UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009
Commission File No. 0-13295
CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 37-1105865 | |
| (State of incorporation) | (IRS Employer I.D. No.) | |
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2120 West End Ave. Nashville, Tennessee | 37203-0001 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (615) 341-1000
The registrant is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. and meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction (H)(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q/A, and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.
Indicate by a 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 [ X ] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of 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 or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large Accelerated Filer [ ] Accelerated Filer [ ] Non-Accelerated Filer [ X ] Smaller reporting company [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [ X ]
As of July 31, 2009 and October 2, 2009, one share of common stock of the registrant was outstanding, which is owned by Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
Form 10-Q/A for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2009
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation is filing this Form 10-Q/A for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to reflect the restatement of its Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The restatement arose as a result of management’s determination that a clerical error resulted in an understatement of operating cash flows and an overstatement of investing cash flows, each in the amount of $163 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The restatement does not affect the net change in cash for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and has no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Profit, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position or the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity as presented in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. See Note A in Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information related to the restatement.
We have performed a review of subsequent events through October 2, 2009, the date the consolidated financial statements were issued, and concluded there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements. Information not affected by the restatement is unchanged and reflects the disclosures made at the time of the original filing of the Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 31, 2009. The following items have been amended as a result of the restatement:
· | Part I – Item 1 – Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) |
· | Part I – Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Capital Resources and Liquidity – Cash Flows |
· | Part I – Item 4 – Controls and Procedures |
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) In addition to the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements for Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, "Cat Financial," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our"), we suggest that you read our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company files electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) required reports on Form 8-K, Form 10-Q, Form 10-K, registration statements on Form S-3 and various other forms and reports when necessary. The public may read and copy any materials the Company has filed with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at (800) SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and any amendments to these reports filed or furnished with the SEC are available free of charge through our Internet site (www.catfinancial.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after filing with the SEC. Copies may also be obtained free of charge by writing to: Legal Dept., Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, 2120 West End Ave., Nashville, Tennessee 37203-0001. In addition, the public may obtain more detailed information about our parent company, Caterpillar Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, "Caterpillar" or "Cat") by visiting its Internet site (www.cat.com). None of the information contained at any time on either our Internet site or Caterpillar’s Internet site is incorporated by reference into this document.
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
| | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail finance | | $ | 365 | | | $ | 409 | | | $ | 737 | | | $ | 820 | |
Operating lease | | | 223 | | | | 233 | | | | 443 | | | | 467 | |
Wholesale finance | | | 99 | | | | 93 | | | | 188 | | | | 196 | |
Other, net 1 | | | 13 | | | | 43 | | | | 13 | | | | 81 | |
Total revenues | | | 700 | | | | 778 | | | | 1,381 | | | | 1,564 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | | 272 | | | | 278 | | | | 554 | | | | 563 | |
Depreciation on equipment leased to others | | | 174 | | | | 181 | | | | 347 | | | | 361 | |
General, operating and administrative | | | 80 | | | | 104 | | | | 161 | | | | 193 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 43 | | | | 41 | | | | 81 | | | | 78 | |
Other | | | 9 | | | | 5 | | | | 27 | | | | 10 | |
Total expenses | | | 578 | | | | 609 | | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,205 | |
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Other income (expense) | | | - | | | | 10 | | | | (18 | ) | | | 8 | |
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Profit before income taxes | | | 122 | | | | 179 | | | | 193 | | | | 367 | |
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Provision for income taxes | | | 29 | | | | 46 | | | | 45 | | | | 105 | |
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Profit of consolidated companies | | | 93 | | | | 133 | | | | 148 | | | | 262 | |
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Less: Profit attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | 4 | | | | 3 | | | | 8 | | | | 8 | |
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Profit 2 | | $ | 89 | | | $ | 130 | | | $ | 140 | | | $ | 254 | |
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1 Includes impairment losses on retained interests: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 7 | |
Portion of losses recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes | | | (15 | ) | | | - | | | | (15 | ) | | | - | |
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 7 | |
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2 Profit attributable to Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions, except share data)
| | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 2,205 | | | $ | 1,080 | |
Finance receivables | | | | | | | | |
Retail notes receivable | | | 8,379 | | | | 8,209 | |
Wholesale notes receivable | | | 1,890 | | | | 3,483 | |
Notes receivable from Caterpillar | | | 1,096 | | | | 81 | |
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Retail | | | 15,145 | | | | 16,912 | |
Finance leases and installment sale contracts - Wholesale | | | 602 | | | | 610 | |
| | | 27,112 | | | | 29,295 | |
Less: Unearned income | | | (1,614 | ) | | | (1,817 | ) |
Less: Allowance for credit losses | | | (378 | ) | | | (395 | ) |
Total net finance receivables | | | 25,120 | | | | 27,083 | |
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Equipment on operating leases, | | | | | | | | |
less accumulated depreciation | | | 2,979 | | | | 3,028 | |
Deferred and refundable income taxes | | | 115 | | | | 127 | |
Other assets | | | 1,249 | | | | 1,764 | |
Total assets | | $ | 31,668 | | | $ | 33,082 | |
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Liabilities and stockholder’s equity: | | | | | | | | |
Payable to dealers and others | | $ | 187 | | | $ | 255 | |
Payable to Caterpillar - other | | | 30 | | | | 60 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 470 | | | | 476 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 120 | | | | 36 | |
Payable to Caterpillar - borrowings | | | 12 | | | | 435 | |
Short-term borrowings | | | 4,470 | | | | 7,077 | |
Current maturities of long-term debt | | | 4,094 | | | | 5,036 | |
Long-term debt | | | 17,881 | | | | 15,598 | |
Deferred income taxes and other liabilities | | | 526 | | | | 537 | |
Total liabilities | | | 27,790 | | | | 29,510 | |
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Commitments and contingent liabilities (Notes G & H) | | | | | | | | |
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Common stock - $1 par value | | | | | | | | |
Authorized: 2,000 shares; Issued and | | | | | | | | |
outstanding: one share (at paid-in amount) | | | 745 | | | | 745 | |
Retained earnings | | | 2,943 | | | | 2,803 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 121 | | | | (37 | ) |
Noncontrolling interests | | | 69 | | | | 61 | |
Total stockholder’s equity | | | 3,878 | | | | 3,572 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity | | $ | 31,668 | | | $ | 33,082 | |
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 | | Common stock | | | Retained earnings | | | Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | Noncontrolling interests | | | Total | | | Comprehensive income (loss) | |
Balance at December 31, 2007 | | $ | 745 | | | $ | 2,418 | | | $ | 508 | | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 3,711 | | | | |
Profit of consolidated companies | | | | | | | 254 | | | | | | | | 8 | | | | 262 | | | $ | 262 | |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $3 | | | | | | | | | | | 85 | | | | | | | | 85 | | | | 85 | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax of $5 | | | | | | | | | | | 14 | | | | | | | | 14 | | | | 14 | |
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $3 | | | | | | | | | | | (9 | ) | | | | | | | (9 | ) | | | (9 | ) |
Retained interests | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax of $2 | | | | | | | | | | | (5 | ) | | | | | | | (5 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $1 | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | | | | | | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Balance at June 30, 2008 | | $ | 745 | | | $ | 2,672 | | | $ | 595 | | | $ | 48 | | | $ | 4,060 | | | $ | 349 | |
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2008 | | $ | 745 | | | $ | 2,803 | | | $ | (37 | ) | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 3,572 | | | | | |
Profit of consolidated companies | | | | | | | 140 | | | | | | | | 8 | | | | 148 | | | $ | 148 | |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax of $16 | | | | | | | | | | | 147 | | | | | | | | 147 | | | | 147 | |
Derivative financial instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax of $5 | | | | | | | | | | | (13 | ) | | | | | | | (13 | ) | | | (13 | ) |
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $14 | | | | | | | | | | | 28 | | | | | | | | 28 | | | | 28 | |
Retained interests | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gains (losses) deferred, net of tax of $12 1 | | | | | | | | | | | (22 | ) | | | | | | | (22 | ) | | | (22 | ) |
(Gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of tax of $10 | | | | | | | | | | | 18 | | | | | | | | 18 | | | | 18 | |
Balance at June 30, 2009 | | $ | 745 | | | $ | 2,943 | | | $ | 121 | | | $ | 69 | | | $ | 3,878 | | | $ | 306 | |
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1Includes noncredit component of other-than-temporary impairment losses on securitized retained interests of ($10) million, net of tax of $5 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2009. See Note I for additional information. | |
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in Millions)
| | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
| | (As restated - See Note A) | | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | |
Profit of consolidated companies | | $ | 148 | | | $ | 262 | |
Adjustments for non-cash items: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 362 | | | | 376 | |
Amortization of receivables purchase discount | | | (92 | ) | | | (145 | ) |
Provision for credit losses | | | 81 | | | | 78 | |
Gain on sales of receivables | | | (10 | ) | | | (20 | ) |
Other, net | | | (85 | ) | | | (59 | ) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Receivables from others | | | 111 | | | | (68 | ) |
Other receivables/payables with Caterpillar | | | (43 | ) | | | 55 | |
Payable to dealers and others | | | (67 | ) | | | 64 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 56 | | | | 42 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities, net | | | (106 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Income taxes payable | | | 148 | | | | (8 | ) |
Proceeds from liquidated interest rate swaps | | | 187 | | | | - | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 690 | | | | 575 | |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Expenditures for equipment on operating leases and for non-leased equipment | | | (443 | ) | | | (718 | ) |
Proceeds from disposals of equipment | | | 413 | | | | 431 | |
Additions to finance receivables | | | (10,939 | ) | | | (19,164 | ) |
Collections of finance receivables | | | 13,170 | | | | 15,846 | |
Proceeds from sales of receivables | | | 884 | | | | 1,471 | |
Net change in Notes receivable from Caterpillar | | | (1,016 | ) | | | (435 | ) |
Other, net | | | (164 | ) | | | (77 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | 1,905 | | | | (2,646 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Payable to Caterpillar – borrowings and other | | | (430 | ) | | | (220 | ) |
Proceeds from debt issued (original maturities greater than three months) | | | 8,107 | | | | 9,048 | |
Payments on debt issued (original maturities greater than three months) | | | (6,655 | ) | | | (6,395 | ) |
Short-term borrowings, net (original maturities three months or less) | | | (2,492 | ) | | | (331 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (1,470 | ) | | | 2,102 | |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | - | | | | 2 | |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 1,125 | | | | 33 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year | | | 1,080 | | | | 185 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 2,205 | | | $ | 218 | |
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Non-cash activity: | | | | | | | | |
During 2009, an obligation for $232 million related to a financing arrangement, which provided us a return, was fulfilled through the release of a security deposit. |
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Subsequent to the issuance of our Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009, management determined that, due to a clerical error in its original preparation, our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 should be restated to correct a reported understatement of operating cash flows and overstatement of investing cash flows, each in the amount of $163 million, for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The restatement does not affect the net change in cash for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and has no impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Profit, Consolidated Statement of Financial Position or the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholder’s Equity as presented in the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.
