate Assistant Treasurer for Owens-Illinois, Inc. in Toledo, Ohio. He has also held various positions with The Quaker Oats Company, Arthur Andersen & Co. and J.M. Family Enterprises, Inc. He holds an M.B.A. from the University of Florida and a B.B.A. from Florida International University.

Brenda Chamulak(age 47) (age 48) was named Senior Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Jabil Packaging Solutions in July 2018. Prior to joining Jabil, Ms. Chamulak was Vice President and General Manager of the Personal Care & Home Care, a business unit of Aptar Inc., a global supplier of dispensing and sealing solutions based in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Ms. Chamuluk served as the President, Global Market Development for Aptar’s Beauty + Home, Personal Care Business Unit from 2016 to 2017 and served as the General Manager, Aptar Midland from 2013 to 2016. She joined Aptar in 1992 and held positions of increasing responsibility with Aptar. Ms. Chamulak has a B.A. in Marketing and International Business from Carthage College and an MBA from Marquette University.

Michael Dastoor (age 52)54) was named Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer effective September 2018. Mr. Dastoor joined Jabil in 2000 as Regional Controller – Asia Pacific and was named Controller in June 2004 and Senior Vice President, Controller in July 2010. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Dastoor was a Regional Financial Controller for Inchcape PLC. He holds a degree in Finance and Accounting from the University of Bombay. Mr. Dastoor is a Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Bruce A. Johnson (age 62)63) was named Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer in January 2017. Mr. Johnson joined Jabil in 2015 as Vice President, Human Resources. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Johnson was Chief Organizational Effectiveness Officer/Executive Vice President, Human Resources for C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., a wholesale distributor of food and grocery items with headquarters in Keene, New Hampshire from 2007 to 2014. Mr. Johnson also served in senior roles at The Timberland Company, a footwear and apparel designer, retailer and manufacturer in New Hampshire, and E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company (Du Pont) in Delaware. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Middlebury College in Vermont.

Robert L. Katz (age 56)57) joined Jabil in March 2016 and was named Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in September 2016. Mr. Katz transitioned the Corporate Secretary role to a member of his staff in April 2017. In April 2019 he was named Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Katz served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of SharkNinja, a vacuum and kitchen appliance manufacturer. He was previously Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Ingersoll Rand plc, a diversified industrial manufacturer, from 2010 to 2015. Mr. Katz served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer of Federal-Mogul Corporation from 2007 to 2010. From 1999 to 2007 he was General Counsel—EMEA for Delphi Corporation in Paris, France. He began his career with Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy working in the Mergers and Acquisitions and General Corporate Group in New York and London. He earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Bachelor of Civil Law (B.C.L.) from McGill University. He is a member of the New York Bar.

Michael J. Loparco (age 47)48) was named Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Engineered Solutions Group in January 2016. Previously, Mr. Loparco served as Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Industrial and Energy, Senior Vice President, Global Business Units in Jabil’s High Velocity business and held a variety of global management positions. Before joining Jabil in 1999, Mr. Loparco was an attorney at Holland & Knight, LLP, practicing corporate and commercial litigation. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business, with minor degrees in Spanish and Business Management, from Eckerd College.

Mark Mondello (age 54) was named55) has served as Chief Executive Officer inand a member of the Board of Directors since March 2013. Mr. Mondello joined Jabil in 1992 as a manufacturing supervisor. Mr. Mondello was promoted to Project Manager in 1993, named Vice President, Business Development in 1997, Senior Vice President, Business Development in 1999 and served as Chief Operating Officer from 2002 to 2013. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Mondello was a commercial and defense-related aerospace project manager for Moog, Inc. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of South Florida.

Alessandro Parimbelli (age 50)51) was named Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Enterprise and Infrastructure in July 2013. Mr. Parimbelli joined Jabil in 1998 as a Test Engineering Manager. At Jabil, Mr. Parimbelli served in business management positions in Boise, Idaho and Paris, France before being promoted to Vice President, Global Business Units in 2006. From 2010 through 2012, Mr. Parimbelli was Senior Vice President, Global Business Units and was responsible for Jabil’s Enterprise and Infrastructure business. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Parimbelli held various engineering positions within Hewlett-Packard and other software engineering companies. He holds an MBA from Colorado State University and a Software Engineering degree from Politecnico of Milan, Italy.

William E. Peters (age 55) was named President in March 2013. Mr. Peters served as Executive Vice President, Human Development, Human Resources from 2010 to 2013. He joined Jabil in 1990 as a buyer and has held positions of increasing responsibility in Operations, Supply Chain and Manufacturing Operations. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Peters was a financial analyst for Electronic Data Systems. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University.

Courtney J. Ryan (age 48)49) was named Executive Vice President, Corporate Development/Chief of Staff in July 2016. Mr. Ryan joined Jabil in 1993 as a Quality Engineer and worked his way through various operations and business development management positions. He was named Senior Vice President, Global Business Units in 2007. Mr. Ryan served as Executive Vice President, Chief Executive Officer, Nypro from July 2013 to June 2016. Mr. Ryan holds an MBA with a concentration in Decision and Information Science and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, both from the University of Florida. He also serves on the University of Florida’s MBA and Supply Chain Advisory Board.

Daryn Smith (age 48)49) was named Senior Vice President, Enterprise & Commercial Controller effective September 2018. Mr. Smith served as Chief Financial Officer of EMS from June 2013—2013 through June 2018. Mr. Smith joined Jabil in 2002 and he has held various leadership roles in Risk and Assurance, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Controllership for Jabil. Prior to joining Jabil, Mr. Smith was with the Assurance and Advisory Services practice for Arthur Andersen (Andersen).Andersen. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of South Florida and an MBA from the University of Florida.

Kenneth S. Wilson (age 53)54) was named Executive Vice President and CEO of Jabil Green Point in 2017. Prior to that, Mr. Wilson was Senior Vice President of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Sector within Jabil’s Enterprise & Infrastructure group. He first joined Jabil in 2000 as a business unit manager; and has held various leadership roles, including VP of Global Business Units, running businesses such as consumer electronics and telecommunications. Prior to Jabil, he spent 8 years at Motorola, where he served as Operations Director in their Handset Division. KennyMr. Wilson has a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering and a MBA from Edinburgh Business School.

Additional Information

Our principal executive offices are located at 10560 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida 33716, and our telephone number is(727) 577-9749. We were incorporated in Delaware in 1992. Our website is located at http://www.jabil.com. Through a link on the “Investors” section of our website, we make available our Annual Report on Form10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form10-Q, our Current Reports on Form8-K and any amendments to those reports, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC (http://www.sec.gov). The “Investors” section of our website contains a significant amount of information about our Company, including financial and other information for investors. The information that we post on the “Investors” section of our website could be deemed to be material information. We encourage investors, the media and others interested in Jabil to visit our website. Information on our website, however, is not a part of this report.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our operating results may fluctuate due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Our annual and quarterly operating results are affected by a number of factors, including:

 

adverse changes in current macro-economic conditions, both in the U.S. and internationally;

 

how well we execute on our strategy and operating plans, and the impact of changes in our business model;

 

the volume and timing of orders placed by our customers;

 

the level of capacity utilization of our manufacturing facilities and associated fixed costs;

 

the composition of the costs of revenue among materials, labor and manufacturing overhead;

 

price competition;

 

changes in demand for our products or services, as well as the volatility of these changes;

 

changes in demand in our customers’ end markets, as well as the volatility of these changes;

 

our exposure to financially-troubled customers;

 

any potential future termination, or substantial winding down, of significant customer relationships;

 

our level of experience in manufacturing particular products;

 

the degree of automation used in our assembly process;

 

the efficiencies achieved in managing inventories and property, plant and equipment;

 

significant costs incurred in acquisitions and other transactions;

 

fluctuations in the cost and availability of materials;

 

adverse changes in political conditions, both in the U.S. and internationally, including among other things, adverse changes in tax laws and rates (and government interpretations thereof), adverse changes in trade policies and adverse changes in fiscal and monetary policies;

 

seasonality in customers’ product demand;

 

the timing of expenditures in anticipation of increased sales, customer product delivery requirements and shortages of components or labor;

 

changes in stock-based compensation expense due to changes in the expected vesting of performance-based equity awards comprising a portion of such stock-based compensation expense; and

 

failure to comply with foreign laws, which could result in increased costs and/or taxes.

Any one or a combination of these factors could adversely affect our annual and quarterly results of operations in the future. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Results of Operations.”

If we do not manage our growth effectively, our profitability could decline.

Our business at times experiences periods of rapid growth which can place considerable demands upon our management team and our operational, financial and management information systems. Our ability to manage growth effectively requires us to continue to implement and improve these systems; avoid cost overruns; maintain customer, supplier and other favorable business relationships during transition periods; efficiently and effectively dedicate resources to existing customers;customers as well as new projects; acquire or construct additional facilities; occasionally transfer operations to different facilities; acquire equipment in anticipation of demand; continue to develop the management skills of our managers and supervisors; adapt relatively quickly to new markets or technologies and continue to hire, train, motivate and manage our employees. Our failure to effectively manage growth, as well as our failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the actions we take to try to manage our growth, could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

Because we depend on a limited number of customers, a reduction in sales to any one of those customers could cause a significant decline in our revenue.

We currently depend, and expect to continue to depend for the foreseeable future, upon a relatively small number of customers for a significant percentage of our net revenue and upon their growth, viability and financial stability. See “Business – The Company.” In some instances, particular manufacturing services we provide for a customer represent a significant portion of the overall revenue we receive from that customer. As a result of this concentration, a reduction in business from one or more of our largest customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, if one or more of our significant customers were to become insolvent or otherwise become unable to pay us on a timely basis, or at all, our operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected.

Consolidation among our customers exposes us to increased risks, including reduced revenue and dependence on a smaller number of customers. Increasing consolidation in industries that utilize our services may occur as companies combine to achieve further economies of scale and other synergies, which could result in an increase in excess manufacturing capacity as companies seek to divest manufacturing operations or eliminate duplicative product lines. Excess manufacturing capacity may increase pricing and competitive pressures for our industry as a whole and for us in particular. IfIn addition, if one of our customers is acquired by another company that does not rely on us to provide services and has its own production facilities or relies on another provider of similar services, we may lose that customer’s business. Such consolidation among our customers may further reduce the number of customers that generate a significant percentage of our net revenue and expose us to increased risks relating to dependence on a small number of customers.

Our customers face numerous competitive challenges, which may materially adversely affect their business and ours.

Factors adversely affecting our customers may also adversely affect us. These factors include:

 

recessionary periods in our customers’ markets;

 

the inability of our customers to adapt to rapidly changing technology and evolving industry standards, which may contribute to short product life cycles or shifts in our customers’ strategies;

 

the inability of our customers to develop, market or gain commercial acceptance of their products, some of which are new and untested;

 

the potential that our customers’ products become commoditized or obsolete;

 

loss of business or a reduction in pricing power experienced by our customers;

 

the emergence of new business models or more popular products and shifting patterns of demand; and

 

a highly-competitive consumer products industry, which is often subject to shorter product lifecycles, shiftingend-user preferences and higher revenue volatility.

If our customers are unsuccessful in addressing these competitive challenges, their businesses may be materially adversely affected, reducing the demand for our services, decreasing our revenues or altering our production cycles and inventory management, each of which could adversely affect our ability to cover fixed costs and our gross profit margins and results of operations.

Most of our customers do not commit to long-term production schedules, and they may cancel their orders, change production quantities, delay production or change their sourcing strategy, which makes it difficult for us to schedule production and manage capital expenditures and to maximize the efficiency of our manufacturing capacity.

Most of our customers do not commit to firm production schedules for more than one quarter. We make significant decisions, including determining the levels of business that we will seek and accept, production schedules and locations, component procurement commitments, personnel needs and other resource requirements, based on our estimate of customer requirements. Our inability to forecast the level of customer orders with certainty makes it difficult to schedule production and maximize utilization of our manufacturing capacity. In the past, we have been required to increase staffing and other expenses in order to meet the anticipated demand. On occasion, customers may require rapid increases in production for one or more of their products or request that we relocate our manufacturing operations or transfer manufacturing from one facility to another, which can stress our resources and reduce operating margins.

Customers have canceled their orders, changed production quantities or designs, delayed production, changed their sourcing strategy and terminated their relationships with us. We cannot assure you that present or future customers will not terminate their service arrangements with us or significantly change, reduce, cancel or delay the amount of services ordered. Such changes, delays and cancellations have led to, and may lead in the future to a decline in our production and our possession of excess or obsolete inventory that we may not be able to sell to customers or third parties. This may result in write downs of inventories, a

inventories, reduction in the number of products that we sell, delays in payment for inventory that we purchased, and reductions in the use of our manufacturing facilities. As many of our costs and operating expenses are relatively fixed, a reduction in customer demand, particularly a reduction in demand for a product that represents a significant amount of our revenue, can harm our gross profit margins and results of operations.

In addition, we sometimes experience difficulty forecasting the timing of our receipt of revenue and earningspayment from customers. The necessary process to begin manufacturing can be lengthy. Because we make capital expenditures during thisramping-up process and do not receive revenuepayment until after we produce and ship the customer’s products, any delays or unanticipated costs in theramping-up process may have a significant adverse effect on our cash flows and our results of operations. Servicing our largest customers may also require us to increase our capital expenditures.

Customer relationships with emerging companies may present more risks than with established companies.

Customer relationships with emerging companies present special risks because we do not have an extensive product or customer relationship history. There is less demonstration of market acceptance of their products making it harder for us to anticipate requirements than with established customers. Our credit risk on these customers, especially in trade accounts receivable and inventories, and the risk that these customers will be unable to fulfill indemnification obligations to us are potentially increased. We sometimes offer these customers extended payment terms, loans and other support and financial accommodations which may increase our financial exposure.

Exposure to financially troubled customers or suppliers may adversely affect our financial results.

We provide manufacturing services to companies and industries that have in the past, and may in the future, experience financial difficulty. If our customers experience financial difficulty, we could have difficulty recovering amounts owed to us from these customers, or demand for our products from these customers could decline. Additionally, if our suppliers experience financial difficulty, we could have difficulty sourcing supplies necessary to fulfill production requirements. If one or more of our customers were to become insolvent or otherwise were unable to pay for the services provided by us on a timely basis, or at all, our operating results and financial condition could be adversely affected. Such adverse effects could include one or more of the following: an increase in our provision for doubtful accounts, a charge for inventory writeoffs, a reduction in revenue, and an increase in our working capital requirements due to higher inventory levels and increases in days our accounts receivable are outstanding. In addition, because we securitize certain of our accounts receivable, our securitization programs could be negatively affected by customer financial difficulty affecting the recovery of a significant amount of receivables.

The success of our business is dependent on our ability to keep pace with technological changes and competitive conditions in our industry, and our ability to effectively adapt our services as our customers react to technological changes and competitive conditions in their respective industries.

If we are unable to offer technologically advanced, cost effective, quick response manufacturing services that are differentiated from our competition and adapt those services as our customers’ requirements change, demand for our services will decline.

Introducing new business models or programs requiring implementation of new competencies, such as new process technologies and our development of new products or services for customers, could affect our operations and financial results.

The introduction of new business models or programs requiring implementation or development of new competencies, such as new process technology within our operations and our independent development of new products or services for customers, presents challenges in addition to opportunities. The success of new business models or programs depends on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a sufficient understanding of the new business or markets, timely and successful product development (by us and/or our customer), market acceptance, our ability to manage the risks associated with new product productionramp-up, the effective management of purchase commitments and inventory levels in line with anticipated product demand, our development or acquisition of appropriate intellectual property, the availability of supplies in adequate quantities and at appropriate costs to meet anticipated demand, and the risk that new products may have quality or other defects in the early stages of introduction. Accordingly, we cannot determine in advance the ultimate result of new business models or programs.

As a result, we must make long-term investments, develop or obtain appropriate intellectual property and commit significant resources before knowing whether our assumptions will accurately reflect customer demand for our services.services or for our customer’s products. After the development of a new business model or program, we must be able to manufacture appropriate volumes quickly and at low cost. To accomplish this, we endeavor to accurately forecast volumes, mixes of products and configurations that meet customer requirements; however, we may not succeed at doing so.

We compete with numerous other diversified manufacturing service providers, electronic manufacturing services and design providers and others.

Our business is highly competitive and our manufacturing processes are generally not subject to significant proprietary protection. We compete against numerous domestic and foreign electronic manufacturers, manufacturing service providers and design providers. Past consolidation in our industry has resulted in larger and more geographically diverse competitors who have significant combined resources. The significant purchasing power and market power of these large companies could increase pricing and competitive pressures for us. Most of our competitors have international operations and significant financial resources and some have substantially greater manufacturing, research and development (R&D) and marketing resources. These competitors may:

 

respond more quickly to new or emerging technologies or changes in customer requirements;

 

have technological expertise, engineering capabilities and/or manufacturing resources that are greater than ours;

 

have greater name recognition, critical mass and geographic market presence;

 

be better able to take advantage of acquisition opportunities;

 

devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their services and execution of their strategy;

 

be better positioned to compete on price for their services;

 

have excess capacity, and be better able to utilize such excess capacity;

 

have greater direct buying power from component suppliers, distributors and raw material suppliers;

 

have lower cost structures as a result of their geographic location or the services they provide;

 

be willing or able to make sales or provide services at lower margins than we do;

 

have increased vertical capabilities providing them greater cost savings.

We also face competition from the manufacturing operations of our current and potential customers, who are continually evaluating the merits of manufacturing products internally against the advantages of outsourcing. In the past, some of our customers moved a portion of their manufacturing from us in order to more fully utilize their excess internal manufacturing capacity.

The actions of competitors and current and potential customers could cause a decline in our sales and/or compression of our profits.

Our business could be adversely affected by any delays, or increased costs, resulting from common carrier or transportation issues.

We rely on a variety of common carriers to transport our materials from our suppliers and to our customers. Problems suffered by any of these common carriers, including natural disaster, labor problems, increased energy prices, or criminal activity, could result in shipping delays for products or materials, increased costs or other supply chain disruptions, and could therefore have a negative impact on our ability to receive products from suppliers and deliver products to customers, resulting in a material adverse effect on our operations.

We may not be able to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing expertise.

Many of the markets for our manufacturing and engineering services are characterized by rapidly changing technology and evolving process development. The continued success of our business will depend upon our ability to:

 

hire, retain and expand our pool of qualified engineering and technical personnel;

 

maintain and continually improve our technological expertise;

 

develop and market manufacturing services that meet changing customer needs; and

 

anticipate and respond to technological changes in manufacturing processes on a cost-effective and timely basis.

Although we use the assembly and testing technologies, equipment and processes that are currently required by our customers, we cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain or develop the capabilities required by our customers in the future. The emergence of new technology, industry standards or customer requirements may render our equipment, inventory or processes obsolete or noncompetitive. The acquisition and implementation of new technologies and equipment and the offering of new or additional services to our customers may require significant expense or capital investment, which could reduce our operating margins and our operating results. In facilities that we newly establish or acquire, we may not be able to insert or maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing process expertise. Our failure to anticipate and adapt to our customers’ changing technological needs and requirements or to hire sufficient personnel to maintain our engineering, technological and manufacturing expertise could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

We depend on attracting and retaining officers, managers and skilled personnel.

Our success depends to a large extent upon the continued services of our officers, managers and skilled personnel. These employees are not generally bound by employment ornon-competition agreements, and we cannot assure you that we will retain them. To aid in managing our growth and strengthening our pool of management and skilled personnel, we will need to internally develop, recruit and retain skilled management personnel. If we are not able to do so, our business and our ability to continue to grow could be harmed.

We depend on a limited number of suppliers for components that areEfficient component and material purchasing is critical to our manufacturing processes.processes and contractual arrangements. A shortage of these components or an increase in their price could interrupt our operations and reduce our profit, increase our inventory carrying costs, increase our risk of exposure to inventory obsolescence and cause us to purchase components of a lesser quality.

Strategic and efficient component and materials purchasing is an aspect of our strategy. When prices rise, they may impact our margins and results of operations if we are not able to pass the increases through to our customers or otherwise offset them. Most of our significant long-term customer contracts permit quarterly or other periodic prospective adjustments to pricing based on decreases and increases in component prices and other factors; however, we typically bear the risk of component price increases that occur between any suchre-pricings or, if suchre-pricing is not permitted, during the balance of the term of the particular customer contract. There can be no assurance that we will continue to be able to purchase the components and materials needed to manufacture customer products at favorable prices. Accordingly, certain component price increases could adversely affect our gross profit margins and results of operations.

Some of the products we manufacture require one or more components that are only available from a single source. Some of these components are subject to supply shortages from time to time. In some cases, supply shortages will substantially curtail production of all assemblies using a particular component. A supply shortage can also increase our cost of goods sold if we have to pay higher prices for components in limited supply, or cause us to have to redesign or reconfigure products to accommodate a substitute component. In the past there have been industry wide conditions, natural disasters and global events that have caused material shortages. Our production of a customer’s product could be negatively impacted by any quality, reliability or availability issues with any of our component suppliers. The financial condition of our suppliers could affect their ability to supply us with components and their ability to satisfy any warranty obligations they may have, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

If a component shortage is threatened or anticipated, we may purchase such components early to avoid a delay or interruption in our operations. Purchasing components early may cause us to incur additional inventory carrying costs and may cause us to experience inventory obsolescence, both of which may not be recoverable from our customers and could adversely affect our gross profit margins and net income. A component shortage may also require us to look to second tier vendors or to procure components through brokers with whom we are not familiar. These components may be of lesser quality than those we have historically purchased and could cause us to incur costs to bring such components up to our quality levels or to replace defective ones. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business – Components Procurement.”

We derive a substantial majority of our revenues from our international operations, which may be subject to a number of different risks and often require more management time and expense than our domestic operations.

Our international operations are subject to a number of risks, including:

 

difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations and attempting to ensure compliance with our policies, procedures, and applicable local laws;

less flexible employee relationships that can be difficult and expensive to terminate due to, among other things, labor laws and regulations;

rising labor costs (including the introduction or expansion of certain social programs), in particular within the lower-cost regions in which we operate, due to, among other things, demographic changes and economic development in those regions;

 

labor unrest and dissatisfaction, including potential labor strikes or claims;

 

increased scrutiny by the media and other third parties of labor practices within our industry (including working conditions, compliance with employment and labor laws and compensation) which may result in allegations of violations, more stringent and burdensome labor laws and regulations, higher labor costs and/or loss of revenues if our customers become dissatisfied with our labor practices and diminish or terminate their relationship with us;

 

burdens of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws, including those relating to export and import duties, domestic and foreign import and export controls, trade barriers (including tariffs and quotas), environmental policies and privacy issues, and local statutory corporate governance rules;

 

risk ofnon-compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the “FCPA”) or similar regulations in other jurisdictions;

 

less favorable, less predictable, or relatively undefined, intellectual property laws;

 

lack of sufficient or available locations from which to operate or inability to renew leases on terms that are acceptable to us or at all;

 

unexpected changes in regulatory requirements and laws or government or judicial interpretations of such regulatory requirements and laws and adverse trade policies, and adverse changes to any of the policies of either the U.S. or any of the foreign jurisdictions in which we operate;

 

adverse changes in tax rates or accounting rules and the manner in which the U.S. and other countries tax multinational companies or interpret their tax laws or accounting rules or restrictions on the transfer of funds to us from our operations outside the U.S.;

 

limitations on imports or exports of components or products, or other trade sanctions;

 

political and economic instability and unsafe working conditions;

 

risk of governmental expropriation of our property;

 

inadequate infrastructure for our operations (e.g., lack of adequate power, water, transportation and raw materials);

 

legal or political constraints on our ability to maintain or increase prices;

 

health concerns and related government actions;

 

increased travel costs and difficulty in coordinating our communications and logistics across geographic distances and multiple time zones;

 

longer customer payment cycles and difficulty collecting trade accounts receivable;

 

fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and

 

economies that are emerging or developing or that may be subject to greater currency volatility, negative growth, high inflation, limited availability of foreign exchange and other risks.risks; and

international trade disputes could result in tariffs and other protectionist measures that could adversely affect our business. Tariffs could increase the costs of the components and raw materials we use in the manufacturing process as well as import and export costs for finished products. Countries could adopt other protectionist measures that could limit our ability to manufacture products or provide services. Increased costs to our U.S. customers who use ournon-U.S. manufacturing sites and components may adversely impact demand for our services and our results of operation and financial condition. Additionally, international trade disputes may cause our customers to decide to relocate the manufacturing of their products to another location, either within country, or into a new country. Relocations may require considerable management time as well as expenses related to market, personnel and facilities development before any significant revenue is generated, which may negatively affect our margin. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that all customer manufacturing needs can be met in available locations within the desired timeframe, or at all, which may cause us to lose business, which may negatively affect our financial condition and results of operation.

In particular, a significant portion of our manufacturing, design, support and storage operations are conducted in our facilities in China, and revenues associated with our China operations are important to our success. Therefore, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected by economic, political, legal, regulatory, competitive and other factors in China. International trade disputes with China could result in tariffs and other measures that could adversely affect the Company’s business. The Chinese economy differs from the economies of most developed countries in many respects, including the level of government involvement and control over economic growth. In addition, our operations in China are governed by Chinese laws, rules and regulations, some of which are relatively new. The Chinese legal system continues to rapidly evolve, which may result in uncertainties with respect to the interpretation and enforcement of Chinese laws, rules and regulations that could have a material adverse effect on our business. China experiences high turnover of direct labor in the manufacturing sector due to the intensely competitive and fluid market for labor, and the retention of adequate labor is a challenge. If our labor turnover rates are higher than we expect, or we otherwise fail to adequately manage our labor needs, then our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. We are also subject to risks associated with our subsidiaries organized in China. For example, regulatory and registration requirements and government approvals affect the financing that we can provide to our subsidiaries. If we fail to receive required registrations and approvals to fund our subsidiaries organized in China, or if our ability to remit currency out of China is limited, then our business and liquidity could be adversely affected.

These factors may harm our results of operations. Also, any measures that we may implement to reduce risks of our international operations may not be effective, may increase our expenses and may require significant management time and effort. Entry into new international markets requires considerable management time as well asstart-up expenses related to market, personnel and facilities development before any significant revenue is generated. As a result, initial operations in a new market may operate at low margins or may be unprofitable.

Although we have implemented policies and procedures designed to cause compliance with the FCPA and similar laws, there can be no assurance that all of our employees and agents, as well as those companies to which we outsource certain of our business operations, will not take actions in violation of our policies which could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

We have on occasion not achieved, and may not in the future achieve, expected profitability from our acquisitions.

We have in the past and will continue to seek and complete acquisitions. We cannot assure you that we will be able to successfully integrate the operations and management of our recent acquisitions. Similarly, we cannot assure you that we will be able to identify future strategic acquisitions and adequately conduct due diligence, consummate these potential acquisitions on favorable terms, if at all, or if consummated, successfully integrate the operations and management of future acquisitions. Acquisitions involve significant risks, which could have a material adverse effect on us including:

 

Financial risks, such as: (1) overpayment; (2) an increase in our expenses and working capital requirements; (3) exposure to liabilities of the acquired businesses, with contractually-based time and monetary limitations on a seller’s obligation to indemnify us; (4) integration costs or failure to achieve synergy targets; (5) incurrence of additional debt; (6) valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets; (7) possible adverse tax and accounting effects; (8) the risk that we acquire manufacturing facilities and assume significant contractual and other obligations with no guaranteed levels of revenue; (9) the risk that, in the future, we may have to close or sell acquired facilities at our cost, which may include substantial employee severance costs and asset write-offs, which have resulted, and may result, in our incurring significant losses; and (10) costs associated with environmental risks including fines, remediation andclean-up.

 

Operating risks, such as: (1) the diversion of management’s attention and resources to the integration of the acquired businesses and their employees and to the management of expanding operations; (2) the risk that the acquired businesses will fail to maintain the quality of services that we have historically provided; (3) the need to implement financial and other systems and add management resources; (4) the need to maintain customer, supplier or other favorable business relationships of acquired operations and restructure or terminate unfavorable relationships; (5) the potential for deficiencies in internal controls of the acquired operations; (6) the inability to attract and retain the employees necessary to support the acquired businesses; (7) potential inexperience in a line of business that is either new to us or that has become materially more significant to us as a result of the transaction; (8) unforeseen difficulties (including any unanticipated liabilities) in the acquired operations; (9) the impact on us of any unionized work force we may acquire or any labor disruptions that might occur; (10) the possibility that the acquired business’s past transactions or practices before our acquisition may lead to future commercial or regulatory risks; (11) the difficulty of presenting a unified corporate image; (12) the possibility that we will have unutilized capacity due to our acquisition activity; (13) when acquiring an operation from a customer and continuing or entering into a supply arrangement, our inability to meet the expectations of the customer as to volume, product quality, timeliness and cost reductions.

Although we conduct what we believe to be a prudent level of due diligence regarding the businesses we purchase, in light of the circumstances of each transaction, an unavoidable level of risk remains regarding the actual condition of these businesses. Until we actually assume operating control of such businesses and their assets and operations, we may not be able to ascertain the actual value or understand the potential liabilities of the acquired entities and their operations.

Most of our acquisitions involve operations outside of the U.S., which are subject to various risks including those described in “Risk Factors – We derive a substantial majority of our revenue from our international operations, which may be subject to a number of risks and often require more management time and expense than our domestic operations.”

We have acquired and may continue to pursue the acquisition of manufacturing and supply chain management operations from our customers (or potential customers). In these acquisitions, the divesting company will typically enter into a supply arrangement with the acquirer. Therefore, our competitors often also pursue these acquisitions. In addition, certain divesting

companies may choose not to offer to sell their operations to us because of our current supply arrangements with other companies or may require terms and conditions that may impact our profitability. If we are unable to attract and consummate some of these acquisition opportunities at favorable terms, our growth and profitability could be adversely impacted.

We have expanded the primary scope of our acquisitions strategy beyond focusing on acquisition opportunities presented by companies divesting internal manufacturing operations. As we continue to pursue acquisitions that diversify our business into new industry sectors with new customers and services, the amount and scope of the risks associated may extend beyond those that we have traditionally faced in making acquisitions. These risks include greater uncertainties in the financial benefits and potential liabilities associated with this expanded base of acquisitions.

We face risks arising from the restructuring of our operations.

Over the past several years, we have undertaken initiatives to restructure our business operations with the intention of improving utilization and realizing cost savings. These initiatives have included changing the number and location of our production facilities, largely to align our capacity and infrastructure with current and anticipated customer demand. The process of restructuring entails, among other activities, moving production between facilities, transferring programs from higher cost geographies to lower cost geographies, closing facilities, reducing the level of staff, realigning our business processes and reorganizing our management.

Restructurings could adversely affect us, including a decrease in employee morale, delays encountered in finalizing the scope of, and implementing, the restructurings, failure to achieve targeted cost savings, and failure to meet operational targets and customer requirements due to the restructuring process. These risks are further complicated by our extensive international operations, which subject us to different legal and regulatory requirements that govern the extent and speed of our ability to reduce our manufacturing capacity and workforce.

When financial markets experience significant turmoil, the financial arrangements we may need to enter into, refinance or repay and our customers may be adversely affected.

Credit market turmoil could negatively impact the counterparties and lenders to our forward foreign exchange contracts, trade accounts receivable securitization and sale programs, unsecured credit and term loan facilities, commercial paper program, various foreign subsidiary credit facilities and other debt facilities. These potential negative impacts could limit our ability to borrow under these financing agreements, contracts, facilities and programs or renew or obtain future additional financing. Credit market turmoil could also negatively impact certain of our customers and certain of their respective customers, which could cause them to reduce or cancel their orders and have a negative effect on our results of operations.

We can offer no assurance under the uncommitted trade accounts receivable sales programs that if we attempt to sell receivables through such programs in the future that we will receive funding from the associated banks, which would require us to utilize other available sources of liquidity, including our revolving credit facilities.

We are subject to extensive government regulations and industry standards and the terms of complex contracts; a failure to comply with current and future regulations and standards, or the terms of our contractual arrangements, could have an adverse effect on our business, customer relationships, reputation and profitability.

We are subject to extensive government regulation and industry standards relating to the products we design and manufacture as well as how we conduct our business, including regulations and standards relating to labor and employment practices, workplace health and safety, the environment, sourcing and import/export practices, the market sectors we support, privacy and data protection, the regulations that apply to government contracts, and many other facets of our operations. The regulatory climate in the U.S. and other countries has become increasingly complex and fragmented, and regulatory activity has increased in recent periods. Failure or noncompliance with such regulations or standards could have an adverse effect on our reputation, customer relationships, profitability and results of operations. In addition, we annuallyregularly enter into a large number of complex contractual arrangements as well as operate pursuant to the terms of a significant number of ongoing intricate contractual arrangements. Our failure or our customers’ failure to comply with the terms of such arrangements could expose us to claims or other demands and could have an adverse effect on our reputation, customer relationships, profitability and results of operations.

If we manufacture products containing design or manufacturing defects, demand for our services may decline, our reputation may be damaged and we may be subject to liability claims.

Our customers’ products and the manufacturing processes and design services that we use to produce them often are highly complex. Defects in the products we manufacture or design, whether caused by a design, manufacturing or component failure or error, or deficiencies in our manufacturing processes, may result in delayed shipments to customers or reduced or canceled customer orders. If these defects or deficiencies are significant, our business reputation may also be damaged. The failure of the products that we manufacture or of our manufacturing processes or facilities may subject us to regulatory enforcement, fines or penalties and, in some cases, require us to shut down, temporarily halt operations or incur considerable expense to correct a manufacturing process or facility. In addition, these defects may result in liability claims against us, expose us to liability to pay for the recall or remanufacture of a product or adversely affect product sales or our reputation. Even if our customers are responsible for the defects or defective specifications, they may not, or may not have resources to, assume responsibility for any costs or liabilities arising from these defects, which could expose us to additional liability claims. Any of these actions could increase our expenses, reduce our revenue or damage our reputation as a supplier to these customers.

We may face heightened liability risks specific to our medical device business as a result of additional healthcare regulatory related compliance requirements and the potential severe consequences (e.g., death or serious injury) that could result from manufacturing defects or malfunctions of the medical devices we manufacture or design.

As a service provider engaged in the business of designing and manufacturing medical devices for our customers, we have compliance requirements in addition to those relating to other industries we serve within our business. We are required to register with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) and are subject to periodic inspection by the FDA for compliance with the FDA’s Quality System Regulation (“QSR”), including current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). This regulation establishes requirements for manufacturers of medical devices to implement design and process manufacturing controls, quality control, labeling, handling and documentation procedures. The FDA, through periodic inspections and post-market surveillance, continuously and rigorously monitors compliance with these QSR requirements and other applicable regulatory requirements. If any FDA inspection reveals noncompliance, and we do not address the FDA’s concerns to its satisfaction, the FDA may elect to take enforcement action against us, including issuing inspection observations or a notice of violation or a warning letter, imposing fines, bringing an action against the Company and its officers, requiring a recall of the products we manufactured, issuing an import detention on products entering the U.S. from an offshore facility or temporarily halting operations at or shutting down a manufacturing facility.

Beyond the FDA, our medical device business is also subject to applicable state and foreign regulatory requirements. Within the European Union (“EU”), we are required to fulfill certain internationally recognized standards and must undergo periodic inspections to obtain and maintain certifications to these standards. Continued noncompliance to the EU regulations could stop the flow of products into the EU from us or from our customers. In China, the Safe Food and Drug Administration controls and regulates the manufacture and commerce of healthcare products. We must comply with the regulatory laws applicable to medical device manufactures or our ability to manufacture products in China could be impacted. In Japan, the Pharmaceutical Affairs Laws regulate the manufacture and commerce of healthcare products. These regulations also require that subcontractors manufacturing products intended for sale in Japan register with authorities and submit to regulatory audits. Other foreign countries where we operate have similar laws regarding the regulation of medical device manufacturing. In the event of any noncompliance with these requirements, interruption of our operations and/or ability to allow commerce in these markets could occur, which in turn could cause our reputation and business to suffer.

Compliance or the failure to comply with current and future environmental, health and safety, product stewardship and producer responsibility laws or regulations could cause us significant expense.

We are subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign environmental, health and safety, product stewardship and producer responsibility laws and regulations, including those relating to the use, generation, storage, discharge and disposal of hazardous chemicals used during our manufacturing process, those governing worker health and safety, those requiring design changes, supply chain investigation or conformity assessments and those relating to the recycling or reuse of products we manufacture. If we fail to comply with any present or future regulations or timely obtain any needed permits, we could become subject to liabilities, and we could face fines or penalties, the suspension of production, or prohibitions on sales of products we manufacture. In addition, such regulations could restrict our ability to expand our facilities or could require us to acquire costly equipment, or to incur other significant expenses, including expenses associated with the recall of anynon-compliant product or with changes in our operational, procurement and inventory management activities.

