UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20182019
  
or
  
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
  
 For the transition period from  _____________ to _____________
  
Commission File Number:  1-14303


AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 Delaware 38-3161171 
 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 
     
 One Dauch Drive, Detroit, Michigan 48211-1198 
 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) 
(313) 758-2000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 
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 þ No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).     Yes  þ No  o
 
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 definitions of “accelerated“large accelerated filer,” “large accelerated“accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer   þ         Accelerated filer  o         Non-accelerated filer   o         Smaller reporting company   o
Emerging growth company   o(Do not check if a smaller reporting 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 o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareAXLNew York Stock Exchange

As of May 1, 2018,April 30, 2019, the latest practicable date, the number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding was 111,658,423112,472,237 shares.
 
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The website for American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. is www.aam.com.  Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act are available free of charge through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  The SEC also maintains a website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.


AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 20182019
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report), we make statements concerning our expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, strategies, and future events or performance. Such statements are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and relate to trends and events that may affect our future financial position and operating results. The terms such as “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “project,” "target," and similar words or expressions, as well as statements in future tense, are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made and/or management’s good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events and are subject to risks and may differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to:

reduced purchases of our products by General Motors Company (GM), FCA US LLC (FCA), or other customers;
reduced demand for our customers' products (particularly light trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossover vehicles produced by GM and FCA);
our ability to respond to changes in technology, increased competition or pricing pressures;
our ability to develop and produce new products that reflect market demand;
our ability or our customers' and suppliers' ability to successfully launch new product programs on a timely basis;
lower-than-anticipated market acceptance of new or existing products;
our ability to attract new customers and programs for new products;
an impairment of our goodwill, other intangible assets, or long-lived assets if our business or market conditions indicate that the carrying values of those assets exceed their fair values;
reduced demand for our customers' products (particularly light trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) produced by GM and FCA);
risks inherent in our global operations (including tariffs and the potential consequences thereof to us, our suppliers, and our customers and their suppliers, adverse changes in trade agreements, such as NAFTA tariffs,or USMCA, immigration policies, political stability, taxes and other law changes, potential disruptions of production and supply, and currency rate fluctuations);
a significant disruption in operations at one or more of our key manufacturing facilities;
global economic conditions;
our ability to successfully integrate the business and information systems of Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. (MPG) and to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger;
risks related to disruptions to ongoing business operations as a result of the merger with MPG, including disruptions to management time;
risks related to a failure of our information technology systems and networks, and risks associated with current and emerging technology threats and damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access, cyber attack and other similar disruptions;
negative or unexpected tax consequences;
liabilities arising from warranty claims, product recall or field actions, product liability and legal proceedings to which we are or may become a party, or the impact of product recall or field actions on our customers;
risks related to a failure of our ability to achieve the level of cost reductions required to sustain global cost competitiveness;information technology systems and networks, and risks associated with current and emerging technology threats and damage from computer viruses, unauthorized access, cyber attack and other similar disruptions;
supply shortages or price increases in raw materials,material and/or freight, utilities or other operating supplies for us or our customers as a result of natural disasters or otherwise;
our ability to successfully integrate the business and information systems of MPG and to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger;
negative or unexpected tax consequences;
our customers' and suppliers' ability to successfully launch new product programs on a timely basis;achieve the level of cost reductions required to sustain global cost competitiveness;
our ability to realize the expected revenues from our new and incremental business backlog;
our ability to maintain satisfactory labor relations and avoid work stoppages;
our suppliers', our customers' and their suppliers' ability to maintain satisfactory labor relations and avoid work stoppages;
price volatility in, or reduced availability of, fuel;
potential liabilities or litigation relating to, or assumed in, the MPG merger;
potential adverse reactions or changes to business relationships resulting from the completion of the merger with MPG;
our ability to protect our intellectual property and successfully defend against assertions made against us;
our ability to attract and retain key associates;
availability of financing for working capital, capital expenditures, research and development (R&D) or other general corporate purposes including acquisitions, as well as our ability to comply with financial covenants;
our customers' and suppliers' availability of financing for working capital, capital expenditures, R&D or other general corporate purposes;
changes in liabilities arising from pension and other postretirement benefit obligations;
risks of noncompliance with environmental laws and regulations or risks of environmental issues that could result in unforeseen costs at our current and former facilities, or reputational damage;
adverse changes in laws, government regulations or market conditions affecting our products or our customers' products;
our ability or our customers' and suppliers' ability to comply with regulatory requirements and the potential costs of such compliance; and
other unanticipated events and conditions that may hinder our ability to compete.

It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors and we make no commitment to update any forward-looking statement or to disclose any facts, events or circumstances after the date hereof that may affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statement.



PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31,March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
(in millions, except per share data)(in millions, except per share data)
      
Net sales$1,858.4
 $1,049.9
$1,719.2
 $1,858.4
      
Cost of goods sold1,542.1
 839.2
1,497.0
 1,542.1
      
Gross profit316.3
 210.7
222.2
 316.3
      
Selling, general and administrative expenses97.3
 81.2
90.7
 97.3
      
Amortization of intangible assets24.9
 1.6
25.0
 24.9
      
Restructuring and acquisition-related costs18.3
 16.0
12.1
 18.3
      
Operating income175.8
 111.9
94.4
 175.8
      
Interest expense(53.2) (25.5)(53.4) (53.2)
      
Investment income0.5
 0.6
0.7
 0.5
      
Other income (expense)      
Debt refinancing and redemption costs(10.3) 

 (10.3)
Other expense, net(5.4) (1.1)(3.0) (5.4)
      
Income before income taxes107.4
 85.9
38.7
 107.4
      
Income tax expense17.9
 7.5
Income tax expense (benefit)(3.0) 17.9
      
Net income$89.5
 $78.4
$41.7
 $89.5
      
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(0.1) 
(0.1) (0.1)
      
Net income attributable to AAM$89.4
 $78.4
$41.6
 $89.4
   
 
Basic earnings per share$0.78
 $1.00
$0.36
 $0.78

 

 
Diluted earnings per share$0.78
 $0.99
$0.36
 $0.78
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)

Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
March 31,March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
(in millions)(in millions)
Net income$89.5
 $78.4
$41.7
 $89.5

      
Other comprehensive income (loss)   
 
Defined benefit plans, net of tax (a)
1.3
 (0.3)0.7
 1.3
Foreign currency translation adjustments37.9
 11.9
(2.5) 37.9
Changes in cash flow hedges, net of tax (b)
15.1
 15.5
(2.5) 15.1
Other comprehensive income54.3
 27.1
Other comprehensive income (loss)(4.3) 54.3

      
Comprehensive income$143.8
 $105.5
$37.4
 $143.8

      
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests(0.1) 
(0.1) (0.1)

      
Comprehensive income attributable to AAM$143.7
 $105.5
$37.3
 $143.7
(a)Amounts are net of tax of $(0.3) million and $(0.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019 and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, respectively.
(b)Amounts are net of tax of $1.5 million and $(1.1) million for the three months ended March 31, 2018.2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.                   


AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 (Unaudited)   (Unaudited)  
Assets (in millions) (in millions)
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $340.7
 $376.8
 $252.1
 $476.4
Accounts receivable, net 1,238.2
 1,035.9
 1,202.1
 966.5
Inventories, net 403.3
 392.0
 452.5
 459.7
Prepaid expenses and other 172.9
 140.3
 132.2
 127.2
Total current assets 2,155.1
 1,945.0
 2,038.9
 2,029.8
  
  
  
  
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,491.9
 2,402.9
 2,537.6
 2,514.4
Deferred income taxes 38.1
 37.1
 45.6
 45.5
Goodwill 1,669.1
 1,654.3
 1,138.3
 1,141.8
Intangible assets, net 1,188.8
 1,212.5
Other intangible assets, net 1,087.5
 1,111.1
GM postretirement cost sharing asset 250.3
 252.2
 221.9
 219.4
Other assets and deferred charges 379.0
 378.8
 545.7
 448.7
Total assets $8,172.3
 $7,882.8
 $7,615.5
 $7,510.7
  
  
  
  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  
  
  
  
Current liabilities  
  
  
  
Current portion of long-term debt $31.8
 $5.9
 $118.6
 $121.6
Accounts payable 924.5
 799.0
 882.1
 840.2
Accrued compensation and benefits 158.9
 200.0
 155.7
 179.0
Deferred revenue 34.0
 34.1
 39.0
 44.3
Accrued expenses and other 200.7
 177.4
 196.1
 171.7
Total current liabilities 1,349.9
 1,216.4
 1,391.5
 1,356.8
  
  
  
  
Long-term debt, net 3,986.2
 3,969.3
 3,678.9
 3,686.8
Deferred revenue 77.6
 78.8
 76.7
 77.6
Deferred income taxes 119.2
 101.7
 75.1
 92.6
Postretirement benefits and other long-term liabilities 953.4
 976.6
 869.5
 810.6
Total liabilities 6,486.3
 6,342.8
 6,091.7
 6,024.4
  
  
  
  
Stockholders' equity  
  
  
  
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share; 150.0 million shares authorized;        
118.8 million shares issued as of March 31, 2018 and 118.2 million shares issued as of December 31, 2017 1.2
 1.2
120.1 million shares issued as of March 31, 2019 and 118.9 million shares issued as of December 31, 2018 1.2
 1.2
Paid-in capital 1,271.2
 1,264.6
 1,298.1
 1,292.6
Retained earnings 850.4
 761.0
 774.7
 703.5
Treasury stock at cost, 7.1 million shares as of March 31, 2018 and 6.9 million shares as of December 31, 2017 (201.6) (198.1)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    
Treasury stock at cost, 7.6 million shares as of March 31, 2019 and 7.2 million shares as of December 31, 2018 (209.1) (201.8)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss    
Defined benefit plans, net of tax (250.7) (252.0) (240.9) (213.9)
Foreign currency translation adjustments 3.8
 (34.1) (99.1) (96.6)
Unrecognized income (loss) on cash flow hedges, net of tax 8.5
 (6.6)
Unrecognized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax (3.6) (1.1)
Total AAM stockholders' equity 1,682.8
 1,536.0
 1,521.3
 1,483.9
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 3.2
 4.0
 2.5
 2.4
Total stockholders' equity 1,686.0
 1,540.0
 1,523.8
 1,486.3
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $8,172.3
 $7,882.8
 $7,615.5
 $7,510.7
 
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 


AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
 (in millions) (in millions)
Operating activities        
Net income $89.5
 $78.4
 $41.7
 $89.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities    
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities    
Depreciation and amortization 127.8
 56.2
 140.8
 127.8
Deferred income taxes 13.4
 (5.4) (17.4) 13.4
Stock-based compensation 6.7
 5.5
 5.5
 6.7
Pensions and other postretirement benefits, net of contributions 1.6
 (1.7) (3.4) 1.6
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, net 0.4
 0.5
 0.2
 0.4
Debt refinancing and redemption costs 10.3
 
 
 10.3
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of amounts acquired    
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Accounts receivable (191.0) (137.6) (235.0) (191.0)
Inventories (8.7) 3.0
 6.9
 (8.7)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 60.8
 91.8
 40.8
 60.8
Deferred revenue (2.1) 1.8
 (5.3) (2.1)
Other assets and liabilities (41.8) (30.2) (55.0) (41.8)
Net cash provided by operating activities 66.9
 62.3
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (80.2) 66.9
  
  
  
  
Investing activities  
  
  
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (130.8) (34.9) (124.2) (130.8)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 0.4
 0.8
 0.3
 0.4
Purchase buyouts of leased equipment (0.5) (2.3) 
 (0.5)
Proceeds from sale of business, net 
 5.9
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (1.3) (144.1)
Acquisition of business 
 (1.3)
Net cash used in investing activities (132.2) (174.6) (123.9) (132.2)
  
  
  
  
Financing activities  
  
  
  
Payments of long-term debt and capital lease obligations (396.9)
(10.2)
Payments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations (19.4)
(396.9)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 431.4

1,209.4
 5.3

431.4
Debt issuance costs (6.8)
(21.2) 

(6.8)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest (0.9) 
 
 (0.9)
Purchase of treasury stock (3.5)
(5.2) (7.3)
(3.5)
Net cash provided by financing activities 23.3

1,172.8
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (21.4)
23.3
  
  
  
  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 5.9

1.7
 1.2

5.9
  
  
  
  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (36.1)
1,062.2
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (224.3)
(36.1)
  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 376.8

481.2
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 478.9

376.8
  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $340.7

$1,543.4
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $254.6

$340.7
  
  
  
  
Supplemental cash flow information  
  
  
  
Interest paid $27.2
 $17.9
 $32.4
 $27.2
Income taxes paid, net of refunds $11.2
 $4.7
 $17.0
 $11.2

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)

 Common Stock   AccumulatedNoncontrolling
 SharesParPaid-inRetainedTreasuryOther ComprehensiveInterest
 OutstandingValueCapitalEarningsStockIncome (Loss)in Subsidiaries
Balance at January 1, 2018111.3
$1.2
$1,264.6
$761.0
$(198.1)$(292.7)$4.0
Net income


89.4


0.1
Exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares0.6






Stock-based compensation

6.6




Purchase of treasury stock(0.2)


(3.5)

Changes in cash flow hedges




15.1

Foreign currency translation adjustments




37.9

Defined benefit plans, net




1.3

Purchase of noncontrolling interest





(0.9)
Balance at March 31, 2018111.7
$1.2
$1,271.2
$850.4
$(201.6)$(238.4)$3.2
        
Balance at January 1, 2019111.7
$1.2
$1,292.6
$703.5
$(201.8)$(311.6)$2.4
Net income


41.6


0.1
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance shares1.2






Stock-based compensation

5.5




Modified-retrospective application of ASU 2016-02


1.9



Adoption of ASU 2018-02


27.7

(27.7)
Purchase of treasury stock(0.4)


(7.3)

Changes in cash flow hedges




(2.5)
Foreign currency translation adjustments




(2.5)
Defined benefit plans, net




0.7

Balance at March 31, 2019112.5
$1.2
$1,298.1
$774.7
$(209.1)$(343.6)$2.5

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
March 31, 20182019
(Unaudited)

1.ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Organization We are a global Tier I1 supplier to the automotive commercial and industrial markets.industry. We design, engineer validate and manufacture driveline, metal forming powertrain and casting products employingthat are making the next generation of vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and more efficient. We employ over 25,000 associates, operating at more thannearly 90 facilities in 17 countries, to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a continued focus on deliveringquality, operational excellence and technology leadershipleadership.

In the first quarter of 2019, we initiated a new global restructuring program (the 2019 Program) to further streamline our business by consolidating our four existing segments into three segments. This activity occurred through the disaggregation of our Powertrain segment, with a portion moving into our Driveline segment and quality.a portion moving into our Metal Forming segment. See Note 3 - Restructuring and Acquisition-Related Costs for more detail on this reorganization.

Basis of Presentation We have prepared the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited but include all normal recurring adjustments, which we consider necessary for a fair presentation of the information set forth herein. Results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year.

The balance sheet at December 31, 20172018 presented herein has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for complete consolidated financial statements.
 
In order to prepare the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

For further information, refer to the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20172018.

Effect of New Accounting Standards

Accounting Standard Update 2018-15

On August 15, 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2018-15 - Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract (Topic 350-40). ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing or hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This guidance becomes effective at the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year and may be applied either retrospectively or prospectively. We expect to adopt this guidance prospectively on January 1, 2020 and we are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2018-02

On February 14, 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU)ASU 2018-02 - Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). ASU 2018-02 allows companies the option to reclassify disproportionate tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, also known as stranded tax effects, to retained earnings. ASU 2018-02 also requires expanded disclosures related to disproportionate income tax effects from AOCI, some of which are applicable to all companies regardless of whether the option to reclassify the stranded tax effects is exercised. This guidance becomesbecame effective aton January 1, 2019, and we elected to reclassify the beginning of our 2019 fiscal year, however early adoption is permitted for financial statements which have not yet been issued. We are currently assessingstranded tax effects caused by the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Update 2017-04

On January 26, 2017 the FASB issued ASU 2017-04 - Intangibles - GoodwillTax Cuts and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The amendments in this update modify the concept of impairment from the condition that exists when the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value to the condition that exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. An entity no longer will determine goodwill impairment by calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities as if that reporting unit had been acquiredJobs Act, resulting in a business combination, or what is referred to under existing guidance as "Step 2." Instead, under the amendmentsdecrease in this update,Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and an entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair valueincrease in Retained earnings of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. This guidance becomes effective$27.7 million at the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year and early adoption is permitted. The guidance requires a prospective transition method. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements, however, goodwill could be more susceptible to impairment in periods subsequent to adoption.January 1, 2019.