A summary of the effect of the restatement on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | As Reported | | | As Restated | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Other, net | | $ | (248 | ) | | $ | (85 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 527 | | | $ | 690 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | | | |
Other, net | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (164 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | $ | 2,068 | | | $ | 1,905 | |
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In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of (a) the consolidated profit for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, (b) the consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, (c) the consolidated changes in stockholder's equity for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and (d) the consolidated cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts. The most significant estimates are the allowance for credit losses and residual values for leased assets. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Certain amounts for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The information included in this Form 10-Q/A should be read in conjunction with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of Profit of consolidated companies, as well as adjustments for foreign currency translation, derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and retained interests. Total Comprehensive income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $341 million and $178 million, respectively. Total Comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was $306 million and $349 million, respectively.
The December 31, 2008 financial position data included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have performed a review of subsequent events through July 31, 2009, the date the financial statements were issued, and concluded there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements. In connection with the filing of our Form 10-Q/A, we have performed a review of subsequent events through October 2, 2009, and concluded there were no events or transactions occurring during this period that required recognition or disclosure in our consolidated financial statements.
C. | New Accounting Pronouncements |
SFAS 157 – In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157 (SFAS 157), "Fair Value Measurements." SFAS 157 provides a common definition of fair value and a framework for measuring assets and liabilities at fair values when a particular standard prescribes it. In addition, the Statement expands disclosures about fair value measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued final Staff Positions that (1) deferred the effective date of this Statement for one year for certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities (see below) and (2) removed certain leasing transactions from the scope of the Statement. We applied this new accounting standard to all other fair value measurements effective January 1, 2008. The adoption of SFAS 157 did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note D for additional information.
FSP 157-2 – In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position on Statement 157, "Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157" (FSP 157-2). FSP 157-2 delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed on a recurring basis, to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We adopted this new accounting standard on January 1, 2009. The adoption of FSP 157-2 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
FSP 157-3 – In October 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position on Statement 157, "Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active" (FSP 157-3). FSP 157-3 clarifies how SFAS 157 should be applied when valuing securities in markets that are not active by illustrating key considerations in determining fair value. It also reaffirms the notion of fair value as the exit price as of the measurement date. FSP 157-3 was effective upon issuance, which included periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. We adopted this new accounting standard effective July 1, 2008. The adoption of FSP 157-3 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
SFAS 158 – In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158 (SFAS 158), "Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)." SFAS 158 requires recognition of the overfunded or underfunded status of pension and other postretirement benefit plans on the balance sheet. Also, the measurement date – the date at which the benefit obligation and plan assets are measured – is required to be the company’s fiscal year-end. We adopted the balance sheet recognition provisions at December 31, 2006, and adopted the year-end measurement date effective January 1, 2008 using the "one measurement" approach. Under the one measurement approach, net periodic benefit cost for the period between any early measurement date and the end of the fiscal year that the measurement provisions are applied are allocated proportionately between amounts to be recognized as an adjustment of retained earnings and net periodic benefit cost for the fiscal year. Previously, we used a November 30th measurement date for our U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit plans and September 30th for our non-U.S. plans. The adoption of SFAS 158 did not have a material impact to our Statements of Financial Position since Cat Financial is considered a participant in the Caterpillar retirement plan for which we are charged a share of plan expenses, but are not required to record assets or liabilities of the plan.
SFAS 159 – In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159 (SFAS 159), "The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – including an amendment of SFAS No. 115." SFAS 159 creates a fair value option under which an entity may irrevocably elect fair value as the initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain financial assets and liabilities on a contract by contract basis, with changes in fair values recognized in earnings as these changes occur. We adopted this new accounting standard on January 1, 2008. We have not elected to measure any financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value which were not previously required to be measured at fair value. Therefore, the adoption of SFAS 159 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 – In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007) (SFAS 141R), "Business Combinations," and No. 160 (SFAS 160), "Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – an amendment of ARB No. 51." SFAS 141R requires the acquiring entity in a business combination to recognize the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Further, SFAS 141R also changes the accounting for acquired in-process research and development assets, contingent consideration, partial acquisitions and transaction costs. Under SFAS 160, all entities are required to report noncontrolling (minority) interests in subsidiaries as equity in the consolidated financial statements. In addition, transactions between an entity and noncontrolling interests will be treated as equity transactions. We adopted these new accounting standards on January 1, 2009. As required, SFAS 160 was adopted through retrospective application, and all prior period information has been adjusted accordingly. The adoption of SFAS 141R and SFAS 160 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
SFAS 161 – In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161 (SFAS 161), "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133." SFAS 161 expands disclosures for derivative instruments by requiring entities to disclose the fair value of derivative instruments and their gains or losses in tabular format. SFAS 161 also requires disclosure of information about credit risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements, counterparty credit risk, and strategies and objectives for using derivative instruments. We adopted this new accounting standard on January 1, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 161 did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note F for additional information.
SFAS 162 – In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162 (SFAS 162), "The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles." SFAS 162 identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP. SFAS 162 was effective November 13, 2008 and is superseded by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168 (SFAS 168), "The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162." See below for additional information on SFAS 168.
FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 – In December 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position on Statement 140 and FIN 46R, "Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities" (FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46R-8). This FSP expands the disclosure requirements in SFAS 140 and FIN 46R by requiring additional information about companies’ involvement with variable interest entities (VIEs) and their continuing involvement with transferred financial assets. This new accounting standard was adopted for our financial statements ended December 31, 2008. The adoption of FSP FAS 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
FSP EITF 99-20-1 – In January 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position on EITF Issue No. 99-20, "Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No. 99-20" (FSP EITF 99-20-1). FSP EITF 99-20-1 aligns the impairment guidance in EITF Issue No. 99-20 with that in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 (SFAS 115), "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." It changes how companies determine whether an other-than-temporary impairment exists for certain beneficial interests by allowing management to exercise more judgment. This new accounting standard was adopted for our financial statements ended December 31, 2008. The adoption of FSP EITF 99-20-1 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 – In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position on FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, "Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" (FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1). This FSP requires that the fair value disclosures required by SFAS 107 "Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments" be included for interim reporting periods. We adopted this new accounting standard effective April 1, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note D for additional information.
FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 – In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position on FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, "Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments" (FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2). This FSP amends the impairment guidance relating to certain debt securities and requires a company to assess the likelihood of selling the security prior to recovering its cost basis. When a company meets the criteria for impairment, the impairment charges related to credit losses would be recognized in earnings, while non-credit losses would be reflected in other comprehensive income. We adopted this new accounting standard effective April 1, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note I for additional information.
FSP FAS 157-4 – In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position on FAS 157-4, "Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly" (FSP FAS 157-4). FSP FAS 157-4 provides guidance on determining when the trading volume and activity for an asset or liability has significantly decreased, which may indicate an inactive market, and on measuring the fair value of an asset or liability in inactive markets. We adopted this new accounting standard effective April 1, 2009. The adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 did not have a material impact on our financial statements.
SFAS 165 – In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165 (SFAS 165), "Subsequent Events." SFAS 165 establishes the general standards of accounting for and disclosure of subsequent events. In addition, it requires disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. This new accounting standard was adopted for our financial statements for the quarterly period ending June 30, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 165 did not have a material impact on our financial statements. See Note B for additional information.
SFAS 166 – In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 166 (SFAS 166), "Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140." SFAS 166 amends SFAS 140 by including: the elimination of the qualifying special-purpose entity (QSPE) concept; a new participating interest definition that must be met for transfers of portions of financial assets to be eligible for sale accounting; clarifications and changes to the derecognition criteria for a transfer to be accounted for as a sale; and a change to the amount of recognized gain or loss on a transfer of financial assets accounted for as a sale when beneficial interests are received by the transferor. Additionally, the standard required extensive new disclosures regarding an entity’s involvement in a transfer of financial assets. Finally, existing QSPEs (prior to the effective date of SFAS 166) must be evaluated for consolidation by reporting entities in accordance with the applicable consolidation guidance upon the elimination of this concept. We will adopt this new accounting standard effective January 1, 2010. We are currently reviewing the impact of SFAS 166 on our financial statements and expect to complete this evaluation in 2009.
SFAS 167 – In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 167 (SFAS 167), "Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46R." SFAS 167 revises FIN 46R by eliminating the exemption for qualifying special purpose entities, by establishing a new approach for determining who should consolidate a variable-interest entity and by changing when it is necessary to reassess who should consolidate a variable-interest entity. We will adopt this new accounting standard effective January 1, 2010. We are currently reviewing the impact of SFAS 167 on our financial statements and expect to complete this evaluation in 2009.
SFAS 168 – In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS 168, "The FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162." SFAS 168 establishes the FASB Accounting Standards CodificationTM (Codification) as the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP to be applied by nongovernmental entities. While not intended to change U.S. GAAP, the Codification significantly changes the way in which the accounting literature is organized. We will adopt this new accounting standard for our financial statements for the quarterly period ending September 30, 2009. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 168 to have a material impact on our financial statements.
1. Fair Value Measurements
We adopted SFAS 157, "Fair Value Measurements" as of January 1, 2008. See Note C for additional information. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. SFAS 157 also specifies a fair value hierarchy based upon the observability of inputs used in valuation techniques. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed market assumptions. In accordance with SFAS 157, fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:
· | Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. |
· | Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets. |
· | Level 3 – Model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable. |
We make use of observable market-based inputs to calculate fair value, in which case the measurements are classified within Level 2. If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that use, where possible, current market-based parameters such as interest rates, yield curves and currency rates. These measurements are classified within Level 3.
Fair value measurements are classified according to the lowest level input or value-driver that is significant to the valuation. A measurement may therefore be classified within Level 3 even though there may be significant inputs that are readily observable.
