Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Our principal plants are as follows:
United States
Fort Collins, Colorado - Corporate headquarters and Turbine Systems, Engine Systems and Electrical Power Systems manufacturing and Turbine Systems and Electrical Power Systems engineering
Greenville, South Carolina (leased) - Turbine Systems manufacturing and engineering
Loveland, Colorado - Turbine Systems, Engine Systems and Electrical Power Systems manufacturing, and Engine Systems engineering
Niles, Illinois (leased) - Airframe Systems manufacturing and engineering
Pacoima, California (leased) - Airframe Systems manufacturing and engineering
Rockford, Illinois - Turbine Systems manufacturing and engineering
Santa Clarita, California - Airframe Systems manufacturing and engineering
Skokie, Illinois (leased) - Airframe Systems manufacturing and Airframe Systems and Engine Systems engineering
Zeeland, Michigan - Turbine Systems manufacturing and engineering
Other Countries
Aken, Germany (leased) - Engine Systems manufacturing and engineering
Kempen, Germany - Electrical Power Systems manufacturing and engineering
Krakow, Poland - Electrical Power Systems manufacturing and engineering
Stuttgart, Germany (leased) - Electrical Power Systems manufacturing and engineering
Tianjin, Peoples’ Republic of China (leased) - Engine Systems and Electrical Power Systems assembly
In addition to the principal plants listed above, we own or lease other facilities used primarily for sales and service activities in Brazil, China, India, Japan, the Netherlands, Peru, the Republic of Korea, Russia, and the United Kingdom.
Our principal plants are suitable and adequate for the manufacturing and other activities performed at those plants, and we believe our utilization levels are generally high. However, with continuing advancements in manufacturing technology and operational improvements, we believe we can continue to increase production without significant capital expenditures for expansion, retooling, or acquisition of additional plants.
Construction has begun on a new 48,000 square foot system test facility at our Rockford, Illinois campus. The facility, which will house numerous environmental system test cells and a vibration lab, will support Turbine Systems’ development opportunities.
Woodward is currently involved in claims, pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings, investigations or regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of business, including, among others, those relating to product liability claims, employment matters, workers’ compensation claims, regulatory, legal or contractual disputes, product warranty claims and alleged violations of various environmental laws. We have accrued for individual matters that we believe are likely to result in a loss when ultimately resolved using estimates of the most likely amount of loss.
While the outcome of pending claims, legal proceedings, investigations and regulatory proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that any liabilities that may result from these claims, proceedings and investigations will not have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations.
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PART II
Item 5.
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Our common stock is listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market and at November 8, 2010, there were approximately 1,300 holders of record. Cash dividends were declared quarterly during 2010 and 2009. The amount of cash dividends per share and the high and low sales price per share for our common stock for each fiscal quarter in 2010 and 2009 are included in Note 21, Supplemental quarterly financial data (Unaudited), to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
The information required by this item relating to securities authorized for issuance under equity plans is included under the caption “Executive Compensation - Equity Compensation Plan Information” in our Proxy Statement for the 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held January 26, 2011 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Performance Graph
The following graph compares the cumulative 5-year total return to stockholders on our common stock relative to the cumulative total returns of the S&P Midcap 400 index and the S&P Industrial Machinery index. The graph shows total stockholder return assuming an investment of $100 (with reinvestment of all dividends) was made on September 30, 2005 in our common stock and in each of the two indexes and tracks relative performance through September 30, 2010.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Woodward Governor Company, the S&P Midcap 400 Index
and the S&P Industrial Machinery Index
The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
Sales of common stock issued from treasury during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 consisted of the following:
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes which appear in “Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report.
Notes:
Item 7.
Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
OVERVIEW
We are a global leader in energy control within the aerospace & defense and energy markets that we serve. We design, produce and service components and integrated systems that manage and control the energy of fluid movement, motion, combustion and electricity. Our prices, technology, quality, and customer service allow us to compete effectively within dozens of unique aerospace & defense and energy market niches and against various other manufacturers, including the in-house operations of certain OEMs. Examples of our market niches include motors for moving aircraft flight surfaces, fuel pumps for large diesel engines, and fuel nozzles for industrial gas turbines. We believe we have a significant position in the markets for fuel systems for aircraft and inverters for wind turbines.
We serve two significant markets - the aerospace & defense market and the energy market - served by our four operating business segments: Turbine Systems, Airframe Systems, Electrical Power Systems, and Engine Systems. We use segment information internally to manage our business, including the assessment of business segment performance and making decisions on the allocation of resources between segments.
Turbine Systems - Our Turbine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for commercial and military aircraft propulsion applications, including fuel and combustion systems for turbine engines in our aerospace & defense markets, and for the industrial gas and steam turbines in our energy markets.
Airframe Systems - Our Airframe Systems segment develops and manufactures high-performance cockpit, electromechanical and hydraulic motion control systems, and mission-critical actuation systems and controls, including actuators, hydraulic motors, gears and sensors. These systems and controls are used in commercial and military fixed wing and rotary aircraft, combat vehicles and weapons systems, including guided weapons, and electro-optical targeting and motion suppression systems programs for combat vehicles.
Electrical Power Systems - Our Electrical Power Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide power sensing and energy control management. These systems and components improve the security, quality, reliability and availability of power generation and electrical power networks for industrial markets, which include the power generation, power distribution, and power conversion industries.
Engine Systems - Our Engine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the industrial reciprocating engine markets, which include power generation, transportation and process industries.
We use segment information internally to assess the performance of each segment and to make decisions on the allocation of resources.
Management’s discussion and analysis should be read together with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in this report. Dollar and number of share amounts contained in this discussion and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are in thousands, except per share amounts.
On October 1, 2009, Woodward adopted authoritative guidance which requires, among other things, a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary to be reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets within stockholders’ equity, but separate from the parent’s stockholders’ equity. As required by the authoritative guidance, the presentation and disclosure requirements must be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Accordingly, certain financial data included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 has been recast from amounts previously reported. Further discussion of the authoritative guidance adopted by Woodward on October 1, 2009 can be found in Note 2, New accounting standards, in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in “Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplemental Data”, of this Form 10-K.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Note 1, Operations and summary of significant accounting policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The accounting positions described below are significantly affected by critical accounting estimates. Such accounting positions require significant judgments, assumptions, and estimates to be used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements, and actual results could differ materially from the amounts reported based on variability in factors affecting these estimates.
Our management has discussed the development and selection of these critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee has reviewed our disclosures in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
Revenue recognition
Woodward recognizes revenue upon shipment or delivery of tangible products for sale. Delivery is upon completion of manufacturing, customer acceptance, and the transfer of the risks and rewards of ownership. In countries whose laws provide for retention of some form of title by sellers, enabling recovery of goods in the event of customer default on payment, product delivery is considered to have occurred when the customer has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership of the products. Occasionally, Woodward transfers title of product to customers, but retains substantive performance obligations such as completion of product testing, customer acceptance or in some instances regulatory acceptance. Revenue is deferred until the performance obligations are satisfied. Judgment is sometimes required to identify the point in time at which the customer assumes the risks and rewards of ownership.
Woodward provides certain development services to customers under fully funded and partially funded long and short-term development contracts. Revenue for such contracts is recognized using the percentage-of-completion, milestone method or completed contract method. Funded development contracts may be fixed price or cost-reimbursable contracts. Anticipated losses on fully funded contracts, if any, are recognized in the period in which the losses become probable and estimable. Revenue recognition under the percentage-of-completion method requires accurate estimation of total costs to complete the development project, which requires judgment and is subject to revision. Revenue recognition under the milestone method requires identification of meaningful milestones with economic substance consistent with the revenue recognition criteria.
Purchase accounting
Woodward consummated three acquisitions during fiscal year 2009 for a total cost of $768,423. In addition, we sold the Fuel and Pneumatics (“F&P”) product line acquired as part of the HRT acquisition for net proceeds of approximately $48,000. Significant assumptions and estimates, including projections of future cash flows, affect the carrying value of acquired assets and assumed liabilities, including inventories and other tangible and intangible assets. Changes in the carrying amounts of acquired assets and assumed liabilities change the carrying value of goodwill, which is not amortized for accounting purposes. Changes in the carrying amount of acquired assets and assumed liabilities also impact future costs and may subject the Company to risk of future impairment of assets acquired, including goodwill.
Inventory
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined using methods that approximate a first-in, first-out basis. Cost of HRT and MPC inventories are determined on a standard cost and average cost basis, respectively, which approximates the first-in, first-out basis.
Customer-specific information and contractual terms are considered when evaluating lower of cost or market considerations. The carrying value of inventory as of September 30, 2010 was $295,034. If economic conditions, customer product mix decisions or other factors significantly reduce future customer demand for our products from forecast levels, then future adjustments to the carrying value of inventory may become necessary. We attempt to maintain inventory quantities at levels considered necessary to fill expected orders in a reasonable time frame, which we believe mitigates our exposure to future inventory carrying cost adjustments.
Postretirement benefits
The Company provides various benefits to certain employees through defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefit plans. For financial reporting purposes, net periodic benefits expense and related obligations are calculated using a number of significant actuarial assumptions, including anticipated discount rates, rates of compensation increases, long-term return on defined benefit plan investments, and anticipated healthcare cost increases. Based on these actuarial assumptions, at September 30, 2010 our recorded liabilities include $25,776 for underfunded defined benefit pension plans and $37,222 for unfunded other postretirement benefit plans. Changes in net periodic expense or the amounts of recorded liabilities may occur in the future due to changes in these assumptions.
Estimates of the value of postretirement benefit obligations, and related net periodic benefits expense, are dependent on actuarial assumptions including future interest rates, compensation rates, healthcare cost trends, and returns on defined benefit plan investments. Variances from our fiscal year end estimates for these variables could materially affect our recognized postretirement benefit obligation liabilities. On a near-term basis, such changes are unlikely to have a material impact on reported earnings, since such adjustments are recorded to other comprehensive income and recognized into expense over a number of years. Significant changes in estimates could, however, materially affect the carrying amounts of benefit obligation liabilities, including accumulated benefit obligations, which could affect compliance with the provisions of our debt arrangements and future borrowing capacity.
Reviews for impairment of goodwill
At September 30, 2010, we had $438,594 of goodwill, representing 26.4% of our total assets. Goodwill is tested for impairment on the reporting unit level on an annual basis and more often if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The impairment tests consist of comparing the fair value of reporting units, determined using discounted cash flows, with its carrying amount including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we compare the implied value of goodwill with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment loss would be recognized to reduce the carrying amount to its implied fair value. There was no impairment charge recorded in fiscal years 2010, 2009 or 2008.
We completed our annual goodwill impairment test during the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The fair value of the reporting units was based on reporting unit level cash flow forecasts that were updated to reflect current global economic conditions, including anticipated weakening of global demand for certain products. Forecasted cash flows were discounted using an 11.3% weighted average cost of capital assumption. The terminal value of the forecasted cash flows assumed an annual compound growth rate of 4.5% after five years and was calculated using the Gordon Growth Model.
The results of our fiscal year 2010 annual goodwill impairment test performed as of March 31, 2010 indicated that no goodwill impairment existed. The estimated fair value of each of our reporting units was in excess of its carrying value.
At March 31, 2010, the reporting unit with the closest ratio of estimated fair value to carrying value was our recently acquired Airframe Systems reporting unit, which has a significant concentration of business in the presently depressed business jet and regional jet market segments. Our March 31, 2010 analysis indicated a premium of over 30% compared to this reporting unit’s carrying value. We are not aware of any facts, circumstances or triggering events that have arisen since March 31, 2010 indicating that goodwill has been impaired or that the premium of over 30% has changed significantly since our March 31, 2010 analysis. The carrying value of our Airframe Systems segment goodwill was $294,558 as of September 30, 2010.
As part of the Company’s ongoing monitoring efforts, Woodward will continue to consider the global economic environment and its potential impact on Woodward’s business in assessing goodwill recoverability. There can be no assurance that Woodward’s estimates and assumptions regarding forecasted cash flows of certain reporting units, or the duration of the current economic downturn, or the period or strength of the recovery, made for purposes of the annual goodwill impairment test performed during the second fiscal quarter of 2010, will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If Woodward’s assumptions are not realized, it is possible that an impairment charge may need to be recorded in future periods.
Income taxes
We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and determining our provision for income taxes.
During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. We establish reserves for tax-related uncertainties based on estimates of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The reserves are established when we believe that certain positions are likely to be challenged and may not be fully sustained on review by tax authorities. We adjust these reserves in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the closing of a tax audit or refinement of an estimate. Although we believe our reserves are reasonable, no assurance can be given that the final outcome of these matters will not be consistent with what is reflected in our historical income tax provisions and accruals. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different than the amounts recorded, such differences will impact the provision for income taxes. The provision for income taxes includes the impact of reserve provisions and changes to reserves that are considered appropriate. As of September 30, 2010, unrecognized gross tax benefits for which recognition has been deferred was $10,586.
