UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

Form10-Q

 

 

 

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

for the quarterly period ended November 30, 20172018

 

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

for the transition period from                    to                    

Commission FileNo. 1-13146

 

 

THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Oregon  93-0816972
(State of Incorporation)  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Centerpointe Drive, Suite 200, Lake Oswego, OR 97035

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(503)684-7000

(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  ☒    No  ☐

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 RegulationsS-T (Section 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  ☒    No  ☐

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

 

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

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

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

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

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, without par value, outstanding on December 29, 2017January 3, 2019 was 28,700,61232,350,212 shares.

 

 

 


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Forward-Looking Statements

From time to time, The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Greenbrier or the Company) or their representatives have made or may make forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, without limitation, statements as to expectations, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements may be included in, but not limited to, press releases, oral statements made with the approval of an authorized executive officer or in various filings made by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Quarterly Report on Form10-Q. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made and are not guarantees of future performance. We undertake no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and include statements relating to:

 

ability to grow our businesses;

ability to obtain lease and sales contracts which provide adequate protection against attempted modifications or cancellations, changes in interest rates and increased costs of materials and components;

ability to convert backlog of railcar orders and obtain and execute lease syndication commitments;

ability to recruit, train and retain adequate numbers of qualified employees;

ability to obtain adequate certification and licensing of products;

availability of financing sources and borrowing base and loan covenant flexibility for working capital, other business development activities, capital spending and leased railcars for syndication (sale of railcars with lease attached);

ability to utilize beneficial tax strategies;

ability to renew, maintain or obtain sufficient credit facilities and financial guarantees on acceptable terms including loan covenants;

ability to utilize beneficial tax strategies;
ability to grow our businesses;
ability to obtain lease and sales contracts which provide adequate protection against attempted modifications or cancellations, changes in interest rates and increased costs of materials and components;

ability to obtain adequate insurance coverage at acceptable rates; and

ability to convert backlog of railcar orders and obtain and execute lease syndication commitments;
ability to obtain adequate certification and licensing of products; and

short-term and long-term revenue and earnings effects of the above items.

The following factors, among others, could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the forward-looking statements:

 

fluctuations in demand for newly manufactured railcars or marine barges, and for wheels, repair services and parts;parts and for railcar management and leasing services;

delays in receipt of orders, risks that contracts may be canceled or modified during their term, not renewed, unenforceable or breached by the customer and that customers may not purchase the amount of products or services under the contracts as anticipated;

availability of a trained work force at a reasonable cost and with reasonable terms of employment;

our ability to maintain sufficient availability of credit facilitiesgood relationships with our labor force, third party labor providers and to maintain compliance with or to obtain appropriate amendments to covenants under various credit agreements;collective bargaining units representing our direct and indirect labor force;

domestic and international economic conditions including such matters as embargoes, quotas, tariffs, or modifications to existing trade agreements;

domestic and international political and security conditions in the United States (U.S.), Europe, Latin America, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and other areas including such matters as terrorism, war, civil disruption and crime;

the policies and priorities of the federal government including those concerning international trade, infrastructure and corporate taxation;

sovereign risk related to international governments that includes, but is not limited to, governments stopping payments, repudiating their contracts, nationalizing private businesses and assets or altering foreign exchange regulations;

 

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growth or reduction in the surface transportation industry, the enactment of policies favoring other types of surface transportation over rail transportation or the impact from technological advances;

our ability to maintain good relationshipssufficient availability of credit facilities and to maintain compliance with our labor force, third party labor providers and collective bargaining units representing our direct and indirect labor force;or to obtain appropriate amendments to covenants under various credit agreements;

our ability to maintain good relationships with our customers and suppliers;

our ability to renew or replace expiring customer contracts on satisfactory terms;

our ability to obtain and execute suitable lease contracts for leased railcars for syndication;

steel and specialty component price fluctuations and availability, scrap surcharges, steel scrap prices and other commodity price fluctuations and availability and their impact on product demand and margin;

the delay or failure of acquired businesses or joint ventures, assets,start-up operations, or new products or services to compete successfully;

our failure to successfully integrate joint ventures or acquired businesses or complete previously announced transactions;

discovery of previously unknown liabilities associated with acquired businesses;

changes in product mix and the mix of revenue levels among reporting segments;

labor disputes, energy shortages or operating difficulties that might disrupt operations or the flow of cargo;

production difficulties and product delivery delays as a result of, among other matters, costs or inefficiencies associated with expansion,start-up, or changing of production lines or changes in production rates, equipment failures, changing technologies, transfer of production between facilities ornon-performance of alliance partners, subcontractors or suppliers;

lower than anticipated lease renewal rates, earnings on utilization-based leases or residual values for owned or managed leased equipment;

discovery of defects in railcars or services resulting in increased warranty costs or litigation;

physical damage, business interruption or product or service liability claims that exceed our insurance coverage;

commencement of and ultimate resolution or outcome of pending or future litigation and investigations;

natural disasters or severe or unusual weather patterns that may affect either us, our suppliers or our customers;

loss of business from, or a decline in the financial condition of, any of the principal customers that represent a significant portion of our total revenues;

competitive factors, including introduction of competitive products, new entrants into certain of our markets, price pressures, limited customer base, and competitiveness of our manufacturing facilities and products;

industry overcapacity and our manufacturing capacity utilization;

decreases or write-downs in carrying value of inventory, goodwill, investments, intangibles or other assets due to impairment;

severance or other costs or charges associated with layoffs, shutdowns, or reducing the size and scope of operations;

changes in future maintenance or warranty requirements;

our ability to adjust to the cyclical nature of the industries in which we operate;

changes in interest rates and financial impacts from interest rates;

our ability and cost to maintain and renew operating permits;

actions or failures to act by various regulatory agencies including changing tank car or other rail car regulations;

potential environmental remediation obligations;

changes in commodity prices, including oil and gas;

risks associated with our intellectual property rights or those of third parties, including infringement, maintenance, protection, validity, enforcement and continued use of such rights;

expansion of warranty and product support terms beyond those which have traditionally prevailed in the rail supply industry;

availability of a trained work force at a reasonable cost and with reasonable terms of employment;

availability and/or price of essential raw materials, specialties or components, including steel castings, to permit manufacture of units on order;

our failure to successfully integrate joint ventures or acquired businesses or complete previously announced transactions;
discovery of previously unknown liabilities associated with acquired businesses;

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the failure of, or our delay in implementing and using, new software or other technologies;

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the impact of cybersecurity risks and the costs of mitigating and responding to a data security breach;

our ability to replace maturing lease and management services revenue and earnings from equipment sold from our lease fleet with revenue and earnings from new commercial transactions, including new railcar leases, additions to the lease fleet and new management services contracts;

credit limitations upon our ability to maintain effective hedging programs;

financial impacts from currency fluctuations and currency hedging activities in our worldwide operations;

credit limitations upon our ability to maintain effective hedging programs;

increased costs or other impacts on us or our customers due to changes in legislation, taxes, regulations or accounting pronouncements;

our ability to effectively execute our business and operating strategies if we become the target of shareholder activism; and

fraud, misconduct by employees and potential exposure to liabilities under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-corruption laws and regulations.

Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of these factors. Words such as “affirms,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “forecast,” “potential,” “goal,” “contemplates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “hopes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “strategy,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “likely,” “will,” “may,” “can,” “designed to,” “future,” “foreseeable future” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Many of the important factors that will determine these results and values are beyond our ability to control or predict. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s opinions only as of the date hereof. Except as otherwise required by law, we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

All references to years refer to the fiscal years ended August 31st unless otherwise noted.

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Condensed Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

  November 30,
2017
 August 31,
2017
   November 30,
2018
 August 31,
2018
 

Assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $591,406  $611,466   $462,797  $530,655 

Restricted cash

   8,839  8,892    8,872  8,819 

Accounts receivable, net

   315,393  279,964    306,917  348,406 

Inventories

   411,371  400,127    492,573  432,314 

Leased railcars for syndication

   130,991  91,272    233,415  130,926 

Equipment on operating leases, net

   274,598  315,941    317,282  322,855 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   426,961  428,021    461,120  457,196 

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

   101,529  108,255    58,682  61,414 

Intangibles and other assets, net

   83,819  85,177    95,958  94,668 

Goodwill

   67,783  68,590    77,508  78,211 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $2,412,690  $2,397,705   $2,515,124  $2,465,464 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

      

Revolving notes

  $6,885  $4,324   $22,189  $27,725 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   441,373  415,061    438,304  449,857 

Deferred income taxes

   69,984  75,791    30,631  31,740 

Deferred revenue

   120,044  129,260    108,566  105,954 

Notes payable, net

   558,987  558,228    487,764  436,205 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

   

Contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest

   35,209  36,148    28,449  29,768 

Equity:

      

Greenbrier

      

Preferred stock - without par value; 25,000 shares authorized; none outstanding

   —     —      —     —   

Common stock - without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 28,701 and 28,503 shares outstanding at November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017

   —     —   

Common stock - without par value; 50,000 shares authorized; 32,350 and 32,191 shares outstanding at November 30, 2018 and August 31, 2018

   —     —   

Additionalpaid-in capital

   312,789  315,306    440,958  442,569 

Retained earnings

   728,755  709,103    846,018  830,898 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (8,987 (6,279   (29,345 (23,366
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total equity – Greenbrier

   1,032,557  1,018,130    1,257,631  1,250,101 

Noncontrolling interest

   147,651  160,763    141,590  134,114 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total equity

   1,180,208  1,178,893    1,399,221  1,384,215 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $2,412,690  $2,397,705   $2,515,124  $2,465,464 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
  2017 2016   2018 2017 

Revenue

      

Manufacturing

  $451,485  $454,033   $471,789  $451,485 

Wheels & Parts

   78,011  69,635 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   108,543  78,011 

Leasing & Services

   30,039  28,646    24,191  30,039 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   559,535  552,314    604,523  559,535 

Cost of revenue

      

Manufacturing

   380,850  356,555    417,805  380,850 

Wheels & Parts

   72,506  64,978 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   100,978  72,506 

Leasing & Services

   16,865  18,030    13,207  16,865 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   470,221  439,563    531,990  470,221 

Margin

   89,314  112,751    72,533  89,314 

Selling and administrative expense

   47,043  41,213    50,432  47,043 

Net gain on disposition of equipment

   (19,171 (1,122   (14,353 (19,171
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Earnings from operations

   61,442  72,660    36,454  61,442 

Other costs

      

Interest and foreign exchange

   7,020  1,724    4,404  7,020 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Earnings before income taxes and loss from unconsolidated affiliates

   54,422  70,936 

Earnings before income taxes and earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

   32,050  54,422 

Income tax expense

   (18,135 (20,386   (9,135 (18,135
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Earnings before loss from unconsolidated affiliates

   36,287  50,550 

Loss from unconsolidated affiliates

   (2,910 (2,584

Earnings before earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

   22,915  36,287 

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

   467  (2,910
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net earnings

   33,377  47,966    23,382  33,377 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (7,124 (23,004   (5,426 (7,124
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier

  $26,253  $24,962   $17,956  $26,253 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Basic earnings per common share:

  $0.90  $0.86   $0.55  $0.90 

Diluted earnings per common share:

  $0.83  $0.79   $0.54  $0.83 

Weighted average common shares:

      

Basic

   29,332  29,097    32,640  29,332 

Diluted

   32,696  32,412    33,093  32,696 

Dividends declared per common share

  $0.23  $0.21   $0.25  $0.23 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
  2017 2016   2018 2017 

Net earnings

  $33,377  $47,966   $23,382  $33,377 

Other comprehensive income

      

Translation adjustment

   (3,187 (6,720   (3,931 (3,187

Reclassification of derivative financial instruments recognized in net earnings1

   (328 323    469  (328

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments2

   822  (4,904   (2,302 822 

Other (net of tax effect)

   (19 (1   (230 (19
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   (2,712 (11,302   (5,994 (2,712
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

   30,665  36,664    17,388  30,665 

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

   (7,120 (23,004   (5,411 (7,120
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Greenbrier

  $23,545  $13,660   $11,977  $23,545 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

1

Net of tax effect of $0.02$0.2 million and $0.2$0.02 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

2

Net of tax effect of $0.3$0.9 million and $1.0$0.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 2016.2017.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Equity

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

 Attributable to Greenbrier       
 Common
Stock
Shares
 Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Total
Attributable to
Greenbrier
 Attributable to
Noncontrolling
Interest
 Total Equity Contingently
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
 

Balance September 1, 2018

 32,191  $442,569  $830,898  $(23,366 $1,250,101  $134,114  $1,384,215  $29,768 

Net earnings

  —     —    17,956   —    17,956  6,745  24,701  (1,319

Other comprehensive income, net

  —     —     —    (5,979 (5,979 (15 (5,994  —   

Noncontrolling interest adjustments

  —     —     —     —     —    3,919  3,919   —   

Joint venture partner distribution declared

  —     —     —     —     —    (3,173 (3,173  —   

Cumulative effect adjustment due to adoption of ASU2014-09 (See Note 1)

  —     —    5,461   —    5,461   —    5,461   —   

Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations)

 159  11,416   —     —    11,416   —    11,416   —   

Unamortized restricted stock

  —    (16,163  —     —    (16,163  —    (16,163  —   

Restricted stock amortization

  —    3,136   —     —    3,136   —    3,136   —   

Cash dividends ($0.25 per share)

  —     —    (8,297  —    (8,297  —    (8,297  —   
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance November 30, 2018

 32,350  $440,958  $846,018  $(29,345 $1,257,631  $141,590  $1,399,221  $28,449 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 Attributable to Greenbrier        Attributable to Greenbrier       
 Common
Stock
Shares
 Additional
Paid-in Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Total
Attributable to
Greenbrier
 Attributable to
Noncontrolling
Interest
 Total Equity Contingently
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
  Common
Stock
Shares
 Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Total
Attributable to
Greenbrier
 Attributable to
Noncontrolling
Interest
 Total Equity Contingently
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interest
 