Certain environmental laws impose liability for the costs of investigation, removal and remediation of hazardous or toxic substances on an owner, occupier or operator of real estate, or on parties who arranged for hazardous substance treatment or disposal, even if such person or company was unaware of, or not responsible for, contamination at the affected site. Soil and groundwater contamination may have occurred at or near, or may have arisen from, some of our facilities. From time to time we investigate, remediate and monitor soil and groundwater contamination at certain of our operating sites. In certain instances where contamination existed prior to our ownership or occupation of a site, landlords or former owners have retained some contractual responsibility for contamination and remediation. However, failure of such persons to perform those obligations

could result in us being required to address such contamination. As a result, we may incurclean-up costs in such potential removal or remediation efforts. In other instances, we may be responsible forclean-up costs and other liabilities, including the possibility of claims due to health risks by both employees andnon-employees, as well as other third-party claims in connection with contaminated sites.

In addition, there is an increasing governmental focus around the world on global warming and environmental impact issues, which may result in new environmental, health and safety regulations that may affect us, our suppliers and our customers. This could cause us to incur additional direct costs for compliance, as well as increased indirect costs resulting from our customers, suppliers or both incurring additional compliance costs that get passed on to us. These costs may adversely impact our operations and financial condition.

We have limited insurance coverage for potential environmental liabilities associated with current operations and we do not anticipate increasing such coverage in the future.

Our manufacturing, production and design processes and services may result in exposure to intellectual property infringement and other claims.

Providing manufacturing services can expose us to potential claims that products, designs or manufacturing processes we use infringe third party intellectual property rights. Even though many of our manufacturing services contracts require our customers to indemnify us for infringement claims relating to their products, including associated product specifications and designs, a particular customer may not, or may not have the resources to, assume responsibility for such claims. In addition, we may be responsible for claims that our manufacturing processes or components used in manufacturing infringe third party intellectual property rights. Providing turnkey design solutions, and design and other services can expose us to different or greater potential liabilities than those we face providing just manufacturing services, including an increase in exposure to potential claims that products we design or supply, or materials or components we use, infringe third party intellectual property rights. Infringement claims could subject us to significant liability for damages, potential injunctive action, or hamper our normal operations such as by interfering with the availability of components. Regardless of the merits of any such claim, it could be time-consuming and expensive to resolve, and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. In the event of such a claim, we may spend significant amounts of money and effort to developnon-infringing alternatives or obtain and maintain licenses. We may not be successful in developing such alternatives or obtaining and maintaining such licenses on reasonable terms or at all. Our customers may be required to or decide to discontinue products that are alleged to be infringing, rather than face continued costs of defending infringement claims, and such discontinuance may result in a significant decrease in our business and/or could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position. These risks may be heightened in connection with our customer relationships with emerging companies.

Components we purchase, products we design and/or manufacture and/or services we provide may infringe the intellectual property rights of third parties, some of whom may hold key intellectual property rights in areas in which we operate. Our customers or suppliers could also become subject to infringement claims. Patent clearance or licensing activities, if any, may be inadequate to anticipate and avoid third party claims. Additionally, customers for our services in which we have significant technology contributions, typically require that we indemnify them against the risk of intellectual property infringement. If any claims are brought against our customers, our suppliers or us for such infringement, regardless of their merits, we could be required to expend significant resources in the defense or settlement of such claims, or in the defense or

settlement of related indemnification claims. In the event of a claim, we may be required to spend significant amounts of money and effort to developnon-infringing alternatives or obtain and maintain licenses. We may not be successful in developing such alternatives or obtaining or maintaining such licenses on reasonable terms or at all. We, our suppliers or our customers may be required to or decide to discontinue products, which are alleged to be infringing rather than face continued costs of defending the infringement claims, and such discontinuance may result in a significant decrease in our business, and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.

The success of certain aspects of our business depends in part on our ability to obtain, protect and leverage intellectual property rights.

In certain circumstances, we strive to obtain and protect certain intellectual property rights related to solutions, designs, processes and products that we create. We believe that obtaining a significant level of protected proprietary technology may give us a competitive advantage. In addition to selectively relying on patent rights, we rely on unpatented proprietaryknow-how and trade secrets, and employ various methods, includingnon-disclosure agreements with our customers, employees and suppliers and our internal security systems, policies and procedures to protect ourknow-how and trade secrets. However, we cannot be certain the measures we employ will result in protected intellectual property rights or will result in the prevention of

unauthorized use of our technology. If we are unable to obtain and protect intellectual property rights embodied within our solutions, designs, processes and products, this could reduce or eliminate competitive advantages of our proprietary technology, which would harm our business and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.

Even if we take steps to protect certain intellectual property rights, these mechanisms may not afford complete or sufficient protection, and misappropriation may still occur. Further, there can be no assurance that we will be able to acquire or enforce our patent or other rights, if any, and that others will not independently develop similarknow-how and trade secrets, or develop better production methodssolutions, designs, processes and products than us. We have not historically sought patent protection for many of our proprietary processes, designs or other patentable intellectual property. Further, we may not be able to prevent current and former employees, contractors and other parties from breachingnon-disclosure agreements and misappropriating proprietary information. If any of the foregoing occur, it could impair our ability to compete with others in our industry, result in a significant decrease in our business and/or could have material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial position.

Any delay in the implementation of our information systems could disrupt our operations and cause unanticipated increases in our costs.

We are currently in the process of completing the installation of an enterprise resource planning system in certain of our manufacturing facilities, which will replace the existing planning and financial information systems. Any delay in the implementation of these information systems could result in material adverse consequences, including disruption of operations, loss of information and unanticipated increases in costs.

Disruptions to our information systems, including security breaches, losses of data or outages, and other security issues, could adversely affect our operations.

We rely on information systems, some of which are owned and operated by third parties, to store, process and transmit confidential information, including financial reporting, inventory management, procurement, invoicing and electronic communications, belonging to our customers, our suppliers, our employees and/or us. We attempt to monitor and mitigate our exposure and modify our systems when warranted and we have implemented certain business continuity items including data backups at alternative sites. Nevertheless, these systems are vulnerable to, and at times have suffered from, among other things, damage from power loss or natural disasters, computer system and network failures, loss of telecommunication services, physical and electronic loss of data, terrorist attacks, security breaches, cyberattacks and computer viruses. We regularly face attempts by others to access our information systems in an unauthorized manner, to introduce malicious software to such systems or both. The increased use of mobile technologies and the internet of things can heighten these and other operational risks. If we, or the third parties who own and operate certain of our information systems, are unable to prevent such breaches, losses of data and outages, our operations could be disrupted. Also, the time and funds spent on monitoring and mitigating our exposure and responding to breaches, including the training of employees, the purchase of protective technologies and the hiring of additional employees and consultants to assist in these efforts could adversely affect our financial results. The increasing sophistication of cyberattacks requires us to continually evaluate the threat landscape and new technologies and processes intended to detect and prevent these attacks. There can be no assurance that the security measures and systems configurations we choose to implement will be sufficient to protect the data we manage. Finally, anyAny theft or misuse of information resulting from a security breach could result in, among other things, loss of significant and/or sensitive information, litigation by affected parties, financial obligations resulting from such theft or misuse, higher insurance premiums, governmental investigations, negative reactions from current and potential future customers (including potential negative financial

ramifications under certain customer contract provisions) and poor publicity and any of these could adversely affect our financial results. In addition, we must comply with increasingly complex regulations intended to protect business and personal data in the U.S. and elsewhere. Compliance with these regulations can be costly and any failure to comply could result in legal and reputational risks as well as penalties, fines and damages that could adversely affect our financial results.

We are subject to the risk of increased taxes.

We base our tax position upon the anticipated nature and conduct of our business and upon our understanding of the tax laws of the various countries in which we have assets or conduct activities. Our tax position, however, is subject to review and possible challenge by taxing authorities and to possible changes in law (including adverse changes to the manner in which the U.S. and other countries tax multinational companies or interpret their tax laws). We cannot determine in advance the extent to which some jurisdictions may assess additional tax or interest and penalties on such additional taxes. In addition, our effective tax rate may be increased by changes in the generationmix of higher income in countries with higher tax rates,earnings between jurisdictions, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in our cash management strategies, changes in local tax rates or countries adopting more aggressive interpretations of tax laws.

In the United States, comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to aslaws, or other legislative changes, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act contains a broad range of tax reform provisions that reduced the corporate tax rate, limited or eliminated certain tax deductions, and changed the taxation of foreign earnings of U.S. multinational companies. The Tax Act requires complex calculations to be performed that were not previously required in U.S. tax law, significant judgments, estimates in calculations, and the preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced. The U.S. Treasury Department, the Internal Revenue Service, and other standard-setting bodies could interpret or issue guidance on how provisions of the Tax Act will be applied or otherwise administered that are different from our interpretation. In response to the Tax Act, foreign governments may enact new tax laws or new interpretations of the existing tax laws. The full extent of the impact remains uncertain at this time and could adversely impact our effective tax rate and operating results.

Refer to Note 4 – “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details of the field examinations completed by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) of our tax returns for the fiscal years 2012 through 2014 and fiscal years 2009 through 2011 which resulted in proposed adjustments. While we currently believe that the resolution of these issues will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, an unfavorable resolution could have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition..

Several countries in which we are located allow for tax incentives to attract and retain business. We have obtained incentives where available and practicable. Our taxes could increase if certain tax incentives are retracted, which could occur if we are unable to satisfy the conditions on which such incentives are based, if they are not renewed upon expiration, or if tax rates applicable to us in such jurisdictions otherwise increase. It is not anticipated that any material tax incentives will expire within the next year. However, due to the possibility of changes in existing tax law and our operations, we are unable to predict how any expirations will impact us in the future. In addition, acquisitions may cause our effective tax rate to increase, depending on the jurisdictions in which the acquired operations are located.

Certain of our subsidiaries provide financing, products and services to, and may undertake certain significant transactions with, other subsidiaries in different jurisdictions. Several jurisdictions in which we operate have tax laws with detailed transfer pricing rules that require that all transactions withnon-resident related parties be priced using arm’s length pricing principles, and that contemporaneous documentation must exist to support such pricing. There is a risk that the taxing authorities may not deem our transfer pricing documentation acceptable. In addition, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development continues to issue guidelines and proposals related to Base Erosion and Profit Shifting which may result in legislative changes that could reshape international tax rules in numerous countries and negatively impact our effective tax rate.

Our credit rating may be downgraded.

Our credit is and certain of our financial instruments and our commercial paper are rated by credit rating agencies. Any potential future negative change in our credit ratings may make it more expensive for us to raise additional capital on terms that are acceptable to us, if at all; negatively impact the price of our common stock; increase our interest payments under existing debt agreements; cause us to lose the ability to utilize our commercial paper program; and have other negative implications on our business, many of which are beyond our control. In addition, the interest rate payable under the 2017 Credit Facility (as such terms are defined in Note 8 – “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements) is subject to adjustment from time to time if our credit ratings change. Thus, any potential future negative change in our credit rating may increase the interest rate payable on the 2017 Credit Facility and certain of our other borrowings.

Our amount of debt could significantly increase in the future.

The Company has a number of debt facilities. Refer to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources” and Note 8 – “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

Should we desire to consummate significant additional acquisition opportunities, undertake significant additional expansion activities, or make substantial investments in our infrastructure or in support of customer opportunities, our capital needs would increase and could result in our need to increase available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities or access public or private debt and equity markets. There can be no assurance, however, that we would be successful in raising additional debt or equity on terms that we would consider acceptable. An increase in the level of our indebtedness, among other things, could:

 

make it difficult for us to obtain any necessary financing in the future for other acquisitions, working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements or other purposes;

limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to changes in, our business;

make us more vulnerable in the event of a downturn in our business; and

 

impact certain financial covenants that we are subject to in connection with our debt and asset-backed securitization programs.

There can be no assurance that we will be able to meet future debt service obligations.

An adverse change in the interest rates for our borrowings could adversely affect our financial condition.

We pay interest on outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and certain other long term debt obligations at interest rates that fluctuate based upon changes in various base interest rates. An adverse change in the base rates upon which our interest rates are determined could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. If certain economic or fiscal issues occur, interest rates could rise, which would increase our interest costs and reduce our net income. Also, increased interest rates could make any future fixed interest rate debt obligations more expensive.

In addition, the U. K.’s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR, announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR by the end of 2021. The U.S. Federal Reserve has begun publishing a Secured Overnight Funding Rate (“SOFR”), which is intended to replace U.S. dollar LIBOR. Plans for alternative reference rates for other currencies have also been announced. At this time, we cannot predict how markets will respond to these proposed alternative rates or the effect of any changes to LIBOR or the discontinuation of LIBOR. If LIBOR is no longer available or if our lenders have increased costs due to changes in LIBOR, we may experience potential increases in interest rates on our variable rate debt, which could adversely impact our interest expense, results of operations and cash flows.

We are subject to risks of currency fluctuations and related hedging operations.

Although a significant number of our operations are located outside the United States, the majority of our business is conducted in U.S. dollars. Changes in exchange rates will affect our net revenue, cost of sales, operating margins and net income. We cannot predict the impact of future exchange rate fluctuations. We use financial instruments, primarily forward contracts, to hedge our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations. We believe that our hedging activities enable us to largely protect ourselves from future exchange rate fluctuations. If, however, these hedging activities are not successful, if the counterparties to these hedging activities default on their obligations to us or if we change or reduce these hedging activities in the future, we may experience significant unexpected expenses from fluctuations in exchange rates. In addition, certain countries in which we operate have adopted, or may adopt, currency controls requiring that local transactions be settled only in local currency. Such controls could require us to hedge larger amounts of local currency than we have in the past.

Changes in financial accounting standards or policies have affected, and in the future may affect, our reported financial condition or results of operations.

We prepare our financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. These principles are subject to interpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the SEC and various bodies formed to interpret and create appropriate accounting policies. A change in these policies can have a significant effect on our reported results and may affect our reporting of transactions that are completed before a change is announced. Changes to those rules or questions as to how we interpret or implement them may have a material adverse effect on our reported financial results or on the way we conduct business. For example, significant changes to revenue recognition rules have been adopted and will begin to applyfirst applied to us in fiscal year 2019.

Energy price increases may negatively impact our results of operations.

Certain of the components that we use in our manufacturing activities are petroleum-based. In addition, we, along with our suppliers and customers, rely on various energy sources (including oil) in our facilities and transportation activities. An increase in energy prices, which have been volatile historically, could cause an increase in our raw material costs and transportation costs. In addition, increased transportation costs of certain of our suppliers and customers could be passed along to us. We may not be able to increase our product prices enough to offset these increased costs. In addition, any increase in our product prices may reduce our future customer orders and profitability.

We are subject to risks associated with natural disasters, climate change and global events.

Our operations and those of our customers and suppliers may be subject to natural disasters, climate change-related events, or other business disruptions, which could seriously harm our results of operation and increase our costs and expenses. We are susceptible to losses and interruptions caused by hurricanes (including in Florida, where our headquarters are located), earthquakes, power shortages, telecommunications failures, water or other natural resource shortages, tsunamis, floods, typhoons, drought, fire, extreme weather conditions, rising sea level, geopolitical events such as direct or indirect terrorist acts or acts of war, other natural or manmade disasters, boycotts and sanctions or widespread criminal activities. Such events could make it difficult or impossible to manufacture or to deliver products to our customers, receive production materials from our suppliers, or perform critical functions, which could adversely affect our business globally or in certain regions. While we maintain similar manufacturing capacities at different locations and coordinate multi-source supplier programs on many of our materials, which we believe better enables us to respond to these types of events, we cannot be sure that our plans will fully protect us from all such disruptions. Our insurance coverage with respect to natural disasters is limited and is subject to deductibles and coverage limits. Such coverage may not be adequate, or may not continue to be available at commercially reasonable rates and terms.

While we manufacture our products in a large number of diversified facilities and maintain insurance covering our facilities, including business interruption insurance, a catastrophic loss of the use of all or a portion of one of our key manufacturing facilities due to accident, labor issues, weather conditions, natural disaster or otherwise, whether short- or long-term, could have a material adverse effect on us.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

There are no unresolved written comments from the SEC staff regarding our periodic or current reports.

Item 2. Properties

We own or lease facilities located primarily in the countries listed below. We believe that our properties are generally in good condition, are well maintained and are generally suitable and adequate to carry out our business at expected capacity for the foreseeable future. The majority of the square footage is active manufacturing space and are reported in both the EMS and DMS operating segments, as both use these properties. Our corporate headquarters is located in St. Petersburg, Florida.

The table below lists the approximate square footage for our facilities as of August 31, 2018:2019 (in thousands):

 

Location  Approximate
Square Footage
Asia  

Description of Use

32,620

Austria

Americas
  15,425
97,000Europe  

Design, Manufacturing

Belgium

66,000

Design

Brazil(2)

314,000

Manufacturing

Canada

13,000

Design

China(2)(3)

22,729,000

Design, Manufacturing, Prototype Manufacturing, Storage, Support

Finland

12,000

Design

France(1)

80,000

Manufacturing, Support

Germany

225,000

Design, Manufacturing, Support

Hungary

1,451,000

Manufacturing, Storage

India(1)

646,000

Manufacturing, Storage, Support

Indonesia

210,000

Manufacturing

Ireland(2)

354,000

Manufacturing

Israel

212,000

Design, Manufacturing, Support

Italy(2)

308,000

Manufacturing, Storage

Japan

49,000

Manufacturing, Support

Malaysia

1,413,000

Manufacturing, Storage, Support

Mexico(2)

3,671,000

Manufacturing, Storage, Support

The Netherlands

420,000

Manufacturing

Poland(2)

705,000

Manufacturing, Storage

Russia(2)

64,000

Manufacturing

Scotland(2)

143,000

Manufacturing, Support

Singapore

353,000

Design, Manufacturing, Storage, Support

South Africa(2)

30,000

Support

Spain

788,000

Design, Manufacturing, Storage, Support

Sweden

1,000

Support

Taiwan

1,210,000

Design, Manufacturing, Support

Ukraine

259,000

Manufacturing

United States(2)

8,497,000

Design, Manufacturing, Prototype Manufacturing, Prototype Design, Support, Storage

Vietnam

293,000

Manufacturing

4,791
  

 

Total as of August 31, 2018

2019(1)(2)
  44,613,00052,836
  

 

 

(1)

The facilities located in Chartes, France and Chennai, India are no longer used inApproximately 11% of our business operations.

(2)

A portion of the facilities located in Valinhos, Brazil; Chengdu, Wuhan and Yantai, China; St. Petersburg, Florida; Hanover Park, Illinois; Waterford, Ireland; Marcianise, Italy; Guadalajara, Mexico; Kwidzyn, Poland; Tver, Russia; Livingston, Scotland; Johannesburg, South Africa; and Memphis, Tennessee aretotal square footage is not currently used in business operations.

(3)(2)

The properties in China include approximately 5.9Consists of 18.1 million square feet of leased property in Chengdu, approximately 4.2facilities that we own with the remaining 34.7 million square feet of property in Huangpu (of which approximately 2.6 million is owned and approximately 1.6 million is leased) and approximately 6.0 million square feet of property in Wuxi (of which approximately 5.2 million is leased and 0.8 million is owned).facilities.

As of August 31, 2018, our facilities consist of 18,821,000 square feet in facilities that we own, with the remaining 25,792,000 square feet in leased facilities. The majority of the square footage in the table above is active manufacturing space. The properties listed in the table above are reported in both the EMS and DMS operating segments, as both segments use these properties. Our manufacturing facilities are ISO certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards and most are also certified toISO-14001:2004 environmental standards.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

We are party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. We do not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Information and Dividends

Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “JBL.” The following table sets forth the high and low intraday sales prices per share for our common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange and the cash dividends declared per share for the fiscal periods indicated:

   Sales Price per Share         
   Fiscal Year 2018   Fiscal Year 2017   Dividends per Share(1) 
   High   Low   High   Low   Fiscal Year 2018   Fiscal Year 2017 

First Quarter

  $31.60   $27.29   $23.85   $20.32   $0.08   $0.08 

Second Quarter

  $29.03   $23.70   $26.34   $20.43   $0.08   $0.08 

Third Quarter

  $31.77   $26.16   $30.00   $25.69   $0.08   $0.08 

Fourth Quarter

  $29.92   $26.39   $31.70   $28.27   $0.08   $0.08 

(1)

See further discussion of our cash dividends declared to common shareholders in Note 11—“Stockholders’ Equity” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

We expect to continue to declare and pay quarterly dividends of an amount similar to our past declarations. However, the declaration and payment of future dividends are discretionary and will be subject to determination by our Board of Directors each quarter following its review of our financial performance.

On October 9, 2018,14, 2019, the closing sales price for our common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange was $24.71.$35.64. As of October 9, 2018,14, 2019, there were 1,3801,313 holders of record of our common stock. A substantially greater number of holders of our common stock are “street name” or beneficial holders, whose shares are held of record by banks, brokers, and other financial institutions.

Information regarding equity compensation plans is incorporated by reference to the information set forth in Item 12 of Part III of this report.

Stock Performance Graph

The performance graph and table show a comparison of cumulative total stockholder return, assuming the reinvestment of dividends, from a $100 investment in the common stock of Jabil over the five-year period ending August 31, 2018,2019, with the cumulative stockholder return of the (1) S&P MidCap 400 Index and (2) peer group which includes Celestica Inc., Catcher Technology Co., Ltd, Flex Ltd.,Hon-Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd, Plexus Corp., and Sanmina Corp.

Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return

 

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August 31  2013   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   2014   2015   2016   2017   2018   2019 

Jabil Inc.

  $100   $96   $88   $97   $146   $139   $100   $91   $101   $152   $145   $143 

S&P MidCap 400 Index – Total Returns

   100    123    123    138    156    187    100    100    112    126    151    142 

Peer Group

   100    157    138    143    228    172    100    88    91    145    110    82 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table provides information relating to our repurchase of common stock during the three months ended August 31, 2018:2019:

 

Period  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Program(2)(3)
   Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program

(in thousands)
 

June 1, 2018 - June 30, 2018

   1,330,709   $27.66    1,330,128   $447,037 

July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018

   1,629,279   $28.42    1,627,406   $400,795 

August 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018

   1,791,201   $28.36    1,791,201   $350,000 
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   4,751,189   $28.18    4,748,735   
Period  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased(1)
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Program(2)
   Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Program

(in thousands)(2)
 

June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019

   45   $26.92    —     $—   

July 1, 2019 - July 31, 2019

   633   $30.92    —     $—   

August 1, 2019 - August 31, 2019

   —     $—      —     $—   
  

 

 

     

 

 

   

Total

   678   $30.65    —     

 

(1)

The purchases include amounts that are attributable to shares surrendered to us by employees to satisfy, in connection with the vesting of restricted stock awardsunits and the exercise of stock options and stock appreciation rights, their tax withholding obligations.

(2)

In July 2017,September 2019, our Board of Directors (“the Board”) authorized the repurchase of up to $450.0 million of our common stock as publicly announced in a press release issued on July 20, 2017 (the “2017 Share Repurchase Program”). The 2017 Share Repurchase Program expired on August 31, 2018. No authorization remains under the 2017 Share Repurchase Program.

(3)

In June 2018, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $350.0$600.0 million of our common stock as publicly announced in a press release on June 14, 2018 (the “2018September 24, 2019 (“the 2020 Share Repurchase Program”). The 2018 Share Repurchase Program expires on August 31, 2019.From September 24, 2019 through October 14, 2019, we repurchased 874,475 shares, utilizing a total of $30.8 million of the $600.0 million authorized by our Board of Directors.

Issuer Sale of Unregistered Securities

On August 16, 2018, as part of a commercial transaction with a third party, the Company issued a cash settled restricted stock appreciation right. The instrument has aten-year term and will vest biannually, subject to the satisfaction of performance conditions. Assuming full vesting and exercise at the end of the term, the aggregate amount to be paid by the Company would not in any case exceed $26.0 million. The instrument was issued pursuant to the private placement exemption in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The following selected data is derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements. This data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto incorporated into Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and with Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”

 

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018   2017  2016   2015  2014 
   (in thousands, except for per share data) 

Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:

        

Net revenue

  $22,095,416   $19,063,121  $18,353,086   $17,899,196  $15,762,146 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   542,153    410,230   522,833    555,411   204,074 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before tax

   373,401    256,233   387,045    431,646   72,123 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

   87,541    127,167   254,896    294,185   (1,588
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

   —      —     —      (8,573  243,853 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

   87,541    127,167   254,896    285,612   242,265 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.

  $86,330   $129,090  $254,095   $284,019  $241,313 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.:

        

Basic:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

  $0.50   $0.71  $1.33   $1.51  $(0.01
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

  $—     $—    $—     $(0.04 $1.20 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $0.50   $0.71  $1.33   $1.47  $1.19 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Diluted:

        

Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax

  $0.49   $0.69  $1.32   $1.49  $(0.01
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

  $—     $—    $—     $(0.04 $1.20 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income

  $0.49   $0.69  $1.32   $1.45  $1.19 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

  $0.32   $0.32  $0.32   $0.32  $0.32 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
   August 31, 
   2018   2017  2016   2015  2014 
   (in thousands) 

Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:

        

Working capital(2)

  $319,050   $(243,910 $280,325   $191,168  $1,037,920 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $12,045,641   $11,095,995  $10,322,677   $9,591,600  $8,479,746 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Current installments of notes payable and long-term debt

  $25,197   $444,255  $44,689   $321,964  $11,750 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments

  $2,493,502   $1,606,017  $2,046,655   $1,308,663  $1,639,916 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity

  $1,950,257   $2,353,514  $2,438,171   $2,314,856  $2,241,828 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Common stock shares outstanding

   164,588    177,728   186,998    192,068   194,114 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 
  (in thousands, except for per share data) 

Consolidated Statement of Operations Data:

      

Net revenue

  $25,282,320  $22,095,416  $19,063,121  $18,353,086  $17,899,196 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   701,356  542,153  410,230  522,833  555,411 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations before tax

   450,704  373,401  256,233  387,045  431,646 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

   289,474  87,541  127,167  254,896  294,185 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

   —     —     —     —    (8,573
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   289,474  87,541  127,167  254,896  285,612 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.

  $287,111  $86,330  $129,090  $254,095  $284,019 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.:

      

Basic:

      

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

  $1.85  $0.50  $0.71  $1.33  $1.51 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

  $—    $—    $—    $—    $(0.04
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $1.85  $0.50  $0.71  $1.33  $1.47 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted:

      

Income from continuing operations, net of tax

  $1.81  $0.49  $0.69  $1.32  $1.49 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of tax(1)

  $—    $—    $—    $—    $(0.04
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $1.81  $0.49  $0.69  $1.32  $1.45 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  August 31, 
  2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 
  (in thousands) 

Consolidated Balance Sheets Data:

      

Working capital(2)

  $(187,020 $319,050  $(243,910 $280,325  $191,168 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $12,970,475  $12,045,641  $11,095,995  $10,322,677  $9,591,600 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Current installments of notes payable and long-term debt

  $375,181  $25,197  $444,255  $44,689  $321,964 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments

  $2,121,284  $2,493,502  $1,606,017  $2,046,655  $1,308,663 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity

  $1,887,443  $1,950,257  $2,353,514  $2,438,171  $2,314,856 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Common stock shares outstanding

   153,520  164,588  177,728  186,998  192,068 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016 2015 2014   2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 
  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 

Consolidated Cash Flow Data:

            

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $933,850  $1,256,643  $916,207  $1,240,528  $499,639 

Investing activities:

            

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

  $(1,036,651 $(716,485 $(924,239 $(963,145 $(624,060  $(1,005,480 $(1,036,651 $(716,485 $(924,239 $(963,145

Proceeds and advances from sale of property, plant and equipment

  $350,291  $175,000  $26,031  $15,784  $161,138   $218,708  $350,291  $175,000  $26,031  $15,784 

Financing activities:

            

Payments to acquire treasury stock

  $(450,319 $(306,640 $(148,340 $(85,576 $(260,274  $(350,323 $(450,319 $(306,640 $(148,340 $(85,576

 

(1)

During fiscal year 2014, we sold our Aftermarket Services business for consideration of $725.0 million.

(2)

Working capital is defined as current assets minus current liabilities.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

We are one of the leading providers of worldwide manufacturing services and solutions. We provide comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. We derive substantially all of our revenue from production and product management services (collectively referred to as “manufacturing services”), which encompass the act of producing tangible components that are built to customer specifications and are then provided to the customer.

We have two reporting segments: Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”), which are organized based on the economic profiles of the services performed, including manufacturing capabilities, market strategy, margins, return on capital and risk profiles. Our EMS segment is focused around leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics, utilizing our large scale manufacturing infrastructure and our ability to serve a broad range of end markets. Our EMS segment is typically a lower-margin but high volume business that produces product at a quicker rate (i.e. cycle time) and in larger quantities and includes customers primarily in the automotive and transportation, capital equipment, cloud, computing and storage, defense and aerospace, digital home, industrial and energy, networking and telecommunications, point of saleprint and printingretail, and smart home and appliances industries. Our DMS segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies and technologies.healthcare. Our DMS segment is typically a higher-margin business and includes customers primarily in the consumer wearables,edge devices and accessories, healthcare, mobility and packaging industries.

Our cost of revenue includes the cost of electronic components and other materials that comprise the products we manufacture; the cost of labor and manufacturing overhead; and adjustments for excess and obsolete inventory. As a provider of turnkey manufacturing services, we are responsible for procuring components and other materials. This requires us to commit significant working capital to our operations and to manage the purchasing, receiving, inspecting and stocking of materials. Although we bear the risk of fluctuations in the cost of materials and excess scrap, our ability to purchase components and materials efficiently may contribute significantly to our operating results. While we periodically negotiate cost of materials adjustments with our customers.customers, rising component and material prices may negatively affect our margins. Net revenue from each product that we manufacture consists of an element based on the costs of materials in that product and an element based on the labor and manufacturing overhead costs allocated to that product. Our gross margin for any product depends on the mix between the cost of materials in the product and the cost of labor and manufacturing overhead allocated to the product.

Our operating results are impacted by the level of capacity utilization of manufacturing facilities; indirect labor costs; and selling, general and administrative expenses. Operating income margins have generally improved during periods of high production volume and high capacity utilization. During periods of low production volume, we generally have reduced operating income margins.

We monitor the current economic environment and its potential impact on both the customers we serve as well as our end markets and closely manage our costs and capital resources so that we can try to respond appropriately as circumstances change.

We have consistently utilized advanced circuit design, production design and manufacturing technologies to meet the needs of our customers. To support this effort, our engineering staff focuses on developing and refining design and manufacturing technologies to meet specific needs of specific customers. Most of the expenses associated with these customer-specific efforts are reflected in our cost of revenue. In addition, our engineers engage in research and development (“R&D”) of new technologies that apply generally to our operations. The expenses of these R&D activities are reflected in the research and development line item within our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

An important element of our strategy is the expansion of our global production facilities. The majority of our revenue and materials costs worldwide are denominated in U.S. dollars, while our labor and utility costs in operations outside the U.S. are denominated in local currencies. We economically hedge certain of these local currency costs, based on our evaluation of the potential exposure as compared to the cost of the hedge, through the purchase of foreign currency exchange contracts. Changes in the fair market value of such hedging instruments are reflected within the Consolidated Statement of Operations and the Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income.

See Note 12 – “Concentration of Risk and Segment Data” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

In September 2017, our operations in Cayey, Puerto Rico received significant hurricane damage. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, we recognized $11.3 million of expenses related to such damages, net of insurance proceeds of $24.9 million. We also expect that the majority of these costs less insurance deductions will ultimately be offset by insurance coverage.

Summary of Results

The following table sets forth, for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016,periods indicated, certain key operating results and other financial information (in thousands, except per share data):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019   2018   2017 

Net revenue

  $22,095,416   $19,063,121   $18,353,086   $25,282,320   $22,095,416   $19,063,121 

Gross profit

  $1,706,792   $1,545,643   $1,527,704   $1,913,401   $1,706,792   $1,545,643 

Operating income

  $542,153   $410,230   $522,833   $701,356   $542,153   $410,230 

Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.

  $86,330   $129,090   $254,095   $287,111   $86,330   $129,090 

Earnings per share – basic

  $0.50   $0.71   $1.33   $1.85   $0.50   $0.71 

Earnings per share – diluted

  $0.49   $0.69   $1.32   $1.81   $0.49   $0.69 

Key Performance Indicators

Management regularly reviews financial andnon-financial performance indicators to assess the Company’s operating results. The following table sets forth, for the quarterly periods indicated, certain of management’s key financial performance indicators:

 

Three Months Ended
August 31, 2019May 31, 2019February 28, 2019November 30, 2018

Sales cycle(1)

19 days27 days25 days16 days

Inventory turns (annualized)(2)

6 turns6 turns6 turns6 turns

Days in accounts receivable(3)

38 days39 days38 days38 days

Days in inventory(4)

58 days64 days65 days60 days

Days in accounts payable(5)

77 days76 days78 days82 days
   Three Months Ended 
   August 31, 2018   May 31, 2018   February 28, 2018   November 30, 2017 

Sales cycle(1)

   1 day    9 days    3 days    (2) days 

Inventory turns (annualized)

   6 turns    6 turns    6 turns    6 turns 

Days in accounts receivable

   26 days    26 days    26 days    25 days 

Days in inventory(3)(4)

   58 days    60 days    62 days    58 days 

Days in accounts payable(4)(5)

   83 days    77 days    85 days    85 days
Three Months Ended
August 31, 2017May 31, 2017February 28, 2017November 30, 2016

Sales cycle(1)

0 days9 days11 days1 day

Inventory turns (annualized)

6 turns6 turns7 turns7 turns

Days in accounts receivable(2)

25 days29 days29 days27 days

Days in inventory(3)

58 days59 days55 days48 days

Days in accounts payable(4)

83 days79 days73 days74 days 

 

(1)

The sales cycle is calculated as the sum of days in accounts receivable and days in inventory, less the days in accounts payable; accordingly, the variance in the sales cycle quarter over quarter is a direct result of changes in these indicators.

(2)

DuringIn connection with the adoption of Accounting Standards UpdateNo. 2014-09 (“ASU2014-09”), Revenue Recognition (Topic 606), inventory turns are calculated based on inventory and contract asset balances for the three months ended August 31, 2017,2019, May 31, 2019, February 28, 2019 and November 30, 2018.

(3)

During the decreasethree months ended November 30, 2018, the increase in days in accounts receivable from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable, primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of sales and collections activity.collections.

(3)(4)

In connection with the adoption of ASU2014-09, days in inventory are calculated based on inventory and contract asset balances for the three months ended August 31, 2019, May 31, 2019, February 28, 2019 and November 30, 2018. During the three months ended August 31, 2019, the decrease in days in inventory from prior sequential quarter was primarily due to increased sales activity during the quarter. During the three months ended February 28, 2019, days in inventory increased from the prior sequential quarter to support anticipated ramps and expected sales levels in the second half of fiscal year 2019 and due to the acquisition of certain assets of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (“JJMD”) facilities at the end of February. During the three months ended November 30, 2018, days in inventory increased from the prior sequential quarter to support expected sales levels in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019. During each of the three months ended August 31, 2018 and May 31, 2018, the decrease in days in inventory from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to increased sales activity during the quarter. During the three months ended February 28, 2018, the increase in days in inventory from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to the increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 along with overall increased demand.

(5)

During the three months ended May 31, 2017,2019, the decrease in days in inventory increased four days as compared toaccounts payable from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to support expected sales levels intiming of purchases and cash payments for purchases during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017.quarter. During the three months ended February 28, 2017,2019, the decrease in days in inventory increased as compared toaccounts payable from the prior sequential quarter: (i) as a result of lower production in the DMS segmentquarter was primarily due to reduced consumer demand inlower materials purchases during the mobility businessquarter and (ii) to support expected revenue levels intiming of purchases and cash payments for purchases during the third quarter of fiscal year 2017.

(4)

quarter. During the three months ended August 31, 2018, the increase in days in accounts payable from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to higher materials purchases during the quarter and the timing of purchases and cash payments for purchases during the quarter. During the three months ended May 31, 2018, the decrease in days in accounts payable from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to the timing of purchases and cash payments for purchases during the quarter. During the three months ended November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017, the increase in

days in accounts payable from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to higher materials purchases during the quarter due to increased demand in the mobility business as well as the timing of purchases and cash payments from purchases during the quarter. During the three months ended May 31, 2017, the increase in days in accounts payable from the prior sequential quarter was primarily due to the timing of purchases and cash payments for purchases during the quarter.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On anon-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions based upon historical experience and various other factors and circumstances. Management believes that our estimates and assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances; however, actual results may vary from these estimates and assumptions under different future circumstances. We have identified the following critical accounting policies that affect the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements. For further discussion of our significant accounting policies, refer to Note 1 – “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition

Effective September 1, 2018, our revenue recognition accounting policies changed in conjunction with the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard. For further discussion, refer to Note 18—“Revenue” to the Consolidated Financial Statements. We derive substantially all of our revenue from production and product management services (collectively referred to as “manufacturing services”), which encompasses the act of producing tangible componentsproducts that are built to customer specifications, which are then provided to the customer.

