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FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission file number 1-2384
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TRW Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio 34-0575430
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1900 Richmond Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44124
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(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(216) 291-7000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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As of October 29, 1999, there were 121,605,093 shares of
TRW Common Stock, $0.625 par value, outstanding.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statements of Operations (unaudited)
TRW Inc. and subsidiaries
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Third quarter ended Nine months ended
September 30 September 30
In millions except per share data 1999 1998 1999 1998
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Sales $ 4,462 $ 2,836 $ 12,344 $8,959
Cost of sales 3,538 2,314 10,096 7,370
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Gross profit 924 522 2,248 1,589
Administrative and selling expenses 309 201 824 592
Research and development expenses 187 126 502 370
Purchased in-process research and
development - - 85 -
Interest expense 149 24 334 100
Amortization of goodwill and intangible assets 40 10 81 29
Other (income)expense-net 28 (3) (13) (68)
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Earnings before income taxes 211 164 435 566
Income taxes 77 60 190 207
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Net earnings $ 134 $ 104 $ 245 $ 359
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Per share of common stock
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.08 $ .85 $ 1.99 $ 2.88
Basic earnings per share $ 1.10 $ .86 $ 2.03 $ 2.95
Dividends declared $ .33 $ .31 $ .66 $ .62
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Shares used in computing per share
amounts
Diluted 124.0 123.2 123.4 124.9
Basic 121.4 120.5 120.7 121.7
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Balance Sheets (unaudited)
TRW Inc. and subsidiaries
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September 30 December 31
In millions 1999 1998
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Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 294 $ 83
Accounts receivable 2,487 1,721
Inventories 1,090 616
Prepaid expenses 288 104
Net assets of acquired businesses held for sale 822 -
Deferred income taxes 218 179
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Total current assets 5,199 2,703
Property, plant and equipment-on the basis of cost 8,014 6,604
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 4,115 3,921
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Total property, plant and equipment-net 3,899 2,683
Intangible assets
Intangibles arising from acquisitions 3,698 850
Other 906 360
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4,604 1,210
Less accumulated amortization 222 143
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Total intangible assets-net 4,382 1,067
Investments in affiliated companies 288 243
Long-term deferred income taxes - 33
Other notes and accounts receivable 283 227
Prepaid pension cost 2,729 -
Other assets 490 213
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$ 17,270 $ 7,169
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Liabilities and shareholders' investment
Current liabilities
Short-term debt $ 2,828 $ 839
Accounts payable 1,530 964
Current portion of long-term debt 733 30
Other current liabilities 2,361 1,185
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Total current liabilities 7,452 3,018
Long-term liabilities 1,614 826
Long-term debt 5,530 1,353
Long-term deferred income taxes 581 -
Minority interests in subsidiaries 110 94
Capital stock 76 75
Other capital 464 457
Retained earnings 2,174 2,021
Treasury shares-cost in excess of par value (567) (637)
Accumulated other comprehensive income(loss) (164) (38)
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Total shareholders' investment 1,983 1,878
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$ 17,270 $ 7,169
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Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
TRW Inc. and subsidiaries
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Nine months ended
September 30
In millions 1999 1998
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Operating activities
Net earnings $ 245 $ 359
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Purchased in-process research and development 85 -
ICO Global investment write-off 79 -
LucasVarity pension income (128) -
Depreciation and amortization 585 414
Deferred income taxes (76) (217)
Other-net 49 4
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired:
Accounts receivable 95 20
Inventories and prepaid expenses 177 (151)
Accounts payable and other accruals 136 (109)
Other-net (97) (4)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 1,150 316
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Investing activities
Capital expenditures (540) (415)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (6,083) (247)
Proceeds from divestitures 157 -
Other-net (169) (3)
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Net cash used in investing activities (6,635) (665)
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Financing activities
Increase in short-term debt 1,784 43
Proceeds from debt in excess of 90 days 5,923 912
Principal payments on debt in excess of 90 days (1,772) (314)
Reacquisition of common stock - (179)
Dividends paid (120) (114)
Other-net (30) 19
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Net cash provided by financing activities 5,785 367
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (89) (9)
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents 211 9
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 83 70
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 294 $ 79
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Results by Operating Segments (unaudited)
TRW Inc. and subsidiaries
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Third quarter ended Nine months ended
September 30 September 30
In millions 1999 1998 1999 1998
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Sales
Occupant Safety Systems $ 694 $ 710 $ 2,268 $ 2,245
Chassis Systems 1,436 515 3,588 1,675
Automotive Electronics 330 266 1,187 846
Other Automotive 477 194 1,152 618
Space & Electronics 498 474 1,412 1,495
Systems & Information Technology 745 677 2,155 2,080
Aeronautical Systems 282 - 582 -
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Sales $ 4,462 $ 2,836 $ 12,344 $ 8,959
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Segment profit before income taxes
Occupant Safety Systems $ 45 $ 45 $ 138 $ 172
Chassis Systems 91 26 195 108
Automotive Electronics 30 16 78 61
Other Automotive 35 20 85 68
Space & Electronics 17 60 239 215
Systems & Information Technology 54 52 112 134
Aeronautical Systems 33 - 65 -
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Segment profit before income taxes 305 219 912 758
Purchased in-process research and
development - - (85) -
Corporate expense and other 6 (30) (141) (89)
Pension income 61 - 119 -
Financing costs (161) (25) (370) (103)
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Earnings before income taxes $ 211 $ 164 $ 435 $ 566
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Principles of Consolidation
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The financial statements include the accounts of TRW and its subsidiaries.
Investments in affiliated companies are accounted for by the equity or cost
method as appropriate. The consolidated financial statements reflect the
adjusted preliminary allocation of the purchase price for LucasVarity Limited
(LucasVarity), formerly known as LucasVarity plc, which may be adjusted as
further information becomes available, and the consolidated results of
LucasVarity's operations and cash flows subsequent to the date of acquisition,
March 25, 1999.
Acquisition
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On February 6, 1999, TRW commenced an offer for the entire issued share capital
of LucasVarity. The offer was declared unconditional in all respects on March
25, 1999. On March 29, 1999, TRW issued notices to those LucasVarity
shareholders who had not already accepted the offer, informing them that it
intended to exercise its rights under Section 429 of the Companies Act of 1985
to acquire compulsorily all LucasVarity shares that had not been acquired in the
offer. At midnight on May 10, 1999, TRW compulsorily acquired all shares that
had not been acquired in the offer, thereby closing the acquisition of
LucasVarity.
LucasVarity manufactures and supplies advanced technology systems, products and
services in the automotive and aerospace industries. It is a major producer of
braking systems, fuel injection systems, electrical and electronic systems to
the automotive industry and has a significant position in automotive aftermarket
operations and services. LucasVarity provides the aerospace industry with high
integrity systems in engine controls, electrical power generation and
management, flight controls and cargo handling, all backed by a worldwide
customer support operation.
LucasVarity employs approximately 51,000 employees worldwide and the majority of
its operating facilities are located in Europe and the United States.
The aggregate cash purchase price for LucasVarity was approximately $6.8 billion
and the transaction was accounted for as a purchase business combination.
Assets and liabilities have been recorded based on their respective fair values.
The preliminary purchase price allocation resulted in an $85 million charge to
earnings, with no income tax benefit, for the fair value of acquired in-process
research and development that had not reached technological feasibility and had
no future alternative use.
The fair value of acquired in-process research and development was determined
using the income approach under the proportional method. The fair value of
identifiable intangible assets was determined primarily using the income
approach. A risk adjusted discount rate of 18 percent, representing the cost of
capital and a premium for the risk, was used to discount the projects' cash
flows. Operating margins were assumed to be similar to historical margins of
similar products. The size of the applicable market was verified for
reasonableness with outside research sources. The projects were in various
stages of completion, ranging from approximately 40 to 80 percent complete as of
the valuation date. The stage of completion for each project was estimated by
evaluating the cost to complete, complexity of the technology and time to
market. The projects are anticipated to be completed from late 1999 through
2002. The estimated cost to complete the projects is $65 million.
During the third quarter 1999, certain pre-acquisition contingencies were
adjusted. The value allocated to intangible assets increased $93 million from
the preliminary valuation at March 31, 1999 to $506 million at September 30,
1999. The increase resulted from an updated independent appraisal which resulted
in an increase in technology of $93 million. The preliminary allocation of the
purchase price has been adjusted to incorporate these items and may be adjusted
in subsequent periods through March 2000 based on
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changes to pre-acquisition contingencies, completion of TRW management's
assessment of the recognition of liabilities in connection with the acquisition
of LucasVarity in accordance with EITF 95-3, and for the valuation of net assets
of businesses held for sale based upon actual proceeds received from the sale of
these businesses. Adjustments, if any, are not expected to have a material
effect on TRW's results of operations or financial condition.