Balance September 1, 2017

 28,503  $315,306  $709,103  $(6,279 $1,018,130  $160,763  $1,178,893  $36,148  28,503  $315,306  $709,103  $(6,279 $1,018,130  $160,763  $1,178,893  $36,148 

Net earnings

  —     —    26,253   —    26,253  8,063  34,316  (939  —     —    26,253   —    26,253  8,063  34,316  (939

Other comprehensive loss, net

  —     —     —    (2,708 (2,708 (4 (2,712  —   

Other comprehensive income, net

  —     —     —    (2,708 (2,708 (4 (2,712  —   

Noncontrolling interest adjustments

  —     —     —     —     —    (882 (882  —     —     —     —     —     —    (882 (882  —   

Joint venture partner distribution declared

  —     —     —     —     —    (26,789 (26,789  —     —     —     —     —     —    (26,789 (26,789  —   

Investment by joint venture partner

  —     —     —     —     —    6,500  6,500    —     —     —     —     —    6,500  6,500   —   

Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations)

 198  (5,061  —     —    (5,061  —    (5,061  —    198  (5,061  —     —    (5,061  —    (5,061  —   

Restricted stock amortization

  —    2,544   —     —    2,544   —    2,544   —     —    2,544   —     —    2,544   —    2,544   —   

Cash dividends

  —     —    (6,601  —    (6,601  —    (6,601  —   

Cash dividends ($0.23 per share)

  —     —    (6,601  —    (6,601  —    (6,601  —   
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance November 30, 2017

 28,701  $312,789  $728,755  $(8,987 $1,032,557  $147,651  $1,180,208  $35,209  28,701  $312,789  $728,755  $(8,987 $1,032,557  $147,651  $1,180,208  $35,209 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 
 Attributable to Greenbrier       
 Common
Stock
Shares
 Additional
Paid-in Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Total
Attributable to
Greenbrier
 Attributable to
Noncontrolling
Interest
 Total Equity 

Balance September 1, 2016

 28,205  $282,886  $618,178  $(26,753 $874,311  $142,516  $1,016,827  

Net earnings

  —     —    24,962   —    24,962  23,004  47,966  

Other comprehensive loss, net

  —     —     —    (11,302 (11,302  —    (11,302 

Noncontrolling interest adjustments

  —     —     —     —     —    (3,781 (3,781 

Joint venture partner distribution declared

  —     —     —     —     —    (10,702 (10,702 

Restricted stock awards (net of cancellations)

 163  (2,945  —     —    (2,945  —    (2,945 

Unamortized restricted stock

  —    125   —     —    125   —    125  

Restricted stock amortization

  —    4,152   —     —    4,152   —    4,152  

Tax deficiency from restricted stock awards

  —    (2,464  —     —    (2,464  —    (2,464 

Cash dividends

  —     —    (6,114  —    (6,114  —    (6,114 
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Balance November 30, 2016

 28,368  $281,754  $637,026  $(38,055 $880,725  $151,037  $1,031,762  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands, unaudited)

 

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
  2017 2016   2018 2017 

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net earnings

  $33,377  $47,966   $23,382  $33,377 

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

   

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:

   

Deferred income taxes

   (5,865 2,756    (2,360 (5,865

Depreciation and amortization

   18,370  15,595    20,700  18,370 

Net gain on disposition of equipment

   (19,171 (1,122   (14,353 (19,171

Accretion of debt discount

   1,024   —      1,076  1,024 

Stock based compensation expense

   5,939  5,343    3,194  5,939 

Noncontrolling interest adjustments

   (875 (3,781   3,920  (875

Other

   477  229    286  477 

Decrease (increase) in assets:

      

Accounts receivable, net

   (35,510 (5,256   54,834  (35,510

Inventories

   (16,311 (39,108   (63,045 (16,311

Leased railcars for syndication

   (35,541 34,295    (116,726 (35,541

Other

   6,304  8,893    (392 6,304 

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:

      

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   16,676  (22,873   (10,949 16,676 

Deferred revenue

   (8,548 (11,111   3,314  (8,548
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

   (39,654 31,826 

Net cash used in operating activities

   (97,119 (39,654
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Proceeds from sales of assets

   75,060  9,189    34,497  75,060 

Capital expenditures

   (29,893 (12,584   (28,677 (29,893

Decrease in restricted cash

   53  15,637 

Cash distribution from unconsolidated affiliates

   —    550 

Investment in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates

   —    (550   (11,393  —   

Cash distribution from joint ventures

   1,784   —   
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by investing activities

   45,220  12,242 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   (3,789 45,167 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Net change in revolving notes with maturities of 90 days or less

   2,561   —      (4,840 2,561 

Proceeds from issuance of notes payable

   2,138   —      225,000  2,138 

Debt issuance costs

   (2,766  —   

Repayments of notes payable

   (2,809 (1,750   (173,453 (2,809

Investment by joint venture partner

   6,500   —      —    6,500 

Cash distribution to joint venture partner

   (26,900 (11,185   (3,185 (26,900

Dividends

   (319 (6,147   (467 (319

Tax payments for net share settlement of restricted stock

   (5,061 (2,820   (4,747 (5,061

Excess tax deficiency from restricted stock awards

   —    (2,464
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (23,890 (24,366

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   35,542  (23,890
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes

   (1,736 (8,591   (2,439 (1,736

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   (20,060 11,111 

Cash and cash equivalents

   

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

   (67,805 (20,113

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

   

Beginning of period

   611,466  222,679    539,474  620,358 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

End of period

  $591,406  $233,790   $471,669  $600,245 
  

 

  

 

 

Balance Sheet Reconciliation:

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $462,797  $591,406 

Restricted cash

   8,872  8,839 
  

 

  

 

 

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as presented above

  $471,669  $600,245 
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash paid during the period for

      

Interest

  $3,662  $3,511   $1,740  $3,662 

Income taxes, net

  $385  $10,433   $7,487  $385 

Non-cash activity

      

Transfer from Leased railcars for syndication to Equipment on operating leases, net

  $—    $6,082 

Transfer from Leased railcars for syndication and Inventories to Equipment on operating leases, net

  $14,304  $—   

Capital expenditures accrued in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $14,840  $5,447   $6,972  $14,840 

Dividends declared and accrued in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $6,282  $—     $7,830  $6,282 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements

 

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Interim Financial Statements

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Greenbrier or the Company) as of November 30, 20172018 and for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 20162017 have been prepared without audit andto reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, operating results and cash flows for the periods indicated. The results of operations for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending August 31, 2018.2019.

Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from the interim financial statements presented in this Quarterly Report on Form10-Q. Therefore, these unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 20172018 Annual Report on Form10-K.

Management Estimates –The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires judgment on the part of management to arrive at estimates and assumptions on matters that are inherently uncertain. These estimates may affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities within the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are periodically evaluated and may be adjusted in future periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Initial Adoption of Accounting Policies – In the first quarter of 2017,2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update2016-09,Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (ASU2016-09). This changes how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payments to employees. Excess tax benefits or deficiencies related to vested awards which were previously recognized in stockholders’ equity are now recognized in the income statement when awards vest. For the three months ended November 30, 2017, the impact of adopting this new guidance was immaterial. Additionally, alltax-related cash flows resulting from stock-based awards are reported as operating activities in the statement of cash flow. Prior to adopting the updated standard, excess tax benefits or deficiencies were reported as financing activities in the statement of cash flows.

Prospective Accounting Changes – In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting StandardsStandard Update2014-09,Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU2014-09),. providingThis standard was issued to provide a common revenue recognition model under U.S. GAAP. Under ASU2014-09, an entity recognizesfor entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for the goods or services. ItThe new standard also requires additional disclosures to sufficiently describe the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flowsflow arising from contracts with customers. The new standard may be adopted using either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach. The FASB issued a one year deferral and the new standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company plans to adopt ASU2014-09 effective September 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. Under this method, the new standard will be applied only to the most current period presented in the financial statements and the cumulative effect of initially applying the standard will result in an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of the adoption date. The Company continues to evaluate the requirements of the standard and its impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and disclosures. The Company currently expects revenue recognition policies to remain substantially unchanged asAs a result of adopting ASU2014-09, although this could change basedthe new standard, the majority of the Company’s revenue recognition timing have remained unchanged, while certain minor changes have occurred related to maintenance and repair services. Costs incurred while fulfilling maintenance contracts will now be recognized as incurred while the related revenue will continue to be recognized over time. Additionally, repair service revenue, while previously recognized upon completion of the services, will now be recognized over time. This standard was adopted using a modified retrospective approach through a cumulative effect adjustment, which increased retained earnings by $5.5 million at September 1, 2018. The adoption of the new revenue standard did not have a material effect on the Company’s continued evaluation.Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Income.

In the first quarter of 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standard Update2016-18,Restricted Cash (ASU2016-18). This update requires additional disclosure and that the Statement of Cash Flow explain the change during the period in the total cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash are included with cash & cash equivalents when reconciling thebeginning-of-period andend-of-period total amounts shown on the Statement of Cash Flows. The guidance requires retrospective adjustment to each period presented. The adoption of ASU2016-18 did not have an impact on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and Statement of Income, but did result in revisions to the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as well as other revised disclosures.

Prospective Accounting ChangesIn February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update2016-02,Leases (ASU2016-02). The new guidance supersedes existing guidance on accounting for leases in Topic 840 and is intended to increase the transparency and comparability of accounting for lease transactions. ASU2016-02 requires most leases to be recognized on the balance sheet. Lessees will need to recognizesheet by recording aright-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all leases.liability. The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The asset will be based on the liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs. For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance. Lessor accounting remains similar to the current model, but updated to align

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with certain changes to the lessee model and the new revenue recognition standard. The ASU will require both quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding key information about leasing arrangements. The standard is effective for fiscal

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years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted.2018 and the Company plans to adopt this standard on September 1, 2019. The new standard must be adopted using a modified retrospective transition and provides for certain practical expedients. Transition will require applicationinclude a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the new guidance at the beginningperiod of the earliest comparative period presented.adoption. The Company planscontinues to adopt this guidance beginning September 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluatingevaluate the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In December 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update2016-18,Restricted Cash (ASU2016-18). This update requires additional disclosure and that the Statement of Cash Flow explain the change during the period in the total cash, cash equivalents and amounts generally described as restricted cash. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash should be included with cash & cash equivalents when reconciling thebeginning-of-period andend-of-period total amounts shown on the Statement of Cash Flows. The new guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt this guidance beginning September 1, 2018.

In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update2017-12,Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (ASU2017-12). This update improves the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in its financial statements and make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance. The guidance expands the ability to qualify for hedge accounting fornon-financial and financial risk components, reduces complexity in fair value hedges of interest rate risk, eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, as well as eases certain hedge effectiveness assessment requirements. The new guidance is effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company plans to adopt this guidance beginning September 1, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Share Repurchase ProgramThe Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase in aggregate up to $225 millionshares of the Company’s common stock. The program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice and currently has anIn January 2019, the expiration date of this share repurchase program was extended from March 31, 2019.2019 to March 31, 2021 and the amount remaining for repurchase was increased from $88 million to $100 million. Under the share repurchase program, shares of common stock may be purchased on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions fromtime-to-time. time to time. The timing and amount of purchases will be based upon market conditions, securities law limitations and other factors. The program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares in any period.

The Company did not repurchase any shares during the three months ended November 30, 2017.2018. As of November 30, 2017,2018, the Company had cumulatively repurchased 3,206,226 shares for approximately $137.0 million since October 2013 and had $88.0 million available under the share repurchase program.

Note 2 – AcquisitionsRevenue Recognition

On June 1, 2017, GreenbrierThe Company measures revenue at the amounts that reflect the consideration to which it is expected to be entitled in exchange for transferring control of goods and Astra Holding GmbH (Astra) contributedservices to customers. The Company recognizes revenue either at the point in time or over the period of time that performance obligations to customers are satisfied. Payment terms vary by segment and product type and are generally due within normal commercial terms. The Company’s contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations (e.g. railcars, maintenance, management services, etc.). For such arrangements, the Company allocates revenues to each performance obligation based on their European operationsrelative standalone selling price. The Company has disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers into categories which describe the principal activities from which the Company generates its revenues. See Note 14 - Segments for further disaggregated revenue information.

Manufacturing

Railcars are manufactured in accordance with contracts with customers. The Company recognizes revenue upon its customers’ acceptance of the completed railcars at a specified delivery point. From time to time, the Company enters into multi-year supply agreements. Each railcar delivery is considered a newly formed company, Greenbrier-Astra Rail, a Europe-based freightdistinct performance obligation, such that the amounts that are recognized as revenue following railcar delivery are generally not subject to change.

The Company typically recognizes marine vessel manufacturing engineeringrevenue over time using the cost input method, based on progress toward contract completion measured by actual costs incurred to date in relation to the estimate of total expected costs. This method best depicts the Company’s performance in completing the construction of the marine vessel for the customer and repair business. As consideration for an approximate 75% controlling interest, Greenbrier agreedis consistent with the percentage of completion method used prior to pay Astra €30 million at closing and €30 million 12 months after closing and issue an approximate 25% noncontrolling interest inthe adoption of the new company. The total net assets acquired of $114.6 million includes $38.3 million representing the fair value of the noncontrolling interest at the acquisition date.

Astra also received a put option to sell its entire noncontrolling interest to Greenbrier at an exercise price equal to the higher of fair value or a defined EBITDA multiple as measured on the exercise date. The option is exercisable 30 days prior to and up until June 1, 2022. Due to Astra’s redemption right under the put option, the noncontrolling interest has been classified as a Contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest in the mezzanine section of the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying value of the noncontrolling interest cannot be less than the maximum redemption amount, which is the amount Greenbrier will settle the put option for if exercised. Adjustments to reconcile the carrying value to the maximum redemption amount are recorded to retained earnings. There were no such adjustments during the period ended November 30, 2017.revenue standard.