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Accounting Standards Update 2016-02

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 - Leases (Topic 842), and has subsequently issued ASU 2017-13 - Revenue Recognition (Topic 605), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Leases (Topic 840) and Leases (Topic 842) (collectively the Lease ASUs) which supersedessupersede the existing lease accounting guidance and establishesestablish new criteria for recognizing lease assets and liabilities. The most significant impact of the update,these updates, to AAM, is that a lessee will beis required to recognize a "right-of-use" asset and lease liability for operating lease agreements that were not previously included on the balance sheet under the existingprevious lease guidance. A lessee will be permitted to make a policy election, excluding recognition of the right-of-use asset and associated liability for lease terms of 12 months or less. Expense recognition in the statement of income, along with cash flow statement classification for both financing (capital) and operating leases under the new standard willis not be significantly changed from existingprevious lease guidance. This guidance becomesbecame effective for AAM aton January 1, 2019. See Note 2 - Leasing for additional detail regarding the beginningadoption of our 2019 fiscal year and requires transition under a modified retrospective method. We are currently assessing the impact that this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.ASU 2016-02.



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2.REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERSLEASING

On January 1, 2018,2019, we adopted new accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606842 (ASC 606)842) Revenue from Contracts with CustomersLeases. . ASC 606 outlines a single comprehensive model842 superseded prior lease accounting guidance and established new criteria for entities to use in accountingrecognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most existing revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The guidance is basedoperating lease arrangements on the principle that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. We have elected to adopt this guidance utilizing the modified retrospectiveoptional transition method which requires a one-time adjustmentthat allowed us to opening retained earningsnot retrospectively revise prior period balance sheets to include operating leases, and to only include the disclosures required under ASC 842 for the cumulative impact of adopting the new guidance. No adjustmentperiods subsequent to retained earnings was required as of January 1, 2018 as there was no impact to previously reported revenue or expenses associated with adopting ASC 606.adoption.

We are obligated under our contracts with customershave concluded that when an agreement grants us the right to manufacture and supply products for use in our customers’ operations. We satisfy these performance obligations at the point in time that the customer obtains controlsubstantially all of the products, which is the point in time that the customer iseconomic benefits associated with an identified asset, and we are able to direct the use of and obtain substantially allthat asset throughout the term of the remaining benefits from,agreement, we have a lease. We lease certain facilities and furniture under finance leases, and we also lease certain commercial office and production facilities, manufacturing machinery and equipment, vehicles and other assets under operating leases. Some of our leases include options to extend or terminate the products. This typically occurs upon shipmentleases and these options have been included in the relevant lease term to the customer in accordance with purchase ordersextent that they are reasonably certain to be exercised.

The lease consideration for some of our facilities and delivery releases issued by our customers. Theremachinery and equipment is significant judgment involved in determining when the customer obtains controlvariable, as it is based on various indices or usage of the productsunderlying assets, respectively. Variable lease payments based on indices have been included in the related right-of-use assets and welease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, while variable lease payments based on usage of the underlying asset have utilized the following indicators of control in our assessment:been excluded as they do not represent present rights or obligations.

We haveLease cost consists of the present rightfollowing:
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2019
  (in millions)
   
Finance lease cost  
     Amortization of right-of-use assets $0.2
Interest on lease liabilities 0.1
Total finance lease cost 0.3
   
Operating lease cost 6.7
Short-term lease cost 1.7
Variable lease cost 1.9
   
Total lease cost $10.6

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, $7.8 million and $2.5 million were recorded to paymentCost of goods sold and Selling, general and administrative expense, respectively, on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income, as compared to $7.1 million and $2.6 million, respectively, for the asset;three months ended March 31, 2018.
The customer has legal title to the asset;
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The customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the asset; and
The customer has accepted the asset.

Our product offerings by segmentThe following table summarizes additional information related to our lease agreements.
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
  2019
  (in millions, except lease term and rate)
   
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of lease liabilities  
     Operating cash flows from finance leases $0.1
Operating cash flows from operating leases 6.9
Financing cash flows from finance leases 0.2
   
Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases 3.1 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases 5.1 years
  

Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases 8.2%
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases 6.3%

As the rate implicit in the lease is typically unknown, the discount rate used to determine the lease liability for the majority of our leases is the collateralized incremental borrowing rate in the applicable geographic area for a similar term and amount as the lease agreement.

Future undiscounted minimum payments under non-cancelable leases are as follows:

Driveline products consist primarily of axles, driveshafts, power transfer units, rear drive modules, transfer cases, and electric and hybrid driveline products and systems for light trucks, SUVs, crossover vehicles, passenger cars and commercial vehicles;
Metal Forming products consist primarily of axle and transmission shafts, ring and pinion gears, differential gears, transmission gears, and suspension components for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers;
The Powertrain segment products consist primarily of transmission module and differential assemblies, transmission valve bodies, connecting rod forging and assemblies, torsional vibration dampers, and variable valve timing products for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Tier I automotive suppliers; and
The Casting segment produces both thin wall castings and high strength ductile iron castings, as well as differential cases, steering knuckles, control arms, brackets, and turbo charger housings for the global light vehicle, commercial and industrial markets.
  Finance Leases Operating Leases
  (in millions)
2019 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2019) $0.8
 $20.1
2020 1.1
 24.5
2021 1.0
 16.4
2022 0.8
 12.8
2023 
 7.6
Thereafter 
 19.0
Total future undiscounted minimum lease payments 3.7
 100.4
Less: Impact of discounting (0.5) (16.6)
Total $3.2
 $83.8

Our contracts with customers generally stateFor the termsfull year 2019, we expect payments for short-term leases to be approximately $5 million.

The right-of-use assets and lease liabilities recorded on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of the sale, including the quantity and price of each product purchased. Trade accounts receivable from our customersMarch 31, 2019 are generally due approximately 50 days from the date our customers receive our product. Our contracts typically do not contain variable consideration as the contracts include stated prices. We provide our customers with assurance type warranties, which are not separate performance obligations and are outside the scope of ASC 606. Refer to Note 11 - Product Warranties for further information.follows:
  Finance Leases Operating Leases
  (in millions)
Property, plant and equipment $3.2
 $
Other assets and deferred charges 
 84.1
Total $3.2
 $84.1
     
Accrued expenses and other $0.9
 $21.9
Postretirement benefits and other long-term liabilities 2.3
 61.9
Total $3.2
 $83.8


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DisaggregationASC 842 Adoption of Net SalesPractical Expedients

Net sales recognized fromWe have elected to adopt, for all classes of underlying assets, a package of practical expedients provided under ASC 842 that allow us to 1) not reassess whether existing or expired contracts with customers, disaggregated by segmentcontain or contained a lease; 2) not reassess the lease classification (operating or financing) of our existing leases at adoption; and geographical location, are presented in the following table3) not reassess initial direct costs for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017. Net sales are attributed to regions based on the location of production. Intersegment sales have been excluded from the table.

  Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
  Driveline Metal Forming Powertrain Casting Total
North America $885.3
 $216.3
 $199.2
 $209.8
 $1,510.6
Asia 122.8
 1.4
 31.1
 
 155.3
Europe 29.0
 73.4
 55.9
 
 158.3
South America 33.3
 
 0.9
 
 34.2
Total $1,070.4
 $291.1
 $287.1
 $209.8
 $1,858.4
           
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
  Driveline Metal Forming Powertrain Casting Total
North America $865.2
 $51.1
 $
 $
 $916.3
Asia 85.5
 
 
 
 85.5
Europe 20.7
 
 
 
 20.7
South America 27.4
 
 
 
 27.4
Total $998.8
 $51.1
 $
 $
 $1,049.9

Contract Assets and Liabilities

The following table summarizes our beginning and ending balances for accounts receivable and contract liabilities associated with our contracts with customers:

    
 Accounts Receivable, NetContract Liabilities (Current)Contract Liabilities (Long-term)
December 31, 2017$1,035.9
$34.1
$78.8
March 31, 20181,238.2
34.0
77.6
Increase/(decrease)$202.3
$(0.1)$(1.2)

Contract liabilities relate to deferred revenue associated with cash receipts from our customers for various settlements and commercial agreements for which we have a future performance obligation to the customer. We recognize this deferred revenue into revenue over the life of the associated program as we satisfy our performance obligations to the customer. We do not have contract assets as defined in ASC 606.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we recognized contract liabilities of $6.7 million, all of which have been recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as long-term deferred revenue. During this period, we also amortized $8.0 million of previously recorded contract liabilities into revenue as we satisfied performance obligations with our customers.

Sales and Other Taxesexisting leases.

ASC 606842 also provides a practical expedient that allows companies to exclude from the transaction price any amounts collected from customersbalance sheet recognition of right-of-use assets and associated liabilities for lease terms of 12 months or less, which we have elected as part of our adoption of ASC 842 for all sales (and other similar) taxes.classes of underlying assets. We do not include salesright-of-use assets and other taxesoperating lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for leases with a term of 12 months or less.

We have also elected to adopt the practical expedient under ASC 842 to not separate lease and non-lease components in our transaction price and thus docontracts that contain both. These lease agreements are accounted for as a single lease component for all classes of underlying assets.

Leases Not Yet Commenced

As of March 31, 2019, we have entered into additional operating leases that have not recognize these amounts as revenue.yet commenced of approximately $25 million, which primarily reflects the lease of a production facility with a term of 15 years that is expected to commence in 2019.



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3.RESTRUCTURING AND ACQUISITION-RELATED COSTS

In 2016, AAM initiated actions under a global restructuring program (the 2016 Program) focused on creating a more streamlined organization in addition to reducing our cost structure and preparing for acquisition and integration activities. A summary of this activity for the first three months of 2018 and 2017 is shown below:
 Severance Charges Implementation Costs Total
 (in millions)
Accrual as of December 31, 2016$0.6
 $9.2
 $9.8
Charges1.2
 5.6
 6.8
Cash utilization(1.1) (1.5) (2.6)
Accrual as of March 31, 2017$0.7
 $13.3
 $14.0
      
Accrual as of December 31, 2017$0.3
 $
 $0.3
Charges0.2
 3.9
 4.1
Cash utilization(0.4) (0.5) (0.9)
Accrual as of March 31, 2018$0.1
 $3.4
 $3.5

As part of our restructuring actions, we incurred severance charges of approximately $0.2 million and $1.2 million, as well as implementation costs, including professional expenses, of approximately $3.9 million and $5.6 million, during the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Since the inception of our global restructuring program, we haveWe incurred severance charges totaling $2.8 million and implementation costs totaling $28.0 million.$29.6 million under the 2016 Program. There were no charges incurred under the 2016 Program during the first quarter of 2019 and we do not expect to incur any additional restructuring charges under the 2016 Program in future periods.
In the first quarter of 2019, we initiated a new global restructuring program (the 2019 Program) to further streamline our business by consolidating our four existing segments into three segments. This activity occurred through the disaggregation of our Powertrain segment, with a portion moving into our Driveline segment and a portion moving into our Metal Forming segment. The primary objectives of this consolidation are to finalize the integration of Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. (MPG), align AAM's product and process technologies, and to achieve efficiencies within our corporate and business unit support teams to reduce cost in our business.
A summary of our restructuring activity for the first three months of 2019 and 2018 is shown below:
 Severance Charges Implementation Costs Total
 (in millions)
Accrual as of December 31, 2017$0.3
 $
 $0.3
Charges0.2
 3.9
 4.1
Cash utilization(0.4) (0.5) (0.9)
Accrual as of March 31, 2018$0.1
 $3.4
 $3.5
      
Accrual as of December 31, 2018$2.4
 $1.6
 $4.0
Charges4.1
 4.3
 8.4
Cash utilization(3.7) (3.7) (7.4)
Accrual as of March 31, 2019$2.8
 $2.2
 $5.0
As part of our restructuring actions, we incurred total severance charges of approximately $4.1 million and $0.2 million, as well as total implementation costs of approximately $4.3 million and $3.9 million, during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We expect to incur $10approximately $25 million to $20$35 million of additionaltotal restructuring charges in 2019, including costs incurred under our global restructuring program in 2018.the 2019 Program.
In 2017, we completed the acquisitions of Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. (MPG)MPG and USM Mexico Manufacturing LLC (USM Mexico). During the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, we incurred the following integration charges related to these acquisitions:
Acquisition-Related Costs Integration Expenses TotalIntegration Expenses
(in millions)(in millions)
Charges$1.1
 $13.1
 $14.2
Charges for the three months ended March 31, 2019$3.7
      
Total restructuring and acquisition-related chargesTotal restructuring and acquisition-related charges$18.3
$12.1
Acquisition-related costs primarily consist of advisory, legal, accounting, valuation and certain other professional or consulting fees incurred. IntegrationThese integration expenses reflect costs incurred for information technology systems and ongoing operational activities and consulting fees incurred in conjunction with the acquisitions. Total charges associated with our global restructuring programcharges and acquisition-related charges of $12.1 million and $18.3 million are shown on a separate line item titled "RestructuringRestructuring and Acquisition-Related Costs"acquisition-related costs in our Condensed Consolidated StatementStatements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2018.


2019 and 2018, respectively.
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4.BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

Acquisition of MPG

On April 6, 2017, AAM completed its acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of MPG for a total purchase price of approximately $1.5 billion plus the assumption of approximately $1.7 billion in net debt (comprised of approximately $1.9 billion in debt less approximately $0.2 billion of MPG cash and cash equivalents). Under the terms of the agreement and plan of merger (Merger Agreement), each share of MPG common stock (other than MPG excluded shares as defined in the Merger Agreement) was converted into the right to receive (a) $13.50 in cash, without interest, and (b) 0.5 of a share of AAM common stock (Merger Consideration). Further, MPG stock options outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger were accelerated and holders of the stock options received the Merger Consideration less the per share exercise price of the MPG stock options. All MPG restricted shares and restricted stock unit awards outstanding under an MPG equity plan were also accelerated and each holder thereof received the Merger Consideration for each restricted share or restricted stock unit award of MPG common stock.

MPG provides highly-engineered components for use in powertrain and safety-critical platforms for the global light, commercial and industrial markets. MPG produces these components using complex metal-forming manufacturing technologies and processes for a global customer base of OEMs and Tier I suppliers, which help their customers meet fuel economy, performance and safety standards. Our acquisition of MPG contributes significantly to diversifying our global customer base and end markets, while also allowing us to expand our presence as a global Tier I supplier to the commercial and industrial markets, in addition to our existing presence as a global Tier I supplier to the automotive industry.

The aggregate cash consideration for the acquisition of MPG was financed using (i) net proceeds from the issuance in March 2017 by AAM of $1.2 billion of new senior notes consisting of $700.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2025, and $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2027, and on April 6, 2017: (ii) borrowings by AAM of $100.0 million under a term loan that matures in 2022, (iii) borrowings by AAM of $1.55 billion under a term loan that matures in 2024, and (iv) cash on hand.