The adjusted preliminary allocation of the purchase price and the estimated
goodwill are summarized as follows:
(In millions)
Cash purchase price $6,778
Cash and cash equivalents 774
Accounts receivable 887
Inventory 524
Net assets of businesses held for sale 895
Prepaid expenses 170
Current deferred income taxes 77
Property, plant and equipment 1,302
Intangible assets 506
Prepaid pension costs 2,470
Other assets 389
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Total assets 7,994
Accounts payable (686)
Other accruals (786)
Debt (938)
Long-term liabilities (823)
Long-term deferred income taxes (753)
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Total liabilities (3,986)
Minority interest (39)
Purchased in-process research and development 85
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Excess of purchase price over fair value of net
assets acquired $2,724
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Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 40 years and
identifiable intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over
useful lives ranging from 5 to 30 years.
Pro Forma Financial Information
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The following unaudited pro forma financial information for the third quarter
and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, assumes the LucasVarity
acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the respective periods, after giving
effect to certain adjustments, including the amortization of intangible assets,
interest expense on acquisition debt, depreciation based on the adjustments to
the fair market value of the property, plant and equipment acquired, write-off
of purchased in-process research and development and income tax effects. The pro
forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations which may occur in the
future or that would have occurred had the acquisition of LucasVarity been
effected on the dates indicated, nor are they necessarily indicative of TRW's
future results of operations.
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions except per share data) September 30 September 30
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Sales $4,462 $4,571 $13,970 $14,306
Net earnings 136 150 400 416
Diluted earnings per share 1.09 1.22 3.24 3.33
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Foreign Exchange Contracts
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TRW enters into forward exchange contracts which hedge firm foreign currency
commitments, anticipated transactions and certain intercompany transactions. At
September 30, 1999, TRW had contracts outstanding with a notional amount of $2
billion denominated principally in the British pound, the U.S. dollar, the
Spanish peseta, the French franc, the German deutsche mark, the Euro and the
Canadian dollar, maturing at various dates through January 2007. Contracts
outstanding increased from $162 million at December 31, 1998 primarily due to
the hedging of foreign currency exposures associated with the aerospace and
automotive businesses acquired from LucasVarity and the hedging of certain
intercompany transactions arising from the Company's reorganization of the
ownership structure of certain of its subsidiaries following the acquisition of
LucasVarity.
The combined fair market value of the forward exchange contracts was an asset of
approximately $60 million at September 30, 1999, primarily all of which related
to LucasVarity, including the fair market value of contracts hedging the
intercompany transactions. The fair market value of forward contracts at
December 31, 1998 was $1 million. Changes in market value of the contracts which
hedge firm foreign currency commitments and intercompany transactions are
generally included in the basis of the transactions. Changes in the market value
of the contracts which hedge anticipated transactions are generally recognized
in earnings.
Foreign exchange contracts are placed with a number of major financial
institutions to minimize credit risk. No collateral is held in relation to the
contracts, and TRW anticipates that these financial institutions will satisfy
their obligations under the contracts.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
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In anticipation of offering debt securities to finance the acquisition of
LucasVarity, TRW entered into a combination of forward starting interest rate
swaps and treasury locks during the first six months of 1999 with a mandatory
cash settlement in the second quarter. These agreements effectively fixed the
base rate of interest on an aggregate notional principal amount of $1.8 billion
of debt securities TRW issued during the second quarter 1999. These hedges were
settled simultaneously with the issuance of the debt securities and a before-tax
gain of $23 million is being recognized as an adjustment to interest expense
over the life of the debt securities issued using the effective interest rate
method.
During the second quarter, TRW entered into an interest rate swap in order to
convert the fixed rate to a floating rate on a notional principal amount of $425
million of notes issued during the quarter. The fair market value of the
interest rate swap is a liability of approximately $850,000 at September 30,
1999. Net payments or receipts under the agreement will be recognized as an
adjustment to interest expense. The agreement was entered into with a major
financial institution, and TRW anticipates that the financial institution will
satisfy its obligation under the agreement. No collateral is held in relation to
the agreement.
Issuance of a Subsidiary's Stock
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TRW includes gains or losses arising from the issuance of a subsidiary's or
equity affiliate's stock in non-operating income.
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Comprehensive Income
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The components of comprehensive income, net of related tax, for the third
quarter and first nine months of 1999 and 1998 are as follows:
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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Net earnings $ 134 $ 104 $ 245 $ 359
Foreign currency translation
adjustments 215 77 (95) 68
Unrealized (losses)gains on securities (6) 45 (31) 41
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Comprehensive income $ 343 $ 226 $ 119 $ 468
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related tax, at
September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 are as follows:
September 30 December 31
(In millions) 1999 1998
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Foreign currency translation adjustments $ (150) $ (55)
Unrealized (losses)gains on securities (1) 30
Minimum pension liability adjustments (13) (13)
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Accumulated other comprehensive income(loss) $ (164) $ (38)
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New Accounting Pronouncement
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In 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement
is effective for years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company is considering
earlier adoption. Under this statement, changes in the market value of contracts
which hedge anticipated transactions will be deferred and recognized in earnings
when realized. The impact of the adoption will be determined by several factors,
including the specific hedging instruments in place and their relationships to
the hedged items, as well as market conditions as of the date of adoption.
Management is in the process of analyzing and assessing the impact of the
adoption of SFAS No. 133 on the Company's consolidated results of operations and
financial position, but believes that such determination currently is not
meaningful.
Divestitures
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On May 17, 1999, TRW announced it will divest its engine businesses, which
consist of TRW Engine Components and Lucas Diesel Systems operations; TRW Nelson
Stud Welding; and the LucasVarity Wiring companies.
Sales included in TRW's third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999
Statements of Operations for the businesses to be sold were approximately $360
million and $975 million, respectively. Sales included in TRW's third quarter
and nine months ended September 30, 1998 Statements of Operations for the
businesses to be sold were $130 million and $430 million, respectively.
TRW's investment in the LucasVarity Wiring companies and Lucas Diesel Systems
operations is included in the balance sheet caption "Net assets of acquired
businesses held for sale."
TRW expects to complete the divestitures of these businesses beginning in the
fourth quarter and continuing into early 2000.
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Operating Segments
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The Company's automotive business is reported as the following operating
segments: Occupant Safety Systems, Chassis Systems, Automotive Electronics and
Other Automotive. The Company's aerospace and information systems business is
reported as the following operating segments: Space & Electronics, Systems &
Information Technology and Aeronautical Systems.
The chief operating officer evaluates performance of and allocates resources to
the total automotive and aerospace and information systems businesses and also
reviews financial results of the seven operating segments.
On August 16, 1999, TRW announced certain changes in management and organization
of its automotive business to accelerate the integration of LucasVarity and
strengthen its ability to serve its global customer base. As a result of these
changes, LucasVarity light vehicle braking and aftermarket businesses were
integrated with Chassis Systems, LucasVarity electronics businesses were
integrated with Automotive Electronics and LucasVarity Diesel Systems and Wiring
businesses were included in the Automotive Other segment. The LucasVarity
aerospace business is reported separately as Aeronautical Systems.
A description of each of the reported operating segments follows.
Occupant Safety Systems - occupant restraint systems, including airbag and
seat belt systems, and steering wheels.
Chassis Systems - steering systems and components, including hydraulic and
electrically assisted power and manual rack and pinion steering for light
vehicles; light vehicle braking systems, including foundation, actuation, and
anti-lock braking systems (ABS); vehicle stability controls (VSC); chassis
modules and integrated vehicle control systems (IVCS); suspension components;
and aftermarket operations, including parts, service, and technical and
diagnostic support.
Automotive Electronics - body control systems, safety and security systems,
chassis and powertrain controls, sensors and components, and engineered
fasteners.
Other Automotive - engine valves and valve train parts; power steering
systems and suspension components for commercial vehicles; diesel systems
including fuel injection systems comprised of mechanical rotary pumps, fuel
injectors and filters for fully-integrated electronically-controlled systems;
stud welding systems; and wiring systems.
Space & Electronics - spacecraft, including the design and manufacture of
spacecraft equipment, propulsion subsystems, electro-optical and instrument
systems, spacecraft payloads, high-energy lasers and laser technology and
other high-reliability components; and electronic systems, equipment
components and services, including the design and manufacture of space
communications systems, avionics systems, commercial telecommunications, and
other electronic technologies for tactical and strategic applications.
