UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)



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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020



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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number: 1-35229

Xylem Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Indiana						45-2080495
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1 International Drive,, Rye Brook,, NY10573

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(~~914~~) (914) 323-5700

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange of which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

XYL

New York Stock Exchange

2.250% Senior Notes due 2023

XYL23

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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~~Large accelerated filer~~

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~~Accelerated filer~~

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~~Non-accelerated filer~~

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~~Smaller reporting company~~

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Emerging growth company

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

As of October ~~25,~~ ~~2019~~,23, 2020, there were ~~180,078,871~~180,231,989 outstanding shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share.

Xylem Inc.

Table of Contents



ITEM			PAGE
PART I – Financial Information
Item 1	-	~~Condensed Consolidated Financial~~F inancial Statements:
		Condensed Consolidated Income Statements for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 ~~and 2018~~ (Unaudited)	3
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (Unaudited) and ~~2018~~2019 (Unaudited)	4
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018~~2019 (Unaudited)	5
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 ~~and 2018~~ (Unaudited)	6
		Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	7
Item 2	-	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	3732
Item 3	-	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	5652
Item 4	-	Controls and Procedures	5653
PART II – Other Information
Item 1	-	Legal Proceedings	5754
Item 1A	-	Risk Factors	5754
Item 2	-	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	5754
Item 3	-	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	5754
Item 4	-	Mine Safety Disclosures	5754
Item 5	-	Other Information	5754
Item 6	-	Exhibits	5754
		Signatures	5956

PART I

ITEM 1. ~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED~~ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

XYLEM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(in millions, except per share data)


												Three Months				Nine Months
	Three Months					Nine Months
For the periods ended September 30,	2019			2018		2019			2018		For the periods ended September 30,	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenue	$	1,296		$	1,287	$	3,878		$	3,821	Revenue	$	1,220	$	1,296	$	3,503	$	3,878
Cost of revenue	787			782		2,369			2,337		Cost of revenue	759		787		2,199		2,369
Gross profit	509			505		1,509			1,484		Gross profit	461		509		1,304		1,509
Selling, general and administrative expenses	273			279		870			868		Selling, general and administrative expenses	266		273		851		870
Research and development expenses	44			46		142			137		Research and development expenses	45		44		138		142
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	33			4		58			19		Restructuring and asset impairment charges	19		33		69		58
Goodwill impairment charge	148			—		148			—		Goodwill impairment charge	58		148		58		148
Operating income	11			176		291			460		Operating income	73		11		188		291
Interest expense	16			21		52			63		Interest expense	22		16		56		52
Other non-operating (expense) income, net	(7		)	4		(2		)	9
Other non-operating expense, net											Other non-operating expense, net	(1)		(7)		(5)		(2)
Gain from sale of business	—			2		1			—		Gain from sale of business	0		0		0		1
(Loss) income before taxes	(12		)	161		238			406
Income tax (benefit) expense	(77		)	31		(45		)	82
Income (loss) before taxes											Income (loss) before taxes	50		(12)		127		238
Income tax expense (benefit)											Income tax expense (benefit)	13		(77)		21		(45)
Net income	$	65		$	130	$	283		$	324	Net income	$	37	$	65	$	106	$	283

Earnings per share:											Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.36		$	0.73	$	1.57		$	1.80	Basic	$	0.20	$	0.36	$	0.59	$	1.57
Diluted	$	0.36		$	0.72	$	1.56		$	1.79	Diluted	$	0.20	$	0.36	$	0.58	$	1.56
Weighted average number of shares:											Weighted average number of shares:
Basic	180.1			179.7		179.9			179.8		Basic	180.0		180.1		180.1		179.9
Diluted	181.2			181.1		181.2			181.2		Diluted	181.0		181.2		181.0		181.2

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

XYLEM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited)

(in millions)


	Three Months						Nine Months							Three Months				Nine Months
For the periods ended September 30,	2019			2018			2019			2018			For the periods ended September 30,	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net income	$	65		$	130		$	283		$	324		Net income	$	37	$	65	$	106	$	283
Other comprehensive loss, before tax:													Other comprehensive loss, before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(20		)	(9		)	(9		)	(61		)	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(10)		(20)		(53)		(9)

Net change in derivative hedge agreements:													Net change in derivative hedge agreements:
Unrealized loss	(5		)	—			(14		)	(9		)
Amount of loss reclassified into net income	3			3			7			1
Unrealized gain (loss)													Unrealized gain (loss)	4		(5)		8		(14)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified into net income													Amount of (gain) loss reclassified into net income	(2)		3		1		7
Net change in postretirement benefit plans:													Net change in postretirement benefit plans:
Net loss	(11		)	—			(11		)	—			Net loss	0		(11)		0		(11)

Amortization of prior service credit	(1		)	(2		)	(3		)	(4		)	Amortization of prior service credit	(1)		(1)		(3)		(3)
Amortization of net actuarial loss into net income	2			4			8			11			Amortization of net actuarial loss into net income	5		2		15		8
Settlement/Curtailment	8			—			8			1			Settlement/Curtailment	0		8		0		8

Other comprehensive loss, before tax	(24		)	(4		)	(14		)	(61		)	Other comprehensive loss, before tax	(4)		(24)		(32)		(14)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income	13			(3		)	14			7
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(37		)	(1		)	(28		)	(68		)
Income tax (benefit) expense related to items of other comprehensive loss													Income tax (benefit) expense related to items of other comprehensive loss	(17)		13		(10)		14
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax													Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	13		(37)		(22)		(28)
Comprehensive income	$	28		$	129		$	255		$	256		Comprehensive income	$	50	$	28	$	84	$	255
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—			(2		)	—			(2		)	Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0		0		(1)		0
Comprehensive income attributable to Xylem	$	28		$	131		$	255		$	258		Comprehensive income attributable to Xylem	$	50	$	28	$	85	$	255

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

XYLEM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

(in millions, except per share amounts)

September 30,
2019 December 31,
2018

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 453
$ 296
Receivables, less allowances for discounts and doubtful accounts of $33 and $35 in 2019 and 2018, respectively 1,078
1,031
Inventories 580
595
Prepaid and other current assets 152
172
Total current assets 2,263
2,094
Property, plant and equipment, net 641
656
Goodwill 2,811
2,976
Other intangible assets, net 1,180
1,232
Other non-current assets 620
264
Total assets $ 7,515
$ 7,222
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 521
$ 586
Accrued and other current liabilities 634
546
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt 306
257
Total current liabilities 1,461
1,389
Long-term debt 2,030
2,051
Accrued postretirement benefits 385
400
Deferred income tax liabilities 310
303
Other non-current accrued liabilities 434
297
Total liabilities 4,620
4,440
Commitments and contingencies (Note 19)

Stockholders’ equity:
Common Stock – par value $0.01 per share:
Authorized 750.0 shares, issued 193.8 shares and 192.9 shares in 2019 and 2018, respectively 2
2
Capital in excess of par value 1,983
1,950
Retained earnings 1,791
1,639
Treasury stock – at cost 13.7 shares and 13.2 shares in 2019 and 2018, respectively (526 ) (487 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (364 ) (336 )
Total stockholders’ equity 2,886
2,768
Non-controlling interests 9
14
Total equity 2,895
2,782
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,515
$ 7,222


	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019

ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,402	$	724
Short-term investments	200		0
Receivables, less allowances for discounts, returns and doubtful accounts of $40 and $35 in 2020 and 2019, respectively	968		1,036
Inventories	582		539
Prepaid and other current assets	159		151

Total current assets	3,311		2,450
Property, plant and equipment, net	633		658
Goodwill	2,795		2,839
Other intangible assets, net	1,090		1,174
Other non-current assets	619		589
Total assets	$	8,448	$	7,710
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	495	$	597
Accrued and other current liabilities	745		628
Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	40		276
Total current liabilities	1,280		1,501
Long-term debt	3,053		2,040
Accrued postretirement benefits	455		445
Deferred income tax liabilities	283		310
Other non-current accrued liabilities	502		447
Total liabilities	5,573		4,743
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders’ equity:
Common Stock – par value $0.01 per share:
Authorized 750.0 shares, issued 194.6 shares and 193.9 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively	2		2
Capital in excess of par value	2,021		1,991
Retained earnings	1,828		1,866
Treasury stock – at cost 14.5 shares and 13.7 shares in 2020 and 2019, respectively	(588)		(527)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(396)		(375)
Total stockholders’ equity	2,867		2,957
Non-controlling interests	8		10
Total equity	2,875		2,967
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	8,448	$	7,710

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

XYLEM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(in millions)


For the nine months ended September 30,	2019			2018			For the nine months ended September 30,	2020		2019
Operating Activities							Operating Activities
Net income	$	283		$	324		Net income	$	106	$	283
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:							Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation	88			87			Depreciation	88		88
Amortization	104			108			Amortization	101		104
Share-based compensation	23			23			Share-based compensation	19		23
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	58			19			Restructuring and asset impairment charges	69		58
Goodwill impairment charge	148			—			Goodwill impairment charge	58		148
Gain from sale of business	(1		)	—			Gain from sale of business	0		(1)
Other, net	7			2			Other, net	33		7
Payments for restructuring	(21		)	(18		)	Payments for restructuring	(25)		(21)
Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):							Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):
Changes in receivables	(73		)	(76		)	Changes in receivables	43		(73)
Changes in inventories	(2		)	(115		)	Changes in inventories	(48)		(2)
Changes in accounts payable	(30		)	51			Changes in accounts payable	(91)		(30)

Changes in accrued taxes	(140		)	20			Changes in accrued taxes	(5)		(140)

Other, net	7			(37		)	Other, net	106		7
Net Cash – Operating activities	451			388			Net Cash – Operating activities	454		451
Investing Activities							Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(175		)	(171		)	Capital expenditures	(136)		(175)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(18		)	(433		)	Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	0		(18)
Proceeds from sale of business	(2		)	22			Proceeds from sale of business	0		(2)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment							Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment	1		0
Cash received from investments	3			—			Cash received from investments	0		3
Cash paid for investments							Cash paid for investments	(200)		0
Other, net	7			3			Other, net	9		7
Net Cash – Investing activities	(185		)	(579		)	Net Cash – Investing activities	(326)		(185)
Financing Activities							Financing Activities
Short-term debt issued, net	317			410			Short-term debt issued, net	359		317
Short-term debt repaid	(254		)	(50		)	Short-term debt repaid	(600)		(254)
Long-term debt issued, net							Long-term debt issued, net	985		0

Repurchase of common stock	(39		)	(58		)	Repurchase of common stock	(61)		(39)
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	10			7			Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options	10		10
Dividends paid	(131		)	(114		)	Dividends paid	(142)		(131)

Other, net	(2		)	—			Other, net	(1)		(2)
Net Cash – Financing activities	(99		)	195			Net Cash – Financing activities	550		(99)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(10		)	(14		)	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	0		(10)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	157			(10		)	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	678		157
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	296			414			Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	724		296
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	453		$	404		Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	1,402	$	453
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:							Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:							Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	46		$	47		Interest	$	46	$	46
Income taxes (net of refunds received)	$	94		$	60		Income taxes (net of refunds received)	$	27	$	94

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

XYLEM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1. Background and Basis of Presentation

Background

Xylem Inc. (“Xylem” or the “Company”) is a leading equipment and service provider for water and wastewater applications with a broad portfolio of products and services addressing the full cycle of water, from collection, distribution and use to the return of water to the environment.

Xylem operates in 3 segments, Water Infrastructure, Applied Water and Measurement & Control Solutions. See Note ~~20,~~19, "Segment Information", to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further segment background information.

Except as otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, "Xylem," "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" refer to Xylem Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Basis of Presentation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect our financial position and results of operations in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). All intercompany transactions between our businesses have been eliminated.

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair ~~presentation~~statement of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules. We believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. We consistently applied the accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2018~~2019 ("~~2018~~2019 Annual Report") in preparing these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, with the exception of accounting standard updates described in Note 2. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes included in our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Estimates are revised as additional information becomes available. Estimates and assumptions are used for, but not limited to, postretirement obligations and assets, revenue recognition, income tax contingency accruals and valuation allowances, goodwill and indefinite lived intangible impairment testing, contingent liabilities and lease accounting. The global outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disease in March 2020, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, has created significant global volatility, uncertainty and economic disruption. The COVID-19 pandemic also has caused increased uncertainty in estimates and assumptions affecting the condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Our quarterly financial periods end on the Saturday closest to the last day of the calendar quarter, except for the fourth quarter which ends on December 31. For ease of presentation, the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein are described as ending on the last day of the calendar quarter.

Note 2.2. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Pronouncements ~~Not Yet Adopted~~

In June 2016, the ~~FASB~~Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ~~guidance~~Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, "Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments," amending the accounting for the impairment of financial instruments, including trade receivables. Under ~~current~~previous guidance, credit losses ~~are~~were recognized when the applicable losses ~~have~~had a probable likelihood of occurring and this assessment iswas based on past events and current conditions. The amended current guidance eliminates the ~~“probable”~~

“probable” threshold and requires an entity to use a broader range of information, including forecast information when estimating expected credit losses. Generally, this should result in a more timely recognition of credit losses. This guidance isbecame effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The requirements of the amended guidance should be applied using a modified retrospective approach

except for debt securities, which require a prospective transition approach. We ~~are evaluating the impact of the guidance on our financial condition and results of operations.~~

~~Recently Adopted Pronouncements~~

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance regarding the accounting for implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The guidance establishes the requirement to capitalize certain implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract, effectively aligning with the requirement to capitalize certain implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 with early adoption permitted. The requirements of the amended guidance may be applied using either a retrospective or prospective approach. We adopted this guidance ~~prospectively~~ as of ~~April~~January 1, ~~2019. This~~2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance amending the accounting for leases. Specifically, the amended guidance requires all lessees to record a lease liability at lease inception, with a corresponding right of use ("ROU") asset, except for short-term leases. Lessor accounting is not fundamentally changed. This amended guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 using a modified retrospective approach. Early adoption was permitted. We adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective approach whereby prior comparative periods were not retrospectively restated in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The adoption of the standard resulted in the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities of $267 million and $265 million, respectively, as well as deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities of $68 million, as of January 1, 2019, the date of initial application. The guidance did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Income Statements and Statements of Cash Flow. See Note 9, "Leases" for further details.

Note 3. Acquisitions and Divestitures

~~2019~~ Acquisitions

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 we spent approximately $0 million, net of cash received on acquisition activity.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 we spent approximately $0 million and $18 million, net of cash received on acquisition activity, respectively.

~~2018 Acquisitions and Divestitures~~

~~Pure Technologies Ltd.~~

On January 31, 2018, we acquired all the issued and outstanding shares of Pure Technologies Ltd. (“Pure”), a leader in intelligent leak detection and condition assessment solutions for water distribution networks for approximately $420 million, net of cash received. Acquisition costs of $4 million were reflected as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statement for the year ended December 31, 2018.

~~Pure’s results of operations were consolidated with the Company effective February 1, 2018 and are reflected in the Measurement & Control Solutions segment.~~

~~The Pure purchase price allocation as of January 31, 2018 is shown in the following table:~~

(in millions) Amount
Cash $ 14
Receivables 23
Inventories 4
Prepaid and other current assets 2
Property, plant and equipment 22
Intangible assets 149
Other long-term assets 1
Accounts payable (3 )
Accrued and other current liabilities (12 )
Deferred income tax liabilities (25 )
Other non-current accrued liabilities (2 )
Total identifiable net assets 173

Goodwill 261
Total consideration $ 434

~~The fair values of Pure's assets and liabilities were determined based on estimates and assumptions which management believes are reasonable.~~

Goodwill arising from the acquisition consists largely of synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of Pure and Xylem. All of the goodwill was assigned to the Measurement & Control Solutions segment and is not deductible for tax purposes.

The estimate of the fair value of Pure identifiable intangible assets was determined primarily using the “income approach,” which requires a forecast of all of the expected future cash flows either through the use of the multi-period excess earnings method or the relief-from-royalty method. Some of the more significant assumptions inherent in the development of intangible asset values include: the amount and timing of projected future cash flows, the discount rate selected to measure the risks inherent in the future cash flows, the assessment of the intangible asset’s life cycle, as well as other factors. The following table summarizes key information underlying identifiable intangible assets related to the Pure acquisition:

Category Life Amount (in millions)
Customer Relationships 17 - 18 years $ 84
Technology 3 - 10 years 38
Tradenames 20 years 21
Internally Developed Software 3 years 6
Total $ 149

The following table summarizes, on an unaudited pro forma basis, the condensed combined results of operations of the Company for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2018 assuming the acquisition of Pure was made on January 1, 2017:

(in millions) Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018

Revenue N/A $ 3,826
Net income N/A $ 321

The foregoing unaudited pro forma results are for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the actual results of operations that might have occurred had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2017, nor are they necessarily indicative of future results. The pro forma financial information includes the impact of purchase accounting and other nonrecurring items directly attributable to the acquisition, which include:

•~~Amortization expense of acquired intangibles~~

~~Adjustments to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment reflecting the impact of the calculated fair value of those assets in accordance with purchase accounting~~

~~Adjustments to interest expense to remove historical Pure interest costs and reflect Xylem's current debt profile~~

•~~The related tax impact of the above referenced adjustments~~

~~The pro forma results do not include any cost savings or operational synergies that may be generated or realized due to the acquisition of Pure.~~

During the three months ended September 30, 2018 Pure had revenue and an operating loss of $25 million and $2 million, respectively. During the eight months ended September 30, 2018 Pure had revenue and an operating loss of $67 million and $5 million, respectively.

~~Other Acquisition Activity~~

~~During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 we spent approximately $3 million and $13 million net of cash received on other acquisition activity.~~

During the third quarter we divested our Precision Die Casting business for approximately $22 million, net of cash assumed. The sale resulted in an immaterial gain for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, which is reflected in gain from sale of business in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statement. The business, which was part of our Measurement & Controls Solutions segment, provided aluminum die casting products primarily to customers in the automotive sector. The business reported 2017 annual revenue of approximately $32 million.

Note 4. Revenue

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table illustrates the sources of revenue:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended					Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,					September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2019		2018		2019		2018		(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenue from contracts with customers	$	1,231	$	1,222	$	3,690	$	3,642	Revenue from contracts with customers	$	1,170	$	1,231	$	3,358	$	3,690
Lease Revenue	65		65		188		179		Lease Revenue	50		65		145		188
Total	$	1,296	$	1,287	$	3,878	$	3,821	Total	$	1,220	$	1,296	$	3,503	$	3,878

The following table reflects revenue from contracts with customers by application:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Water Infrastructure
Transport	$	374	$	369	$	1,042	$	1,111
Treatment	100		96		276		274

Applied Water
Building Services	205		207		579		636
Industrial Water	159		169		460		513

Measurement & Control Solutions
Water	166		193		510		587
Energy	65		90		207		248
Software as a Service	23		26		67		75
Test	78		81		217		246

Total	$	1,170	$	1,231	$	3,358	$	3,690

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(in millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Water Infrastructure
     Transport $ 369
$ 380
$ 1,111
$ 1,114
     Treatment 96
96
274
274

Applied Water
     Building Services 207
208
636
608
     Industrial Water 169
170
513
524

Measurement & Control Solutions
     Water 193
168
587
514
     Energy 90
90
248
254
     Software as a Service/Other 26
26
75
96
     Test 81
84
246
258

Total $ 1,231

$ 1,222
$ 3,690

$ 3,642

The following table reflects revenue from contracts with customers by geographical region:

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(in millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Water Infrastructure
     United States $ 141
$ 139
$ 434
$ 387
     Europe 170
174
509
542
Asia Pacific 92
91
260
252
Other 62
72
182
207

Applied Water
     United States 196
197
609
583
     Europe 89
93
275
291
Asia Pacific 41
40
121
115
Other 50
48
144
143

Measurement & Control Solutions
     United States 251
238
739
674
     Europe 63
59
199
214
Asia Pacific 27
31
85
106
Other 49
40
133
128

Total $ 1,231

$ 1,222
$ 3,690

$ 3,642


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Water Infrastructure
United States	$	142	$	141	$	407	$	434
Europe	181		170		515		509
Asia Pacific	96		92		236		260
Other	55		62		160		182

Applied Water
United States	185		196		559		609
Europe	92		89		255		275
Asia Pacific	46		41		105		121
Other	41		50		120		144

Measurement & Control Solutions
United States	202		251		636		739
Europe	65		63		197		199
Asia Pacific	29		27		76		85
Other	36		49		92		133

Total	$	1,170	$	1,231	$	3,358	$	3,690

Contract Balances

We receive payments from customers based on a billing schedule as established in our contracts. Contract assets relate to costs incurred to perform in advance of scheduled billings. Contract liabilities relate to payments received in advance of performance under the contracts. Changes in contract assets and liabilities are due to our performance under the contract.

The table below provides contract assets, contract liabilities, and significant changes in contract assets and liabilities:


(in millions)	Contract Assets (a)		Contract Liabilities
Balance at January 1, 2019	$	96	$	113
Additions, net	71		97
Revenue recognized from opening balance	—		(82)
Billings	(58)		—




Other	9		(3)
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	118	$	125

Balance at January 1, 2020	$	106	$	135
Additions, net	95		98
Revenue recognized from opening balance	—		(83)
Billings	(89)		—




Other	0		(1)
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	112	$	149

(a)Excludes receivable balances which are disclosed on the balance sheet

(in millions) Contract Assets (a) Contract Liabilities
Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 89
$ 107
  Additions, net 68
92
  Revenue recognized from opening balance —
(83 )
  Billings (62 ) —
  Other (4 ) (6 )
Balance at September 30, 2018 $ 91
$ 110

Balance at January 1, 2019 $ 96
$ 113
  Additions, net 71
97
  Revenue recognized from opening balance —
(82 )
  Billings (58 ) —
  Other 9
(3 )
Balance at September 30, 2019 $ 118
$ 125


~~(a)~~	~~Excludes receivable balances which are disclosed on the balance sheet~~

Performance obligations

Delivery schedules vary from customer to customer based upon their requirements. Typically, large projects require longer lead production cycles and delays can occur from time to time. As of September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied for contracts with performance obligations, amount to ~~$388~~$459 million. We expect to recognize the majority of revenue upon the completion of satisfying these performance obligations in the following 60 months. The Company elects to apply the practical expedient to exclude from this disclosure revenue related to performance obligations that are part of a contract whose original expected duration is less than one year.

Note 5. Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges

Restructuring

~~From time~~In response to ~~time,~~ the ~~Company will incur costs related~~changes in business and economic conditions arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on June 2, 2020 management committed to a restructuring plan that includes actions across our businesses and functions globally. The plan is designed to support our long-term financial resilience and simplify our operations, strengthen our competitive positioning and better serve our customers.

As a result of the plan, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized restructuring charges of $8 million and $48 million, respectively. These charges included reduction of headcount across all segments and asset impairments within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. Immaterial restructuring charges incurred during the first quarter are included in ~~order to optimize our cost base and more strategically position ourselves based on~~ the ~~economic environment and customer demand.~~ plan information presented below.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we recognized restructuring charges of $26 million and $48 million, respectively. We incurred these charges primarily as a continuation of our efforts to reposition our European and North American businesses to optimize our cost structure and improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. The charges included the reduction of headcount and consolidation of facilities within our Measurement & Control Solutions and Water Infrastructure segments, as well as headcount reductions within our Applied Water segment.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, we recognized restructuring charges of $4 million and $19 million, respectively. We incurred these charges primarily as a continuation of our efforts to reposition our European and North American businesses to optimize our cost structure and improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. The charges included the reduction of headcount and consolidation of facilities within our Measurement & Control Solutions and Water Infrastructure segments, as well as headcount reductions within our Applied Water segment.

The following table presents the components of restructuring expense and asset impairment charges:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
By component:
Severance and other charges	$	8	$	26	$	31	$	46
Lease related charges	0		0		0		1
Asset impairment	0		0		17		1
Other restructuring charges	1		0		1		0
Reversal of restructuring accruals	(1)		0		(1)		0
Total restructuring charges	$	8	$	26��	$	48	$	48
Asset impairment	11		7		21		10
Total restructuring and asset impairment charges	$	19	$	33	$	69	$	58

By segment:
Water Infrastructure	$	6	$	6	$	14	$	17
Applied Water	1		2		3		4
Measurement & Control Solutions	12		25		52		37

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(in millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018
By component:
Severance and other charges $ 26
$ 4
$ 46
$ 18
Lease related charges —
—
1
1
Other restructuring charges —
—
1
—
Total restructuring charges $ 26
$ 4
$ 48
$ 19
Asset impairment 7
—
10
—
Total restructuring and asset impairment charges $ 33
$ 4
$ 58
$ 19

By segment:
Water Infrastructure $ 6
$ 2
$ 17
$ 8
Applied Water 2
1
4
2
Measurement & Control Solutions 25
1
37
9

The following table displays a roll-forward of the restructuring accruals, presented on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within ~~accrued~~"Accrued and other current ~~liabilities,~~liabilities" and "other non-current accrued liabilities", for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018:~~2019:


(in millions)	2020		2019
Restructuring accruals - January 1	$	27	$	5
Restructuring charges	48		48
Cash payments	(25)		(21)
Asset impairment	(17)		0
Foreign currency and other	0		(2)
Restructuring accruals - September 30	$	33	$	30

By segment:
Water Infrastructure	$	5	$	1
Applied Water	1		1
Measurement & Control Solutions	22		21
Regional selling locations (a)	4		7
Corporate and other	1		0

(in millions) 2019 2018
Restructuring accruals - January 1 $ 5
$ 7
Restructuring charges 48
19
Cash payments (21 ) (18 )
Foreign currency and other (2 ) (1 )
Restructuring accruals - September 30 $ 30
$ 7

By segment:
Water Infrastructure $ 1
$ 1
Applied Water 1
1
Measurement & Control Solutions 21
3
Regional selling locations (a) 7
2
Corporate and other —
—

(a)


~~(a)~~	Regional selling locations consist primarily of selling and marketing organizations and related support services that incurred restructuring expense which was allocated to the segments. The liabilities ~~associated with restructuring expense were not allocated to the segments.~~

~~The following is a roll-forward for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 of employee position eliminations~~ associated with restructuring ~~activities:~~expense were not allocated to the segments.

