SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ---------------------- FORM 10-K/A ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996 Commission file number: 1-12162 --------------------- Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3404508 (State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 200 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60604 (312) 322-8500 (Address and telephone number of principal executive offices) ---------------------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $.01 per share New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None ----------------------------- Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and 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--- The aggregate market value of the voting stock of the registrant held by stockholders (not including voting stock held by directors and executive officers of the registrant) on June 13, 1997 was approximately $1.2 billion. As of June 13, 1997, the registrant had 23,611,972 shares of Common Stock and 59,000 shares of Non-Voting Common Stock outstanding. Indicate by check-mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. / / DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Portions of the following documents are incorporated herein by reference into the Part of the Form 10-K indicated. DOCUMENT PART OF FORM 10-K INTO WHICH INCORPORATED Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. 1996 Annual Report to Stockholders Parts II and IV Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Proxy Statement for the 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Part III PART II Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data The consolidated financial statements (including the notes thereto) of the Company and the Independent Auditors' Report as set forth on pages 20 through 34 in the Company's Annual Report are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this report. Supplementary financial information regarding quarterly results of operations (unaudited) for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 is set forth in Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements on page 32 of the Company's Annual Report. For a list of financial statements filed as part of this report, see Item 14, "Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K" on page 13. NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Financial Statements March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 (With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon) Independent Auditors' Report The Board of Directors and Stockholders NSK-Warner Kabushiki Kaisha: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (expressed in yen) of NSK-Warner Kabushiki Kaisha and a subsidiary as of March 31, 1997 and 1996 and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NSK-Warner Kabushiki Kaisha and a subsidiary as of March 31, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended March 31, 1997 in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles. As discussed in notes 1(f) and 5, the Company changed its method of accounting for investments to adopt the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," as of April 1, 1994. The accompanying financial statements have been translated into United States dollars solely for the convenience of the reader. We have recomputed the translation and, in our opinion, the financial statements expressed in yen have been translated into United States dollars on the basis set forth in note 1(o) of the notes to financial statements. KPMG PEAT MARWICK - ------------------ KPMG PEAT MARWICK Tokyo, Japan April 25, 1997 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, 1997 and 1996 Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) (note 1(o)) ---------- ---------- Assets 1997 1996 1997 - --------- ------- ------- ----- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents (note 12) Y 926,376 965,613 $ 7,471 Short-term investments (notes 3 and 12) 7,541,984 5,933,083 60,822 Receivables (notes 10 and 12): Trade accounts 7,683,375 8,340,307 61,963 Other 16,793 15,029 135 -------- ---------- ------ Total receivables 7,700,168 8,355,336 62,098 ---------- ---------- ------- Inventories (note 4) 1,368,131 1,153,064 11,033 Prepaid expenses and other current assets (note 7) 343,974 316,596 2,775 ---------- --------- ------- Total current assets 17,880,633 16,723,692 144,199 ---------- ----------- -------- Marketable investment securities (notes 5 and 12) 674,431 974,223 5,439 Investment in affiliated company 298,000 140,162 2,403 Property, plant and equipment, at cost (notes 2 and 6): Land 1,498,734 1,502,803 12,087 Buildings 11,410,826 11,398,395 92,023 Machinery and equipment 16,498,101 15,751,813 133,049 Vehicles 98,136 91,046 791 Tools, furniture and fixtures 3,926,922 3,697,670 31,669 ------------- --------- -------- 33,432,719 32,441,727 269,619 Less accumulated depreciation 19,351,398 17,658,821 156,060 ------------- ----------- ------- Net property, plant and equipment 14,081,321 14,782,906 113,559 ------------ ----------- -------- Other assets: Patent, less accumulated amortization 15,625 21,875 126 Other 230,795 317,285 