SFAS 157 expanded the definition of fair value to include the consideration of nonperformance risk. Nonperformance risk refers to the risk that an obligation (either by a counterparty or us) will not be fulfilled. For financial assets traded in an active market (Level 1), the nonperformance risk is included in the market price. For certain other financial assets and liabilities (Level 2 and 3), our fair value calculations have been adjusted accordingly.
Derivative financial instruments
The fair value of interest rate swap derivatives is primarily based on models that utilize the appropriate market-based forward swap curves and zero-coupon interest rates to determine the discounted cash flows. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.
Securitized retained interests
The fair value of securitized retained interests is based upon a valuation model that calculates the present value of future expected cash flows using key assumptions for credit losses, prepayment rates and discount rates. These assumptions are based on our historical experience, market trends and anticipated performance relative to the particular assets securitized.
Guarantees
The fair value of guarantees is based upon the premium we would require to issue the same guarantee in a stand-alone arms-length transaction with an unrelated party. If quoted or observable market prices are not available, fair value is based upon internally developed models that utilize current market-based assumptions.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value included in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 are summarized below:
(Millions of dollars) | | June 30, 2009 | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total Assets/Liabilities, at Fair Value | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securitized retained interests | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 104 | |
Total assets | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 104 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments, net | | $ | - | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 38 | |
Guarantees | | | - | | | | - | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | - | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 41 | |
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(Millions of dollars) | | December 31, 2008 | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total Assets/Liabilities, at Fair Value | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Derivative financial instruments, net | | $ | - | | | $ | 331 | | | $ | - | | | $ | 331 | |
Securitized retained interests | | | - | | | | - | | | | 52 | | | | 52 | |
Total assets | | $ | - | | | $ | 331 | | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 383 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Guarantees | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | - | | | $ | - | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2 | |
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Below are roll-forwards of assets and liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. These instruments were valued using pricing models that, in management’s judgment, reflect the assumptions a marketplace participant would use.
(Millions of dollars) | | Securitized Retained Interests | | | Guarantees | |
Balance as of December 31, 2008 | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 2 | |
Gains or (losses) included in earnings (realized / unrealized) | | | (28 | ) | | | - | |
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (6 | ) | | | - | |
Purchases, issuances and settlements | | | 86 | | | | 1 | |
Balance as of June 30, 2009 | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 3 | |
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(Millions of dollars) | | Securitized Retained Interests | | | Guarantees | |
Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 7 | |
Gains or (losses) included in earnings (realized / unrealized) | | | (2 | ) | | | - | |
Changes in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (4 | ) | | | - | |
Purchases, issuances and settlements | | | 41 | | | | 2 | |
Balance as of June 30, 2008 | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 9 | |
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The amount of unrealized losses on securitized retained interests included in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009 related to assets still held at June 30, 2009 was $28 million. The amount of unrealized losses on securitized retained interests included in earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2008 related to assets still held at June 30, 2008 was $1 million. These losses were reported in Other revenues, net, in the Consolidated Statements of Profit.
In addition to the amounts above, we have impaired loans of $137 million and $108 million as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. A loan is considered impaired when management determines that collection of contractual amounts due is not probable. In these cases, an allowance for loan losses is established based primarily on the fair value of associated collateral. As the collateral's fair value is based on observable market prices and/or current appraised values, the impaired loans are classified as Level 2 measurements.
2. Fair Values of Financial Instruments
In addition to the methods and assumptions we use to record the fair value of financial instruments as discussed in the Fair Value Measurements section above, we used the following methods and assumptions to estimate the fair value of our financial instruments as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair Values of Financial Instruments."
Cash and cash equivalents – carrying amount approximated fair value.
Finance receivables, net – fair value was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current rates, representative of receivables with similar remaining maturities.
Short-term borrowings – carrying amount approximated fair value.
Long-term debt – fair value on fixed-rate debt was estimated based on quoted market prices. Floating-rate notes carrying amounts were considered a reasonable estimate of fair value. For deposit obligations, carrying value approximated fair value.
The estimated fair values of financial instrument assets and (liabilities) are as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
| | Carrying Amount | | | Fair Value | | | Carrying Amount | | | Fair Value | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 2,205 | | | $ | 2,205 | | | $ | 1,080 | | | $ | 1,080 | |
Foreign currency contracts: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
In a receivable position | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 70 | | | $ | 70 | |
In a payable position | | $ | (52 | ) | | $ | (52 | ) | | $ | (113 | ) | | $ | (113 | ) |
Finance receivables, net (excluding finance leases 1) | | $ | 15,739 | | | $ | 15,107 | | | $ | 18,051 | | | $ | 17,089 | |
Short-term borrowings | | $ | (4,470 | ) | | $ | (4,470 | ) | | $ | (7,077 | ) | | $ | (7,077 | ) |
Long-term debt | | $ | (21,975 | ) | | $ | (21,978 | ) | | $ | (20,634 | ) | | $ | (19,759 | ) |
Interest rate swaps: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
In a receivable position | | $ | 159 | | | $ | 159 | | | $ | 501 | | | $ | 501 | |
In a payable position | | $ | (161 | ) | | $ | (161 | ) | | $ | (127 | ) | | $ | (127 | ) |
Securitized retained interests | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 52 | | | $ | 52 | |
Guarantees | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | (2 | ) | | $ | (2 | ) |
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Our segment data is based on disclosure requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information," which requires that financial information be reported on the basis that is used internally for measuring segment performance. Internally, we report information for operating segments based on management responsibility. Our four operating segments offer primarily the same types of services within each of the respective segments. The four operating segments are as follows:
· | North America: We have offices in the United States and Canada that serve local dealers and customers. |
· | Europe: We have five regions in Europe that serve dealers and customers in Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Confederation of Independent States. |
· | Diversified Services: Included is our Marine Services Division, which primarily finances marine vessels with Caterpillar engines, for all countries; Cat Power Finance and our offices in Latin America that serve local dealers and customers. Cat Power Finance primarily provides debt financing for Caterpillar electrical power generation, gas compression and co-generation systems, as well as non-Caterpillar equipment that is powered by these systems, for all countries. |
· | Asia-Pacific: We have offices in Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia that serve local dealers and customers, as well as mining customers worldwide. This segment also provides project financing in various countries. |
On January 1, 2009, $1.195 billion of Inter-segment assets related to the Cat Power Finance segment were consolidated within the Diversified Services segment. This consolidation of segments was made in order to maintain alignment with management responsibility. Prior year data has been reclassified to conform to the new structure.
Debt and other expenses are allocated from the North America segment to other segments based on their respective portfolios. The related interest expense is calculated based on the amount of allocated debt and the rates associated with that debt. The provision for credit losses included in each segment's profit is based on each segment's share of the Company's allowance for credit losses. Inter-segment revenues result from lending activities between segments, and are based on the amount of the respective Inter-segment loans and the rates associated with those loans.
As noted above, the segment information is presented on a management reporting basis. Unlike financial reporting, there is no authoritative guidance for management reporting equivalent to generally accepted accounting principles.
Supplemental segment data for the three months ended June 30,
(Millions of dollars) 2009 | | North America | | | Europe | | | Diversified Services | | | Asia-Pacific | | | Total | |
External revenue | | $ | 364 | | | $ | 110 | | | $ | 108 | | | $ | 118 | | | $ | 700 | |
Inter-segment revenue | | | 13 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 13 | |
Profit | | | 21 | | | | 31 | | | | 12 | | | | 25 | | | | 89 | |
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2008 | | North America | | | Europe | | | Diversified Services | | | Asia-Pacific | | | Total | |
External revenue | | $ | 419 | | | $ | 143 | | | $ | 109 | | | $ | 107 | | | $ | 778 | |
Inter-segment revenue | | | 21 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 21 | |
Profit | | | 50 | | | | 30 | | | | 27 | | | | 23 | | | | 130 | |
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Supplemental segment data for the six months ended June 30,
(Millions of dollars) 2009 | | North America | | | Europe | | | Diversified Services | | | Asia-Pacific | | | Total | |
External revenue | | $ | 711 | | | $ | 222 | | | $ | 218 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 1,381 | |
Inter-segment revenue | | | 26 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 26 | |
Profit | | | 33 | | | | 43 | | | | 27 | | | | 37 | | | | 140 | |
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2008 | | North America | | | Europe | | | Diversified Services | | | Asia-Pacific | | | Total | |
External revenue | | $ | 862 | | | $ | 276 | | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 1,564 | |
Inter-segment revenue | | | 46 | | | | - | | | | - | | | | - | | | | 46 | |
Profit | | | 103 | | | | 50 | | | | 58 | | | | 43 | | | | 254 | |
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(Millions of dollars) | | North America | | | Europe | | | Diversified Services | | | Asia-Pacific | | | Total | |
Assets as of June 30, 2009 | | $ | 19,672 | | | $ | 5,467 | | | $ | 6,761 | | | $ | 4,764 | | | $ | 36,664 | |
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Assets as of December 31, 2008 | | $ | 21,272 | | | $ | 5,877 | | | $ | 6,608 | | | $ | 5,106 | | | $ | 38,863 | |
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(Millions of dollars) Reconciliation of assets: | | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
Assets from segments | | $ | 36,664 | | | $ | 38,863 | |
Less: Investment in subsidiaries | | | (1,032 | ) | | | (1,027 | ) |
Less: Inter-segment balances | | | (3,964 | ) | | | (4,754 | ) |
Total | | $ | 31,668 | | | $ | 33,082 | |
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F. | Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities |
Our earnings and cash flow are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Our Risk Management Policy (policy) allows for the use of derivative financial instruments to prudently manage foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate exposures. Our policy specifies that derivatives are not to be used for speculative purposes. Derivatives that we use are primarily foreign currency forward and option contracts and interest rate swaps. Our derivative activities are subject to the management, direction and control of our senior financial officers. Risk management practices, including the use of financial derivative instruments, are presented to the Audit Committee of the Caterpillar Inc. Board of Directors at least annually.
All derivatives are recognized on the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at their fair value. On the date the derivative contract is entered, we designate the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability (fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or the cash flow variability associated with variable rate debt (cash flow hedge) or (3) an "undesignated" instrument. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a fair value hedge, along with the gain or loss on the hedged liability that is attributable to the hedged risk, are recorded in current earnings. Changes in the fair value of a derivative that is qualified, designated and highly effective as a cash flow hedge are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) until they are reclassified to earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedge transaction affects earnings. Changes in the fair value of undesignated derivative instruments and the ineffective portion of designated derivative instruments are reported in current earnings. Cash flows from designated derivative financial instruments are classified within the same category as the item being hedged on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash flows from undesignated derivative financial instruments are generally included in the investing category on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
We formally document all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. We also formally assess, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the designated derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flow of hedged items. When a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge or the underlying hedged transaction is no longer probable, we discontinue hedge accounting prospectively, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 (SFAS 133), "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities."