Significant judgment is also required in determining any valuation allowance recorded against deferred tax assets. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, we consider all available evidence including past operating results, estimates of future taxable income, and the feasibility of tax planning strategies. In the event that we change our determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets that can be realized, we will adjust our valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made. As of September 30, 2010, our valuation allowance was $96.
Our effective tax rates differ from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the tax impact of foreign operations, adjustments of valuation allowances, research tax credits, state taxes, and tax audit settlements.
Our provision for income taxes is subject to volatility and could be affected by earnings that are different than anticipated in countries which have lower or higher tax rates by; changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities; transfer pricing adjustments; tax effects of share-based compensation; by costs or benefits related to intercompany restructurings; and/or changes in tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles, including accounting for uncertain tax positions, or interpretations thereof. In addition, we are subject to examination of our income tax returns by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. We regularly assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes resulting from these examinations to determine the adequacy of our provision for income taxes. There can be no assurance that the outcomes from these examinations will not have a significant effect on our operating results, financial condition and cash flows.
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND TRENDS
We serve the aerospace & defense and energy markets through our four business segments.
The global economic downturn impacted all of our markets in 2009, but these markets began strengthening in early fiscal year 2010.
Aerospace & Defense Markets
Our aerospace & defense products are primarily used to provide energy and motion control in both commercial and military fixed wing and rotary aircraft and in various other defense platforms, including guided weapon systems and combat vehicles.
Aircraft - In the commercial aerospace markets, which are mainly served by our Turbine Systems and Airframe Systems business segments, global air traffic is estimated to have returned in 2010 to pre-recession levels and both wide-body and single aisle commercial jet production has stabilized. While relatively long development cycles mean the impacts are several years delayed, we are exploring opportunities on new engine and aircraft programs which are under consideration or have been recently announced.
Defense - In the defense markets, which are mainly served by our Turbine Systems and Airframe Systems business segments, overall spending increased in 2010. Key military programs in fixed wing, rotorcraft and weapons systems have provided relative stability in the defense markets during this uncertain economic environment. Key programs that have been stable or growing include the F/A-18 E/F, the (Joint Strike Fighter), and the Blackhawk and Apache helicopter programs. Military aftermarket, tied to the support of ongoing U.S. war efforts, has been consistent throughout this cycle.
We continue to explore opportunities on next generation smart weapon systems, including enhanced guided bomb and guided rocket programs.
Energy Markets
Our energy products are used in global power generation and distribution, and to control energy in industrial, mobile and marine equipment.
Industrial Turbines - The industrial turbine market, which is mainly served by our Turbine Systems business segment, was impacted by the economic downturn in relation to credit market availability, large capital project constraints and decreased demand for global energy. OEM build rates have begun to recover in fiscal year 2010, particularly in developing economies, as the global economic recovery is starting to drive increased power demand. We anticipate that long-term power needs, as well as backup power for renewable resource generators such as wind turbines, should cause industrial turbines to continue to return to more favorable growth rates. The aftermarket segment of the industry has been favorably impacted by service needs related to turbine installations early in the decade.
As power generation demand growth returns, turbines are expected to provide a strong solution due to their inherent low emissions and fast permitting and construction times, along with the abundant availability of lower cost natural gas. Further, gas turbines are expected to serve a critical market need in supporting renewable assets in providing fast start and load acceptance during times when renewable sources fluctuate. OEM turbine manufacturers appear to be investing in new technologies focused on emissions, part load operation, start times, and fuel flexibility.
In the oil and gas/process industry, demand for industrial gas and steam turbines is expected to grow fueled by the demand for oil and natural gas products. Exploration, production, and distribution of oil and gas products utilize both gas and steam turbines in process and power generation applications. Increased construction of floating production storage & offloading and gas to liquids facilities will drive demand in aeroderivative and steam turbine applications.
Reciprocating Engines - The reciprocating engines markets are mainly served by our Engine Systems business segment. While the recent economic climate adversely affected the end markets for industrial engines in fiscal year 2009, industrial production and other economic indicators have shown signs of global stabilization and growth in 2010.
Demand for small gas and diesel engines, including engines used in alternative fuel vehicles and industrial equipment, is recovering from depressed levels as equipment manufacturers increase their production schedules. Demand increased for these small engines through fiscal year 2010. Orders for construction, agricultural, and material handling equipment, particularly in Asia, are driving demand for small diesel engines, and interest in using non-petroleum (alternative) fuels particularly in Korea, China, and India is driving demand for small gas engines.
Demand for large gas and diesel engines began to stabilize during fiscal year 2010, but more slowly than for small gas and diesel engines. We believe that increasing commodity prices are driving renewed investments in engine-powered mining and oil production equipment, although investments have been somewhat dampened by depressed prices for natural gas due to high supply levels. However, demand for higher margin large engine marine applications has remained weak in fiscal year 2010.
Longer term, new mandated emissions requirements across many regions and engine applications is driving demand for higher-technology control systems, as is customer demand for improved engine efficiencies. Energy policies in some countries encourage the use of natural gas and other alternative fuels over carbon-rich petroleum fuels, thereby increasing demand for a variety of alternative fuel clean engine control technologies.
Electrical Power Generation and Distribution - The electrical power generation and distribution markets, which are mainly served by our Electrical Power Systems, Engine Systems, and Turbine Systems business segments, were impacted negatively in fiscal years 2009 and 2010 by tight credit, lower levels of global energy demand and uncertainty over government stimulus packages.
Our Electrical Power Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide power sensing and energy control management. These systems and components improve the security, quality, reliability, and availability of power generation and electrical power networks for industrial markets, which include the power generation, power distribution, and power conversion industries.
Our Turbine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the industrial gas and steam turbines in our energy markets.
Our Engine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the industrial reciprocating engine markets, which include the power generation industry.
The global economic recovery, especially in developing economies, is beginning to drive increased global power demand. Also, increased global natural gas supply, combined with lower natural gas prices, is expected to support increased demand for industrial gas turbines and reciprocating engines used in power generation applications.
Wind Energy - The renewable wind industry, which is mainly served by our Electrical Power Systems business segment, was affected by the global economic recession more severely and later than was experienced by most industries. Current and near-term wind turbine installations have decreased as a result of tight credit markets and governmental delay in the provision of stimulus funding and clarification of tax credit availability. We believe the continued support of wind energy technology, however, through the United States’ stimulus package, the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive, and China’s initiative to achieve significant renewable energy targets by 2012, favors long-term growth for this market.
The market for renewable wind energy technology is immature and changing rapidly. Also, delays in wind turbine installation caused by the recent economic downturn have led to over-capacity with manufacturers. Management believes it is likely that market consolidation may lead to price becoming more important within the wind turbine converter market.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
2010 Highlights
Net sales for fiscal year 2010 were $1,457,030, an increase of 1.9% from $1,430,125 for fiscal year 2009. Fiscal year 2010 sales included $117,329 of HRT external sales for the six months from October 2009 to March 2010 that were not present in fiscal year 2009.
Net earnings attributable to Woodward for fiscal year 2010 were $110,844, or $1.59 per diluted share, an increase of 17.5% from $94,352, or $1.37 per diluted share, in fiscal year 2009. Net earnings for fiscal year 2010 and fiscal year 2009 included the special items described in the tables below.
Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
EBIT, EBITDA and free cash flow
Earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”), earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and free cash flow are financial measures not prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Management uses EBIT to evaluate Woodward’s performance without financing and tax related considerations, as these elements may not fluctuate with operating results. Management uses EBITDA in evaluating Woodward’s operating performance, making business decisions, including developing budgets, managing expenditures, and forecasting future periods, and evaluating capital structure impacts of various strategic scenarios. Management uses free cash flow, which is derived from cash flows provided by operating activities, in reviewing the financial performance of Woodward’s various business segments and evaluating cash levels. Securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use EBIT, EBITDA and free cash flow in their evaluation of companies, particularly those with significant property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets that are subject to amortization. The use of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As EBIT and EBITDA exclude certain financial information compared with net earnings, the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the information that is excluded. Free cash flow does not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Our calculations of EBIT, EBITDA and free cash flow may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
EBIT and EBITDA for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010, September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 were as follows:
Free cash flow was as follows:
2010 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Special Items and Adjusted EBIT
2010 net earnings included the following benefits related to special items:
2009 net earnings included the following charges and benefits related to special items:
EBIT for fiscal year 2010 was $183,751, an increase of 18.6% from $154,974 for fiscal year 2009. EBIT for fiscal year 2009 included the special items described above. EBIT adjusted for those special items (“Adjusted EBIT”) is as follows:
EBIT and Adjusted EBIT are financial measures not prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Management uses EBIT to evaluate Woodward’s performance without financing and tax related considerations, as these elements may not fluctuate with operating results. Securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use EBIT in their evaluation of companies, particularly those with significant property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets that are subject to amortization. Management uses Adjusted EBIT to evaluate Woodward’s performance after eliminating certain special items that are of sufficient magnitude to make comparisons between years difficult. The use of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As EBIT and Adjusted EBIT exclude certain financial information compared with net earnings, the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the information that is excluded. Our calculations of EBIT and Adjusted EBIT may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Sales
The following table presents the breakdown of consolidated net external sales by segment:
Consolidated net external sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 increased 1.9% compared to fiscal year 2009. Consolidated net external sales increased approximately 1.5%, excluding the approximately $5,200 increase in sales attributable to the effects of foreign currency exchange rates.
Intersegment sales primarily reflect contract-manufacturing activity across business segments. As part of their system offerings, Turbine Systems and Engine Systems sell electronic controls manufactured by Electrical Power Systems. Engine Systems also manufactures certain components of larger systems ultimately sold by Turbine Systems. These intersegment activities have historically increased growth in our Turbine Systems, Electrical Power Systems and Engine Systems segments. Further integration of our Airframe Systems segment is also expected to result in the manufacture of additional electronic controls by Electrical Power Systems.
2010 Sales Compared to 2009
Consolidated net external sales increased 1.9% from $1,430,125 in fiscal year 2009 to $1,457,030 in fiscal year 2010 primarily due to the inclusion of a full fiscal year of HRT sales in fiscal year 2010 compared to only six months of HRT sales in fiscal year 2009, partially offset by sales volume declines in all of our segments.
Details of the changes in consolidated net external sales are as follows:
Fiscal year 2010 sales included $117,329 of HRT external sales for the six months from October 2009 to March 2010 that were not present in fiscal year 2009. Also, fiscal year 2009 sales included $9,620 of F&P product line sales from April 2009 to September 2009 that were not present in fiscal year 2010.
HRT was acquired on April 3, 2009; therefore HRT’s sales are included in Airframe Systems segment results for the six months ended September 30, 2009 and for the twelve months ended September 30, 2010. Likewise, the F&P product line was acquired as part of the HRT acquisition on April 3, 2009 and disposed of in August 2009; therefore, sales of the F&P business from April to August of 2009 are included in Airframe Systems net external sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, but no F&P sales are included in Airframe Systems segment net external sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.
Sales for 2010 began stabilizing in the second half of the year and returned to sequential growth overall. Some volatility is anticipated going forward due to continued uncertainty and some continued softness in certain market segments. Fluctuations in customer order volumes for certain products, coupled with our vendors’ reduction of their production capacities as global demand has fallen, and continued tight credit constraints impacting our suppliers have complicated our management of the overall global supply chain. Meeting customer demand on a timely basis, managing our inventory levels, and coordinating with vendors are key tactical initiatives as we manage our business during the emerging economic recovery.
Turbine Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) were $610,833 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to $632,222 for fiscal year 2009. From a broad market perspective, the fiscal year-over-year sales decline from 2009 to 2010 was driven by lower sales in industrial markets, with declines in each of the first three quarters of fiscal year 2010, compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2009. Sales in the aerospace & defense markets were slightly higher in 2010 than in 2009, with sales gains in the second half of fiscal year 2010 outpacing declines experienced during the first half of fiscal year 2010 compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2009.
While we believe our experience is largely consistent with underlying economic market trends, we also believe the fleet dynamics of commercial aircraft platforms on which we have content, such as the Airbus A320, the Boeing 777 and the Embraer and the Bombardier 70- to 90-seat Regional Jets, have allowed us to be somewhat less negatively impacted by the effects of the recent economic down-cycle than some of our competitors in the aftermarket segment. Commercial OEM aircraft deliveries of narrow-body and wide-body as well as military aircraft sales have remained relatively stable, although order patterns have fluctuated, such that our overall sales volume has remained less affected, despite larger fluctuations from quarter to quarter. Primary impacts of the recent economic down-cycle have included slower deliveries of industrial aeroderivative gas turbines, heavy frame gas turbines, and business and regional jets.
Sales in both the aerospace and industrial turbine markets were higher in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 compared to both the third quarter of fiscal year 2010 and the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009.