1,861 ------------ -------- ------ Total other assets 246,420 339,160 1,987 ------------ -------- ------ Y 33,180,805 32,960,143 $ 267,587 =========== =========== ======= Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) (note 1(o)) -------------- ---------- Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 1997 1996 1997 - ------------------------------------------- ----- ------ ------ Current Liabilities: Short-term bank loans (notes 6 and 12) Y 910,000 910,000 $ 7,339 Current installments of long-term debt (Notes 2,6 and 12) - 1,523,298 - Trade payables (notes 10 and 12): Notes 2,062,529 2,372,279 16,633 Accounts 3,118,213 2,975,462 25,147 --------- ---------- ------ Total trade payables 5,180,742 5,347,741 41,780 Other payables (notes 10 and 12): Notes 301,152 392,719 2,429 Accounts 180,207 184,378 1,453 ---------- ---------- -------- Total other payables 481,359 577,097 3,882 --------- --------- -------- Income taxes payable (note 7) 1,923,485 1,711,259 15,512 Accrued expenses (notes 10 and 12) 1,481,359 1,493,689 11,946 Other current liabilities 28,033 35,787 226 ---------- --------- --------- Total current liabilities 10,004,978 11,598,871 80,685 ----------- ---------- --------- Noncurrent liabilities: Accrued pension and severance cost (note 8) 367,591 443,712 2,965 Deferred income taxes (note 7) 626,852 742,617 5,055 -------- -------- ------ Total noncurrent liabilities 944,443 1,186,329 8,020 ---------- -------- ------- Total liabilities 10,999,421 12,785,200 88,705 ----------- --------- ------- Stockholders' Equity: Common stock of Y10,000 par value (note 10) Authorized 220,000 shares; issued 55,000 shares 550,000 550,000 4,435 Legal reserve (note 9) 137,500 137,500 1,109 Retained earnings 21,441,959 19,300,304 172,919 Foreign currency translation adjustment (note 7) 2,387 - 19 Net unrealized gain on debt and marketable equity securities (notes 5 and 7) 49,538 199,029 400 Minimum pension liability adjustment(note 7) - (11,890) - --------- ---------- ------- Total stockholders' equity 22,181,384 20,174,943 178,882 ----------- ---------- ------- Commitments and contingent liability Y 33,180,805 32,960,143 $ 267,587 (Note 11) =========== =========== ======= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 (1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (a) Description of Business NSK-Warner Kabushiki Kaisha (the "Company") operates a plant in Fukuroi City in Shizuoka Prefecture in Japan engaged in the production of one- way clutch and related parts, and friction plates and related parts. These products relate to the automatic mission system of passenger cars. The Company sells most of its products to Nihon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha, a 50% stockholder of the Company. The products are eventually sold to the automotive industry. The Company's sales for the year ended March 31, 1997 were distributed as follows: one-way clutch and related parts - 56%, friction plates and related parts - 44%. (b) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION NSK-Warner USA Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, was established in the United Stated in January, 1997. The consolidated financial statements include financial statements of the Company and the subsidiary. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. (c) BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Company maintains its books of account in conformity with financial accounting standards of Japan. However, the accompanying financial statements have been prepared in a manner and reflect those adjustments which management believes are necessary to conform with United States generally accepted accounting principles. Such adjustments are summarized in note 13. (d) CASH EQUIVALENTS For purposes of the Statements of Cash Flows, the Company considers all time deposits with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. (e) INVENTORIES Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method for parts and raw materials and the average method for work in process and supplies. 2 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (f) MARKETABLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities," was issued in May 1993. This Statement addresses the accounting and reporting for investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values and for all investments in debt securities. The Company initially applied this Statement as of April 1, 1994. Under SFAS No. 115, debt securities that are classified as "held to maturity securities" are reported at amortized cost. Debt and equity securities classified as "trading securities" are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings. Other debt and equity securities are classified as "available-for-sale securities" and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains or losses net of deferred taxes reported as a separate component of stockholders' equity. All of the Company's marketable investment securities are classified as "available-for-sale." As a result of adopting SFAS No. 115, the carrying values of investments increased by Y 315,637 thousand, deferred tax liabilities increased by Y 160,975 thousand and stockholders' equity increased