The acquisition of MPG was accounted for under the acquisition method under ASC 805 with the purchase price allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired company based on the respective fair values of the assets and liabilities.
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The following represents the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed resulting from the acquisition, as well as the calculation of goodwill:

(in millions)April 6, 2017
Cash consideration$953.5
Share consideration576.7
Total consideration transferred$1,530.2
Fair value of MPG noncontrolling interests3.6
Total fair value of MPG$1,533.8
  
Cash and cash equivalents$202.1
Accounts receivable403.1
Inventories199.0
Prepaid expenses and other long-term assets119.9
Property, plant and equipment971.8
Intangible assets1,223.1
     Total assets acquired$3,119.0
Accounts payable287.8
Accrued expenses and other137.7
Deferred income tax liabilities580.2
Debt1,918.7
Postretirement benefits and other long-term liabilities54.1
     Net assets acquired$140.5
Goodwill$1,393.3

Under the guidance in ASC 805, estimated amounts that are designated as provisional may be adjusted during a period referred to as the "measurement period." The measurement period is a period not to exceed one year from the acquisition date during which we may adjust estimated or provisional amounts recorded during purchase accounting if new information is obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have resulted in revised estimated values of those assets or liabilities as of that date. Measurement period adjustments are recorded in the period identified with an offsetting entry to goodwill. Any adjustments to amounts recorded in purchase accounting that do not qualify as measurement period adjustments are included in earnings in the period identified.

We finalized the valuation of the assets and liabilities of MPG in the first quarter of 2018. In doing so, we made measurement period adjustments to reflect changes to facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, which resulted in a net increase in Goodwill of $0.9 million. These adjustments related to Property, plant and equipment, as well as the corresponding impact on Deferred income tax liabilities, as a result of customary post-closing reviews.

Goodwill resulting from the acquisition is primarily attributable to anticipated synergies and economies of scale from which we expect to benefit as a combined entity. None of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

We recognized $1,223.1 million of amortizable intangible assets for customer platforms, customer relationships, developed technology and licensing agreements as a result of the acquisition of MPG. These intangible assets will be amortized over a period ranging from five to 17 years. The intangible assets were valued using primarily the relief from royalty method or the multi-period excess earnings method, both of which utilize significant unobservable inputs. These inputs are defined in the fair value hierarchy as Level 3 inputs, which require management to make estimates and assumptions regarding certain financial measures using forecasted or projected information.

AAM had an existing accounts payable balance of $12.4 million with MPG as of the date of acquisition. As a result of the acquisition, this pre-existing accounts payable balance was settled and AAM accounted for this settlement separately from the acquisition. This resulted in a $12.4 million reduction in the purchase price.
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Included in net sales and net income attributable to AAM for the period January 1, 2018 through March 31, 2018 was approximately $738 million and $40 million, respectively, attributable to MPG.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

Unaudited pro forma net sales for AAM, on a combined basis with MPG for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were approximately $1.8 billion, excluding MPG sales to AAM during this period. Unaudited pro forma net income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was approximately $95 million. Unaudited pro forma earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were approximately $0.83 per share.

The pro forma net income amount for the three months ended March 31, 2017 has been adjusted by approximately $20 million, net of tax, for acquisition-related costs reclassified from 2017 to 2016 as we are required to disclose the pro forma amounts as if our acquisition of MPG had been completed on January 1, 2016. The disclosure of unaudited pro forma net sales and earnings is for informational purposes only and does not purport to indicate the results that would actually have been obtained had the merger been completed on the assumed date for the periods presented, or which may be realized in the future.

Acquisition of USM Mexico

On March 1, 2017, AAM completed the acquisition of 100% of USM Mexico, a former subsidiary of U.S. Manufacturing Corporation (USM). The purchase price was funded with available cash and the acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method.

USM Mexico includes USM's operations in Guanajuato, Mexico, which has historically been one of the largest suppliers to AAM's Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex. This acquisition allows AAM to vertically integrate the supply chain and helps ensure continuity of supply for certain parts to our largest manufacturing facility.
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The following represents the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed resulting from the acquisition, as well as the calculation of goodwill:
(in millions)March 1, 2017
Contractual purchase price$162.5
Adjustment to contractual purchase price for working capital settlement2.5
Adjustment to contractual purchase price for capital equipment4.9
Adjustment to contractual purchase price for settlement of existing accounts payable balance(22.8)
Cash acquired(0.5)
Adjusted purchase price, net of cash acquired$146.6
Accounts receivable1.1
Inventories4.8
Prepaid expenses and other3.6
Property, plant and equipment38.4
Intangible assets31.7
     Total assets acquired$79.6
Accounts payable10.8
Accrued expenses and other2.7
Deferred income tax liabilities1.2
     Net assets acquired$64.9
Goodwill$81.7

The purchase agreement specified a period of time subsequent to the acquisition date for calculating the final working capital amount of USM Mexico as of the acquisition date, which was finalized in the first quarter of 2018. None of the goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

AAM had an existing accounts payable balance of $22.8 million with USM Mexico as of the date of acquisition. As a result of the acquisition, this pre-existing accounts payable balance was settled and AAM accounted for this settlement separately from the acquisition. This resulted in a $22.8 million reduction in the purchase price.

The operating results of USM Mexico were insignificant to AAM's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Further, we have not included pro forma revenue and earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as the inclusion of USM Mexico would be insignificant to AAM's consolidated results for this period.

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5. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill The following table provides a reconciliation of changes in goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2018:2019:

 Driveline Metal Forming Powertrain Casting Consolidated
 (in millions)
Balance as of December 31, 2017$211.1
 $558.9
 $478.8
 $405.5
 $1,654.3
Acquisition of MPG
 0.9
 
 
 0.9
Acquisition of USM Mexico1.3
 
 
 
 1.3
Foreign currency translation(0.2) 4.7
 8.1
 
 12.6
Balance as of March 31, 2018$212.2
 $564.5
 $486.9
 $405.5
 $1,669.1
 Driveline Metal Forming Powertrain Casting Consolidated
 (in millions)
Balance as of December 31, 2018$212.1
 $552.4
 $377.3
 $
 $1,141.8
Reorganization187.2
 190.1
 (377.3) 
 
Foreign currency translation(0.8) (2.7) 
 
 (3.5)
Balance as of March 31, 2019$398.5
 $739.8
 $
 $
 $1,138.3

In the first quarter of 2019, we initiated a global restructuring program (the 2019 Program) to further streamline our business by consolidating our four existing segments into three segments. See Note 3 - Restructuring and Acquisition-Related Costs for further detail on this reorganization of our segments. Prior to this reorganization, our Powertrain segment was also a reporting unit for purposes of measuring and reporting goodwill. The goodwill that was previously attributable to the Powertrain reporting unit was reallocated to the Driveline and Metal Forming reporting units based on the relative fair value of the respective portions that became attributable to those reporting units.

The initiation of the 2019 Program and the reorganization of our business represented a triggering event in the first quarter of 2019 to test goodwill for impairment prior to reallocating the Powertrain goodwill to Driveline and Metal Forming. No impairment was identified as a result of completing this goodwill impairment test.

Other Intangible Assets The following table provides a reconciliation of the gross carrying amount and associated accumulated amortization for AAM's totalother intangible assets, which are all subject to amortization:
March 31, December 31,March 31, December 31,
2018 20172019 2018
Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying AmountGross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount
(in millions)(in millions)
Capitalized computer software$36.8
 $(15.7) $21.1
 $35.6
 $(14.3) $21.3
$40.6
 $(22.9) $17.7
 $38.0
 $(20.1) $17.9
e-AAM in-process research and development5.8
 (0.2) 5.6
 5.9
 
 5.9
Customer platforms952.2
 (70.5) 881.7
 952.2
 (52.9) 899.3
952.2
 (141.1) 811.1
 952.2
 (123.5) 828.7
Customer relationships151.8
 (9.9) 141.9
 151.8
 (7.3) 144.5
147.0
 (19.0) 128.0
 147.0
 (16.5) 130.5
Technology and other150.8
 (12.3) 138.5
 150.8
 (9.3) 141.5
156.0
 (25.3) 130.7
 156.2
 (22.2) 134.0
Total$1,297.4
 $(108.6) $1,188.8
 $1,296.3
 $(83.8) $1,212.5
$1,295.8
 $(208.3) $1,087.5
 $1,293.4
 $(182.3) $1,111.1

Amortization expense for theseour intangible assets was $25.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and $24.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018. Estimated amortization expense for each of the full years 20182019 through 20222023 is approximately $100 million.
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6.5.INVENTORIES

We state our inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  The cost of our inventories is determined using the first-in first-out method.  When we determine that our gross inventories exceed usage requirements, or if inventories become obsolete or otherwise not saleable, we record a provision for such loss as a component of our inventory accounts.

Inventories consist of the following: 
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 (in millions) (in millions)
        
Raw materials and work-in-progress $337.0
 $319.7
 $381.0
 $375.1
Finished goods 84.6
 89.6
 89.0
 99.0
Gross inventories 421.6
 409.3
 470.0
 474.1
Inventory valuation reserves (18.3) (17.3) (17.5) (14.4)
Inventories, net $403.3
 $392.0
 $452.5
 $459.7



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7.6.LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following:
 
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
 (in millions) (in millions)
        
Revolving Credit Facility $
 $
 $
 $
Term Loan A Facility 92.5
 92.5
 81.3
 83.8
Term Loan B Facility 1,526.8
 1,526.8
 1,507.4
 1,511.2
7.75% Notes due 2019 200.0
 200.0
 100.0
 100.0
6.625% Notes due 2022 550.0
 550.0
 450.0
 450.0
6.50% Notes due 2027 500.0
 500.0
 500.0
 500.0
6.25% Notes due 2026 400.0
 
 400.0
 400.0
6.25% Notes due 2025 700.0
 700.0
 700.0
 700.0
6.25% Notes due 2021 16.9
 400.0
Foreign credit facilities 81.2
 53.2
 123.0
 127.1
Capital lease obligations 27.5
 28.3
 
 3.4
Total debt 4,094.9
 4,050.8
 3,861.7
 3,875.5
Less: Current portion of long-term debt 31.8
 5.9
 118.6
 121.6
Long-term debt 4,063.1
 4,044.9
 3,743.1
 3,753.9
Less: Debt issuance costs 76.9
 75.6
 64.2
 67.1
Long-term debt, net $3,986.2
 $3,969.3
 $3,678.9
 $3,686.8

Senior Secured Credit Facilities In 2017, American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (Holdings) and American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM, Inc.) entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement). In connection with the Credit Agreement, Holdings, AAM, Inc. and certain of their restricted subsidiaries entered into a Collateral Agreement and Guarantee Agreement with the financial institutions party thereto as collateral agent and administrative agent. Pursuant to theThe Credit Agreement the lenders agreed to provideincludes a $100.0 million term loan A facility (the Term Loan A Facility), a $1.55 billion term loan B facility (the Term Loan B Facility) and a $900$932 million multi-currency revolving credit facility (the Revolving Credit Facility, and together with the Term Loan A Facility and the Term Loan B Facility, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities). The proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility are used for general corporate purposes.

As of March 31, 20182019 we have prepaid $3.8$10.0 million of the outstanding principal on our Term Loan A Facility and $11.6$15.5 million of the outstanding principal on our Term Loan B Facility. These payments satisfy our obligation for principal payments under the Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility forthrough the next three quarters.first quarter of 2020. As a result, approximately $5 millionsuch there are no amounts related to the Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility is presented in the Current portion of long-term debt line item in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2018.2019.

At March 31, 2018,2019, we had $865.3$893.8 million available under the Revolving Credit Facility. This availability reflects a reduction of $34.7$38.2 million for standby letters of credit issued against the facility.

The Senior Secured Credit Facilities provide back-up liquidity for our foreign credit facilities.  We intend to use the availability of long-term financing under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities to refinance any current maturities related to such debt agreements that are not otherwise refinanced on a long-term basis in their local markets, except where otherwise reclassified to Current portion of long-term debt on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

6.25% Notes due 2026 In March 2018, we issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2026 (the 6.25% Notes due 2026). Proceeds from the 6.25% Notes due 2026 were used primarily to fund the tender offer for the 6.25% senior notes due 2021 (the 6.25% Notes due 2021) described below. We paid debt issuance costs of $6.6 million in the first three months of 2018 related to the 6.25% Notes due 2026.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Tender Offer of 6.25% Notes due 2021 Also in March 2018, we made a tender offer for our 6.25% Notes due 2021. Under this tender offer, we retired $383.1 million of the 6.25% Notes due 2021. During the first quarter of 2018, we expensed $2.5 million for the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs that we had been amortizing over the expected life of the borrowing and $7.8 million in tender premiums. We redeemed the remaining $16.9 million of the 6.25% Notes due 2021 in April 2018.

Foreign credit facilities We utilize local currency credit facilities to finance the operations of certain foreign subsidiaries. At March 31, 2018, $81.22019, $123.0 million was outstanding under our foreign credit facilities, andas compared to $127.1 million at December 31, 2018. At March 31, 2019, an additional $135.8$85.5 million was available.available under our foreign credit facilities.

The weighted-average interest rate of our long-term debt outstanding was 5.8%5.9% at March 31, 20182019 and 5.7% at December 31, 2017.  2018.  

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Capital lease obligations Upon our adoption of ASC 842 Leases, our capital (finance) lease obligations are now presented in Accrued expenses and other and Postretirement benefits and other long-term liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. See Note 2 - Leasing for additional detail regarding our adoption of ASC 842.

Redemption of 7.75% Notes due 2019 In April 2019, we issued an irrevocable notice to the holders of our 7.75% Notes due 2019 to voluntarily redeem our 7.75% Notes due 2019 in the second quarter of 2019. This will result in a principal payment of $100 million and $0.3 million in accrued interest. We will also expense approximately $0.1 million for the write-off of the unamortized debt issuance costs that we had been amortizing over the expected life of the borrowing, and approximately $2.2 million for an early redemption premium.


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8.7.FAIR VALUE

Accounting Standards Codification 820 - Fair Value Measurement defines fair value as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.”  The definition is based on an exit price rather than an entry price, regardless of whether the entity plans to hold or sell the asset.  This guidance also establishes a fair value hierarchy to prioritize inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1:  Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2:  Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3:  Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

Financial instruments   The estimated fair value of our financial assets and liabilities that are recognized at fair value on a recurring basis, using available market information and other observable data, are as follows:
 
 March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017   March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018  
 Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Input Carrying Amount Fair Value Carrying Amount Fair Value Input
 (in millions)   (in millions)  
Balance Sheet Classification                    
Cash equivalents $88.0
 $88.0
 $72.8
 $72.8
 Level 1 $18.8
 $18.8
 $44.0
 $44.0
 Level 1
Prepaid expenses and other  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  
  
Cash flow hedges - currency forward contracts 2.7
 2.7
 0.1
 0.1
 Level 2 2.2
 2.2
 1.3
 1.3
 Level 2
Cash flow hedges - variable-to-fixed interest rate swap 1.5
 1.5
 1.3
 1.3
 Level 2 0.3
 0.3
 0.9
 0.9
 Level 2
Nondesignated - currency forward contracts 1.6
 1.6
 
 
 Level 2 1.3
 1.3
 0.6
 0.6
 Level 2
Other assets and deferred charges                  
Cash flow hedges - currency forward contracts 2.2
 2.2
 0.2
 0.2
 Level 2 1.1
 1.1
 0.4
 0.4
 Level 2
Cash flow hedges - variable-to-fixed interest rate swap 4.5
 4.5
 0.9
 0.9
 Level 2 1.2
 1.2
 1.6
 1.6
 Level 2
Accrued expenses and other                  
Cash flow hedges - currency forward contracts 1.2
 1.2
 6.0
 6.0
 Level 2 0.3
 0.3
 0.8
 0.8
 Level 2
Cash flow hedges - variable-to-fixed interest rate swap 2.2
 2.2
 0.7
 0.7
 Level 2
Nondesignated - currency forward contracts 
 
 2.8
 2.8
 Level 2 0.2
 0.2
 0.4
 0.4
 Level 2
Postretirement benefits and other long-term liabilities                  
Cash flow hedges - currency forward contracts 
 
 2.6
 2.6
 Level 2 0.1
 0.1
 0.9
 0.9
 Level 2
Cash flow hedges - variable-to-fixed interest rate swap 
 
 0.3
 0.3
 Level 2 10.8
 10.8
 6.9
 6.9
 Level 2

The carrying values of our cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.  The carrying values of our borrowings under the foreign credit facilities approximate their fair value due to the frequent resetting of the interest rates.  
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

We estimated the fair value of the amounts outstanding on our debt using available market information and other observable data, to be as follows:
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
  March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018  
  Carrying  Amount Fair Value Carrying  Amount Fair Value 
 