The continuing impact of the global recession has temporarily resulted in excess supplies of electricity in certain markets, which has contributed to reduced sales volumes of industrial gas and steam turbines. Also, uncertainty caused by the delay in issuance of new emissions policies and standards in the U.S. continues to dampen customer demand for industrial turbines.
Our Turbine Systems segment net sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 were the highest since the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008. Business jet markets, primarily the large cabin and long-range markets in which Turbine Systems products are well represented, have continued to recover in fiscal year 2010, as evidenced by higher deliveries of product for business jet engines in the second half of fiscal year 2010 compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009. Likewise, the global economic recovery, especially in developing economies, is beginning to drive increased global power demand. Increased global natural gas supply, combined with lower natural gas prices, supported increasing demand for industrial gas turbines used in power generation and process applications. Increased power demand and increased air traffic use also favorably impacted our aftermarket sales levels.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, our net sales were positively impacted by approximately $1,500 due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates compared to fiscal year 2009.
Airframe Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) were $379,284 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to $321,956 for fiscal year 2009.
On April 3, 2009, we acquired HRT and we have subsequently integrated this business into Woodward, and more specifically into our Airframe Systems segment. Fiscal year 2010 sales included $117,329 of HRT external sales for the six months from October 2009 to March 2010 that were not present in fiscal year 2009.
In August 2009, we sold the F&P product line, which had been acquired as part of the HRT acquisition. Fiscal year 2009 sales included $9,620 of F&P product line sales from April 2009 to September 2009 that were not present in fiscal year 2010.
Excluding changes due to the acquisition of HRT and the sale of the F&P product line, sales changes for the annual period were primarily due to production softness in the global commercial business and regional jet OEM and aftermarket segments, coupled with reduced utilization of various platforms supplied by Airframe Systems. The sales change was also impacted by reduced demand on various military applications, particularly fixed wing and electro-optical targeting programs, which are markets in which we have a significant presence. Aftermarket sales have experienced slight declines, primarily due to passenger and cargo carriers removing planes from service.
Airframe Systems’ segment net sales were higher in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2010 compared to each of the first three quarters of fiscal year 2010, supported by stable demand for military applications, commercial aircraft, and regional aircraft.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, foreign currency exchange rates had no appreciable impact on net sales compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009.
Electrical Power Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) were $230,331 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, compared to $243,146 for fiscal year 2009. Decreased sales of wind turbine converters were partially offset by increases in non-wind related power generation and distribution equipment. Intersegment sales were $43,540 in fiscal year 2010 compared to $48,146 in fiscal year 2009. The intersegment sales declines reflect weakness in demand for industrial gas turbine and reciprocating engine controls used in power generation applications.
Wind converter sales declined in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009. Wind converter demand continues to be impacted by tight lender requirements for project financing, and uncertainty regarding government stimulus programs due to a lack of clear policy direction in the U.S. and elsewhere. Continued global weakness in wind converter deliveries was the primary contributor to Electrical Power Systems’ segment net sales declines for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2009.
Electrical Power Systems saw a significant decrease in demand during the last quarter of fiscal year 2009, which continued during the first nine months of fiscal year 2010. During the last three months of fiscal year 2010, Electrical Power Systems’ segment net sales increased to $71,721 from $53,718 in the last three months of fiscal year 2009, reflecting improved demand from our wind converter customers and our non-wind power generation and distribution customers. During the second half of fiscal year 2009, demand for our non-wind power generation and distribution equipment and services declined driven by stock reduction programs and postponement of projects on customer side. Demand for these products increased slightly in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009. Electrical Power Systems’ segment net sales for the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2010 were 36% higher than the average segment net sales of the first three quarters of fiscal year 2010.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, segment net sales were positively impacted by approximately $1,600 due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009.
Engine Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) were $326,668 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to $340,995 for fiscal year 2009.
Lower fiscal year-over-year sales levels for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2009 were primarily attributable to declines in sales of controls used in large engine applications that serve the power generation, marine and process markets. Sales of controls used in small engine applications that support the construction, agricultural, and alternative-fuel vehicle markets were higher for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2009.
Engine Systems showed sequential quarter over quarter growth in the second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2010.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, segment net sales were positively impacted by approximately $2,100 due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009.
Price changes and sales mix: Selling price increases across several products in Turbine Systems and Engine Systems were in response to prevailing market conditions, partially offset by price decreases and changes in sales mix by customer in Electrical Power Systems.
Foreign currency exchange rates: Our worldwide sales activities are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars (“USD”), European Monetary Units (the “Euro”), Great Britain pounds (“GBP”), Japanese yen (“JPY”) and Chinese Yuan (“CNY”). As the USD, Euro, GBP, and JPY fluctuate against each other and other currencies, we are exposed to gains or losses on sales transactions. If CNY, which the Chinese government has not allowed to fluctuate significantly against USD in 2009 or 2010, is allowed to fluctuate against USD in the future, we would be exposed to gains or losses on sales transactions denominated in CNY.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, our net sales were positively impacted by approximately $5,200 due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009.
Costs and Expenses
The following table presents costs and expenses:
2010 Costs and Expenses Compared to 2009
Recent economic events have caused variable compensation expense, which is tied to relative financial performance, to vary significantly from fiscal year-to-year. Increases in variable compensation expense of $6,695 in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009 impacted cost of goods sold, selling general and adminsitrative, and research and development expenses.
Cost of goods sold decreased by $7,579 or 0.7%, to $1,021,516 or 70.1% of net sales, in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, from $1,029,095 or 72.0% of net sales in fiscal year 2009. Excluding the $12,500 charge for the step-up in basis of inventory related to the HRT acquisition, cost of goods sold increased by $4,921 during fiscal year 2010.
Correspondingly, gross margins, measured as net sales less cost of goods sold divided by net sales, were 29.9% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to 28.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. The increase in gross margins is largely a result from our focus on cost reductions and the impact of purchase accounting inventory step-up adjustments recorded on the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 of $12,500 related to HRT and $2,900 related to MPC. Excluding the $12,500 inventory step-up adjustments, gross margins in fiscal year 2009 were 29.1% compared to 29.9% in fiscal year 2010.
Cost of goods sold decreased in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 primarily because of decreased sales levels in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009 and as a result of our focus on cost control, changes in pricing on some products and changes in sales mix, partially offset by increases in variable compensation.
Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by $7,198 or 5.6% to $135,880 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 from $128,682 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased as a percent of sales to 9.3% in fiscal year 2010 from 9.0% in fiscal year 2009. The increase is primarily the result of additional expenses of the HRT business and higher levels of variable compensation, partially offset by the impact of cost reduction efforts taken during fiscal year 2009.
Research and development costs increased from $78,536 in fiscal year 2009 to $82,560 in fiscal year 2010. The 5.1% increase is primarily due to increases in spending within our Airframe Systems business segment due to the acquisition of HRT on April 3, 2009, which resulted in higher spending during fiscal year 2010 and higher levels of variable compensation.
As a percentage of sales, research and development expenses increased to 5.7% in fiscal year 2010 from 5.5% in fiscal year 2009. Our research and development activities extend across almost all our customer base, and our current level of spending is consistent with our strategy of continuing to invest in future platforms and technologies.
Amortization of intangible assets as a percent of sales was 2.4% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, as compared to 1.8% for the same period last fiscal year, primarily reflecting increased amortization expense related to $128,400 of intangible assets acquired in the HRT acquisition in April 2009.
Restructuring and other charges of $15,159 were recognized in fiscal year 2009. No restructuring costs were recognized in fiscal year 2010. The 2009 charges resulted from a number of initiatives we implemented to maintain our margins through cost reduction and efficiency improvements. The program savings were primarily related to indirect expenses, selling, general, and administrative expenses, material productivity and facility rationalization.
Interest and other expenses as a percent of sales was 2.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, as compared to 2.4% for the same period last fiscal year. Interest expense decreased for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 because of interest savings related to debt reductions.
Since the issuance of $400,000 of long-term debt October 2008, which was used primarily to finance the acquisitions of MPC and MotoTron, and $220,000 of long-term debt issued in April 2009, which was used primarily to finance the acquisition of HRT, we have made unscheduled prepayments of $167,000 on our outstanding long-term debt. Since the acquisition of HRT on April 3, 2009, we reduced our total debt by $291,017, including short-term borrowings, from $756,859 to $465,842 as of September 30, 2010.
Earnings
The following table presents earnings by segment:
The following table presents earnings by segment as a percent of segment net sales, including intersegment sales:
Total segment earnings increased to $206,185 in fiscal year 2010 from $201,488 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 primarily because of increased segment earnings of our Engine Systems and Turbine Systems business segments, partially offset by lower segment earnings in our Electrical Power Systems business segment, as more fully discussed below. Excluding the fiscal year 2009 $12,500 acquisition related inventory step-up charge taken in Airframe Systems, total segment earnings decreased by $7,803 in fiscal year 2010, compared to fiscal year 2009.
Total segment earnings decreased by $13,482 from total segment earnings of $214,970 in fiscal year 2008 to total segment earnings of $201,488 in fiscal year 2009. The decrease was primarily due to lower segment earnings in our Engine Systems and Electrical Power Systems business segments, partially offset by increased earnings in our Turbine Systems business segment and the creation of our Airframe Systems business segment with the acquisition of MPC and HRT, as more fully discussed below.
2010 Earnings Compared to 2009
Turbine Systems’ segment earnings increased $6,873 or 5.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, as compared to the same period last fiscal year due to the following:
Turbine Systems’ segment earnings increased in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009 primarily as a result of more favorable sales mix, selling price changes, and workforce management savings, partially offset by decreases in sales volume and higher levels of variable compensation. Earnings as a percentage of sales increased to 23.4% in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to 21.5% for the same period of fiscal year 2009.
Airframe Systems’ segment earnings increased to $11,578 in fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 from $11,023 in the comparable period ended September 30, 2009, due to the following:
HRT was acquired on April 3, 2009; therefore HRT’s results are included in Airframe Systems segment results for the six months ended September 30, 2009 and for the twelve months ended September 30, 2010. Likewise, the F&P product line was acquired as part of the HRT acquisition on April 3, 2009 and disposed of in August 2009; therefore, F&P business results from April to August of 2009 are included in Airframe Systems segment earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, but no F&P results are included in Airframe Systems segment results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. The April 3, 2009 HRT acquisition contributed $14,397 to Airframe Systems segment earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. The F&P product line, which was acquired as part of the HRT acquisition in April 2009 and sold in August 2009, contributed $3,897 to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 and did not contribute in fiscal year 2010. Segment earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 also included a $12,500 charge related to a purchase accounting step-up in basis of HRT inventory.
Earnings were also impacted by significant sales volume declines and sales mix, increased investments in business development opportunities, higher levels of variable compensation and higher levels of intangible amortization, partially offset by restructuring savings.
Because of the 2009 acquisitions of MPC and HRT, and the related adjustments made in purchase accounting to assign values to various intangible assets, the Airframe Systems business segment absorbs more amortization expense than our other business segments. Non-cash intangible amortization expense was $28,567 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 and $19,551 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
Integration of our Airframe Systems business is expected to contribute to improved profitability, broader control system content, and better aftermarket presence and support. Airframe Systems has begun to realize previously anticipated benefits from cost reduction efforts taken at both MPC and HRT, and the operational integration of the MPC and HRT businesses is proceeding consistent with our expectations. Additional expense control initiatives that are expected to occur during fiscal year 2011 relate primarily to the planned closing of the Pacoima, California facility as part of a decision to consolidate HRT’s production facilities. Most of the costs of these additional expense control initiatives were included in accrued restructuring costs recorded in connection with the HRT acquisition.
Electrical Power Systems’ segment earnings decreased $11,623 or 32.4% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, due to the following:
The decrease in earnings in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the same period of fiscal year 2009 was driven mainly by the decrease in sales volumes, which was primarily due to reduced current market demand for wind turbines, partially offset by increased sales of non-wind related power generation and distribution equipment. Also contributing were pricing pressures, sales mix changes, increased costs associated with global expansion of Electrical Power Systems and higher variable compensation costs, partially offset by savings realized as a result of workforce management actions taken during fiscal year 2009 in response to declining sales.
Engine Systems’ segment earnings increased $8,892, or 48.2% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 due to the following:
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, price changes, cost savings related to workforce management activities, reduced infrastructure and overhead spending, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and other factors favorably impacted earnings, but were partially offset by lower sales volumes and increases in variable compensation costs compared to fiscal year 2009. The infrastructure savings were related to consolidation of facilities and operations.
Nonsegment expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 decreased to $22,434, or 1.5% of sales compared to $46,514 and 3.3% of sales for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
In fiscal year 2009, we recorded $16,605 in special charges to properly size our business for the economic environment related to the global recession. Without these special charges, nonsegment expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 were $29,909, or 2.1% of net sales.