by Y 154,662 thousand, all at April 1, 1994. Prior to April 1, 1994, marketable equity securities were carried at lower of cost or market, and other investments were carried at cost. A decline in the market value of any available-for-sale securities below cost that is deemed other than temporary results is charged to earnings resulting in the establishment of a new cost basis for the security. Realized gains and losses for securities classified as available-for- sale are included in earnings and are derived using the average method for determining the cost of securities sold. (g) INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY Investment in the common stock of an affiliated company is accounted for by the equity method. (h) DEPRECIATION Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is computed by the declining-balance method over the estimated useful lives of assets. (i) AMORTIZATION Patents purchased from Borg-Warner Automotive K.K. are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of eight years. 3 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (j) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs charged to earnings for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 amounted to Y 1,280,682 thousand ($10,328 thousand), Y 1,215,177 thousand and Y 1,144,668 thousand, respectively. (k) INCOME TAXES The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under the asset and liability method of SFAS No. 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Under SFAS No. 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. (l) RETIREMENT AND SEVERANCE BENEFITS The Company accounts for its defined benefit pension plans and retirement plans in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions." (m) USE OF ESTIMATES Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with United Sates generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (n) IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of, on April 1, 1996. This Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. Adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or liquidity. 4 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (o) U.S. DOLLAR AMOUNTS The accompanying consolidated financial statements are expressed in Japanese yen as of and for the year ended March 31, 1997, the currency of the country in which the Company operates. The translation of Japanese yen amounts into U.S. dollar amounts is included solely for the convenience of readers and has been made at the rate of Y 124 to US $1, the approximate rate of exchange reported by the Tokyo Foreign Exchange Market on March 31, 1997. Such translation should not be construed as a representation that the amounts shown could be converted into U.S. dollars at the above rate. (2) ASSETS PLEDGED At March 31, 1996, land and buildings amounting to Y 5,106,333 thousand ($41,180 thousand) at net book value were pledged as security for long-term debt. At March 31, 1997, no assets were pledged as security. (3) SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS Short-term investments, at cost, which approximates market, at March 31, 1997 and 1996 consisted of the following: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------- ------------- 1997 1996 1997 ----- ------ ----- Time deposits with a maturity of more than three months Y 191,000 196,500 $ 1,540 Certificates of deposit purchased under resale agreements 7,315,743 5,701,342 58,998 Government bonds and other 35,241 35,241 284 --------- ---------- --------- Y 7,541,984 5,933,083 $ 60,822 ========= =========== ======== (4) INVENTORIES Inventories at March 31, 1997 and 1996 are summarized as follows: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------- ------------- 1997 1996 1997 ----- ------ ----- Work in process Y 1,053,416 934,372 $ 8,495 Raw materials 215,525 123,077 1,738 Supplies 78,858 58,143 636 Goods in transit 20,332 37,472 164 --------- -------- ------ Y 1,368,131 1,153,064 $ 11,033 ========= ========= ======== 5 /TABLE NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (5) MARKETABLE INVESTMENT SECURITIES The amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized holding losses and fair value for available-for-sale securities by major security type at March 31, 1997 and 1996, were as follows: Japanese yen (thousands) ------------------------- Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Holding Holding Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ----- ------- ------- ----------- At March 31, 1997 Available-for-sale: Debt security Y 100,000 - - 100,000 Equity securities 473,332 126,197 25,098 574,431 -------- -------- -------- --------- Y 573,332 126,197 25,098 674,431 ======== ======== ========= ========= U.S. dollars (thousands) ------------------------- Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Holding Holding Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ------ ------- -------- ----------- At March 31, 1997 Available-for-sale: Debt security $ 806 - - 806 Equity securities 3,817 1,018 202 4,633 ------- ------ ------- -------- $ 4,623 1,018 202 5,439 ======= ======= ====== ======= Japanese yen (thousands) ------------------------ Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Holding Holding Cost Gains Losses Fair Value ------ ------- ------- ----------- At March 31, 1997 Available for-sale: Debt security Y 100,000 37,000 - 137,000 Equity securities 468,042 369,181 - 837,223 --------- --------- --------- -------- Y 568,042 406,181 - 974,223 ========= ========= ========= ======== The debt security at March 31, 1997 is due in 2001. 