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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 31, 20222023
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ______ to _______
Commission File Number: 001-04604
HEICO CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida65-0341002
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
3000 Taft Street, Hollywood, Florida33021
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(954) 987-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per shareHEINew York Stock Exchange
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per shareHEI.ANew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
The number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of August 29, 202228, 2023 is as follows:
Common Stock, $.01 par value54,511,13954,712,699 shares
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value82,080,52483,474,773 shares


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HEICO CORPORATION

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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Part I.Financial Information
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Part II.Other Information
Item 1A.
Item 5.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION; Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except per share data)
July 31, 2022October 31, 2021July 31, 2023October 31, 2022
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$133,605 $108,298 Cash and cash equivalents$694,263 $139,504 
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net273,151 244,919 Accounts receivable, net355,491 294,848 
Contract assetsContract assets86,534 80,073 Contract assets102,832 93,978 
Inventories, netInventories, net545,943 478,050 Inventories, net731,966 582,471 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets42,540 26,045 Prepaid expenses and other current assets47,372 41,929 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,081,773 937,385 Total current assets1,931,924 1,152,730 
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net202,844 193,638 Property, plant and equipment, net285,033 225,879 
GoodwillGoodwill1,541,477 1,450,395 Goodwill2,026,279 1,672,425 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net638,550 582,307 Intangible assets, net822,545 733,327 
Other assetsOther assets322,707 334,682 Other assets387,521 311,135 
Total assetsTotal assets$3,787,351 $3,498,407 Total assets$5,453,302 $4,095,496 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITYLIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt$1,734 $1,515 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debtShort-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt$16,777 $1,654 
Trade accounts payableTrade accounts payable108,441 85,544 Trade accounts payable139,515 116,551 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other current liabilities233,812 206,857 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities315,606 290,199 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable2,458 964 Income taxes payable7,149 12,455 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities346,445 294,880 Total current liabilities479,047 420,859 
Long-term debt, net of current maturitiesLong-term debt, net of current maturities244,023 234,983 Long-term debt, net of current maturities1,198,484 288,620 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes48,192 40,761 Deferred income taxes83,357 71,162 
Other long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities359,713 378,257 Other long-term liabilities389,335 338,948 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities998,373 948,881 Total liabilities2,150,223 1,119,589 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 3)Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 3)296,994 252,587 Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 3)343,883 327,601 
Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share; 10,000 shares authorized; none issuedPreferred Stock, $.01 par value per share; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued— — Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share; 10,000 shares authorized; none issued— — 
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 150,000 shares authorized; 54,511 and 54,264 shares issued and outstanding545 543 
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 150,000 shares authorized; 81,491 and 81,224 shares issued and outstanding815 812 
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 150,000 shares authorized; 54,706 and 54,519 shares issued and outstandingCommon Stock, $.01 par value per share; 150,000 shares authorized; 54,706 and 54,519 shares issued and outstanding547 545 
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 150,000 shares authorized; 82,316 and 82,093 shares issued and outstandingClass A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 150,000 shares authorized; 82,316 and 82,093 shares issued and outstanding823 821 
Capital in excess of par valueCapital in excess of par value317,365 320,747 Capital in excess of par value406,442 397,337 
Deferred compensation obligationDeferred compensation obligation5,297 5,297 Deferred compensation obligation6,318 5,297 
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trustHEICO stock held by irrevocable trust(5,297)(5,297)HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust(6,318)(5,297)
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(37,927)(8,552)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(16,657)(46,499)
Retained earningsRetained earnings2,171,333 1,949,521 Retained earnings2,523,212 2,253,932 
Total HEICO shareholders’ equityTotal HEICO shareholders’ equity2,452,131 2,263,071 Total HEICO shareholders’ equity2,914,367 2,606,136 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests39,853 33,868 Noncontrolling interests44,829 42,170 
Total shareholders’ equityTotal shareholders’ equity2,491,984 2,296,939 Total shareholders’ equity2,959,196 2,648,306 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$3,787,351 $3,498,407 Total liabilities and equity$5,453,302 $4,095,496 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS – UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except per share data)
Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Net salesNet sales$1,598,684 $1,356,260 $569,528 $471,707 Net sales$2,031,658 $1,598,684 $722,902 $569,528 
Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of salesCost of sales976,308 833,336 348,591 286,990 Cost of sales1,242,613 976,308 444,168 348,591 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses272,030 245,053 92,190 83,879 Selling, general and administrative expenses353,154 272,030 129,367 92,190 
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses1,248,338 1,078,389 440,781 370,869 Total operating costs and expenses1,595,767 1,248,338 573,535 440,781 
Operating incomeOperating income350,346 277,871 128,747 100,838 Operating income435,891 350,346 149,367 128,747 
Interest expenseInterest expense(3,181)(6,248)(1,406)(1,717)Interest expense(29,561)(3,181)(12,120)(1,406)
Other incomeOther income685 1,179 145 162 Other income1,888 685 906 145 
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interestsIncome before income taxes and noncontrolling interests347,850 272,802 127,486 99,283 Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests408,218 347,850 138,153 127,486 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense67,400 36,400 34,400 15,600 Income tax expense77,400 67,400 25,400 34,400 
Net income from consolidated operationsNet income from consolidated operations280,450 236,402 93,086 83,683 Net income from consolidated operations330,818 280,450 112,753 93,086 
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsLess: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests25,979 18,244 10,546 6,794 Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests30,648 25,979 10,730 10,546 
Net income attributable to HEICONet income attributable to HEICO$254,471 $218,158 $82,540 $76,889 Net income attributable to HEICO$300,170 $254,471 $102,023 $82,540 
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
BasicBasic$1.87 $1.61 $.61 $.57 Basic$2.19 $1.87 $.74 $.61 
DilutedDiluted$1.85 $1.58 $.60 $.56 Diluted$2.17 $1.85 $.74 $.60 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
BasicBasic135,835 135,291 135,978 135,370 Basic136,859 135,835 137,006 135,978 
DilutedDiluted137,890 137,837 137,837 137,957 Diluted138,616 137,890 138,668 137,837 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME – UNAUDITED
(in thousands)
Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Net income from consolidated operationsNet income from consolidated operations$280,450 $236,402 $93,086 $83,683 Net income from consolidated operations$330,818 $280,450 $112,753 $93,086 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Other comprehensive income (loss):Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(30,772)5,964 (7,744)(5,145)Foreign currency translation adjustments31,264 (30,772)885 (7,744)
Amortization of unrealized loss on defined benefit pension plan, net of taxAmortization of unrealized loss on defined benefit pension plan, net of tax49 101 16 33 Amortization of unrealized loss on defined benefit pension plan, net of tax43 49 15 16 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income(30,723)6,065 (7,728)(5,112)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)Total other comprehensive income (loss)31,307 (30,723)900 (7,728)
Comprehensive income from consolidated operationsComprehensive income from consolidated operations249,727 242,467 85,358 78,571 Comprehensive income from consolidated operations362,125 249,727 113,653 85,358 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income attributable to noncontrolling interests25,979 18,244 10,546 6,794 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests30,648 25,979 10,730 10,546 
Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interestsForeign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests(1,348)181 (355)(173)Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests1,465 (1,348)(69)(355)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interestsComprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests24,631 18,425 10,191 6,621 Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests32,113 24,631 10,661 10,191 
Comprehensive income attributable to HEICOComprehensive income attributable to HEICO$225,096 $224,042 $75,167 $71,950 Comprehensive income attributable to HEICO$330,012 $225,096 $102,992 $75,167 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - UNAUDITED
For the Nine Months Ended July 31, 20222023 and 20212022
(in thousands, except per share data)
HEICO Shareholders' Equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestsCommon StockClass A Common StockCapital in Excess of Par ValueDeferred Compensation ObligationHEICO Stock Held by Irrevocable TrustAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' Equity
Balances as of October 31, 2022$327,601 $545 $821 $397,337 $5,297 ($5,297)($46,499)$2,253,932 $42,170 $2,648,306 
Comprehensive income22,745 — — — — — 29,842 300,170 9,368 339,380 
Cash dividends ($.20 per share)— — — — — — — (27,370)— (27,370)
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan— — — 9,222 — — — — — 9,222 
Share-based compensation expense— — — 10,412 — — — — — 10,412 
Proceeds from stock option exercises— 5,480 — — — — — 5,484 
Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises— — — (14,847)— — — — — (14,847)
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions12,137 — — — — — — — — — 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(23,226)— — — — — — — (6,708)(6,708)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(1,059)— — (1,674)— — — — — (1,674)
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests3,334 — — — — — — (3,334)— (3,334)
Deferred compensation obligation— — — — 1,021 (1,021)— — — — 
Other2,351 — — 512 — — — (186)(1)325 
Balances as of July 31, 2023$343,883 $547 $823 $406,442 $6,318 ($6,318)($16,657)$2,523,212 $44,829 $2,959,196 
HEICO Shareholders' Equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestsCommon StockClass A Common StockCapital in Excess of Par ValueDeferred Compensation ObligationHEICO Stock Held by Irrevocable TrustAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' Equity
Balances as of October 31, 2021$252,587 $543 $812 $320,747 $5,297 ($5,297)($8,552)$1,949,521 $33,868 $2,296,939 
Comprehensive income (loss)17,639 — — — — — (29,375)254,471 6,992 232,088 
Cash dividends ($.18 per share)— — — — — — — (24,466)— (24,466)
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan— — 9,497 — — — — — 9,498 
Share-based compensation expense— — — 9,815 — — — — — 9,815 
Proceeds from stock option exercises— 1,864 — — — — — 1,870 
Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises— (1)(1)(25,824)— — — — — (25,826)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(15,759)— — — — — — — (1,007)(1,007)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(12,150)— — 3,415 — — — — — 3,415 
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions42,719 — — — — — — — — — 
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests8,194 — — — — — — (8,194)— (8,194)
Other3,764 — — (2,149)— — — — (2,148)
Balances as of July 31, 2022$296,994 $545 $815 $317,365 $5,297 ($5,297)($37,927)$2,171,333 $39,853 $2,491,984 
HEICO Shareholders' Equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestsCommon StockClass A Common StockCapital in Excess of Par ValueDeferred Compensation ObligationHEICO Stock Held by Irrevocable TrustAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' Equity
Balances as of October 31, 2020$221,208 $542 $809 $299,930 $4,886 ($4,886)($9,149)$1,688,045 $30,430 $2,010,607 
Comprehensive income13,808 — — — — — 5,884 218,158 4,617 228,659 
Cash dividends ($.17 per share)— — — — — — — (23,002)— (23,002)
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan— — — 8,216 — — — — — 8,216 
Share-based compensation expense— — — 6,354 — — — — — 6,354 
Proceeds from stock option exercises— — 4,502 — — — — — 4,505 
Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises— — — (3,687)— — — — — (3,687)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(20,122)— — — — — — — (1,731)(1,731)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(2,336)— — — — — — — — — 
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions1,097 — — — — — — — — — 
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests9,962 — — — — — — (9,962)— (9,962)
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests1,067 — — — — — — — — — 
Deferred compensation obligation— — — — (109)109 — — — — 
Other— — — 286 — — — — (159)127 
Balances as of July 31, 2021$224,684 $542 $812 $315,601 $4,777 ($4,777)($3,265)$1,873,239 $33,157 $2,220,086 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY - UNAUDITED
For the Three Months Ended July 31, 20222023 and 20212022
(in thousands, except per share data)
HEICO Shareholders' EquityHEICO Shareholders' Equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestsCommon StockClass A Common StockCapital in Excess of Par ValueDeferred Compensation ObligationHEICO Stock Held by Irrevocable TrustAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' EquityRedeemable Noncontrolling InterestsCommon StockClass A Common StockCapital in Excess of Par ValueDeferred Compensation ObligationHEICO Stock Held by Irrevocable TrustAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' Equity
Balances as of April 30, 2022$303,927 $545 $814 $311,053 $5,297 ($5,297)($30,554)$2,100,178 $38,438 $2,420,474 
Comprehensive income (loss)8,377 — — — — — (7,373)82,540 1,814 76,981 
Cash dividends ($.09 per share)— — — — — — — (12,239)— (12,239)
Balances as of April 30, 2023Balances as of April 30, 2023$345,833 $547 $823 $398,991 $6,171 ($6,171)($17,626)$2,435,155 $41,777 $2,859,667 
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income7,389 — — — — — 969 102,023 3,272 106,264 
Cash dividends ($.10 per share)Cash dividends ($.10 per share)— — — — — — — (13,702)— (13,702)
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment PlanIssuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan— — 1,758 — — — — — 1,759 Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan— — — 1,462 — — — — — 1,462 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — — 2,960 — — — — — 2,960 Share-based compensation expense— — — 4,357 — — — — — 4,357 
Proceeds from stock option exercisesProceeds from stock option exercises— — — 260 — — — — — 260 Proceeds from stock option exercises— — — 1,410 — — — — — 1,410 
Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercisesRedemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises— — — (2,134)— — — — — (2,134)Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises— — — (36)— — — — — (36)
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitionsNoncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions(2,505)— — — — — — — — — 
Distributions to noncontrolling interestsDistributions to noncontrolling interests(5,791)— — — — — — — (399)(399)Distributions to noncontrolling interests(7,065)— — — — — — — (219)(219)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(12,150)— — 3,415 — — — — — 3,415 
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions3,484 — — — — — — — — — 
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interestsAdjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests(853)— — — — — — 853 — 853 Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests231 — — — — — — (231)— (231)
Deferred compensation obligationDeferred compensation obligation— — — — 147 (147)— — — — 
OtherOther— — — 53 — — — — 54 Other— — — 258 — — — (33)(1)224 
Balances as of July 31, 2022$296,994 $545 $815 $317,365 $5,297 ($5,297)($37,927)$2,171,333 $39,853 $2,491,984 
Balances as of July 31, 2023Balances as of July 31, 2023$343,883 $547 $823 $406,442 $6,318 ($6,318)($16,657)$2,523,212 $44,829 $2,959,196 