Excluding the impact of the $16,605 special charges, fiscal year-over-year nonsegment expenses declined in fiscal year 2010 compared to fiscal year 2009, resulting primarily from cost reduction efforts and lower intercompany profit eliminations.
Income taxes were provided at an effective rate on earnings before income taxes of 28.2% in fiscal year 2010 compared to 22.9% in fiscal year 2009. For a reconciliation of our effective tax rate to the U.S. statutory tax rate see Note 5, Income taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.” The change in the effective tax rate (as a percentage of earnings before income taxes) was attributable to the following:
The total amount of the gross liability for worldwide unrecognized tax benefits reported in other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet was $10,586 at September 30, 2010, and $19,783 at September 30, 2009. At September 30, 2010, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact Woodward’s effective tax rate, if recognized, was $8,720. At this time, we estimates that it is reasonably possible that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by as much as $1,304 in the next twelve months due primarily to the expiration of certain statutes of limitations. We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. Woodward had accrued interest and penalties of $1,431 as of September 30, 2010 and $3,804 as of September 30, 2009.
Woodward’s tax returns are audited by U.S., state, and foreign tax authorities, and these audits are at various stages of completion at any given time. Fiscal years remaining open to examination in significant foreign jurisdictions include 2003 and forward. Woodward has been subject to U.S. Federal income tax examinations for fiscal years through 2008; however, certain subsidiaries have open tax years back to 2007, which pre-dates the inclusion of these subsidiaries in the Woodward consolidated return filing group. Woodward is subject to U.S. state income tax examinations for fiscal years 2005 and forward.
The U.S. research tax credit expired as of December 31, 2009. The U.S. Congress is considering legislation to provide a one-year, retroactive extension; however, as of September 30, 2010, the expired tax credit has not been reinstated. Accounting guidance requires us to use the tax law in effect at the balance sheet date. Accordingly, the calculation of our 2010 income tax provision does not reflect any assumed benefit from the research tax credit for the year ended September 30, 2010. In the event the research tax credit is enacted in some form in future periods, we will account for that change in the tax law at that time.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law on March 23, 2010, had no impact on our income tax expense in 2010.
2009 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
2009 Sales Compared to 2008
Consolidated net external sales increased 13.7% from $1,258,204 in fiscal year 2008 to $1,430,125 in fiscal year 2009 primarily related to the acquisitions of MPC and HRT, partially offset by declines in sales volume of the Engine Systems segment and the impacts of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Details of the changes in consolidated net external sales are as follows:
Turbine Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) reflected growth in the first half of fiscal year 2009 and declines in the second half of fiscal year 2009 as compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2008. We believe this overall trend is consistent with underlying economic market trends during the period, which have been driven by slowing deliveries of new aerospace equipment and reduced commercial airline and cargo flight miles. In particular, deliveries of business jets have slowed significantly as companies have reduced their levels of capital investment. We did, however, experience increases in sales in the industrial gas turbine market. While the overall market was generally flat, we benefited from higher demand for the production of new industrial gas turbines which included more significant Woodward content for both heavy frame and aeroderivative turbines. We also benefited from increases in related aftermarket sales as compared to last fiscal year related to the timing of repair and overhaul activities on equipment installed.
Airframe Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) reflected the acquisitions of MPC and HRT. On October 1, 2008, we acquired MPC and formed the Airframe Systems segment. On April 3, 2009, we acquired HRT and added this business to our Airframe Systems segment. On August 10, 2009, we sold the F&P product line acquired as part of the HRT acquisition. Airframe Systems’ net sales for fiscal year 2009 included $9,620 for the F&P product line. A full year of sales for MPC and six months of sales for HRT where included in net external sales as of September 30, 2009. Post-acquisition sales of MPC and HRT decreased compared to the historical pre-acquisition sales for the same periods. The decline was driven mainly by expected significant reductions in the sales of control actuation systems for the Joint Direct Attack Munition (“JDAM”) and sales to business jet customers, consistent with the change in overall market volumes. These decreases in sales volume were offset by gains in our rotorcraft, military aircraft, and other markets. Aftermarket net sales experienced slight declines due to passenger and cargo carriers taking older aircraft out of service offset by moderate increases in the military aftermarket.
Electrical Power Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) experienced strong growth in demand for wind converters during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2009 and a significant decline during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 as compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2008. The increase in power conversion sales was partially offset by declines in sales of demand for small and medium-sized GenSets (less than 10 megawatt) as compared to the same periods last fiscal year.
Engine Systems’ segment net sales (including intersegment sales) decreased due to the broad declines across the transportation and power generation markets for industrial engines compared to fiscal year 2008. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009, MotoTron was fully integrated in Engine Systems. MotoTron’s net sales have been adversely impacted by the current economic environment.
Price changes: Selling price increases across most products in Turbine Systems and Engine Systems were in response to prevailing market conditions.
Foreign currency exchange rates: Our worldwide sales activities are primarily denominated in U.S. dollar (“USD”), European Monetary Unit (the “Euro”), and Great Britain pound (“GBP”). As these currencies fluctuate against each other and other currencies, we are exposed to gains or losses on sales transactions. During fiscal year 2009, net sales were negatively impacted by approximately $38,000 due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
2009 Costs and Expenses Compared to 2008
Cost of goods sold increased by $146,099 or 16.5% primarily as a result of the acquisitions of MPC and HRT, partially offset by decreases in sales volumes and the effects of changes in foreign currency. Details of changes in cost of goods sold are as follows:
Gross margins, calculated as net sales less cost of goods sold divided by net sales, decreased to 28.0% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 compared to 29.8% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. The decrease in gross margins reflects charges related to purchase accounting inventory step-up adjustments of $12,500 related to HRT and $2,900 related to MPC, change in product mix, and the addition of MPC and HRT businesses, which generally have lower gross margins than our other businesses.
Selling, general, and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by $13,283 or 11.5%, attributable to the following:
Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased as a percent of sales to 9.0% in fiscal year 2009 from 9.2% in fiscal year 2008. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased primarily from the addition of MPC and HRT, offset by decreases in foreign currency exchange rates and decreases in variable compensation, which is based on companywide performance factors for the entire fiscal year. Savings related to workforce management reflect the impact of the reduced workforce.
Research and development costs increased by $5,122 or 7.0%, attributable to the following:
Research and development costs decreased as a percent of sales to 5.5% in fiscal year 2009 from 5.8% in fiscal year 2008. Research and development costs increased in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, reflecting the addition of MPC and HRT, partially offset by a decrease in variable compensation, which is based on companywide performance factors. Savings related to workforce management reflect the impact of the reduced workforce. Our current level of spending is consistent with our strategy of continuing to invest in future technologies.
Amortization of intangible assets as a percent of sales was 1.8% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, as compared to 0.5% for the same period last fiscal year reflecting increased amortization expense related to $300,371 of intangible assets acquired in the MPC, MotoTron and HRT acquisitions, and the disposition of $13,044 of intangible assets sold with the F&P product line.
Interest and others expense as a percent of sales was 2.4% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, and 0.3% for the same period last fiscal year reflecting $400,000 of long-term debt issued in October 2008, which was used primarily to finance the acquisitions of MPC and MotoTron, and $220,000 of long-term debt issued in April 2009 and $105,000 of borrowings from the revolving credit facility incurred in April 2009, which was used primarily to finance the HRT acquisition.
2009 Earnings Compared to 2008
Turbine Systems segment earnings increased $7,190 or 5.6% for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, attributable to the following:
Turbine Systems’ segment earnings increased in the first half of fiscal year 2009 and decreased in the second half of fiscal year 2009 as compared to the same periods in fiscal year 2008. Sales of systems and components for aircraft turbine markets followed this pattern, which was somewhat softened by higher sales in industrial gas turbine markets throughout the fiscal year. This change in the sales mix reduced earnings, as our gross margins are generally higher for sales in the aerospace market as compared to the industrial markets. We reduced our headcount and implemented other initiatives during 2009 to ensure that our cost structure was aligned with the lower level of sales during the second half of the fiscal year. Selling price changes, which were made in response to prevailing market conditions at the time, offset material cost inflation for the fiscal year. Variable compensation expense, which is based on companywide performance factors, was lower in fiscal year 2009 than in fiscal year 2008.
Airframe Systems’ segment earnings totaled $11,023 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. The segment earnings for the fiscal year reflect the impact of purchase accounting inventory step-up adjustments of $2,900 related to MPC and $12,500 related to HRT, and $19,551 in amortization of intangibles related to the MPC and HRT acquisitions, all of which are non-cash charges.
Electrical Power Systems segment earnings decreased $6,412 or 15.2%, attributable to the following:
Wind converter sales showed modest growth during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rates. This growth was offset by declines in sales of products related to power generation and distribution. A change in sales mix and changes in the external market put pressure on margins. Segment earnings were favorably affected by previously taken actions to manage costs, partially offset by unfavorable effects of foreign currency exchange rates. During fiscal year 2009, the unfavorable changes in the Euro exchange rate resulted in a 12% net decrease in earnings. During the first two quarters of fiscal year 2009, labor costs increased to support the sales growth. Electrical Power Systems was slower to feel the impact of the restructuring activities due to the employment laws in the affected countries of operation.
Engine Systems segment earnings decreased $25,283 or 57.8%, attributable to the following:
The decrease in earnings in Engine Systems was the result of lower sales volumes attributable to broad declines across the major end markets for industrial engines. Expense reductions from restructuring, reduced infrastructure and overhead spending, variable compensation changes, and lower freight and duty expenses due to lower volumes and lower global fuel costs, all provided a partial offset to the volume driven earnings decline. During fiscal year 2009, the changes in foreign currency exchange rates resulted in a 7% net decrease in earnings. Global fuel costs have declined significantly since September 30, 2008. Future volatility in fuel costs may impact future earnings results.
Nonsegment expenses increased 15,843 or 51.7% in fiscal year 2009 as compared to fiscal year 2008, attributable to the following:
Excluding the effect of the $15,159 of restructuring and other charges, nonsegment expenses increased to $31,355, or 2.2% of current fiscal year net sales, compared to 2.4% of net sales in fiscal year 2008. Variable compensation expense, which is based on company-wide performance factors, was lower in 2009 than in 2008.
Income taxes were provided at an effective rate on earnings before income taxes of 22.9% in fiscal year 2009 compared to 32.9% in fiscal year 2008. The change in the effective tax rate was attributable to the following (as a percent of earnings before income taxes):
Income taxes for both fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2008 were affected by changes in estimates of income taxes for previous fiscal years. In both years, the changes were primarily related to settlements and resolutions of income tax matters. These changes reduced the effective tax rate for fiscal year 2009 by approximately 7% of pretax earnings.
The effective tax rate comparison between fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2008 was also affected by the retroactive extension of the tax credit for increasing research activities available in fiscal year 2009 but not in fiscal year 2008. Among the other changes in our effective tax rate were the effects of changes in the relative mix of earnings by tax jurisdiction.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY, AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We believe liquidity and cash generation are important to our strategy of self-funding our ongoing operating needs. We also believe that the restructuring actions we implemented in fiscal year 2009 have generated, and will continue to generate, improved cash flows from operations and that this level of cash generation, together with our existing cash and available borrowings, will adequately support our on-going operations.
Historically, we have been able to finance the ongoing business, including capital expenditures and product development, with cash flow provided by operating activities. In coordination with our customers, and when we consider the terms to be favorable to us, we sometimes transfer ownership in our accounts receivable to third parties in exchange for cash in order to accelerate collection of amounts due to us for outstanding accounts receivable. If such transfer of ownership is with recourse, then a short-term liability is recorded until the obligation transferred is settled. We expect that cash generated from our operating activities will continue to fund our operating needs.
In the event we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows from operating activities, we have a revolving credit facility comprised of unsecured financing arrangements with a syndicate of U.S. banks totaling $225,000. This revolving credit facility has an option to increase the amount to $350,000, subject to the lenders’ participation. In addition, we have various foreign lines of credit tied to net amounts on deposit at certain foreign financial institutions, which are generally reviewed annually for renewal. Historically, we have used borrowings under these foreign lines of credit to finance certain local operations.
Our ability to service our long-term debt, to remain in compliance with the various restrictions and covenants contained in our debt agreements and to fund working capital, capital expenditures and product development efforts will depend on our ability to generate cash from operating activities which in turn is subject to, among other things, future operating performance as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other conditions, some of which may be beyond our control.
At September 30, 2010, we had borrowings of $20,401 outstanding under our revolving credit facility and other foreign short-term borrowings outstanding of $1,698. Short-term borrowing activity during fiscal year 2010 follows:
During fiscal year 2009 we incurred $620,000 of long-term debt in connection with our fiscal year 2009 acquisitions. Since April 2009, we have made non-scheduled principal prepayments of $167,000, including $98,000 during fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. In fiscal year 2010, we made total principal payments on our outstanding debt of $128,420.