 

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Wheels, Repair & Parts

The Company operates a network of wheel, repair and parts shops in North America that provide complete wheelset reconditioning and railcar repair services.

Wheels revenue is recognized when wheelsets are shipped to the customer or when consumed by customers in the case of consignment arrangements. Parts revenue is recognized upon shipment of the parts to the customers.

Repair revenue is typically recognized over time using the cost input method, based on progress toward contract completion measured by actual costs incurred to date in relation to the estimate of total expected costs. This method best depicts the Company’s performance in repairing the railcars for the customer. Repair services are typically completed in less than 90 days.

Leasing & Services

The Company owns a fleet of new and used cars which are leased to third-party customers. Lease revenue is recognized over the lease-term in the period in which it is earned in accordance with ASC 840:Leases.

Syndication transactions represent new and used railcars which have been placed on lease to a customer and which the Company intends to sell to an investor with the lease attached. At the time of such sale, revenue and cost of revenue associated with railcars that the Company has manufactured are recognized in the Manufacturing segment; while revenue and cost of revenue associated with railcars which were obtained from a third-party with the intent to resell them and subsequently sold, are recognized in the Leasing & Services segment in accordance with ASC 840:Leases.

The Company enters into multi-year contracts to provide management and maintenance services to customers for which revenue is generally recognized ratably over the contract term as a stand-ready obligation. Costs to fulfill these contracts are recognized as incurred.

Contract balances

Contract assets primarily consist of unbilled receivables related to marine vessel construction and repair services, for which the respective contracts do not yet permit billing at the reporting date. Contract liabilities primarily consist of customer prepayments for manufacturing, maintenance, and other management-type services, for which the Company has not yet satisfied the related performance obligations.

The opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract balances are as follows:

(in thousands)  Balance sheet classification  September 1,
2018
   November 30,
2018
   $
change
 

Contract assets

  Inventories  $7,228   $9,741   $2,513 

Contract liabilities1

  Deferred revenue  $41,250   $36,763   $(4,487

1

Contract liabilities balance includes deferred revenue within the scope of the new revenue standard.

For the three months ended November 30, 2017,2018, the EuropeanCompany recognized $5.3 million of revenue that was included in Contract liabilities as of September 1, 2018.

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Performance obligations

As of November 30, 2018, the Company has entered into contracts with customers for which revenue has not yet been recognized. The following table outlines estimated revenue related to performance obligations wholly or partially unsatisfied, that the Company anticipates will be recognized in future periods.

(in millions)  November 30,
2018
 

Revenue type1:

  

Manufacturing – Railcar Sales

  $2,011.8 

Manufacturing – Railcars intended for syndication2

  $647.3 

Manufacturing – Marine

  $55.9 

Services

  $138.7 

1

Unsatisfied performance obligation related to Wheels, Repair & Parts revenue is not material

2

Not within the scope of the new revenue standard

Based on current production schedules and existing contracts, approximately $1.1 billion of the Railcar Sales amount is expected to be recognized in the remainder of fiscal 2019 while the remaining amount is expected in future periods. The table above excludes estimated revenue to be recognized at the Company’s Brazilian manufacturing operation, as they are accounted for under the equity method.

Revenue amounts reflected in Railcars intended for syndication may be syndicated to third parties or held in the Company’s fleet depending on a variety of factors.

Marine revenue is expected to be recognized from 2019-2020 as vessel construction is completed.

Services includes management and maintenance services of which approximately 60% are expected to be performed from 2019-2024 and the remaining amount ratably through 2037.

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Note 3 – Acquisitions

On August 20, 2018, the Company entered into a dissolution agreement with Watco Companies, LLC, its previous joint venture partner, to discontinue their GBW Railcar Services railcar repair joint venture. Pursuant to the dissolution agreement, previously operated Greenbrier repair shops and associated employees were returned to the Company. Additionally, the dissolution agreement provides that certain agreements entered into in connection with the original creation of GBW in 2014 were terminated as of the transaction date, including the leases of real and personal property, service agreements, and certain employment-related agreements. GBW will complete its cessation of activities in an orderly manner in fiscal 2019.

As the assets received and liabilities assumed from GBW meet the definition of a business, the Company has accounted for this transaction as a business combination. The total net assets acquired were approximately $56.8 million. Additionally, the Company removed the book value of its remaining equity method investment in, and note receivable due from, the joint venture. The accumulated deficit reflected in GBW’s balance sheet as of August 31, 2018 continues to be funded by the joint venture partners. The Company has included this assumed liability within the purchase price allocation in the table below.

For the three months ended November 30, 2018, the Repair operations contributed by Astrathis acquisition generated revenues of $43.2$23.9 million and earningsa loss from operations of $0.4$1.4 million, which are reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as part of the ManufacturingWheels, Repair & Parts segment. The impact of the acquisition was not material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations, therefore pro forma financial information has not been included.

Minor adjustments were made to the purchase price allocation during the three months ended November 30, 2017. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price based on the fair value of the net assets acquired from Astra was as follows as of June 1, 2017, the acquisition date:was:

 

(in thousands)        

Cash and cash equivalents

  $6,562   $5,000 

Accounts receivable

   10,984 

Accounts receivable, net

   12,230 

Inventories

   30,454    18,106 

Property, plant and equipment

   75,296 

Intangibles and other assets

   17,300 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   16,748 

Intangibles and other assets, net

   9,200 

Goodwill

   24,518    7,863 
  

 

   

 

 

Total assets acquired

   165,114    69,147 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   17,879    12,394 

Deferred income taxes

   7,292 

Deferred revenue

   964 

Notes payable

   24,382 
  

 

   

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

   50,517    12,394 
  

 

   

 

 

Net assets acquired

  $114,597   $56,753 
  

 

   

 

 

Certain liabilities in the table above are estimates and the Company will adjust the purchase price allocation as they are settled.

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Note 34 – Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost(first-in,first-out) or market.Work-in-process includes material, labor and overhead. The following table summarizes the Company’s inventory balance:

 

(In thousands)  November 30,
2017
   August 31,
2017
 

Manufacturing supplies and raw materials

  $241,018   $222,080 

Work-in-process

   90,457    86,794 

Finished goods

   84,438    95,389 

Excess and obsolete adjustment

   (4,542   (4,136
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $411,371   $400,127 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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(In thousands)  November 30,
2018
   August 31,
2018
 

Manufacturing supplies and raw materials

  $286,779   $278,726 

Work-in-process

   107,377    105,021 

Finished goods

   104,933    54,181 

Excess and obsolete adjustment

   (6,516   (5,614
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $492,573   $432,314 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 45 – Intangibles and Other Assets, net

Intangible assets that are determined to have finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are periodically evaluated for impairment.

The following table summarizes the Company’s identifiable intangible and other assets balance:

 

(In thousands)  November 30,
2017
   August 31,
2017
   November 30,
2018
   August 31,
2018
 

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

        

Customer relationships

  $64,521   $64,521   $72,625   $72,521 

Accumulated amortization

   (41,000   (40,153   (44,687   (43,576

Other intangibles

   16,773    20,207    15,925    16,300 

Accumulated amortization

   (5,402   (4,866   (7,167   (6,400
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
   34,892    39,709    36,696    38,845 

Intangible assets not subject to amortization

   4,164    912    4,970    5,115 

Prepaid and other assets

   15,003    16,914    20,018    18,935 

Nonqualified savings plan investments

   23,694    20,974    26,992    26,299 

Revolving notes issuance costs, net

   2,416    2,623    3,632    1,824 

Assets held for sale

   3,650    4,045    3,650    3,650 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total Intangible and other assets, net

  $83,819   $85,177   $95,958   $94,668 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Amortization expense was $1.9 million and $1.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017, was $1.4 million and for the three months ended November 30, 2016 was $1.7 million.respectively. Amortization expense for the years ending August 31, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 20222023 is expected to be $5.8 million, $5.4$5.1 million, $5.7$5.1 million, $5.4$3.7 million and $4.0 million.$3.5 million, respectively.

 

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Note 56 – Revolving Notes

Senior secured credit facilities, consisting of three components, aggregated to $626.7$689.0 million as of November 30, 2017.2018.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, a $550.0$600.0 million revolving line of credit, maturing October 2020,September 2023, secured by substantially all the Company’s assets in the U.S. not otherwise pledged as security for term loans, was available to provide working capital and interim financing of equipment, principally for the U.S. and Mexican operations. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.75%1.50% or Prime plus 0.75%0.50% depending on the type of borrowing. Available borrowings under the credit facility are generally based on defined levels of inventory, receivables, property, plant and equipment and leased equipment, as well as total debt to consolidated capitalization and fixed charges coverage ratios.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, lines of credit totaling $26.7$39.0 million secured by certain of the Company’s European assets, with variable rates that range from Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (WIBOR) plus 1.2%1.1% to WIBOR plus 1.3% and Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) plus 1.9%1.1%, were available for working capital needs of the European manufacturing operation. European credit facilities are continually being renewed. Currently, these European credit facilities have maturities that range from February 20182019 through June 2019.September 2020.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, the Company’s Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture had two lines of credit totaling $50.0 million. The first line of credit provides up to $30.0 million and is fully guaranteed by the Company and its joint venture partner. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw against this facility through January 2019.2019 and the line of credit is currently in the process of being renewed. The second line of credit provides up to $20.0 million, of which the Company and its joint venture partner have each guaranteed 50%. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw amounts available under this facility through July 2019.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $75.4$72.4 million in letters of credit under the North American credit facility and $6.9$22.2 million outstanding under the European credit facilities.

As of August 31, 2017,2018, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $77.6$72.2 million in letters of credit under the North American credit facility and $4.3$27.7 million outstanding under the European credit facilities.

 

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Note 67 – Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 

(In thousands)  November 30,
2017
   August 31,
2017
   November 30,
2018
   August 31,
2018
 

Trade payables

  $193,919   $180,592   $224,059   $226,405 

Other accrued liabilities

   122,919    111,316    78,726    73,273 

Accrued payroll and related liabilities

   76,273    84,749    87,182    105,111 

Accrued warranty

   21,952    20,737    26,264    27,395 

Accrued maintenance

   17,462    17,667 

Income taxes payable

   8,848    —      11,438    4,771 

Other

   10,635    12,902 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $441,373   $415,061   $438,304   $449,857 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 78 – Warranty Accruals

Warranty costs are estimated and charged to operations to cover a defined warranty period. The estimated warranty cost is based on the history of warranty claims for each particular product type. For new product types without a warranty history, preliminary estimates are based on historical information for similar product types. The warranty accruals, included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, are reviewed periodically and updated based on warranty trends and expirations of warranty periods.

Warranty accrual activity:

 

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands) 2017   2016   2018   2017 
  $20,737   $12,159   $27,395   $20,737 

Charged to cost of revenue, net

   1,953    357    1,441    1,953 

Payments

   (751   (637   (2,184   (751

Currency translation effect

   13    (142   (388   13 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Balance at end of period

  $21,952   $11,737   $26,264   $21,952 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Note 9 – Notes Payable

In September 2018, the Company refinanced approximately $170 million of existing senior term debt, due in March 2020, secured by a pool of leased railcars with new5-year $225 million senior term debt also secured by a pool of leased railcars. The new debt bears a floating interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.50% or Prime plus 0.50%. The term loan is to be repaid in equal quarterly installments of $1.97 million with the remaining outstanding amounts, plus accrued interest, to be paid on the maturity date in September 2023. An interest rate swap agreement was entered into on 50% of the initial balance to swap the floating interest rate to a fixed rate of 2.99%. The Company intends to use hedge accounting to account for the interest rate swap agreement.

 

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Note 810 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax effect as appropriate, consisted of the following:

 

(In thousands)  Unrealized
Gain (loss) on
Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Other Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   Unrealized
Gain (loss) on
Derivative
Financial
Instruments
 Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
 Other Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 

Balance, August 31, 2017

  $181  $(5,366 $(1,094 $(6,279

Balance, August 31, 2018

  $(431 $(21,506 $(1,429 $(23,366

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

   822  (3,183 (19 (2,380   (2,302 (3,916 (230 (6,448

Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (328  —     —    (328   469   —     —    469 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Balance, November 30, 2017

  $675  $(8,549 $(1,113 $(8,987

Balance, November 30, 2018

  $(2,264 $(25,422 $(1,659 $(29,345
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

The amounts reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive loss into the Consolidated Statements of Income, with presentation location, were as follows:

 

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 

Financial Statement
Location

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
  

Financial Statement

Location

  2017 2016 

Financial Statement
Location

2018 2017 

(Gain) loss on derivative financial instruments:

        

Foreign exchange contracts

  $(511 $143  Revenue and Cost of revenue  $488  $(511 Revenue and Cost of revenue

Interest rate swap contracts

   167  338  Interest and foreign exchange   144  167  Interest and foreign exchange
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  
   (344 481  Total before tax   632  (344 Total before tax
   16  (158 Tax expense   (163 16  Tax expense
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  
  $(328 $323  Net of tax  $469  $(328 Net of tax
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

  

 

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Note 911 – Earnings Per Share

The shares used in the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per common share are reconciled as follows:

 

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
2017   2016 
(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
2018   2017 

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding(1)

   29,332    29,097    32,640    29,332 

Dilutive effect of 2018 Convertible notes(2)

   3,331    3,258    —      3,331 

Dilutive effect of 2024 Convertible notes(3)

   —      n/a    —      —   

Dilutive effect of performance based restricted stock units(4)

   33    57 

Dilutive effect of restricted stock units(4)

   453    33 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

   32,696    32,412    33,093    32,696 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

(1)

Restricted stock grants and restricted stock units that are considered participating securities, including some grants subject to certain performance criteria, are included in weighted average basic common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

(2)

The dilutive effect of the 2018 Convertible notes was included for the three months ended November 30, 2017 as they were considered dilutive under the “if converted” method as further discussed below. The 2018 Convertible notes matured on April 1, 2018.