2019 2018
Planned reductions - January 1 69
47
Additional planned reductions 621
176
Actual reductions and reversals (465 ) (135 )
Planned reductions - September 30 225
88

The following table presents expected restructuring spend ~~for~~in 2020 and thereafter:


(in millions)	Water Infrastructure		Applied Water		Measurement & Control Solutions		Corporate		Total
Actions Commenced in 2020:
Total expected costs	$	27	$	11	$	35	$	3	$	76
Costs incurred during Q1 2020	1		0		0		0		1
Costs incurred during Q2 2020	5		2		30		0		37
Costs incurred during Q3 2020	7		1		1		0		9
Total expected costs remaining	$	14	$	8	$	4	$	3	$	29

Actions Commenced in 2019:
Total expected costs	$	19	$	5	$	27	$	0	$	51
Costs incurred during 2019	18		5		27		0		50
Costs incurred during Q1 2020	1		0		0		0		1
Costs incurred during Q2 2020	1		0		0		0		1
Costs incurred during Q3 2020	(1)		0		0		0		(1)
Total expected costs remaining	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0	$	0

The Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions actions commenced asin 2020 consist primarily of ~~September 30, 2019:~~

(in millions) Water Infrastructure Applied Water Measurement & Control Solutions Corporate Total
Actions Commenced in 2019:
Total expected costs $ 18

$ 5

$ 27

$ —
$ 50
Costs incurred during Q1 2019 3

—

3

—
6
Costs incurred during Q2 2019 7

2

5

—
14
Costs incurred during Q3 2019 6

2

18

—
26
Total expected costs remaining $ 2

$ 1

$ 1

$ —

$ 4

Actions Commenced in 2018:
Total expected costs $ 8

$ 1

$ 7

$ —
$ 16
Costs incurred during 2018 7

1

7

—
15
Costs incurred during Q1 2019 1

—

—

—
1
Costs incurred during Q2 2019 —

—

—

—
—
Costs incurred during Q3 2019 —

—

—

—
—
Total expected costs remaining $ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

$ —

Actions Commenced in 2017:
Total expected costs $ 12
$ 7
$ 4
$ —
$ 23
Costs incurred during 2017 5
4
2
—
11
Costs incurred during 2018 2
1
1
—
4
Costs incurred during Q1 2019 —
—
1
—
1
Costs incurred during Q2 2019 —
—
—
—
—
Costs incurred during Q3 2019 —
—
—
—
—
Total expected costs remaining $ 5

$ 2

$ —

$ —

$ 7

severance charges across segments and asset impairment charges in our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. These actions are expected to continue through 2021. The Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions actions commenced in 2019 consist primarily of severance ~~charges~~charges. The actions commenced in 2019 are complete.

During the second quarter of 2020, the discontinuance of a product line resulted in $17 million of asset impairments, primarily related to customer relationships, trademarks and ~~are expected to continue through the end of 2019. The Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and~~fixed assets within our Measurement & Control Solutions ~~actions commenced in 2018 consist primarily~~segment.

Asset Impairment

During the third quarter of ~~severance charges~~2020, we determined that certain assets including software and ~~are complete. The Water Infrastructure, Applied Water and~~proprietary technology within our Measurement & Control Solutions ~~actions commenced in 2017 consist primarily~~segment were impaired. Accordingly we recognized an impairment charge of ~~severance charges~~$11 million. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and ~~are expected to continue through~~Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

During the ~~fourth~~second quarter of ~~2020.~~2020, we determined that internally developed in-process software within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment was impaired as a result of actions taken to prioritize strategic investments. Accordingly we recognized an impairment charge of $10 million. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

~~Asset Impairment~~

During the third quarter of 2019, we determined that certain assets within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment, including customer relationships, internally developed software, proprietary technology, and plant property & equipment, were impaired. Accordingly we recognized an impairment charge of $7 million. Refer to Note 10,9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

During the first quarter of 2019, we determined that certain assets within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment, including a customer relationship, were impaired. Accordingly we recognized an impairment charge of $3 million. Refer to Note 10,9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

Note 6. Income Taxes

Our quarterly provision for income taxes is measured using an estimated annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items within periods presented. The comparison of our effective tax rate between periods is significantly impacted by the level and mix of earnings and losses by tax jurisdiction and discrete items.

The income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was $13 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 26.2%, compared to a benefit of $77 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 623.6% (on a pre-tax loss for the period)~~, compared to a $31 million charge resulting in an effective tax rate of 19.0%~~ for the same period in ~~2018.~~2019. The income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was $21 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 16.6%, compared to a benefit of $45 million resulting in an effective tax rate of (18.9)%~~, compared to an $82 million charge resulting in an effective tax rate of 20.1%~~ for the same period in ~~2018.~~ 2019. The effective tax ~~rates~~rate for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, ~~2019 differ~~2020 differs from the United States federal statutory rate primarily due to the ~~income~~mix of earnings in jurisdictions, partially offset by the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI") inclusion and goodwill impairment charge. Additionally, the effective tax ~~benefit that resulted~~rate for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 differs from the same periods in 2019 due primarily to the impact of the changes in tax law in Switzerland ~~and~~in 2019 along with the impact of the larger goodwill impairment charge on income before taxes in 2019.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities or litigation, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the condensed consolidated financial statements from such positions are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was ~~$126~~$125 million, as compared to ~~$136~~$129 million at December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, which if ultimately recognized will reduce our effective tax rate. We believe that it is reasonably possible that the unrecognized tax benefits will be reduced by approximately $4$1 million within the next 12 months as a result of the expiration of certain statutes of limitations. We classify interest expense relating to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of ~~other~~"Other non-operating expense, ~~net,~~net" and tax penalties as a component of ~~income~~"Income tax expense (benefit)" in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statements. As of September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, we had $8$9 million of interest accrued for unrecognized tax benefits.

~~In June~~During 2019, Xylem’s Swedish subsidiary received a tax assessment for the 2013 tax year related to the tax treatment of an intercompany transfer of certain intellectual property that was made in connection with a reorganization of our European businesses. The assessment asserts an aggregate amount of approximately $80 million for tax, penalties and interest. ~~In July 2019,~~ Xylem filed an appeal with the Administrative Court of Stockholm. Management, in consultation with external legal advisors, believes it is more likely than not that Xylem will prevail on the proposed assessment and ~~intends to~~is vigorously ~~defend~~defending our position through litigation. ~~At this time,~~As of September 30, 2020, we have not recorded any unrecognized tax benefits related to this uncertain tax position.

Note 7.7. Earnings Per Share

The following is a reconciliation of the shares used in calculating basic and diluted net earnings per share:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended					Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,					September 30,				September 30,
	2019		2018		2019		2018			2020		2019		2020		2019
Net income (in millions)	$	65	$	130	$	283	$	324	Net income (in millions)	$	37	$	65	$	106	$	283
Shares (in thousands):									Shares (in thousands):
Weighted average common shares outstanding	180,044		179,650		179,909		179,760		Weighted average common shares outstanding	180,006		180,044		180,031		179,909
Add: Participating securities (a)	28		26		29		28		Add: Participating securities (a)	16		28		24		29
Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	180,072		179,676		179,938		179,788		Weighted average common shares outstanding — Basic	180,022		180,072		180,055		179,938
Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions: (b)									Plus incremental shares from assumed conversions: (b)
Dilutive effect of stock options	790		895		819		903		Dilutive effect of stock options	656		790		648		819
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units and performance share units	350		519		402		475		Dilutive effect of restricted stock units and performance share units	290		350		253		402

Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	181,212		181,090		181,159		181,166		Weighted average common shares outstanding — Diluted	180,968		181,212		180,956		181,159
Basic earnings per share	$	0.36	$	0.73	$	1.57	$	1.80	Basic earnings per share	$	0.20	$	0.36	$	0.59	$	1.57
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.36	$	0.72	$	1.56	$	1.79	Diluted earnings per share	$	0.20	$	0.36	$	0.58	$	1.56


~~(a)~~	Restricted stock unit awards containing rights to non-forfeitable dividends that participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders are considered participating securities for purposes of computing earnings per share.

~~(b)~~

(a)Restricted stock unit awards containing rights to non-forfeitable dividends that participate in undistributed earnings with common shareholders are considered participating securities for purposes of computing earnings per share.

(b)Incremental shares from stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units are computed by the treasury stock method. The weighted average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or were otherwise excluded under the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method calculates dilution assuming the exercise of all in-the-money options and vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units, reduced by the repurchase of shares with the proceeds from the assumed exercises and unrecognized compensation expense for outstanding awards. Performance share units will be included in the treasury stock calculation of diluted earnings per share upon achievement of underlying performance or market conditions at the end of the reporting period. See Note 15, "Share-Based Compensation Plans", to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further detail on the performance share units.


	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30,		September 30,
(in thousands)	2020	2019	2020	2019
Stock options	1,699	1,390	1,611	1,401
Restricted stock units	408	351	387	360
Performance share units	334	391	311	439

Incremental shares from stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units are computed by the treasury stock method. The weighted average shares listed below were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented or were otherwise excluded under the treasury stock method. The treasury stock method calculates dilution assuming the exercise of all in-the-money options and vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units, reduced by the repurchase of shares with the proceeds from the assumed exercises and unrecognized compensation expense for outstanding awards. Performance share units will be included in the treasury stock calculation of diluted earnings per share upon achievement of underlying performance or market conditions at the end of the reporting period. See ~~Note 16, "Share-Based Compensation Plans" to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further detail on the performance share units.~~

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Stock options 1,390
1,292
1,401
1,290
Restricted stock units 351
334
360
338
Performance share units 391
415
439
490

Note 8. Inventories

The components of total inventories are summarized as follows:


(in millions)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Finished goods	$	237	$	212
Work in process	53		47
Raw materials	292		280
Total inventories	$	582	$	539

(in millions) September 30,
2019 December 31,
2018
Finished goods $ 231
$ 248
Work in process 54
45
Raw materials 295
302
Total inventories $ 580
$ 595

~~Note 9. Leases~~

~~As discussed in Note 2, “Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements,” Xylem adopted the new guidance on accounting for leases.~~

~~Leasing Arrangements~~

We lease certain offices, manufacturing buildings, transportation equipment, machinery, computers and other equipment. Our most significant lease liabilities relate to real estate leases. These leases include renewal, termination or purchase options, and we have assessed these to determine whether it is reasonably certain for us to exercise any of the previously mentioned options. All periods relating to options that are reasonably certain to be exercised have been included in the lease term of the respective leases.

We have recorded ROU assets for lease arrangements that are reasonably certain to extend beyond 12 months. ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments under the lease. ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The implicit rate within our leases is generally not determinable, and we use our incremental borrowing rate at the lease commencement date to determine the net present value of lease payments. The determination of the appropriate incremental borrowing rate requires judgment. We determine the appropriate incremental borrowing rate for each lease using our current borrowing rate, adjusted for various factors including geographic region, level of collateralization and term, to align with the term of the underlying lease.

Many of our leases are subject to payment adjustments to reflect annual changes in price indexes, such as the Consumer Price Index. While associated lease liabilities are not re-measured as a result of changes in the applicable price indexes, changes to required lease payments are treated as variable lease payments and recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments was incurred.

Leases with a lease term of 12 months or less, including renewal options that are reasonably certain to be exercised, that also do not include an option to purchase the underlying asset that is reasonably certain of exercise, are not recorded on the balance sheet. Instead, lease payments for these leases are recognized as a lease cost on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

We elected the package of practical expedients, which among other things, does not require reassessment of lease classification. Additionally, we have made an accounting policy election whereby we chose not to separate non-lease components from lease components in agreements in all leases which we are the lessee.

We did not identify any events or conditions during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 to indicate that a reassessment or re-measurement of our existing leases was required. There were also no impairment indicators identified during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019 that required an impairment test for the Company’s ROU assets or other long-lived assets in accordance with ASC 360-10.

Our current lease liabilities of $60 million are included in "Accrued and other current liabilities" and our non-current lease liabilities of $184 million are included in "Other non-current accrued liabilities" as of September 30, 2019. Our ROU asset balances are included in "Other non-current assets". The net balance of our ROU assets as of September 30, 2019 was $247 million. These balances include an immaterial amount related to finance leases.

~~The components of our lease cost were as follows:~~

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2019 September 30, 2019
Lease cost
     Operating lease cost $ 20
$ 58
      Short-term lease cost 2
7
      Variable lease cost 3
13
Total lease cost $ 25
$ 78

~~The supplemental cash flow information related to leases are as follows:~~

Nine Months Ended
(in millions) September 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 54

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases $ 26

~~Information relating to the lease term and discount rate are as follows:~~



	~~Nine Months Ended~~
	~~September 30, 2019~~
~~Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)~~
~~Operating leases~~	6

~~Weighted-average discount rate~~
~~Operating leases~~	~~2.8%~~

~~As of September 30, 2019, the maturities of operating lease liabilities were as follows:~~

(in millions)
2019 $ 18
2020 61
2021 46
2022 34
2023 26
2024 20
Thereafter 59
Total lease payments 264
Less: Imputed interest (21 )
Total $ 243

~~Disclosures related to periods prior to adoption of the New Lease Standard as reported and provided in our 2018 Annual Report.~~

~~As of December 31, 2018, we were obligated to make minimum future rental payments under operating leases as follows:~~

(in millions)
2019 $ 76
2020 61
2021 43
2022 33
2023 22
Thereafter 64
Total lease payments 299

~~Lessor arrangements~~

In addition to manufacturing and selling equipment, we also lease out equipment to customers in exchange for consideration. These arrangements are generally short term in nature and predominantly involve the rental of pumps and accessories within the Water Infrastructure segment. Rental arrangements generally do not provide the customer the right to purchase the equipment as Xylem’s strategy is to rent these items over their useful lives. Customers may be billed based on daily, weekly or monthly rates depending on the expected rental period. We assessed that these arrangements constitute a lease under ASC 842, and have recognized them as operating leases. In situations where arrangements contain both the sale of products and a leasing component, contract consideration is allocated based on relative standalone selling price.

Total revenue from lease arrangements were $65 million and $188 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Our gross assets available for rent and related accumulated amortization were $262 million and $171 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2019. Depreciation expense for these assets were $7 million and $21 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Note 10.9. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 are as follows:

(in millions)
Water
Infrastructure
Applied Water Measurement & Control Solutions Total
Balance as of January 1, 2019 $ 653
$ 516
$ 1,807
$ 2,976
Activity in 2019
Divested/Acquired —
—
19
19
Impairment —
—
(148 ) (148 )
Foreign currency and other (9 ) (7 ) (20 ) (36 )
Balance as of September 30, 2019 $ 644
$ 509
$ 1,658
$ 2,811


(in millions)	Water Infrastructure		Applied Water		Measurement & Control Solutions		Total
Balance as of January 1, 2020	$	651	$	513	$	1,675	$	2,839
Activity in 2020

Impairment	0		0		(58)		(58)
Foreign currency and other	3		6		5		14
Balance as of September 30, 2020	$	654	$	519	$	1,622	$	2,795

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $58 million related to the Advanced Infrastructure Analytics (“AIA”) goodwill reporting unit within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. The AIA reporting unit is comprised of our assessment services business (primarily the Pure Technologies Ltd. ("Pure") acquisition) as well as our digital solutions business. The impairment resulted from management's updated forecast of future cash flows for the AIA businesses, which reflects significant negative volume impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily on our assessment services business. Our ongoing investment in the AIA businesses also continues to impact near term profitability. These factors drove the decrease in forecasted cash flows, and as such, the calculated fair value of the AIA reporting unit below its carrying value as of the third quarter. To determine the fair value of the AIA reporting unit, the Company used the income approach. Under the income approach, the fair value of the AIA reporting unit was based on the present value of the estimated cash flows that the reporting unit is expected to generate over its remaining life. Cash flow projections were based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate was based on the weighted average cost of capital appropriate for the AIA reporting unit.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $148 million related to the ~~Advanced Infrastructure Analytics (“AIA”)~~AIA goodwill reporting ~~unit.~~unit within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. The impairment resulted from a downward revision of forecasted future cash flows. Factors that contributed to the revised forecast in the third quarter include lower than expected results as compared to prior forecasts, largely as a result of slower-than-expected conversion of pipeline opportunities to revenue. Additionally, we have continued to invest in the AIA platform ahead of the adoption curve, which has also impacted the near term profitability of the business. These factors drove the decrease in forecasted cash flows, and as such, the calculated fair value of the AIA reporting unit below its carrying value as of the third quarter.

To determine the fair value of the AIA reporting unit, the Company used the income approach. Under the income approach, the fair value of the AIA reporting unit was based on the present value of the estimated cash flows that the reporting unit is expected to generate over its remaining life. Cash flow projections were based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate was based on the weighted average cost of capital appropriate for the AIA reporting unit.

Other Intangible Assets

Information regarding our other intangible assets is as follows:

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in millions)
Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Intangibles

Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

Net
Intangibles
Customer and distributor relationships $ 939
$ (334 ) $ 605
$ 951
$ (286 ) $ 665
Proprietary technology and patents 203
(105 ) 98
198
(93 ) 105
Trademarks 147
(49 ) 98
148
(41 ) 107
Software 405
(195 ) 210
355
(164 ) 191
Other 20
(16 ) 4
24
(19 ) 5
Indefinite-lived intangibles 165
—
165
159
—
159
Other Intangibles $ 1,879
$ (699 ) $ 1,180
$ 1,835
$ (603 ) $ 1,232


	September 30, 2020						December 31, 2019
(in millions)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Intangibles		Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Intangibles
Customer and distributor relationships	$	929	$	(391)	$	538	$	945	$	(352)	$	593
Proprietary technology and patents	202		(125)		77		204		(111)		93
Trademarks	141		(59)		82		148		(52)		96
Software	471		(249)		222		428		(206)		222
Other	21		(17)		4		20		(16)		4
Indefinite-lived intangibles	167		0		167		166		0		166
Other Intangibles	$	1,931	$	(841)	$	1,090	$	1,911	$	(737)	$	1,174

Amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets was ~~$35~~$33 million and $101 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $34 million and $104 million for the three and nine ~~months~~month periods ended September 30, 2019, ~~respectively,~~respectively.

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company assessed whether the carrying amounts of the AIA reporting unit’s long-lived assets may not be recoverable based on the updated forecast of future cash flows, and ~~$34~~therefore impaired. Our assessment resulted in an impairment charge of $11 million, primarily related to software and ~~$108~~proprietary technology. The charge was calculated using an income approach, which is considered a Level 3 input for fair value measurement, and is reflected in “Restructuring and asset impairment charges” in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statements.

During the second quarter of 2020, we recognized impairment charges of $16 million ~~for the three~~primarily related to customer relationships and ~~nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.~~trademarks due to discontinuance of a product line within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. We also determined that internally developed in-process software within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment was impaired as a result of actions taken to prioritize strategic investments and recognized an impairment charge of $10 million.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company also assessed whether the carrying amounts of the AIA reporting unit’s long-lived assets may not be recoverable based on the revised forecasted cash flows, and therefore impaired. Our assessment resulted in an impairment charge of $7 million, primarily related to customer relationships, proprietary technology, software and property, plant and equipment. The charge was calculated

using an income ~~approach, which is considered a Level 3 input for fair value measurement, and is reflected in “Restructuring and asset impairment charges” in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statements.~~approach.

During the first quarter of 2019, we determined that the intended use of a ~~finite lived~~finite-lived customer relationship within the test application of our Measurement & Control Solutions segment had changed. Accordingly we recorded a $3 million impairment charge. The charge was ~~also~~ calculated using the income approach and is reflected in “Restructuring and asset impairment charges” in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statements.

Note ~~11.~~10. Derivative Financial Instruments

Risk Management Objective of Using Derivatives

We are exposed to certain risks arising from both our business operations and economic conditions, and we principally manage our exposures to these risks through management of our core business activities. Certain of our foreign operations expose us to fluctuations of foreign interest rates and exchange rates that may impact revenue, expenses, cash receipts, cash payments, and the value of our stockholders' equity. We enter into derivative financial instruments to protect the value or fix the amount of certain cash flows in terms of the functional currency of the business unit with that exposure and reduce the volatility in stockholders' equity.

Cash Flow Hedges of Foreign Exchange Risk

We are exposed to fluctuations in various foreign currencies against our functional currencies. We use foreign currency derivatives, including currency forward agreements, to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the

various exchange rates. Currency forward agreements involve fixing the foreign currency exchange rate for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date.

Certain business units with exposure to foreign currency exchange risks have designated certain currency forward agreements as cash flow hedges of forecasted intercompany inventory purchases and sales. Our principal currency exposures relate to the Euro, Swedish Krona, British Pound, Canadian Dollar, Polish Zloty and Australian Dollar. We had foreign exchange contracts with purchased notional amounts totaling ~~$117~~$137 million and ~~$506~~$0 million as of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, respectively. As of September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, our most significant foreign currency derivatives included contracts to sell U.S. Dollar and purchase Euro, purchase Swedish Krona and sell Euro, sell British Pound and purchase Euro, purchase Polish Zloty and sell Euro, purchase U.S. Dollar and sell Canadian Dollar, and to sell Canadian Dollar and purchase Euro. The purchased notional amounts associated with these currency derivatives are ~~$45~~$52 million, ~~$39~~$47 million, ~~$11~~$12 million, $9$8 million, $7$8 million and $5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, the purchased notional amounts associated with these currency derivatives were $191 million, $168 million, $52 million, $37 million, $29 million and $22$7 million, respectively.

Hedges of Net Investments in Foreign Operations

We are exposed to changes in foreign currencies impacting our net investments held in foreign subsidiaries.

Cross Currency Swaps

Beginning in 2015, we entered into cross currency swaps to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the Euro-U.S. Dollar exchange rate. During the second quarter of 2019 and third quarter of 2020 we entered into additional cross currency swaps. The total notional amount of derivative instruments designated as net investment hedges was ~~$702~~$1,189 million and ~~$426~~$714 million as of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, respectively.

Foreign Currency Denominated Debt

On March 11, 2016, we issued 2.250% Senior Notes of €500 million aggregate principal amount due March 2023. We designated the entirety of the outstanding balance, or ~~$544~~$581 million and ~~$566~~$554 million as of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, respectively, net of unamortized discount, as a hedge of a net investment in certain foreign subsidiaries.

The table below presents the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the Condensed Consolidated Income Statements and Statements of Comprehensive Income:


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$	4	$	(5)	$	7	$	(14)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into revenue	(2)		2		0		4
Amount of loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue	0		1		2		3

Net Investment Hedges
Cross Currency Swaps
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$	(53)	$	31	$	(30)	$	30
Amount of income recognized in Interest Expense	5		4		$	14	$	11
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI	$	(21)	$	22	$	(26)	$	23

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(in millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Cash Flow Hedges
Foreign Exchange Contracts
Amount of (loss) recognized in OCI (a) $ (5 ) $ —
$ (14 ) $ (9 )
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into revenue (a) 2
1
4
(1 )
Amount of loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenue (a) 1
2
3
2

Net Investment Hedges
Cross Currency Swaps
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI (a) $ 31
$ (5 ) $ 30
$ 8
Amount of income recognized in Interest Expense 4

—

$ 11

$ —
Foreign Currency Denominated Debt
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI (a) $ 22
$ (8 ) $ 23
$ 11


~~(a)~~	~~Effective portion~~

As of September 30, ~~2019, $8~~2020, $6 million of net ~~losses~~gains on cash flow hedges are expected to be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months. The ineffective portion of a cash flow hedge is recognized immediately in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Income Statements and was not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

As of September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, no gains or losses on the net investment hedges are expected to be reclassified into earnings over their duration. ~~The net investment hedges did not experience any ineffectiveness for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.~~

The fair values of our derivative assets and liabilities are measured on a recurring basis using Level 2 inputs and are determined through the use of models that consider various assumptions including yield curves, time value and other measurements.

The fair values of our foreign exchange contracts currently included in our hedging program designated as hedging instruments were as follows:

(in millions) September 30,
2019 December 31,
2018
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Assets
Cash Flow Hedges
Other current assets $ —
$ 3
Net Investment Hedges
Other non-current assets $ 7
$ —
Liabilities
Cash Flow Hedges
Other current liabilities $ (5 ) $ (1 )
Net Investment Hedges
Other non-current accrued liabilities $ (19 ) $ (46 )


(in millions)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Assets
Cash Flow Hedges
Other current assets	$	4	$	0
Net Investment Hedges
Other non-current assets	$	8	$	4
Liabilities


Net Investment Hedges
Other non-current accrued liabilities	$	(54)	$	(24)

The fair value of our long-term debt, due in 2023, designated as a net investment hedge was ~~$583~~$611 million and ~~$599~~$591 million as of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, respectively.