At September 30, 2010, we were in compliance with all covenants under our existing long-term debt agreements and revolving credit facility.
We believe we have adequate access to several sources of contractually committed borrowings and other available credit facilities. However, we could be adversely affected if our banks supplying our short-term borrowing requirements refuse to honor their contract commitments, cease lending, or declare bankruptcy. While we believe the lending institutions participating in our credit arrangements are financially capable, events in the global credit markets during fiscal years 2008, 2009 and 2010, including the failure, takeover or rescue by various government entities of major financial institutions, have created uncertainty of credit availability.
Assets
Turbine Systems’ segment assets increased $2,399 to $347,188 during fiscal year 2010, reflecting higher levels of accounts receivable and slightly higher inventories, offset by lower net carrying cost of property, plant and equipment and intangibles. The increases in accounts receivables and inventories was due to higher levels of sales and demand in late fiscal year 2010 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2009. The decrease in property, plant and equipment was due to depreciation expense outpacing capital expenditures. The decrease in intangible assets was due to amortization expense.
Construction began in fiscal year 2010 on a new 48,000 square-foot system test facility in Rockford, Illinois. The facility, which will house numerous environmental system test cells and a vibration lab, will support Turbine Systems’ development opportunities. The test facility is expected to be completed and placed into service in fiscal year 2012.
Airframe Systems’ segment assets decreased $53,003 to $748,297 during fiscal year 2010 as a result of lower accounts receivable, inventories, intangible assets, and property, plant and equipment. The decrease in accounts receivable and inventories is primarily due to lower sales volume and management’s focus on rationalizing inventory levels relative to anticipated sales activity. The decrease in intangible assets was due to amortization expense. The decrease in property, plant and equipment was due to depreciation expense outpacing capital expenditures.
Work began in fiscal year 2010 on the reimplementation of the ERP systems supporting our Airframe Systems business segment. The first phase of the reimplementation project is expected to be completed and placed into service in fiscal year 2012.
Electrical Power Systems’ segment assets increased $20,980 to $156,788 during fiscal year primarily due to higher levels of accounts receivables, inventories, property, and plant and equipment, partially offset by lower levels of goodwill and intangible assets. The increases in accounts receivables and inventories were due to higher levels of sales and demand in late fiscal year 2010 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2009.
The effects of foreign currency fluctuations decreased Electrical Power Systems’ segment assets by approximately $6,900 during fiscal year 2010. The value of the Euro in relation to the U.S. dollar dropped approximately 10% during the fiscal year.
Engine Systems’ segment assets increased by $4,269 to $204,495 during fiscal year 2010 due primarily to increases in accounts receivable, partially offset by lower levels of inventories, property, plant and equipment and intangible assets. Accounts receivable increased due to higher levels of sales during the three month period ended September 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2009. Inventories decreased primarily due to increased sales volumes compared to the last three months of fiscal year 2009 and continuing focus on rationalizing inventory levels. Property, plant and equipment decreased due to depreciation expense exceeding capital expenditures. Intangible assets decreased due to amortization expense recognized during fiscal year 2010. The effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations decreased Engine Systems’ segment assets by approximately $1,396 during fiscal year 2010.
Nonsegment assets decreased $7,834 from September 30, 2009 to September 30, 2010. Nonsegment assets include cash, income tax assets, unallocated corporate property, plant and equipment and other unallocated assets.
Other Balance Sheet Measures
Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) increased by $22,411 as of September 30, 2010 compared to September 30, 2009. The increase primarily related to higher levels of accounts receivable, lower current portion of long-term debt and lower accrued liabilities, partially offset by higher levels of short-term borrowings and accounts payable.
In coordination with our customers, and when we consider the terms to be favorable to us, we sometimes transfer ownership in our accounts receivable to third parties in exchange for cash in order to accelerate collection of amounts due to us for outstanding accounts receivable, which allows us to convert working capital to cash more quickly. If such transfer of ownership is with recourse, then a short-term liability is recorded until the obligation transferred is settled.
We believe that our existing working capital and anticipated cash flows from operations will adequately support our ongoing operations.
Short-term borrowings: We have a $225,000 revolving credit facility that includes an option to increase the amount to $350,000, subject to the lenders’ participation. In addition, we have further short-term borrowing capabilities under various foreign credit facilities. We use these facilities to meet short-term funding requirements. As of September 30, 2010, we had borrowing availability of $200,685 under our $225,000 revolving credit facility, net of outstanding letters of credit, and availability of $29,774 under our foreign credit facilities. Outstanding short-term borrowings as of September 30, 2010 were used to fund short-term liquidity needs of certain of our foreign operations.
Provisions of our short-term and long-term debt agreements include covenants customary to such agreements, including certain cross-default provisions, which require us to maintain specified minimum or maximum financial measures and place limitations on various investing and financing activities. The agreements also permit the lenders to accelerate repayment requirements in the event of certain defined material adverse events. Our most restrictive covenants require us to maintain a minimum consolidated net worth, a maximum consolidated debt to consolidated operating cash flow ratio, and a maximum ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, plus any unusual non-cash charges to the extent deducted in computing net income, minus any unusual non-cash gains to the extent added in computing net income (“Debt Covenant EBITDA”). See additional discussion in Notes 11, Long-term debt, and 12, Credit facilities and short-term borrowings, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.”
Total debt, including short-term debt, and current and long-term debt decreased in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 due primarily to scheduled and unscheduled debt prepayments made during the fiscal year. Long-term debt of $98,000 was prepaid during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 and long-term debt of $69,000 was prepaid in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. Long-term debt of $18,425 is scheduled to be repaid in fiscal year 2011.
Other liabilities at September 30, 2010 include $25,776 for postretirement pension plans and $37,222 for other postretirement benefit plans. During fiscal year 2011, we expect our contributions to fund our various pension plans to be $6,629 and Company contributions, excluding participant contributions, to fund our other postretirement benefit plans to be $2,770.
Stockholders’ equity increased by $91,679 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, primarily due to an increase in net earnings during the fiscal year, which was partially offset by $16,430 of cash payments for dividends to stockholders, a $8,120 payment to acquire the 26% noncontrolling interest in Woodward Governor India Limited, as discussed fully at Note 1, Operations and summary of significant accounting policies, of the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included at “Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”, of this Form 10-K, and acquisitions of treasury stock of $8,703.
In 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000 of our outstanding shares of common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions over a three year period ending in September 2010 (the “2007 Authorization”). On July 27, 2010, Woodward’s Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase plan, which authorizes the repurchase by Woodward of up to $200,000 of its outstanding shares of common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions over a three-year period that will end on July 27, 2013 (the “2010 Authorization”). Concurrent with this authorization, the Board of Directors cancelled the 2007 Authorization.
In the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, 163 shares were repurchased under the 2007 and 2010 Authorizations for $4,513. As of September 30, 2010, $196,999 remains for stock repurchase under the 2010 Authorization.
Commitments, contingencies and guarantees at September 30, 2010 include claims, pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings, investigations or regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of business, including, among others, those relating to product liability claims, employment matters, workers’ compensation claims, regulatory, legal or contractual disputes, product warranty claims and alleged violations of various environmental laws. We have accrued for individual matters that we believe are likely to result in a loss when ultimately resolved using estimates of the most likely amount of loss.
Woodward is partially self-insured in the U.S. for healthcare and workers’ compensation up to predetermined amounts, above which third party insurance applies. Management regularly reviews the probable outcome of these claims and proceedings, the expenses expected to be incurred, the availability and limits of the insurance coverage, and the established accruals for liabilities.
While the outcome of pending claims, legal proceedings, investigations and regulatory proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that any liabilities that may result from these claims, proceedings and investigations will not have a material adverse effect on our liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations.
In the event of a change in control of Woodward, as defined in change-in-control agreements with our current corporate officers, we may be required to pay termination benefits to such officers.
Cash Flows
2010 Cash Flows Compared to 2009
Net cash flows provided by operating activities decreased by $34,655 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. The decrease was driven mainly by higher accounts receivable at the end of fiscal year 2010 caused by higher sales levels in the fourth fiscal quarter of fiscal year 2010 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2009.
Also, during fiscal year 2010, we made a $10,000 elective contribution to our postretirement pension plans, consistent with our history of maintaining funding levels for our employee pension plans significantly above regulatory required levels.
As credit has remained tight during the fiscal year 2010 and is expected to remain tight during fiscal year 2011 due to the conditions in the global economy, we continue to believe that adequate liquidity and cash generation will be important to the execution of our strategic initiatives. We believe the restructuring and other cost reduction actions we have taken during fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2010 will permit us to continue to generate adequate cash flow from operations. We also believe that this level of cash generation, together with our existing cash and available borrowings, will adequately support our operations.
Net cash flows used in investing activities decreased by $661,998 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. During fiscal year 2009, we completed acquisitions which used $749,820 of cash. Also, in fiscal year 2009 we received proceeds of $48,000 related to the sale of the F&P product line.
During the year ended September 30, 2010 we paid $25,000 to the DOJ to settle a liability assumed in the MPC acquisition. The purchase price we paid in connection with the acquisition of MPC Products was reduced by $25,000 at the time of the acquisition to account for this contingent liability, and therefore the $25,000 payment is classified as cash used for business acquisitions.
Cash paid for capital expenditures was $28,104 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, compared to $28,947 during the same period last fiscal year. Future capital expenditures are expected to be funded through cash flows from operations, borrowings under our revolving credit facility and available foreign lines of credit.
Net cash flows used in financing activities increased by $616,350, to a use of $128,985 in fiscal year 2010 compared to proceeds of $487,365 in fiscal year 2009. During the fiscal year 2009, we issued $620,000 of long-term debt, which was used primarily to finance business acquisitions. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, we repaid $128,420 of outstanding current and long-term debt, including unscheduled debt prepayments of $98,000. As a result of the decreases in outstanding current and long-term debt during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, our debt to total capitalization ratio, defined as total debt divided by total debt plus total equity, decreased to 36.7% as of September 30, 2010 compared to 44.6% as of September 30, 2009.
Also during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, we used $4,513 to repurchase 163 shares of our common stock on the open market at an average price of $27.71 per share as part of our previously announced stock repurchase plans. No shares of stock were repurchased during fiscal year 2009.
In April 2010, Woodward purchased the 26% noncontrolling interest in Woodward Governor India Limited, a Woodward consolidated subsidiary, for $8,120. As a result of this transaction, Woodward now owns 100% of Woodward Governor India Limited.
2009 Cash Flows Compared to 2008
Net cash flows provided by operating activities increased by $93,204 compared to fiscal year 2008, primarily due to an increase in depreciation and amortization expense resulting from the assets recorded in connection with the acquisitions of MPC, HRT, and MotoTron, and a decrease in working capital resulting from managing our accounts receivable and inventory during this difficult economic period, partially offset by a decrease in net earnings.
Net cash flows used in investing activities increased by $678,221 compared to fiscal year 2008, primarily as a result of the acquisitions of MPC, MotoTron, and HRT, partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of the F&P product line during fiscal year 2009. Capital expenditures decreased by $8,569 in fiscal year 2009 compared to fiscal year 2008.
Net cash flows provided by financing activities increased by $536,938 compared to fiscal year 2008, primarily as a result of $620,000 of debt issued to acquire MPC, MotoTron, and HRT, partially offset by payments on long-term debt and debt finance costs, as compared to fiscal year 2008.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
Contractual Obligations
A summary of our consolidated contractual obligations and commitments as of September 30, 2010 is as follows:
Purchase obligations include amounts committed under legally enforceable contracts or purchase orders for goods and services with defined terms as to price, quantity, delivery, and termination liability.
Interest obligations on floating rate debt instruments are calculated for future periods using interest rates in effect as of September 30, 2010. See Note 11, Long-term debt, to the Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” for further details on our long-term debt.
The $10,586 included in other obligations in the thereafter category represents our best reasonable estimate for uncertain tax positions at this time and may change in future periods, as the timing of the payments and whether such payments will actually be required cannot be reasonably estimated.
The above table does not reflect the following items:
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Contributions to our other postretirement benefit plans which we estimate will total $2,770 in 2011. Other postretirement contributions are made on a “pay-as-you-go” basis as payments are made to healthcare providers, and such contributions will vary as a result of changes in the future cost of postretirement healthcare benefits provided for covered retirees. As of September 30, 2010, our other postretirement benefit plans were underfunded by $37,222 based on projected benefit obligations.
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Business commitments made to certain customers to perform under long-term product development projects, some of which may result in near-term financial losses. Such losses, if any, are recognized when they become likely to occur.
Guarantees and letters of credit totaling approximately $7,800 were outstanding as of September 30, 2010, some of which were secured by cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions or by Woodward line of credit facilities.
In the event of a change in control of Woodward, as defined in change-in-control agreements with our current corporate officers, we may be required to pay termination benefits to such officers.
