UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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x☒ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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¨☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission File Number 001-32833
TransDigm Group Incorporated |
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TransDigm Group Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
41-2101738
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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1301 East 9th9th Street, | Suite 3000, Cleveland, Ohio | Cleveland, | Ohio | | 44114 |
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(216) 706-2960
(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock, $0.01 par value | | TDG | | New York Stock Exchange |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of March 31, 2017,April 1, 2022, based upon the last sale price of such voting and non-voting common stock on that date, was $10,561,787,638.$36,817,194,154.
The number of shares outstanding of TransDigm Group Incorporated’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, was 51,959,70254,374,596 as of November 6, 2017.October 31, 2022.
Documents incorporated by reference: The registrant incorporates by reference in Part III hereof portionsCertain sections of itsthe registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement forto be filed in connection with its 20182023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
Shareholders expected to be held on March 9, 2023 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This reportAnnual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statementsboth historical and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Discussions containing suchAll statements other than statements of historical fact included that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, may be foundincluding, in Items 1, 1A, 2, 3, 5, 7particular, the statements about our plans, objectives, strategies and 7A hereofprospects regarding, among other things, our financial condition, results of operations and elsewhere within this Report generally. In addition, when used in this Report, thebusiness. We have identified some of these forward-looking statements with words like “believe,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “estimate” or “continue” and other words and terms of similar meaningmeaning. These forward-looking statements may be contained throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These forward-looking statements are intendedbased on current expectations about future events affecting us and are subject to identify forward-looking statements.uncertainties and factors relating to, among other things, our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Many factors mentioned in our discussion in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including the risks outlined under “Risk Factors,” will be important in determining future results. Although the Company (as defined below) believeswe believe that its plans, intentions andthe expectations reflected in or suggested by suchthese forward-looking statements are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are subject to a number ofwe do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties, that could causeincluding those described under “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since our actual results, toperformance or achievements could differ materially from thethose expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements, made in this Report. The more important of such risks and uncertainties are set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Report. Many such factors are outside the controlwe cannot give any assurance that any of the Company. Consequently, suchevents anticipated by these forward-looking statements should be regarded solelywill occur or, if any of them does occur, what impact they will have on our business, results of operations and financial condition. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as our current plans, estimates and beliefs.of the date they are made. We do not undertake and specifically decline, any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions toupdate these forward-looking statements that may be madeor the risk factors contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to reflect anynew information, future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.otherwise, except as may be required under federal securities laws.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K include but are not limited to: the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity; the sensitivity of our business to the number of flight hours that our customers’ planes spend aloft and our customers’ profitability, both of which are affected by general economic conditions; current and future geopolitical or other worldwide events; cyber-securitycybersecurity threats and natural disasters; our reliance on certain customers; the United States (“U.S.”) defense budget and risks associated with being a government supplier;supplier including government audits and investigations; failure to maintain government or industry approvals; failure to complete or successfully integrate acquisitions; our indebtedness; potential environmental liabilities; liabilities arising in connection with litigation; increases in raw material costs, taxes and labor costs that cannot be recovered in product pricing; risks and costs associated with our international sales and operations; and other factors.
In this report, the term “TD Group” refers to TransDigm Group Incorporated, which holds all of the outstanding capital stock of TransDigm Inc. The terms “Company,” “TransDigm,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms, unless the context otherwise requires, refer to TD Group, together with TransDigm Inc. and its directwholly-owned and indirect subsidiaries.majority-owned subsidiaries for which it has a controlling interest. References to “fiscal year” mean the year ending or ended September 30. For example, “fiscal year 2017”2022” or “fiscal 2017”2022” means the period from October 1, 20162021 to September 30, 2017.2022.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The Company
TransDigm Inc. was formed in 1993 in connection with a leveraged buyout transaction. TD Group, was formed in 2003 to facilitate a leveraged buyout ofthrough its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransDigm Inc. The Company was owned by private equity funds until its initial public offering in 2006. TD Group’s common stock, is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, under the ticker symbol “TDG.”
We believe we are a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. Our business is well diversified due to the broad range of products we offer to our customers. We estimate that aboutapproximately 90% of our net sales for fiscal year 20172022 were generated by proprietary products. In addition, for fiscal year 2017, we estimate that we generated about 80% of our net sales from products for which we are the sole source provider.
Most of our products generate significant aftermarket revenue. Once our parts are designed into and sold on a new aircraft, we generate net sales from aftermarket consumption over the life of that aircraft, which is generally estimated to be approximately 25 to 30 years. A typical platform can be produced for 20 to 30 years, giving us an estimated product life cycle in excess of 50 years. We estimate that approximately 55% of our net sales in fiscal year 20172022 were generated from the aftermarket, sales, the vast majority of which come from the commercial and military aftermarkets. TheseHistorically, these aftermarket revenues have historically produced a higher gross marginprofit and have been more stable than net sales to original equipment manufacturers or OEMs.(“OEMs”).
Pre-pandemic, and as our business continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we believe we have achieved steady, long-term growth in sales and improvements in operating performance we believe that due to our competitive strengths and through execution of our value-driven operating strategy. More specifically, focusing our businesses on our value-driven operating strategy of obtaining profitable new business, carefully controlling the cost structure and pricing our highly engineered value-added products to fairly reflect the value we provide and the resources required to do so has historically resulted in improvements in gross profit and income from operations over the long-term.
Products
We primarily design, produce and supply highly engineered proprietary aerospace components (and certain systems/subsystems) with significant aftermarket content. We seek to develop highly customized products to solve specific needs for aircraft operators and manufacturers. We attempt to differentiate ourselves based on engineering, service and manufacturing capabilities. We typically choose not to compete for non-proprietary “build to print” business because it frequently offers lower margins than proprietary products. We believe that our products have strong brand names within the industry and that we have a reputation for high quality, reliability and strong customer support.
Our business is well diversified due to the broad range of products that we offer to our customers. Some of our more significantOur major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, NiCad batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers,elastomer sealing solutions, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized and advanced cockpit displays, aircraftengineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology, military personnel parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems. Each of our product offerings is composed of many individual products that are typically customized to meet the needs of a particular aircraft platform or customer.
Segments
The Company’s businesses are organized and managed in three reporting segments: Power & Control, Airframe and Non-aviation.
The Power & Control segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that predominately provide power to or control power of the aircraft utilizing electronic, fluid, power and mechanical motion control technologies. Major product offerings include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, databus and power controls, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and handlingdelivery systems. Primary customers of this segment are engine and power system and subsystem suppliers, airlines, third party maintenance suppliers, military buying agencies and repair depots. Products are sold in the OEMoriginal equipment and aftermarket market channels.
The Airframe segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that are used in non-power airframe applications utilizing airframe and cabin structure technologies. Major product offerings include engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers,elastomer sealing solutions, cockpit security components and systems, aircraftspecialized and advanced cockpit displays, engineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology military personnel parachutes and cargo delivery systems.parachutes. Primary customers of this segment are airframe manufacturers and cabin system suppliers and subsystem suppliers, airlines, third party maintenance suppliers, military buying agencies and repair depots. Products are sold in the OEMoriginal equipment and aftermarket market channels.
The Non-aviation segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market products for non-aviation markets. Major product offerings include seat belts and safety restraints for ground transportation applications, mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls for space applications, hydraulic/electromechanical actuators and fuel valves for land-based gas turbines, and refueling systems for heavy equipment used in mining, construction and other industries.industries and turbine controls for the energy and oil and gas markets. Primary customers of this segment are off-road vehicle suppliers and subsystem suppliers, child restraint system suppliers, satellite and space system suppliers, and manufacturers of heavy equipment used in mining, construction and other industries.industries and turbine original equipment manufacturers, gas pipeline builders and electric utilities.
The primary measurement used by management to review and assess the operating performance of each segment is EBITDA As Defined. The Company defines EBITDA As Defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization plus certain non-operating items recorded as corporate expenses including non-cash compensation charges incurred in connection with the Company’s stock incentive or deferred compensation plans, restructuring costs related to the Company's cost reduction measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign currency gains and losses, acquisition-integration costs, acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses, and refinancing costs. COVID-19 restructuring costs represented actions primarily taken by the Company in fiscal 2021 and 2020 to reduce its workforce to align with customer demand, as well as incremental costs related to the pandemic that are not expected to recur once the pandemic has subsided and are clearly separable from normal operations (e.g., additional cleaning and disinfecting of facilities by contractors above and beyond normal requirements, personal protective equipment). Acquisition and divestiture-related costs represent accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold; costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into the Company’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs; transaction-related costs for both acquisitions and divestitures comprising deal fees; legal, financial and tax diligence expenses and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred and other acquisition accounting adjustments.
For financial information about our segments, seerefer to Note 16,17, “Segments,” in the notes to ourthe consolidated financial statements included herein.
Sales and Marketing
Consistent with our overall strategy, our sales and marketing organization is structured to continually develop technical solutions that meet customer needs. In particular, we attempt to focus on products and programs that will lead to high-margin, repeatable sales in the aftermarket.
We have structured our sales efforts along our major product offerings, assigning a business unit manager to certain products. Each business unit manager is expected to grow the sales and profitability of the products for which he or she is responsible and to achieve the targeted annual level of bookings, net sales, new business and profitability for such products. The business unit managers are assisted by account managers and sales engineers who are responsible for covering major OEM and aftermarket accounts. Account managers and sales engineers are expected to be familiar with the personnel, organization and needs of specific customers to achieve total bookings and new business goals atfor each account and, together with the business unit managers, to determine when additional resources are required at customer locations. Most of our sales personnel are evaluated, in part, on their bookings and their ability to identify and obtain new business opportunities.
Though typically performed by employees, the account manager function may be performed by independent representatives depending on the specific customer, product and geographic location. We also use a number of distributors to provide logistical support as well as serve as a primary customer contact with certain smaller accounts. Our major distributors are Aviall,Boeing Distribution Services, Inc. (a subsidiary of The Boeing Company) and, Satair A/S (a subsidiary of Airbus S.A.S.). and AAR Corp., among others, are our major distributors.
Manufacturing and Engineering
We maintain approximately 60 principal100 manufacturing facilities. Most of our manufacturing facilities are comprised of manufacturing, distribution and engineering functions, and most facilities have certain administrative functions, including
management, sales and finance. We continually strive to improve productivity and reduce costs, including rationalization of operations, developing improved control systems that allow for accurate accounting and reporting, investing in equipment, tooling, information systems (including cybersecurity) and implementing broad-based employee training programs. Management believes that our manufacturing systems and equipment contribute to our ability to compete by permitting us to meet the rigorous tolerances and cost sensitive price structure of aircraft component customers.
We attempt to differentiate ourselves from our competitors by producing uniquely engineered products with high quality and timely delivery. Our engineering costs are recorded in cost of sales and in selling and administrative expenses and researchwithin our consolidated statements of income. Research and development costs are recorded in selling and administrative expenses inwithin our consolidated statements of income. The aggregate of engineering expense and research and development expense represents approximately 8%10% of our operating units’ aggregate costs, or approximately 4%5% of our consolidated net sales.sales for fiscal year 2022. Our proprietary products, and particularly our new product initiatives, are designed by our engineers and are intended to serve the needs of the aircraft component industry. These proprietary designs must withstand the extraordinary conditions and stresses that will be endured by products during use and meet the rigorous demands of our customers’ tolerance and quality requirements. Refer to Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein with respect to the total costs of research and development.
We use sophisticated equipment and procedures to comply with quality requirements, specifications and Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”)aviation authority and OEM requirements. We perform a variety of testing procedures as required by our customers, such as testing under different temperature, humidity and altitude levels, flammability testing, shock and vibration testing and X-ray fluorescent measurement. These procedures, together with other customer approved techniques for document, process and quality control, are used throughout our manufacturing facilities. Refer to Note
Customers
We predominantly serve customers in the commercial, regional, business jet and general aviation aftermarket, which accountsaccounted for approximately 35%29% of total sales;our net sales for fiscal year 2022; the commercial aerospace OEM market, comprising large commercial transport manufacturers and regional and business jet manufacturers, which accountsaccounted for approximately 26%21% of total sales;our net sales for fiscal year 2022; and the defense market (which includes defense OEMs and aftermarket sales to the U.S. and friendly foreign governments), which accountsaccounted for approximately 34%43% of our net sales for fiscal year 2022. Non-aerospace net sales comprised approximately 7% of our net sales for fiscal year 2022.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its adverse impact on air travel worldwide, the commercial aerospace industry has been significantly disrupted. To a lesser extent, the defense aerospace market has been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with this impact arising primarily from supply chain shortages. This has led to the defense market comprising a greater percentage of our net sales in fiscal years 2022, 2021 and 2020 compared to pre-pandemic historical levels. In fiscal years 2015 through 2019, defense market net sales ranged from 29% to 37% of total net sales. Non-aerospaceAs the commercial aerospace industry continues to recover, we expect defense market net sales comprise approximately 5%to account for a percentage of total net sales that is relatively in line with our total sales.historical levels prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. We began to see this expected trend in fiscal 2022, as defense sales represented 43% of net sales compared to 50% of net sales in fiscal 2021.
Our customers include: (1) distributors of aerospace components; (2) worldwide commercial airlines, including national and regional airlines; (3) large commercial transport and regional and business aircraft OEMs; (4) various armed forces of the United States and friendly foreign governments; (5) defense OEMs; (6) system suppliers; and (7) various other industrial customers. For the year ended September 30, 2017, Airbus S.A.S. (which includes Satair A/S, a distributor of commercial aftermarket parts to airlines throughout the world) accounted for approximately 13% of our net sales and The Boeing Company (which includes Aviall, Inc., also a distributor of commercial aftermarket parts to airlines throughout the world) accounted for approximately 11% of our net sales. Our top ten customers for fiscal year 20172022 accounted for approximately 46%41% of our net sales. Products supplied to many of our customers are used on multiple platforms.
Active commercial production programs include the Boeing 737 (including the 737MAX), 747, 767 and 787, the Airbus A320 family (including neo), A330, A350 and A380, the Bombardier CSeries, CRJ’s, Q400/Dash-8 aircraft, Challenger and Learjets, the Embraer Regional and business jets, the Cessna Citation family, the Gulfstream aircraft family, the Dassault aircraft family, the HondaJet and the ATR42/72 turboprop. Military platforms include aircraft such as the Boeing AH-64 Apache, CH-47, C17 Chinook, F-15, F-18, KC46 Tanker, P-8 and V-22, the Airbus A400M, the Lockheed Martin C-130J, F-16 and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter, the Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye, the General Atomics Predator Drone and the Raytheon Patriot Missile. We have been awarded numerous contracts None of our customers individually accounted for the developmentgreater than 10% of engineered productsour net sales for production on the Airbus A330neo, the Boeing 777x, the Bombardier Global 7000/8000, the Embraer E2, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet and the Sikorsky S-97 and JMR helicopter.fiscal year 2022.
The markets in which we sell our products are, to varying degrees, cyclical and have experienced upswings and downturns. The demand for our commercial aftermarket parts and services depends on, among other things, the breadth of our installed OEM base, revenue passenger miles (“RPMs”), the size and age of the worldwide aircraft fleet, the percentage of the worldwide fleet that is in warranty, and airline profitability. The demand for defense products is specifically dependent on government budget trends, military campaigns and political pressures.
Competition
The niche markets within the aerospace industry that we serve are relatively fragmented and we face several competitors for many of the products and services we provide. Due to the global nature of the commercial aircraft industry, competition in these categories comes from both U.S. and foreign companies. Competitors in our product offerings range in size from divisions of large public corporations to small privately-held entities with only one or two components in their entire product portfolios.
We compete on the basis of engineering, manufacturing and marketing high quality products, which we believe meet or exceed the performance and maintenance requirements of our customers, consistent and timely delivery, and superior customer service and support. The industry’s stringent regulatory, certification and technical requirements and the investments necessary
in the development and certification of products may create disincentives for potential new competitors for certain products. If customers receive products that meet or exceed expectations and performance standards, we believe that they will have a reduced incentive to certify another supplier because of the cost and time of the technical design and testing certification process. In addition, we believe that the availability, dependability and safety of our products are reasons for our customers to continue long-term supplier relationships.
Government Contracts
Companies engaged in supplying defense-related equipment and services to United States Government (“U.S. GovernmentGovernment”) agencies are subject to business risks specific to the defense industry. These risks include the ability of the U.S. Government to unilaterally: (1) suspend us from receiving new contracts and impose criminal penalties based on alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations;contracts; (2) terminate existing contracts; (3) reduce the value of existing contracts; (4) audit our contract-related costs and fees, including allocated indirect costs; (5) control and potentially prohibit the export of our products; and (6) seek repayment of contract related payments under certain circumstances. Violations of government procurement laws could result in civil or criminal penalties.
Governmental Regulation
The commercial aircraft component industry is highly regulated by the FAAFederal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) in the United States and by the JointEuropean Union Aviation AuthoritiesSafety Agency in Europe and other agencies throughout the world, while the military aircraft component industry is governed by military quality specifications. We, and the components we manufacture, are required to be certified by one or more of these entities or agencies, and, in many cases, by individual OEMs, in order to engineer and service parts and components used in specific aircraft models.
We must also satisfy the requirements of our customers, including OEMs and airlines that are subject to FAA regulations, and provide these customers with products and services that comply with the government regulations applicable to commercial flight operations. In addition, the FAA requiresand other aviation authorities require that various maintenance routines be performed on aircraft components. We believe that we currently satisfy or exceed these maintenance standards in our repair and overhaul services. We also maintain several FAA approvedFAA-approved repair stations.
In addition, our businesses are subject to many other laws and requirements typically applicable to manufacturers and exporters. Without limiting the foregoing, sales of many of our products that will be used on aircraft owned by foreign entities are subject to compliance with export control laws and the manufacture of our products and the operations of our businesses, including the disposal of hazardous wastes, are subject to compliance with applicable environmental laws.
Market Channels
The commercial aerospace industry, including the aftermarket and OEM market,markets, is impacted by the health of the global economy and geo-politicalgeopolitical events around the world. The commercial aerospace industry, had shown strength with increases in revenue passenger miles, orparticular, has been significantly disrupted, both domestically and internationally, by the COVID-19 pandemic. The commercial aerospace industry experienced a steep decline in RPMs between 2003beginning in the second half of our fiscal 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on worldwide air travel demand. RPMs have significantly recovered from pandemic lows, but remained depressed in fiscal 2022 when compared to pre-pandemic levels. Also, as a result of the pandemic and 2008, as well as increasesdecreased demand in commercial air travel, the commercial OEM sector experienced reductions in commercial OEM production rates, including reductions at the two largest commercial OEMs, The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) and backlog. However, in 2009, the global economic downturn negatively impactedAirbus S.A.S. (“Airbus”). Throughout fiscal 2022, the commercial aerospace industry causing RPMscontinued to decline slightly. This market sector began to reboundrecover towards pre-pandemic levels. In fiscal 2022, commercial air travel demand trended upward, and both Boeing and Airbus increased OEM production rates. Boeing and Airbus are also expecting further improvement in 2010 and positive growth has continued through 2017 with increases in RPMs, as well as the growthOEM production rates during calendar 2023. These trends are favorable; however, uncertainty remains in the large commercial OEM sector (aircraft with 100 or more seats) with order announcements by The Boeing Companyshape and Airbus S.A.S. leading to planned increases in production. The 2018 leading indicators and industry consensus suggest a continuationpace of current trends in the commercial transport market sector supported by continued RPM growth and increases in production at the OEM level.aerospace industry’s path to a full recovery.
The defense aerospace market is dependent on government budget constraints, the timing of orders, political pressures and the extent of global conflicts. It is not necessarily affected by the same general economic conditions that affect the commercial aerospace industry. The defense aerospace market has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to a lesser extent than the commercial aerospace market with this impact arising primarily from supply chain shortages. Additionally, within the defense market, the pace of U.S. government defense spending outlays and government funding reprioritization provides for uncertainty.
OurHistorically, our presence in both the commercial aerospace and military sectors of the aerospace industry mayhas served to mitigate the impact on our business of any specific industry risk. We service a diversified customer base in the commercial and military aerospace industry, and we provide components to a diverse installed base of aircraft, which mitigates our exposure to any individual airframe platform. At times, declines in net sales in one channel have been offset by increased net sales in another.another channel. However, due to differences between the profitability of our products sold to OEM and aftermarket customers, variation in product mix can cause variation in gross margin.profit.
ThereOutside of the market disruption caused by COVID-19, there are many short-term factors (including customer inventory corrections,level adjustments, supply chain issues, unannounced changes in order patterns, strikes, facility shutdowns caused by fires, hurricanes, health crises or other incidents and mergers and acquisitions) that can cause short-term disruptions in our quarterly shipment patterns as compared to previous quarters and the same periods in prior years. As such, it can be difficult to determine longer-term trends in our business based on quarterly comparisons. To normalize for short-term fluctuations, we tend to look at our performance over several quarters or years of activity rather than discrete short-term periods.
There Additionally, there are also fluctuations in OEM and aftermarket ordering and delivery requests from quarter-to-quarter, as well as variations in product mix from quarter-to-quarter that may cause positive or negative variations in gross profit margins since
commercial aftermarket net sales have historically produced a higher gross marginprofit margins than net sales to commercial OEMs. Again, in many instances these are timing events between quarters and must be balanced with macro aerospace industry indicators.
Commercial Aftermarket
The key growthmarket factors in the commercial aftermarket include worldwide RPMs and the size and activity level of the worldwide fleet of aircraft and the percentage of the fleet that is in warranty. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the stringent measures implemented to help control the pandemic, demand for air travel declined at a rapid pace and led to a significant reduction in flights. Although worldwide air traffic remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels, RPMs continued to steadily improve in fiscal 2022 and many aircraft parked by airlines have been returned to service. Commercial air travel in domestic markets continued to lead the air traffic recovery in fiscal 2022 with certain domestic markets nearing pre-pandemic air traffic levels. The pace of the international air traffic recovery has been slower than the domestic recovery, but international RPMs made positive strides in fiscal 2022 and are catching up to the domestic air traffic recovery. Current industry consensus indicates that worldwide RPMs will continue to recover in 2023. Overall, the timing and pace of the commercial aftermarket recovery remains uncertain and continues to evolve.
Commercial OEM Market
The commercial transportOEM market sector,remained depressed in fiscal 2022 primarily due to the largest sector incontinued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the supply chain disruptions throughout the commercial OEM market, grew modestly during 2017.supply chain and Boeing’s ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. Our commercial transport OEM shipments and revenues generally run ahead of the Boeing and Airbus airframeaircraft delivery schedules. As a result, and consistent with prior years, our fiscal 20182023 shipments will be a function of, among other things, the estimated 20182023 and 20192024 commercial airframeaircraft production rates. We have been experiencing increaseddepressed net sales inacross the large commercial OEM sector (aircraft with 100 or more seats) driven by an increase inprimarily due to the lower than pre-pandemic production by Therates at Boeing Company and Airbus, S.A.S tiedalthough production rates slowly began to previous order announcements. Industry consensus indicates this production increase will continueimprove in 2018 and 2019, though the growth mayfiscal 2022. We expect demand for our commercial OEM products to continue to moderatebe reduced in the short-term. The commercial OEM market is now showing signs of recovery with airlines returning to the commercial OEMs to place orders; however, the commercial OEM supply chain challenges impacting Boeing and beginAirbus are slowing the pace of new aircraft manufacturing. Both Boeing and Airbus have disclosed further planned OEM production rate increases for calendar 2023. The pace of the recovery of the commercial OEM market remains uncertain and continues to flatten.evolve.
Our businesses continually seek to provide solutions for our customers and others in the commercial aerospace industry. Our current initiatives include creating new products that are more environmentally friendly, such as radiation-free exciters, and creating new products that will help further improve commercial airlines’ efforts to keep passengers healthy and safe, such as touch-free aircraft lavatory suite products.
Defense
Our military business fluctuates from year to year,year-to-year, and is dependent, to a degree, on government budget constraints, the timing of orders, macro and micro dynamics with respect to the U.S. Department of Defense (“DOD”) procurement policy and the extent of global conflicts. Also, delays in government spending outlays and government funding reprioritization, such as shifting funds to efforts to combat the impact of the pandemic or efforts to assist Ukraine in the Russia and Ukraine conflict, provides for further unpredictability in the military spending outlook. For a variety of reasons, the military spending outlook is very uncertain. For planning purposes we assume that military related sales of our types of products to be flat in future years over theuncertain, though recent high levels.DOD budgets have trended upwards.
Raw Materials
We require the use of various raw materials in our manufacturing processes. We also purchase a variety of manufactured component parts from various suppliers. We also purchase replacement parts, which are utilized in our various repair and overhaul operations. At times, we concentrate our orders among a few suppliers in order to strengthen our supplier relationships. Most of our raw materials and component parts are generally available from multiple suppliers at competitive prices.
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disrupt the global supply chain to a certain extent and availability of raw materials, particularly electronic parts, which primarily are utilized to produce products in the defense market channel. Because we strive to limit the volume of raw materials and component parts on hand, our business could be adversely affected if we are unable to obtain these raw materials and components from our suppliers in the quantities we require or on favorable terms. Although we believe in most cases that we could identify alternative suppliers, or alternative raw materials or component parts, the lengthy and expensive FAA and OEM certification processes associated with aerospace products could prevent efficient replacement of a supplier, raw material or component part.
Intellectual Property
We have various trade secrets, proprietary information, trademarks, trade names, patents, copyrights and other intellectual property rights, which we believe, in the aggregate but not individually, are important to our business.
Backlog
As The Company's products are manufactured, marketed and sold using a portfolio of September 30, 2017,patents, trademarks, licenses, and other forms of intellectual property, some of which expire in the future. The Company estimated its sales order backlog at $1,669 million compared todevelops and acquires new intellectual property on an estimated sales order backlog of $1,554 million as of September 30, 2016. The increase in estimated sales order backlog is primarily due to acquisitions. The majority ofongoing basis. Based on the purchase orders outstanding as of September 30, 2017 are scheduled for delivery within the next twelve months. Purchase orders may be subject to cancellation or deferral by the customer prior to shipment. The level of unfilled purchase orders at any given date during the year will be materially affected by the timingbroad scope of the Company’s receiptproduct lines, management believes that the loss or expiration of purchase orders and the speed with which those orders are filled. Accordingly, the Company’s backlog as of September 30, 2017 mayany single intellectual property right would not necessarily represent the actual amount of shipments or sales for any future period.
Foreign Operations
Although we manufacture a significant portion of our products in the United States, we manufacture some products in Belgium, China, Germany, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Sri Lanka, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Although the majority of sales of our products are made to customers (including distributors) located in the United States, our products are ultimately sold to and used by customers (including airlines and other end users of aircraft) throughout the world. A number of risks inherent in international operations could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, including currency fluctuations, difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations, general economic and political uncertainties and potential for social unrest in countries in which we operate, limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies, restrictions on the repatriation of funds, change in trade policies, tariff regulation, difficulties in obtaining export and import licenses and the risk of government financed competition.consolidated financial statements.
Environmental Matters
Our operations and facilities are subject to a number of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations that govern, among other things, discharges of pollutants into the air and water, the generation, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes, the remediation of contamination and the health and safety of our employees. Environmental laws and regulations may require that the Company investigate and remediate the effects of the release or disposal of materials at sites associated with past and present operations. Certain facilities and third-party sites utilized by the Company have been identified
as potentially responsible parties under the federal superfund laws and comparable state laws. The Company is currently involved in the investigation and remediation of a number of sites under applicable laws.
For information regarding environmental accruals, refer to Note 15, “Commitments and Contingencies,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein. Compliance with federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws during fiscal 2022 had no material impact on our capital expenditures or results of operations. Based upon consideration of currently available information, we believe liabilities for environmental matters will not have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial statements, but we cannot assure that material environmental liabilities may not arise in the future. For further information on environmental-related risks, including climate change, refer to Item 1A. “Risk Factors.”
Human Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2017,2022, we had approximately 9,20014,400 full-time, part-time and temporary employees. Approximately 11%17% of our full-time and part-time employees wereare represented by labor unions. Collective bargaining agreements between us and these labor unions expire at various dates ranging from February 2018up to November 2020. September 2026.
Talent Development
We consider our relationshipemployees to be our greatest asset. Succession planning and the development, attraction and retention of employees is critical for TransDigm and its operating units to sustain our three core value drivers (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers). To support the advancement of our employees, we offer training and development programs encouraging advancement from within and continue to fill our team with strong and experienced management talent. We leverage both formal and informal programs to identify, foster, and retain top talent at both the corporate and operating unit level.
We have established TransDigm University, in partnership with the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business, a formal mentoring and education program with a curated curriculum and established leadership serving as mentors. Participants in the program learn and develop more advanced skills leading to higher contribution and satisfaction within their roles, while mentors enhance their leadership capabilities by helping others progress. This program helps identify top performers, improving employee performance and retention, increasing our organizational learning and supporting the promotion of our current employees.
The Company’s Management Development Program (“MDP”) identifies new talent and prepares them for success within our organization. The Company actively recruits for MDP candidates at colleges and universities across the U.S. to ensure we are reaching a large and diverse pool of candidates. The program hires recent Master of Business Administration graduates who work for three eight-month periods at a selection of operating units. Program participants gain experience in developing, manufacturing, and selling aerospace components with the intent of becoming fully immersed in the operations of our business. Once the program is complete, MDP participants are better equipped with the knowledge and experience needed to excel as a manager at TransDigm. Our goal for successful MDP participants is to hire them on a full-time basis at an operating unit upon completion of the program.
TransDigm’s executive team also mentors rising talent on a more informal basis. This informal mentorship achieves a number of goals, including accelerating the development of top performers, increasing organizational learning, and improving employee performance and retention. The executive team also commits substantial time to evaluating the bench strength of our leadership and working with our leadership to improve their performance.
TransDigm University, MDP, various internship programs and informal mentoring demonstrates the Company’s ongoing commitment and initiatives towards accelerating the development of our future leaders.
Benefits
We are proud to offer attractive benefits packages that attract, retain, motivate and reward our talent, and we are committed to providing our employees and their families with programs that support their health and overall well-being. To assist employees with financial empowerment, we offer retirement savings plans. We also offer employees the ability to save money on a tax-free basis through flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts. TransDigm offers competitive compensation programs to our employees that includes base pay, bonus programs and equity programs. TransDigm employees also receive paid time off and holidays.
We understand the value in furthering the knowledge and education of our current employee base. In addition to formal and informal employee development programs within TransDigm and our operating units, employees can expand their careers by accessing tuition reimbursement programs. Some operating units also partner with local colleges to provide training courses to TransDigm employees. Access to programs such as these enhance our employees’ value to the Company, our customers and our communities.
TransDigm’s equity compensation plans are designed to assist in attracting, retaining, motivating and rewarding key employees and directors, and promoting the creation of long-term value for our stockholders by closely aligning the interests of these individuals with those of our stockholders. TransDigm’s equity compensation plans provide for the granting of performance-based stock options. Equity compensation, and specifically stock options, is a significant component of TransDigm’s equity-based compensation strategy and value-based culture. Our approach to equity has a track record of success and we believe that the continued use of performance-based stock options will help retain the Company’s key employees and recruit the talented minds of the future.
Diversity
At TransDigm, we value new ideas, different experiences and fresh perspectives, and we firmly believe this is enhanced by a more diverse workforce throughout all levels of our organization. Diversity and inclusion make us stronger as a company – it is critical to innovation, provides a competitive advantage, yields better outcomes, and in turn, enables us to better deliver for all of our stakeholders.
We know that the tone is set from the top, and our commitment to diversity and inclusion must be reflected within our leadership team as well as our Board of Directors. TransDigm implemented unconscious bias training for our Board of Directors and management in fiscal 2022. Also, for the fiscal 2022 MDP class and moving forward, we expanded the MDP recruitment program to include nine additional colleges and universities, and we also focused on creating a more diverse class. Approximately 35% of total past and present MDP participants are gender and racially diverse, and we are working to further improve that percentage in the future. We are committed to diversity at all levels of management and leadership, and our leadership team and Board of Directors are committed to improving diversity throughout the Company and fostering a more inclusive and open environment. Diversity and inclusion make us stronger as a business so we can effectively serve all our stakeholders. Our workforce includes talented people from many backgrounds.
Discrimination is not tolerated at TransDigm. We are committed to high ethical standards and equal employment opportunities in all personnel actions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.
As a company whose products and values are closely tied to supporting the U.S. military and its allies, we are dedicated to offering employment opportunities to U.S. military veterans. Supporting our veterans as they enter the civilian workforce is incredibly important to us given their valuable wealth of knowledge and skills. Many of our U.S.-based operating units have specific programs or initiatives that provide career opportunities to veterans as they transition into the civilian workforce.
Health and Safety
Our commitment to manufacturing the safest, highest quality products is matched by our commitment to keeping our employees healthy and safe as they work to produce these products. We are dedicated to building, designing, maintaining, and operating our facilities to effectively manage process safety and other hazards, and to minimize risks. We also seek to empower and support our employees to prevent accidents and promote a safe environment. We expect personnel to report and communicate risks, potential hazards, incidents and near hits so that they can be investigated, and appropriate action can be taken to prevent future issues. To elevate the importance of this, we began to require our operating units to individually report on Environmental Health and Safety matters monthly to the executive team.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been following guidance from the World Health Organization and the U.S. Center for Disease Control to protect employees and prevent the spread of the virus within all of our facilities globally.
Seasonality
We do not believe our net sales are subject to significant seasonal variation; however, our net sales have generally been lower in the first quarter of our fiscal year compared to be satisfactory.the subsequent quarters due to fewer working days resulting from the observance of various holidays.
Available Information
TD Group’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, including any amendments, will be made available free of charge on the Company’s website, www.transdigm.com, as soon as reasonably practicable, following the filing of the reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Commission (“SEC”). In addition, the Company’s website allows investors and other interested persons to sign up to automatically receive e-mail alerts when news releases and financial information is posted on the website. The SEC also maintains a website, www.sec.gov, that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. The information on or obtainable through our website is not incorporated into this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Set forth below are importantmaterial risks and uncertainties that could negatively affect our business and financial condition and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements contained in this report. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may impair our business operations and financial condition.
Our commercial business is sensitiveRisks Related to our Strategy
We face risks related to the numbercurrent COVID-19 pandemic and other health pandemics, epidemics and outbreaks.
The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to cause an adverse impact on our employees, operations, supply chain and distribution system and the long-term impact to our business remains unknown. This is due to the numerous uncertainties that have risen from the pandemic, including the likelihood of flight hoursresurgences and the emergence and spread of variants, actions that our customers’ planes spend aloft,may be taken by governmental authorities in response to the sizedisease, the continued efficacy and agepublic acceptance of vaccines, and unintended consequences of the worldwide aircraft fleetforegoing.
The commercial aerospace industry, in particular, has been significantly disrupted, both domestically and our customers’ profitability. These items are,internationally, by the pandemic. The pandemic has resulted in turn, affected by general economicgovernments around the world implementing stringent measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and geopolitical“stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, business curtailments and other worldwide conditions.
Our commercial business is directly affected by, among other factors, changes in revenue passenger miles (RPMs), the size and age of the worldwide aircraft fleet, the percentage of the fleet that is out-of-warranty and changes in the profitability of the commercial airline industry. RPMs and airline profitability have historically been correlated with the general economic environment, although national and international events also play a key role. For example, in the past, the airline industry has been severely affected by the downturn in the global economy, higher fuel prices, the increased security concerns among airline customers following the events of September 11, 2001, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) epidemic, and the conflicts abroad, and could be impacted by future geopolitical or other worldwide events, such as war, terrorist acts, or a worldwide infectious disease outbreak. In addition, global market and economic conditions have been challenging with turbulence in the U.S. and international markets and economies and have prolonged declines in business and consumer spending.measures. As a result, demand for travel declined at a rapid pace beginning in the second half of fiscal 2020 and has remained depressed compared to pre-pandemic levels.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted the global supply chain and availability of raw materials, particularly electronic parts. The disruption in the supply chain has resulted in increased freight costs, raw material costs and labor costs from the ongoing inflationary environment. Our business has been adversely affected and could continue to be adversely affected by disruptions in our ability to timely obtain raw materials and components from our suppliers in the quantities we require or on favorable terms. Although we believe in most cases that we could identify alternative suppliers, or alternative raw materials or component parts, the lengthy and expensive aviation authority and OEM certification processes associated with aerospace products could prevent efficient replacement of a supplier, raw material or component part. Because the duration of the substantial reduction in airline traffic resulting from these events,pandemic is unclear, it is difficult to forecast a precise impact on the airline industry incurred large lossesCompany’s future results. We will continue to evaluate the nature and financial difficulties. Some carriers have also parked or retired a portion of their fleets and have reduced workforces and flights. During periods of reduced airline profitability, some airlines may delay purchases of spare parts, preferring insteadextent to deplete existing inventories, and delay refurbishments and discretionary spending. If demand for spare parts decreases, there would be a decrease in demand for certain ofwhich COVID-19 will impact our products. An adverse change in demand could impact ourbusiness, supply chain, consolidated results of operations, collection of accounts receivable and our expected cash flow generation from current and acquired businesses which may adversely impact our financial condition, and access to capital markets.liquidity.
Our sales to manufacturersbusiness focuses almost exclusively on the aerospace and defense industry.
During a prolonged period of aircraft are cyclical,significant market disruption in the aerospace and a downturn in sales to these manufacturers may adversely affect us.
Our sales to manufacturers of large commercial aircraft,defense industry, such as The Boeing Company, Airbus S.A.S,the adverse impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had and related OEM suppliers,is expected to continue to have on the commercial aerospace market, and other macroeconomic factors such as well as manufacturers ofwhen recessions occur, our business jets (which collectively accounted for approximately 25% of our net sales in fiscal year 2017) have historically experienced periodic downturns. In the past, these sales have been affected by airline profitability, which ismay be disproportionately impacted by, among other things, fuel and labor costs, price competition, interest rates, downturnscompared to peer companies that are more diversified in the global economyindustries they serve. A more diversified company with significant sales and nationalearnings derived from outside the aerospace and international events. In addition, sales of our productsdefense sector may be able to manufacturers of business jets are impacted by, among other things, downturns inrecover more quickly from significant market disruptions such as the global economy. Downturns adversely affect our net sales, gross margin and net income.COVID-19 pandemic.
We rely heavily on certain customers for much of our sales.
Our two largest customers forIn fiscal year 2017 were Airbus S.A.S. (which includes Satair A/S) and The Boeing Company (which includes Aviall, Inc.). Airbus S.A.S.2022, no customer individually accounted for approximately13%10% or more of ourthe Company’s net sales and The Boeing Company accounted for approximately 11% ofsales; however, our net sales in fiscal year 2017. Our top ten customers for fiscal year 20172022 accounted for approximately 46%41% of our net sales. A material reduction in purchasing by one of our larger customers for any reason, including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic, general economic or aerospace downturn, decreased production, strike or resourcing, could have a material adverse effect on our net sales, gross marginresults of operations, financial position and net income.
cash flows.
We generally do not have guaranteed future sales of our products. Further, when we enter into fixed price contracts with some of our customers, we take the risk for cost overruns.
As is customary in our business, we do not generally have long-term contracts with most of our aftermarket customers and, therefore, do not have guaranteed future sales. Although we have long-term contracts with many of our OEM customers, many of those customers may terminate the contracts on short notice and, in most cases, our customers have not committed to buy any minimum quantity of our products. In addition, in certain cases, we must anticipate the future volume of orders based upon the historic purchasing patterns of customers and upon our discussions with customers as to their anticipated future requirements, and this anticipated future volume of orders may not materialize.
We also have entered into multi-year, fixed-price contracts with some of our customers, pursuant to which we have agreed to perform the work for a fixed price and, accordingly, realize all the benefit or detriment resulting from any decreases or increases in the costs of making these products. This risk is greater in a high inflationary environment, such as currently. Sometimes we accept a fixed-price contract for a product that we have not yet produced, and this increases the risk of cost overruns or delays in the completion of the design and manufacturing of the product. Most of our contracts do not permit us to recover increases in raw material prices, taxes or labor costs.
U.S. military spending is dependent upon the U.S. defense budget.
The military and defense market is significantly dependent upon government budget trends, particularly the U.S. DepartmentWe intend to pursue acquisitions. Our business may be adversely affected if we cannot consummate acquisitions on satisfactory terms, or if we cannot effectively integrate acquired operations.
A significant portion of our growth has occurred through acquisitions. Any future growth through acquisitions will be partially dependent upon the continued availability of suitable acquisition candidates at favorable prices and upon advantageous terms and conditions. We intend to pursue acquisitions that we believe will present opportunities consistent with our overall business strategy. However, we may not be able to find suitable acquisition candidates to purchase or may be unable to acquire desired businesses or assets on economically acceptable terms or may be unable to receive necessary regulatory approvals or support. In addition, we may not be able to raise the capital necessary to fund future acquisitions. Because we may actively pursue a number of opportunities simultaneously, we may encounter unforeseen expenses, complications and delays, including regulatory complications or difficulties in employing sufficient staff and maintaining operational and management oversight.
We regularly engage in discussions with respect to potential acquisition and investment opportunities. If we consummate an acquisition, our capitalization and results of operations may change significantly. Future acquisitions could result in margin dilution and further likely result in the incurrence of additional debt and contingent liabilities and an increase in interest and amortization expenses or periodic impairment charges related to goodwill and other intangible assets as well as significant charges relating to integration costs.
Acquisitions involve risks that the businesses acquired will not perform in accordance with expectations and that business judgments concerning the value, strengths and weaknesses of businesses acquired will prove incorrect. In addition, we may not be able to successfully integrate any business we acquire into our existing business. The successful integration of new businesses, with the most significant recent acquisition being the DART Aerospace acquisition in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, depends on our ability to manage these new businesses and cut excess costs. The successful integration of future acquisitions may also require substantial attention from our senior management and the management of the acquired business, which could decrease the time that they have to service, attract customers and develop new products and services or attend to other acquisition opportunities.
We are subject to certain unique business risks as a result of supplying equipment and services to the U.S. Government.
Companies engaged in supplying defense-related equipment and services to U.S. Government agencies are subject to business risks specific to the defense industry. These risks include the ability of the U.S. Government to unilaterally:
suspend us from receiving new contracts based on alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations;
terminate existing contracts;
reduce the value of existing contracts; and
audit our contract-related costs and fees, including allocated indirect costs.
Most of our U.S. Government contracts can be terminated by the U.S. Government for its convenience without significant notice. Termination for convenience provisions provide only for our recovery of costs incurred or committed, settlement expenses and profit on the work completed prior to termination.
On contracts for which the price is based on cost, the U.S. Government may review our costs and performance, as well as our accounting and general business practices. Based on the results of such audits, the U.S. Government may adjust our contract-related costs and fees, including allocated indirect costs. In addition, under U.S. Government purchasing regulations, some of our costs, including most financing costs, amortization of intangible assets, portions of research and development costs, and certain marketing expenses may not be subject to reimbursement.
Furthermore, even where the price is not based on cost, the U.S. Government may seek to review our costs to determine whether our pricing is “fair and reasonable.” Our subsidiaries are periodically subject to a pricing review and in fact, government buying agencies that purchase some of our subsidiaries’ products are currently the subject of a DOD Office of Inspector General audit with respect to prices paid for such products. Pricing reviews and government audits, including the one underway, could be costly and time consuming for our management and could distract from our ability to effectively manage the business. As a result of such a review, we could be subject to providing a refund to the U.S. Government or we could be asked to enter into an arrangement whereby our prices would be based on cost or the DOD could seek to pursue alternative sources of supply for our parts. Any of those occurrences could lead to a reduction in our revenue from, or the profitability of certain of our supply arrangements with, certain agencies and buying organizations of the U.S. Government.
Moreover, U.S. Government purchasing regulations contain a number of additional operation requirements, which do not apply to entities not engaged in government contracting. Failure to comply with such government contracting requirements could result in civil and criminal penalties that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.
Our business may be adversely affected if we would lose our government or industry approvals or if more stringent government regulations are enacted or if industry oversight is increased.
The aerospace industry is highly regulated in the United States and in other countries. In order to sell our components, we and the components we manufacture must be certified by the FAA, the DOD and similar agencies in foreign countries and by individual manufacturers. If new and more stringent government regulations are adopted or if industry oversight increases, we might incur significant expenses to comply with any new regulations or heightened industry oversight. In addition, if material authorizations or approvals were revoked or suspended, our business would be adversely affected.
In addition to the aviation approvals, we are at times required to obtain approval from U.S. Government agencies to export our products. Failure to obtain approval to export or determination by the U.S. Government that we failed to receive required approvals or licenses could eliminate or restrict our ability to sell our products outside the United States, and the penalties that could be imposed by the U.S. Government for failure to comply with these laws could be significant.
Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and could harm our ability to react to changes to our business and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our indebtedness.
We have a significant amount of indebtedness. As of September 30, 2017,2022, our total indebtedness, excluding approximately $16$31 million ofin letters of credit outstanding, was approximately $11.8$20 billion, which was 133.5%123.5% of our total book capitalization as a result of our dividends being funded, in part, with indebtedness and the addition of approximately $1.6 billion in net new incremental borrowings during fiscal 2017.capitalization.
In addition, we may be able to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. For example, asAs of September 30, 2017,2022, we had approximately $584$779 million of unused commitments under our revolving loancredit facility. Although our senior secured credit facility and the indentures governing the various senior secured and senior subordinated notes outstanding (the “Indentures”) contain restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, these restrictions are subject to a number of significant qualifications and exceptions, and the indebtedness incurred in compliance with these qualifications and exceptions could be substantial. For example, if the usage of the revolving loan facility exceeds 25% of the total revolving commitments, the Company will be required to maintain a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio of net debt, as defined, to trailing four-quarter EBITDA As Defined. A breach of any of the covenants or an inability to comply with the required leverage ratio could result in a default under the senior secured credit facility or the Indentures.
Our substantial debtAn increase in our indebtedness could also have other important consequences to investors. For example, it could:
•increase our vulnerability to general economic downturns and adverse competitive and industry conditions;
•increase the risk we are subjected to downgrade or put on a negative watch by the ratings agencies;
•require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flowflows from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital requirements, capital expenditures, acquisitions, research and development efforts and other general corporate requirements;
•limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
•place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to competitors that have less debt; and
•limit, along with the financial and other restrictive covenants contained in the documents governing our indebtedness, among other things, our ability to borrow additional funds, make investments and incur liens.
In addition, allAll of our debt under the senior secured credit facility, which includes $7.0$7.3 billion in term loans and a revolving loancredit facility of $600$810 million, bears interest at floating rates.variable rates primarily based on the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) for deposits of U.S. dollars. Accordingly, if LIBOR or other variable interest rates increase, our debt service expense will also increase. InterestIn order to mitigate the interest rate risk of these variable rate borrowings, we entered into interest rate swap and cap agreements are usedthat cover a significant portion of the existing variable rate debt. The Company's objective is to managemaintain an allocation of at least 75% fixed rate and 25% variable rate debt thereby limiting its exposure to changes in near-term interest rate risk associated with floating-rate borrowings underrates. As of September 30, 2022, approximately 85% of our credit facilities.total debt was fixed rate. For information about our interest rate swap and cap agreements, seerefer to Note 20,21, “Derivatives and Hedging Instruments,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
In July 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (the authority that regulates LIBOR) announced that it intended to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. The discontinuation date for submission and publication of rates for the remaining tenors of USD LIBOR (one-month, three-month, six-month and twelve-month) was subsequently extended by the ICE Benchmark Administration (the administrator of LIBOR) until June 30, 2023. It is unclear whether new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2023. Similarly, it is not possible to predict whether LIBOR will continue to be viewed as an acceptable market benchmark, what rate or rates may become acceptable alternatives to LIBOR, or what effect these changes in views or alternatives may have on financial markets for LIBOR-linked financial instruments. While the U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, has chosen the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) as the recommended risk-free reference rate for the U.S. (calculated based on repurchase agreements backed by treasury securities), we cannot currently predict the extent to which this index will gain widespread acceptance as a replacement for LIBOR. It is not possible to predict the effect of these changes, other reforms or the establishment of alternative reference rates. In February 2020, in connection with Amendment No. 7 and the Refinancing Facility Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 7”) to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”), we amended our Credit Agreement to include a provision for the determination of an alternative reference interest rate. Additionally, with respect to our derivatives portfolio, we have elected the LIBOR protocols issued by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, but the discontinuation of LIBOR may also require our derivative agreements to be amended in some way. Once the alternative interest rate has replaced LIBOR, our future interest expense could be impacted.
Our substantial level of indebtedness increases the possibility that we may be unable to generate cash sufficient to pay, when due, the principal of, interest on or other amounts due in respect of our indebtedness, including the Indentures. We cannot assure that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future borrowings will be available to us under the senior secured credit facility or otherwise in amounts sufficient to enable us to service our indebtedness. If we cannot service our debt, we will have to take actions such as reducing or delaying capital investments, selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our debt or seeking additional equity capital.
To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control and any failure to meet our debt service obligations could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness, including the Indentures, amounts borrowed under the senior secured credit facility, amounts due under our trade receivable securitization facility (“Securitization Facility,Facility”), and to fund our operations, will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future, which, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.
We cannot assure that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, that currently anticipated cost savings and operating improvements will be realized on schedule, or at all, or that future borrowings will be available to us under the senior secured credit facility or otherwise in amounts sufficient to enable us to service our indebtedness, including the amounts borrowed under the senior secured credit facility, amounts borrowed under our Securitization Facility and the Indentures, or to fund our other liquidity needs. If we cannot service our debt, we will have to take actions such as reducing or delaying capital investments, selling assets, restructuring or refinancing our debt or seeking additional equity capital. We cannot assure that any of these remedies could, if necessary, be effected on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Our ability to restructure or refinance our debt will depend on the condition of the capital markets and our financial condition at such time. Any refinancing of our debt could be at higher interest rates and may require us to comply with more onerous covenants, which could further restrict our business operations. The terms of existing or future debt instruments, the Securitization Facility, the Indentures and the senior secured credit facility may restrict us from adopting any of these alternatives. In addition, any failure to make payments of interest and principal on our outstanding indebtedness on a timely basis would likely result in a reduction of our credit rating, which could harm our ability to incur additional indebtedness on acceptable terms and would otherwise adversely affect the Indentures.
The terms of the senior secured credit facility and Indentures may restrict our current and future operations, particularly our ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.
Our senior secured credit facility and the Indentures contain a number of restrictive covenants that impose significant operating and financial restrictions on TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and its subsidiaries (in the case of the senior secured credit facility) and TransDigm Inc. and its subsidiaries (in the case of the Indentures) and may limit their ability to engage in acts that may be in our long-term best interests. The senior secured credit facility and Indentures include covenants restricting, among other things, the ability of TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and its subsidiaries (in the case of the senior secured credit facility) and TransDigm Inc. and its subsidiaries (in the case of the Indentures) to:
•incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue preferred stock;
•pay distributions on, redeem or repurchase our capital stock or redeem or repurchase our subordinated debt;
•make investments;
•sell assets;
•enter into agreements that restrict distributions or other payments from our restricted subsidiaries to us;
•incur or allow to exist liens;
•consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets;
•engage in transactions with affiliates;
•create unrestricted subsidiaries; and
•engage in certain business activities.
A breach of any of these covenants could result in a default under the senior secured credit facility or the Indentures. If any such default occurs, the lenders under the senior secured credit facility and the holders of the senior secured and senior subordinated notes may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. The lenders under the senior secured credit facility also have the right in these circumstances to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings. In addition, following an event of default under the senior secured credit facility, the lenders under that facility will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt, which includes our available cash, and they will also have the right to prevent us from making debt service payments on the senior subordinated notes. If the debt under the senior secured credit facility or the senior secured or subordinated notes were to be accelerated, we cannot assure that our assets would be sufficient to repay in full our debt.
We are dependent on our executive officers, senior management team and highly trained employees and any work stoppage, difficulty hiring similar employees, or ineffective succession planning could adversely affect our business.
Because our products are complicated and highly engineered, we depend on an educated and trained workforce. Historically, there has been substantial competition for skilled personnel in the aerospace and defense industry, and we could be adversely affected by a shortage of skilled employees. We may not be able to fill new positions or vacancies created by expansion or turnover or attract and retain qualified personnel. We cannot be assured that we can continue to hire, train and retain qualified employees at current wage rates since we operate in a competitive labor market, and there are currently significant inflationary and other pressures on wages.
Reduction in force actions, such as the actions primarily taken in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 to reduce our workforce to align operations with customer demand as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, could result in difficulty in rehiring capable employees to refill the positions eliminated as needed once business recovers.
Although we believe that our relations with our employees are satisfactory, we cannot assure that we will be able to negotiate a satisfactory renewal of collective bargaining agreements or that our employee relations will remain stable. Because we strive to limit the volume of finished goods inventory, any work stoppage could materially and adversely affect our ability to provide products to our customers.
In addition, our success depends in part on our ability to attract and motivate our senior management and key employees. Achieving this objective may be difficult due to a variety of factors, including fluctuations in economic and industry conditions, competitors’ hiring practices, and the effectiveness of our compensation programs. Competition for qualified personnel can be intense. If we are unable to effectively provide for the succession of key personnel, senior management and our executive officers, including our President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition may be adversely affected. The Company’s Board of Directors continually monitors this risk and we believe that the Company’s succession plan, together with our straightforward strategy, clear value drivers, decentralized nature and the quality of managers running our operating units helps to mitigate this risk.
Risks Related to our Operations
Our sales to manufacturers of aircraft are cyclical, and a downturn in sales to these manufacturers may adversely affect us.
Our sales to manufacturers of large commercial aircraft, such as Boeing, Airbus, and related OEM suppliers, as well as manufacturers of business jets have historically experienced periodic downturns. In the past, these sales have been affected by airline profitability, which is impacted by, among other things, fuel and labor costs, price competition, interest rates, downturns in the global economy and national and international events. In addition, sales of our products to manufacturers of business jets are impacted by, among other things, downturns in the global economy. In recent years, such as in fiscal 2021 and the second half of fiscal 2020, we have experienced decreased sales across the commercial OEM sector driven primarily by the decrease in production by Boeing and Airbus related to reduced demand in the commercial aerospace industry from the COVID-19 pandemic, and airlines deferring or cancelling orders. Regulatory and quality challenges, such as with Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft and 787 aircraft, also has an adverse impact. Downturns adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
Our business is dependent on the availability of certain components and raw materials from suppliers.
Our business is affected by the price and availability of the raw materials and component parts that we use to manufacture our components. Our business, therefore, could be adversely impacted by factors affecting our suppliers (such as the destruction of our suppliers’ facilities or their distribution infrastructure, a work stoppage or strike by our suppliers’ employees or the failure of our suppliers to provide materials of the requisite quality), or by increased costs of such raw materials or components if we were unable to pass along such price increases to our customers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disrupt the global supply chain. We currently are experiencing supply shortages and inflationary pressures for certain components and raw materials that are important to our manufacturing process, particularly electronic parts. Expected growth in the global economy may exacerbate these pressures on us and our suppliers, and we expect these supply chain challenges and cost impacts to continue for the foreseeable future. Because we strive to limit the volume of raw materials and component parts on hand, our business could be adversely affected if we were unable to obtain these raw materials and components from our suppliers in the quantities we require or on favorable terms. Although we believe in most cases that we could identify alternative suppliers, or alternative raw materials or component parts, the lengthy and expensive aviation authority and OEM certification processes associated with aerospace products could prevent efficient replacement of a supplier, raw material or component part.
We face significant competition.
We operate in a highly competitive global industry and compete against a number of companies. Competitors in our product lines are both U.S. and foreign companies and range in size from divisions of large public corporations to small privately-held entities. We believe that our ability to compete depends on high product performance, consistent high quality, short lead-time and timely delivery, competitive pricing, superior customer service and support and continued certification under customer quality requirements and assurance programs. We may have to adjust the prices of some of our products to stay competitive.
Climate-related regulations designed to address climate change may result in additional compliance costs.
Our operations and the products we sell are currently subject to rules limiting emissions and to other climate-related regulations in certain jurisdictions where we operate. The increased prevalence of global climate change concerns may result in new regulations that may negatively impact us, our suppliers and customers. We are continuing to evaluate short-, medium- and long-term risks related to climate change. We cannot predict what environmental legislation or regulations will be enacted in the future, how existing or future laws or regulations will be administered or interpreted, or what environmental conditions may be found to exist. Compliance with any new or more stringent laws or regulations, or stricter interpretations of existing laws, could require additional expenditures by us or our suppliers, in which case, the costs of raw materials and component parts could increase.
As a whole, because our manufacturing facilities primarily engage in assembly and light manufacturing and because we do not maintain any transportation infrastructure, we have relatively low Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Accordingly, we do not anticipate any material adverse impact from increased carbon regulation directly on our manufacturing operations. Further, because of our wide portfolio of hundreds of thousands of products, we do not anticipate any material adverse impact from the reliance on a supplier or group of suppliers that may be subject to climate risks. However, regulation that would have a material adverse impact on air travel could have a material adverse impact on our business. Given the political significance and uncertainty around these issues, we cannot predict how legislation, regulation, and increased awareness of these issues will affect our operations and financial condition. We have established a science-aligned greenhouse gas emissions reduction target of at least a 50% reduction in our Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions on an absolute basis by the year 2031. Fiscal 2019 is the selected baseline year for TransDigm that we will compare against as we make progress towards our emissions reduction goal. We continue to evaluate ways to reduce our energy and water consumption and lower our greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency measures, the purchase of green power and other actions.
Our operations depend on our manufacturing facilities, which are subject to physical and other risks that could disrupt production.
Our operations and those of our customers and suppliers have been and may again be subject to natural disasters, climate change-related events, pandemics or other business disruptions, which could seriously harm our results of operation and increase our costs and expenses. Some of our manufacturing facilities are located in regions that may be impacted by severe weather events, such as increased storm frequency or severity in the Atlantic and fires in hotter and drier climates. These could result in potential damage to our physical assets as well as disruptions in manufacturing activities. Some of our manufacturing facilities are located in areas that may be at risk due to rising sea levels. Moreover, some of our manufacturing facilities are located in areas that could experience decreased access to water due to climate issues.
We are also vulnerable to damage from other types of disasters, including power loss, fire, explosions, floods, communications failures, terrorist attacks and similar events. Disruptions could also occur due to health-related outbreaks and crises, cyber attacks, computer or equipment malfunction (accidental or intentional), operator error or process failures. Should insurance or other risk transfer mechanisms, such as our existing disaster recovery and business continuity plans, be insufficient to recover all costs, we could experience a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
Operations and sales outside of the United States may be subject to additional risks.
Our net sales to foreign customers were approximately $1.9 billion for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. A number of risks inherent in international operations could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, including war, sanctions, global health crises, currency fluctuations, difficulties in staffing and managing multinational operations, general economic and political uncertainties and potential for social unrest in countries in which we operate, limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies, restrictions on the repatriation of funds, change in trade policies, tariff regulation, difficulties in obtaining export and import licenses and the risk of government financed competition.
Issues with the global supply chain can also rise due to some of the aforementioned risks, as well as the availability and cost of raw materials to suppliers, merchandise quality or safety issues, shipping and transport availability and cost, increases in wage rates and taxes, transport security, inflation and other factors relating to the suppliers and the countries in which they are located or from which they import. Such issues are often beyond our control and could adversely affect our operations and profitability. Furthermore, the Company is subject to laws and regulations, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Bribery Act and similar local anti-bribery laws, which generally prohibit companies and their employees, agents and contractors from making improper payments for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business. Failure to comply with these laws could subject the Company to civil and criminal penalties that could materially adversely affect the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
We are monitoring the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the related export controls and financial and economic sanctions imposed on certain industry sectors, including the aviation sector, and parties in Russia by the U.S., the U.K., the European Union and others. Although the conflict has not resulted in a direct material adverse impact on TransDigm's business to date, the implications of the Russia and Ukraine conflict in the short-term and long-term are difficult to predict at this time. Factors such as increased energy costs, increased freight costs, the availability of certain raw materials for aircraft manufacturers, embargoes on flights from Russian airlines, sanctions on Russian companies, and the stability of Ukrainian customers could impact the global economy and aviation sector.
We are subject to certain unique business risks as a result of supplying equipment and services to the U.S. Government.
Companies engaged in supplying defense-related equipment and services to U.S. Government agencies, whether through direct contracts with the U.S. Government or as a subcontractor to customers contracting with the U.S. Government, are subject to business risks specific to the defense industry. These risks include the ability of the U.S. Government to unilaterally:
•suspend us from receiving new contracts based on alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations;
•terminate existing contracts;
•revoke required security clearances;
•reduce the value of existing contracts; and
•audit our contract-related costs and fees, including allocated indirect costs.
Most of our U.S. Government contracts can be terminated by the U.S. Government at its convenience without significant notice. Termination for convenience provisions provide only for our recovery of costs incurred or committed, settlement expenses and profit on the work completed prior to termination.
On contracts for which the price is based on cost, the U.S. Government may review our costs and performance, as well as our accounting and general business practices. Based on the results of such audits, the U.S. Government may adjust our contract-related costs and fees, including allocated indirect costs. In addition, under U.S. Government purchasing regulations, some of our costs, including most financing costs, amortization of intangible assets, portions of research and development costs, and certain marketing expenses may not be subject to reimbursement.
Furthermore, even where the price is not based on cost, the U.S. Government may seek to review our costs to determine whether our pricing is “fair and reasonable.” Our subsidiaries are periodically subject to pricing reviews and government buying agencies that purchase some of our subsidiaries’ products are periodically subject to audits by the DOD Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) with respect to prices paid for such products. In the third quarter of fiscal 2019, we voluntarily refunded $16.0 million to the U.S. Government following an OIG audit, and the DOD has requested refunds of $20.8 million in response to another OIG audit completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. In addition, our defense-related business has been the subject of an ongoing Congressional inquiry by the House Oversight Committee; Congressional inquiries are costly and time consuming for our management and could distract from our ability to effectively manage the business. As a result of these reviews, audits and inquiries, we could be subject to providing further refunds to the U.S. Government, we could be asked to enter into an arrangement whereby our prices would be based on cost, the DOD could seek to pursue alternative sources of supply for our parts, or the U.S. Government could take other adverse actions with respect to our contracts. Any of those occurrences could lead to a reduction in our revenue from, or the profitability of certain of our supply arrangements with, certain agencies and buying organizations of the U.S. Government. Further, negative publicity relating to the results of any audit, inquiry or subsequent hearing or the like could negatively impact our stock price.
If a government inquiry or investigation uncovers improper or illegal activities, we could be subject to civil or criminal penalties or administrative sanctions, including contract termination, fines, forfeiture of fees, suspension of payment and suspension or debarment from doing business with U.S. Government agencies, any of which could materially adversely affect our reputation, business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Moreover, U.S. Government purchasing regulations contain a number of additional operational requirements, which do not apply to entities not engaged in government contracting. Failure to comply with such government contracting requirements could result in civil and criminal penalties that could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.
Our business may be adversely affected if we would lose our government or industry approvals or if more stringent government regulations are enacted or if industry oversight is increased.
The aerospace industry is highly regulated in the U.S. and in other countries. In order to sell our products, we and the products we manufacture must be certified by the FAA, the DOD and similar agencies in foreign countries and by individual manufacturers. If new and more stringent government regulations are adopted or if industry oversight increases, we might incur significant expenses to comply with any new regulations or heightened industry oversight. In addition, if material authorizations or approvals were revoked or suspended, our business would be adversely affected.
In addition to the aviation approvals, we are at times required to obtain approval from U.S. Government agencies and similar agencies elsewhere in the world to export our products. U.S. laws and regulations applicable to us include the Arms Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”), the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) and the trade sanctions laws and regulations administered by the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). EAR restricts the export of commercial and dual-use products and technical data to certain countries, while ITAR restricts the export of defense products, technical data and defense services.
Failure to obtain approval to export or determination by the U.S. Government or similar agencies elsewhere in the world that we failed to receive required approvals or licenses could eliminate or restrict our ability to sell our products outside the United States or other country of origin, and the penalties that could be imposed by the U.S. Government or other applicable government for failure to comply with these laws could be significant.
We could incur substantial costs as a result of data protection concerns.
The interpretation and application of data protection laws in the U.S. and Europe, including but not limited to the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”), and elsewhere are uncertain and evolving. It is possible that these laws may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with our data practices. Complying with these various laws is difficult and could cause us to incur substantial costs or require us to change our business practices in a manner adverse to our business. Further, although we have implemented internal controls and procedures designed to ensure compliance with the GDPR, CCPA and other privacy-related laws, rules and regulations (collectively, the “Data Protection Laws”), there can be no assurance that our controls and procedures will enable us to be fully compliant with all Data Protection Laws.
Increased cybersecurity threats and more sophisticated and targeted computer crime have posed and could continue to pose a risk to our information technology systems and a disruption to or breach in the security of such systems, if material, could have adverse effects on our result of operations and financial condition.
We rely extensively on information technology systems to manage and operate our business, some of which are managed by third parties. The security and functionality of these information technology systems, and the processing of data by these systems, are critical to our business operations. If these systems, or any part of the systems, are damaged, intruded upon, attacked, shutdown or cease to function properly (whether by planned upgrades, force majeure, telecommunications failures, criminal acts, including hardware or software break-ins or extortion attempts, or viruses, or other cybersecurity incidents) and we suffer any resulting interruption in our ability to manage and operate our business or if our products are affected, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. In fact, we have experienced data security incidents, although these have not had a material impact on our financial results. Furthermore, the Company has access to classified, sensitive, confidential, or personal data or information that is subject to privacy and security laws, regulations, or other contractually-imposed controls.
Despite our use of reasonable and appropriate technical security controls and monitoring, security breaches, theft, misplaced, lost or corrupted data, programming, or employee errors and/or malfeasance have led and could in the future lead to the compromise or improper use of such sensitive, confidential, or personal data or information. Such events may result in possible negative consequences, such as fines, ransom demands, penalties, failure to comply with laws governing sensitive data, negative publicity, loss of reputation, loss of intellectual property, loss of competitiveness or customers, increased security and compliance costs or other negative consequences. Further, the amount of insurance coverage that we maintain may be inadequate to cover claims or liabilities relating to a cybersecurity incident. Depending on the nature and magnitude of these events, they may have an adverse impact on our results of operations or financial condition.
Risks Related to Legal and Regulatory Matters
We could incur substantial costs as a result of violations of or liabilities under environmental laws and regulations.
Our operations and facilities are subject to a number of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations that govern, among other things, discharges of pollutants into the air and water, the generation, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes, the remediation of contamination and the health and safety of our employees. Environmental laws and regulations may require that the Company investigate and remediate the effects of the release or disposal of materials at sites associated with past and present operations. Certain facilities and third-party sites utilized by subsidiaries of the Company have been identified as potentially responsible parties under the federal superfund laws and comparable state laws. The Company is currently involved in the investigation and remediation of a number of sites under applicable laws.
Estimates of the Company’s environmental liabilities are based on current facts, laws, regulations and technology. These estimates take into consideration the Company’s prior experience and professional judgment of the Company’s environmental advisors. Estimates of the Company’s environmental liabilities are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluations and cost estimates, the extent of corrective actions that may be required and the number and financial condition of other potentially responsible parties, as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation.
Accordingly, as investigationinvestigations and remediationremediations proceed, it is likely that adjustments in the Company’s accruals will be necessary to reflect new information. The amounts of any such adjustments could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in a given period. Based on currently available information, however, the Company does not believe that future environmental costs in excess of those accrued with respect to sites for which the Company has been identified as a potentially responsible party are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.
We are dependent on our senior management teammay be subject to periodic litigation and highly trained employees and any work stoppage or difficulty hiring similar employees couldregulatory proceedings, which may adversely affect our business.business and financial performance.
Because our productsFrom time to time, we are complicatedinvolved in lawsuits and highly engineered, we depend on an educated and trained workforce. There is substantial competition for skilled personnelregulatory actions brought or threatened against us in the aircraft component industry,ordinary course of business. These actions and proceedings may involve claims for, among other things, compensation for alleged personal injury, workers’ compensation, employment discrimination, or breach of contract. In addition, we couldmay be adversely affected by a shortagesubject to class action lawsuits, including those involving allegations of skilled employees. We may not be ableviolations of consumer product statutes or the Fair Labor Standards Act and state wage and hour laws. Due to fill new positions or vacancies created by expansion or turnover or attract and retain qualified personnel.