We recognizegenerally enter into manufacturing service contracts with our customers that provide the framework under which business will be conducted and customer purchase orders will be received for specific quantities and with predominantly fixed pricing. As a result, we consider our contract with a customer to be the combination of the manufacturing service contract and the purchase order, or any agreements or other similar documents.

The majority of our manufacturing service contracts relate to manufactured products which have no alternative use and for which we have an enforceable right to payment for the work completed to date. As a result, revenue is recognized over time when or as we transfer control of the promised products or services (known as performance obligations) to our customers. For certain other contracts with customers that do not meet the over time revenue recognition criteria, transfer of control occurs at a point in time which generally occurs upon delivery and transfer of risk and title to the customer.

Most of our contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual manufactured product or service is capable of being distinct and is distinct within the context of the contract. For the majority of customers, performance obligations are satisfied over time based on the continuous transfer of control as manufacturing services revenue when such tangible components are shipped to or the goodsperformed and are received by the customer, title and risk of ownership have passed, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured (net of estimated returns). generally completed in less than one year.

We also derive revenue to a lesser extent from electronic design services to certain customers. Revenue from electronic design services is generally recognized upon completion and acceptance by the respective customer. Upfront payments from customers are recorded upon receipt as deferred income and are recognized as revenue as the related manufacturing services are provided.

Effective September 1, 2018, our revenue recognition accounting policies changed in conjunction with the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard. Upon adoption, we recognize revenue over time as manufacturingthe services are completed forperformed.

For our over time customers, we believe the majoritymeasure of our contracts with customers,progress which results in revenue being recognized earlier than underbest depicts the current guidance. Revenue for all other contracts with customers will be recognized at a point in time, upon transfer of control is based on costs incurred to date, relative to total estimated cost at completion (i.e., an input method). This method is a faithful depiction of the producttransfer of goods or services because it results in the recognition of revenue on the basis of ourto-date efforts in the satisfaction of a performance obligation relative to the total expected efforts in the satisfaction of the performance obligation. We believe that the use of an input method best depicts the transfer of control to the customer, which occurs as we incur costs on our contracts. The transaction price of each performance obligation is effectively no change to our historical current accounting. For further discussiongenerally based upon the contractual stand-alone selling price of the newproduct or service.

Certain contracts with customers include variable consideration, such as rebates, discounts, or returns. We recognize estimates of this variable consideration that are not expected to result in a significant revenue recognition standard, referreversal in the future, primarily based on the most likely level of consideration to Note 16—“New Accounting Guidance”be paid to the Consolidated Financial Statements.customer under the specific terms of the underlying programs.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts related to receivables not expected to be collected from our customers. This allowance is based on management’s assessment of specific customer balances after considering the age of receivables and financial stability of the customer. If there is an adverse change in the financial condition and circumstances of our customers, or if actual defaults are higher than provided for, an addition to the allowance may be necessary.

Inventory Valuation

We purchase inventory based on forecasted demand and record inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Management regularly assesses inventory valuation based on current and forecasted usage, customer inventory-related contractual obligations and other lower of cost and net realizable value considerations. If actual market conditions or our customers’ product demands are less favorable than those projected, additional valuation adjustments may be necessary.

Long-Lived Assets

We review property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of property, plant and equipment is measured by comparing its carrying value to the undiscounted projected cash flows that the asset(s) or asset group(s) are expected to generate. If the carrying amount of an asset or an asset group is not recoverable, we recognize an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group over its respective fair value, which is generally determined as either the present value of estimated future cash flows or the appraised value. The impairment analysis is based on significant assumptions of future results made by management, including revenue and cash flow projections. Circumstances that may lead to impairment of property, plant and equipment include unforeseen decreases in future performance or industry demand and the restructuring of our operations resulting from a change in our business strategy or adverse economic conditions.

We have recorded intangible assets, including goodwill, in connection with business acquisitions. Estimated useful lives of amortizable intangible assets are determined by management based on an assessment of the period over which the asset is expected to contribute to future cash flows. The fair value of acquired amortizable intangible assets impacts the amounts recorded as goodwill.

We perform a goodwill impairment analysis using thetwo-step method on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. We determine the fair value of our reporting units based on an average weighting of both projected discounted future results and the use of comparative market multiples. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and a second test is performed to measure the amount of loss, if any.

We perform an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment analysis on an annual basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. The recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount to the fair value. We determine the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets principally based on a variation of the income approach, known as the relief from royalty method. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is considered impaired.

We completed our annual impairment test for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 20182019 and determined that the fair values of our reporting units and the indefinite-lived intangible assets are substantially in excess of the carrying values and that no impairment existed as of the date of the impairment test. Significant judgments inherent in this analysis included assumptions regarding appropriate revenue and operating income growth rates, discount rates and royalty rates.

Income Taxes

We estimate our income tax provision in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, a process that includes estimating exposures related to examinations by taxing authorities. We must also make judgments regarding the ability to realize deferred tax assets. The carrying value of our net deferred tax assets is based on our belief that it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient future taxable income in certain jurisdictions to realize these deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance has been established for deferred tax assets that we do not believe meet the “more likely than not” criteria. We assess whether an uncertain tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return meets the threshold for recognition and measurement in the

Consolidated Financial Statements. Our judgments regarding future taxable income as well as tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return may change due to changes in market conditions, changes in tax laws or other factors. If our assumptions and consequently our estimates change in the future, the valuation allowances and/or tax reserves established may be increased or decreased, resulting in a respective increase or decrease in income tax expense.

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Act”). The Tax Act reduced the corporate tax rate, limited or eliminated certain tax deductions, and changed the taxation of foreign earnings of U.S. multinational companies. The enacted changes include a mandatory income inclusion of the historically untaxed foreign earnings of a U.S. company’s foreign subsidiaries and will effectively tax such income at reduced tax rates (“transition tax”). During fiscal year 2018, we made reasonable estimates related to certain impacts of the Tax Act and, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (“SAB 118”), recorded a net provisional income tax expense of $142.3 million for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. This net provisional expense is mainly comprised of $65.9 million related to theone-time transition tax inclusive of unrecognized tax benefits, $(10.5) million related to there-measurement of our U.S. deferred tax attributes, and $85.0 million related to the foreign tax impact of a change in indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain earnings from our foreign subsidiaries. As we finalize the accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act during the measurement period, we will reflect adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded and record additional tax effects in the periods such adjustments are identified.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed its field examination of our tax returns for fiscal years 2009 through 2011 and issued a Revenue Agent’s Report (“RAR”) on May 27, 2015, which was updated on June 22, 2016. The IRS completed its field examination of our tax returns for fiscal years 2012 through 2014 and issued an RAR on April 19, 2017. The proposed adjustments in the RAR from both examination periods relate primarily to U.S. taxation of certain intercompany transactions. If the IRS ultimately prevails in its positions, our income tax payments due for the fiscal years 2009 through 2011

and fiscal years 2012 through 2014 would be approximately $28.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively, after utilization of tax loss carry forwards available through fiscal year 2014. Also, the IRS has proposed interest and penalties with respect to fiscal years 2009 through 2011. The IRS may make similar claims in future audits with respect to these types of transactions. At this time, anticipating the amount of any future IRS proposed adjustments, interest, and penalties is not practicable.

We disagree with the proposed adjustments and intend to vigorously contest these matters through the applicable IRS administrative and judicial procedures, as appropriate. As the final resolution of the proposed adjustments remains uncertain, we continue to provide for the uncertain tax positions based on the more likely than not standard. While the resolution of the issues may result in tax liabilities, interest and penalties that are significantly higher than the amounts accrued for these matters, management currently believes that the resolution will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. However, there can be no assurance that management’s beliefs will be realized. For further discussion related to our income taxes, refer to Note 4 — “Income Taxes” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 1617 – “New Accounting Guidance” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of recent accounting guidance.

Results of Operations

Refer to Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section contained in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 for the results of operations discussion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

Net Revenue

Generally, we assess revenue on a global customer basis regardless of whether the growth is associated with organic growth or as a result of an acquisition. Accordingly, we do not differentiate or separately report revenue increases generated by acquisitions as opposed to existing business. In addition, the added cost structures associated with our acquisitions have historically been relatively insignificant when compared to our overall cost structure.

The distribution of revenue across our segments has fluctuated, and will continue to fluctuate, as a result of numerous factors, including the following: fluctuations in customer demand; efforts to diversify certain portions of our business; seasonality in our business; business growth from new and existing customers; specific product performance; and any potential termination, or substantial winding down, of significant customer relationships.

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change 
(dollars in millions)  2018   2017   2016   2018 vs. 2017 2017 vs. 2016   2019   2018   2017   2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 

Net revenue

  $22,095.4   $19,063.1   $18,353.1    15.9 3.9  $25,282.3   $22,095.4   $19,063.1    14.4 15.9

20182019 vs. 20172018

Net revenue increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.2018. Specifically, the DMSEMS segment revenues increased 23%26% primarily due to (i) a 19%10% increase in revenues from new customers within our cloud business, (ii) an 8% increase in revenues from existing customers within our industrial and energy business, (iii) a 6% increase in revenues from existing customers within our networking and telecommunications business, (iv) a 5% increase in revenues from existing customers within our print and retail business and (v) a 1% increase in revenues spread across various industries within the EMS segment. The increase is partially offset by a 4% decrease from existing customers within our computing and storage business and our capital equipment business, which we expect to remain weak into the second half of calendar year 2020. DMS segment revenues remained consistent due to a 7% increase in revenues from new and existing customers in our healthcare and packaging businesses. The increase is offset by a 7% decrease in revenue from customers within our mobility business as a result of increaseddecreased end user product demand, (ii)demand.

Effective September 1, 2018, our revenue recognition accounting policies changed in conjunction with the adoption of the new revenue recognition standard. Subsequent to adoption, we recognize revenue over time as manufacturing services are performed for the majority of our contracts with customers, which results in revenue being recognized earlier than under the previous guidance. Revenue for all other contracts with customers will be recognized at a 3% increasepoint in revenues due to new business from existing customers in our healthcare business and (iii) a 1% increase in revenues spread across a varietytime, upon transfer of industries incontrol of the DMS segment. EMS segment revenues increased 11% primarily due to (i) a 3% increase in revenues from a new customer and existing customers within our industrial and energy business, (ii) a 3% increase in revenues from customers within our digital home business, (iii) a 3% increase in revenues from existing customers within our capital equipment business and (iv) a 2% increase in revenues spread across a variety of industries in the EMS segment.

2017 vs. 2016

Net revenue increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 comparedproduct to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016. The DMS segment revenues increased 9% as a resultcustomer, which is effectively no change to our historical accounting. For further discussion of (i) a 4% increase in revenues duethe new revenue recognition standard, refer to new business from existing customers in our consumer lifestyles and wearable technologies business, (ii) a 3% increase in revenues dueNote 18—“Revenue” to new business from existing customers in our healthcare business and (iii) a 2% increase in revenues from existing customers within our mobility business. EMS segment revenues remained relatively consistent due to a mix of increases and decreases spread across various industries within the EMS segment, with no one change being significant individually.Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, revenue by segment expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

EMS

   56 58 60   61 56 58

DMS

   44 42 40   39 44 42
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

   100 100 100   100 100 100
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, foreign source revenue expressed as a percentage of net revenue:

 

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018  2017  2016 

Foreign source revenue

   91.7  91.4  90.7
   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019  2018  2017 

Foreign source revenue

   87.7  91.7  91.4

Gross Profit

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
(dollars in millions)  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Gross profit

  $1,706.8  $1,545.6  $1,527.7   $1,913.4  $1,706.8  $1,545.6 

Percent of net revenue

   7.7 8.1 8.3   7.6 7.7 8.1

20182019 vs. 20172018

GrossFor the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019, gross profit decreasedfor our DMS segment increased as a percentpercentage of net revenue due to improved profitability across the various businesses. This increase was offset by a decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net revenue in our EMS segment due to continued weakness in the capital equipment business and ramp costs associated with new business awards. As a result, gross profit remained relatively consistent as a percentage of net revenue during the fiscal year endedend August 31, 20182019, compared to the fiscal year endedend August 31, 2017, primarily due to (i) increased materials costs due to the constrained components market, (ii) increased direct labor costs and (iii) charges related to certain distressed customers in the networking and consumer wearables sectors.

2017 vs. 2016

Gross profit remained relatively consistent as a percent of net revenue during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016.2018.

Selling, General and Administrative

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change 
(dollars in millions)  2018   2017   2016   2018 vs. 2017   2017 vs. 2016   2019   2018   2017   2019 vs. 2018   2018 vs. 2017 

Selling, general and administrative

  $1,050.7   $907.7   $924.4   $143.0   $(16.7  $1,111.3   $1,050.7   $907.7   $60.6   $143.0 

20182019 vs. 20172018

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. During fiscal year 2018, we recognized an additional $32.4 million of stock-based compensation expense2018. The increase is predominantly due to the modification of certain performance-based restricted stock awards and(i) aone-time cash-settled award while fiscal year 2017 included a $21.0 $48.4 million reversal of stock-based compensation expense due to decreased expectations for the vesting of certain performance-based restricted stock awards. The remaining increase is primarily driven by an increase in salary and salary related expenses and other costs primarily to support new business growth and development.

2017 vs. 2016

Selling, generaldevelopment and administrative expenses decreasedour strategic collaboration with a healthcare company and (ii) a $44.6 million increase in acquisition and integration charges related to our strategic collaboration with a healthcare company. The increase is partially offset by an additional $32.4 million of stock-based compensation expense recognized during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 compared to2018 as a result of the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016. The decrease resulted primarily from a $21.0 million reversal of stock-based compensation expense during fiscal year 2017 due to decreased expectations for the vestingone-time modification of certain performance-based restricted stock awards. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in salaryunit awards and salary-related expenses and other costs.

aone-time cash-settled award.

Research and Development

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
(dollars in millions)  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Research and development

  $38.5  $29.7  $32.0   $42.9  $38.5  $29.7 

Percent of net revenue

   0.2 0.2 0.2   0.2 0.2 0.2

20182019 vs. 20172018

Research and development expenses remained relatively consistent as a percent of net revenue during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017.

2017 vs. 2016

Research and development expenses remained relatively consistent as a percent of net revenue during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016.2018.

Amortization of Intangibles

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change 
(dollars in millions)  2018   2017   2016   2018 vs. 2017   2017 vs. 2016   2019   2018   2017   2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017 

Amortization of intangibles

  $38.5   $35.5   $37.1   $3.0   $(1.6  $31.9   $38.5   $35.5   $(6.6 $3.0 

20182019 vs. 2017

Amortization of intangibles increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 primarily due to the incremental additional amortization associated with intangible assets related to the acquisition of True-Tech Corporation (“True-Tech”) that occurred in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.

2017 vs. 2016

Amortization of intangibles decreased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20172019 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 20162018 primarily due to certain intangible assets associated withrelated to the Plasticos and Shemer acquisitions thatNypro acquisition, which were fully amortized during fiscal year 2016.2018.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, we made a strategic decision that the indefinite-lived trade name of $72.5 million acquired during the acquisition of Nypro would be phased out over the next four years. In connection with a strategic shift to further diversify our portfolio, focus on innovation and technology within our healthcare business and as a result of the strategic collaboration with a certain medical device company, we decided to implement a rebranding initiative to Jabil Healthcare. Management believes the name change better leverages the Jabil brand and the full range of services available to our customers.

As a result of our decision to rebrand, we determined the indefinite-lived trade name should no longer be classified as an indefinite-lived intangible asset. As such, this trade name was assigned a four-year estimated useful life and will be amortized on an accelerated basis. See Note 6 – “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Restructuring and Related Charges

Following is a summary of our restructuring and related charges:

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
(dollars in millions)  2018(2)   2017(2)   2016(3)   2019 2018   2017(2) 

Employee severance and benefit costs

  $16.3   $56.8   $8.8   $16.0  $16.3   $56.8 

Lease costs

   1.6    4.0    —        1.6    4.0 

Assetwrite-off costs

   16.2    94.3    1.2    (3.6 16.2    94.3 

Other related costs

   2.8    5.3    1.4 

Other costs

   13.5  2.8    5.3 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total restructuring and related charges(1)

  $36.9   $160.4   $11.4   $25.9  $36.9   $160.4 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Includes $21.5 million, $16.3 million $51.3 million and $10.7$51.3 million recorded in the EMS segment, $2.6 million, $16.6 million $82.4 million and $0.8$82.4 million recorded in the DMS segment and $1.8 million, $4.0 million $26.7 million and $(0.1)$26.7 million ofnon-allocated charges for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively. Except for assetwrite-off costs, all restructuring and related charges are cash settled.

(2)

Primarily relatesFiscal year ended August 31, 2017, includes expenses related to the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

(3)

Costs relate to theand 2013 Restructuring Plan, which was substantially complete during fiscal year 2017.Plans.

2017 Restructuring Plan

On September 15, 2016, our Board of Directors formally approved a restructuring plan to better align our global capacity and administrative support infrastructure to further optimize organizational effectiveness. This action includesincluded headcount reductions across our selling, general and administrative cost base and capacity realignment in higher cost locations (the “2017 Restructuring Plan”).

Upon completion of theThe 2017 Restructuring Plan, we expect to recognize approximatelytotaling $195.0 million in restructuring and related costs. We incurred $186.4 million ofcosts-to-datecosts, is complete as of August 31, 2018.2019.

2020 Restructuring Plan

On September 20, 2019, our Board of Directors formally approved a restructuring plan to realign our global capacity support infrastructure, particularly in our mobility footprint in China, in order to optimize organizational effectiveness. This action includes headcount reductions and capacity realignment (the “2020 Restructuring Plan”). The remaining costs for employee severance2020 Restructuring Plan reflects our intention only and benefits costs, assetrestructuring decisions, and the timing of such decisions, at certain locations are still subject to consultation with our employees and their representatives.

We currently expect to recognize approximately $85.0 million inwrite-offpre-tax costsrestructuring and other related costs are anticipated to be incurred throughprimarily over the first halfcourse of our fiscal year 2019.

2020. The 2017charges relating to the 2020 Restructuring Plan once complete, isare currently expected to yield annualized cost savings beginningresult in fiscal year 2019cash expenditures in the range of approximately $90.0 million. During$30.0 million to $40.0 million that will be payable over the course of our fiscal year 2018, we realized costs savingsyears 2020 and 2021. The exact timing of approximately $80.0 million. The annual cost savings is expected to be reflected as a reduction in cost of revenuethese charges and cash outflows, as well as the estimated cost ranges by category type, have not been finalized. This information will be subject to the finalization of timetables for the transition of functions, consultation with employees and their representatives as well as the statutory severance requirements of the particular jurisdictions impacted, and the amount and timing of the actual charges may vary due to a reductionvariety of selling, general and administrative expense.factors. Our estimates for the charges discussed above exclude any potential income tax effects.

See Note 14 – “Restructuring and Related Charges” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of restructuring and related charges for the 2017 and 2020 Restructuring Plan.Plans.

Restructuring of Securities

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change 
(dollars in millions)  2019   2018   2017   2019 vs. 2018   2018 vs. 2017 

Restructuring of securities loss

  $29.6   $—     $—     $29.6   $—   

2019 vs. 2018

Restructuring of securities loss increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, due to the exchange of preferred stock of iQor Holdings, Inc. (“iQor”) during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 in association with iQor’s previously announced sale of its international logistics and product service assets. As a result of the restructuring, the Company recognized a restructuring of securities loss, which primarily consisted of a credit loss. See Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

Other Expense

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change 
(dollars in millions)  2018   2017   2016   2018 vs. 2017   2017 vs. 2016   2019   2018   2017   2019 vs. 2018   2018 vs. 2017 

Other expense

  $37.6   $28.4   $8.4   $9.2   $20.0   $53.8   $37.6   $28.4   $16.2   $9.2 

20182019 vs. 20172018

Other expense increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017,2018, primarily due to: (i) $23.8 million related to an increase in fees associated with the utilization of the trade accounts receivable sales programs and additional fees incurred for the amendment of the foreign asset-backed securitization programsprogram and the new trade accounts receivable sale programsNorth American asset-backed securitization program. The increase was partially offset by (i) $5.0 million of $16.3other expense and (ii) $2.6 million of costs incurred of $2.6 million in connection withduring the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, as a “make-whole” premium and related expenses forresult of the early redemption of the 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 and $1.2 million for an other than temporary impairment on a cost method investment. The increase was partially offset by an $11.5 million other than temporary impairment on available for sale securities during the third quarter of fiscal year 2017.

2017 vs. 2016

Other expense increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016, primarily due to an other than temporary impairment on available for sale securities of $11.5 million, an increase in fees associated with the asset-backed securitization programs of $6.6 million and a $1.5 million loss associated with a cost method investment.2018.

Interest Income

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change 
(dollars in millions)  2018   2017   2016   2018 vs. 2017   2017 vs. 2016   2019   2018   2017   2019 vs. 2018   2018 vs. 2017 

Interest income

  $17.8   $12.5   $9.1   $5.3   $3.4   $21.5   $17.8   $12.5   $3.7   $5.3 

20182019 vs. 20172018

Interest income increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 due to increased cash equivalents (investments that are readily convertible to cash with maturity dates of 90 days or less) and higher interest rates.

2017 vs. 2016

Interest income increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 20162018 due to increased cash equivalents (investments that are readily convertible to cash with maturity dates of 90 days or less).

Interest Expense

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Change 
(dollars in millions)  2018   2017   2016   2018 vs. 2017   2017 vs. 2016   2019   2018   2017   2019 vs. 2018   2018 vs. 2017 

Interest expense

  $149.0   $138.1   $136.5   $10.9   $1.6   $188.7   $149.0   $138.1   $39.7   $10.9 

20182019 vs. 20172018

Interest expense increased during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019, compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 20172018, due to additional borrowings on the 2017 Revolving Credit Facilityour credit facilities and higher interest rates.

2017 vs. 2016

Interest expense remained relatively consistent during For the fiscal year ended August 31, 20172019, additional borrowings were driven by the timing and scale of our ongoing new business ramps.

Income Tax Expense

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,  Change 
   2019  2018  2017  2019 vs. 2018  2018 vs. 2017 

Effective income tax rate

   35.8  76.6  50.4  (40.8)%   26.2

2019 vs. 2018

The effective income tax rate decreased for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019, compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016.

Income2018, primarily due to: (i) $142.3 million of tax expense from the Tax Expense

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31,  Change 
   2018  2017  2016  2018 vs. 2017  2017 vs. 2016 

Effective tax rate

   76.6  50.4  34.1  26.2  16.3

2018 vs.Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

The increase in the effective tax rate during (“Tax Act”) for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, compared to(ii) $19.1 million of tax benefit for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 was primarily due2019 related to $142.3Tax Act adjustments and (iii) $17.5 million of provisional tax expense associated withbenefit for the Tax Act impactsreversal of theone-time transition tax,re-measurement of oura U.S. deferred tax attributes, and a change in the indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain earnings from our foreign subsidiaries. The increase was also driven byvaluation allowance for the fiscal year 2017 valuation allowance reversals of $27.5 million related tonon-U.S. jurisdictions that did not recur in fiscal year 2018.ended August 31, 2019. The increasedecrease was partially offset by $16.1 million of tax benefitsbenefit from the lapse of statute in anon-U.S. jurisdiction and $14.8 million of tax benefit related to the release of stranded tax effects previously classified as accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”).

During fiscal year 2018, we made reasonable estimates of the impact related to certain aspects of the Tax Act and, in accordance with the SEC’s SAB118, recorded a provisional income tax expense of approximately $142.3 million. As of August 31, 2018, we believe this is a reasonable estimate related to the Tax Act based on analyses, interpretations, and guidance available at this time. The final impact of the Tax Act may differ from our estimate due to, among other items, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, changes in interpretations and assumptions and finalization of calculations of the impact of the Tax Act, including theon-going analysis of U.S. tax attributes,re-measurement of the U.S. deferred tax attributes, analysis of our indefinite reinvestment assertion, and the computation of earnings and profits of our foreign subsidiaries, applicable foreign tax credits and relevant limitations. As we finalize the accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Act during the measurement period, we will reflect adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded and record additional tax effects in the periods such adjustments are identified.

2017 vs. 2016

The increase in the effective tax rate during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 compared2018. Refer to Note 4 – “Income Taxes” to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016 was primarily due to decreased income in jurisdictions with low tax rates and increased losses in jurisdictions with existing valuation allowances, which was partially due to an increase in restructuring expense, and increased income in jurisdictions with high tax rates. This effective tax rate increase was partially offset by an income tax benefit of $27.5 millionConsolidated Financial Statements for further information on the reversal of valuation allowances related tonon-U.S. jurisdictions.Tax Act.

Non-GAAP (Core) Financial Measures

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations include certainnon-GAAP financial measures as identified in the reconciliation below. Thenon-GAAP financial measures disclosed herein do not have standard meaning and may vary from thenon-GAAP financial measures used by other companies or how we may calculate those measures in other instances from time to time.Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Also, our “core” financial measures should not be construed as an inference by us that our future results will be unaffected by those items that are excluded from our “core” financial measures.

Management believes that thenon-GAAP “core” financial measures set forth below are useful to facilitate evaluating the past and future performance of our ongoing manufacturing operations over multiple periods on a comparable basis by excluding the effects of the amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense and related charges, restructuring and related charges, distressed customer charges, acquisition and integration charges, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, settlement of receivables and related charges, impairment of notes receivable and related charges, goodwill impairment charges, business interruption and impairment charges, net, other than temporary impairment on securities, restructuring of securities loss, income (loss) from discontinued operations, gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations and certain other expenses, net of tax and certain deferred tax valuation allowance charges. Among other uses, management usesnon-GAAP “core” financial measures to make operating decisions, assess business performance and as a factor in determining certain employee performance when evaluating incentive compensation.

We determine the tax effect of the items excluded from “core” earnings and “core” basic and diluted earnings per share based upon evaluation of the statutory tax treatment and the applicable tax rate of the jurisdiction in which thepre-tax items were incurred, and for which realization of the resulting tax benefit, if any, is expected. In certain jurisdictions where we do not expect to realize a tax benefit (due to existing tax incentives or a history of operating losses or other factors resulting in a valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets), a reduced or 0% tax rate is applied.

We are reporting “core” operating income, “core” earnings and “core” return on invested capital to provide investors with an additional method for assessing operating income and earnings, by presenting what we believe are our “core” manufacturing operations. A significant portion (based on the respective values) of the items that are excluded for purposes of calculating “core” operating income and “core” earnings also impacted certain balance sheet assets, resulting in a portion of an asset being written off without a corresponding recovery of cash we may have previously spent with respect to the asset. In the case of restructuring and related charges, we may make associated cash payments in the future. In addition, although, for purposes of calculating “core” operating income and “core” earnings, we exclude stock-based compensation expense (which we anticipate continuing to incur in the future) because it is anon-cash expense, the associated stock issued may result in an increase in our outstanding shares of stock, which may result in the dilution of our stockholders’ ownership interest. We encourage you to consider these matters when evaluating the utility of thesenon-GAAP financial measures.

Included in the tables below are a reconciliation of thenon-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures as provided in our Consolidated Financial Statements (in thousands, except for per share data):Statements:

Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Financial Results toNon-GAAP Measures

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017 2016 
(in thousands, except for per share data)  2019 2018   2017 

Operating income (U.S. GAAP)

  $542,153   $410,230  $522,833   $701,356  $542,153   $410,230 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Amortization of intangibles

   38,490    35,524  37,121    31,923  38,490    35,524 

Stock-based compensation expense and related charges

   98,511    48,544  58,997    61,346  98,511    48,544 

Restructuring and related charges

   36,902    160,395  11,369    25,914  36,902    160,395 

Acquisition and integration charges(1)

   8,082    —     —   

Distressed customer charges(2)

   32,710    10,198   —   

Distressed customer charges(1)

   6,235  32,710    10,198 

Business interruption and impairment charges, net(2)

   (2,860 11,299    —   

Acquisition and integration charges(3)

   52,697  8,082    —   

Loss on disposal of subsidiaries

   —      2,112   —      —     —      2,112 

Business interruption and impairment charges, net(3)

   11,299    —     —   
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Adjustments to operating income

   225,994    256,773  107,487    175,255  225,994    256,773 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Core operating income(Non-GAAP)

  $768,147   $667,003  $630,320   $876,611  $768,147   $667,003 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Net income attributable to Jabil Inc. (U.S. GAAP)

  $86,330   $129,090  $254,095   $287,111  $86,330   $129,090 

Adjustments to operating income

   225,994    256,773  107,487    175,255  225,994    256,773 

Other than temporary impairment on securities(4)

   —      11,539   —      —     —      11,539 

Restructuring of securities loss(4)

   29,632   —      —   

Adjustment for taxes(5)

   146,206    (4,726 (2,483   (18,633 146,206    (4,726
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Core earnings(Non-GAAP)

  $458,530   $392,676  $359,099   $473,365  $458,530   $392,676 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Earnings per share (U.S. GAAP):

     

Basic

  $0.50   $0.71  $1.33 

Diluted earnings per share (U.S. GAAP)

  $1.81  $0.49   $0.69 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Diluted

  $0.49   $0.69  $1.32 

Diluted core earnings per share(Non-GAAP)

  $2.98  $2.62   $2.11 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Core earnings per share(Non-GAAP):

     

Basic

  $2.66   $2.16  $1.89 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding used in the calculation of earnings per share (U.S. GAAP andNon-GAAP)

   158,647  175,044    185,838 
  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Diluted

  $2.62   $2.11  $1.86 
  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding used in the calculations of earnings per share (U.S. GAAP andNon-GAAP):

     

Basic

   172,237    181,902  190,413 
  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Diluted

   175,044    185,838  192,750 
  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

Charges related to our strategic collaboration with a healthcare company.

(2)

Charges during fiscal yearyears 2019 and 2018 relate to inventory and other assets charges for certain distressed customers in the networking and consumer wearables sectors. Charges during fiscal year 2017 relate to inventory and other assets charges for the disengagement with an energy customer.

(3)(2)

Charges, net of insurance proceeds of $2.9 million and $24.9 million, for the fiscal yearyears ended August 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, relate to business interruption and asset impairment costs associated with damage from Hurricane Maria, which impacted our operations in Cayey, Puerto Rico.

(3)

Charges related to our strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (“JJMD”).

(4)

Relates to an other than temporary impairmenta restructuring of securities loss on available for sale securities during fiscal year 2017.2019. See Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion.

(5)

IncludesThe fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 includes a $13.3 million income tax benefit for the effects of the Tax Act recorded during the three months ended November 30, 2018. The fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 includes a $142.3 million provisional estimate to account for the effects of the Tax Act for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018.Act.

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   August 31, 2018  August 31, 2017  August 31, 2016 

Numerator:

    

Operating income (U.S. GAAP)

  $542,153  $410,230  $522,833 

Tax effect (1)

   (300,979  (137,087  (131,893
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

After-tax operating income

   241,174   273,143   390,940 
   x1   x1   x1 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Annualizedafter-tax operating income

  $241,174  $273,143  $390,940 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Core operating income(Non-GAAP)

  $768,147  $667,003  $630,320 

Tax effect (2)

   (144,261  (134,930  (134,426
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

After-tax core operating income

   623,886   532,073   495,894 
   x1   x1   x1 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Annualizedafter-tax core operating income

  $623,886  $532,073  $495,894 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Denominator:

    

Average total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity (3)

  $2,151,886  $2,395,843  $2,376,513 

Average notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments (3)

   2,063,047   1,853,302   1,704,915 

Average current installments of notes payable and long-term debt (3)

   235,348   245,654   184,388 

Average cash and cash equivalents (3)

   (1,223,934  (1,050,989  (913,011
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net invested capital base

  $3,226,347  $3,443,810  $3,352,805 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Return on Invested Capital (U.S. GAAP)

   7.5  7.9  11.7

Adjustments noted above

   11.8  7.6  3.1

Core Return on Invested Capital(Non-GAAP)

   19.3  15.5  14.8

ROIC & Core ROIC

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
(in thousands)  2019  2018  2017 

Numerator:

    

Operating income (U.S. GAAP)

  $701,356  $542,153  $410,230 

Tax effect (1)

   (183,381  (300,979  (137,087
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

After-tax operating income

   517,975   241,174   273,143 
   x1   x1   x1 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Annualizedafter-tax operating income

  $517,975  $241,174  $273,143 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Core operating income(Non-GAAP)

  $876,611  $768,147  $667,003 

Tax effect (2)

   (188,722  (144,261  (134,930
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

After-tax core operating income

   687,889   623,886   532,073 
   x1   x1   x1 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Annualizedafter-tax core operating income

  $687,889  $623,886  $532,073 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Denominator:

    

Average total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity (3)

  $1,918,850  $2,151,886  $2,395,843 

Average notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments (3)

   2,307,393   2,063,047   1,853,302 

Average current installments of notes payable and long-term debt (3)

   200,189   235,348   245,654 

Average cash and cash equivalents (3)

   (1,210,646  (1,223,934  (1,050,989
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net invested capital base

  $3,215,786  $3,226,347  $3,443,810 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Return on Invested Capital (U.S. GAAP)

   16.1  7.5  7.9

Adjustments noted above

   5.3  11.8  7.6

Core Return on Invested Capital(Non-GAAP)

   21.4  19.3  15.5

 

(1) 

This amountThe tax effect is calculated by addingapplying the amount of income taxes attributableU.S. GAAP effective tax rate for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 to itsU.S. GAAP operating income (U.S. GAAP) and itsless interest expense.

(2) 

This amountThe tax effect is calculated by addingapplying the amount of income taxes attributablecore effective tax rate for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 to its core operating income(Non-GAAP) and its less interest expense.

(3) 

The average is based on the addition of the account balance at the end of the most recently-ended fiscal year to the account balance at the end of the prior fiscal year for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively, and dividing by two.

Quarterly Results (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly financial information for the 20182019 and 20172018 fiscal years. In the opinion of management, this information has been presented on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere, and all necessary adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals) have been included in the amounts stated below to present fairly the unaudited quarterly results when read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto. The operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future period.

Fiscal Year 2019

   Three Months Ended 
(in thousands, except for per share data)  August 31, 2019   May 31, 2019   February 28, 2019   November 30, 2018 

Net revenue

  $6,573,453   $6,135,602   $6,066,990   $6,506,275 

Gross profit(4)

   495,078    443,799    454,874    519,650 

Operating income(1)(4)

   189,745    140,918    153,983    216,710 

Net income(2)(3)(4)

   53,761    44,032    67,607    124,074 

Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.(2)(3)(4)

  $52,675   $43,482   $67,354   $123,600 

Earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.

        

Basic

  $0.34   $0.28   $0.44   $0.77 

Diluted

  $0.34   $0.28   $0.43   $0.76 

Fiscal Year 2018

 

   Three Months Ended 
(in thousands, except for per share data)  August 31, 2018  May 31, 2018   February 28, 2018   November 30,
2017
 

Net revenue

  $5,771,831  $5,436,952   $5,301,101   $5,585,532 

Gross profit(1)

   442,147   398,227    397,133    469,285 

Operating income(1)(2)

   153,896   112,971    129,532    145,754 

Net (loss) income(1)(2)(3)

   (56,608  42,702    37,528    63,919 

Net (loss) income attributable to Jabil Inc.(1)(2)(3)

  $(57,314 $42,541   $37,308   $63,795 

(Loss) earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.

       

Basic

  $(0.34 $0.25   $0.21   $0.36 

Diluted

  $(0.34 $0.25   $0.21   $0.35 

Fiscal Year 2017

  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended 
(in thousands, except for per share data)  August 31, 2017   May 31, 2017 February 28, 2017   November 30,
2016
   August 31, 2018 May 31, 2018   February 28, 2018   November 30, 2017 

Net revenue

  $5,023,029   $4,489,557  $4,445,637   $5,104,898   $5,771,831  $5,436,952   $5,301,101   $5,585,532 

Gross profit(1)(4)

   425,818    326,415  361,904    431,506    442,147  398,227    397,133    469,285 

Operating income(1)(5)

   118,057    43,383  83,183    165,607    153,896  112,971    129,532    145,754 

Net income (loss)(1)

   46,041    (25,699 20,124    86,701 

Net income (loss) attributable to Jabil Inc.(1)

  $45,679   $(25,281 $20,665   $88,027 

Earnings (loss) per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.

       

Net (loss) income(2)(4)(5)

   (56,608 42,702    37,528    63,919 

Net (loss) income attributable to Jabil Inc.(2)(4)(5)

  $(57,314 $42,541   $37,308   $63,795 

(Loss) earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.

       

Basic

  $0.26   $(0.14 $0.11   $0.48   $(0.34 $0.25   $0.21   $0.36 

Diluted

  $0.25   $(0.14 $0.11   $0.47   $(0.34 $0.25   $0.21   $0.35 

 

(1)

Includes acquisition and integration charges related to our strategic collaboration with JJMD of $17.6 million, $13.4 million, $12.8 million, $8.9 million and $8.1 million for the three months ended August 31, 2019, May 31, 2019, February 28, 2019, November 30, 2018 and August 31, 2018, respectively.