Note ~~12.~~11. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

The components of total accrued and other current liabilities are as follows:


(in millions)	September 30, 2019		December 31, 2018		(in millions)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019
Compensation and other employee benefits	$	189	$	194	Compensation and other employee benefits	$	230	$	199
Customer-related liabilities	144		129		Customer-related liabilities	173		153
Accrued taxes	69		85		Accrued taxes	96		79
Lease liabilities	60		—		Lease liabilities	61		61
Accrued warranty costs	39		44		Accrued warranty costs	59		36
Other accrued liabilities	133		94		Other accrued liabilities	126		100
Total accrued and other current liabilities	$	634	$	546	Total accrued and other current liabilities	$	745	$	628

Note ~~13.~~12. Credit Facilities and Debt

Total debt outstanding is summarized as follows:


(in millions)	September 30, 2019			December 31, 2018			(in millions)	September 30, 2020		December 31, 2019

4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (a)	$	600		$	600		4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (a)	$	600	$	600
2.250% Senior Notes due 2023 (a)	547			570			2.250% Senior Notes due 2023 (a)	583		557
3.250% Senior Notes due 2026 (a)	500			500			3.250% Senior Notes due 2026 (a)	500		500
1.950% Senior Notes due 2028 (b)							1.950% Senior Notes due 2028 (b)	500		0
2.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (b)							2.250% Senior Notes due 2031 (b)	500		0
4.375% Senior Notes due 2046 (a)	400			400			4.375% Senior Notes due 2046 (a)	400		400
Commercial paper	306			—			Commercial paper	40		276
Term loan	—			257
Debt issuance costs and unamortized discount (b)	(17		)	(19		)

Debt issuance costs and unamortized discount (c)							Debt issuance costs and unamortized discount (c)	(30)		(17)

Total debt	2,336			2,308			Total debt	3,093		2,316
Less: short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	306			257			Less: short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt	40		276
Total long-term debt	$	2,030		$	2,051		Total long-term debt	$	3,053	$	2,040

~~(a)~~

The fair value of our Senior Notes was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2021 was $631 million and $620 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2023 was $583 million and $599 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2026 was $515 million and $476 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2046 was $455 million and $397 million as of September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.


~~(b)~~	The debt issuance costs and unamortized discount are recognized as a reduction in the carrying value of the Senior Notes in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are being amortized to interest expense in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statements over the expected remaining terms of the Senior Notes.

(a)The fair value of our Senior Notes was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2021 was $627 million and $629 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2023 was $611 million and $591 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2026 was $555 million and $518 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2046 was $474 million and $431 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

(b)The fair value of our Senior Notes was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities, which are considered Level 1 inputs. The fair value of our Senior Notes due 2028 and 2031 was $522 million and $530 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2020.

(c)The debt issuance costs and unamortized discount are recognized as a reduction in the carrying value of the Senior Notes in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and are being amortized to interest expense in our Condensed Consolidated Income Statements over the expected remaining terms of the Senior Notes.

Senior Notes

On June 26, 2020, we issued 1.950% Senior Notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount due January 2028 (the “Senior Notes due 2028”) and 2.250% Senior Notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount due January 2031 (the “Senior Notes due 2031" and, together with the Senior Notes due 2028, the “Green Bond”).

The Green Bond includes covenants that restrict our ability, and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to incur debt secured by liens on certain property above a threshold, to engage in certain sale and leaseback transactions involving certain property above a threshold, and to consolidate or merge, or convey or transfer all or substantially all of our assets. We may redeem the Green Bond at any time, at our option, subject to certain conditions, at specified redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.

If a change of control triggering event (as defined in the applicable Green Bond indenture) occurs, we will be required to make an offer to purchase the notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

Interest on the Green Bond is payable on January 30 and July 30 of each year beginning on January 30, 2021. As of September 30, 2020, we are in compliance with all covenants for the Green Bond.

On September 20, 2011, we issued 4.875% Senior Notes of $600 million aggregate principal amount due October 2021 (the "Senior Notes due 2021"). On March 11, 2016, we issued 2.250% Senior Notes of €500 million aggregate principal amount due March 2023 (the "Senior Notes due 2023"). On October 11, 2016, we issued 3.250% Senior Notes of $500 million aggregate principal amount due October 2026 (the “Senior Notes due 2026”) and 4.375% Senior Notes of $400 million aggregate principal amount due October 2046 (the “Senior Notes due 2046” and, together with the Senior Notes due 2021, the Senior Notes due 2023 and the Senior Notes due 2026, the “Senior Notes”).

The Senior Notes include covenants that restrict our ability, ~~subject to exceptions,~~and the ability of our restricted subsidiaries, to incur debt secured by liens ~~and~~on certain property above a threshold, to engage in certain sale and leaseback transactions ~~as well as provide for customary events~~involving certain property above a threshold, and to consolidate or merge, or convey or transfer all or substantially all of ~~default (subject, in certain cases, to receipt of notice of default and/or customary grace and cure periods).~~our assets. We may redeem the Senior Notes, as applicable, in whole or in part, at any time at a redemption price equal to the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed, plus a make-whole premium. We may also redeem the Senior Notes in certain

other circumstances, as set forth in the applicable Senior Notes indenture.

If a change of control triggering event (as defined in the applicable Senior Notes indenture) occurs, we will be required to make an offer to purchase the Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

Interest on the Senior Notes due 2021 is payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year. Interest on the Senior Notes due 2023 is payable on March 11 of each year. Interest on the Senior Notes due 2026 and the Senior Notes due 2046 is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each ~~year beginning on May 1, 2017.~~year. As of September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, we are in compliance with all covenants for the Senior Notes.

Credit Facilities

~~2015 Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility~~

Effective March 27, 2015, Xylem entered into a Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility (the "2015 Credit Facility") with Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders. The 2015 Credit Facility provided for an aggregate principal amount of up to $600 million of: (i) revolving extensions of credit (the "revolving loans") outstanding at any time and (ii) the issuance of letters of credit in a face amount not in excess of $100 million outstanding at any time. The 2015 Credit Facility provided for increases of up to $200 million for a maximum aggregate principle amount of $800 million in aggregate principal amount at our request and with the consent of the institutions providing such increased commitments. On March 5, 2019 Xylem terminated the 2015 Credit Facility among the Company, certain lenders and Citibank, N.A. as Administrative Agent.

2019 Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility

On March 5, 2019, Xylem entered into a Five-Year Revolving Credit Facility (the “2019 Credit Facility”) with Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and a syndicate of lenders. The 2019 Credit Facility provides for an aggregate principal amount of up to $800 million (available in U.S. Dollars and in Euros), with increases of up to $200 million for a maximum aggregate principal amount of $1 billion at the request of Xylem and with the consent of the institutions providing such increased commitments.

Interest on all loans under the 2019 Credit Facility is payable either quarterly or at the expiration of any LIBOR or EURIBOR interest period applicable thereto. Borrowings accrue interest at a rate equal to, at Xylem's election, a base rate or an adjusted LIBOR or EURIBOR rate plus an applicable margin. The 2019 Credit Facility includes customary provisions for implementation of replacement rates for LIBOR-based and EURIBOR-based loans. The 2019 Credit Facility also includes a pricing grid that determines the applicable margin based on Xylem's credit rating, with a further adjustment depending on Xylem's annual Sustainalytics Environmental, Social and Governance score. Xylem will also pay quarterly fees to each lender for such lender’s commitment to lend accruing on such commitment at a rate based on our credit rating, whether such commitment is used or unused, as well as a quarterly letter of credit fee accruing on the letter of credit exposure of such lender during the preceding quarter at a rate based on the credit rating of Xylem (as adjusted for the Environmental, Social and Governance score).

The 2019 Credit ~~facility~~Facility requires that Xylem maintain a consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA ratio (or maximum leverage ratio), which will be based on the last four fiscal ~~quarters,~~quarters; and in addition contains a number of customary covenants, including limitations on the incurrence of secured debt and debt of subsidiaries, liens, sale and lease-back transactions, mergers, consolidations, liquidations, dissolutions and sales of assets. The 2019 Credit ~~Agreement~~Facility also contains customary events of default. Finally, Xylem has the ability to designate subsidiaries that can borrow under the 2019 Credit Facility, subject to certain requirements and conditions set forth in the 2019 Credit ~~Agreement.~~Facility.

On June 22, 2020, Xylem entered into Amendment No. 1 to the 2019 Credit Facility (the "Amendment") which modified the financial covenant from a test based on the maximum leverage ratio (defined as consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA) to a test based on the net leverage ratio (defined as consolidated total debt less unrestricted cash and cash equivalents to consolidated EBITDA). This modification is effective through the quarter ending September 30, 2021, after which the covenant will revert back to the prior maximum leverage ratio test. The Amendment also restricts stock repurchases until March 31, 2021, except for shares of common stock in an amount not to exceed the number of shares issued after the date of the Amendment, subject to customary exceptions. As of September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, the 2019 Credit Facility was undrawn and we are in compliance with all revolver covenants.

Commercial Paper

U.S. Dollar Commercial Paper Program

Our U.S. Dollar commercial paper program generally serves as a means of short-term funding with a $600 million maximum issuing balance and a combined limit of $800 million inclusive of the 2019 ~~Five-Year Revolving~~ Credit Facility. As of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018, none~~2019, $40 million and $0 million of the ~~Company's $600 million~~ U.S. Dollar commercial paper program was ~~outstanding.~~outstanding, respectively, at a weighted average interest rate of 2.20%. We have the ability to continue borrowing under this program going forward in in future periods.

Euro Commercial Paper Program

On June 3, 2019 Xylem entered into a Euro commercial paper program with ING Bank N.V., as administrative agent, and a syndicate of dealers. The Euro commercial paper program provides for a maximum issuing balance of up to €500 million (approximately ~~$547~~$583 million) which may be denominated in a variety of currencies. The maximum issuing balance may be increased in accordance with the Dealer Agreement. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, ~~$306~~$0 million and $276 million of the Company's Euro commercial paper program was outstanding, ~~at a weighted average interest rate of (0.20)%.~~respectively. We have the ability to continue borrowing under this program going forward in future periods.

Term Loan Facilities

ING Bank Term Loan Facility

On ~~January 26, 2018,~~April 25, 2020, the Company’s subsidiary, Xylem Europe GmbH (the ~~“borrower”~~“Borrower”) entered into a 12-month ~~€225~~€100 million (approximately ~~$246~~$117 million) term loan facility, ~~(the “Term Facility”) at an interest rate~~the terms of ~~0.45% in~~ which ~~the terms~~ are set forth in a ~~Term Loan Agreement,~~term loan agreement among the ~~borrower,~~Borrower, the Company, as parent guarantor and ING Bank. The Company entered into a ~~parental~~parent guarantee in favor of ING Bank also dated ~~January 26, 2018~~April 25, 2020 to secure all present and future obligations of the ~~borrower~~Borrower under the Term Loan Agreement. ~~The Term Facility was~~Borrowings accrue interest at a rate equal to the EURIBOR or a replacement base rate, plus an applicable margin based on Xylem's credit rating. Xylem will also pay quarterly fees whether such commitment is used ~~to partially fund the acquisition of Pure Technologies Ltd in 2018 and the maturity date has since been extended through February 2020.~~or unused. As of September 30, ~~2019~~2020, the ING Bank Term Loan Facility was undrawn.

Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Limited Term Loan Facility

On April 30, 2020, the Company entered into a 12-month $50 million term loan facility the terms of which are set forth in a term loan agreement among the Company and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited. Borrowings accrue interest at a rate equal to an adjusted LIBOR rate plus 1.50%.As of September 30, 2020, the Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Limited Term Loan Facility was undrawn.

Time Deposits

Certain Green Bond proceeds were invested in time deposits. Time deposits with original maturity periods of three months or less are included within “Cash and cash equivalents” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, while time deposits with original maturity periods greater than three months but less than one year are separately presented as "Short-term investments". Time deposits are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value as of September 30, 2020 and is considered a Level 1 input. The fair value of time deposits classified as “Cash and cash equivalents” and “Short-term investments” was $550 million and $200 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2020. There were no time deposits as of December 31, ~~2018, $0 million and $257 million were outstanding under the Term Facility, respectively.~~2019.

Note ~~14.~~13. Postretirement Benefit Plans

The components of net periodic benefit cost for our defined benefit pension plans are as follows:


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended							Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,							September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019			2018			(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Domestic defined benefit pension plans:													Domestic defined benefit pension plans:
Service cost	$	1		$	—		$	2		$	2		Service cost	$	0	$	1	$	2	$	2
Interest cost	1			1			3			3			Interest cost	1		1		3		3
Expected return on plan assets	(2		)	(2		)	(6		)	(5		)	Expected return on plan assets	(1)		(2)		(5)		(6)

Amortization of net actuarial loss	—			1			1			2			Amortization of net actuarial loss	0		—		2		1
Net periodic benefit cost	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	2		Net periodic benefit cost	$	0	$	—	$	2	$	—
International defined benefit pension plans:													International defined benefit pension plans:
Service cost	$	2		$	3		$	7		$	8		Service cost	$	3	$	2	$	9	$	7
Interest cost	4			5			14			15			Interest cost	3		4		11		14
Expected return on plan assets	(4		)	(9		)	(22		)	(28		)	Expected return on plan assets	(4)		(4)		(10)		(22)

Amortization of net actuarial loss	2			2			6			7			Amortization of net actuarial loss	4		2		10		6
Settlement/Curtailment	8			—			8			1			Settlement/Curtailment	0		8		0		8
Net periodic benefit cost	$	12		$	1		$	13		$	3		Net periodic benefit cost	$	6	$	12	$	20	$	13
Total net periodic benefit cost	$	12		$	1		$	13		$	5		Total net periodic benefit cost	$	6	$	12	$	22	$	13

The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in the line item "Other non-operating ~~income,~~expense, net" in the Condensed Consolidated Income Statements.

The total net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement employee benefit plans was less than $1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, including net credits recognized into other comprehensive income of less than $1 million and $1 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. The total net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement employee benefit plans was less than $1 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, including net credits recognized into other comprehensive income ~~("OCI")~~ of $1 million and $2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. The total net periodic benefit cost for other postretirement employee benefit plans was less than $1 million for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, including net credits recognized in OCI of $1 million and $2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

We contributed ~~$14~~$19 million and ~~$37~~$14 million to our defined benefit plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, ~~and 2018,~~ respectively. ~~Discretionary contributions of $19 million were made to the U.S. Plan in the third quarter of 2018, to increase the funding ratio and reduce regulatory fees.~~ Additional contributions ranging between approximately $4$5 million and $8$10 million are expected during the remainder of ~~2019.~~2020.

~~The~~During the first quarter of 2020, the Company ~~has initiated the process~~purchased a bulk annuity policy with an insurance company for ~~a full buy-out of~~ its largest defined benefit plan in the ~~UK. In order~~U.K., as a plan asset, to ~~prepare for a~~facilitate the termination and buy-out the plan’s assets were converted to cash, cash equivalents or other highly liquid assets as of the third quarter. In addition, the Company completed an enhanced transfer value (“ETV”) exercise for the deferred vested participants of the plan. The ~~ETV offered~~bulk annuity fully insures the ~~participants an enhanced lump sum~~benefits payable to ~~transfer their full pension rights out of~~ the ~~plan. Lump sum payments of $21 million were paid out~~participants of the plan ~~assets,~~until a full buy-out of the plan can be executed, which is expected to occur in 2021. Included in the Company's nine months ended September 30, 2020 contributions is $5 million paid to meet the shortfall between the cost of the bulk annuity policy and the ~~Company recorded~~plan assets. As a ~~settlement charge~~result of ~~$8 million during~~ the ~~quarter. Prior~~change in assets from a mix of equities and bonds to the ~~settlement accounting,~~bulk annuity, the plan was re-measured as of July 31, 2019, resulting in an increase in the plan’s projected benefit obligation of $37 million, an increase in plan assets of $26 million and an increase to losses in accumulated other comprehensive income of $11 million. The assumptions used to re-measure the plan were developed in the same manner as at December 31, 2018. However, due to the recent change in the investment assets, theplan's expected rate of return on assets was ~~changed from 7.25%~~reduced to ~~0.70%. The discount rate used in the re-measurement was 2.00%, down from 3.00%~~1.00% at December 31, ~~2018.~~2019. The ~~Company recorded incremental net periodic benefit cost~~rate at December 31, 2018 was 7.25%. On January 27, 2020, the plan's assets of $3$336 million inwere transferred to the ~~third quarter as a result~~insurance company for the purchase of the ~~re-measurement.~~bulk annuity.

Note ~~15.~~14. Equity

The following table shows the changes in stockholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2020:


	Common Stock		Capital in Excess of Par Value		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock		Non-Controlling Interest		Total
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	2	$	1,991	$	1,866	$	(375)	$	(527)	$	10	$	2,967

Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle	—		—		(2)		—		—		—		(2)
Net income	—		—		38		—		—				38
Other comprehensive loss, net	—		—		—		(86)		—		(1)		(87)
Dividends declared ($0.26 per share)	—		—		(48)		—		—		—		(48)
Stock incentive plan activity	—		13		—		—		(10)		—		3
Repurchase of common stock	—		—		—		—		(50)		—		(50)
Balance at March 31, 2020	$	2	$	2,004	$	1,854	$	(461)	$	(587)	$	9	$	2,821


Net income	—		—		31		—		—		—		31
Other comprehensive income, net	—		—		—		52		—		—		52
Dividends declared ($0.26 per share)	—		—		(47)		—		—		—		(47)
Stock incentive plan activity	—		8		—		—		—		—		8

Balance at June 30, 2020	$	2	$	2,012	$	1,838	$	(409)	$	(587)	$	9	$	2,865


Net income	—		—		37		—		—		—		37
Other comprehensive income, net	—		—		—		13		—		—		13
Distribution to minority shareholders	—		—		—		—		—		(1)		(1)
Dividends declared ($0.26 per share)	—		—		(47)		—		—		—		(47)
Stock incentive plan activity	—		9		—		—		(1)		—		8

Balance at September 30, 2020	$	2	$	2,021	$	1,828	$	(396)	$	(588)	$	8	$	2,875

The following table shows the changes in stockholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:


	Common Stock		Capital in Excess of Par Value			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Treasury Stock			Non-Controlling Interest			Total				Common Stock		Capital in Excess of Par Value		Retained Earnings		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		Treasury Stock		Non-Controlling Interest		Total
Balance at January 1, 2019	$	2	$	1,950		$	1,639		$	(336	)	$	(487	)	$	14		$	2,782		Balance at January 1, 2019	$	2	$	1,950	$	1,639	$	(336)	$	(487)	$	14	$	2,782
Sale of business															(2		)	(2		)	Sale of business	—		—		—		—		—		(2)		(2)
Net income					��	79												79			Net income	—		—		79		—		—		—		79
Other comprehensive income, net									20									20			Other comprehensive income, net	—		—		—		20		—		—		20
Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)						(44		)										(44		)	Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)	—		—		(44)		—		—		—		(44)
Stock incentive plan activity			12									(14		)				(2		)	Stock incentive plan activity	—		12		—		—		(14)		—		(2)
Repurchase of common stock												(25		)				(25		)	Repurchase of common stock	—		—		—		—		(25)		—		(25)
Balance at March 31, 2019	$	2	$	1,962		$	1,674		$	(316	)	$	(526	)	$	12		$	2,808		Balance at March 31, 2019	$	2	$	1,962	$	1,674	$	(316)	$	(526)	$	12	$	2,808
Net income						139												139			Net income	—		—		139		—		—		—		139
Other comprehensive loss, net									(11		)							(11		)	Other comprehensive loss, net	—		—		—		(11)		—		—		(11)
Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)						(43		)										(43		)	Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)	—		—		(43)		—		—		—		(43)
Stock incentive plan activity			13									—						13			Stock incentive plan activity	—		13		—		—		—		—		13
Balance at June 30, 2019	$	2	$	1,975		$	1,770		$	(327	)	$	(526	)	$	12		$	2,906		Balance at June 30, 2019	$	2	$	1,975	$	1,770	$	(327)	$	(526)	$	12	$	2,906
Net income						65												65			Net income	—		—		65		—		—		—		65
Other comprehensive loss, net									(37		)							(37		)	Other comprehensive loss, net	—		—		—		(37)		—		—		(37)
Distribution to minority shareholders															(3		)	(3		)	Distribution to minority shareholders	—		—		—		—		—		(3)		(3)
Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)						(44		)										(44		)	Dividends declared ($0.24 per share)	—		—		(44)		—		—		—		(44)
Stock incentive plan activity			8									—						8			Stock incentive plan activity	—		8		—		—		—		—		8
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	2	$	1,983		$	1,791		$	(364	)	$	(526	)	$	9		$	2,895		Balance at September 30, 2019	$	2	$	1,983	$	1,791	$	(364)	$	(526)	$	9	$	2,895

~~The following table shows the changes in stockholders' equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:~~

Common
Stock
Capital in Excess of Par Value Retained
Earnings Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Treasury Stock Non-Controlling Interest Total
Balance at January 1, 2018 $ 2
$ 1,912
$ 1,227
$ (210 ) $ (428 ) $ 16
$ 2,519
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle 14
(17 ) (3 )
Net income 79
79
Other comprehensive income, net 20
20
Dividends declared ($0.21 per share) (38 ) (38 )
Stock incentive plan activity 13
(8 ) 5
Repurchase of common stock (25 ) (25 )
Balance at March 31, 2018 $ 2

$ 1,925

$ 1,282

$ (207 )
$ (461 )
$ 16

$ 2,557
Net income 115

115
Other comprehensive loss, net (87 )

(87 )
Dividends declared ($0.21 per share) (38 ) (38 )
Stock incentive plan activity 7
7
Repurchase of common stock (25 ) (25 )
Balance at June 30, 2018 $ 2

$ 1,932

$ 1,359

$ (294 )
$ (486 )
$ 16

$ 2,529
Net income 130

130
Other comprehensive income, net 1
(2 ) (1 )
Dividends declared ($0.21 per share) (37 ) (37 )
Stock incentive plan activity 10
—
10
Balance at September 30, 2018 $ 2

$ 1,942

$ 1,452

$ (293 )
$ (486 )
$ 14

$ 2,631

Note 16.15. Share-Based Compensation Plans

Share-based compensation expense was $7$3 million and ~~$23~~$19 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively, and $7 million and $23 million during the three and nine months ended September 30,~~2018,~~ 2019, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense related to our stock options, restricted stock units and performance share units was $7 million, ~~$26~~$25 million and ~~$18~~$10 million, respectively, at September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9, 21.9 and ~~1.9~~2 years, respectively. The amount of cash received from the exercise of stock options was $10 million and $7$10 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, ~~and 2018,~~ respectively.

Stock Option Grants

The following is a summary of the changes in outstanding stock options for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020:

Share units (in thousands)

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price / Share

Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)

Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2019 2,125
$ 43.08
6.5
Granted 334
74.08

Exercised (286 ) 35.71

Forfeited and expired (46 ) 67.04

Outstanding at September 30, 2019 2,127
$ 48.42
6.5 $ 67
Options exercisable at September 30, 2019 1,492
$ 39.60
5.5 $ 60
Vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 2019 2,067
$ 47.71
6.4 $ 66


	Share units (in thousands)	Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2020	2,040	$	48.56	6.3
Granted	548	74.00
Exercised	(260)	37.95
Forfeited and expired	(65)	77.45
Outstanding at September 30, 2020	2,263	$	55.11	6.6	$	64
Options exercisable at September 30, 2020	1,487	$	45.33	5.3	$	56
Vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 2020	2,175	$	54.37	6.4	$	62

The total intrinsic value of options exercised (which is the amount by which the stock price exceeded the exercise price of the options on the date of exercise) during the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was ~~$11.9~~$12.0 million.

Stock Option Fair Value

The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the binomial lattice pricing model which incorporates multiple and variable assumptions over time, including assumptions such as employee exercise patterns, stock price volatility and changes in dividends. The following are weighted-average assumptions for ~~2019~~2020 grants:

Volatility 24.10
%
Risk-free interest rate 2.55
%
Dividend yield 1.30
%
Expected term (in years) 5.4

Weighted-average fair value / share $ 17.04


Volatility	24.07		%
Risk-free interest rate	15.12		%
Dividend yield	1.43		%
Expected term (in years)	5.8
Weighted-average fair value / share	$	14.69

Expected volatility is calculated based on ~~a weighted~~an analysis of historic ~~and implied~~ volatility measures for ~~a set of peer companies and~~ Xylem. We use historical data to estimate option exercise and employee termination behavior within the valuation model. Employee groups and option characteristics are considered separately for valuation purposes. The expected term represents an estimate of the period of time options are expected to remain outstanding. The risk-free rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of option grant.