Although we believe that our relations with our employees are satisfactory,the inherent uncertainties of litigation, we cannot assure that we will be ableaccurately predict the ultimate outcome of any such actions or proceedings. The outcome of litigation, particularly class action lawsuits and regulatory actions, is difficult to negotiate a satisfactory renewalassess or quantify, as plaintiffs may seek recovery of collective bargaining agreementsvery large or that our employee relations willindeterminate amounts in these types of lawsuits, and the magnitude of the potential loss may remain stable. Because we maintain a relatively small inventoryunknown for substantial periods of finished goods, any work stoppage could materially and adversely affect our ability to provide products to our customers.
time. In addition, our success dependsplaintiffs in part on our ability to attract and motivate our senior management and key employees. Achieving this objective may be difficult due to a variety of factors, including fluctuations in economic and industry conditions, competitors’ hiring practices, and the effectiveness of our compensation programs. Competition for qualified personnel can be intense. A loss of senior management and key personnel, or failure to attract qualified new talent could prevent us from capitalizing on business opportunities, and our operating results and/or market value could be adversely affected. The Board continually monitors this risk and we believe that the Board’s succession plan, together with our straightforward strategy, clear value drivers, decentralized nature and the quality of managers running our operating units helps to mitigate this risk.
Our business is dependent on the availability of certain components and raw materials from suppliers.
Our business is affected by the price and availability of the raw materials and component parts that we use to manufacture our components. Our business, therefore, could be adversely impacted by factors affecting our suppliers (such as the destruction of our suppliers’ facilities or their distribution infrastructure, a work stoppage or strike by our suppliers’ employees or the failure
of our suppliers to provide materials of the requisite quality), or by increased costs of such raw materials or components if we were unable to pass along such price increases to our customers. Because we maintain a relatively small inventory of raw materials and component parts, our business could be adversely affected if we were unable to obtain these raw materials and components from our suppliers in the quantities we require or on favorable terms. Although we believe in most cases that we could identify alternative suppliers, or alternative raw materials or component parts, the lengthy and expensive FAA and OEM certification processes associated with aerospace products could prevent efficient replacement of a supplier, raw material or component part.
Our operations depend on our manufacturing facilities, which are subject to physical and other risks that could disrupt production.
A number of our manufacturing facilities are located in the greater Los Angeles area, an area known for earthquakes, and are thus vulnerable to damage. In addition, a number of our manufacturing facilities are located along the Eastern seaboard area susceptible to hurricanes. We are also vulnerable to damage from othermany types of disasters, including power loss, fire, explosions, floods, communications failures, terrorist attacks and similar events. Disruptions could also occur due to cyber-attacks, computeractions may seek punitive damages, civil penalties, consequential damages or equipment malfunction (accidentalother losses, or intentional), operator errorinjunctive or process failures. Any disruption of our ability to operate our businessdeclaratory relief. These proceedings could result in a material decrease in our revenuessubstantial cost and may require us to devote substantial resources to defend ourselves. The ultimate resolution of these matters through settlement, mediation, or significant additional costs to replace, repair or insure our assets, whichcourt judgment could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition, and results of operations.
Operations and sales outside of the United States may be subject to additional risks.
A number of risks inherent in international operations could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, including currency fluctuations, difficulties in staffing and managing multi-national operations, general economic and political uncertainties and potential for social unrest in countries in which we operate, limitations on our ability to enforce legal rights and remedies, restrictions on the repatriationcash flows.
We face significant competition.
We operate in a highly competitive global industry and compete against a number of companies. Competitors in our product lines are both U.S. and foreign companies and range in size from divisions of large public corporations to small privately held entities. We believe that our ability to compete depends on high product performance, consistent high quality, short lead-time and timely delivery, competitive pricing, superior customer service and support and continued certification under customer quality requirements and assurance programs. We may have to adjust the prices of some of our products to stay competitive.
We could be adversely affected if one of our components causesproducts cause an aircraft to crash.
Our operations expose us to potential liabilities for personal injury or death as a result of the failure of an aircraft componentproduct that we have designed, manufactured or serviced. While we maintain liability insurance to protect us from future product liability claims, in the event of product liability claims our insurers may attempt to deny coverage or any coverage we have may not be adequate. We also may not be able to maintain insurance coverage in the future at an acceptable cost. Any liability not covered by insurance or for which third party indemnification is not available could result in significant liability to us.
In addition, a crash caused by one of our componentsproducts could damage our reputation for quality products. We believe our customers consider safety and reliability as key criteria in selecting a provider of aircraft components.products. If a crash were to be caused by one of our components,products, or if we were to otherwise fail to maintain a satisfactory record of safety and reliability, our ability to retain and attract customers may be materially adversely affected.
We could incur substantial costs as a result of data protection concerns.
The interpretation and application of data protection laws in the U.S., Europe and elsewhere are uncertain and evolving. It is possible that these laws may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent with our data practices. Compliance could cause usRisks Related to incur substantial costs or require us to change our business practices in a manner adverse to our business.
In addition, despite our efforts to protect confidential information, our facilities and systems may be vulnerable to data loss, including cyber-attacks. This could lead to negative publicity, legal claims, theft, modification or destruction of proprietary or key information, damage to or inaccessibility of critical systems, manufacture of defective products, production downtimes, operational disruptions and other significant costs, which could adversely affect our reputation, financial condition and results of operations.
Financial Matters
We have recorded a significant amount of intangible assets, which may never generate the returns we expect.
Mergers and acquisitions have resulted in significant increases in identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. Identifiable intangible assets, which primarily include trademarks, trade names, trade secrets,customer relationships, and technology, were approximately $1.7$2.8 billion at September 30, 2017,2022, representing approximately 17%15% of our total assets. Goodwill recognized in accounting for the mergers and acquisitions was approximately $5.7$8.6 billion at September 30, 2017,2022, representing approximately 58%48% of our total assets. We may never realize the full value of our identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, and to the extent we were to determine that our identifiable intangible assets or our goodwill were impaired within the meaning of applicable accounting standards, we would be required to write-off the amount of any impairment.
The CompanyWe may be subject to risks relating to changes in itsour tax rates or exposure to additional income tax liabilities.
The Company isWe are subject to income taxes in the United StatesU.S. and various non-U.S. jurisdictions. The Company’s domestic and international tax liabilities are dependent upon the location of earnings among these different jurisdictions. The Company’s future results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in the Company’s effective tax rate as a result of changes in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets, challenges by tax authorities or changes in tax laws or regulations. In addition, the amount of income taxes paid by the Company is subject to ongoing audits by U.S. federal, state and local tax authorities and by non-U.S. tax authorities. If these audits result in assessments different from amounts reserved, future financial results may include unfavorable adjustments to the Company’s tax liabilities, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations.
We do not regularly declare and pay quarterly or annual cash dividends on our stock.
Notwithstanding special cash dividends, of which the most recent declaration by the Company’s Board of Directors in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 in the amount of $18.50 per outstanding share of common stock, we do not anticipate declaring regular quarterly or annual cash dividends on our common stock or any other equity security in the foreseeable future.
The amounts that may be available to us to pay future special cash dividends are restricted under our debt and other agreements. Any payment of special cash dividends on our common stock in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our results of operations, earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, future prospects, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. Therefore, shareholders should not rely on regular quarterly or annual dividend income from shares of our common stock and should not rely on special dividends with any regularity or at all.
General Risks
Our commercial business is sensitive to the number of flight hours that our customers’ planes spend aloft, the size and age of the worldwide aircraft fleet and our customers’ profitability. These items are, in turn, affected by general economic and geopolitical and other worldwide conditions.
Our commercial business is directly affected by, among other factors, changes in RPMs, the size and age of the worldwide aircraft fleet, the percentage of the fleet that is out-of-warranty and changes in the profitability of the commercial airline industry. RPMs and airline profitability have historically been correlated with the general economic environment, although national and international events also play a key role. For example, in addition to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the adverse impact it has had on the airline industry, past examples in which the airline industry has been negatively affected include downturns in the global economy, higher fuel prices, increased security concerns among airline customers following the events of September 11, 2001, the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (“SARS”) epidemic, and conflicts abroad. Additional examples include future geopolitical or other worldwide events, such as war, terrorist acts, or additional worldwide infectious disease outbreaks.
In addition, global market and economic conditions have been challenging due to turbulence in the U.S. and international markets and economies and have prolonged declines in business and consumer spending. As a result of the substantial reduction in airline traffic resulting from the aforementioned events, the airline industry incurred large losses and financial difficulties. Some carriers parked or retired a portion of their fleets and reduced workforces and flights. During periods of reduced airline profitability, some airlines may delay purchases of spare parts, preferring instead to deplete existing inventories, and delay refurbishments and discretionary spending. If demand for spare parts decreases, there would be a decrease in demand for certain products. An adverse change in demand could impact our results of operations, collection of accounts receivable and our expected cash flow generation from current and acquired businesses which may adversely impact our financial condition and access to capital markets.
U.S. military spending is dependent upon the U.S. defense budget.
The military and defense market is significantly dependent upon government budget trends, particularly the DOD budget. In addition to normal business risks, our supply of products to the U.S. Government is subject to unique risks largely beyond our control. DOD budgets could be negatively impacted by several factors, including, but not limited to, a change in defense spending policy as a result of the presidential election or otherwise, the U.S. Government’s budget deficits, spending priorities (e.g., shifting funds to efforts to combat the impact of the pandemic or efforts to assist Ukraine in the Russia and Ukraine conflict), the cost of sustaining the U.S. military presence internationally and possible political pressure to reduce U.S. Government military spending, each of which could cause the DOD budget to remain unchanged or to decline. A significant decline in U.S. military expenditures could result in a reduction in the amount of our products sold to the various agencies and buying organizations of the U.S. Government.
Our stock price may be volatile, and an investment in our common stock could suffer a decline in value.
There has been significant volatility in the market price and trading volume of equity securities, which is unrelated to the operating performance of the companies issuing the securities. These market fluctuations may negatively affect the market price of our common stock. Shareholders may not be able to sell their shares at or above the purchase price due to fluctuations in the market price of our common stock. Such changes could be caused by changes in our operating performance or prospects, including possible changes due to the cyclical nature of the aerospace industry and other factors such as fluctuations in OEM and aftermarket ordering, which could cause short-term swings in profit margins. Or such changes could be unrelated to our operating performance, such as changes in market conditions affecting the stock market generally or the stocks of aerospace companies or changes in the outlook for our common stock, such as changes to or the confidence in our business strategy, changes to or confidence in our management, or expectations for future growth of the Company.
Future sales of our common stock Global health crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic could also cause significant volatility in the public market could lower our share price.
We may sell additional shares of common stock into the public markets or issue convertible debt securities to raise capital in the future. The market price of our common stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares of our common stock in the public markets or the perception that these sales could occur. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities to raise capital at a time and price that we deem appropriate.
Our corporate documents and Delaware law contain certain provisions that could discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of our company.
Provisions in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition involving us that our stockholders may consider favorable. For example, our amended and restated certificate of incorporation authorizes our Board of Directors to issue up to 149,600,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock. Without stockholder approval, the Board of Directors has the authority to attach special rights, including voting and dividend rights, to this preferred stock. With these rights, holders of preferred stock could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation also provides that the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 75% of the voting power of our issued and outstanding capital stock, voting together as a single class, is required for the alteration, amendment or repeal of certain provisions of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and certain provisions of our amended and restated bylaws, including the provisions relating to our stockholders’ ability to call special meetings, notice provisions for stockholder business to be conducted at an annual meeting, requests for stockholder lists and corporate records, nomination and removal of directors, and filling of vacancies on our Board of Directors.
We are also subject to the anti-takeover provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law. Under these provisions, if anyone becomes an “interested stockholder,” we may not enter into a “business combination” with that person for three years without special approval, which could discourage a third party from making a takeover offer and could delay or prevent a change of control. For purposes of Section 203, “interested stockholder” means, generally, someone owning 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock or an affiliate of ours that owned 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock during the past three years, subject to certain exceptions as described in Section 203.
We do not regularly declare and pay quarterly or annual cash dividends on our stock.
On July 3, 2013, June 4, 2014, October 14, 2016 and August 23, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized and declared special cash dividends of $22.00, $25.00, $24.00 and $22.00, respectively, on each outstanding share of common stock and cash dividend equivalent payments to holders of options under its stock option plans.
Notwithstanding the special cash dividends, we do not anticipate declaring regular quarterly or annual cash dividends on our common stock or any other equity security in the foreseeable future. The amounts that may be available to us to pay future special cash dividends are restricted under our debt and other agreements. Any payment of special cash dividends on our common stock in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our results of operations, earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, future prospects, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. Therefore, shareholders should not rely on regular quarterly or annual dividend income from shares of our common stock and should not rely on special dividends with any regularity or at all.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
TransDigm’s principal owned properties (defined as greater than 20,000 square feet or related to a principal operation) as of September 30, 20172022 are as follows:
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Location | | Reporting Segment | | Square Footage
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Brea, CA (1) | | Airframe | | 315,000 |
Stillington, United Kingdom | | Airframe | | 274,800 |
Montreal, Canada | | Airframe | | 271,700 |
Miesbach, Germany | | Power & Control | 242,000 | 242,000 |
Liberty, SC(1) | | Power & Control | 219,000 | 219,000 |
Waco, TX | | Power & Control | 218,800 | 218,800 |
Ingolstadt, GermanyLiverpool, NY | Airframe | 191,900Power & Control |
| 197,100 |
Kent, OHIngolstadt, Germany | Airframe | 185,000Airframe |
| 191,900 |
Kent, OH (1) | | Airframe | | 185,000 |
Bridport, United Kingdom | Airframe | 174,700Airframe |
| 174,700 |
Liverpool, NYLillington, NC | | Power & Control | 169,900 | 162,400 |
Union Gap, WA(1) | Airframe | 142,000Airframe |
| 144,400 |
Phoenix, AZCoachella, CA (1) | Airframe | 138,700Power & Control |
| 140,000 |
Paks, HungaryPhoenix, AZ | Airframe | 137,800Airframe |
| 138,700 |
Paks, Hungary | | Airframe | | 137,800 |
Los Angeles, CA | | Power & Control | 131,000 | 131,000 |
Bohemia, NY(1) | | Power & Control | 124,000 | 124,000 |
Buena Park, CA | | Power & Control | | 115,000 |
Llangeinor, United Kingdom | Airframe | 110,000Airframe |
| 110,000 |
Westbury, NYBourges, France | | Power & Control | 106,800 | 109,400 |
Westbury, NY | | Power & Control | | 106,800 |
Kent, WA (1) | | Airframe | | 100,000 |
Painesville, OH | | Power & Control | | 94,200 |
Valencia, CA (1) | | Airframe | | 88,400 |
Letchworth, United Kingdom | Airframe | 88,200Airframe |
| 88,200 |
Placentia, CA | Airframe | 86,600Airframe |
| 86,600 |
Addison, IL(1) | | Power & Control | 83,300 | 83,300 |
Painesville, OHSarralbe, France | | Power & Control | 63,900 | 77,900 |
Clearwater, FLNiort, France | | Power & Control | 61,000 | 69,000 |
Prescott, AZ | | Airframe | | 66,200 |
Clearwater, FL | | Power & Control | | 64,200 |
South Euclid, OH | | Power & Control | 60,000 | 60,000 |
Wichita, KS | | Power & Control | 57,000 | 57,000 |
Branford, CT | Airframe | 52,000Airframe |
| 52,000 |
Hawkesbury, Canada | | Airframe | | 50,000 |
Avenel, NJ | | Power & Control | 48,500 | 48,500 |
Rancho Cucamonga, CA(1) | | Power & Control | 47,000 | 47,000 |
Herstal, BelgiumPennsauken, NJ | Airframe | 45,700Airframe |
| 38,000 |
Valencia, CA | Airframe | 38,000 |
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Pennsauken, NJ | Airframe | 38,000 |
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Ryde, United Kingdom | | Power & Control | 33,200 | 33,200 |
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Airframe | 32,700Airframe |
| 32,700 |
Arnsberg, Germany (Schroth) | Airframe | 26,800 |
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Melaka, Malaysia | | Power & Control | 24,800 | 24,800 |
Cheveley, United Kingdom | | Airframe | | 24,000 |
Broussard, LA | | Airframe | | 22,000 |
Deerfield Beach, FL | Non-aviation | 20,000Non-aviation |
| 20,000 |
The Liberty, Kent, Union Gap, Bohemia, Addison, and 47,000 square feet Rancho Cucamonga property is subject(1)Subject to mortgage liens under our senior secured credit facility.facility, our 6.25% secured notes due March 15, 2026 (“2026 Secured Notes”) and our 8.00% secured notes due December 15, 2025 (“2025 Secured Notes”).
TransDigm’s principal leased properties (defined as greater than 20,000 square feet or related to a principal operation) as of September 30, 20172022 are as follows:
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Location | | Reporting Segment | | Square Footage
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Everett, WA | | Airframe | | 339,300 |
East Camden, AR | | Power & Control | | 276,000 |
Whippany, NJ | | Power & Control | | 230,500 |
Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka | | Airframe | | 168,000 |
Santa Ana, CA | Airframe | 159,200Airframe |
| 159,200 |
Holmestrand, NorwayDayton, NV | Airframe | 149,300Airframe |
| 144,000 |
Dayton, NVTijuana, Mexico | Airframe | 144,000Airframe |
| 141,000 |
Everett, WAHolmestrand, Norway | Airframe | 121,000Airframe |
| 139,500 |
Whippany, NJAnaheim, CA | | Airframe | | 138,900 |
Marlow, United Kingdom | | Airframe | | 116,100 |
Tijuana, Mexico | | Power & Control | 115,300 | 112,800 |
Whippany, NJMelbourne, FL | | Power & Control | 114,300 | 107,000 |
Nittambuwa, Sri Lanka | Airframe | 113,000 |
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Farnborough, United Kingdom | | | |
Location | Reporting Segment | Square
Footage
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Fullerton, CA | Airframe | 100,000 |
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Anaheim, CA | Airframe | 99,900 |
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Elkhart, IN | Non-aviation | 91,500 |
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Collegeville, PA | Airframe | 90,000 |
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Goldsboro, NC | Power & Control | 87,600 | 103,400 |
Arnsberg, Germany (Schroth)Goldsboro, NC | Airframe | 86,000 |
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Miesbach, Germany | Power & Control | 80,800 | 101,000 |
Kunshan, ChinaFullerton, CA | Non-aviation | 75,300Airframe |
| 100,000 |
Camarillo,Kunshan, China | | Airframe | | 99,500 |
Sylmar, CA | | Airframe | | 93,000 |
Elkhart, IN | | Non-aviation | | 91,500 |
Davis Junction, IL | | Airframe | | 84,500 |
Miesbach, Germany | | Power & Control | 70,000 | 80,800 |
Matamoros, MexicoKunshan, China | | Non-aviation | | 75,300 |
Camarillo, CA | | Power & Control | 60,500 | 70,000 |
Tempe, AZGloucestor, United Kingdom | | Airframe | | 69,100 |
Matamoros, Mexico | | Power & Control | 40,200 | 60,500 |
Chongqing, ChinaChihuahua, Mexico | Airframe | 37,700Airframe |
| 55,000 |
Northridge, CAPortland, Oregon | | Airframe | | 50,000 |
Sugar Grove, IL | | Airframe | | 45,000 |
Zunyi, China | | Power & Control | 35,000 | 43,000 |
Erie, PATempe, AZ | Airframe | 30,500Power & Control |
| 40,200 |
Fort Collins, CO | | Airframe | | 40,000 |
Collegeville, PA | | Airframe | | 37,000 |
Chongqing, China | | Airframe | | 36,300 |
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | | Airframe | | 35,200 |
Joensuu, Finland | | Airframe | | 32,300 |
Eloy, AZ | | Airframe | | 28,100 |
Ashford, United Kingdom | | Power & Control | 28,000 | 28,000 |
London,Nogales, Mexico | | Airframe | | 27,000 |
Redhill, United Kingdom | Airframe | 27,400Airframe |
| 22,700 |
Nogales, MexicoRavenna, OH | Airframe | 27,000Airframe |
| 22,500 |
Kunshan, ChinaPennsauken, NJ | Airframe | 25,600Airframe |
| 20,500 |
Pompano Beach, FL (Schroth) | Airframe | 25,000 |
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Bridgend, United Kingdom | Airframe | 24,800 |
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Memphis, TN | Power & Control | 20,800 |
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Pennsauken, NJ | Airframe | 20,500 |
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Poway, CA | Power & Control | 12,800 |
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Lund, Sweden | Power & Control | 17,600 |
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Cleveland, OH | Power & Control | 13,100Corporate |
| 20,100 |
Our Cleveland, OH and Pasadena, CA corporate facilities house our principal executive offices, and we currently lease approximately 20,100 square feet and 5,300 square feet, respectively, for those purposes. TransDigm also leases certain of its other non-material facilities. Management believes that our machinery, plants and offices are in satisfactory operating condition and that it will have sufficient capacity to meet foreseeable future needs without incurring significant additional capital expenditures.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
DuringThe Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business, TransDigmbusiness. SEC regulations require us to disclose certain information about environmental proceedings when a governmental authority is from time to time a party to legal actions and otherthe proceedings relatedif we reasonably believe that such proceedings may result in monetary sanctions above a stated threshold. Pursuant to its businesses, productssuch regulations, the Company uses a threshold of $1 million or operations.more for purposes of determining whether disclosure of any such proceedings is required as we believe matters under this threshold are not material to the Company. While TransDigmthe Company is currently involved in somecertain legal proceedings, managementit believes the results of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Information with respect to our legal proceedings is contained in Note 15, “Commitments and Contingencies,” within the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
PART II
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ITEM 5. | MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, under the ticker symbol “TDG.” The following chart sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sales prices of the common stock on the NYSE.
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Quarterly Stock Prices |
| High | | Low |
Fiscal 2016 | | | |
For Quarter ended January 2, 2016 | $ | 238.51 |
| | $ | 210.22 |
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For Quarter ended April 2, 2016 | 232.42 |
| | 180.76 |
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For Quarter ended July 2, 2016 | 268.00 |
| | 218.56 |
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For Quarter ended September 30, 2016 | 294.38 |
| | 257.28 |
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Fiscal 2017 | | | |
For Quarter ended December 31, 2016 | $ | 293.19 |
| | $ | 235.14 |
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For Quarter ended April 1, 2017 | 259.57 |
| | 203.72 |
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For Quarter ended July 1, 2017 | 274.99 |
| | 217.41 |
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For Quarter ended September 30, 2017 | 295.00 |
| | 249.57 |
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Holders
On November 3, 2017,As of October 18, 2022, there were 3036 stockholders of record of our common stock. We estimate that there werestock and approximately 62,000251,000 beneficial stockholders, as of November 3, 2017, which includes an estimated amountnumber of stockholders who have their shares held in their accounts by banks and brokers.
Dividends
On October 14, 2016,In August 2022, TD Group’s Board of Directors authorized and declared a special cash dividend of $24.00$18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock and cash dividend equivalent payments underon options granted under its equity compensation plans to non-directors. Directors received an $18.50 reduction in the strike price of their respective vested options in lieu of a cash payment.
Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the cumulative total return of a hypothetical investment in the shares of common stock of TD Group with the cumulative total return of a hypothetical investment in each of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Index. An investment of $100 (with reinvestment of all dividends) is assumed to have been made in our common stock and in each of the indexes on September 30, 2017, and its relative performance is tracked through September 30, 2022.
The following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” nor to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among TransDigm Group Inc., the S&P 500 Index and S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Index
*$100 invested on 9/30/2017 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Copyright 2022 Standard & Poor’s, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.
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| 9/30/2017 | | 9/30/2018 | | 9/30/2019 | | 9/30/2020 | | 9/30/2021 | | 9/30/2022 |
TransDigm Group Inc. | 100.00 | | | 145.63 | | | 215.50 | | | 207.98 | | | 273.40 | | | 236.22 | |
S&P 500 Index | 100.00 | | | 117.91 | | | 122.93 | | | 141.55 | | | 184.02 | | | 155.55 | |
S&P Aerospace & Defense Select Index | 100.00 | | | 126.38 | | | 137.35 | | | 113.48 | | | 156.92 | | | 121.51 | |
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer or Affiliated Purchaser
On January 27, 2022, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized a new stock repurchase program to permit repurchases of its outstanding common stock not to exceed $2,200 million in the aggregate (the “$2,200 million stock repurchase program”), replacing the $650 million stock repurchase program previously authorized by the Board on November 8, 2017, subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the Company's existing Notes. There is no expiration date for this program.
No repurchases were made under the program during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. During the second and third quarters of fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased 1,490,413 shares of common stock at an average price of $612.13 per share, for a total amount of $912 million. The repurchased shares of common stock are classified as treasury stock in the statement of changes in stockholders' deficit. As of September 30, 2022, $1,288 million remains available for repurchase under the $2,200 million stock repurchase program.
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with TD Group’s consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this report. The following discussion may contain predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading entitled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this report. These risks could cause our actual results to differ materially from any future performance suggested below.
Overview
For fiscal year 2022, we generated net sales of $5,429 million, gross profit of $3,099 million or 57.1% of net sales, and net income attributable to TD Group of $866 million. The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to have an adverse impact on our net sales, net income and EBITDA As Defined when compared to pre-pandemic levels. Pre-pandemic, and as our business continues to recover from the pandemic, we believe we have achieved steady, long-term growth in sales and improvements in operating performance due to our competitive strengths and through execution of our value-driven operating strategy. More specifically, we believe that focusing our businesses on our value-driven operating strategy of obtaining profitable new business, carefully controlling the cost structure and pricing our highly engineered value-added products to fairly reflect the value we provide and the resources required to do so has historically resulted in improvements in gross profit and income from operations over the long-term.
Our selective acquisition strategy has also been an important contribution to the growth of our business. The integration of acquisitions into our existing businesses combined with implementing our proven operating strategy has historically resulted in improvements in the financial performance of the acquired business.
We believe our key competitive strengths include:
Large and Growing Installed Product Base with Aftermarket Revenue Stream. We provide components to a large and growing installed base of aircraft to which we supply aftermarket products. We estimate that our products are installed on over 100,000 commercial transport, regional transport, military and general aviation fixed wing turbine aircraft and rotary wing aircraft.
Diversified Revenue Base. We believe that our diversified revenue base reduces our dependence on any particular product, platform or market channel and has been a significant factor in maintaining our financial performance. Our products are installed on almost all of the major commercial aircraft platforms now in production. We expect to continue to develop new products for military and commercial applications. Our current initiatives include creating new products that are more environmentally friendly, such as radiation-free exciters, and creating new products that will help further improve commercial airlines’ efforts to keep passengers healthy and safe, such as touch-free aircraft lavatory suite products.
Our business strategy is made up of two key elements: (1) a value-driven operating strategy focused around our three core value drivers and (2) a selective acquisition strategy.
Value-Driven Operating Strategy. Our three core value drivers are:
•Obtaining Profitable New Business. We attempt to obtain profitable new business by using our technical expertise and application skill and our detailed knowledge of our customer base and the individual niche markets in which we operate. We have regularly been successful in identifying and developing both aftermarket and OEM products to drive our growth.
•Improving Our Cost Structure. We are committed to maintaining and continuously improving our lean cost structure through detailed attention to the cost of each of the products that we offer and our organizational structure, with a focus on reducing the cost of each.
•Providing Highly Engineered Value-Added Products to Customers. We focus on the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of a broad range of highly engineered niche products that we believe provide value to our customers. We believe we have been consistently successful in communicating to our customers the value of our products. This has generally enabled us to price our products to fairly reflect the value we provide and the resources required to do so.
Selective Acquisition Strategy. We selectively pursue the acquisition of proprietary aerospace component businesses when we see an opportunity to create value through the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies. The aerospace industry, in particular, remains highly fragmented, with many of the companies in the industry being small private businesses or small non-core operations of larger businesses. We have significant experience among our management team in executing acquisitions and integrating acquired businesses into our company and culture. As of the date of this report, we have successfully acquired approximately 87 businesses and product lines since our formation in 1993. Many of these acquisitions have been integrated into an existing TransDigm production facility, which enables a higher production capacity utilization, which in turn improves gross profit levels due to the ability to spread the fixed manufacturing overhead costs over higher production volume. In the case of larger acquisitions that consist of multiple operating units (such as the Esterline acquisition), we may pursue opportunities to divest certain acquired operating units that are not in line with our long-term acquisition strategy.
Acquisitions and divestitures during the most recent three fiscal years are described in Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
The commercial aerospace industry, in particular, has been significantly disrupted, both domestically and internationally, by the pandemic. The pandemic has resulted in governments around the world implementing stringent measures to help control the spread of the virus, including quarantines, “shelter in place” and “stay at home” orders, travel restrictions, business curtailments and other measures. As a result, demand for travel declined at a rapid pace beginning in the second half of fiscal 2020 and has remained depressed compared to pre-pandemic levels. Although worldwide air traffic remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels, RPMs continued to steadily improve in fiscal 2022 and many aircraft parked by airlines have been returned to service. Commercial air travel in domestic markets continued to lead the air traffic recovery in fiscal 2022 with certain domestic markets nearing pre-pandemic air traffic levels. The pace of the international air traffic recovery has been slower than the domestic recovery, but international RPMs made positive strides in fiscal 2022 and are catching up to the domestic air traffic recovery. The commercial OEM market is continuing to show signs of recovery with airlines returning to the commercial OEMs to place orders; however, the commercial OEM supply chain challenges impacting manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus are slowing the pace of new aircraft manufacturing. The exact pace and timing of the commercial air travel recovery remains uncertain and continues to evolve.
The defense aerospace market has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to a lesser extent than the commercial aerospace market with this impact arising primarily from supply chain shortages. Additionally, within the defense market, the pace of U.S. government defense spending outlays and government funding reprioritization provides for uncertainty.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also disrupted the global supply chain and availability of raw materials. The disruption in the supply chain has resulted in increased freight costs, raw material costs and labor costs from the ongoing inflationary environment. Our business has been adversely affected and could continue to be adversely affected by disruptions in our ability to timely obtain raw materials and components from our suppliers in the quantities we require or on favorable terms. Although we believe in most cases that we could identify alternative suppliers, or alternative raw materials or component parts, the lengthy and expensive aviation authority and OEM certification processes associated with aerospace products could prevent efficient replacement of a supplier, raw material or component part.
Because the duration of the pandemic is unclear, it is difficult to forecast a precise impact on the Company’s future results. We will continue to evaluate the nature and extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business, supply chain, consolidated results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity.
We are also monitoring the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the related export controls and financial and economic sanctions imposed on certain industry sectors, including the aviation sector, and parties in Russia by the U.S., the U.K., the European Union and others. Although the conflict has not resulted in a direct material adverse impact on TransDigm's business to date, the implications of the Russia and Ukraine conflict in the short-term and long-term are difficult to predict at this time. Factors such as increased energy costs, the availability of certain raw materials for aircraft manufacturers, embargoes on flights from Russian airlines, sanctions on Russian companies, and the stability of Ukrainian customers could impact the global economy and aviation sector.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data of the Company, including presentation of the amounts as a percentage of net sales (amounts in millions, except per share data):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | % of Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Net Sales |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 4,798 | | | 100.0 | % |
Cost of sales | 2,330 | | | 42.9 | % | | 2,285 | | | 47.6 | % |
Selling and administrative expenses | 748 | | | 13.8 | % | | 685 | | | 14.3 | % |
Amortization of intangible assets | 136 | | | 2.5 | % | | 137 | | | 2.9 | % |
Income from operations | 2,215 | | | 40.8 | % | | 1,691 | | | 35.2 | % |
Interest expense, net | 1,076 | | | 19.8 | % | | 1,059 | | | 22.1 | % |
Refinancing costs | 1 | | | — | % | | 37 | | | 0.8 | % |
Other expense (income) | 18 | | | 0.3 | % | | (51) | | | (1.1) | % |
Gain on sale of businesses, net | (7) | | | (0.1) | % | | (69) | | | (1.4) | % |
Income tax provision | 261 | | | 4.8 | % | | 34 | | | 0.7 | % |
Income from continuing operations | 866 | | | 16.0 | % | | 681 | | | 14.2 | % |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1) | | | — | % | | (1) | | | — | % |
Income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group | 865 | | | 15.9 | % | | 680 | | | 14.2 | % |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1 | | | — | % | | — | | | — | % |
Net income attributable to TD Group | $ | 866 | | | 16.0 | % | | $ | 680 | | | 14.2 | % |
Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders | $ | 780 | | (1) | 14.4 | % | | $ | 607 | | (1) | 12.7 | % |
Earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 13.38 | (2) | | $ | 10.41 | (2) |
Earnings per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | 0.02 | (2) | | — | (2) | |
Earnings per share | $ | 13.40 | | | | $ | 10.41 | |
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 18.50 | | | | $ | — | | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 58.2 | | | | | 58.4 | | | |
Other Data: | | | | | | | |
EBITDA | $ | 2,456 | | (3) | | $ | 2,027 | | (3) |
EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | (3) | 48.7 | % | | $ | 2,189 | | (3) | 45.6 | % |
(1)Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders represents net income attributable to TD Group less special dividends paid on participating securities, including dividend equivalent payments of $86 million and $73 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(2)Earnings per share from continuing operations is calculated by dividing net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders, excluding income from discontinued operations, net of tax, by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Earnings per share from discontinued operations is calculated by dividing income from discontinued operations, net of tax, by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
(3)Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this discussion and analysis for additional information and limitations regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure.
Fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared with fiscal year ended September 30, 2021
Total Company
•Net Sales. Net organic sales and acquisition and divestiture sales and the related dollar and percentage changes for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | | | % Change Net Sales |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | |
Organic sales | $ | 5,355 | | | $ | 4,665 | | | $ | 690 | | | 14.4 | % |
Acquisition and divestiture sales | 74 | | | 133 | | | (59) | | | (1.2) | % |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | $ | 4,798 | | | $ | 631 | | | 13.2 | % |
Organic sales represent net sales from existing businesses owned by the Company, excluding sales from acquisitions and divestitures. Acquisition sales represent net sales from acquired businesses for the period up to one year subsequent to their respective acquisition date. Therefore, beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, Cobham Aero Connectivity’s (“CAC's”) net sales, including the comparable period in the prior year, are included in the organic growth calculation (acquisition date was January 2021). Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, DART Aerospace (“DART”) is included in the acquisitions and divestitures classification due to the completion of the acquisition by TransDigm. Divestiture sales represent net sales from businesses up to the date the respective divestiture was completed. Acquisition and divestiture sales are excluded from organic sales due to the variability in the nature, timing and extent of acquisitions and divestitures and resulting variable impact on underlying trends. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information on the Company's recent acquisition and divestiture activity.
The increase in organic sales of $690 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 is primarily related to increases in commercial aftermarket sales ($478 million, an increase of 44.8%) and commercial OEM sales ($221 million, an increase of 23.8%); partially offset by a decrease in defense sales ($52 million, a decrease of 2.2%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays.
The decrease in acquisition and divestiture sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 is primarily attributable to the divestitures of ScioTeq and TREALITY Simulation Visual Systems (“ScioTeq and TREALITY”), Technical Airborne Components (“TAC”), Racal Acoustics (“Racal”) and Avista, Inc. (“Avista”), all of which were completed in fiscal 2021, partially offset by the acquisitions of CAC and DART.
•Cost of Sales and Gross Profit. Cost of sales increased by $45 million, or 2.0%, to $2,330 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $2,285 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Cost of sales and the related percentage of net sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | | % Change |
Cost of sales - excluding costs below | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 2,277 | | | $ | 106 | | | 4.7 | % |
% of net sales | 43.9 | % | | 47.5 | % | | | | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | 19 | | | 13 | | | 6 | | | 46.2 | % |
% of net sales | 0.3 | % | | 0.3 | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 4 | | | 4 | | | — | | | — | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | | | |
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments | 3 | | | 6 | | | (3) | | | (50.0) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | | | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | — | | | 29 | | | (29) | | | (100.0) | % |
% of net sales | — | % | | 0.6 | % | | | | |
Loss contract amortization | (39) | | | (55) | | | 16 | | | (29.1) | % |
% of net sales | (0.7) | % | | (1.1) | % | | | | |
Foreign currency (gains) losses | (40) | | | 11 | | | (51) | | | (463.6) | % |
% of net sales | (0.7) | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total cost of sales | $ | 2,330 | | | $ | 2,285 | | | $ | 45 | | | 2.0 | % |
% of net sales | 42.9 | % | | 47.6 | % | | | | |
Gross profit (Net sales less Total cost of sales) | $ | 3,099 | | | $ | 2,513 | | | $ | 586 | | | 23.3 | % |
Gross profit percentage (Gross profit / Net sales) | 57.1 | % | | 52.4 | % | | | | |
Excluding the specific components to cost of sales listed above, the change in cost of sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, which decreased as a percentage of net sales, was primarily driven by a favorable sales mix, specifically, higher commercial aftermarket sales as a percentage of net sales compared to commercial OEM net sales in the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. In addition, despite increased freight, raw material, and labor costs resulting from the ongoing inflationary environment and disruption within the global supply chain and labor markets, the continued application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) coupled with fixed overhead costs incurred being spread over a higher production volume, resulted in gross profit as a percentage of net sales increasing by 4.7 percentage points to 57.1% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from 52.4% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.
Regarding the specific components to cost of sales listed above, COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs were not material in fiscal 2022 and foreign exchange rates, particularly the U.S. dollar compared to the British pound and the euro, strengthened considerably in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, resulting in favorable movement compared to the prior year when the U.S. dollar depreciated against both the British pound and euro resulting in foreign currency losses.
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense is higher due to the adoption of a new deferred compensation plan for certain members of non-executive management in fiscal 2022, the impact of the new stock option plans. The record dategrants awarded in fiscal 2022 and the impact of a modification approved by the Board of Directors of the performance criteria for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 grants. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $63 million to $748 million, or 13.8% of net sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from $685 million, or 14.3% of net sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Selling and administrative expenses and the related percentage of net sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | | % Change |
Selling and administrative expenses - excluding costs below | $ | 563 | | | $ | 534 | | | $ | 29 | | | 5.4 | % |
% of net sales | 10.4 | % | | 11.1 | % | | | | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | 165 | | | 117 | | | 48 | | | 41.0 | % |
% of net sales | 3.0 | % | | 2.4 | % | | | | |
Bad debt expense | 9 | | | (2) | | | 11 | | | 550.0 | % |
% of net sales | 0.2 | % | | — | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 7 | | | 10 | | | (3) | | | (30.0) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses | 4 | | | 15 | | | (11) | | | (73.3) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.3 | % | | | | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | — | | | 11 | | | (11) | | | (100.0) | % |
% of net sales | — | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total selling and administrative expenses | $ | 748 | | | $ | 685 | | | $ | 63 | | | 9.2 | % |
% of net sales | 13.8 | % | | 14.3 | % | | | | |
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Excluding the specific components to selling and administrative expenses listed above, the change in selling and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 improved as a percentage of net sales compared to the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. This is a result of the continued realization of the cost mitigation measures that were enacted in the second half of fiscal 2020 and in fiscal 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic partially offset by increased costs incurred for labor, travel and other sales support and administrative costs due to the ongoing inflationary environment and the lessening of travel restrictions from the pandemic enabling a return to conducting meetings and other business-related matters in person.
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense is higher due to the adoption of a new deferred compensation plan for certain members of non-executive management in fiscal 2022, the impact of the new stock option grants awarded in fiscal 2022 and the impact of a modification approved by the Board of Directors of the performance criteria for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 grants. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
The increase in bad debt expense is primarily attributable to certain non-U.S. customers and also the Russia and Ukraine conflict. The decrease in acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses is due to the lack of divestitures occurring in fiscal 2022.
•Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets was $136 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $137 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The slight decrease in amortization expense of $1 million was due to the amortization expense recognized on intangible assets from the fiscal 2022 acquisition of DART being offset by sales order backlog recorded in connection with the CAC acquisition becoming fully amortized in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
•Interest Expense-net. Interest expense-net includes interest on borrowings outstanding, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium, revolving credit facility fees, finance leases and interest income. Interest expense-net increased $17 million, or 1.6%, to $1,076 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from $1,059 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The increase in interest expense-net was primarily due to an increase in LIBOR compared to the prior year, which adversely impacted the interest expense on the approximately 15% of gross debt that is variable rate and not hedged via an interest rate swap or cap. This was partially offset by a $12 million increase in interest income, the repayment of $200 million previously drawn on the revolving credit facility in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the favorable impact from refinancing activities executed in fiscal 2021. The weighted average interest rate for cash interest payments on total borrowings outstanding for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was 5.3%.
•Refinancing Costs. Refinancing costs of $1 million were recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Refinancing costs of $37 million recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 were primarily related to fees incurred on the early redemption of the 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and the 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) that occurred in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2021.
•Other Expense (Income). Other expense (income) was $18 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $(51) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Other expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was primarily driven by a pension settlement charge of approximately $22 million for the Esterline Retirement Plan. Refer to Note 13, “Retirement Plans,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information. Partially offsetting this expense was the non-service related components of net periodic benefit costs on the Company's defined benefit pension plans ($3 million). Other income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 was primarily driven by $24 million recorded for the settlement of the insurance claim for Leach International Europe’s Niort, France operating facility fire in August 2019. This primarily represents the insurance proceeds received in excess of the carrying value of the damaged fixed assets and inventory and proceeds from the business interruption settlement. The remaining $27 million is primarily driven by non-service related components of net periodic benefit income on the Company's defined benefit pension plans ($14 million), receipt of payment of Canadian governmental subsidies ($7 million) and the release of a litigation reserve ($3 million).
•Gain on Sale of Businesses-net. Gain on sale of businesses-net of $7 million was recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, and is primarily driven by cash proceeds received from a final working capital settlement for the ScioTeq and TREALITY divestiture ($3 million). Gain on sale of businesses-net of $69 million was recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and is primarily related to the net gain on sale recognized on the ScioTeq and TREALITY and TAC divestitures. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Income Tax Provision. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was approximately 23.2% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to 4.8% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Company’s significantly lower effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 was primarily due to a one time benefit from a tax election made on the Company's fiscal 2020 U.S. federal income tax return enabling the Company to utilize its net interest deduction limitation carryforward pursuant to IRC Section 163(j) resulting in the release of the valuation allowance applicable to such carryforward during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
•Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax. Incomefrom discontinued operations, net of tax, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was $1 million, which was driven by cash proceeds received during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 from a final working capital settlement for the Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies (“Souriau-Sunbank”) divestiture. There was no income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Refer to Note 23, “Discontinued Operations,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Net Income Attributable to TD Group. Net income attributable to TD Group increased $186 million, or 27.4%, to $866 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to net income attributable to TD Group of $680 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, primarily as a result of the factors referenced above.
•Earnings per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations were $13.38 and $0.02, respectively, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $10.41 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. There was no impact on earnings per share from discontinued operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Net income attributable to TD Group for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 of $866 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $86 million, or $1.47 per share, resulting in net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders of $780 million, or $13.40 per share. Net income attributable to TD Group for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 of $680 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $73 million, or $1.24 per share, resulting in net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders of $607 million, or $10.41 per share.
Business Segments
•Segment Net Sales. Net sales by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | | | |
| 2022 | | % of Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Net Sales | | Change | | % Change |
Power & Control | $ | 2,873 | | | 52.9 | % | | $ | 2,550 | | | 53.1 | % | | $ | 323 | | | 12.7 | % |
Airframe | 2,391 | | | 44.1 | % | | 2,083 | | | 43.5 | % | | 308 | | | 14.8 | % |
Non-aviation | 165 | | | 3.0 | % | | 165 | | | 3.4 | % | | — | | | — | % |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 4,798 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 631 | | | 13.2 | % |
Net sales for the Power & Control segment increased $323 million, an increase of 12.7%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The sales increase resulted primarily from increases in organic sales in commercial aftermarket ($241 million, an increase of 43.5%) and commercial OEM ($83 million, an increase of 18.7%); partially offset by a decrease in organic defense sales ($28 million, a decrease of 1.9%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in commercial OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the commercial OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays. The change in acquisition and divestiture sales was not material.
Net sales for the Airframe segment increased $308 million, an increase of 14.8%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The sales increase resulted primarily from increases in organic sales in commercial aftermarket ($237 million, an increase of 46.2%) and commercial OEM ($138 million, an increase of 29.3%); partially offset by a decrease in organic defense sales ($23 million, a decrease of 2.6%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in commercial OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the commercial OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays. Acquisition and divestiture sales decreased $52 million primarily due to the divestitures completed during fiscal 2021, partially offset by the impact of CAC's sales being included in acquisition and divestiture sales through the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and DART's sales beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
The change in Non-aviation net sales compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
•EBITDA As Defined. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this discussion and analysis for additional information and limitations regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure. EBITDA As Defined by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | | | |
| 2022 | | % of Segment Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Segment Net Sales | | Change | | % Change |
Power & Control | $ | 1,531 | | | 53.3 | % | | $ | 1,319 | | | 51.7 | % | | $ | 212 | | | 16.1 | % |
Airframe | 1,121 | | | 46.9 | % | | 878 | | | 42.2 | % | | 243 | | | 27.7 | % |
Non-aviation | 65 | | | 39.4 | % | | 62 | | | 37.6 | % | | 3 | | | 4.8 | % |
Total segment EBITDA As Defined | 2,717 | | | 50.0 | % | | 2,259 | | | 47.1 | % | | 458 | | | 20.3 | % |
Less: Unallocated corporate expenses | 71 | | | 1.3 | % | (1) | 70 | | | 1.5 | % | (1) | 1 | | | 1.4 | % |
Total Company EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | | 48.7 | % | (1) | $ | 2,189 | | | 45.6 | % | (1) | $ | 457 | | | 20.9 | % |
(1)Calculated as a percentage of consolidated net sales.
Organic EBITDA As Defined represents EBITDA As Defined from existing businesses owned by the Company as of September 30, 2022, excluding EBITDA As Defined from acquisitions and divestitures. EBITDA As Defined from acquisitions and divestitures represents EBITDA As Defined from acquired businesses for the period up to one year subsequent to the respective acquisition date and from businesses up to the date the respective divestiture was completed. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information on the Company's recent acquisition and divestiture activity.
EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment increased approximately $212 million, an increase of 16.1%, resulting from higher organic sales, particularly in the commercial aftermarket and OEM channels. Also contributing to the increase in EBITDA As Defined was the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume despite the ongoing inflationary environment for freight, labor and certain raw materials. The change in EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment from acquisitions and divestitures was not material for fiscal 2022.
EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment increased approximately $243 million, an increase of 27.7%, resulting primarily from higher organic sales, particularly in the commercial aftermarket and OEM channels. Also contributing to the increase in EBITDA As Defined was the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume despite the ongoing inflationary environment for freight, labor and certain raw materials. EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment from acquisitions and divestitures decreased by $9 million, primarily due to the impact on the comparable period from the divestitures completed in fiscal year 2021, partially offset by the impact of CAC (only through the first quarter of fiscal 2022) and DART (beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022).
The change in Non-aviation EBITDA as Defined compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
Corporate expenses consist primarily of compensation, benefits, professional services and other administrative costs incurred by the corporate offices. An immaterial amount of corporate expenses is allocated to the operating segments. The change in corporate expenses compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
Fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 compared with fiscal year ended September 30, 2020
For our results of operations for fiscal 2021 compared with fiscal 2020, refer to the discussion in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically maintained a capital structure comprising a mix of equity and debt financing. We vary our leverage both to optimize our equity return and to pursue acquisitions. We expect to meet our current debt obligations as they come due through internally generated funds from current levels of operations and/or through refinancing in the debt markets prior to the maturity dates of our debt.
The following tables present selected balance sheet, cash flow and other financial data relevant to the liquidity or capital resources of the Company for the periods specified below (amounts in millions):
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| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Selected Balance Sheet Data: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 4,787 | |
Working capital (Total current assets less total current liabilities) | 4,223 | | | 5,367 | |
Total assets | 18,107 | | | 19,315 | |
Total debt (1) | 19,795 | | | 19,998 | |
TD Group stockholders’ deficit | (3,773) | | | (2,916) | |
(1)Includes debt issuance costs and original issue discount and premiums. Reference Note 12, “Debt,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
Selected Cash Flow and Other Financial Data: | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used in): | | | |
Operating activities | $ | 948 | | | $ | 913 | |
Investing activities | (553) | | | (785) | |
Financing activities | (2,148) | | | (70) | |
Capital expenditures | 119 | | | 105 | |
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1) | 2.0x | | 1.7x |
(1)For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium and the “interest component” of rental expense.
If the Company has excess cash, it generally prioritizes allocating the excess cash in the following manner: (1) capital spending at existing businesses, (2) acquisitions of businesses, (3) payment of a special dividend was October 24, 2016,and/or repurchases of our common stock and (4) prepayment of indebtedness or repurchase of debt.
In fiscal 2022, the payment date forCompany returned approximately $2 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and a special dividend payment. In the dividend was November 1, 2016. Onsecond and third quarters of fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased 1,490,413 shares of common stock at an average price of $612.13 per share, aggregating to approximately $912 million in repurchases. In August 23, 2017, TD Group’s2022, TransDigm's Board of Directors authorized and declared a special cash dividend of $22.00$18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock and cash dividend equivalent payments underon vested options grantedoutstanding under its stock optionincentive plans. The record date fortotal cash payment of the special dividend, using existing cash on hand, was approximately $1,045 million. Whether the Company undertakes additional share repurchases, special dividends or other aforementioned activities in fiscal 2023 will depend on prevailing market conditions, the Company's liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.
The Company’s ability to make scheduled interest payments on, or to refinance, the Company’s indebtedness, or to fund non-acquisition related capital expenditures and research and development efforts, will depend on the Company’s ability to generate cash in the future. This is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond its control, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Company is continuing to strategically manage the Company’s cash and cash equivalents in response to the ongoing inflationary environment, COVID-19 pandemic and related uncertainty of the duration and impact on the Company’s business. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 9”) to the Credit Agreement, increasing the capacity under the revolving credit facility from $760 million to $810 million. The Company also repaid $200 million previously drawn on the revolving credit facility. In fiscal 2021, due to favorable market conditions in the high yield bond market, the Company refinanced $1,950 million of its senior subordinated notes resulting in a reduced interest rate (estimated $35 million reduction in annual interest payments) and an extended maturity date.
As of September 5, 2017,30, 2022, the Company has significant cash liquidity as illustrated in the table presented below (in millions):
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| As of September 30, 2022 |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,001 | |
Availability on revolving credit facility | 779 | |
Cash liquidity | $ | 3,780 | |
We believe our significant cash liquidity will allow us to meet our anticipated funding requirements. We expect to meet our short-term cash liquidity requirements (including interest obligations and capital expenditures) through net cash from operating activities, cash on hand and, if needed, draws on the revolving credit facility. Long-term cash liquidity requirements consist primarily of obligations under our long-term debt agreements. There is no maturity on any tranche of term loans or notes until August 2024.
In connection with the continued application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers), we expect our efforts will continue to generate strong margins and provide sufficient cash provided by operating activities to meet our interest obligations and liquidity needs. We believe our cash provided by operating activities and available borrowing capacity will enable us to make strategic business acquisitions, such as the DART acquisition completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 for $359 million, pay dividends to our shareholders and make opportunistic investments in our own stock, subject to any restrictions in our existing credit agreement and market conditions.
The Company may issue additional debt if prevailing market conditions are favorable to doing so. In addition, the Company may increase its borrowings in connection with acquisitions, if cash flow from operating activities becomes insufficient to fund current operations or for other short-term cash needs or for common stock repurchases or dividends. Our future leverage will also be impacted by the then current conditions of the credit markets.
Operating Activities. The Company generated $948 million of net cash from operating activities during fiscal 2022 compared to $913 million during fiscal 2021.
The change in trade accounts receivable during fiscal 2022 was a use of cash of $190 million compared to a use of cash of $78 million in fiscal 2021. The increase in the use of cash of $112 million is primarily attributable to the timing of cash receipts as there were higher sales in the month of September 2022 compared to September 2021. The Company continues to actively manage its accounts receivable, the related agings and collection efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as the Russia and Ukraine conflict.
The change in inventories during fiscal 2022 was a use of cash of $134 million compared to a source of cash of $79 million in fiscal 2021. The increase in the use of cash of $213 million is primarily driven by increased purchasing from higher demand in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2023 as raw material inventory is up approximately $109 million compared to at September 30, 2021. The Company continues to actively and strategically manage inventory levels in response to the pandemic and the payment dateongoing supply chain challenges.
The change in accounts payable during fiscal 2022 was a source of cash of $58 million compared to a source of cash of $3 million in fiscal 2021. The change is primarily due to increased inventory purchases and the related timing of payments to suppliers.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $553 million during fiscal 2022, consisting of the acquisitions of DART and certain product line acquisitions made by our Extant Aerospace subsidiary for a total of $437 million and capital expenditures of $119 million. This was slightly offset by $3 million in proceeds received from the final working capital settlement for the ScioTeq and TREALITY divestiture. The Company estimates its capital expenditures in fiscal year 2023 to be approximately 2% to 3% of net sales, which is consistent with its historical annual spend as a percentage of net sales. The Company’s capital expenditures incurred from year-to-year are funded using existing cash on hand and are primarily for projects that are consistent with our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers).
Net cash used in investing activities was $785 million during fiscal 2021, consisting primarily of the acquisition of CAC for $963 million and capital expenditures of $105 million. This was partially offset by proceeds of $259 million from the completion of the divestiture of certain businesses and $24 million of insurance proceeds received from the Leach International Europe fire property claim.
Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $2,148 million during fiscal 2022. The use of cash was primarily attributable to $1,091 million of dividends and dividend equivalent payments, $912 million in common stock repurchases, the $200 million repayment of a previous draw on the revolving commitments and repayment on term loans of $75 million. This was partially offset by $132 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.
Net cash used in financing activities was $70 million during fiscal 2021. The use of cash was primarily attributable to the redemption of the 2024 Notes and 2025 Notes for $1,220 million and $762 million, respectively, repayments on term loans of $75 million and dividend equivalent payments of $73 million. This was partially offset by $1,189 million in net proceeds from the completion of the 4.625% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (the “4.625% 2029 Notes”) offering, $743 million in net proceeds from the completion of the 4.875% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (the “4.875% 2029 Notes”) offering and $128 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.
Description of Senior Secured Term Loans and Indentures
Senior Secured Term Loans Facility
TransDigm has $7,298 million in fully drawn term loans (the “Term Loans Facility”) and an $810 million revolving credit facility. The Term Loans Facility consists of three tranches of term loans as follows (aggregate principal amount disclosed is as of September 12, 2017.30, 2022):
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Term Loans Facility | | Aggregate Principal | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate |
Tranche E | | $2,155 million | | May 30, 2025 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% |
Tranche F | | $3,418 million | | December 9, 2025 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% |
Tranche G | | $1,725 million | | August 22, 2024 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% |
The Term Loans Facility requires quarterly aggregate principal payments of $19 million. The revolving commitments consist of two tranches which include up to $152 million of multicurrency revolving commitments. At September 30, 2022, the Company had $31 million in letters of credit outstanding and $779 million in borrowings available under the revolving commitments. Draws on the revolving commitments are subject to an interest rate of 2.50% per annum. The unused portion of the revolving commitments is subject to a fee of 0.5% per annum.
The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Credit Agreement are, at TransDigm’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBOR for one, two, three or six-month (or to the extent agreed to by each relevant lender, nine or twelve-month) interest periods chosen by TransDigm, in each case plus an applicable margin percentage. The adjusted LIBOR related to Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G term loans are not subject to a floor. At September 30, 2022 and 2021, the applicable interest rates for all existing tranches (which excludes the impact of our interest rate swaps and caps) were 5.92% and 2.33%, respectively, with the increase due to higher LIBOR particularly in the second half of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for information about how our interest rate swaps and cap agreements are used to hedge and offset, respectively, the variable interest rates on the credit facility.
Fiscal 2022 Amendment to the Credit Agreement
On December 29, 2021, the Company entered into Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 9”) to the Credit Agreement, which increases the capacity under the revolving credit facility from $760 million to $810 million. The terms and conditions that apply to Amendment No. 9 are the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the existing dollar revolving commitments and term loans under the Credit Agreement.
Indentures
The following table represents the senior subordinated and secured notes outstanding as of September 30, 2022:
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Description | | Aggregate Principal | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate |
2025 Secured Notes | | $1,100 million | | December 15, 2025 | | 8.00% |
2026 Secured Notes | | $4,400 million | | March 15, 2026 | | 6.25% |
6.875% 2026 Notes | | $500 million | | May 15, 2026 | | 6.875% |
6.375% 2026 Notes | | $950 million | | June 15, 2026 | | 6.375% |
7.50% 2027 Notes | | $550 million | | March 15, 2027 | | 7.50% |
5.50% 2027 Notes | | $2,650 million | | November 15, 2027 | | 5.50% |
4.625% 2029 Notes | | $1,200 million | | July 15, 2029 | | 4.625% |
4.875% 2029 Notes | | $750 million | | October 15, 2029 | | 4.875% |
The 6.375% 2026 Notes, the 7.50% 2027 Notes, the 5.50% 2027 Notes, the 4.625% 2029 Notes and the 4.875% 2029 Notes (collectively, the “TransDigm Inc. Notes”) were issued at a price of 100% of the principal amount. The 6.875% 2026 Notes (the “TransDigm UK Notes” and together with the TransDigm Inc. Notes, the “Notes,” are further described below) offered in May 2018 were issued at a price of 99.24% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $496 million. The 2025 Secured Notes were issued at a price 100% of the principal amount. The initial $3,800 million offering of the 2026 Secured Notes (which, along with the 2025 Secured Notes, are collectively referred to as the “Secured Notes”) was issued at a price of 100% of its principal amount and the subsequent $200 million and $400 million offerings of the 2026 Secured Notes in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and the third quarter of fiscal 2020, respectively, were issued at a price of 101% of their principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $4,411 million.
The Notes do not require principal payments prior to their maturity. Interest under the Notes is payable semi-annually. The Notes represent our unsecured obligations ranking subordinate to our senior debt, as defined in the applicable indentures. The Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Notes.
Guarantor Information
The Notes are subordinated to all of our existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of our existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of our future debt that is expressly subordinated to the Notes. The TransDigm Inc. Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by TD Group and TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the applicable Indentures). The TransDigm UK Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TransDigm Inc., TD Group and TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. The guarantees of the Notes are subordinated to all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of their future debt that is expressly subordinated to the guarantees of the Notes. The Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TD Group’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.
The Secured Notes are senior secured obligations of TransDigm and rank equally in right of payment with all of TransDigm’s existing and future senior secured debt, including indebtedness under TransDigm’s existing senior secured credit facilities, and are senior in right of payment to all of TransDigm’s existing and future senior subordinated debt, including the Notes, TransDigm’s other outstanding senior subordinated notes and TransDigm’s guarantees in respect of TransDigm UK’s outstanding senior subordinated notes. The Secured Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by TD Group, TransDigm UK and TransDigm Inc.’s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries named in the Secured Notes Indenture. The guarantees of the Secured Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior secured debt and are senior in right of payment to all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt. The Secured Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TransDigm’s non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Secured Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Secured Notes.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm Inc. are not presented because the Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by TD Group, TransDigm UK and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. TD Group has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm UK are not presented because TransDigm UK's 6.875% 2026 Notes, issued in May 2018, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. TD Group has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
The financial information presented is that of TD Group and the Guarantors, which includes TransDigm Inc. and TransDigm UK, on a combined basis and the financial information of non-issuer and non-guarantor subsidiaries has been excluded. Intercompany balances and transactions between TD Group and Guarantors have been eliminated, and amounts due from, amounts due to, and transactions with non-issuer and non-guarantor subsidiaries have been presented separately.
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(in millions) | September 30, 2022 |
Current assets | $ | 3,954 | |
Goodwill | 6,849 | |
Other non-current assets | 2,843 | |
Current liabilities | 735 | |
Non-current liabilities | 20,077 | |
Amounts (from) due to subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors - net | (1,334) | |
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(in millions) | September 30, 2022 |
Net sales | $ | 4,208 | |
Sales to subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors | 50 | |
Cost of sales | 1,724 | |
Expense from subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors - net | 69 | |
Income from continuing operations | 552 | |
Net income attributable to TD Group | 552 | |
Certain Restrictive Covenants in Our Debt Documents
The Credit Agreement and the Indentures governing the Notes and Secured Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the payment of special dividends, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, liens and encumbrances, and prepayments of certain other indebtedness.
The restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement are subject to amendments executed periodically. The most recent amendment that impacted the restrictive covenants contained in the Credit Agreement is Amendment No. 7.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, TransDigm is entitled, on one or more occasions, to request additional term loans or additional revolving commitments to the extent that the existing or new lenders agree to provide such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments provided that, among other conditions, our consolidated net leverage ratio would be no greater than 7.25x and the consolidated secured net debt ratio would be no greater than 5.00x, in each case, after giving effect to such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments.
If any such default occurs, the lenders under the Credit Agreement and the holders of the Notes and Secured Notes may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. The lenders under the Credit Agreement also have the right in these circumstances to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings. In addition, following an event of default under the Credit Agreement, the lenders thereunder and the holders of the Secured Notes will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt, which includes our available cash, and they will also have the right to prevent us from making debt service payments on the Notes.
With the exception of the revolving credit facility, the Company has no maintenance covenants in its existing term loan and indenture agreements. Under the Credit Agreement, if the usage of the revolving credit facility exceeds 35%, or $284 million, of the total revolving commitments, the Company is required to maintain a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio of net debt to trailing four-quarter EBITDA As Defined of 7.25x as of the last day of the fiscal quarter.
As of September 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants and expects to remain in compliance with its debt covenants in subsequent periods.
Trade Receivable Securitization Facility
During fiscal 2014, the Company established a trade receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”). The Securitization Facility effectively increases the Company’s borrowing capacity depending on the amount of the domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. The Securitization Facility includes the right for the Company to exercise annual one year extensions as long as there have been no termination events as defined by the agreement. The Company uses the proceeds from the Securitization Facility as an alternative to other forms of debt, effectively reducing borrowing costs.
On July 25, 2022, the Company amended the Securitization Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to July 25, 2023 and bear interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.30%, compared to an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.20% that applied prior to the amendment. The Securitization Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has borrowed $350 million under the Securitization Facility, which is fully drawn. At September 30, 2022, the applicable interest rate was 3.84%.
Dividend and Dividend Equivalent Payments
On August 26, 2022, the Company paid a special cash dividend of$18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock. No dividends were declared or paid during fiscal 2021. In fiscal 2022, the Company paid approximately $86 million in dividend equivalent payments. Total cash payments related to the special dividend and dividend equivalent payments in fiscal 2015 or fiscal 2016.
We do not anticipate declaring regular quarterly or annual cash dividends on our common stock2022 and 2021 were approximately $1,091 million and $73 million, respectively. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the near future. notes to the consolidated financial statements herein for further information on the Company’s dividend equivalent payments.
Any future declaration of special cash dividends on our common stock in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our results of operations, earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, future prospects, contractual restrictions under the senior secured credit facilityCredit Agreement and Indentures, the availability of surplus under Delaware law and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. TD Group is a holding company and conducts all of its operations through direct and indirect subsidiaries. Unless TD Group receives dividends, distributions, advances, transfers of funds or other payments from our subsidiaries, TD Group will be unable to pay any dividends on our common stock in the future. The ability of any subsidiaries to take any of the foregoing actions is limited by the terms of our senior secured credit facilityTerm Loans Facility and Indentures and may be limited by future debt or other agreements that we may enter into.
Performance Graph
Set forth below is a line graph comparing the cumulative total return of a hypothetical investment in the shares of common stock of TD Group with the cumulative total return of a hypothetical investment in each of the S&P 500 Index (“S&P 500”)Contractual Obligations and the S&P MidCap 400 S&P Aerospace & Defense Index based on the respective market prices of each such investment on the dates shown below, assuming an initial investment of $100 on September 30, 2012.Commitments
The following performance graphtable summarizes the Company’s cash requirements from all significant contractual obligations as of September 30, 2022 (in millions):
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| | Obligations | | 1 Year | | 1-3 Years | | 3-5 Years | | 5 Years |
Senior subordinated and secured notes (1) | | $ | 12,100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,500 | | | $ | 4,600 | |
Term Loans Facility (2) | | 7,298 | | | 75 | | | 3,910 | | | 3,313 | | | — | |
Scheduled interest payments (3) | | 4,273 | | | 1,177 | | | 2,126 | | | 780 | | | 190 | |
Pension funding minimums (4) | | 127 | | | 12 | | | 24 | | | 25 | | | 66 | |
Securitization Facility | | 350 | | | 350 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Finance leases | | 294 | | | 12 | | 26 | | 26 | | 230 |
Operating leases | | 113 | | | 21 | | 34 | | 23 | | 35 |
Total contractual cash obligations | | $ | 24,555 | | | $ | 1,647 | | | $ | 6,120 | | | $ | 11,667 | | | $ | 5,121 | |
(1)Represents principal maturities which excludes interest, debt issuance costs, original issue discount and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” norpremiums.
(2)The Tranche G term loans mature in August 2024, the Tranche E term loans mature in May 2025 and the Tranche F term loans mature in December 2025. The Term Loans Facility requires quarterly aggregate principal payments of $19 million.
(3)Assumes that the variable interest rate on our Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G term loans under our Term Loans Facility range from approximately 5.82% to 7.21% based on anticipated movements in the LIBOR, which given the ongoing volatility in rates, are highly uncertain. In addition, interest payments include the impact of the existing interest rate swap and cap agreements described in Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
(4)Represents future benefit payments expected to be “filed” withpaid from the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filingspension and post-retirement benefit plans or from the Company’s assets.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company utilizes letters of credit to back certain payment and performance obligations. Letters of credit are subject to limits based on amounts outstanding under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among TransDigm Group Inc., the S&P 500
and S&P MidCap 400 S&P Aerospace & Defense Index
*$100 invested on 9/30/12 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending September 30.
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TransDigm Group Inc. | 100.00 |
| | 124.01 | | 189.37 | | 218.22 |
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S&P 500 | 100.00 |
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S&P MidCap 400 S&P Aerospace & Defense Index | 100.00 |
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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer or Affiliated Purchaser
On October 22, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program permitting us to repurchase a portion of our outstanding shares not to exceed $300 million in the aggregate. No shares were repurchased under the program in fiscal 2015. On January 21, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program replacing the $300 million program with a repurchase program permitting us to repurchase a portion of our outstanding shares not to exceed $450 million in the aggregate, subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures. During fiscal 2016, under the aforementioned authorized programs, the Company repurchased 1,015,387 shares of its common stock at a gross cost of approximately $207.8 million at the weighted-average price per share of $204.61.
On January 26, 2017, our Board of Directors increased the authorized amount of repurchases allowable under the stock program from $450 million to $472 million. The increase in the allowable repurchases aligned the program with the restricted payments allowable under the Credit Agreement. During January 2017, the Company repurchased 666,755 shares of its common stock at a gross cost of approximately $150 million at the weighted average cost of $224.97 under the $472 million stock repurchase program. On March 7, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program replacing the $472 million program permitting repurchases of outstanding shares not to exceed $600 million in the aggregate, subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the existing Notes. During March 2017, the Company repurchased 851,069 shares of its common stock at a gross cost of approximately $189.8 million at the weighted average cost of $223.05 under the new $600 million stock repurchase program. Additionally, during May 2017, the Company repurchased 205,800 shares of its common stock at a gross cost of approximately $50 million at the weighted average cost of $242.90 under the new $600 million stock repurchase program.Company’s revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2017,2022, the remaining amountCompany had $31 million in letters of repurchases allowable undercredit outstanding.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which often requires the $600 million program was $360.2 million subject to any restrictions specifiedjudgment of management in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governingselection and application of certain accounting principles and methods. Management believes that the existing Notes as described within the Liquidityquality and Capital Resources section of Item 7. - “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations.”
On November 8, 2017, our Board of Directors, authorized a new stock repurchase program replacing the $600 million program permitting repurchasesreasonableness of our outstanding shares notmost critical policies enable the fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. However, investors are cautioned that the sensitivity of financial statements to exceed $650 millionthese methods, assumptions and estimates could create materially different results under different conditions or using different assumptions.
Below are those policies applied in preparing our financial statements that management believes are the most dependent on the application of estimates and assumptions. For additional significant accounting policies, see Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the aggregate, subjectnotes to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governingconsolidated financial statements included herein.
Revenue Recognition – Revenue is recognized from the existing Notes.
Duringsale of products when control transfers to the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company received 2,548 shares in each period as forfeitures in lieucustomer, which is demonstrated by our right to payment, a transfer of payment for withholding taxes on the vesting of restricted stock. The deemed gross costtitle, a transfer of the shares was approximately $0.6 million in each periodrisk and rewards of ownership, or the customer acceptance, but most frequently upon shipment where the customer obtains physical possession of the goods. The majority of the Company's revenue is recorded at a weighted-average price per share of $247.33 and $225.58, respectively.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected historical consolidated financial and other data of TD Group for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2013 to 2017, which have been derived from TD Group’s audited consolidated financial statements.