6 Net realized gains during the years 1997, 1996 and 1995 were insignificant. NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (6) SHORT-TERM BANK LOAN AND LONG-TERM DEBT The weighted average interest rate on short-term bank loans outstanding at March 31, 1997 and 1996 was 1.63%. Long-term debt at March 31, 1997 and 1996 is summarized as follows: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------- ---------- 1997 1996 1997 Mortgage debentures: 1st series, due June 1996, interest 5.3% Y - 700,000 $ - 2nd series, due July 1996, interest 5.3% - 600,000 - ------- ---------- ----- - 1,300,000 - Less unamortized discount on bond - 762 - -------- ---------- ----- Net mortgage debentures - 1,299,238 - -------- ---------- ----- Loans from banks and an insurance company, secured by mortgage on land and buildings, due 1996, interest from 2.1% to 3.6% - 224,060 - -------- ---------- ----- - 1,523,298 - Less current installments - 1,523,298 - -------- ---------- ----- Y - - $ - ========= ========== ====== The long-term debt agreements provided, among other things, that, if requested, the Company submit to the lenders for approval the proposed appropriation of earnings (including dividends) before such appropriation can be submitted to the stockholders. As is customary in Japan, security may have to be given if requested by a lending bank and such bank has the right to offset cash deposited with it against any debt or obligation that becomes due and, in the case of default or certain other specified events, against all debts payable to the bank. 7 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (7) INCOME TAXES The Company is subject to a number of taxes based on income, which in the aggregate result in a normal tax rate of approximately 51%. The Company's subsidiary in the U.S. was not liable to pay income taxes in 1997. The effective tax rates of the Company for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 differ from the normal income tax rate for the following reasons: 1997 1996 1995 ----- ----- ----- Computed normal income tax rate 51.0% 51.0% 51.0% Other (0.3) (0.4) (0.5) ----- ----- ----- Effective income tax rate 50.7% 50.6% 50.5% ===== ===== ===== Net deferred income tax assets and liabilities are reflected on the accompanying balance sheets under the following captions: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------- ------------- 1997 1996 1997 ----- ----- ----- Prepaid expenses and other current assets Y 340,103 311,456 $2,743 Noncurrent liabilities (626,852) (742,617) (5,055) -------- --------- -------- Y (286,749) (431,161) $(2,312) ========= ========= ======== Increase (decrease) in net deferred income tax is allocated as follows. Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------ ------------ 1997 1996 1995 1997 ----- ----- ----- ----- Earnings Y (3,678) 42,818 57,384 $ (30) Stockholders' equity: Foreign currency translation adjustment 2,483 - - 20 Net unrealized gains on marketable debt and equity securities (155,592) 99,433 107,719 (1,255) Minimum pension liability adjustment 12,375 7,447 (19,822) 100 --------- ------- -------- ----- Y (144,412)149,698 145,281 $ (1,165) ======== ======= ======== ====== 8 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at March 31, 1997 and 1996 are presented below: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------- ------------- 1997 1996 1997 ----- ----- ----- Deferred tax assets: Business tax 215,399 193,200 1,738 Employee bonus 2,761 17,961 22 Accrued expense 78,553 152,825 1,440 Accrued pension and severance cost 89,709 63,233 723 Minimum pension liability adjustment- 12,375 - ------- -------- ------- Total deferred tax assets 486,422 439,594 3,923 ------- --------- ------- Deferred tax liabilities: Allowance for doubtful receivables 56,610 52,530 457 Capital gain deferred in connection with the acquisition of new property (see note 10) 454,634 478,810 3,666 Special depreciation 45,809 56,143 369 Loss for investment 12,578 4,637 101 Equity pick-up 151,980 71,483 1,226 Investment in securities 51,560 207,152 416 -------- -------- ------- Total deferred tax liabilities 773,171 870,755 6,235 -------- -------- ------- Net deferred tax liabilities (286,749)(431,161) (2,312) ========= ========= ======== There was no valuation allowance on deferred tax assets at March 31, 1997 and 1996. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income in making this assessment. Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of these deductible differences at March 31, 1997. The Company's corporate tax returns through March 31, 1996 have been examined by the Japanese tax authorities. 