In connection with the sale of the F&P product line during fiscal year 2009, we assigned to a subsidiary of the purchaser our rights and responsibilities related to certain contracts with the U.S. Government. We provided to the U.S. Government a customary guarantee of the obligations of the purchaser’s subsidiary under the contracts. The purchaser has agreed to indemnify us for any liability incurred with respect to the guarantee.
New Accounting Standards
From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”). Unless otherwise discussed, we believe that the impact of recently issued guidance, whether adopted or to be adopted in the future, is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.
To understand the impact of recently issued guidance, whether adopted or be adopted, please review the information provided in our Note 2, New accounting standards, in the notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Item 7A.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
In the normal course of business, we have exposures to interest rate risk from our long-term and short-term debt, and our postretirement benefit plans, and foreign currency exchange rate risk related to our foreign operations and foreign currency transactions.
Interest Rate Risk
Derivative instruments utilized by us are viewed as risk management tools, involve little complexity, and are not used for trading or speculative purposes. To manage interest rate risk related to the $400,000 of long-term debt issued in October 2008, we used a treasury lock which locked in interest rates on the then future debt. The treasury lock agreement was designated as a cash flow hedge against interest rate risk on a portion of the debt issued in October 2008. Similarly, we used a LIBOR lock agreement with a notional amount of $50,000 which hedged the risk of variability in cash flows over a seven-year period related to future interest payments of a portion of the anticipated long-term debt issued in April of 2009 in connection with the acquisition of HRT.
A portion of our long and short-term debt is sensitive to changes in interest rates. As of September 30, 2010, our term loan of $71,875 and advances on our revolving credit facility of $20,401 include interest rates that fluctuate with market rates. A hypothetical 1% increase in the assumed effective interest rates that apply to the variable rate loans outstanding on September 30, 2010 would cause our annual interest expense to increase approximately $923. A hypothetical 0.60% decrease in interest rates that apply to our variable loans outstanding on September 30, 2010, which would effectively reduce the variable component of the applicable interest rates to 0%, would decrease our annual interest expense by approximately $302.
The discount rate and future return on plan asset assumptions used to calculate the funding status of our retirement benefit plans are also sensitive to changes in interest rates. The discount rate assumption used to value the defined benefit pension plans as of September 30, 2010 was 5.9% in the U.S., 4.9% in the United Kingdom, and 1.3% in other countries. The discount rate assumption used to value the other postretirement benefit plans was 5.8%.
The following information illustrates the sensitivity of the net periodic benefit cost and the projected accumulated benefit obligation to a change in the discount rate assumed. Amounts relating to foreign plans are translated at the spot rate on September 30, 2010. It should be noted that economic factors and conditions often affect multiple assumptions simultaneously and the effects of changes in assumptions are not necessarily linear due to factors such as the 10% corridor applied to the larger of the postretirement benefit obligation or the fair market value of plan assets when determining amortization of actuarial net gains or losses.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We are impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates through sales and purchasing transactions when we sell product in currencies different from the currency in which product and manufacturing costs were incurred. The functional currencies of our worldwide facilities primarily include the USD, the Euro, and the GBP. Our purchasing and sales activities are primarily denominated in the USD, the Euro, and the GBP. We may be impacted by changes in the relative buying power of our customers, which may impact sales volumes either positively or negatively. As these currencies fluctuate against each other, and other currencies, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk on sales, purchasing transactions, and labor.
From time to time, we will enter into a foreign currency exchange rate contracts to hedge against changes in foreign currency exchange rates on liabilities expected to be settled at a future date. Market risk arises from the potential adverse effects on the value of derivative instruments that result from a change in foreign currency exchange rates. Woodward minimizes this market risk by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of derivative instruments. Woodward enters into derivative instruments for risk management purposes only. Woodward not does enter into or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
Our reported financial results of operations, including the reported value of our assets and liabilities, are also impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The assets and liabilities of substantially all of our subsidiaries outside the U.S. are translated at period end rates of exchange for each reporting period. Earnings and cash flow statements are translated at weighted-average rates of exchange. Although these translation changes have no immediate cash impact, the translation changes may impact future borrowing capacity, debt covenants, and overall value of our net assets.
Currency exchange rates vary daily and often one currency strengthens against the USD while another currency weakens. Because of the complex interrelationship of the worldwide supply chains and distribution channels, it is difficult to quantify the impact of a particular change in exchange rates. We estimate that a 10% decrease in the purchasing power of the USD against all other currencies for one full fiscal year would increase both net sales and pretax earnings by approximately 3%. We estimate that a 10% increase in the purchasing power of the USD against all other currencies for one full fiscal year would decrease sales by approximately 3% and decrease pre-tax earnings by approximately 11%.
Item 8.
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Woodward Governor Company
Fort Collins, Colorado
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Woodward Governor Company and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2010. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Woodward Governor Company and subsidiaries as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.
As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for the non-controlling interest in a subsidiary on October 1, 2009 in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board codification standard ASC 810, Consolidation. As discussed in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method of accounting for uncertain tax positions on October 1, 2007 in accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board codification standard ASC 740, Income Taxes.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated November 18, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Denver, Colorado
November 18, 2010
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Note 1. Operations and summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation
The Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of Woodward Governor Company and its subsidiaries (collectively “Woodward”, “the Company”). The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2009 and the related Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings, Stockholders’ Equity, and Cash Flows for each of the two fiscal years in the period ended September 30, 2009 were adjusted to reflect the October 1, 2009 adoption of authoritative guidance relative to accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and authoritative guidance relative to inclusion of participating securities in the calculation of earnings per share, as discussed in Note 2, New accounting standards. Dollar amounts contained in these Consolidated Financial Statements are in thousands, except per share amounts.
Nature of operations
Woodward is a global leader in energy control within the aerospace & defense and energy markets that it serves. Woodward designs, produces and services components and integrated systems that manage and control the energy of fluid movement, motion, combustion and electricity. The Company’s prices, technology, quality, and customer service allow it to compete effectively within dozens of unique aerospace and energy market niches and against various other manufacturers, including the in-house operations of certain OEMs. Examples of our market niches include motors for moving aircraft flight surfaces, fuel pumps for large diesel engines, and fuel nozzles for industrial gas turbines.
Woodward serves two significant markets - the aerospace & defense market and the energy market - served by its four operating business segments - Turbine Systems, Airframe Systems, Electrical Power Systems, and Engine Systems. Woodward uses segment information internally to manage our business, including the assessment of business segment performance and making decisions on the allocation of resources between segments.
Turbine Systems - The Turbine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for commercial and military aircraft propulsion applications, including fuel and combustion systems for turbine engines in our aerospace markets, and for the industrial gas and steam turbines in our energy markets.
Airframe Systems - The Airframe Systems segment develops and manufactures high-performance cockpit, electromechanical and hydraulic motion control systems, and mission-critical actuation systems and controls, including actuators, hydraulic motors, gears and sensors. These systems and controls are used in commercial and military fixed wing and rotary aircraft, combat vehicles and weapons systems, including guided weapons, and electro-optical targeting and motion suppression systems programs for combat vehicles.
Electrical Power Systems - The Electrical Power Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide power sensing and energy control management. These systems and components improve the security, quality, reliability, and availability of power generation and electrical power networks for industrial markets, which include the power generation, power distribution, and power conversion industries.
Engine Systems - The Engine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the industrial reciprocating engine markets, which include power generation, transportation, and process industries.
On October 1, 2008, Woodward completed the acquisition of MPC Products Corporation (“MPC Products”), and Techni-Core, Inc. (“Techni-Core” and, together with MPC Products, “MPC”), which formed the basis for the Airframe Systems business segment.
On April 3, 2009, Woodward acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of HR Textron Inc. from Textron Inc., its parent company, and the United Kingdom assets and certain liabilities related to HR Textron Inc.’s business (collectively “HRT”). HR Textron Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodward and was renamed Woodward HRT, Inc. following the consummation of the acquisition. HRT has been integrated into Woodward’s Airframe Systems business segment.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
On August 10, 2009, Woodward HRT sold the Fuel and Pneumatics product line (the “F&P product line”) acquired in April 2009 by Woodward as part of the HRT acquisition.
Additional information about the acquisitions of MPC and HRT and the sale of the F&P product line is included in Note 4, Business acquisitions and dispositions.
Summary of significant accounting policies
Principles of consolidation: These Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include the accounts of Woodward and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Transactions within and between these companies are eliminated.
Use of estimates: The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period, and certain financial statement disclosures. Significant estimates in these Consolidated Financial Statements include allowances for doubtful accounts, net realizable value of inventories, percent complete on long-term contracts, cost of sales incentives, useful lives of property and identifiable intangible assets, the evaluation of impairments of property, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill, income tax and valuation reserves, the valuation of assets and liabilities acquired in business combinations, assumptions used in the determination of the funded status and annual expense of pension and postretirement employee benefit plans, the valuation of stock compensation instruments granted to employees, and contingencies. Actual results could vary materially from Woodward’s estimates.
Foreign currency exchange rates: The assets and liabilities of substantially all subsidiaries outside the U.S. are translated at fiscal year-end rates of exchange, and earnings and cash flow statements are translated at weighted-average rates of exchange. Translation adjustments are accumulated with other comprehensive earnings as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and are presented net of tax effects in the Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on loans between consolidated subsidiaries that are not expected to be repaid in the foreseeable future are also accumulated with other comprehensive earnings, net of tax.
The Company is exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates because some sales transactions, and the assets and liabilities of its domestic and foreign subsidiaries, are denominated in foreign currencies. Selling, general, and administrative expenses include net foreign currency transaction gains of $425 in 2010, $251 in 2009 and net foreign currency transaction losses of $1,454 in 2008.
Revenue recognition: Woodward recognizes revenue upon shipment or delivery of tangible products for sale. Delivery is upon completion of manufacturing, customer acceptance, and the transfer of the risks and rewards of ownership. In countries whose laws provide for retention of some form of title by sellers, enabling recovery of goods in the event of customer default on payment, product delivery is considered to have occurred when the customer has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership of the products.
Occasionally, Woodward transfers title of product to customers, but retains substantive performance obligations such as completion of product testing, customer acceptance or in some instances regulatory acceptance. Revenue is deferred until the performance obligations are satisfied.
Woodward provides certain development services to customers under fully funded, partially funded and unfunded long and short-term development contracts. Revenue for such contracts is recognized using the percentage-of-completion, milestone method or completed contract method. Funded development contracts may be fixed price or cost-reimbursable contracts. Anticipated losses on fully funded contracts, if any, are recognized in the period in which the losses become probable and estimable.
Certain Woodward products include incidental software or firmware essential to the performance of the product as designed which are treated as units of accounting associated with the related tangible product with which the software is included. Woodward does not sell software on a standalone basis, although software upgrades, if any, are generally paid for by the customer.
Customer payments: Woodward occasionally agrees to make payments to certain customers in order to participate in anticipated sales activity. Payments made to customers are accounted for as a reduction of revenue unless they are made in exchange for identifiable goods or services with fair values that can be reasonably estimated. These reductions in revenues are recognized immediately to the extent that the payments cannot be attributed to anticipated future sales, and are recognized in future periods to the extent that the payments relate to future sales, based on the specific facts and circumstances underlying each payment.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Stock-based compensation: Compensation cost relating to stock-based payment awards made to employees and directors is recognized in the financial statements using a fair value method. Non-qualified stock option awards and restricted stock awards are issued under Woodward’s stock-based compensation plans. Woodward measures for the cost of such awards, measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award.
Forfeitures are estimated at the time of each grant in order to estimate the portion of the award that will ultimately vest. The estimate is based on Woodward’s historical rates of forfeitures and is updated periodically. The portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense over the requisite service periods, which is generally the vesting period of the awards.
Shipping and handling costs: Product freight costs are included in cost of goods sold. Freight costs charged to customers are included in net sales.
Advertising costs: Woodward expenses all advertising costs as incurred and they are classified within selling, general, and administrative expenses. Advertising costs were not material for all fiscal years presented.
Research and development costs: Expenditures related to new product development activities in excess of fully and partially funded development contract amounts, if applicable, are expensed when incurred and are separately reported in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings.
Restructuring and other charges: Restructuring charges related to workforce management were recognized as expense in March 2009. Non-cash charges for impairment of a vacated facility were recognized as expense in fiscal year 2009. Restructuring charges related to 2009 business acquisitions, including items such as costs associated with integrating similar operations, workforce management, vacating certain facilities, and the cancellation of certain contracts, are recognized as a liability as of the acquisition date. Adjustments to the initial estimate determined within the allocation period, which is generally not more than one year, are treated as an adjustment to the liabilities recorded in the acquisitions. Adjustments to the initial estimate determined after the allocation period are included in the determination of net earnings in the period in which the adjustment is identified.
A summary of the activity in accrued restructuring charges during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 can be found at Note 14, Accrued Liabilities.