Separate historical financial information of TransDigm Inc. is not presented since the 5.50% Senior Subordinated Notes issuedpoint in October 2012 (the “2020 Notes”), the 6.00% Senior Subordinated Notes issued in June 2014 (the “2022 Notes”), the 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes issued June 2014 (the “2024 Notes”), the 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes issued May 2015 (the “2025 Notes”) and the 6.375% Senior Subordinated Notes issued June 2016 (the “2026 Notes”) (also together with the 2020 Notes, the 2022 Notes, the 2024 Notes, the 2025 Notes, and the 2026 Notes, the “Notes”)time. Sales recognized over time are guaranteed by TD Group and all direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiaries of TransDigm Inc. and since TD Group has no operations or significant assets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
Acquisitions of businesses and product lines completed by TD Group during the last five fiscal years are as follows:
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June 5, 2013 | Aerosonic Corporation |
June 5, 2013 | Arkwin Industries, Inc. |
June 28, 2013 | Whippany Actuation |
December 19, 2013 | Airborne Global Inc. (“Airborne”) |
March 6, 2014 | Elektro-Metall Export GmbH (“EME”) |
March 26, 2015 | Telair Cargo Group (comprised of Telair International GmbH (“Telair Europe”), Telair US LLC and Nordisk Aviation Products) |
March 31, 2015 | Franke Aquarotter GmbH (“Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH”) |
May 14, 2015 | Pexco LLC (“Pexco Aerospace”) |
August 19, 2015 | PneuDraulics, Inc. (“PneuDraulics”) |
January 4, 2016 | Breeze-Eastern Corporation (“Breeze-Eastern”) |
June 23, 2016 | Data Device Corporation (“DDC”) |
September 23, 2016 | Young & Franklin Inc. / Tactair Fluid Controls Inc. (“Y&F/Tactair”) |
February 22, 2017 | Schroth Safety Products Group (“Schroth”) |
May 5, 2017, May 31, 2017 and June 1, 2017 | North Hills Signal Processing Corp, Cablecraft Motion Controls LLC and Preece Incorporated (together, the “Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions”) |
All of the acquisitions weregenerally accounted for using an input measure to determine progress completed at the end of the period. Sales for service contracts generally are recognized as the services are provided. For agreements with multiple performance obligations, judgment is required to determine whether performance obligations specified in these agreements are distinct and should be accounted for as separate revenue transactions for recognition purposes based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation. The primary method used to estimate a standalone selling price is the price observed in standalone sales to customers for the same product or service. We consider the contractual consideration payable by the customer and assesses variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price. Variable consideration is included in the estimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount, including whether the estimate should be constrained in order to avoid a significant reversal of revenue in a future period. These estimates are based on historical experience, anticipated performance under the terms of the contract and our best judgment at the time.
Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is generally determined by the average cost and the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) methods and includes material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing process. Because the Company sells products that are installed on airframes that can be in-service for 25 or more years, it must keep a supply of such products on hand while the airframes are in use. Where management estimated that the net realizable value was below cost or determined that future demand was lower than current inventory levels, based on historical experience, current and projected market demand, current and projected volume trends and other relevant current and projected factors associated with the current economic conditions, a reduction in inventory cost to estimated net realizable value was made by recording a provision included in cost of sales. Additionally, management believes that the Company’s estimates of excess and obsolete inventory are reasonable and material changes in future estimates or assumptions used to calculate our estimate is unlikely. However, actual results may differ materially from the estimates and additional provisions may be required in the future. A 10% change in our excess and obsolete inventory reserve at September 30, 2022 would not have a material impact on our results. In accordance with industry practice, all inventories are classified as current assets as all inventories are available and necessary to support current sales, even though a portion of the inventories may not be sold within one year.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – In accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” the Company uses the acquisition method.method of accounting to allocate costs of acquired businesses to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The excess costs of acquired businesses over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized as goodwill. The valuations of the acquired assets and liabilities will impact the determination of future operating results. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash inflows and outflows, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, discount rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, asset lives and market multiples, among other items. We determine the fair values of intangible assets acquired generally in consultation with third-party valuation advisors. Fair value adjustments to the Company’s assets and liabilities are recognized and the results of operations of the acquired businesses and product linesbusiness are included in TD Group’sour consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the merger or acquisition.
Intangible assets other than goodwill are recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed or exchanged, regardless of the Company’s intent to do so. Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets are recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition and are reviewed at least annually for impairment based on cash flow projections and fair value estimates.
U.S. GAAP requires that the annual, and any interim, goodwill impairment assessment be performed at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units have been identified at the operating unit level, which is one level below our operating segments. Substantially all goodwill was determined and recognized for each reporting unit pursuant to the accounting for the merger or acquisition as of the date of each transaction. With respect to acquisitions integrated into an existing reporting unit, any acquired goodwill is combined with the goodwill of the reporting unit.
At the time of goodwill impairment testing, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, and whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative test is required only if the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit. For the quantitative test, management determines the estimated fair value through the use of a discounted cash flow valuation model incorporating discount rates commensurate with the risks involved for each reporting unit. If the calculated estimated fair value is less than the current carrying value, impairment of goodwill of the reporting unit may exist. The use of a discounted cash flow valuation model to determine estimated fair value is common practice in impairment testing. The key assumptions used in the discounted cash flow valuation model for impairment testing includes discount rates, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, cash flow projections and terminal value rates. Discount rates are set by using the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) methodology. The WACC methodology considers market and industry data as well as company specific risk factors for each reporting unit in determining the appropriate discount rates to be used. The Company utilizes a third party valuation firm to assist in the determination of the WACC. The discount rate utilized for each reporting unit is indicative of the return an investor would expect to receive for investing in such a business.
Management, considering industry and company-specific historical and projected data, develops growth rates, sales projections and cash flow projections for each reporting unit. Terminal value rate determination follows a common methodology of capturing the present value of perpetual cash flow estimates beyond the last projected period assuming a constant WACC and low long-term growth rates.
Management tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at the asset level, as determined by appropriate asset valuation at the time of acquisition. DuringThe impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of a comparison between the estimated fair values and carrying values. If the carrying amounts of intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives exceed their estimated fair values, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to the difference. Management utilizes the royalty savings valuation method to determine the estimated fair value for each indefinite-lived intangible asset. In this method, management estimates the royalty savings arising from the ownership of the intangible asset. The key assumptions used in estimating the royalty savings for impairment testing include discount rates, royalty rates, growth rates, sales projections and terminal value rates. Discount rates used are similar to the rates developed by the WACC methodology considering any differences in company-specific risk factors between reporting units and the indefinite-lived intangible assets. Royalty rates are established by management with the advice of valuation experts. Management, considering industry and company-specific historical and projected data, develops growth rates and sales projections for each significant intangible asset. Terminal value rate determination follows common methodology of capturing the present value of perpetual sales estimates beyond the last projected period assuming a constant WACC and low long-term growth rates.
The discounted cash flow and royalty savings valuation methodologies require management to make certain assumptions based upon information available at the time the valuations are performed. Actual results could differ from these assumptions. Management believes the assumptions used are reflective of what a market participant would have used in calculating fair value considering the current economic conditions.
The Company had 47 reporting units with goodwill and 44 reporting units with indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter of 2017,fiscal 2022, the date of the annual impairment test. Based on its initial qualitative assessment over each of the reporting units, the Company committedidentified 13 reporting units to disposingtest for impairment using a quantitative test for both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The 13 reporting units selected for quantitative testing have higher commercial aerospace content and, as a result, have been more adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated fair values of Schrotheach of these reporting units and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were in connection withexcess of their respective carrying values. The Company performed a sensitivity analysis on certain company-specific projected data, specifically earnings before taxes and net sales, which are significant assumptions in the settlement ofdiscounted cash flow valuation model to determine estimated fair value. With a Department of Justice investigation into the competitive effectsten percentage point decrease in earnings before taxes and net sales data, all of the acquisition. Therefore, Schroth was classified as held-for-salereporting units would continue to have fair values in excess of their respective carrying values of goodwill and as discontinued operationsother indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Stock-Based Compensation – The cost of the Company’s stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with ASC 718, “Stock Compensation.” The Company uses a Black-Scholes pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of the stock options awarded. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires assumptions regarding the expected volatility of the Company’s common shares, the risk-free interest rate, the expected life of the stock options award and the Company’s dividend yield. The Company primarily utilizes historical data in determining the assumptions. An increase or decrease in the assumptions or economic events outside of management’s control could, and do, have an impact on the Black-Scholes pricing model. The Company estimates stock option forfeitures based on historical data. The total number of stock options expected to vest is adjusted by actual and estimated forfeitures. Changes to the actual and estimated forfeitures will result in a cumulative adjustment in the period of change. The Company also evaluates any subsequent changes to the respective option holders terms under the modification rules of ASC 718. If determined to be a modification, the Black-Scholes pricing model is updated as of September 30, 2017.the date of the modification resulting in a cumulative catch-up to expense.
Income Taxes – The Company estimates income taxes in each jurisdiction in which it operates. This involves estimating taxable earnings, specific taxable and deductible items, the likelihood of generating sufficient future taxable income to utilize deferred tax assets and possible exposures related to future tax audits. To the extent these estimates change, adjustments to deferred and accrued income taxes are made in the period in which the changes occur. Historically, such adjustments have not been significant.
New Accounting Standards
For information presented below should be read together with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” andabout new accounting standards, see Note 4, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere herein.
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (in thousands, except per share amounts ) |
Statement of Income Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Net sales | $ | 3,504,286 |
| | $ | 3,171,411 |
| | $ | 2,707,115 |
| | $ | 2,372,906 |
| | $ | 1,924,400 |
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Gross profit(1) | 1,984,627 |
| | 1,728,063 |
| | 1,449,845 |
| | 1,267,874 |
| | 1,049,562 |
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Selling and administrative expenses | 415,575 |
| | 382,858 |
| | 321,624 |
| | 276,446 |
| | 254,468 |
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Amortization of intangible assets | 89,226 |
| | 77,445 |
| | 54,219 |
| | 63,608 |
| | 45,639 |
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Income from operations(1) | 1,479,826 |
| | 1,267,760 |
| | 1,074,002 |
| | 927,820 |
| | 749,455 |
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Interest expense—net | 602,589 |
| | 483,850 |
| | 418,785 |
| | 347,688 |
| | 270,685 |
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Refinancing costs | 39,807 |
| | 15,794 |
| | 18,393 |
| | 131,622 |
| | 30,281 |
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Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 837,430 |
| | 768,116 |
| | 636,824 |
| | 448,510 |
| | 448,489 |
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Income tax provision | 208,889 |
| | 181,702 |
| | 189,612 |
| | 141,600 |
| | 145,700 |
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Income from continuing operations | 628,541 |
| | 586,414 |
| | 447,212 |
| | 306,910 |
| | 302,789 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (5) | (31,654 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Net income | $ | 596,887 |
| | $ | 586,414 |
| | $ | 447,212 |
| | $ | 306,910 |
| | $ | 302,789 |
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Net income applicable to common stock | $ | 437,630 |
| | $ | 583,414 |
| | $ | 443,847 |
| | $ | 180,284 |
| | $ | 131,546 |
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Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method: | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 52,517 |
| | 53,326 |
| | 53,112 |
| | 52,748 |
| | 52,258 |
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Vested options deemed participating securities | 3,013 |
| | 2,831 |
| | 3,494 |
| | 4,245 |
| | 2,822 |
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Total shares for basic and diluted earnings per share | 55,530 |
| | 56,157 |
| | 56,606 |
| | 56,993 |
| | 55,080 |
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Net earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 8.45 |
| | $ | 10.39 |
| | $ | 7.84 |
| | $ | 3.16 |
| | $ | 2.39 |
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Net loss per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | (0.57 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Net earnings per share(2) | $ | 7.88 |
| | $ | 10.39 |
| | $ | 7.84 |
| | $ | 3.16 |
| | $ | 2.39 |
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Cash dividends paid per common share | $ | 46.00 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 25.00 |
| | $ | 34.85 |
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| As of September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (in thousands) |
Balance Sheet Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 650,561 |
| | $ | 1,586,994 |
| | $ | 714,033 |
| | $ | 819,548 |
| | $ | 564,740 |
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Working capital(3,4) | 1,262,558 |
| | 2,178,094 |
| | 1,128,993 |
| | 1,066,735 |
| | 968,207 |
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Total assets(3,4) | 9,975,661 |
| | 10,726,277 |
| | 8,303,935 |
| | 6,626,786 |
| | 6,046,029 |
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Long-term debt, including current portion(4) | 11,762,661 |
| | 10,195,607 |
| | 8,349,602 |
| | 7,380,738 |
| | 5,658,570 |
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Stockholders’ deficit | (2,951,204 | ) | | (651,490 | ) | | (1,038,306 | ) | | (1,556,099 | ) | | (336,381 | ) |
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(1) | Gross profit and income from operations include the effect of charges relating to purchase accounting adjustments to inventory associated with the acquisition of various businesses and product lines for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 of $20,621, $23,449, $11,362, $10,441 and $7,352, respectively. |
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(2) | Net earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income applicable to common stock by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. |
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(3) | In connection with adopting ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” for reporting periods ended after October 1, 2015, the Company reclassified $45,375, $37,669, and $30,182 from current deferred income tax assets in our consolidated balance sheets as of September 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, to non-current deferred income tax liabilities. |
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(4) | In connection with adopting ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs,” for reporting periods ended after October 1, 2015, the Company reclassified $77,740, $92,393, and $72,668 from debt issuance costs in our consolidated balance sheets as of September 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, to the current portion of long-term and long-term-term debt. |
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(5) | During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company committed to disposing of Schroth in connection with the settlement of a Department of Justice investigation into the competitive effects of the acquisition. Therefore, Schroth was classified as held-for-sale and as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2017. The Company acquired Schroth in February 2017 (refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions”). The loss from discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended September 30, 2017 includes a $32.0 million impairment charge to write down the assets to fair value. Refer to Note 22, “Discontinued Operations,” for further information. |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present below certain financial information based on our EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined. References to “EBITDA” mean earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and references to “EBITDA As Defined” mean EBITDA plus, as applicable for each relevant period, certain adjustments as set forth in the reconciliationsResults of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined and the reconciliations of net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined presented below.
Neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined is a measurement of financial performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). We present EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined because we believe they are useful indicators for evaluating operating performance and liquidity.
Our management believes that EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined are useful as indicators of liquidity because securities analysts, investors, rating agencies and others use EBITDA to evaluate a company’s ability to incur and service debt. In addition, EBITDA As Defined is useful to investors because the revolving commitments under our senior secured credit facility requires compliance under certain circumstances, on a pro forma basis, with a financial covenant that measures the ratio of the amount of our secured indebtedness to the amount of our Consolidated EBITDA defined in the same manner as we define EBITDA As Defined herein.
In addition to the above, our management uses EBITDA As Defined to review and assess the performance of the management team in connection with employee incentive programs and to prepare its annual budget and financial projections. Moreover, our management uses EBITDA As Defined to evaluate acquisitions.
Although we use EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined as measures to assess the performance of our business and for the other purposes set forth above, the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as analytical tools has limitations, and you should not consider any of them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations as reported in accordance with GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest payments, on our indebtedness;
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects any cash requirements for such replacements;
the omission of the substantial amortization expense associated with our intangible assets further limits the usefulness of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined;
neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined includes the payment of taxes, which is a necessary element of our operations; and
EBITDA As Defined excludes the cash expense we have incurred to integrate acquired businesses into our operations, which is a necessary element of certain of our acquisitions.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. Management compensates for these limitations by not viewing EBITDA or EBITDA As Defined in isolation and specifically by using other GAAP measures, such as net income, net sales and operating profit, to measure our operating performance. Neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined is a measurement of financial performance under GAAP, and neither should be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations determined in accordance with GAAP. Our calculation of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined may not be comparable to the calculation of similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (in thousands) |
Other Financial Data: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used in): | | | | | | | | | |
Operating activities | $ | 788,733 |
| | $ | 683,298 |
| | $ | 520,938 |
| | $ | 541,222 |
| | $ | 470,205 |
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Investing activities | (287,003 | ) | | (1,443,046 | ) | | (1,679,149 | ) | | (329,638 | ) | | (502,442 | ) |
Financing activities | (1,443,682 | ) | | 1,632,467 |
| | 1,054,947 |
| | 43,973 |
| | 156,195 |
|
Depreciation and amortization | 141,025 |
| | 121,670 |
| | 93,663 |
| | 96,385 |
| | 73,515 |
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Capital expenditures | 71,013 |
| | 43,982 |
| | 54,871 |
| | 34,146 |
| | 35,535 |
|
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(1) | 2.4x |
| | 2.6x |
| | 2.5x |
| | 2.3x |
| | 2.6x |
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Other Data: | | | | | | | | | |
EBITDA(2) | $ | 1,581,044 |
| | $ | 1,373,636 |
| | $ | 1,149,272 |
| | $ | 892,583 |
| | $ | 792,689 |
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EBITDA As Defined(2) | $ | 1,710,563 |
| | $ | 1,495,196 |
| | $ | 1,233,654 |
| | $ | 1,073,207 |
| | $ | 900,278 |
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(1) | For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium and the portion (approximately 33%) of rental expense that management believes is representative of the interest component of rental expense. |
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(2) | EBITDA represents earnings from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA As Defined represents EBITDA plus, as applicable for each relevant period, certain adjustments as set forth in the reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined and the reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined presented below. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information and limitations regarding these non-GAAP financial measures. |
Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data of the Company, including presentation of the amounts as a reconciliationpercentage of net income to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined:sales (amounts in millions, except per share data):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (in thousands) |
Net income | $ | 596,887 |
| | $ | 586,414 |
| | $ | 447,212 |
| | $ | 306,910 |
| | $ | 302,789 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax(1) | (31,654 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Income from continuing operations | 628,541 |
| | 586,414 |
| | 447,212 |
| | 306,910 |
| | 302,789 |
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Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 141,025 |
| | 121,670 |
| | 93,663 |
| | 96,385 |
| | 73,515 |
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Interest expense, net | 602,589 |
| | 483,850 |
| | 418,785 |
| | 347,688 |
| | 270,685 |
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Income tax provision | 208,889 |
| | 181,702 |
| | 189,612 |
| | 141,600 |
| | 145,700 |
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EBITDA | 1,581,044 |
| | 1,373,636 |
| | 1,149,272 |
| | 892,583 |
| | 792,689 |
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Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | |
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments(2) | 20,621 |
| | 23,449 |
| | 11,362 |
| | 10,441 |
| | 7,352 |
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Acquisition integration costs(3) | 6,341 |
| | 18,539 |
| | 12,554 |
| | 7,239 |
| | 10,942 |
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Acquisition transaction-related expenses(4) | 4,229 |
| | 15,711 |
| | 12,289 |
| | 3,480 |
| | 8,139 |
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Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense(5) | 45,524 |
| | 48,306 |
| | 31,500 |
| | 26,332 |
| | 48,884 |
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Refinancing costs(6) | 39,807 |
| | 15,794 |
| | 18,393 |
| | 131,622 |
| | 30,281 |
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Other, net (7) | 12,997 |
| | (239 | ) | | (1,716 | ) | | 1,510 |
| | 1,991 |
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EBITDA As Defined | $ | 1,710,563 |
| | $ | 1,495,196 |
| | $ | 1,233,654 |
| | $ | 1,073,207 |
| | $ | 900,278 |
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | % of Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Net Sales |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 4,798 | | | 100.0 | % |
Cost of sales | 2,330 | | | 42.9 | % | | 2,285 | | | 47.6 | % |
Selling and administrative expenses | 748 | | | 13.8 | % | | 685 | | | 14.3 | % |
Amortization of intangible assets | 136 | | | 2.5 | % | | 137 | | | 2.9 | % |
Income from operations | 2,215 | | | 40.8 | % | | 1,691 | | | 35.2 | % |
Interest expense, net | 1,076 | | | 19.8 | % | | 1,059 | | | 22.1 | % |
Refinancing costs | 1 | | | — | % | | 37 | | | 0.8 | % |
Other expense (income) | 18 | | | 0.3 | % | | (51) | | | (1.1) | % |
Gain on sale of businesses, net | (7) | | | (0.1) | % | | (69) | | | (1.4) | % |
Income tax provision | 261 | | | 4.8 | % | | 34 | | | 0.7 | % |
Income from continuing operations | 866 | | | 16.0 | % | | 681 | | | 14.2 | % |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1) | | | — | % | | (1) | | | — | % |
Income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group | 865 | | | 15.9 | % | | 680 | | | 14.2 | % |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1 | | | — | % | | — | | | — | % |
Net income attributable to TD Group | $ | 866 | | | 16.0 | % | | $ | 680 | | | 14.2 | % |
Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders | $ | 780 | | (1) | 14.4 | % | | $ | 607 | | (1) | 12.7 | % |
Earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 13.38 | (2) | | $ | 10.41 | (2) |
Earnings per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | 0.02 | (2) | | — | (2) | |
Earnings per share | $ | 13.40 | | | | $ | 10.41 | |
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 18.50 | | | | $ | — | | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 58.2 | | | | | 58.4 | | | |
Other Data: | | | | | | | |
EBITDA | $ | 2,456 | | (3) | | $ | 2,027 | | (3) |
EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | (3) | 48.7 | % | | $ | 2,189 | | (3) | 45.6 | % |
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(1) | During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company committed to disposing of Schroth in connection with the settlement of a Department of Justice investigation into the competitive effects of the acquisition. Therefore, Schroth was classified as held-for-sale and as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2017. The Company acquired Schroth in February 2017 (refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions”). The loss from discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income for the year ended September 30, 2017 includes a $32.0 million impairment charge to write down the assets to fair value. Refer to Note 22, “Discontinued Operations,” for further information. |
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(2) | Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold. |
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(3) | Represents costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs. |
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(4) | Represents transaction-related costs comprising deal fees; legal, financial and tax due diligence expenses; and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred. |
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(5) | Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under our stock incentive plans. |
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(6) | Represents costs expensed related to debt financing activities, including new issuances, extinguishments, refinancings and amendments to existing agreements. |
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(7) | Primarily represents gain or loss on sale of fixed assets, foreign currency transaction gain or loss and employer withholding taxes on dividend equivalent payments. In the periods prior to fiscal 2017, foreign currency transaction gain or loss other than related to intercompany loans is not included in the adjustments to EBITDA, as the foreign currency transaction gain or loss was immaterial during those periods. |
The following table sets forth(1)Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders represents net income attributable to TD Group less special dividends paid on participating securities, including dividend equivalent payments of $86 million and $73 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(2)Earnings per share from continuing operations is calculated by dividing net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders, excluding income from discontinued operations, net of tax, by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Earnings per share from discontinued operations is calculated by dividing income from discontinued operations, net of tax, by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
(3)Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this discussion and analysis for additional information and limitations regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined:the comparable GAAP financial measure.
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
| (in thousands) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 788,733 |
| | $ | 683,298 |
| | $ | 520,938 |
| | $ | 541,222 |
| | $ | 470,205 |
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Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions of businesses | 83,753 |
| | 110,905 |
| | 24,322 |
| | (27,967 | ) | | (71,618 | ) |
Net gain on sale of real estate | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 804 |
| | — |
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Interest expense, net(1) | 581,483 |
| | 467,639 |
| | 402,988 |
| | 333,753 |
| | 258,752 |
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Income tax provision—current(2) | 215,385 |
| | 175,894 |
| | 188,952 |
| | 151,016 |
| | 148,314 |
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Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense(3) | (45,524 | ) | | (48,306 | ) | | (31,500 | ) | | (26,332 | ) | | (48,884 | ) |
Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options(2) | — |
| | — |
| | 61,965 |
| | 51,709 |
| | 66,201 |
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Refinancing costs(4) | (39,807 | ) | | (15,794 | ) | | (18,393 | ) | | (131,622 | ) | | (30,281 | ) |
EBITDA from discontinued operations(9) | (2,979 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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EBITDA | 1,581,044 |
| | 1,373,636 |
| | 1,149,272 |
| | 892,583 |
| | 792,689 |
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Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | |
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments(5) | 20,621 |
| | 23,449 |
| | 11,362 |
| | 10,441 |
| | 7,352 |
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Acquisition integration costs(6) | 6,341 |
| | 18,539 |
| | 12,554 |
| | 7,239 |
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Acquisition transaction-related expenses(7) | 4,229 |
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Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense(3) | 45,524 |
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Refinancing costs(4) | 39,807 |
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Other, net(8) | 12,997 |
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EBITDA As Defined | $ | 1,710,563 |
| | $ | 1,495,196 |
| | $ | 1,233,654 |
| | $ | 1,073,207 |
| | $ | 900,278 |
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Fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared with fiscal year ended September 30, 2021•Net Sales. Net organic sales and acquisition and divestiture sales and the related dollar and percentage changes for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions): | |
(1) | Represents interest expense excluding the amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium. |
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(2) | For the period ended September 30, 2016, the income tax provision and excess tax benefit from exercise of stock options were impacted by the adoption of ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” Refer to Note 4, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements, | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Fiscal Years Ended | | | | % Change Net Sales | | September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | | Organic sales | $ | 5,355 | | | $ | 4,665 | | | $ | 690 | | | 14.4 | % | Acquisition and divestiture sales | 74 | | | 133 | | | (59) | | | (1.2) | % | Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | $ | 4,798 | | | $ | 631 | | | 13.2 | % |
Organic sales represent net sales from existing businesses owned by the Company, excluding sales from acquisitions and divestitures. Acquisition sales represent net sales from acquired businesses for the period up to one year subsequent to their respective acquisition date. Therefore, beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, Cobham Aero Connectivity’s (“CAC's”) net sales, including the comparable period in the prior year, are included in the organic growth calculation (acquisition date was January 2021). Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, DART Aerospace (“DART”) is included in the acquisitions and divestitures classification due to the completion of the acquisition by TransDigm. Divestiture sales represent net sales from businesses up to the date the respective divestiture was completed. Acquisition and divestiture sales are excluded from organic sales due to the variability in the nature, timing and extent of acquisitions and divestitures and resulting variable impact on underlying trends. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information. |
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(3) | Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under our stock incentive plans. |
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(4) | Represents costs expensed related to debt financing activities, including new issuances, extinguishments, refinancings and amendments to existing agreements. |
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(5) | Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold. |
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(6) | Represents costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs. |
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(7) | Represents transaction-related costs comprising deal fees; legal, financial and tax due diligence expenses; and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred. |
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(8) | Primarily represents gain or loss on sale of fixed assets, foreign currency transaction gain or loss and employer withholding taxes on dividend equivalent payments. In the periods prior to fiscal 2017, foreign currency transaction gain or loss other than related to intercompany loans is not included in the adjustments to EBITDA, as the foreign currency transaction gain or loss was immaterial during those periods. |
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(9) | During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company committed to disposing of Schroth in connection with the settlement of a Department of Justice investigation into the competitive effects of the acquisition. Therefore, Schroth was classified as held-for-sale and as discontinued operations as of September 30, 2017. Refer to Note 22, “Discontinued Operations,” for further information. |
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ITEM 7. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with “Selected Financial Data” and TD Group’s consolidated financial statements included herein for further information on the Company's recent acquisition and divestiture activity.
The increase in organic sales of $690 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 is primarily related to increases in commercial aftermarket sales ($478 million, an increase of 44.8%) and commercial OEM sales ($221 million, an increase of 23.8%); partially offset by a decrease in defense sales ($52 million, a decrease of 2.2%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays.
The decrease in acquisition and divestiture sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 is primarily attributable to the divestitures of ScioTeq and TREALITY Simulation Visual Systems (“ScioTeq and TREALITY”), Technical Airborne Components (“TAC”), Racal Acoustics (“Racal”) and Avista, Inc. (“Avista”), all of which were completed in fiscal 2021, partially offset by the acquisitions of CAC and DART.
•Cost of Sales and Gross Profit. Cost of sales increased by $45 million, or 2.0%, to $2,330 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $2,285 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Cost of sales and the related notes included elsewherepercentage of net sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in this report. The following discussion may contain predictions, estimates and other forward-looking statements that involve a numbermillions):
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| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | | % Change |
Cost of sales - excluding costs below | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 2,277 | | | $ | 106 | | | 4.7 | % |
% of net sales | 43.9 | % | | 47.5 | % | | | | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | 19 | | | 13 | | | 6 | | | 46.2 | % |
% of net sales | 0.3 | % | | 0.3 | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 4 | | | 4 | | | — | | | — | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | | | |
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments | 3 | | | 6 | | | (3) | | | (50.0) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | | | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | — | | | 29 | | | (29) | | | (100.0) | % |
% of net sales | — | % | | 0.6 | % | | | | |
Loss contract amortization | (39) | | | (55) | | | 16 | | | (29.1) | % |
% of net sales | (0.7) | % | | (1.1) | % | | | | |
Foreign currency (gains) losses | (40) | | | 11 | | | (51) | | | (463.6) | % |
% of net sales | (0.7) | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total cost of sales | $ | 2,330 | | | $ | 2,285 | | | $ | 45 | | | 2.0 | % |
% of net sales | 42.9 | % | | 47.6 | % | | | | |
Gross profit (Net sales less Total cost of sales) | $ | 3,099 | | | $ | 2,513 | | | $ | 586 | | | 23.3 | % |
Gross profit percentage (Gross profit / Net sales) | 57.1 | % | | 52.4 | % | | | | |
Excluding the specific components to cost of risks and uncertainties, including those discussed undersales listed above, the heading entitled “Risk Factors” included elsewherechange in this report. These risks could cause our actual results to differ materially from any future performance suggested below.
Overview
Forcost of sales during the fiscal year 2017, we generatedended September 30, 2022, which decreased as a percentage of net sales, was primarily driven by a favorable sales mix, specifically, higher commercial aftermarket sales as a percentage of $3,504.3 million, gross profit of $1,984.6 million or 56.6% ofnet sales compared to commercial OEM net sales in the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. In addition, despite increased freight, raw material, and net income of $596.9 million. We believe we have achieved steady, long-term growth in saleslabor costs resulting from the ongoing inflationary environment and improvements in operating performance since our formation in 1993 due to our competitive strengthsdisruption within the global supply chain and through executionlabor markets, the continued application of our three core value-driven operating strategy. More specifically, focusing our businesses on our value-driven operating strategy of obtainingstrategies (obtaining profitable new business, carefully controlling thecontinually improving our cost structure and pricing ourproviding highly engineered value-added products to fairly reflect the value we provide and the resources required to do so has historicallycustomers) coupled with fixed overhead costs incurred being spread over a higher production volume, resulted in improvements in gross profit as a percentage of net sales increasing by 4.7 percentage points to 57.1% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from 52.4% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.
Regarding the specific components to cost of sales listed above, COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs were not material in fiscal 2022 and foreign exchange rates, particularly the U.S. dollar compared to the British pound and the euro, strengthened considerably in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, resulting in favorable movement compared to the prior year when the U.S. dollar depreciated against both the British pound and euro resulting in foreign currency losses.
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense is higher due to the adoption of a new deferred compensation plan for certain members of non-executive management in fiscal 2022, the impact of the new stock option grants awarded in fiscal 2022 and the impact of a modification approved by the Board of Directors of the performance criteria for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 grants. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $63 million to $748 million, or 13.8% of net sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from $685 million, or 14.3% of net sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Selling and administrative expenses and the related percentage of net sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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Selling and administrative expenses - excluding costs below | $ | 563 | | | $ | 534 | | | $ | 29 | | | 5.4 | % |
% of net sales | 10.4 | % | | 11.1 | % | | | | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | 165 | | | 117 | | | 48 | | | 41.0 | % |
% of net sales | 3.0 | % | | 2.4 | % | | | | |
Bad debt expense | 9 | | | (2) | | | 11 | | | 550.0 | % |
% of net sales | 0.2 | % | | — | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 7 | | | 10 | | | (3) | | | (30.0) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses | 4 | | | 15 | | | (11) | | | (73.3) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.3 | % | | | | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | — | | | 11 | | | (11) | | | (100.0) | % |
% of net sales | — | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total selling and administrative expenses | $ | 748 | | | $ | 685 | | | $ | 63 | | | 9.2 | % |
% of net sales | 13.8 | % | | 14.3 | % | | | | |
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Excluding the specific components to selling and administrative expenses listed above, the change in selling and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 improved as a percentage of net sales compared to the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. This is a result of the continued realization of the cost mitigation measures that were enacted in the second half of fiscal 2020 and in fiscal 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic partially offset by increased costs incurred for labor, travel and other sales support and administrative costs due to the ongoing inflationary environment and the lessening of travel restrictions from the pandemic enabling a return to conducting meetings and other business-related matters in person.
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense is higher due to the adoption of a new deferred compensation plan for certain members of non-executive management in fiscal 2022, the impact of the new stock option grants awarded in fiscal 2022 and the impact of a modification approved by the Board of Directors of the performance criteria for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 grants. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
The increase in bad debt expense is primarily attributable to certain non-U.S. customers and also the Russia and Ukraine conflict. The decrease in acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses is due to the lack of divestitures occurring in fiscal 2022.
•Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets was $136 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $137 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The slight decrease in amortization expense of $1 million was due to the amortization expense recognized on intangible assets from the fiscal 2022 acquisition of DART being offset by sales order backlog recorded in connection with the CAC acquisition becoming fully amortized in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
•Interest Expense-net. Interest expense-net includes interest on borrowings outstanding, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium, revolving credit facility fees, finance leases and interest income. Interest expense-net increased $17 million, or 1.6%, to $1,076 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from $1,059 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The increase in interest expense-net was primarily due to an increase in LIBOR compared to the prior year, which adversely impacted the interest expense on the approximately 15% of gross debt that is variable rate and not hedged via an interest rate swap or cap. This was partially offset by a $12 million increase in interest income, the repayment of $200 million previously drawn on the revolving credit facility in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the favorable impact from refinancing activities executed in fiscal 2021. The weighted average interest rate for cash interest payments on total borrowings outstanding for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was 5.3%.
•Refinancing Costs. Refinancing costs of $1 million were recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Refinancing costs of $37 million recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 were primarily related to fees incurred on the early redemption of the 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and the 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) that occurred in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2021.
•Other Expense (Income). Other expense (income) was $18 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $(51) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Other expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was primarily driven by a pension settlement charge of approximately $22 million for the Esterline Retirement Plan. Refer to Note 13, “Retirement Plans,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information. Partially offsetting this expense was the non-service related components of net periodic benefit costs on the Company's defined benefit pension plans ($3 million). Other income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 was primarily driven by $24 million recorded for the settlement of the insurance claim for Leach International Europe’s Niort, France operating facility fire in August 2019. This primarily represents the insurance proceeds received in excess of the carrying value of the damaged fixed assets and inventory and proceeds from the business interruption settlement. The remaining $27 million is primarily driven by non-service related components of net periodic benefit income on the Company's defined benefit pension plans ($14 million), receipt of payment of Canadian governmental subsidies ($7 million) and the release of a litigation reserve ($3 million).
•Gain on Sale of Businesses-net. Gain on sale of businesses-net of $7 million was recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, and is primarily driven by cash proceeds received from a final working capital settlement for the ScioTeq and TREALITY divestiture ($3 million). Gain on sale of businesses-net of $69 million was recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and is primarily related to the net gain on sale recognized on the ScioTeq and TREALITY and TAC divestitures. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Income Tax Provision. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was approximately 23.2% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to 4.8% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Company’s significantly lower effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 was primarily due to a one time benefit from a tax election made on the Company's fiscal 2020 U.S. federal income tax return enabling the Company to utilize its net interest deduction limitation carryforward pursuant to IRC Section 163(j) resulting in the release of the valuation allowance applicable to such carryforward during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
•Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax. Incomefrom discontinued operations, net of tax, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was $1 million, which was driven by cash proceeds received during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 from a final working capital settlement for the Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies (“Souriau-Sunbank”) divestiture. There was no income from discontinued operations, overnet of tax, for the long term.
Our selective acquisition strategy has also contributedfiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Refer to Note 23, “Discontinued Operations,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Net Income Attributable to TD Group. Net income attributable to TD Group increased $186 million, or 27.4%, to $866 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to net income attributable to TD Group of $680 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, primarily as a result of the factors referenced above.
•Earnings per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations were $13.38 and $0.02, respectively, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $10.41 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. There was no impact on earnings per share from discontinued operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Net income attributable to TD Group for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 of $866 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $86 million, or $1.47 per share, resulting in net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders of $780 million, or $13.40 per share. Net income attributable to TD Group for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 of $680 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $73 million, or $1.24 per share, resulting in net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders of $607 million, or $10.41 per share.
Business Segments
•Segment Net Sales. Net sales by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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Power & Control | $ | 2,873 | | | 52.9 | % | | $ | 2,550 | | | 53.1 | % | | $ | 323 | | | 12.7 | % |
Airframe | 2,391 | | | 44.1 | % | | 2,083 | | | 43.5 | % | | 308 | | | 14.8 | % |
Non-aviation | 165 | | | 3.0 | % | | 165 | | | 3.4 | % | | — | | | — | % |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 4,798 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 631 | | | 13.2 | % |
Net sales for the Power & Control segment increased $323 million, an increase of 12.7%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The sales increase resulted primarily from increases in organic sales in commercial aftermarket ($241 million, an increase of 43.5%) and commercial OEM ($83 million, an increase of 18.7%); partially offset by a decrease in organic defense sales ($28 million, a decrease of 1.9%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in commercial OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the commercial OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of our business.fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The integrationdecrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays. The change in acquisition and divestiture sales was not material.
Net sales for the Airframe segment increased $308 million, an increase of certain acquisitions into our14.8%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The sales increase resulted primarily from increases in organic sales in commercial aftermarket ($237 million, an increase of 46.2%) and commercial OEM ($138 million, an increase of 29.3%); partially offset by a decrease in organic defense sales ($23 million, a decrease of 2.6%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in commercial OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the commercial OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays. Acquisition and divestiture sales decreased $52 million primarily due to the divestitures completed during fiscal 2021, partially offset by the impact of CAC's sales being included in acquisition and divestiture sales through the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and DART's sales beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
The change in Non-aviation net sales compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
•EBITDA As Defined. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this discussion and analysis for additional information and limitations regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure. EBITDA As Defined by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| 2022 | | % of Segment Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Segment Net Sales | | Change | | % Change |
Power & Control | $ | 1,531 | | | 53.3 | % | | $ | 1,319 | | | 51.7 | % | | $ | 212 | | | 16.1 | % |
Airframe | 1,121 | | | 46.9 | % | | 878 | | | 42.2 | % | | 243 | | | 27.7 | % |
Non-aviation | 65 | | | 39.4 | % | | 62 | | | 37.6 | % | | 3 | | | 4.8 | % |
Total segment EBITDA As Defined | 2,717 | | | 50.0 | % | | 2,259 | | | 47.1 | % | | 458 | | | 20.3 | % |
Less: Unallocated corporate expenses | 71 | | | 1.3 | % | (1) | 70 | | | 1.5 | % | (1) | 1 | | | 1.4 | % |
Total Company EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | | 48.7 | % | (1) | $ | 2,189 | | | 45.6 | % | (1) | $ | 457 | | | 20.9 | % |
(1)Calculated as a percentage of consolidated net sales.
Organic EBITDA As Defined represents EBITDA As Defined from existing businesses combined with implementing our proven operating strategy has historically resultedowned by the Company as of September 30, 2022, excluding EBITDA As Defined from acquisitions and divestitures. EBITDA As Defined from acquisitions and divestitures represents EBITDA As Defined from acquired businesses for the period up to one year subsequent to the respective acquisition date and from businesses up to the date the respective divestiture was completed. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in improvementsthe notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information on the Company's recent acquisition and divestiture activity.
EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment increased approximately $212 million, an increase of 16.1%, resulting from higher organic sales, particularly in the financial performance of the acquired business.
We believe our key competitive strengths include:
Large and Growing Installed Product Base with Aftermarket Revenue Stream. We provide components to a large and growing installed base of aircraft to which we supply aftermarket products. We estimate that our products are installed on approximately 95,000 commercial transport, regional transport, military and general aviation fixed wing turbine aircraft and rotary wing aircraft.
Diversified Revenue Base. We believe that our diversified revenue base reduces our dependence on any particular product, platform or market channel and has been a significant factor in maintaining our financial performance. Our products are installed on almost all of the major commercial aircraft platforms now in production. We expect to continue to develop new products for military and commercial applications.
Barriers to Entry. We believe that the niche nature of our markets, the industry’s stringent regulatory and certification requirements, the large number of products that we sell and the investments necessary to develop and certify products create potential disincentives to competition for certain products.
Our business strategy is made up of two key elements: (1) a value-driven operating strategy focused around our three core value drivers and (2) a selective acquisition strategy.
Value-Driven Operating Strategy. Our three core value drivers are:
Obtaining Profitable New Business. We attempt to obtain profitable new business by using our technical expertise and application skill and our detailed knowledge of our customer base and the individual niche markets in which we operate. We have regularly been successful in identifying and developing both aftermarket and OEM products to drive our growth.
Improving Our Cost Structure. We are committed to maintaining and continuously improving our lean cost structure through detailed attentionchannels. Also contributing to the cost of each of the products that we offer and our organizational structure, with a focus on reducing the cost of each.
Providing Highly Engineered Value-Added Products to Customers. We focus on the engineering, manufacturing and marketing of a broad range of highly engineered niche products that we believe provide value to our customers. We believe we have been consistently successfulincrease in communicating to our customers the value of our products. This has generally enabled us to price our products to fairly reflect the value we provide and the resources required to do so.
Selective Acquisition Strategy. We selectively pursue the acquisition of proprietary aerospace component businesses when we see an opportunity to create value throughEBITDA As Defined was the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies.strategies and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume despite the ongoing inflationary environment for freight, labor and certain raw materials. The aerospace industry,change in particular, remainsEBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment from acquisitions and divestitures was not material for fiscal 2022.
EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment increased approximately $243 million, an increase of 27.7%, resulting primarily from higher organic sales, particularly in the commercial aftermarket and OEM channels. Also contributing to the increase in EBITDA As Defined was the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume despite the ongoing inflationary environment for freight, labor and certain raw materials. EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment from acquisitions and divestitures decreased by $9 million, primarily due to the impact on the comparable period from the divestitures completed in fiscal year 2021, partially offset by the impact of CAC (only through the first quarter of fiscal 2022) and DART (beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022).
The change in Non-aviation EBITDA as Defined compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
Corporate expenses consist primarily of compensation, benefits, professional services and other administrative costs incurred by the corporate offices. An immaterial amount of corporate expenses is allocated to the operating segments. The change in corporate expenses compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
Fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 compared with fiscal year ended September 30, 2020
For our results of operations for fiscal 2021 compared with fiscal 2020, refer to the discussion in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 16, 2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically maintained a capital structure comprising a mix of equity and debt financing. We vary our leverage both to optimize our equity return and to pursue acquisitions. We expect to meet our current debt obligations as they come due through internally generated funds from current levels of operations and/or through refinancing in the debt markets prior to the maturity dates of our debt.
The following tables present selected balance sheet, cash flow and other financial data relevant to the liquidity or capital resources of the Company for the periods specified below (amounts in millions):
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Selected Balance Sheet Data: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 4,787 | |
Working capital (Total current assets less total current liabilities) | 4,223 | | | 5,367 | |
Total assets | 18,107 | | | 19,315 | |
Total debt (1) | 19,795 | | | 19,998 | |
TD Group stockholders’ deficit | (3,773) | | | (2,916) | |
(1)Includes debt issuance costs and original issue discount and premiums. Reference Note 12, “Debt,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.
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Selected Cash Flow and Other Financial Data: | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used in): | | | |
Operating activities | $ | 948 | | | $ | 913 | |
Investing activities | (553) | | | (785) | |
Financing activities | (2,148) | | | (70) | |
Capital expenditures | 119 | | | 105 | |
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1) | 2.0x | | 1.7x |
(1)For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of earnings from continuing operations before income taxes plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium and the “interest component” of rental expense.
If the Company has excess cash, it generally prioritizes allocating the excess cash in the following manner: (1) capital spending at existing businesses, (2) acquisitions of businesses, (3) payment of a special dividend and/or repurchases of our common stock and (4) prepayment of indebtedness or repurchase of debt.
In fiscal 2022, the Company returned approximately $2 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and a special dividend payment. In the second and third quarters of fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased 1,490,413 shares of common stock at an average price of $612.13 per share, aggregating to approximately $912 million in repurchases. In August 2022, TransDigm's Board of Directors authorized and declared a special cash dividend of$18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock and cash dividend equivalent payments on vested options outstanding under its stock incentive plans. The total cash payment of the special dividend, using existing cash on hand, was approximately $1,045 million. Whether the Company undertakes additional share repurchases, special dividends or other aforementioned activities in fiscal 2023 will depend on prevailing market conditions, the Company's liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.
The Company’s ability to make scheduled interest payments on, or to refinance, the Company’s indebtedness, or to fund non-acquisition related capital expenditures and research and development efforts, will depend on the Company’s ability to generate cash in the future. This is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond its control, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Company is continuing to strategically manage the Company’s cash and cash equivalents in response to the ongoing inflationary environment, COVID-19 pandemic and related uncertainty of the duration and impact on the Company’s business. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 9”) to the Credit Agreement, increasing the capacity under the revolving credit facility from $760 million to $810 million. The Company also repaid $200 million previously drawn on the revolving credit facility. In fiscal 2021, due to favorable market conditions in the high yield bond market, the Company refinanced $1,950 million of its senior subordinated notes resulting in a reduced interest rate (estimated $35 million reduction in annual interest payments) and an extended maturity date.
As of September 30, 2022, the Company has significant cash liquidity as illustrated in the table presented below (in millions):
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| As of September 30, 2022 |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,001 | |
Availability on revolving credit facility | 779 | |
Cash liquidity | $ | 3,780 | |
We believe our significant cash liquidity will allow us to meet our anticipated funding requirements. We expect to meet our short-term cash liquidity requirements (including interest obligations and capital expenditures) through net cash from operating activities, cash on hand and, if needed, draws on the revolving credit facility. Long-term cash liquidity requirements consist primarily of obligations under our long-term debt agreements. There is no maturity on any tranche of term loans or notes until August 2024.
In connection with the continued application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly fragmented,engineered value-added products to customers), we expect our efforts will continue to generate strong margins and provide sufficient cash provided by operating activities to meet our interest obligations and liquidity needs. We believe our cash provided by operating activities and available borrowing capacity will enable us to make strategic business acquisitions, such as the DART acquisition completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 for $359 million, pay dividends to our shareholders and make opportunistic investments in our own stock, subject to any restrictions in our existing credit agreement and market conditions.
The Company may issue additional debt if prevailing market conditions are favorable to doing so. In addition, the Company may increase its borrowings in connection with acquisitions, if cash flow from operating activities becomes insufficient to fund current operations or for other short-term cash needs or for common stock repurchases or dividends. Our future leverage will also be impacted by the then current conditions of the credit markets.
Operating Activities. The Company generated $948 million of net cash from operating activities during fiscal 2022 compared to $913 million during fiscal 2021.
The change in trade accounts receivable during fiscal 2022 was a use of cash of $190 million compared to a use of cash of $78 million in fiscal 2021. The increase in the use of cash of $112 million is primarily attributable to the timing of cash receipts as there were higher sales in the month of September 2022 compared to September 2021. The Company continues to actively manage its accounts receivable, the related agings and collection efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as the Russia and Ukraine conflict.
The change in inventories during fiscal 2022 was a use of cash of $134 million compared to a source of cash of $79 million in fiscal 2021. The increase in the use of cash of $213 million is primarily driven by increased purchasing from higher demand in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2023 as raw material inventory is up approximately $109 million compared to at September 30, 2021. The Company continues to actively and strategically manage inventory levels in response to the pandemic and the ongoing supply chain challenges.
The change in accounts payable during fiscal 2022 was a source of cash of $58 million compared to a source of cash of $3 million in fiscal 2021. The change is primarily due to increased inventory purchases and the related timing of payments to suppliers.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $553 million during fiscal 2022, consisting of the acquisitions of DART and certain product line acquisitions made by our Extant Aerospace subsidiary for a total of $437 million and capital expenditures of $119 million. This was slightly offset by $3 million in proceeds received from the final working capital settlement for the ScioTeq and TREALITY divestiture. The Company estimates its capital expenditures in fiscal year 2023 to be approximately 2% to 3% of net sales, which is consistent with its historical annual spend as a percentage of net sales. The Company’s capital expenditures incurred from year-to-year are funded using existing cash on hand and are primarily for projects that are consistent with our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers).
Net cash used in investing activities was $785 million during fiscal 2021, consisting primarily of the acquisition of CAC for $963 million and capital expenditures of $105 million. This was partially offset by proceeds of $259 million from the completion of the divestiture of certain businesses and $24 million of insurance proceeds received from the Leach International Europe fire property claim.
Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $2,148 million during fiscal 2022. The use of cash was primarily attributable to $1,091 million of dividends and dividend equivalent payments, $912 million in common stock repurchases, the $200 million repayment of a previous draw on the revolving commitments and repayment on term loans of $75 million. This was partially offset by $132 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.
Net cash used in financing activities was $70 million during fiscal 2021. The use of cash was primarily attributable to the redemption of the 2024 Notes and 2025 Notes for $1,220 million and $762 million, respectively, repayments on term loans of $75 million and dividend equivalent payments of $73 million. This was partially offset by $1,189 million in net proceeds from the completion of the 4.625% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (the “4.625% 2029 Notes”) offering, $743 million in net proceeds from the completion of the 4.875% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (the “4.875% 2029 Notes”) offering and $128 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.
Description of Senior Secured Term Loans and Indentures
Senior Secured Term Loans Facility
TransDigm has $7,298 million in fully drawn term loans (the “Term Loans Facility”) and an $810 million revolving credit facility. The Term Loans Facility consists of three tranches of term loans as follows (aggregate principal amount disclosed is as of September 30, 2022):
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Term Loans Facility | | Aggregate Principal | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate |
Tranche E | | $2,155 million | | May 30, 2025 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% |
Tranche F | | $3,418 million | | December 9, 2025 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% |
Tranche G | | $1,725 million | | August 22, 2024 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% |
The Term Loans Facility requires quarterly aggregate principal payments of $19 million. The revolving commitments consist of two tranches which include up to $152 million of multicurrency revolving commitments. At September 30, 2022, the Company had $31 million in letters of credit outstanding and $779 million in borrowings available under the revolving commitments. Draws on the revolving commitments are subject to an interest rate of 2.50% per annum. The unused portion of the revolving commitments is subject to a fee of 0.5% per annum.
The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Credit Agreement are, at TransDigm’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBOR for one, two, three or six-month (or to the extent agreed to by each relevant lender, nine or twelve-month) interest periods chosen by TransDigm, in each case plus an applicable margin percentage. The adjusted LIBOR related to Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G term loans are not subject to a floor. At September 30, 2022 and 2021, the applicable interest rates for all existing tranches (which excludes the impact of our interest rate swaps and caps) were 5.92% and 2.33%, respectively, with the increase due to higher LIBOR particularly in the second half of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for information about how our interest rate swaps and cap agreements are used to hedge and offset, respectively, the variable interest rates on the credit facility.
Fiscal 2022 Amendment to the Credit Agreement
On December 29, 2021, the Company entered into Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 9”) to the Credit Agreement, which increases the capacity under the revolving credit facility from $760 million to $810 million. The terms and conditions that apply to Amendment No. 9 are the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the existing dollar revolving commitments and term loans under the Credit Agreement.
Indentures
The following table represents the senior subordinated and secured notes outstanding as of September 30, 2022:
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Description | | Aggregate Principal | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate |
2025 Secured Notes | | $1,100 million | | December 15, 2025 | | 8.00% |
2026 Secured Notes | | $4,400 million | | March 15, 2026 | | 6.25% |
6.875% 2026 Notes | | $500 million | | May 15, 2026 | | 6.875% |
6.375% 2026 Notes | | $950 million | | June 15, 2026 | | 6.375% |
7.50% 2027 Notes | | $550 million | | March 15, 2027 | | 7.50% |
5.50% 2027 Notes | | $2,650 million | | November 15, 2027 | | 5.50% |
4.625% 2029 Notes | | $1,200 million | | July 15, 2029 | | 4.625% |
4.875% 2029 Notes | | $750 million | | October 15, 2029 | | 4.875% |
The 6.375% 2026 Notes, the 7.50% 2027 Notes, the 5.50% 2027 Notes, the 4.625% 2029 Notes and the 4.875% 2029 Notes (collectively, the “TransDigm Inc. Notes”) were issued at a price of 100% of the principal amount. The 6.875% 2026 Notes (the “TransDigm UK Notes” and together with the TransDigm Inc. Notes, the “Notes,” are further described below) offered in May 2018 were issued at a price of 99.24% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $496 million. The 2025 Secured Notes were issued at a price 100% of the principal amount. The initial $3,800 million offering of the 2026 Secured Notes (which, along with the 2025 Secured Notes, are collectively referred to as the “Secured Notes”) was issued at a price of 100% of its principal amount and the subsequent $200 million and $400 million offerings of the 2026 Secured Notes in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and the third quarter of fiscal 2020, respectively, were issued at a price of 101% of their principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $4,411 million.
The Notes do not require principal payments prior to their maturity. Interest under the Notes is payable semi-annually. The Notes represent our unsecured obligations ranking subordinate to our senior debt, as defined in the applicable indentures. The Notes contain many of the companiesrestrictive covenants included in the industry being small private businessesCredit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Notes.
Guarantor Information
The Notes are subordinated to all of our existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of our existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of our future debt that is expressly subordinated to the Notes. The TransDigm Inc. Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by TD Group and TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the applicable Indentures). The TransDigm UK Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TransDigm Inc., TD Group and TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. The guarantees of the Notes are subordinated to all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of their future debt that is expressly subordinated to the guarantees of the Notes. The Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TD Group’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.
The Secured Notes are senior secured obligations of TransDigm and rank equally in right of payment with all of TransDigm’s existing and future senior secured debt, including indebtedness under TransDigm’s existing senior secured credit facilities, and are senior in right of payment to all of TransDigm’s existing and future senior subordinated debt, including the Notes, TransDigm’s other outstanding senior subordinated notes and TransDigm’s guarantees in respect of TransDigm UK’s outstanding senior subordinated notes. The Secured Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by TD Group, TransDigm UK and TransDigm Inc.’s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries named in the Secured Notes Indenture. The guarantees of the Secured Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior secured debt and are senior in right of payment to all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt. The Secured Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TransDigm’s non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Secured Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Secured Notes.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm Inc. are not presented because the Secured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior secured basis by TD Group, TransDigm UK and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. TD Group has no significant operations or small non-coreassets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm UK are not presented because TransDigm UK's 6.875% 2026 Notes, issued in May 2018, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. TD Group has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
The financial information presented is that of TD Group and the Guarantors, which includes TransDigm Inc. and TransDigm UK, on a combined basis and the financial information of non-issuer and non-guarantor subsidiaries has been excluded. Intercompany balances and transactions between TD Group and Guarantors have significant experiencebeen eliminated, and amounts due from, amounts due to, and transactions with non-issuer and non-guarantor subsidiaries have been presented separately.
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(in millions) | September 30, 2022 |
Current assets | $ | 3,954 | |
Goodwill | 6,849 | |
Other non-current assets | 2,843 | |
Current liabilities | 735 | |
Non-current liabilities | 20,077 | |
Amounts (from) due to subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors - net | (1,334) | |
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| Fiscal Year Ended |
(in millions) | September 30, 2022 |
Net sales | $ | 4,208 | |
Sales to subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors | 50 | |
Cost of sales | 1,724 | |
Expense from subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors - net | 69 | |
Income from continuing operations | 552 | |
Net income attributable to TD Group | 552 | |
Certain Restrictive Covenants in Our Debt Documents
The Credit Agreement and the Indentures governing the Notes and Secured Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the payment of special dividends, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, liens and encumbrances, and prepayments of certain other indebtedness.
The restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement are subject to amendments executed periodically. The most recent amendment that impacted the restrictive covenants contained in the Credit Agreement is Amendment No. 7.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, TransDigm is entitled, on one or more occasions, to request additional term loans or additional revolving commitments to the extent that the existing or new lenders agree to provide such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments provided that, among other conditions, our management teamconsolidated net leverage ratio would be no greater than 7.25x and the consolidated secured net debt ratio would be no greater than 5.00x, in executing acquisitionseach case, after giving effect to such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments.
If any such default occurs, the lenders under the Credit Agreement and integrating acquired businesses intothe holders of the Notes and Secured Notes may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. The lenders under the Credit Agreement also have the right in these circumstances to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings. In addition, following an event of default under the Credit Agreement, the lenders thereunder and the holders of the Secured Notes will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt, which includes our available cash, and they will also have the right to prevent us from making debt service payments on the Notes.
With the exception of the revolving credit facility, the Company has no maintenance covenants in its existing term loan and indenture agreements. Under the Credit Agreement, if the usage of the revolving credit facility exceeds 35%, or $284 million, of the total revolving commitments, the Company is required to maintain a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio of net debt to trailing four-quarter EBITDA As Defined of 7.25x as of the last day of the fiscal quarter.
As of September 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants and expects to remain in compliance with its debt covenants in subsequent periods.
Trade Receivable Securitization Facility
During fiscal 2014, the Company established a trade receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”). The Securitization Facility effectively increases the Company’s borrowing capacity depending on the amount of the domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. The Securitization Facility includes the right for the Company to exercise annual one year extensions as long as there have been no termination events as defined by the agreement. The Company uses the proceeds from the Securitization Facility as an alternative to other forms of debt, effectively reducing borrowing costs.
On July 25, 2022, the Company amended the Securitization Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to July 25, 2023 and bear interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.30%, compared to an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.20% that applied prior to the amendment. The Securitization Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has borrowed $350 million under the Securitization Facility, which is fully drawn. At September 30, 2022, the applicable interest rate was 3.84%.
Dividend and Dividend Equivalent Payments
On August 26, 2022, the Company paid a special cash dividend of$18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock. No dividends were declared or paid during fiscal 2021. In fiscal 2022, the Company paid approximately $86 million in dividend equivalent payments. Total cash payments related to the special dividend and dividend equivalent payments in fiscal 2022 and 2021 were approximately $1,091 million and $73 million, respectively. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements herein for further information on the Company’s dividend equivalent payments.
Any future declaration of special cash dividends on our common stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our results of operations, earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, future prospects, contractual restrictions under the Credit Agreement and Indentures, the availability of surplus under Delaware law and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. TD Group is a holding company and culture. Asconducts all of its operations through direct and indirect subsidiaries. Unless TD Group receives dividends, distributions, advances, transfers of funds or other payments from our subsidiaries, TD Group will be unable to pay any dividends on our common stock in the future. The ability of any subsidiaries to take any of the dateforegoing actions is limited by the terms of this report,our Term Loans Facility and Indentures and may be limited by future debt or other agreements that we have successfully acquiredmay enter into.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table summarizes the Company’s cash requirements from all significant contractual obligations as of September 30, 2022 (in millions):
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| | Contractual | | Less than | | Between | | Between | | Over |
| | Obligations | | 1 Year | | 1-3 Years | | 3-5 Years | | 5 Years |
Senior subordinated and secured notes (1) | | $ | 12,100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,500 | | | $ | 4,600 | |
Term Loans Facility (2) | | 7,298 | | | 75 | | | 3,910 | | | 3,313 | | | — | |
Scheduled interest payments (3) | | 4,273 | | | 1,177 | | | 2,126 | | | 780 | | | 190 | |
Pension funding minimums (4) | | 127 | | | 12 | | | 24 | | | 25 | | | 66 | |
Securitization Facility | | 350 | | | 350 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Finance leases | | 294 | | | 12 | | 26 | | 26 | | 230 |
Operating leases | | 113 | | | 21 | | 34 | | 23 | | 35 |
Total contractual cash obligations | | $ | 24,555 | | | $ | 1,647 | | | $ | 6,120 | | | $ | 11,667 | | | $ | 5,121 | |
(1)Represents principal maturities which excludes interest, debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premiums.
(2)The Tranche G term loans mature in August 2024, the Tranche E term loans mature in May 2025 and the Tranche F term loans mature in December 2025. The Term Loans Facility requires quarterly aggregate principal payments of $19 million.
(3)Assumes that the variable interest rate on our Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G term loans under our Term Loans Facility range from approximately 60 businesses and/or product lines since our formation5.82% to 7.21% based on anticipated movements in 1993. Manythe LIBOR, which given the ongoing volatility in rates, are highly uncertain. In addition, interest payments include the impact of these acquisitions have been integrated into anthe existing TransDigm production facility, which enables a higher production capacity utilization, which in turn improves gross profit levels due to the ability to spread the fixed manufacturing overhead costs over higher production volume.
Acquisitions during the previous three fiscal years are more fullyinterest rate swap and cap agreements described in Note 2, “Acquisitions,21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
(4)Represents future benefit payments expected to be paid from the pension and post-retirement benefit plans or from the Company’s assets.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company utilizes letters of credit to back certain payment and performance obligations. Letters of credit are subject to limits based on amounts outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had $31 million in letters of credit outstanding.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which often requires the judgment of management in the selection and application of certain accounting principles and methods. Management believes that the quality and reasonableness of our most critical policies enable the fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. However, investors are cautioned that the sensitivity of financial statements to these methods, assumptions and estimates could create materially different results under different conditions or using different assumptions.
Below are those policies applied in preparing our financial statements that management believes are the most dependent on the application of estimates and assumptions. For additional significant accounting policies, see Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
Revenue Recognition and Related Allowances:– Revenue is recognized from the sale of products when title and risk of loss passescontrol transfers to the customer, which is demonstrated by our right to payment, a transfer of title, a transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership, or the customer acceptance, but most frequently upon shipment where the customer obtains physical possession of the goods. The majority of the Company's revenue is recorded at a point in time. Sales recognized over time are generally accounted for using an input measure to determine progress completed at the timeend of shipment. Substantially allthe period. Sales for service contracts generally are recognized as the services are provided. For agreements with multiple performance obligations, judgment is required to determine whether performance obligations specified in these agreements are distinct and should be accounted for as separate revenue transactions for recognition purposes based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation. The primary method used to estimate a standalone selling price is the price observed in standalone sales to customers for the same product sales are made pursuant to firm, fixed-price purchase orders received from customers. Collectibility of amounts recorded as revenueor service. We consider the contractual consideration payable by the customer and assesses variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price. Variable consideration is reasonably assured at the time of sale. Provisions for returns, uncollectible accounts and the cost of repairs under contract warranty provisions are provided forincluded in the same period asestimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the related revenuesamount, including whether the estimate should be constrained in order to avoid a significant reversal of revenue in a future period. These estimates are recorded and are principally based on historical results modified, as appropriate, byexperience, anticipated performance under the most current information available. We have a history of making reasonably dependable estimates of such allowances; however, due to uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, it is possible that actual results may vary from the estimates and the differences could be material.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: Management estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts based on the agingterms of the accounts receivablecontract and customer creditworthiness. The allowance also incorporates a provision forour best judgment at the estimated impact of disputes with customers. Management’s estimate of the allowance amounts that are necessary includes amounts for specifically identified credit losses and estimated credit losses based on historical information. The determination of the amount of the allowance for doubtful accounts is subject to significant levels of judgment and estimation by management. Depending on the resolution of potential credit and other collection issues, or if the financial condition of any of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate and their ability to make required payments were to become impaired, increases in these allowances may be required. Historically, changes in estimates in the allowance for doubtful accounts have not been significant.time.
Inventories:– Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.net realizable value. Cost of inventories is generally determined by the average cost and the first-in, first-out (FIFO)(“FIFO”) methods and includes material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing process. Because the Company sells products that are installed on airframes that can be in-service for 25 or more years, it must keep a supply of such products on hand while the airframes are in use. Where management estimated that the current marketnet realizable value was below cost or determined that future demand was lower than current inventory levels, based on historical experience, current and projected market demand, current and projected volume trends and other relevant current and projected factors associated with the current economic conditions, a reduction in inventory cost to estimated net realizable value was made by recording a provision included in cost of sales. AlthoughAdditionally, management believes that the Company’s estimates of excess and obsolete inventory are reasonable and material changes in future estimates or assumptions used to calculate our estimate is unlikely. However, actual results may differ materially from the estimates and additional provisions may be required in the future. A 10% change in our excess and obsolete inventory reserve at September 30, 2022 would not have a material impact on our results. In addition, in accordance with industry practice, all inventories are classified as current assets as all inventories are available and necessary to support current sales, even though a portion of the inventories may not be sold within one year. Historically, changes in estimates in the net realizable value of inventories have not been significant.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:– In accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” the Company uses the acquisition method of accounting to allocate costs of acquired businesses to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The excess costs of acquired businesses over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed wereare recognized as goodwill. The valuations of the acquired assets and liabilities will impact the determination of future operating results. In addition to using managementDetermining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and negotiated amounts, the Company used a variety of information sourcesassumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash inflows and outflows, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, discount rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, asset lives and market multiples, among other items. We determine the estimated fair values of intangible assets acquired assets and liabilities includinggenerally in consultation with third-party appraisals for the estimated value and lives of identifiable intangible assets.valuation advisors. Fair value adjustments to the Company’s assets and liabilities are recognized and the results of operations of the acquired business are included in our consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the merger or acquisition.acquisition.
Intangible assets other than goodwill are recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed or exchanged, regardless of the Company’s intent to do so. Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets are recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition and are reviewed at least annually for impairment based on cash flow projections and fair value estimates.
U.S. GAAP requires that the annual, and any interim, goodwill impairment assessment be performed at the reporting unit level. TheOur reporting units have been identified at the operating unit level, which is one level below anour operating segment.segments. Substantially all goodwill was determined and recognized for each reporting
unit pursuant to the accounting for the merger or acquisition as of the date of each transaction. With respect to acquisitions integrated into an existing reporting unit, any acquired goodwill is combined with the goodwill of the reporting unit.
At the time of goodwill impairment testing, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, and whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative test is required only if the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit. For the quantitative test, management determines the estimated fair value through the use of a discounted cash flow valuation model incorporating discount rates commensurate with the risks involved for each reporting unit. If the calculated estimated fair value is less than the current carrying value, impairment of goodwill of the reporting unit may exist. The use of a discounted cash flow valuation model to determine estimated fair value is common practice in impairment testing. The key assumptions used in the discounted cash flow valuation model for impairment testing includes discount rates, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, cash flow projections and terminal value rates. Discount rates are set by using the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) methodology. The WACC methodology considers market and industry data as well as company specific risk factors for each reporting unit in determining the appropriate discount rates to be used. The Company utilizes a third party valuation firm to assist in the determination of the WACC. The discount rate utilized for each reporting unit is indicative of the return an investor would expect to receive for investing in such a business.
Management, considering industry and company-specific historical and projected data, develops growth rates, sales projections and cash flow projections for each reporting unit. Terminal value rate determination follows a common methodology of capturing the present value of perpetual cash flow estimates beyond the last projected period assuming a constant WACC and low long-term growth rates. As an indicator that each reporting unit has been valued appropriately through the use of the discounted cash flow valuation model, the aggregate of all reporting unit’s estimated fair value is reconciled to the total market capitalization of the Company.
The Company had 34 reporting units with goodwill as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the date of the last annual impairment test. The estimated fair values of each of the reporting units was substantially in excess of their respective carrying values, and therefore, no goodwill impairment was recorded. The Company performed a sensitivity analysis on the discount rate, which is a significant assumption in the calculation of fair values. With a one percentage point increase in the discount rate, nearly all of the reporting units would continue to have fair values substantially in excess of their respective carrying values.
Management tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at the asset level, as determined by appropriate asset valuation at the time of acquisition. The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of a comparison between the estimated fair values and carrying values. If the carrying amounts of intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives exceed their estimated fair values, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to the difference. Management utilizes the royalty savings valuation method to determine the estimated fair value for each indefinite-lived intangible asset. In this method, management estimates the royalty savings arising from the ownership of the intangible asset. The key assumptions used in estimating the royalty savings for impairment testing include discount rates, royalty rates, growth rates, sales projections and terminal value rates. Discount rates used are similar to the rates developed by the WACC methodology considering any differences in company-specific risk factors between reporting units and the indefinite-lived intangible assets. Royalty rates are established by management with the advice of valuation experts and periodically substantiated by valuation experts. Management, considering industry and company-specific historical and projected data, develops growth rates and sales projections for each significant intangible asset. Terminal value rate determination follows common methodology of capturing the present value of perpetual sales estimates beyond the last projected period assuming a constant WACC and low long-term growth rates.