Systems & Information Technology - systems engineering, systems integration,
software development, modeling and simulation, test and evaluation, training
and information technology for high technology systems, products and
services in the fields of command and control, strategic missiles, missile
and air defense, airborne reconnaissance, unmanned aerial vehicles,
intelligence management and processing, earth observation, nuclear waste
management, air traffic control, counterterrorism, security, criminal
justice, health and human services, integrated supply chain, warehousing,
logistics, tax and finance.
Aeronautical Systems - engine controls, power generation, flight controls,
cargo systems, hoists and winches, missile actuation, and repair and
overhaul.
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As a result of the acquisition of LucasVarity, segment assets increased
significantly. The preliminary allocation of LucasVarity assets applicable to
each segment follows:
(In millions)
Chassis Systems $3,301
Automotive Electronics 833
Other Automotive 1,189
Aeronautical Systems 2,075
Intersegment sales for each segment are as follows:
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Occupant Safety Systems $ 1 $ 1 $ 2 $ 3
Chassis Systems 2 5 5 11
Automotive Electronics 22 10 49 28
Other Automotive 23 1 39 2
Space & Electronics 5 8 19 33
Systems & Information Technology 29 27 84 89
Aeronautical Systems - - - -
The caption "Financing costs" displayed in the reconciliation of segment profit
before income taxes to consolidated earnings before income taxes includes
interest expense as well as the underwriting and participation fees associated
with the acquisition of LucasVarity.
"Corporate expense and other" includes approximately a $22 million gain and $48
million loss on foreign exchange related to LucasVarity for the third quarter
and first nine months of 1999, respectively.
Inventories
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Inventories consist of the following:
September 30 December 31
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Finished products and work in process $ 633 $ 316
Raw materials and supplies 457 300
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$1,090 $ 616
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The increase in inventory is due to the acquisition of LucasVarity.
Long-Term Liabilities
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Long-term liabilities at September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, include
$1,154 million and $651 million, respectively, relating to postretirement
benefits other than pensions. The increase is due to the acquisition of
LucasVarity.
Debt and Credit Agreements
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TRW received fully underwritten financing for the acquisition of LucasVarity in
the form of a $7.4 billion two-tranche credit agreement with 59 banks. Tranche
one of $3.7 billion expires December 31, 1999 and the second tranche of $3.7
billion expires January 26, 2000 with an option to extend the maturity of up to
$2.0 billion of borrowings to January 26, 2001. The interest rates under the
agreement are the prime rate
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and a rate based on a London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Issuance of
long-term debt securities in the public or private capital markets and the net
proceeds from divestitures, among other items, reduce the amount of the
commitments by 100 percent under tranche one until it is zero and then by 50
percent under tranche two, with a maximum reduction under tranche two of $1.7
billion. At September 30, 1999, there were no outstanding borrowings under this
agreement.
During the first quarter of 1999, TRW amended the terms of its $750 million and
$745 million U.S. revolving credit agreements and its $250 million multicurrency
revolving credit agreement to change commitment fees, borrowing margins and
other key terms and conditions to conform to the terms of the $7.4 billion
agreement. In addition, the expiration date of the $745 million agreement was
extended from December 6, 1999 to January 26, 2000, with the provision that TRW
may extend the maturity of borrowings to January 26, 2001.
During the first quarter of 1999, the Company incurred short-term borrowings of
approximately $519 million to finance the purchase of LucasVarity's Ordinary
Shares on the open market. In addition, a $6.3 billion payable was incurred for
LucasVarity shares tendered in the offer. During the second quarter, the Company
settled the payable for LucasVarity shares by the issuance of commercial paper.
During the second quarter 1999, TRW refinanced commercial paper by issuing $2.4
billion of notes and debentures on May 26, 1999 with $400 million 6.5% Notes Due
2002, $700 million 6.625% Notes Due 2004, $750 million 7.125% Notes Due 2009,
and $550 million 7.75% Debentures Due 2029. An additional $1.0 billion of notes
were issued on June 18, 1999 with $575 million Floating Rate Notes due 2000,
based on a three-month LIBOR, and $425 million 6.45% Notes due 2001. The
Company's effective obligation on the $425 million 6.45% Notes due 2001 was
simultaneously changed to a floating rate based on a three-month LIBOR through
the execution of a $425 million interest rate swap. Due to the issuance of
long-term debt, tranche one of the $7.4 billion credit agreement was reduced by
$3.4 billion during the second quarter.
During the third quarter 1999, TRW refinanced commercial paper by entering into
an $100 million debt agreement due September 2000. The interest rate under the
agreement is a floating rate based on a three-month LIBOR. Due to the debt
issuance, tranche one of the $7.4 billion credit agreement was reduced by an
additional $100 million during the third quarter. At September 30, 1999, the
Company's tranche one facility had been reduced to approximately $200 million in
available commitments. The Company's available commitments under tranche two
remain at $3.7 billion.
At September 30, 1999, $1.1 billion of short-term obligations were reclassified
to long-term obligations as TRW intends to refinance the obligations on a
long-term basis and has the ability to do so under its existing credit
agreements.
Other (Income)Expense-Net
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Other (income)expense-net included the following:
(In millions) Third quarter ended Nine months ended
September 30 September 30
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Other income $ (42) $ (14) $ (93) $ (95)
Other expense 34 9 98 23
ICO Global investment write-off 79 - 79 -
Gain from issuance of equity
affiliate's stock - - (29) -
Gain from sale of equity
affiliates' stock (17) - (112) -
Foreign currency exchange (26) 2 44 4
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$ 28 $ (3) $ (13) $ (68)
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Other income for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 included a $49 million
benefit from the settlement of certain patent litigation.
Other expense for third quarter of 1999 and nine months ended September 30, 1999
included charges for underwriting and participation fees incurred to secure
committed credit facilities related to the acquisition of LucasVarity of $11
million and $33 million, respectively.
During the first quarter of 1999, RF Micro Devices, Inc. (RFMD), an equity
affiliate which designs, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary radio
frequency integrated circuits for wireless communications applications, issued
2,012,500 shares of stock at $61.44 per share in a registered public offering,
resulting in a gain of $29 million. Deferred taxes have been provided on the
gain.
During the first quarter of 1999, TRW sold 287,500 shares of RFMD common stock
in the registered public offering resulting in a gain of $15 million. TRW sold
an additional 1.7 million shares of RFMD during the second quarter of 1999
resulting in a gain of $79 million. TRW sold an additional 400,000 shares of
RFMD during the third quarter of 1999 resulting in a gain of $17 million. TRW
owned approximately 22 percent of RFMD as of September 30, 1999.
Foreign currency exchange for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 included
a $50 million nonrecurring loss on foreign currency hedges related to the
acquisition of LucasVarity. Foreign currency exchange for the third quarter and
nine months ended September 30, 1999 included gains of $22 million and $3
million, respectively, on foreign currency hedges of anticipated transactions.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
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Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30
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1999 1998
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Interest paid (net of amount capitalized) $273 $ 96
Income taxes paid (net of refunds) $116 $396
For purposes of the Statements of Cash Flows, TRW considers all highly liquid
investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash
equivalents.
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Earnings Per Share
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Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions except per share data) September 30 September 30
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Numerator
Net earnings $133.5 $104.2 $244.9 $359.4
Preferred stock dividends .1 .2 .4 .5
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Numerator for basic earnings per
share--earnings available to common
shareholders 133.4 104.0 244.5 358.9
Effect of dilutive securities
Preferred stock dividends .1 .2 .4 .5
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Numerator for diluted earnings per share--
earnings available to common shareholders
after assumed conversions $133.5 $104.2 $244.9 $359.4
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Denominator
Denominator for basic earnings per
share--weighted-average common shares 121.4 120.5 120.7 121.7
Effect of dilutive securities
Convertible preferred stock .8 .9 .8 .9
Employee stock options 1.8 1.8 1.9 2.3
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Dilutive potential common shares 2.6 2.7 2.7 3.2
Denominator for diluted earnings per
share--adjusted weighted-average shares
and assumed conversions 124.0 123.2 123.4 124.9
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Basic earnings per share $ 1.10 $ .86 $ 2.03 $ 2.95
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Diluted earnings per share $ 1.08 $ .85 $ 1.99 $ 2.88
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Contingencies
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During 1997, TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, reported to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
potential violations of the Arizona hazardous waste law at its Queen Creek,
Arizona facility for the possible failure to properly label and dispose of
wastewater that might be classified as hazardous waste. ADEQ is conducting an
investigation into these potential violations and the Company is cooperating
with the investigation. If ADEQ initiates proceedings against the Company with
respect to such matters, the Company could be liable for penalties and fines and
other relief. The Arizona State Attorney General also is investigating matters,
and federal, civil and criminal governmental investigations with respect to
these potential violations are ongoing. Management is currently evaluating this
matter and is unable to make a meaningful estimate of the amount or range of
possible liability, if any, at this time, although management believes that the
Company would have meritorious defenses.