Income taxes: Deferred income taxes are provided for the temporary differences between the financial reporting basis and the tax basis of Woodward’s assets, liabilities, and certain unrecognized gains and losses recorded in accumulated other comprehensive earnings. Woodward provides for taxes that may be payable if undistributed earnings of overseas subsidiaries were to be remitted to the U.S., except for those earnings that it considers to be permanently reinvested.
Cash equivalents: Highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.
Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with multiple financial institutions. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear minimal credit risk. Woodward holds cash and cash equivalents at financial institutions in excess of amounts covered by the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation (the “FDIC”) and sometimes invests excess cash in money market funds not insured by the FDIC.
Accounts receivable: Almost all Woodward’s sales are made on credit and result in accounts receivable, which are recorded at the amount invoiced. In the normal course of business, not all accounts receivable are collected and, therefore, an allowance for losses of accounts receivable is provided equal to the amount that Woodward believes ultimately will not be collected. Customer-specific information is considered related to delinquent accounts, past loss experience, and current economic conditions in establishing the amount of its allowance. Accounts receivable losses are deducted from the allowance and the related accounts receivable balances are written off when the receivables are deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recognized when received.
In coordination with its customers and when terms are considered favorable to Woodward, Woodward sometimes transfers ownership, to collect amounts due to Woodward for outstanding accounts receivable to third parties in exchange for cash. If such transfer of ownership is with recourse, then a short-term liability is recorded until the obligation transferred is settled.
Inventories: Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost generally being determined using methods that approximate a first-in, first-out basis. Cost of HRT and MPC inventories are determined on a standard cost and average cost basis, respectively, which approximates the first-in, first-out basis.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Component parts include items that can be sold separately as finished goods or included in the manufacture of other products.
Customer deposits are recorded against inventory when the right of offset exists. All other customer deposits are recorded in accrued liabilities.
Property, plant, and equipment: Property, plant, and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Assets are generally depreciated using the straight-line method. Certain buildings and improvements are depreciated using the declining-balance method. Assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
Estimated lives over which fixed assets are generally depreciated at September 30, 2010 were as follows:
Purchase accounting: Business combinations are accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Under the purchase method, assets and liabilities, including intangible assets, are recorded at their fair values as of the acquisition date. Acquisition costs in excess of amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded as goodwill.
Goodwill: Woodward tests goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis and more often if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. The impairment tests consist of comparing the fair value of reporting units, determined using discounted cash flows, with its carrying amount including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, Woodward compares the implied value of goodwill with its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill, an impairment loss would be recognized to reduce the carrying amount to its implied fair value. There was no impairment charge recorded in fiscal year 2010, fiscal year 2009, or fiscal year 2008.
Other intangibles: Other intangibles are recognized apart from goodwill whenever an acquired intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever it is capable of being separated or divided from the acquired entity and sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, either individually or in combination with a related contract, asset, or liability. All of Woodward’s intangibles have an estimated useful life and are being amortized using patterns that reflect the periods over which the economic benefits of the assets are expected to be realized. Impairment losses are recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible is both not recoverable and exceeds its fair value.
Estimated lives over which intangible assets are amortized at September 30, 2010 were as follows:
Impairment of long-lived assets: Woodward reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets or asset groups to be used in operations whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset, or a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, the Company would assess the recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not recoverable, the Company will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies which would typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset groups carrying amount and its estimated fair value. There was no impairment charge recorded in fiscal year 2010, fiscal year 2009, or fiscal year 2008.
Investment in marketable equity securities: Woodward holds marketable equity securities related to its deferred compensation program. Based on Woodward’s intentions regarding these instruments, marketable equity securities are classified as trading securities. The trading securities are reported at fair value, with realized gains and losses recognized in earnings. The trading securities are included in “Other current assets.” The associated obligation to provide benefits is included in “Other liabilities.”
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries: Investments in and operating results of entities in which Woodward does not have a controlling financial interest or the ability to exercise significant influence over the operations are included in the financial statements using the cost method of accounting. Investments and operating results of entities in which Woodward does not have a controlling interest but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operations are included in the financial statements using the equity method of accounting.
Noncontrolling interests: On October 1, 2009, the Company adopted new guidance which requires, among other things, noncontrolling interests be accounted for as a separate component of equity and that all transactions between the Company and the noncontrolling interest be accounted for as equity transactions. The adoption of this authoritative guidance is discussed in Note 2, New accounting standards.
In April 2010, the Company purchased the 26% noncontrolling interest in Woodward Governor India Limited, a Woodward consolidated subsidiary, for $8,120. As a result of this transaction, Woodward now owns 100% of Woodward Governor India and there are no other noncontrolling interests in Woodward consolidated subsidiaries.
The following is a summary of the effects of Woodward’s purchase of the remaining 26% noncontrolling interest in Woodward Governor India Limited on Woodward’s stockholders’ equity:
Deferred compensation: The Company maintains a deferred compensation plan or “rabbi trust” as part of its overall compensation package for certain employees.
Deferred compensation obligations will be settled either by delivery of a fixed number of shares of Woodward’s common stock (in accordance with certain eligible members’ irrevocable elections) or in cash. Woodward has contributed shares of its common stock into a trust established for the future settlement of deferred compensation obligations that are payable in shares of Woodward’s common stock. Common stock held by the trust is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as treasury stock held for deferred compensation and the related deferred compensation obligation is reflected as a separate component of equity in amounts equal to the fair value of the common stock at the dates of contribution. These accounts are not adjusted for subsequent changes in fair value of the common stock. Deferred compensation obligations that will be settled in cash are accounted for on an accrual basis in accordance with the terms of the underlying contract and are reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as “Other liabilities”.
Derivatives: The Company is exposed to various market risks that arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business. The Company has historically utilized derivative instruments, such as treasury lock agreements to lock in fixed rates on future debt issuances, which qualify as cash flow or fair value hedges to mitigate the risk of variability in cash flows related to future interest payments attributable to changes in the designated benchmark rate. The Company records all such interest rate hedge instruments on the balance sheet at fair value. Cash flows related to the instrument designated as a qualifying hedge are reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in the same categories as the cash flows from the items being hedged. Accordingly, cash flows relating to the settlement of interest rate derivatives hedging the forecasted future interest payments on debt have been reflected upon settlement as a component of financing cash flows. The resulting gain or loss from such settlement is deferred to other comprehensive income and reclassified to interest expense over the term of the underlying debt. This reclassification of the deferred gains and losses impacts the interest expense recognized on the underlying debt that was hedged and is therefore reflected as a component of operating cash flows in periods subsequent to settlement. The periodic settlement of interest rate derivatives hedging outstanding variable rate debt is recorded as an adjustment to interest expense and is therefore reflected as a component of operating cash flows.
From time to time, Woodward will enter into a foreign currency exchange rate contract to hedge against changes in foreign currency exchange rates on liabilities expected to be settled at a future date. In September 2010, Woodward entered into a foreign currency exchange rate contract to purchase 39,000 for approximately $52,549 in early December 2010 (the “2010 Foreign Currency Hedge”). In fiscal year 2009, the Company entered into a foreign currency exchange contract to purchase 7,900 for approximately $11,662 in early October 2009 (the “2009 Foreign Currency Hedge”). The objective of both these derivative instruments, which were not designated as accounting hedges, was to limit the risk of foreign currency fluctuations on certain short-term intercompany loan balances.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The Company has recorded the 2010 Foreign Currency Hedge and the 2009 Foreign Currency Hedge on the balance sheet at fair value as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. An unrealized gain on the 2010 Foreign Currency Hedge of approximately $579 was recorded to other income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. The unrealized loss on the 2009 Foreign Currency Hedge of approximately $173 was recorded to other expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. A loss of $71 was realized on the 2009 Foreign Currency Hedge in October 2010.
Postretirement benefits: The Company provides various benefits to certain current and former employees through defined benefit plans and postretirement medical benefit plans. For financial reporting purposes, net periodic benefits expense and related obligations are calculated using a number of significant actuarial assumptions. Changes in net periodic expense and funding status may occur in the future due to changes in these assumptions. The funded status of defined pension and postretirement plans recognized in the statement of financial position is measured as the difference between the fair market value of the plan assets and the benefit obligation. For a defined benefit pension plan, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation; for any other defined benefit postretirement plan, such as a retiree health care plan, the benefit obligation is the accumulated benefit obligation. Any over-funded status is recognized as an asset and any underfunded status is recognized as a liability.
Projected benefit obligation is the actuarial present value as of the measurement date of all benefits attributed by the plan benefit formula to employee service rendered before the measurement date using assumptions as to future compensation levels if the plan benefit formula is based on those future compensation levels. Accumulated benefit obligation is the actuarial present value of benefits (whether vested or unvested) attributed by the plan benefit formula to employee service rendered before the measurement date and based on employee service and compensation, if applicable, prior to that date. Accumulated benefit obligation differs from projected benefit obligation in that it includes no assumption about future compensation levels.
Stockholders’ equity: In September 2007, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $200,000 of Woodward’s outstanding shares of common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions over a three-year period ending in September 2010 (the “2007 Authorization”). Woodward purchased a total of $1,515, $0 and $31,925 of its common stock under the 2007 Authorization in fiscal year 2010, fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2008, respectively.
In July 2010, the Board of Directors cancelled the 2007 Authorization and approved a new stock repurchase plan which authorizes the repurchase of up to $200,000 of Woodward’s outstanding shares of common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions over a three-year period that will end in July 2013 (the “2010 Authorization”). Woodward purchased a total of $2,998 of its common stock under the 2010 Authorization in fiscal year 2010.
Reclassifications: The fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2008 statements of cash flows have been adjusted to conform to the fiscal year 2010 presentation.
Note 2. New accounting standards
From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”). Unless otherwise discussed, Woodward believes that the impact of recently issued guidance, whether adopted or to be adopted in the future, is not expected to have a material impact on the Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.
Accounting changes and recently adopted accounting standards
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 141(R), “Business Combinations,” which has been codified into ASC 805, “Business Combinations.” ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree. The statement also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This guidance also requires that acquisition-related costs be recognized separately from the acquisition and expensed as incurred. This guidance must be applied prospectively to business combinations that are consummated on or after the adoption date. Woodward adopted this guidance on October 1, 2009. Accordingly, Woodward will record and disclose business combinations under the revised guidance for any transactions consummated on or after October 1, 2009.
In addition, ASC 805 requires that adjustments of certain income tax balances related to acquired tax assets and assumed tax liabilities, including those acquired prior to the adoption of ASC 805, be reported as an increase or decrease to income tax expense. Accordingly, Woodward has recorded adjustments of certain income tax balances under the revised authoritative guidance beginning October 1, 2009. These adjustments were not significant.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements,” which has been codified into ASC 810, “Consolidation.” The guidance establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Among other requirements, this guidance clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary, which is sometimes referred to as minority interest, is to be reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets within stockholders’ equity, but separate from the parent’s stockholders’ equity. This guidance also requires consolidated net earnings and comprehensive earnings to include the amounts attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest. Woodward adopted this guidance effective October 1, 2009. Woodward was required to apply this guidance prospectively for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning in fiscal year 2010, except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which have been applied retrospectively for all periods presented. Accordingly, the following have been retrospectively adjusted: the Consolidated Statement of Earnings and Statement of Comprehensive Earnings for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2009, the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008, pro forma results for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 as presented in Note 4, Business acquisitions and dispositions, earnings before income taxes by geographical area for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 and the effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 as presented in Note 5, Income Taxes, segment information at and for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 as presented in Note 20, Segment information, and supplementary unaudited quarterly financial data and quarterly segment information for the 2009 fiscal quarters as presented at Note 21, Supplementary financial data (Unaudited). In accordance with the authoritative guidance, Woodward’s Consolidated Financial Statements have been recast from amounts previously reported as follows:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
In April 2010, Woodward purchased the remaining 26% noncontrolling interest in Woodward Governor India Limited, a Woodward consolidated subsidiary, for $8,120. As of September 30, 2010, Woodward now owns 100% of Woodward Governor India Limited. Woodward has no other noncontrolling interests.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. EITF 03-6-1 (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”), which has been codified into ASC 260, “Earnings per Share.” This guidance addresses whether securities granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two class method. This guidance became effective for Woodward on October 1, 2009. Upon the adoption of this guidance, all outstanding shares of restricted stock, which are participating securities, are considered in the calculation of both the basic and fully diluted earnings per share calculations in these Consolidated Financial Statements. Because the effects of this change are required to be applied retrospectively, the historical earnings per share presented in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings and in Note 6, Earnings per share have been recast to reflect the retrospective application of this guidance. The earnings per share calculations were impacted by the inclusion of 70 shares of restricted stock outstanding as of September 30, 2009.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP FAS 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets,” which has been codified into ASC 715, “Compensation - Retirement Benefits.” This guidance requires employers to provide additional disclosures. This guidance became effective for Woodward on October 1, 2009. The required disclosures have been presented in Note 16, Retirement benefits, of Woodward’s Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010. Upon initial application, this guidance was not required to be applied to earlier periods presented for comparative purposes.