(3)The 2024 Convertible notes were issued in February 2017.

The dilutive effect of the 2024 Convertible notes was excluded for the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017 as the average stock price was less than the applicable conversion price and therefore was considered anti-dilutive.

(4)

Restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved, are included in weighted average diluted common shares outstanding when the Company is in a net earnings position.

Diluted EPS is calculated using the more dilutive of two approaches. The first approach includes the dilutive effect, using the treasury stock method, associated with shares underlying the 2024 Convertible notes, restricted stock units that are not considered participating securities and performance based restricted stock units subject to performance criteria, for which actual levels of performance above target have been achieved. The second approach supplements the first by including the “if converted” effect of the 2018 Convertible notes.notes during the periods in which they were outstanding. Under the “if converted” method, debt issuance and interest costs, both net of tax, associated with the convertible notes are added back to net earnings and the share count is increased by the shares underlying the convertible notes. The 2024 Convertible notes are included in the calculation of both approaches using the treasury stock method when the average stock price is greater than the applicable conversion price.

 

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
  2017   2016   2018   2017 

Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier

  $26,253   $24,962   $17,956   $26,253 

Add back:

        

Interest and debt issuance costs on the 2018 Convertible notes, net of tax

   733    733    n/a    733 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings before interest and debt issuance costs on convertible notes

  $26,986   $25,695 

Earnings before interest and debt issuance costs on 2018 Convertible Notes

   n/a   $26,986 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

   32,696    32,412    33,093    32,696 

Diluted earnings per share(1)

  $0.83   $0.79   $0.54   $0.83 

 

(1)

Diluted earnings per share was calculated as follows:

Earnings before interest and debt issuance costs (net of tax) on convertible notes

Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding

 

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Note 1012 – Stock Based Compensation

The value of stock based compensation awards is amortized as compensation expense from the date of grant through the earlier of the vesting period or in some instances the recipient’s eligible retirement date. Awards are expensed upon grant when the recipient’s eligible retirement date precedes the grant date.Stock based compensation expense consists of restricted stock units, restricted stock and phantom stock units awards.

Stock based compensation expense was $3.2 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018 and $5.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and $5.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. Compensation expense is recorded in Selling and administrative expense and Cost of revenue on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

Note 1113 – Derivative Instruments

Foreign operations give rise to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Foreign currency forward exchange contracts with established financial institutions are utilized to hedge a portion of that risk. Interest rate swap agreements are used to reduce the impact of changes in interest rates on certain debt. The Company’s foreign currency forward exchange contracts and interest rate swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges, and therefore the effective portion of unrealized gains and losses is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.

At November 30, 20172018 exchange rates, forward exchange contracts for the purchase of Polish Zlotys and the sale of Euros and U.S. Dollars;Euros; the purchase of Mexican Pesos and the sale of U.S. Dollars; and for the purchase of U.S. Dollars and the sale of Saudi Riyals aggregated to $243.5$139.8 million. The fair value of the contracts is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as Accounts payable and accrued liabilities when there is a loss, or as Accounts receivable, net when there is a gain. As the contracts mature at various dates through July 2019,March 2021, any such gain or loss remaining will be recognized in manufacturing revenue or cost of revenue along with the related transactions. In the event that the underlying transaction does not occur or does not occur in the period designated at the inception of the hedge, the amount classified in accumulated other comprehensive loss would be reclassified to the results of operations in Interest and foreign exchange at the time of occurrence. At November 30, 20172018 exchange rates, approximately $0.6$2.4 million would be reclassified to revenue or cost of revenue in the next 12 months.year.

At November 30, 2017,2018, an interest rate swap agreement maturing in March 2020September 2023 had a notional amount of $87.8$112.5 million. The fair value of the contract is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.when there is a loss, or in Accounts receivable, net when there is a gain. As interest expense on the underlying debt is recognized, amounts corresponding to the interest rate swap are reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss and charged or credited to interest expense. At November 30, 20172018 interest rates, approximately $0.6$0.8 million would be reclassified to interest expense in the next 12 months.

Fair Values of Derivative Instrumentsyear.

 

   

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 
      November 30,
2017
   August 31,
2017
      November 30,
2017
   August 31,
2017
 
(In thousands)  

Balance sheet location

  Fair
Value
   Fair
Value
   

Balance sheet location

  Fair
Value
   Fair
Value
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

    

Foreign forward exchange contracts

  

Accounts receivable, net

  $1,735   $2,341   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $1,194   $1,761 

Interest rate swap contracts

  

Intangibles and other assets, net

   —      —     

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   227    1,125 
    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
    $1,735   $2,341     $1,421   $2,886 
    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

    

Foreign forward exchange contracts

  

Accounts receivable, net

  $2,018   $1,473   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $5   $—   

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Fair Values of Derivative Instruments

   

Asset Derivatives

   

Liability Derivatives

 
      November 30,
2018
   August 31,
2018
      November 30,
2018
   August 31,
2018
 
(In thousands)  

Balance sheet

location

  Fair
Value
   Fair
Value
   

Balance sheet location

  Fair
Value
   Fair
Value
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

    

Foreign forward exchange contracts

  

Accounts receivable, net

  $755   $700   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $1,857   $1,211 

Interest rate swap contracts

  

Accounts receivable, net

   —      781   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   790    1 
    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
    $755   $1,481     $2,647   $1,212 
    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

    

Foreign forward exchange contracts

  

Accounts receivable, net

  $144   $76   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

  $46   $354 

Interest rate swap contracts

  

Accounts receivable, net

   —      —     

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   105     
    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 
    $144   $76     $151   $354 
    

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statements of Income

 

Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships

  

Location of gain (loss) recognized in

income on derivatives

  Gain (loss)
recognized in
income on
derivatives three
months ended
November 30,
   

Location of gain (loss) recognized in

income on derivatives

  Gain (loss)
recognized in
income on
derivatives three
months ended
November 30,
 
     2017 2016      2018   2017 

Foreign forward exchange contract

  

Interest and foreign exchange

  $380  $47   

Interest and foreign exchange

  $380   $380 

Interest rate swap contracts

  

Interest and foreign exchange

   (17 38   

Interest and foreign exchange

   —      (17
    

 

  

 

     

 

   

 

 
    $363  $85     $380   $363 
    

 

  

 

     

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives in cash flow

hedging relationships

  Gain (loss)
recognized in OCI on
derivatives
(effective portion)
three months ended
November 30,
 Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI
into income
   Gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI into
income
(effective portion)
three months ended
November 30,
 Location of gain (loss) on
derivative (ineffective
portion and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)
   Gain (loss) recognized on
derivative
(ineffective portion
and amount
excluded from
effectiveness
testing)
three months ended
November 30,
  Gain (loss)
recognized in OCI on
derivatives
(effective portion)
three months ended
November 30,
 

Location of gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI

into income

 Gain (loss)
reclassified from
accumulated OCI into
income
(effective portion)
three months ended
November 30,
 

Location of gain (loss) on
derivative (ineffective
portion and amount
excluded from
effectiveness testing)

 Gain (loss) recognized on
derivative
(ineffective portion
and amount
excluded from
effectiveness
testing)
three months ended
November 30,
 
  2017 2016     2017 2016     2017   2016  2018 2017 2018 2017 2018 2017 

Foreign forward exchange contracts

  $730  $(6,456 Revenue   $710  $(87 Revenue   $56   $(1,258 $72  $730  Revenue $(256 $710  Revenue $262  $56 

Foreign forward exchange contracts

   (354 (834 Cost of revenue    (199 (56 Cost of revenue    82    (32 (1,495 (354 Cost of revenue (232 (199 Cost of revenue 389  82 

Interest rate swap contracts

   771  1,146   
Interest and foreign
exchange
 
 
   (167 (338  
Interest and foreign
exchange
 
 
   —      —    (1,773 771  Interest and foreign exchange (144 (167 Interest and foreign exchange (47  —   
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
  $1,147  $(6,144   $344  $(481   $138   $(1,290 $(3,196 $1,147   $(632 $344   $604  $138 
  

 

  

 

    

 

  

 

    

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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Note 1214 – Segment Information

GreenbrierThe Company operates in three reportable segments: Manufacturing; Wheels, Repair & Parts; and Leasing & Services. Prior to August 20, 2018, the Company operated in four reportable segments: Manufacturing; Wheels, Repair & Parts; Leasing & Services; and GBW Joint Venture. The results ofOn August 20, 2018 the Company entered into an agreement with its joint venture partner to discontinue the GBW railcar repair joint venture, which resulted in 12 repair shops returned to the Company. Beginning on August 20, 2018, the GBW Joint Venture are included as part of Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates as the Company accounts for its interest in GBW Railcar Services LLC (GBW) under the equity method of accounting.is no longer considered a reportable segment.

The accounting policies of the segments are described in the summary of significant accounting policies in the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 20172018 Annual Report on Form10-K.10-K except for the revenue recognition accounting policy which has subsequently been updated (see Note 2 – Revenue Recognition). Performance is evaluated based on Earnings from operations. Corporate includes selling and administrative costs not directly related to goods and services and certain costs that are intertwined among segments due to our integrated business model. The Company does not allocate Interest and foreign exchange or Income tax expense for either external or internal reporting purposes. Intersegment sales and transfers are valued as if the sales or transfers were to third parties. Related revenue and margin are eliminated in consolidation and therefore are not included in consolidated results in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

The information in the following table is derived directly from the segments’ internal financial reports used for corporate management purposes. The results of operations for the GBW Joint Venture are not reflected in the tables below as the investment iswas accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

For the three months ended November 30, 2018:

19

   Revenue  Earnings (loss) from operations 
(In thousands)  External   Intersegment  Total  External  Intersegment  Total 

Manufacturing

  $471,789   $6,201  $477,990  $36,855  $433  $37,288 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   108,543    15,981   124,524   3,247   312   3,559 

Leasing & Services

   24,191    5,999   30,190   17,513   5,452   22,965 

Eliminations

   —      (28,181  (28,181  —     (6,197  (6,197

Corporate

   —      —     —     (21,161  —     (21,161
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $604,523   $—    $604,523  $36,454  $—    $36,454 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
For the three months ended November 30, 2017:        
   Revenue  Earnings (loss) from operations 
(In thousands)  External   Intersegment  Total  External  Intersegment  Total 

Manufacturing

  $451,485   $16,804  $468,289  $52,969  $4,186  $57,155 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   78,011    7,732   85,743   2,418   748   3,166 

Leasing & Services

   30,039    1,605   31,644   28,190   1,372   29,562 

Eliminations

   —      (26,141  (26,141  —     (6,306  (6,306

Corporate

   —      —     —     (22,135  —     (22,135
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $559,535   $—    $559,535  $61,442  $—    $61,442 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Total assets 
   November 30,   August 31, 
(In thousands)  2018   2018 

Manufacturing

  $998,820   $1,020,757 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   322,525    306,756 

Leasing & Services

   691,389    578,818 

Unallocated

   502,390    559,133 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $2,515,124   $2,465,464 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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For the three months ended November 30, 2017:

   Revenue  Earnings (loss) from operations 
(In thousands)  External   Intersegment  Total  External  Intersegment  Total 

Manufacturing

  $451,485   $16,804  $468,289  $52,969  $4,186  $57,155 

Wheels & Parts

   78,011    7,732   85,743   2,418   748   3,166 

Leasing & Services

   30,039    1,605   31,644   28,190   1,372   29,562 

Eliminations

   —      (26,141  (26,141  —     (6,306  (6,306

Corporate

   —      —     —     (22,135  —     (22,135
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $559,535   $—    $559,535  $61,442  $—    $61,442 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
For the three months ended November 30, 2016:        
   Revenue  Earnings (loss) from operations 
(In thousands)  External   Intersegment  Total  External  Intersegment  Total 

Manufacturing

  $454,033   $—    $454,033  $83,341  $—    $83,341 

Wheels & Parts

   69,635    7,201   76,836   2,894   612   3,506 

Leasing & Services

   28,646    5,334   33,980   7,390   5,250   12,640 

Eliminations

   —      (12,535  (12,535  —     (5,862  (5,862

Corporate

   —      —     —     (20,965  —     (20,965
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $552,314   $—    $552,314  $72,660  $—    $72,660 
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Total assets 
(In thousands)  November 30,
2017
   August 31,
2017
 

Manufacturing

  $915,918   $914,450 

Wheels & Parts

   262,349    236,315 

Leasing & Services

   535,847    535,323 

Unallocated

   698,576    711,617 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  $2,412,690   $2,397,705 
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Earnings from operations to Earnings before income tax and earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates:

 

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands)  2017       2016   2018   2017 

Earnings from operations

  $61,442     $72,660   $36,454   $61,442 

Interest and foreign exchange

   7,020      1,724    4,404    7,020 
  

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings before income tax and earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

  $54,422     $70,936   $  32,050   $  54,422 
  

 

     

 

   

 

   

 

 

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Note 15 – Income Taxes        

The Company recognized the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Act) in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (SAB 118), which required the financial results to reflect effects for which the accounting is complete and those which are provisional. Provisional effects were adjusted during the measurement period determined under SAB 118 based on ongoing analysis of operations for the GBW Joint Venture are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.data, tax positions and regulatory guidance. The GBW Joint Venture is the Company’s fourth reportable segment and informationaccounting was considered complete as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017 and for2018. There were no material adjustments made to the provisional effects during the three months ended November 30, 20172018.

The Tax Act also made other significant changes to U.S. federal income tax laws, including a global intangiblelow-taxed income tax (GILTI) and 2016 area base erosion anti-abuse tax (BEAT) which became effective for the Company beginning on September 1, 2018. Though the impact of GILTI and BEAT during the three months ended November 30, 2018 was not material, those taxes were included in the tables below.projected effective tax rate for the current year.