We adopted SFAS 161, "Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities – an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133" as of January 1, 2009. See Note C for additional information.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
In managing foreign currency risk, our objective is to minimize earnings volatility resulting from conversion and the remeasurement of net foreign currency balance sheet positions. Our policy allows the use of foreign currency forward and option contracts to offset the risk of currency mismatch between our receivables and debt. All such foreign currency forward and option contracts are undesignated.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate movements create a degree of risk by affecting the amount of our interest payments and the value of our fixed-rate debt. Our practice is to use interest rate swaps to manage our exposure to interest rate changes and, in some cases, to lower the cost of borrowed funds.
We have a match-funding policy that addresses interest rate risk by aligning the interest rate profile (fixed or floating rate) of our debt portfolio with the interest rate profile of our receivables portfolio within predetermined ranges on an ongoing basis. In connection with that policy, we use interest rate derivative instruments to modify the debt structure to match assets within the receivables portfolio. This match funding reduces the volatility of margins between interest-bearing assets and interest-bearing liabilities, regardless of which direction interest rates move.
Our policy allows us to use fixed-to-floating, floating-to-fixed, and floating-to-floating interest rate swaps to meet the match-funding objective. We designate fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges to protect debt against changes in fair value due to changes in the benchmark interest rate. We designate most floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges to protect against the variability of cash flows due to changes in the benchmark interest rate.
As of June 30, 2009, $47 million of deferred net losses, net of tax, included in equity, related to our floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps, are expected to be reclassified to Interest expense over the next twelve months.
We have, at certain times, liquidated fixed-to-floating and floating-to-fixed interest rate swaps. During the first quarter of 2009, we liquidated fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps that resulted in deferred gains of $187 million, which is included in long-term debt in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The deferred gains associated with these interest rate swaps at the time of liquidation are amortized to Interest expense over the remaining term of the underlying hedged item.
The location and fair value of derivative instruments reported in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of June 30, 2009 are as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | | | |
| Statements of Financial Position Location | | Asset (Liability) Fair Value | |
Designated derivatives | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | Other assets | | $ | 153 | |
Interest rate contracts | Accrued expenses | | | (148 | ) |
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Undesignated derivatives | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | Other assets | | $ | 16 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | Accrued expenses | | | (52 | ) |
Interest rate contracts | Other assets | | | 6 | |
Interest rate contracts | Accrued expenses | | | (13 | ) |
| | | $ | (43 | ) |
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The effect of derivatives designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit is as follows:
(Millions of dollars) |
| | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 |
Fair Value Hedges | Classification | | Gains (Losses) on Derivatives | | Gains (Losses) on Borrowings | | Gains (Losses) on Derivatives | Gains (Losses) on Borrowings |
Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense) | | $ | (160) | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | (220) | | $ | 234 |
| | | $ | (160) | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | (220) | | $ | 234 |
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| Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 | |
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Cash flow hedges | Classification | | Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion) | | Classification of Gains (Losses) | | Reclassified from AOCI (Effective Portion) | | | Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) 1 | |
Interest rate contracts | AOCI | | $ | (5 | ) | Interest expense | | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | 4 | |
| | | $ | (5 | ) | | | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | 4 | |
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Cash flow hedges | Classification | | Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion) | | Classification of Gains (Losses) | | Reclassified from AOCI (Effective Portion) | | | Recognized in Earnings (Ineffective Portion) 1 | |
Interest rate contracts | AOCI | | $ | (18 | ) | Interest expense | | $ | (42 | ) | | $ | 5 | |
| | | $ | (18 | ) | | | $ | (42 | ) | | $ | 5 | |
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1 The classification of the ineffective portion recognized in earnings is included in Other income (expense). | |
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The effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Profit is as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | Classification of Gains or (Losses) | | Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 | | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | Other income (expense) | | $ | (81 | ) | | $ | (66 | ) |
Interest rate contracts | Other income (expense) | | | 4 | | | | 1 | |
| | | $ | (77 | ) | | $ | (65 | ) |
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We provide loan guarantees to third-party lenders for financing associated with machinery purchased by customers. These guarantees have varying terms and are secured by the machinery. In addition, we participate in standby letters of credit issued to third parties on behalf of our customers. These standby letters of credit have varying terms and beneficiaries and are secured by customer assets. During the second quarter of 2009, our guarantees with customers increased primarily due to standby letters of credit issued to third parties.
We have provided a limited indemnity to a third-party bank for $23 million as of June 30, 2009 resulting from the assignment of certain leases to that bank. The indemnity is for the possibility that the insurers of these leases would become insolvent. The indemnity expires December 15, 2012 and is unsecured.
No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under any of these guarantees noted above. The recorded liability for these guarantees was $3 million as of June 30, 2009 and $2 million as of December 31, 2008. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted and without reduction for any amount that may possibly be recovered under recourse or collateralized provisions) we could be required to make under the guarantees and the limited indemnity are as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
Guarantees with customers | | $ | 171 | | | $ | 119 | |
Limited indemnity | | | 23 | | | | 25 | |
Total guarantees | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 144 | |
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We provide guarantees to repurchase certain loans of Caterpillar dealers from a financial trust ("Trust") that qualifies as a variable interest entity under FIN 46R, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – An Interpretation of ARB No. 51 (Revised 2003)." The purpose of the Trust is to provide short-term working capital loans to Caterpillar dealers. This Trust issues commercial paper and uses the proceeds to fund its loan program. We have a loan purchase agreement with the Trust that obligates us to purchase certain loans that are not paid at maturity. We receive a fee for providing this guarantee, which provides a source of liquidity for the Trust. At December 31, 2008, we determined that we were the primary beneficiary of the Trust as our guarantees would require us to absorb a majority of the entity’s expected losses, and therefore consolidated the financial position of the Trust in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. As of June 30, 2009, the Trust’s assets of $409 million are primarily comprised of loans to dealers, which are included in retail notes receivable in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position, and the Trust's liabilities of $409 million are primarily comprised of commercial paper, which is included in short-term borrowings in the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position. No loss has been experienced or is anticipated under this loan purchase agreement. Our assets are not available to pay creditors of the Trust, except to the extent we may be obligated to perform under the guarantee, and assets of the Trust are not available to pay our creditors.
We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The majority of these unresolved actions involve claims to recover collateral, claims pursuant to customer bankruptcies and the pursuit of deficiency amounts. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of our unresolved legal actions or the range of probable loss, we believe that these unresolved legal actions will neither individually nor in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations.
I. | Sales and Servicing of Finance Receivables |
We sell certain finance receivables relating to our retail installment sale contracts and finance leases as part of our asset-backed securitization program. In addition, we have sold interests in wholesale receivables to third-party commercial paper conduits. These transactions provide a source of liquidity and allow for better management of our balance sheet capacity. Included in our other managed assets are individual loans and leases that have been sold to third parties to mitigate the concentration of credit risk with certain customers. None of the receivables that are directly or indirectly sold to third parties in any of the foregoing transactions are available to pay our creditors.
Securitized Retail Installment Sale Contracts and Finance Leases
We periodically sell certain finance receivables relating to our retail installment sale contracts and finance leases to special purpose entities (SPEs) as part of our asset-backed securitization program. The SPEs have limited purposes and generally are only permitted to purchase the finance receivables, issue asset-backed securities and make payments on the securities. The SPEs only issue a single series of securities and generally are dissolved when those securities have been paid in full. The SPEs, typically trusts, are considered to be qualifying special-purpose entities (QSPEs) and thus, in accordance with SFAS 140, "Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishment of Liabilities," (SFAS 140) are not consolidated. The QSPEs issue debt to pay for the finance receivables they acquire from us. The primary source for repayment of the debt is the cash flows generated from the finance receivables owned by the QSPEs. The assets of the QSPEs are legally isolated and are not available to pay our creditors or any other of our affiliates. For bankruptcy analysis purposes, we sold the finance receivables to the QSPEs in a true sale and the QSPEs are separate legal entities. The investors and the securitization trusts have no recourse to any of our other assets for failure of debtors to pay when due.
We retain interests in the retail finance receivables that are sold through our asset-backed securitization program. Retained interests include subordinated certificates, an interest in future cash flows (excess) and reserve accounts. Retained interests in securitized assets are classified as available-for-sale securities and are included in Other assets in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at fair value in accordance with SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." We estimate fair value and cash flows using a valuation model and key assumptions for credit losses, prepayment rates and discount rates. These assumptions are based on our historical experience, market trends and anticipated performance relative to the particular assets securitized. We periodically evaluate for impairment in accordance with FSP FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2 (see Note C for additional information) and recognize the credit component of an other-than-temporary impairment in profit and the noncredit component in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for those retained interests in which we do not intend to sell and it is not likely that we will be required to sell prior to recovery.
During the second quarter of 2008, we sold certain finance receivables relating to our retail installment sale contracts and finance leases to a SPE as part of our asset-backed securitization program. Net cash proceeds received were $600 million and a net gain of $12 million was recorded in Other revenues, net, on our Consolidated Statements of Profit at the time of sale and was based on the estimated fair value of the assets sold and retained and liabilities incurred, net of transaction costs. Retained interests include subordinated certificates with an initial fair value of $27 million, an interest in future cash flows (excess) with an initial fair value of $8 million and a reserve account with an initial fair value of $9 million. Significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of the retained interests include a 7.2 percent discount rate, a weighted-average prepayment rate of 14.5 percent and expected credit losses of 1.55 percent.
To maintain competitiveness in the capital markets and to have effective and efficient use of alternative funding sources, we may from time to time provide additional reserve support to previously issued asset-backed securitizations. During the second quarter of 2009, we deposited $80 million into supplemental reserve accounts for the securitization transactions to maintain the credit ratings assigned to the transactions, as loss experiences have been higher than anticipated primarily due to the adverse economic conditions in the U.S. This resulted in an increase in our retained interests. Prior to executing the deposits, written consent was obtained from the third-party beneficial interest holders of the securitization transactions. The QSPE conditions were reviewed and the trusts continue to maintain QSPE status.