HEICO Shareholders' EquityHEICO Shareholders' Equity
Redeemable Noncontrolling InterestsCommon StockClass A Common StockCapital in Excess of Par ValueDeferred Compensation ObligationHEICO Stock Held by Irrevocable TrustAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Retained EarningsNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' EquityRedeemable Noncontrolling InterestsCommon StockClass A Common StockCapital in Excess of Par ValueDeferred Compensation ObligationHEICO Stock Held by Irrevocable TrustAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossRetained EarningsNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Shareholders' Equity
Balances as of April 30, 2021$223,266 $542 $811 $311,995 $4,777 ($4,777)$1,674 $1,812,798 $32,070 $2,159,890 
Comprehensive income4,747 — — — — — (4,939)76,889 1,874 73,824 
Balances as of April 30, 2022Balances as of April 30, 2022$303,927 $545 $814 $311,053 $5,297 ($5,297)($30,554)$2,100,178 $38,438 $2,420,474 
Comprehensive income (loss)Comprehensive income (loss)8,377 — — — — — (7,373)82,540 1,814 76,981 
Cash dividends ($.09 per share)Cash dividends ($.09 per share)— — — — — — — (12,184)— (12,184)Cash dividends ($.09 per share)— — — — — — — (12,239)— (12,239)
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment PlanIssuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan— — — 776 — — — — — 776 Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan— — 1,758 — — — — — 1,759 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — — 2,083 — — — — — 2,083 Share-based compensation expense— — — 2,960 — — — — — 2,960 
Proceeds from stock option exercisesProceeds from stock option exercises— — 666 — — — — — 667 Proceeds from stock option exercises— — — 260 — — — — — 260 
Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercisesRedemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises— — — (63)— — — — — (63)Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises— — — (2,134)— — — — — (2,134)
Distributions to noncontrolling interestsDistributions to noncontrolling interests(7,402)— — — — — — — (628)(628)Distributions to noncontrolling interests(5,791)— — — — — — — (399)(399)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interestsAcquisitions of noncontrolling interests(2,336)— — — — — — — — Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(12,150)— — 3,415 — — — — — 3,415 
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitionsNoncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions1,097 — — — — — — — — — Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions3,484 — — — — — — — — — 
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interestsAdjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests4,264 — — — — — — (4,264)— (4,264)Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests(853)— — — — — — 853 — 853 
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests1,067 — — — — — — — — — 
OtherOther(19)— — 144 — — — — (159)(15)Other— — — 53 — — — — 54 
Balances as of July 31, 2021$224,684 $542 $812 $315,601 $4,777 ($4,777)($3,265)$1,873,239 $33,157 $2,220,086 
Balances as of July 31, 2022Balances as of July 31, 2022$296,994 $545 $815 $317,365 $5,297 ($5,297)($37,927)$2,171,333 $39,853 $2,491,984 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED
(in thousands)
Nine months ended July 31,Nine months ended July 31,
2022202120232022
Operating Activities:Operating Activities:Operating Activities:
Net income from consolidated operationsNet income from consolidated operations$280,450 $236,402 Net income from consolidated operations$330,818 $280,450 
Adjustments to reconcile net income from consolidated operations to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income from consolidated operations to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income from consolidated operations to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization70,526 68,816 Depreciation and amortization86,315 70,526 
Employer contributions to HEICO Savings and Investment PlanEmployer contributions to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan10,647 8,884 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense9,815 6,354 Share-based compensation expense10,412 9,815 
Employer contributions to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan8,884 7,366 
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)7,858 (16,957)
(Decrease) increase in accrued contingent consideration, net(4,253)1,305 
Increase (decrease) in accrued contingent consideration, netIncrease (decrease) in accrued contingent consideration, net1,218 (4,253)
Amendment and termination of contingent consideration agreementAmendment and termination of contingent consideration agreement(9,057)— 
Payment of contingent considerationPayment of contingent consideration(6,299)— 
Deferred income tax (benefit) provisionDeferred income tax (benefit) provision(22,974)7,858 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable(18,445)3,537 
Increase in accounts receivableIncrease in accounts receivable(15,615)(18,445)
Increase in contract assetsIncrease in contract assets(4,022)(1,960)Increase in contract assets(7,863)(4,022)
(Increase) decrease in inventories(61,190)7,729 
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets(11,701)(12,442)
Increase in trade accounts payable18,959 4,166 
Increase in inventoriesIncrease in inventories(86,681)(61,190)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assetsDecrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets1,302 (11,701)
(Decrease) increase in trade accounts payable(Decrease) increase in trade accounts payable(1,685)18,959 
Increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilitiesIncrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities12,963 12,538 Increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities12,164 12,963 
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable(2,405)3,202 
Decrease in income taxes payableDecrease in income taxes payable(4,967)(2,405)
Net changes in other long-term liabilities and assets related to
HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan
Net changes in other long-term liabilities and assets related to
HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan
13,735 12,212 Net changes in other long-term liabilities and assets related to
HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan
11,734 13,735 
OtherOther2,736 1,835 Other(9,112)2,736 
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities323,910 334,103 Net cash provided by operating activities300,357 323,910 
Investing Activities:Investing Activities:Investing Activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquiredAcquisitions, net of cash acquired(175,298)(29,603)Acquisitions, net of cash acquired(526,702)(175,298)
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(24,357)(30,124)Capital expenditures(34,176)(24,357)
Investments related to HEICO Leadership Compensation PlanInvestments related to HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan(13,400)(12,400)Investments related to HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan(14,000)(13,400)
OtherOther(10,296)3,237 Other689 (10,296)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(223,351)(68,890)Net cash used in investing activities(574,189)(223,351)
Financing Activities:Financing Activities:Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notesProceeds from issuance of senior unsecured notes1,189,452 — 
Borrowings on revolving credit facilityBorrowings on revolving credit facility162,000 — Borrowings on revolving credit facility564,000 162,000 
Payments on revolving credit facilityPayments on revolving credit facility(157,000)(355,000)Payments on revolving credit facility(839,000)(157,000)
Distributions to noncontrolling interestsDistributions to noncontrolling interests(29,934)(16,766)
Cash dividends paidCash dividends paid(27,370)(24,466)
Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercisesRedemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises(25,826)(3,687)Redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises(14,847)(25,826)
Cash dividends paid(24,466)(23,002)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests(16,766)(21,853)
Payment of contingent considerationPayment of contingent consideration(12,610)— 
Debt issuance costsDebt issuance costs(9,055)(1,010)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interestsAcquisitions of noncontrolling interests(8,735)(2,336)Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests(2,733)(8,735)
Revolving credit facility issuance costs(1,010)(1,468)
Proceeds from stock option exercisesProceeds from stock option exercises1,870 4,505 Proceeds from stock option exercises5,484 1,870 
Capital contributions from noncontrolling interests— 534 
OtherOther(157)(916)Other694 (157)
Net cash used in financing activities(70,090)(403,223)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities824,081 (70,090)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash(5,162)974 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash4,510 (5,162)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents25,307 (137,036)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase in cash and cash equivalents554,759 25,307 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of yearCash and cash equivalents at beginning of year108,298 406,852 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year139,504 108,298 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$133,605 $269,816 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$694,263 $133,605 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.




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HEICO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNAUDITED

1.     SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of HEICO Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “HEICO,” or the “Company”) have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Therefore, the condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all information and footnotes normally included in annual consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021.2022. The October 31, 20212022 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting principally of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, statements of comprehensive income, statements of shareholders' equity and statements of cash flows for such interim periods presented. The results of operations for the nine months ended July 31, 20222023 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be expected for the entire fiscal year.

The Company has two operating segments: the Flight Support Group (“FSG”), consisting of HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. and HEICO Flight Support Corp. ("HFSC") and their respective subsidiaries; and the Electronic Technologies Group (“ETG”), consisting of HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. (“("HEICO Electronic”Electronic") and its subsidiaries.

The Company'sAlthough the Company has largely emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, HEICO’s results of operations in fiscal 20222023 continue to reflect some of the adverse impact from the COVID-19 global pandemic (the “Pandemic”),pandemic’s lingering effects, including its impact on the Company’sCompany's supply chain. Despite the aforementioned, the Company experienced continued improvement in operating results in the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 20222023 as compared to the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 20212022 principally reflecting improved demand for its commercial aerospace products.products and services. The Flight Support GroupFSG has reported eighttwelve consecutive quarters of improvementsequential growth in net sales and operating income resulting from signs of commercial air travel recovery in certain domestic travel markets, moderated by a slower recovery in international travel markets.






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New Accounting Pronouncement

    In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2021-08, "Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers," which requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination to be recognized and measured by the acquirer on the acquisition date in accordance with ASC 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers," as if the acquirer had originated the contracts. The Company adopted ASU 2021-08 is effective forin the first quarter of fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, or2023, resulting in fiscal 2024 for HEICO. Early adoption is permitted and ASU 2021-08 shall be appliedno material effect on a prospective basis to business combinations that occur on or after the adoption date. The Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, the adoption of this guidance will have on itsCompany's consolidated results of operations, financial position andor cash flows.


2.     ACQUISITIONS

In July 2022, the Company, through a subsidiary of HFSC, acquired 96% of the stock of Accurate Metal Machining, Inc. ("Accurate"). Accurate is a manufacturer of high-reliability components and assemblies. The remaining 4% interest continues to be owned by certain members of Accurate’s management team (see Note 3, Selected Financial Statement Information - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information). The total consideration includes an accrual of $13.1 million as of the acquisition date representing the estimated fair value of contingent consideration the Company may be obligated to pay should Accurate meet certain earnings objectives following the acquisition. See Note 8, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information regarding the Company’s contingent consideration obligation. The purchase price of this acquisition was paid in cash, principally using proceeds from the Company's revolving credit facility.

In March 2022, the Company, through a subsidiary of HFSC, acquired 74% of the membership interests of Pioneer Industries, LLC ("Pioneer"). Pioneer is a specialty distributor of spares for military aviation, marine, and ground platforms. The remaining 26% interest continues to be owned by certain members of Pioneer's management team (see Note 3, Selected Financial Statement Information - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information). The total consideration includes an accrual of $9.8 million as of the acquisition date representing the estimated fair value of contingent consideration the Company may be obligated to pay should Pioneer meet a certain earnings objective following the acquisition. See Note 8, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information regarding the Company’s contingent consideration obligation. The purchase price of this acquisition was paid in cash, principally using proceeds from the Company's revolving credit facility.

In March 2022,2023, the Company, through a subsidiary of HEICO Electronic, entered into an exclusive license and acquired 100%certain assets for the Aircraft Emergency Locator Transmitter (“ELT”) product line from Honeywell International. ELTs provide critical emergency transmission signals in the event of aircraft impact on land or water to enable first responders to locate the stock of Flight Microwave Corporation ("Flight Microwave"). Flight Microwave is a designeraircraft. The transaction provides the HEICO Electronic subsidiary with all rights to produce, sell and manufacturer of custom high power filtersrepair both fixed and filter assemblies used in space and




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defense applications.portable Honeywell ELTs, as well as various support equipment. The purchase price of this acquisition was paid in cash using cash provided by operating activities.

The individual purchase price of Accurate, Pioneeractivities and Flight Microwave is not material or significant to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements. The allocation of the total consideration for the fiscal 2022 acquisitions to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed is preliminary until the Company obtains final information regarding their fair values. However, the Company does not expect any adjustment to such allocations to be material to the Company's consolidated financial statements. The operating results of the fiscal 2022 acquisitions were included in the Company’s results of operations as of each effective acquisition date. The amount of net sales and earnings of the fiscal 2022 acquisitions included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2022 is not material.

Had the fiscal 2022 acquisitions occurred as of November 1, 2020, net sales and net income from consolidated operations on a pro forma basis for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2022 would not have been materially different than the reported amounts, and net sales on a pro forma basis for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2021 would have been $1,448.0 million and $504.1 million, respectively, and net income from consolidated operations on a pro forma basis for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2021 would have been $248.5 million and $88.1 million, respectively. Had the fiscal 2022 acquisitions occurred as of November 1, 2020, net income attributable to HEICO, and basic and diluted net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders on a pro forma basis for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021 would not have been materially different than the reported amounts. The pro forma financial information is presented for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved if the acquisitions had taken place as of November 1, 2020. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments to historical amounts such as additional amortization expense related to the intangible assets acquired and increased interest expense associated with borrowings to finance the acquisitions.

On July 26, 2022,January 5, 2023, the Company, through HEICO Electronic, entered into a Put Option Agreement with IK Partnersacquired 93.69% of the outstanding common stock and certain other parties thereto (collectively,all of the “Sellers”). Pursuant to the Put Option Agreement and a Stock Purchase Agreement attached to the Put Option Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement” and, together with the Put Option Agreement, the “Acquisition Agreements”), the Company has committed to acquirepreferred stock of Exxelia International SAS (“Exxelia”) from an affiliate of IK Partners and the Sellers for €453 million, or approximately $463.1 million as of July 31, 2022, in cash to be paid at closing plus the assumption of approximately €14 million, or approximately $14.3 million as of July 31, 2022, of liabilities pursuant to the terms, and subject to the conditions, set forth in the Acquisition Agreements. On August 5, 2022, pursuant to the exercise of the Put Option Agreement, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement to purchase Exxelia.. Exxelia designs, manufactures and sells high-reliabilityhigh reliability (“Hi-Rel”), complex, passive electronic components and rotary joint assemblies for mostly aerospace and defense applications, in addition to other high-end applications, such as medical and energy uses, including emerging “clean energy” and electrification applications. The Company believes that this acquisition will further HEICO's strategy of expanding its already wide range of mission-critical and Hi-Rel components for the most demanding applications, as well as provide HEICO with added broad geographic and product diversity, including in the important European market. The majority of the remaining 6.31% interest is owned by certain members of Exxelia's management team. See Note 3, Selected Financial Statement Information - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information. Additionally, as a result of this acquisition, the Company also obtained a 90% ownership interest in Alcon Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (“Alcon”), which is an existing subsidiary of Exxelia. The remaining 10% interest continues to be owned by a certain member of Alcon’s management team. See Note 3, Selected Financial Statement Information – Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information. The purchase price of this acquisition was paid in cash, using proceeds from the Company's revolving credit facility.