9 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (8)RETIREMENT AND SEVERANCE BENEFITS Employees of the Company are covered by the following defined pension and severance benefit plans. The Company has an unfunded lump-sum payment retirement plan covering substantially all employees. Under the plan, employees are entitled to lump-sum payments based on current rate of pay, length of service and certain other factors upon retirement or termination of employment for reasons other than dismissal for cause. Directors and statutory auditors are covered by a separate plan. It was not the policy of the Company to fund the retirement and severance benefits described above. The Company also has a funded pension plan covering substantially all employees who meet age and service plan requirements. Net periodic pension cost of the plans was calculated using the unit credit actuarial cost method. The funded status of the plans as of March 31, 1997 and 1996 is as follows: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------- ------------- 1997 1996 1997 ----- ----- ----- Actuarial present value of benefit obligations: Vested benefits Y 948,949 940,804 $7,653 Nonvested benefits 1,086 1,405 9 -------- -------- -------- Accumulated benefit obligation 950,035 942,209 7,662 ======== ======== ======== Projected benefit obligation 1,406,725 1,308,763 11,345 Plan assets at fair value 586,317 498,497 4,729 -------- -------- -------- Projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets 820,408 810,266 6,616 Unrecognized net loss (339,333) (390,819) (2,737) Unrecognized net obligation from initial application of SFAS No.87 (10,190) (11,464) (82) Unrecognized prior service cost (103,294) (97,069) (832) Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability - 132,798 - --------- --------- ------- Accrued pension and severance cost Y 367,591 443,712 $ 2,965 ========= ========= ======== Significant actuarial assumptions: Discount rate 4.5% 4.5% Rate of salary increase 4.16% 4.08% Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 4.5% 4.5% 10 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements For the above plans, the components of pension costs for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 are as follows: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ------------- ------------- 1997 1996 1995 1997 ----- ----- ----- ----- Components of pension costs: Service cost for benefits earned during the year Y 117,809 111,907 81,998 $ 950 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 56,944 50,529 42,573 459 Actual return on plan assets (10,512) (38,775) 5,708 (85) Net amortization and deferral 12,088 45,312 (14,611) 97 ------- ------- ------- ------ Y 176,329 168,973 115,668 $1,421 ======== ======== ======= ====== (9) LEGAL RESERVE AND CASH DIVIDENDS The Japanese Commercial Code provides that at least ten percent of any cash payments out of retained earnings be appropriated as a legal reserve until such reserve equals 25% of stated capital. This reserve is not available for dividends, but may be used to reduce a deficit or be transferred to stated capital. Presently, the legal reserve is equal to the maximum requirement of 25% of stated capital. Cash dividends charged to retained earnings during the three years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 represent dividends paid out during those years. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any provision for a dividend to be proposed by the Board of Directors of Y 20,000 ($161) per share aggregating Y 1,100,000 thousand ($8,871 thousand) and reversal of reserve for replacement of property amounting to Y 47,406 thousand ($382 thousand) (see note 10) in respect of the year ended March 31, 1997. 11 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (10) BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED COMPANIES The Company is a joint-venture corporation and its capital stock is held in equal amounts by NSK Ltd. and Borg-Warner Automotive NW Corporation, a wholly- owned subsidiary of Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Balances with the affiliated companies at March 31, 1997 and 1996 were as follows: Japanese Yen U.S. Dollars (Thousands) (Thousands) --------------------- ----------------------- Borg-Warner Borg-Warner NSK Ltd. Automotive, Inc. NSK Ltd. Automotive, Inc. --------- ------------- -------- -------------- At March 31, 1997: Trade accounts receivableY 7,638,400 14,207 $ 61,600 115 ---------- ------ ------- ----- Trade accounts payable 931,040 - 7,508 - Other notes payable 83,842 - 676 - Accrued expenses 166,381 - 1,342 - --------- ------- ------- ----- Net receivable Y 6,457,137 14,207 $52,074 115 ========= ======== ======= ===== At March 31, 1996: Trade accounts receivableY 8,297,075 29,806 ---------- -------- Trade accounts payable 884,609 - Other notes payable 93,699 - Accrued expenses 238,163 - ---------- --------- Net receivable Y 7,080,604 29,806 =========== ======== 12 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements During the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, significant transactions with the affiliated companies were as follows: Japanese yen U.S. dollars (thousands) (thousands) ----------------------- ------------------------ Borg-Warner Borg-Warner NSK Ltd. Automotive, Inc. NSK Ltd. Automotive, Inc. ------- ---------------- -------- ---------------- 1997: Sales Y 