The discounted cash flow and royalty savings valuation methodologies require management to make certain assumptions based upon information available at the time the valuations are performed. Actual results could differ from these assumptions. Management believes the assumptions used are reflective of what a market participant would have used in calculating fair value considering the current economic conditions.
The Company had 47 reporting units with goodwill and 44 reporting units with indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the date of the annual impairment test. Based on its initial qualitative assessment over each of the reporting units, the Company identified 13 reporting units to test for impairment using a quantitative test for both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The 13 reporting units selected for quantitative testing have higher commercial aerospace content and, as a result, have been more adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated fair values of each of these reporting units and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were in excess of their respective carrying values. The Company performed a sensitivity analysis on certain company-specific projected data, specifically earnings before taxes and net sales, which are significant assumptions in the discounted cash flow valuation model to determine estimated fair value. With a ten percentage point decrease in earnings before taxes and net sales data, all of the reporting units would continue to have fair values in excess of their respective carrying values of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Stock-Based Compensation:– The cost of the Company’s stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with ASC 718, “Stock Compensation.” The Company uses a Black-Scholes-Merton optionBlack-Scholes pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of the stock options awarded. The Black-Scholes-MertonBlack-Scholes pricing model requires assumptions regarding the expected volatility of the Company’s common shares, the risk-free interest rate, the expected life of the stock options award and the Company’s dividend yield. The Company primarily utilizes historical data in determining thesethe assumptions. An increase or decrease in the assumptions or economic events outside of management’s control could, and do, have an impact on the Black-Scholes-MertonBlack-Scholes pricing model. The Company estimates stock option forfeitures based on historical data. The total number of stock options expected to vest is adjusted by actual and estimated forfeitures. Changes to the actual and estimated forfeitures will result in a cumulative adjustment in the period of change. The Company also evaluates any subsequent changes to the respective option holders terms under the modification rules of ASC 718. If determined to be a modification, the Black-Scholes pricing model is updated as of the date of the modification resulting in a cumulative catch-up to expense.
Income Taxes:– The Company estimates income taxes in each jurisdiction in which it operates. This involves estimating taxable earnings, specific taxable and deductible items, the likelihood of generating sufficient future taxable income to utilize deferred tax assets and possible exposures related to future tax audits. To the extent these estimates change, adjustments to deferred and accrued income taxes are made in the period in which the changes occur. Historically, such adjustments have not been significant.
New Accounting Standards
For information about new accounting standards, see Note 4, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data of the Company, including presentation of the amounts as a percentage of net sales (amounts in thousands)millions, except per share data):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | % of Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Net Sales |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 4,798 | | | 100.0 | % |
Cost of sales | 2,330 | | | 42.9 | % | | 2,285 | | | 47.6 | % |
Selling and administrative expenses | 748 | | | 13.8 | % | | 685 | | | 14.3 | % |
Amortization of intangible assets | 136 | | | 2.5 | % | | 137 | | | 2.9 | % |
Income from operations | 2,215 | | | 40.8 | % | | 1,691 | | | 35.2 | % |
Interest expense, net | 1,076 | | | 19.8 | % | | 1,059 | | | 22.1 | % |
Refinancing costs | 1 | | | — | % | | 37 | | | 0.8 | % |
Other expense (income) | 18 | | | 0.3 | % | | (51) | | | (1.1) | % |
Gain on sale of businesses, net | (7) | | | (0.1) | % | | (69) | | | (1.4) | % |
Income tax provision | 261 | | | 4.8 | % | | 34 | | | 0.7 | % |
Income from continuing operations | 866 | | | 16.0 | % | | 681 | | | 14.2 | % |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1) | | | — | % | | (1) | | | — | % |
Income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group | 865 | | | 15.9 | % | | 680 | | | 14.2 | % |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1 | | | — | % | | — | | | — | % |
Net income attributable to TD Group | $ | 866 | | | 16.0 | % | | $ | 680 | | | 14.2 | % |
Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders | $ | 780 | | (1) | 14.4 | % | | $ | 607 | | (1) | 12.7 | % |
Earnings per share: | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 13.38 | (2) | | $ | 10.41 | (2) |
Earnings per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | 0.02 | (2) | | — | (2) | |
Earnings per share | $ | 13.40 | | | | $ | 10.41 | |
Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 18.50 | | | | $ | — | | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 58.2 | | | | | 58.4 | | | |
Other Data: | | | | | | | |
EBITDA | $ | 2,456 | | (3) | | $ | 2,027 | | (3) |
EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | (3) | 48.7 | % | | $ | 2,189 | | (3) | 45.6 | % |
(1)Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders represents net income attributable to TD Group less special dividends paid on participating securities, including dividend equivalent payments of $86 million and $73 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
(2)Earnings per share from continuing operations is calculated by dividing net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders, excluding income from discontinued operations, net of tax, by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Earnings per share from discontinued operations is calculated by dividing income from discontinued operations, net of tax, by the basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.
(3)Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this discussion and analysis for additional information and limitations regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure.
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2017 % of Sales | | 2016 | | 2016 % of Sales | | 2015 | | 2015 % of Sales |
Net sales | $ | 3,504,286 |
| | 100.0 | % | | $ | 3,171,411 |
| | 100.0 | % |
| $ | 2,707,115 |
| | 100.0 | % |
Cost of sales | 1,519,659 |
| | 43.4 |
| | 1,443,348 |
| | 45.5 |
| | 1,257,270 |
| | 46.4 |
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Selling and administrative expenses | 415,575 |
| | 11.9 |
| | 382,858 |
| | 12.1 |
| | 321,624 |
| | 11.9 |
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Amortization of intangible assets | 89,226 |
| | 2.5 |
| | 77,445 |
| | 2.4 |
| | 54,219 |
| | 2.0 |
|
Income from operations | 1,479,826 |
| | 42.2 |
| | 1,267,760 |
| | 40.0 |
| | 1,074,002 |
| | 39.7 |
|
Interest expense, net | 602,589 |
| | 17.2 |
| | 483,850 |
| | 15.3 |
| | 418,785 |
| | 15.5 |
|
Refinancing costs | 39,807 |
| | 1.1 |
| | 15,794 |
| | 0.5 |
| | 18,393 |
| | 0.7 |
|
Income tax provision | 208,889 |
| | 6.0 |
| | 181,702 |
| | 5.7 |
| | 189,612 |
| | 7.0 |
|
Income from continuing operations | 628,541 |
| | 17.9 |
| | 586,414 |
| | 18.5 |
| | 447,212 |
| | 16.5 |
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Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | (31,654 | ) | | (0.9 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
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Net income | $ | 596,887 |
| | 17.0 | % | | $ | 586,414 |
| | 18.5 | % | | $ | 447,212 |
| | 16.5 | % |
Fiscal year ended September 30, 20172022 compared with fiscal year ended September 30, 20162021
Total Company
Net Sales. Net organic sales and acquisition sales and the related dollar and percentage changes for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | Change | | % Change Total Sales |
| September 30, 2017 | | September 30, 2016 | |
Organic sales | $ | 3,248.6 |
| | $ | 3,171.4 |
| | $ | 77.2 |
| | 2.4 | % |
Acquisition sales | 255.7 |
| | — |
| | 255.7 |
| | 8.1 | % |
| $ | 3,504.3 |
| | $ | 3,171.4 |
| | $ | 332.9 |
| | 10.5 | % |
Acquisition sales represent sales of acquired businesses for the period up to one year subsequent to their acquisition date. The amount of acquisition sales shown in the table above was attributable to the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions in fiscal year 2017 and the acquisitions of Y&F/Tactair, DDC and Breeze-Eastern in fiscal year 2016.
The increase in organic sales was primarily driven by commercial aftermarket organic sales increasing by $34.8 million, or 3.0% and defense organic sales increasing by $41.5 million, or 4.4%. Slightly offsetting the increases was commercial OEM organic sales decreasing by $2.8 million, or 0.3%.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit. Cost of sales increased by $76.4 million, or 5.3%, to $1,519.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to $1,443.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Cost of sales and the related percentage of total sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | Change | | % Change |
| September 30, 2017 | | September 30, 2016 | |
Cost of sales—excluding costs below | $ | 1,490.5 |
| | $ | 1,405.6 |
| | $ | 84.9 |
| | 6.0 | % |
% of total sales | 42.5 | % | | 44.3 | % | | | | |
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments | 20.6 |
| | 23.4 |
| | (2.8 | ) | | (12.0 | )% |
% of total sales | 0.6 | % | | 0.7 | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 4.0 |
| | 8.3 |
| | (4.3 | ) | | (51.8 | )% |
% of total sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.3 | % | | | | |
Stock compensation expense | 4.6 |
| | 6.0 |
| | (1.4 | ) | | (23.3 | )% |
% of total sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total cost of sales | 1,519.7 |
| | 1,443.3 |
| | $ | 76.4 |
| | 5.3 | % |
% of total sales | 43.4 | % | | 45.5 | % | | | | |
Gross profit | $ | 1,984.6 |
| | $ | 1,728.1 |
| | $ | 256.5 |
| | 14.8 | % |
Gross profit percentage | 56.6 | % | | 54.5 | % | | 2.1 | % | | |
The increase in the dollar amount of cost of sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 was primarily due to increased volume associated with the sales from acquisitions and organic sales growth.
Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased by 2.1 percentage points to 56.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 from 54.5% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The dollar amount of gross profit increased by $256.5 million, or 14.8%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to the comparable period last year due to the following items:
Gross profit on the sales from the acquisitions indicated above (excluding acquisition-related costs) was approximately $153.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, which represented gross profit of approximately 60% of the acquisition sales. The higher gross profit margin on the acquisition sales increased gross profit as a percentage of consolidated sales by approximately 1 percentage point.
Organic sales growth described above, application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure, and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers), and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume, resulted in a net increase in gross profit of approximately $94.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
Gross profit was also improved by the reduction of the impact of inventory purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition integration costs and stock compensation expense charged to cost of sales of approximately $8.5 million.
Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $32.7 million to $415.6 million, or 11.9% of sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 from $382.9 million, or 12.1% of sales, for the comparable period last year. Selling and administrative expenses and the related percentage of total sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | Change | | % Change |
| September 30, 2017 | | September 30, 2016 | |
Selling and administrative expenses—excluding costs below | $ | 368.1 |
| | $ | 314.5 |
| | $ | 53.6 |
| | 17.0 | % |
% of total sales | 10.5 | % | | 9.9 | % | | | | |
Stock compensation expense | 41.0 |
| | 42.4 |
| | (1.4 | ) | | (3.3 | )% |
% of total sales | 1.2 | % | | 1.3 | % | | | | |
Acquisition-related expenses | 6.5 |
| | 26.0 |
| | (19.5 | ) | | (75.0 | )% |
% of total sales | 0.2 | % | | 0.8 | % | | | | |
Total selling and administrative expenses | $ | 415.6 |
| | $ | 382.9 |
| | $ | 32.7 |
| | 8.5 | % |
% of total sales | 11.9 | % | | 12.1 | % | | | | |
The increase in the dollar amount of selling and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 is primarily due to higher selling and administrative expenses relating to recent acquisitions of approximately $47.7 million, which was approximately 19% of acquisition sales. The increase is partially offset by lower acquisition-related and stock compensation expenses of $19.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively.
Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets increased to $89.2 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 from $77.4 million for the comparable period last year. The net increase of $11.8 million was primarily due to the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions and full year amortization recorded from the fiscal 2016 acquisitions of Breeze-Eastern, DDC and Y&F/Tactair.
Refinancing Costs. Refinancing costs of $39.8 million were recorded during the year ended September 30, 2017 representing debt issuance costs expensed in connection with the debt financing activity as disclosed in Note 11, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements. Included within the $39.8 million was approximately $31.9 million in debt issuance costs and premium related to the repurchase of the 2021 Notes. Refinancing costs of $15.8 million were recorded during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 representing debt issuance costs expensed in connection with the debt financing activity in June 2016.
Interest Expense-net. Interest expense-net includes interest on borrowings outstanding, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium, and revolving credit facility fees offset by interest income. Interest expense-net increased $118.7 million, or 24.5%, to $602.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 from $483.9 million for the comparable period last year. The net increase in interest expense-net was primarily due to an increase in the weighted average level of outstanding borrowings, which was approximately $10,993 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 and approximately $8,834 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The weighted average cash interest rate was consistent at 5.3% during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. The increase in weighted average level of borrowings was due to the issuance of the 2026 Notes for $950 million in June 2016, the incremental term loans of $950 million in June 2016, the additional net debt financing of $641 million in the first fiscal quarter of 2017, the additional 2025 Notes offering of $300 million in the second fiscal
quarter of 2017, the additional $100 million drawn on the trade receivable securitization facility in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and the additional net debt financing of $575 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017. The weighted average interest rate for cash interest payments on total borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2017 was 5.2%.
Income Taxes. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was approximately 24.9% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to 23.7% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The Company’s effective tax rate for these periods was less than the Federal statutory tax rate due primarily to excess tax benefits on equity compensation, foreign earnings taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rates, and the domestic manufacturing deduction. The increase in the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to foreign earnings taxed at higher rates versus the prior year foreign earnings.
Loss from Discontinued Operations. Loss from discontinued operations is comprised of the operating loss from the Schroth operations that were classified as held-for-sale as of September 30, 2017. The loss includes a $32 million impairment charge to write-down Schroth’s assets to fair value. More detailed information can be found in Note 22, “Discontinued Operations.”
Net Income. Net income increased $10.5 million, or 1.8%, to $596.9 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to net income of $586.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2016, primarily as a result of the factors referred to above.
Earnings per Share. The basic and diluted earnings per share were $7.88 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 and $10.39 per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $8.45 and basic and diluted loss per share from discontinued operations were $(0.57). Net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 of $596.9 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $159.3 million resulting in net income available to common shareholders of $437.6 million. Net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 of $586.4 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $3.0 million resulting in net income available to common shareholders of $583.4 million. The decrease in earnings per share of $2.51 per share to $7.88 per share is a result of the factors referred to above.
Business Segments
Segment Net Sales. Net sales by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Change | | % Change |
| 2017 | | % of Sales | | 2016 | | % of Sales | |
Power & Control | $ | 1,948.2 |
| | 55.6 | % | | $ | 1,621.7 |
| | 51.1 | % | | $ | 326.5 |
| | 20.1 | % |
Airframe | 1,442.1 |
| | 41.2 | % | | 1,447.9 |
| | 45.7 | % | | (5.8 | ) | | (0.4 | )% |
Non-aviation | 114.0 |
| | 3.2 | % | | 101.8 |
| | 3.2 | % | | 12.2 |
| | 12.0 | % |
| $ | 3,504.3 |
| | 100.0 | % | | $ | 3,171.4 |
| | 100.0 | % | | $ | 332.9 |
| | 10.5 | % |
Organic sales for the Power & Control segment increased $70.8 million, or an increase of 4.3%, when compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The organic sales increase resulted from increases in commercial aftermarket sales ($40.9 million, an increase of 7.5%), defense sales ($28.2 million, an increase of 4.4%), and commercial OEM sales ($1.0 million, an increase of 0.3%). Acquisition sales for the Power & Control segment totaled $255.7 million, or an increase of 15.8%, resulting from the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions and the acquisitions of Y&F/Tactair, DDC and Breeze-Eastern in fiscal year 2016.
Organic sales for the Airframe segment decreased $5.8 million, or a decrease of 0.4%, when compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The organic sales decrease primarily resulted from decreases in commercial aftermarket sales ($6.1 million, a decrease of 1.0%), commercial OEM sales ($5.3 million, a decrease of 1.1%) and non-aerospace sales ($6.9 million, a decrease of 39.4%) offset by an increase in defense sales ($12.5 million, an increase of 4.2%). There was no impact from acquisitions in the results of the Airframe segment.
Organic sales for the Non-aviation segment increased $12.2 million, or an increase of 12.0%, when compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The sales increase was primarily due to an increase in non-aerospace sales of $9.9 million, an increase of 11.5%. There was no impact from acquisitions in the results of the Non-aviation segment.
EBITDA As Defined. EBITDA As Defined by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Change | | % Change |
| 2017 | | % of Segment Sales | | 2016 | | % of Segment Sales | |
Power & Control | $ | 981.0 |
| | 50.4 | % | | $ | 787.4 |
| | 48.6 | % | | $ | 193.6 |
| | 24.6 | % |
Airframe | 726.6 |
| | 50.4 | % | | 709.9 |
| | 49.0 | % | | 16.7 |
| | 2.4 | % |
Non-aviation | 41.5 |
| | 36.4 | % | | 28.2 |
| | 27.7 | % | | 13.3 |
| | 47.2 | % |
| $ | 1,749.1 |
| | 49.9 | % | | $ | 1,525.5 |
| | 48.1 | % | | $ | 223.6 |
| | 14.7 | % |
Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment increased approximately $82.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. EBITDA As Defined from the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions and the acquisitions of Y&F/Tactair, DDC and Breeze-Eastern in fiscal year 2016 was approximately $110.9 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment increased approximately $16.7 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. There was no impact from acquisitions in the results of the Airframe segment.
Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Non-aviation segment increased approximately $13.3 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. There was no impact from acquisitions in the results of the Non-aviation segment.
Fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 compared with fiscal year ended September 30, 2015
Total Company
•Net Sales. Net organic sales and acquisition and divestiture sales and the related dollar and percentage changes for the fiscal years ended September 30, 20162022 and 20152021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | | | % Change Net Sales |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | |
Organic sales | $ | 5,355 | | | $ | 4,665 | | | $ | 690 | | | 14.4 | % |
Acquisition and divestiture sales | 74 | | | 133 | | | (59) | | | (1.2) | % |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | $ | 4,798 | | | $ | 631 | | | 13.2 | % |
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | Change | | % Change Total Sales |
| September 30, 2016 | | September 30, 2015 | |
Organic sales | $ | 2,762.2 |
| | $ | 2,707.1 |
| | $ | 55.1 |
| | 2.0 | % |
Acquisition sales | 409.2 |
| | — |
| | 409.2 |
| | 15.1 | % |
| $ | 3,171.4 |
| | $ | 2,707.1 |
| | $ | 464.3 |
| | 17.1 | % |
Organic sales represent net sales from existing businesses owned by the Company, excluding sales from acquisitions and divestitures. Acquisition sales represent net sales offrom acquired businesses for the period up to one year subsequent to their respective acquisition date. The amount of acquisition sales shownTherefore, beginning in the table abovesecond quarter of fiscal 2022, Cobham Aero Connectivity’s (“CAC's”) net sales, including the comparable period in the prior year, are included in the organic growth calculation (acquisition date was attributableJanuary 2021). Beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, DART Aerospace (“DART”) is included in the acquisitions and divestitures classification due to the acquisitionscompletion of Breeze-Easternthe acquisition by TransDigm. Divestiture sales represent net sales from businesses up to the date the respective divestiture was completed. Acquisition and DDC in fiscal year 2016 and and the acquisitions of PneuDraulics, Pexco Aerospace, Adams Rite Aerospace Gmbh and Telair Cargo Group in fiscal year 2015.
Commercial aftermarketdivestiture sales are excluded from organic sales increased $61.3 million, or 6.1%, commercial OEMdue to the variability in the nature, timing and extent of acquisitions and divestitures and resulting variable impact on underlying trends. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information on the Company's recent acquisition and divestiture activity.
The increase in organic sales decreased by $8.8 million, or an increase of 1.1%, and defense organic sales were flat when comparing the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 compared to fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit. Cost of sales increased by $186.0 million, or 14.8%, to $1,443.3$690 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20162022 compared to $1,257.3the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 is primarily related to increases in commercial aftermarket sales ($478 million, an increase of 44.8%) and commercial OEM sales ($221 million, an increase of 23.8%); partially offset by a decrease in defense sales ($52 million, a decrease of 2.2%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays.
The decrease in acquisition and divestiture sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 is primarily attributable to the divestitures of ScioTeq and TREALITY Simulation Visual Systems (“ScioTeq and TREALITY”), Technical Airborne Components (“TAC”), Racal Acoustics (“Racal”) and Avista, Inc. (“Avista”), all of which were completed in fiscal 2021, partially offset by the acquisitions of CAC and DART.
•Cost of Sales and Gross Profit. Cost of sales increased by $45 million, or 2.0%, to $2,330 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015.2022 compared to $2,285 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Cost of sales and the related percentage of totalnet sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 20162022 and 20152021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | | % Change |
Cost of sales - excluding costs below | $ | 2,383 | | | $ | 2,277 | | | $ | 106 | | | 4.7 | % |
% of net sales | 43.9 | % | | 47.5 | % | | | | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | 19 | | | 13 | | | 6 | | | 46.2 | % |
% of net sales | 0.3 | % | | 0.3 | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 4 | | | 4 | | | — | | | — | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | | | |
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments | 3 | | | 6 | | | (3) | | | (50.0) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.1 | % | | | | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | — | | | 29 | | | (29) | | | (100.0) | % |
% of net sales | — | % | | 0.6 | % | | | | |
Loss contract amortization | (39) | | | (55) | | | 16 | | | (29.1) | % |
% of net sales | (0.7) | % | | (1.1) | % | | | | |
Foreign currency (gains) losses | (40) | | | 11 | | | (51) | | | (463.6) | % |
% of net sales | (0.7) | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total cost of sales | $ | 2,330 | | | $ | 2,285 | | | $ | 45 | | | 2.0 | % |
% of net sales | 42.9 | % | | 47.6 | % | | | | |
Gross profit (Net sales less Total cost of sales) | $ | 3,099 | | | $ | 2,513 | | | $ | 586 | | | 23.3 | % |
Gross profit percentage (Gross profit / Net sales) | 57.1 | % | | 52.4 | % | | | | |
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | Change | | % Change |
| September 30, 2016 | | September 30, 2015 | |
Cost of sales—excluding acquisition-related costs below | $ | 1,405.6 |
| | $ | 1,235.1 |
| | $ | 170.5 |
| | 13.8 | % |
% of total sales | 44.3 | % | | 45.6 | % | | | | |
Inventory purchase accounting adjustments | 23.4 |
| | 11.4 |
| | 12.0 |
| | 105.3 | % |
% of total sales | 0.7 | % | | 0.4 | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 8.3 |
| | 6.1 |
| | 2.2 |
| | 36.1 | % |
% of total sales | 0.3 | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Stock compensation expense | 6.0 |
| | 4.7 |
| | 1.3 |
| | 27.7 | % |
% of total sales | 0.2 | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total cost of sales | $ | 1,443.3 |
| | $ | 1,257.3 |
| | $ | 186.0 |
| | 14.8 | % |
% of total sales | 45.5 | % | | 46.4 | % | | | | |
Gross profit | $ | 1,728.1 |
| | $ | 1,449.8 |
| | $ | 278.3 |
| | 19.2 | % |
Gross profit percentage | 54.5 | % | | 53.6 | % | | 0.9 | % | | |
The increaseExcluding the specific components to cost of sales listed above, the change in the dollar amount of cost of sales during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to increased volume associated with the sales from acquisitions and organic sales growth.
Gross profit2022, which decreased as a percentage of net sales, increasedwas primarily driven by 0.9a favorable sales mix, specifically, higher commercial aftermarket sales as a percentage pointsof net sales compared to 54.5% forcommercial OEM net sales in the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 from 53.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. The dollar amount of gross profit2021. In addition, despite increased by $278.3 million, or 19.2%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 compared to the comparable period last year due to the following items:
Gross profit on the salesfreight, raw material, and labor costs resulting from the acquisitions indicated above (excluding acquisition-related costs) was approximately $171.2 million forongoing inflationary environment and disruption within the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, which represented gross profit of approximately 42% ofglobal supply chain and labor markets, the acquisition sales. The lower gross profit margin on the acquisition sales reduced gross profit as a percentage of consolidated sales by approximately 2 percentage points.
Organic sales growth described above,continued application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers) coupled with fixed overhead costs incurred being spread over a higher production volume, resulted in gross profit as a percentage of net sales increasing by 4.7 percentage points to 57.1% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from 52.4% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.
Regarding the specific components to cost of sales listed above, COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs were not material in fiscal 2022 and foreign exchange rates, particularly the U.S. dollar compared to the British pound and the euro, strengthened considerably in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, resulting in favorable movement compared to the prior year when the U.S. dollar depreciated against both the British pound and euro resulting in foreign currency losses.
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense is higher due to the adoption of a new deferred compensation plan for certain members of non-executive management in fiscal 2022, the impact of the new stock option grants awarded in fiscal 2022 and the impact of a modification approved by the Board of Directors of the performance criteria for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 grants. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $63 million to $748 million, or 13.8% of net sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from $685 million, or 14.3% of net sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Selling and administrative expenses and the related percentage of net sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | Change | | % Change |
Selling and administrative expenses - excluding costs below | $ | 563 | | | $ | 534 | | | $ | 29 | | | 5.4 | % |
% of net sales | 10.4 | % | | 11.1 | % | | | | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | 165 | | | 117 | | | 48 | | | 41.0 | % |
% of net sales | 3.0 | % | | 2.4 | % | | | | |
Bad debt expense | 9 | | | (2) | | | 11 | | | 550.0 | % |
% of net sales | 0.2 | % | | — | % | | | | |
Acquisition integration costs | 7 | | | 10 | | | (3) | | | (30.0) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses | 4 | | | 15 | | | (11) | | | (73.3) | % |
% of net sales | 0.1 | % | | 0.3 | % | | | | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | — | | | 11 | | | (11) | | | (100.0) | % |
% of net sales | — | % | | 0.2 | % | | | | |
Total selling and administrative expenses | $ | 748 | | | $ | 685 | | | $ | 63 | | | 9.2 | % |
% of net sales | 13.8 | % | | 14.3 | % | | | | |
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Excluding the specific components to selling and administrative expenses listed above, the change in selling and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 improved as a percentage of net sales compared to the prior fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. This is a result of the continued realization of the cost mitigation measures that were enacted in the second half of fiscal 2020 and in fiscal 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic partially offset by increased costs incurred for labor, travel and other sales support and administrative costs due to the ongoing inflationary environment and the lessening of travel restrictions from the pandemic enabling a return to conducting meetings and other business-related matters in person.
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense is higher due to the adoption of a new deferred compensation plan for certain members of non-executive management in fiscal 2022, the impact of the new stock option grants awarded in fiscal 2022 and the impact of a modification approved by the Board of Directors of the performance criteria for the fiscal 2021 and 2020 grants. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
The increase in bad debt expense is primarily attributable to certain non-U.S. customers and also the Russia and Ukraine conflict. The decrease in acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses is due to the lack of divestitures occurring in fiscal 2022.
•Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets was $136 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $137 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The slight decrease in amortization expense of $1 million was due to the amortization expense recognized on intangible assets from the fiscal 2022 acquisition of DART being offset by sales order backlog recorded in connection with the CAC acquisition becoming fully amortized in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
•Interest Expense-net. Interest expense-net includes interest on borrowings outstanding, amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium, revolving credit facility fees, finance leases and interest income. Interest expense-net increased $17 million, or 1.6%, to $1,076 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 from $1,059 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The increase in interest expense-net was primarily due to an increase in LIBOR compared to the prior year, which adversely impacted the interest expense on the approximately 15% of gross debt that is variable rate and not hedged via an interest rate swap or cap. This was partially offset by a $12 million increase in interest income, the repayment of $200 million previously drawn on the revolving credit facility in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the favorable impact from refinancing activities executed in fiscal 2021. The weighted average interest rate for cash interest payments on total borrowings outstanding for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was 5.3%.
•Refinancing Costs. Refinancing costs of $1 million were recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Refinancing costs of $37 million recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 were primarily related to fees incurred on the early redemption of the 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and the 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”) that occurred in the second and third quarters of fiscal 2021.
•Other Expense (Income). Other expense (income) was $18 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to $(51) million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Other expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was primarily driven by a pension settlement charge of approximately $22 million for the Esterline Retirement Plan. Refer to Note 13, “Retirement Plans,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information. Partially offsetting this expense was the non-service related components of net periodic benefit costs on the Company's defined benefit pension plans ($3 million). Other income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 was primarily driven by $24 million recorded for the settlement of the insurance claim for Leach International Europe’s Niort, France operating facility fire in August 2019. This primarily represents the insurance proceeds received in excess of the carrying value of the damaged fixed assets and inventory and proceeds from the business interruption settlement. The remaining $27 million is primarily driven by non-service related components of net periodic benefit income on the Company's defined benefit pension plans ($14 million), receipt of payment of Canadian governmental subsidies ($7 million) and the release of a litigation reserve ($3 million).
•Gain on Sale of Businesses-net. Gain on sale of businesses-net of $7 million was recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, and is primarily driven by cash proceeds received from a final working capital settlement for the ScioTeq and TREALITY divestiture ($3 million). Gain on sale of businesses-net of $69 million was recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and is primarily related to the net gain on sale recognized on the ScioTeq and TREALITY and TAC divestitures. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Income Tax Provision. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was approximately 23.2% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to 4.8% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The Company’s significantly lower effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 was primarily due to a one time benefit from a tax election made on the Company's fiscal 2020 U.S. federal income tax return enabling the Company to utilize its net interest deduction limitation carryforward pursuant to IRC Section 163(j) resulting in the release of the valuation allowance applicable to such carryforward during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
•Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax. Incomefrom discontinued operations, net of tax, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 was $1 million, which was driven by cash proceeds received during the first quarter of fiscal 2022 from a final working capital settlement for the Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies (“Souriau-Sunbank”) divestiture. There was no income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Refer to Note 23, “Discontinued Operations,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information.
•Net Income Attributable to TD Group. Net income attributable to TD Group increased $186 million, or 27.4%, to $866 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 compared to net income attributable to TD Group of $680 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, primarily as a result of the factors referenced above.
•Earnings per Share. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations and discontinued operations were $13.38 and $0.02, respectively, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. Basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was $10.41 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. There was no impact on earnings per share from discontinued operations for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. Net income attributable to TD Group for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 of $866 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $86 million, or $1.47 per share, resulting in net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders of $780 million, or $13.40 per share. Net income attributable to TD Group for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 of $680 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $73 million, or $1.24 per share, resulting in net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders of $607 million, or $10.41 per share.
Business Segments
•Segment Net Sales. Net sales by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | | | |
| 2022 | | % of Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Net Sales | | Change | | % Change |
Power & Control | $ | 2,873 | | | 52.9 | % | | $ | 2,550 | | | 53.1 | % | | $ | 323 | | | 12.7 | % |
Airframe | 2,391 | | | 44.1 | % | | 2,083 | | | 43.5 | % | | 308 | | | 14.8 | % |
Non-aviation | 165 | | | 3.0 | % | | 165 | | | 3.4 | % | | — | | | — | % |
Net sales | $ | 5,429 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 4,798 | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 631 | | | 13.2 | % |
Net sales for the Power & Control segment increased $323 million, an increase of 12.7%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The sales increase resulted primarily from increases in organic sales in commercial aftermarket ($241 million, an increase of 43.5%) and commercial OEM ($83 million, an increase of 18.7%); partially offset by a decrease in organic defense sales ($28 million, a decrease of 1.9%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in commercial OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the commercial OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays. The change in acquisition and divestiture sales was not material.
Net sales for the Airframe segment increased $308 million, an increase of 14.8%, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. The sales increase resulted primarily from increases in organic sales in commercial aftermarket ($237 million, an increase of 46.2%) and commercial OEM ($138 million, an increase of 29.3%); partially offset by a decrease in organic defense sales ($23 million, a decrease of 2.6%). The increase in commercial aftermarket sales is primarily attributable to the continued recovery in commercial air travel demand, particularly the increase in the utilization of narrow-body aircraft, and air cargo demand and the resulting higher flight hours compared to fiscal 2021. The increase in commercial OEM sales is primarily attributable to a higher volume of narrow-body aircraft deliveries by aircraft manufacturers to airlines and also production rate increases of narrow-body aircraft compared to fiscal 2021. Partially offsetting the commercial OEM sales growth are wide-body aircraft production and delivery slowdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic adversely impacting international travel particularly in the first half of fiscal 2022 and also due to Boeing's ongoing regulatory and quality challenges with the 737 MAX aircraft (particularly in China) and the 787 aircraft. The decrease in defense sales is attributable to continued supply chain shortages resulting in shipment delays and delays in U.S. government defense spend outlays. Acquisition and divestiture sales decreased $52 million primarily due to the divestitures completed during fiscal 2021, partially offset by the impact of CAC's sales being included in acquisition and divestiture sales through the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and DART's sales beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
The change in Non-aviation net sales compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
•EBITDA As Defined. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” in this discussion and analysis for additional information and limitations regarding these non-GAAP financial measures, including a reconciliation to the comparable GAAP financial measure. EBITDA As Defined by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | | | |
| 2022 | | % of Segment Net Sales | | 2021 | | % of Segment Net Sales | | Change | | % Change |
Power & Control | $ | 1,531 | | | 53.3 | % | | $ | 1,319 | | | 51.7 | % | | $ | 212 | | | 16.1 | % |
Airframe | 1,121 | | | 46.9 | % | | 878 | | | 42.2 | % | | 243 | | | 27.7 | % |
Non-aviation | 65 | | | 39.4 | % | | 62 | | | 37.6 | % | | 3 | | | 4.8 | % |
Total segment EBITDA As Defined | 2,717 | | | 50.0 | % | | 2,259 | | | 47.1 | % | | 458 | | | 20.3 | % |
Less: Unallocated corporate expenses | 71 | | | 1.3 | % | (1) | 70 | | | 1.5 | % | (1) | 1 | | | 1.4 | % |
Total Company EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | | 48.7 | % | (1) | $ | 2,189 | | | 45.6 | % | (1) | $ | 457 | | | 20.9 | % |
(1)Calculated as a percentage of consolidated net sales.
Organic EBITDA As Defined represents EBITDA As Defined from existing businesses owned by the Company as of September 30, 2022, excluding EBITDA As Defined from acquisitions and divestitures. EBITDA As Defined from acquisitions and divestitures represents EBITDA As Defined from acquired businesses for the period up to one year subsequent to the respective acquisition date and from businesses up to the date the respective divestiture was completed. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information on the Company's recent acquisition and divestiture activity.
EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment increased approximately $212 million, an increase of 16.1%, resulting from higher organic sales, particularly in the commercial aftermarket and OEM channels. Also contributing to the increase in EBITDA As Defined was the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume resulteddespite the ongoing inflationary environment for freight, labor and certain raw materials. The change in a net increase in gross profit of approximately $122.6 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.
Slightly offsetting the increases in gross profit was the impact of higher inventory purchase accounting adjustments acquisition integration costs and stock compensation expense charged to cost of sales of approximately $15.5 million.
Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $61.3 million to $382.9 million, or 12.1% of sales, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 from $321.6 million, or 11.9% of sales, for the comparable period last year. Selling and administrative expenses and the related percentage of total sales for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended | | Change | | % Change |
| September 30, 2016 | | September 30, 2015 | |
Selling and administrative expenses—excluding costs below | $ | 314.5 |
| | $ | 276.1 |
| | $ | 38.4 |
| | 13.9 | % |
% of total sales | 9.9 | % | | 10.2 | % | | | | |
Stock compensation expense | 42.4 |
| | 26.8 |
| | 15.6 |
| | 58.2 | % |
% of total sales | 1.3 | % | | 1.0 | % | | | | |
Acquisition-related expenses | 26.0 |
| | 18.7 |
| | 7.3 |
| | 39.0 | % |
% of total sales | 0.8 | % | | 0.7 | % | | | | |
Total selling and administrative expenses | $ | 382.9 |
| | $ | 321.6 |
| | $ | 61.3 |
| | 19.1 | % |
% of total sales | 12.1 | % | | 11.9 | % | | | | |
The increase in the dollar amount of selling and administrative expenses during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 is primarily due to higher selling and administrative expenses relating to recent acquisitions of approximately $44.8 million, which
was approximately 11% of acquisition sales, and higher acquisition-related and stock compensation expenses of $7.3 million and $15.6 million, respectively.
Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets decreased to $77.4 million for the fiscal year ended September��30, 2016 from $54.2 million for the comparable period last year. The net increase of $23.2 million was primarily due to the acquisitions of Breeze-Eastern and DDC in fiscal 2016 and full year amortization recorded on the acquisitions made in 2015.
Refinancing Costs. Refinancing costs of $15.8 million were recorded during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 representing debt issuance costs expensed in connection with the debt financing activity in June 2016. Included within the $15.8 million was approximately $1.4 million of unamortized debt issuance costs written off. Refinancing costs of $18.4 million were recorded during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 representing debt issuance costs expensed in conjunction with the debt financing activity in May 2015. Included within the $18.4 million was approximately $10.2 million of unamortized debt issuance costs written off.
Interest Expense-net. Interest expense-net includes interest on borrowings outstanding, amortization of debt issuance costs and revolving credit facility fees offset by interest income. Interest expense-net increased $65.1 million, or 15.5%, to $483.9 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 from $418.8 million for the comparable period last year. The net increase in interest expense-net was primarily due to an increase in the weighted average level of outstanding borrowings, which was approximately $8,834 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 and approximately $7,827 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 in addition to a slight increase in the weighted average cash interest rate during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 of 5.3% compared to the weighted average cash interest rate during the comparable prior period of 5.2%. The increase in weighted average level of borrowings was primarily due to the issuance of the 2026 Notes for $950.0 million in June 2016, the additional incremental term loans of $950 million in June 2016, the issuance of the 2025 Notes for $450 million in May 2015, and the additional incremental term loan of $1.0 billion in May 2015. The weighted average interest rate for cash interest payments on total borrowings outstanding at September 30, 2016 was 5.2%.
Income Taxes. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was approximately 24.9% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to 23.7% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. The Company’s effective tax rate for these periods was less than the Federal statutory tax rate due primarily to excess tax benefits on equity compensation, foreign earning taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rates, and the domestic manufacturing deduction. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 was primarily due to excess tax benefits on equity compensation and foreign earning taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rates.
Net Income. Net income increased $139.2 million, or 31.1%, to $586.4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 compared to net income of $447.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2015, primarily as a result of the factors referred to above.
Earnings per Share. The basic and diluted earnings per share were $10.39 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 and $7.84 per share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. Net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 of $586.4 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $3.0 million resulting in net income available to common shareholders of $583.4 million. Net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 of $447.2 million was decreased by dividend equivalent payments of $3.4 million resulting in net income available to common shareholders of $443.8 million. The increase in earnings per share of $2.55 per share to $10.39 per share is a result of the factors referred to above.
Business Segments
Segment Net Sales. Net sales by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Change | | % Change |
| 2016 | | % of Sales | | 2015 | | % of Sales | |
Power & Control | $ | 1,621.7 |
| | 51.1 | % | | $ | 1,330.1 |
| | 49.1 | % | | $ | 291.6 |
| | 21.9 | % |
Airframe | 1,447.9 |
| | 45.7 | % | | 1,280.7 |
| | 47.3 | % | | 167.2 |
| | 13.1 | % |
Non-aviation | 101.8 |
| | 3.2 | % | | 96.3 |
| | 3.6 | % | | 5.5 |
| | 5.7 | % |
| $ | 3,171.4 |
| | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,707.1 |
| | 100.0 | % | | $ | 464.3 |
| | 17.2 | % |
Organic sales for the Power & Control segment decreased approximately $21.2 million, or a decrease of 1.6%, when compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. The organic sales decrease resulted primarily from decrease in commercial OEM sales ($31.4 million, a decrease of 9.3%) and in defense sales ($20.6 million, a decrease of 4.0%) partially offset by an increase in commercial aftermarket sales ($32.1 million, an increase of 7.1%). Acquisition sales for the Power & Control segment totaled
$312.8 million, or an increase of 23.5%, resulting from the acquisitions of Breeze-Eastern and DDC in fiscal year 2016 and the acquisitions of PneuDraulics, Telair Europe, Telair US in fiscal year 2015.
Organic sales for the Airframe segment, increased approximately $70.7 million, or an increase of 5.5% when compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. The organic sales increase primarily resulted from increases in commercial aftermarket ($23.9 million, an increase of 5.3%), commercial OEM sale ($19.6 million, an increase of 4.5%) and defense sales ($21.6 million, an increase of 77%). Acquisition sales for the Airframe segment totaled $96.5 million, or an increase of 7.5%, resulting from the acquisitions of Pexco Aerospace, Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH and Nordisk Aviation Products in fiscal year 2015.
Sales for the Non-aviation segment increased $5.5 million when compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. The sales increase was primarily due to an increase in commercial OEM sales of approximately $3.0 million. There was no impact from acquisitions in the results of the Non-aviation segment.
EBITDA As Defined. EBITDA As Defined by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2016 and 2015 were as follows (amounts in millions):
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| 2016 | | % of Segment Sales | | 2015 | | % of Segment Sales | |
Power & Control | $ | 787.4 |
| | 48.6 | % | | $ | 653.1 |
| | 49.1 | % | | $ | 134.3 |
| | 20.6 | % |
Airframe | 709.9 |
| | 49.0 | % | | 585.5 |
| | 45.7 | % | | 124.4 |
| | 21.2 | % |
Non-aviation | 28.2 |
| | 27.7 | % | | 22.4 |
| | 23.3 | % | | 5.8 |
| | 25.9 | % |
| $ | 1,525.5 |
| | 48.1 | % | | $ | 1,261.0 |
| | 46.6 | % | | $ | 264.5 |
| | 21.0 | % |
Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Power & Control segment increased approximately $22.9 millionfrom acquisitions and divestitures was not material for the fiscal year ended September 2022.
30 2016 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. EBITDA As Defined from the acquisitions
Organic EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment increased approximately $76.9$243 million, an increase of 27.7%, resulting primarily from higher organic sales, particularly in the commercial aftermarket and OEM channels. Also contributing to the increase in EBITDA As Defined was the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies and positive leverage on our fixed overhead costs spread over a higher production volume despite the ongoing inflationary environment for freight, labor and certain raw materials. EBITDA As Defined for the Airframe segment from acquisitions and divestitures decreased by $9 million, primarily due to the impact on the comparable period from the divestitures completed in fiscal year 2021, partially offset by the impact of CAC (only through the first quarter of fiscal 2022) and DART (beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2022).
The change in Non-aviation EBITDA as Defined compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
Corporate expenses consist primarily of compensation, benefits, professional services and other administrative costs incurred by the corporate offices. An immaterial amount of corporate expenses is allocated to the operating segments. The change in corporate expenses compared to the prior fiscal year was not material.
Fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 compared with fiscal year ended September 30, 2020
For our results of operations for fiscal 2021 compared with fiscal 2020, refer to the discussion in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” of Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 compared to2021, as filed with the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. EBITDA As Defined from the fiscal year 2015 acquisitions of Pexco Aerospace, Adams Rite Aerospace GmbHSecurities and Nordisk Aviation Products was approximately $47.5 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.Exchange Commission on November 16, 2021.
EBITDA As Defined for the Non-aviation segment increased approximately $5.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. There was no impact from acquisitions in the results of the Non-aviation segment.
Backlog
For information about our backlog, see Item 1. - “Business.”
Foreign Operations
Our direct sales to foreign customers were approximately $1,318.9 million, $1,169.5 million, and $881.1 million for fiscal years 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Sales to foreign customers are subject to numerous additional risks, including foreign currency fluctuations, the impact of foreign government regulations, political uncertainties and differences in business practices. There can be no assurance that foreign governments will not adopt regulations or take other action that would have a direct or indirect adverse impact on the business or market opportunities of the Company within such governments’ countries. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the political, cultural and economic climate outside the United States will be favorable to our operations and growth strategy.
Inflation
Many of the Company’s raw materials and operating expenses are sensitive to the effects of inflation, which could result in changing operating costs. The effects of inflation on the Company’s businesses during the fiscal years 2017, 2016 and 2015 were immaterial.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We have historically maintained a capital structure comprising a mix of equity and debt financing. We vary our leverage both to optimize our equity return and to pursue acquisitions. We expect to meet our current debt obligations as they come due through internally generated funds from current levels of operations and/or through refinancing in the debt markets prior to the maturity dates of our debt.
We continually evaluate our debt facilities to assess whether they most efficiently and effectively meet the current and future needs of our business. The Company evaluates from time to time the appropriateness of its current leverage, taking into consideration the Company’s debt holders, equity holders, credit ratings, acquisition opportunitiesfollowing tables present selected balance sheet, cash flow and other factors. The Company’s debt leverage ratio, which is computed as total debt divided by EBITDA As Definedfinancial data relevant to the liquidity or capital resources of the Company for the applicable twelve-month period, has varied widely duringperiods specified below (amounts in millions):
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| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Selected Balance Sheet Data: | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 4,787 | |
Working capital (Total current assets less total current liabilities) | 4,223 | | | 5,367 | |
Total assets | 18,107 | | | 19,315 | |
Total debt (1) | 19,795 | | | 19,998 | |
TD Group stockholders’ deficit | (3,773) | | | (2,916) | |
(1)Includes debt issuance costs and original issue discount and premiums. Reference Note 12, “Debt,” in the Company’s history, rangingnotes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information.
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| 2022 | | 2021 |
Selected Cash Flow and Other Financial Data: | | | |
Cash flows provided by (used in): | | | |
Operating activities | $ | 948 | | | $ | 913 | |
Investing activities | (553) | | | (785) | |
Financing activities | (2,148) | | | (70) | |
Capital expenditures | 119 | | | 105 | |
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (1) | 2.0x | | 1.7x |
(1)For purposes of computing the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of earnings from approximately 3.5 to 7.2. Ourcontinuing operations before income taxes plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense, amortization of debt leverage ratio at September 30, 2017 was approximately 6.9.issuance costs, original issue discount and premium and the “interest component” of rental expense.
If the Company has excess cash, it generally prioritizes allocating the excess cash in the following manner: (1) capital spending at existing businesses, (2) acquisitions of businesses, (3) payment of a special dividend and/or repurchases of our common stock and (4) prepayment of indebtedness or repurchase of debt.
In fiscal 2022, the Company returned approximately $2 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and a special dividend payment. In the second and third quarters of fiscal 2022, the Company repurchased 1,490,413 shares of common stock at an average price of $612.13 per share, aggregating to approximately $912 million in repurchases. In August 2022, TransDigm's Board of Directors authorized and declared a special cash dividend of$18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock and cash dividend equivalent payments on vested options outstanding under its stock incentive plans. The total cash payment of the special dividend, using existing cash on hand, was approximately $1,045 million. Whether the Company undertakes additional common stockshare repurchases, special dividends or other aforementioned activities in fiscal 2023 will depend on prevailing market conditions, the Company’sCompany's liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. In addition, the Company may issue additional debt if prevailing market conditions are favorable to doing so.
The Company’s ability to make scheduled interest payments on, or to refinance, the Company’s indebtedness, or to fund non-acquisition related capital expenditures and research and development efforts, will depend on the Company’s ability to generate cash in the future. This is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond its control.control, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Company is continuing to strategically manage the Company’s cash and cash equivalents in response to the ongoing inflationary environment, COVID-19 pandemic and related uncertainty of the duration and impact on the Company’s business. In the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company entered into Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 9”) to the Credit Agreement, increasing the capacity under the revolving credit facility from $760 million to $810 million. The Company also repaid $200 million previously drawn on the revolving credit facility. In fiscal 2021, due to favorable market conditions in the high yield bond market, the Company refinanced $1,950 million of its senior subordinated notes resulting in a reduced interest rate (estimated $35 million reduction in annual interest payments) and an extended maturity date.
As a result of the additional debt financing during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017,2022, the Company has significant cash liquidity as illustrated in the table presented below (in millions):
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| As of September 30, 2022 |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,001 | |
Availability on revolving credit facility | 779 | |
Cash liquidity | $ | 3,780 | |
We believe our significant cash liquidity will allow us to meet our anticipated funding requirements. We expect to meet our short-term cash liquidity requirements (including interest payments will increase going forward in accordance withobligations and capital expenditures) through net cash from operating activities, cash on hand and, if needed, draws on the termsrevolving credit facility. Long-term cash liquidity requirements consist primarily of the relatedobligations under our long-term debt agreements. However, inThere is no maturity on any tranche of term loans or notes until August 2024.
In connection with the continued application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers), we expect our efforts will continue to generate strong margins and provide more than sufficient cash fromprovided by operating activities to meet our interest obligations and liquidity needs. We believe our cash from operationsprovided by operating activities and available borrowing capacity will enable us to make strategic business acquisitions, such as the DART acquisition completed in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 for $359 million, pay dividends to our shareholders and make opportunistic investments in our own stock, make strategic business combinations and/or pay dividendssubject to any restrictions in our shareholders.existing credit agreement and market conditions.
The Company may issue additional debt if prevailing market conditions are favorable to doing so. In the future,addition, the Company may increase its borrowings in connection with acquisitions, if cash flow from operating activities becomes insufficient to fund current operations or for other short-term cash needs or for common stock repurchases or dividends. Our future leverage will also be impacted by the then current conditions of the credit markets.
Operating Activities. The Company generated $788.7$948 million of net cash from operating activities during fiscal 20172022 compared to $683.3$913 million during fiscal 2016, a net increase of $105.4 million. The net increase is primarily attributable to an increase in income from continuing operations and items adjusting net income for non-cash expenses and income of $38.8 million, and favorable changes in trade accounts receivable, inventories, and accounts payable of $28.9 million, net.2021.
The change in trade accounts receivable during fiscal 20172022 was a use of $54.7cash of $190 million in cash compared to a use of cash of $80.1$78 million in fiscal 2016, which is a reduction to2021. The increase in the use of cash of $25.4$112 million year over year. The lower use of cash in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016 is primarily attributable to the timing of cash receipts as there were higher sales in the month of September 2022 compared to September 2021. The Company continues to actively manage its accounts receivable, the related agings and collections on trade accounts receivable.collection efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors, such as the Russia and Ukraine conflict.
The change in inventories during fiscal 2022 was a use of cash of $134 million compared to a source of cash of $5.1$79 million in fiscal 2017 compared to a2021. The increase in the use of cash of $2.1$213 million is primarily driven by increased purchasing from higher demand in fiscal 2016, which2022 and fiscal 2023 as raw material inventory is attributableup approximately $109 million compared to increased monitoringat September 30, 2021. The Company continues to actively and strategically manage inventory levels in response to the pandemic and the ongoing supply chain challenges.
The change in accounts payable during fiscal 20172022 was a usesource of cash of $10.4$58 million compared to a usesource of cash of $6.7$3 million in fiscal 2016.2021. The increase inchange is primarily due to increased inventory purchases and the use of cash was primarily attributable therelated timing of payments to vendors.suppliers.
The Company generated $683.3 million of net cash from operating activities during fiscal 2016 compared to $520.9 million during fiscal 2015. The net increase of $162.4 million was due primarily to an increase in income from continuing operations.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $287.0$553 million during fiscal 2017 primarily2022, consisting of the acquisitions of DART and certain product line acquisitions made by our Extant Aerospace subsidiary for a total of $437 million and capital expenditures of $71.0$119 million. This was slightly offset by $3 million cash paid in connection withproceeds received from the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions of $106.3 million,final working capital settlement for the Schroth acquisition of $79.7 millionScioTeq and the cash settlement of the Breeze-Eastern dissenting shares litigation of $28.7 million.TREALITY divestiture. The Company expectsestimates its capital expenditures in fiscal year 20182023 to be between $85 million and $95 million.approximately 2% to 3% of net sales, which is consistent with its historical annual spend as a percentage of net sales. The Company’s capital expenditures incurred from year to yearyear-to-year are funded using existing cash on hand and are primarily for projects that are consistent with our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improveimproving our cost structure and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers).
Net cash used in investing activities was $1,443.0$785 million during fiscal 20162021, consisting primarily of the acquisitionsacquisition of Breeze-Eastern, DDC and Y&F/TactairCAC for a total of $1,399.1$963 million and capital expenditures of $44.0$105 million.
Net cash used in investing activities This was $1,679.1partially offset by proceeds of $259 million during fiscal 2015 consisting primarilyfrom the completion of the acquisitionsdivestiture of Telair Cargo Group, Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH, Pexco Aerospacecertain businesses and PneuDraulics for a total$24 million of $1,624.3 million and capital expenditures of $54.9 million.insurance proceeds received from the Leach International Europe fire property claim.
Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $2,148 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 was $1,443.7 million.2022. The use of cash was primarily relatedattributable to the aggregate payment$1,091 million of $2,581.6 million for a $24.00 per share special dividend declared and paid during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and a $22.00 per share special dividend declared and paid in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017dividends and dividend equivalent payments. Also contributing to the use of cash was $1,284.7payments, $912 million in debt service paymentscommon stock repurchases, the $200 million repayment of a previous draw on the existingrevolving commitments and repayment on term loans and the remaining principal on the Tranche C Term Loans, redemption and related premium paid on the 2021 Notes aggregating to $528.8 million and $389.8 million related to treasury stock purchases under the Company's share repurchase program. Slightly offsetting the uses of cash were net proceeds from the 2017 term loans (Tranche F and Tranche G Term Loans) of $2,937.7 million and the additional 2025 Notes offering of $300.4 million, $99.5 million in net proceeds from an additional A/R Securitization draw in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017 and $21.2$75 million. This was partially offset by $132 million in proceeds from stock option exercises.
Net cash provided byused in financing activities was $70 million during fiscal 2021. The use of cash was primarily attributable to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016redemption of the 2024 Notes and 2025 Notes for $1,220 million and $762 million, respectively, repayments on term loans of $75 million and dividend equivalent payments of $73 million. This was $1,632.5partially offset by $1,189 million which primarily comprised ofin net proceeds from the 2016 term loanscompletion of $1,711.5 million, net proceeds from our 2026 Notes of $939.6 million, and $30.1 million of cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options. These increases were partially offset by $834.4 million of repayments on our existing term loans, $207.8 million in treasury stock purchases under the Company’s share repurchase programs, $3.0 million in dividend equivalent payments and the impact from the adoption of ASU 2016-09 which resulted in the excess tax benefits related to share-based payment arrangements being classified within operating activities beginning in fiscal 2016.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015 was $1,054.9 million, which was comprised of $1,516.04.625% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (the “4.625% 2029 Notes”) offering, $743 million in net proceeds under our Tranche E Term Loans, $445.3from the completion of the 4.875% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (the “4.875% 2029 Notes”) offering and $128 million of netin proceeds from our 2025 Notes, and $123.6 million of cash for tax benefits related to share-based payment arrangements and from the exercise of stock options slightly offset by $1,025.3 million of repayments on our term loans and $3.4 million in dividend equivalent payments.option exercises.
Description of Senior Secured Term Loans and Indentures
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
On October 14, 2016, the Company entered into the Assumption Agreement with Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and as a lender, in connection with the 2016 term loans. The Assumption Agreement, among other things, provided for (i) additional tranche F term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to $650 million, which were fully drawn on October 14, 2016, and (ii) additional delayed draw tranche F term loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500 million, which were fully drawn on October 27, 2016. The terms and conditions that apply to the additional tranche F term loans and the additional delayed draw tranche F term loans are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the tranche F term loans under the 2016 term loans immediately prior to the Assumption Agreement.
On March 6, 2017, TD Group and certain subsidiaries of TransDigm entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Amendment No. 2”. Refer to Note 11, “Debt,” in the consolidated financial statements included within this Form 10-K for further information regarding the authorized dividends and share repurchases and the increase to the general investment basket established by Amendment No. 2.
On August 22, 2017, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 and Incremental Term Loan Assumption Agreement to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Amendment No. 3”). Pursuant to Amendment No. 3, TransDigm, among other things, incurred the new tranche G term loans (the “Tranche G Term Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount equal to approximately $1.8 billion and repaid in full all of the Tranche C term loans outstanding under the Restated Credit Agreement. The Tranche G Term Loans were fully drawn on August 22, 2017. The Tranche G Term Loans mature on August 22, 2024. The terms and conditions (other than maturity date) that apply to the Tranche G Term Loans, including pricing, are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that applied to the Tranche C term loans immediately prior to Amendment No. 3. Amendment No. 3 also permitted (a) payment of a special dividend, share repurchase, or combination thereof, in an aggregate amount up to approximately $1.3 billion within 60 days of the effective date of Amendment No. 3, and (b) certain additional restricted payments, including the ability of the Company to declare or pay dividends or repurchase stock, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1.5 billion within twelve months of the effective date of Amendment No. 3 provided that, among other conditions, if such additional loans are to be used by the Company to repurchase shares of its capital stock, the consolidated secured net debt ratio would be no greater than 4.00 to 1.00 and if such additional terms loans are to be used by TD Group to pay dividends or other distributions on or in respect of its capital stock, the consolidated net leverage ratio would be no greater than 6.00 to 1.00, in each case, after giving effect to such incremental term loans. If any portion of the $1.5 billion is not used for dividends or share repurchases over such twelve month period, such amount (not to exceed $500 million) may be used to repurchase stock at any time thereafter.
Facility
TransDigm has $6,973.0$7,298 million in fully drawn term loans (the “Term Loans Facility”) and a $600an $810 million revolving credit facility. The Term Loans Facility consists of fourthree tranches of term loans as follows (aggregate principal amount disclosed is as of September 30, 2017)2022):
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Term Loans Facility | | Aggregate Principal | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate |
Tranche DE | | $7982,155 million | | June 4, 2021May 30, 2025 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% LIBOR plus 2.25% |
Tranche EF | | $1,5033,418 million | | May 14, 2022December 9, 2025 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% LIBOR plus 2.25% |
Tranche F | | $2,857 million | | June 9, 2023 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00%
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Tranche G | | $1,8151,725 million | | August 22, 2024 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% LIBOR plus 2.25% |
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(1) | LIBO rate is subject to a floor of 0.75%. |
The Term Loans Facility requires quarterly aggregate principal payments of $17.5$19 million. The revolving commitments consist of two tranches which include up to $100$152 million of multicurrency revolving commitments. At September 30, 2017,2022, the Company had $15.7$31 million in letters of credit outstanding and $584.3$779 million in borrowings available under the revolving commitments. Draws on the revolving commitments are subject to an interest rate of 2.50% per annum. The unused portion of the revolving commitments is subject to a fee of 0.5% per annum.
The interest rates per annum applicable to the loans under the Credit Agreement are, at TransDigm’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBO rateLIBOR for one, two, three or six-month (or to the extent agreed to by each relevant lender, nine or twelve-month) interest periods chosen by TransDigm, in each case plus an applicable margin percentage. The adjusted LIBO rate isLIBOR related to Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G term loans are not subject to a floor of 0.75%. For the fiscal year 2017,floor. At September 30, 2022 and 2021, the applicable interest rates ranged from approximately 3.75% to 4.26% onfor all existing tranches (which excludes the existing term loans.
Under the termsimpact of the Credit Agreement, TransDigm is entitled, on one or more occasions, to request additional term loans or additional revolving commitments to the extent that the existing or new lenders agree to provide such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments provided that, among other conditions, our consolidated net leverage ratio would be no greater than 7.25 to 1.00 and the consolidated secured net debt ratio would be no greater than 4.25 to 1.00, in each case, after giving effect to such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments
The Credit Agreement requires mandatory prepayments of principal based on certain percentages of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement), commencing 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, subject to certain exceptions. In addition, subject to certain exceptions (including, with respect to asset sales, the reinvestment in productive assets), TransDigm will be required to prepay the loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement at 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest with the net cash proceeds of certain asset sales and issuance or incurrence of certain indebtedness. No matters mandating prepayments occurred during the year ended September 30, 2017.
Interest rate swaps and capscaps) were 5.92% and 2.33%, respectively, with the increase due to higher LIBOR particularly in the second half of fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for information about how our interest rate swaps and cap agreements are used to hedge and offset, respectively, the variable interest rates on the credit facility are described in Note 20, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities”facility.
Fiscal 2022 Amendment to the consolidated financial statements included herein.Credit Agreement
On December 29, 2021, the Company entered into Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 9”) to the Credit Agreement, which increases the capacity under the revolving credit facility from $760 million to $810 million. The terms and conditions that apply to Amendment No. 9 are the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the existing dollar revolving commitments and term loans under the Credit Agreement.
Indentures
The following table represents the senior subordinated and secured notes outstanding as of September 30, 2022: |
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Senior Subordinated NotesDescription | | Aggregate Principal | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate |
20202025 Secured Notes | | $5501,100 million | | OctoberDecember 15, 20202025 | | 5.50%8.00% |
20222026 Secured Notes | | $1,1504,400 million | | JulyMarch 15, 20222026 | | 6.00%6.25% |
20246.875% 2026 Notes | | $1,200500 million | | JulyMay 15, 20242026 | | 6.50%6.875% |
2025 Notes | | $750 million | | May 15, 2025 | | 6.50% |
6.375% 2026 Notes | | $950 million | | June 15, 2026 | | 6.375% |
7.50% 2027 Notes | | $550 million | | March 15, 2027 | | 7.50% |
5.50% 2027 Notes | | $2,650 million | | November 15, 2027 | | 5.50% |
4.625% 2029 Notes | | $1,200 million | | July 15, 2029 | | 4.625% |
4.875% 2029 Notes | | $750 million | | October 15, 2029 | | 4.875% |
The 20206.375% 2026 Notes, the 20227.50% 2027 Notes, the 20245.50% 2027 Notes, the 4.625% 2029 Notes and the 20264.875% 2029 Notes (the “Notes”(collectively, the “TransDigm Inc. Notes”) were issued at an issuea price of 100% of the principal amount. The 6.875% 2026 Notes (the “TransDigm UK Notes” and together with the TransDigm Inc. Notes, the “Notes,” are further described below) offered in May 2018 were issued at a price of 99.24% of the principal amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $496 million. The 2025 Secured Notes were issued at a price 100% of the principal amount. The initial $450$3,800 million offering of the 2026 Secured Notes (which, along with the 2025 Secured Notes, (also consideredare collectively referred to be part ofas the “Notes”“Secured Notes”) werewas issued at an issuea price of 100% of theits principal amount and the subsequent $300$200 million offeringand $400 million offerings of the 2026 Secured Notes in the second quarter ended April 1, 2017 of 2025 Notes (further described below)fiscal 2019 and the third quarter of fiscal 2020, respectively, were issued at an issuea price of 101.5%101% of thetheir principal amount.amount, resulting in gross proceeds of $4,411 million.
SuchThe Notes do not require principal payments prior to their maturity. Interest under the Notes is payable semi-annually. The Notes represent our unsecured obligations of TransDigm Inc. ranking subordinate to TransDigm Inc.’sour senior debt, as defined in the applicable Indentures.indentures. The Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Notes.
Guarantor Information
The Notes are subordinated to all of TransDigm’sour existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of itsour existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of itsour future debt that is expressly subordinated to the Notes. The TransDigm Inc. Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated unsecured basis by TD Group and its wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries namedTransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the indentures.applicable Indentures). The TransDigm UK Notes are guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TransDigm Inc., TD Group and TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. The guarantees of the Notes are subordinated to all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, rank equally with
all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of their future debt that is expressly subordinated to the guarantees of the Notes. The Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TD Group’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.
The Secured Notes are senior secured obligations of TransDigm and rank equally in right of payment with all of TransDigm’s existing and future senior secured debt, including indebtedness under TransDigm’s existing senior secured credit facilities, and are senior in right of payment to all of TransDigm’s existing and future senior subordinated debt, including the Notes, TransDigm’s other outstanding senior subordinated notes and TransDigm’s guarantees in respect of TransDigm UK’s outstanding senior subordinated notes. The Secured Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by TD Group, TransDigm UK and TransDigm Inc.’s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries named in the Secured Notes Indenture. The guarantees of the Secured Notes rank equally in right of payment with all of the guarantors’ existing and future senior secured debt and are senior in right of payment to all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt. The Secured Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TransDigm’s non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Secured Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all of the covenants contained in the Secured Notes.
DuringSeparate financial statements of TransDigm Inc. are not presented because the first quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company offered to purchase inSecured Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a cash tender offersenior secured basis by TD Group, TransDigm UK and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. TD Group has no significant operations or assets separate from its previously outstanding 2021investment in TransDigm Inc.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm UK are not presented because TransDigm UK's 6.875% 2026 Notes, issued in May 2018, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries. TD Group has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
The financial information presented is that of TD Group and the Guarantors, which includes TransDigm Inc. and TransDigm UK, on a combined basis and the financial information of non-issuer and non-guarantor subsidiaries has been excluded. Intercompany balances and transactions between TD Group and Guarantors have been eliminated, and amounts due from, amounts due to, and transactions with a portion of the proceeds received from the Incremental Term Loan Assumption Agreement.non-issuer and non-guarantor subsidiaries have been presented separately.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company issued $300 million in aggregate principal of its 2025 Notes at a premium of 1.5%, resulting in gross proceeds of $304.5 million. The new notes offered were an additional issuance of our existing 2025 Notes and were issued under the same indenture as the original issuance of the $450 million of 2025 Notes. With these additional Notes, there is a total of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 2025 Notes. | | | | | |
(in millions) | September 30, 2022 |
Current assets | $ | 3,954 | |
Goodwill | 6,849 | |
Other non-current assets | 2,843 | |
Current liabilities | 735 | |
Non-current liabilities | 20,077 | |
Amounts (from) due to subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors - net | (1,334) | |
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| Fiscal Year Ended |
(in millions) | September 30, 2022 |
Net sales | $ | 4,208 | |
Sales to subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors | 50 | |
Cost of sales | 1,724 | |
Expense from subsidiaries that are non-issuers and non-guarantors - net | 69 | |
Income from continuing operations | 552 | |
Net income attributable to TD Group | 552 | |
Certain Restrictive Covenants in Our Debt Documents
The Credit Agreement and the Indentures governing the Notes and Secured Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the payment of special dividends, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, liens and encumbrances, and prepayments of certain other indebtedness.
Pursuant toThe restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement priorare subject to amendments executed periodically. The most recent amendment that impacted the restrictive covenants contained in the Credit Agreement is Amendment No. 2 and Amendment No. 3 as described below, and subject7.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, TransDigm is entitled, on one or more occasions, to certain conditions, TransDigm was permitted to make certainrequest additional restricted payments, including to declareterm loans or pay dividends or repurchase stock, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500 million on or prior to December 31, 2016. Subsequent to December 31, 2016, the aggregate amount of restricted payments remaining, not to exceed $500 million, were permissible solelyadditional revolving commitments to the extent that the proceeds were usedexisting or new lenders agree to repurchase stock. The total restricted payments, as described above, made prior to December 31, 2016 totaled $1,326 million (all related to the special dividend payment and dividend equivalent payments). The remaining $50 million in dividend equivalent payments made in the quarter ended December 31, 2016 were applied against allowable restricted paymentsprovide such incremental term loans or additional revolving commitments provided that, carried over from previous years under our Credit Agreement. During January 2017, $150 million in stock repurchases were made (up to $174 million in stock repurchases were allowable) under this agreement.
On March 6, 2017, TD Group and certain subsidiaries of TransDigm entered into Amendment No. 2. Amendment No. 2 permitted, among other things, up to $1.5 billion of dividends and share repurchases on or prior to March 6, 2018. If any portion of the $1.5 billion was not used for dividends or share repurchases by March 6, 2018, such amount (not to exceed $500 million) may be used to repurchase stock at any time thereafter.
On August 22, 2017, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3. Pursuant to Amendment No. 3, TransDigm, among other things, incurred the Tranche G Term Loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to approximately $1.8 billion and repaid in full all of the Tranche C term loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The Tranche G Term Loans were fully drawn on August 22, 2017. The Tranche G Term Loans mature on August 22, 2024. The terms and conditions, (other than maturity date) that applied to the Tranche G Term Loans, including pricing, are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the Tranche C term loans immediately prior to Amendment No. 3. Amendment No. 3 also permitted (a) payment of a special dividend, share repurchase, or combination thereof, in an aggregate amount up to approximately $1.3 billion within 60 days of the effective date of Amendment No. 3, and (b) certain additional restricted payments, including the ability of the Company to declare or pay dividends or repurchase stock, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1.5 billion within twelve months of the effective date of Amendment No. 3. If any portion of such $1.5 billion is not used for dividends or share repurchases over such twelve month period, such amount (not to exceed $500 million) may be used to repurchase stock at any time thereafter.
In addition, under the Credit Agreement, if the usage of the revolving credit facility exceeds 25% of the total revolving commitments, the Company will be required to maintain a maximumour consolidated net leverage ratio ofwould be no greater than 7.25x and the consolidated secured net debt as defined,ratio would be no greater than 5.00x, in each case, after giving effect to trailing four-quarter EBITDA As Defined. A breach of any of the covenantssuch incremental term loans or an inability to comply with the required leverage ratio could result in a default under the Credit Agreement or the Indentures.additional revolving commitments.
If any such default occurs, the lenders under the Credit Agreement and the holders of the Notes and Secured Notes may elect to declare all outstanding borrowings, together with accrued interest and other amounts payable thereunder, to be immediately due and payable. The lenders under the Credit Agreement also have the right in these circumstances to terminate any commitments they have to provide further borrowings. In addition, following an event of default under the Credit Agreement, the lenders thereunder and the holders of the Secured Notes will have the right to proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure the debt, which includes our available cash, and they will also have the right to prevent us from making debt service payments on the Notes.