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The following table summarizes the total consideration for the acquisition of Exxelia (in thousands):
Cash paid$515,785 
Less: cash acquired(11,763)
Total consideration paid, net$504,022 

As noted above, the Company acquired all of the preferred stock of Exxelia. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition, Exxelia’s preferred stock accrues dividends at 5.18% per annum. Additionally, in connection with the acquisition, HEICO issued Exxelia a ten-year, €150 million note, which accrues interest at 4.7% per annum on the principal outstanding. The Company records foreign currency transaction adjustments on the note receivable within selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses in its Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following table summarizes the allocation of the total consideration for the acquisition of Exxelia to the estimated fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed (in thousands):
Assets acquired:
Goodwill$327,178 
Customer relationships61,943 
Intellectual property44,044 
Trade name21,703 
Inventories54,688 
Property, plant and equipment50,896 
Accounts receivable41,670 
Other assets13,509 
Total assets acquired, excluding cash615,631 
Liabilities assumed:
Deferred income taxes34,691 
Accounts payable22,585 
Accrued expenses18,366 
Short-term debt15,082 
Other liabilities8,730 
Total liabilities assumed99,454 
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries12,155 
Net assets acquired, excluding cash$504,022 






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Exxelia's managementThe allocation of the total consideration to the tangible and team membersidentifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed is preliminary until the Company obtains final information regarding their fair values. The primary items that generated the goodwill recognized were the premiums paid by the Company for the future earnings potential of Exxelia and the value of its assembled workforce that do not qualify for separate recognition, however, benefit both the Company and the noncontrolling interest holders. The fair value of the noncontrolling interests were determined based on the consideration paid by the Company for its controlling ownership interest adjusted for a lack of control that a market participant would consider when estimating the fair value of the noncontrolling interest. The weighted-average amortization periods of the customer relationships, intellectual property and trade names acquired are expected15 years, 15 years and indefinite, respectively. Acquisition costs associated with the purchase of Exxelia totaled $5.1 million for the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and were recorded as a component of SG&A expenses in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The operating results of Exxelia were included in the Company’s results of operations from the effective acquisition date. The Company's consolidated net sales for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2023 includes approximately $128.0 million and $58.4 million, respectively, from the acquisition of Exxelia. Net income attributable to continueHEICO for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2023 was not materially impacted by the acquisition of Exxelia.

The following table presents unaudited pro forma financial information for the nine and three months ended July 31, 2023 and July 31, 2022 as if the acquisition of Exxelia had occurred as of November 1, 2021 (in thousands, except per share data):
Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
2023202220232022
Net sales$2,071,061 $1,747,124 $722,902 $622,071 
Net income from consolidated operations$347,466 $264,754 $113,185 $91,016 
Net income attributable to HEICO$316,424 $239,022 $102,367 $80,461 
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic$2.31 $1.76 $.75 $.59 
Diluted$2.28 $1.73 $.74 $.58 

The pro forma financial information is presented for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that actually would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place as of November 1, 2021. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments to own a minorityhistorical amounts such as increased interest expense associated with borrowings to finance the acquisition, foreign currency transaction adjustments on the note receivable from Exxelia, the reclassification of acquisition costs associated with the purchase of Exxelia from fiscal 2023 to fiscal 2022, additional amortization expense related to the intangible assets acquired, and inventory purchase accounting adjustments charged to cost of sales as the inventory is sold. Additionally, the pro forma information presented above reflects HEICO's initial ownership interest of around 5%93.69% of Exxelia's common stock as of the business. The purchase pricedate of this acquisition is expected to be paid in cash, principally using proceeds from




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acquisition. During the Company's revolving credit facility. The closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the firstsecond quarter of fiscal 2023, is subjectthe Company sold an additional 2.72% of the common stock of Exxelia to customary closing conditions, including, among others, obtaining a required foreign antitrust clearanceits existing noncontrolling interest holders and foreign investment authorizations.certain members of Exxelia's management team, which decreased the Company's ownership interest in the subsidiary to 90.97%. See Note 3, Selected Financial Statement Information - Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information.


3.     SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION

Accounts Receivable
(in thousands)(in thousands)July 31, 2022October 31, 2021(in thousands)July 31, 2023October 31, 2022
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable$282,693 $255,793 Accounts receivable$364,496 $303,181 
Less: Allowance for doubtful accountsLess: Allowance for doubtful accounts(9,542)(10,874)Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts(9,005)(8,333)
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net$273,151 $244,919 Accounts receivable, net$355,491 $294,848 

Inventories
(in thousands)(in thousands)July 31, 2022October 31, 2021(in thousands)July 31, 2023October 31, 2022
Finished productsFinished products$267,839 $238,867 Finished products$352,174 $285,024 
Work in processWork in process58,738 44,887 Work in process72,040 59,739 
Materials, parts, assemblies and suppliesMaterials, parts, assemblies and supplies219,366 194,296 Materials, parts, assemblies and supplies307,752 237,708 
Inventories, net of valuation reservesInventories, net of valuation reserves$545,943 $478,050 Inventories, net of valuation reserves$731,966 $582,471 

Property, Plant and Equipment
(in thousands)(in thousands)July 31, 2022October 31, 2021(in thousands)July 31, 2023October 31, 2022
LandLand$11,200 $11,363 Land$19,928 $17,579 
Buildings and improvementsBuildings and improvements139,777 134,150 Buildings and improvements182,613 148,598 
Machinery, equipment and toolingMachinery, equipment and tooling311,102 297,297 Machinery, equipment and tooling366,736 322,252 
Construction in progressConstruction in progress13,320 7,784 Construction in progress23,788 14,533 
475,399 450,594 593,065 502,962 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(272,555)(256,956)Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(308,032)(277,083)
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net$202,844 $193,638 Property, plant and equipment, net$285,033 $225,879 

Accrued Customer Rebates and Credits

The aggregate amount of accrued customer rebates and credits included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets was $17.5$19.6 million as of July 31, 20222023 and $13.2$17.9 million as of October 31, 2021.2022. The total customer rebates and credits deducted within net sales in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 was $5.9$6.1 million and $2.5$5.9 million, respectively. The total customer rebates and credits deducted within net sales in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 was $2.2$1.9 million and $.7$2.2 million, respectively.




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Research and Development Expenses

The amount of new product research and development ("R&D") expenses included in cost of sales in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine and three months ended July 31, 20222023 and 20212022 is as follows (in thousands):
Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
2022202120222021
R&D expenses$55,804 $52,179 $18,657 $17,976 

Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
2023202220232022
R&D expenses$68,499 $55,804 $25,365 $18,657 

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

The holders of equity interests in certain of the Company's subsidiaries have rights ("Put Rights") that may be exercised on varying dates causing the Company to purchase their equity interests through fiscal 2032. The Put Rights, all of which relate either to common shares or membership interests in limited liability companies, provide that the cash consideration to be paid for their equity interests (the "Redemption Amount") be at fair value or a formula that management intended to reasonably approximate fair value based solely on a multiple of future earnings over a measurement period. Management's estimate of the aggregate Redemption Amount of all Put Rights that the Company could be required to pay is as follows (in thousands):
July 31, 2022October 31, 2021July 31, 2023October 31, 2022
Redeemable at fair valueRedeemable at fair value$274,854 $217,416 Redeemable at fair value$300,966 $300,693 
Redeemable based on a multiple of future earningsRedeemable based on a multiple of future earnings22,140 35,171 Redeemable based on a multiple of future earnings42,917 26,908 
Redeemable noncontrolling interestsRedeemable noncontrolling interests$296,994 $252,587 Redeemable noncontrolling interests$343,883 $327,601 

As discussed in Note 2, Acquisitions, the Company, through a subsidiary of HFSC, HEICO Electronic,
acquired 96%93.69% of the common stock of AccurateExxelia in July 2022.January 2023. During the second quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company sold an additional 2.72% of the common stock of Exxelia to its existing noncontrolling interest holders and certain members of Exxelia's management team, which decreased the Company's ownership interest in the common stock of the subsidiary to 90.97%. As part of the operatingliquidity agreement, the noncontrolling interest holders have the right to cause the Company to purchase their membershipequity interest over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2029,2028, or sooner under certain conditions, and the Company has the right to purchase the same membershipequity interest overbeginning in the same period.

As discussed in Note 2, Acquisitions, the Company, throughas a subsidiaryresult of HFSC,its acquisition of Exxelia, acquired 74%90% of the membership interestsstock of PioneerAlcon in March 2022.January 2023. As part of the operatingshareholders' agreement, the noncontrolling interest holders haveholder has the right to cause the Company to purchase their membershipequity interest over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2029,2025, or sooner under certain conditions, and the Company has the right to purchase the same membershipequity interest overbeginning in the same period.





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During fiscal 2022, the holder of a 19.9% noncontrolling equity interest in a subsidiary of the FSG that was acquired in fiscal 20172015 exercised itstheir option to cause the Company to purchase one-half of thetheir noncontrolling interest over a four-year period ending in fiscal 2022 and the remaining one-half in fiscal 2024.2026. Accordingly, the Company acquired an additional 9.95% equityone-fourth of such interest in MayDecember 2022, which increased the Company's ownership interest in the subsidiary to 90.05%85.1%.




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During fiscal 2022, the Company sold a 3% equity interest in a subsidiary of the FSG that was acquired in fiscal 2015, which decreased the Company's ownership interest in the subsidiary to 82%. As part of the operating agreement, the noncontrolling interest holder has the right to cause the Company to purchase one-fifth of its equity interest beginning in fiscal 2028, or sooner under certain conditions, and each remaining one-fifth equity interest following the first anniversary of the most recent put option exercise. The Company has the right to purchase the same equity interest over the same period.

During fiscal 2022, the Company sold 10% of the membership interests of a subsidiary of the FSG that was acquired in fiscal 2018, which decreased the Company's ownership interest in the subsidiary to 90%. As part of the operating agreement, the noncontrolling interest holder has the right to cause the Company to purchase its membership interest over a four-year period beginning in fiscal 2027, or sooner under certain conditions, and the Company has the right to purchase the same membership interest over the same period.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended July 31, 20222023 are as follows (in thousands):
Foreign Currency TranslationDefined Benefit Pension PlanAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Balances as of October 31, 2021($6,989)($1,563)($8,552)
Unrealized loss(29,424)— (29,424)
Amortization of unrealized loss— 49 49 
Balances as of July 31, 2022($36,413)($1,514)($37,927)
Foreign Currency TranslationDefined Benefit Pension PlanAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Balances as of October 31, 2022($45,369)($1,130)($46,499)
Unrealized gain29,799 — 29,799 
Amortization of unrealized loss— 43 43 
Balances as of July 31, 2023($15,570)($1,087)($16,657)


4.     GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

    Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by operating segment for the nine months ended July 31, 20222023 are as follows (in thousands):
SegmentConsolidated TotalsSegmentConsolidated Totals
FSGETGFSGETG
Balances as of October 31, 2021$468,288 $982,107 $1,450,395 
Balances as of October 31, 2022Balances as of October 31, 2022$561,961 $1,110,464 $1,672,425 
Goodwill acquiredGoodwill acquired107,265 2,652 109,917 Goodwill acquired— 335,318 335,318 
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(5,288)(6,527)(11,815)Foreign currency translation adjustments4,267 12,972 17,239 
Adjustments to goodwillAdjustments to goodwill(6,911)(109)(7,020)Adjustments to goodwill(956)2,253 1,297 
Balances as of July 31, 2022$563,354 $978,123 $1,541,477 
Balances as of July 31, 2023Balances as of July 31, 2023$565,272 $1,461,007 $2,026,279 
    
The goodwill acquired pertains to the fiscal 20222023 acquisitions described in Note 2, Acquisitions, and represents the residual value after the allocation of the total consideration to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling interests




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assumed. The Company estimates that $21 million of the goodwill acquired in fiscal 2023 will be deductible for income tax purposes. Foreign currency translation adjustments are included in other comprehensive income (loss) in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The adjustments to goodwill principally reflect arepresent immaterial measurement period adjustmentadjustments to the purchase consideration allocation of the write-up to fair value of property, plant and equipment associated with a fiscal 2021 acquisition. The Company estimates that $108 million of the goodwill acquired incertain fiscal 2022 will be deductible for income tax purposes.

Identifiable intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
As of July 31, 2022As of October 31, 2021
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Amortizing Assets:
Customer relationships$480,195 ($197,070)$283,125 $464,506 ($221,098)$243,408 
Intellectual property263,382 (106,013)157,369 255,011 (94,313)160,698 
Licenses6,559 (5,344)1,215 6,559 (5,072)1,487 
Patents1,109 (801)308 1,110 (793)317 
Non-compete agreements641 (641)— 722 (722)— 
Trade names300 (133)167 450 (257)193 
752,186 (310,002)442,184 728,358 (322,255)406,103 
Non-Amortizing Assets:
Trade names196,366 — 196,366 176,204 — 176,204 
$948,552 ($310,002)$638,550 $904,562 ($322,255)$582,307 
Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the nine months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021 was $45.4 million and $45.5 million, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the three months ended July 31, 2022 and 2021 was $15.2 million. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the remainder of fiscal 2022 is estimated to be $15.5 million. Amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is estimated to be $58.3 million in fiscal 2023, $53.3 million in fiscal 2024, $48.9 million in fiscal 2025, $44.4 million in fiscal 2026, $41.5 million in fiscal 2027, and $180.3 million thereafter.