(2)

Includes ($13.3 million), $111.4 million and $30.9 million of income tax (benefit) expense for the three months ended November 30, 2018, August 31, 2018 and February 28, 2018, respectively, related to the Tax Act.

(3)

Includes a restructuring of securities loss of $29.6 million for the three months ended August 31, 2019.

(4)

Includes a distressed customer charge of $6.2 million, $18.0 million $14.7 million and $10.2$14.7 million during the three months ended August 31, 2019, August 31, 2018 and February 28, 2018, and May 31, 2017, respectively.

(2)(5)

Includes $32.4 million of stock-based compensation expense for the modification of certain performance-based restricted stock awardsunits and aone-time cash settled award during the three months ended November 30, 2017.

(3)

Includes $111.4 million and $30.9 million for the three months ended August 31, 2018 and February 28, 2018, respectively, related to the Tax Act.

Acquisitions and Expansion

As discussedDuring fiscal year 2018, the Company and JJMD entered into a Framework Agreement to form a strategic collaboration and expand our existing relationship. The strategic collaboration expands our medical device manufacturing portfolio, diversification and capabilities.

On February 25, 2019 and April 29, 2019, under the terms of the Framework Agreement, we completed the initial closing and second closing, respectively, of our acquisition of certain assets of JJMD. The preliminary aggregate purchase price paid for both the initial closing and second closing was approximately $153.2 million in cash, which remains subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The acquisition of the JJMD assets has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Total assets acquired of $167.6 million and total liabilities assumed of $14.4 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition dates. The final closing, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to occur during fiscal year 2020.

We are currently evaluating the fair values of the assets and liabilities related to this business combination. The preliminary estimates and measurements are, therefore, subject to change during the measurement period for assets acquired, liabilities assumed and tax adjustments. The results of operations were included in our consolidated financial results beginning on February 25, 2019 for the initial closing and April 29, 2019 for the second closing. We believe it is impracticable to provide pro forma information for the acquisition of JJMD assets.

On September 30, 2019 we completed the third closing of our acquisition of certain assets of JJMD for a cash payment of $117.1 million, primarily for inventory and the assumption of certain employee liabilities. The purchase price for the third closing is subject to certain post-closing adjustments based on conditions within the Framework Agreement.

Refer to Note 15 – “Business Acquisitions” to the Consolidated Financial Statements we completed one acquisition during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 and one acquisition during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. Acquisitions are accounted for as business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the operating results of each business from the date of acquisition.further discussion.

On July 18, 2018 we submitted a binding offer to form a strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies that would significantly expand our medical device manufacturing portfolio, diversification and capabilities. The offer has been accepted with respect to the North American sites and is pending applicable consultative processes for sites in Switzerland and Germany.

Seasonality

Production levels for a portion of the DMS segment are subject to seasonal influences. We may realize greater net revenue during our first fiscal quarter which ends on November 30, due to higher demand for consumer-related products during the holiday selling season.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe that our level of liquidity sources, which includes available borrowings under our revolving credit facilities and commercial paper program, additional proceeds available under our asset-backed securitization programs and under our uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs, cash on hand, funds provided by operations and the access to the capital markets, will be adequate to fund our capital expenditures, the payment of any declared quarterly dividends, approved share repurchases,repurchase programs, any potential acquisitions and our working capital requirements for the next 12 months. We continue to assess our capital structure and evaluate the merits of redeploying available cash to reduce existing debt or repurchase common stock.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of August 31, 2018,2019, we had approximately $1.3$1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents. As our growth remains predominantly outside of the United States, a significant portion of such cash and cash equivalents are held by our foreign subsidiaries.

As a result of the Tax Act and after theone-time transition tax on our historically untaxed foreign earnings, the cash and cash equivalents held by our foreign subsidiaries will no longer be subject to U.S. federal income tax consequences upon subsequent repatriation to the United States. As a result, most of our cash and cash equivalents as of August 31, 20182019 could be repatriated to the United States without potential tax consequences.

Notes Payable and Credit Facilities

Following is a summary of principal debt payments and debt issuance for our notes payable and credit facilities:

 

(in thousands)  8.250%
Senior
Notes(1)
 5.625%
Senior
Notes
   4.700%
Senior
Notes
   4.900%
Senior
Notes
   3.950%
Senior
Notes(1)
 Borrowings
under
revolving
credit
facilities(2)(3)
 Borrowings
under
loans(2)(3)
 Total notes
payable
and
credit
facilities
   8.250%
Senior
Notes(1)
 5.625%
Senior
Notes
   4.700%
Senior
Notes
   4.900%
Senior
Notes
   3.950%
Senior
Notes(1)
 Borrowings
under
revolving
credit
facilities(2)(3)(4)
 Borrowings
under
loans(2)(3)
 Total notes
payable
and
credit
facilities
 

Balance as of August 31, 2016

  $398,552  $396,212   $496,041   $298,329   $—    $—    $502,210  $2,091,344 

Borrowings

   —     —      —      —      —    7,434,107   —    7,434,107 

Payments

   —     —      —      —      —    (7,434,107 (43,922 (7,478,029

Other

   954  892    655    242    —     —    107  2,850 
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2017

   399,506  397,104    496,696    298,571    —     —    458,395  2,050,272   $399,506  $397,104   $496,696   $298,571   $—    $—    $458,395  $2,050,272 

Borrowings

   —     —      —      —      498,659  8,778,855  400,000  9,677,514    —     —      —      —      498,659  8,778,855  400,000  9,677,514 

Payments

   (400,000  —      —      —      —    (8,778,855 (25,907 (9,204,762   (400,000  —      —      —      —    (8,778,855 (25,907 (9,204,762

Other

   494  891    654    243    (4,451  —    (2,156 (4,325   494  891    654    243    (4,451  —    (2,156 (4,325
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2018

  $—    $397,995   $497,350   $298,814   $494,208  $—    $830,332  $2,518,699    —    397,995    497,350    298,814    494,208   —    830,332  2,518,699 

Borrowings

   —     —      —      —      —    11,985,978   —    11,985,978 

Payments

   —     —      —      —      —    (11,985,259 (25,134 (12,010,393

Other

   —    891    654    243    617  (719 495  2,181 
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2019

  $—    $398,886   $498,004   $299,057   $494,825  $—    $805,693  $2,496,465 
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
Maturity Date  

Mar 15,

2018

 

Dec 15,

2020

   

Sep 15,

2022

   

Jul 14,

2023

   

Jan 12,

2028

 Nov 8,
2022 and
Aug 24,
2020(2)(3)
 Nov 8,
2022 and
Aug 24,
2020(2)(3)
     Mar 15,
2018
 Dec 15,
2020
   Sep 15,
2022
   Jul 14,
2023
   Jan 12,
2028
 

Nov 8,

2022 and
Aug 24,
2020(2)(3)

 

Nov 8,

2022 and
Aug 24,
2020(2)(3)

   

Original Facility/ Maximum Capacity

  $
 
400.0
million
 
 
 $
 
400.0
million
 
 
  $
 
500.0
million
 
 
  $
 
300.0
million
 
 
  $
 
500.0
million
 
 
 $
 
2.3
billion
 
(2)(3)  
 $
 
851.8
million
 
(2)(3)  
   $
 
400.0
million
 
 
 $
 
400.0
million
 
 
  $
 
500.0
million
 
 
  $
 
300.0
million
 
 
  $
 
500.0
million
 
 
 $

 

2.6      

billion(2)(3)

 

 

 $

 

851.7      

million(2)(3)

 

 

 

 

(1)

During the three monthsfiscal year ended February 28,August 31, 2018, we issued $500.0 million of publicly registered 3.950% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “3.950% Senior Notes”). The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including to redeem $400.0 million of our outstanding 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 and pay related costs and a “make-whole” premium.

(2)

On November 8, 2017, we entered into an amended and restated senior unsecured five-year credit agreement for additional working capital to support the continued growth of the business. In addition, the revolving credit facility supports commercial paper outstanding, if any. The credit agreement provides for: (i) a Revolving Credit Facility in the initial amount of $1.8 billion, which may, subject to the lenders’ discretion, be increased to $2.3 billion (“the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility”) and (ii) a $500.0 million Term Loan Facility (“the 2017 Term Loan Facility”), collectively “the 2017 Credit Facility.” The 2017 Credit Facility expires on November 8, 2022. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility is subject to two whole or partialone-year extensions, at the lenders’ discretion. Interest and fees on the 2017 Credit Facility advances are based on the Company’snon-credit enhanced long-term senior unsecured debt rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch RatingsRatings.

(3)

On August 24, 2018, the Company entered into a senior unsecuredtwo-year credit agreement for additional working capital to support the continued growth of the business. The credit agreement provides for: (i) a Revolving Credit Facility in the initial amount of $150.0 million (“the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility”) and (ii) a $350.0 million Term Loan Facility (“the 2018 Term Loan Facility”), collectively “the 2018 Credit Facility.” The 2018 Credit Facility expires on August 24, 2020.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, no draws were made on the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility and $350.0 million was borrowed against the 2018 Term Loan Facility. The interest rates on the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility borrowings ranged from 2.4%3.1% to 5.2%5.7% and the 2017 Term Loan Facility ranged from 2.6%3.5% to 3.5%3.9% during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018.2019. The interest rate on the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility borrowings ranged from 3.1% to 3.4% and the 2018 Term Loan Facility was 3.1%ranged from 3.3% to 3.8% during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018.2019.

Additionally, our foreign subsidiaries have various additional credit facilities that finance their future growth and any corresponding working capital needs.

(4)

On August 15, 2019, we entered into a commercial paper program with a borrowing capacity of up to $1.8 billion. We intend to use the net proceeds from the commercial paper to support more efficient financing terms. The revolving credit facility supports commercial paper outstanding, if any. As of August 31, 2019, no commercial paper had been issued.

In the ordinary course of business, we have letters of credit and surety bonds with banks and insurance companies outstanding of $119.1 million as of August 31, 2019. Unused letters of credit were $74.7 million as of August 31, 2019. Letters of credit and surety bonds are generally available for draw down in the event we do not perform.

We have a shelf registration statement with the SEC registering the potential sale of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities in the future to augment our liquidity and capital resources.

Our Senior Notes and our 2017 and 2018 Credit Facilities contain various financial and nonfinancial covenants. A violation of these covenants could negatively impact our liquidity by restricting our ability to borrow under the notes payable and credit facilities and potentially causing acceleration of amounts due under these notes payable and credit facilities. As of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, we were in compliance with all covenants under our Senior Notes and the 2017 and 2018 Credit Facilities. Refer to Note 8 – “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

Asset-Backed Securitization and Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

We continuously sell designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under our foreign asset-backed securitization programsprogram to a special purpose entities,entity, which in turn sell 100%sells certain of the receivables to: (i) conduits administered by unaffiliated financial institutions and (ii)to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis. Effective October 1, 2018, the foreign asset-backed securitization program terms were amended and the program was extended to September 30, 2021. In connection with this amendment, there is no longer a deferred purchase price receivable for the foreign asset-backed securitization program as the entire purchase price is paid in cash when the receivables are sold.

As of October 1, 2018, approximately $734.2 million of accounts receivable sold under the foreign asset-backed securitization program was exchanged for the outstanding deferred purchase price receivable of $335.5 million. The remaining amount due to the financial institution of $398.7 million was subsequently settled for $25.2 million of cash and $373.5 million of trade accounts receivable sold to the financial institution. AnyPrior to the amendment, any portion of the purchase price for the receivables not paid in cash upon the sale occurring iswas recorded as a deferred purchase price receivable, which iswas paid from available cash as payments on the underlyingreceivables were collected. The amended foreign asset-backed securitization program contains a guarantee of payment by the special purpose entity, in an amount equal to approximately the net cash proceeds under the program. No liability has been recorded for obligations under the guarantee as of August 31, 2019.

The North American asset-backed securitization program was terminated on October 9, 2018 and as of this date approximately $500.0 million of accounts receivable sold under the program was exchanged for the outstanding deferred purchase price receivable of $300.0 million and $200.0 million of cash. The previously sold trade accounts receivable were recorded at fair market value.

On November 27, 2018, we entered into a new North American asset-backed securitization program. We continuously sell designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under our new North American asset-backed securitization program to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells certain of the receivables to conduits administered by unaffiliated financial institutions on a monthly basis. There is no longer a deferred purchase price receivable for the North American asset-backed securitization program as the entire purchase price is paid in cash when the receivables are collected.sold. Additionally, certain unsold receivables covering the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of August 31, 2019.

Following is a summary of our asset-backed securitization programs and key terms:

 

  Maximum Amount of
Net Cash Proceeds (in  millions)(1)
   Expiration
Date
   Maximum Amount of
Net Cash Proceeds (in  millions)(1)
   Expiration
Date
 

North American

  $200.0    October 20, 2020(2)    $390.0    November 22, 2021 

Foreign

  $400.0    September 30, 2021 (3)    $400.0    September 30, 2021 

 

(1)

Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)

On October 9, 2018, the North American asset-backed securitization program was terminated and we repurchased the outstanding receivables.

(3)

On September 21, 2018, the foreign asset-backed securitization program terms were amended and the program was extended to September 30, 2021. Under the terms of the amended agreement, we continuously sell designated pools of trade accounts receivable to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells a portion of the receivables to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by an unaffiliated financial institution. In connection with this amendment, there is no longer a deferred purchase price receivable for the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

In connection with our asset-backed securitization programs, during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019, we sold $8.4$4.1 billion eligibleof trade accounts receivable and we received cash proceeds of $7.8$4.0 billion. As of August 31, 2018,2019, we recorded a deferred purchase price receivable of $533.1 million and had up to $16.1$27.8 million in available liquidity under our asset-backed securitization programs.

Our asset-backed securitization programs contain various financial and nonfinancial covenants. As of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, we were in compliance with all covenants under our asset-backed securitization programs. Refer to Note 2 – “Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details on the programs.

Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

Following is a summary of the nine trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions. Under the programs we may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institutions may elect to purchase, at a discount, on an ongoing basis:

 

Program

  Maximum
Amount (in millions)(1)
 Type of
Facility
   Expiration
Date
   Maximum
Amount (in millions)(1)
 Type of
Facility
   Expiration
Date
 

A

  $875.0  Uncommitted    August 31, 2022 (2)(3)    $800.0  Uncommitted    August 31, 2022 (2) 

B

  $150.0  Uncommitted    November 30, 2018 (4)    $150.0  Uncommitted    November 30, 2019 (3) 

C

   800.0 CNY  Uncommitted    February 13, 2019    800.0 CNY  Uncommitted    June 30, 2020 

D

  $100.0  Uncommitted    May 4, 2023(5)    $100.0  Uncommitted    May 4, 2023 (4) 

E

  $50.0  Uncommitted    August 25, 2019   $50.0  Uncommitted    August 25, 2020 

F

  $150.0  Uncommitted    January 25, 2019(6)    $150.0  Uncommitted    January 25, 2020 (5) 

G

  $50.0  Uncommitted    February 23, 2023 (3)    $50.0  Uncommitted    February 23, 2023 (2) 

H

  $100.0  Uncommitted    August 10, 2019(7)    $100.0  Uncommitted    August 10, 2020 (6) 

I

  $100.0  Uncommitted    July 21, 2019(8)    $100.0  Uncommitted    July 21, 2020 (7) 

J

  $740.0  Uncommitted    February 28, 2020 (8) 

K

  $110.0  Uncommitted    April 11, 2020 (9) 

 

(1)

Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)

The maximum amount under the program will reduce to $650.0 million on February 1, 2019.

(3)

Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days prior notice.

(4)(3)

The program will automatically extend for one year at each expiration date unless either party provides 10 days notice of termination.

(5)(4)

Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 30 days prior notice.

(6)(5)

The program will be automatically extended through January 25, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(7)(6)

The program will be automatically extended through August 10, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(8)(7)

The program will be automatically extended through August 21, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(8)

The program will be automatically extended through February 28, 2024 unless either party provides 90 days notice of termination.

(9)

The program will be automatically extended each year through April 11, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019, we sold $5.5$6.8 billion of trade accounts receivable under these programs and we received cash proceeds of $5.5$6.7 billion. As of August 31, 2018,2019, we had up to $606.0 million$1.5 billion in available liquidity under our trade accounts receivable sale programs.

Capital Expenditures

For fiscal year 2019,2020, we anticipate our net capital expenditures will be approximately $800.0 million. Our capital expenditures will support investments in new markets and ongoing maintenance in our DMS and EMS segments.segments and investments in new markets. The amount of actual capital expenditures may be affected by general economic, financial, competitive, legislative and regulatory factors, among other things.

Cash Flows

The following table sets forth selected consolidated cash flow information (in thousands):

 

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018  2017  2016 

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $933,850  $1,256,643  $916,207 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (798,384  (579,465  (1,179,981

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

   (47,044  (404,546  253,512 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   (20,392  5,228   8,358 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  $68,030  $277,860  $(1,904
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019  2018  2017 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $1,193,066  $(1,105,448 $(1,464,085

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

   (872,454  1,240,914   2,141,263 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (415,772  (47,044  (404,546

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   554   (20,392  5,228 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

  $(94,606 $68,030  $277,860 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 was primarily due tonon-cash expenses and increased inventories, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses and other current assets, partially offset by increased accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities.liabilities, decreased inventories andnon-cash expenses, partially offset by increased contract assets and accounts receivable. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities is primarily due to the timing of collections on accounts receivable sold under the securitization programs and the timing of purchases and cash payments. The decrease in inventories is largelyprimarily due to increased demandthe adoption of ASU2014-09 and supportsthe reclassification to contract assets for revenue recognized for over time customers, partially offset by an increase in inventories to support expected sales levels in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019.2020. The increase in contract assets is due to the adoption of ASU2014-09 and the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers. The increase in accounts receivable is primarily driven by the amended and new securitization programs and higher sales and timing of sales and cash collections activity as well as increased sales levels. The increase in prepaid expense and other current assets is primarily due to an increase in value added tax receivables, partially offset by a decrease in deferred purchase price receivables due to a decrease in receivables sold and the timing of cash collections. The increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities was primarily due to an increase in materials purchases due to increased demand in the mobility business and the timing of purchases and cash payments.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 consisted primarily of: (i)of capital expenditures principally to support ongoing business in the DMS and EMS segments and (ii) cash paidexpenditures for assets acquired in connection with the initial and second closings of the acquisition of True-Tech, which werecertain assets of JJMD, partially offset by proceeds and advances from the sale of property, plant and equipment.equipment and cash receipts on sold receivables under the asset-backed securitization programs.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019 was primarily due to: (i) payments for debt agreements, including the 8.250% Senior Notes, (ii) the repurchase of our common stock, (iii) dividend payments and (iv) treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock. Net cash used in financing activities was partially offset by: (i) borrowings under debt agreements including the 3.950% Senior Notes and the 2018 Credit Facility and (ii) net proceeds from the exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan.

Dividends and Share Repurchases

Following is a summary of the dividends and share repurchases for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands):

 

  Dividends Paid(1)   Share Repurchases(2)   Total   Dividends Paid(1)   Share Repurchases(2)   Total 

Fiscal year 2016

  $62,436   $148,185   $210,621   $62,436   $148,185   $210,621 

Fiscal year 2017

  $59,959   $306,397   $366,356   $59,959   $306,397   $366,356 

Fiscal year 2018

  $57,833   $450,000   $507,833   $57,833   $450,000   $507,833 

Fiscal year 2019

  $52,004   $350,000   $402,004 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $180,228   $904,582   $1,084,810   $232,232   $1,254,582   $1,486,814 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

The difference between dividends declared and dividends paid is due to dividend equivalents for unvested restricted stock units that are paid at the time the awards vest.

(2)

Excludes commissions.

We currently expect to continue to declare and pay regular quarterly dividends of an amount similar to our past declarations. However, the declaration and payment of future dividends are discretionary and will be subject to determination by our Board of Directors (the “Board”) each quarter following its review of our financial performance.

During fiscal years 2017 and 2016, our Board authorized the repurchase of $450.0 million and $400.0 million, respectively, of our common stock under share repurchase programs, which were repurchased during fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

In June 2018, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $350.0 million of our common stock (the “2018 Share Repurchase Program”). This authorization expires on August 31, 2019.stock. As of August 31, 2018, no2019, the total amount authorized by the Board of Directors had been repurchased.

In September 2019, the Board authorized the repurchase of up to $600.0 million of our common stock as part of atwo-year capital allocation framework. From September 24, 2019 through October 14, 2019, we repurchased 874,475 shares, had yet been repurchased under this authorization and $350.0utilizing a total of $30.8 million remained available underof the 2018 Share Repurchase Program.$600.0 million authorized by the Board.

Contractual Obligations

Our contractual obligations as of August 31, 20182019 are summarized below. As disclosed below, while we have certainnon-cancelable purchase order obligations for property, plant and equipment, we generally do not enter intonon-cancelable purchase orders for materials until we receive a corresponding purchase commitment from our customer.Non-cancelable purchase orders do not typically extend beyond the normal lead time of several weeks, at most. Purchase orders beyond this time frame are typically cancelable.

 

  Payments due by period (in thousands)   Payments due by period (in thousands) 
  Total   Less than 1
year
   1-3 years   3-5 years   After 5
years
   Total   Less than 1
year
   1-3 years   3-5 years   After 5
years
 

Notes payable and long-term debt

  $2,518,699   $25,197   $815,949   $1,183,159   $494,394   $2,496,465   $375,181   $491,655   $1,134,733   $494,896 

Future interest on notes payable and long-term debt(1)

   516,046    112,359    197,964    112,316    93,407    373,762    109,506    142,082    55,463    66,711 

Operating lease obligations

   562,911    126,038    179,075    115,709    142,089    603,185    118,312    187,644    114,297    182,932 

Capital lease obligations

   26,468    1,326    3,002    2,814    19,326    77,829    6,038    11,726    10,928    49,137 

Non-cancelable purchase order obligations(2)

   288,281    271,613    12,632    4,036    —      351,230    289,516    61,537    177    —   

Pension and postretirement contributions and payments(3)

   6,802    799    1,076    1,322    3,605    14,618    1,135    1,904    2,396    9,183 

Other(4)

   73,999    18,161    31,913    10,493    13,432    77,669    17,922    27,863    14,214    17,670 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total contractual obligations(5)

  $3,993,206   $555,493   $1,241,611   $1,429,849   $766,253   $3,994,758   $917,610   $924,411   $1,332,208   $820,529 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Consists of interest on notes payable and long-term debt outstanding as of August 31, 2018.2019. Certain of our notes payable and long-term debt pay interest at variable rates. We have applied estimated interest rates to determine the value of these expected future interest payments.

(2)

Consists of purchase commitments entered into as of August 31, 20182019 primarily for property, plant and equipment and software pursuant to legally enforceable and binding agreements.

(3)

Includes the estimated company contributions to funded pension plans during fiscal year 20192020 and the expected benefit payments for unfunded pension and postretirement plans from fiscal years 20192020 through 2028.2029. These future payments are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets but will be recorded as incurred.

(4)

Includes (i) a $35.7$28.5 million capital commitment, (ii) a $19.5$16.2 million obligation related to a new human resource system and (iii) an $18.8$33.0 million provisional estimate ofrelated to theone-time transition tax as a result of the Tax Act in accordance with SAB 118, that will be paid over eight years.in annual installments through fiscal year 2026.

(5)

As of August 31, 2018,2019, we have $6.2$1.5 million and $130.6$103.7 million recorded as a current and a long-term liability, respectively, for uncertain tax positions. We are not able to reasonably estimate the timing of payments, or the amount by which our liability for these uncertain tax positions will increase or decrease over time, and accordingly, this liability has been excluded from the above table.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Foreign Currency Exchange Risks

We transact business in various foreign countries and are, therefore, subject to risk of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. We enter into forward contracts to economically hedge transactional exposure associated with commitments arising from trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, intercompany transactions and fixed purchase obligations denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective operating entity. We do not, and do not intend to use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. All derivative instruments are recorded on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at their respective fair values.

The forward contracts (both those that are designated and not designated as accounting hedging instruments) will generally expire in less than three months, with nine12 months being the maximum term of the contracts outstanding as of August 31, 2018.2019. The change in fair value related to contracts designated as accounting hedging instruments is initially reported as a component of AOCI and subsequently reclassified to the revenue or expense line in which the underlying transaction occurs within our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The change in fair value related to contracts not designated as accounting hedging instruments will be reflected in cost of revenue within our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The forward contracts are primarily denominated in Chinese yuan renminbi, Euros Indian rupees and Mexican pesos.

Based on our overall currency rate exposures as of August 31, 2018,2019, including the derivative financial instruments intended to hedge the nonfunctional currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities, an immediate 10% hypothetical change of foreign currency exchange rates would not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 13 — “Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Interest Rate Risk

Our exposure to market risk includes changes in interest rates that could affect the Consolidated Balance Sheet, Consolidated Statement of Operations, and the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. We are exposed to interest rate risk primarily on variable rate borrowings under the 2017 Credit Facility and 2018 Credit Facility. There were $829.3$804.9 million in borrowings outstanding under debt facilities with variable interest rates as of August 31, 2018.2019. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” and Note 8 — “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our outstanding debt obligations.

To manage our exposure to market risk, we use derivative financial instruments when deemed appropriate. In connection with our variable interest rate debt, we have interest rate swaps with aggregate notional amounts of $200.0 million and $350.0 million, which expire on June 30, 2019August 31, 2020 and August 24, 2020, respectively. See Note 13 — “Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our interest rate swap transactions. We do not, and do not intend to, use derivative financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes.

We utilize valuation models to estimate the effects of sudden interest rate changes. The impact of a hypothetical change of 10.0% in variable interest rates would result in an increase or decrease in interest expense of approximately $3.3$4.2 million for fiscal year 2019.2020.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Certain information required by this item is included in Item 7 of Part II of this Report under the heading “Quarterly Results” and is incorporated into this item by reference. All other information required by this item is included in Item 15 of Part IV of this Report and is incorporated into this item by reference.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

There have been no changes in or disagreements with our accountants on accounting and financial disclosure.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation required byRules 13a-15 and15d-15 under the Exchange Act (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined inRules 13a-15 and15d-15 under the Exchange Act as of August 31, 2018.2019. Based on the Evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our senior management, including our CEO and CFO, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018.2019. Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 20182019 is incorporated herein at Item 15. Ernst & Young LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, issued an audit report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018,2019, which is incorporated herein at Item 15.

Our management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls may be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.

The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, a control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

Notwithstanding the foregoing limitations on the effectiveness of controls, we have reached the conclusions set forth in Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018.2019.

The SEC’s general guidance permits the exclusion of an assessment of the effectiveness of a registrant’s controls and procedures as they relate to its internal control over financial reporting for an acquired business during the first year following such acquisition if, among other circumstances and factors, there is not an adequate amount of time between the acquisition date and the date of assessment. On February 25, 2019 and April 29, 2019, we completed the initial closing and second closing, respectively, of our acquisition of certain assets of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (“JJMD”). In accordance with the SEC guidance, the scope of our evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting as of August 31, 2019 did not include the internal control over financial reporting of these acquired operations. Assets acquired from JJMD represent 1.8% of our total consolidated assets at August 31, 2019. Net revenue generated by JJMD subsequent to the dates of acquisition represents 1.3% of our consolidated net revenue for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. We continue to evaluate internal controls over financial reporting for these acquired operations. From the acquisition dates to August 31, 2019, the processes and systems of the acquired operations did not significantly impact our internal control over financial reporting.

(c) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

For our fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2018,2019, we did not identify any modifications to our internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Information regarding our executive officers is included in Item 1 of Part I of this Report under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant”.“Information about our Executive Officers.”

The other information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Election of Directors”, “Beneficial Ownership – Delinquent Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”Reports” and “Corporate GovernanceGovernance” and Board“Board of Directors Matters”Directors” in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year ended August  31, 20182019 (“Proxy Statement”).

Item 11. Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Compensation Matters – Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Corporate Governance and Board“Board of Directors Matters – Director Compensation”, “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters – Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in our Proxy Statement.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Beneficial Ownership – Share Ownership by Principal Stockholders and Management” and “Compensation Matters – Equity Compensation Plan Information” in our Proxy Statement.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters”, “Related– Related Party Transactions – Certain Related Party Transactions”, “Determinations“Corporate Governance –Determinations of Director Independence” in our Proxy Statement.

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the information set forth under the captions “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm“Audit Committee Matters – Principal Accounting Fees and Services” and, “– Policy on Audit CommitteePre-Approval of Audit, Audit-Related and PermissibleNon-Audit Services” and ”– Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our Proxy Statement.

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

 

 (a)

The following documents are filed as part of this Report:

 

1

Financial Statements. Our consolidated financial statements, and related notes thereto, with the independent registered public accounting firm reports thereon are included in Part IV of this report on the pages indicated by the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule.

 

2

Financial Statement Schedule. Our financial statement schedule is included in Part IV of this report on the page indicated by the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule. This financial statement schedule should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, and related notes thereto.

Schedules not listed in the Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedule have been omitted because they are not applicable, not required, or the information required to be set forth therein is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

 

3

Exhibits. See Item 15(b) below.

 

 (b)

Exhibits. The following exhibits are included as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Report.

EXHIBIT INDEXLIST

 

     Incorporated by Reference Herein      Incorporated by Reference Herein 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

  Form  Exhibit  Filing Date/
Period End
   

Description

  Form  Exhibit  Filing Date/
Period End
 
1.1  Underwriting Agreement, dated as of January 9, 2018, between the Company and BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Mizuho Securities USA LLC, as representatives of the several underwriters listed therein.  8-K  1.1   1/17/2018 
3.1  Registrant’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.  10-Q  3.1   5/31/2017   Registrant’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended.  10-Q  3.1   5/31/2017 
3.2  Registrant’s Bylaws, as amended.  10-Q  3.2   5/31/2017   Registrant’s Bylaws, as amended.  10-Q  3.2   5/31/2017 
4.1  Form of Certificate for Shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock. (P)  S-1  1   3/17/1993   Form of Certificate for Shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock. (P)  S-1  1   3/17/1993 
4.2  Indenture, dated January  16, 2008, with respect to Senior Debt Securities of the Registrant, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.), as trustee.  8-K  4.2   1/17/2008   Indenture, dated January  16, 2008, with respect to Senior Debt Securities of the Registrant, between the Registrant and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. (formerly known as The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.), as trustee.  8-K  4.2   1/17/2008 
4.3  Form of 8.250% Registered Senior Notes issued on July 18, 2008.  10-K  4.12   8/31/2008   Form of 5.625% Registered Senior Notes issued on November 2, 2010  8-K  4.1   11/2/2010 
4.4  Form of 7.750% Registered Senior Notes issued on August 11, 2009.  8-K  4.1   8/12/09   Form of 4.700% Registered Senior Notes issued on August 3, 2012  8-K  4.1   8/6/2012 
4.5  Form of 5.625% Registered Senior Notes issued on November 2, 2010.  8-K  4.1   11/2/2010   Officers’ Certificate of the Registrant pursuant to the Indenture, dated November 2, 2010  8-K  4.3   11/2/2010 
4.6  Form of 4.700% Registered Senior Notes issued on August 3, 2012.  8-K  4.1   8/6/2012   Officers’ Certificate of the Registrant pursuant to the Indenture, dated August 3, 2012.  8-K  4.3   8/6/2012 
4.7  Officers’ Certificate of the Registrant pursuant to the Indenture, dated August 11, 2009.  8-K  4.3   8/12/2009   Officers’ Certificate, dated as of January 17, 2018, establishing the 3.950% Senior Notes due 2028.  8-K  4.1   1/17/2018 
4.8  Officers’ Certificate of the Registrant pursuant to the Indenture, dated November 2, 2010.  8-K  4.3   11/2/2010 
4.9  Officers’ Certificate of the Registrant pursuant to the Indenture, dated August 3, 2012.  8-K  4.3   8/6/2012 
4.10  Officers’ Certificate, dated as of January 17, 2018, establishing the 3.950% Senior Notes due 2028.  8-K  4.1   1/17/2018 
4.8*  Description of Jabil Securities      
10.1†  1992 Stock Option Plan and forms of agreement used thereunder, as amended.  S-8  4.1   10/10/1997   Restated cash or deferred profit sharing plan under section 401(k). (P)  S-1     3/3/1993 
10.2†  Restated cash or deferred profit sharing plan under section 401(k). (P)  S-1     3/3/1993   Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its Officers and Directors. (P)  S-1     3/3/1993 
10.3†  Jabil 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.  10-K  10.5   8/31/2010 
10.3a  Form of Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan Stock Option Agreement (prior form).  10-K  10.6.1   8/31/2004 
10.3b  Form of Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan-French Subplan Stock Option Agreement (prior form).  10-K  10.6.2   8/31/2004 

10.3†Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its Officers and Directors. (P)S-13/3/1993
10.4†Jabil 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.10-K10.58/31/2010
10.4a10.3c  Form of Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan StockPlan-UK Subplan CSOP Option AgreementCertificate (prior form).  10-K 10.6.110.6.3   8/31/2004 
10.4b10.3d  Form of Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan-FrenchPlan-UK Subplan Stock Option Agreement (prior form).  10-K 10.6.210.6.4   8/31/2004 
10.4cForm of Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan-UK Subplan CSOP Option Certificate (prior form).10-K10.6.38/31/2004
10.4dForm of Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan-UK Subplan Stock Option Agreement (prior form).10-K10.6.48/31/2004
10.4e10.3e  Form of Jabil Circuit, Inc. Restricted Stock Award Agreement (prior form).  10-K 10.5f   8/31/2009 
10.4f10.3f  Form of Jabil Circuit, Inc. Time-Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement (prior form).  10-K 10.5f   8/31/2010 
10.4g10.3g  Form of Jabil Circuit, Inc. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement (prior form).  10-K 10.5g   8/31/2010 
10.4h10.3h  Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement (prior form).  10-K 10.6.6   8/31/2005 
10.4i†10.3i†  Addendum to the Terms and Conditions of the Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan for Grantees Resident in France.  S-8 4.2   6/13/2003 
10.4j†10.3j†  Schedule to the Jabil Circuit, Inc. 2002 Stock Incentive Plan for Grantees Resident in the United KingdomKingdom.. S-8 4.1   8/16/2002 
10.5†Jabil 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended.14AB12/9/2016
10.6†10.4†  Jabil 2011 Stock Award and Incentive Plan, as Amended and Restated.  14A A   12/9/2016 
10.6a10.4a  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS NON)Officer – EU5).10-K10.6m8/31/2016
10.4bForm of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Officer –Non-EU5).10-K10.6n8/31/2016
10.4cForm of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPSNon-Officer5).10-K10.6o8/31/2016
10.4dForm of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU TSR Officer – EU).10-K10.6m8/31/2015
10.4eForm of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU TSR Officer –Non-EU).10-K10.6n8/31/2015
10.4fForm of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU DIR). 10-Q 10.110.4   5/31/2011 
10.6b10.4g  Form of Performance-BasedTime-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS OEU)(TBRSU NON). 10-Q 10.210.5   5/31/2011 
10.6c10.4h  Form of Performance-BasedTime-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS ONEU)(TBRSU OEU). 10-Q 10.310.6   5/31/2011 
10.6d10.4i  Form of Performance-BasedTime-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Officer – EU2)(TBRSU ONEU). 10-Q 10.110.7   11/30/20135/31/2011 
10.6e10.4j  Form of Performance-BasedTime-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Officer – Non-EU2)(ACQ TBRSU). 10-Q 10.210.1   11/30/20135/31/2015 
10.6f10.4k  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock UnitAppreciation Right Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Non-Officer2)(SAR Officer – Non EU).  10-Q10.311/30/2013
10.6gForm of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Officer – EU3). 10-K 10.7g10.7q   8/31/2014 
10.6h10.5†  Form of Performance-Based RestrictedJabil Inc. 2011 Employee Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Officer – Non-EU3).Purchase Plan, as amended10-K10.7h   8/31/201410-Q10.811/30/2018 
10.6i10.5a  Form of Performance-BasedJabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS-Non-Officer3).EPS – Executive – EU)10-K10.7i   8/31/201410-Q10.111/30/2018 
10.6j10.5b  Form of Performance-BasedJabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS-OfficerEPSEU4).Executive –Non-EU)10-K10.6j   8/31/201510-Q10.211/30/2018 
10.6k10.5c  Form of Performance-BasedJabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS-OfficerTSRNon-EU4)ONEU).10-K10.6k   8/31/201510-Q10.311/30/2018 
10.6l10.5d  Form of Performance-BasedJabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Non-Officer4)TSR – OEU).10-K10.6l   8/31/201510-Q10.411/30/2018
10.5eForm of Jabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU-ONEU)10-Q10.511/30/2018
10.5fForm of Jabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement(TBRSU-OEU)10-Q10.611/30/2018
10.5gForm of Jabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement(TBRSU-DIR)10-Q10.711/30/2018 

10.6m  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Officer – EU5).  10-K  10.6m   8/31/2016 
10.6n  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Officer – Non-EU5).  10-K  10.6n   8/31/2016 
10.6o  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS Non-Officer5).  10-K  10.6o   8/31/2016 
10.6p  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU TSR Officer – EU).  10-K  10.6m   8/31/2015 
10.6q  Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU TSR Officer – Non-EU).  10-K  10.6n   8/31/2015 
10.6r  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU DIR).  10-Q  10.4   5/31/2011 
10.6s  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU NON).  10-Q  10.5   5/31/2011 
10.6t  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU OEU).  10-Q  10.6   5/31/2011 
10.6u  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU ONEU).  10-Q  10.7   5/31/2011 
10.6v  Form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (ACQ TBRSU).  10-Q  10.1   5/31/2015 
10.6w  Form of Cash Bonus Award Agreement.  10-Q  10.1   11/30/2012 
10.6x  Form of Cash Bonus Award Agreement (Officer – EU).  10-Q  10.1   2/28/2013 
10.6y  Form of Cash Bonus Award Agreement (Officer – Non EU).  10-Q  10.2   2/28/2013 
10.6z  Form of Stock Appreciation Right Award Agreement (SAR Officer – Non EU).  10-K  10.7q   8/31/2014 
10.7†  Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.  S-8  4.1   2/25/2011 
10.8†  Form of Jabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU Non-Employee Director).  10-Q  10.2   11/30/2017 
10.8a†  Form of Jabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (TBRSU ONEU).  10-Q  10.3   11/30/2017 
10.8b†  Form of Jabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU TSR ONEU)  10-Q  10.4   11/30/2017 
10.8c†  Form of Jabil Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (PBRSU EPS – Executive – Non-EU)  10-Q  10.5   11/30/2017 
10.9†  Agreement and General Release dated as of June 12, 2017, between Jabil Inc. and William D. Muir, Jr.  8-K  10.1   6/12/2017 
10.10  Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement dated as of November 8, 2017 among Jabil Inc.; the initial lenders named therein; Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., as co-syndication agents; BNP Paribas, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as documentation agents; and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Mizuho Bank, Ltd., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.  8-K  10.1   11/14/2017 
10.11  Credit Agreement dated as of August 24, 2018 among Jabil Inc.; the initial lenders named in the Agreement; Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent; and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.  8-K  10.1   8/27/2018 
21.1*  List of Subsidiaries.      
23.1*  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.      
24.1*  Power of Attorney (See Signature page).      
31.1*  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant.      
31.2*  Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant.      
32.1*  Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant.      
32.2*  Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant.      
101**  Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017; (ii) Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Stockholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.      