Restricted Stock Unit Grants

The following is a summary of restricted stock unit activity for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020. The fair value of the restricted share unit awards is determined using the closing price of our common stock on date of ~~grant.~~grant:


	Share units (in thousands)	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value /Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2020	512	$	68.95
Granted	334	75.35
Vested	(251)	63.86
Forfeited	(38)	75.41
Outstanding at September 30, 2020	557	$	74.59

Share units (in thousands)

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value /Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2019 537
$ 59.41
Granted 284
74.32
Vested (247 ) 55.42
Forfeited (44 ) 67.59
Outstanding at September 30, 2019 530
$ 68.50

ROIC Performance Share Unit Grants

The following is a summary of Return on Invested Capital ("ROIC") performance share unit grants for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019.~~2020. The fair value of the ROIC performance share units is equal to the closing share price on the date of the ~~grant.~~ grant:


	Share units (in thousands)	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value /Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2020	225	$	64.51
Granted	78	78.30

Vested	(89)	49.15
Forfeited	(16)	76.83
Outstanding at September 30, 2020	198	$	75.86

Share units (in thousands)

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value /Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2019 274
$ 52.11
Granted 77
74.07
Adjustment for Performance Condition Achieved (a) 74
37.86
Vested (174 ) 37.86
Forfeited (17 ) 63.18
Outstanding at September 30, 2019 234
$ 64.54

~~(a) Represents an increase in the number of original ROIC performance share units awarded based on the final performance criteria achievement at the end of the performance period of such awards.~~

TSR Performance Share Unit Grants

The following is a summary of our Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") performance share unit grants for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019:~~2020:

Share units (in thousands)

Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value /Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2019 274
$ 61.04
Granted 77
89.62
Adjustment for Market Condition Achieved (a) 74
37.86
Vested (174 ) 37.86
Forfeited (17 ) 63.18
Outstanding at September 30, 2019 234
$ 75.82


	Share units (in thousands)	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value /Share
Outstanding at January 1, 2020	225	$	75.80
Granted	78	100.69
Adjustment for Market Condition Achieved (a)	35	49.15
Vested	(124)	49.15
Forfeited	(16)	76.83
Outstanding at September 30, 2020	198	$	96.41

(a) Represents an increase in the number of original TSR performance share units awarded based on the final market condition achievement at the end of the performance period of such awards.

The fair value of TSR performance share units was calculated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation model utilizing several key assumptions, including expected Company and peer company share price volatility, correlation coefficients between peers, the risk-free rate of return, the expected dividend yield and other award design features. The following are weighted-average assumptions for ~~2019~~2020 grants:



~~Volatility~~	~~20.9~~	%
Volatility	22.6	%
Risk-free interest rate	~~2.52~~1.08	%

Note ~~17.~~16. Capital Stock

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased less than 0.1 million shares of common stock for approximately $1 million and approximately 0.8 million shares of common stock for $61 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased ~~common stock of~~ less than 0.1 million shares of common stock for less than $1 million and approximately 0.5 million shares of common stock for $39 million, respectively. Repurchases include both share repurchase programs approved by the Board of Directors and repurchases in relation to settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units. The details of repurchases by each program are as follows:

On August 24, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million in shares with no expiration date. The program's objective is to deploy our capital in a manner that benefits our shareholders and maintains our focus on growth. There were 0no shares repurchased under ~~this~~the program for the three months ended September 30, 2020. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we repurchased approximately 0.7 million shares for $50 million. There were no shares repurchased under the program for the three months ended September 30, 2019. For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we repurchased approximately 0.3 million shares for $25 million. There were 0 shares repurchased under this program for the three months ended September 30, 2018. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, we repurchased approximately 0.7 million shares for $50 million. There are up to ~~$338~~$288 million in shares that may still be purchased under this plan as of September 30, ~~2019.~~2020.

Aside from the aforementioned repurchase program, we repurchased less than 0.1 million shares and approximately 0.1 million shares for approximately $1 million and $11 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, in relation to settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units. Likewise, we repurchased less than 0.1 million shares and approximately 0.2 million shares for less than $1 million and approximately $14 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, in relation to settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units. Likewise, we repurchased less than 0.1 million shares and approximately 0.1 million shares for less than $1 million and approximately $8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

Note ~~18.~~17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020:


(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation		Postretirement Benefit Plans		Derivative Instruments		Total
Balance at January 1, 2020	$	(103)	$	(269)	$	(3)	$	(375)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(77)		—		—		(77)
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	(13)		—		—		(13)


Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—		4		—		4
Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items	—		(1)		—		(1)





Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—		—		(2)		(2)



Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—		—		2		2
Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—		—		1		1


Balance at March 31, 2020	$	(193)	$	(266)	$	(2)	$	(461)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	35		—		—		35
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	9		—		—		9


Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—		4		—		4
Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items	—		(1)		—		(1)





Unrealized gain on derivative hedge agreements	—		—		6		6
Income tax benefit on unrealized gain on derivative hedge agreements	—		—		(1)		(1)
Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—		—		(1)		(1)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—		—		1		1

Balance at June 30, 2020	$	(149)	$	(263)	$	3	$	(409)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(10)		—		—		(10)
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	18		—		—		18

Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—		4		—		4

Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items	—		(1)		—		(1)
Unrealized gain on derivative hedge agreements	—		—		4		4

Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—		—		(2)		(2)

Balance at September 30, 2020	$	(141)	$	(260)	$	5	$	(396)

The following table provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2019:


(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation			Postretirement Benefit Plans			Derivative Instruments			Total			(in millions)	Foreign Currency Translation		Postretirement Benefit Plans		Derivative Instruments		Total
Balance at January 1, 2019	$	(121	)	$	(214	)	$	(1	)	$	(336	)	Balance at January 1, 2019	$	(121)	$	(214)	$	(1)	$	(336)

Foreign currency translation adjustment	29			—			—			29			Foreign currency translation adjustment	29		—		—		29
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	(4		)	—			—			(4		)	Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	(4)		—		—		(4)

Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—			2			—			2			Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—		2		—		2

Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items	—			(1		)	—			(1		)	Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items	—		(1)		—		(1)
Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—			—			(9		)	(9		)	Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—		—		(9)		(9)
Income tax benefit on unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—			—			1			1			Income tax benefit on unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—		—		1		1

Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—			—			1			1			Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—		—		1		1
Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—			—			1			1			Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—		—		1		1

Balance at March 31, 2019	$	(96	)	$	(213	)	$	(7	)	$	(316	)	Balance at March 31, 2019	$	(96)	$	(213)	$	(7)	$	(316)

Foreign currency translation adjustment	(18		)	—			—			(18		)	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(18)		—		—		(18)
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	3			—			—			3			Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	3		—		—		3

Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—			2			—			2			Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—		2		—		2
Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—			—			—			—

Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—			—			1			1			Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—		—		1		1
Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—			—			1			1			Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—		—		1		1
Balance at June 30, 2019	$	(111	)	$	(211	)	$	(5	)	$	(327	)	Balance at June 30, 2019	$	(111)	$	(211)	$	(5)	$	(327)
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(20		)	—			—			(20		)	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(20)		—		—		(20)
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	(13		)	—			—			(13		)	Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment	(13)		—		—		(13)
Changes in postretirement benefit plans	—			(11		)	—			(11		)	Changes in postretirement benefit plans	—		(11)		—		(11)
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—			1			—			1			Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net	—		1		—		1
Settlement charge released into other non-operating income (expense), net	—			8			—			8			Settlement charge released into other non-operating income (expense), net	—		8		—		8
Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—			—			(5		)	(5		)	Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements	—		—		(5)		(5)
Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—			—			2			2			Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into revenue	—		—		2		2
Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—			—			1			1			Reclassification of unrealized loss on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue	—		—		1		1
Balance at September 30, 2019	$	(144	)	$	(213	)	$	(7	)	$	(364	)	Balance at September 30, 2019	$	(144)	$	(213)	$	(7)	$	(364)

~~The following table provides the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2018:~~

(in millions) Foreign Currency Translation Postretirement Benefit Plans Derivative Instruments Total
Balance at January 1, 2018 $ (15 ) $ (198 ) $ 3
$ (210 )
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle (11 ) (6 ) —
(17 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment 8
—
—
8
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment 11
—
—
11
Changes in postretirement benefit plans —
1
—
1
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net —
2
—
2
Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items —
(1 ) —
(1 )
Reclassification of unrealized gain on derivative hedge agreements into revenue —
—
(1 ) (1 )
Balance at March 31, 2018 $ (7 ) $ (202 ) $ 2
$ (207 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment (60 ) —
—
(60 )
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment (19 ) —
—
(19 )
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net —
—
—
—
Other non-operating income —
3
—
3
Income tax impact on amortization of postretirement benefit plan items —
(1 ) —
(1 )
Unrealized loss on derivative hedge agreements —
—
(9 ) (9 )
Reclassification of unrealized gain on derivative hedge agreements into revenue —
—
(1 ) (1 )
Balance at June 30, 2018 $ (86 )
$ (200 )
$ (8 )
$ (294 )
Foreign currency translation adjustment (7 ) —
—
(7 )
Tax on foreign currency translation adjustment 3
—
—
3
Amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss on postretirement benefit plans into other non-operating income (expense), net —
2
—
2
Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements into revenue —
—
1
1
Reclassification of unrealized gain on foreign exchange agreements into cost of revenue —
—
2
2
Balance at September 30, 2018 (90 )
(198 )
(5 )
(293 )

Note 19.18. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

From time to time we are involved in legal and regulatory proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our businesses (or the business operations of ~~previously owned~~previously-owned entities). These proceedings may seek remedies relating to matters including environmental, ~~matters,~~ tax, intellectual property, ~~matters,~~ acquisitions or divestitures, product liability

and personal injury, ~~claims,~~ privacy, employment, labor and pension, ~~matters,~~ government contract issues and commercial or contractual disputes.

From time to time, claims may be asserted against Xylem alleging injury caused by any of our products resulting from asbestos exposure. We believe there are numerous legal defenses available for such claims and would defend ourselves vigorously. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement among ITT Corporation (now ITT LLC),

Exelis and Xylem, ITT Corporation (now ITT LLC) has an obligation to indemnify, defend and hold Xylem harmless for asbestos product liability matters, including settlements, judgments, and legal defense costs associated with all pending and future claims that may arise from past sales of ITT’s legacy products. We believe ITT Corporation (now ITT LLC) remains a substantial entity with sufficient financial resources to honor its obligations to us.

See Note 6, "Income Taxes", of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of a pending tax litigation matter.

Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including our assessment of the merits of the particular claims, we do not believe it is reasonably possible that any asserted or unasserted legal claims or proceedings, individually or in aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, or financial condition. We have estimated and accrued $6$3 million and $7$5 million as of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, respectively, for these general ~~litigation~~legal matters.

Indemnifications

As part of our 2011 spin-off from our former parent, ITT Corporation (now ITT LLC), Exelis Inc. and Xylem will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the other parties with respect to such parties’ assumed or retained liabilities under the Distribution Agreement and breaches of the Distribution Agreement or related spin agreements. The former parent’s indemnification obligations include asserted and unasserted asbestos and silica liability claims that relate to the presence or alleged presence of asbestos or silica in products manufactured, repaired or sold prior to October 31, 2011, the Distribution Date, subject to limited exceptions with respect to certain employee claims, or in the structure or material of any building or facility, subject to exceptions with respect to employee claims relating to Xylem buildings or facilities. The indemnification associated with pending and future asbestos claims does not expire. Xylem has not recorded a liability for material matters for which we expect to be indemnified by the former parent or Exelis Inc. through the Distribution Agreement and we are not aware of any claims or other circumstances that would give rise to material payments from us under such indemnifications. On May 29, 2015, Harris Inc. acquired Exelis. As the parent of Exelis, Harris Inc. is responsible for Exelis’ indemnification obligations under the Distribution Agreement.

Guarantees

We obtain certain stand-by letters of credit, bank guarantees, surety bonds and insurance letters of credit from third-party financial institutions in the ordinary course of business when required under contracts or to satisfy insurance related requirements. As of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018,~~2019, the amount of surety bonds, bank guarantees, insurance letters of credit and stand-by letters of credit ~~bank guarantees and surety bonds~~ was ~~$302~~$378 million and ~~$275~~$340 million, respectively.

Environmental

In the ordinary course of business, we are subject to federal, state, local, and foreign environmental laws and regulations. We are responsible, or are alleged to be responsible, for ongoing environmental investigation and remediation of sites in various countries. These sites are in various stages of investigation and/or remediation and in many of these proceedings our liability is considered de minimis. We have received notification from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and from similar state and foreign environmental agencies, that a number of sites formerly or currently owned and/or operated by Xylem or for which we are responsible under the Distribution Agreement, and other properties or water supplies that may be or have been impacted from those operations, contain disposed or recycled materials or wastes and require environmental investigation and/or remediation. These sites include instances where we have been identified as a potentially responsible party under federal and state environmental laws and regulations.

Accruals for environmental matters are recorded on a site-by-site basis when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be reasonably estimated, based on current law and existing technologies. Our accrued liabilities for these environmental matters represent our best estimates related to the investigation and remediation of environmental media such as water, soil, soil vapor, air and structures, as well as

related legal fees. These estimates, and related accruals, are reviewed quarterly and updated for progress of investigation and remediation efforts and changes in facts and legal circumstances. Liabilities for these environmental expenditures are recorded on an undiscounted basis. We have estimated and accrued $3 million and $4$3 million as of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and December 31, ~~2018, respectively,~~2019 for environmental matters.

It is difficult to estimate the final costs of investigation and remediation due to various factors, including incomplete information regarding particular sites and other potentially responsible parties, uncertainty regarding the extent of investigation or remediation and our share, if any, of liability for such conditions, the selection of alternative remedial approaches, and changes in environmental standards and regulatory requirements. We believe the total amount accrued is reasonable based on existing facts and circumstances.

Warranties

We warrant numerous products, the terms of which vary widely. In general, we warrant products against defect and specific non-performance. The table below provides the changes in our product warranty accrual:


(in millions)	2019			2018			(in millions)	2020		2019
Warranty accrual – January 1	$	60		$	82		Warranty accrual – January 1	$	41	$	60
Net charges for product warranties in the period	20			16			Net charges for product warranties in the period	44		20
Settlement of warranty claims	(32		)	(33		)	Settlement of warranty claims	(24)		(32)
Foreign currency and other	(2		)	1

Warranty accrual - September 30	$	46		$	66		Warranty accrual - September 30	$	62	$	46

Note ~~20.~~19. Segment Information

Our business has ~~three~~3 reportable segments: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water and Measurement & Control Solutions. When determining the reportable segments, the Company aggregated operating segments based on their similar economic and operating characteristics. The Water Infrastructure segment focuses on the transportation and treatment of water, offering a range of products including water, wastewater and ~~wastewater~~storm water pumps, treatment equipment, and controls and systems. The Applied Water segment serves many of the primary uses of water and focuses on the residential, commercial and industrial markets. The Applied Water segment's major products include pumps, valves, heat exchangers, controls and dispensing equipment. The Measurement & Control Solutions segment focuses on developing advanced technology solutions that enable intelligent use and conservation of critical water and energy resources as well as analytical instrumentation used in the testing of water. The Measurement & Control Solutions segment's major products include smart metering, networked communications, measurement and control technologies, critical infrastructure technologies, software and services including cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring and data management, leak detection and pressure monitoring solutions and testing equipment.

Additionally, we have Regional selling locations, which consist primarily of selling and marketing organizations and related support services, that offer products and services across our reportable segments. Corporate and other consists of corporate office expenses including compensation, benefits, occupancy, depreciation, and other administrative costs, as well as charges related to certain matters, such as environmental matters, that are managed at a corporate level and are not included in the business segments in evaluating performance or allocating resources.

The accounting policies of each segment are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (see Note 1 in the ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report). The following tables contain financial information for each reportable segment:


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended							Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,						September 30,							September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2019			2018			2019			2018			(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenue:													Revenue:
Water Infrastructure	$	531		$	541		$	1,574		$	1,567		Water Infrastructure	$	524	$	531	$	1,463	$	1,574
Applied Water	376			378			1,149			1,132			Applied Water	364		376		1,039		1,149
Measurement & Control Solutions	389			368			1,155			1,122			Measurement & Control Solutions	332		389		1,001		1,155
Total	$	1,296		$	1,287		$	3,878		$	3,821		Total	$	1,220	$	1,296	$	3,503	$	3,878
Operating Income:													Operating Income:
Water Infrastructure	$	97		$	99		$	246		$	240		Water Infrastructure	$	89	$	97	$	201	$	246
Applied Water	61			59			179			170			Applied Water	56		61		144		179
Measurement & Control Solutions	(136		)	31			(94		)	95			Measurement & Control Solutions	(62)		(136)		(120)		(94)
Corporate and other	(11		)	(13		)	(40		)	(45		)	Corporate and other	(10)		(11)		(37)		(40)
Total operating income	$	11		$	176		$	291		$	460		Total operating income	$	73	$	11	$	188	$	291
Interest expense	$	16		21			$	52		$	63		Interest expense	$	22	$	16	$	56	$	52
Other non-operating (expense) income, net	(7		)	4			(2		)	9			Other non-operating (expense) income, net	(1)		(7)		(5)		(2)
Gain from sale of business	—			2			1			—			Gain from sale of business	0		0		0		1
Income before taxes	$	(12	)	$	161		$	238		$	406
Income (loss) before taxes													Income (loss) before taxes	$	50	$	(12)	$	127	$	238
Depreciation and Amortization:													Depreciation and Amortization:
Water Infrastructure	$	15		$	17		$	46		$	50		Water Infrastructure	$	13	$	15	$	44	$	46
Applied Water	5			5			17			16			Applied Water	7		5		18		17
Measurement & Control Solutions	36			34			107			107			Measurement & Control Solutions	36		36		106		107
Regional selling locations (a)	6			5			14			15			Regional selling locations (a)	4		6		15		14
Corporate and other	3			2			8			7			Corporate and other	3		3		6		8
Total	$	65		$	63		$	192		$	195		Total	$	63	$	65	$	189	$	192
Capital Expenditures:													Capital Expenditures:
Water Infrastructure	$	14		$	20		$	65		$	60		Water Infrastructure	$	9	$	14	$	27	$	65
Applied Water	5			5			15			19			Applied Water	4		5		16		15
Measurement & Control Solutions	21			26			74			72			Measurement & Control Solutions	22		21		73		74
Regional selling locations (b)	4			3			13			11			Regional selling locations (b)	6		4		18		13
Corporate and other	2			6			8			9			Corporate and other	0		2		2		8
Total	$	46		$	60		$	175		$	171		Total	$	41	$	46	$	136	$	175

(a)Depreciation and amortization expense incurred by the Regional selling locations was included in an overall allocation of Regional selling location costs to the segments; however, a certain portion of that expense was not specifically identified to a segment. That expense is captured in this Regional selling location line.

(b)Represents capital expenditures incurred by the Regional selling locations not allocated to the segments.


~~(a)~~			Depreciation and amortization expense incurred by the Regional selling locations was included in an overall allocation of Regional selling location costs to the segments; however, a certain portion of that expense was not specifically identified to a segment. That expense is captured in this Regional selling location line.


~~(b)~~	~~Represents capital expenditures incurred by the Regional selling locations not allocated to the segments.~~



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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements, including the notes, included elsewhere in this report on Form 10-Q (this "Report"). ~~Except as otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, "Xylem," "we," "us," "our" and the "Company" refer to Xylem Inc. and its subsidiaries.~~

This Report contains information that may constitute “forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. ~~Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain.~~ Generally, the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” "contemplate," "predict," “forecast,” “believe,” “target,” “will,” “could,” “would,” ~~“should”~~“should,” "potential," "may" and similar expressions may, but are not necessary to, identify forward-looking statements. ~~However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These~~By their nature, forward-looking statements address uncertain matters and include any statements ~~that~~that: are not historical, ~~in nature, including any~~such as statements about the Company’s capitalization, ~~of the Company, the Company’s~~ restructuring and realignment plans, and future strategic ~~plans and other statements that~~plans; describe the Company’s business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or ~~goals. All statements that~~goals; or address operating or financial performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future - including statements relating to orders, revenues, operating margins and earnings per share growth, and ~~statements~~ expressing general views about future operating ~~results - are forward-looking statements.~~results. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in, or reasonably inferred from, such ~~forward-looking~~ statements. The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic is and may continue to amplify many of these risks and uncertainties.

Factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated include: overall economic and business conditions; the COVID-19 pandemic’s uncertain magnitude, duration, geographic reach and impact on the global economy; the current and future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, growth, projections, financial condition, operations, cash flows, and liquidity, including from adverse economic conditions ~~political~~on our performance or customer markets caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; actual or potential other epidemics, pandemics or global health crises; geopolitical and other risks associated with our international operations ~~including~~that could affect customer markets and our business, such as military actions, protectionism, economic sanctions or trade barriers, including tariffs and embargoes, ~~that could affect customer markets and our business,~~ and non-compliance with laws or regulations, including those pertaining to foreign corrupt ~~practice laws,~~practices, data privacy, export and import ~~laws~~ and ~~competition laws;~~competition; potential for unexpected cancellations or delays of customer orders in our reported backlog; ~~our exposure to~~ fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; disruption, competition and pricing pressures in the markets we serve; industrial, governmental and private sector spending; the strength of housing and related markets; weather conditions; ability to retain and attract talent and key members of management; our relationship with and the performance of our supply chain, including channel partners; our ability to successfully identify, complete and integrate acquisitions; our ability to borrow or to refinance our existing ~~indebtedness and~~indebtedness; availability of liquidity sufficient to meet our needs; uncertainty from the expected discontinuance of LIBOR and transition to ~~any other~~another interest rate benchmark; changes in the value of goodwill or intangible assets; uncertainty related to restructuring and realignment actions and related charges and savings, including with respect to the amount and timing of estimated costs and savings, the timing of or delays in implementing actions, and our ability to realize all of the anticipated cost savings, all of which are subject to change as the Company makes decisions and refines plans and estimates over time; management and employee distraction resulting from restructuring actions; timing delays in implementing strategic initiatives; our ability to continue strategic investments for growth; risks relating to ~~product~~products, including defects, ~~product~~security, liability and recalls; ~~claims or investigations by~~ governmental or regulatory ~~bodies; security~~claims or investigations; cybersecurity attacks, breaches or other disruptions of ~~our~~ information technology ~~systems;~~systems on which we rely, or on our products; our sustainability initiatives; the use of proceeds from our green bond offering, including failure to appropriately allocate the net proceeds or meet the investment requirements of certain environmentally-focused investors; litigation and contingent liabilities; and other factors set forth under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our 2019 Annual Report, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form ~~10-K~~10-Q for the ~~year~~quarter ended ~~December~~March 31, ~~2018 ("2018 Annual Report")~~2020 and ~~with~~in subsequent filings we have made or may make with the ~~Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").~~SEC.

All forward-looking statements made herein are based on information currently available to the Company as of the date of this Report. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Our quarterly financial periods end on the Saturday closest to the last day of the calendar quarter, except for the fourth quarter which ends on December 31. For ease of presentation, the reporting periods included herein are described as ending on the last day of the calendar quarter.

Overview

Xylem is a leading global water technology company. We design, manufacture and service highly engineered products and solutions ranging across a wide variety of critical applications in utility, industrial, residential and commercial building services settings. Our broad portfolio of solutions addresses customer needs across the water cycle, from the delivery, measurement and use of drinking water to the collection, test, treatment and ~~treatment~~analysis of wastewater to the return of water to the environment. Our product and service offerings are organized into three reportable segments that are aligned around the critical market applications they provide: Water Infrastructure, Applied Water and Measurement & Control Solutions.

•

~~Water Infrastructure~~ serves the water infrastructure sector with pump systems that transport water from aquifers, lakes, rivers and seas; with filtration, ultraviolet and ozone systems that provide treatment, making the water fit to use; and pumping solutions that move the wastewater to treatment facilities where our mixers, biological treatment, monitoring and control systems provide the primary functions in

•Water Infrastructure serves the water infrastructure sector with pump systems that transport water from aquifers, lakes, rivers and seas; with filtration, ultraviolet and ozone systems that provide treatment, making the water fit to use; and pumping solutions that move the wastewater and storm water to treatment facilities where our mixers, biological treatment, monitoring and control systems provide the primary functions in the treatment process. We also provide sales and rental of specialty dewatering pumps and related equipment and services. Additionally, our offerings use monitoring and control, smart and connected technologies to allow for remote monitoring of performance and enable products to self-optimize pump operations maximizing energy efficiency and minimizing unplanned downtime and maintenance for our customers. In the Water Infrastructure segment, we provide the majority of our sales directly to customers along with strong applications expertise, while the remaining amount is through distribution partners.

•

•Applied Water serves the water usage applications sector with water pressure boosting systems for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and for fire protection systems to the residential and commercial building services markets. In addition, our pumps, heat exchangers and controls provide cooling to power plants and manufacturing facilities, circulation for food and beverage processing, as well as boosting systems for agricultural irrigation. In the Applied Water segment, we provide the majority of our sales through long-standing relationships with many of the leading independent distributors in the markets we serve, with the remainder going directly to customers.

•Measurement & Control Solutions primarily serves the utility infrastructure solutions and services sector by delivering communications, smart metering, measurement and control technologies and critical infrastructure technologies that allow customers to more effectively use their distribution networks for the delivery, monitoring and control of critical resources such as water, electricity and natural gas. We also provide analytical instrumentation used to measure and analyze water quality, flow and level in clean water, wastewater, surface water and coastal environments. Additionally, we offer software and services including cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring and data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management and pressure monitoring solutions. We also offer smart lighting solutions that improve efficiency and public safety efforts across communities. In the Measurement & Control Solutions segment, we generate our sales through a combination of long-standing relationships with leading distributors and dedicated channel partners as well as direct sales depending on the regional availability of distribution channels and the type of product.