5.     LONG-TERM DEBT

    Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
July 31, 2022October 31, 2021
Borrowings under revolving credit facility$230,000 $225,000 
Finance leases and notes payable15,757 11,498 
245,757 236,498 
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt(1,734)(1,515)
$244,023 $234,983 

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Identifiable intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
As of July 31, 2023As of October 31, 2022
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Amortizing Assets:
Customer relationships$572,071 ($205,964)$366,107 $539,529 ($208,127)$331,402 
Intellectual property330,103 (114,218)215,885 284,171 (98,983)185,188 
Other8,703 (7,308)1,395 8,700 (7,017)1,683 
910,877 (327,490)583,387 832,400 (314,127)518,273 
Non-Amortizing Assets:
Trade names239,158 — 239,158 215,054 — 215,054 
$1,150,035 ($327,490)$822,545 $1,047,454 ($314,127)$733,327 
The Company'sincrease in the gross carrying amount of customer relationships, intellectual property and trade names as of July 31, 2023 compared to October 31, 2022 principally relates to such intangible assets recognized in connection with the fiscal 2023 acquisitions (see Note 2, Acquisitions), net of the write-off of fully amortized customer relationship intangible assets previously recognized in connection with certain historical acquisitions.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the nine months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 was $55.5 million and $45.4 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 was $18.6 million and $15.2 million, respectively. Amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2023 is estimated to be $18.7 million. Amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is estimated to be $71.2 million in fiscal 2024, $66.4 million in fiscal 2025, $61.7 million in fiscal 2026, $58.3 million in fiscal 2027, $53.8 million in fiscal 2028, and $253.3 million thereafter.






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5.     SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM DEBT

A subsidiary of the Company acquired in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 has a short-term borrowing arrangement with a balance of $15.1 million as of the acquisition date and $15.2 million as of July 31, 2023.

Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
July 31, 2023October 31, 2022
2028 senior unsecured notes$600,000 $— 
2033 senior unsecured notes600,000 — 
Borrowings under revolving credit facility— 275,000 
Finance leases and note payable14,004 15,274 
Less: Debt discount and debt issuance costs(13,896)— 
1,200,108 290,274 
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt(1,624)(1,654)
$1,198,484 $288,620 

Revolving Credit Facility
As of July 31, 2023, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility mature in fiscal 2025 as discussed further below.("Credit Facility"). As of JulyOctober 31 2022, and October 31, 2021, the weighted average interest rate on borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facilityCredit Facility was 3.3% and 1.1%, respectively.4.6%. The revolving credit facilityCredit Facility contains both financial and non-financial covenants. As of July 31, 2022,2023, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.

On April 7, 2022,July 14, 2023, the Company entered into ana third amendment to its Credit Facility, to, among other things, (i) increase the capacity by $500 million to $2.0 billion, (ii) extend the maturity date of its Revolvingto July 14, 2028, and (iii) increase the applicable rate with respect to certain total leverage ratio tiers in the pricing grid. The Credit Facility Agreement ("Credit Facility")includes a feature that will allow the Company to increase the capacity by one year$750 million to November 2024 and to replace the Eurocurrency Rate with Adjusted Term SOFR as an election in which borrowingsbecome a $2.75 billion facility through increased commitments from existing lenders.

Borrowings under the Credit Facility accrue interest at the Company’s election of the Base Rate or Adjusted Term SOFR, plus in each case, the Applicable Rate (based on the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio) (each as defined in the Credit Facility). The Base Rate for any day is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) the Prime Rate; (ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus .50%; and (iii) Adjusted Term SOFR for an Interest Period of one month plus 100 basis points. Adjusted Term SOFR is the rate per annum equal to Term SOFR plus a Term SOFR Adjustment of .10%; provided that Adjusted Term SOFR as so determined shall never be less than 0%, as such capitalized terms are defined in the Credit Facility. The Applicable Rate for SOFR Loans ranges from 1.125% to 2.00%. The Applicable Rate for Base Rate Loans ranges from .125% to 1.00%. A fee is charged on the amount of the unused commitment ranging from .15% to .35% (depending on the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio). The Credit Facility also includes a $100 million sublimit for borrowings made in foreign currencies, a $200 million




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sublimit for swingline borrowings, and a $100 million sublimit for letters of credit. Outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts payable under the Credit Facility may be accelerated upon an event of default, as such events are described in the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is unsecured and contains covenants that require, among other things, the maintenance of a Total Leverage Ratio and an Interest Coverage Ratio (each as defined in the Credit Facility).

The Company incurred $6.7 million of debt issuance costs related to the third amendment of the Credit Facility, which were classified as other assets in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and are being amortized to SG&A expenses in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations over the remaining term of the Credit Facility.

Senior Unsecured Notes

On July 27, 2023, the Company completed the public offer and sale of senior unsecured notes, which consisted of $600 million principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes due August 1, 2028 (the "2028 Notes") and $600 million principal amount of 5.35% Senior Notes due August 1, 2033 (the "2033 Notes" and, collectively with the 2028 Notes, the "Notes"). The Company used the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes to repay the outstanding borrowings under its Credit Facility and to fund a portion of the purchase price of the Wencor Group acquisition ("Wencor Acquisition"). See Note 12, Subsequent Events, for additional information. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing February 1, 2024. The 2028 Notes and 2033 Notes each have an effective interest rate of 5.5%.

The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of July 27, 2023 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Subsidiary Guarantors") and Truist Bank, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by a First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 27, 2023 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), between the Company, Subsidiary Guarantors and the Trustee. The Notes are direct, unsecured senior obligations of the Company and rank equally in right of payment with all of the Company's existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness.

The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of the Company's existing and future subsidiaries (including any member of Wencor Group following consummation of the Wencor Acquisition) that guarantee the Company's obligations under the Credit Facility (the "Guarantor Group"). The Company may redeem the Notes at any time in whole, or from time to time in part, prior to the applicable par call date at the applicable redemption price described in the Indenture. On or after the applicable par call date, the Notes will be redeemable, at the Company’s option, at any time in whole, or from time to time in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes to be redeemed to, but excluding, the date of redemption. The Company may be required to make an offer to purchase the Notes upon the occurrence of a “change of control triggering event” as described in the Indenture.




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The Indenture includes certain customary covenants that, among other things, limit the Company’s and its restricted subsidiaries’ ability to grant liens to secure indebtedness or engage in sale and leaseback transactions and the Company’s ability to merge or consolidate with, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of its assets to, a third party, as further described in the Indenture. Each of these limitations is subject to certain important qualifications and exceptions. The Indenture also includes certain customary events of default. The occurrence of an event of default will either automatically, in certain instances, or upon declaration by the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Notes at the time outstanding, in other instances, cause the acceleration of the amounts due under the Notes. As of July 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.

The Company received net proceeds of $1,189.5 million from the issuance of the Notes, which was net of a debt discount and underwriting fees. The Company also incurred an additional $3.4 million of debt issuance fees related to the Notes. The aggregate debt discount and debt issuance costs of $13.9 million are classified as a contra liability within long-term debt in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and are being amortized to interest expense in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations over the respective term of each senior note using the effective interest method.

The following table sets forth the carrying value and estimated fair value of the Company’s Notes, which are classified as Level 2 financial instruments in the fair value hierarchy (in thousands). The Company estimated the fair value of the Notes by taking the weighted average of market quotes for the exact security that was actively traded on July 31, 2023.

July 31, 2023
Carrying ValueFair Value
2028 Notes$593,889 $598,296 
2033 Notes592,215 597,198 
Total$1,186,104 $1,195,494 











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6.     REVENUE
    
Contract Balances

    Contract assets (unbilled receivables) represent revenue recognized on contracts using an over-time recognition model in excess of amounts invoiced to the customer. Contract liabilities (deferred revenue) represent customer advances and billings in excess of revenue recognized and are included within accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.    

Changes in the Company’s contract assets and liabilities for the nine months ended July 31, 20222023 are as follows (in thousands):
July 31, 2022October 31, 2021ChangeJuly 31, 2023October 31, 2022Change
Contract assetsContract assets$86,534 $80,073 $6,461 Contract assets$102,832 $93,978 $8,854 
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilities58,36632,738 25,628 Contract liabilities80,29558,757 21,538 
Net contract assetsNet contract assets$28,168 $47,335 ($19,167)Net contract assets$22,537 $35,221 ($12,684)

The increase in the Company's contract assets during the first nine months of fiscal 2023 mainly reflects additional unbilled receivables on certain customer contracts using an over-time recognition model in excess of billings on certain customer contracts at both the FSG and ETG. The increase in the Company's contract liabilities during the first nine months of fiscal 20222023 principally reflects the receipt and billings of advance deposits on certain customer contracts mainly at both the ETG and FSG.

The amount of revenue that the Company recognized during the nine and three months ended July 31, 20222023 that was included in contract liabilities as of the beginning of fiscal 20222023 was $22.7$38.2 million and $3.1$8.1 million, respectively.

Remaining Performance Obligations

As of July 31, 2022,2023, the Company had $451.3$609.3 million of remaining performance obligations associated with contracts with an original duration of greater than one year pertaining to the majority of the products offered by the ETG as well as certain products of the FSG's specialty products and aftermarket replacement parts product line.lines. The Company will recognize net sales as these obligations are satisfied. The Company expects to recognize $146.8 million of this amount during the remainder of fiscal 2023 and $462.5 million thereafter, of which more than half is expected to occur in fiscal 2024.





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satisfied. The Company expects to recognize $123.8 million of this amount during the remainder of fiscal 2022 and $327.5 million thereafter, of which the majority is expected to occur in fiscal 2023.

Disaggregation of Revenue

    The following table summarizes the Company’s net sales by product line for each operating segment (in thousands):
Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Flight Support Group:Flight Support Group:Flight Support Group:
Aftermarket replacement parts (1)
Aftermarket replacement parts (1)
$512,335 $390,685 $187,453 $136,357 
Aftermarket replacement parts (1)
$665,936 $512,335 $238,950 $187,453 
Repair and overhaul parts and services (2)
193,973 147,709 66,440 54,591 
Specialty products (3)
202,945 128,338 76,366 46,170 
Specialty products (2)
Specialty products (2)
272,659 202,945 85,166 76,366 
Repair and overhaul parts and services (3)
Repair and overhaul parts and services (3)
229,925 193,973 80,924 66,440 
Total net salesTotal net sales909,253 666,732 330,259 237,118 Total net sales1,168,520 909,253 405,040 330,259 
Electronic Technologies Group:Electronic Technologies Group:Electronic Technologies Group:
Electronic component parts primarily for
defense, space and aerospace equipment (4)
Electronic component parts primarily for
defense, space and aerospace equipment (4)
485,780 521,586 165,871 176,238 
Electronic component parts primarily for
defense, space and aerospace equipment (4)
644,239 485,780 248,919 165,871 
Electronic component parts for equipment
in various other industries (5)
Electronic component parts for equipment
in various other industries (5)
218,152 184,596 78,332 63,305 
Electronic component parts for equipment
in various other industries (5)
238,446 218,152 76,948 78,332 
Total net salesTotal net sales703,932 706,182 244,203 239,543 Total net sales882,685 703,932 325,867 244,203 
Intersegment salesIntersegment sales(14,501)(16,654)(4,934)(4,954)Intersegment sales(19,547)(14,501)(8,005)(4,934)
Total consolidated net salesTotal consolidated net sales$1,598,684 $1,356,260 $569,528 $471,707 Total consolidated net sales$2,031,658 $1,598,684 $722,902 $569,528 

(1)    Includes primarily various jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts.
(2)Includes primarily the sale of parts consumed in various repair and overhaul services on selected jet engine and aircraft components, avionics, instruments, composites and flight surfaces of commercial and military aircraft.
(3)    Includes primarily the sale of specialty components such as thermal insulation blankets, renewable/reusable insulation systems, advanced niche components, complex composite assemblies, and expanded foil mesh as well as machining, brazing, fabricating and welding services generally to original equipment manufacturers.
(3)    Includes primarily the sale of parts consumed in various repair and overhaul services on selected jet engine and aircraft components, avionics, instruments, composites and flight surfaces of commercial and military aircraft.
(4)    Includes various component parts such as electro-optical infrared simulation and test equipment, electro-optical laser products, electro-optical, microwave and other power equipment, high-speed interface products, power conversion products, underwater locator beacons, emergency locator transmission beacons, traveling wave tube amplifiers, microwave power modules, a wide variety of memory products and radio frequency (RF) and microwave products, crashworthy and ballistically self-sealing auxiliary fuel systems, high performance communications and electronic intercept receivers and tuners, high performance active antenna systems and airborne antennas, technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) equipment.

equipment, custom high power filters and filter assemblies, radiation assurance services and products, and high-reliability, complex, passive electronic components and rotary joint assemblies.



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connectivity products, custom molded cable assemblies, silicone material for a variety of demanding applications, and rugged small form-factor embedded computing solutions.solutions, and high performance test sockets and adaptors.