The fair value of the retained interests in all securitizations of retail finance receivables outstanding totaled $104 million (cost basis of $119 million) and $52 million (cost basis of $61 million) as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The fair value of the retained interests as of June 30, 2009 that has been in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer totaled $59 million (cost basis of $68 million). As of December 31, 2008, there were no retained interests in a continuous unrealized loss position for twelve months or longer. Key assumptions used to determine the fair value of the retained interests as of such dates were:
(Millions of dollars) | June 30, 2009 | | December 31, 2008 |
Cash flow weighted-average discount rates on retained interests | 8.7% to 16% | | 16.7% to 23.3% |
Weighted-average maturity in months | 24 | | 28 |
Expected prepayment rate | 17.0% | | 19.0% |
Expected credit losses | 1.9% to 4.8% | | 1.7% to 3.1% |
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To estimate the impact on income due to changes to the key economic assumptions used to estimate the fair value of residual cash flows in retained interests from retail finance receivable securitizations, we perform a sensitivity analysis of the fair value of the retained interests by applying a 10 percent and 20 percent adverse change to the individual assumptions. This estimate does not adjust for other variations that may occur should one of the assumptions actually change. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that actual results would be consistent with the results of our estimate. The effect of a variation in a particular assumption on the fair value of residual interest in securitization transactions was calculated without changing any other assumptions and changes in one factor may result in changes in another. Our sensitivity analysis indicated that the impact of a 20 percent adverse change in individual assumptions used to calculate the fair value of all our retained interests as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 would be $10 million or less and $8 million or less, respectively.
During 2009 and 2008, the assumptions used to determine the expected cash flows for our securitization transactions were revised, which resulted in other-than-temporary impairments. The impairment recognized in earnings was primarily driven by an increase in the credit loss assumption due to the continuing adverse economic conditions in the U.S. The noncredit related component recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) was primarily driven by changes in discount rates.
(Millions of dollars) | | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 7 | |
Portion of losses recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes | | | (15 | ) | | | - | | | | (15 | ) | | | - | |
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings1 | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 7 | |
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1 Recorded in Other revenues, net, on the Consolidated Statements of Profit | |
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The following table presents a roll forward of the balance of the credit-related impairment losses on the securitized retained interests for which a portion of the other-than-temporary impairment was recognized in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
(Millions of dollars) | | Three Months | |
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Cumulative credit loss as of April 1, 2009 | | $ | - | |
Credit losses for which an other-than-temporary impairment was previously recognized | | | 8 | |
Cumulative credit loss as of June 30, 2009 | | $ | 8 | |
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We also retained servicing responsibilities and receive a servicing fee of approximately one percent of the remaining value of the finance receivables for our servicing responsibilities. We generally do not record a servicing asset or liability since the servicing fee is considered fair market compensation. Servicing income is included in Other revenues, net, on our Consolidated Statements of Profit.
Sale of Interests in Wholesale Receivables
We purchase North American Caterpillar Dealer trade receivables (NACD Receivables) at a discount. The discount is an estimate of the amount of financing revenue that would be earned at a market rate on the NACD Receivables over their expected life. We have sold interests in the NACD Receivables through a revolving structure to third-party commercial paper conduits, asset-backed commercial paper issuers that are SPEs of the sponsor bank and are not consolidated by us. In accordance with SFAS 140, the transfers to the conduits are accounted for as sales. The gain, included in Other revenues, net, on our Consolidated Statements of Profit, is principally the difference between the unearned discount on the NACD Receivables sold to the third-party commercial paper conduits less related costs incurred over their remaining term. Expected credit losses are assumed to be zero because dealer receivables have historically had no losses and none are expected in the future. We receive an annual servicing fee of approximately 0.5 percent of the average outstanding principal balance of the interests in the NACD Receivables sold to the third-party commercial paper conduits. We generally do not record a servicing asset or liability since the servicing fee is considered fair market compensation. During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we recognized a pre-tax gain on the sale of wholesale receivables of $5 million and $1 million, respectively, and $7 million and $5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the outstanding principal balance of the NACD Receivables sold to the conduits was $200 million and $240 million, respectively.
The NACD Receivables not sold to the third-party commercial paper conduits as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 of $617 million and $1.432 billion, respectively, are included in Wholesale notes receivable in our Consolidated Statements of Financial Position. The discount on these NACD Receivables is amortized on an effective yield basis over the life of the NACD Receivables and recognized as Wholesale finance revenue. Because the receivables are short-term in nature, the carrying amount approximates fair value.
The cash collections from the NACD Receivables are first applied to satisfy any obligations to the third-party commercial paper conduits. The third-party commercial paper conduits have no recourse to our assets, other than the NACD Receivables that we continue to hold.
Cash flows from sale of interests in wholesale receivables
(Millions of dollars) | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Cash proceeds from sales of receivables to the conduit | | $ | 791 | | | $ | 775 | |
Servicing fees received | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | |
Cash flows received on the interests that continue to be held | | $ | 4,496 | | | $ | 5,621 | |
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In addition to the NACD Receivables, we purchase other trade receivables from Caterpillar entities at a discount. The discount is an estimate of the amount of financing revenue that would be earned at a market rate on these trade receivables over their expected life. The discount is amortized into revenue on an effective yield basis over the life of the receivables and recognized as Wholesale finance revenue. Amortized discounts for the NACD and other trade receivables were $45 million and $68 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively, and $92 million and $145 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. In the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, collection of the discount is included in investing activities as the receivables are collected.
Other Managed Assets
We also sell individual leases and finance receivables to third parties with limited or no recourse to us to either reduce our concentration of credit risk related to certain customers or as an additional source of liquidity. In accordance with SFAS 140, the transfers to the third parties are accounted for as sales. For the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we received $99 million and $104 million, respectively, of cash proceeds from the sale of such contracts. During the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, we recognized pre-tax gains of $2 million and $1 million, respectively, and $3 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008. We maintain servicing responsibilities for these third-party assets, which totaled $610 million and $633 million as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. Since we do not receive a servicing fee for these assets, a servicing liability is recorded. As of June 30, 2009, this liability is not significant.
The provision for income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2009 generally reflects an estimated annual income tax rate of 23 percent as compared to 26 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease is primarily attributable to expected changes in our geographic mix of pre-tax results. The provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2009 generally reflects an estimated annual income tax rate of 23 percent as compared to 29 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease is primarily attributable to expected changes in our geographic mix of pre-tax results.
K. | Employee Separation Charges |
During first quarter 2009, we recognized employee separation charges of $10 million, which is included in Other expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Profit, related to various voluntary and involuntary separation programs. These programs, impacting 159 employees worldwide, were in response to a sharp decline in new business due to the global recession.
The various voluntary and involuntary separation programs initiated are as follows:
| U.S. Voluntary Separation Program - During December 2008, Caterpillar Inc. announced a voluntary separation program for certain support and management employees based in the U.S. Eligible employees had until January 12, 2009 to sign up for the program, and generally until January 31, 2009 to make a final decision. Participating employees receive severance pay based on current salary level and years of service. During the first quarter 2009, 71 of our employees accepted the program, the majority of which had separated by March 31, 2009. Other Separation Programs - During the first quarter of 2009, we initiated several other separation programs. These programs, designed specific to the laws and regulations of the individual countries, represent voluntary and involuntary plans for support and management employees. During the first quarter of 2009, 59 non-U.S. and 29 U.S. employees were subject to the various programs. |
Our accounting for separations is dependent upon how the particular program is designed. For voluntary programs, eligible separation costs are recognized at the time of employee acceptance. For involuntary programs, eligible costs are recognized when management has approved the program, the affected employees have been properly identified and the costs are estimable.
The following table summarizes the separation charges:
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Liability balance as of December 31, 2008 | | $ | - | |
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Q1 2009 Separation charges | | $ | 10 | |
Q1 2009 Benefit payments and other adjustments | | | (7 | ) |
Liability balance as of March 31, 2009 | | $ | 3 | |
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Q2 2009 Separation charges | | $ | - | |
Q2 2009 Benefit payments and other adjustments | | | (1 | ) |
Liability balance as of June 30, 2009 | | $ | 2 | |
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The remaining balance as of June 30, 2009 represents costs for employees that have either not yet separated from the Company or their full severance has not yet been paid. The majority of these remaining costs will be paid by the end of 2009.
The following table summarizes the numbers of employees that accepted or were subject to the programs:
| | Second Quarter 2009 | | First Quarter 2009 |
Impacted employees as of beginning of period | | 20 | | - |
Impacted employees during the period | | 1 | | 159 |
Employee separations during the period | | (12) | | (139) |
Impacted employees remaining as of the end of the period | | 9 | | 20 |
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The employees that accepted or were subject to the programs, but that were still employed as of June 30, 2009 will be separated by the end of 2009.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (AS RESTATED - SEE NOTE A)
OVERVIEW: SECOND QUARTER 2009 VS. SECOND QUARTER 2008
We reported second-quarter revenues of $700 million, a decrease of $78 million, or 10 percent, compared with the second quarter of 2008. Second-quarter profit after tax was $89 million, a $41 million, or 32 percent, decrease over the second quarter of 2008.