10.6†  Executive Deferred Compensation Plan.  S-8  4.1   2/25/2011 
10.7  Amended and Restated Five Year Credit Agreement dated as of July  6, 2015, amoung the Registraint; the intial lenders named therein; Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent; JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A., asco-syndication agents; BNP Paribas, Mizuho Bank, Ltd., and The Bank of Nova Scotia as documentation agents; and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, BNP Paribas Securities Corp., Mizuho Bank, Ltd. and The Bank of Nova Scotia.  10-K  10.8   8/31/2015 
10.8  Credit Agreement dated as of August  24, 2018 among Jabil Inc.; the initial lenders named in the Agreement; Mizuho Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent; and Mizuho Bank, Ltd., MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners.  8-K  10.1   8/27/2018 
21.1*  List of Subsidiaries.      
23.1*  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.      
24.1*  Power of Attorney (See Signature page).      
31.1*  Rule13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant.      
31.2*  Rule13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant.      
32.1*  Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant.      
32.2*  Section 1350 Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant.      
101**  Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018; (ii) Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017; (iv) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Stockholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017; (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017; and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.      

 

Indicates management compensatory plan, contract of arrangement.

*

Filed or furnished herewith.

**

XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) Filed Electronically with this report.

Certain instruments with respect to long-term debt of the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries are not filed herewith pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of RegulationS-K since the total amount of securities authorized under each such instrument does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. The Company agrees to furnish a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request.

 

 (c)

Financial Statement Schedules. See Item 15(a) above.

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

   5755 

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Ernst  & Young LLP)

   5856 

Consolidated Financial Statements:

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets – August 31, 2019 and 2018

59

Consolidated Statements of Operations – Fiscal years ended August  31, 2019, 2018, and 2017

   60 

Consolidated Statements of Operations – Fiscal years ended August  31, 2018, 2017, and 2016

61

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017

   6261 

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – Fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 20162017

   6362 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Fiscal years ended August  31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017

   6463 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   6564 

Financial Statement Schedule:

  

Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

   99102 

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

Management of Jabil Inc. (the “Company”) is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined inRule13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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

Under the supervision of and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the Company’s management conducted an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018.2019. Management based this assessment on the framework as established inInternal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Management’s assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and testing of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting.

Based on this assessment, management has concluded that, as of August 31, 2018,2019, the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting.

Ernst & Young LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting which follows this report.

October 19, 201822, 2019

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Jabil Inc.

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited Jabil Inc. and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018,2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Jabil Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018,2019, based onthe COSO criteria.criteria.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of the operations acquired from Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (JJMD), which are included in the 2019 consolidated financial statements of the Company and constituted 1.8% of consolidated total assets as of August 31, 2019 and 1.3% of consolidated net revenue for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of the operations acquired from JJMD.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Companyas of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 2018,2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a), and our report dated October 19, 201822, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

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

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

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Tampa, Florida

October 19, 201822, 2019

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Jabil Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Jabil Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of August 31, 20182019 and 2017, and2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 2018,2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 2018,2019, in conformity with USU.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018,2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework),and our report dated October 19, 201822, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

As discussed in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for revenue from contracts with customers and certain fulfillment costs in 2019 due to the adoption of ASUNo. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). See below for discussion of our related critical audit matter.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its classification of cash receipts on the deferred purchase price receivable on asset-backed securitization transactions in 2019 due to the adoption of ASUNo. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Adoption of ASUNo. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Description of the Matter

As more fully described above and in Note 18 to the consolidated financial statements, effective September 1, 2018, the Company adoptedASU No. 2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers, on a modified retrospective basis, which resulted in a $43 million transition adjustment to increase retained earnings.

Auditing the Company’s implementation of the new revenue standard was challenging due to the judgment in applying the new standard regarding whether performance obligations within the Company’s contracts with customers are satisfied over time or at a point in time. More specifically, applying the criteria within the new standard for determining the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, such as whether an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date exists, was complex.

How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit

We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of controls over the Company’s implementation of the new revenue standard. We tested controls over management’s contract reviews, including controls over the application of the new standard to contracts to assess whether performance obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time.

To test the Company’s implementation of the new revenue standard, our audit procedures included, among others, assessing whether the Company’s new accounting policy complies with the new standard, evaluating the terms of the Company’s contracts with customers and evaluating management’s application of the new standard to the Company’s contracts. More specifically, we inspected the terms of a sample of the Company’s contracts and evaluated management’s determination of whether performance obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time based on the criteria within the new standard. We also tested the data and assumptions used in the computation of the Company’s transition adjustment.

Uncertain Tax Positions
Description of the Matter

As disclosed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company operates in a complex multinational tax environment and is subject to laws and regulations in various jurisdictions regarding intercompany transactions. Uncertain tax positions may arise from interpretations and judgments made by the Company in the application of the relevant laws, regulations and tax rulings. The Company uses significant judgment in (1) determining whether the technical merits of tax positions for certain intercompany transactions aremore-likely-than-not to be sustained and (2) measuring the related amount of tax benefit that qualifies for recognition.

Auditing the tax positions related to certain intercompany transactions was challenging because the recognition and measurement of the tax positions is highly judgmental and is based on interpretations of laws, regulations and tax rulings.

How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit

We tested controls over the Company’s process to assess the technical merits of tax positions related to certain intercompany transactions and also tested controls over the Company’s process to determine the application of the relevant laws, regulations and tax rulings, including management’s process to recognize and measure the related tax positions.

In testing the recognition and measurement criteria, we involved tax professionals to assist in assessing the technical merits of the Company’s tax positions. In addition, we used our knowledge of and experience with the application of domestic and international income tax laws by the relevant tax authorities to evaluate the Company’s accounting for those tax positions. We also assessed the Company’s assumptions and data used to measure the amount of tax benefit that qualifies for recognition, and tested the accuracy of the calculations. Lastly, we evaluated the Company’s income tax disclosures included in Note 4 in relation to the Company’s uncertain tax positions.

/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2010.

Tampa, Florida

October 19, 201822, 2019

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except for share data)

 

  August 31,   August 31, 
  2018 2017   2019 2018 

ASSETS

      

Current assets:

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $1,257,949  $1,189,919   $1,163,343  $1,257,949 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

   1,693,268  1,397,424    2,745,226  1,693,268 

Contract assets

   911,940   —   

Inventories, net of reserve for excess and obsolete inventory

   3,457,706  2,942,083    3,023,003  3,457,706 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   1,141,000  1,097,257    501,573  1,141,000 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   7,549,923  6,626,683    8,345,085  7,549,923 

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation

   3,198,016  3,228,678    3,333,750  3,198,016 

Goodwill

   627,745  608,184    622,255  627,745 

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

   279,131  284,596    256,853  279,131 

Deferred income taxes

   218,252  205,722    198,827  218,252 

Other assets

   172,574  142,132    213,705  172,574 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $12,045,641  $11,095,995   $12,970,475  $12,045,641 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

      

Current liabilities:

      

Current installments of notes payable and long-term debt

  $25,197  $444,255   $375,181  $25,197 

Accounts payable

   4,942,932  4,257,623    5,166,780  4,942,932 

Accrued expenses

   2,262,744  2,168,715    2,990,144  2,262,744 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   7,230,873  6,870,593    8,532,105  7,230,873 

Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments

   2,493,502  1,606,017    2,121,284  2,493,502 

Other liabilities

   94,617  100,812    163,821  94,617 

Income tax liabilities

   148,884  100,902    136,689  148,884 

Deferred income taxes

   114,385  49,327    115,818  114,385 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   10,082,261  8,727,651    11,069,717  10,082,261 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

      

Equity:

      

Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity:

      

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

   —     —      —     —   

Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; 257,130,145 and 253,266,684 shares issued and 164,588,172 and 177,727,653 shares outstanding at August 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017, respectively

   257  253 

Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 500,000,000 shares; 260,406,796 and 257,130,145 shares issued and 153,520,380 and 164,588,172 shares outstanding at August 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively

   260  257 

Additionalpaid-in capital

   2,218,673  2,104,203    2,304,552  2,218,673 

Retained earnings

   1,760,097  1,730,893    2,037,037  1,760,097 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

   (19,399 54,620 

Treasury stock at cost, 92,541,973 and 75,539,031 shares as of August 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017, respectively

   (2,009,371 (1,536,455

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (82,794 (19,399

Treasury stock at cost, 106,886,416 and 92,541,973 shares as of August 31, 2019 and August 31, 2018, respectively

   (2,371,612 (2,009,371
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total Jabil Inc. stockholders’ equity

   1,950,257  2,353,514    1,887,443  1,950,257 

Noncontrolling interests

   13,123  14,830    13,315  13,123 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total equity

   1,963,380  2,368,344    1,900,758  1,963,380 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

  $12,045,641  $11,095,995   $12,970,475  $12,045,641 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except for per share data)

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Net revenue

  $22,095,416  $19,063,121  $18,353,086   $25,282,320  $22,095,416  $19,063,121 

Cost of revenue

   20,388,624  17,517,478  16,825,382    23,368,919  20,388,624  17,517,478 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   1,706,792  1,545,643  1,527,704    1,913,401  1,706,792  1,545,643 

Operating expenses:

        

Selling, general and administrative

   1,050,716  907,702  924,427    1,111,347  1,050,716  907,702 

Research and development

   38,531  29,680  31,954    42,861  38,531  29,680 

Amortization of intangibles

   38,490  35,524  37,121    31,923  38,490  35,524 

Restructuring and related charges

   36,902  160,395  11,369    25,914  36,902  160,395 

Loss on disposal of subsidiaries

   —    2,112   —      —     —    2,112 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   542,153  410,230  522,833    701,356  542,153  410,230 

Restructuring of securities loss

   29,632   —     —   

Other expense

   37,563  28,448  8,380    53,750  37,563  28,448 

Interest income

   (17,813 (12,525 (9,128   (21,460 (17,813 (12,525

Interest expense

   149,002  138,074  136,536    188,730  149,002  138,074 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income tax

   373,401  256,233  387,045    450,704  373,401  256,233 

Income tax expense

   285,860  129,066  132,149    161,230  285,860  129,066 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

   87,541  127,167  254,896    289,474  87,541  127,167 

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax

   1,211  (1,923 801    2,363  1,211  (1,923
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.

  $86,330  $129,090  $254,095   $287,111  $86,330  $129,090 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to the stockholders of Jabil Inc.:

        

Basic

  $0.50  $0.71  $1.33   $1.85  $0.50  $0.71 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted

  $0.49  $0.69  $1.32   $1.81  $0.49  $0.69 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

        

Basic

   172,237  181,902  190,413    155,613  172,237  181,902 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Diluted

   175,044  185,838  192,750    158,647  175,044  185,838 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

  $0.32  $0.32  $0.32 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Net income

  $87,541  $127,167  $254,896   $289,474  $87,541  $127,167 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

        

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   (50,151 41,244  9,672 

Derivative instruments

   (21,851 22,183  19,817 

Available for sale securities

   (8,679 20,750  (5,436

Actuarial gain (loss)

   8,194  10,372  (12,963

Prior service cost

   (1,532 (52 (113

Change in foreign currency translation

   (21,729 (50,151 41,244 

Change in derivative instruments:

    

Change in fair value of derivatives

   (67,773 1,225  13,434 

Adjustment for net losses (gains) realized and included in net income

   20,259  (23,076 8,749 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total change in derivative instruments

   (47,514 (21,851 22,183 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Change in available for sale securities:

    

Unrealized (loss) gain on available for sale securities

   (24,508 (8,679 10,611 

Adjustment for net losses realized and included in net income

   33,333   —    10,139 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total change in available for sale securities

   8,825  (8,679 20,750 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Actuarial (loss) gain

   (3,012 8,194  10,372 

Prior service credit (cost)

   35  (1,532 (52
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

   (74,019 94,497  10,977    (63,395 (74,019 94,497 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $13,522  $221,664  $265,873   $226,079  $13,522  $221,664 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

   1,211  (1,923�� 801    2,363  1,211  (1,923
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Jabil Inc.

  $12,311  $223,587  $265,072   $223,716  $12,311  $223,587 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except for share data)

 

  Jabil Inc. Stockholders’ Equity       Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  Common Stock       Accumulated         2019 2018 2017 

Total stockholders’ equity, beginning balances

  $1,963,380  $2,368,344  $2,457,497 
  Shares
Outstanding
 Par
Value
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
 Treasury
Stock
 Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Equity
   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2015

   192,068,068  $247   $1,955,104  $1,468,910  $(50,854 $(1,058,551 $20,155  $2,335,011 

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options

   19,109   —      —     —     —     —     —     —   

Common stock:

    

Beginning balances

   257  253  250 

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

   1,246,947  1    20,910   —     —     —     —    20,911    1  1  1 

Vesting of restricted stock awards

   1,817,635  2    (2  —     —     —     —     —   

Vesting of restricted stock

   2  3  2 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balances

   260  257  253 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Additionalpaid-in capital:

    

Beginning balances

   2,218,673  2,104,203  2,034,525 

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

   26,999  24,865  21,791 

Vesting of restricted stock

   (2 (3 (2

Recognition of stock-based compensation

   58,882  89,608  47,889 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balances

   2,304,552  2,218,673  2,104,203 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Retained earnings:

    

Beginning balances

   1,760,097  1,730,893  1,660,820 

Declared dividends

   (51,026 (57,126 (59,017

Cumulative effect adjustment for adoption of new accounting standards

   40,855   —     —   

Net income attributable to Jabil Inc.

   287,111  86,330  129,090 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balances

   2,037,037  1,760,097  1,730,893 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:

    

Beginning balances

   (19,399 54,620  (39,877

Other comprehensive (loss) income

   (63,395 (74,019 94,497 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balances

   (82,794 (19,399 54,620 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Treasury stock:

    

Beginning balances

   (2,009,371 (1,536,455 (1,217,547

Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans

   (462,900  —      —     —     —    (10,656  —    (10,656   (11,918 (22,597 (12,268

Treasury shares purchased

   (7,690,387  —      —     —     —    (148,340  —    (148,340   (350,323 (450,319 (306,640

Recognition of stock-based compensation

   —     —      58,997   —     —     —     —    58,997 

Declared dividends

   —     —      —    (62,185  —     —     —    (62,185

Comprehensive income

   —     —      —    254,095  10,977   —    801  265,873 

Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests

   —     —      —     —     —     —    (1,500 (1,500
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balances

   (2,371,612 (2,009,371 (1,536,455
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Noncontrolling interests:

    

Beginning balances

   13,123  14,830  19,326 

Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

   2,363  1,211  (1,923

Acquisition of noncontrolling interests

   1,112   —     —   

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

   —     —      (484  —     —     —    (116 (600   —     —    (134

Foreign currency adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —     —      —     —     —     —    (14 (14
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2016

   186,998,472  $250   $2,034,525  $1,660,820  $(39,877 $(1,217,547 $19,326  $2,457,497 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options

   172,620   —      —     —     —     —     —     —   

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

   1,228,316  1    21,791   —     —     —     —    21,792 

Vesting of restricted stock awards

   2,102,049  2    (2  —     —     —     —     —   

Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans

   (550,096  —      —     —     —    (12,268  —    (12,268

Treasury shares purchased

   (12,223,708  —      —     —     —    (306,640  —    (306,640

Recognition of stock-based compensation

   —     —      47,889   —     —     —     —    47,889 

Declared dividends

   —     —      —    (59,017  —     —     —    (59,017

Comprehensive income

   —     —      —    129,090  94,497   —    (1,923 221,664 

Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests

   —     —      —     —     —     —    (2,293 (2,293

Purchase of noncontrolling interests

   —     —      —     —     —     —    (134 (134

Foreign currency adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —     —      —     —     —     —    (146 (146
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2017

   177,727,653  $253   $2,104,203  $1,730,893  $54,620  $(1,536,455 $14,830  $2,368,344 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options

   30,832   —      —     —     —     —     —     —   

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

   1,105,400  1    24,865   —     —     —     —    24,866 

Vesting of restricted stock awards

   2,727,229  3    (3  —     —     —     —     —   

Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans

   (793,052  —      —     —     —    (22,597  —    (22,597

Treasury shares purchased

   (16,209,890  —      —     —     —    (450,319  —    (450,319

Recognition of stock-based compensation

   —     —      89,608   —     —     —     —    89,608 

Declared dividends

   —     —      —    (57,126  —     —     —    (57,126

Comprehensive income

   —     —      —    86,330  (74,019  —    1,211  13,522 

Disposition of noncontrolling interests

   (1,785  —     —   

Declared dividends to noncontrolling interests

   —     —      —     —     —     —    (2,920 (2,920   (1,500 (2,920 (2,293

Foreign currency adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests

   —     —      —     —     —     —    2  2    —    2  (146

Other

   2   —     —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2018

   164,588,172  $257   $2,218,673  $1,760,097  $(19,399 $(2,009,371 $13,123  $1,963,380 

Ending balances

   13,315  13,123  14,830 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity, ending balances

  $1,900,758  $1,963,380  $2,368,344 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Net income

  $87,541  $127,167  $254,896   $289,474  $87,541  $127,167 

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

    

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

   773,704  760,405  696,752    771,833  773,704  760,405 

Restructuring and related charges

   16,264  94,346  1,170    (3,566 16,264  94,346 

Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts

   38,030  10,112  919 

Recognition of stock-based compensation expense and related charges

   90,664  48,544  58,997    61,346  90,664  48,544 

Deferred income taxes

   52,705  (63,001 (23,155   20,998  52,705  (63,001

Provision for allowance for doubtful accounts

   15,867  38,030  10,112 

Restructuring of securities loss

   29,632   —     —   

Other, net

   (13,600 22,109  21,369    37,017  (13,600 22,109 

Change in operating assets and liabilities, exclusive of net assets acquired:

        

Accounts receivable

   (316,262 (31,353 122,115    (586,511 (2,334,367 (2,828,328

Contract assets

   (878,469  —     —   

Inventories

   (499,105 (445,089 67,966    483,074  (499,105 (445,089

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   (76,602 19,346  (194,337   28,897  (97,795 95,593 

Other assets

   (34,747 (30,413 (4,425   (38,188 (34,747 (30,413

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

   815,258  744,470  (86,060   961,662  815,258  744,470 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   933,850  1,256,643  916,207 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   1,193,066  (1,105,448 (1,464,085
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

    

Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities:

    

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

   (1,036,651 (716,485 (924,239   (1,005,480 (1,036,651 (716,485

Proceeds and advances from sale of property, plant and equipment

   350,291  175,000  26,031    218,708  350,291  175,000 

Cash paid for business and intangible asset acquisitions, net of cash

   (109,664 (36,620 (242,143   (153,239 (109,664 (36,620

Issuance of notes receivable

   (6,500  —    (29,380

Cash receipts on sold receivables

   96,846  2,039,298  2,720,728 

Other, net

   4,140  (1,360 (10,250   (29,289 (2,360 (1,360
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   (798,384 (579,465 (1,179,981

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

   (872,454 1,240,914  2,141,263 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:

    

Cash flows used in financing activities:

    

Borrowings under debt agreements

   9,677,424  7,434,107  6,904,215    11,985,978  9,677,424  7,434,107 

Payments toward debt agreements

   (9,206,016 (7,479,150 (6,445,922   (12,013,004 (9,206,016 (7,479,150

Payments to acquire treasury stock

   (450,319 (306,640 (148,340   (350,323 (450,319 (306,640

Dividends paid to stockholders

   (57,833 (59,959 (62,436   (52,004 (57,833 (59,959

Net proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

   24,865  21,791  20,910    26,999  24,865  21,791 

Treasury stock minimum tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock

   (22,597 (12,268 (10,656   (11,918 (22,597 (12,268

Other, net

   (12,568 (2,427 (4,259   (1,500 (12,568 (2,427
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

   (47,044 (404,546 253,512 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (415,772 (47,044 (404,546
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

   (20,392 5,228  8,358    554  (20,392 5,228 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   68,030  277,860  (1,904

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (94,606 68,030  277,860 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   1,189,919  912,059  913,963    1,257,949  1,189,919  912,059 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $1,257,949  $1,189,919  $912,059   $1,163,343  $1,257,949  $1,189,919 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Supplemental disclosure information:

        

Interest paid, net of capitalized interest

  $167,278  $130,635  $128,013   $185,696  $167,278  $130,635 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income taxes paid, net of refunds received

  $180,423  $187,871  $140,704   $168,053  $180,423  $187,871 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Jabil Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, herein referred to as the “Company”) is one of the leading providers of manufacturing services and solutions. The Company provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. The Company’s services combine a highly automated, continuous flow manufacturing approach with advanced electronic design and design for manufacturability technologies. The Company is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida and has manufacturing operations principally in the Americas, Europe Asia and Africa.Asia.

Significant accounting policies followed by the Company are as follows:

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts and operations of the Company, and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in preparing the consolidated financial statements. The Company has made certain reclassification adjustments to conform prior periods’ Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements to the current presentation.

Use of Accounting Estimates

Management is required to make estimates and assumptions during the preparation of the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates and assumptions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of 90 days or less. As of August 31, 2018 and 2017, there were $21.4 million and $71.5 million of cash equivalents, respectively.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables and other miscellaneous receivables. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Bad debts are charged to this allowance after all attempts to collect the balance are exhausted. Allowances of $15.2$17.2 million and $14.1$15.2 million were recorded as of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. As the financial condition and circumstances of the Company’s customers change, adjustments to the allowance for doubtful accounts are made as necessary.

Contract Balances

Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. The Company records an asset when revenue is recognized prior to invoicing a customer (“contract assets”) while a liability is recognized when a customer pays an invoice prior to the Company transferring control of the goods or services (“contract liabilities”). Amounts recognized as contract assets are generally transferred to receivables in the succeeding quarter due to the short-term nature of the manufacturing cycle. Contract assets are classified separately on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and transferred to receivables when right to payment becomes unconditional.

The Company reviews contract assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable after considering factors such as the age of the balances and the financial stability of the customer.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a first in, first out (FIFO) basis) and net realizable value. Inventory is valued based on current and forecasted usage, customer inventory-related contractual obligations and other lower of cost and net realizable value considerations. If actual market conditions or customer product demands are less favorable than those projected, additional valuation adjustments may be necessary.

Fulfillment Costs

The Company capitalizes costs incurred to fulfill its contracts that i) relate directly to the contract or anticipated contracts, ii) are expected to generate or enhance the Company’s resources that will be used to satisfy the performance obligation under the contract, and iii) are expected to be recovered through revenue generated from the contract. Capitalized fulfillment costs are amortized to cost of revenue as the Company satisfies the related performance obligations under the contract with approximate lives ranging from1-3 years. These costs, which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, generally represent upfront costs incurred to prepare for manufacturing activities.

The Company assesses the capitalized fulfillment costs for impairment at the end of each reporting period. The Company will recognize an impairment loss to the extent the carrying amount of the capitalized costs exceeds the recoverable amount. Recoverability is assessed by considering the capitalized fulfillment costs in relation to the forecasted profitability of the related manufacturing performance obligations.

Property, Plant and Equipment, net

Property, plant and equipment is capitalized at cost and depreciated using the straight-line depreciation method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. Estimated useful lives for major classes of depreciable assets are as follows:

 

Asset Class

  

Estimated Useful Life

Buildings

  

Up to 35 years

Leasehold improvements

  

Shorter of lease term or useful life of the improvement

Machinery and equipment

  

2 to 10 years

Furniture, fixtures and office equipment

  

5 years

Computer hardware and software

  

3 to 7 years

Transportation equipment

  

3 years

Certain equipment held under capital leases is classified as property, plant and equipment and the related obligation is recorded as accrued expenses and other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amortization of assets held under capital leases is included in depreciation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or retired is removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of operating income.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company accounts for goodwill in a business combination as the excess of the cost over the fair value of net assets acquired and is assigned to the reporting unit in which the acquired business will operate. The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

The recoverability of goodwill is measured at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units based on an average weighting of both projected discounted future results and the use of comparative market multiples. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and a second step is performed to measure the amount of loss, if any.

The recoverability of indefinite-lived intangible assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount to the fair value. The Company determines the fair value of its indefinite-lived intangible assets principally based on a variation of the income approach, known as the relief from royalty method. If the carrying amount of the indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, the indefinite-lived intangible asset is considered impaired.

Business combinations can also result in other intangible assets being recognized. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on either a straight-line or accelerated basis over their estimated useful life and include contractual agreements and customer relationships, tradenames and intellectual property. No significant residual values are estimated for the amortizable intangible assets.

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment, and finite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the asset or asset group is measured by comparing its carrying amount to the undiscounted future net cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If the carrying amount of an asset or asset group is not recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group over its respective fair value, which is generally determined as the present value of estimated future cash flows or as the appraised value.

Derivative Instruments

All derivative instruments are recorded gross on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their respective fair values. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument depends on the intended use and designation of the derivative instrument. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative and the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in current earnings. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of tax, and is subsequently reclassified into the line item within the Consolidated Statements of Operations in which the hedged items are recorded in the same period in which the hedged item affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is recognized immediately in current earnings. For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments, gains and losses from changes in fair values are recognized in earnings. Cash receipts and cash payments related to derivative instruments are recorded in the same category as the cash flows from the items being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the changes in AOCI, net of tax, by component during the fiscal year ended August 31, 20182019 (in thousands):

 

   Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
  Derivative
Instruments
  Actuarial
(Loss) Gain
  Prior
Service Cost
  Available
for Sale
Securities
  Total 

Balance as of August 31, 2016

  $16,338  $7,784  $(43,587 $941  $(21,353 $(39,877

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications

   35,297   13,434 (1)    8,443   86   10,611   67,871 

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

   5,947   8,749 (2)    1,929 (3)    (138) (3)   10,139 (4)    26,626 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)(5)

   41,244   22,183   10,372   (52  20,750   94,497 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2017

  $57,582  $29,967  $(33,215 $889  $(603 $54,620 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications

   (50,151  1,225 (1)    7,067   (1,444  (8,679  (51,982

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

   —     (23,076) (2)   1,127 (3)    (88) (3)   —     (22,037
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income(5)

   (50,151  (21,851  8,194   (1,532  (8,679  (74,019
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2018

  $7,431  $8,116  $(25,021 $(643 $(9,282 $(19,399
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
  Derivative
Instruments
  Actuarial
(Loss) Gain
  Prior
Service (Cost)
Credit
  Available
for Sale
Securities
  Total 

Balance as of August 31, 2018

  $7,431  $8,116  $(25,021 $(643 $(9,282 $(19,399

Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications

   (21,729  (67,773  (3,753  79   (24,508  (117,684

Amounts reclassified from AOCI

   —     20,259   741   (44  33,333   54,289 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income(1)

   (21,729  (47,514  (3,012  35   8,825   (63,395
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2019

  $(14,298 $(39,398 $(28,033 $(608 $(457 $(82,794
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents changes in fair valueAmounts are net of derivative instruments.tax, which are immaterial.

The following table sets forth the amounts reclassified from AOCI into the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the associated financial statement line item, net of tax, for the periods indicated (in thousands):

      Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 

Comprehensive Income Components

  Financial Statement Line
Item
  2019  2018  2017 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   Operating income  $—    $—    $5,947 

Realized losses (gains) on derivative instruments:(3)

     

Foreign exchange contracts

   Cost of revenue   21,982   (9,379  4,799 

Interest rate contracts

   Interest expense   (1,723  (13,697  3,950 

Actuarial loss

   (1)    741   1,127   1,929 

Prior service credit

   (1)    (44  (88  (138

Available for sale securities

   (2)    33,333   —     10,139 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total amounts reclassified from AOCI(4)

   $54,289  $(22,037 $26,626 
   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(2)

Represents reclassification of net (gains) losses realized and included in net income related to derivative instruments. $14.8 million was classified into net income as a reduction of income tax expense related to derivative instruments for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. The remaining amount for fiscal year 2018 and the amount for fiscal year 2017 was primarily classified as a component of cost of revenue. The Company expects to reclassify $9.0 million into earnings during the next 12 months, which will primarily be classified as a component of cost of revenue.

(3)(1)

Amounts are included in the computation of net periodic benefit pension cost. Refer to Note 9 – “Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits” for additional information.

(4)(2)

The portionportions of AOCI reclassified into earnings during the fiscal yearyears ended August 31, 2019 and 2017 for available for sale securities were due to a restructuring of securities loss and an other than temporary impairments on securities, respectively, and were recorded to restructuring of securities loss and other expense, respectively.

securities was due to an other than temporary impairment on securities and was classified as a component of other

expense.

(5)(3)

The Company expects to reclassify $17.0 million into earnings during the next twelve months, which will primarily be classified as a component of cost of revenue.

(4)

Amounts are net of tax, which are immaterial.immaterial for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019 and 2017. The amount for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 includes a reduction to income tax expense related to derivative instruments of $14.8 million.

Foreign Currency Transactions

For the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that use a currency other than the U.S. dollar as their functional currency, the assets and liabilities are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. The effects of these translation adjustments are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains and losses arising from transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the entity involved are included in operating income.

Revenue Recognition

Effective September 1, 2018, the Company’s revenue recognition accounting policies changed in conjunction with the adoption of ASU2014-09, Revenue Recognition (Topic 606). For further discussion, refer to Note 18—“Revenue” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company provides comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services to companies in various industries and end markets. The Company derives substantially all of its revenue from production and product management services (collectively referred to as “manufacturing services”), which encompasses the act of producing tangible componentsproducts that are built to customer specifications, which are then provided to the customer.

The Company recognizesgenerally enters into manufacturing service contracts with its customers that provide the framework under which business will be conducted and customer purchase orders will be received for specific quantities and with predominantly fixed pricing. As a result, the Company considers its contract with a customer to be the combination of the manufacturing service contract and the purchase order, or any agreements or other similar documents.

The majority of the Company’s manufacturing service contracts relate to manufactured products which have no alternative use and for which the Company has an enforceable right to payment for the work completed to date. As a result, revenue is recognized over time when or as the Company transfers control of the promised products or services (known as performance obligations) to its customers. For certain other contracts with customers that do not meet the over time revenue recognition criteria, transfer of control occurs at a point in time which generally occurs upon delivery and transfer of risk and title to the customer.

Most of the Company’s contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual manufactured product or service is capable of being distinct and is distinct within the context of the contract. For the majority of customers, performance obligations are satisfied over time based on the continuous transfer of control as manufacturing services revenue when such tangible components are shipped to or the goodsperformed and are received by the customer, title and risk of ownership havegenerally completed in less than one year.

passed, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured (net of estimated returns). The Company also derives revenue to a lesser extent from electronic design services to certain customers. Revenue from electronic design services is generally recognized over time as the services are performed.

For the Company’s over time customers, it believes the measure of progress which best depicts the transfer of control is based on costs incurred to date, relative to total estimated cost at completion (i.e., an input method). This method is a faithful depiction of the transfer of goods or services because it results in the recognition of revenue on the basis of the Company’sto-date efforts in the satisfaction of a performance obligation relative to the total expected efforts in the satisfaction of the performance obligation. The Company believes that the use of an input method best depicts the transfer of control to the customer, which occurs as the Company incurs costs on its contracts. The transaction price of each performance obligation is generally based upon completion and acceptance by the respective customer. contractual stand-alone selling price of the product or service.

Certain contracts with customers include variable consideration, such as rebates, discounts, or returns. The Company recognizes estimates of this variable consideration that are not expected to result in a significant revenue reversal in the future, primarily based on the most likely level of consideration to be paid to the customer under the specific terms of the underlying programs.

Taxes collected from the Company’s customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented within the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations on a net basis.basis and are excluded from the transaction price. The Company has elected to account for shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as costs to fulfill the promise to transfer the goods. Accordingly, the Company records customer payments of shipping and handling costs reimbursed by the customer inas a component of net revenue, and classifies such costs as a component of cost of revenue. Upfront payments from customers are recorded upon receipt as deferred income and are recognized as revenue as the related manufacturing services are provided.

Effective September 1, 2018, the Company’s revenue accounting policies will change in conjunction with the adoption of the accounting standard for revenue recognition. See further discussion of this new standard in Note 16—“New Accounting Guidance” to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense, reduced for estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting period for outstanding stock awards.

The stock-based compensation expense for time-based and performance basedperformance-based restricted stock unit awards (“restricted stock units”) is measured at fair value on the date of grant based on the number of shares expected to vest and the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock. For restricted stock awardsunits with performance conditions, stock-based compensation expense is originally based on the number of shares that would vest if the Company achieved 100% of the performance goal, which is the intended outcome at the grant date. Throughout the requisite service period, management monitors the probability of achievement of the performance condition. If it becomes probable, based on the Company’s performance, that more or less than the current estimate of the awarded shares will vest, an adjustment to stock-based compensation expense will be recognized as a change in accounting estimate in the period that such probability changes.

The stock-based compensation expense for market-based restricted stock awardsunits is measured at fair value on the date of grant. The market conditions are considered in the grant date fair value using a Monte Carlo valuation model, which utilizes multiple input variables to determine the probability of the Company achieving the specified market conditions. Stock-based compensation expense related to an award with a market condition will be recognized over the requisite service period regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied, provided that the requisite service period has been completed.

The Company currently expects to satisfy share-based awards with registered shares available to be issued.

See Note 11 – “Stockholders’ Equity” for further discussion of stock-based compensation expense.

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in the tax rate is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date of the rate change. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company considers future taxable income and ongoing feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance.

Earnings Per Share

The Company calculates its basic earnings per share by dividing net income attributable to Jabil Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. The Company’s diluted earnings per share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the effect of dilutive securities. The difference between the weighted average number of basic shares outstanding and the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding is primarily due to dilutive unvested restricted stock awardsunits and dilutive stock appreciation rights.

Potential shares of common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share when their effect would be antidilutive. Performance-based restricted stock awardsunits are considered dilutive when the related performance criterion have been met assuming the end of the reporting period represents the end of the performance period. All potential shares of common stock are antidilutive in periods of net loss. Potential shares of common stock not included in the

computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive or because the performance criterion was not met were as follows (in thousands):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019   2018   2017 

Stock appreciation rights

   —      265    2,381    —      —      265 

Restricted stock awards

   2,426    4,539    7,599 

Restricted stock units

   796    2,426    4,539 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

TheFair value is categorized in one of three levels based on the lowest level of the fair-value hierarchy include:significant input used. Level 1 – quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities; Level 2 – inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 – unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial instruments. Refer to Note 2 – “Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs”, Note 8 – “Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt”, Note 9 – “Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits” and Note 13 –“Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities” for disclosure surrounding the fair value of the Company’s deferred purchase price receivables, debt obligations, pension plan assets and derivative financial instruments, respectively.