Input
  (in millions)  
           
Revolving Credit Facility $
 $
 $
 $
 Level 2
Term Loan A Facility 81.3
 79.7
 83.8
 79.5
 Level 2
Term Loan B Facility 1,507.4
 1,469.7
 1,511.2
 1,420.6
 Level 2
7.75% Notes due 2019 100.0
 102.0
 100.0
 102.1
 Level 2
6.625% Notes due 2022 450.0
 459.0
 450.0
 444.4
 Level 2
6.50% Notes due 2027 500.0
 482.5
 500.0
 446.3
 Level 2
6.25% Notes due 2026 400.0
 385.0
 400.0
 358.0
 Level 2
6.25% Notes due 2025 700.0
 679.0
 700.0
 636.7
 Level 2

  March 31, 2018 December 31, 2017  
  Carrying  Amount Fair Value Carrying  Amount Fair Value 
 
Input
  (in millions)  
           
Revolving Credit Facility $
 $
 $
 $
 Level 2
Term Loan A Facility 92.5
 92.8
 92.5
 92.5
 Level 2
Term Loan B Facility 1,526.8
 1,533.0
 1,526.8
 1,528.7
 Level 2
7.75% Notes due 2019 200.0
 211.5
 200.0
 217.5
 Level 2
6.625% Notes due 2022 550.0
 567.9
 550.0
 570.2
 Level 2
6.50% Notes due 2027 500.0
 499.8
 500.0
 527.5
 Level 2
6.25% Notes due 2026 400.0
 397.4
 
 
 Level 2
6.25% Notes due 2025 700.0
 697.3
 700.0
 736.8
 Level 2
6.25% Notes due 2021 16.9
 17.2
 400.0
 410.0
 Level 2

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


9.8.DERIVATIVES

Our business and financial results are affected by fluctuations in world financial markets, including interest rates and currency exchange rates.  Our hedging policy has been developed to manage these risks to an acceptable level based on management’s judgment of the appropriate trade-off between risk, opportunity and cost.  We do not hold financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

On January 1, 2018, we early adopted new accounting guidance under Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2017-12 - Targeted Improvements for Hedging Activities (Topic 815). ASU 2017-12 is intended to better align the risk management activities of a company with the company's financial reporting for hedging relationships. This guidance expands and refines several aspects of hedge accounting. The most applicable changes to AAM as a result of the new guidance are as follows: 1) the concept of risk component hedging is introduced in ASU 2017-12, which could allow us to hedge contractually specified components in a contract; 2) the guidance now allows entities to utilize a 31-day period in assessing whether the critical terms of a forecasted transaction match the maturity of the hedging derivative, which could allow for expanded use of hedging instruments for certain sales and purchases; and 3) we may now qualitatively assess hedge effectiveness on a quarterly basis when the facts and circumstances related to the hedging relationship have not changed significantly. The early adoption of this guidance did not have any impact on the measurement of our existing hedging relationships.

Currency derivative contracts  From time to time, we use foreign currency forward and option contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in exchange rates relating to the Mexican Peso, Euro, Brazilian Real, British Pound Sterling, Thai Baht, Swedish Krona, Chinese Yuan, Polish Zloty and Indian Rupee.certain foreign currencies.  As of March 31, 20182019, we have currency forward and option contracts outstanding with a total notional amount of $192.1203.1 million that hedge our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates for certain payroll expenses into the fourthfirst quarter of 20202022 and other items into the fourth quarter of 2018.2019. 

Variable-to-fixed interest rate swap In the second quarter of 2017,2018, we entered into a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on our variable rate debt. We have the following notional amounts hedged in relation to our variable-to-fixed interest rate swap: $900.0 million through May 2019, $750.0 million through May 2018, $600.02020, $500.0 million through May 2019, $450.02021, $400.0 million through May 20202022 and $200.0$400.0 million through May 2021.2023.

The following table summarizes the reclassification of derivative gains and losses into net income from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for those derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815 - Derivatives and Hedging:
 Location Gain (Loss) Reclassified Total of Financial Gain Expected Location Gain (Loss) Reclassified During Total of Financial Gain Expected
 of Gain (Loss) During Three Months Ended Statement to be Reclassified of Gain (Loss) Three Months Ended Statement to be Reclassified
   Reclassified into March 31, Line Item During the   Reclassified into March 31, Line Item During the
   Net Income 2018 2017 2018 Next 12 Months   Net Income 2019 2018 2019 Next 12 Months
   (in millions)   (in millions)
                    
Currency forward contracts Cost of Goods Sold $(2.0) $(2.8) $1,542.1
 $1.6
 Cost of Goods Sold $0.2
 $(2.0) $1,497.0
 $1.9
Variable-to-fixed interest rate swap Interest Expense 0.4
 
 53.2
 2.3
 Interest Expense 1.2
 0.4
 (53.4) 0.4
 

See Note 1413 - Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI) for amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 2017.

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
2018.

The following table summarizes the amount and location of gains and losses recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for those derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:

    Gain Recognized During Total of Financial
  Location of Gain Three Months Ended Statement Line
   Recognized in March 31, Item
    Net Income 2018
2017 2018
    (in millions)
         
Currency forward contracts Cost of Goods Sold $4.0
 $3.5
 $1,542.1
    Gain (Loss) Recognized During Total of Financial
  Location of Gain (Loss) Three Months Ended Statement Line
   Recognized in March 31, Item
    Net Income 2019
2018 2019
    (in millions)
         
Currency forward contracts Cost of Goods Sold $1.2
 $4.0
 $1,497.0
Currency forward contracts Other Income (Expense), net (0.2) 
 (3.0)

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10.9.EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

In 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07 - Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost. The amendments in this update require that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of defined benefit pension cost and postretirement benefit cost (net benefit cost). The amendments also provide explicit guidance on how to present the service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost in the income statement and allow only the service cost component of net benefit cost to be eligible for capitalization. This guidance became effective January 1, 2018 and requires a retrospective transition method for the income statement classification of the net benefit cost components and a prospective transition method for the capitalization of the service cost component in assets.

Upon adoption of this guidance, we now include the components of net benefit cost other than service cost in Other income (expense) in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. We have not retrospectively restated the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as the total of the components of net benefit cost other than service cost were immaterial for this period. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the total of the components of net benefit cost other than service cost included in Other income (expense) was expense of $0.2 million, which excludes the curtailment shown in the table below. This curtailment was associated with a recent restructuring of certain benefit plans as a result of our integration of MPG and has been presented in the Restructuring and acquisition-related costs line item in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

The components of net periodic benefit cost (credit) are as follows:
 Pension Benefits Pension Benefits
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
 (in millions) (in millions)
        
Service cost $1.1
 $0.8
 $0.4
 $1.1
Interest cost 6.9
 6.8
 7.1
 6.9
Expected asset return (11.5) (10.5) (10.3) (11.5)
Amortized loss 2.2
 1.7
 1.5
 2.2
Curtailment 3.2
 
 
 3.2
Net periodic benefit cost (credit) $1.9
 $(1.2) $(1.3) $1.9
    
 Other Postretirement Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
 (in millions) (in millions)
  
  
  
  
Service cost $0.1
 $0.1
 $0.1
 $0.1
Interest cost 3.1
 3.3
 3.2
 3.1
Amortized loss 0.2
 0.2
 
 0.2
Amortized prior service credit (0.7) (0.7) (0.4) (0.7)
Net periodic benefit cost $2.7
 $2.9
 $2.9
 $2.7

The noncurrent liabilities associated with our pension and other postretirement benefit plans are classified as postretirementPostretirement benefits and other long-term liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we have a noncurrent pension liability of $132.4$124.1 million and $134.7$128.6 million, respectively. As of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we have a noncurrent other postretirement benefits liability of $582.2$504.8 million and $583.0$506.5 million, respectively.

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

Due to the availability of our pre-funded pension balances (previous contributions in excess of prior required pension contributions) related to certain of our U.S. pension plans, we expect our regulatory pension funding requirements in 20182019 to be approximately $2$2.2 million. We expect our cash payments for other postretirement benefit obligations in 2018,2019, net of GM cost sharing, to be approximately $17$17.7 million.

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11.10.PRODUCT WARRANTIES

We record a liability for estimated warranty obligations at the dates our products are sold. These estimates are established using sales volumes and internal and external warranty data where there is no payment history and historical information about the average cost of warranty claims for customers with prior claims. We estimate our costs based on the contractual arrangements with our customers, existing customer warranty terms and internal and external warranty data, which includes a determination of our warranty claims and actions taken to improve product quality and minimize warranty claims. We continuously evaluate these estimates and our customers' administration of their warranty programs. We closely monitor actual warranty claim data and adjust the liability, as necessary, on a quarterly basis.

The following table provides a reconciliation of changes in the product warranty liability:
 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
 (in millions) (in millions)
        
Beginning balance $49.5
 $42.9
 $57.7
 $49.5
Accruals 4.3
 5.5
 4.4
 4.3
Payments (0.5) (0.9) (3.7) (0.5)
Adjustment to prior period accruals 
 (0.2) (2.3) 
Foreign currency translation 0.3
 0.2
 0.1
 0.3
Ending balance $53.6
 $47.5
 $56.2
 $53.6


AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
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12.11.INCOME TAXES

Tax Provision for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20182019 and 20172018

We are required to adjust our effective tax rate each quarter based on our estimated annual effective tax rate. We must also record the tax impact of certain discrete, unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur. In addition, jurisdictions with a projected loss for the year or a year-to-date loss where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate. The impact of such an exclusion could result in a higher or lower effective tax rate during a particular quarter, based upon the mix and timing of actual earnings versus annual projections.

Income tax was a benefit of $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, an effective income tax rate of (7.8)%, as compared to expense wasof $17.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared an effective income tax rate of 16.7%. As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, a one-time transition tax (Transition Tax) was imposed on certain foreign earnings for which U.S. income tax was previously deferred. The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on February 5, 2019 regarding the Transition Tax, which changed the manner in which we are required to $7.5compute the Transition Tax when it is recognized over a two-year period. The application of the final regulations resulted in a $9.3 million for income tax benefit, which has been recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2017.  first quarter of 2019, the period in which the final regulations were issued.

Our effective income tax rate was 16.7% infor the first quarter of 2018 as compared to 8.7% in the first quarter of 2017. The changes in income tax expense andthree months ended March 31, 2019 is lower than our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared toa result of the discrete item described above. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, were the result of 1) a benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2017 in the U.S. as a result of an increase in forecasted annual interest expense attributable to the first quarter of 2017 resulting from the issuance of certain notes;2019 and 2) a decrease in the proportionate share of income attributable to lower tax rate jurisdictions due primarily to the decrease in the U.S. statutory tax rate. These factors were partially offset by 1) the reduction in U.S. statutory tax rate as a result of the enactment of the 2017 Act; and 2) a benefit related to additional U.S. tax credits.

In comparison to the U.S. statutory rate,2018, our income tax expense and effective income tax rates vary from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 reflect the benefit associated with the additional U.S.of 21% primarily due to favorable foreign tax credits,rates, as well as the impact of favorable foreign tax rates.credits and the effect of the discrete item described above.

We operate in multiple jurisdictions throughout the world and the income tax returns of several subsidiaries in various tax jurisdictions are currently under examination. We are currently under a U.S. federal income tax examination for the years 2014 and 2015. We are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years prior to 2012. Based on the status of ongoing tax audits, and the protocol of finalizing audits and advance pricing agreements withby the relevant tax authorities, it is not possible to estimate the timing or impact of changes, if any, to previously recorded uncertain tax positions. As of March 31, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, we have recorded a liability for unrecognized income tax benefits and related interest and penalties of $55.4$47.2 million and $55.2$45.6 million, respectively. In 2018,

During the next 12 months, we may finalize an advance pricing agreementsagreement in a foreign jurisdiction, which could result in a cash paymentspayment to the relevant tax authorities and a reduction of our liability for unrecognized tax benefits and related interest and penalties.

We Although it is difficult to estimate with certainty the amount of any audit settlement, we do not expect the settlements willany potential settlement to be materially different from what we have recorded in unrecognized tax benefits. We will continue to monitor the progress and conclusions of current and futureall ongoing audits and other communications with tax authorities, and will adjust our estimated liability as necessary.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the 2017 Act) was enacted in the United States. The following is a summary of the key provisions of the 2017 Act:

Reduces the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate for corporations from 35% to 21%
Requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax (Transition Tax) on certain foreign earnings for which U.S. income tax was previously deferred
Generally eliminates U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries
Requires a current inclusion in U.S. federal taxable income of certain earnings of controlled foreign corporations (GILTI)
Eliminates the corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) and changes how existing AMT credits can be realized
Creates a new limitation on deductible net interest expense incurred by U.S. corporations
Allows for immediate expensing of certain capital investments in the U.S. for the period September 27, 2017 through December 31, 2022
Creates a new base erosion anti-abuse minimum tax (BEAT)
Allows for a current deduction for a portion of foreign derived intangible income (FDII)

Following the enactment of the 2017 Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 118 to provide guidance on the accounting and reporting impacts of the 2017 Act. For the impact of changes resulting from the 2017 Act, under the guidance in SAB 118, we either 1) recorded an estimated provisional amount when the impact of the change could be reasonably estimated; or 2) continued to apply the accounting guidance that was in effect immediately
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

prior to the 2017 Act when the impact of the change could not be reasonably estimated. For estimated provisional amounts recorded, there is a measurement period of no longer than one year during which we should adjust those amounts as additional information becomes available.

In connection with our preliminary analysis of the impacts of the 2017 Act, we recorded estimates in 2017 related to the remeasurement of our net deferred tax liabilities as a result of the change in tax rate, a reduction of a previously recorded deferred tax liability on certain foreign earnings, and estimated expense related to the Transition Tax.

These estimates were based on information available at the time and, in accordance with the guidance in SAB 118, we designated these amounts as provisional. As such, these amounts are subject to adjustment as we obtain additional information and complete our analysis. The additional information required is as follows:

Reduction of U.S. federal corporate tax rate: While we were able to make a reasonable estimate in 2017 of the impact of the reduction in the corporate tax rate, the final impact may be affected by other elements related to the 2017 Act including, but not limited to, our calculation of deemed repatriation of deferred foreign income and the state tax effect of adjustments made to federal temporary differences.

Transition Tax: In order to finalize the impact of the Transition Tax, we must determine, in addition to other factors, the amount of earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries, as well as the amount of non-U.S. income taxes paid on these earnings. In 2017, we were able to make a reasonable estimate, however, we are continuing to gather information to more precisely calculate the Transition Tax.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we did not record any adjustments to these provisional amounts as we did not obtain sufficient information to adjust the estimates previously recorded.



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13.12.EARNINGS PER SHARE (EPS)

We present earnings per share using the two-class method. This method allocates undistributed earnings between common shares and non-vested share based payment awards that entitle the holder to non-forfeitable dividend rights. Our participating securities include non-vested restricted stock units.