· | The decrease in revenues was principally due to a $29 million impact from lower interest rates on new and existing finance receivables, an $18 million impact from a decrease in earning assets (finance receivables and operating leases at constant interest rates), a $17 million impact from returned or repossessed equipment and the absence of a $12 million gain related to the sale of receivables in the second quarter of 2008. |
· | Profit before income taxes was $122 million, a $57 million, or 32 percent, decrease over the second quarter of 2008. The decrease was principally due to a $28 million impact from decreased net yield on average earning assets, a $17 million impact from returned or repossessed equipment, the absence of a $12 million gain related to the sale of receivables in the second quarter of 2008, a $10 million impact from net currency exchange gains and losses and a $7 million unfavorable impact from lower average earning assets. These decreases in pre-tax profit were partially offset by a $24 million decrease in general, operating and administrative expense. |
· | Provision for income taxes decreased $17 million, or 37 percent, compared with the second quarter of 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower pre-tax results. |
· | New retail financing was $1.8 billion, a decrease of $2.8 billion, or 60 percent from the second quarter of 2008. The decrease was primarily related to our North America, Europe and Asia operating segments. |
· | At the end of the second quarter 2009, past dues were 5.53 percent compared with 5.44 percent at the end of the first quarter. At the end of the second quarter 2008, past dues were 3.35 percent. During the second quarter 2009, there were increases in North America, Europe and Asia, with decreases in Latin America. Write-offs, net of recoveries, were $55 million for the second quarter of 2009, up from $47 million in the first quarter of 2009 and more significantly from $19 million for the second quarter of 2008. The $36 million year-over-year increase was driven by adverse economic conditions primarily in North America and, to a lesser extent, in Europe. Year-to-date annualized losses are 0.82 percent of year-to-date average retail portfolio compared to 0.32 percent in the same period in 2008. The rate of write-offs, at 0.82 percent, is higher than the most recent period of economic weakness in 2001 and 2002, which was 0.65 and 0.69 percent, respectively. |
· | Our allowance for credit losses totaled $378 million as of June 30, 2009 compared to $391 million as of June 30, 2008, which is 1.55 percent of net finance receivables as of June 30, 2009, compared with 1.41 percent as of June 30, 2008. The decrease in allowance for credit losses resulted from a $47 million decrease due to a reduction in the overall net finance receivable portfolio, partially offset by a $34 million increase in the allowance rate. |
REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 VS. THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
REVENUES
Retail and wholesale revenue for the second quarter of 2009 was $464 million, a decrease of $38 million from the same period in 2008. The decrease was due to a $24 million decrease from the impact of lower interest rates on new and existing retail and wholesale receivables and a $14 million decrease from the impact of lower earning assets (finance receivables at constant interest rates). Yield was negatively impacted primarily by lower interest rates on finance receivables. The annualized average yield on these assets was 6.94 percent for the second quarter of 2009 compared to 7.42 percent for the second quarter of 2008.
Operating lease revenue for the second quarter of 2009 was $223 million, or $10 million lower than the second quarter of 2008 due to the impact of lower interest rates on operating leases and lower earning assets (operating leases at constant interest rates).
Other revenue, net, for the second quarter of 2009 was $13 million, a decrease of $30 million from the same period in 2008 primarily due to a $17 million impact from returned or repossessed equipment and the absence of a $12 million gain related to the sale of receivables in the second quarter of 2008. Other revenue, net, items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | Three Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Finance receivable and operating lease fees (including late charges) | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 17 | |
Gain on sales of receivables | | | 7 | | | | 15 | |
Miscellaneous other revenue, net | | | 6 | | | | 5 | |
Service fee income on sold receivables | | | 3 | | | | 5 | |
Net loss related to retained interests in securitized retail receivables | | | (8 | ) | | | (4 | ) |
Net gain/(loss) on returned or repossessed equipment | | | (12 | ) | | | 5 | |
Total other revenues, net | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 43 | |
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EXPENSES
Interest expense for the second quarter of 2009 was $272 million, a decrease of $6 million from the same period in 2008. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of 38 basis points in the average cost of borrowing to 3.94 percent for the second quarter of 2009, down from 4.32 percent for the second quarter of 2008, partially offset by the impact of an increase of 7 percent in average borrowings in order to provide a cash position appropriate for current market conditions.
Depreciation expense on equipment leased to others was $174 million, down $7 million over the second quarter of 2008 due to a decrease in the lease portfolio.
General, operating and administrative expenses were $80 million for the second quarter of 2009, compared to $104 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease resulted primarily from decreases in other operating expenses and labor costs as a result of our cost reduction actions. There were 1,560 full-time employees as of June 30, 2009, compared to 1,714 as of December 31, 2008 and 1,679 as of June 30, 2008.
The provision for credit losses was $43 million for the second quarter of 2009, up $2 million from the second quarter of 2008. The allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2009 was 1.55 percent of finance receivables (excluding Notes receivable from Caterpillar), net of unearned income, compared to 1.41 percent as of June 30, 2008. The second quarter 2009 rate of 1.55 percent is higher than the 2002 recessionary period average rate of 1.47 percent.
Other expenses were $9 million for the second quarter of 2009 compared to $5 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily attributable to higher portfolio expenses related to repossessions.
Other income (expense) for the second quarter of 2009 was $0, compared to income of $10 million from the same period in 2008 primarily due to an $8 million impact from net currency exchange gains and losses. Other income (expense) items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | Three Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Currency exchange gain | | $ | 78 | | | $ | 24 | |
Net loss on undesignated foreign exchange contracts (including forward points) | | | (81 | ) | | | (19 | ) |
Net gain from interest rate derivatives | | | 3 | | | | 4 | |
Partnership/dividend income (gain on sale of affiliates) | | | - | | | | 1 | |
Total other income (expense) | | $ | - | | | $ | 10 | |
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Provision for income taxes decreased $17 million, or 37 percent, compared with the second quarter of 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower pre-tax results.
PROFIT
As a result of the performance discussed above, we had profit of $89 million for the second quarter of 2009, down $41 million, or 32 percent, from the second quarter of 2008.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 VS. SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
REVENUES
Retail and wholesale revenue for the first six months of 2009 was $925 million, a decrease of $91 million from the same period in 2008. The decrease was due to a $97 million decrease from the impact of lower interest rates on new and existing retail and wholesale receivables, partially offset by a $6 million increase from the impact of continued growth of earning assets (finance receivables at constant interest rates). Yield was negatively impacted by lower interest rates on finance receivables and a decrease in earned discounts on certain North America purchased wholesale receivables. The annualized average yield on these assets was 6.93 percent for the first six months of 2009 compared to 7.63 percent for the first six months of 2008.
Operating lease revenue for the first six months of 2009 was $443 million, or $24 million lower than the first six months of 2008 due to the impact of lower interest rates on operating leases and lower earning assets (operating leases at constant interest rates).
Other revenue, net, for the first six months of 2009 was $13 million, a decrease of $68 million from the same period in 2008 primarily due to a $31 million impact from returned or repossessed equipment, a $24 million unfavorable impact from the write-down on retained interests related to the securitized asset portfolio and the absence of a $12 million gain related to the sale of receivables in the second quarter of 2008. Other revenue, net, items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Finance receivable and operating lease fees (including late charges) | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 33 | |
Miscellaneous other revenue, net | | | 12 | | | | 10 | |
Gain on sales of receivables | | | 10 | | | | 20 | |
Service fee income on sold receivables | | | 4 | | | | 7 | |
Partnership/dividend income | | | - | | | | 1 | |
Net gain/(loss) on returned or repossessed equipment | | | (19 | ) | | | 12 | |
Net loss related to retained interests in securitized retail receivables | | | (28 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Total other revenues, net | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 81 | |
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EXPENSES
Interest expense for the first six months of 2009 was $554 million, a decrease of $9 million from the same period in 2008. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease of 42 basis points in the average cost of borrowing to 4.05 percent for the six months of 2009, down from 4.47 percent for the first six months of 2008, partially offset by the impact of an increase of 9 percent in average borrowings in order to provide a cash position appropriate for current market conditions.
Depreciation expense on equipment leased to others was $347 million, down $14 million over the first six months of 2008 due to a decrease in the lease portfolio.
General, operating and administrative expenses were $161 million for the first six months of 2009, compared to $193 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease resulted primarily from decreases in labor costs and other operating expenses as a result of our cost reduction actions. There were 1,560 full-time employees as of June 30, 2009, compared to 1,714 as of December 31, 2008 and 1,679 as of June 30, 2008.
The provision for credit losses was $81 million for the first six months of 2009, up $3 million from the first six months of 2008. The allowance for credit losses as of June 30, 2009 was 1.55 percent of finance receivables (excluding Notes receivable from Caterpillar), net of unearned income, compared to 1.41 percent as of June 30, 2008. The second quarter 2009 rate of 1.55 percent is higher than the 2002 recessionary period average rate of 1.47 percent.
Other expenses were $27 million for the first six months of 2009 compared to $10 million for the same period in 2008. The increase was primarily attributable to employee separation charges and higher portfolio expenses related to repossessions.
Other income (expense) for the first six months of 2009 was an expense of $18 million, compared to income of $8 million from the same period in 2008. The decrease is primarily due to a $46 million impact from net currency exchange gains and losses, partially offset by a $23 million favorable impact from mark-to-market adjustments on interest rate derivative contracts. Other income (expense) items were as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | Six Months Ended June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Net loss on undesignated foreign exchange contracts (including forward points) | | $ | (66 | ) | | $ | (106 | ) |
Currency exchange gain | | | 28 | | | | 114 | |
Net gain/(loss) from interest rate derivatives | | | 20 | | | | (3 | ) |
Partnership/dividend income (gain on sale of affiliates) | | | - | | | | 3 | |
Total other income (expense) | | $ | (18 | ) | | $ | 8 | |
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Provision for income taxes decreased $60 million, or 57 percent, compared with the first six months of 2008. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower pre-tax results.
PROFIT
As a result of the performance discussed above, we had profit of $140 million for the first six months of 2009, down $114 million, or 45 percent, from the first six months of 2008.
REVIEW OF CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
ASSETS
Total assets were $31.67 billion as of June 30, 2009, a decrease of $1.41 billion over December 31, 2008, principally due to a decrease of $1.96 billion in the net finance receivable portfolio.
During the six months ended June 30, 2009, we financed new retail business of $3.416 billion, a decrease of $4.655 billion, or 58 percent, from the same period in 2008. The decrease was primarily related to our North America, Europe and Asia operating segments.