With the exception of the revolving credit facility, the Company has no maintenance covenants in its existing term loan and indenture agreements. Under the Credit Agreement, if the usage of the revolving credit facility exceeds 35%, or $284 million, of the total revolving commitments, the Company is required to maintain a maximum consolidated net leverage ratio of net debt to trailing four-quarter EBITDA As Defined of 7.25x as of the last day of the fiscal quarter.
As of September 30, 2017,2022, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants.covenants and expects to remain in compliance with its debt covenants in subsequent periods.
Trade ReceivablesReceivable Securitization Facility
ForDuring fiscal 2014, the Company established a trade receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”). The Securitization Facility effectively increases the Company’s borrowing capacity depending on the amount of the domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. The Securitization Facility includes the right for the Company to exercise annual one year extensions as long as there have been no termination events as defined by the agreement. The Company uses the proceeds from the Securitization Facility as an alternative to other forms of debt, effectively reducing borrowing costs.
On July 25, 2022, the Company amended the Securitization Facility to, among other things, extend the maturity date to July 25, 2023 and bear interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.30%, compared to an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.20% that applied prior to the amendment. The Securitization Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. As of September 30, 2022, the Company has borrowed $350 million under the Securitization Facility, which is fully drawn. At September 30, 2022, the applicable interest rate was 3.84%.
Dividend and Dividend Equivalent Payments
On August 26, 2022, the Company paid a special cash dividend of$18.50 on each outstanding share of common stock. No dividends were declared or paid during fiscal 2021. In fiscal 2022, the Company paid approximately $86 million in dividend equivalent payments. Total cash payments related to the special dividend and dividend equivalent payments in fiscal 2022 and 2021 were approximately $1,091 million and $73 million, respectively. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements herein for further information abouton the Company’s dividend equivalent payments.
Any future declaration of special cash dividends on our trade receivables securitization, seecommon stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our results of operations, earnings, capital requirements, financial condition, future prospects, contractual restrictions under the Credit Agreement and Indentures, the availability of surplus under Delaware law and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors. TD Group is a holding company and conducts all of its operations through direct and indirect subsidiaries. Unless TD Group receives dividends, distributions, advances, transfers of funds or other payments from our subsidiaries, TD Group will be unable to pay any dividends on our common stock in the future. The ability of any subsidiaries to take any of the foregoing actions is limited by the terms of our Term Loans Facility and Indentures and may be limited by future debt or other agreements that we may enter into.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table summarizes the Company’s cash requirements from all significant contractual obligations as of September 30, 2022 (in millions):
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| | Total | | Payment Due by Period |
| | Contractual | | Less than | | Between | | Between | | Over |
| | Obligations | | 1 Year | | 1-3 Years | | 3-5 Years | | 5 Years |
Senior subordinated and secured notes (1) | | $ | 12,100 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,500 | | | $ | 4,600 | |
Term Loans Facility (2) | | 7,298 | | | 75 | | | 3,910 | | | 3,313 | | | — | |
Scheduled interest payments (3) | | 4,273 | | | 1,177 | | | 2,126 | | | 780 | | | 190 | |
Pension funding minimums (4) | | 127 | | | 12 | | | 24 | | | 25 | | | 66 | |
Securitization Facility | | 350 | | | 350 | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Finance leases | | 294 | | | 12 | | 26 | | 26 | | 230 |
Operating leases | | 113 | | | 21 | | 34 | | 23 | | 35 |
Total contractual cash obligations | | $ | 24,555 | | | $ | 1,647 | | | $ | 6,120 | | | $ | 11,667 | | | $ | 5,121 | |
(1)Represents principal maturities which excludes interest, debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premiums.
(2)The Tranche G term loans mature in August 2024, the Tranche E term loans mature in May 2025 and the Tranche F term loans mature in December 2025. The Term Loans Facility requires quarterly aggregate principal payments of $19 million.
(3)Assumes that the variable interest rate on our Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G term loans under our Term Loans Facility range from approximately 5.82% to 7.21% based on anticipated movements in the LIBOR, which given the ongoing volatility in rates, are highly uncertain. In addition, interest payments include the impact of the existing interest rate swap and cap agreements described in Note 11, “Debt,21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” in the notes to ourthe consolidated financial statements included herein.
Stock Repurchase Program
For information about our stock repurchase programs, see Note 15, “Capital Stock,” to our consolidated financial statements included herein.
Contractual Obligations
The following is a summary of contractual cash obligations as of September 30, 2017 (in millions):
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| 2018 | | 2019 | | 2020 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2023 and thereafter | | Total |
Senior Secured Term Loans(1) | $ | 70.0 |
| | $ | 70.0 |
| | $ | 70.0 |
| | $ | 835.2 |
| | $ | 1,491.8 |
| | $ | 4,435.9 |
| | $ | 6,973.0 |
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2020 Notes | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 550.0 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 550.0 |
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2022 Notes | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,150.0 |
| | — |
| | 1,150.0 |
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2024 Notes | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,200.0 |
| | 1,200.0 |
|
2025 Notes | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 750.0 |
| | 750.0 |
|
2026 Notes | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 950.0 |
| | 950.0 |
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Securitization Facility | 300.0 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 300.0 |
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Scheduled Interest Payments(2) | 628.1 |
| | 631.4 |
| | 632.7 |
| | 594.0 |
| | 519.9 |
| | 762.7 |
| | 3,768.8 |
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Operating Leases | 18.0 |
| | 17.5 |
| | 14.6 |
| | 12.6 |
| | 11.5 |
| | 33.6 |
| | 107.8 |
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Purchase Obligations | 249.0 |
| | 41.6 |
| | 26.2 |
| | 33.6 |
| | 17.1 |
| | — |
| | 367.5 |
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Total Contractual Cash Obligations | $ | 1,265.1 |
| | $ | 760.5 |
| | $ | 743.5 |
| | $ | 2,025.4 |
| | $ | 3,190.3 |
| | $ | 8,132.2 |
| | $ | 16,117.1 |
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(1) | The Tranche D Term Loans mature in June 2021, the Tranche E Term Loans mature in May 2022, the Tranche F Term Loans mature in June 2023, and the Tranche G Term Loans mature in August 2024. The term loans require quarterly principal payments totaling $17.5 million. |
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(2) | Assumes that the variable interest rate on our Tranche D, Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G borrowings under our Senior Secured Term Loans range from approximately 4.37% to 4.92% based on anticipated movements in the LIBO rate. In addition, interest payments include the impact of the existing interest rate swap and cap agreements described in Note 20, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities” to the consolidated financial statements herein. |
In addition to the contractual obligations set forth above, the Company incurs capital expenditures for the purpose of maintaining and replacing existing equipment and facilities and, from time to time, for facility expansion. Capital expenditures totaled approximately $71.0 million, $44.0 million, and $54.9 million during fiscal years 2017, 2016, and fiscal 2015, respectively. The Company expects its capital expenditures in fiscal year 2018(4)Represents future benefit payments expected to be between $85 millionpaid from the pension and $95 million.post-retirement benefit plans or from the Company’s assets.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company utilizes letters of credit to back certain payment and performance obligations. Letters of credit are subject to limits based on amounts outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility. As of September 30, 2022, the Company had $31 million in letters of credit outstanding.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which often requires the judgment of management in the selection and application of certain accounting principles and methods. Management believes that the quality and reasonableness of our most critical policies enable the fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. However, investors are cautioned that the sensitivity of financial statements to these methods, assumptions and estimates could create materially different results under different conditions or using different assumptions.
Below are those policies applied in preparing our financial statements that management believes are the most dependent on the application of estimates and assumptions. For additional significant accounting policies, see Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
Revenue Recognition – Revenue is recognized from the sale of products when control transfers to the customer, which is demonstrated by our right to payment, a transfer of title, a transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership, or the customer acceptance, but most frequently upon shipment where the customer obtains physical possession of the goods. The majority of the Company's revenue is recorded at a point in time. Sales recognized over time are generally accounted for using an input measure to determine progress completed at the end of the period. Sales for service contracts generally are recognized as the services are provided. For agreements with multiple performance obligations, judgment is required to determine whether performance obligations specified in these agreements are distinct and should be accounted for as separate revenue transactions for recognition purposes based on the standalone selling price of each performance obligation. The primary method used to estimate a standalone selling price is the price observed in standalone sales to customers for the same product or service. We consider the contractual consideration payable by the customer and assesses variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price. Variable consideration is included in the estimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount, including whether the estimate should be constrained in order to avoid a significant reversal of revenue in a future period. These estimates are based on historical experience, anticipated performance under the terms of the contract and our best judgment at the time.
Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is generally determined by the average cost and the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) methods and includes material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing process. Because the Company sells products that are installed on airframes that can be in-service for 25 or more years, it must keep a supply of such products on hand while the airframes are in use. Where management estimated that the net realizable value was below cost or determined that future demand was lower than current inventory levels, based on historical experience, current and projected market demand, current and projected volume trends and other relevant current and projected factors associated with the current economic conditions, a reduction in inventory cost to estimated net realizable value was made by recording a provision included in cost of sales. Additionally, management believes that the Company’s estimates of excess and obsolete inventory are reasonable and material changes in future estimates or assumptions used to calculate our estimate is unlikely. However, actual results may differ materially from the estimates and additional provisions may be required in the future. A 10% change in our excess and obsolete inventory reserve at September 30, 2022 would not have a material impact on our results. In accordance with industry practice, all inventories are classified as current assets as all inventories are available and necessary to support current sales, even though a portion of the inventories may not be sold within one year.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – In accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” the Company uses the acquisition method of accounting to allocate costs of acquired businesses to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The excess costs of acquired businesses over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized as goodwill. The valuations of the acquired assets and liabilities will impact the determination of future operating results. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash inflows and outflows, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, discount rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, asset lives and market multiples, among other items. We determine the fair values of intangible assets acquired generally in consultation with third-party valuation advisors. Fair value adjustments to the Company’s assets and liabilities are recognized and the results of operations of the acquired business are included in our consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the merger or acquisition.
Intangible assets other than goodwill are recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed or exchanged, regardless of the Company’s intent to do so. Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets are recorded at their estimated fair value on the date of acquisition and are reviewed at least annually for impairment based on cash flow projections and fair value estimates.
U.S. GAAP requires that the annual, and any interim, goodwill impairment assessment be performed at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units have been identified at the operating unit level, which is one level below our operating segments. Substantially all goodwill was determined and recognized for each reporting unit pursuant to the accounting for the merger or acquisition as of the date of each transaction. With respect to acquisitions integrated into an existing reporting unit, any acquired goodwill is combined with the goodwill of the reporting unit.
At the time of goodwill impairment testing, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, and whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative test is required only if the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit. For the quantitative test, management determines the estimated fair value through the use of a discounted cash flow valuation model incorporating discount rates commensurate with the risks involved for each reporting unit. If the calculated estimated fair value is less than the current carrying value, impairment of goodwill of the reporting unit may exist. The use of a discounted cash flow valuation model to determine estimated fair value is common practice in impairment testing. The key assumptions used in the discounted cash flow valuation model for impairment testing includes discount rates, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, cash flow projections and terminal value rates. Discount rates are set by using the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (“WACC”) methodology. The WACC methodology considers market and industry data as well as company specific risk factors for each reporting unit in determining the appropriate discount rates to be used. The Company utilizes a third party valuation firm to assist in the determination of the WACC. The discount rate utilized for each reporting unit is indicative of the return an investor would expect to receive for investing in such a business.
Management, considering industry and company-specific historical and projected data, develops growth rates, sales projections and cash flow projections for each reporting unit. Terminal value rate determination follows a common methodology of capturing the present value of perpetual cash flow estimates beyond the last projected period assuming a constant WACC and low long-term growth rates.
Management tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at the asset level, as determined by appropriate asset valuation at the time of acquisition. The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets consists of a comparison between the estimated fair values and carrying values. If the carrying amounts of intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives exceed their estimated fair values, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to the difference. Management utilizes the royalty savings valuation method to determine the estimated fair value for each indefinite-lived intangible asset. In this method, management estimates the royalty savings arising from the ownership of the intangible asset. The key assumptions used in estimating the royalty savings for impairment testing include discount rates, royalty rates, growth rates, sales projections and terminal value rates. Discount rates used are similar to the rates developed by the WACC methodology considering any differences in company-specific risk factors between reporting units and the indefinite-lived intangible assets. Royalty rates are established by management with the advice of valuation experts. Management, considering industry and company-specific historical and projected data, develops growth rates and sales projections for each significant intangible asset. Terminal value rate determination follows common methodology of capturing the present value of perpetual sales estimates beyond the last projected period assuming a constant WACC and low long-term growth rates.
The discounted cash flow and royalty savings valuation methodologies require management to make certain assumptions based upon information available at the time the valuations are performed. Actual results could differ from these assumptions. Management believes the assumptions used are reflective of what a market participant would have used in calculating fair value considering the current economic conditions.
The Company had 47 reporting units with goodwill and 44 reporting units with indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the date of the annual impairment test. Based on its initial qualitative assessment over each of the reporting units, the Company identified 13 reporting units to test for impairment using a quantitative test for both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The 13 reporting units selected for quantitative testing have higher commercial aerospace content and, as a result, have been more adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated fair values of each of these reporting units and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were in excess of their respective carrying values. The Company performed a sensitivity analysis on certain company-specific projected data, specifically earnings before taxes and net sales, which are significant assumptions in the discounted cash flow valuation model to determine estimated fair value. With a ten percentage point decrease in earnings before taxes and net sales data, all of the reporting units would continue to have fair values in excess of their respective carrying values of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Stock-Based Compensation – The cost of the Company’s stock-based compensation is recorded in accordance with ASC 718, “Stock Compensation.” The Company uses a Black-Scholes pricing model to estimate the grant-date fair value of the stock options awarded. The Black-Scholes pricing model requires assumptions regarding the expected volatility of the Company’s common shares, the risk-free interest rate, the expected life of the stock options award and the Company’s dividend yield. The Company primarily utilizes historical data in determining the assumptions. An increase or decrease in the assumptions or economic events outside of management’s control could, and do, have an impact on the Black-Scholes pricing model. The Company estimates stock option forfeitures based on historical data. The total number of stock options expected to vest is adjusted by actual and estimated forfeitures. Changes to the actual and estimated forfeitures will result in a cumulative adjustment in the period of change. The Company also evaluates any subsequent changes to the respective option holders terms under the modification rules of ASC 718. If determined to be a modification, the Black-Scholes pricing model is updated as of the date of the modification resulting in a cumulative catch-up to expense.
Income Taxes – The Company estimates income taxes in each jurisdiction in which it operates. This involves estimating taxable earnings, specific taxable and deductible items, the likelihood of generating sufficient future taxable income to utilize deferred tax assets and possible exposures related to future tax audits. To the extent these estimates change, adjustments to deferred and accrued income taxes are made in the period in which the changes occur. Historically, such adjustments have not been significant.
New Accounting Standards
For information about new accounting standards, see Note 4, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements,” in the notes to ourthe consolidated financial statements included herein.
Additional Disclosure Required
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We present below certain financial information based on our EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined. References to “EBITDA” mean earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and references to “EBITDA As Defined” mean EBITDA plus, as applicable for each relevant period, certain adjustments as set forth in the reconciliations of income from continuing operations to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined and the reconciliations of net cash provided by Indenturesoperating activities to EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined presented below.
SeparateNeither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined is a measurement of financial statementsperformance under U.S. GAAP. We present EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined because we believe they are useful indicators for evaluating operating performance and liquidity.
Our management believes that EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined are useful as indicators of TransDigm Inc.liquidity because securities analysts, investors, rating agencies and others use EBITDA to evaluate a company’s ability to incur and service debt. In addition, EBITDA As Defined is useful to investors because the revolving credit facility under our senior secured credit facility requires compliance under certain circumstances, on a pro forma basis, with a financial covenant that measures the ratio of the amount of our secured indebtedness to the amount of our Consolidated EBITDA defined in the same manner as we define EBITDA As Defined herein.
In addition to the above, our management uses EBITDA As Defined to review and assess the performance of the management team in connection with employee incentive programs and to prepare its annual budget and financial projections. Moreover, our management uses EBITDA As Defined to evaluate acquisitions.
Although we use EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined as measures to assess the performance of our business and for the other purposes set forth above, the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as analytical tools has limitations, and you should not consider any of them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
•neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements, necessary to service interest payments on our indebtedness;
•although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects any cash requirements for such replacements;
•the omission of the substantial amortization expense associated with our intangible assets further limits the usefulness of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined;
•neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined includes the payment of taxes, which is a necessary element of our operations; and
•EBITDA As Defined excludes the cash expense we have incurred to integrate acquired businesses into our operations, which is a necessary element of certain of our acquisitions.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined should not presented since TD Group has nobe considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in the growth of our business. Management compensates for these limitations by not viewing EBITDA or EBITDA As Defined in isolation and specifically by using other U.S. GAAP measures, such as net income, net sales and operating profit, to measure our operating performance. Neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined is a measurement of financial performance under U.S. GAAP, and neither should be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations or significant assets separatedetermined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our calculation of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined may not be comparable to the calculation of similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of income from its investment in TransDigm Inc.continuing operations to EBITDA and since the Notes are guaranteedEBITDA As Defined (in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
Income from continuing operations | $ | 866 | | | $ | 681 | |
Adjustments: | | | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 253 | | | 253 | |
Interest expense, net | 1,076 | | | 1,059 | |
Income tax provision | 261 | | | 34 | |
EBITDA | 2,456 | | | 2,027 | |
Adjustments: | | | |
Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments (1) | 3 | | | 6 | |
Acquisition integration costs (2) | 11 | | | 14 | |
Acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses (3) | 4 | | | 15 | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense (4) | 184 | | | 130 | |
Refinancing costs (5) | 1 | | | 37 | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs (6) | — | | | 40 | |
Gain on sale of businesses, net (7) | (7) | | | (69) | |
Other, net (8) | (6) | | | (11) | |
EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | | $ | 2,189 | |
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| (1) | | Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when inventory was sold. |
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| (2) | | Represents costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs. |
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| (3) | | Represents transaction-related costs for both acquisitions and divestitures comprising deal fees, legal, financial and tax due diligence expenses, and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred. |
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| (4) | | Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under our stock incentive plans and deferred compensation plans. |
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| (5) | | Represents costs expensed related to debt financing activities, including new issuances, extinguishments, refinancings and amendments to existing agreements. |
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| (6) | | Represents restructuring costs related to the Company's cost reduction measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic of $36 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. These are costs related to the Company's actions to reduce its workforce and consolidate certain facilities to align with customer demand. This also includes $4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 of incremental costs related to the pandemic that are not expected to recur once the pandemic has subsided and are clearly separable from normal operations (e.g., additional cleaning and disinfecting of facilities by contractors above and beyond normal requirements, personal protective equipment, etc.). Restructuring costs incurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 were not material. |
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| (7) | | Represents the net gain on sale of businesses. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information. |
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| (8) | | Primarily represents foreign currency transaction gain or loss, payroll withholding taxes related to special dividend and dividend equivalent payments and stock option exercises, non-service related pension costs, including the pension settlement charge for the Esterline Retirement Plan (further detailed in Note 15, “Retirement Plans”) and gain or loss on sale of fixed assets. |
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net cash provided by TD Groupoperating activities to EBITDA and all direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiariesEBITDA As Defined (in millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 948 | | | $ | 913 | |
Adjustments: | | | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and sales of businesses | 288 | | | 98 | |
Interest expense, net (1) | 1,076 | | | 1,059 | |
Income tax provision - current | 283 | | | — | |
Loss contract amortization | 39 | | | 55 | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense (2) | (184) | | | (130) | |
Refinancing costs (3) | (1) | | | (37) | |
Gain on sale of businesses, net (4) | 7 | | | 69 | |
EBITDA | 2,456 | | | 2,027 | |
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Inventory acquisition accounting adjustments (5) | 3 | | | 6 | |
Acquisition integration costs (6) | 11 | | | 14 | |
Acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses (7) | 4 | | | 15 | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense (2) | 184 | | | 130 | |
Refinancing costs (3) | 1 | | | 37 | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs (8) | — | | | 40 | |
Gain on sale of businesses, net (4) | (7) | | | (69) | |
Other, net (9) | (6) | | | (11) | |
EBITDA As Defined | $ | 2,646 | | | $ | 2,189 | |
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| (2) | | Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under our stock incentive plans and deferred compensation plans. |
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| (3) | | Represents costs expensed related to debt financing activities, including new issuances, extinguishments, refinancings and amendments to existing agreements. |
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| (4) | | Represents the net gain on sale of businesses. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein for further information. |
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| (5) | | Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when inventory was sold. |
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| (6) | | Represents costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs. |
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| (7) | | Represents transaction-related costs for both acquisitions and divestitures comprising deal fees, legal, financial and tax due diligence expenses, and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred. |
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| (8) | | Represents restructuring costs related to the Company's cost reduction measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic of $36 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. These are costs related to the Company's actions to reduce its workforce and consolidate certain facilities to align with customer demand. This also includes $4 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 of incremental costs related to the pandemic that are not expected to recur once the pandemic has subsided and are clearly separable from normal operations (e.g., additional cleaning and disinfecting of facilities by contractors above and beyond normal requirements, personal protective equipment, etc.). Restructuring costs incurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 were not material. |
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| (9) | | Primarily represents foreign currency transaction gain or loss, payroll withholding taxes related to special dividend and dividend equivalent payments and stock option exercises, non-service related pension costs, including the pension settlement charge for the Esterline Retirement Plan (further detailed in Note 15, “Retirement Plans”) and gain or loss on sale of fixed assets. |
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
Our main exposure to market risk relates to interest rates. Our financial instruments that are subject to interest rate risk is principally our variable rate debt. In July 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (the authority that regulates LIBOR) announced that it intended to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR after 2021. The discontinuation date for submission and publication of rates for the remaining tenors of USD LIBOR (one-month, three-month, six-month and twelve-month) was subsequently extended by the ICE Benchmark Administration (the administrator of LIBOR) until June 30, 2023. It is unclear whether new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established such that it continues to exist after 2023. Similarly, it is not possible to predict whether LIBOR will continue to be viewed as an acceptable market benchmark, what rate or rates may become acceptable alternatives to LIBOR, or what effect these changes in views or alternatives may have on financial markets for LIBOR-linked financial instruments. While the U.S. Federal Reserve, in conjunction with the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, has chosen the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) as the recommended risk-free reference rate for the U.S. (calculated based on repurchase agreements backed by treasury securities), we cannot currently predict the extent to which this index will gain widespread acceptance as a replacement for LIBOR. It is not possible to predict the effect of these changes, other reforms or the establishment of alternative reference rates.
In February 2020, in connection with Amendment No. 7 to the Credit Agreement, we amended our Credit Agreement to include fixed-ratea provision for the determination of an alternative reference interest rate. Additionally, with respect to our derivatives portfolio, we have elected the LIBOR protocols issued by the International Swaps and floating-rate long-term debt. Derivatives Association, but the discontinuation of LIBOR may also require our derivative agreements to be amended in some way. Once the alternative interest rate has replaced LIBOR, our future interest expense could be impacted. We will continue to evaluate the risks and opportunities related to LIBOR transition.
At September 30, 2017,2022, we had borrowings under our Term Loans Facility, which consists of three tranches of term loans, of approximately $6,973$7,298 million that were subject to interest rate risk. Borrowings under our term loans bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBOR for a one-, two-, three- or six-month (or to the extent available to each lender, nine- or twelve-month) interest period chosen by us, in each case, plus an applicable margin percentage. Accordingly, the Company’s cash flows and earnings will be exposed to the market risk of interest rate changes resulting from variable rate borrowings under our term loans. The Company's objective is to maintain an allocation of at least 75% fixed rate and 25% variable rate debt thereby limiting its exposure to changes in near-term interest rates. Interest rate swaps and caps used to hedge and offset, respectively, the variable interest rates on the credit facility are described in Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative purposes. As of September 30, 2022, approximately 85% of our total debt was fixed rate. The effect of a hypothetical one percentage point increase in interest rates would increase the annual interest costs under our term loans by approximately $67$74 million based on the amount of outstanding borrowings at September 30, 2017.2022. The weighted average interest rate on the $6,973$7,298 million of borrowings under our term loansTerm Loans Facility on September 30, 20172022 was 4.5%6.3%.
Interest rate swaps and caps used to hedge and offset, respectively, the variable interest rates on the credit facility are described in Note 20, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” to our consolidated financial statements included herein. We do not hold or issue derivative instruments for speculative purposes.
For information about the fair value of the aggregate principal amount of borrowings under our term loans and the fair value of the Notes, seerefer to Note 19,20, “Fair Value Measurements,” in the notes to ourthe consolidated financial statements included herein.
Certain of our foreign subsidiaries’ sales and results of operations are subject to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations, primarily the British pound and the euro. Because our consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, increases or decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies in which we transact business could materially adversely affect our net sales, net income and the carrying values of our assets located outside the U.S. global economic uncertainty continues to exist. Strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies may adversely affect our operating results. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts provide for the purchase or sale of foreign currencies at specified future dates at specified exchange rates, and are used to offset changes in the fair value of certain assets or liabilities or forecasted cash flows resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies. The foreign currency forward exchange contracts entered into by the Company are described in Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included herein.
A 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not have resulted in a material impact to net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022.
As disclosed elsewhere in this report, the future impacts of the Russia and Ukraine conflict and the COVID-19 pandemic and their residual effects, including economic uncertainty, inflationary environment and disruption within the global supply chain, labor markets and aerospace industry, on our business remain uncertain. As we cannot anticipate the ultimate duration or scope of the Russia-Ukraine war and the COVID-19 pandemic, the ultimate financial impact to our results cannot be reasonably estimated, but could be material.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information required by this Item is contained on pages F-1F-1 through F-42F-45 of this Report.
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ITEM 9. | CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE |
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of September 30, 2017,2022, TD Group carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of TD Group’s management, including its President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of TD Group’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that TD Group’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by TD Group in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to TD Group’s management, including its President, Chief Executive Officer and Director and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, TD Group’s management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in designing and evaluating the controls and procedures.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of TD Group is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Using criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework, TransDigm’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017.2022. Based on our assessment, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2017.2022.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2017, we2022, the Company completed the acquisitionsacquisition of SchrothDART. The Company is currently integrating the acquisition into its operations, compliance programs and the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions. The results of operations are included in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.internal control processes. As permitted by SEC rules and regulations, the Securities and Exchange Commission, we have elected to exclude Schroth andCompany has excluded the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitionsacquisition from our assessmentmanagement's evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal controlcontrols over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017. Total2022. The acquisition constituted approximately 2% of the Company's total assets (inclusive of acquired intangible assets) as of September 30, 20172022 and revenuesapproximately 1% and 0% of the Company's net sales and income from continuing operations before income taxes, respectively, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017 for these fiscal 2017 acquisitions constituted 2% and 1%, respectively, of each of these key measures as reported in our consolidated financial statements.
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The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 20172022 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which is included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter of fiscal 20172022 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
TheTo the Shareholders and the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
TransDigm Group Incorporated
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited TransDigm Group Incorporated’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017,2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control-IntegratedControl—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria)(the “COSO criteria”). In our opinion, TransDigm Group Incorporated’sIncorporated (the “Company”) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2022, based on the COSO 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 DART Aerospace (“DART”), which is included in the 2022 consolidated financial statements of the Company and constituted 2% of total assets as of September 30, 2022 and 1% and 0% of net sales and income from continuing operations before income taxes, respectively, for the fiscal 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 DART.
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 Company as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended September 30, 2022, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) and our report dated November 10, 2022 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’sManagement's Report on Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’sCompany’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 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).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 andor procedures may deteriorate.
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 Schroth and the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions, which are included in the 2017 consolidated financial statements of TransDigm Group Incorporated and constituted 2% of total assets as of September 30, 2017 and1% of revenues for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of TransDigm Group Incorporated also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of Schroth or the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions.
In our opinion, TransDigm Group Incorporated maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2017, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of TransDigm Group Incorporated as of September 30, 2017 and 2016, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2017 of TransDigm Group Incorporated and our report dated November 13, 2017 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Cleveland, Ohio
November 13, 201710, 2022
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Directors and Executive Officers
Information regarding TD Group’s directors will be set forth under the caption “Proposal One:No. 1 - Election of Directors” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference. The following table sets forth certain information concerning TD Group’s executive officers:
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W. Nicholas HowleyKevin Stein | 65 | 56 | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of DirectorsDirector |
Robert S. HendersonJorge L. Valladares III | 61 | 48 | Vice Chairman |
Kevin Stein | 51 | | President and Chief Operating Officer |
Terrance M. ParadieMichael Lisman | 49 | 40 | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Bernt G. Iversen IISarah Wynne | 60 | 48 | Executive Vice President—Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Development | Chief Accounting Officer |
James SkulinaHalle Martin | 58 | 54 | Executive Vice President |
Peter Palmer | 53 | | Executive Vice President |
Jorge Valladares III | 43 | | Executive Vice President |
Roger V. Jones | 57 | | Executive Vice President |
Joel Reiss | 47 | | Executive Vice PresidentGeneral Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Secretary |
Mr. Howley was named Chairman of the Board of Directors of TD Group in July 2003. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of TD Group since December 2005 and of TransDigm Inc. since December 2001. Mr. Howley served as President of TD Group from July 2003 through December 2015, as Chief Operating Officer of TransDigm Inc. from December 1998 through December 2001 and as President of TransDigm Inc. from December 1998 through September 2005. Mr. Howley was a director of Polypore International Inc., a NYSE-listed manufacturer of polymer-based membranes used in separation and filtration processes through October 2012. Mr. Howley was a director of Satair A/S, a Danish public company that is an aerospace distributor, including a distributor of the Company’s products through October 2011.
Mr. Henderson was appointed Vice Chairman in January 2017. Prior to that, Mr. Henderson served as Chief Operating Officer—Airframe from October 2014 to December 2016. Mr. Henderson also previously served as Executive Vice President from December 2005 to October 2014, and as President of the AdelWiggins Group, a division of TransDigm Inc., from August 1999 to April 2008.
Mr. Stein was appointed President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating OfficerDirector in January 2017.April 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Stein served as President and Chief Operating Officer from January 2017 through March 2018 and Chief Operating Officer—Power and Control from October 2014 to December 2016. Prior to joining TransDigm, Mr. Stein served as Executive Vice President and President of the Structurals division of Precision Castparts Corp. from November 2011 to October 2014 and Executive Vice President and President of the Fasteners division of Precision Castparts Corp. from January 2009 through November 2011.
Mr. ParadieValladares was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief FinancialOperating Officer in April 2015. Prior to joining TransDigm, Mr. Paradie held various titles at Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., a NYSE-listed international mining company, including Chief Financial Officer (from October 2012 to April 2015) and Executive Vice President (from March 2013 to April 2015).
Mr. Iversen was appointed Executive Vice President—Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Development in May 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Iversen served as Executive Vice President of TD Group from December 6, 2010 through May 2012 and as President of Champion Aerospace LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from June 2006 to December 2010.
Mr. Skulina was appointed Executive Vice President in January 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Skulina served as President of the Aero Fluid Products division of AeroControlex Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from September 2009 to December 2011, and as Controller of TransDigm Inc., from August 2007 to August 2009.
Mr. Palmer was appointed Executive Vice President in February 2012. Prior to that, Mr. Palmer served as President of AdelWiggins Group, a division of TransDigm Inc., from April 2010 to February 2012, and as President of CEF Industries, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from June 2008 to March 2010.
Mr. Valladares was appointed Executive Vice President in October 2013.2019. Prior to that, Mr. Valladares served as Chief Operating Officer — Power & Control from June 2018 to March 2019, Executive Vice President from October 2013 to May 2018, as President of AvtechTyee, Inc. (formerly Avtech Corporation), a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from August 2009 to September 2013, and as President of AdelWiggins Group, a division of TransDigm Inc., from April 2008 to July 2009.
Mr. JonesLisman was appointed Chief Financial Officer in July 2018 and Executive Vice President in October 2015.January 2022. Prior to that, Mr. JonesLisman served as President of AeroControlex,Vice President—Mergers and Acquisitions from January 2018 through June 2018, Business Unit Manager for the Air & Fuel Valves business unit at Aero Fluid Products, a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from September 2009January 2017 to October 2015.January 2018 and Director of Mergers and Acquisitions of TransDigm from November 2015 to January 2017.
Mr. ReissMs. Wynne was appointed Executive Vice PresidentChief Accounting Officer in October 2015.November 2018. Prior to that, Mr. ReissMs. Wynne served as PresidentGroup Controller from April 2015 to October 2018, as Controller of Hartwell Corporation,the Aero Fluid Products division of AeroControlex Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from May 2012October 2009 to OctoberMarch 2015, and as President of Skurka Aerospace, alsopreviously in other accounting roles within the Company.
Ms. Martin was appointed General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer in March 2012 and Secretary in May 2015. Prior to that, Ms. Martin was a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm Inc., from July 2010 to May 2012.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
The information regarding compliance with Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 will be set forth under the caption entitled “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.partner at BakerHostetler LLP.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which applies to all of our directors, officers, and employees and a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers which includes additional ethical obligations for our senior financial management (which includes our president, chief executive officer and director, chief operating officer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, divisionchief accounting officer, treasurer, vice president of finance, director of internal audit, general counsel, operating unit presidents controllers, treasurer, and chief internal auditor)operating unit vice presidents of finance). Please refer to the information set forth under the caption “Corporate Governance—Codes of Ethics & Whistleblower Policy” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers is available on our website at www.transdigm.com. Any person may receive a copy without charge by writing to us at TransDigm Group Incorporated, 1301 East 9th Street, Suite 3000, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. We intend to disclose on our website any amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to directors and executive officers and that is required to be disclosed pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nominations of Directors
The procedure by which stockholders may recommend nominees to our Board of Directors will be set forth under the caption “Corporate Governance-Board Committees—Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee”“Stockholder Proposals for 2024 Annual Meeting” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Audit Committee
The information regarding the audit committee of our Board of Directors and audit committee financial experts will be set forth under the caption “Corporate Governance-Board Committees—Audit Committee”Governance” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item will be set forth under the captions “Executive Compensation”, “Compensation of Directors”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Compensation Committee Report”“Director Compensation” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 12. | SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS |
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management will be set forth under the caption “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
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Plan category | Number of Securities to Be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (a) | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (b) | | Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (c) | |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders(1) | 5,726,002 |
| (2) | $ | 154.58 |
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Plan category | | Number of Securities to Be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (a) | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights (b) | | Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (c) | |
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders (1) | | 5,385,691 | | (2) | $ | 377.99 | | | 4,346,451 | | (3) |
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(1) | Includes information related to the 2003 stock option plan, the 2006 stock incentive plan and the 2014 stock option plan. |
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(2) | This amount represents 77,829, 4,786,114 and 862,059 shares subject to outstanding stock options under our 2003 stock option plan, 2006 stock incentive plan and 2014 stock option plan, respectively. No further grants may be made under our 2003 stock option plan and 2006 stock incentive plan, although outstanding stock options continue in force in accordance with their terms.(1)Includes information related to the 2006 stock incentive plan and the 2014 stock option plan. (2)This amount represents 1,082,985 and 4,302,706 shares subject to outstanding stock options under our 2006 stock incentive plan and 2014 stock option plan, respectively. No further grants may be made under our 2006 stock incentive plan, although outstanding stock options continue in force in accordance with their terms. (3)This amount represents remaining shares available for award under our 2014 stock option plan and 2019 stock option plan. In August 2019, the 2019 stock option plan was adopted by the Board of Directors of TD Group and was subsequently approved by stockholders on October 3, 2019. The 2019 stock option plan permits TD Group to award stock options to our key employees, directors or consultants. The total number shares of TD Group common stock reserved for issuance or delivery under the 2019 stock option plan is 4,000,000, subject to adjustment in the event of any stock dividend or split, reorganization, recapitalization, merger, share exchange or any other similar corporate transaction or event. No grants have been made under TD Group’s 2019 stock option plan as of September 30, 2022. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE |
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(3) | This amount represents remaining shares available for award under our 2014 stock option plan. |
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ITEM 13. | CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE |
The information required by this item will be set forth under the captions entitled “Certain Relationships“Corporate Governance” and Related Transactions,” “Compensation of Directors,” and “Independence of Directors”“Director Compensation” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTINGACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this item will be set forth under the caption “Principal“Proposal No. 2 - Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Fees and Services”Firm,” in our Proxy Statement, which is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) Documents Filed with Report
(a) (1) Financial Statements
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Ernst & Young LLP, PCAOB ID: 42) | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20172022 and 20162021 | |
Consolidated Statements of Income for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | pages F-7 |
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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
(a) (3) Exhibits
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Purchase Agreement, dated February 20, 2015, among AAR International, Inc., AAR Manufacturing, Inc., TransDigm Inc. and TransDigm Germany GmbH | | |
| | Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 23, 2016 among TransDigm Inc., Thunder Merger Sub Inc., ILC Holdings, Inc. and Behrman Capital PEP L.P. | | |
| | Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 28, 2014, of TransDigm Group Incorporated | | |
| | SecondThird Amended and Restated Bylaws of TransDigm Group Incorporated | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed July 2, 1993, of NovaDigm Acquisition, Inc. (now known as TransDigm Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed July 22, 1993, of the Certificate of Incorporation of NovaDigm Acquisition, Inc. (now known as TransDigm Inc.) | | |
| | Bylaws of NovaDigm Acquisition, Inc. (now known as TransDigm Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed July 10, 2009, of Acme Aerospace, Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of Acme Aerospace, Inc. | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed July 30, 1986, of ARP Acquisition Corporation (now known as Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed September 12, 1986, of the Articles of Incorporation of ARP Acquisition Corporation (now known as Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed January 27, 1992, of the Articles of Incorporation of Adams Rite Products, Inc. (now known as Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed December 31, 1992, of the Articles of Incorporation of Adams Rite Products, Inc. (now known as Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed August 11, 1997, of the Articles of Incorporation of Adams Rite Sabre International, Inc. (now known as Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc. | | |
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| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed June 18, 2007, of AeroControlex Group, Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of AeroControlex Group, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed September 25, 2013, of Aerosonic LLC | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Aerosonic LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed November 13, 2009, of Airborne Acquisition, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Airborne Acquisition, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed January 25, 2010, of HDT International Holdings, Inc. (now known as Airborne Global, Inc.) | | |
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| | Certificate of Amendment toof Certificate of Incorporation, filed December 10, 2013, of HDT International Holdings,Global, Inc. (now known as Airborne Global, Inc.) | | |
| | Bylaws of HDT International Holdings, Inc. (now known as Airborne Global, Inc.) | | |
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| | Bylaws of Airborne Holdings, Inc. | | |
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| | Bylaws of Airborne Systems NA Inc., as amended | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 23, 2007, of Airborne Systems North America Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Airborne Systems North America Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 25, 1989, of Irvin Industries (Del), Inc. (now known as Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc.) | | |
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| | Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 23, 1997,2007, of Irvin Aerospace Inc. (now known as Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc.) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Bylaws of Airborne Systems North America of CA Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, Profit, filed October 28, 1994, of Wardle Storeys (Parachutes) Inc. (now known as Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc.) | | |
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| | Bylaws, as amended, of Airborne Systems North America of NJ Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 8, 1985, of Am-Safe, Inc. (now known as AmSafe, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 19, 2005, of Am-Safe, Inc. (now known as AmSafe, Inc.) | | |
| | By-Laws of Am-Safe, Inc. (now known as AmSafe, Inc.) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed October 16, 2007, of AmSafe Global Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of AmSafe Global Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed July 10, 1967, of Arkwin Industries, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed November 4, 1981, of Arkwin Industries, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed June 11, 1999, of Arkwin Industries, Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of Arkwin Industries, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed MarchFebruary 7, 2003,2007, of Aviation Technologies, Inc. | | |
| | By-laws of Wings Holdings, Inc. (now known as Aviation Technologies, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 12, 2003, of Wings Holdings, Inc. (now known as Aviation Technologies, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed July 17, 2003, of Wings Holdings, Inc. (now known as Aviation Technologies, Inc.) | | |
| | Bylaws of Wings Holdings, Inc. (now known as Aviation Technologies, Inc.) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Formation, filedeffective June 28, 2007, of Avionic Instruments LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Avionic Instruments LLC | | |
| | CertificateArticles of Incorporation, filed December 29, 1992, of AvionicAvionics Specialties, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Avionics Specialties, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Avionic Specialties, Inc. | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed October 3, 1963, of Avtech Corporation (now known as AvtechTyee, Inc.) | | |
| | Articles of Amendment ofto Articles of Incorporation, filed March 30, 1984, of Avtech Corporation (now known as AvtechTyee, Inc.) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Articles of Amendment ofto Articles of Incorporation, filed April 17, 1989, of Avtech Corporation (now known as AvtechTyee, Inc.) | | |
| | Articles of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation, filed July 17, 1998, of Avtech Corporation (now known as AvtechTyee, Inc.) | | |
| | Articles of Amendment ofto Articles of Incorporation, filed May 20, 2003, of Avtech Corporation (now known as Avtech Tyee,AvtechTyee, Inc.) | | |
| | Articles of Amendment ofto Articles of Incorporation, filed May 2, 2012, of AvtechTyee, Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of Avtech Corporation (now known as AvtechTyee, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed October 24, 1977, of Transformer Technology Corporation (now known as Beta Transformer TechnologyPower Device Corporation) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed December 1, 1977, of Transformer Technology Corporation (now known as Beta Transformer TechnologyPower Device Corporation) | | |
| | BylawsCertificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed June 20, 2022, of Beta Transformer Technology Corporation (now known as Power Device Corporation) | | |
| | By-laws of Transformer Technology Corporation (now known as Beta Transformer TechnologyPower Device Corporation) | |
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| | Certificate of Formation, filed May 30, 2013, of Beta Transformer Technology LLC | | |
| | Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, filed July 7, 2016, of Beta Transformer Technology LLC | |
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| | Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation of Breeze-Eastern LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Breeze-Eastern LLC | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed February 6, 1998, of Air Carrier Acquisition Corp. (now known as Bridport-Air Carrier, Inc.) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Articles of Amendment, filed February 23, 1998, of Air Carrier Acquisition Corp. (now known as Bridport-Air Carrier, Inc.) | | |
| | Articles of Amendment, filed December 14, 1999, of Bridport-Air Carrier, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-Laws of Bridport-Air Carrier, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 9, 2000, of Erie Acquisition Corp. (now known as Bridport Erie Aviation, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 30, 2000, of Erie Acquisition Corp. (now known as Bridport Erie Aviation, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed June 19, 2000, of Bridport Erie Aviation, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-Laws of Erie Acquisition Corp. (now known as Bridport Erie Aviation, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed July 2, 2004, of Bridport Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-Laws of Bridport Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 6, 2007, of Bruce Aerospace Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of Bruce Aerospace Inc. | | |
| | CertificateArticles of Conversion, effectiveOrganization, filed June 30,29, 2007, convertingof CDA InterCorp intoLLC | | |
| | Operating Agreement of CDA InterCorp LLC | | |
| | Operating Agreement of CDA InterCorp LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed September 30, 2010,2009, of CEF Industries, LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of CEF Industries, LLC | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Formation, effective June 30, 2007, of Champion Aerospace LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Champion Aerospace LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed October 23, 1970, of ILC Data Devices Corporation (now known as Data Device Corporation) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 23, 1999, of ILC Data DevicesDevice Corporation (now known as Data Device Corporation) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed July 14, 2014, of Data Device Corporation | |
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| | BylawsBy-laws of ILC Data Devices Corporation (now known as Data Device Corporation) | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed November 20, 2009, of Dukes Aerospace, Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of Dukes Aerospace, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed February 29, 2000, of Western Sky Industries, LLC (now known as Electromech Technologies LLC) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed December 18, 2013, of Western Sky Industries, LLC (now known as Electromech Technologies LLC) | | |
| | SecondFourth Amended and Restated Limited Liability Agreement of Western Sky Industries,Electromech Technologies LLC | | |
| | Articles of Organization, as amended, of HarcoSemco LLC | | |
| | First Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of HarcoSemco LLC | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed May 10, 1957, of Hartwell Aviation Supply Company (now known as Electromech Technologies LLC)Hartwell Corporation) | | |
| | Certificate of Conversion, effective March 31, 2014, of Harco LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Harco LLC | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed May 10, 1957, of Hartwell Aviation Supply Company (now known as Hartwell Corporation) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed June 9, 1960, of Articles of Incorporation of Hartwell Aviation Supply Company (now known as Hartwell Corporation) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certification of Amendment, filed October 23, 1987, of Articles of Incorporation of Hartwell Corporation | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed April 9, 1997, of Articles of Incorporation of Hartwell Corporation | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of Hartwell Corporation | | |
| | Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed June 23, 2016, of ILC Holdings, Inc. | |
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| | BylawsBy-laws, as amended, of ILC Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed January 26, 2007, of Johnson Liverpool LLC | | |
| | CertificateAmended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Formation, filed August 12, 2008, of New ILC Mergeco,Johnson Liverpool LLC (now known as ILC Industries, LLC) | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Formation, filed December 3, 2010, of New ILC Mergeco, LLC (now known as ILC Industries, LLC) | |
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| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of ILC Industries, LLC | |
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| | Certificate of Formation, filed January 26, 2007, of Johnson Liverpool LLC | | |
| | Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Johnson Liverpool LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed March 28, 1994, of MPT Acquisition Corp. (now known as MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed May 18, 1994, of the Certificate of Incorporation of MPT Acquisition Corp. (now known as MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed May 24, 1994, of the Certificate of Incorporation of MPT Acquisition Corp. (now known as MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed August 28, 2003, of the Certificate of Incorporation of Marathon Power TechnologyTechnologies Company (now known as MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Bylaws of MPT Acquisition Corp. (now known as MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 13, 2007, of McKechnie Aerospace DE, Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of McKechnie Aerospace DE, Inc. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 25, 2007, of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of McKechnie Aerospace Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed December 11, 1998, of McKechnie US Holdings Inc. (now known as McKechnie Aerospace Investments, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed May 11, 2007, to the Certificate of Incorporation of McKechnie Investments, Inc. (now known as McKechnie Aerospace Investments, Inc.) | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of McKechnie Aerospace Investments, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed May 11, 2005, of Melrose US 3 LLC (now known as McKechnie Aerospace US LLC) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed May 11, 2007, to Certificate of Formation of Melrose US 3 LLC (now known as McKechnie Aerospace US LLC) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of McKechnie Aerospace US LLC | | |
| | Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed June 27, 2014, of North Hills Signal Processing Corp. | | |
| | By-laws of Porta Systems Corp. (now known as North Hills Signal Processing Corp.) | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed September 30, 2021, of North Hills Signal Processing Overseas LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of North Hills Signal Processing Overseas LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed April 28, 2015, of PX Acquisition Co. (now known as Pexco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 14, 2015, of Certificate of Incorporation of PX Acquisition Co. (now known as Pexco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | BylawsBy-laws of PX Acquisition Co. (now known as Pexco Aerospace, Inc.) | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed October 3, 1956, of Pneudraulics,PneuDraulics, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation, filed December 9, 1970, of Articles of Incorporation of Pneudraulics,PneuDraulics, Inc. | | |
| | Restated BylawsBy-laws of Pneudraulics,PneuDraulics, Inc. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Limited Liability Company Certificate of Formation, filed May 30, 2007, of Schneller LLC | | |
| | Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement, dated August 31, 2011, of Schneller LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Semco Instruments, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment toof Certificate of Incorporation, filed October 17, 2012, of Semco Instruments, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated BylawsBy-laws of Semco Instruments, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed September 16, 1994, of Am-Safe Commercial Products, Inc. (now known as Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 19, 2005, of AmSafe Commercial Products, Inc. (now known as Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 27, 2014, of AmSafe Commercial Products, Inc. (now known as Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.) | |
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| | By LawsBy-laws of Am-Safe Commercial Products, Inc. (now known as Shield Restraint Systems, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed December 22, 2004, of Skurka Aerospace Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Skurka Aerospace Inc. | | |
| | By-laws, as amended, of Skurka Aerospace Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 22, 1986, of Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Amendment, filed June 8, 1998, of Certificate of Incorporation of Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc. | |
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| | BylawsBy-Laws, as amended, of Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed March 27, 2015, of Telair International LLC (now known as Nordisk Aviation Products LLC) | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Amendment to Certificate of Formation, filed February 4, 2021, of Telair International LLC (now known as Nordisk Aviation Products LLC) | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Telair International LLC (now known as Nordisk Aviation Products LLC) | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed February 23, 2015, of Telair US LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Telair US LLC | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed August 6, 1999, of Texas Rotronics, Inc. | | |
| | By-laws, as amended, of Texas Rotronics, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, effective June 30, 2007, of Transicoil LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Transicoil LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed June 13, 2013, of Whippany Actuation Systems, LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Whippany Actuation Systems, LLC | | |
| | Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Young & Franklin Inc. | |
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| | By-laws, as amended, of Young & Franklin Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed March 27, 2015,Incorporation, as amended, of Telair International LLCKH Acquisition I Co. (now known as Kirkhill Inc.) | | |
| | Limited Liability Company AgreementAmended and Restated By-laws of Telair International LLCKirkhill Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed February 23, 2015, of Telair US LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Telair US LLC | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed August 6, 1999, of Texas Rotronics, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Texas Rotronics, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, effective June 30, 2007, of Transicoil LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Transicoil LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed June 13, 2013, of Whippany Actuation Systems, LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Agreement of Whippany Actuation Systems, LLC | | |
| | Restated Certificate of Incorporation filed November 10, 2016, of Young & Franklin, Inc.TransDigm UK Holdings plc | |
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| | Bylaws of Young & Franklin, Inc. | | |
| | Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed June 27, 2014, of North Hills Processing Corp. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | BylawsArticles of Porta Systems Corp. (now known as North Hills Signal Processing Corp.)Association of TransDigm UK Holdings plc | | |
| | CertificateArticles of Incorporation, filed October 12, 1982,Organization, as amended, of Porta Systems Overseas Corp (now known as North Hills Signal Processing Overseas Corp)Symetrics Industries, LLC | | |
| | CertificateAmended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, filed October 6, 2010, of Porta Systems Overseas Corp (now known as North Hills Signal Processing Overseas Corp)Symetrics Industries, LLC | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | BylawsCertificate of Porta Systems Overseas Corp. (now known as North Hills Signal Processing Overseas Corp)Incorporation, filed January 15, 2004, of TEAC Aerospace Technologies, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of TEAC Aerospace Technologies, Inc. | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed January 2, 1992, of Skandia, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-laws of Skandia, Inc. | | |
| | Fifth Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Esterline Technologies Corporation | | |
| | Second Amended and Restated By-laws of Esterline Technologies Corporation | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed DecemberNovember 13, 2016,2007, of Wings Acquisition SubEsterline International Company | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Esterline International Company | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Leach Holding Corporation | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Leach Holding Corporation | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Leach International Corporation | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Leach International Corporation | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation of Leach Technology Group, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Leach Technology Group, Inc. | | |
| | Restated Articles of Incorporation of TA Aerospace Co. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of TA Aerospace Co. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation of CMC Electronics Aurora LLC | | |
| | Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of CMC Electronics Aurora LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Formation of Esterline Europe Company LLC | | |
| | Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Esterline Europe Company LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Angus Electronics Co. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Angus Electronics Co. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Esterline Sensors Services Americas, Inc. (now known as Interiors In Flight LLC)Auxitrol Weston USA, Inc.) | | |
| | Limited Liability AgreementAmended and Restated Bylaws of Wings Acquisition Sub LLCEsterline Sensors Services Americas, Inc. (now known as Interiors in Flight LLC)Auxitrol Weston USA, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Formation of Esterline Technologies SGIP LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Esterline Technologies SGIP LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation of Hytek Finishes Co. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Hytek Finishes Co. | | |
| | Restated Articles of Incorporation of Janco Corporation | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Janco Corporation | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Mason Electric Co. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Mason Electric Co. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended, of NMC Group, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of NMC Group, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Norwich Aero Products, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-laws of Norwich Aero Products, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Palomar Products, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Palomar Products, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Formation of 17111 Waterview Pkwy LLC | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of 17111 Waterview Pkwy LLC | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation of Korry Electronics Co. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Korry Electronics Co. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation of Armtec Defense Products Co. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Armtec Defense Products Co. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation of Armtec Countermeasures Co. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Armtec Countermeasures Co. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Armtec Countermeasures TNO Co. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Bylaws of Armtec Countermeasures TNO Co. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 26, 2019, of TDG ESL Holdings Inc. | | |
| | By-laws of TDG ESL Holdings Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed October 16, 2020, of Chelton Avionics Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Chelton Avionics Holdings, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed March 4, 1997, of Chelton Avionics, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-laws of Chelton Avionics, Inc. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed August 28, 2007, of Cobham Defense Products, Inc. (now known as Chelton Defense Products, Inc.) | | |
| | Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation, filed December 20, 2021, of Cobham Defense Products, Inc. (now known as Chelton Defense Products, Inc.) | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-laws of Cobham Defense Products, Inc. (now known as Chelton Defense Products, Inc.) | | |
| | Certificate of Formation, filed December 13, 2016,February 22, 2021, of Wings Acquisition CoLeach Mexico Holding LLC (now known as SCHROTH Safety Products LLC) | | |
| | Limited Liability Company Agreement of Wings Acquisition CoLeach Mexico Holding LLC (now known as SCHROTH Safety Products LLC) | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of NAT Seattle Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-laws of NAT Seattle Inc. | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed November 13, 1995, of Apical Industries, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Apical Industries, Inc. | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation of Century Helicopters, Inc. | | |
| | By-laws of Century Helicopters, Inc. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed April 11, 1997, of Dart Aerospace USA, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Dart Aerospace USA, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed February 28, 2019, of Dart Buyer, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Dart Buyer, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed July 29, 2011, of Dart Helicopter Services, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Dart Helicopter Services, Inc. | | |
| | Certificate of Incorporation, filed February 28, 2019, of Dart Intermediate, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Dart Intermediate, Inc. | | |
| | Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, filed May 25, 2022, of Dart TopCo, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Dart TopCo, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed February 8, 2010, of Heli Tech, Inc. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Amendment No. 1, filed July 12, 2010, to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Heli Tech, Inc. | | |
| | Amendment No. 2, filed January 25, 2013, to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Heli Tech, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-laws of Heli Tech, Inc. | | |
| | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation, filed June 28, 2022, of Offshore Helicopter Support Services, Inc. | | |
| | Bylaws of Offshore Helicopter Support Services, Inc. | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation of Paravion Technology, Inc. | | |
| | By-laws of Paravion Technology, Inc. | | |
| | Articles of Incorporation, filed July 28, 1965, of Simplex Manufacturing Co. | | |
| | Articles of Amendment, filed November 9, 1973, of Simplex Manufacturing Co. | | |
| | Articles of Amendment, filed December 2, 1988, of Simplex Manufacturing Co. | | |
| | Articles of Amendment, filed August 21, 2000, of Simplex Manufacturing Co. | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Articles of Amendment, filed March 12, 2001, of Simplex Manufacturing Co. | | |
| | Articles of Amendment, filed October 29, 2007, of Simplex Manufacturing Co. | | |
| | Amended and Restated By-laws of Simplex Manufacturing Co., as amended | | |
| | Form of Stock Certificate | | |
| | Indenture, dated as of October 15, 2012,June 9, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as a guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 5.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2020 | | |
| | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 5, 2013, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 26, 2013, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 19, 2013, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 9, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 12, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 1, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 8, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Ninth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 28, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Tenth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 31, 2017, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Eleventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2017, among TransDigm, Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Indenture, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 6.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2022 | | |
| | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 9, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 12, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 1, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 8, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 28, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 31, 2017, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2017, among TransDigm, Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Indenture, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 | | |
| | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 9, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 12, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 1, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 8, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 28, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 31, 2017, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Eighth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2017, among TransDigm, Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Indenture, dated as of May 14, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2025 | | |
| | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 12, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 28, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 1, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 8, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 28, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | |
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| | Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 31, 2017, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Seventh Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2017, among TransDigm, Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Indenture, dated as of June 6, 2016, among TransDigm Inc., Transdigm Group Incorporated, the guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 6.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2026 | | |
| | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of JulyMay 8, 2016,2018, among TransDigm Inc.,UK Holdings plc, as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated and TransDigm Inc., as guarantors, the subsidiary guarantors listed on the signature pagesparty thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trusteetrustee, relating to TransDigm UK Holdings plc’s 6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2026 | |
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| | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 28, 2016,February 13, 2019, among TransDigm Inc., as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as a guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors listed on the signature pagesparty thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trusteetrustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2027 | |
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| | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 31, 2017,February 13, 2019, among TransDigm Inc., as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as a guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors listed onparty thereto, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and US collateral agent, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as UK collateral agent, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 | | |
| | Indenture, dated as of November 13, 2019, among TransDigm Inc., as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as a guarantor, the signature pagessubsidiary guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trusteetrustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 5.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2027 | | |
| | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 9, 2017,April 8, 2020, among TransDigm Inc., as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as a guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors listed onparty thereto, The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee and US collateral agent, and The Bank of New York Mellon, as UK collateral agent, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Indenture, dated as of January 20, 2021, among TransDigm Inc., as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as a guarantor, the signature pagessubsidiary guarantors party thereto, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee | | |
| | Form of 5.50%Inc.’s 4.625% Senior Subordinated Notes due 20202029 | | |
| | FormIndenture, dated as of 6.00%April 21, 2021, among TransDigm Inc., as issuer, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as a guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, relating to TransDigm Inc.’s 4.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 20222029 | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Form of 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024Supplemental Indenture to Add New Guarantors | | |
| | Form of 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2025 | | |
| | Form ofInc.’s 6.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2026 | | |
| | Form of Notation of Guarantee of 5.50%TransDigm UK Holdings plc’s 6.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 20202026 | |
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| | Form of Notation of Guarantee of 6.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2022 | | |
| | Form of Notation of Guarantee of 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2024 | | |
| | Form of Notation of Guarantee of 6.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2025 | | |
| | Form of Notation of Guarantee of 6.375%TransDigm Inc.’s 7.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 20262027 | | |
| | Fourth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 10, 2015, betweenForm of TransDigm Group Incorporated and W. Nicholas Howley*Inc.’s 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 | | |
| | Employment Agreement, dated April 27, 2015, betweenForm of TransDigm Inc.’s 5.50% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2027 | | |
| | Form of TransDigm Inc.’s 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2025 | | |
| | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 14, 2016, betweenForm of TransDigm Group
Incorporated and Robert Henderson*Inc.’s 4.625% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2029 | |
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| | Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated December 14, 2016, betweenForm of TransDigm Group
Incorporated and Kevin Stein*Inc.’s 4.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2029 | |
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| | Employment Agreement, Dated February 24, 2011, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Bernt Iversen* | | |
| | Employment Agreement, dated April 20, 2012, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and James Skulina* | | |
| | Description of Securities | | |
| | Fifth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated April 20, 2012,26, 2018, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Peter Palmer*W. Nicholas Howley* | | |
| | Option Agreement dated August 6, 2021 between the Company and W. Nicholas Howley* | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Employment Agreement, dated July 27, 2018, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Michael Lisman* | | |
| | Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 15, 2021, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Michael Lisman* | | |
| | Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated April 26, 2018, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Kevin Stein* | | |
| | Employment Agreement, dated October 23,28, 2013, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Jorge Valladares* | |
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| | Form of Employment Agreement, dated October 2015, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and each of Joel Reiss and Roger Jones* | | |
| | First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated April 20, 2012, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Bernt Iversen* | | |
| | Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement between TransDigm Group Incorporated and each of Bernt Iversen, Peter Palmer and James Skulina* | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Form of Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated October 2015, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and each of Terrance Paradie, Bernt Iversen, James Skulina, Peter Palmer and Jorge Valladares* | | |
| | FourthSecond Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 11, 2016,July 30, 2018, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Bernt Iversen*Jorge Valladares* | |
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| | Second Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 11, 2016,16, 2021, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Terrance Paradie*Jorge Valladares* | |
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| | TransDigm Group Incorporated Fourth Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Option Plan* | | |
| | Amendment No. 1 to TransDigm Group Incorporated Fourth Amended and Restated 2003 Stock Option Plan* | | |
| | Amendment No. 2 toEmployment Agreement, dated November 10, 2018, between TransDigm Group Incorporated Fourth Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan*Sarah Wynne* | | |
| | Amendment No. 3 to Employment Agreement, dated November 15, 2021, between TransDigm Group Incorporated Fourth Amended and Restated Stock Option Plan*Sarah Wynne* | | |
| | Employment Agreement, dated November 5, 2018, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Halle Martin (fka Halle Terrion)* | | |
| | Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 15, 2021, between TransDigm Group Incorporated and Halle Martin* | | |
| | TransDigm Group Incorporated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan* | | |
| | Amendment No. 1, dated October 20, 2006, to the TransDigm Group Incorporated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan* | | |
| | Second Amendment to TransDigm Group Incorporated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, dated April 25, 2008* | | |
| | Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 2014 Stock Option Plan* | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | TransDigm Group Incorporated 2019 Stock Option Plan* | | |
| | TransDigm Group Incorporated 2016 Director Share Plan* | | |
| | Form of Stock Option AgreementsAgreement for options grantedawarded in fiscal 2013*2018* | | |
| | Form of Stock Option AgreementsAgreement for options grantedawarded in fiscal 2014*2019* | | |
| | Form of Option Agreements for options granted in fiscal 2015* | | |
| | Form of Option Agreements for options granted in fiscal 2016* | | |
| | Form of Stock Option Agreement for options awarded in fiscal 2017*2020* | |
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| | Stock Option Grant Notice andForm of Stock Option Agreement dated November 13, 2014 between TransDigm Group Incorporated and W. Nicholas Howley*for options awarded in fiscal 2021* | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Stock Option Grant Notice andForm of Stock Option Agreement dated November 10, 2016 between TransDigm Group Incorporated and W. Nicholas Howley (annual equity award)*for options awarded in fiscal 2022* | | |
| | Stock Option Grant Notice and Stock Option Agreement dated November 10, 2016 between TransDigm Group Incorporated and W. Nicholas Howley (equity award in lieu of fiscal 2016 bonus and calendar 2017 salary)* | | |
| | Fourth Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 2003 Stock Option Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan* | | |
| | Third Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan* | | |
| | Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan* | | |
| | Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 2014 Stock Option Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan* | | |
| | Amendment to Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 2014 Stock Option Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan* | | |
| | Form of Amendment to Director Options to Effect Changes in Dividend Equivalent Payment Method* | | |
| | Amendment and Restatement Agreement, and Second Amendment and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the subsidiaries of TransDigm Inc. from time to time party thereto, the lenders party thereto, as lenders, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent | | |
| | Incremental Assumption and Refinancing Facility Agreement, dated as of May 14, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other agents and lenders named therein | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other agents and lenders party thereto | | |
| | Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption and Refinancing Facility Agreement, dated as of May 20, 2015, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent and the other agents and lenders party thereto | | |
| | Incremental Term Loan Assumption Agreement dated October 14, 2016 among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the subsidiaries of TransDigm Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative and collateral agent | | |
| | Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2017, among TransDigm Inc., as borrower, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other agents and lenders named therein | | |
| | Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2017, among TransDigm Inc., as borrower, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other agents and lenders named therein | | |
| | Amendment No. 4 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2017, among TransDigm Inc., as borrower, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other agents and lenders named therein | | |
| | Refinancing Facility Agreement to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February 22, 2018, among TransDigm Inc., as borrower, TransDigm Group Incorporated, as guarantor, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto, Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the other agents and lenders named therein | | |
| | Amendment No. 5, Incremental Assumption Agreement and Refinancing Facility Agreement, dated as of May 30, 2018, relating to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, each subsidiary of TransDigm Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Amendment No. 6 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement, dated as of March 14, 2019, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, each subsidiary of TransDigm Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders | | |
| | Amendment No. 7 and Refinancing Facility Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2020, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, each subsidiary of TransDigm Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders | | |
| | Amendment No. 8 and Loan Modification Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2021, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, each subsidiary of TransDigm Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders | | |
| | Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement, dated as of December 29, 2021, to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 4, 2014, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, each subsidiary of TransDigm Inc. party thereto, the lenders party thereto, and Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders | | |
| | Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of June 23, 2006, as amended and restated as of December 6, 2010, as further amended and restated as of February 14, 2011 and February 28, 2013, among TransDigm Inc., TransDigm Group Incorporated, the subsidiaries of TransDigm Inc. named therein and Credit Suisse AG as administrative agent and collateral agent | | |
| | Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated October 21, 2013, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association as a Purchaser and a Purchaser Agent, the various other Purchasers and Purchaser Agents from time to time party thereto, and PNC National Association as AdministratorAdministrator** | | |
| | First Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated March 25, 2014, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association as a Purchaser, Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator
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| | Second Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated August 8, 2014, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as a Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and Administrator, and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchase Agent for its Purchaser Group
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Third Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated March 20, 2015, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as a Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and Administrator, Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, as a Conduit Purchaser, and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchase Agent for its and Atlantic’s Purchaser Group
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| | Fourth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of August 4, 2015, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchase,Purchaser, as a Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and Administrator, Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, as a Conduit Purchaser, and Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchaser Agent for its and Atlantic’s Purchaser Group
Group**
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| | Ninth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of August 1, 2017, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator, Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, as a Conduit Purchaser, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchaser Agent for its and Atlantic'sAtlantic’s Purchaser Group, and Fifth Third Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser GroupGroup** | | |
| | StatementTenth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed ChargesJuly 31, 2018, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator, Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, as a Conduit Purchaser, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchaser Agent for its and Atlantic’s Purchaser Group, and Fifth Third Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group** | | |
| | SubsidiariesEleventh Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of July 30, 2019, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator, Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, as a Conduit Purchaser, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchaser Agent for its and Atlantic’s Purchaser Group, and Fifth Third Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group** | | |
| | Twelfth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of July 22, 2020, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator, Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, as a Conduit Purchaser, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchaser Agent for its and Atlantic’s Purchaser Group, and Fifth Third Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group** | | |
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Exhibit No. | | Description | | Filed Herewith or Incorporated by Reference From |
| | Thirteenth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of July 26, 2021, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator, and Fifth Third Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group** | | |
| | Fourteenth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of July 25, 2022, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator, and Fifth Third Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group** | | |
| | Subsidiaries of TransDigm Group Incorporated | | |
| | Listing of Subsidiary Guarantors | | |
| | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | |
| | Certification by Principal Executive Officer of TransDigm Group Incorporated pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | |
| | Certification by Principal Financial Officer of TransDigm Group Incorporated pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | |
| | Certification by Principal Executive Officer of TransDigm Group Incorporated pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | |
| | Certification by Principal Financial Officer of TransDigm Group Incorporated pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | |
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** | Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby undertakes to furnish on a supplemental basis a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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 on November 13, 2017.
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TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED |
By: | /s/ Terrance M. ParadieMichael Lisman |
Name: | Terrance M. ParadieMichael Lisman |
Title: | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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 as of the dates indicated.