The following table sets forth the computation of our basic and diluted EPS available to shareholders of common stock (excluding participating securities):

 Three Months Ended Three Months Ended
 March 31, March 31,
 2018 2017 2019 2018
 (in millions, except per share data) (in millions, except per share data)
Numerator  
    
  
Net income attributable to AAM $89.4
 $78.4
 $41.6
 $89.4
Less: Net income attributable to participating securities (2.2) (1.9) (1.2) (2.2)
Net income attributable to common shareholders - Basic and Dilutive $87.2
 $76.5
 $40.4
 $87.2
        
Denominators  
  
  
  
Basic common shares outstanding -  
  
  
  
Weighted-average shares outstanding 114.2
 78.5
 115.3
 114.2
Less: Participating securities (2.8) (1.9) (3.4) (2.8)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding 111.4
 76.6
 111.9
 111.4
        
Effect of dilutive securities -  
  
  
  
Dilutive stock-based compensation 0.5
 0.4
 0.5
 0.5
 

 

 

 

Diluted shares outstanding -  
  
  
  
Adjusted weighted-average shares after assumed conversions 111.9
 77.0
 112.4
 111.9
  
  
  
  
Basic EPS $0.78
 $1.00
 $0.36
 $0.78
  
  
  
  
Diluted EPS $0.78
 $0.99
 $0.36
 $0.78
 

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

14.13.RECLASSIFICATIONS OUT OF ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AOCI)

Reclassification adjustments and other activity impacting accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and March 31, 20172018 are as follows (in millions):

 Defined Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrecognized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$(252.0) $(34.1) $(6.6) $(292.7)
        
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
 37.9
 14.6
 52.5
        
Income tax effect of other comprehensive income before reclassifications
 
 (1.1) (1.1)
        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1.7
(a)
 1.6
(b)3.3
        
Income taxes reclassified into net income(0.4) 
 
 (0.4)
        
Net current period other comprehensive income1.3
 37.9
 15.1
 54.3
        
Balance at March 31, 2018$(250.7) $3.8
 $8.5
 $(238.4)

 Defined Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrecognized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$(213.9) $(96.6) $(1.1) $(311.6)
        
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications(27.9)(a)(2.5) (2.6) (33.0)
        
Income tax effect of other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 
 1.2
 1.2
        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1.2
(b)
 (1.4)(c)(0.2)
        
Income taxes reclassified into net income(0.3) 
 0.3
 
        
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss(27.0) (2.5) (2.5) (32.0)
        
Balance at March 31, 2019$(240.9) $(99.1) $(3.6) $(343.6)

 Defined Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrecognized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Total
Balance at December 31, 2016$(243.5) $(122.4) $(23.7) $(389.6)
        
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(1.7) 11.9
 12.7
 22.9
        
Income tax effect of other comprehensive loss before reclassifications0.6
 
 
 0.6
        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1.2
(a)
 2.8
(b)4.0
        
Income taxes reclassified into net income(0.4) 
 
 (0.4)
        
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(0.3) 11.9
 15.5
 27.1
        
Balance at March 31, 2017$(243.8) $(110.5) $(8.2) $(362.5)
 Defined Benefit Plans Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments Unrecognized Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedges Total
Balance at December 31, 2017$(252.0) $(34.1) $(6.6) $(292.7)
        
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
 37.9
 14.6
 52.5
        
Income tax effect of other comprehensive income before reclassifications
 
 (1.1) (1.1)
        
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1.7
(b)
 1.6
(c)3.3
        
Income taxes reclassified into net income(0.4) 
 
 (0.4)
        
Net current period other comprehensive income1.3
 37.9
 15.1
 54.3
        
Balance at March 31, 2018$(250.7) $3.8
 $8.5
 $(238.4)
(a)ASU 2018-02 became effective on January 1, 2019, and we elected to reclassify the stranded tax effects caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, resulting in a decrease in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) of $27.7 million at January 1, 2019. See Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation for further detail.
(b)The amount reclassified from AOCI included $1.5$1.2 million in cost of goods sold (COGS) and $0.3 million in selling, general & administrative expenses (SG&A) for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and $1.4$1.5 million in COGS and $(0.2)$0.3 million in SG&A for the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018.
  
(b)(c)The amounts reclassified from AOCI included $(0.2) million in COGS and $(1.2) million in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and $2.0 million in COGS and $(0.4) million in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and $2.8 million in COGS for the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

14.REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

Disaggregation of Net Sales

Net sales recognized from contracts with customers, disaggregated by segment and geographical location, are presented in the following table for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Net sales are attributed to regions based on the location of production. Intersegment sales have been excluded from the table.

In the first quarter of 2019, we reorganized our business to disaggregate our former Powertrain business unit, with a portion moving to our Driveline business unit and a portion moving to our Metal Forming business unit. As a result, the Powertrain amounts previously reported for the three months ended March 31, 2018 have been reclassified to Driveline and Metal Forming.
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
  Driveline Metal Forming Casting Total
North America $853.1
 $305.4
 $197.3
 $1,355.8
Asia 153.3
 7.5
 
 160.8
Europe 101.6
 72.7
 
 174.3
South America 25.8
 2.5
 
 28.3
Total $1,133.8
 $388.1
 $197.3
 $1,719.2
         
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
  Driveline Metal Forming Casting Total
North America $961.2
 $339.6
 $209.8
 $1,510.6
Asia 143.0
 12.3
 
 155.3
Europe 76.8
 81.5
 
 158.3
South America 33.3
 0.9
 
 34.2
Total $1,214.3
 $434.3
 $209.8
 $1,858.4

Contract Assets and Liabilities

The following table summarizes our beginning and ending balances for accounts receivable and contract liabilities associated with our contracts with customers:

    
 Accounts Receivable, NetContract Liabilities (Current)Contract Liabilities (Long-term)
December 31, 2018$966.5
$44.3
$77.6
March 31, 20191,202.1
39.0
76.7
Increase/(decrease)$235.6
$(5.3)$(0.9)

Contract liabilities relate to deferred revenue associated with various settlements and commercial agreements for which we have a future performance obligation to the customer. We recognize this deferred revenue into revenue over the life of the associated program as we satisfy our performance obligations to the customer. We do not have contract assets as defined in ASC 606.

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we amortized $12.9 million of previously recorded contract liabilities into revenue as we satisfied performance obligations with our customers.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

15.SEGMENT REPORTING

OurSubsequent to the acquisition of MPG in 2017, our business iswas organized into four segments: Driveline, Metal Forming, Powertrain and Casting. In the first quarter of 2019, we reorganized our business units,to disaggregate our former Powertrain segment, with a portion moving to our Driveline segment and a portion moving to our Metal Forming segment. As a result, our business is now organized into Driveline, Metal Forming and Casting segments, with each representing a reportable segment under ASC 280 Segment Reporting. The four segments arePowertrain Sales and Segment Adjusted EBITDA amounts previously reported for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as well as the Total Assets previously reported for Powertrain as of December 31, 2018, have been reclassified to Driveline and Metal Forming Powertrain and Casting. in the tables below.

The results of each segment are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of the segment and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources to the segments. Refer to Note 2 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers for a description of our

Our product offerings by segment.segment are as follows:

Driveline products consist primarily of front and rear axles, driveshafts, differential assemblies, clutch modules, balance shaft systems, disconnecting driveline technology, and electric and hybrid driveline products and systems for light trucks, SUVs, crossover vehicles, passenger cars and commercial vehicles;
Metal Forming products consist primarily of axle and transmission shafts, ring and pinion gears, differential gears and assemblies, connecting rods and variable valve timing products for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers; and
The Casting segment produces both thin wall castings and high strength ductile iron castings, as well as transmission pump bodies, steering knuckles, control arms, brake anchors and calipers, and ball joint housings for the global light vehicle, commercial and industrial markets.

We use Segment Adjusted EBITDA as the measure of earnings to assess the performance of each segment and determine the resources to be allocated to the segments. Segment AdjustedWe define EBITDA is defined asto be earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortizationamortization. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA for our reportable segments excluding the impact of restructuring and acquisition-related costs, and debt refinancing and redemption costs. costs, gain on the sale of a business, goodwill impairments and non-recurring items.

The following tables represent information by reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 2017:

2018
(in millions):


Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019


Driveline
Metal Forming
Powertrain
Casting
Total
Driveline
Metal Forming
Casting
Total
Sales
$1,070.6

$397.0

$291.9

$239.0

$1,998.5

$1,134.7

$483.3

$225.3

$1,843.3
Less: intersegment sales
0.2

105.9

4.8

29.2

140.1

0.9

95.2

28.0

124.1
Net external sales $1,070.4

$291.1

$287.1

$209.8

$1,858.4
 $1,133.8

$388.1

$197.3
 $1,719.2
                  
Segment Adjusted EBITDA $170.0
 $75.3
 $50.1
 $21.6
 $317.0
 $137.2
 $85.3
 $22.5
 $245.0


Three Months Ended March 31, 2017        


Driveline
Metal Forming
Powertrain
Casting
Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2018


Driveline
Metal Forming
Casting
Total
Sales
$999.3

$150.0

$

$

$1,149.3

$1,216.1

$542.3

$239.0

$1,997.4
Less: intersegment sales
0.5

98.9





99.4

1.8

108.0

29.2

139.0
Net external sales $998.8

$51.1

$

$

$1,049.9
 $1,214.3

$434.3

$209.8

$1,858.4
                  
Segment Adjusted EBITDA $153.2
 $30.4
 $
 $
 $183.6
 $189.7
 $105.7
 $21.6
 $317.0
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The following table represents total assets by segment as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (in millions):
  Driveline Metal Forming Casting Corporate and Elims Total
Total Assets as of March 31, 2019 $3,690.5
 $2,666.3
 $670.2
 $588.5
 $7,615.5
           
Total Assets as of December 31, 2018 3,529.2
 2,723.0
 664.7
 593.8
 7,510.7

The following table represents a reconciliation of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated income before income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017.(in millions):

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,

2018
20172019
2018
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA$317.0
 $183.6
$245.0
 $317.0
Interest expense(53.2) (25.5)(53.4) (53.2)
Depreciation and amortization(127.8) (56.2)(140.8) (127.8)
Restructuring and acquisition-related costs(18.3) (16.0)(12.1) (18.3)
Debt refinancing and redemption costs(10.3) 

 (10.3)
Income before income taxes$107.4
 $85.9
$38.7
 $107.4

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

16.SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Holdings has no significant assets other than its 100% ownership in AAM, Inc. and Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. (MPG Inc.), and no direct subsidiaries other than AAM, Inc. and MPG Inc. The 7.75% Notes, 6.625% Notes, 6.50% Notes, 6.25% Notes (due 2026), 6.25% Notes (due 2025), and 6.25% Notes (due 2021)2025) are senior unsecured obligations of AAM, Inc.; all of which are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by Holdings and substantially all domestic subsidiaries of AAM, Inc. and MPG Inc.

These Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements are prepared under the equity method of accounting whereby the investments in subsidiaries are recorded at cost and adjusted for the parent’s share of the subsidiaries’ cumulative results of operations, capital contributions and distributions, and other equity changes.
 
Condensed Consolidating Statements of IncomeCondensed Consolidating Statements of Income        Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income        
Three Months Ended March 31,                        
(in millions)                        
 Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
2018            
2019            
Net sales                        
External $
 $301.5
 $582.3
 $974.6
 $
 $1,858.4
 $
 $282.2
 $538.4
 $898.6
 $
 $1,719.2
Intercompany 
 1.0
 78.0
 9.5
 (88.5) 
 
 0.7
 68.7
 10.6
 (80.0) 
Total net sales 
 302.5
 660.3
 984.1
 (88.5) 1,858.4
 
 282.9
 607.1
 909.2
 (80.0) 1,719.2
Cost of goods sold 
 278.2
 576.8
 775.6
 (88.5) 1,542.1
 
 273.3
 550.3
 753.4
 (80.0) 1,497.0
Gross profit 
 24.3
 83.5
 208.5
 
 316.3
 
 9.6
 56.8
 155.8
 
 222.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
 59.8
 21.9
 15.6
 
 97.3
 
 69.5
 8.0
 13.2
 
 90.7
Amortization of intangible assets 
 1.5
 22.6
 0.8
 
 24.9
 
 1.5
 22.6
 0.9
 
 25.0
Restructuring and acquisition-related costs 
 16.3
 1.1
 0.9
 
 18.3
 
 6.3
 3.5
 2.3
 
 12.1
Operating income (loss) 
 (53.3) 37.9
 191.2
 
 175.8
 
 (67.7) 22.7
 139.4
 
 94.4
Non-operating income (expense), net 
 (70.5) 5.0
 (2.9) 
 (68.4) 
 (58.8) 2.9
 0.2
 
 (55.7)
Income (loss) before income taxes 
 (123.8) 42.9
 188.3
 
 107.4
 
 (126.5) 25.6
 139.6
 
 38.7
Income tax expense 
 1.1
 0.4
 16.4
 
 17.9
Income tax expense (benefit) 
 (16.1) 0.3
 12.8
 
 (3.0)
Earnings from equity in subsidiaries 89.4
 67.2
 40.5
 
 (197.1) 
 41.6
 24.1
 34.2
 
 (99.9) 
Net income (loss) before royalties 89.4
 (57.7) 83.0
 171.9
 (197.1) 89.5
 41.6
 (86.3) 59.5
 126.8
 (99.9) 41.7
Royalties 
 84.2
 1.0
 (85.2) 
 
 
 69.8
 0.8
 (70.6) 
 
Net income after royalties 89.4
 26.5
 84.0
 86.7
 (197.1) 89.5
Net income (loss) after royalties 41.6
 (16.5) 60.3
 56.2
 (99.9) 41.7
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 (0.1) 
 (0.1) 
 
 
 (0.1) 
 (0.1)
Net income attributable to AAM $89.4
 $26.5
 $84.0
 $86.6
 $(197.1) $89.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 54.3
 25.6
 35.1
 43.7
 (104.4) 54.3
Comprehensive income attributable to AAM $143.7
 $52.1
 $119.1
 $130.3
 $(301.5) $143.7
Net income (loss) attributable to AAM $41.6
 $(16.5) $60.3
 $56.1
 $(99.9) $41.6
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (4.3) 1.0
 (2.3) (1.8) 3.1
 (4.3)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AAM $37.3
 $(15.5) $58.0
 $54.3
 $(96.8) $37.3
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


                        
 Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
2017  
  
  
  
  
  
2018  
  
  
  
  
  
Net sales  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
External $
 $296.6
 $50.1
 $703.2
 $
 $1,049.9
 $
 $301.5
 $582.3
 $974.6
 $
 $1,858.4
Intercompany 
 0.3
 66.7
 4.9
 (71.9) 
 
 1.0
 78.0
 9.5
 (88.5) 
Total net sales 
 296.9
 116.8
 708.1
 (71.9) 1,049.9
 
 302.5
 660.3
 984.1
 (88.5) 1,858.4
Cost of goods sold 
 277.2
 94.9
 539.0
 (71.9) 839.2
 
 278.2
 576.8
 775.6
 (88.5) 1,542.1
Gross profit 
 19.7
 21.9
 169.1
 
 210.7
 
 24.3
 83.5
 208.5
 
 316.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses 
 72.5
 
 8.7
 
 81.2
 
 59.8
 21.9
 15.6
 
 97.3
Amortization of intangible assets 
 1.3
 
 0.3
 
 1.6
 
 1.5
 22.6
 0.8
 
 24.9
Restructuring and acquisition-related costs 
 15.3
 
 0.7
 
 16.0
 
 16.3
 1.1
 0.9
 
 18.3
Operating income (loss) 
 (69.4) 21.9
 159.4
 
 111.9
 
 (53.3) 37.9
 191.2
 
 175.8
Non-operating income (expense), net 
 (26.2) 2.4
 (2.2) 
 (26.0) 
 (70.5) 5.0
 (2.9) 
 (68.4)
Income (loss) before income taxes 
 (95.6) 24.3
 157.2
 
 85.9
 
 (123.8) 42.9
 188.3
 
 107.4
Income tax expense (benefit) 
 (2.8) 0.1
 10.2
 
 7.5
Earnings (loss) from equity in subsidiaries 78.4
 91.6
 (0.6) 
 (169.4) 
Income tax expense 
 1.1
 0.4
 16.4
 
 17.9
Earnings from equity in subsidiaries 89.4
 67.2
 40.5
 
 (197.1) 
Net income (loss) before royalties 78.4
 (1.2) 23.6
 147.0
 (169.4) 78.4
 89.4
 (57.7) 83.0
 171.9
 (197.1) 89.5
Royalties 
 79.6
 
 (79.6) 
 
 
 84.2
 1.0
 (85.2) 
 
Net income after royalties 78.4
 78.4
 23.6
 67.4
 (169.4) 78.4
 89.4
 26.5
 84.0
 86.7
 (197.1) 89.5
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 (0.1) 
 (0.1)
Net income attributable to AAM $78.4
 $78.4
 $23.6
 $67.4
 $(169.4) $78.4
 $89.4
 $26.5
 $84.0
 $86.6
 $(197.1) $89.4
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 27.1
 27.1
 10.5
 26.4
 (64.0) 27.1
 54.3
 25.6
 35.1
 43.7
 (104.4) 54.3
Comprehensive income attributable to AAM $105.5
 $105.5
 $34.1
 $93.8
 $(233.4) $105.5
 $143.7
 $52.1
 $119.1
 $130.3
 $(301.5) $143.7






AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


Condensed Consolidating Balance SheetsCondensed Consolidating Balance Sheets          Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets          
(in millions)                        
 Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
March 31, 2018            
March 31, 2019            
Assets                        
Current assets                        
Cash and cash equivalents $
 $115.4
 $0.3
 $225.0
 $
 $340.7
 $
 $37.4
 $0.1
 $214.6
 $
 $252.1
Accounts receivable, net 
 184.1
 360.2
 693.9
 
 1,238.2
 
 182.9
 340.8
 678.4
 
 1,202.1
Intercompany receivables 
 3,718.1
 717.3
 74.7
 (4,510.1) 
 
 3,517.8
 2,894.1
 110.4
 (6,522.3) 
Inventories, net 
 36.0
 146.5
 220.8
 
 403.3
 
 42.6
 163.7
 246.2
 
 452.5
Prepaid expenses and other 
 40.4
 28.2
 104.3
 
 172.9
 
 33.1
 6.1
 93.0
 
 132.2
Total current assets 
 4,094.0
 1,252.5
 1,318.7
 (4,510.1) 2,155.1
 
 3,813.8
 3,404.8
 1,342.6
 (6,522.3) 2,038.9
Property, plant and equipment, net 
 274.1
 774.4
 1,443.4
 
 2,491.9
 
 282.0
 746.9
 1,508.7
 
 2,537.6
Goodwill 
 
 1,219.3
 449.8
 
 1,669.1
 
 
 719.0
 419.3
 
 1,138.3
Intangible assets, net 
 20.8
 1,133.1
 34.9
 
 1,188.8
 
 17.6
 1,038.9
 31.0
 
 1,087.5
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable 11.7
 
 224.6
 
 (236.3) 
 
 1,324.0
 180.1
 
 (1,504.1) 
Other assets and deferred charges 
 347.7
 108.9
 210.8
 
 667.4
 
 330.0
 170.7
 312.5
 
 813.2
Investment in subsidiaries 2,990.9
 2,065.7
 1,336.5
 
 (6,393.1) 
 2,835.5
 2,254.1
 1,761.8
 
 (6,851.4) 
Total assets $3,002.6
 $6,802.3
 $6,049.3
 $3,457.6
 $(11,139.5) $8,172.3
 $2,835.5
 $8,021.5
 $8,022.2
 $3,614.1
 $(14,877.8) $7,615.5
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Current liabilities  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Current portion of long-term debt $
 $22.0
 $
 $9.8
 $
 $31.8
 $
 $100.0
 $
 $18.6
 $
 $118.6
Accounts payable 
 170.1
 243.9
 510.5
 
 924.5
 
 130.5
 253.8
 497.8
 
 882.1
Intercompany payables 1,316.6
 902.2
 2,190.3
 101.0
 (4,510.1) 
 
 2,341.5
 4,159.0
 21.8
 (6,522.3) 
Accrued expenses and other 
 164.7
 40.9
 188.0
 
 393.6
 
 155.0
 45.3
 190.5
 
 390.8
Total current liabilities 1,316.6
 1,259.0
 2,475.1
 809.3
 (4,510.1) 1,349.9
 
 2,727.0
 4,458.1
 728.7
 (6,522.3) 1,391.5
Intercompany notes and accounts payable 
 9.9
 
 226.4
 (236.3) 
 1,311.6
 27.9
 
 164.6
 (1,504.1) 
Long-term debt, net 
 3,888.0
 3.7
 94.5
 
 3,986.2
 
 3,574.5
 
 104.4
 
 3,678.9
Other long-term liabilities 
 634.1
 332.0
 184.1
 
 1,150.2
 
 499.7
 300.5
 221.1
 
 1,021.3
Total liabilities 1,316.6
 5,791.0
 2,810.8
 1,314.3
 (4,746.4) 6,486.3
 1,311.6
 6,829.1
 4,758.6
 1,218.8
 (8,026.4) 6,091.7
Total AAM Stockholders’ equity 1,682.8
 1,011.3
 3,238.5
 2,140.1
 (6,389.9) 1,682.8
 1,521.4
 1,192.4
 3,263.6
 2,392.8
 (6,848.9) 1,521.3
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 3.2
 
 
 3.2
 (3.2) 3.2
 2.5
 
 
 2.5
 (2.5) 2.5
Total stockholders’ equity 1,686.0
 1,011.3
 3,238.5
 2,143.3
 (6,393.1) 1,686.0
 1,523.9
 1,192.4
 3,263.6
 2,395.3
 (6,851.4) 1,523.8
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,002.6
 $6,802.3
 $6,049.3
 $3,457.6
 $(11,139.5) $8,172.3
 $2,835.5
 $8,021.5
 $8,022.2
 $3,614.1
 $(14,877.8) $7,615.5
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

 
             
  Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
December 31, 2018            
Assets            
Current assets            
    Cash and cash equivalents $
 $36.7
 $0.2
 $439.5
 $
 $476.4
    Accounts receivable, net 
 122.7
 287.7
 556.1
 
 966.5
    Intercompany receivables 
 3,337.2
 2,356.3
 93.5
 (5,787.0) 
    Inventories, net 
 42.5
 157.7
 259.5
 
 459.7
    Prepaid expenses and other 
 34.4
 6.0
 86.8
 
 127.2
Total current assets 
 3,573.5
 2,807.9
 1,435.4
 (5,787.0) 2,029.8
Property, plant and equipment, net 
 275.8
 758.6
 1,480.0
 
 2,514.4
Goodwill 
 
 719.0
 422.8
 
 1,141.8
Intangible assets, net 
 18.6
 1,059.6
 32.9
 
 1,111.1
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable 
 1,316.8
 144.5
 
 (1,461.3) 
Other assets and deferred charges 
 319.8
 126.4
 267.4
 
 713.6
Investment in subsidiaries 2,790.5
 2,241.5
 1,748.7
 
 (6,780.7) 
Total assets $2,790.5
 $7,746.0
 $7,364.7
 $3,638.5
 $(14,029.0) $7,510.7
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  
  
  
  
  
  
Current liabilities  
  
  
  
  
  
Current portion of long-term debt $
 $100.0
 $
 $21.6
 $
 $121.6
Accounts payable 
 94.2
 246.5
 499.5
 
 840.2
Intercompany payables 
 2,050.0
 3,615.7
 121.3
 (5,787.0) 
Accrued expenses and other 
 169.0
 35.8
 190.2
 
 395.0
Total current liabilities 
 2,413.2
 3,898.0
 832.6
 (5,787.0) 1,356.8
Intercompany notes and accounts payable 1,304.2
 12.5
 
 144.6
 (1,461.3) 
Long-term debt, net 
 3,578.3
 3.0
 105.5
 
 3,686.8
Other long-term liabilities 
 508.9
 271.7
 200.2
 
 980.8
Total liabilities 1,304.2
 6,512.9
 4,172.7
 1,282.9
 (7,248.3) 6,024.4
Total AAM Stockholders’ equity 1,483.9
 1,233.1
 3,192.0
 2,353.2
 (6,778.3) 1,483.9
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 2.4
 
 
 2.4
 (2.4) 2.4
Total stockholders’ equity 1,486.3
 1,233.1
 3,192.0
 2,355.6
 (6,780.7) 1,486.3
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,790.5
 $7,746.0
 $7,364.7
 $3,638.5
 $(14,029.0) $7,510.7
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

             
  Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
December 31, 2017            
Assets            
Current assets            
    Cash and cash equivalents $
 $91.9
 $0.1
 $284.8
 $
 $376.8
    Accounts receivable, net 
 138.9
 287.9
 609.1
 
 1,035.9
    Intercompany receivables 
 3,475.2
 479.9
 7.5
 (3,962.6) 
    Inventories, net 
 37.2
 147.4
 207.4
 
 392.0
    Prepaid expenses and other 
 40.4
 9.9
 90.0
 
 140.3
Total current assets 
 3,783.6
 925.2
 1,198.8
 (3,962.6) 1,945.0
Property, plant and equipment, net 
 250.9
 786.8
 1,365.2
 
 2,402.9
Goodwill 
 
 1,218.4
 435.9
 
 1,654.3
Intangible assets, net 
 21.0
 1,155.6
 35.9
 
 1,212.5
Intercompany notes and accounts receivable 11.7
 
 243.5
 
 (255.2) 
Other assets and deferred charges 
 349.1
 122.8
 196.2
 
 668.1
Investment in subsidiaries 2,841.3
 1,955.2
 1,280.1
 
 (6,076.6) 
Total assets $2,853.0
 $6,359.8
 $5,732.4
 $3,232.0
 $(10,294.4) $7,882.8
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity  
  
  
  
  
  
Current liabilities  
  
  
  
  
  
Current portion of long-term debt $
 $
 $
 $5.9
 $
 $5.9
Accounts payable 
 139.0
 204.6
 455.4
 
 799.0
Intercompany payables 1,313.0
 563.7
 2,017.7
 68.2
 (3,962.6) 
Accrued expenses and other 
 181.6
 52.4
 177.5
 
 411.5
Total current liabilities 1,313.0
 884.3
 2,274.7
 707.0
 (3,962.6) 1,216.4
Intercompany notes and accounts payable 
 11.7
 
 243.5
 (255.2) 
Long-term debt, net 
 3,894.6
 4.4
 70.3
 
 3,969.3
Other long-term liabilities 
 639.1
 333.2
 184.8
 
 1,157.1
Total liabilities 1,313.0
 5,429.7
 2,612.3
 1,205.6
 (4,217.8) 6,342.8
Total AAM Stockholders’ equity 1,536.0
 930.1
 3,120.1
 2,022.4
 (6,072.6) 1,536.0
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries 4.0
 
 
 4.0
 (4.0) 4.0
Total stockholders’ equity 1,540.0
 930.1
 3,120.1
 2,026.4
 (6,076.6) 1,540.0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,853.0
 $6,359.8
 $5,732.4
 $3,232.0
 $(10,294.4) $7,882.8
Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows        
Three Months Ended March 31,            
(in millions)            
  Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
2019            
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $
 $27.8
 $47.6
 $(155.6) $
 $(80.2)
Investing activities  
  
  
  
  
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment 
 (11.8) (41.4) (71.0) 
 (124.2)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 
 
 0.3
 
 
 0.3
Purchase buyouts of leased equipment 
 
 
 
 
 
Intercompany activity 
 
 (6.4) 6.4
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities 
 (11.8) (47.5) (64.6) 
 (123.9)
Financing activities  
  
  
  
  
  
Net debt activity 
 (8.0) (0.2) (5.9) 
 (14.1)
Debt issuance costs 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of treasury stock (7.3) 
 
 
 
 (7.3)
Intercompany activity 7.3

(7.3) 
 
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities 
 (15.3) (0.2) (5.9) 
 (21.4)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 
 
 
 1.2
 
 1.2
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 
 0.7
 (0.1) (224.9) 
 (224.3)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 
 36.7
 2.7
 439.5
 
 478.9
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $
 $37.4
 $2.6
 $214.6
 $
 $254.6
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)


Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows        
Three Months Ended March 31,            
(in millions)            
  Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
2018            
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $
 $46.5
 $39.0
 $(18.6) $
 $66.9
Investing activities  
  
  
  
  
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment 
 (21.5) (37.6) (71.7) 
 (130.8)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 
 
 0.3
 0.1
 
 0.4
Purchase buyouts of leased equipment 
 
 (0.5) 
 
 (0.5)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired 
 
 
 (1.3) 
 (1.3)
Intercompany activity 
 (0.1) 0.1
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities 
 (21.6) (37.7) (72.9) 
 (132.2)
Financing activities  
  
  
  
  
  
Net debt activity 
 8.9
 (0.2) 25.8
 
 34.5
Debt issuance costs 
 (6.8) 
 
 
 (6.8)
Purchase of treasury stock (3.5) 
 
 
 
 (3.5)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest 
 
 (0.9) 
 
 (0.9)
Intercompany activity 3.5

(3.5) 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 
 (1.4) (1.1) 25.8
 
 23.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 
 
 
 5.9
 
 5.9
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
 23.5
 0.2
 (59.8) 
 (36.1)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 
 91.9
 0.1
 284.8
 
 376.8
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $
 $115.4
 $0.3
 $225.0
 $
 $340.7
AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
             
  Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
2018            
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $
 $46.5
 $39.0
 $(18.6) $
 $66.9
Investing activities          
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment 
 (21.5) (37.6) (71.7) 
 (130.8)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 
 
 0.3
 0.1
 
 0.4
Purchase buyouts of leased equipment 
 
 (0.5) 
 
 (0.5)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired 
 
 
 (1.3) 
 (1.3)
Intercompany activity 
 (0.1) 0.1
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities 
 (21.6) (37.7) (72.9) 
 (132.2)
Financing activities  
  
  
  
  
  
Net debt activity 
 8.9
 (0.2) 25.8
 
 34.5
Debt issuance costs 
 (6.8) 
 
 
 (6.8)
Purchase of treasury stock (3.5) 
 
 
 
 (3.5)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest 
 
 (0.9) 
 
 (0.9)
Intercompany activity 3.5
 (3.5) 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 
 (1.4) (1.1) 25.8
 
 23.3
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 
 
 
 5.9
 
 5.9
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 
 23.5
 0.2
 (59.8) 
 (36.1)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 
 91.9
 0.1
 284.8
 
 376.8
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $
 $115.4
 $0.3
 $225.0
 $
 $340.7


             
  Holdings AAM Inc. Guarantor Subsidiaries Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elims Consolidated
2017            
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $
 $161.8
 $5.3
 $(104.8) 
 $62.3
Investing activities          
  
Purchases of property, plant and equipment 
 (11.6) (5.2) (18.1) 
 (34.9)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 
 0.2
 
 0.6
 
 0.8
Purchase buyouts of leased equipment 
 (2.3) 
 
 
 (2.3)
Proceeds from sale of business, net 
 7.5
 (1.6) 
 
 5.9
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired 
 
 
 (144.1) 
 (144.1)
Net cash used in investing activities 
 (6.2) (6.8) (161.6) 
 (174.6)
Financing activities  
  
  
  
  
  
Net debt activity 
 1,199.8
 (0.1) (0.5) 
 1,199.2
Debt issuance costs 
 (21.2) 
 
 
 (21.2)
Purchase of treasury stock (5.2) 
 
 
 
 (5.2)
Intercompany activity 5.2
 (5.2) 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 
 1,173.4
 (0.1) (0.5) 
 1,172.8
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 
 
 
 1.7
 
 1.7
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
 1,329.0
 (1.6) (265.2) 
 1,062.2
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 
 84.3
 1.6
 395.3
 
 481.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $
 $1,413.3
 $
 $130.1
 $
 $1,543.4

AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

17. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In April 2018, we completed the sale of the aftermarket business associated with our Powertrain segment for approximately $50 million, of which we received net proceeds of approximately $47 million. We expect to record a pre-tax gain of $15 to $20 million for this transaction during the second quarter of 2018. The impact to our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet is immaterial.


Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20172018.

Unless the context otherwise requires, references to "we," "our," "us" or "AAM" shall mean collectively (i) American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (Holdings), a Delaware corporation, (ii) American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, and its direct and indirect subsidiaries, and, (iii) Metaldyne Performance Group, Inc. (MPG) and its direct and indirect subsidiaries. AAM Inc. and MPG are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Holdings.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We are a global Tier I1 supplier to the automotive commercial and industrial markets.industry. We design, engineer validate and manufacture driveline, metal forming powertrain and casting products employingthat are making the next generation of vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and more efficient. We employ over 25,000 associates, operating at more thannearly 90 facilities in 17 countries, to support our customers on global and regional platforms with a continued focus on deliveringquality, operational excellence and technology leadership and quality.leadership.