    The following table summarizes the Company’s net sales by industry for each operating segment (in thousands):
Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
2022202120222021
Flight Support Group:
Aerospace$637,282 $473,470 $219,558 $175,388 
Defense and Space231,014 162,196 94,756 51,898 
Other (1)
40,957 31,066 15,945 9,832 
Total net sales909,253 666,732 330,259 237,118 
Electronic Technologies Group:
Defense and Space402,639 439,488 136,778 148,035 
Other (2)
243,238 210,114 87,103 72,203 
Aerospace58,055 56,580 20,322 19,305 
Total net sales703,932 706,182 244,203 239,543 
Intersegment sales(14,501)(16,654)(4,934)(4,954)
Total consolidated net sales$1,598,684 $1,356,260 $569,528 $471,707 

Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
2023202220232022
Flight Support Group:
Aerospace$811,962 $637,282 $288,069 $219,558 
Defense and Space295,686 231,014 98,777 94,756 
Other (1)
60,872 40,957 18,194 15,945 
Total net sales1,168,520 909,253 405,040 330,259 
Electronic Technologies Group:
Defense and Space413,761 402,639 153,190 136,778 
Other (2)
335,786 243,238 119,992 87,103 
Aerospace133,138 58,055 52,685 20,322 
Total net sales882,685 703,932 325,867 244,203 
Intersegment sales(19,547)(14,501)(8,005)(4,934)
Total consolidated net sales$2,031,658 $1,598,684 $722,902 $569,528 
(1)    Principally industrial products.
(2)    Principally other electronics and medical products.


7.     INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective tax rate wasdecreased to 19.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, down from 19.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, as compared to 13.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in the Company's effective tax rate principally reflects a 4.9% unfavorablefavorable impact from tax-exempt unrealized lossesgains in the cash surrender values of life insurance policies related to the HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan ("in the LCP")first nine months of fiscal 2023 as compared to tax-exempt unrealized losses recognized in the first nine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to the tax-exempt unrealized gains2022. This was partially offset by a larger tax benefit from stock option exercises recognized on such policies in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The Company recognized a discrete tax benefit from stock option exercises in both the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and 2022 of $6.2 million and $17.8 million, respectively.

The Company's effective tax rate wasdecreased to 18.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, down from 27.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, as compared to 15.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in the Company's effective tax rate principally reflects a 5.3% unfavorablefavorable impact from tax-exempt unrealized lossesgains in the cash




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cash surrender values of life insurance policies related to the LCPHEICO Leadership Compensation Plan in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared to tax-exempt unrealized losses recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared to2022. Additionally, the tax-exempt unrealized gainsCompany recognized on such policiesa larger income tax credit for qualified research and development activities in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase also reflects a 2.6% unfavorable impact as2023 mainly upon the third quarterfiling and completion of its fiscal 2021 benefited from a larger income2022 U.S. federal and state tax credit due to higher qualifying R&D expenditures.returns.


8.    FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company's assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis are set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy in the following tables (in thousands):

As of July 31, 2022As of July 31, 2023
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
TotalQuoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Deferred compensation plan:Deferred compensation plan:Deferred compensation plan:
Corporate-owned life insuranceCorporate-owned life insurance$— $210,995 $— $210,995 Corporate-owned life insurance$— $246,911 $— $246,911 
Money market fundMoney market fund8,484 — — 8,484 Money market fund7,778 — — 7,778 
Total assetsTotal assets$8,484 $210,995 $— $219,479 Total assets$7,778 $246,911 $— $254,689 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Contingent considerationContingent consideration$— $— $80,632 $80,632 Contingent consideration$— $— $56,426 $56,426 
As of October 31, 2021As of October 31, 2022
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
TotalQuoted Prices
in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Other Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Deferred compensation plan:Deferred compensation plan:Deferred compensation plan:
Corporate-owned life insuranceCorporate-owned life insurance$— $245,580 $— $245,580 Corporate-owned life insurance$— $201,239 $— $201,239 
Money market fundMoney market fund— — Money market fund3,477 — — 3,477 
Total assetsTotal assets$4 $245,580 $— $245,584 Total assets$3,477 $201,239 $— $204,716 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Contingent considerationContingent consideration$— $— $62,286 $62,286 Contingent consideration$— $— $82,803 $82,803 

The Company maintains the HEICO Corporation Leadership Compensation Plan (the "LCP"), which is a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The assets of the LCP principally represent cash surrender values of life insurance policies, which derive their fair values from investments in mutual funds that are managed by an insurance company, and are classified within Level 2 and valued using a market approach. Certain other assets of the LCP represent investments in money market funds that are classified within Level 1. The assets of the LCP are




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held within an irrevocable trust and classified within other assets in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The related liabilities of the LCP are included within other long-term liabilities and accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and have an aggregate value of $218.2$249.0 million as of July 31, 20222023 and $244.3$203.0 million as of October 31, 2021.2022.

As part of the agreement to acquire 80.36% of the stock of a subsidiary by the ETG in fiscal 2022, the Company may be obligated to pay contingent consideration of up to $12.1 million in fiscal 2027 based on the earnings of the acquired entity during fiscal years 2025 and 2026 provided the entity meets a certain earnings objective during each of fiscal years 2024 to 2026. As of July 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was $5.1 million.

As part of the agreement to acquire 96% of the stock of a subsidiary by the FSG in fiscal 2022, the Company may be obligated to pay contingent consideration of up to $27.4 million in fiscal 2027 based on the earnings of the acquired entity during fiscal years 2025 and 2026 provided the entity meets certain earnings objectives during each of fiscal years 2022 to 2024. As of July 31, 2022,2023, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was $13.1$16.4 million.

As part of the agreement to acquire 74% of the membership interests of a subsidiary by the FSG in fiscal 2022, the Company may be obligated to pay contingent consideration of $14.1 million in fiscal 2027 should the acquired entity meet a certain earnings objective during the five-year period following the acquisition. As of July 31, 2022,2023, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was $9.7$6.4 million.

As part of the agreement to acquire 89% of the membership interests of a subsidiary by the FSG in fiscal 2021, the Company may be obligated to pay contingent consideration of $8.9 million as early as in fiscal 2024 should the acquired entity meet a certain earnings objective during the three-year period following the acquisition. Additionally, the Company may behave been obligated to pay contingent consideration of up to $17.8$26.7 million as early as in fiscal 2026 should the acquired entity meet ahave met certain earnings objective during the three-year periodobjectives following the second anniversaryacquisition. In March 2023, at the request of the acquisition. Asnoncontrolling interest holders, the agreement was amended and the Company paid $8.9 million to the noncontrolling interest holders in consideration for the termination of July 31, 2022, the contingent consideration arrangement. Accordingly, of the $18.0 million estimated fair value of the contingent consideration as of October 31, 2022, the remaining $9.1 million (after the $8.9 million payment) was $17.4 million.reversed in the second quarter of fiscal 2023.

As part of the agreement to acquire 89.99% of the equity interests of a subsidiary by the ETG in fiscal 2020, the Company may be obligated to pay contingent consideration of up to CAD $27.0$13.5 million, or $21.1$10.2 million, in fiscal 2025 should the acquired entity meet certain earnings objectives during fiscal 2023 and 2024. However, should the acquired entity achieve a certain earnings objective over any two consecutive fiscal years beginning in fiscal 2021 and ending in fiscal 2023, half of the contingent consideration obligation, or CAD $13.5 million, would be payable in the following year. As of July 31, 2022,2023, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was CAD $18.5$11.5 million, or $14.4 million, of which $10.4 million was included in accrued expenses$8.7 million. Additionally, the acquired entity achieved a required earnings objective during fiscal years 2021 and other current liabilities in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

As part of the agreement to acquire a subsidiary by the ETG in fiscal 2020,2022 that obligated the Company may be obligated to pay additional contingent consideration of up to $35.0CAD $13.5 million, in fiscal 2025 based on the earnings of the acquired entity during calendar years 2023 and 2024 provided the entity meets certain earnings objectives during each of calendar years 2021 to 2024. As of July 31, 2022, the estimated fair value of the contingent considerationor $10.0 million, which was $7.4 million as compared to $13.3 million as of October 31, 2021. The decreasepaid in the fair valuefirst quarter of the contingent consideration is principally attributable to an increased probability that the required earningsfiscal 2023.





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objective for each of calendar years 2022 to 2024 is not met as forecasted sales and earnings growth is delayed reflecting the lower demand that the subsidiary is currently experiencing for its defense products. The obligation to pay any contingent consideration would be payable by a consolidated subsidiary of HEICO that is 75% owned by HEICO Electronic.

As part of the agreement to acquire a subsidiary by the ETG in fiscal 2017, the Company may be obligated to pay contingent consideration of $20.0 million in fiscal 2023 should the acquired entity meet a certain earnings objective during the first six years following the acquisition. As of July 31, 2022,2023, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was $18.6$19.8 million.

The following unobservable inputs were used to derive the estimated fair value of the Company's Level 3 contingent consideration liabilities as of July 31, 20222023 ($ in thousands):
UnobservableWeightedUnobservableWeighted
Acquisition DateAcquisition DateFair ValueInputRange
Average (1)
Acquisition DateFair ValueInputRange
Average (1)
9-1-20229-1-2022$5,120Compound annual revenue growth rate0% - 17%11%
Discount rate8.7% - 8.7%8.7%
7-18-20227-18-2022$13,145Compound annual revenue growth rate0% - 5%3%7-18-202216,407Compound annual revenue growth rate2% - 9%6%
Discount rate7.2% - 7.2%7.2%Discount rate8.7% - 8.7%8.7%
3-17-20223-17-20229,653Compound annual revenue growth rate(3%) - 8%3%3-17-20226,407Compound annual revenue growth rate(3%) - 5%0%
Discount rate5.8% - 5.8%5.8%Discount rate7.5% - 7.5%7.5%
8-4-202117,394Compound annual revenue growth rate(1%) - 9%7%
Discount rate6.9% - 7.3%7.0%
8-18-20208-18-202014,450Compound annual revenue growth rate12% - 21%15%8-18-20208,715Compound annual revenue growth rate12% - 21%18%
Discount rate3.7% - 7.3%4.7%
8-11-20207,386Compound annual revenue growth rate(2%) - 13%6%
Discount rate7.0% - 7.0%7.0%Discount rate9.7% - 9.7%9.7%
9-15-20179-15-201718,604Compound annual revenue growth rate(1%) - 5%3%9-15-201719,777Compound annual revenue growth rate4% - 5%5%
Discount rate6.2% - 6.2%6.2%Discount rate6.7% - 6.7%6.7%

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Changes in the Company’s contingent consideration liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the nine months ended July 31, 20222023 are as follows (in thousands):
Liabilities
Balance as of October 31, 20212022$62,28682,803 
ContingentPayment of contingent consideration related to acquisitions22,980 (18,909)
DecreaseAmendment and termination of contingent consideration agreement(9,057)
Increase in accrued contingent consideration, net(4,253)1,218 
Foreign currency transaction adjustments(381)371 
Balance as of July 31, 20222023$80,63256,426 
Included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
 under the following captions:
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities$10,42119,777 
Other long-term liabilities70,21136,649 
$80,63256,426 

The Company records changes in accrued contingent consideration and foreign currency transaction adjustments within selling, general and administrativeSG&A expenses in its Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Operations.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value as of July 31, 20222023 due to the relatively short maturity of the respective instruments. The carrying amount of long-term debtborrowings under the Company's credit facility approximates fair value due to its variable interest rates.

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9.    NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO HEICO SHAREHOLDERS

The computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net income attributable to HEICONet income attributable to HEICO$254,471 $218,158 $82,540 $76,889 Net income attributable to HEICO$300,170 $254,471 $102,023 $82,540 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basicWeighted average common shares outstanding - basic135,835 135,291 135,978 135,370 Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic136,859 135,835 137,006 135,978 
Effect of dilutive stock optionsEffect of dilutive stock options2,055 2,546 1,859 2,587 Effect of dilutive stock options1,757 2,055 1,662 1,859 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - dilutedWeighted average common shares outstanding - diluted137,890 137,837 137,837 137,957 Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted138,616 137,890 138,668 137,837 
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
BasicBasic$1.87 $1.61 $.61 $.57 Basic$2.19 $1.87 $.74 $.61 
DilutedDiluted$1.85 $1.58 $.60 $.56 Diluted$2.17 $1.85 $.74 $.60 
Anti-dilutive stock options excludedAnti-dilutive stock options excluded748 13 767 — Anti-dilutive stock options excluded1,138 748 1,323 767 