   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands)  2017  2016 

Revenue

  $58,000  $70,253 

Loss from operations

  $(5,744 $(4,561
   Total Assets 
   November 30,
2017
  August 31,
2017
 

GBW(1)

  $204,288  $206,009 

(1)Includes goodwill and intangible assets of $78.1 million and $78.8 million as of November 30, 2017 and August 31, 2017.

Note 1316 – Commitments and Contingencies

Portland Harbor Superfund Site

The Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility is located adjacent to the Willamette River. In December 2000, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classified portions of the Willamette River bed known as the Portland Harbor, including the portion fronting the Company’s manufacturing facility, as a federal “National Priority List” or “Superfund” site due to sediment contamination (the Portland Harbor Site). The Company and more than 140 other parties have received a “General Notice” of potential liability from the EPA relating to the Portland Harbor Site. The letter advised the Company that it may be liable for the costs of investigation and remediation (which liability may be joint and several with other potentially responsible parties) as well as for natural resource damages resulting from releases of hazardous substances to the site. Ten private and public entities, including the Company (the Lower Willamette Group or LWG), signed an Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) to perform a remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) of the Portland Harbor Site under EPA oversight, and several additional entities have not signed such consent, but nevertheless contributed money to the effort. TheEPA-mandated RI/FS was produced by the LWG and cost over $110 million during a17-year period. The Company bore a percentage of the total costs incurred by the LWG in connection with the investigation. The Company’s aggregate expenditure during the17-year period was not material. Some or all of any such outlay may be recoverable from other responsible parties. The LWG requested on October 18, 2017 that the AOC be terminated since the EPA issued its Record of Decision (ROD) for the Portland Harbor Site on January 6, 2017. On2017 and accordingly on October 26, 2017, the EPA project manager approved that request.AOC was terminated.

Separate from the process described above, which focused on the type of remediation to be performed at the Portland Harbor Site and the schedule for such remediation, 83 parties, including the State of Oregon and the federal government, entered into anon-judicial mediation process to try to allocate costs associated with remediation of the Portland Harbor site. Approximately 110 additional parties signed tolling agreements related to such allocations. On April 23, 2009, the Company and the other AOC signatories filed suit against 69 other parties due to a possible limitations period for some such claims;Arkema Inc. et al v. A & C Foundry Products, Inc. et al, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Case#3:09-cv-453-PK. All but 12 of these parties elected to sign tolling agreements and be dismissed without prejudice, and the case has been stayed by the court.court until January 16, 2020. The allocation process is continuing in parallel with the process to define the remediation steps.

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The EPA’s January 6, 2017 ROD identifies aclean-up remedy that the EPA estimates will take 13 years of active remediation, followed by 30 years of monitoring with an estimated undiscounted cost of $1.7 billion. The EPA typically expects its cost estimates to be accurate within a range of-30% to +50%, but this ROD states that changes in costs are likely to occur as a result of new data it wants to collect over a2-year period prior to final remedy design. The ROD identifies 13 Sediment Decision Units. One of the units, RM9W, includes the nearshore area of the river sediments offshore of the Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility as well as upstream and downstream of the facility. It also includes a portion of the Company’s riverbank. The ROD does not break down total remediation

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costs by Sediment Decision Unit. The EPA’s ROD concluded that more data was needed to better defineclean-up scope and cost. On December 8, 2017, the EPA announced that Portland Harbor is one of 21 Superfund sites targeted for greater attention. On December 19, 2017, the EPA announced that it had entered a new AOC with a group of four potentially responsible parties to conduct additional sampling during 2018 and 2019 to provide more certainty aboutclean-up costs and aid the mediation process to allocate those costs. The parties to the mediation, including the Company, have agreed to help fund the additional sampling.

On January 30, 2017 the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation sued 33 parties including the Company as well as the United States and the State of Oregon for costs it incurred in assessing alleged natural resource damages to the Columbia River from contaminants deposited in Portland Harbor.Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation v. Air Liquide America Corp., et al.,United States Court for the District of Oregon Case No.3i17-CV-00164-SB. The Company, along with many of the other defendants, has moved to dismiss the case. That motion is pending. The complaint does not specify the amount of damages the Plaintiff will seek.

The ROD does not address responsibility for the costs ofclean-up, nor does it allocate such costs among the potentially responsible parties. Responsibility for funding and implementing the EPA’s selected cleanup remedy will be determined at an unspecified later date. Based on the investigation to date, the Company believes that it did not contribute in any material way to contamination in the river sediments or the damage of natural resources in the Portland Harbor Site and that the damage in the area of the Portland Harbor Site adjacent to its property precedes its ownership of the Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility. Because these environmental investigations are still underway, including the collection of newpre-remedial design sampling data by EPA, sufficient information is currently not available to determine the Company’s liability, if any, for the cost of any required remediation or restoration of the Portland Harbor Site or to estimate a range of potential loss. Based on the results of the pending investigations and future assessments of natural resource damages, the Company may be required to incur costs associated with additional phases of investigation or remedial action, and may be liable for damages to natural resources. In addition, the Company may be required to perform periodic maintenance dredging in order to continue to launch vessels from its launch ways in Portland, Oregon, on the Willamette River, and the river’s classification as a Superfund site could result in some limitations on future dredging and launch activities. Any of these matters could adversely affect the Company’s business and Consolidated Financial Statements, or the value of its Portland property.

On January 30, 2017 the Confederated Tribes and Bands of Yakama Nation sued 33 parties including the Company as well as the United States and the State of Oregon for costs it incurred in assessing alleged natural resource damages to the Columbia River from contaminants deposited in Portland Harbor.Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation v. Air Liquide America Corp., et al.,United States Court for the District of Oregon Case No.3i17-CV-00164-SB. The Company, along with many of the other defendants, has moved to dismiss the case. That motion is pending. The complaint does not specify the amount of damages the plaintiff will seek.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Regulation of Portland Manufacturing Operations

The Company has entered into a Voluntary Cleanup Agreement with the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in which the Company agreed to conduct an investigation of whether, and to what extent, past or present operations at the Portland property may have released hazardous substances into the environment. The Company has also signed an Order on Consent with the DEQ to finalize the investigation of potential onsite sources of contamination that may have a release pathway to the Willamette River. Interim precautionary measures are also required in the order and the Company is discussing with the DEQ potential remedial actions which may be required. The Company’s aggregate expenditure has not been material, however the Company could incur significant expenses for remediation. Some or all of any such outlay may be recoverable from other responsible parties.

Other Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, Greenbrier is involved as a defendant in litigation in the ordinary course of business, the outcomes of which cannot be predicted with certainty. In the quarter ended November 30, 2016, the Company received an adverse judgment of approximately $15 million on one matter related to commercial litigation in a foreign jurisdiction. The judgment was reversed on appeal and the case was remanded to the trial court. In June 2017 the court issued a new judgment against the Company of approximately $10 million. The judgment was affirmed on appeal. The Company has reached an agreement in principle, subject to final documentation and court approval, to settle such litigation and certain related matters. While the ultimate outcome of such legal proceedings cannot be determined at this time, the Company believes that the resolution of pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

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As of November 30, 2017,2018, the Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $75.4$72.4 million associated with performance guarantees, facility leases and workers compensation insurance.

As of November 30, 2017, the Company had a $36.5 million note receivable balance from GBW which is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net. The Company is likely to make additional capital contributions or loans to GBW, an unconsolidated 50/50 joint venture, in the future.

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As of November 30, 2017,2018, the Company had a $10.0 million note receivable from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, its unconsolidated Brazilian castings and components manufacturer and a $9.2$19.5 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, its unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net. In the future, the Company may make loans to or provide guarantees for Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro or Greenbrier-Maxion.

Note 1417 – Fair Value Measures

Certain assets and liabilities are reported at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value, for this disclosure, is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants, under a three-tier fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1 -

  observable inputs such as unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments;

Level 2 -

  inputs, other than the quoted market prices in active markets for similar instruments, which are observable, either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3 -

  

unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of November 30, 20172018 were:

 

(In thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2 (1)   Level 3   Total   Level 1   Level 2 (1)   Level 3 

Assets:

                

Derivative financial instruments

  $3,753   $—     $3,753   $—     $899   $—     $899   $ —   

Nonqualified savings plan investments

   23,694    23,694    —      —      26,992    26,992    —      —   

Cash equivalents

   105,563    105,563    —      —      126,886    126,886    —      —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $133,010   $129,257   $3,753   $—     $154,777   $153,878   $899   $—   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Liabilities:

                

Derivative financial instruments

  $1,426   $—     $1,426   $—     $2,798   $—     $2,798   $—   

 

(1)

Level 2 assets and liabilities include derivative financial instruments that are valued based on observable inputs. See Note 1113 - Derivative Instruments for further discussion.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of August 31, 20172018 were:

 

(In thousands)  Total   Level 1   Level 2   Level 3     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Level 3 

Assets:

                      

Derivative financial instruments

  $3,814   $—     $3,814   $—       $1,557     $—       $    1,557   $—   

Nonqualified savings plan investments

   20,974    20,974    —      —        26,299      26,299      —      —   

Cash equivalents

   105,337    105,337    —      —        126,430      126,430      —      —   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

   

 

 
  $130,125   $126,311   $3,814   $—       $154,286     $152,729     $1,557   $—   
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

     

 

     

 

   

 

 

Liabilities:

                      

Derivative financial instruments

  $2,886   $—     $2,886   $—       $1,566     $—       $1,566   $—   

 

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Note 1518 – Related Party Transactions

In June 2017, the Company purchased a 40% interest in the common stockequity of an entity that buys and sells railcar assets that are leased to third parties. The railcars sold to this leasing warehouse are principally built by Greenbrier. The Company accounts for this leasing warehouse investment under the equity method of accounting. As of November 30, 2017,2018, the carrying amount of the investment was $7.2$5.5 million which is classified in Investment in unconsolidated affiliates in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Upon sale of railcars to this entity from Greenbrier, 60% of the related revenue and margin is recognized and 40% is deferred until the railcars are ultimately sold by the entity. During the three months ended November 30, 2017,2018, the Company recognized $16$4 million in revenue associated with railcars sold into the leasing warehouse and an additional $8 million associated with railcars sold out of the leasing warehouse. The Company also provides administrative and remarketing services to this entity and earns management fees for these services which were minorimmaterial for the three months ended November 30, 2017.2018.

Note 16 – Subsequent Event

On December 22, 2017As of November 30, 2018, the Tax CutsCompany had a $10.0 million note receivable from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, its unconsolidated Brazilian castings and Jobs Act of 2017 was signed into law. The provisions ofcomponents manufacturer and a $19.5 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, its unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the law include a reduction of the corporate tax rate and the taxation of a multi-national corporation’s permanently reinvested foreign earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the impact to its financial statements.Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net.

 

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Item 2.

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

Executive Summary

We operate in fourthree reportable segments: Manufacturing; Wheels, Repair & Parts; and Leasing & Services; and GBW Joint Venture.Services. Our segments are operationally integrated. The Manufacturing segment, which currently operates from facilities in the U.S., Mexico, Poland, Romania and Romania,Turkey, produces double-stack intermodal railcars, tank cars, conventional railcars, automotive railcar products and marine vessels. The Wheels, Repair & Parts segment performs wheel and axle servicing,servicing; railcar repair, refurbishment and maintenance; as well as production of a variety of parts for the railroad industry in North America. The Leasing & Services segment owns approximately 8,0009,600 railcars (6,200(5,900 railcars held as equipment on operating leases, 1,7003,200 held as leased railcars for syndication and 100500 held as finished goods inventory) and provides management services for approximately 353,000358,000 railcars for railroads, shippers, carriers, institutional investors and other leasing and transportation companies in North America as of November 30, 2017. The GBW Joint Venture segment provides repair services across North America, including facilities certified by the AAR. The results of GBW’s operations are included as part of Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates as we account for our interest under the equity method of accounting.2018. Through other unconsolidated affiliates we produce railcars in Brazil, rail and industrial castings, tank heads and other components and we have an ownership stake in a railcar manufacturer in Brazil.lease financing warehouse.

Our total manufacturing backlog of railcar units as of November 30, 20172018 was approximately 26,50027,500 units with an estimated value of $2.56 billion, of which 22,300 units are for direct sales and 4,200 units are for lease to third parties.$2.69 billion. Approximately 3%1% of backlog units and the estimated value as of November 30, 20172018 was associated with our Brazilian manufacturing operations which is accounted for under the equity method. Backlog units for lease may be syndicated to third parties or held in our own fleet depending on a variety of factors. Multi-year supply agreements are a part of rail industry practice. A portion of the orders included in backlog reflects an assumed product mix. Under terms of the orders, the exact mix and pricing will be determined in the future, which may impact the dollar amount of backlog. Marine backlog as of November 30, 20172018 was $25$56 million.

Our backlog of railcar units and marine vessels is not necessarily indicative of future results of operations. Certain orders in backlog are subject to customary documentation and completion of terms. Customers may attempt to cancel or modify orders in backlog. Historically, little variation has been experienced between the quantity ordered and the quantity actually delivered, though the timing of deliveries may be modified from time to time. We cannot guarantee that our reported backlog will convert to revenue in any particular period, if at all.

In October 2018, we announced that our company and the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) signed an agreement to form a joint venture that will generate a total investment of 1 billion Saudi Riyals (USD $270 million) in Saudi Arabia’s railway system and a supply of freight railcars for the Saudi rail industry. The joint venture is subject to the completion of final due diligence and definitive documentation by the parties and required government and corporate approvals.

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Three Months Ended November 30, 20172018 Compared to Three Months Ended November 30, 20162017

Overview

Revenue, cost of revenue, margin and operating profit presented below, include amounts from external parties and exclude intersegment activity that is eliminated in consolidation.