COVID-19 Pandemic

The global spread of COVID-19 has curtailed the movement of people, goods and services worldwide, including in many of the regions where we sell our products and services and conduct operations.

This section summarizes the most significant impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic that we have experienced to date, and we have included additional details as applicable throughout other sections of this Report. Many of these impacts did not begin to be felt broadly across our businesses until the latter part of the first quarter of 2020 and have continued through the third quarter. As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold in the first quarter of 2020, Xylem deployed a COVID-19 Response Team, responsible for Xylem's Pandemic Plan, which is designed to aid in prevention, preparedness, response and recovery at our sites and across the Company.

Depending on the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences, we anticipate that it will become more difficult to distinguish specific aspects of our operational and financial performance that are most directly related to COVID-19 from those that are more broadly influenced by ongoing macroeconomic, market and industry dynamics that are, to varying degrees, related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences.

Public health officials have recommended, or governments have mandated, precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, including stay at home or similar measures, such as travel restrictions, for periods of time in many of the areas in which we operate. Operationally, our production facilities located in Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific experienced reduced production levels due to such measures to varying degrees during the year, particularly during the first and second quarter. Currently, our overall operating capacity remains just over 90% globally, with all of our production facilities operational. In order to maintain a safe work environment, our production facilities continue to spread out operations over multiple shifts and implement other protective measures such as temperature screening and social distancing, while maintaining operational capabilities.

The COVID-19 pandemic is also adversely affecting, and is expected to continue to adversely affect, our operations, supply chains and businesses. While we expect, from time to time, to experience unpredictable interruptions with our external suppliers, we have enhanced our supplier pulsing and redundancy to minimize those impacts.

To date, the most significant operational impacts we have experienced are volume reductions ranging across all segments and major geographic regions.

Future demand for our products and services is uncertain as the COVID-19 pandemic has also had an adverse impact on many of the customers we serve. As such, we have and may continue to experience decreased or delayed demand for our products and services, as well as changes in the payment patterns of our customers. At the end of the third quarter, total backlog increased 21.7% as compared to December 31, 2019 and there has not been a notable increase in contract cancellations to date. In many cases, Xylem’s products and services are considered "essential services" under various governmental mandates, and as a result we did not experience significant issues in our ability to distribute products or services, aside from customer-driven project delays, inability to access or travel to customer sites and shipping delays due to stay at home measures. However, because the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences are uncertain and rapidly changing, the pandemic’s ongoing and future impacts on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and stock price remain uncertain and difficult to predict, but we expect our results to continue to be adversely impacted beyond the quarter ending September 30, 2020.

In response to the changes in business and economic conditions arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, management committed to restructuring activities across our businesses and functions globally during the second quarter of 2020. These initiatives are designed to support our long-term financial resilience and simplify our operations, strengthen our competitive positioning and better serve our customers. In light of the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also proactively taken further cost reduction actions which include a temporary 20% reduction in the base salary of the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and all direct reports to the CEO and a temporary 20% reduction in annual cash retainer fees payable to our Board of Directors. These temporary reductions are effective from June 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Additionally, we have committed to reduced capital expenditure and discretionary operating spending during the year.

Xylem has taken measures to protect the health and safety of our employees and work with our customers to minimize potential disruptions. In the first quarter, we implemented a support pay program for employees impacted by COVID-19, and an essential services premium pay program for the benefit of employees whose roles are classified as an “essential service” and, as such, are required to work either onsite at a Xylem facility or in the field supporting customers during periods of mandated stay at home or similar measures. These programs will remain in place through the end of 2020 and continue to be evaluated for continuation as necessary going forward. Xylem Watermark, our corporate social responsibility program, is also supporting our communities in addressing the challenges posed by this global pandemic through its partnership with Americares and UNICEF, as well as the expansion of the Partner Community Grants program and other philanthropic commitments.

Many of our offices globally have transitioned to a substantially remote work from home status, with no material disruption to operations, financial reporting systems, internal control over financial reporting or disclosure controls and procedures. As public health officials and governments ease recommendations and regulations regarding stay at home measures, our COVID-19 Response Team is applying a set of Xylem "Return to Workplace" health and safety guidelines for remote workers to return to our facilities. These guidelines require government officials to first declare an easing of their restrictions, upon which we do a full review of our site to determine its readiness and follow a phased return to work approach, all in service to help ensure the safety of our people.

We will continue to work with our customers, employees, suppliers and communities to address the impacts of COVID-19. We also continue to assess the evolving nature of the pandemic and its possible implications to our business, supply chain and customers, and to take actions in an effort to mitigate adverse consequences.

Risk related to the impact of COVID-19 are described in further detail under "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

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~~Measurement & Control Solutions~~ ~~primarily~~serves the utility infrastructure solutions and services sector by delivering communications, smart metering, measurement and control technologies and critical infrastructure technologies that allow customers to more effectively use their distribution networks for the delivery, monitoring and control of critical resources such as water, electricity and natural gas. We also provide analytical instrumentation used to measure water quality, flow and level in clean water, wastewater, surface water and coastal environments. Additionally, we offer software and services including cloud-based analytics, remote monitoring and data management, leak detection, condition assessment, asset management and pressure monitoring solutions. We also offer smart lighting solutions that improve efficiency and public safety efforts across communities. In the Measurement & Control Solutions segment, we generate our sales through a combination of long-standing relationships with leading distributors and dedicated channel partners as well as direct sales depending on the regional availability of distribution channels and the type of product.

Executive Summary

Xylem reported revenue for the third quarter of ~~2019~~2020 of ~~$1,296~~$1,220 million, ~~an increase~~a decrease of ~~0.7%~~5.9% compared to ~~$1,287~~$1,296 million reported in the third quarter of ~~2018.~~2019. On a constant currency basis, revenue ~~increased~~decreased by ~~$33~~$85 million, or ~~2.6%, primarily consisting of organic revenue growth of $37 million, or 2.9%~~6.6%, driven entirely by ~~growth~~organic declines across all segments, ~~and in~~with the ~~utility, residential and commercial end markets, which was marginally offset by a slight~~majority of the decline incoming from the industrial and utility end ~~market. A decrease from~~markets. Organic revenue ~~related to divestitures of $4 million partially offset the revenue growth~~decline during the ~~quarter.~~quarter was anticipated as our business continues to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

We generated operating income of ~~$11~~$73 million (margin of ~~0.8%~~6.0%) during the third quarter of ~~2019,~~2020, as compared to ~~$176~~$11 million (margin of ~~13.7%~~0.8%) in ~~2018.~~2019. Operating income in the third quarter of ~~2019 included unfavorable impacts~~2020 benefited from ~~increased~~decreases in special charges of ~~$154~~$85 million ~~consisting entirely of non-cash impairment charges,~~ and ~~increased~~decreases in restructuring and realignment costs of ~~$19~~$15 million ~~during~~as compared to the ~~period.~~third quarter of 2019. Excluding the impact of these items, adjusted operating income was $158 million (adjusted margin of 13.0%) during the third quarter of 2020 as compared to $196 million (adjusted margin of 15.1%) ~~during the third quarter of 2019 as compared to $188 million (adjusted margin of 14.6%)~~ in ~~2018.~~2019. The ~~increase~~decrease in adjusted operating margin was primarily due to cost ~~reductions from our global procurement~~inflation; unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; unfavorable mix; increased spending on strategic investments and ~~productivity initiatives, including restructuring savings, and price realization, which~~increased inventory management costs. These impacts were partially offset by cost ~~inflation, increased~~reductions from our productivity, restructuring and other cost ~~of quality, unfavorable mix and increased spending on strategic investments.~~

saving initiatives.

Additional financial highlights for the quarter ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 include the following:

•Orders of ~~$1,346~~$1,246 million, down ~~0.7%~~7.4% from ~~$1,356~~$1,346 million in the prior year, ~~up 1.3%~~and down 8.2% on an organic basis, impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

•Earnings per share of ~~$0.36,~~$0.20, down ~~50%~~44.4% when compared to the prior year ($~~0.82, up 6.5%~~0.62, down 24.4% on an adjusted basis).

~~Cash~~•Net cash flow ~~from~~provided by operating activities of ~~$451~~$454 million for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, up ~~16.2%~~$3 million from the prior year. Free cash flow ~~excluding Sensus acquisition related costs,~~ of ~~$276~~$318 million, ~~increased $58~~up $42 million ~~over~~from the prior ~~year, as higher operating cash flows were slightly offset by increased spending on capital investments.~~year.

Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Measures

Management reviews key performance indicators including revenue, gross margins, segment operating income and margins, orders growth, working capital and backlog, among others. In addition, we consider certain non-GAAP (or "adjusted") measures to be useful to management and investors evaluating our operating performance for the periods presented, and to provide a tool for evaluating our ongoing operations, liquidity and management of assets. This information can assist investors in assessing our financial performance and measures our ability to generate capital for deployment among competing strategic alternatives and initiatives, including, but not limited to, dividends, acquisitions, share repurchases and debt repayment. Excluding revenue, Xylem provides guidance only on a non-GAAP basis due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting certain amounts that would be included in GAAP earnings, such as discrete tax items, without unreasonable effort. These adjusted metrics are consistent with how management views our business and are used to make financial, operating and planning decisions. These metrics, however, are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for revenue, operating income, net income, earnings per share (basic and diluted) or net cash from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP. We consider the following items to represent the non-GAAP measures we consider to be key performance indicators, as well as the related reconciling items to the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other ~~companies, to be key performance indicators:~~companies.

•"organic revenue" and "organic orders" defined as revenue and orders, respectively, excluding the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency translation and contributions from acquisitions and divestitures. Divestitures include sales of insignificant portions of our business that did not meet the criteria for classification as a discontinued operation. The period-over-period change resulting from foreign currency translation impacts is determined by translating current period and prior period activity using the same currency conversion rate.

•"constant currency" defined as financial results adjusted for foreign currency translation impacts by

translating current period and prior period activity using the same currency conversion rate. This approach is used for countries whose functional currency is not the U.S. ~~Dollar.~~dollar.

•"adjusted net income" and "adjusted earnings per share" defined as net income and earnings per share, respectively, adjusted to exclude ~~as applicable,~~ restructuring and realignment costs, special charges, ~~gains and losses~~gain or loss from ~~the~~ sale of ~~a business~~businesses and tax-related special ~~items.~~items, as applicable. A reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share is provided below.


	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,								September 30,
(In millions, except for per share data)	2020				2019				2020				2019
Net income & Earnings per share	$	37	$	0.20	$	65	$	0.36	$	106	$	0.58	$	283	$	1.56
Restructuring and realignment, net of tax of $3 and $15 for 2020 and $9 and $17 for 2019	12		0.06		21		0.11		52		0.28		54		0.30

Special charges, net of tax of $6 and $9 for 2020 and $2 and $2 for 2019	65		0.36		164		0.91		76		0.42		168		0.93
Tax-related special items	—		—		(101)		(0.56)		(5)		(0.03)		(118)		(0.65)
Gain from sale of business, net of tax of $0 for 2019	—		—		—		—		—		—		(1)		(0.01)
Adjusted net income & Adjusted earnings per share	$	114	$	0.62	$	149	$	0.82	$	229	$	1.25	$	386	$	2.13

Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(In millions, except for per share data) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income & Earnings per share $ 65
$ 0.36
$ 130
$ 0.72
$ 283
$ 1.56
$ 324
$ 1.79
Restructuring and realignment, net of tax of $9 and $17 for 2019 and $3 and $10 for 2018 21
0.11
8
0.04
54
0.3
27
0.15
Special charges, net of tax of $2 and $2 for 2019 and net of tax of $0 and $1 for 2018 164
0.91
1
0.01
168
0.93
7
0.04
Tax-related special items (101 ) (0.56 ) 2
0.01
(118 ) (0.65 ) 5
0.02
(Gain) loss from sale of business, net of tax of $0 for 2019 and $0 for 2018 —
—
(2 ) (0.01 ) (1 ) (0.01 ) —
—
Adjusted net income & Adjusted earnings per share $ 149
$ 0.82
$ 139
$ 0.77
$ 386
$ 2.13
$ 363
$ 2.00

•"adjusted operating expenses" defined as operating expenses adjusted to exclude restructuring and realignment costs and special charges.

•"adjusted operating income" defined as operating income, adjusted to exclude restructuring and realignment costs and special charges, and "adjusted operating margin" defined as adjusted operating income divided by total revenue.

•“realignment costs” defined as costs not included in restructuring costs that are incurred as part of actions taken to reposition our business, including items such as professional fees, severance, relocation, travel, facility set-up and other costs.

"Sensus acquisition related costs" defined as costs incurred by the Company associated with the acquisition of Sensus that are being reported within operating income. These costs include integration costs, acquisition costs, costs related to the recognition of the backlog intangible asset amortization recorded in purchase accounting.

•“special charges" defined as costs incurred by the Company, such as acquisition and integration related costs, ~~not included in "Sensus acquisition related costs",~~ non-cash impairment charges and ~~other special~~both operating and non-operating ~~items, such as~~adjustments for pension ~~adjustments.~~costs.

•"tax-related special items" defined as tax items, such as tax return versus tax provision adjustments, tax exam impacts, tax law change impacts, ~~significant reserves for cash repatriation,~~ excess tax benefits/losses and other discrete tax adjustments.

•"free cash flow" defined as net cash from operating activities, as reported in the Statement of Cash Flows, less capital ~~expenditures as well as adjustments for other significant items that impact current results which management believes are not related to our ongoing operations and performance.~~expenditures. Our definition of "free cash flow" does not consider certain non-discretionary cash payments, such as debt. The following table provides a reconciliation of free cash flow.


	Nine Months Ended
	September 30,
(In millions)	2020		2019
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	454	$	451
Capital expenditures	(136)		(175)
Free cash flow	$	318	$	276
Net cash used by investing activities	$	(326)	$	(185)
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities	$	550	$	(99)

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In millions) 2019 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 451
$ 388
Capital expenditures (175 ) (171 )
Free cash flow $ 276
$ 217
Cash paid for Sensus acquisition related costs $ —
$ (1 )
Free cash flow, excluding Sensus acquisition related costs $ 276
$ 218

•“EBITDA” defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization expense and "Adjusted EBITDA" reflects the adjustment to EBITDA to exclude share-based compensation charges, restructuring and realignment costs, special charges and gain or loss from sale of businesses.


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	September 30,				September 30,
(in millions)	2020		2019		2020		2019
Net Income	$	37	$	65	$	106	$	283
Income tax expense (benefit)	13		(77)		21		(45)
Interest expense (income), net	20		14		50		49
Depreciation	30		30		88		88
Amortization	33		35		101		104
EBITDA	$	133	$	67	$	366	$	479
Share-based compensation	$	3	$	7	19		23
Restructuring and realignment	15		30		67		71

Special charges	71		166		85		170
Gain from sale of business	—		—		—		(1)
Adjusted EBITDA	$	222	$	270	$	537	$	742

Three Months Ended �� Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
(in millions) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net Income $ 65
$ 130
$ 283
$ 324
Income tax (benefit) expense (77 ) 31
(45 ) 82
Interest expense (income), net 14
20
49
60
Depreciation 30
29
88
87
Amortization 35
34
104
108
EBITDA $ 67
$ 244
$ 479
$ 661
Share-based compensation $ 7
$ 7
23
23
Restructuring and realignment 30
11
71
36
Special charges 166
1
170
8
(Gain) loss from sale of business —
(2 ) (1 ) —
Adjusted EBITDA $ 270
$ 261
$ 742
$ 728

~~2019~~2020 Outlook

We ~~anticipate total~~withdrew 2020 guidance on March 31, 2020 due to uncertainties caused by COVID-19. We expect revenue ~~growth of approximately 1% in 2019, with organic revenue growth anticipated~~ to be down 5% to 7% in the ~~range~~fourth quarter, 6% to 8% organically, driven primarily by the impact of ~~3% to 4%.~~ COVID-19.

The following is a summary of our ~~organic~~ revenue outlook by each of our end ~~market.~~markets:

•Utilities ~~increased~~revenue decreased by approximately 6%7% organically through the third quarter driven by ~~strength~~weakness in the United States, the Middle East and ~~the emerging markets, with the exception of Latin America,~~Asia Pacific, partially offset by ~~weakness~~strength in ~~Canada. For 2019,~~Europe. During 2020 we expect ~~organic growth in~~continued resilience on the ~~mid-single-digit range (versus mid to high-single-digits) driven by healthy~~wastewater side as essential operational spending continues and capital project funding for the year has been secured. However, the clean water and wastewater spending in the United States and smart meter and infrastructure analytics growth opportunities. We also anticipate that a healthy infrastructure investment focus in the emerging marketsutilities will continue to face workforce challenges from impacts of COVID-19 on the way in ~~China and India, offset by softer than anticipated conditions~~which they need to operate. We are seeing delays in ~~Europe.~~project deployments, but expect to start to see modest recovery as physical distancing requirements ease. We continue to gain momentum behind key multi-year wins setting up healthy longer term growth.

•Industrial ~~increased~~revenue decreased by approximately 2%12% organically through the third quarter driven by ~~strength in the United States and Asia Pacific. For 2019, we expect flat to low-single-digit growth (versus low-single-digits) driven by softer than anticipated industrial conditions~~weakness in North America, the emerging markets and western Europe. As 2020 progresses we expect industrial facilities to begin allowing access to sales teams and channel partners, but anticipate to continue experiencing slower orders and activity while non-essential work is deferred. Exposure to the impacts of soft construction and industrial markets will continue to have an effect on our dewatering business in North America potentially leading to demand declines. We anticipate modest recovery in growth trajectory as ~~the oil~~countries and ~~gas markets~~regions begin to ~~decline after a strong 2018. We anticipate mixed market conditions outside of the United States with strength in Australia~~further re-open and ~~India, offset by slowing growth in China and softer than anticipated conditions in Europe and Latin America.~~activity resumes.

•In the commercial markets, organic ~~growth~~revenue decline was approximately 6%9% through the third quarter driven by ~~strength~~weakness in the emerging markets and ~~North America,~~the United States, partially offset by ~~weakness~~strength in western Europe. ~~For 2019,~~During 2020 we expect organic growth in the low to mid-single-digit range (versus mid-single-digits) as the overall market will begin to moderate after two years of strong performance. Organic growth will be driven by continued strengthreplacement business in the United States ~~moderating~~to continue to be impacted by COVID-19. We anticipate mixed performance in the ~~second half~~institutional building sector depending on the "essential" nature of the ~~year,~~end customer and ~~the emerging markets led by initiatives~~modestly soft new construction activity in ~~the China and India building markets, offset by softness in Europe.~~North America.

•In the residential markets, organic ~~growth~~revenue decline was approximately 3%8% through the third quarter driven by ~~strength~~weakness in the United States and ~~Asia Pacific, partially offset by weakness in~~ western ~~Europe and the Middle East and Africa. For 2019, we expect flat to low-single-digit growth~~Europe. This market is primarily driven by ~~continued competition in the United States~~ replacement ~~market as the housing market begins to stabilize. We also~~revenue serviced through our distribution network. As such, we anticipate ~~modest growth opportunities~~healthy demand in China ~~and other Asia Pacific countries~~ for ~~second~~secondary water supply ~~offset by soft performance~~product applications as well as modest share gains in ~~Europe from weaker than anticipated~~Europe.

In response to the changes in business and economic ~~conditions.~~conditions arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on June 2, 2020 management committed to structural cost actions across our businesses and functions globally. These plans are designed to support our long-term financial resilience and simplify our operations, strengthen our

competitive positioning and better serve our customers. Additionally, we will continue to strategically execute previously announced restructuring and realignment actions, primarily to reposition our European and North American businesses in an effort to optimize our cost structure and improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. During ~~2019,~~2020, we expect to incur between $75 million and $85 million in restructuring and realignment ~~costs.~~costs, with approximately $25 million of these costs being non-cash charges. We expect to realize approximately $7$67 million of net savings in 2020, consisting of $25 million of incremental net savings ~~in 2019~~ from restructuring and realignment actions initiated in ~~2018,~~2019, and ~~an additional $16~~approximately $42 million of net savings from ~~our 2019 actions.~~

~~We plan to continue to take~~the restructuring, realignment and other structural cost actions and focus spending in 2019 on actions that allow us to make progress on our top strategic priorities. The priority of accelerating profitable growth encompasses our initiatives to drive commercial excellence, grow in emerging markets and strengthen innovation and technology through creation of new centers of excellence, a streamlined approach to product development and strategic acquisitions. The priority of driving continuous improvement is an area where we will continue to work to create new opportunities to unlock savings by eliminating waste and increasing efficiencies, which is supported by efforts to expand and further deepen our talent pool. We plan to continue to deploy capital in smart, disciplined ways to develop and acquire solutions to address our customers’ challenges. Finally, we continue to work to improve cash performance and generate capital to return to our shareholders.

initiated during this year.

Results of Operations


	Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended										Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,									September 30,										September 30,								September 30,
(In millions)	2019			2018			Change			2019			2018			Change			(In millions)	2020			2019			Change		2020			2019			Change
Revenue	$	1,296		$	1,287		0.7		%	$	3,878		$	3,821		1.5		%	Revenue	$	1,220		$	1,296		(5.9)	%	$	3,503		$	3,878		(9.7)	%
Gross profit	509			505			0.8		%	1,509			1,484			1.7		%	Gross profit	461			509			(9.4)	%	1,304			1,509			(13.6)	%
Gross margin	39.3		%	39.2		%	10		bp	38.9		%	38.8		%	10		bp	Gross margin	37.8		%	39.3		%	(150)	bp	37.2		%	38.9		%	(170)	bp

Total operating expenses	498			329			51.4		%	1,218			1,024			18.9		%	Total operating expenses	388			498			(22.1)	%	1,116			1,218			(8.4)	%
Expense to revenue ratio	38.4		%	25.6		%	1,280		bp	31.4		%	26.8		%	460		bp	Expense to revenue ratio	31.8		%	38.4		%	(660)	bp	31.9		%	31.4		%	50	bp
Restructuring and realignment costs	30			11			172.7		%	71			37			91.9		%	Restructuring and realignment costs	15			30			(50.0)	%	67			71			(5.6)	%

Special charges	155			1			NM			159			8			NM			Special charges	70			155			(54.8)	%	81			159			(49.1)	%
Adjusted operating expenses	313			317			(1.3	)	%	988			979			0.9		%	Adjusted operating expenses	303			313			(3.2)	%	968			988			(2.0)	%
Adjusted operating expenses to revenue ratio	24.2		%	24.6		%	(40	)	bp	25.5		%	25.6		%	(10	)	bp	Adjusted operating expenses to revenue ratio	24.8		%	24.2		%	60	bp	27.6		%	25.5		%	210	bp
Operating income	11			176			(93.8	)	%	291			460			(36.7	)	%	Operating income	73			11			563.6	%	188			291			(35.4)	%
Operating margin	0.8		%	13.7		%	(1,290	)	bp	7.5		%	12.0		%	(450	)	bp	Operating margin	6.0		%	0.8		%	520	bp	5.4		%	7.5		%	(210)	bp
Interest and other non-operating expense, net	23			17			35.3		%	54			54			—		%	Interest and other non-operating expense, net	23			23			—	%	61			54			13.0	%
Gain (loss) from sale of business	—			2			NM			1			—			NM
Income tax (benefit) expense	(77		)	31			(348.4	)	%	(45		)	82			(154.9	)	%
Gain from sale of business																			Gain from sale of business	—			—			—	%	—			1			NM
Income tax expense (benefit)																			Income tax expense (benefit)	13			(77)			(116.9)	%	21			(45)			(146.7)	%
Tax rate	623.6		%	19.0		%	NM			(18.9		)%	20.1		%	(3,900	)	bp	Tax rate	26.2		%	623.6		%	(59,740)	bp	16.6		%	(18.9)		%	3,550	bp
Net income	$	65		$	130		(50.0	)	%	$	283		$	324		(12.7	)	%	Net income	$	37		$	65		(43.1)	%	$	106		$	283		(62.5)	%

NM - Not meaningful change

Revenue

Revenue generated during the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was ~~$1,296~~$1,220 million and ~~$3,878~~$3,503 million, reflecting ~~increases~~decreases of $9$76 million, or ~~0.7%~~5.9%, and ~~$57~~$375 million, or ~~1.5%~~9.7%, respectively, compared to the same prior year periods. On a constant currency basis, revenue ~~grew 2.6%~~declined 6.6% and ~~4.3%~~8.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019.~~2020. The ~~increases~~decreases at constant currency consisted ~~primarily~~entirely of ~~increases~~declines in organic revenue of ~~$37~~$85 million ~~or 2.9%,~~ and ~~$182~~$340 million, ~~or 4.8%,~~ respectively, reflecting ~~strong organic growth~~significantly lower demand in the United States and ~~all of our emerging market regions, except for Latin America, where organic revenue declined. There was a decrease~~the Middle East, largely due to COVID-19, partially offset by growth in ~~revenue related to divestitures of $4 million during~~China and western Europe in the ~~third quarter of 2019 and a net decrease in revenue related to acquisition and divestiture impacts of $18 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.~~quarter.