We are the principala primary supplier of driveline components to General Motors Company (GM) for its full-size rear-wheel drive (RWD) light trucks and SUVs manufactured in North America, supplying a significant portion of GM’s rear axle and four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (4WD/AWD) axle requirements for these vehicle platforms.  We also supply GM with various products from our Metal Forming Powertrain and Casting segments. Sales to GM were approximately 42% of our consolidated net sales in the first three months of 2018, 67%39% of our consolidated net sales in the first three months of 20172019, 42% of our consolidated net sales in the first three months of 2018 and 47%41% of our consolidated net sales for the full year of 2017.2018.

We also supply driveline system products to FCA US LLC (FCA) for heavy-duty Ram full-size pickup trucks and its derivatives, the AWD Jeep Cherokee, and a passenger car driveshaft program. In addition, we sell various products to FCA from each of our Metal Forming Powertrain and Casting segments. Sales to FCA were approximately 12% of our consolidated net sales in the first three months of 2019, and 13% of our consolidated net sales in the first three months of 2018 19% of our consolidated net sales in the first three months of 2017 and 14% of our consolidated net sales for the full year of 2017.2018.

In addition2019, we initiated a new global restructuring program (the 2019 Program) to GMfurther streamline our business by consolidating our four existing segments into three segments. This activity occurred through the disaggregation of our former Powertrain segment, with a portion moving into our Driveline segment and FCA, wea portion moving into our Metal Forming segment. The primary objectives of this consolidation are a supplier to several major automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)finalize the integration of MPG, align AAM's product and Tier 1 suppliers. Our consolidated net salesprocess technologies, and to customers other than GM increasedachieve efficiencies within our corporate and business unit support teams to $1,079.1 millionreduce cost in our business. Throughout this MD&A, amounts previously reported for the first three months of 2018 as comparedPowertrain segment have been reclassified to $347.1 million in the first three months of 2017. This increase is primarily attributable to our acquisition of MPG.





Driveline and Metal Forming segments accordingly.



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS –– THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 20182019 AS COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 20172018

Net Sales  Net sales increasedwere $1,719.2 million in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to $1,858.4 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $1,049.9 million2018.  Our change in the first quarter of 2017.  The impact of the MPG acquisition on net sales for the first quarter 2018 was approximately $738 million. Excluding the impact of the MPG acquisition, our sales in the first quarter of 2018,2019, as compared to the first quarter of 2017, reflect an increase2018, primarily reflects the impact of lower full-size truck sales resulting from the in-sourcing by our largest customer of a portion of a replacement program that launched in production volumes relatedthe second half of 2018, as well as the impact of customer downtime as a result of program changeovers in the first quarter of 2019. Net sales in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to crossover vehiclesthe first quarter of 2018, were also negatively impacted by approximately $12 million associated with our new business backlog, partially offset by a reduction in production volumes for the North American light truck and SUV programs we currently support in preparation for program changeovers to occur throughout the remaindernet effect of 2018. Net sales were also impacted by an increase of approximately $25 million related to metal market pass-throughs to our customers and the impact of foreign exchange related to translation adjustments.

Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold was $1,497.0 million in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $1,542.1 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $839.2 million in the first quarter of 2017.2018. The impact on cost of goods sold of the MPG acquisition was approximately $639 million in the first quarter 2018.

Excluding the impact of the MPG acquisition, the change in cost of goods sold principally reflects the impact of lower production volumes, partially offset by increased sales, as well asmaterial and freight costs totaling approximately $10 million, and an increase in projectdepreciation expense incurred in preparation for program changeovers to occur throughout the remainder of 2018. Cost of goods sold was also impacted by an increase of approximately $25$13 million related to metal market pass-through costs and the impactas a result of foreign exchange. significant program launch activity in 2018.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, material costs were approximately 59%57% of total costs of goods sold, as compared to approximately 70%59% for the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018.

Gross Profit   Gross profit increasedwas $222.2 million in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to $316.3 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $210.7 million2018.  Gross margin was 12.9% in the first quarter of 2017.  Gross margin was2019 as compared to 17.0% in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to 20.1% in the first quarter of 2017.  The impact on gross profit of the MPG acquisition was approximately $99 million in the first quarter 2018.  Gross profit and gross margin were also impacted by the other factors discussed in Net Sales and Cost of Goods Sold above.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (SG&A)  SG&A (including research and development (R&D)) was $90.7 million or 5.3% of net sales in the first quarter of 2019 as compared to $97.3 million or 5.2% of net sales in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $81.22018.  R&D spending was approximately $34.3 million or 7.7% of net sales in the first quarter of 2017.  R&D spending was approximately2019 as compared to $38.5 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $41.0 million in the first quarter of 2017.2018. The change in SG&A in the first quarter of 2018,2019, as compared to the first quarter of 2017,2018, primarily reflects an increasethe impact of approximately $25 million associated with the acquisition of MPG, which was partially offset by the achievement of synergies as a result of the acquisition of MPG.lower R&D spending.

Amortization of Intangible Assets As a result of the USM Mexico acquisition on March 1, 2017 and the MPG acquisition on April 6, 2017, we recognized $1,254.8 million of intangible assets. Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018related to intangible assets was $24.9$25.0 million as compared to $1.6and $24.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The increase in amortization expense was attributable to the increase in intangible assets as a result of these acquisitions.2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively.

Restructuring and Acquisition-Related Costs Restructuring and acquisition-related costs were $12.1 million in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $18.3 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $16.0 million in the first quarter of 2017. In 2016, AAM initiated actions under a global restructuring program focused on creating a more streamlined organization in addition to reducing our cost structure and preparing for upcoming acquisition integration activities.2018. As part of our restructuring actions, we incurred severance charges of approximately $0.2$4.1 million, as well as implementation costs including professional expenses, of approximately $3.9$4.3 million during the three months ended March 31, 2018.2019. This compares to severance charges of $1.2$0.2 million and implementation charges of $5.6$3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018. We expect to incur $10approximately $25 million to $20$35 million of additionaltotal restructuring charges in 2019, including costs incurred under our global restructuring program in 2018.the 2019 Program.

In 2017, we completed the acquisitions of MPG and USM Mexico. During the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, we incurred $3.7 million of integration expenses primarily associated with the integration of MPG. This compares to $1.1 million of acquisition-related costs and $13.1 million of integration expenses associated with these acquisitions. This compares to $3.3 million of acquisition-related costs and $5.9 million of integration expenses related to these acquisitions during the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018. We expect to incur total integration charges of $15 million to $25 million in 2019 as we further the integration of MPG.

Acquisition-related costs primarily consist of advisory, legal, accounting, valuation and certain other professional or consulting fees incurred. Integration expenses reflect costs incurred for information technology systems, ongoing operational activities, and consulting fees incurred in conjunction with the acquisitions. We expect to incur additional acquisition and integration charges of approximately $30 to $45 million throughout the remainder of 2018, primarily in conjunction with the integration of MPG.



Operating Income  Operating income increasedwas $94.4 million in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $175.8 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $111.9 million2018.  Operating margin was 5.5% in the first quarter of 2017.  Operating margin was2019, as compared to 9.5% in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to 10.7% in the first quarter of 2017.  The changes in operating income and operating margin were due to factors discussed in Net Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, SG&A Amortization of Intangible Assets and Restructuring and Acquisition-Related Costs above.

Interest Expense and Investment Income  Interest expense was $53.4 million in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $53.2 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to.  Investment income was $25.50.7 million in the first quarter of 20172019.   Investment income was $0.5, as compared to $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2017

The change in interest expense in the first quarter of 2018, as compared to the first quarter of 2017, primarily reflects interest expense incurred on $1,650.0 million of borrowings under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities entered into in April 2017, as well as on $700.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2025 and $500.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.50% senior notes due 2027 which were issued in March 2017. We expect our interest expense to be $210 million to $220 million for the full year 2018.

The weighted-average interest rate of our long-term debt outstanding was 5.9% in the first quarter of 2019 and 5.8% in the first quarter of 2018 and 6.7% in2018. We expect our interest expense for the first quarter of 2017.full year 2019 to be approximately $215 million to $225 million.



Debt Refinancing and Redemption Costs OnIn March 12, 2018, we made a tender offer for our 6.25% Notes due 2021. Under this tender offer, we redeemedretired $383.1 million of the 6.25% Notes due 2021. We expensed $2.5 million during the first quarter of 2018 for the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs that we had been amortizing over the expected life of the borrowing and expensed $7.8 million in tender premiums. There were no such costs incurred in the first quarter of 2019.

Other Income (Expense),Expense, Net Other income (expense),expense, net includes the net effect of foreign exchange gains and losses, our proportionate share of earnings from equity in unconsolidated subsidiaries, and all components of net periodic pension and postretirement benefit costs other than service cost. Other income (expense),expense, net was expense$3.0 million in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $5.4 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to expense of $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2017.2018.

Income Tax Expense (Benefit)  Income tax was a benefit of $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to expense wasof $17.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 20182018.  Our effective income tax rate was (7.8)% in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $7.516.7% in the first quarter of 2018. As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in 2017, a one-time transition tax (Transition Tax) was imposed on certain foreign earnings for which U.S. income tax was previously deferred. The Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations on February 5, 2019 regarding the Transition Tax, which changed the manner in which we are required to compute the Transition Tax when it is recognized over a two-year period. The application of the final regulations resulted in a $9.3 million income tax benefit, which has been recorded in the first quarter of 2019, the period in which the final regulations were issued.

Our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017.  Our effective income tax rate was 16.7% in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to 8.7% in the first quarter of 2017.

The changes in income tax expense and2019 is lower than our effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to our income tax expense and effective income tax rate fora result of the discrete item described above. For the three months ended March 31, 2017 were the result of 1) a benefit recognized in the first quarter of 2017 in the U.S. as a result of an increase in forecasted annual interest expense attributable to the first quarter of 2017 resulting from the issuance of certain notes;2019 and 2) a decrease in the proportionate share of income attributable to lower tax rate jurisdictions due primarily to the decrease in the U.S. statutory tax rate. These factors were partially offset by 1) the reduction in U.S. statutory tax rate as a result of the enactment of the 2017 Act; and 2) a benefit related to additional U.S. tax credits.

In comparison to the U.S. statutory rate,2018, our income tax expense and effective income tax rates vary from the U.S. federal statutory rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 reflect the benefit associated with the additional U.S.of 21% primarily due to favorable foreign tax credits,rates, as well as the impact of favorable foreign tax rates.credits and the effect of the discrete item described above.

Net Income Attributable to AAM and Earnings Per Share (EPS) Net income attributable to AAM increasedwas $41.6 million in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to $89.4 million in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $78.4 million2018. Diluted EPS was $0.36 per share in the first quarter of 2017. Diluted EPS was2019, as compared to $0.78 per share in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to $0.99 per share in the first quarter of 2017. As a result of the issuance of AAM common shares in conjunction with the acquisition of MPG, our EPS denominator increased by approximately 35 million shares in the first quarter of 2018 as compared to the first quarter of 2017.2018.

Net income attributable to AAM and EPS for the first quarters of 20182019 and 20172018 were primarily impacted by the factors discussed in Net Sales, Cost of Goods Sold, SG&A, Amortization of Intangible Assets, Restructuring and Acquisition-Related Costs and Income Tax Expense above, as well as the issuance of the additional shares as a result of the acquisition of MPG.above.



SEGMENT REPORTING

OurIn the first quarter of 2019, we reorganized our business to disaggregate our former Powertrain segment, with a portion moving to our Driveline segment and a portion moving to our Metal Forming segment. As a result, our business is now organized into four operatingDriveline, Metal Forming and Casting segments, with each representing a reportable segment under ASC 280 Segment Reporting. The four segments arePowertrain amounts previously reported for the three months ended March 31, 2018 have been reclassified to Driveline and Metal Forming, Powertrain and Casting. Forming.

The results of each segment are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker to assess the performance of the segment and make decisions regarding the allocation of resources.resources to the segments.

Our product offerings by segment are as follows:

Driveline products consist primarily of front and rear axles, driveshafts, power transfer units, rear drivedifferential assemblies, clutch modules, transfer cases,balance shaft systems, disconnecting driveline technology, and electric and hybrid driveline products and systems for light trucks, SUVs, crossover vehicles, passenger cars and commercial vehicles;
Metal Forming products consist primarily of axle and transmission shafts, ring and pinion gears, differential gears transmission gears, and suspension components for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Tier 1 automotive suppliers;
The Powertrain segment products consist primarily of transmission module and differential assemblies, transmission valve bodies, connecting rod forging and assemblies, torsional vibration dampers,connecting rods and variable valve timing products for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Tier I1 automotive suppliers; and
The Casting segment produces both thin wall castings and high strength ductile iron castings, as well as differential cases,transmission pump bodies, steering knuckles, control arms, brackets,brake anchors and turbo chargercalipers, and ball joint housings for the global light vehicle, commercial and industrial markets.




The following table represents sales by reportable segment for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 and 2017:(in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
Driveline$1,070.6
 $999.3
$1,134.7
 $1,216.1
Metal Forming397.0
 150.0
483.3
 542.3
Powertrain291.9
 
Casting239.0
 
225.3
 239.0
Eliminations(140.1) (99.4)(124.1) (139.0)
Net Sales$1,858.4
 $1,049.9
$1,719.2
 $1,858.4

The increasechange in Driveline sales for the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, primarily reflect an increasethe impact of lower full-size truck sales resulting from the in-sourcing by our largest customer of a portion of a replacement program that launched in production volumes relatedthe second half of 2018, as well as the impact of customer downtime as a result of program changeovers in the first quarter of 2019. Driveline sales in the first quarter of 2019, as compared to crossover vehiclesthe first quarter of 2018, were also negatively impacted by approximately $20 million associated with our new business backlog, partially offset by a reduction in production volumes for the North American light truck and SUV programs we currently support in preparation for program changeovers to occur throughout the remaindereffect of 2018. Driveline sales were also impacted by an increase in metal market pass-throughs to our customers and the impact of foreign exchange related to translation adjustments.

The increasechange in net sales in our Metal Forming segment in the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017, was primarily attributable2018, reflects lower global automotive production volumes, as well as a reduction in intersegment sales to our Driveline segment due to the purchase of MPG.factors discussed for Driveline above.

ForThe change in net sales in our Casting segment in the three months ended March 31, 2018, the increase in sales in both the Powertrain and Casting segments,2019, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017, was entirely attributable2018, reflects lower production volumes, partially offset by an increase of approximately $8 million related to the acquisition of MPG as AAM did not operate in these segments priormetal market pass-throughs and price increases to the acquisition.customers.

We use Segment Adjusted EBITDA as the measure of earnings to assess the performance of each segment and determine the resources to be allocated to the segments. We define EBITDA to be earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA for our reportable segments excluding the impact of restructuring and acquisition-related costs, and debt refinancing and redemption costs.costs, gain on the sale of a business, goodwill impairments and non-recurring items.



The amounts for Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 20182019 and 20172018 are as follows:follows (in millions):
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
Driveline$170.0
 $153.2
$137.2
 $189.7
Metal Forming75.3
 30.4
85.3
 105.7
Powertrain50.1
 
Casting21.6
 
22.5
 21.6
Total Segment adjusted EBITDA$317.0
 $183.6
$245.0
 $317.0

For the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, the increasechange in Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Driveline segment was primarily attributable to contribution margin on increased sales, as well as the positive impact of vertically integrating our supply chain realizedlower production volumes and a change in product mix due to customer downtime as a result of our acquisitionprogram changeovers in the first quarter of USM Mexico.2019, as well as costs associated with global launch activity. Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Driveline segment was also impacted by an increase of approximately $11 million in project expense incurred in preparation for program changeovers to occur throughout the remainder of 2018.material and freight costs.

The change in Metal Forming Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018, was primarily attributable to lower production volumes.

Casting experienced an increase in Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017,2018, primarily attributable to lower material and freight costs and the MPG acquisition.impact of price increases to customers, partially offset by increased labor costs in an effort to address workforce shortages at certain locations.

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the increase in Segment Adjusted EBITDA in both the Powertrain and Casting segments, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017, was entirely attributable to the acquisition of MPG as AAM did not operate in these segments prior to the acquisition.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP and GAAP Information

In addition to results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) in this MD&A, we have provided certain non-GAAP financial measures such as EBITDA and Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA. Such information is reconciled to its closest GAAP measure in accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission rules below.