 

 Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
 2017 2016  2018   2017 

Revenue:

      

Manufacturing

 $451,485  $454,033   $471,789   $451,485 

Wheels & Parts

 78,011  69,635 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   108,543    78,011 

Leasing & Services

 30,039  28,646    24,191    30,039 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 
 559,535  552,314    604,523    559,535 

Cost of revenue:

      

Manufacturing

 380,850  356,555    417,805    380,850 

Wheels & Parts

 72,506  64,978 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   100,978    72,506 

Leasing & Services

 16,865  18,030    13,207    16,865 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 
 470,221  439,563    531,990    470,221 

Margin:

      

Manufacturing

 70,635  97,478    53,984    70,635 

Wheels & Parts

 5,505  4,657 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   7,565    5,505 

Leasing & Services

 13,174  10,616    10,984    13,174 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 
 89,314  112,751    72,533    89,314 

Selling and administrative

 47,043  41,213    50,432    47,043 

Net gain on disposition of equipment

 (19,171 (1,122   (14,353   (19,171
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings from operations

 61,442  72,660    36,454    61,442 

Interest and foreign exchange

 7,020  1,724    4,404    7,020 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings before income taxes and loss from unconsolidated affiliates

 54,422  70,936 

Earnings before income taxes and earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

   32,050    54,422 

Income tax expense

 (18,135 (20,386   (9,135   (18,135
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings before loss from unconsolidated affiliates

 36,287  50,550 

Loss from unconsolidated affiliates

 (2,910 (2,584

Earnings before earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

   22,915    36,287 

Earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates

   467    (2,910
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net earnings

 33,377  47,966    23,382    33,377 

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

 (7,124 (23,004   (5,426   (7,124
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier

 $26,253  $24,962   $17,956   $26,253 
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

 $0.83  $0.79   $0.54   $0.83 

Performance for our segments is evaluated based on operating profit. Corporate includes selling and administrative costs not directly related to goods and services and certain costs that are intertwined among segments due to our integrated business model. Management does not allocate Interest and foreign exchange or Income tax expense for either external or internal reporting purposes.

 

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
  2017   2016  2018   2017 

Operating profit (loss):

        

Manufacturing

  $52,969   $83,341   $36,855   $52,969 

Wheels & Parts

   2,418    2,894 

Wheels, Repair & Parts

   3,247    2,418 

Leasing & Services

   28,190    7,390    17,513    28,190 

Corporate

   (22,135   (20,965   (21,161   (22,135
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 
  $61,442   $72,660   $36,454   $61,442 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

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Consolidated Results

 

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 Increase
(Decrease)
  %
Change
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 %
Change
 
2017 2016  2018 2017 

Revenue

  $559,535  $552,314  $7,221  1.3%   $604,523  $559,535  $44,988  8.0% 

Cost of revenue

  $470,221  $439,563  $30,658  7.0%   $531,990  $470,221  $61,769  13.1% 

Margin (%)

   16.0 20.4 (4.4%)  *      12.0 16.0 (4.0%)  *     

Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier

  $26,253  $24,962  $1,291  5.2%   $17,956  $26,253  $(8,297 (31.6%) 

 

*

Not meaningful

Through our integrated business model, we provide a broad range of custom products and services in each of our segments, which have various average selling prices and margins. The demand for and mix of products and services delivered changes from period to period, which causes fluctuations in our results of operations.

The 1.3%8.0% increase in revenue for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 as compared to the three months ended November 30, 20162017 was primarily due to a 12.0%39.1% increase in Wheels, Repair & Parts revenue. The increase in Wheels, Repair & Parts revenue was primarily as a result of higher wheel set and component volumes due to an increasethe current period including $23.7 million in demand and an increase in scrap metal pricing.revenue associated with the repair shops returned to us after discontinuing the GBW joint venture. The increase was also due to a 4.5% increase in Manufacturing revenue primarily attributed to a 4.9% increase in Leasing & Services revenue, which is the result of higher management services revenue from new service agreements and an5.0% increase in the salevolume of railcars which we had purchased from third parties with the intent to resell them.railcar deliveries and a change in product mix.

The 7.0%13.1% increase in cost of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 as compared to the three months ended November 30, 20162017 was primarily due to a 6.8%9.7% increase in Manufacturing cost of revenue. The increase in Manufacturing cost of revenue was primarily due to a 5.0% increase in the volume of railcar deliveries and a change in product mix which had higher average labor and material content.mix. The increase was also attributeddue to an 11.6%a 39.3% increase in Wheels, Repair & Parts cost of revenue primarily due to higher wheel set and componentthe current period including costs associated with increased volumes.the repair shops returned to us after discontinuing the GBW joint venture.

Margin as a percentage of revenue was 16.0%12.0% and 20.4%16.0% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. The overall margin as a percentage of revenue was negatively impacted by a decrease in Manufacturing margin to 15.6%11.4% from 21.5%15.6% primarily attributed to more competitive pricing, a change in product mix and lower volumes of new railcar sales with leases attached which typically result in higher sales prices and margins. Thismix. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in Leasing & Services margin to 43.9%45.4% from 37.1% as a result43.9%. Leasing & Services margin for the three months ended November 30, 2018 benefited from fewer sales of railcars that we purchased from third parties which have lower maintenance and transportation costs.margin percentages.

Net earnings attributable to Greenbrier is impacted by our operating activities and noncontrolling interest associated with our 50/50 joint venture at one of our Mexican railcar manufacturing facilities and our 75% interest in Greenbrier-Astra Rail, both of which we consolidate for financial reporting purposes. The $1.3$8.3 million increasedecrease in net earnings for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 as compared to the three months ended November 30, 20162017 was primarily attributable to an increasea decrease in margin from a change in Manufacturing product mix and a lower Net gain on disposition of equipment and lower Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest. The lower Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest was a result of our Mexican railcar manufacturing 50/50 joint venture operating at lower volumes and margins. These items were partially offset by lower Manufacturing margins, net of tax.equipment.

 

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Manufacturing Segment

 

(In thousands)

  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 Increase
(Decrease)
  %
Change
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 %
Change
 
2017 2016  2018 2017 

Revenue

  $451,485  $454,033  $(2,548 (0.6%)   $471,789  $451,485  $20,304  4.5

Cost of revenue

  $380,850  $356,555  $24,295  6.8  $417,805  $380,850  $36,955  9.7

Margin (%)

   15.6 21.5 (5.9%)  *    11.4 15.6 (4.2%)  * 

Operating profit ($)

  $52,969  $83,341  $(30,372 (36.4%)   $36,855  $52,969  $(16,114 (30.4%) 

Operating profit (%)

   11.7 18.4 (6.7%)  *    7.8 11.7 (3.9%)  * 

Deliveries

   4,000  4,000   —    0.0   4,200  4,000  200  5.0

 

*

Not meaningful

As of June 1, 2017, the Manufacturing segment included the results of Greenbrier-Astra Rail which is consolidated for financial reporting purposes.

Manufacturing revenue decreased $2.5increased $20.3 million or 0.6%4.5% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease in revenue was primarily attributed to a 5.0% increase in the prior year includingvolume of railcar deliveries and a benefit from a customer renegotiation fee. Excluding the impactchange in product mix.

Manufacturing cost of the customer renegotiation fee, Manufacturing revenue increased $37.0 million or 9.7% for the three months ended November 30, 2017 increased compared to the prior year due to the addition of our manufacturing operations in Romania as part of the formation of Greenbrier-Astra Rail and a change in product mix, partially offset by more competitive pricing in the current year.

Manufacturing cost of revenue increased $24.3 million or 6.8% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The increase in cost of revenue was primarily attributed to a 5.0% increase in the volume of railcar deliveries and a change in product mix which had higher average labor and material content.mix.

Manufacturing margin as a percentage of revenue decreased 5.9%4.2% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The decrease was primarily attributed to more competitive pricing,a change in product mix and lower volumes of new railcar sales with leases attached which typically result in higher sales prices and margins. The decrease in margin percentage was also attributed to the prior year including a benefit from a customer renegotiation fee received during the three months ended November 30, 2016.mix.

Manufacturing operating profit decreased $30.4$16.1 million or 36.4%30.4% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The decrease was primarily attributed to a lower marginsmargin percentage from more competitive pricing, a change in product mix and increased costs associated with expanded international operations. This was partially offset by an increase in net gain on disposition of equipment from insurance proceeds received for business interruption and assets destroyed in a fire at a manufacturing facility in 2016.

 

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Wheels, Repair & Parts Segment

 

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 Increase
(Decrease)
  %
Change
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 %
Change
 
2017 2016  2018 2017 

Revenue

  $78,011  $69,635  $8,376  12.0  $108,543  $78,011  $30,532  39.1

Cost of revenue

  $72,506  $64,978  $7,528  11.6  $100,978  $72,506  $28,472  39.3

Margin (%)

   7.1 6.7 0.4 *    7.0 7.1 (0.1%)  * 

Operating profit ($)

  $2,418  $2,894  $(476 (16.4%)   $3,247  $2,418  $829  34.3

Operating profit (%)

   3.1 4.2 (1.1%)  *    3.0 3.1 (0.1%)  * 

 

*

Not meaningful

On August 20, 2018, 12 repair shops were returned to us as a result of discontinuing our GBW railcar repair joint venture. Beginning on August 20, 2018, the results of operations from these repair shops were included in the Wheels, Repair & Parts segment as they are now consolidated for financial reporting purposes. The addition of these repair shops contributed to the increase in Wheels, Repair & Parts revenue and cost of revenue during the three months ended November 30, 2018 compared to the prior year.

Wheels, Repair & Parts revenue increased $8.4$30.5 million or 12.0%39.1% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The increase was primarily as a result of higher wheel set and component volumes due to anthe current period including $23.7 million in revenue associated with the repair shops returned to us after discontinuing the GBW joint venture. The increase in demandwas also due to higher parts revenue and an increase in scrap metal pricing.pricing and volume. These were partially offset by a decrease in parts volume.lower wheel set and component volumes.

Wheels, Repair & Parts cost of revenue increased $7.5$28.5 million or 11.6%39.3% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The increase was primarily attributeddue to the current period including costs associated with the repair shops returned to us after discontinuing the GBW joint venture. The increase was also due to higher costs associated with increased parts volumes. These were partially offset by lower costs from a decrease in wheel set and component costs associated with increased volumes. This was partially offset by a decrease in parts volume.

Wheels, Repair & Parts margin as a percentage of revenue increased 0.4%decreased 0.1% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The increasedecrease was primarily attributed to higheroperating at lower wheel set and component volumes and an increase in scrap metal pricing.inefficiencies at our repair operations. This was partially offset by a less favorable parts product mix.mix and an increase in scrap metal pricing.

Wheels, Repair & Parts operating profit decreased $0.5increased $0.8 million or 16.4%34.3% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The decreaseincrease was primarily attributed to higher parts volumes with a $0.5 million net loss on disposition of equipment in the current year compared to a $0.2 million net gain on disposition of equipment in the prior year. This wasfavorable mix partially offset by an increase in margin dueincreased costs related to higher wheel set and component volumes and an increase in scrap metal pricing.our repair operations.

 

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Leasing & Services Segment

 

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 Increase
(Decrease)
  %
Change
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 %
Change
 
2017 2016  2018 2017 

Revenue

  $30,039  $28,646  $1,393  4.9  $24,191  $30,039  $(5,848 (19.5%) 

Cost of revenue

  $16,865  $18,030  $(1,165 (6.5%)   $13,207  $16,865  $(3,658 (21.7%) 

Margin (%)

   43.9 37.1 6.8 *    45.4 43.9 1.5 * 

Operating profit ($)

  $28,190  $7,390  $20,800  281.5  $17,513  $28,190  $(10,677 (37.9%) 

Operating profit (%)

   93.8 25.8 68.0 *    72.4 93.8 (21.4%)  * 

 

*

Not meaningful

The Leasing & Services segment primarily generates revenue from leasing railcars from its lease fleet and providing various management services. We also earn revenue from rent-producing leased railcars for syndication, which are held short term and classified as Leased railcars for syndication on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. From time to time, railcars are purchased from third parties with the intent to resell them. The gross proceeds from the sale of these railcars are recorded in revenue and the cost of purchasing these railcars are recorded in cost of revenue.

Leasing & Services revenue increased $1.4decreased $5.8 million or 4.9%19.5% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The increasedecrease was primarily attributed to higher management services revenue from new service agreements and an increasea decrease in the sale of railcars which we had purchased from third parties with the intent to resell them. This was partially offset by higher management services revenue.

Leasing & Services cost of revenue decreased $1.2$3.7 million or 6.5%21.7% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The decrease was primarily due to lower maintenance anda decline in the volume of railcars sold that we purchased from third parties partially offset by higher transportation costs.

Leasing & Services margin as a percentage of revenue increased 6.8%1.5% for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016. The increase was primarily attributed to lower maintenance and transportation costs. This was partially offset by a lower margin percentage on the sale of railcars purchased from third parties.

Leasing & Services operating profit increased $20.8 million or 281.5%2017. Margin for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 benefited from fewer sales of railcars that we purchased from third parties which have lower margin percentages. This was partially offset by higher transportation costs.

Leasing & Services operating profit decreased $10.7 million or 37.9% for the three months ended November 30, 2018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The increasedecrease was primarily attributed to an $18.7$8.2 million increasedecrease in net gain on disposition of equipment and a $2.6$2.2 million increasedecrease in margin. The higher net gain on disposition of equipment forin the prior year related to higher volumes of equipment sales during the three months ended November 30, 2017 relates to higher volumes of equipment sales as we rebalancewere rebalancing our lease portfolio.

The percentage of owned units on lease was 94.9% at November 30, 2018 compared to 91.8% at November 30, 2017 compared to 94.2% at November 30, 2016.2017.

 

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GBW Joint Venture SegmentSelling and Administrative Expense

GBW, an unconsolidated 50/50 joint venture, generated total revenue of $58.0

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Increase
(Decrease)
   %
Change
 
  2018   2017 

Selling and administrative expense

  $50,432   $47,043   $3,389    7.2

Selling and administrative expense was $50.4 million and $70.3 million for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in revenue of $12.3 million and 17.5% was primarily due to a decrease in the volume of repair work.