The following tables ~~illustrate~~illustrates the impact from organic ~~growth,~~declines, recent acquisitions and divestitures, and foreign currency translation in relation to revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019:~~

2020:

Water Infrastructure Applied Water Measurement & Control Solutions Total Xylem
(In millions) $ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change
2018 Revenue $ 541
$ 378
$ 368
$ 1,287

Organic growth 3
0.6 % 4
1.1 % 30
8.2 % 37
2.9 %
Acquisitions/Divestitures —
— % —
— % (4 ) (1.1 )% (4 ) (0.3 )%
Constant currency 3
0.6 % 4
1.1 % 26
7.1 % 33
2.6 %
Foreign currency translation (a) (13 ) (2.4 )% (6 ) (1.6 )% (5 ) (1.4 )% (24 ) (1.9 )%
Total change in revenue (10 ) (1.8 )% (2 ) (0.5 )% 21
5.7 % 9
0.7 %
2019 Revenue $ 531
$ 376
$ 389
$ 1,296


~~(a)~~	Foreign currency translation impact for the quarter due to the weakening in value of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar, the largest being the Euro, the British Pound, the Chinese Yuan, the Australian Dollar and the Swedish Krona.


	Water Infrastructure				Applied Water				Measurement & Control Solutions				Total Xylem
(In millions)	$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change
2019 Revenue	$	531			$	376			$	389			$	1,296
Organic Impact	(11)		(2.1)	%	(15)		(4.0)	%	(59)		(15.2)	%	(85)		(6.6)	%
Acquisitions/(Divestitures)	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%
Constant Currency	(11)		(2.1)	%	(15)		(4.0)	%	(59)		(15.2)	%	(85)		(6.6)	%
Foreign currency translation (a)	4		0.8	%	3		0.8	%	2		0.5	%	9		0.7	%
Total change in revenue	(7)		(1.3)	%	(12)		(3.2)	%	(57)		(14.7)	%	(76)		(5.9)	%
2020 Revenue	$	524			$	364			$	332			$	1,220

Water Infrastructure Applied Water Measurement & Control Solutions Total Xylem
$ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change
2018 Revenue $ 1,567
$ 1,132
$ 1,122
$ 3,821

Organic growth 66
4.2 % 43
3.8 % 73
6.5 % 182
4.8 %
Acquisitions/Divestitures —
— % —
— % (18 ) (1.6 )% (18 ) (0.5 )%
Constant currency 66
4.2 % 43
3.8 % 55
4.9 % 164
4.3 %
Foreign currency translation (a) (59 ) (3.8 )% (26 ) (2.3 )% (22 ) (2.0 )% (107 ) (2.8 )%
Total change in revenue 7
0.4 % 17
1.5 % 33
2.9 % 57
1.5 %
2019 Revenue $ 1,574
$ 1,149
$ 1,155
$ 3,878

(a)Foreign currency translation impact for the quarter due to the strengthening in value of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar, the largest being the Euro.


~~(a)~~	Foreign currency translation impact for the year due to the weakening in value of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar, the largest being the Euro, the British Pound, the Chinese Yuan, the Swedish Krona and the Australian Dollar.


	Water Infrastructure				Applied Water				Measurement & Control Solutions				Total Xylem
(In millions)	$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change
2019 Revenue	$	1,574			$	1,149			$	1,155			$	3,878
Organic Impact	(87)		(5.5)	%	(104)		(9.1)	%	(149)		(12.9)	%	(340)		(8.8)	%
Acquisitions/(Divestitures)	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%
Constant Currency	(87)		(5.5)	%	(104)		(9.1)	%	(149)		(12.9)	%	(340)		(8.8)	%
Foreign currency translation (a)	(24)		(1.5)	%	(6)		(0.5)	%	(5)		(0.4)	%	(35)		(0.9)	%
Total change in revenue	(111)		(7.1)	%	(110)		(9.6)	%	(154)		(13.3)	%	(375)		(9.7)	%
2020 Revenue	$	1,463			$	1,039			$	1,001			$	3,503

(a)Foreign currency translation impact for the year due to the weakening in value of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar, the largest being the Norwegian Krone, the South African Rand, the Brazilian Real, the Chinese Yuan and the Australian Dollar.

Water Infrastructure

Water Infrastructure revenue decreased ~~$10~~$7 million, or ~~1.8%~~1.3%, for the third quarter of ~~2019 (0.6% increase~~2020 (2.1% decrease at constant currency) as compared to the ~~same period in 2018.~~prior year period. Revenue ~~growth was negatively impacted by $13~~benefited from $4 million of foreign currency translation, with the change at constant currency coming entirely from an organic ~~growth~~decline of $3$11 million. Organic ~~growth~~weakness for the quarter was primarily driven by strength in the utility end market, particularly in the United States, where we benefited from healthy order intake and strong market conditions and in western Europe from strong customer wins and project execution. Organic growth in the utility end market was partially offset by weakness in the industrial end market, particularly in North America, ~~where declines~~due to continued soft market conditions in oil and gas and mining, as well as in the ~~dewatering transport applications were only~~emerging markets and western Europe. This organic revenue decline for the quarter was partially offset by growth in ~~Asia Pacific during~~ the ~~quarter. Price realization also contributed to the organic growth~~utility end market, particularly in ~~both end markets during the quarter.~~western Europe and China.

From an application perspective, the organic revenue ~~growth for~~decline during the third quarter was primarily driven ~~primarily~~ by ~~growth in~~ our ~~treatment~~transport application, where market conditions continued to soften in the United States for construction, mining and ~~western Europe, where we benefited from strong project execution~~oil and ~~healthy order intake~~gas, negatively impacting the dewatering applications. The transport application also saw organic growth during ~~those regions. This growth was partially offset by declines~~the quarter in the ~~emerging markets, primarily due to~~United States, driven by custom pump sales, and in western Europe. Our treatment application also had modest growth during the ~~lapping of a large Middle East project delivery~~quarter, driven by strong backlog execution in the prior year. Organic revenue from our transport application remained relatively flat compared to the prior year period as project revenues increased from deployments across Europe and the emerging markets, but were offset by soft market conditions in North America in the dewatering applications.China.

For the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, revenue ~~increased $7~~decreased $111 million, or ~~0.4% (4.2% increase~~7.1% (5.5% decrease at constant currency) as compared to ~~2018.~~prior year. Revenue ~~growth~~ was negatively impacted by ~~$59~~$24 million of foreign currency translation, with the change at constant currency coming entirely from an organic ~~growth~~decline of ~~$66~~$87 million.

Organic ~~growth~~weakness for the nine month period was primarily driven by ~~strength~~the industrial end market, particularly in North America and the emerging markets, heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the year. Organic revenue decline during the nine month period was also impacted by weakness, to a lesser extent, in the utility end market, particularly in the United States, ~~where we benefited from healthy order intake and strong market conditions across all applications. The utility end market also saw~~partially offset by organic growth in ~~western~~ Europe ~~and Asia Pacific driven by strong project deployments~~ during the period. ~~Organic~~The

COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted organic growth during the ~~nine month~~ period ~~was also driven by strength in~~throughout the ~~industrial end market, particularly in Asia Pacific~~entire segment and the United States over the first half of the year, where we benefited from healthy order intake and a strong mining market. Organic growth in the industrial end market was partially offset by declines in western Europe due to the timing of project deployments in the prior year. Organic growth in both end ~~markets also benefited from price realization year over year.~~markets.

From an application perspective, the organic revenue ~~growth for~~decline during the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was driven ~~primarily~~ by our transport ~~application. The~~application where market conditions continued to soften in United States in the dewatering applications, with construction, oil and gas and mining all down during the year. We also saw organic revenue decline within the emerging markets in the transport application, ~~had strong organic revenue growth driven by project deliveries and price realization~~primarily in India, with India experiencing the lapping of some large projects executed in the ~~United States and the emerging markets. Transport also had strong organic growth from the global dewatering rental business over the first half of the~~prior year, ~~coming from strength~~as well as in ~~construction and mining in the United States and Australia.~~Latin America. Organic revenue ~~from our treatment~~declines within the transport application ~~also contributed to the segment's growth driven by project deliveries in the United States and Asia Pacific where we benefited from healthy order intake coming into the year. This organic growth was~~were partially offset by ~~declines~~modest organic growth in the ~~Middle East, Europe and Latin America,~~treatment application during the year, primarily ~~due to the lapping of large treatment project deliveries in these regions~~driven by projects in the ~~prior year.~~emerging markets.

Applied Water

Applied Water revenue decreased $2$12 million, or ~~0.5%~~3.2%, for the third quarter of ~~2019 (1.1% increase~~2020 (4.0% decrease at constant currency) as compared to the prior year. Revenue benefited from $3 million of foreign currency translation for the quarter, with the change at constant currency coming entirely from an organic decline of $15 million. Organic weakness for the quarter was primarily driven by the industrial end market with, general industrial weakening driven by COVID-19 impacts and restrictions, particularly in western Europe and the United States, and declines in the building services commercial end market, where weakness in the emerging markets and the United Sates were partially offset by strength in western Europe during the quarter. Organic weakness during the quarter in these end markets was partially offset by modest growth in the building services residential end market.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, revenue decreased $110 million, or 9.6% (9.1% decrease at constant currency) as compared to the prior year. Revenue was negatively impacted by $6 million of foreign currency translation for the ~~quarter. Revenue growth~~period, with the change at constant currency consisted of organic growth of $4 million, or 1.1%, which was driven by modest strength across all end markets. From an application perspective, organic revenue growth in the third quarter was led by strength in the building services application in the residential market in the United States and strong second water supply business in China, which was offset by declines in western Europe during the quarter. The industrial water application revenue grew modestly oncoming entirely from an organic basis, primarily driven by market growth in Europe, while the building services application in the commercial market contributed modest organic growth during the quarter. Price realization also contributed to the organic growth within the segment during the quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, revenue increased $17 million, or 1.5% (3.8% increase at constant currency) as compared to the prior year period. Revenue was negatively impacted by $26 milliondecline of foreign currency translation for the period. Revenue growth at constant currency consisted of organic growth of $43 million, or 3.8%, which was primarily driven by strength in the commercial end market, as well as growth in the industrial and residential end markets. From an application perspective, organic revenue growth$104 million. Organic weakness during the nine month period was ~~led~~driven by ~~growth in the~~declines across all end markets and applications, with industrial water and commercial building services ~~application which was driven~~declining the most, followed by ~~market expansion~~declines in building services in the ~~emerging markets, primarily~~residential market as well. Organic revenue declines in the ~~Middle East & Africa, strong price realization and healthy industry demand~~segment were seen across all major geographic regions as well, particularly in the United States, the emerging markets and ~~product localization in China. The industrial water application revenue also grew organically, primarily driven by market growth in~~ western Europe, ~~coupled with customers stocking orders due to geopolitical concerns,~~where the COVID-19 pandemic restricted activities and ~~strength~~caused a slow down and general softening in the United States. Organic growth in residential building services came primarily from market growth in the Unites States and strong second water supply business in China, which was partially offset by declines in western Europe and the Middle East during the period. Organic growth within the segment also benefited from price realization year over year.markets served.

Measurement & Control Solutions

Measurement & Control Solutions revenue ~~increased $21~~decreased $57 million, or ~~5.7%~~14.7%, for the third quarter of ~~2019 (7.1%~~2020 (15.2% at constant currency) as compared to the prior year. Revenue benefited from $2 million of foreign currency translation for the quarter, with the change at constant currency coming entirely from an organic decline of $59 million. Organic weakness for the quarter was driven by declines in the utility end market, primarily in the United States and the Middle East and, to a much lesser extent, weakness in the industrial end market in western Europe. Organic revenue declines in the segment were significantly impacted by project timing and the COVID-19 pandemic during the quarter, particularly in the United States.

From an application perspective, the organic revenue decline for the segment was primarily driven by project timing in the gas business within the energy application where large project deployments in the United States during the prior year did not repeat and we experienced project delays driven by the COVID-19 pandemic during the year. The water application also experienced organic revenue decline during the quarter, driven by the lapping of strong project deployments in the Middle East and the United States during the third quarter of the prior year and negative COVID-19 impacts, which drove market softness in the United States where travel restrictions and site closures impacted our assessment services business. Organic weakness during the quarter was partially offset by the strong electric sales in the United States within the energy application. The test and the software as a service ("SaaS") applications both had modest declines in revenue as compared to the prior year in western Europe and in the United States, respectively.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, revenue decreased $154 million, or 13.3% (12.9% at constant currency) as compared to the prior year. Revenue was negatively impacted by $5 million of foreign currency translation ~~for~~during the ~~quarter. Revenue growth~~nine month period, with the change at constant currency ~~was made up~~coming entirely from an organic decline of ~~organic revenue growth of $30 million, or 8.2%, which was partially offset by $4 million of divestiture activity.~~$149 million. Organic ~~revenue growth~~weakness for the ~~quarter~~period was driven by ~~strength~~declines in the utility end market, primarily in the United States and the Middle East, ~~and~~marginally offset by modest organic growth in western ~~Europe.~~ Europe during the year. To a lesser extent, the test application also experienced organic weakness in the industrial end market across all major geographic regions during the period. Organic revenue declines in the segment were significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic during the period.

From an application perspective, the organic revenue ~~from~~decline for the segment was driven by the water application, ~~contributed very~~where the COVID-19 pandemic drove market softness in the United States and we lapped strong ~~organic growth for the segment, with large~~ project deployments in the Middle East ~~the United States and western Europe~~ during the quarter. The energy application in the United States also contributed to the organic growth during the quarter, driven by gas project deployments which more than offset the lapping of large electric project deployments in the prior year. The ~~test~~energy application also had ~~modest~~decline in organic revenue ~~growth during the quarter, while the software as a service ("SaaS") and other application remained relatively flat~~ as compared to the prior ~~year.~~

~~For~~year, primarily in North America as we lapped a few large gas project deployments and have been negatively impacted by the ~~nine months ended September 30, 2019,~~COVID-19 pandemic. The test application also experienced organic revenue ~~increased $33 million, or 2.9%, (4.9% at constant currency)~~decline during the period across all major regions, where we experienced negative impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the lapping of a couple large prior year project executions in the Middle East. The SaaS application had a modest decline in revenue as compared to the prior year. Revenue was negatively impacted by $22 million of foreign currency translation during the nine month period. Revenue growth at constant currency was made up of organic revenue growth of $73 million, or 6.5%, partially offset by $18 million of reduced revenue related to the net acquisition and divestiture activity. Organic revenue growth for the period was driven by strength in the utility end market,year, primarily in the United States, the Middle East and India, partially offset by declines in the United Kingdom and Canada. From an application perspective, organic revenue from the water application contributed the majority of the organic growth for the segment, with project deployments in the United States, the Middle East, western Europe and India during the period. The strong organic growth in the water application was partially offset by a slight decline in the SaaS and other application primarily due to the timing of a large software sale in the prior year in the United Kingdom. The energy application remained relatively flat as gas project deployments in the United States during the period were offset by the timing of a large electric project deployment in the prior year. The test application had modest organic growth as compared to the prior year.States.

Orders / Backlog

An order represents a legally enforceable, written document that includes the scope of work or services to be performed or equipment to be supplied to a customer, the corresponding price and the expected delivery date for the applicable products or services to be provided. An order often takes the form of a customer purchase order or a signed quote from a Xylem business. Orders received during the third quarter of ~~2019~~2020 were ~~$1,346~~$1,246 million, a decrease of ~~$10~~$100 million, or ~~0.7%~~7.4%, over the prior year ~~(1.0% increase~~(8.2% decrease at constant currency). Orders received during the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 were ~~$4,053~~$3,739 million, a ~~slight decease~~decrease of $1$314 million, or 7.7%, over the prior year ~~(2.8% increase~~(6.5% decrease at constant currency). ~~The order growth was negatively impacted by $24 million and $113~~Order intake benefited from $10 million of foreign currency translation during the quarter and was negatively impacted by $49 million of foreign currency translation for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The change at constant currency was driven entirely by organic declines of $110 million and $265 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, respectively. The order growth at constant currency primarily consisted of organic order growth of 1.3% and 3.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Orders related to divestitures of $4 million reduced order growth during the third quarter of 2019 and net acquisition and divestiture activity of $13 million reduced order growth during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

The following tables ~~illustrate~~illustrates the impact from organic ~~growth,~~declines, recent acquisitions and divestitures, and foreign currency translation in relation to orders during the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019:~~2020:


	Water Infrastructure				Applied Water				Measurement & Control Solutions				Total Xylem
(in millions)	$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change
2019 Orders	$	586			$	376			$	384			$	1,346
Organic Impact	(32)		(5.5)	%	(4)		(1.1)	%	(74)		(19.3)	%	(110)		(8.2)	%
Acquisitions/(Divestitures)	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%
Constant Currency	(32)		(5.5)	%	(4)		(1.1)	%	(74)		(19.3)	%	(110)		(8.2)	%
Foreign currency translation (a)	4		0.7	%	3		0.8	%	3		0.8	%	10		0.7	%
Total change in orders	(28)		(4.8)	%	(1)		(0.3)	%	(71)		(18.5)	%	(100)		(7.4)	%
2020 Orders	$	558			$	375			$	313			$	1,246

(a)Foreign currency translation impact for the quarter due to the strengthening in value of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar, the largest being the Euro.


	Water Infrastructure				Applied Water				Measurement & Control Solutions				Total Xylem
(in millions)	$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change		$ Change		% Change
2019 Orders	$	1,704			$	1,169			$	1,180			$	4,053
Organic Impact	4		0.2	%	(89)		(7.6)	%	(180)		(15.3)	%	(265)		(6.5)	%
Acquisitions/(Divestitures)	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%	—		—	%
Constant Currency	4		0.2	%	(89)		(7.6)	%	(180)		(15.3)	%	(265)		(6.5)	%
Foreign currency translation (a)	(38)		(2.2)	%	(7)		(0.6)	%	(4)		(0.3)	%	(49)		(1.2)	%
Total change in orders	(34)		(2.0)	%	(96)		(8.2)	%	(184)		(15.6)	%	(314)		(7.7)	%
2020 Orders	$	1,670			$	1,073			$	996			$	3,739

Water Infrastructure Applied Water Measurement & Control Solutions Total Xylem
(in millions) $ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change
2018 Orders $ 537
$ 377
$ 442
$ 1,356

Organic Growth 62
11.5 % 5
1.3 % (49 ) (11.1 )% 18
1.3 %
Acquisitions/(Divestitures) —
— % —
— % (4 ) (0.9 )% (4 ) (0.3 )%
Constant Currency 62
11.5 % 5
1.3 % (53 ) (12.0 )% 14
1.0 %
Foreign currency translation (a) (13 ) (2.4 )% (6 ) (1.6 )% (5 ) (1.1 )% (24 ) (1.8 )%
Total change in orders 49
9.1 % (1 ) (0.3 )% (58 ) (13.1 )% (10 ) (0.7 )%
2019 Orders $ 586
$ 376
$ 384
$ 1,346


~~(a)~~	Foreign currency translation impact for the quarter due to the weakening in value of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar, the largest being the Euro, the British Pound, the Chinese Yuan, the Australian Dollar and the Swedish Krona.

Water Infrastructure Applied Water Measurement & Control Solutions Total Xylem
(in millions) $ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change $ Change % Change
2018 Orders $ 1,671
$ 1,162
$ 1,221
$ 4,054

Organic Growth 97
5.8 % 33
2.8 % (5 ) (0.4 )% 125
3.1 %
Acquisitions/(Divestitures) —
— % —
— % (13 ) (1.1 )% (13 ) (0.3 )%
Constant Currency 97
5.8 % 33
2.8 % (18 ) (1.5 )% 112
2.8 %
Foreign currency translation (a) (64 ) (3.8 )% (26 ) (2.2 )% (23 ) (1.9 )% (113 ) (2.8 )%
Total change in orders 33
2.0 % 7
0.6 % (41 ) (3.4 )% (1 ) — %
2019 Orders $ 1,704
$ 1,169
$ 1,180
$ 4,053


~~(b)~~	Foreign currency translation impact for the year due to the weakening in value of various currencies against the U.S. Dollar, the largest being the Euro, the British Pound, the Chinese Yuan, the Swedish Krona and the Australian Dollar.

Water Infrastructure

Water Infrastructure segment orders ~~increased $49~~decreased $28 million, or ~~9.1%~~4.8%, to ~~$586~~$558 million ~~(11.5% increase~~(5.5% decrease at constant currency) for the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the prior year. Order ~~growth for~~intake during the ~~segment was negatively impacted by $13~~quarter benefited from $4 million of foreign currency ~~translation. The order increase on a~~translation, with the change at constant currency ~~basis~~coming from organic order decline in the transport application, which was partially offset by growth in the treatment application during the quarter. Organic decline in the transport application was driven by ~~organic~~the lapping of a large project order in India in the prior year, along with market weakness in construction, oil and gas and mining impacting the dewatering transport application, primarily in the United States. Organic growth in the ~~transport application. Transport organic order growth~~treatment application was primarily driven by ~~a large smart city project order secured in India during the quarter, as well as~~ strong ~~pump~~ order intake in North America and across Europe, partially offset by dewatering transport applications in Europe. Organic orders for the treatment application increased slightly during the quarter, primarily driven by order intake in ChinaAsia Pacific and North America ~~which were partially offset by a reduction of orders in Oceania and Europe~~during the quarter. The COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the negative dynamics that impacted organic order growth during the quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, orders ~~increased $33~~decreased $34 million, or 2.0%, to ~~$1,704~~$1,670 million ~~(5.8%~~(0.2% increase at constant currency) as compared to the same prior year period. Order ~~growth for~~intake during the ~~segment~~period was negatively impacted by ~~$64~~$38 million of foreign currency ~~translation. The order increase on a~~translation, with the change at constant currency ~~basis~~coming from organic growth in orders in the treatment application, which was ~~driven~~partially offset by a decline in organic ~~order growth~~orders in the transport application. ~~Transport organic order~~Organic growth ~~was primarily driven by a large smart city project order secured~~ in ~~India during the quarter and strong market conditions, coupled with some price realization, in Europe, North America and China. Organic orders for~~ the treatment application ~~declined~~was driven by strong order intake in North America, partially offset by large project orders placed during the prior year in the emerging markets. The transport application experienced an organic order decline during the period, primarily driven by ~~project timing~~market weakness in construction, oil and gas and mining impacting the dewatering application in North America, ~~and~~largely offset by the ~~emerging markets due to the timing~~net year over year positive impact of ~~large~~significant project orders in India. The COVID-19 pandemic also negatively impacted organic order growth for the ~~prior year.~~segment during the period.

Applied Water

Applied Water segment orders decreased $1 million, or 0.3%, to ~~$376~~$375 million (1.3% increase at constant currency) for the third quarter of 2019 as compared to the prior year. Order growth for the quarter was negatively impacted by $6 million of foreign currency translation. The order increase on a constant currency basis was primarily driven by strong commercial order intake in North America during the quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, orders increased $7 million, or 0.6%, to $1,169 million (2.8% increase at constant currency) as compared to the same prior year period. Order growth for the period was negatively impacted by $26 million of foreign currency translation. The order increase on a constant currency basis was driven by strong order intake in the United States and China across all applications, which were partially offset by a reduction of orders in the Middle East.

~~Measurement & Control Solutions~~

~~Measurement & Control Solutions segment orders decreased $58 million, or 13.1%, to $384 million (12.0%~~(1.1% decrease at constant currency) for the third quarter of ~~2019~~2020 as compared to the ~~third quarter of 2018, which had order growth in excess of 30%.~~prior year. Order intake during the quarter ~~was negatively impacted by $5~~benefited from $3 million of foreign currency translation. The order decrease on a constant currency basis was primarily driven by an organic ~~decline of $49 million, or 11.1%, and $4 million of divestiture activity. Over half the decrease in organic orders~~weakness during the quarter ~~was driven by the energy application, which had a few significant gas and electric deployment orders~~ in the ~~prior year that did not repeat. The water application saw a more modest decline~~commercial end market in ~~organic orders during~~ the ~~quarter as~~United States and in the ~~lapping of large prior year projects, coupled with some softening market conditions~~emerging markets, particularly in ~~North America, were largely~~the Middle East, which was mostly offset by ~~significant~~strong order ~~growth within~~intake in the ~~AIA platform. SaaS and other experienced modest organic growth during~~residential end market in the ~~quarter, driven by order strength in North America. Organic orders for the test application declined during the quarter driven by project timing and soft market conditions in Europe.~~United States.

For the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, orders decreased ~~$41~~$96 million, or ~~3.4%~~8.2%, to ~~$1,180~~$1,073 million ~~(1.5%~~(7.6% decrease at constant currency) as compared to the same prior year period. Order intake during the period was negatively impacted by ~~$23~~$7 million of foreign currency translation. The order decrease on a constant currency basis was primarily driven by organic weakness across all end markets in the United States and, to a lesser extent, reduced order intake in the emerging markets and western Europe during the period.