32,372,975 63,847 261,072 515 Cost of sales: Purchases 6,626,242 3,172 53,437 26 Pension cost 4,562 - 37 - Selling, general and administrative expenses: Rent 1,672 - 13 - Pension cost 1,687 - 14 - Purchases of property, plant and equipment 245,230 - 1,978 - Sales of property, plant and equipment 35,507 - 286 - 1996: Sales Y 31,159,709 69,000 Cost of sales: Purchases 6,604,190 14,337 Pension cost 4,440 - Selling, general and administrative expenses: Rent 1,637 - Pension cost 1,480 - Purchases of property, plant and equipment 490,202 - 1995: Sales Y 32,165,079 95,865 Cost of sales: Purchases 6,424,264 2,109 Pension cost 5,834 - Selling, general and administrative expenses: Rent 2,632 - Pension cost 1,743 - Purchases of property, plant and equipment 273,919 - Sales of property, plant and equipment 967 - /TABLE NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements On June 30, 1988, the Company sold land and a part of factory buildings of the Fujisawa plant to NSK Ltd. in connection with the relocation of its manufacturing facilities to the new factory in Shizuoka Prefecture. The capital gain resulting therefrom was recognized as income for the year ended March 31, 1989. However, as permitted under the Special Taxation Measures Law, capital gain has been deferred for tax purposes as reserve for replacement of property as an appropriation of retained earnings. The related deferred income tax liability at March 31, 1997 and 1996 in the amount of Y 454,634 thousand ($3,666 thousand) and Y 478,810 thousand, respectively, has been provided in the accompanying balance sheets (see notes 6, 7 and 9). (11) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITY At March 31, 1997, the Company had commitments for the purchase of property, plant and equipment of approximately Y 192,545 thousand ($1,553 thousand). The Company utilizes certain facilities, including warehouses and employee dormitories, under cancellable lease agreements with third parties. Rent expense for the years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 under the foregoing lease agreements amounted to Y 231,193 thousand ($1,864 thousand), Y 215,395 thousand and Y 213,714 thousand, respectively. The Company had no noncancellable lease commitments at March 31, 1997. (12) DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Cash and cash equivalents, Short-term investments, Receivables, Trade and other payables and Accrued expenses: The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. Marketable investment securities: The fair values of the Company's investments in securities are based on market related prices (see note 5). Short-term bank loans and current installment of long-term debt: The carrying amount of the Company's borrowings under its short-term revolving credit agreements and current installment of long-term debt approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. 14 NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Notes to Consolidates Financial Statements (13) ADJUSTMENTS TO CONFORM WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES Japanese yen (thousands) ------------------------ 1997 1996 1995 ------ ------ ----- Net Retained Net Retained Net Retained earnings earnings at earnings earnings at earnings earnings at for year end of year for year end of year for year end of year ------- -------- ------- --------- -------- --------- Per legal books Y 3,322,318 20,486,381 3,295,764 18,278,915 3,158,123 16,096,649 Adjustments: Bonus to officers (16,400) (16,400) (14,850) (14,850) (13,500) (13,500) Allowance for doubtful receivables 8,000 111,000 16,000 103,000 22,000 87,000 Special depreciation(20,263) 89,821 (25,257) 110,084 (20,185) 135,341 Accrued pension and severance cost 3,033 281,773 14,521 278,740 87,782 264,219 Goodwill - - (27,000) - (27,000) 27,000 Deferred income taxes (23,122) 271,694 (80,318) 294,816 (87,384) 375,134 Marketable investment securities 15,570 24,663 - 9,093 9,093 9,093 Investments in affiliates 152,968 293,130 105,878 140,162 34,284 34,284 Accrued expense (200,449) (100,103) (196,420) 100,344 296,764 296,764 -------- --------- ----------- ------- --------- --------- (80,663) 955,578 (207,444) 1,021,389 301,854 1,215,335 --------- --------- ---------- ------- --------- ---------- Per accompanying consolidated financial statements Y 3,241,655 21,441,959 3,088,320 19,300,304 3,459,977 17,311,984 ======== ========== ========= ========== ========== ========== U.S. dollars (thousands) ------------------------ 1997 ----- Net Retained earnings earnings at for year end of year ------------- -------------- Per legal books $ 26,793 165,213 Adjustments: Bonus to officers (132) (132) Allowance for doubtful receivables 65 895 Special depreciation (163) 724 Accrued pension and severance cost 24 2,272 Goodwill - - Deferred income taxes (186) 2,191 Marketable investment securities 126 199 Investments in affiliates 1,233 2,364 Accrued expense (1,618) (807) -------- -------- (651) 7,706 --------- --------- Per accompanying consolidated financial statements $ 26,142 172,919 ========= ========= NSK-WARNER KABUSHIKI KAISHA AND A SUBSIDIARY Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Years ended March 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 