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10.    OPERATING SEGMENTS

Information on the Company’s two operating segments, the FSG and the ETG, for the nine and three months ended July 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, is as follows (in thousands):
Other,
Primarily Corporate and
Intersegment
(1)
Consolidated
Totals
Other,
Primarily Corporate and
Intersegment
(1)
Consolidated
Totals
SegmentSegment
FSGETG
Nine months ended July 31, 2023:Nine months ended July 31, 2023:
Net salesNet sales$1,168,520 $882,685 ($19,547)$2,031,658 
DepreciationDepreciation12,293 14,856 800 27,949 
AmortizationAmortization19,360 37,886 1,120 58,366 
Operating incomeOperating income272,693 198,673 (35,475)435,891 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures15,434 18,575 167 34,176 
FSGETG
Other,
Primarily Corporate and
Intersegment
(1)
Consolidated
Totals
Nine months ended July 31, 2022:Nine months ended July 31, 2022:Nine months ended July 31, 2022:
Net salesNet sales$909,253 $703,932 Net sales$909,253 $703,932 (td4,501)td,598,684 
DepreciationDepreciation11,493 10,153 743 22,389 Depreciation11,493 10,153 743 22,389 
AmortizationAmortization17,543 29,750 844 48,137 Amortization17,543 29,750 844 48,137 
Operating incomeOperating income189,329 189,605 (28,588)350,346 Operating income189,329 189,605 (28,588)350,346 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures12,084 11,874 399 24,357 Capital expenditures12,084 11,874 399 24,357 
Nine months ended July 31, 2021:
Three months ended July 31, 2023:Three months ended July 31, 2023:
Net salesNet sales$666,732 $706,182 ($16,654)$1,356,260 Net sales$405,040 $325,867 ($8,005)$722,902 
DepreciationDepreciation10,159 9,457 728 20,344 Depreciation4,141 5,395 265 9,801 
AmortizationAmortization15,036 32,588 848 48,472 Amortization6,074 13,084 572 19,730 
Operating incomeOperating income103,357 200,419 (25,905)277,871 Operating income89,172 74,157 (13,962)149,367 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures5,885 23,749 490 30,124 Capital expenditures4,791 7,517 (53)12,255 
Three months ended July 31, 2022:Three months ended July 31, 2022:Three months ended July 31, 2022:
Net salesNet sales$330,259 $244,203 ($4,934)$569,528 Net sales$330,259 $244,203 ($4,934)$569,528 
DepreciationDepreciation4,082 3,361 250 7,693 Depreciation4,082 3,361 250 7,693 
AmortizationAmortization6,281 9,571 274 16,126 Amortization6,281 9,571 274 16,126 
Operating incomeOperating income70,756 68,029 (10,038)128,747 Operating income70,756 68,029 (10,038)128,747 
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures3,971 3,879 296 8,146 Capital expenditures3,971 3,879 296 8,146 
Three months ended July 31, 2021:
Net sales$237,118 $239,543 ($4,954)$471,707 
Depreciation3,330 3,238 242 6,810 
Amortization4,929 10,871 287 16,087 
Operating income42,059 68,997 (10,218)100,838 
Capital expenditures1,792 5,921 473 8,186 

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Total assets by operating segment are as follows (in thousands):
Other,
Primarily Corporate
Consolidated
Totals
Segment
FSGETG
Total assets as of July 31, 2022$1,595,356 $1,938,593 $253,402 $3,787,351 
Total assets as of October 31, 20211,274,462 1,952,413 271,532 3,498,407 
Other,
Primarily Corporate
Consolidated
Totals
Segment
FSGETG
Total assets as of July 31, 2023$1,690,971 $2,913,437 $848,894 $5,453,302 
Total assets as of October 31, 20221,635,229 2,230,744 229,523 4,095,496 


11.     COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Guarantees

As of July 31, 2022,2023, the Company has arranged for standby letters of credit aggregating $21.3$13.1 million, which are supported by its revolving credit facility and principally pertain to performance guarantees related to customer contracts entered into by certain of the Company's subsidiaries as well as a payment guaranteesguarantee related to potential workers' compensation claims and a facility lease.claims.

Product Warranty

Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability for the nine months ended July 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, are as follows (in thousands):
Nine months ended July 31,Nine months ended July 31,
2022202120232022
Balances as of beginning of fiscal yearBalances as of beginning of fiscal year$3,379 $3,015 Balances as of beginning of fiscal year$3,296 $3,379 
Accruals for warrantiesAccruals for warranties1,352 1,486 Accruals for warranties1,812 1,352 
Acquired warranty liabilitiesAcquired warranty liabilities— 33 Acquired warranty liabilities(85)— 
Warranty claims settledWarranty claims settled(1,719)(1,209)Warranty claims settled(1,699)(1,719)
Balances as of July 31Balances as of July 31$3,012 $3,325 Balances as of July 31$3,324 $3,012 

Litigation

On April 20, 2021, an indirect subsidiary of HFSC, which was acquired in June 2020, received a grand jury subpoena from the United States District Court for the Southern District of California requiring the production of documents for the time period December 1, 2017 through February 4, 2019 related to the subsidiary's employment of a certain individual and its performance of work on certain Navy vessels during that time period. The Company is cooperating with the investigation. The Company has completed its production of documents responsive to the subpoena, although the Company has a continuing obligation to produce such documents should any be located. At this early stage in the investigation, theThe Company cannot predict the outcome of the investigation or when the investigation will ultimately be resolved; nor can the Company reasonably estimate the possible range of loss or impact to its business, if any, that may result from this matter.





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counsel’s evaluations of any claims or assessments, management is of the opinion that the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.


12.     SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

InOn August 2022,4, 2023, the Company through a subsidiarycompleted the acquisition of HEICO Electronic, acquired 100% ofWencor Group ("Wencor"), which it intends to integrate into the stock of Charter Engineering, Inc. ("Charter"). Charter designs and manufactures a complete line of RF and Microwave coaxial switches for the aerospace, defense, commercial, Automated Test Equipment ("ATE"), and instrumentation markets.FSG. The aggregate purchase price consisted of this acquisition was paid$1.9 billion in cash, using cash provided by operating activitiessubject to certain working capital, debt and is not material or significant to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

In August 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of Sensor Systems, Inc. ("Sensor"). Sensor designsother customary adjustments, and manufactures airborne antennas for commercial and military applications. The purchase price of this acquisition was paid for with a proportional combination of cash using proceeds from the Company's revolving credit facility and 576,3381,137,628 shares of HEICO Class A Common Stock. The purchase pricecash consideration was paid using proceeds from the sale of the Notes and from the Company's Credit Facility. See Note 5, Short-Term and Long-Term Debt, for additional information. Also, on August 8, 2023, the Company terminated the commitment letter, dated May 14, 2023, with Truist Bank and Truist Securities, Inc., as amended, relating to a bridge financing to finance a portion of the Wencor Acquisition, as such financing was no longer necessary.

In connection with the Wencor Acquisition, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement, dated August 4, 2023 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”), by and among the Company and Holders (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement). Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement (i) the Company agreed to file a resale registration statement for the Registrable Securities (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) immediately following the closing of the Wencor Acquisition and (ii) the Holders were granted certain registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the closing of the Wencor Acquisition. On August 4, 2023, the Company filed a Registration Statement on Form S-3ASR to register the resale of 1,054,606 shares of HEICO Class A Common Stock issued in connection with the Wencor Acquisition (the “Registration Statement”). The Registration Statement was effective as of August 4, 2023.

Wencor is a large commercial and military aircraft aftermarket company offering factory-new FAA-approved aircraft replacement parts, value-added distribution of high-use commercial & military aftermarket parts and aircraft & engine accessory component repair and overhaul services. Wencor expands the Company’s aftermarket product offerings, enabling the combined company to offer even greater savings and capabilities to its customers, while expanding its new products and services development capacity. Due to the limited time since the acquisition date, the initial accounting for the Wencor Acquisition is incomplete. As such, the Company is not material or significantable to disclose certain information relating to Wencor, including the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

preliminary fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company expects to complete the preliminary accounting for the Wencor Acquisition during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.






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Item 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

This discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates if different assumptions were used or different events ultimately transpire.

Our critical accounting policies, which require management to make judgments about matters that are inherently uncertain, are described in Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021.2022. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies during the nine months ended July 31, 2022.2023.

Our business is comprised of two operating segments: the Flight Support Group (“FSG”), consisting of HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. and HEICO Flight Support Corp. and their respective subsidiaries; and the Electronic Technologies Group (“ETG”), consisting of HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. and its subsidiaries.

OurAlthough we have largely emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic, our results of operations in fiscal 20222023 continue to reflect the adversepandemic's lingering impact, from the COVID-19 global pandemic (the “Pandemic”), including its impact on our supply chain. Despite the aforementioned, we experienced continued improvement in operating results in the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 20222023 as compared to the first nine months and third quarter of fiscal 20212022 principally reflecting improved demand for our commercial aerospace products.products and services. The Flight Support GroupFSG has reported eighttwelve consecutive quarters of improvementsequential growth in net sales and operating income resulting from signs of commercial air travel recovery in certain domestic travel markets, moderated by a slower recovery in international travel markets. Additionally, the ETG’s operating results in the first nine months of fiscal 2023 reflect consistent organic growth from increased demand for most of their other product offerings and the impact from the Company's January 2023 acquisition, offset by decreased demand for its defense products and the impact of acquisition costs related to our January 2023 acquisition. Further, the ETG’s overall backlog as of July 31, 2023, supports an expected increase in demand for its defense products at some point over the next twelve months.

Additionally, our results of operations for the nine and three months ended July 31, 20222023 have been affected by the fiscal 20212022 acquisitions as further detailed in Note 2, Acquisitions, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 20212022 and the fiscal 20222023 acquisitions as further detailed in Note 2,




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Acquisitions, of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of this quarterly report.

Recent Development

On August 4, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Wencor Group ("Wencor"), which we intend to integrate into the FSG ("Wencor Acquisition"). The aggregate purchase price consisted of $1.9 billion in cash, subject to certain working capital, debt and other customary adjustments, and 1,137,628 shares of HEICO Class A Common Stock. The cash consideration was paid using proceeds from the sale of senior notes and from the Company's revolving credit facility. See Note 5, Short-Term and Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. Wencor is a large commercial and military aircraft aftermarket company offering factory-new FAA-approved aircraft replacement parts, value-added distribution of high-use commercial & military aftermarket parts and aircraft & engine accessory component repair and overhaul services. See Note 12, Subsequent Events, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.





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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth the results of our operations, net sales and operating income by segment and the percentage of net sales represented by the respective items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):

Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,Nine months ended July 31,Three months ended July 31,
20222021202220212023202220232022
Net salesNet sales$1,598,684 $1,356,260 $569,528 $471,707 Net sales$2,031,658 $1,598,684 $722,902 $569,528 
Cost of salesCost of sales976,308 833,336 348,591 286,990 Cost of sales1,242,613 976,308 444,168 348,591 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses272,030 245,053 92,190 83,879 Selling, general and administrative expenses353,154 272,030 129,367 92,190 
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses1,248,338 1,078,389 440,781 370,869 Total operating costs and expenses1,595,767 1,248,338 573,535 440,781 
Operating incomeOperating income$350,346 $277,871 $128,747 $100,838 Operating income$435,891 $350,346 $149,367 $128,747 
Net sales by segment:Net sales by segment:Net sales by segment:
Flight Support GroupFlight Support Group$909,253 $666,732 $330,259 $237,118 Flight Support Group$1,168,520 $909,253 $405,040 $330,259 
Electronic Technologies GroupElectronic Technologies Group703,932 706,182 244,203 239,543 Electronic Technologies Group882,685 703,932 325,867 244,203 
Intersegment salesIntersegment sales(14,501)(16,654)(4,934)(4,954)Intersegment sales(19,547)(14,501)(8,005)(4,934)
$1,598,684 $1,356,260 $569,528 $471,707 $2,031,658 $1,598,684 $722,902 $569,528 
Operating income by segment:Operating income by segment:Operating income by segment:
Flight Support GroupFlight Support Group$189,329 $103,357 $70,756 $42,059 Flight Support Group$272,693 $189,329 $89,172 $70,756 
Electronic Technologies GroupElectronic Technologies Group189,605 200,419 68,029 68,997 Electronic Technologies Group198,673 189,605 74,157 68,029 
Other, primarily corporateOther, primarily corporate(28,588)(25,905)(10,038)(10,218)Other, primarily corporate(35,475)(28,588)(13,962)(10,038)
$350,346 $277,871 $128,747 $100,838 $435,891 $350,346 $149,367 $128,747 
Net salesNet sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %Net sales100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Gross profitGross profit38.9 %38.6 %38.8 %39.2 %Gross profit38.8 %38.9 %38.6 %38.8 %
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses17.0 %18.1 %16.2 %17.8 %Selling, general and administrative expenses17.4 %17.0 %17.9 %16.2 %
Operating incomeOperating income21.9 %20.5 %22.6 %21.4 %Operating income21.5 %21.9 %20.7 %22.6 %
Interest expenseInterest expense.2 %.5 %.2 %.4 %Interest expense1.5 %.2 %1.7 %.2 %
Other incomeOther income— %.1 %— %— %Other income.1 %— %.1 %— %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense4.2 %2.7 %6.0 %3.3 %Income tax expense3.8 %4.2 %3.5 %6.0 %
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet income attributable to noncontrolling interests1.6 %1.3 %1.9 %1.4 %Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests1.5 %1.6 %1.5 %1.9 %
Net income attributable to HEICONet income attributable to HEICO15.9 %16.1 %14.5 %16.3 %Net income attributable to HEICO14.8 %15.9 %14.1 %14.5 %










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Comparison of First Nine Months of Fiscal 20222023 to First Nine Months of Fiscal 20212022

Net Sales

Our consolidated net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 20222023 increased by 18%27% to a record $1,598.7$2,031.7 million, up from net sales of $1,356.3$1,598.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in consolidated net sales principally reflects an increase of $242.5$259.3 million (a 36%29% increase) to $909.3a record $1,168.5 million in net sales withinof the FSG partially offset byand an increase of $178.8 million (a 25% increase) to a slight decrease of $2.3 million to $703.9record $882.7 million in net sales withinof the ETG. The net sales increase in the FSG reflects strong organic growth of 26%21% as well as net sales of $71.3$65.2 million contributed by our fiscal 2021 and 2022 acquisitions. The FSG's organic growth reflects increased demand for the majority of our commercial aerospace products and services resulting from continued recovery in global commercial air travel as compared to the prior year. As such, organic net sales increased by $94.9$129.9 million, $41.2$36.0 million and $35.2$28.1 million within our aftermarket replacement parts, repair and overhaul parts and services, and specialty products product lines, respectively. The net sales decreaseincrease in the ETG principally reflects $177.5 million contributed by fiscal 2023 and 2022 acquisitions, partially offset by a 2%1% decrease in organic net sales, partially offset by $13.9 million contributed by our fiscal 2021 and 2022 acquisitions.sales. The ETG's organic net sales decline is mainly attributable to decreased demand for our defense products resulting in a net sales decrease of $56.0$42.1 million, partially offset by increased demand for our other electronics medical, space, telecommunications and aerospace products resulting in net sales increases of $14.4 million, $13.9 million, $7.6 million, $3.5$18.8 million and $2.5$18.1 million, respectively. Although we believe sales price changes were not a significant contributing factor to the change in net sales of the FSG and ETG in the first nine months of fiscal 2022,2023, recent cost inflation and potential supply chain disruptions may lead to higher sales prices during the remainder of fiscal 2022.2023.