The organic order growth for the segment during the three and nine month periods was negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Measurement & Control Solutions

Measurement & Control Solutions segment orders decreased $71 million, or 18.5%, to $313 million (19.3% decrease at constant currency) for the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the prior year. Order intake during the quarter benefited from $3 million of foreign currency translation. The order decrease on a constant currency basis was driven by an organic decline in the water application which was negatively impacted by the lapping of $5strong prior year orders, coupled with negative COVID-19 impacts, including travel restrictions and site closures. Order intake in the energy applications declined organically during the quarter, driven by negative COVID-19 impacts, coupled with the lapping of large prior year gas and electric project deployments. The SaaS application also experienced an organic order decline during the quarter as market conditions softened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organic order intake in the test application grew modestly during the quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, orders decreased $184 million, or ~~0.4%~~15.6%, ~~and $13~~to $996 million (15.3% decrease at constant currency) as compared to the same prior year period. Order intake during the period was negatively impacted by $4 million of foreign currency translation. The order decrease on a constant currency basis was driven by the ~~net acquisition~~water application, where we lapped prior year orders, and, ~~divestiture activity~~to a lesser extent, the energy application, where prior year gas project deployments more than offset strong electric order intake during the period. The ~~decrease in~~SaaS application also contributed to the organic ~~orders for~~decline during the ~~nine-month~~ period, ~~was~~ driven by the ~~similar factors affecting~~lapping of large project deployment orders in North America during the ~~third quarter.~~prior year. The test application, primarily in the U.K.

and the United States, also experienced a reduction in order intake during the period. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the organic order growth during the period.

Backlog

Backlog includes orders on hand as well as contractual customer agreements at the end of the period. Delivery schedules vary from customer to customer based on their requirements. Annual or multi-year contracts are subject to rescheduling and cancellation by customers due to the long-term nature of the contracts. As such, beginning total backlog, plus orders, minus revenues, will not equal ending total backlog due to contract adjustments, foreign currency fluctuations, and other factors. Typically, large projects require longer lead production cycles and deployment schedules and delays can occur from time to time. Total backlog was ~~$1,868~~$2,192 million at September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, an increase of ~~$126~~$324 million or ~~7.2%~~17.3%, as compared to September 30, ~~2018~~2019 backlog of ~~$1,742~~$1,868 million, and an increase of ~~$179~~$391 million or ~~10.6%~~21.7%, as compared to December 31, ~~2018~~2019 backlog of ~~$1,689~~$1,801 million. We anticipate that approximately ~~40%~~32% of the backlog at September 30, ~~2019~~2020 will be recognized as revenue in the remainder of ~~2019.~~2020. There were no significant order cancellations during the quarter.

Gross Margin

Gross margin as a percentage of revenue ~~increased 10~~decreased 150 and 170 basis points to ~~39.3%~~37.8% and ~~38.9%, respectively,~~37.2% for ~~both~~ the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020, as compared to ~~39.2%~~39.3% and ~~38.8%, respectively,~~38.9% for comparative ~~2018~~2019 periods. The ~~slight~~ gross margin ~~increase~~decrease for ~~both the three and nine month periods were~~quarter was primarily driven by cost inflation, unfavorable mix, unfavorable volume, impacted by COVID-19 and increased inventory management costs, which were partially offset by cost reductions from our global procurement and productivity improvement initiatives and price ~~realization,~~realization. The gross margin decrease for the nine month period was primarily driven by cost inflation, increased inventory management costs, unfavorable mix, unfavorable volume, impacted by COVID-19, and other lesser impacts, which were partially offset by cost ~~inflation, unfavorable mix~~reductions from our global procurement and ~~lower overhead cost absorption.~~productivity improvement initiatives and price realization.

Operating Expenses

The following table presents operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 and ~~2018:~~

2019:


	Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended										Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,									September 30,										September 30,								September 30,
(In millions)	2019			2018			Change			2019			2018			Change			(In millions)	2020			2019			Change		2020			2019			Change
Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A")	$	273		$	279		(2.2	)	%	$	870		$	868		0.2		%	Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A")	$	266		$	273		(2.6)	%	$	851		$	870		(2.2)	%
SG&A as a % of revenue	21.1		%	21.7		%	(60	)	bp	22.4		%	22.7		%	(30	)	bp	SG&A as a % of revenue	21.8		%	21.1		%	70	bp	24.3		%	22.4		%	190	bp
Research and development expenses ("R&D")	44			46			(4.3	)	%	142			137			3.6		%	Research and development expenses ("R&D")	45			44			2.3	%	138			142			(2.8)	%
R&D as a % of revenue	3.4		%	3.6		%	(20	)	bp	3.7		%	3.6		%	10		bp	R&D as a % of revenue	3.7		%	3.4		%	30	bp	3.9		%	3.7		%	20	bp
Restructuring and asset impairment charges	33			4			725.0		%	58			19			205.3		%	Restructuring and asset impairment charges	19			33			(42.4)	%	69			58			19.0	%
Goodwill impairment charge	148			—			NM			148			—			NM			Goodwill impairment charge	58			148			(60.8)	%	58			148			(60.8)	%
Operating expenses	$	498		$	329		51.4		%	$	1,218		$	1,024		18.9		%	Operating expenses	$	388		$	498		(22.1)	%	$	1,116		$	1,218		(8.4)	%
Expense to revenue ratio	38.4		%	25.6		%	1,280		bp	31.4		%	26.8		%	460		bp	Expense to revenue ratio	31.8		%	38.4		%	(660)	bp	31.9		%	31.4		%	50	bp

Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses

SG&A expenses decreased by $6$7 million to $266 million, or 21.8% of revenue, in the third quarter of 2020, as compared to $273 million, or 21.1% of revenue, in the ~~third quarter of~~comparable 2019 ~~as compared~~period; and decreased $19 million to ~~$279~~$851 million, or ~~21.7% of revenue, in the comparable 2018 period; and increased $2 million to $870 million, or 22.4%~~24.3% of revenue, in the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, as compared to ~~$868~~$870 million, or ~~22.7%~~22.4% of revenue, for the nine months ended in ~~2018.~~2019. The ~~improvement~~increase in SG&A as a percent of revenue for both periods was primarily driven by the drop in revenue, which was significantly driven by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as cost inflation and additional investment in strategic growth initiatives. Cost reductions from

global procurement and productivity improvement initiatives, including restructuring savings, ~~which were~~ partially ~~offset by cost inflation and additional investment in strategic growth initiatives.~~offsets these items.

Research and Development ("R&D") Expenses

R&D expense was $45 million, or 3.7% of revenue, in the third quarter of 2020, as compared to $44 million, or 3.4% of revenue, in the ~~third quarter of 2019, as compared to $46 million or 3.6% of revenue in, the~~ comparable period of ~~2018;~~2019; and was ~~$142~~$138 million, or ~~3.7%~~3.9% of revenue, in the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, as compared to ~~$137~~$142 million, or ~~3.6%~~3.7% of revenue, in the comparable period of ~~2018. Additionally, we capitalized~~2019. The increase in R&D as a percent of revenue for both periods was primarily driven by the drop in revenue, which was significantly driven by impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges

Restructuring

In response to the changes in business and economic conditions arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, on ~~external sale software~~June 2, 2020 management committed to restructuring activities across our businesses and functions globally. The plan is designed to support our long-term financial resilience and simplify our operations, strengthen our competitive positioning and better serve our customers.

As a result of ~~$13 million and $46 million for~~this action, during the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019, as compared to $15~~2020, we recognized restructuring charges of $8 million and $48 million, respectively. These charges included reduction of headcount across all segments and asset impairments within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. Immaterial restructuring charges incurred during the first quarter are included in the ~~prior year periods. Our overall increased spending on R&D over the first nine months of the year is driven by development needs to drive new product growth.~~

~~Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges~~

~~Restructuring~~plan information presented below.

The following is a roll-forward for the ~~charges recorded during the three and~~ nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 ~~were $0 million and $2 million, respectively, related to actions commenced in prior years.~~of employee position eliminations associated with restructuring activities:

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, we recognized restructuring charges of $4 million and $19 million, respectively. We incurred these charges related to actions taken in 2018 primarily as a continuation of our efforts to reposition our European and North American businesses to optimize our cost structure and improve our operational efficiency and effectiveness. The charges included the reduction of headcount and consolidation of facilities within our Measurement & Control Solutions and Water Infrastructure segments, as well as headcount reductions within our Applied Water segment. Included in the charges recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 were $2 million and $5 million, respectively, related to actions commenced in prior years.


	2020	2019
Planned reductions - January 1	196	69
Additional planned reductions	670	621
Actual reductions and reversals	(604)	(465)
Planned reductions - September 30	262	225

The following table presents expected restructuring spend ~~for~~in 2020 and thereafter:


(in millions)	Water Infrastructure		Applied Water		Measurement & Control Solutions		Corporate		Total
Actions Commenced in 2020:
Total expected costs	$	27	$	11	$	35	$	3	$	76
Costs incurred during Q1 2020	1		—		—		—		1
Costs incurred during Q2 2020	5		2		30		—		37
Costs incurred during Q3 2020	7		1		1		—		9
Total expected costs remaining	$	14	$	8	$	4	$	3	$	29

Actions Commenced in 2019:
Total expected costs	$	19	$	5	$	27	$	—	$	51
Costs incurred during 2019	18		5		27		—		50
Costs incurred during Q1 2020	1		—		—		—		1
Costs incurred during Q2 2020	1		—		—		—		1
Costs incurred during Q3 2020	(1)		—		—		—		(1)
Total expected costs remaining	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—

The Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and Measurement & Control Solutions actions commenced asin 2020 consist primarily of ~~September 30, 2019:~~

During the second quarter of 2020 the discontinuance of a product line resulted $17 million of asset impairments, primarily related to customer relationships, trademarks and ~~are expected to continue through the end of 2019. The Water Infrastructure, Applied Water, and~~fixed assets within our Measurement & Control Solutions ~~actions commenced in 2018 consist primarily of severance charges and are complete. The Water Infrastructure, Applied Water and Measurement & Control~~

~~Solutions actions commenced in 2017 consist primarily of severance charges and are expected to continue through the fourth quarter of 2020.~~segment.

We currently expect to incur between ~~$50~~$55 million and $60 million in restructuring costs for the full ~~year. Included in~~year, with approximately $20 million of these costs being non-cash charges. These restructuring charges are ~~costs~~primarily related to ~~implement our Global Business Services platform, which will enable us~~actions taken in response to ~~simplify, standardize~~the changes in business and ~~centralize many of our transactional processes. As~~economic conditions arising as a result of ~~all~~the COVID-19 pandemic. We expect to realize approximately $25 million of ~~the~~incremental net savings in 2020 from restructuring actions ~~taken and expected to be taken~~initiated in 2019, ~~we anticipate~~and approximately ~~$15~~$22 million of ~~total~~ net savings ~~to be realized~~in 2020 from the restructuring actions initiated during ~~2019.~~this year.

Asset Impairment

During the ~~three~~third quarter of 2020, we determined that certain assets within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment, including software and ~~nine months ended September 30,~~proprietary technology were impaired. Accordingly we recognized an impairment charge of $11 million. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

During the second quarter of 2020, we determined that internally developed in-process software within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment was impaired as a result of actions taken to prioritize strategic investments. Accordingly we recognized an impairment charge of $10 million. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

During the third quarter of 2019, we determined that certain assets within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment, including customer relationships, internally developed software, proprietary technology, and plant property & equipment, were impaired. Accordingly we recognized an impairment ~~charges~~charge of $7 ~~million and $10 million during these periods, respectively.~~million. Refer to Note 10,9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

During the first quarter of 2019, we determined that certain assets within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment, including customer relationships, were impaired. Accordingly we recognized an impairment charge of $3 million. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

Goodwill Impairment Charge

During the third quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $58 million related to the AIA goodwill reporting unit within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. The AIA reporting unit is comprised of our assessment services business (primarily the Pure acquisition) as well as our digital solutions business. The impairment resulted from management's updated forecast of future cash flows for the AIA businesses, which reflects significant negative volume impacts, primarily on our assessment services business, due to travel restrictions and site closures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our ongoing investment in the AIA businesses also continues to impact near term profitability. These factors drove a decrease in the fair value, based on a discounted cash flow valuation, of the AIA reporting unit that is below its carrying value as of the third quarter, requiring an impairment charge. Refer to Note 9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

During the third quarter of 2019, the Company recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $148 million related to the ~~Advanced Infrastructure Analytics (“AIA”)~~AIA goodwill reporting ~~unit.~~unit within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment. The impairment resulted from a downward revision of forecasted future cash flows. Factors that contributed to the revised forecast in the third quarter include lower than expected results as compared to prior forecasts, largely as a result of slower-than-expected conversion of pipeline opportunities to revenue. Additionally, we have continued to invest in the AIA platform ahead of the adoption curve, which has also impacted the near term profitability of the business. These factors drove a decrease in the fair value, based on a discounted cash flow valuation, of the AIA reporting unit that is below its carrying value as of the third quarter, requiring an impairment charge. Refer to Note 10,9, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," for additional information.

Operating Income

Operating income during the third quarter of ~~2019~~2020 was ~~$11~~$73 million, reflecting ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~93.8%~~563.6% compared to ~~$176~~$11 million in the third quarter of ~~2018.~~2019. Operating margin was 6.0% for the third quarter of 2020 versus 0.8% for the comparable period in 2019, ~~versus 13.7% for 2018, a decrease~~an increase of ~~1,290~~520 basis points. Operating margin ~~was negatively impacted by increased~~benefited from decreases in special charges of ~~$154~~$85 million ~~consisting entirely of non-cash impairment charges,~~ and ~~increased~~decreases in restructuring and realignment costs of ~~$19~~$15 million as compared to the ~~prior year.~~third quarter of 2019. Excluding the impact of these ~~special charges and restructuring and realignment costs,~~items, adjusted operating income was $158 million with an adjusted operating margin of 13.0% in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to adjusted operating income of $196 million with an adjusted operating margin of 15.1% in ~~2019 as compared to adjusted operating income of $188 million with an adjusted operating margin of 14.6% in~~ the third quarter of ~~2018.~~2019. The ~~increase~~decrease in adjusted operating margin was primarily due to cost ~~reductions from our global procurement~~inflation; unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; unfavorable mix; increased spending on strategic investments and ~~productivity initiatives, including restructuring savings, and improved price realization, which~~increased inventory management costs. These impacts were partially offset by cost ~~inflation, increased~~reductions from our productivity, restructuring and other cost ~~of quality, unfavorable mix and increased spending on strategic investments.~~saving initiatives.

Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was ~~$291~~$188 million, reflecting a decrease of ~~36.7%~~35.4% compared to ~~$460~~$291 million in ~~2018.~~2019. Operating margin was 5.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 versus 7.5% for the comparable period in 2019, ~~versus 12.0% for 2018,~~ a decrease of ~~450~~210 basis points. Operating margin ~~for the nine months was negatively impacted by increased~~benefited from decreases in special charges of ~~$151~~$78 million ~~consisting entirely of non-cash impairment charges,~~ and ~~increased~~decreases in restructuring and realignment costs of ~~$34~~$4 million as compared to the prior year. Excluding the impact of these ~~special charges and restructuring and realignment costs,~~items, adjusted operating income was $336 million with an adjusted operating margin of 9.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to adjusted operating income of $521 million with an adjusted operating margin of 13.4% ~~for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 as compared to adjusted operating income of $505 million with an adjusted operating margin of 13.2%~~ in ~~2018.~~2019. The ~~slight increase~~decrease in adjusted operating margin was primarily due to unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; cost ~~reductions from our global procurement~~inflation; increased inventory management costs; unfavorable mix and ~~productivity initiatives, including restructuring savings, improved price realization and favorable volume impacts.~~increased spending on strategic investments. These impacts were partially offset by cost ~~inflation, increased spending on strategic investments, unfavorable mix, increased~~reductions from our productivity, restructuring and other cost ~~of quality and lower overhead cost absorption.~~

saving initiatives.

The table below provides a reconciliation of the total and each segment's operating income to adjusted operating income, and a calculation of the corresponding adjusted operating margin:


	Three Months Ended									Nine Months Ended										Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
	September 30,									September 30,										September 30,								September 30,
(In millions)	2019			2018			Change			2019			2018			Change			(In millions)	2020			2019			Change		2020			2019			Change
Water Infrastructure																			Water Infrastructure
Operating income	$	97		$	99		(2.0	)	%	$	246		$	240		2.5		%	Operating income	$	89		$	97		(8.2)	%	$	201		$	246		(18.3)	%
Operating margin	18.3		%	18.3		%	—		bp	15.6		%	15.3		%	30		bp	Operating margin	17.0		%	18.3		%	(130)	bp	13.7		%	15.6		%	(190)	bp
Restructuring and realignment costs	7			5			40.0		%	25			15			66.7		%	Restructuring and realignment costs	8			7			14.3	%	21			25			(16.0)	%

Adjusted operating income	$	104		$	104		—		%	$	271		$	255		6.3		%	Adjusted operating income	$	97		$	104		(6.7)	%	$	222		$	271		(18.1)	%
Adjusted operating margin	19.6		%	19.2		%	40		bp	17.2		%	16.3		%	90		bp	Adjusted operating margin	18.5		%	19.6		%	(110)	bp	15.2		%	17.2		%	(200)	bp
Applied Water																			Applied Water
Operating income	$	61		$	59		3.4		%	$	179		$	170		5.3		%	Operating income	$	56		$	61		(8.2)	%	$	144		$	179		(19.6)	%
Operating margin	16.2		%	15.6		%	60		bp	15.6		%	15.0		%	60		bp	Operating margin	15.4		%	16.2		%	(80)	bp	13.9		%	15.6		%	(170)	bp
Restructuring and realignment costs	3			2			50.0		%	10			7			42.9		%	Restructuring and realignment costs	2			3			(33.3)	%	8			10			(20.0)	%

Adjusted operating income	$	64		$	61		4.9		%	$	189		$	177		6.8		%	Adjusted operating income	$	58		$	64		(9.4)	%	$	152		$	189		(19.6)	%
Adjusted operating margin	17.0		%	16.1		%	90		bp	16.4		%	15.6		%	80		bp	Adjusted operating margin	15.9		%	17.0		%	(110)	bp	14.6		%	16.4		%	(180)	bp
Measurement & Control Solutions																			Measurement & Control Solutions
Operating income	$	(136	)	$	31		(538.7	)	%	$	(94	)	$	95		(198.9	)	%
Operating loss																			Operating loss	$	(62)		$	(136)		(54.4)	%	$	(120)		$	(94)		27.7	%
Operating margin	(35.0		)%	8.4		%	(4,340	)	bp	(8.1		)%	8.5		%	(1,660	)	bp	Operating margin	(18.7)		%	(35.0)		%	1,630	bp	(12.0)		%	(8.1)		%	(390)	bp

Restructuring and realignment costs	20			4			400.0		%	36			15			140.0		%	Restructuring and realignment costs	5			20			(75.0)	%	38			36			5.6	%
Special charges	155			—			NM			159			3			NM			Special charges	69			155			(55.5)	%	79			159			(50.3)	%
Adjusted operating income	$	39		$	35		11.4		%	$	101		$	113		(10.6	)	%
Adjusted operating income (loss)																			Adjusted operating income (loss)	$	12		$	39		(69.2)	%	$	(3)		$	101		(103.0)	%
Adjusted operating margin	10.0		%	9.5		%	50		bp	8.7		%	10.1		%	(140	)	bp	Adjusted operating margin	3.6		%	10.0		%	(640)	bp	(0.3)		%	8.7		%	(900)	bp
Corporate and other																			Corporate and other
Operating loss	$	(11	)	$	(13	)	(15.4	)	%	$	(40	)	$	(45	)	(11.1	)	%	Operating loss	$	(10)		$	(11)		(9.1)	%	$	(37)		$	(40)		(7.5)	%

Special charges	—			1			NM			—			5			NM			Special charges	1			—			NM		2			—			NM
Adjusted operating loss	$	(11	)	$	(12	)	(8.3	)	%	$	(40	)	$	(40	)	—		%	Adjusted operating loss	$	(9)		$	(11)		(18.2)	%	$	(35)		$	(40)		(12.5)	%
Total Xylem																			Total Xylem
Operating income	$	11		$	176		(93.8	)	%	$	291		$	460		(36.7	)	%	Operating income	$	73		$	11		563.6	%	$	188		$	291		(35.4)	%
Operating margin	0.8		%	13.7		%	(1,290	)	bp	7.5		%	12.0		%	(450	)	bp	Operating margin	6.0		%	0.8		%	520	bp	5.4		%	7.5		%	(210)	bp
Restructuring and realignment costs	30			11			172.7		%	71			37			91.9		%	Restructuring and realignment costs	15			30			(50.0)	%	67			71			(5.6)	%

Special charges	155			1			NM			159			8			NM			Special charges	70			155			(54.8)	%	81			159			(49.1)	%
Adjusted operating income	$	196		$	188		4.3		%	$	521		$	505		3.2		%	Adjusted operating income	$	158		$	196		(19.4)	%	$	336		$	521		(35.5)	%
Adjusted operating margin	15.1		%	14.6		%	50		bp	13.4		%	13.2		%	20		bp	Adjusted operating margin	13.0		%	15.1		%	(210)	bp	9.6		%	13.4		%	(380)	bp

NM - Not meaningful percentage change

Water Infrastructure

Operating income for our Water Infrastructure segment decreased $2$8 million, or ~~2.0%~~8.2%, for the third quarter of ~~2019~~2020 compared to the prior year, with operating margin ~~remaining flat at~~also decreasing from 18.3% to 17.0%. Operating margin was negatively impacted by ~~increased~~a slight increase in restructuring and realignment costs of $2$1 million in ~~2019.~~2020. Excluding these restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted operating income ~~remained flat at $104~~decreased $7 million, ~~for both periods~~or 6.7%, with adjusted operating margin ~~increasing~~decreasing from ~~19.2%~~19.6% to ~~19.6%~~18.5%. The ~~increase~~decrease in adjusted operating margin for the quarter was primarily due to cost ~~reductions from our global procurement~~inflation; unfavorable mix; increased inventory management costs; unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19, and ~~productivity initiatives and improved price realization, which~~increased spending on strategic investments. These impacts were partially offset by cost ~~inflation,~~reductions from our productivity and ~~unfavorable impacts from~~other cost ~~of quality, volume and mix.~~saving initiatives.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, operating income increased $6 million, or 2.5%, as compared to the prior year, with operating margin also increasing from 15.3% to 15.6%. Operating margin was negatively impacted by increased restructuring and realignment costs of $10 million in 2019. Excluding these restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted operating income increased $16 million, or 6.3%, with adjusted operating margin increasing from 16.3% to 17.2%. The increase in adjusted operating margin during the period was primarily due to cost reductions from our global procurement and productivity initiatives, price realization and favorable volume, which were partially offset by cost inflation, lower overhead cost absorption, increased cost of quality, increased spending on strategic investments and unfavorable mix.

~~Applied Water~~

Operating income for our Applied Water segment increased $2 million, or 3.4%, for the third quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year, with operating margin also increasing from 15.6% to 16.2%. Operating margin was negatively impacted by increased restructuring and realignment costs of $1 million in 2019. Excluding these restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted operating income increased $3 million, or 4.9%, with adjusted operating margin increasing from 16.1% to 17.0%. The increase in adjusted operating margin was primarily due to cost reductions from our global procurement and productivity initiatives and improved price realization, which were partially offset by cost inflation, lower overhead cost absorption and unfavorable mix.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, operating income increased $9 million, or 5.3%, as compared to the prior year, with operating margin also increasing from 15.0% to 15.6%. Operating margin was negatively impacted by increased restructuring and realignment costs of $3 million in 2019. Excluding these restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted operating income increased $12 million, or 6.8%, with adjusted operating margin increasing from 15.6% to 16.4%. The increase in adjusted operating margin was primarily due to cost reductions from our global procurement and productivity initiatives and price realization, which were partially offset by cost inflation, lower overhead cost absorption, increased spending on strategic investments and unfavorable mix.

~~Measurement & Control Solutions~~

Operating income for our Measurement & Control Solutions segment decreased $167 million, or 538.7%, for the third quarter of 2019 compared to the prior year, with operating margin also decreasing from 8.4% to (35.0)%. Operating margin was negatively impacted by $155 million of special charges, consisting entirely of non-cash impairment charges, incurred during the quarter and increased restructuring and realignment costs of $16 million in 2019. Excluding these items, adjusted operating income increased $4 million, or 11.4%, with adjusted operating margin increasing from 9.5% to 10.0%. The increase in adjusted operating margin was primarily due to cost reductions from our global procurement and productivity initiatives, favorable volume impacts and price realization, which were partially offset by moderating cost inflation, increased cost of quality and increased spending on strategic investments.

~~For the nine months ended September 30, 2019,~~2020, operating income decreased ~~$189~~$45 million, or ~~198.9%~~18.3%, as compared to the prior year, with operating margin also decreasing from ~~8.5%~~15.6% to ~~(8.1)%~~13.7%. Operating margin ~~was negatively impacted by increased special charges of $156 million, consisting entirely of non-cash impairment charges, and increased~~benefited from a decrease in restructuring and realignment costs of ~~$21~~$4 million ~~during the period.~~in 2020. Excluding these ~~items,~~restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted operating income decreased ~~$12~~$49 million, or ~~10.6%~~18.1%, with adjusted operating margin decreasing from ~~10.1%~~17.2% to ~~8.7%~~15.2%. The decrease in adjusted operating margin during the period was primarily due to ~~increases~~cost inflation, unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; unfavorable mix; increased inventory management costs; increased spending on strategic investments, negative currency impacts and other lesser impacts. These impacts were partially offset cost reductions from our productivity and other cost saving initiatives and price realization.