The Company has $50.0 million in SeniorNon-Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock of iQor Holdings, Inc. that accretes dividends at an annual rate of 8 percent and is redeemable on March 31, 2023 or upon a change in control. The SeniorNon-Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock is valued each reporting period using unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs) based on an interest rate lattice model and is classified as an available for sale security with an unrealized loss recorded to AOCI. The unobservable inputs have an immaterial impact on the fair value calculation of the SeniorNon-Convertible Cumulative Preferred Stock. As of August 31, 2018 and 2017, the fair value was $47.3 million and $49.8 million, respectively, and is included within other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

2. Trade Accounts Receivable Securitization and Sale Programs

The Company regularly sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable under twoa foreign asset-backed securitization programsprogram, a North American asset-backed securitization program and nine uncommitted trade accounts receivable sale programs (collectively referred to herein as the “programs”). The Company continues servicing the receivables sold and in exchange receives a servicing fee under each of the programs. Servicing fees related to each of the programs recognized during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 were not material. The Company does not record a servicing asset or liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as the Company estimates that the fee it receives to service these receivables approximates the fair market compensation to provide the servicing activities.

Transfers of the receivables under the programs are accounted for as sales and, accordingly, net receivables sold under the programs are excluded from accounts receivable on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The adoption of Accounting Standards UpdateNo. 2016-15 (“ASU2016-15”) described in Note 17, New Accounting Guidance, resulted in a reclassification of cash flows from operating activities to investing activities for all periods presented in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for cash receipts related to collections on the deferred purchase price receivable (i.e. beneficial interest) on asset-backed securitization transactions. In addition, the beneficial interest of $162.2 million, $2.0 billion, and $2.8 billion for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively, obtained in exchange for securitized receivables are reported asnon-cash investing activities.

Asset-Backed Securitization Programs

The Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under its North American asset-backed securitization program and its foreign asset-backed securitization program (collectively referred to herein as the “asset-backed securitization programs”) toa special purpose entities,entity, which in turn sell 100%sells certain of the receivables to: (i) conduits administered by unaffiliated financial institutions for the North American asset-backed securitization program and (ii) to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by an unaffiliated financial institution on a monthly basis. Effective October 1, 2018, the foreign asset-backed securitization program terms were amended and the program was extended to September 30, 2021. In connection with this amendment, there is no longer a deferred purchase price receivable for the foreign asset-backed securitization program. Anyprogram as the entire purchase price is paid in cash when the receivables are sold.

As of October 1, 2018, approximately $734.2 million of accounts receivable sold under the foreign asset-backed securitization program was exchanged for the outstanding deferred purchase price receivable of $335.5 million. The remaining amount due to the financial institution of $398.7 million was subsequently settled for $25.2 million of cash and $373.5 million of trade accounts receivable sold to the financial institution. The previously sold trade accounts receivable were recorded at fair market value. Prior to the amendment, any portion of the purchase price for the receivables not paid in cash upon the sale occurring iswas recorded as a deferred purchase price receivable, which iswas paid from available cash as payments on the underlying receivables arewere collected.

The amended foreign asset-backed securitization program contains a guarantee of payment by the special purpose entity, in an amount equal to approximately the North American asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiarynet cash proceeds under the program. No liability has been recorded for obligations under the guarantee as of the Company. August 31, 2019.

The special purpose entity in the foreign asset-backed securitization program is a separate bankruptcy-remote entity whose assets would be first available to satisfy the creditor claims of the unaffiliated financial institution. The Company is deemed the primary beneficiary of this special purpose entity as the Company has both the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to

receive the benefits that could potentially be significant to the entity from the transfer of the trade accounts receivable into the special purpose entity. Accordingly, the special purpose entitiesentity associated with thesethe foreign asset-backed securitization programs areprogram is included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

The North American asset-backed securitization program was terminated on October 9, 2018 and as of this date approximately $500.0 million of accounts receivable sold under the program was exchanged for the outstanding deferred purchase price receivable of $300.0 million and $200.0 million of cash. The previously sold trade accounts receivable were recorded at fair market value.

On November 27, 2018, the Company entered into a new North American asset-backed securitization program. The Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable, at a discount, under its new North American asset-backed securitization program to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells certain of the receivables to conduits administered by unaffiliated financial institutions on a monthly basis. The special purpose entity in the North American asset-backed securitization program is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and is included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. There is no longer a deferred purchase price receivable for the North American asset-backed securitization program as the entire purchase price is paid in cash when the receivables are sold. Additionally, certain unsold receivables covering the maximum amount of net cash proceeds available under the program are pledged as collateral to the unaffiliated financial institution as of August 31, 2019.

Following is a summary of the asset-backed securitization programs and key terms:

 

  Maximum Amount of
Net Cash Proceeds (in  millions)(1)
   Expiration
Date
   Maximum Amount of
Net Cash Proceeds (in  millions)(1)
   Expiration
Date
 

North American

  $200.0    October 20, 2020 (2)    $390.0    November 22, 2021 

Foreign

  $400.0    September 30, 2021 (3)    $400.0    September 30, 2021 

 

(1)

Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)

On October 9, 2018, the North American asset-backed securitization program was terminated and the Company repurchased the outstanding receivables.

(3)

On September 21, 2018, the foreign asset-backed securitization program terms were amended and the program was extended to September 30, 2021. Under the terms of the amended agreement, the Company continuously sells designated pools of trade accounts receivable to a special purpose entity, which in turn sells a portion of the receivables to an unaffiliated financial institution and a conduit administered by an unaffiliated financial institution. In connection with this amendment, there is no longer a deferred purchase price receivable for the foreign asset-backed securitization program.

In connection with the asset-backed securitization programs, the Company recognized the following (in millions):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019(3)   2018   2017 

Eligible trade accounts receivable sold

  $8,386   $8,878   $7,870 

Trade accounts receivable sold

  $4,057   $8,386   $8,878 

Cash proceeds received(1)

  $7,838   $8,300   $7,336   $4,031   $7,838   $8,300 

Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(2)

  $15   $9   $5   $26   $15   $9 

Deferred purchase price receivables as of August 31(3)

  $533   $569   $527   $—     $533   $569 

 

(1)

Of this amount, $0.0 million, $0.1 million and $8.4 million, respectively, represented new transfers during fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The remainder representedamounts primarily represent proceeds from collections reinvested in revolving-period transfers.

(2)

Recorded to other expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

(3)

Recorded initially at fair value as prepaid expensesExcludes $650.3 million of trade accounts receivable sold, $488.1 million of cash and other current assets on$13.9 million of net cash received prior to the Consolidated Balance Sheetsamendment of the foreign asset-backed securitization program and are valued using unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), primarily discounted cash flows, and due to their credit quality and short-term maturity,under the fair values approximated book values. The unobservable inputs consist of estimated credit losses and estimated discount rates, which both have an immaterial impact on the fair value calculations.previous North American asset-backed securitization program.

The asset-backed securitization programs require compliance with several covenants. The North American asset-backed securitization program covenants include compliance with the interest coverage ratio and debt to EBITDA ratio of the five-year unsecured credit facility amended as of November 8, 2017 (“the 2017 Credit Facility”). The foreign asset-backed securitization program covenants include limitations on certain corporate actions such as mergers and consolidations. As of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the asset-backed securitization programs.

Trade Accounts Receivable Sale Programs

Following is a summary of the nine trade accounts receivable sale programs with unaffiliated financial institutions where the Company may elect to sell receivables and the unaffiliated financial institution may elect to purchase, at a discount, on an ongoing basis:

 

Program  Maximum
Amount (in millions)(1)
 Type of
Facility
   Expiration
Date
   Maximum
Amount (in millions)(1)
 Type of
Facility
   Expiration
Date
 

A

  $875.0  Uncommitted    August 31, 2022 (2)(3)    $800.0  Uncommitted    August 31, 2022(2) 

B

  $150.0  Uncommitted    November 30, 2018 (4)    $150.0  Uncommitted    November 30, 2019(3) 

C

   800.0 CNY  Uncommitted    February 13, 2019    800.0 CNY  Uncommitted    June 30, 2020 

D

  $100.0  Uncommitted    May 4, 2023 (5)    $100.0  Uncommitted    May 4, 2023(4) 

E

  $50.0  Uncommitted    August 25, 2019   $50.0  Uncommitted    August 25, 2020 

F

  $150.0  Uncommitted    January 25, 2019 (6)    $150.0  Uncommitted    January 25, 2020(5) 

G

  $50.0  Uncommitted    February 23, 2023 (3)    $50.0  Uncommitted    February 23, 2023(2) 

H

  $100.0  Uncommitted    August 10, 2019 (7)    $100.0  Uncommitted    August 10, 2020(6) 

I

  $100.0  Uncommitted    July 21, 2019 (8)    $100.0  Uncommitted    July 21, 2020(7) 

J

  $740.0  Uncommitted    February 28, 2020(8) 

K

  $110.0  Uncommitted    April 11, 2020(9) 

 

(1)

Maximum amount available at any one time.

(2)

The maximum amount under the program will reduce to $650.0 million on February 1, 2019.

(3)

Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 15 days prior notice.

(4)(3)

The program will automatically extend for one year at each expiration date unless either party provides 10 days notice of termination.

(5)(4)

Any party may elect to terminate the agreement upon 30 days prior notice.

(6)(5)

The program will be automatically extended through January 25, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(7)(6)

The program will be automatically extended through August 10, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(8)(7)

The program will be automatically extended through August 21, 2023 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

(8)

The program will be automatically extended through February 28, 2024 unless either party provides 90 days notice of termination.

(9)

The program will be automatically extended each year through April 11, 2025 unless either party provides 30 days notice of termination.

In connection with the trade accounts receivable sale programs, the Company recognized the following for the fiscal years ended August 31 (in millions):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019   2018   2017 

Trade accounts receivable sold

  $5,480   $2,968   $3,651   $6,751   $5,480   $2,968 

Cash proceeds received

  $5,463   $2,962   $3,647   $6,723   $5,463   $2,962 

Loss on sales(1)

  $17   $6   $4 

Pre-tax losses on sale of receivables(1)

  $28   $17   $6 

 

(1)

The resulting losses on the sales of trade accounts receivable during fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016 were recordedRecorded to other expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

3. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

 

  August 31, 2018 August 31, 2017   August 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 

Raw materials

  $2,070,569  $1,574,241   $2,310,081  $2,070,569 

Work in process

   788,742  822,628    468,217  788,742 

Finished goods

   659,335  591,227    314,258  659,335 

Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory

   (60,940 (46,013   (69,553 (60,940
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Inventories, net

  $3,457,706  $2,942,083   $3,023,003  $3,457,706 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

4. Income Taxes

Provision for Income Taxes

Income (loss) before income tax expense is summarized below (in thousands):

 

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018  2017  2016 

U.S.(1)

  $(426,897 $(373,690 $(317,427

Non-U.S.(1)

   800,298   629,923   704,472 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $373,401  $256,233  $387,045 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019  2018  2017 

Domestic(1)

  $(415,707 $(426,897 $(373,690

Foreign(1)

   866,411   800,298   629,923 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $450,704  $373,401  $256,233 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

(1)

The U.S. andnon-U.S. components of income (loss) before income tax expense includeIncludes the elimination of intercompany foreign dividends paid to the U.S.

Income tax expense (benefit) is summarized below (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,  Current  Deferred  Total 

2018: U.S. – Federal

  $69,080  $(24,342 $44,738 

U.S. – State

   134   93   227 

Non-U.S.

   178,790   62,105   240,895 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $248,004  $37,856  $285,860 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

2017: U.S. – Federal

  $2,436  $253  $2,689 

U.S. – State

   12   30   42 

Non-U.S.

   188,872   (62,537  126,335 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $191,320  $(62,254 $129,066 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

2016: U.S. – Federal

  $(649 $73  $(576

U.S. – State

   (166  9   (157

Non-U.S.

   157,069   (24,187  132,882 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $156,254  $(24,105 $132,149 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019  2018  2017 

Current:

    

Domestic – federal

  $(23,675 $69,080  $2,436 

Domestic – state

   1,383   134   12 

Foreign

   175,993   178,790   188,872 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total current

   153,701   248,004   191,320 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred:

    

Domestic – federal

   (8,000  (24,342  253 

Domestic – state

   (2,202  93   30 

Foreign

   17,731   62,105   (62,537
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred

   7,529   37,856   (62,254
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total income tax expense

  $161,230  $285,860  $129,066 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Reconciliations

Reconciliation of the income tax expense at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate compared to the actualCompany’s effective income tax expense arerate is summarized below (in thousands):below:

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Tax at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate(1)

  $95,852  $89,682  $135,470 

U.S. federal statutory income tax rate

   21.0 25.7 35.0

State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit

   (5,417 (8,474 (5,121   (1.7 (1.5 (3.3

Impact of foreign tax rates(2)

   (71,889 (109,466 (144,521

Impact of foreign tax rates(1)(2)

   (9.9 (19.3 (42.7

Permanent impact ofnon-deductible cost

   21,988  7,336  3,408    1.8  5.9  2.9 

Income tax credits(1)

   (10,405 (16,254 (5,040   (3.1 (2.8 (6.3

Changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities(3)

   15,048  688  182    0.2  4.0  0.3 

Transition tax related to the Tax Act(4)

   232,405   —     —   

Change in indefinite reinvestment assertion related to the Tax Act(5)

   21,754   —     —   

One-time transition tax related to the Tax Act(4)

   (0.5 62.2   —   

Indefinite reinvestment assertion impact(4)

   0.9  5.8   —   

Valuation allowance(6)(5)

   (61,186 37,934  11,770    1.3  (16.4 14.8 

Non-deductible equity compensation

   20,443  11,531  18,350    1.4  5.5  4.5 

Impact of intercompany charges and dividends(7)(6)

   27,442  98,052  94,596    10.4  7.3  38.3 

Reclassification of stranded tax effects in AOCI

   (14,811  —     —      —    (4.0  —   

Global IntangibleLow-Taxed Income(7)

   10.4   —     —   

Other, net

   14,636  18,037  23,055    3.6  4.2  6.9 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total income tax expense

  $285,860  $129,066  $132,149 

Effective income tax rate

   35.8 76.6 50.4
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

The U.S. federal statutory incomeCompany has been granted tax rate was 25.7%incentives for various subsidiaries in Brazil, China, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore and Vietnam, which expire at various dates through fiscal year 2031 and are subject to certain conditions with which the Company expects to comply. These tax incentives resulted in a tax benefit of approximately $67.3 million ($0.43 per basic share), 35%$52.1 million ($0.30 per basic share) and 35% for$38.6 million ($0.22 per basic share) during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Act”), the Company will be subject to a blended U.S. federal tax rate of 25.7% for the fiscal year ended August 31,2019, 2018 and a 21.0% U.S. federal tax rate for future fiscal years.2017, respectively.

(2)

For the fiscal yearyears ended August 31, 2019 and 2018, the decrease in the impact of foreign tax rates was primarily due to a decrease in the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate from 35% to 25.7% due to the Tax Act.

(3)

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the increase in the changes in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities was primarily due to the Tax Act. This increase excludesAct, excluding the impact of the enacted rate change on the U.S. valuation allowance.

(4)

The Tax Act introduced aone-time mandatory income inclusion of the historically untaxed foreign earnings of a U.S. company’s foreign subsidiaries and will effectively tax such income at reduced tax rates (“transition tax”). Forindefinite reinvestment assertion impact for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 the transition taxis related to the Tax Act reflects the $65.9 million provisionalone-time transition tax inclusive of unrecognized tax benefits and the corresponding utilization of U.S. federal net operating losses and tax credits that historically had valuation allowances.as further discussed below.

(5)

ForThe valuation allowance change for the fiscal yearyears ended August 31, 2019 and 2018 the change in indefinite reinvestment assertion related to the Tax Act reflects the $85.0 million of foreign taxes that would be incurred upon future remittances of certain foreign earnings less the write off of a previously recorded U.S. deferred tax liability that is no longer taxable due to the Tax Act.

(6)

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the valuation allowance decrease was primarily due to utilization of U.S.domestic federal net operating losses and tax credits against theone-time transition tax and the change in enacted tax rate applied to U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities.liabilities for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. The tax benefit fromincrease for the valuation allowance reversal on U.S. federal net operating losses utilized in theone-time transition taxfiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was $85.0 million. The valuation allowance decrease is partially offset by an income tax benefit of $17.5 million for the current year increasereversal of deferred tax assets in sites with existinga U.S. valuation allowances.allowance due to an intangible asset reclassification from indefinite-life to finite-life.

(7)(6)

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the decrease in the impact of intercompany charges and dividends was due to a change in the U.S. taxation of foreign dividends as a result of the Tax Act.

(7)

GILTI applied beginning in the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 and primarily related to the utilization of current year U.S. federal operating losses.

Tax Act

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation.legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“Tax Act”). The Tax Act reduced the corporate tax rate, limited or eliminated certain tax deductions, established the transition tax,introduced Global IntangibleLow-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) as a newly defined category of foreign subsidiary income which is taxable to U.S. shareholders each year, and changed the taxation of foreign earnings of U.S. multinational companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118, Income Tax Accounting Implicationsenacted changes included a mandatory income inclusion of the Tax Cuthistorically untaxed foreign earnings of a U.S. company’s foreign subsidiaries and Jobs Acteffectively taxed such income at reduced tax rates (“SAB 118”transition tax”), provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects. As a result of the Tax Act. SAB 118 providesone-time transition tax, the Company has a measurement periodsubstantial amount of previously taxed earnings that should not extend beyond one year fromcan be distributed to the U.S. without additional U.S. taxation. Additionally, the Tax Act enactment dateprovides for companies to complete the accounting under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act100% dividends received deduction for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete, but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in its financial statements.

Fordividends received by U.S. corporations from10-percent or more owned foreign corporations. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the Company made reasonable estimates related to certain impacts of the Tax Act and, in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118,Income Tax Accounting Implications of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act (“SAB 118,118”), recorded a net provisional income tax expense of $142.3 million. This net provisional expense is mainly comprised of $65.9 million related to theone-time transition tax inclusive of unrecognized tax benefits, $(10.5) million related to there-measurement of the Company’s U.S. deferred tax attributes, and $85.0 million related to a change in the indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain earnings from its foreign subsidiaries. For the three months ended August 31, 2018, the Company recorded $111.4 million associated with the Tax Act, mainly comprised of $24.9 million related to theone-time transition tax to adjust the amount recorded previously through the nine months ended May 31, 2018 and $85.0 million for the change in indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain earnings from the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, resulting in a combined net increase of 29.8% to the Company’s effective tax rate for(benefit). During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018.

The calculation of2019, theone-time transition tax of $65.9 million Company completed its accounting for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 is based upon preliminary estimates of post-1986 earnings and profits, applicable foreign tax credits and relevant limitations, utilization of U.S. federal net operating losses and tax credits and the amounts of foreign earnings held in cash andnon-cash assets. The adjustment to the transition tax of $24.9 million for the three months ended August 31, 2018 was primarily related to further analysis of earnings and profits of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries and utilization of foreign tax credits, a revised provisional calculation of foreign earnings held in cash and other specified assets, and the Company’s interpretation of additional regulatory guidance issued. The transition tax remains provisional pending additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, changes in interpretations and assumptions, and finalization of calculations of the impacteffects of the Tax Act including foreign earnings and profits of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries and applicable foreign tax credits and relevant limitations for fiscal year 2018.

The provisional income tax benefit of $(10.5) million recorded for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 relates to there-measurement of the Company’s deferred tax balances, inclusive of valuation allowances, and is based primarily on the rates at which the deferred tax assets and liabilities are expected to reverse in the current and future fiscal years. The enactment datere-measurement of U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities is provisional as the finalre-measurement cannot be determined until the final calculation of underlying temporary differences is completed, rather than estimated. In addition, the Company is also analyzing the impact of the Tax Act to the existing valuation allowance assessments from both a federal and state tax perspective, which could potentially affect the realizability of the existing deferred tax assets.

The change in indefinite reinvestment assertion of $85.0 million recorded during the three months and fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 relates to certain foreign earnings and the foreign taxes that would be incurred upon future remittances of such earnings. This amount remains provisional as the Company completes further analysis of available distributable earnings from its foreign subsidiaries and continued review of its capital structure.

The Company is still evaluating the Global IntangibleLow-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) provisions and the associated election to record its effects as a period cost or a component of deferred taxes. This analysis has not been completed due to the complexity of the new GILTI tax rules, which is dependent, in part, on analyzing the Company’s global income to determine whether the Company expects to have future U.S. inclusions in taxable income related to GILTI and the associated estimated amount. Because the Company’s expectations around U.S. inclusions in taxable income related to GILTI depend on its estimated future results of global operations and preparation and analysis of information not previously relevant or regularly produced, this accounting election remains open as of August 31, 2018.

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the Company believes $142.3 million is a reasonable net estimate related to the Tax Actunder SAB 118 based on the analysis, interpretations and guidance available at thisthat time. AsDuring the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, the Company finalizeselected to record the accounting forGILTI effects as a period cost.

The following table summarizes the tax effects of the enactment ofexpense (benefit) related to the Tax Act recognized during the SAB 118 measurement period the Company will reflect adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded and record additional tax effects in the periods such adjustments are identified. For the reasons outlined above, the Company has not completed its accounting for any aspect of the Tax Act.(in millions):

The Company has been granted tax incentives for its Brazilian, Chinese, Malaysian, Polish, Singaporean and Vietnamese subsidiaries. The majority of the tax incentive benefits expire at various dates through fiscal year 2028 and are subject to certain conditions with which the Company expects to comply. These subsidiaries generated income from continuing operations during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, resulting in a tax benefit of approximately $52.1 million ($0.30 per basic share), $38.6 million ($0.22 per basic share) and $50.5 million ($0.27 per basic share), respectively. The benefits of these incentives are classified as the impact of foreign tax rates and income tax credits in the reconciliation of income tax expense table above.

   One-time
transition tax,
inclusive of
unrecognized tax
benefits(1)
  Re-measurement
of the Company’s
U.S. deferred tax
attributes
  Change in
indefinite
reinvestment
assertion(2)
   Other  Income tax
expense (benefit)
 

Provisional income tax expense (benefit) – recognized in fiscal year 2018

  $65.9  $(10.5 $85.0   $1.9  $142.3 

Income tax (benefit) expense adjustment – recognized in fiscal year 2019

  $(19.7 $1.6  $—     $(0.3 $(18.4
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income tax expense (benefit) related to the Tax Act

  $46.2  $(8.9 $85.0   $1.6  $123.9 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

The calculation of theone-time transition tax is based upon post-1986 earnings and profits, applicable foreign tax credits and relevant limitations, utilization of U.S. federal net operating losses and tax credits and the amount of foreign earnings held in cash andnon-cash assets. The adjustments during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 were primarily related to further analysis of the Company’s utilization of foreign tax credits and applicable limitations.

(2)

The liability recorded for a change in the indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain earnings from the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is primarily associated with foreign withholding taxes that would be incurred upon such future remittances of cash.

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

The significantSignificant components of the deferred tax assets and liabilities are summarized below (in thousands):

 

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018  2017 

Deferred tax assets:

   

Net operating loss carry forward

  $119,259  $268,853 

Receivables

   7,111   7,497 

Inventories

   7,634   11,618 

Compensated absences

   8,266   10,981 

Accrued expenses

   81,912   93,413 

Property, plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation and amortization

   97,420   81,954 

U.S. federal and state tax credits

   70,153   57,122 

Foreign jurisdiction tax credits

   25,887   24,641 

Equity compensation – U.S.

   7,566   16,460 

Equity compensation –Non-U.S.

   2,401   2,700 

Other

   18,176   14,573 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowances

   445,785   589,812 

Less valuation allowances

   (223,487  (285,559
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

  $222,298  $304,253 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

   

Unremitted earnings ofnon-U.S. subsidiaries

   74,654   86,202 

Intangible assets

   39,122   48,229 

Cash flow hedges

   —     8,564 

Other

   4,655   4,863 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

  $118,431  $147,858 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

  $103,867  $156,395 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

As of August 31, 2018, the Company had state(tax-effected) and foreign income tax net operating loss carry forwards (net of unrecognized tax benefits) of approximately $55.4 million and $318.0 million, respectively, which are available to reduce future taxes, if any. The net operating loss carry forwards in the Company’s major tax jurisdictions expire in fiscal years 2019 through 2038 or have an indefinite carry forward period. The Company has U.S. federal and state tax credit carry forwards of $65.6 million and $4.8 million, respectively, which are available to reduce future taxes, if any. Most of the U.S.

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019  2018 

Deferred tax assets:

   

Net operating loss carry forward

  $183,297  $119,259 

Receivables

   6,165   7,111 

Inventories

   9,590   7,634 

Compensated absences

   10,401   8,266 

Accrued expenses

   81,731   81,912 

Property, plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation and amortization

   66,268   97,420 

Domestic federal and state tax credits

   42,464   70,153 

Foreign jurisdiction tax credits

   15,345   25,887 

Equity compensation – Domestic

   7,617   7,566 

Equity compensation – Foreign

   2,179   2,401 

Domestic federal interest carry forward

   5,853   —   

Cash flow hedges

   9,878   —   

Unrecognized capital loss carry forward

   7,799   —   

Revenue recognition

   19,195   —   

Other

   21,907   18,176 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets before valuation allowances

   489,689   445,785 

Less valuation allowances

   (287,604  (223,487
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

  $202,085  $222,298 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

   

Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries

   75,387   74,654 

Intangible assets

   39,242   39,122 

Other

   4,447   4,655 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

  $119,076  $118,431 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

  $83,009  $103,867 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

federal tax credits expire through fiscal year 2027. Most of the U.S. state tax credits expire through fiscal year 2027. As of August 31, 2018, the foreign jurisdiction tax credits include foreign investment tax credits of $23.3 million that expire predominantly in fiscal year 2027 and are based on the deferral method.

Based on the Company’s historical operating income, projection of future taxable income, scheduled reversal of taxable temporary differences, and tax planning strategies, management believes that it is more likely than not that the Company will realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances recorded. The net decreasesincrease in the total valuation allowance for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018 and 2017 were $(62.1) million and $(59.3) million, respectively. The fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 decrease in valuation allowance2019 is primarily related to the decreaseincrease of a U.S. federal net operating loss carry forward due to utilization against thea release of aone-timenon-U.S. transitionunrecognized tax under the Tax Act. This decrease is partially offset bybenefit and the increase of deferred tax assets in sites with existing valuation allowances.

As a result The decrease in domestic federal and state tax credits is primarily related to the utilization of tax credits against theone-time transition tax, the Company will have a substantial amount of previously taxed earnings that can be distributed to the U.S. without additional U.S. federal taxation. Additionally, the Tax Act provides for a 100% dividends received deduction for dividends received by U.S. corporations from10-percent or more owned foreign corporations. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the Company recorded liabilities of $85.0 million from a change in the indefinite reinvestment assertion on certain earnings from its foreign subsidiaries, primarily associated with foreign withholding taxes that would be incurred upon such future remittances of cash. Of these liabilities, $74.7 million remained as a deferred tax liability astax.

As of August 31, 2018 after current year remittances. The2019, the Company intends to indefinitely reinvest the remaining earnings from its foreign subsidiaries for which a deferred tax liability has not already been recorded. The accumulated earnings are the most significant component of the basis difference which is indefinitely reinvested. While the Company has made a reasonable estimate of the impact of the Tax Act on its indefinite reinvestment assertion, the Company continues to evaluate its indefinite reinvestment assertion and may further adjust this estimate during the measurement period. As of August 31, 2018,2019, the indefinitely reinvested earnings in foreign subsidiaries upon which taxes had not been provided were approximately $2.4$1.9 billion. DeterminationThe estimated amount of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability on these undistributedreinvested earnings is not practicable.was approximately $0.2 billion.

Tax Carryforwards

The amount and expiration dates of income tax net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards, which are available to reduce future taxes, if any, as of August 31, 2019 are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)  Last Fiscal Year of Expiration   Amount 

Income tax net operating loss carryforwards:(1)

    

Domestic – state

   2039   $57,299 

Foreign

   2039 or indefinite   $565,609 

Tax credit carryforwards:(1)

    

Domestic – federal

   2029   $39,784 

Domestic – state

   2027   $3,313 

Foreign(2)

   2027 or indefinite   $15,345 

(1)

Net of unrecognized tax benefits.

(2)

Calculated based on the deferral method and includes foreign investment tax credits.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

ReconciliationsReconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits areis summarized below (in thousands):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Beginning balance

  $201,355  $149,898  $154,648   $256,705  $201,355  $149,898 

Additions for tax positions of prior years

   14,465  2,155  7,974    20,158  14,465  2,155 

Reductions for tax positions of prior years(1)

   (21,045 (12,233 (20,045   (106,252 (21,045 (12,233

Additions for tax positions related to current year(2)

   81,866  77,807  25,892    35,769  81,866  77,807 

Cash settlements

   (1,659 (2,298 (6,553   —    (1,659 (2,298

Reductions from lapses in statutes of limitations

   (7,496 (10,446 (7,099   (2,570 (7,496 (10,446

Reductions from settlements with taxing authorities(3)

   (5,928 (6,061 (1,787   (35,582 (5,928 (6,061

Foreign exchange rate adjustment

   (4,853 2,533  (3,132   (3,845 (4,853 2,533 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Ending balance

  $256,705  $201,355  $149,898   $164,383  $256,705  $201,355 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the effective tax rate (if recognized)

  $117,455  $75,223  $72,152   $93,237  $117,455  $75,223 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the additions for tax positions related to current year primarily related to the impacts of the Tax Act and U.S. taxation of certain intercompany transactions. It is reasonably possible that the August 31, 2018 unrecognized tax benefits could decrease during the next 12 months by $106.1 million, primarily related to a taxing authority ruling associated with an internal restructuring and a potential audit settlement associated with intercompany transactions. Both of these tax positions were previously offset with valuation allowances.

For
(1)

The reductions for tax positions of prior years for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, the additions for tax positions related to current year ended August 31, 2019 are primarily related to anon-U.S. taxing authority ruling related to certainnon-U.S. net operating loss carry forwards, offset with a valuation allowance and the impacts of the Tax Act.

(2)

The additions for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019 and 2018 are primarily related to the impacts of the Tax Act and taxation of certain intercompany transactions. The additions for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017 are primarily related to certainnon-U.S. net operating loss carry forwards, previously offset with a valuation allowance, that can no longer be recognized due to an internal restructuring.

(3)

The reductions from settlements with taxing authorities for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 are primarily related to the settlement of a U.S. audit.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. The Company’s accrued interest and penalties were approximately $20.4$18.9 million and $27.1$20.4 million as of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The Company recognized interest and penalties of approximately $(1.5) million, $(6.7) million $5.2 million and $1.8$5.2 million during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively.

It is reasonably possible that the August 31, 2019 unrecognized tax benefits could decrease during the next 12 months by $5.8 million, primarily related to a state settlement.

The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examinations for fiscal years before August 31, 2009.2015. In majornon-U.S. and state jurisdictions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations for fiscal years before August 31, 2008.2009.

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) completed its field examination of the Company’s tax returns for fiscal years 2009 through 2011 and issued a Revenue Agent’s Report (“RAR”) on May 27, 2015, which was updated on June 22, 2016. The IRS completed its field examination of the Company’s tax returns for fiscal years 2012 through 2014 and issued an RAR on April 19, 2017. The proposed adjustments in the RAR from both examination periods relate primarily to U.S. taxation of certain intercompany transactions. IfOn May 8, 2019, the IRS ultimately prevails in its positions, the Company’s income tax payment duereturn audits for the fiscal years 2009 through 2011 and 2012 through 2014 would be approximately $28.6 million and $5.3 million, respectively, after utilization of tax loss carry forwards available through fiscal year 2014. Also,were effectively settled when the Company agreed to the IRS has proposed interestOffice of Appeals’ Form870-AD (Offer to Waive Restrictions on Assessment and penalties with respectCollection of Tax Deficiency and to fiscal years 2009 through 2011. The IRS may make similar claims in future audits with respect to these types of transactions. At this time, anticipating the amount of any future IRS proposedAccept Overassessment) adjustments, interest, and penalties is not practicable.

The Company disagrees with the proposed adjustments and intends to vigorously contest these matters through the applicable IRS administrative and judicial procedures, as appropriate. As the final resolution of the proposed adjustments remains uncertain, the Company continues to provide for the uncertain tax positions based on the more likely than not standard. While the resolution of the issues may result in tax liabilities, interest and penalties that are significantly higherwhich were substantially lower than the amounts accrued for these matters, management currently believes that the resolution willinitial RAR proposed adjustments. The settlement did not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, there can beflows and no assurance that management’s beliefs will be realized.additional tax liabilities were recorded.

5. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):

 

  August 31,   August 31, 
  2018   2017   2019   2018 

Land and improvements

  $144,136   $120,574   $146,719   $144,136 

Buildings

   849,975    804,861    962,559    849,975 

Leasehold improvements

   1,013,428    877,752    1,092,787    1,013,428 

Machinery and equipment

   3,983,025    3,680,881    4,262,015    3,983,025 

Furniture, fixtures and office equipment

   192,243    178,603    209,257    192,243 

Computer hardware and software

   601,955    583,569    671,252    601,955 

Transportation equipment

   17,215    22,080    16,423    17,215 

Construction in progress

   42,984    85,748    83,234    42,984 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   6,844,961    6,354,068    7,444,246    6,844,961 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

   3,646,945    3,125,390    4,110,496    3,646,945 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $3,198,016   $3,228,678   $3,333,750   $3,198,016 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Depreciation and maintenance and repair expenses were as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019   2018   2017 

Depreciation expense

  $735,213   $724,856   $659,542   $739,910   $735,213   $724,856 

Maintenance and repair expense

  $266,691   $234,332   $197,373   $288,309   $266,691   $234,332 

As of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company had $253.6$235.2 million and $242.2$253.6 million, respectively, included in accounts payable for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, which is considered anon-cash investing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

6. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company completed its annual impairment test for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 20182019 and determined the fair values of the reporting units and the indefinite-lived intangible assets were substantially in excess of the carrying values and that no impairment existed as of the date of the impairment test.

The following table presents the changes in goodwill allocated to the Company’s reportable segments, Electronics Manufacturing Services (“EMS”) and Diversified Manufacturing Services (“DMS”), during the fiscal years ended August 31, 20182019 and 20172018 (in thousands):

 

  EMS DMS Total 

Balance as of August 31, 2016

  $51,179  $543,594  $594,773 

Acquisitions and adjustments(1)

   —    8,186  8,186 

Change in foreign currency exchange rates

   1,395  3,830  5,225 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   EMS DMS Total 

Balance as of August 31, 2017

   52,574  555,610  608,184   $52,574  $555,610  $608,184 

Acquisitions and adjustments(1)

   30,763  (8,186 22,577    30,763  (8,186 22,577 

Change in foreign currency exchange rates

   (667 (2,349 (3,016   (667 (2,349 (3,016
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2018

  $82,670  $545,075  $627,745    82,670  545,075  627,745 

Change in foreign currency exchange rates

   (702 (4,788 (5,490
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2019

  $81,968  $540,287  $622,255 
  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

Includes $8.2 million of goodwill reallocated between DMS and EMS during fiscal year 2018.

The following table is a summary of the Company’s gross goodwill balances and accumulated impairments as of the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

   August 31, 2018   August 31, 2017 
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Impairment
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Impairment
 

Goodwill

  $1,647,567   $1,019,822   $1,628,006   $1,019,822 

   August 31, 2019   August 31, 2018 
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Impairment
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Impairment
 

Goodwill

  $1,642,077   $1,019,822   $1,647,567   $1,019,822 

The following table presents the Company’s total purchased intangible assets as of August 31, 20182019 and 20172018 (in thousands):

 

  Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
(in years)
   August 31, 2018   August 31, 2017   Weighted
Average
Amortization
Period
(in years)
   August 31, 2019   August 31, 2018 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
 Net
Carrying
Amount
 

Contractual agreements and customer relationships

   11   $289,947   $(153,415 $136,532   $265,148   $(132,691 $132,457    12   $292,797   $(175,199 $117,598   $289,947   $(153,415 $136,532 

Intellectual property

   5    168,181    (148,672 19,509    160,456    (131,407 29,049    6    173,771    (157,606 16,165    168,181    (148,672 19,509 

Finite-lived trade names

   Not applicable    5,091    (5,091  —      5,114    (5,114  —      Not applicable    77,536    (5,036 72,500    5,091    (5,091  —   

Trade names

   Indefinite    123,090    —    123,090    123,090    —    123,090    Indefinite    50,590    —    50,590    123,090    —    123,090 
    

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

     

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total intangible assets

   9   $586,309   $(307,178 $279,131   $553,808   $(269,212 $284,596    11   $594,694   $(337,841 $256,853   $586,309   $(307,178 $279,131 
    

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

     

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, the Company made a strategic decision that the indefinite-lived trade name of $72.5 million acquired during the acquisition of Nypro would be phased out over the next four years. In connection with a strategic shift to further diversify our portfolio, focus on innovation and technology within the Company’s healthcare business and as a result of the strategic collaboration with a certain medical device company, management decided to implement a rebranding initiative to Jabil Healthcare. Management believes the name change better leverages the Jabil brand and the full range of services available to its customers.