During 1996, the Company was advised by the United States Department of Justice
(DOJ) that it had been named as a defendant in two lawsuits brought by a former
employee of the Company's former Space & Technology Group and originally filed
under seal in 1994 and 1995, respectively, in the United States District Court
for the Central District of California under the qui tam provisions of the civil
False Claims Act. The Act permits an individual to bring suit in the name of the
United States and share in any recovery. The allegations in the lawsuits relate
to the classification of costs incurred by the Company that were charged to
certain of its federal contracts. Under the law, the government must investigate
the allegations and determine whether it wishes to intervene and take
responsibility for the lawsuits. On February 13, 1998, the DOJ intervened in the
litigation. On February 19, 1998 and March 4, 1998, the former employee filed
amended complaints in the Central District of California that realleged certain
of the claims included in the 1994 and 1995 lawsuits and omitted the remainder.
The amended complaints allege that the United States has incurred substantial
damages and that the Company should be ordered to cease and desist from
violations of the civil False Claims Act and is liable for treble damages,
penalties, costs, including attorneys' fees, and such other relief as deemed
proper by the court. On March 17, 1998, the DOJ filed its complaint against the
Company upon intervention in the 1994 lawsuit, which set forth a limited number
of the allegations in the 1994 lawsuit and other allegations not in the 1994
lawsuit. The DOJ elected not to pursue the other claims in the 1994 lawsuit or
the claims in the 1995 lawsuit. The DOJ's complaint alleges that the Company is
liable for treble damages, penalties, interest, costs and "other proper relief."
On March 18, 1998, the former employee withdrew the first amended complaint in
the 1994 lawsuit at the request of the DOJ. On May 18, 1998, the Company filed
answers to the former employee's first amended complaint in the 1995 lawsuit and
to the DOJ's complaint, denying all substantive allegations against the Company
contained therein. At the same time, the Company filed counterclaims against
both the former employee and the federal government. On July 20, 1998, both the
former employee and the DOJ filed motions seeking to dismiss the Company's
counterclaims. On November 23, 1998 (entered as an Order on January 21, 1999),
the court dismissed certain counterclaims asserted against the former employee
and the federal government and took under advisement the former employee's
motion to dismiss certain other counterclaims. On March 15, 1999, the DOJ was
granted leave to file a First Amended Complaint, which adds certain allegations
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concerning the Company's subcontracts. On August 6, 1999, the Government filed
its Second Amended Complaint, which incorporated vouchers, progress payment
requests, and invoices submitted by TRW to higher tier Government contractors
among the class of allegedly false claims challenged by the Government. On
September 29, 1999, the former employee filed his Second Amended Complaint,
which incorporated subcontracts performed by TRW for higher tier Government
contractors among the class of contracts under which allegedly false claims
were presented, and added allegations relating to certain of the former
employee's pre-existing claims. The Company cannot presently predict the
outcome of these lawsuits, although management believes that their ultimate
resolution will not have a material effect on the Company's financial condition
or results of operations.
Interim Statements
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The financial statements are based in part on approximations and are subject to
adjustments that may develop, such as unsettled contract and renegotiation
matters and matters that arise in connection with the annual audit of the
financial statements; however, in the opinion of management, all adjustments
(which consist of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation
of the results of operations for the periods presented have been included.
Results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of
the results to be expected for the full year.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions except per share data)
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
September 30 September 30
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Percent Percent
1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec) 1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec)
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Sales $ 4,462 $ 2,836 $1,626 57% $12,344 $ 8,959 $3,385 38%
Segment profit before
income taxes 305 219 86 39% 912 758 154 20%
Net earnings 134 104 30 28% 245 359 (114) (32%)
Diluted earnings per
share 1.08 0.85 0.23 27% 1.99 2.88 (0.89) (31%)
Effective tax rate 36.5% 36.5% 43.7% 36.5%
Third quarter 1999 sales increased due to the inclusion of LucasVarity sales of
$1.5 billion. Segment profit before tax for the third quarter increased
primarily due to the inclusion of LucasVarity segment profit before tax of $121
million and gains on the sale of RFMD stock and a divestiture of $22 million,
which were partially offset by the write-off of the Company's investment in ICO
Global Communications (Holdings) Limited (ICO) of $79 million. Segment profit
before tax for the third quarter of 1998 was affected by a $13 million
automotive restructuring charge.
In addition to the factors contributing to the increase in segment profit before
tax for the third quarter 1999, net earnings also increased due to pension
income related to LucasVarity of $38 million, gains on foreign currency hedges
of $14 million and discontinuing the depreciation of assets of businesses held
for sale of $15 million, which were partially offset by higher financing costs.
Financing costs for the third quarter 1999 were $161 million compared to $25
million for the third quarter 1998. The increase in financing costs was
primarily due to the debt incurred for the purchase of LucasVarity as well as
the amortization of fees incurred to secure committed credit facilities.
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased primarily due to
the inclusion of LucasVarity sales of $3.3 billion. Segment profit before tax
for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased primarily due to the
inclusion of LucasVarity segment profit before tax of $242 million and gains on
the sale of RFMD stock and a divestiture of $146 million, which were partially
offset by the write-off of the Company's investment in ICO of $79 million, an
increase in automotive restructuring charges of $56 million, losses on a
commercial fixed-price contract and a capped cost reimbursable contract for the
U.S. Army of $43 million, and the one-time noncash effect of the LucasVarity
inventory writeup of $20 million.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 included
a $49 million benefit from the settlement of certain patent litigation, offset
by $41 million in charges for litigation, contract reserves and severance costs,
and $13 million related to automotive restructuring charges.
Net earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 1999, decreased as the
increase in segment profit before tax, the benefit of pension income related to
LucasVarity of $75 million and the benefit related to discontinuing the
depreciation of assets of businesses held for sale of $23 million were offset by
an $85 million charge for purchased in-process research and development, higher
financing costs, and losses on foreign currency hedges of $31 million.
Financing costs for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 were $370 million
compared to $103 million for the nine months ended 1998. The increase in
financing costs was primarily due to the debt incurred for the purchase of
LucasVarity as well as the amortization of fees incurred to secure committed
credit facilities.
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The effective tax rate was 43.7 percent for the nine months ended September 30,
1999 compared to 36.5 percent in 1998. Excluding the write-off of purchased
in-process research and development, which has no tax benefit, the effective tax
rate would have been 36.5 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 1999.
Automotive Segments
Occupant Safety Systems
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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Percent Percent
1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec) 1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec)
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Sales $694 $710 $(16) (2%) $2,268 $2,245 $23 1%
Segment profit
before income
taxes 45 45 - (1%) 138 172 (34) (20%)
Third quarter 1999 sales decreased primarily due to lower pricing of
approximately $45 million and the effects of a strong U.S. dollar of
approximately $23 million, offset in part by increased volume of approximately
$42 million. Third quarter 1998 sales were affected by lower volume due to the
General Motors strike.
Segment profit before tax remained constant in the third quarter of 1999 as
lower pricing and production inefficiencies relating to the implementation of a
new manufacturing system of $5 million were offset by cost reductions net of
inflation of approximately $32 million and increased volume of approximately $7
million. Segment profit before tax for the third quarter 1998 was affected by
automotive restructuring charges of $9 million.
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased primarily due to
increased volume of $210 million which was offset in part by lower pricing of
approximately $150 million and the effects of a strong U.S. dollar of
approximately $40 million.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 decreased
primarily due to lower pricing and production inefficiencies related to the
implementation of a new manufacturing system and the startup and transfer of
certain operations to lower-cost facilities in Mexico of approximately $25
million, which were offset in part by cost reductions net of inflation of
approximately $110 million and increased volume of approximately $30 million.
Chassis Systems
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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Percent Percent
1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec) 1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec)
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Sales $1,436 $515 $921 179% $3,588 $1,675 $1,913 114%
Segment profit
before income
taxes 91 26 65 264% 195 108 87 81%
Third quarter 1999 sales increased due to the inclusion of LucasVarity sales of
approximately $925 million, as higher volume of approximately $25 million was
offset by the effects of a strong U.S. dollar of approximately $25 million.