We define EBITDA to be earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA for our reportable segments excluding the impact of restructuring and acquisition-related costs, and debt refinancing and redemption costs.costs, gain on the sale of a business, goodwill impairments and non-recurring items. We believe that EBITDA and Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA are meaningful measures of performance as they are commonly utilized by management and investors to analyze operating performance and entity valuation. Our management, the investment community and the banking institutions routinely use EBITDA and Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA, together with other measures, to measure our operating performance relative to other Tier 1 automotive suppliers and to assess the relative mix of Adjusted EBITDA by segment. We also believe that Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure as it is used for operational planning and decision-making purposes. These non-GAAP financial measures are not and should not be considered a substitute for any GAAP measure. Additionally, non-GAAP financial measures as presented by AAM may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2018 20172019 2018
Net income$89.5
 $78.4
$41.7
 $89.5
Interest expense53.2
 25.5
53.4
 53.2
Income tax expense17.9
 7.5
Income tax expense (benefit)(3.0) 17.9
Depreciation and amortization127.8
 56.2
140.8
 127.8
EBITDA288.4
 167.6
$232.9
 $288.4
Restructuring and acquisition-related costs18.3
 16.0
12.1
 18.3
Debt refinancing and redemption costs10.3
 

 10.3
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA$317.0
 $183.6
$245.0
 $317.0



LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our primary liquidity needs are to fund debt service obligations, capital expenditures and working capital requirements, in addition to advancing our strategic initiatives.  We believe that operating cash flow, available cash and cash equivalent balances and available committed borrowing capacity under our Senior Secured Credit Facilitiescredit facilities will be sufficient to meet these needs. 

Operating Activities  In the first three months of 2018,2019, net cash used in operating activities was $80.2 million as compared to net cash provided by operating activities increased to $66.9of $66.9 million as compared to $62.3 million in the first three months of 2017.2018.  The following factors impacted cash provided byfrom operating activities in the first three months of 20182019 as compared to the first three months of 2017:2018:

Net income Net income was $41.7 million in the first three months of 2019 as compared to $89.5 million in the first three months of 2018 as compared to $78.4 million in the first three months of 2017.2018. The change in net income in the first three months of 2018,2019, as compared to the first three months of 2017,2018, was the result of the factors discussed in the Results of Operations - Three Months Ended March 31, 20182019 as Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 20172018 section of this MD&A.

Accounts receivable For the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, we experienced a decrease in cash flow from operating activities of approximately $53$44 million related to the change in our accounts receivable balance from December 31, 2018 to March 31, 2019, as compared to the change in our accounts receivable balance from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018, as compared to the change in accounts receivable from December 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017. This change was attributable to increased sales in the first quarter of 2018, as compared to the first quarter of 2017, as well as the timing of payments from customers.

Accounts payable and accrued expenses For the three months ended March 31, 2018, we experienced a decrease in cash flow from operating activities of approximately $31 million primarily related to the change in our accounts payable balance from December 31, 2017 to March 31, 2018, as compared to the change in accounts payable from December 31, 2016 to March 31, 2017.2018. This change was attributable to the timing of payments to suppliers.received from customers.

InInterest paid Interest paid in the first quarter of 2017, we settled accounts payable balances with USM Mexico totaling approximately $22.82019 was $32.4 million, which was reflected as a reductioncompared to $27.2 million in the first quarter of cash flow from operating activities in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Refer to Note 4 - Business Combinations for further detail.2018.

Restructuring and acquisition-related costs For the full year 2018,2019, we expect restructuring and acquisition-related payments to incurbe between $50 million and $60 million, and we expect the timing of cash payments to approximate the timing of charges under our global restructuring program, as well as acquisition and integration related cash charges, totaling approximately $50 to $75 million.incurred.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits  (OPEB)other postretirement benefits Due to the availability of our pre-funded pension balances (previous contributions in excess of prior required pension contributions) related to certain of our U.S. pension plans, we expect our regulatory pension funding requirements in 20182019 to be approximately $2$2.2 million. We expect our cash payments for other postretirement benefit obligations in 2018,2019, net of GM cost sharing, to be approximately $17$17.7 million.

Investing Activities  In the first three months of 2018,2019, net cash used in investing activities was $132.2$123.9 million as compared to $174.6$132.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.2018. Capital expenditures were $130.8$124.2 million in the first three months of 2018 as compared to $34.9 million in the first three months of 2017.  The increase in capital expenditures in the first three months of 2018,2019 as compared to $130.8 million in the first three months of 2017, was the result2018. We expect our capital spending in 2019 to be approximately 7% of the acquisition of MPG, as well as increased capital expenditures in preparationsales, which includes support for our global program launches in 2019 and 2020 within our new and incremental business backlog, that are expected to occur in 2018. We expect our capital spending to be approximately 8%as well as program capacity increases and future launches of sales in 2018.replacement programs.

In the first three months of 2017,2019, we completed our acquisition of USM Mexico, which was funded with available cash. We paid $144.1 million, net of cash acquired, during the first three months of 2017 for the purchase of USM Mexico.

In April 2018, we completed the sale of the aftermarket business associated with our Powertrain segment. As a result of this sale, we received net proceedsexpect to make payments of approximately $47 million.$10 million as part of our investment in the Liuzhou Wuling joint venture that was formed in 2018.

Financing Activities  In the first three months of 2018,2019, net cash used in financing activities was $21.4 million, as compared to net cash provided by financing activities was $23.3 million as compared to $1,172.8of $23.3 million in the first three months of 2017.2018. The following factors impacted cash provided byfrom financing activities in the first three months of 20182019 as compared to the first three months of 2017:2018:

Senior Secured Credit Facilities In 2017, Holdings and American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (AAM, Inc.) entered into a credit agreement (the Credit Agreement). In connection with the Credit Agreement, Holdings, AAM, Inc. and certain of their restricted subsidiaries entered into a Collateral Agreement and Guarantee Agreement with the financial institutions party thereto as collateral agent and administrative agent. Pursuant to theThe Credit Agreement the lenders agreed to provideincludes a $100.0 million


term loan A facility (the Term Loan A Facility), a $1.55 billion term loan B facility (the Term Loan B Facility) and a $900$932 million multi-currency revolving credit facility (the Revolving Credit Facility, and together with the Term Loan A Facility and the Term Loan B Facility, the Senior Secured Credit Facilities). The proceeds of the Revolving Credit Facility are used for general corporate purposes.

As of March 31, 20182019 we have prepaid $3.8$10.0 million of the outstanding principal on our Term Loan A Facility and $11.6$15.5 million of the outstanding principal on our Term Loan B Facility. These payments satisfy our obligation for principal payments under the Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility forthrough the next three quarters.first quarter of 2020. As a result, approximately $5 millionsuch, there are no amounts related to the Term Loan A Facility and Term Loan B Facility is presented in the Current portion of long-term debt line item in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2018.2019.



At March 31, 2018,2019, we had $865.3$893.8 million available under the Revolving Credit Facility. This availability reflects a reduction of $34.7$38.2 million for standby letters of credit issued against the facility.

The Senior Secured Credit Facilities provide back-up liquidity for our foreign credit facilities.  We intend to use the availability of long-term financing under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities to refinance any current maturities related to such debt agreements that are not otherwise refinanced on a long-term basis in their local markets, except where otherwise reclassified to Current portion of long-term debt on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Redemption of 7.75% Notes due 2019 In April 2019, we issued an irrevocable notice to the holders of our 7.75% Notes due 2019 to voluntarily redeem our 7.75% Notes due 2019 in the second quarter of 2019. This will result in a principal payment of $100 million and $0.3 million in accrued interest. We will also expense approximately $0.1 million for the write-off of the unamortized debt issuance costs that we had been amortizing over the expected life of the borrowing, and approximately $2.2 million for an early redemption premium.

6.25% Notes due 2026 In March 2018, we issued $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.25% senior notes due 2026 (the 6.25% Notes due 2026). Proceeds from the 6.25% Notes due 2026 were used primarily to fund the tender offer for the 6.25% senior notes due 2021 (the 6.25% Notes due 2021) described below. We paid debt issuance costs of $6.6 million in the first three months of 2018 related to the 6.25% Notes due 2026.

Tender Offer of 6.25% Notes due 2021 Also in March 2018, we made a tender offer for our 6.25% Notes due 2021. Under this tender offer, we retired $383.1 million of the 6.25% Notes due 2021. We also expensed $2.5 million during2021 in the first quarter of 2018. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, we expensed $2.5 million for the write-off of the remaining unamortized debt issuance costs that we had been amortizing over the expected life of the borrowing and expensed $7.8 million in tender premiums. We redeemed the remaining $16.9 million of the 6.25% Notes due 2021 in April 2018.

Foreign credit facilities We utilize local currency credit facilities to finance the operations of certain foreign subsidiaries. At March 31, 2018, $81.22019, $123.0 million was outstanding under our foreign credit facilities andas compared to $127.1 million at December 31, 2018. At March 31, 2019, an additional $135.8$85.5 million was available.

Notice of Redemption of 6.625% Notes due 2022 In the second quarter of 2018, we issued a notice of redemption for $100 million ofavailable under our outstanding 6.625% senior unsecured notes due 2022 (the 6.625% Notes due 2022), plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. We will use cash on hand, including proceeds from the sale of the aftermarket business associated with our Powertrain segment, to settle the redemption of the 6.625% Notes due 2022.foreign credit facilities.

Treasury stock Treasury stock increased by $3.5$7.3 million in the first three months of 20182019 to $201.6$209.1 million as compared to $198.1$201.8 million at year-end 2017,2018, due to the withholding and repurchase of shares of AAM stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of performance shares and restricted stock units.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Subsequent to the disaggregation of our Powertrain reporting unit into the Driveline and Metal Forming reporting units, the fair value of our Metal Forming reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by approximately 11%. Fair value of the reporting unit is estimated based on a combination of discounted cash flows and the use of pricing multiples derived from an analysis of comparable public companies multiplied against historical and/or anticipated financial metrics of the reporting unit. These calculations contain uncertainties as they require management to make assumptions including, but not limited to, market comparables, future cash flows of the reporting unit, and appropriate discount and long-term growth rates.

A decline in the actual cash flows of Metal Forming in future periods, as compared to the projected cash flows used in the valuation, could result in the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeding its fair value. Further, a change in the discount rate or long-term growth rate as a result of a change in economic conditions could result in the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeding its fair value.

AAM's critical accounting estimates are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and did not materially change during the three months ended March 31, 2019.


CYCLICALITY AND SEASONALITY

Our operations are cyclical because they are directly related to worldwide automotive production, which is itself cyclical and dependent on general economic conditions and other factors.  Our business is also moderately seasonal as our major OEM customers historically have an extended shutdown of operations (typically 1-2 weeks) in conjunction with their model year changeover and an approximate one-week shutdown in December.  Our major OEM customers also occasionally have longer shutdowns of operations (up to six weeks) for program changeovers. Accordingly, our quarterly results may reflect these trends.



LITIGATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

We are involved in various legal proceedings incidental to our business.  Although the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

We are subject to various federal, state, local and foreign environmental and occupational safety and health laws, regulations and ordinances, including those regulating air emissions, water discharge, waste management and environmental cleanup. We closely monitor our environmental conditions to ensure that we are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.  We have made, and anticipate continuing to make, capital and other expenditures, including recurring administrative costs, to comply with environmental requirements.  Such expenditures were not significant in the first quarter of 2018.2019.





Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

MARKET RISK

Our business and financial results are affected by fluctuations in world financial markets, including currency exchange rates and interest rates.  Our hedging policy has been developed to manage these risks to an acceptable level based on management’s judgment of the appropriate trade-off between risk, opportunity and cost.  We do not hold financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Currency Exchange Risk  From time to time, we use foreign currency forward and option contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in exchange rates relating to the Mexican Peso, Euro, Brazilian Real, British Pound Sterling, Thai Baht, Swedish Krona, Chinese Yuan, Polish Zloty and Indian Rupee.certain foreign currencies.  At March 31, 2018,2019, we had currency forward and option contracts with a notional amount of $192.1203.1 million outstanding.  The potential decrease in fair value of foreign exchange contracts, assuming a 10% adverse change in the foreign currency exchange rates, would be approximately $18.1$18.7 million at March 31, 20182019 and was approximately $14.7$17.1 million at December 31, 2017.2018.

Future business operations and opportunities, including the expansion of our business outside North America, may further increase the risk that cash flows resulting from these global operations may be adversely affected by changes in currency exchange rates.  If and when appropriate, we intend to manage these risks by creating natural hedges in the structure of our global operations, utilizing local currency funding of these expansions and various types of foreign exchange contracts.

Interest Rate Risk  We are exposed to variable interest rates on certain credit facilities. From time to time, we have used interest rate hedging to reduce the effects of fluctuations in market interest rates. In the second quarter of 2017,2018, we entered into a variable-to-fixed interest rate swap to reduce the variability of cash flows associated with interest payments on our variable rate debt.  As of March 31, 2018,2019, we have the following notional amounts hedged in relation to our variable-to-fixed interest rate swap: $900.0 million through May 2019, $750.0 million through May 2018, $600.02020, $500.0 million through May 2019, $450.02021, $400.0 million through May 20202022 and $200.0$400.0 million through May 2021.2023.  

The pre-tax earnings and cash flow impact of a one-percentage-point increase in interest rates (approximately 17% of our weighted-average interest rate at March 31, 20182019) on our long-term debt outstanding, would be approximately $9.5$8.1 million at March 31, 20182019 and was approximately $9.2$8.2 million at December 31, 2017,2018, on an annualized basis.


Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the direction of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) were effective as of March 31, 2018.2019.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Effective inOn January 1, 2019, we began the first quarterimplementation of 2018, legacy AAMour global enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems at certain of the locations that were acquired as part of the MPG acquisition. As part of these implementations, we have modified the design and legacy MPGdocumentation of our internal controls processes and procedures, where appropriate. We will continue to implement these ERP systems at certain locations now operatethroughout the remainder of 2019 and early 2020.

Also on January 1, 2019, we adopted new accounting guidance under one integrated frameworkAccounting Standards Codification Topic 842 (ASC 842) Leases. As part of internal control over financial reporting. We did not experience significantthe adoption of ASC 842, we implemented changes to existing processesour internal controls including the implementation of a new software system for lease accounting and reporting. Other changes to internal controls related to ASC 842 include updating our company policy associated with leases, determining the term of lease agreements, including whether options to extend or terminate a lease are reasonably certain to be exercised, and establishing the appropriate discount rates to calculate our lease liabilities.

Except as described above, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting as a result of this integration.

during the quarter ended March 31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.




PART II.  OTHER  INFORMATION

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our December 31, 20172018 Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In 2016, AAM's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million of AAM's common shares through December 31, 2018 as part of AAM's overall capital allocation strategy. The repurchase of shares may be made in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions and will be funded through available cash balances and cash flow from operations. The timing and amount of any share repurchases will be determined based on market and economic conditions, share price, alternative uses of capital and other factors. There were no repurchases under the authorized share repurchase program during the first quarter of 2018 and there is approximately $98.5 million available for repurchase.

In the first quarter of 2018,2019, we withheld and repurchased shares of AAM stock to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of performance shares and restricted stock units.units and performance shares. The following table provides information about our equity security purchases during the quarter ended March 31, 2018:2019:

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Period Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 
        (in millions)
 
January 1 - January 31, 2018 2,432
 $17.79
 
 $
 
February 1 - February 28, 2018 
 
 
 
 
March 1 - March 31, 2018 244,658
 14.29
 
 
 
Total 247,090
 $14.32
 
 $
 
Period Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit) Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
        (in millions)
January 1 - January 31, 2019 14,206
 $12.91
 
 $
February 1 - February 28, 2019 5,716
 16.10
 
 
March 1 - March 31, 2019 436,311
 16.06
 
 
Total 456,233
 $15.96
 
 $




Item 6.  Exhibits


Number Description of Exhibit
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
*Filed herewith   
**Submitted electronically with this Report.   




    
    


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.

 
 
 AMERICAN AXLE & MANUFACTURING HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)

 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Christopher J. May
Christopher J. May
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(also in the capacity of Chief Accounting Officer)
May 4, 20183, 2019


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