TOTAL OFF-BALANCE SHEET MANAGED ASSETS
We manage and service receivables and leases that have been transferred through securitization or sale. These transactions provide a source of liquidity and allow us to mitigate the concentration of credit risk with certain customers. These receivables/leases are not available to pay our creditors. Off-balance sheet managed assets were as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | June 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Securitized Retail Installment Sale Contracts and Finance Leases | | | | | | |
Installment sale contracts securitized | | $ | 608 | | | $ | 877 | |
Finance leases securitized | | | 21 | | | | 32 | |
Less: retained interests (included in Other assets) | | | (104 | ) | | | (52 | ) |
Off-balance sheet securitized retail receivables | | $ | 525 | | | $ | 857 | |
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Sales of Interests in Wholesale Receivables | | | | | | | | |
Wholesale receivables | | $ | 200 | | | $ | 240 | |
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Other Managed Assets | | | | | | | | |
Retail installment sale contracts | | $ | 257 | | | $ | 283 | |
Retail finance leases | | | 222 | | | | 198 | |
Operating leases | | | 106 | | | | 122 | |
Retail notes receivable | | | 25 | | | | 30 | |
Other managed receivables/leases | | $ | 610 | | | $ | 633 | |
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Total off-balance sheet managed assets | | $ | 1,335 | | | $ | 1,730 | |
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ALLOWANCE FOR CREDIT LOSSES
The following table shows activity related to the Allowance for credit losses:
(Millions of dollars) | | Three Months Ended | | | Six Months Ended | |
| | June 30, | | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | | 2008 | | | 2009 | | | 2008 | |
Balance at beginning of the period | | $ | 382 | | | $ | 374 | | | $ | 395 | | | $ | 353 | |
Provision for credit losses | | | 43 | | | | 41 | | | | 81 | | | | 78 | |
Receivables written off | | | (60 | ) | | | (24 | ) | | | (112 | ) | | | (48 | ) |
Recoveries on receivables previously written off | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 10 | | | | 9 | |
Adjustment due to securitization of receivables | | | - | | | | (7 | ) | | | - | | | | (7 | ) |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | | | 8 | | | | 2 | | | | 4 | | | | 6 | |
Balance at end of the period | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 391 | | | $ | 378 | | | $ | 391 | |
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Write-offs, net of recoveries, were $55 million for the second quarter of 2009, up from $47 million in the first quarter of 2009 and more significantly from $19 million for the second quarter of 2008. The $36 million year-over-year increase was driven by adverse economic conditions primarily in North America and, to a lesser extent, in Europe. Year-to-date annualized losses are 0.82 percent of year-to-date average retail portfolio compared to 0.32 percent in the same period in 2008. The rate of write-offs, at 0.82 percent, is higher than the most recent period of economic weakness in 2001 and 2002, which were 0.65 and 0.69 percent, respectively.
Our Allowance for credit losses totaled $378 million as of June 30, 2009 compared to $391 million as of June 30, 2008, which is 1.55 percent of net finance receivables as of June 30, 2009, compared with 1.41 percent as of June 30, 2008. The decrease in Allowance for credit losses resulted from a $47 million decrease in the overall net finance receivable portfolio, partially offset by a $34 million increase in the allowance rate. See Critical Accounting Policies – Allowance for credit losses for more information.
TOTAL PAST DUE FINANCE AND RENTS RECEIVABLES
Finance receivables (excluding Notes receivable from Caterpillar) plus rents receivable for operating leases (included in Other assets) that were past due over 30 days were 5.53 percent of the aggregate total of these receivables as of June 30, 2009 compared with 5.44 percent at the end of the first quarter 2009. At the end of the second quarter 2008 past dues were 3.35 percent. During the second quarter 2009, there were increases in North America, Europe and Asia, with decreases in Latin America.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY (AS RESTATED – SEE NOTE A)
Capital resources and liquidity provide us with the ability to meet our financial obligations on a timely basis. Maintaining and managing adequate capital and liquidity resources includes management of funding sources and their utilization based on current, future and contingent needs. We do not generate material funding through structured finance transactions.
We have continued to maintain access to ample funding to cover debt maturities through a broad and diverse funding program. During the second quarter of 2009, we issued EUR 650 million in European medium-term notes and C$500 million in Canadian medium-term notes. These issuances, coupled with year-to-date and projected cash receipts, have covered considerably more than our total 2009 debt maturities. We will remain selective and opportunistic in issuing debt.
We have maintained good access to commercial paper (CP) markets throughout the second quarter of 2009. While we operated with lower average CP balances in the second quarter of 2009 due to historically high cash balances, market access remained good in the U.S., Canada and Europe with attractive pricing levels. Commercial paper in Japan experienced improvements in access and rate levels during the second quarter while broader CP market conditions in Australia remained less favorable. As the global liquidity situation evolves, we will continue to monitor and adapt our funding approach accordingly. We continue to maintain higher levels of cash, which has increased our net interest cost.
The general economic environment and the condition of credit markets potentially increase the risk that one or more of the credit rating agencies may decrease their rating for us or our debt securities. In the event that we, or any of our debt securities, experience a credit rating downgrade, it would likely result in an increase in our borrowing costs and make access to certain credit markets more difficult.
If global conditions deteriorate so significantly that access to debt markets becomes unavailable, we would rely on cash flow from our existing retail portfolio of approximately $1 billion per month, utilization of existing cash balances ($2.20 billion as of June 30, 2009), access to our revolving credit facilities and other credit line facilities held by us and potential borrowings from Caterpillar.
BORROWINGS
Borrowings consist primarily of medium-term notes, commercial paper, variable denomination floating rate demand notes and bank borrowings, the combination of which is used to manage interest rate risk and funding requirements. We also utilize additional funding sources including securitizations of retail installment contracts and finance leases, and wholesale receivable commercial paper conduits.
Total borrowings outstanding as of June 30, 2009 were $26.46 billion, a decrease of $1.69 billion over December 31, 2008, due to lower funding requirements. Outstanding borrowings were as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | June 30, 2009 | | | December 31, 2008 | |
Medium-term notes, net of unamortized discount | | $ | 21,100 | | | $ | 19,647 | |
Commercial paper, net of unamortized discount | | | 2,826 | | | | 5,717 | |
Bank borrowings – short-term | | | 951 | | | | 817 | |
Bank borrowings – long-term | | | 875 | | | | 755 | |
Variable denomination floating rate demand notes | | | 693 | | | | 543 | |
Notes payable to Caterpillar | | | 12 | | | | 435 | |
Deposit obligation | | | - | | | | 232 | |
Total outstanding borrowings | | $ | 26,457 | | | $ | 28,146 | |
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Medium-term notes
We regularly issue medium-term unsecured notes through securities dealers or underwriters in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and Japan to both retail and institutional investors. These notes are offered in several currencies and with a variety of maturities. These notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Medium-term notes outstanding as of June 30, 2009, mature as follows:
(Millions of dollars) | | | |
2009 | | $ | 1,189 | |
2010 | | | 4,851 | |
2011 | | | 2,453 | |
2012 | | | 2,648 | |
2013 | | | 2,312 | |
Thereafter | | | 7,647 | |
Total | | $ | 21,100 | |
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Medium-term notes issued and matured for the six months ended June 30, 2009 totaled $5.06 billion and $3.40 billion, respectively.
Commercial paper
We issue unsecured commercial paper in the U.S., Europe and other international capital markets. These short-term promissory notes are issued on a discounted basis and are payable at maturity.
Revolving credit facilities
We have three global credit facilities with a syndicate of banks totaling $6.85 billion (Credit Facility 1) available in the aggregate to both Caterpillar and us to support our commercial paper programs in the event the programs become unavailable and for general liquidity purposes. Based on management’s allocation decision, which can be revised at any time, the portion of the facility available to us was $5.85 billion as of June 30, 2009.
· | The five-year facility of $1.62 billion expires in September 2012. |
· | The five-year facility of $2.98 billion expires in September 2011. |
· | The 364-day facility of $2.25 billion expires in September 2009. |
Additionally, we have a 364-day revolving credit facility (Credit Facility 2) with a syndicate of banks totaling $1.375 billion, which expires in March 2010 and is jointly available to both Caterpillar and us. Based on management's allocation decision, which can be revised at any time, 100 percent was allocated to Caterpillar as of June 30, 2009.
At June 30, 2009, Caterpillar’s consolidated net worth of $7.38 billion was not less than 75 percent of the consolidated net worth as of the end of its immediately preceding fiscal year. This is the minimum level required under Credit Facility 1 and Credit Facility 2 ("the Credit Facilities").
At June 30, 2009, our quarterly interest coverage ratio was 1.44 to 1. This is above the 1.15 to 1 minimum ratio of (1) earnings before interest expense and income taxes to (2) interest expense for each fiscal quarter required by the Credit Facilities.
In addition, at June 30, 2009, our leverage ratio was 7.22 to 1. This is below the maximum ratio of debt to net worth of 10.0 to 1, calculated (1) monthly as the average leverage ratios over the preceding six calendar months and (2) at each December 31 required by the Credit Facilities.
In the event either Caterpillar or we do not meet one or more of the respective financial covenants under the Credit Facilities in the future (and are unable to obtain a consent or waiver), the bank groups may terminate the commitments allocated to the non-compliant party or the commitments with respect to Credit Facility 1 could be, depending on the circumstances, reallocated among Caterpillar and/or us. Additionally, in such event, certain of our other lenders under other loan agreements where such financial covenants are applicable, may, at their election, choose to pursue remedies under such loan agreements, including accelerating outstanding borrowings. At June 30, 2009, there were no borrowings under the Credit Facilities.
Bank borrowings
Credit lines with banks as of June 30, 2009 totaled $3.17 billion. These committed and uncommitted credit lines, which may be eligible for renewal at various future dates or have no specified expiration date, are used primarily by our non-U.S. subsidiaries for local funding requirements. The remaining available credit commitments may be withdrawn any time at the lenders' discretion. As of June 30, 2009, we had $1.83 billion outstanding against these credit lines compared to $1.57 billion as of December 31, 2008, and were in compliance with all debt covenants under these credit lines.
Variable denomination floating rate demand notes
We obtain funding from the sale of variable denomination floating rate demand notes, which may be redeemed at any time at the option of the holder without any material restriction. We do not hold reserves to fund the payment of the demand notes. The notes are offered on a continuous basis by prospectus only.
Notes receivable from/payable to Caterpillar
Under our variable amount lending agreements with Caterpillar, we may borrow up to $2.3 billion from Caterpillar, and Caterpillar may borrow up to $2.3 billion from us. The agreements are in effect for indefinite periods of time and may be changed or terminated by either party with 30 days notice. We had notes payable of $12 million and notes receivable of $1.1 billion outstanding as of June 30, 2009, compared to notes payable of $435 million and notes receivable of $81 million as of December 31, 2008.
Deposit obligation
A deposit obligation of $232 million has a corresponding security deposit, which is included in Other assets in the Consolidated Statements of Financial Position as of December 31, 2008. This deposit obligation and corresponding security deposit related to a financing arrangement, which provided us a return. This arrangement required that we commit to a certain long-term obligation and provide a security deposit. This obligation was fulfilled in the second quarter of 2009.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We lease all of our facilities. In addition, we have guarantees to third parties of $194 million as of June 30, 2009.