Segment profit before tax for the third quarter 1999 increased due to the
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inclusion of LucasVarity segment profit before tax of approximately $72 million
which was partially offset by losses on new product introductions.
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased due to the
inclusion of LucasVarity sales of approximately $2 billion, as higher volume of
approximately $30 million was offset by the effects of a strong U.S. dollar of
approximately $60 million.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased
primarily due to the inclusion of LucasVarity segment profit before tax of
approximately $176 million and cost reductions net of inflation of approximately
$40 million, which were offset partially by the net effect of restructuring
charges of $51 million, losses on new product introductions of approximately $25
million, the one-time noncash effect of the LucasVarity inventory write-up and
lower pricing of approximately $16 million and $10 million, respectively.
Automotive Electronics
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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Percent Percent
1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec) 1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec)
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Sales $330 $266 $64 24% $1,187 $846 $341 40%
Segment profit
before income
taxes 30 16 14 89% 78 61 17 29%
Third quarter 1999 sales increased due to the inclusion of LucasVarity sales of
approximately $50 million and higher volume of approximately $30 million.
Segment profit before tax in the third quarter 1999 increased primarily due to
cost reductions net of inflation of approximately $20 million and the inclusion
of LucasVarity segment profit before tax of approximately $5 million which were
partially offset by losses on new product introductions and lower pricing of
approximately $10 million and $6 million, respectively.
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased primarily due to
the inclusion of LucasVarity sales of approximately $290 million and higher
volume of approximately $90 million.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased
primarily due to cost reductions net of inflation of approximately $60 million
and the inclusion of LucasVarity segment profit before tax of approximately $9
million which were offset in part by lower pricing of $25 million, unfavorable
product mix including losses on new product introductions of approximately $20
million, net restructuring charges of $5 million and the one-time noncash effect
of the LucasVarity inventory write-up of $4 million.
Other Automotive
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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Percent Percent
1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec) 1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec)
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Sales $477 $194 $283 146% $1,152 $618 $534 86%
Segment profit
before income
taxes 35 20 15 70% 85 68 17 24%
Third quarter 1999 sales increased due to the inclusion of LucasVarity sales of
approximately $270 million and increased volume of approximately $25 million.
Segment profit before tax in the third quarter 1999
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increased primarily due to the inclusion of LucasVarity segment profit before
tax of approximately $12 million.
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased primarily due to
the inclusion of LucasVarity sales of approximately $500 million and higher
volume of approximately $50 million.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased
due to the inclusion of LucasVarity segment profit before tax of approximately
$14 million.
Automotive Restructuring
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The automotive restructuring program is progressing. The Company closed an
additional two plants in the third quarter bringing the total of closed plants
to eight. An additional six plants which were previously announced for closure
or sale are currently in-process of closure or sale. TRW has reduced employee
headcount by more than 4,000 against a goal of 7,500. As to the elimination of
suppliers, TRW has reduced the total supplier count by approximately 45 percent
of the planned 4,500. In addition, on an annual basis, $70 million of the
planned $75 million in selling, general, and administrative expense reductions
has been achieved.
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Aerospace & Information Systems Segments
Space & Electronics
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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Percent Percent
1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec) 1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec)
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Sales $498 $474 $24 5% $1,412 $1,495 $(83) (6%)
Segment profit
before income
taxes 17 60 (43) (73%) 239 215 24 11%
Third quarter 1999 sales increased due to higher volume on core programs of
approximately $35 million, and the startup in the commercial satellite
communication line of business of approximately $25 million, which were offset
in part by approximately $30 million of lower volume on contracts nearing
completion or completed during the third quarter 1999.
Segment profit before tax decreased in the third quarter 1999 due to the
write-off of the Company's investment in ICO of $79 million, offset in part by
gains of $17 million from the sale of RFMD stock and improved program
performance of approximately $15 million.
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 decreased primarily due to
lower volume on contracts nearing completion or completed during the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 of approximately $120 million and termination of
SBIRS-Low contract of approximately $65 million which were offset in part by
higher volume on core programs and the startup in the commercial satellite
communication line of business of approximately $65 million and $25 million,
respectively.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased
primarily due to a gain of $140 million related to RFMD which was partially
offset by $11 million of charges for a capped cost reimbursable contract for the
U.S. Army and the write-off of the Company's investment in ICO of $79 million.
In addition, segment profit before tax for the first nine months of 1998
included a $49 million benefit from the settlement of certain patent litigation,
offset in part by a $15 million charge for litigation.
Systems & Information Technology
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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Percent Percent
1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec) 1999 1998 Change Inc (Dec)
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Sales $745 $677 $68 10% $2,155 $2,080 $75 4%
Segment profit
before income
taxes 54 52 2 4% 112 134 (22) (16%)
Third quarter 1999 sales increased primarily due to new business and higher
volume on an existing space and missile systems contract of $30 million and $33
million, respectively.
Segment profit before tax for the third quarter 1999 increased slightly as
profits on new business, the higher volume on an existing space and missile
systems contract and a gain on a divestiture of a business of approximately $5
million were partially offset by performance on commercial programs of
approximately $6 million.
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 increased primarily due to
new business and higher volume on an existing space and missile systems contract
of approximately $85 million and $120 million,
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respectively, offset in part by a contract modification announced in 1998 and
lower volume on contracts nearing completion or completed during the nine months
ended September 30, 1999 of approximately $57 million and $100 million,
respectively.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 decreased
due to the charge of $33 million for a commercial fixed-price contract and the
effect of lower volume and performance on commercial programs of approximately
$7 million and $10 million, respectively, offset in part by the effect of new
business of approximately $4 million and higher volume on an existing space and
missile systems contract.
Segment profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 included
charges of $26 million for contract reserves and severance costs relating to the
combination of TRW's systems integration business with BDM.
Aeronautical Systems
Third quarter ended Nine months ended
(In millions) September 30 September 30
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1999 1999
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Sales $282 $582
Segment profit
before income
taxes 33 65
Sales and segment profit before tax for the third quarter and nine months ended
1999 are attributable to the acquisition of LucasVarity.
ACQUISITIONS
LucasVarity
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On March 25, 1999, TRW acquired LucasVarity for approximately $6.8 billion in
cash. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. The adjusted preliminary
purchase price allocation resulted in an $85 million charge to earnings, with no
income tax benefit, for the fair value of acquired in-process research and
development (IPR&D) that had not reached technological feasibility and had no
future alternative use, $506 million for identified intangible assets including
intellectual property and workforce, and incremental fair value adjustments of
approximately $1.5 billion for a prepaid pension asset, primarily from an
overfunded pension plan, $140 million for fixed assets and $30 million for
inventory.
The fair value of IPR&D was determined using the income approach under the
proportional method. The following projects were included in the valuation: next
generation caliper of $26 million, next generation ABS brakes of $23 million,
electro hydraulic braking of $12 million, aerospace engine controls of $18
million, and electrical parking brake of $6 million.
A risk adjusted discount rate of 18 percent representing the cost of capital and
a premium for the risk was used to discount the projects' cash flows. Operating
margins were assumed to be similar to historical margins of similar products.
The size of the applicable market was verified for reasonableness with outside
research sources. The projects were in various stages of completion ranging from
approximately 40 to 80 percent complete as of the valuation date. The stage of
completion for each project was estimated by evaluating the cost to complete,
complexity of the technology, and time to market. The projects are anticipated
to be completed from late 1999 through 2002. The estimated cost to complete the
projects is $65 million.
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TRW currently anticipates that these projects will be successfully developed as
budgeted for both the estimated cost and time of completion. Any delay or
cancellation of the projects would not have a material adverse impact on the
results of operations or the financial condition of TRW.
See the "Acquisitions" footnote in the Notes to Financial Statements for further
discussion of the LucasVarity acquisition.
Astrolink LLC
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On May 6, 1999, TRW announced that it will invest $250 million in Astrolink LLC,
a strategic venture initiated by Lockheed Martin of which $83 million was
invested in July 1999. In addition to TRW's investment, Lockheed Martin Global
Telecommunications will invest $400 million and Telespazio, a Telecom Italia
Group Company, will invest $250 million. With this funding, Astrolink will
commence construction of a satellite-based network that will enable it to
provide on-demand, wireless broadband data communication services on a global
basis.