GBW margin as a percentageor 8.3% of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2017 was negative 4.6%2018 compared to negative 0.5% for the three months ended November 30, 2016. The decrease in margin percentage was primarily due to inefficiencies of operating at lower volumes of repair work.

To reflect our 50% share of GBW’s net results, we recorded a loss of $1.6 million and $1.4 million in Loss from unconsolidated affiliates for the three months ended November 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Selling and Administrative Expense

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
   Increase
(Decrease)
   %
Change
 
  2017   2016     

Selling and administrative expense

  $47,043   $41,213   $5,830    14.1

Selling and administrative expense was $47.0 million or 8.4% of revenue for the three months ended November 30, 2017 compared to $41.2 million or 7.5% of revenue for the prior comparable period. The $5.8$3.4 million increase was primarily attributed to $2.6$1.4 million in consulting and related costs associated with strategic business development, $1.1 million in employee costs and $1.1 million from the addition of Astra Rail’sthe selling and administrative costs a $2.1 million increase in consulting, legal and related costs primarily associated with litigation, strategic business development and IT initiatives and a $1.0 million increase in employee costs.from the repair shops returned to us after discontinuing the GBW joint venture.

Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

Net gain on disposition of equipment was $19.2$14.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to $1.1$19.2 million for the prior comparable period.

Net gain on disposition of equipment primarily includes the sale of assets from our lease fleet (Equipment on operating leases, net) that are periodically sold in the normal course of business in order to take advantage of market conditions and to manage risk and liquidity andliquidity; disposition of property, plant and equipment. The net gain on disposition of equipmentequipment; and insurance proceeds received for the three months ended November 30, 2017 primarily relates to higher volumes of equipment sales as we rebalance our lease portfolio.business interruption and assets destroyed in a fire.

Other Costs

Interest and foreign exchange expense was composed of the following:

 

(In thousands)  Three Months Ended
November 30,
 Increase
(Decrease)
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
  Increase
(Decrease)
 
2017 2016  2018 2017 

Interest and foreign exchange:

        

Interest and other expense

  $7,964  $3,862  $4,102   $7,165  $7,964  $(799

Foreign exchange gain

   (944 (2,138 1,194    (2,761 (944 (1,817
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 
  $7,020  $1,724  $5,296   $4,404  $7,020  $(2,616
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

The $5.3$2.6 million increasedecrease in interest and foreign exchange expense from the prior comparable period was primarily attributed to interest expense associated with our $275a $1.8 million convertible senior notes due 2024 which we issuedincrease in February 2017 and additional interest expense due to the addition of Astra Rail. In addition, the overall increase was attributed to lower foreign exchange gain of $1.0 million in the current year compared to a $2.1 million gain in the prior comparable period.year. The $1.2 million decreasechange in foreign exchange gain was primarily attributed to the change in the Mexican Peso relative to the U.S. Dollar. In addition, the decrease in interest and foreign exchange expense was attributed to a $0.8 million decrease in interest expense due to the maturity of the $119 million convertible senior notes in April 2018.

 

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Income Tax

The effective tax rate for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 was 33.3%28.5% compared to 28.7%33.3% for the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The increase in the tax ratedecrease was primarily attributable to the impactenactment of discrete items.the Tax Act on December 22, 2017, which reduced the domestic corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%.

The effective tax rate also fluctuatesperiod-to-period due to changes in the projected mix of foreign and domesticpre-tax earnings and due to other discrete tax items booked within the interim period. In particular it fluctuates with changes in the proportion of projectedpre-tax earnings attributable to our Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture because the joint venture is predominantly treated as a partnership for tax purposes and, as a result, the partnership’s entirepre-tax earnings are included in Earnings before income taxes and lossearnings from unconsolidated affiliates, whereas only our 50% share of the tax is included in Income tax expense.

LossEarnings (Loss) From Unconsolidated Affiliates

LossEarnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates primarily included our share ofafter-tax results from our GBW joint venture, our Brazil operations which include a castings joint venture and a railcar manufacturing joint venture, our leasinglease financing warehouse investment, our North American castings joint venture and our tank head joint venture.

Loss In addition, for the three months ended November 30, 2017, earnings (loss) from unconsolidated affiliates also included our share ofafter-tax results from the GBW joint venture.

Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates was $0.5 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018 compared to a loss of $2.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 2017 compared to $2.6 million for the three months ended November 30, 2016.2017. The $0.3$3.4 million increase in lossearnings from unconsolidated affiliates was primarily attributed to lossesimproved results at GBW due to lower repair volumes and our increased ownership stake in our Brazil operations which operated at a loss.operations.

Noncontrolling Interest

Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest was $7.1$5.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to $23.0$7.1 million in the prior comparable period. These amountsperiod, which primarily representrepresents our Mexicanjoint venture partner’s share ofin the results of operations of our Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture, adjusted for intercompany sales. The three months ended November 30, 2017 also includedsales, and our European partner’s share of the results of Greenbrier-Astra Rail. The decrease of $15.9 million from the prior year is primarily a result of a decrease in the volume of railcar deliveries and lower margins at our Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands)  2017  2016 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $(39,654 $31,826 

Net cash provided by investing activities

   45,220   12,242 

Net cash used in financing activities

   (23,890  (24,366

Effect of exchange rate changes

   (1,736  (8,591
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

  $(20,060 $11,111 
  

 

 

  

 

 

 
   Three Months Ended
November 30,
 
(In thousands)  2018  2017 

Net cash used in operating activities

  $(97,119 $(39,654

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

   (3,789  45,167 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   35,542   (23,890

Effect of exchange rate changes

   (2,439  (1,736
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

  $(67,805 $(20,113
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

We have been financed through cash generated from operations and borrowings. At November 30, 2017,2018, cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash were $591.4$471.7 million, a decrease of $20.1$67.8 million from $611.5$539.5 million at August 31, 2017.2018.

The change in cash provided byused in operating activities for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 20162017 was primarily due to a net change in working capital lower earnings and an increasea change in net gain on disposition of equipment.cash flows associated with leased railcars for syndication.

Cash used inprovided by (used in) investing activities primarily related to capital expenditures net of proceeds from the sale of assets. The change in cash used inprovided by (used in) investing activities for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 20162017 was primarily attributable to higherlower proceeds from the sale of assets partially offset by an increase in capital expenditures and a change in restricted cash.assets.

Capital expenditures totaled $29.9$28.7 million and $12.6$29.9 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. Manufacturing capital expenditures were approximately $10.4$17.5 million and $9.0$10.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. Capital expenditures for Manufacturing are expected to be approximately $70$90 million in 20182019 and primarily relate to enhancements of our existing manufacturing facilities. Wheels, Repair & Parts capital expenditures were approximately $0.4$2.1 million and $1.2$0.4 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. Capital expenditures for Wheels, Repair & Parts are expected to be approximately $5$15 million in 20182019 for maintenance and enhancements of our existing facilities. Leasing & Services and corporate capital expenditures were approximately $19.1$9.1 million and $2.4$19.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 and 2016,2017, respectively. Leasing & Services and corporate capital expenditures for 20182019 are expected to be approximately $120$90 million. Proceeds from sales of leased railcar equipment are expected to be $150$120 million for 2018.2019. The asset additions and dispositions for Leasing & Services in 2018 primarily relate to higher volumes of equipment purchases and sales as we rebalance our lease portfolio. Assets from our lease fleet are periodically sold in the normal course of business in order to take advantage of market conditions and to manage risk and liquidity.

Proceeds from the sale of assets, which primarily related to sales of railcars from our lease fleet within Leasing & Services, were approximately $75.1$34.5 million and $9.2$75.1 million for the three months ended November 30, 2018 and 2017, and 2016, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of assets for the three months ended November 30, 2016 included approximately $7.7 million of equipment sold pursuant to sale leaseback transactions. The gain resulting from the sale leaseback transactions was deferred and is being recognized over the lease term in Net gain on disposition of equipment.

The change in cash used inprovided by (used in) financing activities for the three months ended November 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended November 30, 20162017 was primarily attributed to proceeds from the issuance of notes payable and a change in the net activities with joint venture partners and timing of when dividends were paid.partners.

A quarterly dividend of $0.23$0.25 per share was declared on January 4, 2018.8, 2019.

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The Board of Directors has authorized our company to repurchase in aggregate up to $225 millionshares of our common stock. We did notIn January 2019, the expiration date of this share repurchase any shares duringprogram was extended from March 31, 2019 to March 31, 2021 and the three months ended November 30, 2017. As of November 30, 2017, we had cumulatively repurchased 3,206,226 sharesamount remaining for approximately $137.0repurchase was increased from $88 million since October 2013 and had $88.0 million available underto $100 million. Under the share repurchase program, with an expiration dateshares of March 31, 2019.

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common stock may be purchased on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions from time to time. The timing and amount of purchases will be based upon market conditions, securities law limitations and other factors. The program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any specific number of shares in any period.

Senior secured credit facilities, consisting of three components, aggregated to $626.7$689.0 million as of November 30, 2017.2018. We had an aggregate of $358.8$485.9 million available to draw down under committed credit facilities as of November 30, 2017.2018. This amount consists of $289.0$419.1 million available on the North American credit facility, $19.8$16.8 million on the European credit facilities and $50.0 million on the Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture credit facilities.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, a $550.0$600.0 million revolving line of credit, maturing October 2020,September 2023, secured by substantially all of our assets in the U.S. not otherwise pledged as security for term loans, was available to provide working capital and interim financing of equipment, principally for the U.S. and Mexican operations. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.75%1.50% or Prime plus 0.75%0.50% depending on the type of borrowing. Available borrowings under the credit facility are generally based on defined levels of inventory, receivables, property, plant and equipment and leased equipment, as well as total debt to consolidated capitalization and fixed charges coverage ratios.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, lines of credit totaling $26.7$39.0 million secured by certain of our European assets, with variable rates that range from Warsaw Interbank Offered Rate (WIBOR) plus 1.2%1.1% to WIBOR plus 1.3% and Euro Interbank Offered Rate (EURIBOR) plus 1.9%1.1%, were available for working capital needs of our European manufacturing operation. European credit facilities are continually being renewed. Currently, these European credit facilities have maturities that range from February 20182019 through June 2019.September 2020.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, our Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture had two lines of credit totaling $50.0 million. The first line of credit provides up to $30.0 million and is fully guaranteed by us and our joint venture partner. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw against this facility through January 2019.2019 and the line of credit is currently in the process of being renewed. The second line of credit provides up to $20.0 million, of which we and our joint venture partner have each guaranteed 50%. Advances under this facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 2.0%. The Mexican railcar manufacturing joint venture will be able to draw amounts available under this facility through July 2019.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, outstanding commitments under the senior secured credit facilities consisted of $75.4$72.4 million in letters of credit under ourthe North American credit facility and $6.9$22.2 million outstanding under ourthe European credit facilities.

The revolving and operating lines of credit, along with notes payable, contain covenants with respect to us and our various subsidiaries, the most restrictive of which, among other things, limit our ability to: incur additional indebtedness or guarantees; pay dividends or repurchase stock; enter into capital leases; create liens; sell assets; engage in transactions with affiliates, including joint ventures and non U.S. subsidiaries, including but not limited to loans, advances, equity investments and guarantees; enter into mergers, consolidations or sales of substantially all our assets; and enter into new lines of business. The covenants also require certain maximum ratios of debt to total capitalization and minimum levels of fixed charges (interest plus rent) coverage. As of November 30, 2017,2018, we were in compliance with all such restrictive covenants.

From time to time, we may seek to repurchase or otherwise retire or exchange securities, including outstanding notes, borrowings and equity securities, and take other steps to reduce our debt or otherwise improve our balance sheet. These actions may include open market repurchases, unsolicited or solicited privately negotiated transactions or other retirements, repurchases or exchanges. Such retirements, repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, prevailing market conditions, trading levels of our debt, our liquidity requirements and contractual restrictions, if applicable. The amounts involved in any such transactions may, individually or in the aggregate, be material and may involve all or a portion of a particular series of notes or other indebtedness which may reduce the float and impact the trading market of notes or other indebtedness which remain outstanding.

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We have global operations that conduct business in their local currencies as well as other currencies. To mitigate the exposure to transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency, we enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts with established financial institutions to protect the margin on a portion of foreign currency sales in firm backlog. Given the strong credit standing of the counterparties, no provision has been made for credit loss due to counterpartynon-performance.

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As of November 30, 2017, we had a $36.5 million note receivable balance from GBW which is included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net. We are likely to make additional capital contributions or loans to GBW, an unconsolidated 50/50 joint venture, in the future.

As of November 30, 2017,2018, we had a $10.0 million note receivable from Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro, our unconsolidated Brazilian castings and components manufacturer and a $9.2$19.5 million note receivable balance from Greenbrier-Maxion, our unconsolidated Brazilian railcar manufacturer. These note receivables are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheet in Accounts receivable, net. In the future, we may make loans to or provide guarantees for Amsted-Maxion Cruzeiro or Greenbrier-Maxion.

We expect existing funds and cash generated from operations, together with proceeds from financing activities including borrowings under existing credit facilities and long-term financings, to be sufficient to fund expected debt repayments, working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, a €30 million payment in June 2018 as consideration for the Greenbrier-Astra Rail transaction, additional investments in our unconsolidated affiliates and dividends during the next twelve months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not currently have off balance sheet arrangements that have or are likely to have a material current or future effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires judgment on the part of management to arrive at estimates and assumptions on matters that are inherently uncertain. These estimates may affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities within the financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are periodically evaluated and may be adjusted in future periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income taxes- For financial reporting purposes, income tax expense is estimated based on amounts anticipated to be reported on tax return filings. Those anticipated amounts may change from when the financial statements are prepared to when the tax returns are filed. Further, because tax filings are subject to review by taxing authorities, there is risk that a position taken in preparation of a tax return may be challenged by a taxing authority. If a challenge is successful, differences in tax expense or between current and deferred tax items may arise in future periods. Any material effect of such differences would be reflected in the financial statements when management considers the effect more likely than not of occurring and the amount reasonably estimable. Valuation allowances reduce deferred tax assets to amounts more likely than not that will be realized based on information available when the financial statements are prepared. This information may include estimates of future income and other assumptions that are inherently uncertain.