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Signature | | Title | | Date |
/s/ W. Nicholas HowleyKevin Stein | | Chairman of the Board of Directors andPresident, Chief Executive Officer (Principaland Director (Principal Executive Officer) | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
W. Nicholas HowleyKevin Stein | | |
/s/ Terrance M. ParadieMichael Lisman | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
Terrance M. ParadieMichael Lisman | | |
/s/ Sarah Wynne | | Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) | | November 10, 2022 |
Sarah Wynne | | |
/s/ W. Nicholas Howley | | Chairman | | November 10, 2022 |
W. Nicholas Howley | | |
/s/ David Barr | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
David Barr | | |
/s/ William DriesJane Cronin | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
William DriesJane Cronin | | |
/s/ Mervin Dunn | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
Mervin Dunn | | |
/s/ Michael Graff | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
Michael Graff | | |
/s/ Sean P. Hennessy | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
Sean P. Hennessy | | |
/s/ GeorgeGary E. McCullough | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
GeorgeGary E. McCullough | | |
/s/ Douglas PeacockMichele Santana | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
Douglas PeacockMichele Santana | | |
/s/ Robert J. Small | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
Robert J. Small | | |
/s/ John Staer | | Director | | November 13, 201710, 2022 |
John Staer | | |
/s/ Raymond F. Laubenthal | | Director | | November 13, 2017 |
Raymond F. Laubenthal | | |
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K:
FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 20172022
ITEM 8 AND ITEM 15(a) (1)
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX
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Financial Statements: | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Ernst & Young LLP, PCAOB ID: 42) | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 20172022 and 20162021 | |
Consolidated Statements of Income for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | F-7 – F-41 |
Supplementary Data: | |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Fiscal Years Ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
TransDigm Group Incorporated
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TransDigm Group Incorporated (the “Company”) as of September 30, 20172022 and 2016, and2021, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, changes in stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended September 30, 2017. Our audits also included2022, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). TheseIn our opinion, the consolidated financial statements and schedule arepresent fairly, in all material respects, the responsibilityfinancial position of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statementsCompany at September 30, 2022 and schedule based on our audits.2021, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period ended September 30, 2022, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We conducted our auditsalso 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 September 30, 2022, 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 November 10, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
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. An audit includesmisstatement, 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 supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An auditOur audits also includes assessingincluded evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statement presentation.statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion,Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements referredthat was communicated or required to above present fairly, in allbe communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material respects,to the consolidated financial position of TransDigm Group Incorporated at September, 30, 2017statements and 2016, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each(2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the three yearscritical audit matter does not alter in the period ended September 30, 2017, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, inany way our opinion on the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basicconsolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respectsand we are not, by communicating the information set forth therein.critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards
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| | Valuation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets |
Description of the Matter | | At September 30, 2022, the Company had goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets of $8.6 billion and $990 million, respectively. As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter, or more frequently, if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce fair value below carrying value. The Company’s goodwill is initially assigned to its reporting units as of the acquisition date. The Company’s indefinite-lived intangible assets consist of acquired trademarks and trade names. The Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value. If the Company determines the qualitative assessment is not sufficient to conclude on whether it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying value, a quantitative impairment test is performed. The Company performed a quantitative assessment on the goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at 13 of its reporting units. As part of the quantitative assessment, the Company determines the fair value of the reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets using a discounted cash flow valuation model. Auditing management’s quantitative impairment assessment was complex and judgmental for certain of the 13 reporting units and their indefinite-lived intangible assets due to the significant estimation required to determine fair value. In particular, the fair value estimates were sensitive to significant assumptions, such as changes in the discount rate, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, which are affected by expectations about future market or economic conditions. |
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 impairment process, including controls over management’s review of the valuation model and the significant assumptions underlying the fair value determination, as described above. Totest the fair values of the Company’s reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets, our audit procedures included, among others, assessing the use of the discounted cash flow valuation model and testing the significant assumptions discussed above and underlying data used by the Company in its analyses for certain of the 13 reporting units and their indefinite-lived intangible assets evaluated using the quantitative assessment. We utilized internal valuation specialists in assessing the fair value methodologies applied and evaluating the reasonableness of certain assumptions selected by management in the determination of the fair values of certain of the 13 reporting units and their indefinite-lived intangible assets. We compared the significant assumptions used by management to current industry and economic trends, recent historical performance, and other relevant factors. We performed sensitivity analyses of significant assumptions to evaluate the changes in fair values that would result from changes in the assumptions. |
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2004.
Cleveland, Ohio
November 13, 201710, 2022
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 20172022 AND 20162021
(Amounts in thousands,millions, except share amounts) | | | 2017 | | 2016 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
ASSETS | | | | ASSETS | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | CURRENT ASSETS: | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 650,561 |
| | $ | 1,586,994 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 4,787 | |
Trade accounts receivable—Net | 636,127 |
| | 576,339 |
| Trade accounts receivable—Net | 967 | | | 791 | |
Inventories—Net | 730,681 |
| | 724,011 |
| Inventories—Net | 1,332 | | | 1,185 | |
Assets held-for-sale | 77,500 |
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Prepaid expenses and other | 38,683 |
| | 43,353 |
| Prepaid expenses and other | 349 | | | 267 | |
Total current assets | 2,133,552 |
| | 2,930,697 |
| Total current assets | 5,649 | | | 7,030 | |
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—Net | 324,924 |
| | 310,580 |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—NET | | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—NET | 807 | | | 770 | |
GOODWILL | 5,745,338 |
| | 5,679,452 |
| GOODWILL | 8,641 | | | 8,568 | |
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS—Net | 1,717,862 |
| | 1,764,343 |
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OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS—NET | | OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS—NET | 2,750 | | | 2,791 | |
OTHER | 53,985 |
| | 41,205 |
| OTHER | 260 | | | 156 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 9,975,661 |
| | $ | 10,726,277 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 18,107 | | | $ | 19,315 | |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | | | | LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | CURRENT LIABILITIES: | |
Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 69,454 |
| | $ | 52,645 |
| Current portion of long-term debt | $ | 76 | | | $ | 277 | |
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | 299,587 |
| | 199,771 |
| Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | 350 | | | 349 | |
Accounts payable | 148,761 |
| | 156,075 |
| Accounts payable | 279 | | | 227 | |
Accrued liabilities | 335,888 |
| | 344,112 |
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Liabilities held-for-sale | 17,304 |
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Accrued and other current liabilities | | Accrued and other current liabilities | 721 | | | 810 | |
Total current liabilities | 870,994 |
| | 752,603 |
| Total current liabilities | 1,426 | | | 1,663 | |
LONG-TERM DEBT | 11,393,620 |
| | 9,943,191 |
| LONG-TERM DEBT | 19,369 | | | 19,372 | |
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 500,949 |
| | 492,255 |
| DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | 596 | | | 485 | |
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 161,302 |
| | 189,718 |
| OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | 482 | | | 705 | |
Total liabilities | 12,926,865 |
| | 11,377,767 |
| Total liabilities | 21,873 | | | 22,225 | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT: | | | | |
Common stock—$.01 par value; authorized 224,400,000 shares; issued 56,093,659 and 55,767,767 shares at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively | 561 |
| | 558 |
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TD GROUP STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT: | | TD GROUP STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT: | | | |
Common stock - $.01 par value; authorized 224,400,000 shares; issued 60,049,685 and 59,403,100 at September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively | | Common stock - $.01 par value; authorized 224,400,000 shares; issued 60,049,685 and 59,403,100 at September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively | 1 | | | 1 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 1,095,319 |
| | 1,028,972 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 2,113 | | | 1,830 | |
Accumulated deficit | (3,187,220 | ) | | (1,146,963 | ) | Accumulated deficit | (3,914) | | | (3,705) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (85,143 | ) | | (149,787 | ) | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (267) | | | (248) | |
Treasury stock, at cost; 4,159,207 and 2,433,035 shares at September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively | (774,721 | ) | | (384,270 | ) | |
Treasury stock, at cost; 5,688,639 and 4,198,226 shares at September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively | | Treasury stock, at cost; 5,688,639 and 4,198,226 shares at September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively | (1,706) | | | (794) | |
Total TD Group stockholders’ deficit | | Total TD Group stockholders’ deficit | (3,773) | | | (2,916) | |
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | | NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | 7 | | | 6 | |
Total stockholders’ deficit | (2,951,204 | ) | | (651,490 | ) | Total stockholders’ deficit | (3,766) | | | (2,910) | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | $ | 9,975,661 |
| | $ | 10,726,277 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | $ | 18,107 | | | $ | 19,315 | |
See Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Amounts in thousands,millions, except per share amounts) | | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
NET SALES | $ | 3,504,286 |
| | $ | 3,171,411 |
| | $ | 2,707,115 |
| NET SALES | $ | 5,429 | | | $ | 4,798 | | | $ | 5,103 | |
COST OF SALES | 1,519,659 |
| | 1,443,348 |
| | 1,257,270 |
| COST OF SALES | 2,330 | | | 2,285 | | | 2,456 | |
GROSS PROFIT | 1,984,627 |
| | 1,728,063 |
| | 1,449,845 |
| GROSS PROFIT | 3,099 | | | 2,513 | | | 2,647 | |
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 415,575 |
| | 382,858 |
| | 321,624 |
| SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 748 | | | 685 | | | 727 | |
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 89,226 |
| | 77,445 |
| | 54,219 |
| AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 136 | | | 137 | | | 169 | |
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 1,479,826 |
| | 1,267,760 |
| | 1,074,002 |
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 2,215 | | | 1,691 | | | 1,751 | |
INTEREST EXPENSE—Net | 602,589 |
| | 483,850 |
| | 418,785 |
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INTEREST EXPENSE—NET | | INTEREST EXPENSE—NET | 1,076 | | | 1,059 | | | 1,029 | |
REFINANCING COSTS | 39,807 |
| | 15,794 |
| | 18,393 |
| REFINANCING COSTS | 1 | | | 37 | | | 28 | |
OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) | | OTHER EXPENSE (INCOME) | 18 | | | (51) | | | (46) | |
GAIN ON SALE OF BUSINESSES—NET | | GAIN ON SALE OF BUSINESSES—NET | (7) | | | (69) | | | — | |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 837,430 |
| | 768,116 |
| | 636,824 |
| INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 1,127 | | | 715 | | | 740 | |
INCOME TAX PROVISION | 208,889 |
| | 181,702 |
| | 189,612 |
| INCOME TAX PROVISION | 261 | | | 34 | | | 87 | |
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 628,541 |
| | 586,414 |
| | 447,212 |
| INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 866 | | | 681 | | | 653 | |
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX | (31,654 | ) | | — |
| | — |
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INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX | | INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX | 1 | | | — | | | 47 | |
NET INCOME | 596,887 |
| | 586,414 |
| | 447,212 |
| NET INCOME | 867 | | | 681 | | | 700 | |
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCK | $ | 437,630 |
| | $ | 583,414 |
| | $ | 443,847 |
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Net earnings per share: | | | | | | |
Net earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 8.45 |
| | $ | 10.39 |
| | $ | 7.84 |
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Net loss per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | (0.57 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Net earnings per share | $ | 7.88 |
| | $ | 10.39 |
| | $ | 7.84 |
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Cash dividends paid per common share | $ | 46.00 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | | LESS: NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS | (1) | | | (1) | | | (1) | |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP | | NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP | $ | 866 | | | $ | 680 | | | $ | 699 | |
NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO TD GROUP COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | | NET INCOME APPLICABLE TO TD GROUP COMMON STOCKHOLDERS | $ | 780 | | | $ | 607 | | | $ | 514 | |
Earnings per share attributable to TD Group common stockholders | | Earnings per share attributable to TD Group common stockholders | | | | | |
Earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | | Earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 13.38 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 8.14 | |
Earnings per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | | Earnings per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | 0.02 | | | — | | | 0.82 | |
Earnings per share | | Earnings per share | $ | 13.40 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 8.96 | |
Cash dividends declared per common share | | Cash dividends declared per common share | $ | 18.50 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32.50 | |
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | | | | | | Weighted-average shares outstanding: | |
Basic and diluted | 55,530 |
| | 56,157 |
| | 56,606 |
| Basic and diluted | 58.2 | | | 58.4 | | | 57.3 | |
See Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.consolidated financial statements
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in thousands)millions)
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net income | $ | 596,887 |
| | $ | 586,414 |
| | $ | 447,212 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 22,241 |
| | (31,846 | ) | | (29,448 | ) |
Interest rate swap and cap agreements | 34,471 |
| | (9,648 | ) | | (35,604 | ) |
Pension liability adjustments | 7,932 |
| | (12,284 | ) | | (5,786 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 64,644 |
| | (53,778 | ) | | (70,838 | ) |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 661,531 |
| | $ | 532,636 |
| | $ | 376,374 |
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Net income | $ | 867 | | | $ | 681 | | | $ | 700 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1) | | | (1) | | | (1) | |
Net income attributable to TD Group | $ | 866 | | | $ | 680 | | | $ | 699 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (379) | | | 90 | | | 76 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives | 352 | | | 73 | | | (130) | |
Pension and postretirement benefit plans adjustment | 8 | | | (10) | | | 32 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax, attributable to TD Group | (19) | | | 153 | | | (22) | |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO TD GROUP | $ | 847 | | | $ | 833 | | | $ | 677 | |
See Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.consolidated financial statements
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Amounts in thousands,millions, except share and per share amounts) |
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Accumulated Deficit | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Treasury Stock | | |
| Number of Shares | | Common Stock | | Number of Shares | | Value | | Total |
BALANCE—September 30, 2014 | 53,832,246 |
| | $ | 538 |
| | $ | 794,767 |
| | $ | (2,150,293 | ) | | $ | (25,171 | ) | | (1,415,100 | ) | | $ | (175,940 | ) | | $ | (1,556,099 | ) |
Unvested dividend equivalent payments | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (14,151 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (14,151 | ) |
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options and restricted stock | — |
| | — |
| | 31,500 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 31,500 |
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Excess tax benefits related to share-based payment arrangements | — |
| | — |
| | 61,965 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 61,965 |
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Exercise of employee stock options | 1,248,175 |
| | 13 |
| | 61,674 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 61,687 |
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Common stock issued | 19,673 |
| | — |
| | 418 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 418 |
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Net income | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 447,212 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 447,212 |
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Interest rate swaps, net of tax | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (35,604 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (35,604 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (29,448 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (29,448 | ) |
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (5,786 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (5,786 | ) |
BALANCE—September 30, 2015 | 55,100,094 |
| | 551 |
| | 950,324 |
| | (1,717,232 | ) | | (96,009 | ) | | (1,415,100 | ) | | (175,940 | ) | | (1,038,306 | ) |
Unvested dividend equivalent payments and other | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (16,145 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (16,145 | ) |
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options and restricted stock | — |
| | — |
| | 48,306 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 48,306 |
|
Exercise of employee stock options and restricted stock activity, net | 666,709 |
| | 7 |
| | 30,112 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,548 | ) | | (575 | ) | | 29,544 |
|
Treasury stock purchased | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,015,387 | ) | | (207,755 | ) | | (207,755 | ) |
Common stock issued | 964 |
| | — |
| | 230 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 230 |
|
Net income | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 586,414 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 586,414 |
|
Interest rate swaps and caps, net of tax | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (9,648 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (9,648 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (31,846 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (31,846 | ) |
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (12,284 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (12,284 | ) |
BALANCE—September 30, 2016 | 55,767,767 |
| | 558 |
| | 1,028,972 |
| | (1,146,963 | ) | | (149,787 | ) | | (2,433,035 | ) | | (384,270 | ) | | (651,490 | ) |
Dividends paid | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,422,295 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,422,295 | ) |
Unvested dividend equivalent payments and other | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (214,849 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (214,849 | ) |
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options and restricted stock | — |
| | — |
| | 44,931 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 44,931 |
|
Exercise of employee stock options, restricted stock activity and other, net | 324,908 |
| | 3 |
| | 21,177 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,548 | ) | | (630 | ) | | 20,550 |
|
Treasury stock purchased | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,723,624 | ) | | (389,821 | ) | | (389,821 | ) |
Common stock issued | 984 |
| | — |
| | 239 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 239 |
|
Net income | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 596,887 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 596,887 |
|
Interest rate swaps and caps, net of tax | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 34,471 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 34,471 |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustments | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 22,241 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 22,241 |
|
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7,932 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7,932 |
|
BALANCE—September 30, 2017 | 56,093,659 |
| | $ | 561 |
| | $ | 1,095,319 |
| | $ | (3,187,220 | ) | | $ | (85,143 | ) | | (4,159,207 | ) | | $ | (774,721 | ) | | $ | (2,951,204 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TD Group Stockholders | | | | |
| Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Accumulated Deficit | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Treasury Stock | | | | |
| Number of Shares | | Par Value | | Number of Shares | | Value | | Noncontrolling Interests | | Total |
BALANCE—September 30, 2019 | 57,623,311 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1,379 | | | $ | (3,120) | | | $ | (379) | | | (4,161,326) | | | $ | (775) | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | (2,884) | |
Changes in noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiaries, net | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (6) | | | (6) | |
Special dividends and vested dividend equivalents declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,864) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,864) | |
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other | — | | | — | | | — | | | (74) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (74) | |
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options | — | | | — | | | 86 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 86 | |
Exercise of employee stock options | 988,717 | | | — | | | 116 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 116 | |
Stock repurchases under repurchase program | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (36,900) | | | (19) | | | — | | | (19) | |
Net income attributable to TD Group | — | | | — | | | — | | | 699 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 699 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 76 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 76 | |
Unrealized loss on derivatives, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (130) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (130) | |
Pension and postretirement benefit plans adjustment, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 32 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 32 | |
BALANCE—September 30, 2020 | 58,612,028 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1,581 | | | $ | (4,359) | | | $ | (401) | | | (4,198,226) | | | $ | (794) | | | $ | 4 | | | $ | (3,968) | |
Changes in noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiaries, net | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2 | | | 2 | |
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26) | |
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options | — | | | — | | | 121 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 121 | |
Exercise of employee stock options | 791,072 | | | — | | | 128 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 128 | |
Net income attributable to TD Group | — | | | — | | | — | | | 680 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 680 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 90 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 90 | |
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 73 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 73 | |
Pension and postretirement benefit plans adjustment, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (10) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (10) | |
BALANCE—September 30, 2021 | 59,403,100 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1,830 | | | $ | (3,705) | | | $ | (248) | | | (4,198,226) | | | $ | (794) | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | (2,910) | |
Changes in noncontrolling interest of consolidated subsidiaries, net | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Special dividends and vested dividend equivalents declared | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,045) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,045) | |
Accrued unvested dividend equivalents and other | — | | | — | | | — | | | (30) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (30) | |
Compensation expense recognized for employee stock options | — | | | — | | | 151 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 151 | |
Exercise of employee stock options | 646,585 | | | — | | | 132 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 132 | |
Stock repurchases under repurchase program | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,490,413) | | | (912) | | | — | | | (912) | |
Net income attributable to TD Group | — | | | — | | | — | | | 866 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 866 | |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (379) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (379) | |
Unrealized gain on derivatives, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 352 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 352 | |
Pension and postretirement benefit plans adjustment, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 8 | |
BALANCE—September 30, 2022 | 60,049,685 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2,113 | | | $ | (3,914) | | | $ | (267) | | | (5,688,639) | | | $ | (1,706) | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | (3,766) | |
See Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.consolidated financial statements
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)millions) | | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
Net income | $ | 596,887 |
| | $ | 586,414 |
| | $ | 447,212 |
| Net income | $ | 867 | | | $ | 681 | | | $ | 700 | |
Net loss from discontinued operations | 31,654 |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | | Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | (1) | | | — | | | (47) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |
Depreciation | 50,937 |
| | 43,455 |
| | 35,939 |
| Depreciation | 116 | | | 115 | | | 114 | |
Amortization of intangible assets and product certification costs | 90,088 |
| | 78,215 |
| | 57,724 |
| Amortization of intangible assets and product certification costs | 137 | | | 138 | | | 169 | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium | 21,106 |
| | 16,211 |
| | 15,797 |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs, original issue discount and premium | 34 | | | 34 | | | 33 | |
Amortization of inventory step-up | | Amortization of inventory step-up | 3 | | | 6 | | | — | |
Amortization of loss contract reserves | | Amortization of loss contract reserves | (39) | | | (55) | | | (36) | |
Refinancing costs | 39,807 |
| | 15,794 |
| | 18,393 |
| Refinancing costs | 1 | | | 37 | | | 28 | |
Non-cash equity compensation | 45,524 |
| | 48,306 |
| | 31,500 |
| |
Excess tax benefits related to share-based payment arrangements | — |
| | — |
| | (61,965 | ) | |
Gain on sale of businesses, net | | Gain on sale of businesses, net | (7) | | | (69) | | | — | |
Non-cash stock compensation expense | | Non-cash stock compensation expense | 153 | | | 129 | | | 93 | |
Deferred income taxes | (918 | ) | | 5,808 |
| | 660 |
| Deferred income taxes | (22) | | | 34 | | | 24 | |
Changes in assets/liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions of businesses: | | | | | | |
Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses | | Foreign currency exchange (gains) losses | (40) | | | 11 | | | 22 | |
Gain on insurance proceeds from fire | | Gain on insurance proceeds from fire | — | | | (24) | | | — | |
Loss on settlement of the Esterline Retirement Plan (the “ERP”) | | Loss on settlement of the Esterline Retirement Plan (the “ERP”) | 22 | | | — | | | — | |
Contribution to the unfunded portion of the ERP | | Contribution to the unfunded portion of the ERP | (16) | | | — | | | — | |
Changes in assets/liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and sales of businesses: | | Changes in assets/liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and sales of businesses: | |
Trade accounts receivable | (54,669 | ) | | (80,114 | ) | | (25,418 | ) | Trade accounts receivable | (190) | | | (78) | | | 352 | |
Inventories | 5,127 |
| | (2,073 | ) | | (25,974 | ) | Inventories | (134) | | | 79 | | | (62) | |
Income taxes receivable/payable | 18,219 |
| | (12,299 | ) | | 65,418 |
| |
Income taxes payable (receivable) | | Income taxes payable (receivable) | 58 | | | (63) | | | (144) | |
Other assets | (10,564 | ) | | (4,919 | ) | | (12,392 | ) | Other assets | (56) | | | (33) | | | (16) | |
Accounts payable | (10,354 | ) | | (6,657 | ) | | 13,480 |
| Accounts payable | 58 | | | 3 | | | (62) | |
Accrued interest | (958 | ) | | 17,933 |
| | (3,934 | ) | Accrued interest | (21) | | | 14 | | | 85 | |
Accrued and other liabilities | (33,153 | ) | | (22,776 | ) | | (35,502 | ) | Accrued and other liabilities | 25 | | | (46) | | | (40) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 788,733 |
| | 683,298 |
| | 520,938 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 948 | | | 913 | | | 1,213 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
Capital expenditures, net of disposals | (71,013 | ) | | (43,982 | ) | | (54,871 | ) | |
Payments made in connection with acquisitions | (136,295 | ) | | (1,399,064 | ) | | (1,624,278 | ) | |
Acquisition of Schroth, net of cash acquired | (79,695 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| |
Net cash used in investing activities | (287,003 | ) | | (1,443,046 | ) | | (1,679,149 | ) | |
Capital expenditures | | Capital expenditures | (119) | | | (105) | | | (105) | |
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | | Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (437) | | | (963) | | | — | |
Net proceeds from sale of businesses | | Net proceeds from sale of businesses | 3 | | | 259 | | | 904 | |
Insurance proceeds for fixed assets damaged from fire | | Insurance proceeds for fixed assets damaged from fire | — | | | 24 | | | — | |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | | Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (553) | | | (785) | | | 799 | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
Excess tax benefits related to share-based payment arrangements | — |
| | — |
| | 61,965 |
| |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 21,177 |
| | 30,112 |
| | 61,674 |
| Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 132 | | | 128 | | | 116 | |
Dividends paid | (2,581,552 | ) | | (3,000 | ) | | (3,365 | ) | |
Treasury stock purchased | (389,821 | ) | | (207,755 | ) | | — |
| |
Proceeds from term loans, net | 2,937,773 |
| | 1,711,515 |
| | 1,515,954 |
| |
Dividends and dividend equivalent payments | | Dividends and dividend equivalent payments | (1,091) | | | (73) | | | (1,928) | |
Repurchases of common stock | | Repurchases of common stock | (912) | | | — | | | (19) | |
Proceeds from issuance of senior subordinated notes, net | | Proceeds from issuance of senior subordinated notes, net | — | | | 1,932 | | | 4,114 | |
Repayments of senior subordinated notes, net | | Repayments of senior subordinated notes, net | — | | | (1,982) | | | (1,167) | |
Proceeds from revolving credit facility | | Proceeds from revolving credit facility | — | | | 200 | | | 200 | |
Repayment on revolving credit facility | | Repayment on revolving credit facility | (200) | | | (200) | | | — | |
Repayment on term loans | (1,284,698 | ) | | (834,409 | ) | | (1,025,318 | ) | Repayment on term loans | (75) | | | (75) | | | (75) | |
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes, net | 300,386 |
| | 939,584 |
| | 445,303 |
| |
Cash tender and redemption of senior subordinated notes due 2021, including premium | (528,847 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| |
Proceeds from trade receivable securitization facility, net | 99,471 |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Financing fees and other | (17,571 | ) | | (3,580 | ) | | (1,266 | ) | |
Financing costs and other, net | | Financing costs and other, net | (2) | | | — | | | (11) | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (1,443,682 | ) | | 1,632,467 |
| | 1,054,947 |
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (2,148) | | | (70) | | | 1,230 | |
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 5,519 |
| | 242 |
| | (2,251 | ) | EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (33) | | | 12 | | | 8 | |
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (936,433 | ) | | 872,961 |
| | (105,515 | ) | NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (1,786) | | | 70 | | | 3,250 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 1,586,994 |
| | 714,033 |
| | 819,548 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 4,787 | | | 4,717 | | | 1,467 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 650,561 |
| | $ | 1,586,994 |
| | $ | 714,033 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 4,787 | | | $ | 4,717 | |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | | SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for interest | $ | 587,718 |
| | $ | 448,608 |
| | $ | 398,939 |
| |
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | $ | 185,295 |
| | $ | 183,291 |
| | $ | 127,363 |
| |
Cash paid during the period for interest, net | | Cash paid during the period for interest, net | $ | 1,057 | | | $ | 1,008 | | | $ | 923 | |
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds | | Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds | $ | 220 | | | $ | 83 | | | $ | 223 | |
See Notesnotes to Consolidated Financial Statements.consolidated financial statements
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FISCAL YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, 2021 AND 2020 1.DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Description of the Business—TransDigmTD Group, Incorporated (“TD Group”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransDigm Inc., is a leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly allevery commercial and military aircraft in service today. TransDigm Inc., along with TransDigm Inc.’s direct and indirect wholly-owned operating subsidiaries (collectively, with TD Group, the “Company” or “TransDigm”), offers a broad range of proprietary aerospace components.products. TD Group has no significant assets or operations other than its 100% ownership of TransDigm Inc. TD Group’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE, under the trading symbol “TDG.”
MajorTransDigm's major product offerings, substantially all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, NiCad batteries and chargers, engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers,elastomer sealing solutions, databus and power controls, cockpit security components and systems, specialized and advanced cockpit displays, aircraftengineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology, military personnel parachutes, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and delivery systems.
2. ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
During the last three fiscal years,Acquisitions
DART Aerospace – On March 14, 2022, the Company completedentered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the acquisitionsoutstanding stock of Schroth, Y&F/Tactair, DDC, Breeze-Eastern, PneuDraulics, PexcoDART Aerospace Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH and Telair Cargo Group. Additionally, during(“DART”) for a total purchase price of $359 million, which is net of a working capital settlement received in the thirdfourth quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company acquired three separate aerospace product lines (collectively, the “Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions”). 2022 of approximately $1 million. The acquisition was completed on May 25, 2022 and financed through existing cash on hand. DART operates from four primary facilities (Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada; Portland, Oregon; Fort Collins, Colorado and Chihuahua, Mexico) and is a leading provider of highly engineered, unique helicopter mission equipment solutions that predominantly service civilian aircraft. The products are primarily proprietary with significant aftermarket content. DART's operating results are included within TransDigm's Airframe segment.
The Company accounted for the acquisitionsDART acquisition using the acquisition method and included the results of operations of the acquisitionsacquisition in its consolidated financial statements from the effective date of eachthe acquisition. The Company made an initial allocation of the purchase price at the date of acquisition based upon its understanding of the fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities. As of September 30, 2017,2022, the one-year measurement period (not to exceed one year) is open for Schroth and the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions andopen; therefore, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to these acquisitionsthe DART acquisition are subject to adjustment until the end of the respective one-year measurement period. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and will likely change in future periods, perhaps materially, as fair value estimates of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are finalized, including those related to deferred taxes and income taxes. The Company is in the process of obtainingfinalizing a third-party valuation of certain tangible and intangible assets and tangible assets of DART. The fair values of acquired intangibles are determined based on estimates and assumptions that are deemed reasonable by the Company. Significant assumptions include the discount rates and certain assumptions that form the basis of the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions; therefore,forecasted results of the acquired business including revenue, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”), growth rates, royalty rates and technology obsolescence rates. These assumptions are forward looking and could differ from future economic and market conditions. Pro forma net sales and results of operations for the acquisition had it occurred at the beginning of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 or September 30, 2021 are not material and, accordingly, are not provided.
The allocation of the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the DART acquisition as of the May 25, 2022 acquisition date is summarized in the table below (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Preliminary | | Measurement Period | | Adjusted Preliminary | |
| | Allocation | | Adjustments (2) | | Allocation | |
Assets acquired (excluding cash): | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts receivable | | $ | 16 | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | 15 | | |
Inventories | | 33 | | — | | | 33 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other | | 4 | | 1 | | | 5 | | |
Property, plant and equipment | | 9 | | — | | | 9 | | |
Goodwill | | 236 | | (34) | | | 202 | | (1) |
Other intangible assets | | 112 | | 36 | | | 148 | | (1) |
Other | | 8 | | — | | | 8 | | |
Total assets acquired (excluding cash) | | 418 | | | 2 | | | 420 | | |
Liabilities assumed: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | 4 | | — | | | 4 | | |
Accrued and other current liabilities | | 11 | | 2 | | | 13 | | |
Deferred income taxes | | 35 | | 1 | | | 36 | | |
Other non-current liabilities | | 8 | | — | | | 8 | | |
Total liabilities assumed | | 58 | | | 3 | | | 61 | | |
Net assets acquired | | $ | 360 | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | 359 | | |
(1)The Company expects that none of the approximately $202 million of goodwill and $148 million of other intangible assets recognized for the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes.
(2)Measurement period adjustments primarily related to the adjustments in the fair values attributedof the acquired other intangible assets from the third-party valuation. The offset was to those acquiredgoodwill.
Extant Aerospace Acquisitions – For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the Company's Extant Aerospace subsidiary, which is included in TransDigm’s Power & Control segment, completed a series of acquisitions of substantially all of the assets and technical data rights of certain product lines, each meeting the definition of a business, for a total purchase price of $88 million, of which $78 million was paid via existing cash on hand and $10 million was accrued as a component of accrued and other current liabilities in the consolidated financial statementsbalance sheet as of September 30, 2022. The allocation of the purchase prices is preliminary and will likely change in future periods as fair value estimates of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to adjustment.finalized. The Company expects that all of the approximately $57 million of goodwill and all of the approximately $37 million of other intangible assets recognized for the acquisitions will be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years. Pro forma net sales and results of operations for the acquisitions, had they occurred at the beginning of the applicable fiscal yearyears ended September 30, 20172022 or 2016,September 30, 2021, are not material and, accordingly, are not provided. Acquisitions completed by the Company’s Extant Aerospace subsidiary in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 were not material.
Cobham Aero Connectivity – On November 24, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all the outstanding stock of Chelton Limited, Chelton Avionics Holdings, Inc. and Mastsystem Int'l Oy, collectively, Cobham Aero Connectivity (“CAC”), for a total purchase price of $945 million. The acquisition was substantially completed on January 5, 2021 and financed through existing cash on hand. The Company completed the remainder of the acquisition of CAC on February 12, 2021, also through existing cash on hand. CAC operates from two primary facilities (Marlow, United Kingdom and Prescott, Arizona) and is a leading provider of highly engineered antennas and radios for the aerospace end market. The products are primarily proprietary with significant aftermarket content and have a strong presence across major defense platforms as well as select commercial applications. CAC's operating results are included within TransDigm's Airframe segment.
The Company accounted for the CAC acquisition using the acquisition method of accounting and third-party valuation appraisals and included the results of operations of the acquisition in its consolidated financial statements from the effective dates of the acquisition. The total purchase price of CAC was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the respective fair value at the dates of acquisition. To the extent the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, such excess was allocated to goodwill. The fair values of acquired intangibles and certain liabilities, such as loss contract reserves, are determined based on estimates and assumptions that are deemed reasonable by the Company. Significant assumptions used to determine the fair values of acquired intangible assets include the discount rates and certain assumptions that form the basis of the forecasted results of the acquired business including revenue growth rates, EBITDA margins, royalty rates and technology obsolescence rates. Significant assumptions used to determine the fair value of the loss contract reserves using the discounted cash flow model include discount rates and forecasted costs to be incurred under the long-term contracts and at-market bid prices for respective contracts. These assumptions are forward looking and could differ from future economic and market conditions.
The final allocation of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the CAC acquisition as of the acquisition dates, as well as measurement period adjustments recorded within the permissible one year measurement period, are summarized in the table below (in millions):
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Assets acquired (excluding cash): | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts receivable | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 32 | | |
Inventories | | 27 | | 2 | | | 29 | | |
Prepaid expenses and other | | 10 | | (3) | | | 7 | | |
Property, plant and equipment | | 18 | | 3 | | | 21 | | |
Goodwill | | 636 | | 61 | | | 697 | | (1) |
Other intangible assets | | 309 | | 15 | | | 324 | | (1) |
Other | | 34 | | (3) | | | 31 | | |
Total assets acquired (excluding cash) | | 1,065 | | | 76 | | | 1,141 | | |
Liabilities assumed: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | 15 | | 3 | | | 18 | | |
Accrued and other current liabilities | | 38 | | 6 | | | 44 | | |
Deferred income taxes | | 38 | | (7) | | | 31 | | |
Other non-current liabilities | | 29 | | 74 | | | 103 | | |
Total liabilities assumed | | 120 | | | 76 | | | 196 | | |
Net assets acquired | | $ | 945 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 945 | | |
(1)Of the approximately $697 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition, approximately $65 million is deductible for tax purposes. Of the approximately $324 million of other intangible assets recognized for the acquisition, approximately $105 million is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill and other intangible assets are deductible over 15 years.
(2)Primarily relates to the recording of loss contract reserves within accrued and other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities associated with acquired ongoing long-term contracts with customers that were incurring negative gross margins as of the date of acquisition. The offset was to goodwill. Based on our review of these contracts, we concluded that the terms of certain contracts were unfavorable when compared to market terms as of the acquisition date. The loss contract reserves, totaling $80.6 million, will be released over an estimated three to five year period. As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, $52.1 million and $75.7 million remains reserved for.
The acquisitions completed by the Company strengthen and expand the Company’s position to design, produce and supply highly engineered proprietary aerospace components in niche markets with significant aftermarket content and provide opportunities to create value through the application of our three core value-driven operating strategies (obtaining profitable new business, continually improving our cost structure, and providing highly engineered value-added products to customers). The purchase price paid for each acquisition reflectsreflect the current earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)EBITDA and cash flows, as well as the future EBITDA and cash flows expected to be generated by the business,businesses, which are driven in most cases by the recurring aftermarket consumption over the life of a particular aircraft, estimated to be approximately 25 to 30 years.
Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitions
Divestitures
ScioTeq and TREALITY Simulation Visual Systems – On June 30, 2021, TransDigm completed the divestiture of its ScioTeq and TREALITY Simulation Visual Systems businesses (“ScioTeq and TREALITY”) to OpenGate Capital (“OpenGate”) for approximately $200 million in cash. During the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2017,2021, the Company determined ScioTeq and TREALITY met the criteria to be classified as held for sale. ScioTeq and TREALITY were acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline Technologies Corporation (“Esterline”) in March 2019 and were included in TransDigm’s Airframe segment.
Technical Airborne Components – On April 27, 2021, TransDigm completed the Third Quarter 2017 Acquisitionsdivestiture of the Technical Airborne Components business (“TAC”) to Searchlight Capital Partners for approximately $40 million in cash. TAC was included in TransDigm’s Airframe segment.
The net gain on sale recognized in fiscal 2021 as a total purchase priceresult of the ScioTeq and TREALITY and TAC divestitures was approximately $106.3$68 million, which was classified as a component of gain on sale of businesses-net within the consolidated statements of income. During the second quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company received approximately $3 million in cash which includes working capital settlements totaling $1.0 million paid in the third and fourth quarter of 2017. All three product lines consist primarily of proprietary, sole source products with significant aftermarket content. The products include highly engineered aerospace controls, quick disconnect couplings, and communication electronics. Each product line acquired was consolidated into an existing TransDigm reporting unit within TransDigm's Power & Control segment. The Company expects that approximately $62 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisitions will be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years and approximately $9 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisitions will not be deductible for tax purposes.
Schroth – On February 22, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Schroth Safety Products GmbH and certain aviation and defense assets and liabilities from subsidiaries of Takata Corporation (collectively, "Schroth"), forproceeds related to a total purchase price of approximately $89.7 million, of which $79.7 million was paid in cash (including afinal working capital settlement for the ScioTeq and TREALITY divestiture. These proceeds are classified as a component of $0.8 million paidgain on sale of businesses-net in the third quarterconsolidated statements of 2017) andincome.
Racal Acoustics – On January 29, 2021, TransDigm completed the remaining approximately $10.0 million of which is accrued primarily related to an indemnity holdback to be settled within the one-year measurement period.
In connection with the settlement of a Department of Justice investigation into the competitive effectsdivestiture of the Racal Acoustics business (“Racal”) to Invisio Communications AB for approximately $20 million in cash. Racal was acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition during the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company committed to disposeEsterline in March 2019 and was included in TransDigm's Non-aviation segment. The gain on sale recognized in fiscal 2021 as a result of the Schroth business. Therefore, Schrothdivestiture is not material and was classified as held-for-sale asa component of September 30, 2017. The resultsgain on sale of operations of Schroth are reflected as discontinued operationsbusinesses-net in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Schroth designsstatements of income.
Avista, Inc. – On November 17, 2020, TransDigm completed the divestiture of the Avista, Inc. business (“Avista”) to Belcan, LLC for approximately $8 million in cash. Avista was acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in March 2019 and manufactures proprietary, highly engineered, advanced
safety systems for aviation, racing and military ground vehicles around the world. Prior to being classified as discontinued operations, Schroth was included in TransDigm's Airframe segment.
The loss from discontinued operationsgain on sale recognized in fiscal 2021 as a result of the divestiture was not material and is classified as a component of gain on sale of businesses-net in the consolidated statements of income includes a $32.0 million impairment charge to write down Schroth’s assets to estimated fair value. The impairment charge recorded inincome.
Souriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies – On December 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the fourth quarter of 2017 was based on an internal assessment around the recoverydivestiture of the Schroth assets. Schroth’s assets have been recorded at fair valueSouriau-Sunbank Connection Technologies business (“Souriau-Sunbank”) to Eaton Corporation plc (“Eaton”) for approximately $920 million. Souriau-Sunbank was acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017. Further disclosure related to Schroth’s discontinued operations isMarch 2019 and was included in TransDigm's Non-aviation segment. Refer to Note 22.23, “Discontinued Operations” for additional information.
Y&F/Tactair – On September 23, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Young & Franklin, Inc., the parent company of Tactair Fluid Controls, Inc., for approximately $258.8 million in cash, which includes a working capital settlement of $2.7 million paid in the first quarter of 2017. Y&F/Tactair manufactures proprietary, highly engineered valves and actuators. Y&F/Tactair is included in TransDigm’s Power & Control segment. The purchase price includes approximately $74.5 million of tax benefits being realized by the Company over a 15-year period that began in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The Company expects that approximately $124 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years and approximately $8 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition will not be deductible for tax purposes.
Data Device Corporation – On June 23, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of ILC Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Data Device Corporation, for a total purchase price of approximately $997.7 million in cash, which includes a working capital settlement of $1.4 million received in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. TransDigm financed the acquisition of DDC with cash proceeds from the issuance of senior subordinated notes due in June 2026 and term loans. DDC is a supplier of databus and power controls and related products that are used primarily in military avionics, commercial aerospace and space applications. DDC is included in TransDigm’s Power & Control segment.
The total purchase price of DDC was allocated to the underlying assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon management’s estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. To the extent the purchase price exceeded the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired, such excess was allocated to goodwill. The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation of the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the transaction date (in thousands).
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Assets acquired: | |
Current assets, excluding cash acquired | $ | 107,728 |
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Property, plant, and equipment | 20,818 |
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Intangible assets | 229,300 |
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Goodwill | 750,935 |
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Other | 2,036 |
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Total assets acquired | 1,110,817 |
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Liabilities assumed: | |
Current liabilities | 26,520 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities | 86,642 |
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Total liabilities assumed | 113,162 |
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Net assets acquired | $ | 997,655 |
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Approximately $740 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes and approximately $11 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes over 15 years.
Breeze-Eastern – On January 4, 2016, the Company completed the tender offer for all of the outstanding stock of Breeze-Eastern for $19.61 per share in cash. The purchase price was approximately $205.9 million, of which $146.4 million (net of cash acquired of $30.8 million) was paid at closing and $34.9 million was paid to dissenting shareholders during the first fiscal quarter of 2017. Of the $34.9 million payment, $28.7 million related to the original merger consideration and $6.2 million represented the settlement reached with the dissenting shareholders resolving the dispute over the dissenting shareholders’ statutory appraisal action. Of the $6.2 million settlement, $4.9 million was recorded as selling and administrative expense and $1.3 million was recorded as interest expense for statutory interest arising under Delaware General Corporate Law. Once the Company paid the $34.9 million settlement to the dissenting shareholders on October 20, 2016, the dissenting stockholders fully released their claims against the Company. Breeze-Eastern manufactures high performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches and cargo hooks, and weapons-lifting systems. Breeze-Eastern is included in TransDigm’s Power & Control segment. All of the approximately $115 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.
PneuDraulics – On August 19, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of PneuDraulics, Inc. for approximately $321.5 million in cash, which is net of a working capital settlement received in fiscal 2016 of $2.0 million. PneuDraulics manufactures proprietary, highly engineered aerospace pneumatic and hydraulic components and subsystems for commercial transport, regional, business jet and military applications. PneuDraulics is included in TransDigm’s Power & Control segment. The purchase price includes approximately $108.1 million of tax benefits being realized by the Company over a 15-year period that began in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015. All of the approximately $223 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.
Pexco Aerospace – On May 14, 2015, the Company acquired the assets of the aerospace business of Pexco LLC (“Pexco Aerospace”) for a total purchase price of approximately $496.4 million in cash. Pexco Aerospace manufactures extruded plastic interior parts for use in the commercial aerospace industry. Pexco Aerospace is included in TransDigm’s Airframe segment. The purchase price includes approximately $166.4 million of tax benefits being realized by TransDigm over a 15-year period that began in the third quarter of fiscal 2015. All of the approximately $406 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes.
Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH – On March 31, 2015, the Company acquired the aerospace business of Franke Aquarotter GmbH (now known as Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH) for approximately $75.3 million in cash. Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH manufactures proprietary faucets and related products for use on commercial transports and regional jets. Adams Rite Aerospace GmbH is included in TransDigm’s Airframe segment. All of the approximately $64 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.
Telair Cargo Group – On March 26, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Telair International GmbH (“Telair Europe”), all of the outstanding stock of Nordisk Aviation Products (“Nordisk”) and the assets of the AAR Cargo business (collectively, “Telair Cargo Group”). The total purchase price was approximately $730.9 million in cash. Telair Cargo Group manufactures aerospace on-board cargo loading and handling, restraint systems and unit load devices for a variety of commercial and military platforms with positions on a wide range of new and existing aircraft. The business consists of three reporting units: Telair Europe, Nordisk and Telair US. Telair Europe and Telair US are included in TransDigm’s Power & Control segment and Nordisk is included in TransDigm’s Airframe segment. Approximately $33 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes and approximately $450 million of goodwill recognized for the acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.
3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation—– The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”)U.S. GAAP and include the accounts of TD Group and subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications within the notes to the consolidated financial statements have been made to the prior year amounts to conform to the current period annual and interim final statements as during the fourth quarteryear presentation, none of 2017, the Company committed to disposing of Schroth. As of September 30, 2017, Schroth was classified as held-for-sale and the results of operations for Schrothwhich are reflected as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Refer to Note 22, “Discontinued Operations,” for further information.material.
Revenue Recognition and Related Allowances—– Revenue is recognized from the sale of products when title and risk of loss passescontrol transfers to the customer, which is demonstrated by our right to payment, a transfer of title, a transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership, or the customer acceptance, but most frequently upon shipment where the customer obtains physical possession of the goods. The majority of the Company's revenue is recorded at a point in time. Sales recognized over time are generally accounted for using an input measure to determine progress completed at the timeend of shipment. Substantially all product salesthe period. Sales for service contracts generally are made pursuant to firm, fixed-price purchase orders received from customers. Provisions for estimated returns, uncollectible accounts and the cost of repairs under contract warranty provisions are provided for in the same periodrecognized as the related revenuesservices are recorded and are principally based on historical results modified, as appropriate, by the most current information available. Dueprovided. Refer to uncertainties in the estimation process, it is possible that actual results may vary from the estimates.Note 5, “Revenue Recognition,” for further details.
Shipping and Handling Costs—– Shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of income.
Research and Development Costs—– The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred and classifies such amounts in selling and administrative expenses. The expense recognized for research and development costs for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was approximately $73.8$94.9 million, $58.6$105.6 million, and $48.3$130.9 million, respectively.
Cash Equivalents—The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts—Credit Losses – The Company reservesCompany's allowance for amounts determinedcredit losses is the allowance for uncollectible accounts. The allowance for uncollectible accounts reduces the trade accounts receivable balance to the estimated net realizable value equal to the amount that is expected to be uncollectible based on specific identification ofcollected. The Company’s method for developing its allowance for credit losses and estimated lossesis based on historical experience.write-off experience, the aging of receivables, an assessment of the creditworthiness of customers, economic conditions and other external market information. The allowance also incorporates a provision for the estimated impact of disputes with customers. All provisions for allowances for uncollectible accounts are included in selling and administrative expenses. The determination of the amount of the allowance for doubtfuluncollectible accounts is subject to significant levels of judgment and estimation by management. If circumstances change or economic conditions deteriorate or improve, the allowance for doubtfuluncollectible accounts could increase or decrease. Refer to Note 7, “Trade Accounts Receivable,” for further information.
Inventories—– Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.net realizable value. Cost of inventories is generally determined by the average cost and the first-in, first-out (FIFO)(“FIFO”) methods and includes material, labor and overhead related to the manufacturing process. Provision for potentially obsolete or slow-moving inventory is made based on management’s analysis of inventory levels and future sales forecasts. Refer to Note 8, “Inventories,” for further details.
Property, Plant and Equipment—– Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and include improvements which significantly increase capacities or extend the useful lives of existing plant and equipment. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: land improvements from 10 to 20 years, buildings and improvements from 5 to 30 years, machinery and equipment from 2 to 10 years and furniture and fixtures from 3 to 10 years. Net gains or losses related to asset dispositions are recognized in earnings in the period in which dispositions occur. Routine maintenance, repairs and replacements are expensed as incurred. Amortization expense of assets accounted for as finance leases is included within depreciation expense.
Property, plant and equipment is assessed for potential impairment whenever indicators of impairment are present by determining whether the carrying value of the property can be recovered through projected, undiscounted cash flows from future operations over the property’s remaining estimated useful life. Any impairment recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is measured based on quoted market prices in active markets, if available. If quoted market prices are not available, the estimate of fair value is based on various valuation techniques, including the discounted value of estimated future cash flows. Refer to Note 9, “Property, Plant and Equipment,” for further details.
Debt Issuance Costs, Premiums and Discounts—– The cost of obtaining financing as well as premiums and discounts are amortized using the effective interest method over the terms of the respective obligations as a component of interest expense within the consolidated statements of income. Debt issuance costs are presented in the consolidated balance sheets as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liabilities. Refer to Note 12, “Debt,” for further details.
Financial Instruments – Interest rate swap and cap agreements are used to manage interest rate risk associated with floating-rate borrowings under our credit facility. The interest rate swap and cap agreements utilized by the Company effectively modify the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company’s variable rate debt to a fixed rate basis through the expiration date of the interest rate swap and cap agreements, thereby reducing the impact of interest rate volatility on future interest expense. These agreements involve the receipt of variable rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments over the term of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. These derivative instruments qualify as effective cash flow hedges under U.S. GAAP.
The Company transacts business in various foreign currencies, which subjects the Company’s cash flows and results of operations to exposure related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These exposures arise primarily from purchases or sales of products and services from third parties. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts provide for the purchase or sale of foreign currencies at specified future dates at specified exchange rates, and are used to offset changes in the fair value of certain assets or liabilities or forecasted cash flows resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies.
For the interest rate swap and cap agreements and the foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the financial instruments is reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ deficit and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same line as the hedged item in the same period or periods during which the hedged item affected earnings. As the interest rate swap and cap agreements are used to manage interest rate risk, any gains or losses from the derivative instruments that are reclassified into earnings are recognized in interest expense-net in the consolidated statements of income. As the foreign currency forward exchange contracts are used to manage foreign currency exposure primarily arising from sales to third parties, any gains or losses from the derivative instruments that are reclassified into earnings are recognized in net sales in the consolidated statements of income. The cash flows from settled contracts are recognized in net cash provided by operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Refer to Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for further details.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—– In accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,” the Company uses the acquisition method of accounting to allocate costs of acquired businesses to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The excess costs of acquired businesses over the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized as goodwill. The valuations of the acquired assets and liabilities assumed will impact the determination of future operating results. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash inflows and outflows, revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, discount rates, customer attrition rates, royalty rates, asset lives and market multiples, among other items. We determine the fair values of intangible assets acquired generally in consultation with third-party valuation advisors. Fair value adjustments to the Company’s assets and liabilities are recognized and the results of operations of the acquired business are included in our consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the merger or acquisition. Intangible assets other than goodwill are recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed or exchanged, regardless of the Company’s intent to do so.
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price paid over the estimated fair value of the net assets of a business acquired. Other intangible assets consist of identifiable intangibles acquired or recognized in accounting for the acquisitions (trademarks, trade names, technology, customer relationships, order backlog and other intangible assets) and goodwill.. Goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives (i.e., trademarks and trade names) are subject to annual impairment testing. Management determines fair value using a discounted future cash flow analysis or other accepted valuation techniques. The Company performs an annual impairment test for goodwill and other intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth fiscal quarter of each year, or more frequently, if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce fair value below currentcarrying value.
At the time of goodwill impairment testing, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount,value, and whether it is therefore necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. The quantitative goodwill impairment test consists of two steps. The first step ofIf, after considering all events and circumstances that support a qualitative evaluation the Company determines that it is not more-likely-than-not that the goodwill and/or indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired, then performing the single-step quantitative analysis to determine if there is impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit (as defined) with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwillwould be unnecessary. Conversely, if it is not considered impaired, and the second step ofmore-likely-than-not that the goodwill and/or indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired, then the Company would proceed with the single-step quantitative analysis to determine if there is a goodwill and/or indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testloss. In this application, the definition of “more-likely-than-not” is unnecessary. The second step measures the amountinterpreted as a likelihood of impairment, if any, by comparing the carrying value of the goodwill associated with a reporting unit to the implied fair value of the goodwill derived from the estimated overall fair value of the reporting unit and the individual fair values of the other assets and liabilities of the reporting unit.more than 50%.
U.S. GAAP requires that the annual, and any interim, impairment assessment be performed at the reporting unit level. TheOur reporting units have been identified at the operating unit level, which is one level below anour operating segment.segments. Substantially all goodwill was determined and recognized for each reporting unit pursuant to the accounting for the merger or acquisition as of the date of each transaction. With respect to acquisitions integrated into an existing reporting unit, any acquired goodwill is combined with the goodwill of the reporting unit.
The impairment test for indefinite lived intangible assets consists of a comparison between their fair values and carrying values. If the carrying amounts of intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives exceed their fair values, an impairment loss will be recognized in an amount equal to the sum of any such excesses.
The Company had 47 reporting units with goodwill and 44 reporting units with indefinite-lived intangible assets as of the first day of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, the date of the annual impairment test. Based on its initial qualitative assessment over each of the reporting units, the Company identified 13 reporting units to test for impairment using a quantitative test for both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets. The 13 reporting units selected for quantitative testing have higher commercial aerospace content and, as a result, have been more adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The estimated fair values of each of these reporting units and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were in excess of their respective carrying values. The Company performed a sensitivity analysis on certain company-specific projected data, specifically earnings before taxes and net sales, which are significant assumptions in the discounted cash flow valuation model to determine estimated fair value. With a ten percentage point decrease in earnings before taxes and net sales data, all of the reporting units would continue to have fair values in excess of their respective carrying values of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets. As a result of the impairment testing performed as of the first day of the fourth quarter, no indefinite-lived intangible assets or goodwill was determined to be impaired. As economic and market conditions have not changed significantly since the first day of the fourth quarter, this conclusion remains appropriate as of September 30, 2022.
The Company assesses the recoverability of its amortizable intangible assets only when indicators of impairment are present by determining whether the amortization over their remaining livescarrying value can be recovered through projected, undiscounted cash flows from future operations.operations over their remaining lives. Amortization of amortizable intangible assets is computed using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives: technology from 20 to 22 years, order backlog from 1 to 1.5 years, customer relationships over one year,20 years and other intangible assets over 20 years. No indicators of impairment on the amortizable intangible assets were identified in fiscal 2022.
Stock-Based Compensation—– The Company records stock-based compensation expense using the fair value method of accounting.Black-Scholes pricing model based on certain valuation assumptions. Compensation expense is recorded over the vesting periods of the stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based incentives. No expense is recognizedadjusted for any stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based incentives ultimately forfeited because the recipients fail to meet vesting requirements.
Income Taxes—expected forfeitures. The Company accountshas classified stock-based compensation primarily within selling and administrative expenses to correspond with the classification of employees that receive stock option grants. The Company also evaluates any subsequent changes to the respective option holders terms under the modification rules of ASC 718. If determined to be a modification, the Black-Scholes pricing model is updated as of the date of the modification resulting in a cumulative catch up to expense, if necessary. Refer to Note 18, “Stock-Based Compensation,” for further information.
Income Taxes – The provision for income taxes is calculated using anthe asset and liability approach. Deferredmethod. Under the asset and liability method, deferred income taxes are recordedrecognized for the differencetax effect of temporary differences between the book and tax basisfinancial statement carrying amount of various assets and liabilities. Aliabilities and the amounts used for income tax purposes and for certain changes in valuation allowance is providedallowances. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce certain deferred tax assets when, in our estimation, it is more likely than not that some or all of a deferred tax assetbenefit will not be realized.
Contingencies—During the ordinary course of business, the Company We recognize uncertain tax positions when we have determined it is from time to time threatened with, ormore likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination. However, new information may become available, or applicable laws or regulations may change, thereby resulting in a partyfavorable or unfavorable adjustment to legal actions and other proceedings. While the Company is currently involved in certain legal proceedings, it believes the results of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.amounts recorded. Refer to Note 14, “Income Taxes,” for further information.
Estimates—– The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)—– The term “comprehensive income (loss)” represents the change in stockholders’ equity (deficit) from transactions and other events and circumstances resulting from non-stockholder sources. The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, consisting principally of fair value adjustments to its interest rate swap and cap agreements (net of tax), cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments and pension liability adjustments (net of tax), is reported separately in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions—– The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries located outside the United States are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet dates. Revenue and expense items are translated at the average monthly exchange rates prevailing during the period. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are recognized currently in income and those resulting from translation of financial statements, including gains and losses from certain intercompany transactions, are accumulated as a separate component of other comprehensive income (loss) for the period. Foreign currency gains(gains) or losses recognized currently in cost of sales on the consolidated statements of income from changes in exchange rates were immaterial to our results of operations.($39.7) million, $10.9 million and $22.0 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Earnings per Share—– Earnings per share information is determined using the two-class method, which includes the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period and other securities that participate in cash dividends (“participating securities”). Our vested stock options are considered “participating securities” because they include non-forfeitable rights to cash dividends. In applying the two-class method, earnings are allocated to both common stock shares and participating securities based on their respective weighted-average shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share information may include the additional effect of other securities, if dilutive, in which case the dilutive effect of such securities is calculated using the treasury stock method. Contingently issuable shares are not included in earnings per share until the period in which the contingency is satisfied; therefore, basicsatisfied. Refer to Note 6, “Earnings Per Share,” for further information.
Pension Benefits – The Company accounts for net periodic pension benefit cost (income) using the end of the fiscal year as our measurement date. Management selects appropriate assumptions including the discount rate, rate of increase in future compensation levels and diluted earnings per shareassumed long-term rate of return on plan assets. The assumptions are based upon historical results, the same.current economic environment and reasonable expectations of future events. Actual results which vary from our assumptions are accumulated and amortized over future periods, and accordingly, are recognized in expense in these periods. Significant differences between the assumptions and actual experience or significant changes in assumptions could impact the pension costs and the pension obligation. Refer to Note 13, “Retirement Plans,” for further information.
4. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In May 2014,December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, which creates a new topic in the AccountingASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, “Revenue From Contracts With Customers.” In addition to superseding and replacing nearly all existing U.S. GAAP revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance, ASC 606 establishes a new control-based revenue recognition model; changes the basis for deciding when revenue is recognized over time or at a point in time; provides new and more detailed guidance on specific topics; and expands and improves disclosures about revenue. The new revenue standards may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption. The guidance is effective for the Company for annual reporting periods, including interim periods therein, beginning October 1, 2018, which is the Company’s planned date of adoption. The Company preliminarily expects to use the full retrospective method. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact of the standard, and the planned adoption method is subject to change. For each reporting unit, we have evaluated a representative sample of contracts and other agreements with our customers and evaluated the provisions contained within these contracts and agreements in consideration of the five step model specified within ASC 606. We are in the process of documenting the impact of the standard on our current accounting policies and practices in order to identify material differences, if any, that would result from applying the new requirements to our revenue contracts. We continue to make progress on our assessment of ASC 606 and are also in the process of evaluating the impact, if any, on changes to our business processes, systems, and controls to support recognition and disclosure requirements under ASC 606.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, "Simplifying740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments," a new standard intended to simplifyIncome Taxes,” which simplifies the accounting for measurement period adjustmentsincome taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in a business combination. Measurement period adjustments are changes to provisional amounts recorded when the accountingASC 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify U.S. GAAP for a business combination is incomplete asother areas of the end of a reporting period. The measurement period can extend for up to a year following the transaction date. During the measurement period, companies may make adjustments to provisional amounts when information necessary to complete the measurement is received. The new guidance requires companies to recognize these adjustments, including any related impacts to net income, in the reporting period in which the adjustments are determined. Companies are no longer required to retroactively apply measurement period adjustments to all periods presented. The guidance was effective for the Company on October 1, 2016. However, as early adoption was permissible, the Company adopted the pronouncement beginning October 1, 2015. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statementsASC 740 by clarifying and disclosures.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (ASC 842),” which will require that a lessee recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with a lease term of more than twelve months, with the result being the recognition of a right of use asset and a lease liability. The guidance is effective for the Company for annual reporting periods, including interim periods therein, beginning October 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.” The guidance requires the recognition of the income tax effects of awards in the income statement when the awards vest or are settled, thus eliminating additional paid in capital pools. The guidance also allows for the employer to repurchase more of an employee’s shares for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting. In addition, the guidance allows for a policy election to account for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis. ASU 2016-09 was effective for the Company for annual reporting periods, including interim periods therein, beginning October 1, 2017, with early adoption permitted. As early adoption is permissible, the Company adopted this standard in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. Changes were applied prospectively in accordance with the standard and prior periods were not adjusted. In addition, the Company continued to account for forfeitures on an estimated basis.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments—Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13)," which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. The new model uses a forward-looking expected loss method, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, "Statement of Cash Flows—Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments," which clarifiesamending existing guidance related to accounting for cash receipts and cash payments and classification on the statement of cash flows.guidance. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted.2020. The Company elected to early adopt this standard in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017.adopted ASU 2019-12 on October 1, 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a significantmaterial impact on itsour consolidated statement of cash flows.financial statements and disclosures.
In January 2017,March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Simplifying2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform." Certain amendments were provided for in ASU 2021-01, “Reference Rate Reform (ASC 848): Scope,” which was issued in January 2021. This ASU provides optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease potential accounting impacts associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued, such as the TestLondon Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). The amendments in this ASU apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments in this ASU are effective through December 31, 2022. The Company is evaluating the impact of reference rate reform on our existing Credit Agreement and our interest rate swap and cap agreements. To the extent that, prior to December 31, 2022, the Company enters into any transactions for Goodwill Impairment,” to eliminate Step 2 fromwhich the goodwill impairment test in order to simplifyoptional practical expedients permissible under ASC 848 are applied, the subsequent measurement of goodwill. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on itsthe Company's consolidated financial statements and disclosures. The Company continues to monitor for future amendments, such as the current proposal by the FASB to defer the sunset date of reference rate reform relief to December 31, 2024.
5. REVENUE RECOGNITION
TransDigm's sales are concentrated in the aerospace and defense industry. The Company’s customers include: distributors of aerospace components, commercial airlines, large commercial transport and regional and business aircraft OEMs, various armed forces of the United States and friendly foreign governments, defense OEMs, system suppliers, and various other industrial customers.
The majority of the Company's revenue is recorded at a point in time. Revenue is recognized from the sale of products when control transfers to the customer, which is demonstrated by our right to payment, a transfer of title, a transfer of the risk and rewards of ownership, or the customer acceptance, but most frequently upon shipment where the customer obtains physical possession of the goods.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, "Compensation—Stock Compensation (ASC 718): Scope of Modification Accounting," which provides clarity on which changessome contracts, control transfers to the customer over time, primarily in contracts where the customer is required to pay for the cost of both the finished and unfinished goods at the time of cancellation plus a reasonable profit relative to the work performed for products that were customized for the customer. Therefore, we recognize revenue over time for those agreements that have a right to margin and where the products being produced have no alternative use.
Based on our production cycle, it is generally expected that goods related to the revenue will be shipped and billed within the current year. For revenue recognized over time, we estimate the amount of revenue attributable to a contract earned at a given point during the production cycle based on certain costs, such as materials and labor incurred to date, plus the expected profit, which is a cost-to-cost input method.
We consider the contractual consideration payable by the customer and assess variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price. Variable consideration is included in the estimated transaction price when there is a basis to reasonably estimate the amount, including whether the estimate should be constrained in order to avoid a significant reversal of revenue in a future period. These estimates are based on historical experience, anticipated performance under the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards require an entitythe contract and our best judgment at the time.
When contracts are modified to applyaccount for changes in contract specifications and requirements, the Company considers whether the modification accounting provisions requiredeither creates new or changes the existing enforceable rights and obligations. Contract modifications that are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract, due to the significant integration with the original good or service provided, are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a contract modification to an existing contract on the transaction price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis. When the modifications include additional performance obligations that are distinct and at relative stand-alone selling price, they are accounted for as a new contract and performance obligation, which are recognized prospectively.
The Company’s payment terms vary by the type and location of the customer and the products or services offered. The Company does not offer any payment terms that would meet the requirements for consideration as a significant financing component.
Shipping and handling fees and costs incurred in ASC 718. connection with products sold are recorded in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of income, and are not considered a performance obligation to our customers.
The standard is effectiveCompany pays sales commissions that relate to contracts for all entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, including adoptionproducts or services that are satisfied at a point in any interimtime or over a period for which financialof one year or less and are expensed as incurred. These costs are reported as a component of selling and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements have not yet been issued. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.income.
In August 2017,fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, no customer individually accounted for 10% or more of the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, “DerivativesCompany’s net sales.
Net sales to foreign customers, primarily in Western Europe, Canada and Hedging (ASC 815): Targeted ImprovementsAsia, were $1.9 billion during the fiscal year ended 2022 and $1.7 billion during the fiscal years ended 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Contract Assets and Liabilities – Contract assets reflect revenue recognized and performance obligations satisfied in advance of customer billing or reimbursable costs related to Accounting for Hedging Activities,” which amendsa specific contract. Contract liabilities (Deferred revenue) relate to payments received in advance of the FASB’s hedge accounting model to enable entities to better portray their risk management activitiessatisfaction of performance under the contract. We receive payments from customers based on the terms established in financial statements.our contracts. The guidance eliminatesfollowing table summarizes our contract assets and liabilities balances (in millions):
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| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Contract assets, current (1) | $ | 119 | | | $ | 70 | |
Contract assets, non-current (2) | 1 | | | 2 | |
Total contract assets | 120 | | | 72 | |
Contract liabilities, current (3) | 45 | | | 25 | |
Contract liabilities, non-current (4) | 9 | | | 5 | |
Total contract liabilities | 54 | | | 30 | |
Net contract assets | $ | 66 | | | $ | 42 | |
(1)Included in prepaid expenses and other on the requirement to separately measureconsolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)Included in accrued and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requiresother current liabilities on the entire changeconsolidated balance sheets.
(4)Included in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
The increase in the fair valueCompany's total contract assets during fiscal 2022 primarily is due to the timing and status of a hedging instrument to be presentedwork in process and/or milestones of certain contracts.The increase in the same income statement lineCompany's total contract liabilities during fiscal 2022 primarily is due to the receipt of advance payments as well as the hedged item. The guidance also eases certain documentation and assessment requirements and modifiescontract liabilities of DART, which was acquired in May 2022.
For the accountingfiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the revenue recognized that was previously included in contract liabilities was not material.
Refer to Note 17, “Segments,” for components excluded fromdisclosures related to the assessmentdisaggregation of hedge effectiveness. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impactrevenue.
5.6. EARNINGS PER SHARE (TWO-CLASS METHOD)
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands,millions, except per share data): using the two-class method:
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Numerator for earnings per share: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | $ | 866 | | | $ | 681 | | | $ | 653 | |
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests | (1) | | | (1) | | | (1) | |
Net income from continuing operations attributable to TD Group | 865 | | | 680 | | | 652 | |
Less: Dividends paid on participating securities | (86) | | | (73) | | | (185) | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1 | | | — | | | 47 | |
Net income applicable to TD Group common stockholders—basic and diluted | $ | 780 | | | $ | 607 | | | $ | 514 | |
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method: | | | | | |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 54.8 | | | 54.8 | | | 53.9 | |
Vested options deemed participating securities | 3.4 | | | 3.6 | | | 3.4 | |
Total shares for basic and diluted earnings per share | 58.2 | | | 58.4 | | | 57.3 | |
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Earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 13.38 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 8.14 | |
Earnings per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | 0.02 | | | — | | | 0.82 | |
Earnings per share | $ | 13.40 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 8.96 | |
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Numerator for earnings per share: | | | | | |
Net income from continuing operations | $ | 628,541 |
| | $ | 586,414 |
| | $ | 447,212 |
|
Less dividends paid on participating securities | (159,257 | ) | | (3,000 | ) | | (3,365 | ) |
| $ | 469,284 |
| | $ | 583,414 |
| | $ | 443,847 |
|
Net loss from discontinued operations | (31,654 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Net income applicable to common stock—basic and diluted | $ | 437,630 |
| | $ | 583,414 |
| | $ | 443,847 |
|
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share under the two-class method: | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 52,517 |
| | 53,326 |
| | 53,112 |
|
Vested options deemed participating securities | 3,013 |
| | 2,831 |
| | 3,494 |
|
Total shares for basic and diluted earnings per share | 55,530 |
| | 56,157 |
| | 56,606 |
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| | | | | |
Net earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted | $ | 8.45 |
| | $ | 10.39 |
| | $ | 7.84 |
|
Net loss per share from discontinued operations—basic and diluted | (0.57 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Net earnings per share | $ | 7.88 |
| | $ | 10.39 |
| | $ | 7.84 |
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6. SALES AND7. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Sales—The Company’s sales and receivables are concentrated in the aerospace industry. TransDigm’s customers include: distributors of aerospace components; commercial airlines, large commercial transport and regional and business aircraft OEMs; various armed forces of the United States and friendly foreign governments; defense OEMs; system suppliers; and various other industrial customers.
Two customers accounted for approximately 13%, 13% and 11% and 11%, 12% and 12% of the Company’s net sales for fiscal years ended 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Sales to these customers were split approximately evenly between the Power & Control and Airframe segments. Sales to foreign customers, primarily in Western Europe, Canada and Asia, were $1,318.9 million, $1,169.5 million and $881.1 million during fiscal years ended 2017, 2016 and 2015.
Trade Accounts Receivable—Trade accounts receivable consist of the following at September 30 (in thousands)millions):
| | | 2017 | | 2016 | | September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Trade accounts receivable—gross | $ | 639,946 |
| | $ | 580,753 |
| Trade accounts receivable—gross | $ | 1,002 | | | $ | 821 | |
Allowance for uncollectible accounts | (3,819 | ) | | (4,414 | ) | Allowance for uncollectible accounts | (35) | | | (30) | |
Trade accounts receivable—net | $ | 636,127 |
| | $ | 576,339 |
| |
Trade accounts receivable—Net | | Trade accounts receivable—Net | $ | 967 | | | $ | 791 | |
At September 30, 2017,2022, one customer individually accounted for approximately 12%10% of the Company’s trade accounts receivable was due from one customer.receivable-gross. In addition, approximately 42%40% of the Company’s trade accounts receivablereceivable-gross was due from entities that operate principally operate outside of the United States.States - primarily in Western Europe, Canada and Asia. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of each customer’s financial condition and collateral is generally not required.
The increase in the allowance for uncollectible accounts for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 is primarily related to an increase in the estimate for credit losses on accounts receivable for certain non-U.S. customers and certain customers impacted by the Russia and Ukraine conflict. The allowance for uncollectible accounts is assessed individually at each operating unit by the operating unit’s management team.