Astrolink will focus on the high growth area of broadband multimedia, offering
high-speed, quality, flexible, global bandwidth-on-demand services to large
corporate customers and other consumers. TRW will build Astrolink's satellite
communication payloads, the heart of the Astrolink network. These payloads will
be sophisticated, orbiting switches designed to receive data signals in
individually addressed packets from multiple ground cells, route the data, and
transmit the data to the appropriate ground cell based on the destination
address. In addition, TRW's payloads will allow Astrolink to offer its customers
"bandwidth-on-demand," the ability to use, and pay for, only the bandwidth they
actually need, avoiding the higher cost of a dedicated connection with a fixed
amount of bandwidth. TRW also has the opportunity to be an Astrolink service
provider.
BDM International, Inc.
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In December of 1997, TRW acquired BDM International, Inc., resulting in a charge
for in-process research and development of $548 million. To date, several
commercial projects, including the Web-enabled warehouse and distribution
project, have been delayed about one year due to the following circumstances:
competitive pressures in the information technology markets requiring different
or added functionality; delay in industry standards to be enacted by third
parties; change in internal project staffing; and increased focus on Year 2000
compliance by customers. The costs to complete the projects are substantially
unchanged from the assumptions used in the valuation. The delays of the projects
are not expected to affect materially TRW's expected investment returns.
TRW anticipates that these projects will be successfully developed; however,
there can be no assurance that the products will be viable in the rapidly
changing commercial marketplace. Any delay or cancellation of the projects would
not have a material adverse impact on the results of operations or the financial
condition of TRW.
LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL POSITION
In the first nine months of 1999, a net increase in debt of $5,935 million, cash
flow provided by operating activities of $1,150 million and proceeds from
divestitures of $157 million were used to fund acquisitions of $6,083 million,
capital expenditures of $540 million, dividend payments of $120 million and
other items of $288 million. As a result, cash and cash equivalents increased by
$211 million.
Net debt (short-term debt, the current portion of long-term debt, long-term debt
less cash and cash equivalents) was $8.8 billion at September 30, 1999, compared
to $2.1 billion at December 31, 1998. The ratio of net debt to total capital
(net debt, minority interests and shareholders' investment) was 81 percent at
September 30, 1999, compared to 52 percent at December 31, 1998.
During the second quarter 1999, TRW refinanced short-term debt by issuing $2.4
billion of notes and debentures on May 26, 1999 with $400 million 6.5% Notes Due
2002, $700 million 6.625% Notes Due 2004, $750 million 7.125% Notes Due 2009,
and $550 million 7.75% Debentures Due 2029. An additional $1.0 billion of notes
were issued on June 18, 1999 with $575 million Floating Rate Notes due 2000,
based
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on a three-month LIBOR, and $425 million 6.45% Notes due 2001. The Company's
effective obligation on the $425 million 6.45% Notes due 2001 was simultaneously
changed to a floating rate based on a three-month LIBOR through the execution of
a $425 million interest rate swap.
During the third quarter 1999, TRW refinanced commercial paper by entering into
an $100 million debt agreement due September 2000. The interest rate under the
agreement is a floating rate based on a three-month LIBOR.
At September 30, 1999, $1.1 billion of short-term obligations were reclassified
to long-term obligations as TRW intends to refinance the obligations on a
long-term basis and has the ability to do so under its existing credit
agreements.
TRW received fully underwritten financing for the acquisition of LucasVarity in
the form of a $7.4 billion two-tranche credit agreement with 59 banks. Tranche
one of $3.7 billion expires December 31, 1999 and the second tranche of $3.7
billion expires January 26, 2000 with an option to extend the maturity of up to
$2.0 billion of borrowings to January 26, 2001. The interest rates under the
agreement are the prime rate and a rate based on a London Interbank Offered
Rate. Issuance of long-term debt securities in the public or private capital
markets and the net proceeds from divestitures, among other items, reduce the
amount of the commitments by 100 percent under tranche one until it is zero and
then by 50 percent under tranche two, with a maximum reduction under tranche two
of $1.7 billion. At September 30, 1999, there were no outstanding borrowings
under this agreement and tranche one had been reduced by $3.5 billion due to the
issuance of long-term debt to approximately $200 million. The Company's
available commitments under tranche two remain at $3.7 billion.
During the first quarter of 1999, TRW amended the terms of its $750 million and
$745 million U.S. revolving credit agreements and its $250 million multicurrency
revolving credit agreement to change commitment fees, borrowing margins and
other key terms and conditions to conform to the terms of the $7.4 billion
agreement. In addition, the expiration date of the $745 million agreement was
extended from December 6, 1999 to January 26, 2000, with the provision that TRW
may extend the maturity of borrowings to January 26, 2001.
It is currently management's intention to renegotiate the Company's revolving
credit agreements upon expiration to maintain facilities adequate to meet the
Company's liquidity requirements.
No securities were issued under the Company's existing Universal Shelf
Registration Statement during the first nine months of 1999, with $841 million
remaining available. The Company filed a new Universal Shelf Registration
Statement on October 15, 1999, for an additional $1.7 billion.
As a result of the debt incurred for the LucasVarity acquisition, ratings on
TRW's short and long-term debt were lowered. Moody's Investors Service has rated
TRW's commercial paper at P-2 and senior unsecured debt at Baa1. Standard &
Poor's has rated TRW's commercial paper at A-2 and senior unsecured debt at BBB.
These rating changes are not expected to have a material impact on TRW's
financial position.
On May 17, 1999, TRW announced that it will divest its engine businesses, which
consist of TRW Engine Components and Lucas Diesel Systems operations; TRW Nelson
Stud Welding; and the LucasVarity Wiring companies. The estimated net proceeds
from these divestitures are expected to be $1.2 to $1.5 billion. TRW has
established a goal of reducing its net debt by approximately $2.5 billion,
including the effects of these divestitures, by year-end 2000. Additional debt
reduction will be accomplished through operating cash flow, working capital
improvements, disposal of non-revenue producing assets and management of
expenditures.
At September 30, 1999, the Company had a working capital deficiency of
approximately $2.3 billion primarily due to the issuance of debt incurred to
purchase LucasVarity. Management believes that sufficient resources, in the form
of funds generated by operations and existing borrowing capacity, are available
to maintain liquidity.
Management believes TRW's current financial position and financing arrangements,
including financing for the acquisition of LucasVarity, allow flexibility in
worldwide financing activities and permit
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TRW to respond to changing conditions in credit markets. Management believes
that funds generated from operations, the divestiture program and existing
borrowing capacity are adequate to fund capital expenditures, working capital
including tax requirements, company-sponsored research and development programs,
dividend payments to shareholders and debt service requirements.
OTHER MATTERS
During 1997, TRW Vehicle Safety Systems Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the
Company, reported to the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)
potential violations of the Arizona hazardous waste law at its Queen Creek,
Arizona facility for the possible failure to properly label and dispose of
wastewater that might be classified as hazardous waste. If ADEQ initiates
proceedings against the Company with respect to such matters, the Company could
be liable for penalties and fines and other relief. Management is currently
evaluating this matter and is unable to make a meaningful estimate of the amount
or range of possible liability, if any, at this time, although management
believes that the Company would have meritorious defenses.
During 1996, the Company was advised by the United States Department of Justice
that it had been named as a defendant in two lawsuits brought by a former
employee and filed under seal in 1994 and 1995, respectively, in the United
States District Court for the Central District of California under the qui tam
provisions of the civil False Claims Act. The Company cannot presently predict
the outcome of these lawsuits, although management believes that their ultimate
resolution will not have a material effect on the Company's financial condition
or results of operations.
Refer to the "Contingencies" footnote in the Notes to Financial Statements for
further discussion of these matters.
Year 2000
A company-wide Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance program has been implemented to
determine Y2K issues and assure Y2K compliance. TRW's Y2K compliance program now
encompasses the Y2K program of LucasVarity. The compliance program has four
major areas: internal computer systems, factory floor systems, supplier and
service management and products and contracts.
The general phases of the compliance program are Project Start-up; Inventory and
Assessment; Conversion, Upgrade and Renovation; Validation, including testing;
and Implementation. All phases are essentially complete, except for certain Y2K
upgrades for nonmaterial and low priority items. The phases of the Y2K
Compliance Program for the critical systems, along with corresponding
percentage-of-completion, are shown below:
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PHASE PERCENTAGE-OF-COMPLETION
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Project Startup 100
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Inventory and Assessment 100
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Conversion, Upgrade and Renovation 100
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Validation 100
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Implementation 100
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Although all phases of the critical Y2K compliance program are essentially
complete, TRW will continue to evaluate and prepare critical contingency plans
throughout 1999 for new suppliers and/or service providers or if new information
becomes available.
Project Startup covers establishment of the Y2K Program Office and establishing
the budget and resources required for the Program. During the Inventory and
Assessment phase, inventory lists were created for each area, such as the
factory floor, end user systems, technical infrastructure, suppliers and service
providers, and assessed as to whether there was a potential Y2K issue or not.