Applied Water

Operating income for our Applied Water segment decreased $5 million, or 8.2%, for the third quarter of 2020 compared to the prior year, with operating margin also decreasing from 16.2% to 15.4%. Operating margin benefited from a slight decrease in restructuring and realignment costs of $1 million in 2020. Excluding these restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted operating income decreased $6 million, or 9.4%, with adjusted operating margin decreasing from 17.0% to 15.9%. The decrease in adjusted operating margin for the quarter was primarily due to cost ~~inflation,~~inflation; unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; increased spending on strategic investments and ~~unfavorable mix~~other various lesser impacts. ~~Purchase accounting impacts from prior year acquisitions also negatively affected operating margin.~~ These impacts were partially offset by cost reductions from our ~~global procurement~~productivity and ~~productivity~~other cost saving initiatives ~~favorable volume impacts~~ and price realization.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, operating income decreased $35 million, or 19.6%, as compared to the prior year, with operating margin also decreasing from 15.6% to 13.9%. Operating margin benefited from a slight decrease in restructuring and realignment costs of $2 million in 2020. Excluding these restructuring and realignment costs, adjusted operating income decreased $37 million, or 19.6%, with adjusted operating margin decreasing from 16.4% to 14.6%. The decrease in adjusted operating margin during the period was primarily due to unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; cost inflation and increased inventory management costs. These impacts were partially offset by cost reductions from our productivity and other cost saving initiatives.

Measurement & Control Solutions

Operating loss for our Measurement & Control Solutions segment decreased $74 million, or 54.4%, for the third quarter of 2020 compared to the prior year, resulting in an operating loss of $62 million, with operating margin increasing from (35.0)% to (18.7)%. Operating margin benefited from decreases in special charges of $86 million and decreases in restructuring and realignment costs of $15 million in 2020. Excluding these items, adjusted operating income decreased $27 million, or 69.2%, with adjusted operating margin decreasing from 10.0% to 3.6%. The decrease in adjusted operating margin for the quarter was primarily due to unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; unfavorable mix; cost inflation; increased quality management costs; increased spending on strategic investments and other various lesser impacts. These impacts were partially offset by cost reductions from our productivity and other cost saving initiatives and price realization.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, operating loss increased $26 million, or 27.7%, as compared to the prior year, resulting in an operating loss of $120 million, with operating margin also decreasing from (8.1)% to (12.0)%. Operating margin benefited from a decrease in special charges of $80 million, which was slightly offset by increased restructuring and realignment costs of $2 million in 2020. Excluding these items, adjusted operating income decreased $104 million, or 100.3%, resulting in an adjusted operating loss of $3 million, with adjusted operating margin decreasing from 8.7% to (0.3)%. The decrease in adjusted operating margin during the period was driven by unfavorable volume, impacted significantly by COVID-19; cost inflation; increased quality management costs, primarily due to a $15 million warranty charge recorded during the first quarter for a firmware issue in some of our meters; unfavorable mix and increased spending on strategic investments. These impacts were partially offset by cost reductions from our productivity and other cost saving initiatives.

Corporate and other

Operating loss for corporate and other decreased $2$1 million, or ~~15.4%~~9.1%, for the third quarter of ~~2019~~2020 compared to the prior year primarily due to $1 million of special charges incurred during the quarter in 2018 that did not recur. Excluding these costs, adjusted operating loss decreased $1 million, or 8.3%, compared to the prior year.period. For the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, operating loss for corporate and other decreased $5$3 million, or ~~11.1%~~7.5%, compared to the same prior year ~~period, primarily due to $5 million~~period. The decreases in cost are the result of ~~special charges incurred~~cost saving actions taken during the ~~period in 2018 that did not recur.~~year.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was $22 million and $56 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and $16 million and $52 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019, and $21 million and $63 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.~~2019. The ~~decrease~~increase in interest expense for ~~the~~ both ~~the three and nine month~~ periods ~~ended September 30, 2019~~ is primarily driven by ~~additional interest expense that was incurred~~the issuance of our Green Bond during ~~2018 related to debt that was entered into to fund our acquisition~~the second quarter of ~~Pure Technologies Ltd., which has been repaid as of September 30, 2019.~~2020. See Note ~~13,~~12, "Credit Facilities and Debt", of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of our credit facilities and long-term debt and related interest.

Income Tax Expense

The income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was $13 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 26.2%, compared to a benefit of $77 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 623.6% (on a pre-tax loss for the period)~~, compared to a $31 million charge resulting in an effective tax rate of 19.0%~~ for the same period in ~~2018.~~2019. The income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 was $21 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 16.6%, compared to a benefit of $45 million resulting in an effective tax rate of (18.9)%~~, compared to an $82 million charge resulting in an effective tax rate of 20.1%~~ for the same period in ~~2018.~~2019. The effective tax ~~rates~~rate for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, ~~2019 differ~~2020 differs from the United States federal statutory rate primarily due to the mix of earnings in jurisdictions, partially offset by the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income ("GILTI") inclusion and goodwill impairment charge. Additionally, the effective tax rate for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 differs from the same periods in ~~2018~~2019 due primarily ~~due~~ to the ~~income tax benefit that resulted from~~impact of the changes in tax law in Switzerland ~~and~~in 2019 along with the impact of the larger goodwill impairment charge on income before taxes in 2019. On an adjusted basis, the effective tax rates were 19.0% and 19.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and 18.7% and 19.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively. See the “adjusted net income” and “adjusted earnings per share” reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures in the "Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Measures" section for further detail.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other comprehensive ~~loss~~income was ~~$37~~$13 million for the three months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 compared to a loss of $1$37 million for the same period in ~~2018.~~2019. Foreign currency translation contributed ~~unfavorable~~favorable impacts during the quarter of ~~$11~~$10 million, driven primarily by the ~~weakening~~strengthening of the Euro, the ~~Great~~ British Pound, the ~~Canadian Dollar,~~Chinese Yuan, the Polish Zloty ~~the Hungarian Forint~~ and ~~the Swedish Krona~~various other currencies as compared to the U.S. Dollar in ~~2019~~2020 versus the ~~strengthening~~weakening of these currencies in the same prior year period. These ~~unfavorable~~favorable currency translation impacts were partially offset by the movement in our Euro net investment hedges during the quarter. In addition to net ~~unfavorable~~favorable foreign currency translation impacts, there was ~~an unfavorable~~a favorable impact from the movement of tax on the net investment hedges as compared to the prior year of ~~$16~~$31 million during the quarter. Favorable impacts from pension activity and gain in derivative hedge agreements during the quarter ~~that~~also contributed to the ~~increased loss.~~increase in in other comprehensive income during the quarter.

For the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, other comprehensive loss was ~~$28~~$22 million compared to a loss of ~~$68~~$28 million for the same period in ~~2018.~~2019. Foreign currency translation contributed ~~favorable~~unfavorable impacts during the period of ~~$52~~$44 million, driven primarily by the ~~positive~~ movement in our Euro net investment hedges and the ~~strengthening~~weakening of the ~~Canadian Dollar~~South African Rand as compared to the U.S. Dollar, which was greater in ~~2019 versus~~2020 than the weakening ~~of this currency~~ in the ~~same~~ prior ~~year period. Additionally,~~year. These unfavorable currency translation impacts were partially offset by the ~~weakening~~strengthening of the ~~South African Rand, the Indian Rupee~~Euro and the Chinese Yuan as compared to the U.S. Dollar ~~was less negative~~ in ~~2019 than~~2020 versus the weakening of these currencies in the same prior year period. ~~These increases were partially offset by further weakening of the Euro as compared to the U.S. Dollar in the current period versus the comparable prior year period.~~ Net ~~favorable foreign~~unfavorable currency translation impacts were partially offset by ~~an unfavorable~~the favorable impact from the movement of tax on the net investment hedges as compared to the prior year of $8$27 million, favorable impacts from gain in derivative hedge agreements of $16 million and favorable pension activity during the period.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes our sources and (uses) of cash:


	Nine Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
	September 30,										September 30,
(In millions)	2019			2018			Change			(In millions)	2020		2019		Change
Operating activities	$	451		$	388		$	63		Operating activities	$	454	$	451	$	3
Investing activities	(185		)	(579		)	394			Investing activities	(326)		(185)		(141)
Financing activities	(99		)	195			(294		)	Financing activities	550		(99)		649
Foreign exchange (a)	(10		)	(14		)	4			Foreign exchange (a)	—		(10)		10
Total	$	157		$	(10	)	$	167		Total	$	678	$	157	$	521


~~(a)~~	The impact is primarily due to the strengthening of the Chinese Yuan, the Indian Rupee, the Canadian Dollar and various other currencies against the U.S. Dollar. These impacts were partially offset by the weakness of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar.

(a)The impact is primarily due to the strengthening of the Euro, Chinese Yuan and various other currencies against the U.S. Dollar. These impacts were partially offset by the weakness of the Canadian Dollar and the Russian Ruble against the U.S. Dollar.

Sources and Uses of Liquidity

Operating Activities

~~During~~Net cash provided by operating activities was $454 million for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019, net cash provided by operating activities was $451 million, an increase of $63 million~~2020 as compared to $451 million in the ~~same~~comparable prior year period. This slight increase was primarily driven by ~~an increase~~a significant decrease in cash paid for taxes during the current year as compared to the prior year, partially from delayed timing of payments related to COVID-19 related concessions, as well as increases in accrued expenses, mostly due to timing, and improved working capital, which were largely offset by a decrease in cash from earnings during the period, improvement in working capital levels due to improved inventory management, and decreased payments for post retirement obligations, which were partially offset by an increase in cash tax payments.earnings.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities was ~~$185~~$326 million for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 as compared to ~~$579~~$185 million in the comparable prior year period. This ~~decrease~~increase in cash used of $141 million was mainly driven by ~~the $433~~$200 million ~~spent on 2018 acquisitions, primarily~~of cash paid for ~~the acquisition of Pure Technologies Ltd., versus the $18 million spent for acquisition activity~~time deposit investments during ~~the current year period. This decrease is~~2020, partially offset by ~~$22~~lower spending on capital expenditures compared to the prior year and an $18 million ~~of proceeds received for a divested business~~reduction in ~~2018.~~spending on acquisitions.

Financing Activities

Cash ~~used~~generated by financing activities was ~~$99~~$550 million for the nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 as compared to cash ~~generated~~used of ~~$195~~$99 million in the comparable prior year period. ~~The~~This net ~~decrease~~increase in cash ~~generated~~used by financing activities during the period was primarily ~~due to~~driven by the issuance of our Green Bond and higher levels of short-term debt ~~related to acquisition financing~~ during the ~~first quarter~~year, partially offset by the repayment of ~~2018~~short-term debt during 2020 and an increase ~~in dividends paid of $17 million during the period as compared to the prior year. These drivers were partially offset by a decrease~~ in share repurchase activity of ~~$19~~$22 million.

Funding and Liquidity Strategy

Our ability to fund our capital needs depends on our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and access to bank financing and the capital markets. As a result of uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we continue to evaluate aspects of our spending, including capital expenditures, strategic investments and dividends. Additionally, we have committed to reducing our annual capital expenditures. We will continue to evaluate aspects of our spending as the year progresses. We have elected to utilize certain federal, state and foreign tax programs related to timing of tax payments and deductions to further manage our liquidity, and the liabilities associated with these programs are appropriately classified in the applicable "Accrued and other current liabilities" or "Other non-current accrued liabilities" accounts in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We will continue to consider available federal, state and foreign tax programs.

Historically, we have generated operating cash flow sufficient to fund our primary cash ~~needs centered~~needs. As the uncertainty and severity associated with the global spread of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to grow during the year, Xylem issued Senior Notes of $1 billion in aggregate principal on June 26, 2020. The primary long-term intention of incurring this debt is to fund green projects across our business segments, as well as manage liquidity risk and increase flexibility, as the duration of the economic effects of the pandemic are uncertain. See Note 12, "Credit Facilities and Debt", of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of our credit facilities and long-term debt. Xylem's liquidity position has continued to evolve favorably from an operational perspective

during the third quarter of 2020, and we will continue to monitor the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Company's future operating ~~activities, working capital, capital expenditures, strategic investments and dividend payments.~~cash flows. If our cash flows from operations are less than we expect, we may need to incur debt or issue equity. From time to time, we may need to access the long-term and short-term capital markets to obtain financing. Our access to, and the availability of, financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including: (i) our credit ratings or absence of a credit rating, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets, and (iii) the current state of the economy. There can be no assurance that such financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or that such financing will be available at all. Our securities are rated investment grade. A significant change in credit rating could impact our ability to borrow at favorable rates. Refer to Note 12, "Credit Facilities and Debt", of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of limitations on obtaining additional funding.

We monitor our global funding requirements and seek to meet our liquidity needs on a cost effective basis. As of September 30, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has not materially impacted our borrowing costs or other costs of capital, however the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is uncertain and may increase our borrowing costs and other costs of capital and otherwise adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity.

We have considered the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our liquidity and capital resources and do not currently expect it to impact our ability to meet future liquidity needs or continue to comply with debt covenants. To provide for continued access to the full capacity of our credit facilities going forward, Xylem entered into Amendment No. 1 to the 2019 Credit Facility on June 22, 2020 which modified the covenant calculation methodology through the quarter ending September 30, 2021 and restricts stock repurchases until March 31, 2021, except for shares of common stock in an amount not to exceed the number of shares issued after the date of the Amendment, subject to customary exceptions. See Note 12, "Credit Facilities and Debt", of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of our credit facilities and long-term debt.

Based on our current global cash positions, cash flows from operations and access to the ~~commercial paper~~capital markets, we believe there is sufficient liquidity to meet our funding ~~requirements.~~requirements and service debt and other obligations. In addition, our ~~newly expanded~~existing committed credit facilities and access to the public debt markets would provide further liquidity if required. Currently, we have available liquidity of approximately $2.4 billion, consisting of $1.4 billion of cash, $800 million of available credit facilities and $200 million in short-term investments as disclosed in Note 12, "Credit Facilities and Debt", of our condensed consolidated financial statements. Our debt repayment obligations in 2020 consist of $40 million in outstanding commercial paper. Our next long term debt maturity is October 2021.

~~We anticipate that~~Risk related to these items are described in our ~~present sources of funds, including funds from operations~~risk factor disclosures referenced under “Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our 2019 Annual Report and ~~additional borrowings, will provide us with sufficient liquidity and capital resources to meet our liquidity and capital needs both inside and outside of~~"Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the ~~United States over~~Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the ~~next twelve months.~~quarter ended March 31, 2020.

Credit Facilities & Long-Term Contractual Commitments

See Note ~~13,~~12, "Credit Facilities and Debt", of our condensed consolidated financial statements for a description of our credit facilities and long-term debt.

Non-United States Operations

We generated approximately ~~51%~~54% and 52% of our revenue from non-United States operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020, respectively, and ~~52% and 54%~~approximately 51% for both the three and nine ~~months~~month periods ended September 30, ~~2018, respectively.~~2019. As we continue to grow our operations in the emerging markets and elsewhere outside of the United States, we expect to continue to generate significant revenue from non-United States operations and we expect that a substantial portion of our cash will be predominately held by our foreign subsidiaries. We expect to manage our worldwide cash requirements considering available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct business and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. We may transfer cash from certain international subsidiaries to the United States and other international subsidiaries when we believe it is cost effective to do so. We continually review our domestic and foreign cash profile, expected future cash generation and investment opportunities and reassess whether there is a ~~demonstrated~~ need to repatriate funds held internationally to support our United States operations. As of September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, we have provided a deferred tax liability of $9$6 million for net foreign withholding taxes and state income taxes on ~~$505~~$503 million of earnings expected to be repatriated to the United States parent as deemed ~~necessary. Repatriation is not expected to have a material impact on liquidity. As of September 30, 2019, our foreign subsidiaries were holding $298 million~~necessary in ~~cash or marketable securities.~~the future.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Our discussion and analysis of our results of operations and capital resources are based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We believe the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the condensed consolidated financial statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently ~~uncertain.~~uncertain, particularly at this time and moving forward given the uncertainty around the magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report describes the critical accounting estimates used in preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results in these areas could differ from management’s estimates. Other than as discussed below, there have been no significant changes in the information concerning our critical accounting estimates as stated in our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report.

During the fourth quarter of ~~2018,~~2019 we ~~performed~~completed our annual goodwill assessment. Our 2019 impairment assessment and determined that the estimated fair values of our goodwill reporting units were in excess of their carrying values. Our Advanced Infrastructure Analytics (“AIA”) business within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment was the only goodwill reporting unit whose fair value was not substantially in excess of its carrying value. At the time, our assessmentanalysis indicated that the fair value of the AIA ~~business~~goodwill reporting unit, within our Measurement & Control Solutions segment, exceeded its carrying ~~amount~~value by less than ~~10%~~20%. The AIA reporting unit is comprised of our assessment services business (primarily the Pure acquisition) as well as our digital solutions business. We used the income approach to determine the fair value of our goodwill reporting units. Under the income approach, the fair value of the reporting units was based on the present value of the estimated cash flows that the reporting unit is expected to generate over its remaining life. Cash flow projections were based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration industry and market conditions. The discount rate was based on the weighted average cost of capital appropriate for the reporting unit.

In the third quarter of ~~2019, the Company revised its forecasted~~2020, management updated forecasts of future cash flows for the AIA businesses, which reflect significant negative volume impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily on our assessment services business. Factors that contributed to the revised forecast in the third quarter include lower than expected results as compared to prior forecasts, largely as a result of slower-than-expected conversion of pipeline opportunities to revenue. Additionally, we have continued to investOur ongoing investment in the AIA ~~platform ahead of the adoption curve, which has~~businesses also ~~impacted the~~continues to impact near term ~~profitability of the business.~~profitability. Based on these factors we determined that there were indicators that the AIA reporting unit’s goodwill may be impaired, and accordingly, we performed an interim goodwill impairment test as of July 1, ~~2019.~~2020. The results of the impairment test showed that the fair value of the AIA reporting unit was lower than the carrying value, resulting in a ~~$148~~$58 million goodwill impairment charge. As of September 30, ~~2019~~2020 the remaining goodwill balance in our AIA reporting unit after recording the goodwill impairment charge was ~~$170~~$112 million.

Also, during the third quarter of ~~2019,~~2020, due to the factors discussed above, we assessed whether the carrying amounts of the AIA reporting unit’s long-lived assets may not be recoverable and therefore impaired. Our

assessment resulted in an impairment charge of $7$11 million, primarily related to ~~customer relationships, proprietary technology,~~ software and ~~property, plant and equipment.~~proprietary technology. The charge was calculated using an income approach.

The fair value of our reporting units and intangible assets is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, particularly related to future operating results and cash flows. These estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, ~~as well as,~~and future economic and market conditions. In addition, the identification of reporting units and the allocation of assets and liabilities to the reporting units when determining the carrying value of each reporting unit also require judgment. The uncertainty of the future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may also contribute to further deterioration of our future cash flows. If we do not achieve our forecasts ~~given that the fair value and the carrying value of the AIA reporting unit were the same at July 1, 2019,~~ it is possible that the goodwill of the AIA reporting unit could be deemed to be impaired again in a future period.

The risks and potential impacts of COVID-19 on the fair value of our assets are included in our risk factor disclosures referenced under “Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

New Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2,, "Recently Issued Accounting ~~Pronouncements,"~~Pronouncements", to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a complete discussion of recent accounting pronouncements. ~~We are currently evaluating the impact of certain recently issued guidance on our financial condition and results of operations in future periods.~~

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Effective July 1, 2018, Argentina was determined to be a highly inflationary economy, and as such we evaluated the impact of revaluing our monetary assets and liabilities under the applicable guidance and do not expect it to have a material impact.

There has been no ~~other~~ material change in the information concerning market risk as stated in our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. Based on such evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

In 2017, the Company undertook steps to advance a multi-year effort to transform many of our support functions and related technologies, including Finance, Human Resources and Procurement. In connection with these restructuring and transformation plans, we continue to centralize certain accounting functions within shared service centers operated by an outsourced provider. This initiative is not in response to any identified deficiency or weakness in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. In response to this initiative, the Company has and will continue to align and streamline the design and operation of its financial control environment.

~~Other than as described in the preceding paragraph, there~~There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the 1934 Act) during the fiscal quarter covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time we are involved in legal and regulatory proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our businesses (or the business operations of previously owned entities). These proceedings may seek remedies relating to matters including environmental, ~~matters,~~ tax, intellectual property, ~~matters,~~ acquisitions or divestitures, product liability and personal injury claims, privacy, employment, labor and pension, ~~matters,~~ government contract issues and commercial or contractual disputes. See Note 1918, "Commitments and Contingencies", to the condensed consolidated financial statements for further information and any updates.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our ~~2018~~2019 Annual Report and in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form ~~10-K under Item 1A. Risk Factors.~~10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table presents information with respect to purchases of the Company's common stock by the Company during the three months ended September 30, ~~2019~~:

2020:

(IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

PERIOD

TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES PURCHASED

AVERAGE PRICE PAID PER SHARE (a)

TOTAL NUMBER OF SHARES PURCHASED AS PART OF PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED PLANS OR PROGRAMS (b)

APPROXIMATE DOLLAR VALUE OF SHARES THAT MAY YET BE PURCHASED UNDER THE PLANS OR PROGRAMS (b)

7/1/1920 - 7/31/1920

—

$~~338~~288

8/1/1920 - 8/31/1920

—

$~~338~~288

9/1/1920 - 9/30/1920

—

$~~338~~288

This table does not include shares tendered to satisfy the exercise price in connection with cashless exercises of employee stock options or shares tendered to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with employee equity awards.


~~(a)~~	~~Average price paid per share is calculated on a settlement basis.~~

~~(b)~~

(a)Average price paid per share is calculated on a settlement basis.

(b)On August 24, 2015, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million in shares with no expiration date. The program's objective is to deploy our capital in a manner that benefits our shareholders and maintains our focus on growth. There were no shares repurchased under this program during the three months ended September 30, 2020. There are up to $288 million in shares that may still be purchased under this plan as of September 30, 2020.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

See the Exhibit Index for a list of exhibits filed as part of this report and incorporated herein by reference.

XYLEM INC.

EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit Number	Description	Location

3.1	Fourth Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Xylem Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of Xylem Inc.’s Form 8-K filed on May 15, 2017 (CIK No. 1524472, File No. 1-35229).

3.2	Fourth Amended and Restated By-laws of Xylem Inc.	Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of Xylem Inc.’s Form 8-K filed on May 15, 2017 (CIK No. 1524472, File No. 1-35229).







~~31.1~~10.1	Xylem Annual Incentive Plan for the Senior Leadership Team (Formerly "Annual Incentive Plan for Executive Officers") restated, with administrative changes only, on August 11, 2020	Filed herewith.



31.1	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith.

31.2	Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	Filed herewith.

32.1	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	This Exhibit is intended to be furnished in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b) (32) (ii) and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.

32.2	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	This Exhibit is intended to be furnished in accordance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b) (32) (ii) and shall not be deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference.

101.0	The following materials from Xylem Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, ~~2019,~~2020, formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language (Inline XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Income Statements, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	The instance document does not appear in the interactive data file because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
104.0	The cover page from Xylem Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, ~~2019~~2020 formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101.0.

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.



						XYLEM INC.
						(Registrant)

						/s/ Geri McShane
						Geri McShane
						Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

October ~~31, 2019~~

29, 2020



(in millions)	Amount
Cash	$	14
Receivables	23
Inventories	4
Prepaid and other current assets	2
Property, plant and equipment	22
Intangible assets	149
Other long-term assets	1
Accounts payable	(3		)
Accrued and other current liabilities	(12		)
Deferred income tax liabilities	(25		)
Other non-current accrued liabilities	(2		)
Total identifiable net assets	173

Goodwill	261
Total consideration	$	434



Category	Life	Amount (in millions)
Customer Relationships	17 - 18 years	$	84
Technology	3 - 10 years	38
Tradenames	20 years	21
Internally Developed Software	3 years	6
Total		$	149



(in millions)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2018	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
(in millions)	Three Months Ended September 30, 2018	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018
Revenue	N/A	$	3,826
Net income	N/A	$	321



	Nine Months Ended
(in millions)	September 30, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	54

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	26



	September 30, 2019							December 31, 2018
(in millions)	Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Intangibles		Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Intangibles
Customer and distributor relationships	$	939	$	(334	)	$	605	$	951	$	(286	)	$	665
Proprietary technology and patents	203		(105		)	98		198		(93		)	105
Trademarks	147		(49		)	98		148		(41		)	107
Software	405		(195		)	210		355		(164		)	191
Other	20		(16		)	4		24		(19		)	5
Indefinite-lived intangibles	165		—			165		159		—			159
Other Intangibles	$	1,879	$	(699	)	$	1,180	$	1,835	$	(603	)	$	1,232



	Share units (in thousands)		Weighted Average Exercise Price / Share		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding at January 1, 2019	2,125		$	43.08	6.5
Granted	334		74.08
Exercised	(286	)	35.71
Forfeited and expired	(46	)	67.04
Outstanding at September 30, 2019	2,127		$	48.42	6.5	$	67
Options exercisable at September 30, 2019	1,492		$	39.60	5.5	$	60
Vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 2019	2,067		$	47.71	6.4	$	66



Volatility	24.10		%
Risk-free interest rate	2.55		%
Dividend yield	1.30		%
Expected term (in years)	5.4
Weighted-average fair value / share	$	17.04