U.S. Dollars Japanese Yen (thousands) (thousands) (note 1(o)) ---------------- ------------ 1997 1996 1995 1997 ------- -------- ------- ------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings Y 3,241,655 3,088,320 3,459,977 $26,142 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,997,587 2,138,726 2,347,074 16,110 Loss on retirement of property, plant and equipment, net 65,725 88,035 79,934 530 Equity in income of affiliate (157,838) (105,878) (34,284) (1,273) Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes (3,678) 42,818 57,384 (30) Decrease (increase) in receivables 655,168 (779,192) (3,005,229) 5,284 Decrease (increase) in inventories (215,067) 19,497 143,049 (1,734) Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,269 7,863 2,160 10 Increase (decrease) in trade payables (166,999) 614,143 575,323 (1,347) Increase (decrease) in other payables (95,738) 19,591 (261,641) (772) Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses (12,330) 258,787 (254,361) (99) Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable 212,226 (589,408) 885,156 1,712 Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities (7,754) 17,543 2,355 (63) Other, net 56,677 61,839 (34,466) 457 ------- --------- ------- ----- Total adjustments 2,329,248 1,794,364 502,454 18,785 ------ --------- ------- ---- Net cash provided by operating activities 5,570,903 4,882,684 3,962,431 44,927 --------- --------- --------- ------ Cash flows from investing activities: Increase in short-term investments (1,608,901)(1,188,945) (1,973,793) (12,975) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 6,996 1,232 2,887 56 Payments from purchase of property, plant and equipment (1,355,848) (1,386,084) (1,372,298) (10,934) Increase in all other investments(28,668) (21,623) (16,295) (231) Other, net (5,290) (1,407) - (43) -------- ----------- ---------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (2,991,711) (2,596,827) (3,359,499) (24,127) ------------ ----------- ---------- -------- Cash flows from financing activities: Increase (decrease) in short-term bank loans (1,523,298) (1,000,000) 900,000 (12,284) Decrease in long-term debt - (334,740) (752,970) - Dividends paid (1,100,000) (1,100,000) (852,500) (8,871) ---------- ----------- --------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities (2,623,298) (2,434,740) (705,470) (21,155) -------- ------------ ---------- ---------- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 4,869 - - 39 ----------- ------------ ---------- ------ Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (39,237) (148,883) (102,538) (316) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 965,613 1,114,496 1,217,034 7,787 -------- ------------- ------------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year Y 926,376 965,613 1,114,496 $7,741 ======== ======== ========= ====== Supplemental information of cash flows: Cash paid during the year for: Interest Y 24,340 118,498 195,172 $ 196 Income taxes 3,124,508 3,706,909 2,584,844 25,198 ========= ========= ========= ======= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K (a) 1. The following consolidated financial statements of the Company on pages 20 through 34 of the Company's Annual Report are incorporated herein by reference: Independent Auditors' Report Consolidated Statements of Operations - three years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 1996 and 1995 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements Financial Statements of NSK-Warner Kabushiki Kaisha (including the notes thereto) 2. Certain schedules for which provisions are made in the applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted. 3. The exhibits filed in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Exhibit Index on page A-1. (b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company during the three-month period ended December 31, 1996. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. BORG-WARNER AUTOMOTIVE, INC. By: WILLIAM C. CLINE ------------------------------------------- William C. Cline Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Date: June 26, 1997 EXHIBIT INDEX Sequential Exhibit DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION Page Number --------------------- Number *3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1993). *3.2 By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.2 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1993). *4.1 Indenture, dated as of November 1, 1996, between Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. and The First National Bank of Chicago (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No.4.1 to Registration Statement No. 333-14717). *10.1 Credit Agreement dated as of December 7, 1994 among Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc., as Borrower, the Lenders listed therein, as Lenders, Chemical Bank and the Bank of Nova Scotia, as Co-Arrangers, Chemical Bank, as Administrative Agent and The Bank of Nova Scotia as Documentation Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). *10.2 First Amendment of Credit Agreement dated as of December 15, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995). 