Conversion, upgrade and renovation is the remediation phase. During this phase,
non-compliant systems were upgraded, converted to new systems or modified to
bring them into compliance. Validation is the testing
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phase where changes, upgrades or new systems were tested to validate their Y2K
compliance. In addition, mission critical compliant systems were tested to
validate that they are Y2K compliant. Implementation is the installation of the
upgraded, renovated or new system into production.
The internal computer systems are comprised of engineering and research and
development facilities, business computer systems, end user systems and
technical infrastructure. The Company estimates that 100 percent of TRW's and
LucasVarity's internal computer systems are Y2K compliant for mission critical
systems. Any remaining activities are driven by customer changes or continuing
updates to reflect vendor Y2K upgrades. The majority of critical contingency
plans for these systems were developed during the second quarter 1999, with the
remainder completed during the third quarter 1999. These contingency plans
include, but are not limited to, performing backups of mission critical computer
systems, printing hard copies of key databases or reports or running key
processes in December, where feasible.
The factory floor systems are comprised of manufacturing and warehousing
equipment. The Company estimates that 100 percent of TRW's and LucasVarity's
critical factory floor systems are Y2K compliant. The majority of critical
contingency plans for these systems were developed during the second quarter
1999 with the remainder completed during the third quarter 1999. Any uncertainty
was managed through extensive testing of factory floor systems and contingency
planning. Mission critical factory floor systems with a clock function have been
tested for Year 2000 compliance. For critical machines, contingency plans have
been developed that identify workarounds for the specific production line so
that production schedules can be maintained. These contingency plans include,
but are not limited to, manually setting the clock, expertise on-call, or
utilizing another line or machine to produce the products.
The Company is continuing to evaluate Y2K issues associated with suppliers to
TRW's Automotive business by working with the Automotive Industries Action Group
(AIAG), which consists of several of TRW's largest automotive customers and
suppliers. The AIAG sent self-assessment surveys to approximately 15,000 TRW
suppliers. The Company continues to evaluate the criticality of suppliers and
has reduced its estimated critical suppliers to TRW's automotive business from
3,900 to 3,000. The Company has validated the critical suppliers' state of Y2K
readiness and evaluated the risk to the Company by reviewing the self-assessment
surveys and by conducting telephone surveys or on-site visits for selected
critical suppliers. The Company has developed 100 percent of contingency plans
for critical suppliers and service providers. Although the planned effort has
been completed, the Company will continue this activity throughout 1999, as new
providers are added or if new information becomes available. Contingency plans
consist of, but are not limited to, identifying and qualifying alternate sources
or the provision of buffer stock. The contingency plan is tailored to the
specific supplier or service provider situation, in response to the Company's
review of their Y2K readiness.
Y2K certification requests were sent to approximately 8,200 suppliers and
service providers to TRW's aerospace and information systems businesses, of
which about 1,200 are considered critical. All of these critical suppliers have
certified Y2K compliance. Contingency plans were developed during the second
quarter and will continue to be prepared throughout 1999 for new
suppliers/service providers or if new information becomes available. Contingency
plans for TRW's aerospace and information systems businesses are focused on
critical suppliers and service providers completing their Y2K readiness
activities in the fourth quarter 1999. For critical suppliers and/or service
providers where orders or services are anticipated during the first quarter of
2000, contingency plans such as, but not limited to, ordering supplies for late
1999 delivery, stocking additional consumables, qualifying alternate sources
and/or holding buffer stock are in process.
LucasVarity continues to evaluate the criticality of its suppliers as new
suppliers and/or service providers are added or if new information becomes
available and has reduced its estimated critical suppliers list from 5,500 to
4,400 of its automotive and aerospace suppliers and service providers. Each
critical supplier and service provider has been contacted and their state of Y2K
readiness validated. As a result of these assessments, any suppliers and service
providers categorized as a high-risk to the Company's flow of products and
services have an appropriate and formal contingency plan established and agreed
to between the two parties. These contingency plans include, but are not limited
to, identifying and qualifying alternate sources and the provision of buffer
stock.
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The Company has assessed the products of the existing TRW automotive business
and determined that there should be no Y2K issues. Also, LucasVarity has
assessed its automotive and aerospace products and determined that there should
be no Y2K issues.
Contracts entered into by TRW's aerospace and information systems businesses
after January 1, 1996 and contract modifications entered into after January 1,
1996 that add major scope to earlier contracts have been assessed. The Company
continues to review and refine the contracts identified as having Y2K impacts.
The Company has determined that approximately 400 contracts have Y2K impacts.
The remediation and validation has been completed, except where work continues
in accordance with customer mandated schedules on a small number of contracts.
The Company expects renovations and critical contingency planning to be
performed throughout 1999.
Although the program is essentially complete, the Company is continuing to
monitor and assess possible Y2K issues, using formal program reviews to assess
progress and initiate required actions. As required to address these issues,
contingency plans have been prepared, updated and implemented as necessary to
address the risks identified. Contingency plans are being developed for each
unit. The contingency plan is specific to the business scenarios, local
situation and risks as seen by the specific unit. The contingency plans include,
but are not limited to, ensuring that backups of mission critical computer
systems are performed; printing hardcopies of key databases or reports; running
key processes in December, where feasible; and identifying workarounds for
producing products, if a factory floor system should fail, as well as other
scenarios.
The Company has identified the most likely risks of Y2K noncompliance as the
risk that key suppliers will not be Y2K compliant and the risk that aerospace
and information systems' contracts will have unanticipated Y2K-related issues.
In addition, the Company relies on Year 2000 compliance information from other
third party, governmental (federal, state, international and local) or domestic
and overseas agencies, particularly concerning a country's infrastructure. There
continues to be a risk associated with infrastructure Y2K readiness for some
countries, in spite of the efforts on the Company's part. Due to the general
uncertainty inherent in the Y2K problem, the Company is unable to determine at
this time whether the consequences of Y2K compliance failures will have a
material effect on the Company's results of operations or financial condition.
In addition, the Company does not have control over service providers and as a
result cannot currently estimate to what extent future operating results may be
adversely affected by the failure of these service providers to address their
Y2K issues successfully.
The total cost of the Company's Y2K compliance program, including the cost of
LucasVarity from the date of acquisition, is estimated to be $171 million and
includes $85 million for capitalizable costs and $86 million of costs that are
being expensed as incurred. The Company has expensed approximately $72 million
to date, including $3 million relating to LucasVarity. The Company expects to
expense an additional $6 million throughout the remainder of 1999 and $8
million in 2000. The Company does not anticipate that the overall costs of the
Company's Y2K compliance program will have a material effect on the Company's
financial results or financial condition.
The dates of completion and the costs of the Company's Y2K program are based on
management's estimates, which were derived utilizing assumptions of future
events, including the availability of certain resources, third party
modification plans and other factors. There can be no guarantee that these
estimates will be achieved, and if the actual timing and costs for the Company's
Y2K program differ materially from those anticipated, the Company's financial
results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Euro Conversion
On December 31, 1998, certain member countries of the European Union irrevocably
fixed the conversion rates between their national currencies and a common
currency, the "Euro," which became their legal currency on January 1, 1999. The
participating countries' former national currencies will continue to exist as
denominations of the Euro between January 1, 1999 and January 1, 2002.
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TRW has evaluated the business implications of conversion to the Euro, including
the need to adapt internal systems to accommodate Euro-denominated transactions,
including receipts and payments, the competitive implications of cross-border
price transparency and other strategic implications. TRW's primary customers in
the automotive industry in Europe are expected to require Euro invoicing during
1999. Invoicing and other business functions will be Euro-capable by the end of
the transition period but may be converted earlier where operationally efficient
or cost-effective or to meet customer requirements. TRW's exposure to foreign
currency risk and the related use of derivative contracts to mitigate that risk
is expected to be reduced as a result of conversion to the Euro.
TRW does not expect the conversion to the Euro to have a material effect on its
financial condition or results of operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this filing that are not statements of historical fact may be
forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, TRW and its
representatives make statements that may be forward-looking. All forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties. This section provides readers with
cautionary statements identifying, for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, important factors that
could cause TRW's actual results to differ materially from those contained in
forward-looking statements made in this filing or otherwise made by, or on
behalf of, TRW.