CASH FLOWS (AS RESTATED – SEE NOTE A)
Operating cash flow was $690 million for the first six months of 2009, compared with $575 million for the same period in 2008. Net cash provided by investing activities was $1.905 billion for the first half of 2009, compared to a use of cash of $2.646 billion for the same period in 2008. This change is primarily the result of lower levels of new retail financing, partially offset by lower collections. Net cash used for financing activities was $1.470 billion for the first six months of 2009, compared to a source of cash of $2.102 billion for the first half of 2008, primarily due to lower funding requirements.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. The most significant estimates include those related to the residual values for leased assets and for our allowance for credit losses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Residual values for leased assets
Lease residual values, which are based upon the estimated wholesale market value of leased equipment at the time of the expiration of the lease, represent a careful analysis of historical wholesale market sales prices, projected forward on a level trend line without consideration for inflation or possible future pricing action. At the inception of the lease, residual values are derived from consideration of the following critical factors: market size and demand, any known significant market/product trends, total expected hours of usage, machine configuration, application, location, model changes, quantities and past re-marketing experience, third-party residual guarantees and contractual customer purchase options. Many of these factors are gathered in an application survey that is completed prior to quotation. The lease agreement also clearly defines applicable return conditions and remedies for non-compliance, to ensure that the leased equipment will be in good operating condition upon return. Model changes and updates, as well as market strength and product acceptance, are monitored and residual adjustments are made to residual values in accordance with the significance of any such changes. Remarketing sales staff works closely with customers and dealers to manage the sale of lease returns and the recovery of residual exposure.
During the term of the leases, residual amounts are monitored. If estimated market values reflect a non-temporary impairment due to economic factors, obsolescence or other adverse circumstances, the residuals are adjusted to the lower estimated values by a charge to earnings. For equipment on operating leases, the charge is recognized through depreciation expense. For finance leases, it is recognized through a reduction of finance revenue.
Allowance for credit losses
Management’s ongoing evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses considers both impaired and unimpaired finance receivables and takes into consideration past loss experience, known and inherent risks in the portfolio, adverse situations that may affect the borrower’s ability to repay, estimated value of underlying collateral and current economic conditions. In estimating probable credit losses, we review accounts that are past due, non-performing, in bankruptcy or otherwise identified as at-risk for potential credit loss. Accounts are identified as at-risk for potential credit loss using information available about the customer, such as financial statements, news reports and published credit ratings as well as general information regarding industry trends and the general economic environment.
The allowance for credit losses attributable to specific accounts is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral. In determining collateral value, we estimate the current fair market value of the collateral and factor in credit enhancements such as additional collateral and third-party guarantees. The allowance for credit losses attributable to the remaining accounts is a general allowance based upon the risk in the portfolio primarily using probabilities of default and an estimate of associated losses. In addition, qualitative factors not able to be fully captured in previous analysis including industry trends, macroeconomic factors and model imprecision are considered in the evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses. These qualitative factors are subjective and require a degree of management judgment.
While management believes it has exercised prudent judgment and applied reasonable assumptions, which have resulted in an allowance presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, there can be no assurance that in the future, changes in economic conditions or other factors might cause changes in the financial health of our customers, which could change the timing and level of payments received, and thus result in losses greater than the estimated losses or necessitate a change to our estimated losses.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements may relate to future events or our future financial performance, which may involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In this context, words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates," "anticipates," "will," "should" and similar words or phrases often identify forward-looking statements made on behalf of Cat Financial. These statements are only predictions. Actual events or results may differ materially due to factors that affect international businesses, including changes in economic conditions and ongoing significant challenges and disruptions in the global financial and credit markets, and change in laws and regulations and political stability, as well as factors specific to Cat Financial and the markets we serve, including the market’s acceptance of the Company’s products and services, the creditworthiness of customers, interest rate and currency rate fluctuations and estimated residual values of leased equipment. Those risk factors may not be exhaustive. We operate in a continually changing business environment, and new risk factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict these new risk factors, nor can we assess the impact, if any, of these new risk factors on our businesses or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as a prediction of actual results. Moreover, we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of those statements. All of the forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by reference to the factors discussed under the captions "Risk Factors" and "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 20, 2009. We do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and our Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. The evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures by our CEO and CFO included a review of the restatement described in Item 1, Note A on page 8 of this Form 10-Q/A, where the Company restated its Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Based on this evaluation and because of the material weakness described below, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level, to enable us to record, process, summarize, and report information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms. Notwithstanding this material weakness, our management has concluded, based on the supplementary review procedures of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and reliance on existing controls not impacted by this error, that the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q/A fairly present in all material respects the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Except for the material weakness noted below, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended June 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
As of June 30, 2009, we did not maintain effective controls over the preparation and review of our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. This control deficiency resulted in an error in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as originally reported, which in turn required a restatement of our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Additionally, this control deficiency could result in a misstatement of operating and investing cash flows in the consolidated financial statements that would result in a material misstatement in the annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, management determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2009.
Plan for Remediation of Material Weakness
Management has taken steps to remediate the material weakness noted above. Controls over the preparation of the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows have been enhanced through improved procedural and review controls. Management believes the additional control procedures, as implemented and when validated, will fully remediate this material weakness.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The majority of these unresolved actions involve claims to recover collateral, claims pursuant to customer bankruptcies and the pursuit of deficiency amounts. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of our unresolved legal actions or the range of probable loss, we believe that these unresolved legal actions will neither individually nor in the aggregate have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or profit.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
See Part I. Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 for a discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect our business. There has been no material change in this information.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
3.1 | Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Form 10 for the year ended December 31, 1984). |
3.2 | Bylaws of the Company, as amended (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended June 30, 2005). |
4.1 | Indenture, dated as of April 15, 1985, between the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, Commission File No. 33-2246). |
4.2 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of May 22, 1986, amending the Indenture dated as of April 15, 1985, between the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for the quarter ended June 20, 1986). |
4.3 | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 15, 1987, amending the Indenture dated as of April 15, 1985, between the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April 24, 1987). |
4.4 | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 2, 1989, amending the Indenture dated as of April 15, 1985, between the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 16, 1989). |
4.5 | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 1, 1990, amending the Indenture dated April 15, 1985, between the Company and Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated October 29, 1990). |
4.6 | Indenture, dated as of July 15, 1991, between the Company and Continental Bank, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated July 25, 1991). |
4.7 | First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of October 1, 2005, amending the Indenture dated as of July 15, 1991, between the Company and U.S. Bank Trust National Association (as successor to the former Trustee)(incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to Amendment No. 5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed October 20, 2005, Commission File No. 333-114075). |
4.8 | Support Agreement, dated as of December 21, 1984, between the Company and Caterpillar (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s amended Form 10, for the year ended December 31, 1984). |
4.9 | First Amendment to the Support Agreement dated June 14, 1995, between the Company and Caterpillar (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, dated June 14, 1995). |
10.1 | Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of June 21, 1984, between the Company and Caterpillar (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s amended Form 10, for the year ended December 31, 1984). |
10.2 | Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2006 (2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement), among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar International Finance plc, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, certain other financial institutions named therein and Citibank, N.A., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Citibank International plc, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., Société Générale and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 27, 2006, Commission File No. 0-11241). |
10.3 | Japan Local Currency Addendum to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 27, 2006). |
10.4 | Amendment No. 1 to Japan Local Currency Addendum to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 26, 2009). |
10.5 | Local Currency Addendum to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar International Finance p.l.c., the Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A. and Citibank International plc (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 27, 2006). |
10.6 | Amendment No. 1 to Local Currency Addendum to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar International Finance p.l.c., the Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A. and Citibank International plc (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 26, 2009). |
10.7 | Amendment No. 1 to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation and Caterpillar International Finance p.l.c., the Banks, Japan Local Currency Banks and Local Currency Banks named therein, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Citibank International plc and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed October 31, 2008). |
10.8 | Omnibus Amendment and Waiver Agreement (Amendment No. 2) to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, Caterpillar International Finance p.l.c., the Banks and Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank International plc and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed October 31, 2008). |
10.9 | Amendment No. 3 to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation and Caterpillar International Finance Limited (f/k/a Caterpillar International Finance p.l.c.), the Banks, Japan Local Currency Banks and Local Currency Banks named therein, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Citibank International plc and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 23, 2008). |
10.10 | Amendment No. 4 to the 2006 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation and Caterpillar International Finance Limited (f/k/a Caterpillar International Finance p.l.c.), the Banks, Japan Local Currency Banks and Local Currency Banks named therein, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., Citibank International plc and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 26, 2009). |
10.11 | Five-Year Credit Agreement, dated as of September 20, 2007 (2007 Five-Year Credit Agreement), among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, certain financial institutions named therein, Citibank, N.A., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd., ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., Société Générale and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 26, 2007). |
10.12 | Japan Local Currency Addendum to the 2007 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 26, 2007). |
10.13 | Amendment No. 1 to Japan Local Currency Addendum to the 2007 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 26, 2009). |
10.14 | Amendment No. 1 to the 2007 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks and Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 23, 2008). |
10.15 | Amendment No. 2 to the 2007 Five-Year Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar and Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks and Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. and Citibank, N.A. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 26, 2009). |
10.16 | 364-Day Credit Agreement dated September 18, 2008 (2008 364-Day Credit Agreement) among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Bank of America, N.A., Barclays Bank PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, Inc., Société Générale and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 23, 2008). |
10.17 | Amendment No. 1 to the 2008 364-Day Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Banks and Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, The Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (as Japan local currency agent and bank), and Citibank, N.A. (as agent) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 26, 2009). |
10.18 | Japan Local Currency Addendum to the 2008 364-Day Credit Agreement among the Company, Caterpillar Finance Corporation, the Japan Local Currency Banks named therein, Citibank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 23, 2008). |
10.19 | 364-Day Credit Agreement dated March 31, 2009 (2009 364-Day Credit Agreement) Caterpillar, the financial institutions named therein and Citibank, N.A. (as Administrative Agent) (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on April 6, 2009). |
10.20 | Notice of Bank Addition and Assumption and Acceptance dated April 7, 2009, adding the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. as a party to the 2009 364-Day Credit Agreement (incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to the Company's Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on April 7, 2009). |
| Computation of Ratio of Profit to Fixed Charges. |
23 | Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. |
| Certification of Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| Certification of James A. Duensing, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
| Certifications of Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, and James A. Duensing, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation, as required pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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.
| Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation |
(Registrant) | |
Date: October 2, 2009 | By: /s/ Steven R. Elsesser |
| Steven R. Elsesser, Controller |
Date: October 2, 2009 | By: /s/ Kent M. Adams |
| Kent M. Adams, President, Director and Chief Executive Officer |