10.3 Second Amendment of Credit Agreement dated as of January 16, 1996. *10.4 Replacement and Restatement Agreement dated as of October 10, 1996 to the Credit Agreement dated as of December 7, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1996). *10.5 Distribution and Indemnity Agreement dated January 27, 1993 between Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. and Borg-Warner Security Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No.10.2 to Registration Statement No. 33-64934). *10.6 Tax Sharing Agreement dated January 27, 1993 between Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. and Borg-Warner Security Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.3 to Registration Statement No.33-64934). +*10.7 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Management Stock Option Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.6 to Registration Statement No. 33-64934). +*10.8 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. 1993 Stock Incentive Plan as amended effective November 8, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995). *10.9 Receivables Transfer Agreement dated as of January 28, 1994 among BWA Receivables Corporation, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. as Agent and the Program LOC Provider and Windmill Funding Corporation (incorporated by refe- rence to Exhibit No. 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993). *10.10 First Amendment of Receivables Transfer Agreement dated as of December 21, 1994(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.11 to the Com- pany's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994). *10.11 Second Amendment of Receivables Transfer Agreement dated as of January 1, 1995(incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1995). *10.12 Third Amendment of Receivables Transfer Agreement dated as of October 23, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995). *10.13 Fourth Amemdment of Receivables Transfer Agreement dated as of June 21, 1996 (incorporated by reference to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996). *10.14 Service Agreement, dated as of December 31, 1992, by and between Borg- Warner Security Corporation and Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.10 to Registration Statement No. 33-64934). *10.15 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Transitional Income Guidelines for Executive Officers amended as of May 1, 1989 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993). +*10.16 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Management Incentive Bonus Plan dated January 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993). +*10.17 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Retirement Savings Excess Benefit Plan dated January 27, 1993 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.20 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993). +*10.18 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan dated January 27, 1993 as further amended and restated effective as of April 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995). +*10.19 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan dated January 1, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.24 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993). +*10.20 Form of Employment Agreement for John F. Fiedler (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.0 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1994). +*10.21 Form of Change of Control Employment Agreement for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.0 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Quarter ended September 30, 1995). *10.22 Assignment of Trademarks and License Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.0 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 1994). +*10.23 Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc. Executive Stock Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.23 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995). *10.24 Agreement of Purchase and Sale dated as of May 31, 1996 by and among Coltec Industries Inc., Holley Automotive Group, Ltd., Holley Auto- motive Inc., Coltec Automotive Inc., and Holley Automotive Systems GmbH and Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.,Borg-Warner Automotive Air/Fluid Systems Corporation and Borg-Warner Automotive Air/Fluid Systems Corporation of Michigan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated as of June 17, 1996). 13.1 Annual Report to Stockholders for the year ended December 31, 1996 with manually signed Independent Auditors' Report. (The Annual Report, except for those portions which are expressly incorporated by reference in the Form 10-K, is furnished for the information of the Commission and is not deemed filed as part of the Form 10-K). 21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company. 23.1 Independent Auditors' Consent. 23.2 Independent Auditors' Consent. 24.1 Power of Attorney. 27.1 Financial Data Schedule. 99.1 Cautionary Statements. - --------------------------------------------------- </Table * Incorporated by reference. + Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed pursuant to Item 14(c).