As a result of the decision to rebrand, the Company determined the indefinite-lived trade name should no longer be classified as an indefinite-lived intangible asset. Accordingly, prior to reclassifying the trade name to a finite-lived intangible asset, the Company tested it for impairment and determined the fair value of the asset exceeded the carrying value. As such, this trade name was assigned a four-year estimated useful life and will be amortized on an accelerated basis.

Intangible asset amortization for fiscal years 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 was approximately $31.9 million, $38.5 million $35.5 million and $37.1$35.5 million, respectively. The estimated future amortization expense is as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,        

2019

  $30,212 

2020

   26,645   $54,165 

2021

   18,261    43,780 

2022

   17,119    28,291 

2023

   14,704    25,877 

2024

   10,976 

Thereafter

   49,100    43,174 
  

 

   

 

 

Total

  $156,041   $206,263 
  

 

   

 

 

7. Accrued Expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following (in thousands):

 

  August 31, 2018   August 31, 2017   August 31, 2019   August 31, 2018 

Contract liabilities

  $511,329   $—   

Deferred income

  $691,365   $1,017,144    —      691,365 

Accrued compensation and employee benefits

   570,400    534,143    600,907    570,400 

Obligation associated with securitization programs

   475,251    —   

Other accrued expenses

   1,000,979    617,428    1,402,657    1,000,979 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Accrued expenses

  $2,262,744   $2,168,715   $2,990,144   $2,262,744 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

8. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt

Notes payable and long-term debt outstanding as of August 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are summarized below (in thousands):

 

   Maturity Date   August 31, 2018   August 31, 2017 

8.250% Senior Notes(1)(2)(3)

   Mar 15, 2018   $—     $399,506 

5.625% Senior Notes(1)(2)

   Dec 15, 2020    397,995    397,104 

4.700% Senior Notes(1)(2)

   Sep 15, 2022    497,350    496,696 

4.900% Senior Notes(1)

   Jul 14, 2023    298,814    298,571 

3.950% Senior Notes(1)(2)(3)

   Jan 12, 2028    494,208    —   

Borrowings under credit facilities(4)(5)

   
Nov 8, 2022 and
Aug 24, 2020
 
 
   —      —   

Borrowings under loans(4)(5)

   
Nov 8, 2022 and
Aug 24, 2020
 
 
   830,332    458,395 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total notes payable and long-term debt

     2,518,699    2,050,272 

Less current installments of notes payable and long-term debt

     25,197    444,255 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments

    $2,493,502   $1,606,017 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 
   Maturity Date   August 31, 2019   August 31, 2018 

5.625% Senior Notes(1)(2)

   Dec 15, 2020    398,886    397,995 

4.700% Senior Notes(1)(2)

   Sep 15, 2022    498,004    497,350 

4.900% Senior Notes(1)

   Jul 14, 2023    299,057    298,814 

3.950% Senior Notes(1)(2)(3)

   Jan 12, 2028    494,825    494,208 

Borrowings under credit facilities(4)(5)(6)

   
Nov 8, 2022 and
Aug 24, 2020
 
 
   —      —   

Borrowings under loans(4)(5)

   
Nov 8, 2022 and
Aug 24, 2020
 
 
   805,693    830,332 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total notes payable and long-term debt

     2,496,465    2,518,699 

Less current installments of notes payable and long-term debt

     375,181    25,197 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Notes payable and long-term debt, less current installments

    $2,121,284   $2,493,502 
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

The notes are carried at the principal amount of each note, less any unamortized discount and unamortized debt issuance costs.

(2)

The Senior Notes are the Company’s senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all other existing and future senior unsecured debt obligations.

(3)

During the three monthsfiscal year ended February 28,August 31, 2018, the Company issued $500.0 million of publicly registered 3.950% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “3.950% Senior Notes”). The net proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including to redeem $400.0 million of the Company’s outstanding 8.250% Senior Notes due 2018 and pay related costs and a “make-whole” premium.

(4)

On November 8, 2017, the Company entered into an amended and restated senior unsecured five-year credit agreement for additional working capital to support the continued growth of the business. In addition, the revolving credit facility supports commercial paper outstanding, if any. The credit agreement provides for: (i) a Revolving Credit Facility in the initial amount of $1.8 billion, which may, subject to the lenders’ discretion, potentially be increased up to $2.3 billion (“the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility”) and (ii) a $500.0 million Term Loan Facility (“the 2017 Term Loan Facility”), collectively “the 2017 Credit Facility.” The 2017 Credit Facility expires on November 8, 2022. The 2017 Revolving Credit Facility is subject to two whole or partialone-year extensions, at the lender’s discretion. Interest and fees on the 2017 Credit Facility advances are based on the Company’snon-credit enhanced long-term senior unsecured debt rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Service, Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019, the interest rates on the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility ranged from 2.4%3.1% to 5.2%5.7% and the 2017 Term Loan Facility ranged from 2.6%3.5% to 3.5%3.9%. Interest is charged at a rate equal to (a) for the 2017 Revolving Credit Facility, either 0.000% to 0.575% above the base rate or 0.975% to 1.575% above the Eurocurrency rate and (b) for the 2017 Term Loan Facility, either 0.125% to 0.875% above the base rate or 1.125% to 1.875% above the Eurocurrency rate. The base rate represents the greatest of: (i) Citibank, N.A.’s prime rate, (ii) 0.50% above the federal funds rate, and (iii) 1.0% aboveone-month LIBOR, but not less than zero. The Eurocurrency rate represents adjusted LIBOR or adjusted CDOR, as applicable, for the applicable interest period, but not less than zero. Fees include a facility fee based on the revolving credit commitments of the lenders and a letter of credit fee based on the amount of outstanding letters of credit.

(5)

On August 24, 2018, the Company entered into a senior unsecuredtwo-year credit agreement for additional working capital to support the continued growth of the business. The credit agreement provides for: (i) a Revolving Credit Facility in the initial amount of $150.0 million (“the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility”) and (ii) a $350.0 million Term Loan Facility (“the 2018 Term Loan Facility”), collectively “the 2018 Credit Facility.” The 2018 Credit Facility expires on August 24, 2020.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, no draws were made2019, the interest rates on the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility ranged from 3.1% to 3.4% and $350.00 million was borrowed against the 2018 Term Loan Facility. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 the interest rate on the 2018 Term Loan Facility was 3.1%ranged from 3.3% to 3.8%. Interest is charged at a rate equal to (a) for the 2018 Revolving Credit Facility, either the base rate or 0.9750% above the Eurocurrency rate and (b) for the 2018 Term Loan Facility, either 0.125% above the base rate or 1.125% above the Eurocurrency rate. The base rate represents the greatest of: (i) Mizuho Bank, Ltd.’s prime rate, (ii) 0.50% above the federal funds rate, and (iii) 1.0% aboveone-month LIBOR, but not less than zero. The Eurocurrency rate represents adjusted LIBOR for the applicable interest period, but not less than zero. Fees include a facility fee based on the revolving credit commitments of the lenders.

Additionally, the Company’s foreign subsidiaries had various additional credit facilities that finance their future growth and any corresponding working capital needs.

As of August 31, 2018,2019, the Company has $2.3$2.6 billion, in available unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities.

(6)

On August 15, 2019, the Company entered into a commercial paper program with a borrowing capacity of up to $1.8 billion. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the commercial paper to support more efficient financing terms. The revolving credit facility supports commercial paper outstanding, if any. As of August 31, 2019, no commercial paper had been issued.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company has letters of credit and surety bonds with banks and insurance companies outstanding of $119.1 million as of August 31, 2019. Unused letters of credit were $74.7 million as of August 31, 2019. Letters of credit and surety bonds are generally available for draw down in the event the Company does not perform.

Debt Maturities

Debt maturities as of August 31, 20182019 are as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,    

2019

  $25,197 

2020

   374,369 

2021

   441,580 

2022

   49,806 

2023

   1,133,353 

Thereafter

   494,394 
  

 

 

 

Total

  $2,518,699 
  

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,    

2020

  $375,181 

2021

   441,858 

2022

   49,797 

2023

   1,134,613 

2024

   120 

Thereafter

   494,896 
  

 

 

 

Total

  $2,496,465 
  

 

 

 

Debt Covenants

Borrowings under the Company’s debt agreements are subject to various covenants that limit the Company’s ability to: incur additional indebtedness, sell assets, effect mergers and certain transactions, and effect certain transactions with subsidiaries and affiliates. In addition, the 2017 and 2018 Revolving Credit Facilities and the 4.900% Senior Notes contain debt leverage and interest coverage covenants. The Company is also subject to certain covenants requiring the Company to offer to repurchase the 5.625%, 4.700%, 4.900% or 3.950% Senior Notes upon a change of control. As of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

Fair Value

TheRefer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the estimated fair values of the Company’s publicly traded debt, including the 5.625%, 4.700%notes payable and 3.950% Senior Notes, were approximately $415.7 million, $503.5 million and $476.0 million respectively, as of August 31, 2018. The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data (Level 2 criteria). The estimated fair value of the Company’s private debt, the 4.900% Senior Notes, was approximately $306.5 million, as of August 31, 2018. This fair value estimate is based on the Company’s indicative borrowing cost derived from discounted cash flows (Level 3 criteria). The carrying amounts of borrowings under credit facilities and under loans approximates fair value as interest rates on these instruments approximates current market rates.long-term debt.

9. Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits

Postretirement Benefits

The Company has a qualified defined benefit pension plan for employees of Jabil Circuit UK Limited (the “UK plan”). The UK plan, which is closed to new participants, provides benefits based on average employee earnings over a three-year service period preceding retirement and length of employee service. The Company’s policy is to contribute amounts sufficient to meet minimum funding requirements as set forth in UK employee benefit and tax laws plus such additional amounts as are deemed appropriate by the Company.

Additionally, as a result of acquiring various other operations in Europe, Asia and Asia,Mexico the Company assumed both qualified and unfunded nonqualified retirement benefits covering eligible employees who meet age and service requirements (the “other plans”).

The UK plan and other plans are collectively referred to herein as the “plans.”

Benefit Obligation and Plan Assets

The benefit obligations and plan assets, changes to the benefit obligation and plan assets and the funded status of the plans as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31 are as follows (in thousands):

 

  Pension   Pension 
  2018 2017   2019 2018 

Change in projected benefit obligation

      

Beginning projected benefit obligation

  $167,714  $182,278   $161,104  $167,714 

Service cost

   1,063  1,068    1,437  1,063 

Interest cost

   3,807  2,942    3,715  3,807 

Actuarial (gain) loss

   (6,019 (10,147

Actuarial loss (gain)

   19,060  (6,019

Curtailments gain

   (998  —      —    (998

Settlements paid from plan assets

   —    (2,133

Total benefits paid

   (6,211 (6,790   (6,568 (6,211

Plan participants’ contributions

   31  27    35  31 

Amendments

   1,864   —      —    1,864 

Terminations

   —    (106

Acquisitions

   6,040   —   

Effect of conversion to U.S. dollars

   (147 575    (10,133 (147
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Ending projected benefit obligation

  $161,104  $167,714   $174,690  $161,104 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Change in plan assets

      

Beginning fair value of plan assets

   146,698  143,702    151,715  146,698 

Actual return on plan assets

   8,146  2,582    19,784  8,146 

Settlements paid from plan assets

   —    (2,133

Employer contributions

   1,811  6,981    1,717  1,811 

Benefits paid from plan assets

   (4,758 (3,759   (5,435 (4,758

Plan participants’ contributions

   31  27    35  31 

Effect of conversion to U.S. dollars

   (213 (702   (9,715 (213
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Ending fair value of plan assets

  $151,715  $146,698   $158,101  $151,715 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Unfunded status

  $(9,389 $(21,016  $(16,589 $(9,389
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

      

Accrued benefit liability, current

  $428  $182   $368  $428 

Accrued benefit liability, noncurrent

  $8,961  $20,834   $16,221  $8,961 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)(1)

   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss(1)

   

Actuarial loss, before tax

  $22,387  $32,247   $24,343  $22,387 

Prior service cost (credit), before tax

  $719  $(1,185

Prior service cost, before tax

  $690  $719 

 

(1)

The Company anticipates amortizing $0.8 million and $0.0 million, before tax, of net actuarial loss and prior service costs balances, respectively, to net periodic cost in fiscal year 2019.2020.

Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The following table provides information about the net periodic benefit cost for the plans for fiscal years 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 (in thousands):

 

  Pension   Pension 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Service cost

  $1,063  $1,068  $883   $1,437  $1,063  $1,068 

Interest cost

   3,807  2,942  4,844    3,715  3,807  2,942 

Expected long-term return on plan assets

   (5,954 (4,206 (5,560   (5,291 (5,954 (4,206

Recognized actuarial loss

   1,127  1,929  1,046    741  1,127  1,929 

Amortization of prior service credit

   (88 (138 (139   (44 (88 (138

Net settlement loss

   116  1,472   —      634  116  1,472 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $71  $3,067  $1,074   $1,192  $71  $3,067 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019,On September 1, 2018, the Company will adoptadopted a new accounting standard, to improvewhich changes the presentation of net periodic benefit cost.cost in the Consolidated Statements of Operation. The Company expectsadopted the adoption of this standard to resulton a retrospective basis which results in reclassifications for the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost from selling, general and administrative expense to cost of revenue and for the other components from selling, general and administrative expense to other expense. Prior periods have not been reclassified due to immateriality.

Assumptions

Weighted-average actuarial assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost and projected benefit obligation for the plans for the fiscal years 2019, 2018 2017 and 20162017 were as follows:

 

  Pension   Pension 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Net periodic benefit cost:

        

Expected long-term return on plan assets(1)

   3.8 3.3 4.3   3.6 3.8 3.3

Rate of compensation increase

   3.3 2.7 2.4   4.4 3.3 2.7

Discount rate

   2.1 1.9 2.9   2.2 2.1 1.9

Projected benefit obligation:

        

Expected long-term return on plan assets

   3.6 4.0 3.3   2.0 3.6 4.0

Rate of compensation increase

   4.4 4.4 4.1   4.3 4.4 4.4

Discount rate(2)

   2.2 2.3 1.7   1.7 2.2 2.3

 

(1)

The expected return on plan assets assumption used in calculating net periodic benefit cost is based on historical return experience and estimates of future long-term performance with consideration to the expected investment mix of the plan.

(2)

The discount rate is used to state expected cash flows relating to future benefits at a present value on the measurement date. This rate represents the market rate for high-quality fixed income investments whose timing would match the cash outflow of retirement benefits. Other assumptions include demographic factors such as retirement, mortality and turnover.

Plan Assets

The Company has adopted an investment policy for a majority of plan assets, which was set by plan trustees who have the responsibility for making investment decisions related to the plan assets. The plan trustees oversee the investment allocation, including selecting professional investment managers and setting strategic targets. The investment objectives for the assets are (1) to acquire suitable assets that hold the appropriate liquidity in order to generate income and capital growth that, along with new contributions, will meet the cost of current and future benefits under the plan, (2) to limit the risk of the plan assets from failing to meet the plan liabilities over the long-term and (3) to minimize the long-term costs under the plan by maximizing the return on the plan assets.

Investment policies and strategies governing the assets of the plans are designed to achieve investment objectives with prudent risk parameters. Risk management practices include the use of external investment managers; the maintenance of a portfolio diversified by asset class, investment approach and security holdings; and the maintenance of sufficient liquidity to meet benefit obligations as they come due. Within the equity securities class, the investment policy provides for investments in a broad range of publicly traded securities including both domestic and international stocks. Within the debt securities class, the investment policy provides for investments in corporate bonds as well as fixed and variable interest debt instruments. The Company currently expects to achieve a target mix of 35% equity and 65% debt securities in fiscal year 2019.2020.

Fair Value

The fair values of the plan assets held by the Company by asset category are as follows (in thousands):

 

      August 31, 2018 August 31, 2017       August 31, 2019 August 31, 2018 
  Fair Value
Hierarchy
   Fair Value   Asset
Allocation
 Fair Value   Asset
Allocation
   Fair Value
Hierarchy
   Fair Value   Asset
Allocation
 Fair Value   Asset
Allocation
 

Asset Category

                  

Cash and cash equivalents(1)

   Level 1   $6,682    4 $5,760    4   Level 1   $7,705    5 $6,682    4

Equity Securities:

                  

Global equity securities(2)(3)

   Level 2    35,932    24 41,971    29   Level 2    20,215    13 35,932    24

Debt Securities:

                  

Corporate bonds(3)

   Level 2    41,088    27 41,987    29   Level 2    42,522    27 41,088    27

Government bonds(3)

   Level 2    51,597    34 41,738    28   Level 2    69,880    44 51,597    34

Other Investments:

                  

Insurance contracts(4)

   Level 3    16,416    11 15,242    10   Level 3    17,779    11 16,416    11
    

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Fair value of plan assets

    $151,715    100 $146,698    100    $158,101    100 $151,715    100
    

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Carrying value approximates fair value.

(2)

Investments in equity securities by companies incorporated, listed or domiciled in developed and/or emerging market countries.

(3)

Investments in global equity securities, corporate bonds, government securities and government bonds are valued using the quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics.

(4)

Consist of an insurance contract that guarantees the payment of the funded pension entitlements, as well as provides a profit share to the Company. The profit share in this contract is not based on actual investments, but, instead on a notional investment portfolio that is expected to return apre-defined rate. Insurance contract assets are recorded at fair value and is determined based on the cash surrender value of the insured benefits which is the present value of the guaranteed funded benefits. Insurance contracts are valued using unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs), primarily by discounting expected future cash flows relating to benefits paid from a notional investment portfolio in order to determine the cash surrender value of the policy. The unobservable inputs consist of estimated future benefits to be paid throughout the duration of the policy and estimated discount rates, which both have an immaterial impact on the fair value estimate of the contract.

Accumulated Benefit Obligation

The following table provides information for the plans with an accumulated benefit obligation for fiscal years 20182019 and 20172018 (in thousands):

 

  August 31,   August 31, 
  2018   2017   2019   2018 

Projected benefit obligation

  $161,104   $167,714   $174,690   $161,104 

Accumulated benefit obligation

  $152,380   $158,971   $161,729   $152,380 

Fair value of plan assets

  $151,715   $146,698   $158,101   $151,715 

Cash Flows

The Company expects to make cash contributions between $0.2$0.4 million and $0.4$0.6 million to its funded pension plans during fiscal year 2019.2020. The estimated future benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

  Amount 

2019

  $4,687 

2020

   5,502 

2021

   5,065 

2022

   5,390 

2023

   5,974 

2024 through 2028

   37,466 

Fiscal Year Ended August 31,

  Amount 

2020

  $5,017 

2021

   4,788 

2022

   5,365 

2023

   5,877 

2024

   6,274 

2025 through 2029

   40,828 

Profit Sharing, 401(k) Plan and Defined Contribution Plans

The Company provides retirement benefits to its domestic employees who have completed a30-day period of service through a 401(k) plan that provides a matching contribution by the Company. The Company also has defined contribution benefit plans for certain of its international employees. The Company contributed approximately $49.0 million, $40.5 million $33.6 million and $33.3$33.6 million for defined contribution plans for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively.

10. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Agreements

The Company leases certain facilities undernon-cancelable operating leases. Lease agreements may contain lease escalation clauses and purchase or renewal options. The Company recognizes scheduled lease escalation clauses over the course of the applicable lease term on a straight-line basis in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The future minimum lease payments undernon-cancelable operating leases as of August 31, 20182019 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal Year Ending August 31,

  Amount   Amount 

2019

  $126,038 

2020

   97,789   $118,312 

2021

   81,286    102,915 

2022

   66,400    84,729 

2023

   49,309    63,206 

2024

   51,091 

Thereafter

   142,089    182,932 
  

 

   

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

  $562,911   $603,185 
  

 

   

 

 

Total operating lease expense was approximately $125.4 million, $130.2 million $117.2 million and $120.4$117.2 million for fiscal years 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is party to certain lawsuits in the ordinary course of business. The Company does not believe that these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

11. Stockholders’ Equity

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense within selling, general and administrative expense as follows (in thousands):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019   2018   2017 

Restricted stock and stock appreciation rights (“SARS”)

  $84,082   $42,122   $52,459 

Restricted stock units

  $53,766   $84,082   $42,122 

Employee stock purchase plan

   6,891    6,334    6,538    7,580    6,891    6,334 

Other(1)

   7,538    88    —      —      7,538    88 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $98,511   $48,544   $58,997   $61,346   $98,511   $48,544 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, represents aone-time cash-settled stock award that vested on November 30, 2017.

Equity Compensation Plan

The 2011 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) provides for the grant of restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards and other stock-based awards. The maximum aggregate number of shares that may be subject to awards under the 2011 Plan is 23,300,000.

Upon adoption of the 2011 Plan, the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2002 Plan”) was terminated. For any outstanding awards granted under the 2002 Plan that expire, are canceled or forfeited after the termination of the 2002 Plan, the shares are available for issuance under the 2011 Plan.

Following is a reconciliation of the shares available to be issued under the 2011 Plan as of August 31, 2018:2019:

 

   Shares Available for Grant 

Balance as of August 31, 20172018

   12,228,936

SARS canceled

35,43912,837,158 

Restricted stock awards forfeited,units granted, net of grantsforfeitures(1)

   572,783(796,577) 
  

 

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 20182019

   12,837,15812,040,581 
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents the maximum number of shares that can be issued based on the achievement of certain performance criteria.

Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARS”)

The following table summarizes SARS activity from August 31, 20172018 through August 31, 2018:2019:

 

   SARS
Outstanding
  Average
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
   Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
 

Outstanding as of August 31, 2017

   319,241  $3,651   $19.91    2.10 

SARS canceled

   (35,439   $21.56   

SARS exercised

   (127,001   $21.31   
  

 

 

      

Outstanding and exercisable as of August 31, 2018

   156,801  $1,748   $18.41    3.10 
  

 

 

      
   SARS
Outstanding
  Average
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)
   Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (years)
 

Outstanding as of August 31, 2018

   156,801  $1,748   $18.41    3.10 

SARS exercised

   (33,300   $18.24   
  

 

 

      

Outstanding and exercisable as of August 31, 2019

   123,501  $1,278   $18.46    2.11 
  

 

 

      

Restricted Stock AwardsUnits

Certain key employees have been granted time-based, performance-based and market-based restricted stock unit awards.units. The time-based restricted stock units granted generally vest on a graded vesting schedule over three years. The performance-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 150%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The performance-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is based upon the Company’s cumulative adjusted core earnings per share during the performance period. The market-based restricted stock units generally vest on a cliff vesting schedule over three years and up to a maximum of 200%, depending on the specified performance condition and the level of achievement obtained. The market-based restricted stock units have a vesting condition that is tied to the Company’s total shareholder return based on the Company’s stock performance in relation to the companies in the Standard and Poor’s (S&P) Super Composite Technology Hardware and Equipment Index excluding the Company.

On October 6, 2017, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved the modification of vesting criteria for certain performance-based restricted stock awardsunits granted in fiscal year 2015. As a result of the modification, 0.8 million awards vested during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, which resulted in approximately $24.9 million of stock-based compensation expense recognized.

The following table summarizes restricted stock units activity from August 31, 20172018 through August 31, 2018:2019:

 

  Shares Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
   Shares Weighted-
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 

Outstanding as of August 31, 2017

   11,652,319  $22.00 

Outstanding as of August 31, 2018

   8,352,307  $24.34 

Changes during the period

      

Shares granted(1)

   2,751,300  $29.40    3,144,205  $25.25 

Shares vested

   (2,727,229 $22.95    (1,983,411 $25.07 

Shares forfeited

   (3,324,083 $19.20    (2,347,628 $24.78 
  

 

    

 

  

Outstanding as of August 31, 2018

   8,352,307  $24.34 

Outstanding as of August 31, 2019

   7,165,473  $26.27 
  

 

    

 

  

 

(1)

For those shares granted that are based on the achievement of certain performance criteria, the amount represents the maximum number of shares that can vest. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018,2019, the Company awarded approximately 1.41.6 million time-based restricted stock units, 0.4 million performance-based restricted stock units and 0.4 million market-based restricted stock units based on target performance criteria.

The following table represents the restricted stock units and SARS stock-based compensation information for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2018   2017   2016 

Intrinsic value of SARS exercised

  $909   $5,053   $506 

Fair value of restricted stock vested

  $62,592   $44,010   $34,857 

Tax benefit (expense) for stock compensation expense(1)

  $1,122   $560   $991 

Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense — restricted stock

  $41,940     

Remaining weighted-average period for restricted stock expense

   1.4 years     
   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019   2018   2017 

Intrinsic value of SARS exercised

  $335   $909   $5,053 

Fair value of restricted stock units vested

  $49,725   $62,592   $44,010 

Tax benefit for stock compensation expense(1)

  $611   $1,122   $560 

Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense — restricted stock units

  $41,778     

Remaining weighted-average period for restricted stock units expense

   1.3 years     

 

(1)

Classified as income tax expense within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The maximum aggregate number of shares that are available for issuance under the 2011 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) is 12,000,000.

Employees are eligible to participate in the ESPP after 90 days of employment with the Company. The ESPP permits eligible employees to purchase common stock through payroll deductions, which may not exceed 10% of an employee’s compensation, as defined in the ESPP, at a price equal to 85% of the fair value of the common stock at the beginning or end of the offering period, whichever is lower. The ESPP is intended to qualify under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. As of August 31, 2018, 4,679,0612019, 3,397,019 shares remained available for issue under the 2011 ESPP.

The fair value of shares issued under the ESPP was estimated on the commencement date of each offering period using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following weighted-average assumptions were used in the model for each respective period:

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Expected dividend yield

   0.6 0.8 0.7   0.6 0.6 0.8

Risk-free interest rate

   1.4 0.5 0.3   2.3 1.4 0.5

Expected volatility(1)

   23.0 33.0 28.1   28.6 23.0 33.0

Expected life

   0.5 years  0.5 years  0.5 years    0.5 years  0.5 years  0.5 years 

 

(1)

The expected volatility was estimated using the historical volatility derived from the Company’s common stock.

Dividends

The following table sets forth certain information relating to the Company’s cash dividends declared to common stockholders during fiscal years 20182019 and 2017:2018:

 

  Dividend
Declaration Date
   Dividend
per Share
   Total of Cash
Dividends
Declared
   Date of Record for
Dividend Payment
   Dividend Cash
Payment Date
 
  (in thousands, except for per share data) 

Fiscal Year 2019:

   October 18, 2018   $0.08   $13,226    November 15, 2018    December 3, 2018 
   January 24, 2019   $0.08   $12,706    February 15, 2019    March 1, 2019 
  Dividend
Declaration Date
   Dividend
per Share
   Total of Cash
Dividends
Declared
   Date of Record for
Dividend Payment
   Dividend Cash
Payment Date
    April 18, 2019   $0.08   $12,681    May 15, 2019    June 3, 2019 
  (in thousands, except for per share data)    July 18, 2019   $0.08   $12,724    August 15, 2019    September 3, 2019 

Fiscal Year 2018:

   October 19, 2017   $0.08   $14,588    November 15, 2017    December 1, 2017    October 19, 2017   $0.08   $14,588    November 15, 2017    December 1, 2017 
   January 25, 2018   $0.08   $14,272    February 15, 2018    March 1, 2018    January 25, 2018   $0.08   $14,272    February 15, 2018    March 1, 2018 
   April 19, 2018   $0.08   $13,991    May 15, 2018    June 1, 2018    April 19, 2018   $0.08   $13,991    May 15, 2018    June 1, 2018 
   July 18, 2018   $0.08   $13,677    August 15, 2018    September 4, 2018    July 18, 2018   $0.08   $13,677    August 15, 2018    September 4, 2018 

Fiscal Year 2017:

   October 20, 2016   $0.08   $15,248    November 15, 2016    December 1, 2016 
   January 26, 2017   $0.08   $15,051    February 15, 2017    March 1, 2017 
   April 20, 2017   $0.08   $14,840    May 15, 2017    June 1, 2017 
   July 20, 2017   $0.08   $14,698    August 15, 2017    September 1, 2017 

Share Repurchases

During fiscal years 2017 and 2016,In September 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized (“the repurchase of $450.0 million and $400.0 million, respectively, of the Company’s common stock under share repurchase programs, which were repurchased during fiscal years 2016, 2017 and 2018.

In June 2018, the BoardBoard”) authorized the repurchase of up to $350.0$600.0 million of the Company’s common stock (the “2018as part of atwo-year capital allocation framework (“the 2020 Share Repurchase Program”). From September 24, 2019 through October 14, 2019, the Company repurchased 874,475 shares, utilizing a total of $30.8 million of the $600.0 million authorized by the Board.

Common Stock Outstanding

The 2018 Share Repurchase Program expires on August 31, 2019. As of August 31, 2018, no shares had yet been repurchased under this authorization and $350.0 million remains available underfollowing represents the 2018 Share Repurchase Program.common stock outstanding for the fiscal year ended:

   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
   2019  2018  2017 

Common stock outstanding:

    

Beginning balances

   164,588,172   177,727,653   186,998,472 

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options

   11,348   30,832   172,620 

Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan

   1,282,042   1,105,400   1,228,316 

Vesting of restricted stock

   1,983,261   2,727,229   2,102,049 

Purchases of treasury stock under employee stock plans

   (489,836  (793,052  (550,096

Treasury shares purchased(1)

   (13,854,607  (16,209,890  (12,223,708
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Ending balances

   153,520,380   164,588,172   177,727,653 
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

During fiscal years 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of $350.0 million, $450.0 million and $400.0 million, respectively, of the Company’s common stock under share repurchase programs, which were repurchased during fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

12. Concentration of Risk and Segment Data

Concentration of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and trade receivables. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with various domestic and foreign financial institutions. Deposits held with the financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits, but may generally be redeemed upon demand. The Company performs periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of the financial institutions and attempts to limit exposure with any one institution. For trade receivables, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. The Company maintains an allowance for potential credit losses on trade receivables.

Sales of the Company’s products are concentrated among specific customers. For fiscal year 2018,2019, the Company’s five largest customers accounted for approximately 48%42% of its net revenue and 8085 customers accounted for approximately 90% of its net revenue. As the Company is a provider of manufacturing services and solutions and products are built based on customer specifications, it is impracticable to provide revenues from external customers for each product and service. Sales to the following customer that accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s net revenues, expressed as a percentage of consolidated net revenue, and the percentage of accounts receivable for the customer, were as follows:

 

   Percentage of Net Revenue
Fiscal Year Ended August 31,
  Percentage of Accounts Receivable
as of August 31,
 
   2018  2017  2016  2018  2017 

Apple, Inc.(1)

   28  24  24    
   Percentage of Net Revenue
Fiscal Year Ended August 31,
  Percentage of Accounts Receivable
as of August 31,
 
   2019  2018  2017  2019  2018 

Apple, Inc.(1)

   22  28  24    

 

*

Amount was less than 10% of total.

(1)

Sales to this customer were reported in the DMS operating segment.

The Company procures components from a broad group of suppliers. Some of the products manufactured by the Company require one or more components that are available from only a single source.

Segment Data

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which they may earn revenues and incur expenses; for which separate financial information is available; and whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of the individual segment and make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment.

The Company derives its revenue from providing comprehensive electronics design, production and product management services. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance and allocates resources on a segment basis. The Company’s operating segments consist of two segments – EMS and DMS, which are also the Company’s reportable segments. The segments are organized based on the economic profiles of the services performed, including manufacturing capabilities, market strategy, margins, return on capital and risk profiles.

The EMS segment is focused around leveraging IT, supply chain design and engineering, technologies largely centered on core electronics, utilizing the Company’s large scale manufacturing infrastructure and the ability to serve a broad range of end markets. The EMS segment is typically lower-margin buta high volume business that is producedproduces products at a quicker rate (i.e. cycle time) and in higherlarger quantities and includes customers primarily in the automotive and transportation, capital equipment, cloud, computing and storage, defense and aerospace, digital home, industrial and energy, networking and telecommunications, point of saleprint and printingretail, and smart home and appliances industries.

The DMS segment is focused on providing engineering solutions, with an emphasis on material sciences, technologies and technologies.healthcare. The DMS segment is typically higher-margin business and includes customers primarily in the consumer wearables,edge devices and accessories, healthcare, mobility and packaging industries.

Net revenue for the operating segments is attributed to the segment in which the service is performed. An operating segment’s performance is evaluated based on itspre-tax operating contribution, or segment income. Segment income is defined as net revenue less cost of revenue, segment selling, general and administrative expenses, segment research and development expenses and an allocation of corporate manufacturing expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses. Segment income does not include amortization of intangibles, stock-based compensation expense and related charges, restructuring and related charges, distressed customer charges, acquisition and integration costs,charges, loss on disposal of subsidiaries, settlement of receivables and related charges, impairment of notes receivable and related charges, restructuring of securities loss, goodwill impairment charges, business interruption and impairment charges, net, income (loss) from discontinued operations, gain (loss) on sale of discontinued operations, other expense, interest income, interest expense, income tax expense or adjustment for net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests.

Total segment assets are defined as accounts receivable, inventories, net, customer-related property, plant and equipment, intangible assets net of accumulated amortization and goodwill. All othernon-segment assets are reviewed on a global basis by management. Transactions between operating segments are generally recorded at amounts that approximate those at which we would transact with third parties.

The following tables set forth operating segment information (in thousands):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019   2018   2017 

Net revenue

            

EMS

  $12,268,600   $11,077,622   $11,029,132   $15,430,529   $12,268,600   $11,077,622 

DMS

   9,826,816    7,985,499    7,323,954    9,851,791    9,826,816    7,985,499 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $22,095,416   $19,063,121   $18,353,086   $25,282,320   $22,095,416   $19,063,121 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018 2017 2016   2019 2018 2017 

Segment income and reconciliation of income before tax

        

EMS

  $451,149  $436,110  $373,732   $480,047  $451,149  $436,110 

DMS

   316,998  230,893  256,588    396,564  316,998  230,893 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total segment income

  $768,147  $667,003  $630,320   $876,611  $768,147  $667,003 

Reconciling items:

        

Amortization of intangibles

   (38,490 (35,524 (37,121   (31,923 (38,490 (35,524

Stock-based compensation expense and related charges

   (98,511 (48,544 (58,997   (61,346 (98,511 (48,544

Restructuring and related charges

   (36,902 (160,395 (11,369   (25,914 (36,902 (160,395

Acquisition and integration costs

   (8,082  —     —   

Distressed customer charges

   (32,710 (10,198  —      (6,235 (32,710 (10,198

Business interruption and impairment charges, net (1)

   (11,299  —     —      2,860  (11,299  —   

Acquisition and integration charges

   (52,697 (8,082  —   

Loss on disposal of subsidiaries

   —    (2,112  —      —     —    (2,112

Restructuring of securities loss

   (29,632  —     —   

Other expense

   (37,563 (28,448 (8,380   (53,750 (37,563 (28,448

Interest income

   17,813  12,525  9,128    21,460  17,813  12,525 

Interest expense

   (149,002 (138,074 (136,536   (188,730 (149,002 (138,074
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income tax

  $373,401  $256,233  $387,045   $450,704  $373,401  $256,233 
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

Charges, net of insurance proceeds of $2.9 million and $24.9 million, for the fiscal yearyears ended August 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, relate to business interruption and asset impairment costs associated with damage from Hurricane Maria, which impacted our operations in Cayey, Puerto Rico, which is classified as a component of cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

  August 31, 2018   August 31, 2017   August 31, 2019   August 31, 2018 

Total assets

        

EMS

  $3,456,866   $2,778,820   $4,353,465   $3,456,866 

DMS

   5,378,436    5,290,468    4,988,198    5,378,436 

Othernon-allocated assets

   3,210,339    3,026,707    3,628,812    3,210,339 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $12,045,641   $11,095,995   $12,970,475   $12,045,641 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The Company operates in 2930 countries worldwide. Sales to unaffiliated customers are based on the Company location that maintains the customer relationship and transacts the external sale. The following tables set forth external net revenue, net of intercompany eliminations, and long-lived asset information where individual countries represent a material portion of the total (in thousands):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018   2017   2016   2019   2018   2017 

External net revenue:

            

Singapore

  $7,193,414   $5,585,837   $4,983,711   $6,718,495   $7,193,414   $5,585,837 

China

   4,585,355    4,012,950    3,873,212    4,958,462    4,585,355    4,012,950 

Mexico

   3,533,437    3,207,059    3,043,609    4,526,456    3,533,437    3,207,059 

Malaysia

   1,389,851    1,119,384    1,113,456    1,681,911    1,389,851    1,119,384 

Hungary

   897,033    944,448    1,130,466    809,031    897,033    944,448 

Other

   2,651,632    2,547,750    2,499,241    3,489,398    2,651,632    2,547,750 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Foreign source revenue

   20,250,722    17,417,428    16,643,695    22,183,753    20,250,722    17,417,428 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

U.S.