Maintenance obligations - We are responsible for maintenance on a portion of the managed and owned lease fleet under the terms of maintenance obligations defined in the underlying lease or management agreement. The estimated maintenance liability is based on maintenance histories for each type and age of railcar. These estimates involve judgment as to the future costs of repairs and the types and timing of repairs required over the lease term. As we cannot predict with certainty the prices, timing and volume of maintenance needed in the future on railcars under long-term leases, this estimate is uncertain and could be materially different from maintenance requirements. The liability is periodically reviewed and updated based on maintenance trends and known future repair or refurbishment requirements. These adjustments could be material due to the inherent uncertainty in predicting future maintenance requirements.

Warranty accruals - Warranty costs to cover a defined warranty period are estimated and charged to operations. The estimated warranty cost is based on historical warranty claims for each particular product type. For new product types without a warranty history, preliminary estimates are based on historical information for similar product types. These estimates are inherently uncertain as they are based on historical data for existing products and judgment for new products. If warranty claims are made in the current period for issues that have not historically been the subject of warranty claims and were not taken into consideration in establishing the accrual or if claims for issues already considered in establishing the accrual exceed expectations, warranty expense may exceed the accrual for that particular product. Conversely, there is the possibility that claims may be lower than estimates. The warranty accrual is periodically reviewed and updated based on warranty trends. However, as we cannot predict future claims, the potential exists for the difference in any one reporting period to be material.

Environmental costs - At times we may be involved in various proceedings related to environmental matters. We estimate future costs for known environmental remediation requirements and accrue for them when it is probable that we have incurred a liability and the related costs can be reasonably estimated based on currently available information. If further developments in or resolution of an environmental matter result in facts and circumstances that are significantly different than the assumptions used to develop these reserves, the accrual for environmental remediation could be materially understated or overstated. Adjustments to these liabilities are made when additional information becomes available that affects the estimated costs to study or remediate any environmental issues or when expenditures for which reserves are established are made. Due to the uncertain nature of environmental matters, there can be no assurance that we will not become involved in future litigation or other proceedings or, if we were found to be responsible or liable in any litigation or proceeding, that such costs would not be material to us.

Revenue recognition - We measure revenue at the amounts that reflect the consideration to which it is expected to be entitled in exchange for transferring control of goods and services to customers. We recognize revenue either at the point in time or over the period of time that performance obligations to customers are satisfied. Payment terms vary by segment and product type and are generally due within normal commercial terms. Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations (e.g. railcars, maintenance, management services, etc.). For such arrangements, we allocate revenues to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. We have disaggregated revenue from contracts with customers into categories which describe the principal activities from which we generate our revenues. See Note 14 - Segments for further disaggregated revenue information.

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Revenue recognitionManufacturing - Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.

Railcars are generally manufactured repaired or refurbished and wheels and parts produced under firm orders from third parties. Revenue is recognized when these products or services are completed, accepted by an unaffiliated customer and contractual contingencies removed. Certain leases are operated under car hire arrangements wherebyin accordance with contracts with customers. We recognize revenue is earned based on utilization, car hire rates and terms specified in the lease agreement. Car hire revenue is reported from a third party source two months in arrears; however, such revenue is accrued in the month earned based on estimatesupon our customers’ acceptance of use from historical activity and is adjusted to actual when reported to us. These estimates are inherently uncertain as they involve judgment as to the estimated use of each railcar. Adjustments to actual have historically not been significant. Revenue from the construction of marine barges is either recognized on the percentage of completion method during the construction period or on the completed contractrailcars at a specified delivery point. From time to time, we enter into multi-year supply agreements. Each railcar delivery is considered a distinct performance obligation, such that the amounts that are recognized as revenue following railcar delivery are generally not subject to change.

We typically recognize marine vessel manufacturing revenue over time using the cost input method, based on the terms of the contract. Under the percentage of completion method, judgment is used to determine a definitive threshold against which progress towards completion can be measured to determine timing of revenue recognition. Under the percentage of completion method, revenue is recognized based on the progress toward contract completion measured by actual costs incurred to date in relation to the estimate of total expected costs. UnderThis method best depicts our performance in completing the completed contractconstruction of the marine vessel for the customer and is consistent with the percentage of completion method used prior to the adoption of the new revenue standard.

Wheels, Repair & Parts

We operate a network of wheel, repair and parts shops in North America that provide complete wheelset reconditioning and railcar repair services.

Wheels revenue is not recognized untilwhen wheelsets are shipped to the project has been fully completed.customer or when consumed by customers in the case of consignment arrangements. Parts revenue is recognized upon shipment of the parts to the customers.

Repair revenue is typically recognized over time using the cost input method, based on progress toward contract completion measured by actual costs incurred to date in relation to the estimate of total expected costs. This method best depicts our performance in repairing the railcars for the customer. Repair services are typically completed in less than 90 days.

Leasing & Services

We will periodicallyown a fleet of new and used cars which are leased to third-party customers. Lease revenue is recognized over the lease-term in the period in which it is earned in accordance with ASC 840:Leases.

Syndication transactions represent new and used railcars which have been placed on lease to a customer and which we intend to sell railcarsto an investor with leases attached to financial investors. Revenuethe lease attached. At the time of such sale, revenue and cost of revenue associated with railcars that the Company haswe have manufactured are recognized in the Manufacturing once sold. Revenuesegment; while revenue and cost of revenue associated with railcars which were obtained from a third partythird-party with the intent to resell them which areand subsequently sold, are recognized in the Leasing & Services. In addition we will often performServices segment in accordance with ASC 840:Leases.

We enter into multi-year contracts to provide management orand maintenance services at market ratesto customers for which revenue is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term as a stand-ready obligation. Costs to fulfill these railcars. Pursuant to the guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC)840-20-40, we evaluate the terms of any remarketing agreements and any contractual provisions that represent retained risk and the level of retained risk based on those provisions. We determine whether the level of retained risk exceeds 10% of the individual fair value of the railcars with leases attached thatcontracts are delivered. If retained risk exceeded 10%, the transaction would not be recognized as a sale until such time as the retained risk declined to 10% or less. For any contracts with multiple elements (i.e. railcars, maintenance, management services, etc.) we allocate revenue among the deliverables primarily based upon objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of each element in the arrangement. If objective and reliable evidence of fair value of any element is not available, we will use the element’s estimated selling price for purposes of allocating the total arrangement consideration among the elements.incurred.

Impairment of long-lived assets - When changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of certain long-lived assets may not be recoverable, the assets are evaluated for impairment. If the forecast of undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets, an impairment charge to reduce the carrying value of the assets to fair value would be recognized in the current period. These estimates are based on the best information available at the time of the impairment and could be materially different if circumstances change. If the forecast of undiscounted future cash flows exceeds the carrying amount of the assets it would indicate that the assets were not impaired.

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets - We periodically acquire businesses in purchase transactions in which the allocation of the purchase price may result in the recognition of goodwill and other intangible assets. The determination of the value of such intangible assets requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates affect the amount of future period amortization and possible impairment charges.

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Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment annually during the third quarter. The provisions of ASC 350:Intangibles – Goodwill and Other, require that we perform this test by comparing the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. We determine the fair value of our reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. Under the income approach, we calculate the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows which incorporates expected revenue and margins and the use of discount rates. Under the market approach, we estimate the fair value based on observed market multiples for comparable businesses. An impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. An impairment loss cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested more frequently if changes in circumstances or the occurrence of events indicates that a potential impairment exists. When changes in circumstances, such as a decline in the market price of our common stock, changes in demand or in the numerous variables associated with the judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the appropriate valuation of goodwill indicate the carrying amount of certain indefinite lived assets may not be recoverable, the assets are evaluated for impairment. Among other things, our assumptions used in the valuation of goodwill include growth of revenue and margins, market multiples, discount rates and increased cash flows over time. If actual operating results were to differ from these assumptions, it may result in an impairment of our goodwill.

Our goodwill balance was $77.5 million as of November 30, 2018 of which $51.1 million related to our Wheels, Repair & Parts segment and $26.4 million related to our Manufacturing segment.

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The provisions of ASC 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other, require that we perform an impairment test on goodwill. We compare the fair value of each reporting unit with its carrying value. We determine the fair value of our reporting units based on a weighting of income and market approaches. Under the income approach, we calculate the fair value of a reporting unit based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. Under the market approach, we estimate the fair value based on observed market multiples for comparable businesses. An impairment loss is recorded to the extent that the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. An impairment loss cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. Our goodwill balance was $67.8 million as of November 30, 2017 of which $43.3 million related to our Wheels & Parts segment and $24.5 million related to our Manufacturing segment.

GBW, an unconsolidated 50/50 joint venture, also separately tests its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment consistent with the methodology described above. As of November 30, 2017, GBW had a goodwill balance of $41.5 million.

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Item 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We have global operations that conduct business in their local currencies as well as other currencies. To mitigate the exposure to transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of each entity, we enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to protect revenue or margin on a portion of forecast foreign currency sales and expenses. At November 30, 20172018 exchange rates, forward exchange contracts for the purchase of Polish Zlotys and the sale of Euros and U.S. Dollars;Euros; the purchase of Mexican Pesos and the sale of U.S. Dollars; and for the purchase of U.S. Dollars and the sale of Saudi Riyals aggregated to $243.5$139.8 million. Because of the variety of currencies in which purchases and sales are transacted and the interaction between currency rates, it is not possible to predict the impact a movement in a single foreign currency exchange rate would have on future operating results.

In addition to exposure to transaction gains or losses, we are also exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to the net asset position of our foreign subsidiaries where the functional currency is not U.S. Dollars.subsidiaries. At November 30, 2017,2018, net assets of foreign subsidiaries aggregated to $204.6$178.9 million and a 10% strengthening of the U.S. Dollar relative to the foreign currencies would result in a decrease in equity of $20.5$17.9 million, or 2.0%1.3% of Total equity - Greenbrier.equity. This calculation assumes that each exchange rate would change in the same adverse direction relative to the U.S. Dollar.

Interest Rate Risk

We have managed a portion of our variable rate debt with interest rate swap agreements, effectively converting $87.8$111.3 million of variable rate debt to fixed rate debt. As a result, we are exposed to interest rate risk relating to our revolving debt and a portion of term debt, which are at variable rates. At November 30, 2017, 81%2018, 72% of our outstanding debt had fixed rates and 19%28% had variable rates. At November 30, 2017,2018, a uniform 10% increase in variable interest rates would have resultedresult in approximately $0.3$0.5 million of additional annual interest expense.

 

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Item 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our President and ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and our Chief FinancialPrincipal Accounting Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’sour disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our President and ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and our Chief FinancialPrincipal Accounting Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our President and ChiefPrincipal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and our Chief FinancialPrincipal Accounting Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

In the three months ended November 30, 2018, the Company implemented controls relating to the adoption of the new revenue recognition accounting standard (ASC 606:Revenue from Contracts with Customers). There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended November 30, 20172018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

There is hereby incorporated by reference the information disclosed in Note 1316 to Consolidated Financial Statements, Part I of this quarterly report.

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

This Form10-Q should be read in conjunction with the risk factors and information disclosed in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended August 31, 2017.2018. There have been no material changes in the risk factors described in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended August 31, 2017.2018.

 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Since October 2013, theThe Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase in aggregate up to $225 millionshares of the Company’s common stock. The program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice and currently has anIn January 2019, the expiration date of this share repurchase program was extended from March 31, 2019.2019 to March 31, 2021 and the amount remaining for repurchase was increased from $88 million to $100 million. Under the share repurchase program, shares of common stock may be purchased on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions fromtime-to-time. time to time. The timing and amount of purchases will be based upon market conditions, securities law limitations and other factors. The program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any specific number of shares in any period.

There were no shares repurchased under the share repurchase program during the three months ended November 30, 2017.2018.

 

Period

  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   Average Price
Paid Per Share
(Including
Commissions)
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publically
Announced Plans
or Programs
   Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
 

September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017

   —      —      —     $87,989,491 

October 1, 2017 – October 31, 2017

   —      —      —     $87,989,491 

November 1, 2017 – November 30, 2017

   —      —      —     $87,989,491 
  

 

 

     

 

 

   
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Period

  Total Number of
Shares Purchased
   Average Price
Paid Per Share
(Including
Commissions)
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of
Publically
Announced Plans
or Programs
   Approximate
Dollar Value of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs
 

September 1, 2018 – September 30, 2018

   —      —      —     $87,989,491 

October 1, 2018 – October 31, 2018

   —      —      —     $87,989,491 

November 1, 2018 – November 30, 2018

   —      —      —     $87,989,491 
  

 

 

     

 

 

   
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Item 6.

Exhibits

(a) List of Exhibits:

 

  10.1Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.
  10.2Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement between the Company and Alejandro Centurion.
  31.1  Certification pursuant to Rule 13a – 14 (a).
  31.2  Certification pursuant to Rule 13a – 14 (a).
  32.1  Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.2  Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101  The following financial information from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the period ended November 30, 20172018 formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and furnished electronically herewith: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income; (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income; (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Equity; (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; and (vi) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  THE GREENBRIER COMPANIES, INC.
Date:January 5, 2018                9, 2019  By: 

/s/ Lorie L. Tekorius

   Lorie L. Tekorius
   Executive Vice President and
   Chief FinancialOperating Officer
   (Principal Financial Officer)
Date:January 5, 2018                9, 2019  By: 

/s/ Adrian J. Downes

   Adrian J. Downes
   Senior Vice President,
Acting Chief Financial Officer and
   Chief Accounting Officer
   (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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