7.Refer to Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” for additional information regarding the Company’s allowance for uncollectible accounts.
8. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following at September 30 (in thousands)millions):
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| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Raw materials and purchased component parts | $ | 959 | | | $ | 850 | |
Work-in-progress | 359 | | | 322 | |
Finished goods | 210 | | | 207 | |
Total | 1,528 | | | 1,379 | |
Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory | (196) | | | (194) | |
Inventories—Net | $ | 1,332 | | | $ | 1,185 | |
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| | | | | | | |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Raw materials and purchased component parts | $ | 496,899 |
| | $ | 464,410 |
|
Work-in-progress | 187,009 |
| | 188,417 |
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Finished Goods | 131,548 |
| | 153,253 |
|
Total | 815,456 |
| | 806,080 |
|
Reserves for excess and obsolete inventory | (84,775 | ) | | (82,069 | ) |
Inventories—net | $ | 730,681 |
| | $ | 724,011 |
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8.9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following at September 30 (in thousands)millions):
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| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Land and improvements | $ | 103 | | | $ | 103 | |
Buildings and improvements | 461 | | | 409 | |
Machinery, equipment and other | 945 | | | 832 | |
Construction-in-progress | 78 | | | 61 | |
Total | 1,587 | | | 1,405 | |
Accumulated depreciation | (780) | | | (635) | |
Property, plant and equipment—Net | $ | 807 | | | $ | 770 | |
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| | | | | | | |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Land and improvements | $ | 56,554 |
| | $ | 57,510 |
|
Buildings and improvements | 161,990 |
| | 153,691 |
|
Machinery, equipment and other | 376,659 |
| | 338,527 |
|
Construction in progress | 22,037 |
| | 15,958 |
|
Total | 617,240 |
| | 565,686 |
|
Accumulated depreciation | (292,316 | ) | | (255,106 | ) |
Property, plant and equipment—net | $ | 324,924 |
| | $ | 310,580 |
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9.10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Other intangible assets - netassets-net in the consolidated balance sheets consist of the following at September 30 (in thousands)millions):
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| 2022 | | 2021 |
| Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net |
Trademarks & trade names | $ | 990 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 990 | | | $ | 983 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 983 | |
Technology | 2,054 | | | 780 | | | 1,274 | | | 2,009 | | | 679 | | | 1,330 | |
Order backlog | 7 | | | 3 | | | 4 | | | 16 | | | 11 | | | 5 | |
Customer relationships | 580 | | | 104 | | | 476 | | | 545 | | | 78 | | | 467 | |
Other | 9 | | | 3 | | | 6 | | | 18 | | | 12 | | | 6 | |
Total | $ | 3,640 | | | $ | 890 | | | $ | 2,750 | | | $ | 3,571 | | | $ | 780 | | | $ | 2,791 | |
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| 2017 | | 2016 |
| Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net | | Gross Carrying Amount | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net |
Trademarks and trade names | $ | 729,931 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 729,931 |
| | $ | 720,263 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 720,263 |
|
Technology | 1,292,719 |
| | 351,638 |
| | 941,081 |
| | 1,279,335 |
| | 288,429 |
| | 990,906 |
|
Order backlog | 29,000 |
| | 26,668 |
| | 2,332 |
| | 55,341 |
| | 29,641 |
| | 25,700 |
|
Other | 63,599 |
| | 19,081 |
| | 44,518 |
| | 43,331 |
| | 15,857 |
| | 27,474 |
|
Total | $ | 2,115,249 |
| | $ | 397,387 |
| | $ | 1,717,862 |
| | $ | 2,098,270 |
| | $ | 333,927 |
| | $ | 1,764,343 |
|
As disclosed in Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” the estimated fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired is based on the acquisition method of accounting and is subject to adjustment upon completion of the third-party valuation for certain acquisitions. Material adjustments may occur. The fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired will be finalized within the measurement period (not to exceed one year). Intangible assets acquired during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 are summarized in the table below (in millions): | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross Amount | | Amortization Period |
Intangible assets not subject to amortization: | | | |
Goodwill | $ | 259 | | | |
Trademarks and trade names | 26 | | | |
| 285 | | | |
Intangible assets subject to amortization: | | | |
Technology | 89 | | | 20 years |
Order backlog | 5 | | | 1.5 years |
Customer relationships | 65 | | | 20 years |
| 159 | | | |
Total | $ | 444 | | | |
Information regarding the amortization expense of amortizable intangible assets is detailed below (in thousands)millions):
Annual Amortization Expense:
| | | | | |
Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | |
2022 | $ | 136 | |
2021 | 137 | |
2020 | 169 | |
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| | | |
Years ended September 30, | |
2017 | $ | 89,226 |
|
2016 | 77,445 |
|
2015 | 54,219 |
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Estimated Amortization Expense:
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| | | |
Years ending September 30, | |
2018 | $ | 69,344 |
|
2019 | 67,011 |
|
2020 | 67,011 |
|
2021 | 67,011 |
|
2022 | 67,011 |
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Intangible assets acquired during the year ended September 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands):
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| | | | | |
| Gross Amount | | Amortization Period |
Intangible assets not subject to amortization: | | | |
Goodwill | $ | 129,152 |
| | |
Trademarks and trade names | 12,100 |
| | |
| 141,252 |
| | |
Intangible assets subject to amortization: | | | |
Technology | 33,800 |
| | 20 years |
Order backlog | 4,500 |
| | 1 year |
| 38,300 |
| | 18 years |
Total | $ | 179,552 |
| | |
| | | | | |
Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | |
2023 | $ | 137 | |
2024 | 135 | |
2025 | 134 | |
2026 | 134 | |
2027 | 134 | |
The following is a summary of changes in the carrying amountvalue of goodwill by segment for the fiscal years ended September 30, 20162021 and 20172022 were as follows (in thousands)millions):
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| Power & Control | | Airframe | | Non-aviation | | Total |
Balance at September 30, 2020 | $ | 4,141 | | | $ | 3,647 | | | $ | 101 | | | $ | 7,889 | |
Goodwill acquired during the period | 9 | | | 694 | | | — | | | 703 | |
Goodwill divested during the period | (4) | | | (32) | | | (8) | | | (44) | |
Currency translation adjustments and other | 3 | | | 17 | | | — | | | 20 | |
Balance at September 30, 2021 | 4,149 | | | 4,326 | | | 93 | | | 8,568 | |
Goodwill acquired during the period | 57 | | | 202 | | | — | | | 259 | |
Purchase price allocation adjustments (1) | — | | | 3 | | | — | | | 3 | |
Currency translation adjustments and other | (51) | | | (138) | | | — | | | (189) | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | 4,155 | | | $ | 4,393 | | | $ | 93 | | | $ | 8,641 | |
(1)Primarily related to opening balance sheet adjustments recorded from the acquisition of CAC up to the expiration of the one year measurement period in January 2022.
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| Power & Control | | Airframe | | Non- aviation | | Total |
Balance at September 30, 2015 | $ | 2,238,443 |
| | $ | 2,392,408 |
| | $ | 55,369 |
| | $ | 4,686,220 |
|
Goodwill acquired during the year (Note 2) | 1,008,510 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,008,510 |
|
Purchase price allocation adjustments | 505 |
| | (792 | ) | | — |
| | (287 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | 32 |
| | (15,023 | ) | | — |
| | (14,991 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2016 | 3,247,490 |
| | 2,376,593 |
| | 55,369 |
| | 5,679,452 |
|
Goodwill acquired during the year (Note 2) | 70,369 |
| | 58,783 |
| | — |
| | 129,152 |
|
Write-down of discontinued operations (Note 22) | — |
| | (32,000 | ) | | — |
| | (32,000 | ) |
Reclass of goodwill acquired to assets held-for-sale (Note 22) | — |
| | (26,783 | ) | | — |
| | (26,783 | ) |
Purchase price allocation adjustments | (9,972 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (9,972 | ) |
Currency translation adjustment | — |
| | 5,489 |
| | — |
| | 5,489 |
|
Balance at September 30, 2017 | $ | 3,307,887 |
| | $ | 2,382,082 |
| | $ | 55,369 |
| | $ | 5,745,338 |
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10.11. ACCRUED AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued and other current liabilities consist of the following at September 30 (in thousands)millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Interest | $ | 170 | | | $ | 191 | |
Compensation and related benefits | 168 | | | 167 | |
Contract liabilities, current (Note 5) | 45 | | | 25 | |
Loss contract reserves | 40 | | | 46 | |
Dividend equivalent payments, current (Note 18) | 39 | | | 46 | |
Product warranties | 26 | | | 29 | |
Environmental and other litigation reserves (Note 15) | 25 | | | 14 | |
Current operating lease liabilities (Note 19) | 18 | | | 20 | |
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts (Note 21) | 11 | | | 4 | |
Interest rate swap agreements (Note 21) | — | | | 100 | |
Other | 179 | | | 168 | |
Accrued and other current liabilities | $ | 721 | | | $ | 810 | |
|
| | | | | | | |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Compensation and related benefits | $ | 68,945 |
| | $ | 69,323 |
|
Interest | 82,222 |
| | 83,180 |
|
Breeze-Eastern dissenting shares (see Note 2) | — |
| | 33,644 |
|
Interest rate swap agreements | 20,740 |
| | 29,191 |
|
Product warranties | 22,971 |
| | 24,334 |
|
Dividend equivalent payments—current (see Note 17) | 56,506 |
| | 19,503 |
|
Other | 84,504 |
| | 84,937 |
|
Total | $ | 335,888 |
| | $ | 344,112 |
|
11.12. DEBT
The Company’s debt consists of the following at(in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 |
| Gross Amount | | Debt Issuance Costs | | Original Issue (Discount) or Premium | | Net Amount |
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | $ | 350 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 350 | |
Term loans | $ | 7,298 | | | $ | (29) | | | $ | (13) | | | $ | 7,256 | |
8.00% senior secured notes due 2025 (“2025 Secured Notes”) | 1,100 | | | (6) | | | — | | | 1,094 | |
6.375% senior subordinated notes due 2026 (“6.375% 2026 Notes”) | 950 | | | (4) | | | — | | | 946 | |
6.875% senior subordinated notes due 2026 (“6.875% 2026 Notes”) | 500 | | | (3) | | | (2) | | | 495 | |
6.25% secured notes due 2026 (“2026 Secured Notes”) | 4,400 | | | (35) | | | 3 | | | 4,368 | |
7.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (“7.50% 2027 Notes”) | 550 | | | (3) | | | — | | | 547 | |
5.50% senior subordinated notes due 2027 (“5.50% 2027 Notes”) | 2,650 | | | (15) | | | — | | | 2,635 | |
4.625% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (“4.625% 2029 Notes”) | 1,200 | | | (9) | | | — | | | 1,191 | |
4.875% senior subordinated notes due 2029 (“4.875% 2029 Notes”) | 750 | | | (6) | | | — | | | 744 | |
Government refundable advances | 23 | | | — | | | — | | | 23 | |
Finance lease obligations | 146 | | | — | | | — | | | 146 | |
| 19,567 | | | (110) | | | (12) | | | 19,445 | |
Less: current portion | 77 | | | (1) | | | — | | | 76 | |
Long-term debt | $ | 19,490 | | | $ | (109) | | | $ | (12) | | | $ | 19,369 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2021 |
| Gross Amount | | Debt Issuance Costs | | Original Issue (Discount) or Premium | | Net Amount |
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | $ | 350 | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | — | | | $ | 349 | |
Term loans | $ | 7,374 | | | $ | (39) | | | $ | (17) | | | $ | 7,318 | |
Revolving credit facility | 200 | | | — | | | — | | | 200 | |
2025 Secured Notes | 1,100 | | | (7) | | | — | | | 1,093 | |
6.375% 2026 Notes | 950 | | | (5) | | | — | | | 945 | |
6.875% 2026 Notes | 500 | | | (4) | | | (2) | | | 494 | |
2026 Secured Notes | 4,400 | | | (45) | | | 4 | | | 4,359 | |
7.50% 2027 Notes | 550 | | | (4) | | | — | | | 546 | |
5.50% 2027 Notes | 2,650 | | | (18) | | | — | | | 2,632 | |
4.625% 2029 Notes | 1,200 | | | (10) | | | — | | | 1,190 | |
4.875% 2029 Notes | 750 | | | (7) | | | — | | | 743 | |
Government refundable advances | 29 | | | — | | | — | | | 29 | |
Finance lease obligations | 100 | | | — | | | — | | | 100 | |
| 19,803 | | | (139) | | | (15) | | | 19,649 | |
Less: current portion | 278 | | | (1) | | | — | | | 277 | |
Long-term debt | $ | 19,525 | | | $ | (138) | | | $ | (15) | | | $ | 19,372 | |
Amendment No. 9 and Loan Modification Agreement – On December 29, 2021, the Company entered into Amendment No. 9 and Incremental Revolving Credit Assumption Agreement (herein, “Amendment No. 9”) to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of June 4, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”), which increases the capacity under the revolving credit facility from $760 million to $810 million. The terms and conditions that apply to Amendment No. 9 are the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the existing dollar revolving commitments and term loans under the Credit Agreement.
The Company capitalized $0.2 million representing debt issuance costs associated with Amendment No. 9 during the fiscal year ended September 30, (in thousands):2022.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2017 |
| Gross Amount | | Debt Issuance Costs | | Original Issue Discount or Premium | | Net Amount |
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | $ | 300,000 |
| | $ | (413 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 299,587 |
|
Term loans | $ | 6,973,009 |
| | $ | (64,104 | ) | | $ | (18,948 | ) | | $ | 6,889,957 |
|
2020 Notes | 550,000 |
| | (3,243 | ) | | — |
| | 546,757 |
|
2022 Notes | 1,150,000 |
| | (6,941 | ) | | — |
| | 1,143,059 |
|
2024 Notes | 1,200,000 |
| | (8,042 | ) | | — |
| | 1,191,958 |
|
2025 Notes | 750,000 |
| | (4,033 | ) | | 4,182 |
| | 750,149 |
|
2026 Notes | 950,000 |
| | (8,806 | ) | | — |
| | 941,194 |
|
| 11,573,009 |
| | (95,169 | ) | | (14,766 | ) | | 11,463,074 |
|
Less current portion | 70,031 |
| | (577 | ) | | — |
| | 69,454 |
|
Long-term debt | $ | 11,502,978 |
| | $ | (94,592 | ) | | $ | (14,766 | ) | | $ | 11,393,620 |
|
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| 2016 |
| Gross Amount | | Debt Issuance Costs | | Original Issue Discount or Premium | | Net Amount |
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | $ | 200,000 |
| | $ | (229 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | 199,771 |
|
Term loans | $ | 5,288,708 |
| | $ | (42,662 | ) | | $ | (11,439 | ) | | $ | 5,234,607 |
|
2020 Notes | 550,000 |
| | (4,299 | ) | | — |
| | 545,701 |
|
2021 Notes | 500,000 |
| | (3,141 | ) | | — |
| | 496,859 |
|
2022 Notes | 1,150,000 |
| | (8,381 | ) | | — |
| | 1,141,619 |
|
2024 Notes | 1,200,000 |
| | (9,218 | ) | | — |
| | 1,190,782 |
|
2025 Notes | 450,000 |
| | (4,144 | ) | | — |
| | 445,856 |
|
2026 Notes | 950,000 |
| | (9,588 | ) | | — |
| | 940,412 |
|
| 10,088,708 |
| | (81,433 | ) | | (11,439 | ) | | 9,995,836 |
|
Less current portion | 53,074 |
| | (429 | ) | | — |
| | 52,645 |
|
Long-term debt | $ | 10,035,634 |
| | $ | (81,004 | ) | | $ | (11,439 | ) | | $ | 9,943,191 |
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Trade Receivable Securitization Facility
During fiscal 2014, the Company established aThe Company’s trade receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”). The Securitization Facility effectively increases the Company’s borrowing capacity depending on the amount of the domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable. The Securitization Facility includes the right for the Company to exercise annual one year extensions as long as there have been no termination events as defined by the agreement. The Company uses the proceeds from the Securitization Facility as an alternative to other forms of debt, effectively reducing borrowing costs. In August 2017,
On July 25, 2022, the Company amended the Securitization Facility to, increase the borrowing capacity to $300 million andamong other things, extend the maturity date to August 1, 2018.July 25, 2023 and bear interest at a rate of SOFR plus 1.30%, compared to the interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.20% that applied prior to the amendment. As of September 30, 2017,2022, the Company has borrowed $300$350 million under the Securitization Facility.Facility, which is fully drawn. At September 30, 2022, the applicable interest rate was 3.84%. The Securitization Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s domestic operations’ trade accounts receivable.
RepurchaseGovernment Refundable Advances
Government refundable advances consist of Senior Subordinated Notes duepayments received from the Canadian government to assist in research and development related to commercial aviation. The requirement to repay this advance is based on year-over-year commercial aviation revenue growth for certain product lines at CMC Electronics, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm. As of September 30, 2022 and 2021, the outstanding balance of these advances were $23 million and $29 million, respectively.
On October 13, 2016, the Company announced a cash tender offer for any and all of its outstanding 2021 Notes. On October 27, 2016, the Company redeemed a principal amount of approximately $158 million in 2021 Notes outstanding for total consideration of $1,060.50 (plus accrued and unpaid interest) for each $1,000 aggregate principal amount. The total consideration included an early tender premium of $30.00 per $1,000 principal amount of 2021 Notes payable only with respect to each note validly tendered and not revoked on or before October 26, 2016. On November 28, 2016, pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 2021 Notes, the Company redeemed the remaining principal of $342 million in 2021 Notes outstanding at a redemption price of 105.625% of the principal amount (plus accrued and unpaid interest).Obligations under Finance Leases
The Company recorded refinancing costsleases certain buildings and equipment under finance leases. The present value of $31.9the minimum finance lease payments, net of the current portion, represents a balance of $146 million during the fiscal year endedand $100 million at September 30, 2017 representing debt issuance costs expensed2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in conjunction with the redemptionfiscal 2022 is attributable to certain lease renewals and amendments qualifying as lease modifications resulting in a change in classification from an operating lease to a finance lease. Refer to Note 19, “Leases,” for further disclosure of the 2021 Notes. The costs consisted of the premium of $28.8 million paid to redeem the $500 million of 2021 Notes and the write-off of $3.1 million in unamortized debt issuance costs.Company’s lease obligations.
Incremental Term Loan Assumption Agreement
On October 14, 2016, the Company entered into an Incremental Term Loan Assumption Agreement (the “Assumption Agreement”) with Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and as a lender, in connection with the 2016 term loans. The Assumption Agreement, among other things, provides for (i) additional tranche F term loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to $650 million, which were fully drawn on October 14, 2016, and (ii) additional delayed draw tranche F term loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $500 million, which were fully drawn on October 27, 2016, the proceeds of which were used to repurchase the Company's 2021 Notes. The terms and conditions that apply to the additional tranche F term loans and the additional delayed draw tranche F term loans are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the tranche F term loans under the 2016 term loans immediately prior to the Assumption Agreement.
The Company capitalized $11.3 million and expensed $0.2 million in refinancing costs associated with the Assumption Agreement during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
Issuance of Senior Subordinated Notes
On March 1, 2017, TransDigm Inc. issued $300 million in aggregate principal amount of its 2025 Notes at an issue price of 101.5% of the principal amount. The new notes offered were an additional issuance to our existing $450 million of 2025 Notes. The new notes offered, together with the existing 2025 Notes, are treated as a single class for all purposes under the indenture.
The 2025 Notes bear interest at the rate of 6.5% per annum, which accrues from November 15, 2016 and is payable semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on May 15, 2017. The 2025 Notes mature on May 15, 2025, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased, and are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the indentures governing the 2025 Notes.
In addition to the premium of $4.5 million recorded upon the issuance of the additional $300 million of 2025 Notes, the Company capitalized $0.4 million and expensed $3.7 million in refinancing costs representing fees associated with the issuance of the additional $300 million of 2025 Notes during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On March 6, 2017, TD Group and certain subsidiaries of TransDigm entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated June 4, 2014, with Credit Suisse AG, as administrative agent and collateral agent (the "Agent"), and the other agents and lenders named therein. Amendment No. 2 permits, among other things, up to $1.5 billion of dividends and share repurchases over twelve months. If any portion of the $1.5 billion is not used for dividends or share repurchases over the twelve month period, such amount (not to exceed $500 million) may be used to repurchase stock at any time thereafter. Amendment No. 2 also increased the general investment basket to the greater of $400 million and 8% of consolidated total assets.
The Company capitalized $10.3 million and expensed $0.3 million in refinancing costs representing fees associated with Amendment No. 2 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
On August 22, 2017, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. Pursuant to Amendment No. 3, TransDigm, among other things, incurred new Tranche GSecured Term Loans in an aggregate principal amount equal to approximately $1.8 billion and repaid in full all of the Tranche C term loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The Tranche G Term Loans were fully drawn on August 22, 2017. The Tranche G Term Loans mature on August 22, 2024. The terms and conditions (other than maturity date) that apply to the Tranche G Term Loans, including pricing, are substantially the same as the terms and conditions that apply to the Tranche C term loans immediately prior to Amendment No. 3. Amendment No. 3 also permitted (a) payment of a special dividend, share repurchase, or combination thereof, in an aggregate amount up to approximately $1.3 billion within 60 days of the effective date of Amendment No. 3, and (b) certain additional restricted payments, including the ability of the Company to declare or pay dividends or repurchase stock, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1.5 billion within twelve months of the effective date of Amendment No. 3 and is subject to 6.0x consolidated net leverage ratio for dividends and 4.0x consolidated secured net debt ratio for share repurchases. If any portion of the $1.5 billion is not used for dividends or share repurchases over such twelve month period, such amount (not to exceed $500 million) may be used to repurchase stock at any time thereafter.
The Company capitalized $7.1 million representing fees associated with Amendment No. 3 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.
The Company capitalized $16.5 million and expensed $2.2 million in refinancing costs representing debt issuances costs associated with the Tranche G Term Loans during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. Additionally, the Company wrote-off $1.5 million in unamortized debt issuance costs related to the Tranche C Term Loans.
Term LoansFacility
As of September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, TransDigm had $6,973.0$7,298 million and $5,288.7$7,374 million in fully drawn term loans (the “Term Loans Facility”) and $600.0$810 million in revolving commitments.commitments, of which $779 million and $529 million was available to the Company as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, subject to an interest rate of 2.50% per annum. The unused portion of the revolving commitments is subject to a fee of 0.5% per annum. The increase in available revolving commitments is due to the Company’s October 2021 repayment of $200 million from a previous draw. The Term Loans Facility consists of three tranches of term loans consist of five tranches as follows (in millions):
| | Term Loan Facility | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate | | Aggregate Principal as of September 30, | |
| | 2017 | | 2016 | |
Tranche C | | February 28, 2020 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% | | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,228.3 |
| |
Tranche D | | June 4, 2021 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% | | $ | 798.1 |
| | $ | 806.4 |
| |
Term Loans Facility | | Term Loans Facility | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate | | Aggregate Principal as of September 30, |
| | 2022 | | 2021 |
Tranche E | | May 14, 2022 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% | | $ | 1,503.4 |
| | $ | 1,518.0 |
| Tranche E | | May 30, 2025 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% | | $ | 2,155 | | | $ | 2,177 | |
Tranche F | | June 9, 2023 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% | | $ | 2,857.0 |
| | $ | 1,736.0 |
| Tranche F | | December 9, 2025 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% | | $ | 3,418 | | | $ | 3,454 | |
Tranche G | | August 22, 2024 | | LIBO rate (1) + 3.00% | | $ | 1,814.5 |
| | $ | — |
| Tranche G | | August 22, 2024 | | LIBOR plus 2.25% | | $ | 1,725 | | | $ | 1,743 | |
The interest rates per annum applicable to all of the existing tranches of term loans under the Credit Agreement are, at TransDigm’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBO rateLIBOR for one, two, three or six-month (or to the extent agreed to by each relevant lender, nine or twelve-month) interest periods chosen by TransDigm, in each case plus an applicable margin percentage. The adjusted LIBO rate isLIBOR related to Tranche E, Tranche F and Tranche G term loans are not subject to a floor of 0.75%.floor. At September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the applicable interest rates for all existing tranches (which excludes the impact of our interest rate swaps and caps) were as follows:
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| | | | | | |
Term Loan Facility | | Interest Rate as of September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 |
Tranche C | | — | % | | 3.75 | % |
Tranche D | | 4.24 | % | | 3.75 | % |
Tranche E | | 4.24 | % | | 3.75 | % |
Tranche F | | 4.24 | % | | 3.75 | % |
Tranche G | | 4.26 | % | | — | % |
Debt Issuance Costs, Premiums5.92% and Discounts
During the year ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded refinancing costs of $39.8 million representing debt issuance costs and premium expensed in conjunction2.33%, respectively, with the new Tranche G Term Loans,increase due to higher LIBOR particularly in the refinancingsecond half of the Tranche C Term Loans, and additional $300 million tack-onfiscal 2022. Refer to the 6.375% Senior Subordinated Notes. During the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded refinancing costs of $15.8 million representing debt issuance costs expensed in conjunction with the refinancing of the Tranche C Term Loans. During the year ended September 30, 2015 the Company recorded refinancing costs of $18.4 million representing debt issuance costs expensed in conjunction with the refinancing of the Tranche B Term Loans and Revolving B Commitments.
Interest Rate Swap and Cap Agreements
See Note 20,21, “Derivatives and Hedging Instruments”Activities,” for information about how our interest rate swapswaps and cap agreements are used to managehedge and offset, respectively, the variable interest rate risk associatedrates on the credit facility.
Refinancing Costs
Refinancing costs were not material in fiscal 2022. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, the Company expensed refinancing costs of $37 million, primarily representing the early redemption premium paid in connection with floating-rate borrowings under our credit facilities.the repurchase of the $1,200 million 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2024 (the “2024 Notes”) and $750 million 6.50% senior subordinated notes due 2025 (the “2025 Notes”), and also the execution of Amendment No. 8 and Loan Modification Agreement. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, the Company expensed refinancing costs of $28 million primarily representing the early redemption premium paid in connection with the repurchase of the $1,150 million 6.00% senior subordinated notes due 2022 (the “2022 Notes”), and also the execution of Amendment No. 7 and the Refinancing Facility Agreement.
Senior Secured Notes
TransDigm Inc.’s 2025 Secured Notes and 2026 Secured Notes (collectively, the “Secured Notes”) jointly and severally guaranteed, on a senior basis, by TD Group, TransDigm UK and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries, as defined in the applicable Indentures. The Secured Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all the covenants contained in the Secured Notes.
Subordinated Notes
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| | | | | | |
Senior Subordinated Notes | | Aggregate Principal | | Maturity Date | | Interest Rate |
2020 Notes | | $550 million | | October 15, 2020 | | 5.50% |
2022 Notes | | $1,150 million | | July 15, 2022 | | 6.00% |
2024 Notes | | $1,200 million | | July 15, 2024 | | 6.50% |
2025 Notes | | $750 million | | May 15, 2025 | | 6.50% |
TransDigm Inc.'s 6.375% 2026 Notes | | $950 million | | June 15, 2026 | | 6.375% |
The Notes, 7.50% 2027 Notes, 5.50% 2027 Notes, 4.625% 2029 Notes, and 4.875% 2029 Notes (collectively, the “TransDigm Inc. Notes”) are subordinated to all of TransDigm’s existingjointly and future senior debt, rank equally with all of its existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of its future debt that is expressly subordinated to the Notes. The Notes areseverally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated unsecured basis, by TD Group, TransDigm UK and its 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries namedall of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries, as defined in the indentures. The guarantees ofapplicable Indenture. TransDigm UK's 6.875% 2026 Notes (along with the TransDigm Inc. Notes are referred to collectively as the “Notes”) are jointly and severally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated tobasis, by TD Group, TransDigm Inc. and all of TransDigm Inc.'s Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries, as defined in the guarantors’ existing and future senior debt, rank equally with all of their existing and future senior subordinated debt and rank senior to all of their future debt that is expressly subordinated to the guarantees of the Notes. See Note 25, “Supplemental Guarantor Information,” for further details. The Notes are structurally subordinated to all of the liabilities of TD Group’s non-guarantor subsidiaries.applicable Indenture. The Notes contain many of the restrictive covenants included in the Restated Credit Agreement. TransDigm is in compliance with all the covenants contained in the Notes.
Debt Repayment Schedule
At September 30, 2017,2022, future maturities of long-term debt (including finance leases) are as follows (in thousands)millions):
| | | | | |
Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | |
2023 | $ | 77 | |
2024 | 1,770 | |
2025 | 2,150 | |
2026 | 10,269 | |
2027 | 557 | |
Thereafter | 4,744 | |
Total | $ | 19,567 | |
|
| | | |
Years ended September 30, | |
2018 | $ | 70,031 |
|
2019 | 70,031 |
|
2020 | 70,031 |
|
2021 | 1,385,219 |
|
2022 | 2,641,834 |
|
Thereafter | 7,335,863 |
|
| $ | 11,573,009 |
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12.13. RETIREMENT PLANS
The Company maintains certain non-contributory defined benefit pension plans (collectively, referred to as the “pension plans”) covering eligible employees in the U.S. and in other certain countries such as Canada, France, Germany and the United Kingdom. These defined benefit plans generally provide benefits to employees based on formulas recognizing length of service and earnings. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute actuarial-determined amounts allowable under tax and statutory regulations for the qualified plans. The Company uses a September 30th measurement date for its defined benefit pension plans. The Company also sponsors other post-retirement pension plans for its employees in the U.S. and in Canada (collectively, referred to as the “post-retirement pension plans”). Other post-retirement pension plans are non-contributory health care and life insurance plans.
Net periodic pension benefit cost (income) for the pension plans at the end of each fiscal year consisted of the following (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Defined Benefit Pension Plans |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
| U.S. Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Pension Plans | | U.S. Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Pension Plans | | U.S. Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Pension Plans |
Service cost | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 6 | |
Interest cost | 4 | | | 4 | | | 6 | | | 5 | | | 10 | | | 5 | |
Expected return on plan assets | (6) | | | (7) | | | (19) | | | (7) | | | (19) | | | (8) | |
Amortization of net loss | — | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | 2 | | | 1 | | | 1 | |
Curtailment/settlements loss (gain) (1) | 22 | | | — | | | — | | | (2) | | | (1) | | | (1) | |
Net periodic pension benefit cost (income) | $ | 20 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | |
(1)Effective June 30, 2021, the Company terminated the Esterline Technologies Retirement Plan (the “ERP”) in accordance with IRS regulations. Pension obligations were distributed through a combination of lump sum payments to eligible plan participants and the purchase of a group annuity contract. Approximately $107 million in lump sum payments (using existing plan assets) were made during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. During the third quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company transferred the remaining benefit obligations of approximately $188 million to an insurance company in order to purchase a group annuity contract which began paying plan benefits in September 2022. The Company made a final cash contribution of approximately $16 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2022 as part of the group annuity purchase. A settlement charge of approximately $22 million, which included $6 million in unrecognized actuarial losses previously recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, was recorded as a component of other expense (income) in the consolidated statements of income in fiscal 2022.
Net periodic pension benefit cost for the post-retirement pension plans was less than $1 million for each of the fiscal years ended 2022, 2021 and 2020. The components of net periodic pension benefit cost other than service cost are included in other expense (income) in the consolidated statements of income.
The changes in benefit obligations and plan assets, funded status and amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and accumulated other comprehensive income for defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans at September 30, 2022 and 2021, were as follows (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Defined Benefit Pension Plans | | Post-Retirement Pension Plans |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 | | September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
| U.S. Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Pension Plans | | U.S. Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Pension Plans | | U.S. Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Pension Plans | | U.S. Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Pension Plans |
Benefit Obligations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning balance | $ | 351 | | | $ | 224 | | | $ | 366 | | | $ | 248 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 14 | |
Currency translation adjustment | — | | | (21) | | | — | | | 10 | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | 1 | |
Service cost | — | | | 3 | | | 2 | | | 5 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | |
Interest cost | 4 | | | 4 | | | 6 | | | 5 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Plan participant contributions | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Actuarial gain | (30) | | | (53) | | | — | | | (11) | | | — | | | (2) | | | — | | | (3) | |
Curtailments | — | | | — | | | — | | | (4) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Settlements | (295) | | | — | | | (8) | | | (1) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Divestitures | — | | | — | | | — | | | (20) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other adjustments | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | |
Benefits paid | (15) | | | (9) | | | (16) | | | (9) | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | |
Ending balance | $ | 15 | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | 351 | | | $ | 224 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 12 | |
Plan Assets - Fair Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning balance | $ | 341 | | | $ | 206 | | | $ | 342 | | | $ | 204 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Currency translation adjustment | — | | | (18) | | | — | | | 9 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Realized and unrealized (loss) gain on plan assets | (39) | | | (49) | | | 22 | | | 14 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Plan participant contributions | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Company contributions | 17 | | | 3 | | | — | | | 8 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | |
Settlements | (295) | | | — | | | (8) | | | (1) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Divestitures | — | | | — | | | — | | | (20) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other adjustments | — | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Benefits paid | (15) | | | (9) | | | (16) | | | (9) | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | |
Ending balance | $ | 9 | | | $ | 133 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | 206 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Funded Status | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fair value of plan assets | $ | 9 | | | $ | 133 | | | $ | 341 | | | $ | 206 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Benefit obligations | (15) | | | (148) | | | (351) | | | (224) | | | (2) | | | (8) | | | (2) | | | (12) | |
Net amount recognized | $ | (6) | | | $ | (15) | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | (18) | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (8) | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (12) | |
Amount Recognized on Consolidated Balance Sheets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other assets | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Accrued and other current liabilities | (1) | | | (1) | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | | | — | | | (1) | |
Other non-current liabilities | (5) | | | (20) | | | (7) | | | (24) | | | (2) | | | (7) | | | (2) | | | (11) | |
Net amount recognized | $ | (6) | | | $ | (15) | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | (18) | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (8) | | | $ | (2) | | | $ | (12) | |
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Income) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss (gain) | $ | 3 | | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | (1) | | | $ | (2) | |
Prior service cost | — | | | 2 | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | | | — | |
Ending balance | $ | 3 | | | $ | 14 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2) | |
The accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans was $157.8 million and $567.8 million as of September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021, respectively. The decrease to the accumulated benefit obligation during the current year primarily relates to the settlement of the ERP.
Estimated future benefit payments expected to be paid from the pension and post-retirement pension plans or from the Company’s assets are as follows (in millions):
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Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | |
2023 | | $ | 12 | |
2024 | | 12 | |
2025 | | 12 | |
2026 | | 12 | |
2027 | | 13 | |
2028 - 2032 | | 66 | |
There is an expected funding requirement of $2.1 million in fiscal 2023 for the non-U.S. pension plans maintained by the Company. There is no expected funding requirement in fiscal 2023 for the U.S. pension plans.
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| U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Defined Benefit Pension Plans |
Principal assumptions as of year end | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Discount rate | 4.29% | | 2.56% | | 4.90% | | 2.40% |
Rate of increase in future compensation levels | N/A (1) | | N/A (1) | | 3.38% | | 3.06% |
Assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets | 2.64% | | 5.74% | | 3.55% | | 3.20% |
(1)As a result of the plan freeze to the ERP for all future benefit accruals and participation by new or rehired employees on or after January 1, 2021, the assumed rate of increase in future compensation levels was not applicable as of September 30, 2022 and 2021, as pay increases are not valued once a defined benefit pension plan is frozen. The ERP settlement occurred in fiscal 2022.
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| U.S. Post-Retirement Pension Plans | | Non-U.S. Post-Retirement Pension Plans |
Principal assumptions as of year end | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Discount rate | 3.94% | | 2.36% | | 5.06% | | 2.87% |
Initial weighted average health care trend rate | 6.00% | | 7.30% | | 5.60% | | 5.70% |
Ultimate weighted average health care trend rate | 6.00% | | 6.00% | | 4.20% | | 4.20% |
The Company uses discount rates developed from a yield curve established from high-quality corporate bonds and matched to plan-specific projected benefit payments. Although future changes to the discount rate are unknown, had the discount rate increased or decreased by 25 basis points, pension liabilities in total would have decreased $1.1 million or increased $8.4 million, respectively. Had the discount rate increased or decreased by 25 basis points, fiscal 2022 net periodic benefit cost for the pension plans would have increased $1.8 million or $2.1 million, respectively. In determining the expected long-term rate of return on the defined benefit pension plans’ assets, the Company considers the historical rates of return, the nature of investments, the asset allocation, and expectations of future investment strategies. Had the expected return on assets increased or decreased by 25 basis points, fiscal 2022 net periodic benefit cost would have increased $1.4 million or $2.5 million, respectively. Management is not aware of any legislative or other initiatives or circumstances that will significantly impact the Company’s pension obligations in fiscal 2023.
Plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of equity and debt securities consisting primarily of common stocks, bonds and government securities. The objective of these investments is to maintain sufficient liquidity to fund current benefit payments and achieve targeted risk-adjusted returns. Management periodically reviews allocations of plan assets by investment type and evaluates external sources of information regarding the long-term historical returns and expected future returns for each investment type.
Allocations by investment type are as follows:
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| | | | Actual |
Plan assets allocation as of fiscal year end: | | Target | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Return-seeking assets (e.g., equity securities and real estate) | | 35%-70% | | 42.0% | | 20.7% |
Fixed-income securities (e.g., debt securities) | | 30%- 65% | | 57.6% | | 78.3% |
Cash | | —% | | 0.4% | | 1.0% |
Total | | | | 100.0% | | 100.0% |
Due to the freeze and subsequent termination of the ERP that occurred during fiscal 2021, management approved changes to the Plan’s investment policy to align our pension plan assets with our projected benefit obligation to reduce volatility by targeting an investment strategy of approximately 85% to 95% in fixed-income securities and up to approximately 20% in return-seeking assets, consisting of primarily equity securities and real estate. Once the settlement of the ERP occurred, the targets were revised to be in line with those used prior to the termination of the ERP.
The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of September 30, 2022, by asset category segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy, as described in Note 20, “Fair Value Measurements” (in millions):
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| Fair Value Hierarchy |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Total |
Investments measured at fair value by category: (5) | | | | | |
Return-seeking assets: (1) | | | | | |
U.S. equity securities | $ | 4 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4 | |
Non-U.S. equity securities | 21 | | | — | | | 21 | |
Fixed-income securities: (2) | | | | | |
Non-U.S. foreign commercial and government bonds | — | | | 41 | | | 41 | |
Cash and cash equivalents (3) | 1 | | | — | | | 1 | |
| $ | 26 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 67 | |
Investments measured at net asset value by category: (4) | | | | | |
Return-seeking assets: (1) | | | | | |
Commingled trust funds - Non-U.S. securities | | | | | 27 | |
Non-U.S. equity securities | | | | | 7 | |
Fixed-income securities: (2) | | | | | |
U.S corporate bonds | | | | | 2 | |
Non-U.S. corporate bonds | | | | | 18 | |
Non-U.S. foreign commercial and government bonds | | | | | 21 | |
Total | | | | | $ | 142 | |
The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s pension plan assets as of September 30, 2021, by asset category segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy, as described in Note 20, “Fair Value Measurements” (in millions):
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| Fair Value Hierarchy |
| Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Total |
Investments measured at fair value by category: (5) | | | | | |
Return-seeking assets: (1) | | | | | |
U.S. equity securities | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | |
Non-U.S. equity securities | 34 | | | — | | | 34 | |
Fixed-income securities: (2) | | | | | |
Non-U.S. foreign commercial and government bonds | — | | | 53 | | | 53 | |
Cash and cash equivalents (3) | 5 | | | — | | | 5 | |
| $ | 45 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 98 | |
Investments measured at net asset value by category: (4) | | | | | |
Return-seeking assets: (1) | | | | | |
Commingled trust funds - Non-U.S. securities | | | | | 65 | |
Non-U.S. equity securities | | | | | 9 | |
Fixed-income securities: (2) | | | | | |
U.S. government bonds and securities | | | | | 91 | |
U.S corporate bonds | | | | | 223 | |
Non-U.S. corporate bonds | | | | | 20 | |
Non-U.S. foreign commercial and government bonds | | | | | 41 | |
Total | | | | | $ | 547 | |
(1) Level 1 return-seeking assets, which are primarily equity securities and real estate, are actively traded on U.S. and non-U.S. exchanges and are either valued using the market approach at quoted market prices on the measurement date or at the net asset value of the shares held by the plan on the measurement date based on quoted market prices.
(2) Level 2 fixed-income securities, which are primarily debt securities, are primarily valued using the market approach at either quoted market prices, pricing models that use observable market data, or bids provided by independent investment brokerage firms.
(3) Cash and cash equivalents include cash which is used to pay benefits and cash invested in a short-term investment fund that holds securities with values based on quoted market prices, but for which the funds are not valued on quoted market basis.
(4) These investments are valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) of units held. The NAV is used to estimate fair value and is based on the fair value of the underlying investments held by the fund less its liability.
(5) No investments measured using Level 3 inputs.
Defined Contribution Plans—
The Company sponsors certain defined contribution employee savings plans that cover substantially all of the Company’s non-unionU.S. employees. Under certain plans, the Company contributes a percentage of employee compensation and matches a portion of employee contributions. The cost recognized for such contributions for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was approximately $14.6$30.2 million, $12.7$28.3 million and $9.9 million, respectively.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans—The Company maintains certain non-contributory defined benefit pension plans. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute actuarially determined amounts allowable under tax and statutory regulations for the qualified plans. The Company uses a September 30th measurement date for its defined benefit pension plans.
The Company maintains certain qualified, non-contributory defined benefit pension plans, which together cover certain union employees. The plans provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service. The plan assets as of September 30, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $69.9 million and $67.0 million, respectively. The Company’s projected benefit obligation for these defined benefit pension plans at September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $91.7 million and $100.6 million, respectively. The total liability recognized at September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $21.8 million and $33.6 million, respectively. The decrease in the total liability at September 30, 2017 compared to September 30, 2016 is primarily attributable to the change in pension assumptions, particularly a higher discount rate and expected rate of return on assets, for the AmSafe Bridport Limited pension plan.
The net periodic pension cost recognized in the consolidated statements of income for the years ended September 30, 2017, 2016, and 2015 was $1.7 million, $1.0 million, and $0.6$25.3 million, respectively.
The Company has a non-qualified, non-contributory defined benefit pension plan, which covers certain retired employees. The plan is unfunded and provides defined benefits based on the final average salary of the employees as defined in the plan. The projected benefit obligation for this defined benefit pension plan and the total liability recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2017 and 2016 was approximately $8.8 million and $8.6 million, respectively. The net periodic pension cost recognized in the consolidated statements of income for each of the years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $0.4 million.
13.14. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s income from continuing operations before income taxes includes the following components for the periods shown below (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
United States | $ | 882 | | | $ | 516 | | | $ | 635 | |
Foreign | 245 | | | 199 | | | 105 | |
| $ | 1,127 | | | $ | 715 | | | $ | 740 | |
The Company’s income tax provision (benefit) on income from continuing operations consists of the following for the periods shown below (in thousands)millions):
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| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Current | | | | | |
Federal | $ | 194 | | | $ | (21) | | | $ | 26 | |
State | 27 | | | 14 | | | 3 | |
Foreign | 62 | | | 7 | | | 34 | |
| 283 | | | — | | | 63 | |
Deferred | | | | | |
Federal | (17) | | | 7 | | | 29 | |
State | (8) | | | (2) | | | 3 | |
Foreign | 3 | | | 29 | | | (8) | |
| (22) | | | 34 | | | 24 | |
| $ | 261 | | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 87 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Current | | | | | |
Federal | $ | 179,884 |
| | $ | 153,957 |
| | $ | 163,182 |
|
State | 8,596 |
| | 9,234 |
| | 7,823 |
|
Foreign | 21,327 |
| | 12,703 |
| | 17,947 |
|
| 209,807 |
| | 175,894 |
| | 188,952 |
|
Deferred | (918 | ) | | 5,808 |
| | 660 |
|
| $ | 208,889 |
| | $ | 181,702 |
| | $ | 189,612 |
|
The differences between the income tax provision on income from continuing operations atA reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate andto the effective income tax provision shown in the accompanying consolidated statements of incomerate for the periods shown below areis as follows (in thousands):follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Federal statutory income tax rate | 21.0 | % | | 21.0 | % | | 21.0 | % |
Changes in valuation allowances impacting results (1) | 5.5 | % | | (8.2) | % | | 4.2 | % |
Federal deemed inclusion amounts | 1.5 | % | | 1.7 | % | | 0.4 | % |
Withholding taxes | 1.2 | % | | 0.2 | % | | 0.3 | % |
Gain on sale of businesses | (0.1) | % | | 1.4 | % | | — | % |
Resolution and settlements to uncertain tax positions | (0.1) | % | | (3.2) | % | | (0.3) | % |
Research and development credits | (0.6) | % | | (1.2) | % | | (0.6) | % |
Foreign tax credits | (0.8) | % | | (1.2) | % | | (0.6) | % |
Provision to return adjustments | (1.0) | % | | 2.2 | % | | (0.4) | % |
Foreign-derived intangible income | (2.0) | % | | (1.5) | % | | (2.8) | % |
Stock-based compensation | (2.8) | % | | (8.7) | % | | (10.7) | % |
Remeasurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities related to enacted statutory rate changes | — | % | | 2.1 | % | | 0.4 | % |
Other—net | 1.4 | % | | 0.2 | % | | 0.9 | % |
Effective income tax rate | 23.2 | % | | 4.8 | % | | 11.8 | % |
(1)Primarily relates to the Company’s business interest expense limitation pursuant to IRC §163(j) as modified by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Such provision, as modified, was effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2019. In general, the deduction for interest expense is limited to 30% (50% as modified by the CARES Act for the Company’s fiscal 2020 and 2021) of the sum of the Company’s adjusted taxable income (“ATI”) and its business interest income. Interest expense disallowed by such limitation, in a taxable year, may be carried forward indefinitely. Based upon available evidence, a valuation allowance is recorded for the resulting carryforward to reflect the Company’s belief that it is more likely than not that such deferred tax assets will not be realized. In fiscal 2021, the Company made a tax election on its U.S. federal income tax return allowing for the utilization of its net interest limitation carryforward. The Company recognized approximately $69.0 million of benefit from the release of the valuation allowance, applicable to such carryforward, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.
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| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Tax at statutory rate of 35% | $ | 293,129 |
| | $ | 268,841 |
| | $ | 222,888 |
|
State and local income taxes, net of federal benefit | 4,042 |
| | 2,677 |
| | 4,931 |
|
Stock compensation | (50,314 | ) | | (43,565 | ) | | — |
|
Foreign rate differential | (29,685 | ) | | (30,079 | ) | | (14,332 | ) |
Domestic manufacturing deduction | (17,832 | ) | | (16,902 | ) | | (17,834 | ) |
Other—net | 9,549 |
| | 730 |
| | (6,041 | ) |
Income tax provision | $ | 208,889 |
| | $ | 181,702 |
| | $ | 189,612 |
|
The components of the deferred taxes consist of the following at September 30 (in thousands)millions):
| | | | | | | | September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
| 2017 | | 2016 | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | | | | |
Deferred tax assets (liabilities): | | Deferred tax assets (liabilities): | | | |
Intangible assets | $ | (647,140 | ) | | $ | (627,633 | ) | Intangible assets | $ | (832) | | | $ | (814) | |
Interest rate swaps and caps | | Interest rate swaps and caps | (42) | | | 69 | |
Property, plant and equipment | (29,240 | ) | | (31,438 | ) | Property, plant and equipment | (23) | | | (32) | |
Unremitted foreign earnings | (10,784 | ) | | (9,434 | ) | |
Employee benefits, compensation and other accrued obligations | 107,195 |
| | 86,229 |
| |
Inventory | 31,077 |
| | 22,382 |
| |
Employee benefits | | Employee benefits | 108 | | | 107 | |
Interest expense limitation | | Interest expense limitation | 87 | | | 28 | |
Inventories | | Inventories | 61 | | | 45 | |
Net operating losses | 33,462 |
| | 29,266 |
| Net operating losses | 52 | | | 58 | |
Interest rate swaps and caps | 15,961 |
| | 36,478 |
| |
Environmental | 15,518 |
| | 16,958 |
| |
Product warranties | 7,419 |
| | 9,007 |
| |
Loss contract reserves | | Loss contract reserves | 41 | | | 51 | |
U.S. income tax credits | | U.S. income tax credits | 27 | | | 31 | |
Capitalized research and development costs | | Capitalized research and development costs | 24 | | | — | |
Non-U.S. income tax credits | | Non-U.S. income tax credits | 14 | | | 20 | |
Environmental reserves | | Environmental reserves | 11 | | | 11 | |
Product warranty reserves | | Product warranty reserves | 6 | | | 7 | |
Other | 8,797 |
| | 3,216 |
| Other | 7 | | | 8 | |
Total | (467,735 | ) | | (464,969 | ) | Total | (459) | | | (411) | |
Add: Valuation allowance | (33,214 | ) | | (27,286 | ) | Add: Valuation allowance | (137) | | | (74) | |
Total net deferred tax liabilities | $ | (500,949 | ) | | $ | (492,255 | ) | |
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | | Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities) | $ | (596) | | | $ | (485) | |
At September 30, 2017,2022, the Company has state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1,679.7 million, German net operating loss carryforwards of $28.1 million and United Kingdom net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $23.3 million, German net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $4.3 million and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $819.5$26.6 million that expire in various fiscal years from 20172023 to 2034. A2041. The Company has U.S. and non-U.S. tax credit carryforwards of $41.6 million that expire beginning in fiscal year 2025.
The deferred tax assets for the interest expense limitation, net operating losses, and tax credit carryforwards are reduced by a valuation allowance has been established equal tofor the amount of the net operating lossessuch assets that the Company believes will not be utilized. The Company had state tax credit carryforwards of $2.6 million that expire from 2023 to 2029.realized.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and local jurisdictions, as well as foreign jurisdictions located in Belgium, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sweden and the United Kingdom.jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations for years before fiscal 2014.2017. The Company is currently under examination in the U.S. for its federal income taxes in Canada for fiscal years 2013 through 2019, and in Germany for fiscal years 2014 federal taxes. The Company expects the examinations to be completed during fiscal 2018.through 2017. In addition, the Company is subject to state income tax examinations for fiscal years 20092015 and later.
The cumulative amount of the Company’s foreign undistributed net earnings for which no deferred taxes have been provided is approximately $176.0 million at September 30, 2017. The Company has no plans to repatriate such earnings in the foreseeable future.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands)millions):
| | | | | | | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Balance at October 1 | | Balance at October 1 | $ | 19 | | | $ | 41 | |
| 2017 | | 2016 | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 8,706 |
| | $ | 6,859 |
| |
Additions based on tax positions related to the prior year | 500 |
| | 2,014 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the prior year | 3 | | | — | |
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 1,643 |
| | 913 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | — | | | 2 | |
Reductions based on tax positions related to the prior year | (963 | ) | | (801 | ) | Reductions based on tax positions related to the prior year | (1) | | | (18) | |
Settlement with tax authorities | | Settlement with tax authorities | (1) | | | (4) | |
Lapse in statute of limitations | (1,231 | ) | | (1,483 | ) | Lapse in statute of limitations | (3) | | | (2) | |
Acquisitions | — |
| | 1,204 |
| |
Balance at end of period | $ | 8,655 |
| | $ | 8,706 |
| |
Balance at September 30 | | Balance at September 30 | $ | 17 | | | $ | 19 | |
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the recognition of which would have an effect on the effective tax rate for each fiscal year, amounted to $8.7$16.6 million in each period.and $19.1 million, respectively. The Company classifies all income tax relatedtax-related interest and penalties as income tax expense, which were not significant for the years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022 and 2015.2021. As of September 30, 20172022 and 2016,2021, the Company accrued $1.2$4.5 million and $1.1$4.9 million, respectively, for the potential payment of interest and penalties. Within the next 12 months, the Company does not anticipate a material increase, or decrease, in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits.
15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
During the ordinary course of business, the Company is from time to time threatened with, or may become a party to, legal actions and other proceedings. While the Company is currently involved in certain legal proceedings, it believes the results of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Litigation Claims – On November 1, 2021, a purported stockholder of the Company filed a derivative complaint, captionedSciabacucchi v Howley, et al.C.A. No. 2021-0938-LWW (the “Derivative Action”), in the Delaware Court ofChancery (the “Court”). The complaint, which names certain directors of the Company (the “Director Defendants”) as defendants, alleges that the Director Defendants awarded and received excessive compensation. The Director Defendants have denied, and continue to deny, any and all allegations of wrongdoing or liability asserted in the Derivative Action.
Nonetheless, solely to eliminate the uncertainty, distraction, disruption, burden, risk and expense of further litigation, the Company and the Director Defendants entered into a Stipulation and Agreement of Compromise, Settlement and Release (the “Stipulation”) with the plaintiff on August 19, 2022. Pursuant to the terms of the Stipulation, the Director Defendants have agreed to implement and maintain certain changes to the Company’s compensation policies and practices such as to the extent dividend equivalent payments are declared payable to any Company director, those DEPs will not be paid in cash, but instead will be paid via a reduction to the strike price of options that are issued to that director. Other corporate governance enhancements were also agreed to by the Company. The Company anticipatesis also responsible for the payment of plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees. The proposed settlement as set forth in the Stipulation, other than the amount of the attorneys’ fees, was approved by the Court on November 10, 2022. The settlement (i) fully resolves the Derivative Action by dismissing all asserted claims with prejudice and (ii) releases all claims related to the allegations in the Derivative Action. The settlement is not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial statements.
DOD OIG Audit – TransDigm’s subsidiaries are periodically subject to pricing reviews and government buying agencies that purchase some of our subsidiaries’ products are periodically subject to audits by the Department of Defense (“DOD”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) with respect to prices paid for such products. In 2019, the DOD OIG received a congressional letter requesting a comprehensive review of TransDigm’s contracts with the DOD from January 2017 through June 2019 to identify whether TransDigm earned excess profits. This subsequently resulted in an audit by the DOD OIG in which the objective was to determine whether TransDigm’s business model impacted the DOD’s ability to pay fair and reasonable prices for spare parts. In December 2021, the OIG completed the audit and issued the related audit report. Despite the audit report making clear there was no wrongdoing by TransDigm, its businesses, or the DOD, the report recommended that TransDigm voluntarily refund at least $20.8 million in excess profit on 150 contracts subject to the audit.
TransDigm disagrees with many of the implications contained in the report, and objects to the use of arbitrary standards and analysis which render many areas of the report inaccurate and misleading. These include: (1) The report expressly acknowledges that it used arbitrary standards that are not applicable to the audited contracts and warns that its arbitrary standards should not be used in the future. The use of inapplicable standards results in flawed analysis and is misleading; (2) The report ignores significant changesreal costs incurred by the business and contrary to its total unrecognized tax benefits through fiscal 2017.law reports these costs as excess profit; (3) Despite data demonstrating that the DOD paid lower prices compared to the commercial prices for similar parts, the report did not conduct a price analysis and instead implies that the DOD negotiated prices were too high.
No loss contingency related to the voluntary refund request has been recorded as of September 30, 2022 as the Company has concluded that based on the current facts and circumstances, it's uncertain as to whether or not the requested voluntary refund will be made. 14. ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES
Environmental Liabilities – Our operations and facilities are subject to a number of federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations that govern, among other things, discharges of pollutants into the air and water, the generation, handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes, the remediation of contamination and the health and safety of our employees. Environmental laws and regulations may require that the Company investigate and remediate the effects of the release or disposal of materials at sites associated with past and present operations. Certain facilities and third-party sites utilized by the Company have been identified as potentially responsible parties under the federal superfund laws and comparable state laws. The Company is currently involved in the investigation and remediation of a number of sites under applicable laws.
Estimates of the Company’s environmental liabilities are based on current facts, laws, regulations and technology. These estimates take into consideration the Company’s prior experience and professional judgment of the Company’s environmental advisors. Estimates of the Company’s environmental liabilities are further subject to uncertainties regarding the nature and extent of site contamination, the range of remediation alternatives available, evolving remediation standards, imprecise engineering evaluations and cost estimates, the extent of corrective actions that may be required and the number and financial condition of other potentially responsible parties, as well as the extent of their responsibility for the remediation.
Accordingly, as investigation and remediation proceed, it is likely that adjustments in the Company’s accruals will be necessary to reflect new information. The amounts of any such adjustments could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows in a given period. Based on currently available information, however, the Company does not believe that future environmental costs in excess of those accrued with respect to sites for which the Company has been identified as a potentially responsible party are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.condition or results of operations.
Environmental liabilities are recorded when the liability is probable and the costs are reasonably estimable, which generally is not later than at completion of a feasibility study or when the Company has recommended a remedy or has committed to an appropriate plan of action. The Company also takes into consideration the estimated period of time in which payments will be required. The liabilities are reviewed periodically and, as investigation and remediation proceed, adjustments are made as necessary.
Liabilities for losses from environmental remediation obligations do not consider the effects of inflation and anticipated expenditures are not discounted to their present value. The liabilities are not offset by possible recoveries from insurance carriers or other third parties, but do reflect anticipated allocations among potentially responsible parties at federal superfund sites or similar state-managed sites, third party indemnity obligations, and an assessment of the likelihood that such parties will fulfill their obligations at such sites.
The Company’s consolidated balance sheets includes current environmental remediation obligations at September 30, 20172022 and 20162021 of $39.9$7.9 million and $46.1$8.2 million classified as a component of accrued and other current liabilities, respectively, and non-current environmental remediation obligations at September 30, 2022 and 2021 of $38.3 million and $40.7 million classified as a component of other non-current liabilities, respectively.
Leach International Europe (Facility Fire) – On August 8, 2019, a fire caused significant damage to the Niort, France operating facility of the Leach International Europe subsidiary, which is reported within the Company’s Power & Control segment. The facility as well as certain machinery, equipment and inventory sustained damage. The Company suspended operations at the Niort facility as a result of the fire; however, had transferred certain operations to temporary facilities until operations were fully restored at the rebuilt facility. The new facility was completed in December 2020 and was fully operational as of March 2021. 15. CAPITALThe Company’s insurance covers damage to the facility, equipment, inventory, and other assets, at replacement cost, as well as business interruption losses and other incremental costs resulting from the disruption of operations caused by the fire, subject to a $1 million deductible and certain sub-limits based on the nature of the covered item. Anticipated insurance recoveries related to losses and incremental costs incurred were recognized when receipt was probable. Anticipated insurance recoveries in excess of net book value of the damaged property and inventory were recorded once all contingencies relating to the claim had been resolved.
During fiscal 2021, the insurance claim, inclusive of property, business interruption and incremental costs of working, was settled for $88 million, net of the $1 million deductible. A gain of $24 million was recorded to other income during fiscal 2021, of which $19 million represents the insurance proceeds received in excess of the carrying value of the damaged fixed assets and inventory and $5 million represents the insurance proceeds received in excess of previously recorded receivables for business interruption and incremental costs of working.
Of the approximately $58 million in cash proceeds received in fiscal 2021 relating to the insurance claim and final settlement of the claim, $24 million was included in net cash used in investing activities and $34 million was included in net cash provided by operating activities within the consolidated statements of cash flows based on the nature of the insurance reimbursements. In fiscal 2020, approximately $28 million in cash proceeds was received as an initial advance under the property insurance claim. All of the proceeds received in fiscal 2020 were included in net cash provided by operating activities within the consolidated statements of cash flows based on the nature of the insurance reimbursements.
16. STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
TD Group consists of 224,400,000 shares of $.01 par value common stock and 149,600,000 shares of $.01 par value preferred stock. The total number of shares of common stock issued at September 30, 20172022 and 20162021 was 56,093,65960,049,685 and 55,767,767,59,403,100, respectively. The total number of shares held in treasury at September 30, 20172022 and 2016 were 4,159,2072021 was 5,688,639 and 2,433,035,4,198,226, respectively. There were no shares of preferred stock outstanding at September 30, 20172022 and 2016.2021. The terms of the preferred stock have not been established.
TheOccasionally at management's discretion, the Company repurchases its common stock in the open market, depending on market conditions, stock price and other factors. On November 8, 2017, the Board of Directors has previouslyof the Company (the “Board”), authorized a common share repurchase program, which has been subject to amendments. On January 26, 2017, our Board of Directors increased the authorized amount of repurchases allowable under the stock program from $450 million to $472 million. The increase in the allowable repurchases under the stock repurchase program alignedto permit repurchases of its outstanding common stock not to exceed $650 million in the aggregate (the “$650 million stock repurchase program”), subject to any restrictions specified in the Company’s Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the Company's existing Notes.
During fiscal 2020, the Company repurchased 36,900 shares of common stock at an average price of $512.67 per share, for a total amount of $19 million. The repurchased shares of common stock are classified as treasury stock in the statement of changes in stockholders' deficit. No repurchases were made during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021. The $650 million stock repurchase program withwas effective through January 26, 2022.
On January 27, 2022, the restricted payments allowable under the Credit Agreement. On March 7, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase program replacing the $472 million program permittingto permit repurchases of a portion ofits outstanding sharescommon stock not to exceed $600$2,200 million in the aggregate (the “$2,200 million stock repurchase program”), replacing the $650 million stock repurchase program previously authorized by the Board on November 8, 2017, subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement, and/or Indentures governing the Company's existing Notes. There is no expiration date for this program.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, in the aggregate,2022, the Company repurchased 1,723,6241,490,413 shares of common stock at an average price of $612.13 per share, for a costtotal amount of $389.8 million at$912 million. The repurchased shares of common stock are classified as treasury stock in the weighted average coststatement of $226.16 under its stock repurchase programs.
changes in stockholders' deficit. As of September 30, 2017, the remaining amount of repurchases allowable2022, $1,288 million remains available for repurchase under the $600$2,200 million program was $360.2 million subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the existing Notes.
On November 8, 2017, our Board of Directors, authorized a new stock repurchase program replacing the $600 million program permitting repurchases of our outstanding shares not to exceed $650 million in the aggregate, subject to any restrictions specified in the Credit Agreement and/or Indentures governing the existing Notes.program.
16.17. SEGMENTS
The Company’s businesses are organized and managed in three reporting segments: Power & Control, Airframe and Non-aviation.
The Power & Control segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that predominately provide power to or control power of the aircraft utilizing electronic, fluid, power and mechanical motion control technologies. Major product offerings include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric motors and generators, batteries and chargers, databus and power controls, advanced sensor products, switches and relay panels, high performance hoists, winches and lifting devices, and cargo loading, handling and handlingdelivery systems. Primary customers of this segment are engine and power system and subsystem suppliers, airlines, third party maintenance suppliers, military buying agencies and repair depots. Products are sold in the original equipment and aftermarket market channels.
The Airframe segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market systems and components that are used in non-power airframe applications utilizing airframe and cabin structure technologies. Major product offerings include engineered latching and locking devices, engineered rods, and locking devices, engineered connectors and elastomers,elastomer sealing solutions, cockpit security components and systems, aircraftspecialized and advanced cockpit displays, engineered audio, radio and antenna systems, specialized lavatory components, seat belts and safety restraints, engineered and customized interior surfaces and related components, thermal protection and insulation, lighting and control technology military personnel parachutes and cargo delivery systems.parachutes. Primary customers of this segment are airframe manufacturers and cabin system suppliers and subsystem suppliers, airlines, third party maintenance suppliers, military buying agencies and repair depots. Products are sold in the original equipment and aftermarket market channels.
The Non-aviation segment includes operations that primarily develop, produce and market products for non-aviation markets. Major product offerings include seat belts and safety restraints for ground transportation applications, mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and controls for space applications, hydraulic/electromechanical actuators and fuel valves for land-based gas turbines, and refueling systems for heavy equipment used in mining, construction and other industries.industries and turbine controls for the energy and oil and gas markets. Primary customers of this segment are off-road vehicle suppliers and subsystem suppliers, child restraint system suppliers, satellite and space system suppliers, and manufacturers of heavy equipment used in mining, construction and other industries.industries and turbine original equipment manufacturers, gas pipeline builders and electric utilities.
The primary measurement used by management to review and assess the operating performance of each segment is EBITDA As Defined. The Company defines EBITDA As Defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization plus certain non-operating items recorded as corporate expenses including refinancing costs, acquisition-related costs, transaction-related costs and non-cash compensation charges incurred in connection with the Company’s stock option plans. Acquisition-relatedincentive or deferred compensation plans, restructuring costs related to the Company's cost reduction measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign currency gains and losses, acquisition-integration costs, acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses, and refinancing costs. COVID-19 restructuring costs represented actions primarily taken by the Company in fiscal 2021 and 2020 to reduce its workforce to align with customer demand, as well as incremental costs related to the pandemic that are not expected to recur once the pandemic has subsided and are clearly separable from normal operations (e.g., additional cleaning and disinfecting of facilities by contractors above and beyond normal requirements, personal protective equipment). Acquisition and divestiture-related costs represent accounting adjustments to inventory associated with acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold; costs incurred to integrate acquired businesses and product lines into the Company’s operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related costs; transaction relatedtransaction-related costs for both acquisitions and divestitures comprising deal fees; legal, financial and tax diligence expenses and valuation costs that are required to be expensed as incurred and other acquisition accounting adjustments.
EBITDA As Defined is not a measurement of financial performance under U.S. GAAP. Although the Company uses EBITDA As Defined to assess the performance of its business and for various other purposes, the use of this non-GAAP financial measure as an analytical tool has limitations, and it should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company’s results of operations as reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The Company’s segments are reported on the same basis used internally for evaluating performance and for allocating resources. The accounting policies for each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Intersegment sales and transfers are recorded at values based on market prices, which creates intercompany profit on intersegment sales or transfers that is eliminated in consolidation. Intersegment sales were insignificantimmaterial for the periods presented below. Certain corporate-levelCorporate consists of our corporate offices. Corporate expenses areconsist primarily of compensation, benefits, professional services and other administrative costs incurred by the corporate offices. Corporate assets consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. Corporate expenses and assets reconcile reportable segment data to the consolidated totals. An immaterial amount of corporate expenses is allocated to the operating segments.