   1,844,694    1,645,693    1,709,391    3,098,567    1,844,694    1,645,693 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $22,095,416   $19,063,121   $18,353,086   $25,282,320   $22,095,416   $19,063,121 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

  August 31,   August 31, 
  2018   2017   2019   2018 

Long-lived assets:

        

China

  $1,770,732   $1,922,676   $1,579,904   $1,770,732 

Mexico

   418,641    256,086 

Singapore

   191,506    204,181    156,028    191,506 

Mexico

   256,086    196,218 

Malaysia

   154,386    113,011 

Taiwan

   130,062    136,685    123,608    130,062 

Malaysia

   113,011    74,341 

Hungary

   91,063    89,814    85,809    91,063 

Spain

   79,991    83,064    77,855    79,991 

Poland

   60,847    55,617    57,794    60,847 

Other

   334,466    343,473    412,498    334,466 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Long-lived assets related to foreign operations

   3,027,764    3,106,069    3,066,523    3,027,764 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

U.S.

   1,077,128    1,015,389    1,146,335    1,077,128 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $4,104,892   $4,121,458   $4,212,858   $4,104,892 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

13. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company is directly and indirectly affected by changes in certain market conditions. These changes in market conditions may adversely impact the Company’s financial performance and are referred to as market risks. The Company, where deemed appropriate, uses derivatives as risk management tools to mitigate the potential impact of certain market risks. The primary market risks managed by the Company through the use of derivative instruments are foreign currency fluctuation risk and interest rate risk.

Foreign Currency Risk Management

Forward contracts are put in place to manage the foreign currency risk associated with the anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses. A hedging relationship existed with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $293.4$334.1 million and $314.6$293.4 million as of August 31, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. The related forward foreign exchange contracts have been designated as hedging instruments and are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The forward foreign exchange contract transactions will effectively lock in the value of anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses against foreign currency fluctuations. The anticipated foreign currency denominated revenues and expenses being hedged are expected to occur between September 3, 20182019 and MayAugust 31, 2019.2020.

In addition to derivatives that are designated as hedging instruments and qualify for hedge accounting, the Company also enters into forward contracts to economically hedge transactional exposure associated with commitments arising from trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, fixed purchase obligations and intercompany transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the respective operating entity. The aggregate notional amount of these outstanding contracts as of August 31, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, was $3.4$2.5 billion and $2.1$2.3 billion, respectively.

The following table presentsRefer to Note 16 – “Fair Value Measurements” for the fair values and classification of the Company’s derivative instruments located on the Consolidated Balance Sheets utilized for foreign currency risk management purposes as of August 31, 2018 and 2017 (in thousands):

   Fair Values of Derivative Instruments 
   Asset Derivatives   Liability Derivatives 
   Balance Sheet
Location
   Fair Value as
of August 31,
2018(1)
   Fair Value as
of August 31,
2017(1)
   Balance Sheet
Location
   Fair Value as
of August 31,
2018(1)
   Fair Value as
of August 31,
2017(1)
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

            

Forward foreign exchange contracts

   

Prepaid expenses

and other current

assets

 

 

 

  $225   $8,380    

Accrued

expenses

 

 

  $13,364   $1,408 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

            

Forward foreign exchange contracts

   

Prepaid expenses

and other current

assets

 

 

 

  $10,125   $31,280    

Accrued

expenses

 

 

  $46,171   $9,131 

(1)

Classified as Level 2 in the fair-value hierarchy.

The Company’s forward foreign exchange contracts are measured on a recurring basis at fair value, based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers.instruments.

The gains and losses recognized in earnings due to hedge ineffectiveness and the amount excluded from effectiveness testing were not material for all periods presented and are included as components of net revenue, cost of revenue and selling, general and administrative expense, which are the same line items in which the hedged items are recorded.

DuringThe following table presents the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018, the Company recognized $29.6 million in foreign currencynet losses which was offset by $48.7 million of gains from related forward contracts. Both the foreign currency losses and gains from forward contracts were recognizedrecorded in costthe Consolidated Statements of revenue. ForOperations for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2017 and 2016, the amounts were immaterial and were recognized as components of cost of revenue.periods indicated (in thousands):

   Location of Loss on
  Fiscal Year Ended August 31 
   Derivatives Recognized
  2019  2018  2017 

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Under ASC 815

  in Net Income  Amount of Loss Recognized in Net Income on Derivatives 

Forward foreign exchange contracts(1)

  Cost of revenue  $(29,557 $(27,774 $(95,665

(1)

For the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, the Company recognized $14.9 million, $36.7 million, and $90.3 million, respectively, of foreign currency gains in cost of revenue, which are offset by the losses from the forward foreign exchange contracts.

Interest Rate Risk Management

The Company periodically enters into interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risk associated with the Company’s borrowings.

Cash Flow Hedges

DuringThe following table presents the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions to hedge the variable interest rate payments for the 2018 Term Loan Facility. In connection with this transaction, the Company pays interest based upon a fixed rate as agreed upon with the respective counterparties and receives variable rate interest payments based on the three-month LIBOR. The interest rate swaps have an aggregate notional amountoutstanding as of $350.0 million andAugust 31, 2019, which have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedges. The interest rate swaps were effective on August 24, 2018 and are scheduled to expire on August 24, 2020. The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at each settlement date.hedges:

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions to hedge the variable interest rate payments for the 2017 Term Loan Facility. In connection with this transaction, the Company pays interest based upon a fixed rate as agreed upon with the respective counterparties and receives variable rate interest payments based on theone-month LIBOR. The interest rate swaps have an aggregate notional amount of $200.0 million and have been designated as hedging instruments and accounted for as cash flow hedges. The interest rate swaps were effective on September 30, 2016 and are scheduled to expire on June 30, 2019. The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at each settlement date.

Interest Rate Swap Summary

  Hedged Interest
Rate Payments
   Aggregate Notional
Amount (in millions)
   Effective Date   Expiration Date (1) 

Forward Interest Rate Swap

        

Anticipated Debt Issuance

   Fixed   $200.0    October 22, 2018    December 15, 2020(2) 

Interest Rate Swaps(3)

        

2017 Term Loan Facility

   Variable   $200.0    October 11, 2018    August 31, 2020 

2018 Term Loan Facility

   Variable   $350.0    August 24, 2018    August 24, 2020 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2016, the Company entered into forward interest rate swap transactions to hedge the fixed interest rate payments for an anticipated debt issuance (the 3.950% Senior Notes). The swaps were accounted for as a cash flow hedge and had a notional amount of $200.0 million. Concurrently with the pricing of the 3.950% Senior Notes in the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company settled the swaps. The fair value of the cash received for the swaps at settlement was $17.2 million. The effective portion of the swaps is recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of AOCI and is amortized as a reduction to interest expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations through January 2028. The effective portions of the swaps amortized as a reduction to interest expense during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018 was not material.

(1)

The contracts will be settled with the respective counterparties on a net basis at the expiration date for the forward interest rate swap and at each settlement date for the interest rate swaps.

(2)

If the anticipated debt issuance occurs before December 15, 2020, the contracts will be terminated simultaneously with the debt issuance.

(3)

The Company pays interest based upon a fixed rate as agreed upon with the respective counterparties and receives variable rate interest payments based on theone-month LIBOR for the 2017 Term Loan Facility and the three-month LIBOR for the 2018 Term Loan Facility.

14. Restructuring and Related Charges

Following is a summary of the Company’s restructuring and related charges (in thousands):

 

  Fiscal Year Ended August 31,   Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 
  2018(2)   2017(2)   2016(3)   2019 2018   2017(2) 

Employee severance and benefit costs

  $16,269   $56,834   $8,845   $16,029  $16,269   $56,834 

Lease costs

   1,596    3,966    (43   (41 1,596    3,966 

Assetwrite-off costs

   16,264    94,346    1,170    (3,566 16,264    94,346 

Other related costs

   2,773    5,249    1,397 

Other costs

   13,492  2,773    5,249 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

Total restructuring and related charges(1)

  $36,902   $160,395   $11,369   $25,914  $36,902   $160,395 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Includes $21.5 million, $16.3 million $51.3 million and $10.7$51.3 million recorded in the EMS segment, $2.6 million, $16.6 million $82.4 million and $0.8$82.4 million recorded in the DMS segment and $1.8 million, $4.0 million $26.7 million and $(0.1)$26.7 million ofnon-allocated charges for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, respectively. Except for assetwrite-off costs, all restructuring and related charges are cash settled.

(2)

Primarily relatesFiscal year ended August 31, 2017, includes expenses related to the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

(3)

Costs relate to theand 2013 Restructuring Plan, which was substantially complete in fiscal year 2017.Plans.

2017 Restructuring Plan

On September 15, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors formally approved a restructuring plan to better align the Company’s global capacity and administrative support infrastructure to further optimize organizational effectiveness. This action includes headcount reductions across the Company’s selling, general and administrative cost base and capacity realignment in higher cost locations (the “2017 Restructuring Plan”).

Upon completion of theThe 2017 Restructuring Plan, the Company expects to recognize approximatelytotaling $195.0 million in restructuring and other related costs. The Company has incurred $186.4 million ofcosts-to-datecosts, is complete as of August 31, 2018. The remaining costs for employee severance and benefit costs, assetwrite-off costs and other related costs are anticipated to be incurred through the first half of fiscal year 2019.

The table below sets forth the cumulative restructuring and related charges incurred through August 31, 20182019 for the 2017 Restructuring Plan (in thousands):

 

  2017
Restructuring Plan(1)
   2017
Restructuring Plan(1)
 

Employee severance and benefit costs

  $64,420   $74,656 

Lease costs

   5,562    5,521 

Assetwrite-off costs

   110,540    106,974 

Other related costs

   5,892    7,395 
  

 

   

 

 

Total restructuring and related charges

  $186,414   $194,546 
  

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Includes $56.8$62.3 million allocated to the EMS segment, $99.0$101.6 million allocated to the DMS segment and $30.6$30.7 million of unallocated costs.

The tables below summarize the Company’s liability activity, primarily associated with the 2017 Restructuring Plan (in thousands):

 

  Employee Severance
and Benefit Costs
 Lease Costs Asset Write-off
Costs
 Other
Related Costs
 Total   Employee Severance
and Benefit Costs
 Lease Costs Asset Write-off
Costs
 Other
Related Costs
 Total 

Balance as of August 31, 2016(1)

  $17,266  $21  $—    $740  $18,027 

Balance as of August 31, 2017

  $33,580  $1,665  $—    $3,143  $38,388 

Restructuring related charges

   56,834  3,966  94,346  5,249  160,395    16,269  1,596  16,264  2,773  36,902 

Assetwrite-off charge and othernon-cash activity

   1,319  59  (94,346 65  (92,903   (127 525  (16,264 25  (15,841

Cash payments

   (41,839 (2,381  —    (2,911 (47,131   (31,591 (1,102  —    (5,419 (38,112
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2017(2)

   33,580  1,665   —    3,143  38,388 

Balance as of August 31, 2018

   18,131  2,684   —    522  21,337 

Restructuring related charges

   16,269  1,596  16,264  2,773  36,902    16,029  (41 (3,566 2,071  14,493 

Assetwrite-off charge and othernon-cash activity

   (127 525  (16,264 25  (15,841   (494  —    3,566  (18 3,054 

Cash payments

   (31,591 (1,102  —    (5,419 (38,112   (30,504 (663  —    (1,786 (32,953
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2018(2)

  $18,131  $2,684  $—    $522  $21,337 

Balance as of August 31, 2019

  $3,162  $1,980  $—    $789  $5,931 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

2020 Restructuring Plan

On September 20, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors formally approved a restructuring plan to realign the Company’s global capacity support infrastructure, particularly in the Company’s mobility footprint in China, in order to optimize organizational effectiveness. This action includes headcount reductions and capacity realignment (the “2020 Restructuring Plan”). The 2020 Restructuring Plan reflects the Company’s intention only and restructuring decisions, and the timing of such decisions, at certain locations are still subject to consultation with the Company’s employees and their representatives.

(1)

Relates only to the 2013 Restructuring Plan.

The Company currently expects to recognize approximately $85.0 million inpre-tax restructuring and other related costs primarily over the course of the Company’s fiscal year 2020. This information will be subject to the finalization of timetables for the transition of functions, consultation with employees and their representatives as well as the statutory severance requirements of the particular jurisdictions impacted, and the amount and timing of the actual charges may vary due to a variety of factors. The Company’s estimates for the charges discussed above exclude any potential income tax effects.

(2)

Primarily relates to the 2017 Restructuring Plan.

15. Business Acquisitions

Fiscal year 2019

Acquisitions

During fiscal year 2018, the Company and Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies (“JJMD”) entered into a Framework Agreement to form a strategic collaboration and expand its existing relationship. The strategic collaboration expands the Company’s medical device manufacturing portfolio, diversification and capabilities.

On February 25, 2019 and April 29, 2019, under the terms of the Framework Agreement, the Company completed the initial closing and second closing, respectively, of its acquisition of certain assets of JJMD. The preliminary aggregate purchase price paid for both the initial closing and second closing was approximately $153.2 million in cash, which remains subject to certain post-closing adjustments. The acquisition of the JJMD assets has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Total assets acquired of $167.6 million and total liabilities assumed of $14.4 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition dates. The final closing, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to occur during fiscal year 2020.

The Company is currently evaluating the fair values of the assets and liabilities related to this business combination. The preliminary estimates and measurements are, therefore, subject to change during the measurement period for assets acquired, liabilities assumed and tax adjustments. The results of operations were included in the Company’s consolidated financial results beginning on February 25, 2019 for the initial closing and April 29, 2019 for the second closing. The Company believes it is impracticable to provide pro forma information for the acquisition of the JJMD assets.

On September 30, 2019 the Company completed the third closing of its acquisition of certain assets of JJMD for a cash payment of $117.1 million, primarily for inventory and the assumption of certain employee liabilities. The purchase price for the third closing is subject to certain post-closing adjustments based on conditions within the Framework Agreement.

Fiscal year 2018

Acquisitions

On September 1, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of True-Tech Corporation (“True-Tech”) for approximately $95.9 million in cash. True-Tech is a manufacturer specializing in aerospace, semiconductor and medical machined components.

The acquisition of True-Tech assets has beenwas accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $114.7 million, including $25.9 million in intangible assets and $22.6 million in goodwill, and liabilities assumed of $18.8 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities was recorded to goodwill and was fully allocated to the EMS segment. The majority of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The results of operations were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial results beginning on September 1, 2017. Pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition of True-Tech is not deemed to be significant.

Binding offer

On July 18, 2018, the Company submitted a binding offer to form a strategic collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies that will significantly expand the Company’s medical device manufacturing portfolio, diversification and capabilities in the DMS segment. The offer has been accepted with respect to the North American sites and is pending applicable consultative processes for sites in Switzerland and Germany. Completion of this transaction, which is subject to regulatory clearance and customary closing conditions, is expected to occur during fiscal years 2019 and 2020.

Fiscal year 2017

Acquisitions

On March 1, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Lewis Engineering, which was not deemed to be significant. The acquired business expanded the Company’s capabilities in precision machining, manufacturing and design engineering. The aggregate purchase price of the acquisition totaled approximately $31.4 million in cash.

The acquisition has beenwas accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Assets acquired of $32.3 million, including $8.2 million in goodwill and $14.6 million in intangible assets, and liabilities assumed of $0.9 million were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities of $8.2 million was recorded to goodwill and was fully allocated to the

DMS segment. The majority of the goodwill is currently expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The Company expensed transaction costs in connection with the acquisition of approximately $0.8 million during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017. The results of operations of the acquired business were included in the Company’s consolidated financial results beginning on the date of the acquisition. Pro forma information has not been provided as the acquisition is not deemed to be significant.

16. Fair Value Measurements

Fiscal year 2016Fair Value Measurements on a Recurring Basis

Acquisitions

On November 25, 2015,The following table presents the Company entered into a master purchase agreement for certainfair value of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis as of various legal entities, collectively referred to as “Hanson”. On January 13, 2016,the periods indicated:

(in thousands)  Fair Value
Hierarchy
  August 31, 2019   August 31, 2018 

Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents:

     

Cash equivalents

   Level 1(1)  $27,804   $21,412 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:

     

Short-term investments

   Level 1   14,088    —   

Deferred purchase price receivables(Note 2)

   Level 3(2)   —      533,113 

Forward foreign exchange contracts:

     

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 13)

   Level 2(3)   904    225 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 13)

   Level 2(3)   6,878    10,125 

Other assets:

     

SeniorNon-Convertible Preferred Stock

   Level 3(4)   33,102    47,300 

Liabilities:

     

Accrued expenses:

     

Forward foreign exchange contracts:

     

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 13)

   Level 2(3)  $15,999   $13,364 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments (Note 13)

   Level 2(3)   55,391    46,171 

Interest rate swaps:

     

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 13)

   Level 2(5)   5,918    117 

Other liabilities:

     

Forward interest rate swaps:

     

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments (Note 13)

   Level 2(5)   35,045    —   

(1)

Consist of investments that are readily convertible to cash with original maturities of 90 days or less.

(2)

Recorded initially at fair value using unobservable inputs, determined primarily using discounted cash flows, and due to its credit quality and short-term maturity, the fair value approximated book values. The unobservable inputs consist of estimated credit losses and estimated discount rates, which both have an immaterial impact on the fair value calculation.

(3)

The Company’s forward foreign exchange contracts are measured on a recurring basis at fair value, based on foreign currency spot rates and forward rates quoted by banks or foreign currency dealers.

(4)

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, the Company exchanged its investment in the SeniorNon-Convertible Preferred Stock of iQor Holdings, Inc. (“iQor”) in association with iQor’s previously announced sale of its international logistics and product service assets. Prior to the restructuring, the SeniorNon-Convertible Preferred Stock had a face value of $50.0 million, accumulated dividends at an annual rate of 8 percent and was redeemable on March 31, 2023 or upon a change in control. The restructured SeniorNon-Convertible Preferred Stock has a face value of $55.0 million and is redeemable at iQor’s option or upon change of control for $55.0 million until December 31, 2023, $65.0 million during calendar year 2024 and is mandatorily redeemable for $75.0 million on April 1, 2025.

As a result of the restructuring, the Company completedrecognized a restructuring of securities loss of $29.6 million, which primarily consisted of a credit loss. The credit loss was estimated utilizing a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model incorporating the acquisitionconcessions and modifications made as part of the assetsrestructuring, discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate. The SeniorNon-Convertible Preferred Stock is valued each reporting period using unobservable inputs based on a discounted cash flow model and is classified as an available for approximately $139.2 million in cash, plussale debt security with any unrealized loss recorded to AOCI. As of August 31, 2019, the assumptionunobservable inputs have an immaterial impact on the fair value calculation. As of certain liabilitiesAugust 31, 2019, the amortized cost basis approximates fair value.

(5)

Fair value measurements are based on the contractual terms of the derivatives and use observable market-based inputs. The interest rate swaps are valued using a discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of each derivative using observable inputs including interest rate curves and credit spreads.

Fair Value of $230.0 million (such liabilities were subsequently paid in February 2016 and classified in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as a componentFinancial Instruments

The carrying amounts of cash flows from operating activities), with the exceptionand cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the real property, which closedshort-term nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts of borrowings under credit facilities and under loans approximates fair value as interest rates on July 7, 2016,these instruments approximates current market rates.

Notes payable and long-term debt is carried at amortized cost; however, the Company estimates the fair value of notes payable and long-term debt for approximately $33.3 million. Hanson is engaged indisclosure purposes. The following table presents the businesscarrying amounts and fair values of manufacturing certain parts for customers in the DMS segment. The results of operations were included in the Company’s consolidated financial results beginning on January 13, 2016. Pro forma information has not been providednotes payable and long-term debt, by hierarchy level as of the acquisitionperiods indicated:

      August 31, 2019   August 31, 2018 
(in thousands)  Fair Value
Hierarchy
  Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value   Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value 

Notes payable and long-term debt: (Note 8)

         

5.625% Senior Notes

   Level 2(1)  $398,886   $416,000   $397,995   $415,704 

4.700% Senior Notes

   Level 2(1)   498,004    525,890    497,350    503,545 

4.900% Senior Notes

   Level 3(2)   299,057    318,704    298,814    306,535 

3.950% Senior Notes

   Level 2(1)   494,825    509,845    494,208    476,010 

(1)

The fair value estimates are based upon observable market data.

(2)

This fair value estimate is based on the Company’s indicative borrowing cost derived from discounted cash flows.

Refer to Note 9 – “Postretirement and Other Employee Benefits” for disclosure surrounding the fair value of Hanson is not deemed to be significant.the Company’s pension plan assets.

17. New Accounting Guidance

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

During fiscal year 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard, which is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The accounting standard became effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The Company implemented changes to its processes, policies and internal controls to meet the impact of the new standard and disclosure requirements. Refer to Note 18 – “Revenue” to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details.

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. This guidance became effective for the Company completed two additional acquisitions (Inala Technologies Limitedin the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, and various legal entities collectively referredwas applied prospectively by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the Consolidated Balance Sheet as “Shemer Companies”of September 1, 2018 to equity investments that existed as of the date of adoption of the standard. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements; however, the impact on future periods will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to address the presentation of certain transactions within the statement of cash flows with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. This standard was adopted on September 1, 2018 on a retrospective basis and resulted in a reclassification of cash flows from operating activities to investing activities in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for cash receipts related to collections on the deferred purchase price receivable (i.e. beneficial interest) on asset-backed securitization transactions. The increase in cash flow from investing activities and the corresponding decrease to cash flow from operating activities upon adoption of the standard was $96.8 million, $2.0 billion, and $2.7 billion for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

During fiscal year 2017, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to improve the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The new standard eliminates the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory and requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences when the transfer occurs. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. This guidance was adopted on a modified retrospective basis and an immaterial cumulative-effect adjustment was recorded, which reduced retained earnings as of September 1, 2018.

During fiscal year 2017, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which clarifies the scope of accounting for asset derecognition and adds further guidance for recognizing gains and losses from the transferof non-financial assets in contracts withnon-customers. This guidance became effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 coincident with the new revenue recognition guidance. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements; however, the impact on future periods will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) staff issued SAB 118, which wereprovides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not deemedextend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740. In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete, but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in its financial statements. If a company cannot determine a provisional estimate to be significant individually or in the aggregate. The acquired businesses expanded the Company’s capabilities in capital equipment, networking and telecommunications, and printing. The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions totaled approximately $72.3 million in cash. The results of operations of the acquired businesses were included in the Company’s consolidated financial results beginningstatements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the datebasis of the acquisitions. Pro forma information has not beenprovisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Tax Act. The Company applied SAB 118 and provided as the acquisitions are not deemed to be significant individually orrequired disclosures in the aggregate.

16. New Accounting GuidanceNote 4 – “Income Taxes.”

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

During fiscal year 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard which will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAP. The new standard is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The accounting standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019.

The new standard will also impact the Company’s accounting for certain fulfillment costs, which includeup-front costs to prepare for manufacturing activities that are expected to be recovered. Under the current accounting standard these costs are typically expensed as incurred. Under the new standard, suchup-front costs would be recognized as an asset and amortized on a systematic basis consistent with the pattern of the transfer of the goods to which the asset relates.

The Company currently recognizes the majority of its revenue from contracts with customers at a point in time, which is generally when the goods are shipped to or received by the customer, title and risk of ownership have passed, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonable assured (net of estimated returns). Under the new accounting guidance, the Company will recognize revenue over time as manufacturing services are completed for the majority of its contracts with customers which will result in revenue being recognized earlier than under the historical guidance. Revenue for all other contracts with customers will be recognized at a point in time, upon transfer of control of the product to the customer, which is effectively no change to the Company’s historical current accounting.

The Company will adopt the new guidance under the modified retrospective approach with a cumulative adjustment increasing the opening balance of retained earnings by $30.0 million to $60.0 million, net of tax. Prior periods will not be retrospectively adjusted.

While the Company is substantially complete with the process of quantifying the impacts that will result from applying the new guidance, its assessment will be finalized during the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The Company has substantially completed the implementation of changes to its processes, policies and internal controls to meet the impact of the new standard and disclosure requirements.

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, and must be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the Consolidated Balance

Sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption and applied prospectively to equity investments that exist as of the date of adoption of the standard. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements; however, the impact on future periods will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard revising lease accounting. The new guidance requires organizations to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and disclose key information regarding leasing arrangements. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020. Early application of the new standard is permitted and theThe standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. The Company intends to elect the package of practical expedients offered, which allows entities to not reassess: i) whether any contracts prior to the adoption date are or contain leases, ii) lease classification, and iii) whether capitalized initial direct costs continue to meet the definition of initial direct costs under the new guidance. In preparation for the adoption, the Company is implementing a new lease accounting system. Upon adoption, the Company expects to recognizeright-of-use assets and lease liabilities, respectively, in the range of approximately $350.0 million to $500.0 million. The Company is continuing to assess implementation of changes to its processes, policies and internal controls to meet the requirements of the new standard. The adoption of this standard willis not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company is currently evaluating practical expedients and accounting policy elections, and assessing overall impacts this new standard will have on itsStatements of Operations or the Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements of Cash Flows.

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued an accounting standard, which replaces the existing incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021 and early adoption is permitted beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020.2021. This guidance must be applied using a modified retrospective or prospective transition method, depending on the area covered by this accounting standard. The Company is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

During fiscal year 2016, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to address the presentation of certain transactions within the statement of cash flows with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. Adoption of this standard will be required on a retrospective basis and will result in a reclassification of cash flows from operating activities to investing activities in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for cash receipts for the deferred purchase price receivable on asset-backed securitization transactions. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. While the Company is still quantifying the impact of this standard, it expects a material increase in cash flow from investing activities with a corresponding decrease to cash flow from operating activities upon adoption of the standard.

During fiscal year 2017, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to improve the accounting for the income tax consequences of intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. The new standard eliminates the exception for an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory and requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences when the transfer occurs. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019. This guidance should be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements; however, the impact on future periods will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.

During fiscal year 2017, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which clarifies the scope of accounting for asset derecognition and adds further guidance for recognizing gains and losses from the transferof non-financial assets in contracts withnon-customers. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2019 coincident with the new revenue recognition guidance. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements; however, the impact on future periods will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.

During fiscal year 2017, the FASB issued a new accounting standard to improve the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities by simplifying the application of hedge accounting and improving the related disclosures in its financial statements. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. The guidance must be applied using a modified retrospective approach. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements; however, the impact on future periods will depend on the facts and circumstances of future transactions.

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, the SEC staff issued SAB 118, which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from the Tax Act enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740. In accordance with SAB 118, a company must reflect the income tax effects of those aspects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act is incomplete, but it is able to determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in its financial statements. If a company cannot determine a

provisional estimate to be included in the financial statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately before the enactment of the Tax Act. The Company has applied SAB 118, recorded a provisional estimate related to certain effects of the Tax Act, and provided required disclosures in Note 4 – “Income Taxes.”

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2018, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which allows a reclassification from AOCI to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Act. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, the FASB issued a new accounting standard which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtaininternal-use software. This guidance is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2021, with early adoption permitted.2021. The Company is currently assessing the impact this new standard may have on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently issued accounting guidance not discussed above is not applicable or did not have, or is not expected to have, a material impact to the Company.

18. Revenue

Effective September 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU2014-09, Revenue Recognition (Topic 606). The new standard is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires the Company to recognize revenue in a manner which depicts the transfer of goods or services to its customers at an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services.

Prior to the adoption of the new standard, the Company recognized substantially all of its revenue from contracts with customers at a point in time, which was generally when the goods were shipped to or received by the customer, title and risk of ownership had passed, the price to the buyer was fixed or determinable and collectability was reasonably assured (net of

estimated returns). Under the new standard, the Company recognizes revenue over time for the majority of its contracts with customers which results in revenue for those customers being recognized earlier than under the previous guidance. Revenue for all other contracts with customers continues to be recognized at a point in time, similar to recognition prior to the adoption of the standard.

Additionally, the new standard impacts the Company’s accounting for certain fulfillment costs, which include upfront costs to prepare for manufacturing activities that are expected to be recovered. Under the new standard, such upfront costs are recognized as an asset and amortized on a systematic basis consistent with the pattern of the transfer of control of the products or services to which to the asset relates.

The Company adopted ASU2014-09 using the modified retrospective method by applying the guidance to all open contracts upon adoption and recorded a cumulative effect adjustment as of September 1, 2018, net of tax, of $42.6 million. No adjustments have been made to prior periods. Following is a summary of the cumulative effect adjustment (in thousands):

   Balance as of
August 31, 2018
   Adjustments due to
adoption of ASU 2014-09
  Balance as of
September 1, 2018
 

Assets

     

Contract assets(1)

  $—     $591,616  $591,616 

Inventories, net(1)

  $3,457,706   $(461,271 $2,996,435 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets(1)(2)

  $1,141,000   $(37,271 $1,103,729 

Deferred income taxes(1)(2)

  $218,252   $(8,325 $209,927 

Liabilities

     

Contract liabilities(2)(3)

  $—     $    690,142  $690,142 

Deferred income(2)(3)(4)

  $691,365   $(691,365 $—   

Other accrued expenses(3)(4)

  $    1,000,979   $40,392  $    1,041,371 

Deferred income taxes(1)

  $114,385   $2,977  $117,362 

Equity

     

Retained earnings(1)(2)

  $1,760,097   $42,602  $1,802,699 

(1)

Differences primarily relate to the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers and certain balance sheet reclassifications.

(2)

Differences primarily relate to the timing of recognition and recovery of fulfillment costs and certain balance sheet reclassifications.

(3)

Included within accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4)

Differences included in contract liabilities as of September 1, 2018.

The following table presents the effect of the adoption of the new revenue guidance on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2019 (in thousands):

   August 31, 2019 
   As reported   Balance without the adoption of
ASU2014-09
 

Assets

    

Contract assets(1)

  $911,940   $—   

Inventories, net(1)

  $3,023,003   $3,761,591 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets(1)(2)

  $501,573   $514,769 

Deferred income taxes(1)

  $198,827   $202,791 

Liabilities

    

Contract liabilities(2)(3)

  $511,329   $—   

Deferred income(2)(3)(4)

  $—     $521,035 

Other accrued expenses(3)(4)

  $    1,877,908   $    1,868,201 

Deferred income taxes(1)

  $115,818   $111,304 

Equity

    

Retained earnings(1)(2)

  $2,037,037   $1,885,360 

(1)

Differences primarily relate to the timing of revenue recognition for over time customers and certain balance sheet reclassifications.

(2)

Differences primarily relate to the timing of recognition and recovery of fulfillment costs and certain balance sheet reclassifications.

(3)

Included within accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4)

Differences included in contract liabilities as of September 1, 2018.

The following table presents the effect of the adoption of the new revenue guidance on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 (in thousands):

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   August 31, 2019 
   As reported   Balance without the adoption
of ASU2014-09
 

Net revenue(1)

  $25,282,320   $24,864,754 

Cost of revenue(2)

  $    23,368,919   $    23,057,603 

Operating income

  $701,356   $595,105 

Income tax expense

  $161,230   $164,054 

Net income

  $289,474   $180,399 

(1)

Differences primarily relate to the timing of revenue recognition for over-time customers and to the recovery of fulfillment costs.

(2)

Differences primarily relate to the timing of cost recognition for over-time customers and the recognition of fulfillment costs.

The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by segment (in thousands):

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   August 31, 2019 
   EMS   DMS   Total 

Timing of transfer

      

Point in time

  $2,877,082   $6,055,716   $8,932,798 

Over time

  $    12,553,447   $    3,796,075   $    16,349,522 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $15,430,529   $9,851,791   $25,282,320 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Contract Balances

No impairment costs related to contract assets were recognized during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. Revenue recognized during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 that was included in the contract liability balance as of September 1, 2018 was $404.0 million.

Fulfillment Costs

As of August 31, 2019, capitalized costs to fulfill are $67.1 million. Amortization of fulfillment cost was $48.6 million during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. No impairments related to fulfillments costs were recognized during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019.

Remaining Performance Obligations

The Company applied the practical expedient and did not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.

Item 16. Form10-K Summary

Not applicable.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

JABIL INC.

Registrant

By:  /s/ MARK T. MONDELLO
 Mark T. Mondello
 Chief Executive Officer

Date: October 19, 201822, 2019

POWER OF ATTORNEY

KNOW ALL THESE PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Mark T. Mondello and Michael Dastoor and each of them, jointly and severally, his or herattorneys-in-fact, each with full power of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form10-K, and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each saidattorneys-in-fact or his substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

  

Signature

 

Title

 

Date

By: 

/s/ TIMOTHY L. MAIN

Timothy L. Main

 Chairman of the Board of Directors October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ THOMAS A. SANSONE

Thomas A. Sansone

 Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ MARK T. MONDELLO

Mark T. Mondello

 

Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

 October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ MICHAEL DASTOOR

Michael Dastoor

 

Chief Financial Officer (Principal

Financial and Accounting Officer)

 October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ ANOUSHEH ANSARI

Anousheh Ansari

 Director October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ MARTHA F. BROOKS

Martha F. Brooks

 Director October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ CHRISTOPHER S. HOLLAND

Christopher S. Holland

 Director October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ JOHN C. PLANT

John C. Plant

 Director October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ STEVEN A. RAYMUND

Steven A. Raymund

 Director October 19, 201822, 2019
By: 

/s/ DAVID M. STOUT

David M. Stout

 Director October 19, 201822, 2019
By:

/s/ KATHLEEN A. WALTERS

Kathleen A. Walters

DirectorOctober 22, 2019

SCHEDULE II

JABIL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE OF VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in thousands)

 

  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions and
Adjustments
Charged to Costs
and Expenses
   Additions/
(Reductions)
Charged
to Other Accounts
 Write-offs Balance at
End of Period
   Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions and
Adjustments
Charged to Costs
and Expenses
   Additions/
(Reductions)
Charged
to Other Accounts
 Write-offs Balance at
End of Period
 

Allowance for uncollectible accounts receivable:

                

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2019

  $15,181   $15,867   $—    $(13,827 $17,221 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2018

  $14,134   $12,545   $—    $(11,498 $15,181   $14,134   $12,545   $—    $(11,498 $15,181 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2017

  $11,094   $6,255   $—    $(3,215 $14,134   $11,094   $6,255   $—    $(3,215 $14,134 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2016

  $11,663   $292   $—    $(861 $11,094 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions and
Adjustments
Charged to Costs
and Expenses
   Additions/
(Reductions)
Charged
to Other Accounts
 Write-offs Balance at
End of Period
   Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions and
Adjustments
Charged to Costs
and Expenses
   Additions/
(Reductions)
Charged
to Other Accounts
 Write-offs Balance at
End of Period
 

Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory:

                

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2019

  $60,940   $34,091   $—    $(25,478 $69,553 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2018

  $46,013   $35,538   $—    $(20,611 $60,940   $46,013   $35,538   $—    $(20,611 $60,940 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2017

  $32,221   $46,030   $—    $(32,238 $46,013   $32,221   $46,030   $—    $(32,238 $46,013 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2016

  $43,477   $12,145   $—    $(23,401 $32,221 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 
  Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses(1)
   Additions/
(Reductions)
Charged
to Other  Accounts(2)
 Reductions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses(3)
 Balance at
End of Period
   Balance at
Beginning
of Period
   Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses(1)
   Additions/
(Reductions)
Charged
to Other  Accounts(2)
 Reductions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses(3)
 Balance at
End of Period
 

Valuation allowance for deferred taxes:

                

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2019

  $223,487   $22,750   $58,117  $(16,750 $287,604 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2018

  $285,559   $18,418   $(886 $(79,604 $223,487   $285,559   $18,418   $(886 $(79,604 $223,487 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2017

  $344,828   $65,300   $(97,203 $(27,366 $285,559   $344,828   $65,300   $(97,203 $(27,366 $285,559 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Fiscal year ended August 31, 2016

  $304,820   $23,891   $28,238  $(12,121 $344,828 
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

(1)

During the fiscal years ended August 31, 2019, 2018 2017 and 2016,2017, the additions charged to costs and expenses primarily relate to the increase of deferred tax assets for sites with existing valuation allowances.

(2)

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019, the additions charged to other accounts primarily relate to the increase of net operating loss carry forwards due to the release of anon-U.S. unrecognized tax benefit. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, the reductions charged to other accounts primarily relate to the decrease of net operating loss carry forwards due tonon-U.S. unrecognized tax benefits and anon-U.S. tax audit. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016, the additions charged to other accounts primarily related to the recognition of excess tax benefits due to the early adoption of the new accounting guidance for share-based payment transactions.

(3)

During the fiscal yearyears ended August 31, 2019 and 2018, the reductions charged to costs and expenses primarily relate to the decrease of U.S. net operating loss carry forwards and tax credits due to utilization against theone-time transition tax as a result of the Tax Act. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019, an additional reduction charged to costs and expenses relates to the $17.5 million income tax benefit for the reversal of a U.S. valuation allowance due to an intangible asset reclassification from indefinite-life to finite-life. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2017, the reductions charged to costs and expenses primarily relate to the release of certainnon-U.S. valuation allowances.

See accompanying report of independent registered public accounting firm.

 

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