Gross Profit and Operating Expenses

Our consolidated gross profit margin increasedwas 38.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, as compared to 38.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, up from 38.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2021, principally reflecting a 3.0% improvement2.7% decrease in the FSG'sETG's gross profit margin, partially offset by a .6% decrease2.1% improvement in the FSG's gross profit margin. The reduction in the ETG's gross profit margin.margin principally reflects the previously mentioned decrease in net sales of our defense products, partially offset by the previously mentioned increase in net sales of our aerospace and other electronics products. The increase in the FSG's gross profit margin principally reflects the previously mentioned higher net sales across allwithin our aftermarket replacement parts and specialty products product lines. The reductionlines, and lower inventory obsolescence expenses in the ETG's gross profit margin principally reflects the decrease in net salesfirst nine months of defense products.fiscal 2023 mainly due to increased demand within our aftermarket replacement parts product line. Total new product research and development expenses included within our consolidated cost of sales were $68.5 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, up from $55.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, up from $52.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022.

Our consolidated selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $353.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, as compared to $272.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, as compared to $245.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in consolidated SG&A expenses principally reflects $48.3 million attributable to our fiscal 2023 and 2022 acquisitions, costs incurred to support the previously mentioned net sales growth resulting in increases of $10.4$16.7 million and $5.4$7.4 million in selling expenses and general and administrative expenses, respectively. Additionally, the increase in consolidated SG&A expenses reflects $11.2 million attributable to our fiscal 2021 and 2022 acquisitions.




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other general and administrative expenses and other selling expenses, respectively, a $10.4 million increase in performance-based compensation expense and a $7.5 million increase in acquisition costs mainly related to fiscal 2023 acquisitions, including Wencor, partially offset by a $9.1 million impact from the amendment and termination of a contingent consideration agreement pertaining to a fiscal 2021 acquisition.

Our consolidated SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreasedwere 17.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, as compared to 17.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, down from 18.1% in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in consolidated SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales principally reflects a .4% impact from lower intangible asset amortization expensethe previously mentioned increase in acquisition costs, and a .4% favorable.3% impact from changes in the estimated fair value of accrued contingent consideration, as well as efficiencies realizedpartially offset by a .4% impact from the higher net sales.previously mentioned amendment and termination of a contingent consideration agreement.

Operating Income

Our consolidated operating income increased by 26%24% to a record $435.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, up from $350.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, up from $277.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in consolidated operating income principally reflects an $86.0$83.4 million increase (an 83%(a 44% increase) to a record $189.3$272.7 million in operating income of the FSG partially offset byand a $10.8$9.1 million decreaseincrease (a 5% decrease)increase) to $189.6$198.7 million in operating income of the ETG. The increase in operating income of the FSG principally reflects the previously mentioned net sales growth, improved gross profit margin, and efficiencies realized from the higher net sales volume.volume, and the previously mentioned amendment and termination of a contingent consideration agreement, partially offset by a $13.2 million increase in performance-based compensation expense. The decreaseincrease in operating income of the ETG principally reflects a lower level of efficiencies resulting from the previously mentioned net sales decrease andincrease, partially offset by the previously mentioned lower gross profit margin partially offset by a favorableand higher costs from the impact from changes in the estimated fair value of accrued contingent consideration. Further, the increase in consolidated operating income was partially offset by $4.5 million of higher corporate expenses mainly attributable to an increase in performance-based compensation expense and the suspension of corporate salary reductions as of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2021.our January 2023 acquisition.

Our consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales increasedwas 21.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, as compared to 21.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, up from 20.5%2022. Our consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2021. The increase2023 principally reflects a decrease in the ETG's operating income as a percentage of net sales to 22.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, as compared to 26.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, partially offset by an increase in the FSG’s operating income as a percentage of net sales to 23.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, up from 20.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, up from 15.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2021, partially offset by a2022. The decrease in the ETG's operating income as a percentage of net sales to 26.9%principally reflects the previously mentioned lower gross profit margin and a 1.8% impact from an increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales mainly from the first nine monthspreviously mentioned higher costs from the impact of fiscal 2022, as compared to 28.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.our January 2023 acquisition. The increase in the FSG’s operating income as a percentage of net sales principally reflects the previously mentioned improved gross profit margin, as well asefficiencies realized from the higher net sales volume, and a 2.4%.8% impact from the amendment and termination of a decrease in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales mainly reflecting the previously mentioned efficiencies. The decrease in the ETG's operating income as a percentage of net sales principally reflects a .9% impact from an increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales mainly from the previously mentioned lower level of efficiencies,contingent consideration agreement, partially offset by the changes in the estimated fair value of accrued contingent consideration; and,a .5% impact from the previously mentioned lower gross profit margin.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased to $3.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, down from $6.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021. The decrease was principally due to a lower weighted average balance of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility.higher performance-based compensation expense.





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Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to $29.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, as compared to $3.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022. The increase in interest expense was due to higher interest rates as well as an increase in the amount of outstanding debt.

Other Income

Other income in the first nine months of fiscal 20222023 and 20212022 was not material.

Income Tax Expense

Our effective tax rate wasdecreased to 19.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, down from 19.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, as compared to 13.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in our effective tax rate principally reflects a 4.9% unfavorablefavorable impact from tax-exempt unrealized lossesgains in the cash surrender values of life insurance policies related to the HEICO Leadership Compensation Plan ("in the LCP")first nine months of fiscal 2023 as compared to tax-exempt unrealized losses recognized in the first nine months of fiscal 2022 as compared to the tax-exempt unrealized gains2022. This was partially offset by a larger tax benefit from stock option exercises recognized on such policies in the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2021.2022. We recognized a discrete tax benefit from stock option exercises in both the first quarter of fiscal 2023 and 2022 of $6.2 million and $17.8 million, respectively.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests relates to the 20% noncontrolling interest held by Lufthansa Technik AG in HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. and the noncontrolling interests held by others in certain subsidiaries of the FSG and ETG. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $30.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, as compared to $26.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2022, as compared to $18.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests principally reflects improved operating results of certain subsidiaries of the FSG and ETG in which noncontrolling interests are held, inclusive of fiscal 2021 and 2022 acquisitions.held.

Net Income Attributable to HEICO

Net income attributable to HEICO increased by 17%18% to a record $300.2 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal 2023, up from $254.5 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal 2022 up from $218.2 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, in the first nine months of fiscal 2021 principally reflecting the previously mentioned higher consolidated operating income, partially offset by the increase in the effective tax rate.










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Comparison of Third Quarter of Fiscal 20222023 to Third Quarter of Fiscal 20212022

Net Sales

Our consolidated net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 20222023 increased by 21%27% to a record $569.5$722.9 million, up from net sales of $471.7$569.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in consolidated net sales principally reflects an increase of $93.1$81.7 million (a 39%33% increase) to a record $330.3$325.9 million in net sales withinof the FSGETG and an increase of $4.7$74.8 million (a 2%23% increase) to $244.2a record $405.0 million in net sales withinof the ETG.FSG. The net sales increase in the ETG principally reflects $74.5 million contributed by fiscal 2023 and 2022 acquisitions and organic growth of 2%. The ETG's organic growth is mainly attributable to increased demand for our aerospace and other electronics products resulting in net sales increases of $9.7 million and $3.4 million, respectively, partially offset by decreased demand for our defense products resulting in a net sales decrease of $8.9 million. The net sales increase in the FSG reflects strong organic growth of 25%19% as well as net sales of $35.0$10.6 million contributed by oura fiscal 2022 and 2021 acquisitions.acquisition. The FSG's organic growth reflects increased demand for the majority of our commercial aerospace products and services resulting from continued recovery in global commercial air travel as compared to the prior year. As such, organic net sales increased by $32.1 million, $15.3$51.5 million and $10.7$14.5 million within our aftermarket replacement parts specialty products, and repair and overhaul parts and services product lines, respectively. The net sales increase in the ETG principally reflects $3.4 million contributed by our fiscal 2021 and 2022 acquisitions and organic growth of 1%. The ETG's organic growth is mainly attributable to increased demand for our other electronics, space, and medical products resulting in net sales increases of $9.5 million, $5.5 million and $4.6 million, respectively, partially offset by decreased demand for our defense products resulting in a net sales decrease of $19.3 million. Although we believe sales price changes were not a significant contributing factor to the change in net sales of the FSG and ETG in the third quarter of fiscal 2022,2023, recent cost inflation and potential supply chain disruptions may lead to higher sales prices during the remainder of fiscal 2022.2023.

Gross Profit and Operating Expenses

Our consolidated gross profit margin was 38.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to 38.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, as compared to 39.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, principally reflecting a .5%2.8% decrease in the ETG's gross profit margin, partially offset by a 1.4%1.5% improvement in the FSG's gross profit margin. The reduction in the ETG's gross profit margin principally reflects the previously mentioned decrease in net sales of our defense products, partially offset by the previously mentioned increase in net sales of our aerospace and other electronics products. The increase in the FSG's gross profit margin principally reflects the previously mentioned higher net sales across alland a favorable product lines.mix. Total new product research and development expenses included within our consolidated cost of sales were $25.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, up from $18.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, up from $18.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022.

Our consolidated SG&A expenses were $129.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to $92.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, as compared to $83.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in consolidated SG&A expenses principally reflects $4.9$20.2 million attributable to our fiscal 20212023 and 2022 acquisitions, and an increase of $4.3 million in selling expensescosts incurred to support the previously mentioned net sales growth partially offset by a $.9resulting in increases of $11.5 million decreaseand $2.9 million in other general and administrative expenses.expenses and selling expenses, respectively, and a $2.6 million increase in acquisition costs mainly related to our acquisition of Wencor in August 2023.





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Our consolidated SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreasedwere 17.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to 16.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, down from 17.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The decreaseincrease in consolidated SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales principally reflects a lower level of efficiencies




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realized mainly resulting from the higher net sales, as well asimpact of our January 2023 acquisition, a .6% favorable.3% impact from the previously mentioned increase in acquisition costs and a .3% impact from changes in the estimated fair value of accrued contingent consideration and a .4% impact from lower intangible asset amortization expense.consideration.

Operating Income

Our consolidated operating income increased by 28%16% to a record$149.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, up from $128.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, up from $100.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in consolidated operating income principally reflects a $28.7an $18.4 million increase (a 68%26% increase) to a record $70.8$89.2 million in operating income of the FSG partially offset byand a $1.0$6.1 million decreaseincrease (a 1% decrease)9% increase) to $68.0$74.2 million in operating income of the ETG. The increase in operating income of the FSG principally reflects the previously mentioned net sales growth and improved gross profit margin, and efficiencies realized frompartially offset by a $3.3 million increase in acquisition costs mainly related to the higher net sales volume.previously mentioned Wencor Acquisition. The decreaseincrease in operating income of the ETG principally reflects the previously mentioned net sales increase, partially offset by the previously mentioned lower gross profit margin.margin and higher costs from the impact of our January 2023 acquisition.

Our consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales increasedwas 20.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to 22.6% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, up from 21.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase principally reflects an increase in the FSG’s2022. Our consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales to 21.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, up from 17.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021, partially offset by2023 principally reflects a decrease in the ETG's operating income as a percentage of net sales to 22.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to 27.9% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, as compared to 28.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Thepartially offset by an increase in the FSG’sFSG's operating income as a percentage of net sales principally reflects a 2.3% impactto 22.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, up from a decrease21.4% in SG&A expenses as a percentagethe third quarter of net sales mainly reflecting the previously mentioned efficiencies, as well as the improved gross profit margin.fiscal 2022. The decrease in the ETG's operating income as a percentage of net sales principally reflects the previously mentioned lower gross profit margin and a .4%2.3% impact from an increase in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales inclusive of an increase in performance-based compensation expense andmainly from the previously mentioned changeshigher costs from the impact of our January 2023 acquisition. The increase in the estimated fair valueFSG's operating income as a percentage of accrued contingent consideration.net sales principally reflects the previously mentioned improved gross profit margin, partially offset by an .8% impact from the previously mentioned increase in acquisition costs.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreasedincreased to $12.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to $1.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, down from $1.7 million2022. The increase in interest expense was due to higher interest rates as well as an increase in the third quarteramount of fiscal 2021. The decrease was principally due to a lower weighted average balance of borrowings outstanding under our revolving credit facility, partially offset by a higher weighted average interest rate.debt.

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Income Tax Expense

Our effective tax rate wasdecreased to 18.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, down from 27.0% in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, as compared to 15.7% in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The increasedecrease in our effective tax rate principally reflects a 5.3% unfavorablefavorable impact from tax-exempt unrealized lossesgains in the cash surrender values of life insurance policies related to the LCPHEICO Leadership Compensation Plan in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 as compared to tax-exempt unrealized losses recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 as compared to the tax-exempt unrealized gains2022. Additionally, we recognized on such policiesa larger income tax credit for qualified research and development activities in the third quarter of fiscal 2021. The increase also reflects a 2.6% unfavorable impact as2023 mainly upon the third quarterfiling and completion of our fiscal 2021 benefited from a larger income2022 U.S. federal and state tax credit due to higher qualifying R&D expenditures.returns.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests relates to the 20% noncontrolling interest held by Lufthansa Technik AG in HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. and the noncontrolling interests held by others in certain subsidiaries of the FSG and ETG. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $10.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, as compared to $10.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2022, as compared to $6.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2021.2022. The increase in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests principally reflects improved operating results of certain subsidiaries of the ETGFSG and FSGETG in which noncontrolling interests are held, inclusive of fiscal 20212022 and 20222023 acquisitions.