The following are some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from estimates contained in TRW's forward-looking statements:
Our consolidated results could be affected by: unanticipated events and
circumstances that may occur and render TRW's acquisition of LucasVarity less
beneficial to TRW than anticipated; intense competition in our markets that make
it impossible to guarantee that we will achieve the expected financial and
operating results and synergies from the acquisition of LucasVarity; the ability
of TRW to integrate LucasVarity into its operations and thereby achieve the
anticipated cost savings and be in a position to take advantage of potential
growth opportunities; the ability to continue technical innovation and the
development of and demand for new products and contract awards; pricing
pressures from customers; the ability to reduce the level of outstanding debt
from cash flow from operations and the proceeds from dispositions planned in our
automotive business; the ability to effectively implement the company-wide Y2K
compliance program in accordance with the estimated timetable and costs
described herein and the preparedness of our critical suppliers; the
introduction of competing products or technology by competitors; the
availability of funding for research and development; the ability to meet
performance and delivery requirements on systems for customers; the economic,
regulatory and political instability of Brazil, Asia and certain emerging
countries; and the ability to attract and retain skilled employees with
high-level technical competencies.
Our automotive business also could be affected by: the ability to effectively
implement the Company's automotive restructuring program and improve automotive
margins; changes in consumer debt levels and interest rates; the cyclical nature
of the automotive industry; moderation or decline in the automobile build rate;
work stoppages; customer recall and warranty claims; product liability issues;
and changes to the regulatory environment regarding automotive safety.
Our aerospace and information systems business also could be affected by: the
level of defense funding by the government; the termination of existing
government contracts; and the ability to develop and market products and
services for customers outside of the traditional aerospace and information
systems markets.
The above list of important factors is not exclusive. We caution that any
forward-looking statement reflects only the beliefs of TRW or its management at
the time the statement is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date
on which the statement was made.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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TRW is subject to inherent risks attributed to operating in a global economy. It
is TRW's policy to utilize derivative financial instruments to manage its
interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate risks. When appropriate, TRW
uses derivatives to hedge its exposure to short-term interest rate changes as a
lower cost substitute for the issuance of fixed-rate debt. TRW manages cash flow
transactional foreign exchange risk pursuant to a written corporate policy.
Forward contracts and, to a lesser extent, options are utilized to protect TRW's
cash flow from adverse movements in exchange rates. Also, at certain times, TRW
may use interest rate agreements in the management of interest rate exposure on
debt issuances.
TRW is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party
to derivative financial instruments. TRW limits this exposure by entering into
agreements with a number of major financial institutions that meet credit
standards established by TRW and that are expected to satisfy fully their
obligations under the contracts. Derivative financial instruments are viewed by
TRW as a risk management tool and are not used for speculative or trading
purposes.
Based on TRW's interest rate exposure on variable rate borrowings at September
30, 1999, a one-percentage-point increase in the average interest rate on TRW's
variable rate borrowings would increase future interest expense by approximately
$4 million per month.
Based on TRW's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk resulting from
derivative foreign currency instruments outstanding at September 30, 1999, a 10
percent uniform weakening in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to the
currencies in which those derivative foreign currency instruments are
denominated would result in a $20 million loss in fair value.
Based on TRW's interest rate exposure with regard to the interest rate swap
outstanding at September 30, 1999, a 10 percent increase of the fixed interest
rate component of the swap at September 30, 1999 would result in a $4 million
loss in fair value.
TRW's sensitivity analyses of the effects of changes in interest rates and
foreign currency exchange rates do not reflect the effect of such changes on the
related hedged transactions or on other operating transactions. TRW's
sensitivity analyses of the effects of changes in interest rates and foreign
currency exchange rates do not factor in a potential change in the level of
variable rate borrowings or derivative instruments outstanding that could take
place if these hypothetical conditions prevailed.
Refer to the "Foreign Exchange Contracts" and the "Interest Rate Swap
Agreements" footnotes in the Notes to Financial Statements for further
discussion of derivative instruments as of September 30, 1999.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
During 1996, the United States Department of Justice, or the DOJ, advised the
Company that it had been named as a defendant in two lawsuits brought by Richard
D. Bagley, a former employee of the Company's former Space & Technology Group,
and originally filed under seal in 1994 and 1995, respectively, in the United
States District Court for the Central District of California under the qui tam
provisions of the civil False Claims Act. The Act permits an individual to bring
suit in the name of the United States and share in any recovery. The allegations
in the lawsuits relate to the classification of costs incurred by the Company
that were charged to certain of its federal contracts. Under the law, the
government must investigate the allegations and determine whether it wishes to
intervene and take responsibility for the lawsuits. On February 13, 1998, the
DOJ intervened in the litigation. On February 19, 1998 and March 4, 1998, Bagley
filed amended complaints in the Central District of California that realleged
certain of the claims included in the 1994 and 1995 lawsuits and omitted the
remainder. The amended complaints allege that the United States has incurred
substantial damages and that the Company should be ordered to cease and desist
from violations of the civil False Claims Act and is liable for treble damages,
penalties, costs, including attorneys' fees, and such other relief as deemed
proper by the court. On March 17, 1998, the DOJ filed its complaint against the
Company upon intervention in the 1994 lawsuit, which set forth a limited number
of the allegations in the 1994 lawsuit and certain additional allegations. The
DOJ elected not to pursue the other claims in the 1994 lawsuit or the claims in
the 1995 lawsuit. The DOJ's complaint alleges that the Company is liable for
treble damages, penalties, interest, costs and "other proper relief." On March
18, 1998, Bagley withdrew the first amended complaint in the 1994 lawsuit at the
request of the DOJ. On May 18, 1998, the Company filed answers to Bagley's first
amended complaint in the 1995 lawsuit and to the DOJ's complaint, denying all
substantive allegations contained therein. At the same time, the Company filed
counterclaims against both Bagley and the federal government. On July 20, 1998,
both Bagley and the DOJ filed motions seeking to dismiss the Company's
counterclaims. On November 23, 1998 (entered as an Order on January 21, 1999),
the court dismissed certain counterclaims asserted against Bagley and the
federal government and took under advisement Bagley's motion to dismiss certain
other counterclaims. On March 15, 1999, the DOJ was granted leave to file a
First Amended Complaint, which adds certain allegations concerning the Company's
subcontracts. On August 6, 1999, the Government filed its Second Amended
Complaint, which incorporated vouchers, progress payment requests, and invoices
submitted by TRW to higher tier Government contractors among the class of
allegedly false claims challenged by the Government. On September 29, 1999,
Bagley filed his Second Amended Complaint, which incorporated subcontracts
performed by TRW for higher tier Government contractors among the class of
contracts under which allegedly false claims were presented, and added
allegations relating to certain of Bagley's pre-existing claims. The Company
cannot presently predict the outcome of these lawsuits, although management
believes that their ultimate resolution will not have a material effect on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations.
On July 21, 1997, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA,
issued a notice of violation to the Company under the Clean Air Act with respect
to air emissions at the former Izumi Industries, Corporation, Inc. facility in
Yaphank, New York. TRW acquired this facility in November 1996. The EPA informed
TRW that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC,
would be the lead agency in this action. On August 15, 1997, the DEC commenced
an administrative enforcement action against the Company under the New York
Environmental Conservation Law with respect to such emissions. On September 11,
1997, the Company agreed to an Order of Consent with the DEC, pursuant to which
the Company has paid a $300,000 civil penalty to the DEC and has initiated
certain specified actions to bring the facility into compliance with applicable
regulatory standards relating to air emissions. These matters are not expected
to have a material effect on TRW's financial position. On September 9, 1999, TRW
settled its claims against Izumi Industries, Corporation, Inc. for, among other
things, the costs arising from the Order of Consent.
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
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(a) Exhibits:
10(a) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement
10(b) Form of Transferable Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement
10(c) Form of Stock Option Agreement Qualified Under the Laws of
France
10(d) Employment Agreement by and between TRW Inc. and David M.
Cote, dated as of November 11, 1999
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99 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges --
Unaudited (Supplement to Exhibit 12 of the following Form
S-3 Registration Statement of the Company: No. 333-48443,
filed March 23, 1998)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TRW Inc.
Date: November 12, 1999 By: /s/ William B. Lawrence
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William B. Lawrence
Executive Vice President and Secretary
By: /s/ Carl G. Miller
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Carl G. Miller
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Description
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10(a) Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement
10(b) Form of Transferable Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement
10(c) Form of Stock Option Agreement Qualified Under the Laws of
France
10(d) Employment Agreement by and between TRW Inc. and David M.
Cote, dated as of November 11, 1999
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99 Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges -
Unaudited (Supplement to Exhibit 12 of the following Form
S-3 Registration Statement of the Company: No. 333-48443,
filed March 23, 1998)
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