The following table presents net sales by reportable segment (in thousands)millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Net sales to external customers | | | | | |
Power & Control | | | | | |
Commercial and non-aerospace OEM | $ | 602 | | | $ | 524 | | | $ | 623 | |
Commercial and non-aerospace aftermarket | 846 | | | 573 | | | 673 | |
Defense | 1,425 | | | 1,453 | | | 1,399 | |
Total Power & Control | 2,873 | | | 2,550 | | | 2,695 | |
| | | | | |
Airframe | | | | | |
Commercial and non-aerospace OEM | 726 | | | 582 | | | 783 | |
Commercial and non-aerospace aftermarket | 779 | | | 553 | | | 689 | |
Defense | 886 | | | 948 | | | 781 | |
Total Airframe | 2,391 | | | 2,083 | | | 2,253 | |
| | | | | |
Total Non-aviation | 165 | | | 165 | | | 155 | |
| | | | | |
Net Sales | $ | 5,429 | | | $ | 4,798 | | | $ | 5,103 | |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 |
Net sales to external customers | | | | | |
Power & Control | $ | 1,948,166 |
| | $ | 1,621,741 |
| | $ | 1,330,135 |
|
Airframe | 1,442,073 |
| | 1,447,894 |
| | 1,280,706 |
|
Non-aviation | 114,047 |
| | 101,776 |
| | 96,274 |
|
| $ | 3,504,286 |
| | $ | 3,171,411 |
| | $ | 2,707,115 |
|
The following table reconciles EBITDA As Defined by segment to consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes (in thousands)millions):
| | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
EBITDA As Defined | | | | | | EBITDA As Defined | | | | | |
Power & Control | $ | 981,041 |
| | $ | 787,418 |
| | $ | 653,050 |
| Power & Control | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 1,319 | | | $ | 1,345 | |
Airframe | 726,619 |
| | 709,858 |
| | 585,472 |
| Airframe | 1,121 | | | 878 | | | 955 | |
Non-aviation | 41,460 |
| | 28,228 |
| | 22,406 |
| Non-aviation | 65 | | | 62 | | | 54 | |
Total segment EBITDA As Defined | 1,749,120 |
| | 1,525,504 |
| | 1,260,928 |
| Total segment EBITDA As Defined | 2,717 | | | 2,259 | | | 2,354 | |
Unallocated corporate expenses | 38,557 |
| | 30,308 |
| | 27,274 |
| |
Less: Unallocated corporate expenses | | Less: Unallocated corporate expenses | 71 | | | 70 | | | 76 | |
Total Company EBITDA As Defined | 1,710,563 |
| | 1,495,196 |
| | 1,233,654 |
| Total Company EBITDA As Defined | 2,646 | | | 2,189 | | | 2,278 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 141,025 |
| | 121,670 |
| | 93,663 |
| |
Depreciation and amortization expense | | Depreciation and amortization expense | 253 | | | 253 | | | 283 | |
Interest expense, net | 602,589 |
| | 483,850 |
| | 418,785 |
| Interest expense, net | 1,076 | | | 1,059 | | | 1,029 | |
Acquisition-related costs | 31,191 |
| | 57,699 |
| | 36,205 |
| |
Stock compensation expense | 45,524 |
| | 48,306 |
| | 31,500 |
| |
Acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses | | Acquisition and divestiture transaction-related expenses | 18 | | | 35 | | | 31 | |
Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | | Non-cash stock and deferred compensation expense | 184 | | | 130 | | | 93 | |
Refinancing costs | 39,807 |
| | 15,794 |
| | 18,393 |
| Refinancing costs | 1 | | | 37 | | | 28 | |
COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | | COVID-19 pandemic restructuring costs | — | | | 40 | | | 54 | |
Gain on sale of businesses, net | | Gain on sale of businesses, net | (7) | | | (69) | | | — | |
Other, net | 12,997 |
| | (239 | ) | | (1,716 | ) | Other, net | (6) | | | (11) | | | 20 | |
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $ | 837,430 |
| | $ | 768,116 |
| | $ | 636,824 |
| Income from continuing operations before income taxes | $ | 1,127 | | | $ | 715 | | | $ | 740 | |
The following table presents capital expenditures and depreciation and amortization by segment (in thousands)millions):
| | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Capital expenditures | | | | | | Capital expenditures | | | | | |
Power & Control | $ | 32,424 |
| | $ | 25,120 |
| | $ | 24,664 |
| Power & Control | $ | 63 | | | $ | 65 | | | $ | 89 | |
Airframe | 34,526 |
| | 16,498 |
| | 28,086 |
| Airframe | 52 | | | 37 | | | 10 | |
Non-aviation | 3,981 |
| | 2,169 |
| | 1,889 |
| Non-aviation | 3 | | | 2 | | | 4 | |
Corporate | 82 |
| | 195 |
| | 232 |
| Corporate | 1 | | | 1 | | | 2 | |
| $ | 71,013 |
| | $ | 43,982 |
| | $ | 54,871 |
| | $ | 119 | | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 105 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | Depreciation and amortization | | | | | |
Power & Control | $ | 85,681 |
| | $ | 65,488 |
| | $ | 39,336 |
| Power & Control | $ | 109 | | | $ | 107 | | | $ | 117 | |
Airframe | 51,440 |
| | 52,198 |
| | 50,355 |
| Airframe | 138 | | | 139 | | | 157 | |
Non-aviation | 2,745 |
| | 2,860 |
| | 2,846 |
| Non-aviation | 5 | | | 6 | | | 7 | |
Corporate | 1,159 |
| | 1,124 |
| | 1,126 |
| Corporate | 1 | | | 1 | | | 2 | |
| $ | 141,025 |
| | $ | 121,670 |
| | $ | 93,663 |
| | $ | 253 | | | $ | 253 | | | $ | 283 | |
The following table presents total assets by segment (in thousands)millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Total assets | | | |
Power & Control | $ | 6,994 | | | $ | 6,980 | |
Airframe | 7,781 | | | 7,472 | |
Non-aviation | 238 | | | 229 | |
Corporate | 3,094 | | | 4,634 | |
| $ | 18,107 | | | $ | 19,315 | |
|
| | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2017 | | September 30, 2016 |
Total assets | | | |
Power & Control | $ | 5,218,006 |
| | $ | 5,184,303 |
|
Airframe | 3,923,172 |
| | 3,922,532 |
|
Non-aviation | 142,389 |
| | 131,319 |
|
Corporate | 614,594 |
| | 1,488,123 |
|
Assets of discontinued operations | 77,500 |
| | — |
|
| $ | 9,975,661 |
| | $ | 10,726,277 |
|
Geographic Area InformationThe Company’sNet sales principally originate fromare measured based on the geographic destination of sales. Long-lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment - net and operating lease right-of-use assets. Net sales and long-lived assets of individual countries outside of the United States and the Company’sare not material.
The following table presents net sales by geographic area (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Net sales | | | | | |
United States | $ | 3,496 | | | $ | 3,096 | | | $ | 3,407 | |
Foreign Countries | 1,933 | | | 1,702 | | | 1,696 | |
| $ | 5,429 | | | $ | 4,798 | | | $ | 5,103 | |
The following table presents long-lived assets are principally located in the United States.by geographic area (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Long-lived assets | | | |
United States | $ | 663 | | | $ | 608 | |
Foreign Countries | 229 | | | 256 | |
| $ | 892 | | | $ | 864 | |
17.
18. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company’s stockequity compensation plans are designed to assist the Company in attracting, retaining, motivating and rewarding key employees, directors or consultants, and promoting the creation of long-term value for stockholders by closely aligning the interests of these individuals with those of the Company’s stockholders. The Company’s stockequity compensation plans provide for the granting of stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based incentives.options.
Non-cash stock compensation expense recognized by the Company during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $45.5$152.7 million, $48.3$128.9 million and $31.5$92.7 million, respectively. The related tax benefit for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $18.4 million, $20.9 million and $11.0 million, respectively. Of the non-cash stock compensation expense recorded in fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, $150.3 million, $121.0 million and $86.8 million was recorded as a component of additional paid in capital and $2.4 million, $7.9 million and $5.9 million was recorded as a component of other non-current liabilities. The liability awards relate to stock options granted between fiscal 2017 to fiscal 2020 from the 2014 stock option plan to certain employees in lieu of these individuals receiving salary and bonus compensation paid in cash. The vesting of the stock options are subject to the achievement of the same operating performance goals as other grants. The liability is remeasured each reporting period based on the market value of our common shares on the last day of the reported period. The other non-current liabilities related to stock-based compensation as of September 30, 2022 and 2021 was $25.5 million and $23.1 million, respectively.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $67.11, $57.47$254.21, $193.47 and $65.57,$157.41, respectively. The total fair value of options vested during fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $88.0 million, $92.0 million and $97.2 million, respectively.
Compensation expense is recognized based upon probability assessments of awards that are expected to vest in future periods.periods, adjusted for expected forfeitures. Such probability assessments are subject to revision and, therefore, unrecognized compensation expense is subject to future changes in estimate. As of September 30, 2017,2022, there was approximately $52.4$204.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested awards expected to vest, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.62.5 years.
On November 12, 2021, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors approved the Company’s established performance criteria required to be achieved for the options granted in fiscal 2020 and in fiscal 2021 with a scheduled vesting date of September 30, 2022. This action resulted in a modification for accounting purposes under ASC 718 for the options granted in fiscal years 2020 and 2021, consisting of 239 individuals, including all of the independent directors and certain executive officers. An additional $5.1 million of stock compensation expense for fiscal 2022 resulted from this modification.
The fair value of the Company’s employee stock options was estimated at the date of grant or modification using a Black-Scholes-MertonBlack-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for all options granted during the fiscal years ended:
| | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| 2017 | | 2016 | | 2015 | | 2022 | | 2021 | | 2020 |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.56% to 2.01% | | 1.33% to 1.73% | | 1.33% to 1.64% | Risk-free interest rate | 1.47% to 2.97% | | 0.42% to 0.86% | | 0.26% to 1.65% |
Expected life of options | 5 years | | 5 years | | 5 years | Expected life of options | 6.5 years | | 5.5 years | | 5 to 5.5 years |
Expected dividend yield of stock | — | | — | | — | Expected dividend yield of stock | — | | — | | — |
Expected volatility of stock | 25% | | 25% | | 35% | Expected volatility of stock | 37% to 38% | | 36% | | 25% to 39% |
The risk-free interest rate is based upon the U.S. Treasury bond rates as of the grant date or modification date. The average expected life of stock-based awards is based on the Company’s actual historical exercise experience. Expected volatility of stock was calculated using a rate based upon the historical volatility of TransDigm’s common stock.stock up to the expected life of the options. The Company estimates stock option forfeitures based on historical data. The total number of stock options expected to vest is adjusted by actual and estimated forfeitures. Changes to the actual and estimated forfeitures will result in a cumulative adjustment in the period of change. Notwithstanding the special cash dividends declared and paid from time to time, the Company historically has not declared and paid regular cash dividends and does not anticipate declaring and paying regular cash dividends in future periods; thus, no dividend rateyield assumption is used.
2019 Stock Option Plan
In August 2019, the Board of Directors of TD Group adopted a new stock option plan, which was subsequently approved by stockholders on October 3, 2019. The 2019 stock option plan permits TD Group to award stock options to our key employees, directors or consultants. The total fair valuenumber shares of options vested during fiscal years endedTD Group common stock reserved for issuance or delivery under the 2019 stock option plan is 4,000,000, subject to adjustment in the event of any stock dividend or split, reorganization, recapitalization, merger, share exchange or any other similar corporate transaction or event. No grants have been made from TD Group’s 2019 stock option plan as of September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $42.9 million, $36.6 million and $14.9 million, respectively.2022.
2014 Stock Option Plan
In July 2014, the Board of Directors of TD Group adopted a newthe 2014 stock option plan, which was subsequently approved by stockholders on October 2, 2014. The 2014 stock option plan permits TD Group to award stock options to our key employees, directors or consultants stock options.consultants. The total number of shares of TD Group common stock reserved for issuance or delivery under the 2014 stock option plan is 5,000,000, subject to adjustment in the event of any stock dividend or split, reorganization, recapitalization, merger, share exchange or any other similar corporate transaction or event.
Performance Vested Stock Options—All– Generally all of the options granted through September 30, 20172022 under the 2014 stock option plan have been pursuant to an equity incentive program adopted by the Company in 2008. Under the 2008 equity incentive program, generally all of the options granted will vest based on the Company’s achievement of established operating performance goals. The following table summarizes the activity, pricing and other information for the Company’s performance vested stock-based award activity during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017:2022:
| | | | | | | | | | | Number of Options | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Option | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
| Number of Options | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Option | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2016 | 147,935 |
| | $ | 228.73 |
| | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2021 | | Outstanding at September 30, 2021 | 4,202,923 | | | $ | 403.12 | | | | | |
Granted | 738,974 |
| | 266.18 |
| | | Granted | 547,480 | | | 637.14 | | |
Exercised | (930 | ) | | 231.16 |
| | | Exercised | (180,060) | | | 328.14 | | |
Forfeited | (23,280 | ) | | 251.79 |
| | | Forfeited | (262,537) | | | 496.16 | | |
Expired | (640 | ) | | 232.64 |
| | | Expired | (5,100) | | | 592.48 | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2017 | 862,059 |
| | $ | 260.20 |
| | 9.0 years | | $ | (3,925,661 | ) | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2022 | | Outstanding at September 30, 2022 | 4,302,706 | | | $ | 424.54 | | | 6.5 years | | $ | 533,897,229 | |
Expected to vest | 397,725 |
| | $ | 260.33 |
| | 9.0 years | | $ | (1,861,447 | ) | Expected to vest | 1,138,982 | | | $ | 554.50 | | | 7.9 years | | $ | 27,283,129 | |
Exercisable at September 30, 2017 | 122,975 |
| | $ | 246.01 |
| | 8.8 years | | $ | 1,186,026 |
| |
Exercisable at September 30, 2022 | | Exercisable at September 30, 2022 | 2,952,644 | | | $ | 361.43 | | | 5.8 years | | $ | 506,671,180 | |
At September 30, 2017,2022, there were 4,137,011346,451 remaining shares available for award under TD Group’s 2014 stock option plan.
2006 Stock Incentive Plan
In conjunction with the consummation of the Company’s initial public offering, a 2006 stock incentive plan was adopted by TD Group. In July 2008 and March 2011, the plan was amended to increase the number of shares available for issuance thereunder. TD Group reserved 8,119,668 shares of its common stock for issuance to key employees, directors or consultants under the plan. Awards under the plan may bewere in the form of options, restricted stock or other stock-based awards. Options granted under the plan will expire no later than the tenth anniversary of the applicable date of grant of the options, and will have an exercise price of not less than the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Restricted stock granted under the plan vestsvested over three years.
Restricted Stock—The Company granted 17,700 No restricted stock units with a weighted-average grant date fair valueremained outstanding as of $189.97 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, 5,900 restricted stock units vested, and 5,900 restricted stock units were outstanding at September 30, 2017.2018.
Performance Vested Stock Options—– All of the options granted under the 2006 stock incentive plan have been pursuant to an equity incentive program adopted by the Company in 2008. Under the 2008 equity incentive program, all of the options granted will vest based on the Company’s achievement of established operating performance goals. The following table summarizes the activity, pricing and other information for the Company’s performance vested stock-based award activity during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017:2022:
| | | | | | | | | | | Number of Options | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Option | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
| Number of Options | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Option | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2016 | 5,239,871 |
| | $ | 133.20 |
| | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2021 | | Outstanding at September 30, 2021 | 1,548,605 | | | $ | 185.71 | | | | | |
Granted | — |
| | — |
| | | Granted | — | | | — | | |
Exercised | (315,478 | ) | | 66.67 |
| | | Exercised | (465,620) | | | 148.64 | | |
Forfeited | (138,179 | ) | | 188.90 |
| | | Forfeited | — | | | — | | |
Expired | (100 | ) | | 226.34 |
| | | Expired | — | | | — | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2017 | 4,786,114 |
| | $ | 135.95 |
| | 5.2 years | | $ | 572,875,252 |
| |
Expected to vest | 1,052,250 |
| | $ | 200.32 |
| | 7.4 years | | $ | 58,217,596 |
| |
Exercisable at September 30, 2017 | 3,464,551 |
| | $ | 110.36 |
| | 4.3 years | | $ | 503,350,041 |
| |
Outstanding at September 30, 2022 | | Outstanding at September 30, 2022 | 1,082,985 | | | $ | 193.05 | | | 2.3 years | | $ | 359,303,394 | |
Exercisable at September 30, 2022 | | Exercisable at September 30, 2022 | 1,082,985 | | | $ | 193.05 | | | 2.3 years | | $ | 359,303,394 | |
The 2006 stock incentive plan expired on March 14, 2016 and no further shares were granted under the plan thereafter.
2003 Stock Option Plan
Certain executives and key employees of the Company were granted stock options under TD Group’s 2003 stock option plan. Upon the closing of the acquisition of the Company by Warburg Pincus in 2003, certain employees rolled over certain then-existing options to purchase shares of common stock of TransDigm Holdings. These employees were granted rollover options to purchase an aggregate of 3,870,152 shares of common stock of TD Group (after giving effect to the 149.60 for 1.00 stock split effected on March 14, 2006). All rollover options granted were fully vested on the date of grant. In addition to shares of common stock reserved for issuance upon the exercise of rollover options, an aggregate of 5,469,301 shares of TD Group’s common stock were reserved for issuance upon the exercise of new management options. In general, approximately 20% of all new management options vested based on employment service or a change in control. These time vested options had a graded vesting schedule of up to four years. Approximately 80% of all new management options vested (i) based upon the satisfaction of specified performance criteria, which is annual and cumulative EBITDA As Defined targets through 2008, or (ii) upon the occurrence of a change in control if the Investor Group (defined as Warburg Pincus and the other initial investors in TD Group) received a minimum specified rate of return. Unless terminated earlier, the options expire ten years from the date of grant.
TD Group reserved a total of 9,339,453 shares of its common stock for issuance to the Company’s employees under the plan, which had all been issued as of September 30, 2013.
Time Vested Stock Options—During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, 5,486 of the Company’s time vested stock-based options, with a weighted-average exercise price per option of $39.88, were exercised. There were no remaining options outstanding as of September 30, 2016.
Performance Vested Stock Options—The following table summarizes the activity, pricing and other information for the Company’s performance vested stock-based award activity during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017:
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| Number of Options | | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Option | | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
Outstanding at September 30, 2016 | 86,329 |
| | $ | 120.72 |
| | | | |
Granted | — |
| | — |
| | | | |
Exercised | (8,500 | ) | | 34.88 |
| | | | |
Outstanding at September 30, 2017 | 77,829 |
| | $ | 130.09 |
| | 5.1 years | | $ | 9,772,209 |
|
Exercisable at September 30, 2017 | 77,829 |
| | $ | 130.09 |
| | 5.1 years | | $ | 9,772,209 |
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The total intrinsic value of time, performance and rollover options exercised during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 was $61.1$279.4 million, $133.2$355.3 million and $206.9$394.2 million, respectively.
In addition to shares issued pursuant to options exercised, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, 984 shares of common stock were issued with a weighted-average grant date fair value of $243.36 as payment to directors in lieu of cash.
Dividend Equivalent Plans
PursuantUntil August 5, 2022, pursuant to the Third Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 20032014 Stock Option Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan and the SecondThird Amended and Restated TransDigm Group Incorporated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan and the 2014 Stock Option Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan, all of the options granted under the 2003existing stock option plan, the 2006 stock incentive plan and the 2014 stock option plan areplans were entitled to certain dividend equivalent payments in the event of the declaration of a dividend by the Company.
On August 5, 2022, the Board of Directors adopted an Amended and Restated 2014 Stock Option Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan and a Fourth Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan Dividend Equivalent Plan clarifying the manner in which the Company pays dividend equivalents in cash. The amendments did not represent a change in the Company’s practice. Simultaneously, all members of the Board of Directors executed amendments to their option agreements resulting in the directors no longer receiving dividend equivalent payments in cash, but rather for dividends declared after July 27, 2022 (including the $18.50 per share special dividend declared and paid in August 2022), dividends will result in a reduction of strike price on the outstanding options held by the directors.
Dividend equivalent payments on vested options were $19.5$85.7 million, $3.0$72.5 million and $3.4$184.9 million during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively. During the first quarter of 2017, in connection with the special dividend declared in October 2016, we paid $1,280.1 million for the special dividend and $76.4 million for the related dividend equivalent payments. During the fourth quarter of 2017, in connection with the special dividend declared in August 2017, we paid $1,142.2 million for the special dividend and $63.3 million for the related dividend equivalent payments. At September 30, 2017,2022, there was $56.5$38.6 million recorded in accrued and other current liabilities and $39.4$22.2 million accrued in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets related to the future dividend equivalent payments.
18.19. LEASES
TransDigmThe Company leases certain manufacturing facilities, offices, land, equipment and vehicles. Such leases, some of which are noncancelablenoncancellable and, in many cases, include renewals, expire at various dates. RentalSuch options to renew are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. The Company’s lease agreements typically do not contain any significant residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants, and payments within certain lease agreements are adjusted periodically for changes in an index or rate.
The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. Lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. The discount rate implicit within our leases is generally not determinable and therefore we determine the discount rate based on our incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate for our leases is determined based on the lease term and the currency in which lease payments are made. The length of a lease term includes options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those options. The Company made an accounting policy election to not recognize lease assets or liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less. Additionally, when accounting for leases, the Company combines payments for leased assets, related services and other components of a lease.
The components of lease expense duringfor the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022 and 2015 was $19.0 million, $18.3 million2021 are as follows (in millions):
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| | | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| Classification | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Operating lease cost | Cost of sales or selling and administrative expenses | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 29 | |
Finance lease cost | | | | | |
Amortization of leased assets | Cost of sales | | 6 | | | 4 | |
Interest on lease liabilities | Interest expense - net | | 9 | | | 6 | |
Total lease cost | | | $ | 39 | | | $ | 39 | |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022 and $14.0 million, respectively.2021 is as follows (in millions):
Future minimum rental commitments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
| | 2022 | | 2021 |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | | | | |
Operating cash outflows from operating leases | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 29 | |
Operating cash outflows from finance leases | | 8 | | | 6 | |
Financing cash outflows from finance leases | | 2 | | | 2 | |
| | | | |
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: | | | | |
Operating leases | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 41 | |
Financing leases | | 51 | | | 25 | |
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Classification | | September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
Operating Leases | | | | | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | Other assets | | $ | 85 | | | $ | 94 | |
| | | | | |
Current operating lease liabilities | Accrued and other current liabilities | | 18 | | | 20 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | Other non-current liabilities | | 71 | | | 79 | |
Total operating lease liabilities | | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 99 | |
| | | | | |
Finance Leases | | | | | |
Finance lease right-of-use assets, net | Property, plant and equipment - net | | $ | 137 | | | $ | 104 | |
| | | | | |
Current finance lease liabilities | Current portion of long-term debt | | 2 | | | 2 | |
Long-term finance lease liabilities | Long-term debt | | 144 | | | 98 | |
Total finance lease liabilities | | | $ | 146 | | | $ | 100 | |
As of September 30, 2022, the Company has the following remaining lease term and weighted average discount rates:
| | | | | |
Weighted-average remaining lease term | |
Operating leases | 7.8 years |
Finance leases | 20.0 years |
| |
Weighted-average discount rate | |
Operating leases | 5.9% |
Finance leases | 7.1% |
Maturities of lease liabilities at September 30, 2017 under operating leases having initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms exceeding one year2022 are $18.0 million in fiscal 2018, $17.5 million in fiscal 2019, $14.6 million in fiscal 2020, $12.6 million in fiscal 2021, $11.5 million in fiscal 2022, and $33.6 million thereafter.as follows (in millions):
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Operating Leases | | Finance Leases |
2023 | $ | 21 | | | $ | 12 | |
2024 | 18 | | | 13 | |
2025 | 16 | | | 13 | |
2026 | 12 | | | 13 | |
2027 | 11 | | | 13 | |
Thereafter | 35 | | | 230 | |
Total future minimum lease payments | 113 | | | 294 | |
Less: imputed interest | 24 | | | 148 | |
Present value of lease liabilities reported | $ | 89 | | | $ | 146 | |
20. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables presenttable presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, and inputs (other than quoted prices) that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following summarizes the carrying amounts and fair values of financial instruments (in thousands)millions):
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| | | September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
| Level | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1 | | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 3,001 | | | $ | 4,787 | | | $ | 4,787 | |
Interest rate cap agreements (1) | 2 | | 50 | | | 50 | | | 8 | | | 8 | |
Interest rate swap agreements (1) | 2 | | 77 | | | 77 | | | — | | | — | |
Interest rate swap agreements (2) | 2 | | 68 | | | 68 | | | — | | | — | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swap agreements (3) | 2 | | — | | | — | | | 100 | | | 100 | |
Interest rate swap agreements (4) | 2 | | — | | | — | | | 180 | | | 180 | |
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts (3) | 2 | | 11 | | | 11 | | | 4 | | | 4 | |
Short-term borrowings - trade receivable securitization facility (4) | 2 | | 350 | | | 350 | | | 349 | | | 349 | |
Long-term debt, including current portion: | | | | | | | | | |
Term loans (5) | 2 | | 7,256 | | | 6,976 | | | 7,318 | | | 7,268 | |
Revolving credit facility (5) | 2 | | — | | | — | | | 200 | | | 200 | |
2025 Secured Notes (5) | 1 | | 1,094 | | | 1,115 | | | 1,093 | | | 1,170 | |
6.375% 2026 Notes (5) | 1 | | 946 | | | 884 | | | 945 | | | 981 | |
6.875% 2026 Notes (5) | 1 | | 495 | | | 473 | | | 494 | | | 527 | |
2026 Secured Notes (5) | 1 | | 4,368 | | | 4,257 | | | 4,359 | | | 4,593 | |
7.50% 2027 Notes (5) | 1 | | 547 | | | 524 | | | 546 | | | 578 | |
5.50% 2027 Notes (5) | 1 | | 2,635 | | | 2,286 | | | 2,632 | | | 2,730 | |
4.625% 2029 Notes (5) | 1 | | 1,191 | | | 966 | | | 1,190 | | | 1,196 | |
4.875% 2029 Notes (5) | 1 | | 744 | | | 606 | | | 743 | | | 751 | |
Government refundable advances | 2 | | 23 | | | 23 | | | 29 | | | 29 | |
Finance lease obligations | 2 | | 146 | | | 146 | | | 100 | | | 100 | |
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| | | September 30, 2017 | | September 30, 2016 |
| Level | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value | | Carrying Amount | | Fair Value |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1 |
| | $ | 650,561 |
| | $ | 650,561 |
| | $ | 1,586,994 |
| | $ | 1,586,994 |
|
Interest rate cap agreements (1) | 2 |
| | 12,904 |
| | 12,904 |
| | 4,232 |
| | 4,232 |
|
Interest rate swap agreements (1) | 2 |
| | 2,905 |
| | 2,905 |
| | — |
| — |
| — |
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Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate swap agreements (2) | 2 |
| | 20,740 |
| | 20,740 |
| | 29,191 |
| | 29,191 |
|
Interest rate swap agreements (3) | 2 |
| | 9,731 |
| | 9,731 |
| | 53,824 |
| | 53,824 |
|
Short-term borrowings - trade receivable securitization facility (4) | 1 |
| | 299,587 |
| | 299,587 |
| | 199,771 |
| | 199,771 |
|
Long-term debt, including current portion: | | | | | | | | | |
Term loans (4) | 2 |
| | 6,889,957 |
| | 6,965,628 |
| | 5,234,607 |
| | 5,284,037 |
|
2020 Notes (4) | 1 |
| | 546,757 |
| | 558,250 |
| | 545,701 |
| | 566,500 |
|
2021 Notes (4) | 1 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 496,859 |
| | 530,000 |
|
2022 Notes (4) | 1 |
| | 1,143,059 |
| | 1,178,750 |
| | 1,141,619 |
| | 1,214,688 |
|
2024 Notes (4) | 1 |
| | 1,191,958 |
| | 1,236,000 |
| | 1,190,782 |
| | 1,266,000 |
|
2025 Notes (4) | 1 |
| | 750,149 |
| | 776,807 |
| | 445,856 |
| | 469,125 |
|
2026 Notes (4) | 1 |
| | 941,194 |
| | 971,375 |
| | 940,412 |
| | 985,625 |
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(1) | Included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. |
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(2) | Included in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. |
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(3) | Included in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. |
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(4) | The carrying amount of the debt instrument is presented net of the debt issuance costs. |
(1)Included in prepaid expenses and other on the consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
(3)Included in accrued and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
(4)Included in other non-current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
(5)The carrying amount of the debt instrument is presented net of the debt issuance costs, premium and discount. Refer to Note 12, “Debt,” for gross carrying amounts.
The Company values its financial instruments using an industry standard market approach, in which prices and other relevant information isare generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities. No financial instruments were recognized or disclosed using unobservable inputs.inputs (i.e., Level 3).
Interest rate swaps were measured at fair value using quoted market prices for the swap interest rate indexes over the term of the swap discounted to present value versus the fixed rate of the contract. The interest rate caps were measured at fair value using implied volatility rates of each individual caplet and the yield curve for the related periods.
The Company’s derivative contracts consist of foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swap and cap agreements. These derivative contracts are over-the-counter, and their fair value is determined using modeling techniques that include market inputs such as interest rates, yield curves, and currency exchange rates. These contracts are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
The estimated fair value of the Company’s term loans was based on information provided by the agent under the Company’s senior secured credit facility. The estimated fair values of the Company’s notes were based upon quoted market prices. There has not been any impact to the fair value of derivative liabilities due to the Company’sCompany's own credit risk. Similarly, there has not been any significant impact to the fair value of derivative assets based on the Company’sCompany's evaluation of counterparties’counterparties' credit risks.
The fair value of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable-net and accounts payable approximated bookcarrying value due to the short-term nature of these instruments at September 30, 20172022 and 2016.2021.
20.21. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company is exposed to, among other things, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates in the normal course of business. The Company’s risk management program is designed to manage the exposure and volatility arising from these risks, and utilizes derivative financial instruments to offset a portion of these risks. The Company uses derivative financial instruments only to the extent necessary to hedge identified business risks and does not enter into such transactions for trading purposes. The Company generally does not require collateral or other security with counterparties to these financial instruments and is therefore subject to credit risk in the event of nonperformance; however, the Company monitors credit risk and currently does not anticipate nonperformance by other parties. These derivative financial instruments do not subject the Company to undue risk, as gains and losses on these instruments generally offset gains and losses on the underlying assets, liabilities, or anticipated transactions that are being hedged. The Company has agreements with each of its swap and cap counterparties that contain a provision whereby if the Company defaults on the credit facility the Company could also be declared in default on its swaps and caps, resulting in an acceleration of payment under the swaps and caps.
All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. For a derivative that has not been designated as an accounting hedge, the change in the fair value is recognized immediately through earnings. For a derivative that has been designated as an accounting hedge of an existing asset or liability (a fair value hedge), the change in the fair value of both the derivative and underlying asset or liability is recognized immediately through earnings. For a derivative designated as an accounting hedge of an anticipated transaction (a cash flow hedge), the change in the fair value is recorded on the consolidated balance sheets in accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent the derivative is effective in mitigating the exposure related to the anticipated transaction. The change in the fair value related to the ineffective portion of the hedge, if any, is immediately recognized in earnings. The amount recorded within accumulated other comprehensive loss is reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings.
Interest Rate Swap and Cap Agreements – Interest rate swap and cap agreements are used to manage interest rate risk associated with floating-rate borrowings under our credit facility. The interest rate swap and cap agreements utilized by the Company effectively modify the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by converting a portion of the Company’s floating-rate debt to a fixed rate basis through the expiration date of the interest rate swap and cap agreements, thereby reducing the impact of interest rate changes on future interest expense. These agreements involve the receipt of floating rate amounts in exchange for fixed rate interest payments over the term of the agreements without an exchange of the underlying principal amount. These derivative instruments qualify as effective cash flow hedges under U.S. GAAP. For these cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss from the financial instruments was initially reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ deficit and subsequently reclassified into earnings in the same line as the hedged item in the same period or periods during which the hedged item affected earnings. As the interest rate swap and cap agreements are used to manage interest rate risk, any gains or losses from the derivative instruments that are reclassified into earnings are recognized in interest expense-net in the consolidated statements of income.
The following table summarizes the Company’s interest rate swap agreements:
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Aggregate Notional Amount (in (in millions)
| | Start Date | | End Date | Related Debt | Conversion of Related Variable Rate Debt to Fixed Rate of: |
$1,000500 | 9/30/2014 | 6/30/201929/2018 | Tranche G Term Loans | 5.4% (2.4%3/31/2025 | | 5.25% (3.0% plus the 3%2.25% margin percentage) |
$4001,500 | 9/30/2017 | 9/6/30/2022 | Tranche G Term Loans | 4.9% (1.9%3/31/2025 | | 5.35% (3.1% plus the 3%2.25% margin percentage) |
$750700 | 6/30/2020 | 6/30/20223/31/2023 | Tranche F Term Loans | 5.5% (2.5%9/30/2025 | | 3.55% (1.3% plus the 3%2.25% margin percentage) |
$5001,400 | 12/30/2016 | 12/31/6/30/2021 | Tranche F Term Loans | 4.9% (1.9%3/31/2023 | | 5.25% (3.0% plus the 3%2.25% margin percentage) |
$1,000900 | | 12/31/2021 | | 6/28/20192024 | 6/30/2021 | Tranche F Term Loans | 4.8% (1.8%5.35% (3.1% plus the 3%2.25% margin percentage) |
$750400 | 3/31/2016 | 6/9/30/20202022 | Tranche D Term Loans | 5.8% (2.8%6/28/2024 | | 5.25% (3.0% plus the 3%2.25% margin percentage) |
The following table summarizes the Company’s interest rate cap agreements:
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Aggregate Notional Amount
(in (in millions) | | Start Date | | End Date | Related Debt | Offsets Variable Rate Debt Attributable to Fluctuations Above: |
$750700 | 6/30/2020 | 6/30/20223/31/2023 | Tranche F Term Loans | Three month LIBO9/30/2025 | | Three-month LIBOR rate of 2.5% |
$400 | 12/30/2016 | 12/31/2021 | Tranche F Term Loans | Three month LIBO rate of 2.5% |
$400 | 6/30/2016 | 6/30/2021 | Tranche F Term Loans | Three month LIBO rate of 2.0% |
$750 | 9/30/2015 | 6/30/2020 | Tranche E Term Loans | Three month LIBO rate of 2.5%1.25% |
All interest rate swap and cap agreements are recognized in our consolidated balance sheets at fair value. In accordance with GAAP, certainCertain derivative asset and liability balances are offset where master netting agreements provide for the legal right of setoff. For classification purposes, we record the net fair value of each type of derivative position that is expected to settle in less than one year with each counterparty as a net current asset or liability and each type of long-term position as a net long-termnon-current asset or liability. The amounts shown in the table below represent the gross amounts of recognized assets and liabilities, the amounts offset in the consolidated balance sheetsheets and the net amounts of assets and liabilities presented therein.therein (in millions):
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| | September 30, 2022 | | September 30, 2021 |
| | Asset | | Liability | | Asset | | Liability |
Interest rate cap agreements | | $ | 50 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | — | |
Interest rate swap agreements | | 145 | | | — | | | — | | | 280 | |
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Net derivatives as classified in the consolidated balance sheet (1) | | $ | 195 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 280 | |
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| | September 30, 2017 | | September 30, 2016 |
| | Asset | | Liability | | Asset | | Liability |
Interest rate cap agreements | | $ | 12,904 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 4,232 |
| | $ | — |
|
Interest rate swap agreements | | 9,235 |
| | (36,801 | ) | | — |
| | (83,015 | ) |
Total | | 22,139 |
| | (36,801 | ) | | 4,232 |
| | (83,015 | ) |
Effect of counterparty netting | | (6,330 | ) | | 6,330 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Net derivatives as classified in the balance sheet (1) | | $ | 15,809 |
| | $ | (30,471 | ) | | $ | 4,232 |
| | $ | (83,015 | ) |
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(1) | Refer to Note 19, "Fair Value Measurements," for the consolidated balance sheet classification of our interest rate swap and cap agreements. |
In connection with(1)Refer to Note 20, “Fair Value Measurements,” for the refinancingconsolidated balance sheets classification of our interest rate swap and cap agreements. The change in the 2011 Term Loans, the Company no longer designatedfair value of the interest rate swap and cap agreements relatingis attributable to the $353 million aggregate notional amount as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. Accordingly, amounts previously recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive lossupward trend in stockholder’s deficit amortized into earnings totaled $3.2 million for theLIBOR during fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. There was no remaining amortization for these dedesignated swap agreements as of September 30, 2015.2022.
Based on the fair value amounts of the interest rate swap and cap agreements determined as of September 30, 2017,2022, the estimated net amount of existing gains(gains) and losses and caplet amortization expected to be reclassified into interest expenseexpense-net within the next twelve12 months is approximately $24.9$(76.3) million.
EffectiveForeign Currency Forward Exchange Contracts – The Company transacts business in various foreign currencies, which subjects the Company’s cash flows and earnings to exposure related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These exposures arise primarily from purchases or sales of products and services from third parties. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts provide for the purchase or sale of foreign currencies at specified future dates at specified exchange rates, and are used to offset changes in the fair value of certain assets or liabilities or forecasted cash flows resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies. At September 30, 2016,2022, the Company redesignated the interest rate cap agreements relatedhas outstanding foreign currency forward exchange contracts to the $400 million and the $750 million aggregatesell U.S. dollars with notional amount with cap ratesamounts of 2.0% and 2.5%, respectively, based on the expected probable cash flows associated with the 2016 term loans and 2015 term loans in consideration$165.6 million. The maximum duration of the Company’s abilityforeign currency cash flow hedge contracts at September 30, 2022 is 12 months. These notional values consist of contracts for the Canadian dollar and the euro and are stated in U.S. dollar equivalents at spot exchange rates at the respective trade dates. Amounts related to select one-month, two-month, three-month, or six-month LIBO rate set forthforeign currency forward exchange contracts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders' deficit are reclassified into net sales when the Credit Agreement. Accordingly, amountshedged transaction settles.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, the losses reclassified on settlements of foreign currency forward exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges into net sales was approximately $8.1 million. The losses were previously recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholder’s deficit amortized into interest expense was $3.8 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017. The accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified into interest expense over the remaining term of the cap agreements is $10.8 million with a related tax benefit of $4.0 million asstockholders' deficit.
As of September 30, 2017. The amount recorded2022, the Company expects to record a net loss of approximately $10.8 million on foreign currency forward exchange contracts designated as a componentcash flow hedges to net sales over the next 12 months.
21.22. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The following table presents the components of “Accumulatedtotal changes by component in accumulated other comprehensive loss”loss (“AOCI”) in the consolidated balance sheets,, net of taxes, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 20162022, 2021 and 20152020 (in thousands)millions):
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| Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives (1) | | Pension and postretirement benefit plans adjustment (2) | | Foreign currency translation adjustment | | Total |
Balance at September 30, 2020 | $ | (302) | | | $ | (8) | | | $ | (91) | | | $ | (401) | |
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification | 68 | | | (10) | | | 90 | | | 148 | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | 5 | | | — | | | — | | | 5 | |
Net current-period other comprehensive income | 73 | | | (10) | | | 90 | | | 153 | |
Balance at September 30, 2021 | (229) | | | (18) | | | (1) | | | (248) | |
Current-period other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification | 362 | | | 2 | | | (379) | | | (15) | |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI | (10) | | | 6 | | | — | | | (4) | |
Net current-period other comprehensive income | 352 | | | 8 | | | (379) | | | (19) | |
Balance at September 30, 2022 | $ | 123 | | | $ | (10) | | | $ | (380) | | | $ | (267) | |
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| Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges (2) | | Defined benefit pension plan activity (3) | | Currency translation adjustment | | Total |
Balance at September 30, 2015 | $ | (51,492 | ) | | $ | (12,013 | ) | | $ | (32,504 | ) | | $ | (96,009 | ) |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification | (9,664 | ) | | (12,284 | ) | | (31,846 | ) | | (53,794 | ) |
Amounts reclassified from AOCI related to interest rate swap agreements (1) | 16 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 16 |
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Net current-period other comprehensive loss | $ | (9,648 | ) | | $ | (12,284 | ) | | $ | (31,846 | ) | | $ | (53,778 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2016 | $ | (61,140 | ) | | $ | (24,297 | ) | | $ | (64,350 | ) | | $ | (149,787 | ) |
Other comprehensive gain before reclassification | 32,072 |
| | 7,932 |
| | 22,241 |
| | 62,245 |
|
Amounts reclassified from AOCI related to interest rate swap agreements (1) | 2,399 |
|
| — |
| | — |
| | 2,399 |
|
Net current-period other comprehensive gain | $ | 34,471 |
| | $ | 7,932 |
| | $ | 22,241 |
| | $ | 64,644 |
|
Balance at September 30, 2017 | $ | (26,669 | ) | | $ | (16,365 | ) | | $ | (42,109 | ) | | $ | (85,143 | ) |
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(1) | This component of AOCI is included in interest expense (see Note 20, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for additional details). |
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(2) | Unrealized (loss) gain represents interest rate swap and cap agreements, net of taxes of $(20,663), $6,868 and $20,716 for the years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. |
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(3) | Defined benefit pension plan activity represent pension liability adjustments, net of taxes of $(4,130), $6,017 and $3,299, respectively. |
A(1)Represents unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax expense (benefit), of $112 million, $(23) million and $36 million for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
(2)Defined pension plan and postretirement benefit plan activity represents pension liability adjustments, net of tax. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022, pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $1 million, represents unrecognized actuarial losses reclassified to other expense (income) upon the settlement of the ERP. Refer to Note 13, “Retirement Benefits,” for additional information. Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were not material.
The following table presents a summary of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive lossAOCI for or the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 is provided below2022 and 2021. Reclassifications out of AOCI for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 were not material (in thousands)millions):
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| | Fiscal Years Ended September 30, |
Description of reclassifications out of AOCI | | 2022 | | 2021 |
Amortization from redesignated interest rate swap and cap agreements (1) | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 2 | |
(Losses) gains from settlement of foreign currency forward exchange contracts (2) | | (8) | | | 4 | |
Settlement charges from termination of the ERP (3) | | 6 | | | — | |
Deferred tax expense on reclassifications out of AOCI | | (3) | | | (1) | |
Amounts reclassified into earnings, net of tax | | $ | (4) | | | $ | 5 | |
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Description of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss | | Amount reclassified |
Amortization from redesignated interest rate cap agreements (1) | | $ | 3,829 |
|
Deferred tax benefit from redesignated interest rate cap agreements | | (1,430 | ) |
Losses reclassified into earnings, net of tax | | $ | 2,399 |
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(1) | This component of accumulated other comprehensive loss is included in interest expense (see Note 20, “Derivatives and Hedging Activity,” for additional information). |
22.(1)This component of AOCI is included in interest expense-net. Refer to Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for additional information.
(2)This component of AOCI is included in net sales. Refer to Note 21, “Derivatives and Hedging Activities,” for additional information.
(3)This component of AOCI is included in other expense (income). Refer to Note 13, “Retirement Plans,” for additional information.
23. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In connection with the settlement of a Department of Justice investigation into the competitive effects of the acquisition,No divestitures occurred during the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company committed to dispose of the Schroth business. Therefore, Schroth was classified as held-for-sale as offiscal year ended September 30, 2017.2022. No divestitures occurring in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021 met the criteria to qualify as discontinued operations under U.S. GAAP as none represented a strategic shift that has or will have a major affect on TransDigm's operations and financial results. Refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions and Divestitures,” for additional disclosures on the Company's fiscal 2021 divestitures.
On December 20, 2019, TransDigm completed the divestiture of Souriau-Sunbank to Eaton for approximately $920 million. Souriau-Sunbank was acquired by TransDigm as part of its acquisition of Esterline in March 2019 and was included in TransDigm’s Non-aviation segment. The divestiture represented a strategic shift in TransDigm’s business and, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, qualified as discontinued operations. Therefore, the results of operations of SchrothSouriau-Sunbank are reflected aspresented in discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The Company previously acquired Schroth in February 2017 (refer to Note 2, “Acquisitions”). Schroth designs and manufactures proprietary, highly engineered, advanced safety systems for aviation, racing and military ground vehicles around the world.applicable periods.
The losstable below summarizes income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 (in millions):
| | | | | | | | |
| | Fiscal Year Ended |
| | September 30, 2020 |
Net sales | | $ | 79 | |
Income from discontinued operations, before income taxes | | 11 | |
Income tax provision | | 4 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | | 7 | |
Gain from sale of discontinued operations, net of tax | | 40 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax | | $ | 47 | |
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax, for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 was $47 million and included $7 million from the results of operations of Souriau-Sunbank and a gain on the sale of Souriau-Sunbank, net of tax, of $40 million.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2022, the Company received approximately $1 million in cash proceeds related to a final working capital settlement for the Souriau-Sunbank divestiture. These proceeds are classified as income from discontinued operations, net of tax, in the consolidated statements of income includes a $32.0 million impairment charge to write down the Schroth assets to fair value. The impairment charge recorded in the fourth quarterincome.
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| 2017 |
Net sales | $ | 24,590 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes | (5,709 | ) |
Loss on classification as held-for-sale before income taxes | (32,000 | ) |
Income tax benefit | 6,055 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations | $ | (31,654 | ) |
At September 30, 2017, Schroth’s assets-held-for sale and liabilities held-for sale are $77.5 million and $17.3 million, respectively. The following is the summarized balance sheet of Schroth’s assets and liabilities held-for-sale as of September 30, 2017 (in thousands):
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Assets and Liabilities of Discontinued Operations Held-for-Sale | | Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2017 |
Trade accounts receivable—Net | | $ | 5,975 |
|
Inventories—Net | | 9,060 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other | | 809 |
|
Property, plant, and equipment—Net | | 4,367 |
|
Goodwill | | 26,783 |
|
Other intangible assets—Net | | 29,841 |
|
Other | | 665 |
|
Total assets of discontinued operations | | $ | 77,500 |
|
| | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 1,247 |
|
Accrued liabilities | | 12,801 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | 3,256 |
|
Total liabilities of discontinued operations | | $ | 17,304 |
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23. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
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| First Quarter Ended December 31, 2016 | | Second Quarter Ended April 1, 2017 | | Third Quarter Ended July 1, 2017 | | Fourth Quarter Ended September 30, 2017 |
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) |
Year Ended September 30, 2017(1) | | | | | | | |
Net sales(2) | $ | 814,018 |
| | $ | 868,728 |
| | $ | 897,655 |
| | $ | 923,885 |
|
Gross profit(2) | 444,255 |
| | 489,437 |
| | 519,696 |
| | 531,239 |
|
Income from continuing operations(2) | 118,871 |
| | 155,691 |
| | 169,832 |
| | 184,147 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations(2) | — |
| | (186 | ) | | (779 | ) | | (30,689 | ) |
Net income(2) | 118,871 |
| | 155,505 |
| | 169,053 |
| | 153,458 |
|
Net earnings per share from continuing operations—basic and diluted(3) | $ | 0.41 |
| | $ | 2.78 |
| | $ | 3.09 |
| | $ | 2.21 |
|
Net loss per share from discontinued operations —basic and diluted(3) | — |
| | — |
| | (0.01 | ) | | (0.56 | ) |
Net earnings per share—basic and diluted(3) | $ | 0.41 |
| | $ | 2.78 |
| | $ | 3.08 |
| | $ | 1.65 |
|
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| First Quarter Ended January 2, 2016 | | Second Quarter Ended April 2, 2016 | | Third Quarter Ended July 2, 2016 | | Fourth Quarter Ended September 30, 2016 |
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) |
Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | | | | |
Net sales(2) | $ | 701,695 |
| | $ | 796,801 |
| | $ | 797,692 |
| | $ | 875,223 |
|
Gross profit(2) | 374,567 |
| | 425,662 |
| | 443,515 |
| | 484,319 |
|
Net income(2) | 129,441 |
| | 141,683 |
| | 160,622 |
| | 154,668 |
|
Net earnings per share—basic and diluted(3) | $ | 2.23 |
| | $ | 2.52 |
| | $ | 2.88 |
| | $ | 2.77 |
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(1) | Results adjusted to reflect amounts reclassified to discontinued operations due to the Company’s classification of Schroth as discontinued operations at September 30, 2017. See Note 22, “Discontinued Operations,” for additional information. |
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(2) | The Company’s operating results include the results of operations of acquisitions from the effective date of each acquisition. See Note 2 “Acquisitions,” for additional details. |
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(3) | The sum of the earnings per share for the four quarters in a year does not necessarily equal the total year earnings per share. |
24. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
TransDigm’s 2020 Notes, 2022 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes and 2026 Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed, on a senior subordinated basis, by TD Group and TransDigm Inc.’s 100% Domestic Restricted Subsidiaries, as defined in the Indentures. The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial information presents, in separate columns, the balance sheets of the Company as of September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 and its statements of income and cash flows for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 for (i) TransDigm Group on a parent only basis with its investment in subsidiaries recorded under the equity method, (ii) TransDigm Inc. including its directly owned operations and non-operating entities, (iii) the Subsidiary Guarantors on a combined basis, (iv) Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and (v) the Company on a consolidated basis.
Separate financial statements of TransDigm Inc. are not presented because TransDigm Inc.’s 2020 Notes, 2022 Notes, 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes and 2026 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by TD Group and all existing 100% owned domestic subsidiaries of TransDigm Inc. and because TD Group has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm Inc.
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
(Amounts in Thousands)
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,416 |
| | $ | 439,473 |
| | $ | (203 | ) | | $ | 208,875 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 650,561 |
|
Trade accounts receivable—Net | — |
| | — |
| | 25,069 |
| | 652,807 |
| | (41,749 | ) | | 636,127 |
|
Inventories—Net | — |
| | 47,051 |
| | 571,712 |
| | 114,018 |
| | (2,100 | ) | | 730,681 |
|
Assets held-for-sale | — |
| | — |
| | 6,428 |
| | 71,072 |
| | — |
| | 77,500 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other | — |
| | 4,746 |
| | 24,141 |
| | 9,796 |
| | — |
| | 38,683 |
|
Total current assets | 2,416 |
| | 491,270 |
| | 627,147 |
| | 1,056,568 |
| | (43,849 | ) | | 2,133,552 |
|
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND INTERCOMPANY BALANCES | (2,953,620 | ) | | 10,263,999 |
| | 7,599,210 |
| | 966,675 |
| | (15,876,264 | ) | | — |
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—Net | — |
| | 16,032 |
| | 261,434 |
| | 47,458 |
| | — |
| | 324,924 |
|
GOODWILL | — |
| | 85,905 |
| | 4,996,034 |
| | 663,399 |
| | — |
| | 5,745,338 |
|
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS—Net | — |
| | 27,620 |
| | 1,438,006 |
| | 252,236 |
| | — |
| | 1,717,862 |
|
OTHER | — |
| | 20,316 |
| | 27,567 |
| | 6,102 |
| | — |
| | 53,985 |
|
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | (2,951,204 | ) | | $ | 10,905,142 |
| | $ | 14,949,398 |
| | $ | 2,992,438 |
| | $ | (15,920,113 | ) | | $ | 9,975,661 |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current portion of long-term debt | $ | — |
| | $ | 69,454 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 69,454 |
|
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 299,587 |
| | — |
| | 299,587 |
|
Accounts payable | — |
| | 14,712 |
| | 137,948 |
| | 37,667 |
| | (41,566 | ) | | 148,761 |
|
Accrued liabilities | — |
| | 180,916 |
| | 103,902 |
| | 51,070 |
| | — |
| | 335,888 |
|
Liabilities held-for-sale | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 17,304 |
| | — |
| | 17,304 |
|
Total current liabilities | — |
| | 265,082 |
| | 241,850 |
| | 405,628 |
| | (41,566 | ) | | 870,994 |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT | — |
| | 11,393,620 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 11,393,620 |
|
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | — |
| | 442,415 |
| | (99 | ) | | 58,633 |
| | — |
| | 500,949 |
|
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | — |
| | 61,347 |
| | 73,245 |
| | 26,710 |
| | — |
| | 161,302 |
|
Total liabilities | — |
| | 12,162,464 |
| | 314,996 |
| | 490,971 |
| | (41,566 | ) | | 12,926,865 |
|
STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY | (2,951,204 | ) | | (1,257,322 | ) | | 14,634,402 |
| | 2,501,467 |
| | (15,878,547 | ) | | (2,951,204 | ) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY | $ | (2,951,204 | ) | | $ | 10,905,142 |
| | $ | 14,949,398 |
| | $ | 2,992,438 |
| | $ | (15,920,113 | ) | | $ | 9,975,661 |
|
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
(Amounts in Thousands)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 13,560 |
| | $ | 1,421,251 |
| | $ | 8,808 |
| | $ | 143,375 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,586,994 |
|
Trade accounts receivable—Net | — |
| | — |
| | 26,210 |
| | 561,124 |
| | (10,995 | ) | | 576,339 |
|
Inventories—Net | — |
| | 42,309 |
| | 586,648 |
| | 96,229 |
| | (1,175 | ) | | 724,011 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other | — |
| | 8,209 |
| | 27,381 |
| | 7,763 |
| | — |
| | 43,353 |
|
Total current assets | 13,560 |
| | 1,471,769 |
| | 649,047 |
| | 808,491 |
| | (12,170 | ) | | 2,930,697 |
|
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND INTERCOMPANY BALANCES | (665,050 | ) | | 9,671,019 |
| | 6,182,809 |
| | 861,647 |
| | (16,050,425 | ) | | — |
|
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT—Net | — |
| | 15,991 |
| | 250,544 |
| | 44,045 |
| | — |
| | 310,580 |
|
GOODWILL | — |
| | 68,593 |
| | 4,952,950 |
| | 657,909 |
| | — |
| | 5,679,452 |
|
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS—Net | — |
| | 24,801 |
| | 1,483,285 |
| | 256,257 |
| | — |
| | 1,764,343 |
|
OTHER | — |
| | 10,319 |
| | 24,063 |
| | 6,823 |
| | — |
| | 41,205 |
|
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | (651,490 | ) | | $ | 11,262,492 |
| | $ | 13,542,698 |
| | $ | 2,635,172 |
| | $ | (16,062,595 | ) | | $ | 10,726,277 |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) | | | | | | | | | | | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current portion of long-term debt | $ | — |
| | $ | 52,645 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 52,645 |
|
Short-term borrowings—trade receivable securitization facility | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 199,771 |
| | — |
| | 199,771 |
|
Accounts payable | — |
| | 15,347 |
| | 120,455 |
| | 31,560 |
| | (11,287 | ) | | 156,075 |
|
Accrued liabilities | — |
| | 159,909 |
| | 123,646 |
| | 60,557 |
| | — |
| | 344,112 |
|
Total current liabilities | — |
| | 227,901 |
| | 244,101 |
| | 291,888 |
| | (11,287 | ) | | 752,603 |
|
LONG-TERM DEBT | — |
| | 9,943,191 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 9,943,191 |
|
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES | — |
| | 434,013 |
| | (544 | ) | | 58,786 |
| | — |
| | 492,255 |
|
OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES | — |
| | 82,677 |
| | 70,124 |
| | 36,917 |
| | — |
| | 189,718 |
|
Total liabilities | — |
| | 10,687,782 |
| | 313,681 |
| | 387,591 |
| | (11,287 | ) | | 11,377,767 |
|
STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY | (651,490 | ) | | 574,710 |
| | 13,229,017 |
| | 2,247,581 |
| | (16,051,308 | ) | | (651,490 | ) |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY | $ | (651,490 | ) | | $ | 11,262,492 |
| | $ | 13,542,698 |
| | $ | 2,635,172 |
| | $ | (16,062,595 | ) | | $ | 10,726,277 |
|
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
(Amounts in thousands)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
NET SALES | $ | — |
| | $ | 143,631 |
| | $ | 2,911,950 |
| | $ | 535,129 |
| | $ | (86,424 | ) | | $ | 3,504,286 |
|
COST OF SALES | — |
| | 79,403 |
| | 1,191,770 |
| | 333,985 |
| | (85,499 | ) | | 1,519,659 |
|
GROSS PROFIT | — |
| | 64,228 |
| | 1,720,180 |
| | 201,144 |
| | (925 | ) | | 1,984,627 |
|
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | 69 |
| | 97,677 |
| | 284,819 |
| | 33,010 |
| | — |
| | 415,575 |
|
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS | — |
| | 1,003 |
| | 80,053 |
| | 8,170 |
| | — |
| | 89,226 |
|
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | (69 | ) | | (34,452 | ) | | 1,355,308 |
| | 159,964 |
| | (925 | ) | | 1,479,826 |
|
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME)—Net | — |
| | 614,353 |
| | (1,248 | ) | | (10,516 | ) | | — |
| | 602,589 |
|
REFINANCING COSTS | — |
| | 39,807 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 39,807 |
|
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES | (596,956 | ) | | (1,318,945 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,915,901 |
| | — |
|
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 596,887 |
| | 630,333 |
| | 1,356,556 |
| | 170,480 |
| | (1,916,826 | ) | | 837,430 |
|
INCOME TAX PROVISION | — |
| | 33,377 |
| | 156,251 |
| | 19,261 |
| | — |
| | 208,889 |
|
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS | 596,887 |
| | 596,956 |
| | 1,200,305 |
| | 151,219 |
| | (1,916,826 | ) | | 628,541 |
|
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX | — |
| | — |
| | (9,496 | ) | | (22,158 | ) | | — |
| | (31,654 | ) |
NET INCOME | 596,887 |
| | 596,956 |
| | 1,190,809 |
| | 129,061 |
| | (1,916,826 | ) | | 596,887 |
|
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX | 64,644 |
| | 31,603 |
| | 16,310 |
| | 58,856 |
| | (106,769 | ) | | 64,644 |
|
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 661,531 |
| | $ | 628,559 |
| | $ | 1,207,119 |
| | $ | 187,917 |
| | $ | (2,023,595 | ) | | $ | 661,531 |
|
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
(Amounts in Thousands)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
NET SALES | $ | — |
| | $ | 132,407 |
| | $ | 2,580,091 |
| | $ | 486,198 |
| | $ | (27,285 | ) | | $ | 3,171,411 |
|
COST OF SALES | — |
| | 75,521 |
| | 1,105,893 |
| | 289,219 |
| | (27,285 | ) | | 1,443,348 |
|
GROSS PROFIT | — |
| | 56,886 |
| | 1,474,198 |
| | 196,979 |
| | — |
| | 1,728,063 |
|
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | — |
| | 114,546 |
| | 210,209 |
| | 58,103 |
| | — |
| | 382,858 |
|
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS | — |
| | 684 |
| | 65,299 |
| | 11,462 |
| | — |
| | 77,445 |
|
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | — |
| | (58,344 | ) | | 1,198,690 |
| | 127,414 |
| | — |
| | 1,267,760 |
|
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME)—Net | — |
| | 490,974 |
| | 259 |
| | (7,383 | ) | | — |
| | 483,850 |
|
REFINANCING COSTS | — |
| | 15,794 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 15,794 |
|
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES | (586,414 | ) | | (1,044,371 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,630,785 |
| | — |
|
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 586,414 |
| | 479,259 |
| | 1,198,431 |
| | 134,797 |
| | (1,630,785 | ) | | 768,116 |
|
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION | — |
| | (107,155 | ) | | 285,887 |
| | 2,970 |
| | — |
| | 181,702 |
|
NET INCOME | $ | 586,414 |
| | $ | 586,414 |
| | $ | 912,544 |
| | $ | 131,827 |
| | $ | (1,630,785 | ) | | $ | 586,414 |
|
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, NET OF TAX | (53,778 | ) | | 6,381 |
| | (9,598 | ) | | (39,461 | ) | | 42,678 |
| | (53,778 | ) |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ | 532,636 |
| | $ | 592,795 |
| | $ | 902,946 |
| | $ | 92,366 |
| | $ | (1,588,107 | ) | | $ | 532,636 |
|
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
(Amounts in Thousands)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
NET SALES | $ | — |
| | $ | 131,378 |
| | $ | 2,262,842 |
| | $ | 324,675 |
| | $ | (11,780 | ) | | $ | 2,707,115 |
|
COST OF SALES | — |
| | 79,174 |
| | 973,908 |
| | 215,968 |
| | (11,780 | ) | | 1,257,270 |
|
GROSS PROFIT | — |
| | 52,204 |
| | 1,288,934 |
| | 108,707 |
| | — |
| | 1,449,845 |
|
SELLING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES | — |
| | 72,792 |
| | 197,914 |
| | 50,918 |
| | — |
| | 321,624 |
|
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS | — |
| | 1,392 |
| | 45,337 |
| | 7,490 |
| | — |
| | 54,219 |
|
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | — |
| | (21,980 | ) | | 1,045,683 |
| | 50,299 |
| | — |
| | 1,074,002 |
|
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME)—Net | — |
| | 430,224 |
| | (487 | ) | | (10,952 | ) | | — |
| | 418,785 |
|
REFINANCING COSTS | — |
| | 18,393 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 18,393 |
|
EQUITY IN INCOME OF SUBSIDIARIES | (447,212 | ) | | (773,510 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,220,722 |
| | — |
|
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 447,212 |
| | 302,913 |
| | 1,046,170 |
| | 61,251 |
| | (1,220,722 | ) | | 636,824 |
|
INCOME TAX (BENEFIT) PROVISION | — |
| | (144,299 | ) | | 315,017 |
| | 18,894 |
| | — |
| | 189,612 |
|
NET INCOME | $ | 447,212 |
| | $ | 447,212 |
| | $ | 731,153 |
| | $ | 42,357 |
| | $ | (1,220,722 | ) | | $ | 447,212 |
|
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME, NET OF TAX | (70,838 | ) | | (55,338 | ) | | 770 |
| | (29,147 | ) | | 83,715 |
| | (70,838 | ) |
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 376,374 |
| | $ | 391,874 |
| | $ | 731,923 |
| | $ | 13,210 |
| | $ | (1,137,007 | ) | | $ | 376,374 |
|
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
(Amounts in thousands)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | $ | (69 | ) | | $ | (587,800 | ) | | $ | 1,334,099 |
| | $ | 42,028 |
| | $ | 475 |
| | $ | 788,733 |
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | — |
| | (1,984 | ) | | (63,305 | ) | | (5,724 | ) | | — |
| | (71,013 | ) |
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | — |
| | (136,295 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (136,295 | ) |
Acquisition of Schroth, net of cash acquired | — |
| | (79,695 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (79,695 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | — |
| | (217,974 | ) | | (63,305 | ) | | (5,724 | ) | | — |
| | (287,003 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intercompany activities | 2,939,121 |
| | (1,682,518 | ) | | (1,279,805 | ) | | 23,677 |
| | (475 | ) | | — |
|
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 21,177 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 21,177 |
|
Dividends paid | (2,581,552 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,581,552 | ) |
Treasury stock purchased | (389,821 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (389,821 | ) |
Proceeds from term loans, net | — |
| | 2,937,773 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,937,773 |
|
Repayment on term loans | — |
| | (1,284,698 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,284,698 | ) |
Cash tender and redemption of senior subordinated notes due 2021, including premium | — |
| | (528,847 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (528,847 | ) |
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes, net | — |
| | 300,386 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 300,386 |
|
Proceeds from trade receivable securitization facility, net | — |
| | 99,471 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 99,471 |
|
Financing fees and other | — |
| | (17,571 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (17,571 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (11,075 | ) | | (176,004 | ) | | (1,279,805 | ) | | 23,677 |
| | (475 | ) | | (1,443,682 | ) |
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 5,519 |
| | — |
| | 5,519 |
|
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (11,144 | ) | | (981,778 | ) | | (9,011 | ) | | 65,500 |
| | — |
| | (936,433 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 13,560 |
| | 1,421,251 |
| | 8,808 |
| | 143,375 |
| | — |
| | 1,586,994 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 2,416 |
| | $ | 439,473 |
| | $ | (203 | ) | | $ | 208,875 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 650,561 |
|
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
(Amounts in Thousands)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | $ | — |
| | $ | (230,931 | ) | | $ | 944,152 |
| | $ | (25,496 | ) | | $ | (4,427 | ) | | $ | 683,298 |
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | — |
| | (1,716 | ) | | (32,608 | ) | | (9,658 | ) | | — |
| | (43,982 | ) |
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | — |
| | (1,399,064 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,399,064 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | — |
| | (1,400,780 | ) | | (32,608 | ) | | (9,658 | ) | | — |
| | (1,443,046 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intercompany activities | 192,703 |
| | 580,487 |
| | (910,647 | ) | | 133,030 |
| | 4,427 |
| | — |
|
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 30,112 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 30,112 |
|
Dividends paid | (3,000 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (3,000 | ) |
Treasury stock repurchased | (207,755 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (207,755 | ) |
Proceeds from term loans, net | — |
| | 1,711,515 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,711,515 |
|
Repayment on term loans | — |
| | (834,409 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (834,409 | ) |
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes, net | — |
| | 939,584 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 939,584 |
|
Financing fees and other | — |
| | (3,580 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (3,580 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 12,060 |
| | 2,393,597 |
| | (910,647 | ) | | 133,030 |
| | 4,427 |
| | 1,632,467 |
|
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 242 |
| | — |
| | 242 |
|
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 12,060 |
| | 761,886 |
| | 897 |
| | 98,118 |
| | — |
| | 872,961 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 1,500 |
| | 659,365 |
| | 7,911 |
| | 45,257 |
| | — |
| | 714,033 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 13,560 |
| | $ | 1,421,251 |
| | $ | 8,808 |
| | $ | 143,375 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,586,994 |
|
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
(Amounts in Thousands)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| TransDigm Group | | TransDigm Inc. | | Subsidiary Guarantors | | Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total Consolidated |
NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES | $ | — |
| | $ | (298,797 | ) | | $ | 734,130 |
| | $ | 82,451 |
| | $ | 3,154 |
| | $ | 520,938 |
|
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | — |
| | (2,871 | ) | | (44,564 | ) | | (7,436 | ) | | — |
| | (54,871 | ) |
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired |
|
| | (1,624,278 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,624,278 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | — |
| | (1,627,149 | ) | | (44,564 | ) | | (7,436 | ) | | — |
| | (1,679,149 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intercompany activities | (120,862 | ) | | 867,990 |
| | (685,448 | ) | | (58,526 | ) | | (3,154 | ) | | — |
|
Excess tax benefits related to share-based payment arrangements | 61,965 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 61,965 |
|
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 61,674 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 61,674 |
|
Dividends paid | (3,365 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (3,365 | ) |
Proceeds from term loans, net | — |
| | 1,515,954 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,515,954 |
|
Repayment on term loans | — |
| | (1,025,318 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,025,318 | ) |
Proceeds from senior subordinated notes, net | — |
| | 445,303 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 445,303 |
|
Financing fees and other | — |
| | (1,266 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,266 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (588 | ) | | 1,802,663 |
| | (685,448 | ) | | (58,526 | ) | | (3,154 | ) | | 1,054,947 |
|
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (2,251 | ) | | — |
| | (2,251 | ) |
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (588 | ) | | (123,283 | ) | | 4,118 |
| | 14,238 |
| | — |
| | (105,515 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 2,088 |
| | 782,648 |
| | 3,793 |
| | 31,019 |
| | — |
| | 819,548 |
|
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | $ | 1,500 |
| | $ | 659,365 |
| | $ | 7,911 |
| | $ | 45,257 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 714,033 |
|
*****
TRANSDIGM GROUP INCORPORATED
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017, 2016,2022, 2021, AND 20152020
(Amounts in Thousands)millions)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Column A | | Column B | | Column C | | Column D | | Column E |
| | Balance at Beginning of Period | | Additions | | Divestitures & Deductions from Reserve (1) | | Balance at End of Period |
Description | | Charged to Costs and Expenses | | Acquisitions & Purchase Price Adjustments | |
Year Ended September 30, 2022 | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for uncollectible accounts | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 9 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | 35 | |
Inventory valuation reserves | | 194 | | | 21 | | | 3 | | | (22) | | | 196 | |
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | | 74 | | | 62 | | | 1 | | | — | | | 137 | |
Year Ended September 30, 2021 | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for uncollectible accounts | | $ | 37 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (7) | | | $ | 30 | |
Inventory valuation reserves | | 178 | | | 42 | | | 10 | | | (36) | | | 194 | |
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | | 132 | | | (58) | | | — | | | — | | | 74 | |
Year Ended September 30, 2020 | | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for uncollectible accounts | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 21 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | (4) | | | $ | 37 | |
Inventory valuation reserves | | 124 | | | 34 | | | 37 | | | (17) | | | 178 | |
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | | 118 | | | 15 | | | (1) | | | — | | | 132 | |
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Column A | Column B | | Column C | | Column D | | Column E |
| Balance at Beginning of Period | | Additions | | Deductions from Reserve(1) | | Balance at End of Period |
Description | Charged to Costs and Expenses | | Acquisitions | |
Year Ended September 30, 2017 | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 4,414 |
| | $ | 1,095 |
| | $ | 363 |
| | $ | (2,053 | ) | | $ | 3,819 |
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Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory | 80,039 |
| | 17,361 |
| | 4,254 |
| | (21,879 | ) | | 79,775 |
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Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | 27,286 |
| | 5,928 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 33,214 |
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Year Ended September 30, 2016 | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 3,801 |
| | $ | 1,043 |
| | $ | 724 |
| | $ | (1,154 | ) | | $ | 4,414 |
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Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory | 64,158 |
| | 26,407 |
| | — |
| | (10,526 | ) | | 80,039 |
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Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | 17,645 |
| | 9,641 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 27,286 |
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Year Ended September 30, 2015 | | | | | | | | | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ | 4,091 |
| | $ | (376 | ) | | $ | 271 |
| | $ | (185 | ) | | $ | 3,801 |
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Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory | 55,586 |
| | 15,554 |
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| | (6,982 | ) | | 64,158 |
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Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets | 24,267 |
| | (6,622 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 17,645 |
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(1) | The amounts in this column represent charge-offs net of recoveries and the impact of foreign currency translation adjustments. |
(1)The amounts in this column represent the impact from divestitures, charge-offs net of recoveries and the impact of foreign currency translation adjustments.
EXHIBIT INDEX
TO FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2017
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| | Fourteenth Amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement dated as of August 1, 2017,July 25, 2022, among TransDigm Receivables LLC, TransDigm Inc., PNC Bank, National Association, as a Committed Purchaser, as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser Group and as Administrator, Atlantic Asset Securitization LLC, as a Conduit Purchaser, Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as a Purchaser Agent for its and Atlantic’s Purchaser Group, and Fifth Third Bank, as a Committed Purchaser and as Purchaser Agent for its Purchaser GroupGroup** |
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101101.INS | | Financial StatementsInline XBRL Instance Document: The XBRL Instance Document does not appear in the Inveractive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document |
101.SCH | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema |
101.CAL | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase |
101.DEF | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase |
101.LAB | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase |
101.PRE | | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase |
104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File: the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document and Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements formatted in XBRL.are contained within Exhibit 101 |
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* | Indicates management contract or compensatory plan contract or arrangement. |
** | Schedules and exhibits have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Company hereby undertakes to furnish on a supplemental basis a copy of any omitted schedule or exhibit upon request by the Securities and Exchange Commission. |