Net Income Attributable to HEICO

Net income attributable to HEICO increased by 7%24% to $102.0 million, or $.74 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2023, up from $82.5 million, or $.60 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2022 up from $76.9 million, or $.56 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 principally reflecting the previously mentioned higher consolidated operating income and lower effective tax rate, partially offset by the increase in the effective tax rate.interest expense.

Outlook

As we look ahead to the remainder of fiscal 2022,2023, we expect global commercial air travel to continue growing despite the potential for additional Pandemic variants. We remain cautiously optimistic that the ongoing worldwide rollout of Pandemic vaccines, including boosters, will continue to positively influence global commercial air travelanticipate net sales growth in both the FSG and benefitETG, principally driven by demand for the markets we serve. But, it still remains very difficult to predict the Pandemic's pathmajority of our products. Additionally, continued inflationary pressures and effect, including factors like new variants and vaccination rates, potentiallingering supply chain disruptions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic may lead to higher material and inflation, which can impactlabor costs. Further, we plan to actively work on the integration of Wencor into our key markets. Therefore, we feel it would not be responsiblebusiness and operations, continue our commitment to provide fiscal 2022 net salesdeveloping new products and earnings guidance at this time. However, we believeservices and further market penetration, while maintaining our ongoing conservative policies, strong balance sheet,financial strength and high degree of liquidity enable us to continuously invest in new research and development, take advantage of periodic strategic inventory purchasing opportunities, and execute on our successful acquisition program, which collectively position HEICO for market share gains.flexibility.










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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal uses of cash include acquisitions, capital expenditures, cash dividends, distributions to noncontrolling interests, financing costs, and working capital needs. We now anticipate fiscal 20222023 capital expenditures to be approximately $35 million.$50 to $55 million, inclusive of the Wencor Acquisition. We finance our activities primarily from our operating and financing activities, including borrowings under our revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility containsand senior notes contain both financial and non-financial covenants. As of July 31, 2022,2023, we were in compliance with all such covenants and our total debt to shareholders’ equity ratio was 9.9%41.1%.

On April 7, 2022,July 14, 2023, we entered into ana third amendment to our revolving credit facility ("Credit Facility"), to, among other things, (i) increase the capacity by $500 million to $2.0 billion, (ii) extend the maturity date of our Revolvingto July 14, 2028, and (iii) increase the applicable rate with respect to certain total leverage ratio tiers in the pricing grid. The Credit Facility Agreement ("Credit Facility")includes a feature that will allow us to increase the capacity by one year$750 million to November 2024 and to replace the Eurocurrency Rate with Adjusted Term SOFR as an election in which borrowings under the Credit Facility accrue interest, as such capitalized terms are defined in the Credit Facility.become a $2.75 billion facility through increased commitments from existing lenders.

Based on our current outlook, we believe that our net cash provided by operating activities and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements for at least the next twelve months.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $323.9$300.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 20222023 and consisted primarily of net income from consolidated operations of $280.5$330.8 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $70.5$86.3 million (a non-cash item), net changes in other long-term liabilities and assets related to the HEICO LCP of $13.7$11.7 million (principally participant deferrals and employer contributions), $9.8 million in share-based compensation expense (a non-cash item), and $8.9$10.6 million in employer contributions to the HEICO Savings and Investment Plan (a non-cash item), and $10.4 million in share-based compensation expense (a non-cash item), partially offset by a $65.8$103.3 million increase in net working capital.capital, a $23.0 million deferred income tax benefit, a $9.1 million impact from the amendment and termination of a contingent consideration agreement and $6.3 million of contingent consideration payments. The increase in net working capital principally reflects a $61.2is inclusive of an $86.7 million increase in inventories reflecting strategic buys within our distribution businesses and to support an increase in consolidated backlog.backlog and a $15.6 million increase in accounts receivable resulting from the previously mentioned higher net sales and the timing of collections.

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $10.2$23.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 20222023 from $334.1$323.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2021.2022. The decrease is principally attributable to an $82.6a $37.5 million increase in net working capital, a $30.8 million increase in deferred income tax benefits, and a $9.1 million impact from the amendment and termination of a contingent consideration agreement, partially offset by a $44.0$50.4 million increase in net income from consolidated operations, a $24.8 million decrease in deferred income tax benefits and a $3.5 million increase in share-based compensation expense.operations. The increase in net working capital primarily resulted from the previously mentioned increase in inventories.









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resulted from the previously mentioned increase in inventories and a decrease in trade accounts payable, partially offset by a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $223.4$574.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 20222023 and related primarily to acquisitions of $175.3$526.7 million, capital expenditures of $24.4$34.2 million and investments related to the LCP of $13.4 million, and $10.3 million of other investing activities.$14.0 million. Further details regarding our fiscal 20222023 acquisitions may be found in Note 2, Acquisitions, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Financing Activities

Net cash used inprovided by financing activities in the first nine months of fiscal 20222023 totaled $70.1$824.1 million. During the first nine months of fiscal 2022,2023, we made $157.0received $1,189.5 million in proceeds from the issuance of senior notes and borrowed $564.0 million under our revolving credit facility, which were partially offset by $839.0 million in payments made on our revolving credit facility, redeemed$29.9 million of distributions to noncontrolling interests, $27.4 million of cash dividends on our common stock, redemptions of common stock related to stock option exercises aggregating $25.8$14.8 million, $12.6 million of contingent consideration payments, and $9.1 million paid $24.5 million in cash dividends on our common stock, made $16.8 million of distributions to noncontrolling interests and paid $8.7 million to acquire certain noncontrolling interests, which were partially offset by $162.0 million of borrowings under our revolving credit facility.debt issuance costs.

Other Obligations and Commitments

Except for the pending acquisition discussedas noted below, there have not been any material changes to our other obligations and commitments that were included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021.2022.

As discussed in Note 2, Acquisitions, onOn July 27, 2023, we completed the public offer and sale of senior unsecured notes, which consisted of $600 million principal amount of 5.25% Senior Notes due August 5, 2022, we entered into a purchase agreement to acquire approximately 95%1, 2028 (the "2028 Notes") and $600 million principal amount of 5.35% Senior Notes due August 1, 2033 (the "2033 Notes" and, collectively with the 2028 Notes, the "Notes"). We used the net proceeds from the sale of the stockNotes to repay the outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility and to fund a portion of Exxelia International for €453 million plus the assumption of approximately €14 million of liabilities. The closing of the transaction, which is expected to occur in the first quarter of fiscal 2023, is subject to customary closing conditions, including, among others, obtaining a required foreign antitrust clearance and foreign investment authorizations. Changes in the exchange rate between the Euro and the U.S. dollar will either favorably or unfavorably affect the purchase price as translated into U.S. dollars upon closing. A hypothetical 10% weakening or strengtheningof the Wencor Acquisition. See Note 5, Short-Term and Long-Term Debt, and Note 12, Subsequent Events, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information. Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually in the exchangearrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing February 1, 2024. The 2028 Notes and 2033 Notes each have an effective interest rate of the Euro to the U.S. dollar as of July 31, 2022 would decrease or increase the purchase price as translated into U.S. dollars by $46.3 million.5.5%.

New Accounting Pronouncements

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Guarantor Group Summarized Financial Information

On July 27, 2023, we completed the public offer and sale of the Notes. See Note 5, Short-Term and Long-Term Debt of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information. The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all of our existing and future subsidiaries (including any member of Wencor Group following consummation of the Wencor Acquisition) that guarantee our obligations under the Credit Facility (the “Guarantor Group”).

The Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of July 27, 2023 (the “Base Indenture”), between HEICO and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Subsidiary Guarantors") and Truist Bank, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by a First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 27, 2023 (the “First Supplemental Indenture” and, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”), between us, Subsidiary Guarantors and the Trustee. The Notes are direct, unsecured senior obligations of HEICO and rank equally in right of payment with all of our existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness. Each Subsidiary Guarantor is owned either directly or indirectly by the Company and jointly and severally guarantee our obligations under the Notes. None of the Subsidiary Guarantors are organized outside of the U.S.

Under the Indenture, holders of the Notes will be deemed to have consented to the release of a subsidiary guarantee provided by a subsidiary guarantor, without any action required on the part of the Trustee or any holder of the Notes, upon such subsidiary guarantor ceasing to guarantee or to be an obligor with respect to the Credit Facility. Accordingly, if the lenders under the Credit Facility release a subsidiary guarantor from its guarantee of, or obligations as a borrower under, the Credit Facility, the obligations of the subsidiary guarantors to guarantee the Notes will immediately terminate. If any of our future subsidiaries incur obligations under the Credit Facility while the Notes are outstanding, then such subsidiary will be required to guarantee the Notes.

In addition, a subsidiary guarantor will be released and relieved from all its obligations under its subsidiary guarantee in the following circumstances, each of which is permitted by the indenture:

upon the sale or other disposition (including by way of consolidation or merger), in one transaction or a series of related transactions, of a majority of the total voting stock of such subsidiary guarantor (other than to us or any of our affiliates); or
upon the sale or disposition of all or substantially all the property of such subsidiary guarantor (other than to any of our affiliates or another subsidiary guarantor);

provided, however, that, in each case, such transaction is permitted by the Credit Facility and after giving effect to such transaction, such subsidiary guarantor is no longer liable for any subsidiary guarantee or other obligations in respect of the Credit Facility. The subsidiary guarantee of a subsidiary guarantor also will be released if we exercise our legal defeasance, covenant defeasance option or discharge the Indenture.




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We conduct our operations almost entirely through our subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Guarantor Group’s cash flow and ability to service any guaranteed registered debt securities will depend on the earnings of our subsidiaries and the distribution of those earnings to the Guarantor Group, including the earnings of the non-guarantor subsidiaries, whether by dividends, loans or otherwise. Holders of the guaranteed registered debt securities will have a direct claim only against the Guarantor Group.

The following tables include summarized financial information for the Guarantor Group (in thousands). The information for the Guarantor Group is presented on a combined basis, excluding intercompany balances and transactions between us and the Guarantor and excluding investments in and equity in the earnings of non-guarantor subsidiaries. The Guarantor Group’s amounts due from, amounts due to, and transactions with non-guarantor subsidiaries have been presented in separate line items. The consolidating schedules are provided in accordance with the reporting requirements of Rule 13-01 under SEC Regulation S-X for the issuer and guarantor subsidiaries.

As ofAs of
July 31, 2023October 31, 2022
Current assets (excluding net intercompany receivable from non-guarantor subsidiaries)$1,524,929 $898,522 
Noncurrent assets2,654,288 2,612,503 
Net intercompany receivable from/ (payable to) non-guarantor subsidiaries170,219 (10,836)
Current liabilities (excluding net intercompany payable to non-guarantor subsidiaries)346,560 327,700 
Noncurrent liabilities1,590,962 662,948 
Redeemable noncontrolling interests251,320 254,348 
Noncontrolling interests35,497 33,993 

Nine months ended
July 31, 2023
Net sales$1,591,258 
Gross profit596,251 
Operating income348,233 
Net income from consolidated operations264,456 
Net income attributable to HEICO242,760 

Nine months ended
July 31, 2023
Intercompany net sales$1,381 
Intercompany management fee1,853 
Intercompany interest income5,015 
Intercompany dividends41,080 




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Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may be forward-looking and the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “estimate” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement contained herein, in press releases, written statements or other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or in communications and discussions with investors and analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, phone calls and conference calls, concerning our operations, economic performance and financial condition are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. Also, forward-looking statements are based upon management’s estimates of fair values and of future costs, using currently available information. Therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include:statements as a result of factors including, but not limited to: the severity, magnitude and duration of public health threats, such as the Pandemic; ourCOVID-19 pandemic ("Health Emergencies"); HEICO's liquidity and the amount and timing of cash generation; lower commercial air travel caused by the PandemicHealth Emergencies and itstheir aftermath, airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services; product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase to our costs to complete contracts; governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product development and manufacturing costs and delay sales; our ability to make acquisitions, including obtaining any applicable domestic and/or foreign governmental approvals, and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; economic conditions, including the effects of inflation, within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and revenues; and defense spending or budget cuts, which could reduce our defense-related revenue. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.







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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have not been any material changes in our assessment of HEICO’s sensitivity to market risk that was disclosed in Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2021.2022, except as discussed below:

In connection with our acquisition of Exxelia, we issued Exxelia a ten-year, €150 million note, which accrues interest at 4.7% per annum on the principal outstanding. A hypothetical 10% strengthening of the United States ("U.S.") dollar in comparison to the Euro as of July 31, 2023 would decrease the U.S. dollar equivalent of our Euro note receivable by approximately $17.0 million and decrease operating income by the same amount.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that HEICO’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter ended July 31, 20222023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, HEICO's internal control over financial reporting.






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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows may be impacted by a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2022, any one of which may cause our actual results to differ materially from anticipated results. There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2022.

Item 5. Other Events.

None of our directors or officers adopted, modified or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K, during the third quarter ended July 31, 2023.





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Item 6.    EXHIBITS

ExhibitDescription
10.14.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
10.1
10.2
22.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document - The instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL Document. *
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. *
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. *
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. *
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document. *
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. *
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). *

*    Filed herewith.
**    Furnished herewith.
***    Previously filed.




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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
HEICO CORPORATION
Date:August 31, 202230, 2023By:/s/ CARLOS L. MACAU, JR.
Carlos L. Macau, Jr.
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)
By:/s/ STEVEN M. WALKER
Steven M. Walker
Chief Accounting Officer
and Assistant Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer)




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