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, “Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements” and ASU 2009-14, “Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements.” ASU 2009-13 and ASU 2009-14 are required to be adopted concurrently in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010 (fiscal year 2011 for Woodward).
ASU 2009-13 changes the requirements for establishing separate units of accounting in a multiple element arrangement and requires the allocation of arrangement consideration to each deliverable based on the relative selling price. The selling price for each deliverable is based on vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) if available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, or estimated selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available.
ASU 2009-14 excludes software that is contained on a tangible product from the scope of software revenue guidance if the software is essential to the tangible product’s functionality.
In April 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-17, “Milestone Method of Revenue Recognition.” ASU 2010-17 provides guidance on defining a milestone and determining when it may be appropriate to apply the milestone method of revenue recognition for research and development transactions, and requires certain disclosures regarding the use of the milestone method. The required disclosures must be provided for fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years (fiscal year 2011 for Woodward).
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
ASU 2009-13, ASU 2009-14 and ASU 2010-17 were adopted by Woodward on October 1, 2010 and did not have a material impact on Woodward’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 3. Supplemental statement of cash flows information
Supplemental cash flow information follows:
MPC Products, one of Woodward’s subsidiaries acquired in fiscal year 2009, was previously subject to an investigation by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) regarding certain of its government contract pricing practices prior to June 2005. In fiscal year 2010, MPC Products settled the criminal and civil claims related to the DOJ’s investigation and paid $25,000 in compensation and fines. The purchase price Woodward paid in connection with the acquisition of MPC Products was reduced by $25,000 at the time of the acquisition, which represents the amounts discussed above. Payment of this amount during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 is reflected as an investing activity in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
Note 4. Business acquisitions and dispositions
Woodward has recorded the acquisitions described below using the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, has included the results of operations of the acquired businesses in its consolidated results as of the date of each acquisition. In accordance with authoritative accounting guidance for business combinations in effect during Woodward’s fiscal year 2009, the respective purchase prices for these acquisitions are allocated to the tangible assets, liabilities, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over the respective fair values of assets is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized under U.S. GAAP but is tested for impairment at least annually (See Note 9. Goodwill). The goodwill resulting from the MPC and MotoTron Corporation (“MotoTron”) acquisitions is not tax deductible, while the goodwill resulting from the HRT acquisition is tax deductible. The purchase price allocation period has closed for MPC, MotoTron and HRT.
MPC acquisition
On October 1, 2008, Woodward acquired all of the outstanding stock of Techni-Core and all of the outstanding stock of MPC Products not owned by Techni-Core for approximately $370,437. The purchase price, less approximately $18,610 of assumed outstanding debt, is included in “Cash flows from investing activities” in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Woodward paid cash at closing of approximately $334,702, a portion of which was used to repay outstanding debt of MPC in an aggregate amount equal to approximately $18,610. In addition, contractual change of control payments totaling $32,175 were made to certain MPC employees during October 2008 as a result of employment agreements in place prior to the acquisition. Direct transaction costs include investment banking, legal, and accounting fees and other external costs directly related to the acquisition.
MPC is an industry leader in the manufacture of high-performance electromechanical motion control systems, primarily for aerospace applications. MPC’s main product lines include high performance electric motors and sensors, analog and digital control electronics, rotary and linear actuation systems, and flight deck and fly-by-wire systems for commercial and military aerospace programs. Through an improved focus on aerospace energy control solutions, MPC complements Woodward’s energy and motion control technologies enhancing Woodward’s system offerings. MPC formed the basis of the fourth Woodward business segment, Airframe Systems.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The purchase price of the MPC acquisition is as follows:
At the time of the acquisition of MPC, MPC Products was subject to an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) regarding certain of its pre-2005 government contract pricing practices and related administrative actions by the U.S. Department of Defense (the “DOD”). In October 2009, MPC Products reached an agreement with the DOJ to resolve the criminal and civil claims, whereby MPC Products paid $25,000 in compensation and fines. Payments associated with this pre-acquisition contingency were incremental to the estimated MPC purchase price above. The purchase price paid by Woodward in connection with the MPC acquisition, as shown above, was reduced by $25,000 at closing to reflect this contingency.
The following table summarizes estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the MPC acquisition, including accrued restructuring charges:
A summary of the intangible assets acquired, weighted average useful lives and amortization methods follows:
Accelerated amortization is calculated based on the pattern of estimated future economic benefits of the related intangible asset.
The results of MPC’s operations are included in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings beginning October 1, 2008.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
MotoTron acquisition
On October 6, 2008, Woodward acquired MotoTron and the intellectual property assets owned by its parent company, Brunswick Corporation, which were used in connection with the MotoTron business for approximately $17,237. The purchase price is included in “Cash flows from investing activities” in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The Company paid cash at closing of $17,000. In January 2009, Woodward received $29 related to working capital adjustments typical in such transactions. The working capital adjustment amount is included in “Cash flows from investing activities” in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
MotoTron specializes in software tools and processes used to rapidly develop control systems for marine, power generation, industrial, and other engine equipment applications. MotoTron has been fully integrated into Woodward’s Engine Systems business segment.
MotoTron has been an important supplier and partner to Woodward since 2002 and has helped Woodward to better position itself in electronic control technologies for the alternative-fueled bus and mobile equipment markets. The acquisition of MotoTron further strengthens Woodward’s ability to serve the transportation and power generation markets.
The results of MotoTron’s operations are included in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings as of October 6, 2008. If the MotoTron acquisition had been completed on October 1, 2008, Woodward’s net sales and net earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 would not have been materially different from amounts reported in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings.
HRT acquisition
On April 3, 2009, Woodward acquired all of the outstanding stock of HR Textron Inc. from Textron Inc., its parent company, and the United Kingdom assets and certain liabilities related to HR Textron Inc.’s business for approximately $380,749. The estimated purchase price is included in “Cash flows from investing activities” in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Woodward paid cash at closing of approximately $377,660.
HRT is an industry leader in advanced technology, engineering development, and manufacturing of mission-critical actuation systems and controls for aircraft, turbine engines, weapons and combat vehicles. It is recognized for hydraulic and electric primary flight control actuation products, including electro-mechanical actuation systems for unmanned combat air vehicles and weapons, such as the Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) and the AIM-9X Sidewinder; hydraulic and electric flight controls for fixed and rotor wing aircraft; servovalves for global aerospace; turret controls and stabilization systems for the U.S. M1 Abrams Main Battle Tank and other armored vehicles worldwide; and fuel and pneumatics valves for aircraft and helicopters. HRT has been integrated into Woodward’s Airframe Systems business segment.
The purchase price of the HRT acquisition is as follows:
During the first six months of fiscal year 2010, the estimated fair values of the acquired current assets were increased by $1,234, the accrued restructuring charges were increased by $1,834, and other current liabilities were decreased by $2,660 to reflect updated estimates of fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of April 3, 2009.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized as of March 31, 2010. The following table summarizes estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on April 3, 2009, the date of the HRT acquisition, including accrued restructuring charges:
A summary of the intangible assets acquired, weighted average useful lives and amortization methods follows:
Accelerated amortization is calculated based on the pattern of estimated future economic benefits of the related intangible asset.
HRT’s favorable lease contracts relate to a facility that Woodward has determined will be vacated in calendar year 2011, when the unamortized cost of the asset is expected to be $1,050. This amount is included in the accrued restructuring charges assumed in connection with the HRT acquisition.
Woodward made a 338(h)(10) election with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, which allows the HRT acquisition to be treated as an asset purchase for income tax purposes. Accordingly, any deferred tax assets and liabilities recorded by Textron Inc. at the acquisition date are not available to Woodward because the election causes the HRT acquisition to be treated, for income tax purposes, as though Woodward did not purchase an ongoing business.
In connection with the HRT acquisition, Woodward assumed certain defined benefit pension obligations contingent upon transfer of related pension plan assets (See Note 16, Retirement benefits). In September 2009, the trustee of the related Textron-sponsored defined benefit plan transferred $46,788 to the Woodward HRT Plan. An additional $1,019 was transferred by the Textron-sponsored defined benefit plan to the Woodward HRT Plan in October 2009 and was recorded as a Woodward HRT Plan receivable as of September 30, 2009.
The results of HRT’s operations are included in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings as of April 3, 2009.
On August 10, 2009, Woodward HRT sold the F&P product line, for $48,000. During 2010, Woodward received an additional $660 related to working capital adjustments typical in such transactions. The working capital adjustment amount is included in “Cash flows from investing activities” in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The F&P product line provided a variety of off-turbine fuel management and pneumatic actuation components to producers of military and commercial aircraft and helicopters, as well as their suppliers. Woodward’s 2009 results of operations include approximately $9,620 of sales and $3,897 of pre-tax earnings from the F&P product line for the period April 3, 2009 to August 10, 2009. There was no gain or loss on disposal of the F&P product line.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Pro forma results for Woodward giving effect to the HRT acquisitions
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of Woodward and HRT as if the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of fiscal year 2009. No pro forma adjustments have been made for MPC as it was acquired by Woodward on October 1, 2008 and the results of MPC’s operations are included in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings beginning October 1, 2008. No pro forma adjustment have been made for MotoTron as it was acquired on October 6, 2008 and the results of MotoTron’s operations are included in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings as of October 6, 2008. If the MotoTron acquisition had been completed on October 1, 2008, Woodward’s net sales and net earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 would not have been materially different from the amounts reported in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes and is not indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the HRT acquisition and related borrowings had taken place at the beginning of the fiscal year 2009. The unaudited pro forma financial information for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009 includes the historical results of Woodward, including the post-acquisition results of HRT since April 3, 2009 and the historical results of HRT for the approximately six months ended April 2, 2009. No pro forma financial information is provided for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 as a full fiscal year of post-acquisition results of operations of MPC, MotoTron and HRT were included in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings.
Prior to the HRT acquisition by Woodward, HRT was a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Inc. and as such was not a stand-alone entity. Accordingly, the historical operating results of HRT may not be indicative of the results that might have been achieved, historically or in the future, if HRT had been a stand-alone entity. The unaudited pro forma results for all periods presented include amortization charges for acquired intangible assets, eliminations of intercompany transactions, adjustments for stock options and restricted stock issued, adjustments for depreciation expense for property, plant, and equipment, adjustments to interest expense, adjustments for estimated general and administrative costs for HRT’s historical management and administrative structure and functions, disposal of the F&P product line, and related tax effects.
The unaudited pro forma results follow for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009:
Note 5. Income taxes
Income taxes consisted of the following:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Earnings before income taxes by geographical area consisted of the following:
Deferred income taxes presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are related to the following:
The foreign net operating loss carryforwards as of September 30, 2010, may be carried forward indefinitely.
At September 30, 2010, Woodward has not provided for taxes on undistributed foreign earnings of $77,767 that it considers permanently reinvested. These earnings could become subject to income taxes if they are remitted as dividends, are loaned to Woodward, or if it sells its stock in the subsidiaries. However, the Company believes that foreign tax credits would largely offset any income tax that might otherwise be due.
The changes in the valuation allowance were as follows:
Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Both positive and negative evidence are considered in forming Woodward’s judgment as to whether a valuation allowance is appropriate, and more weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. Valuation allowances are reassessed whenever there are changes in circumstances that may cause a change in judgment. In fiscal year 2008, additional objective evidence became available regarding earnings in tax jurisdictions that had unexpired net operating loss carryforwards that affected Woodward’s judgment about the valuation allowance that existed at the beginning of the fiscal year.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The foreign net operating loss carryforward amount in the preceding table includes the translation effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
The reasons for the differences between Woodward’s effective income tax rate and the United States statutory federal income tax rate were as follows:
The changes in estimate of taxes for previous periods are primarily related to the favorable resolution of certain tax matters. There were favorable resolutions of tax matters of $4,667, $6,846 and $2,472 in the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010, September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, the Internal Revenue Service concluded an examination of Woodward’s U.S. Federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2007 and 2008. Also during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, Woodward completed certain internal revaluation assessments and certain statutes of limitations expired. As a result, Woodward reduced its liability for unrecognized tax benefits during the fiscal year ended September, 2010 by a net favorable amount of $6,784.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2010 is as follows:
The amounts of unrecognized tax benefits that would impact Woodward’s effective tax rate if recognized, net of expected offsetting adjustments, were $8,720 at September 30, 2010 and $15,550 at September 30, 2009. At this time, Woodward estimates that it is reasonably possible that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will decrease by as much as $1,304 in the next twelve months due primarily to the expiration of certain statutes of limitations. Woodward recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in tax expense. Woodward had accrued interest and penalties of $1,431 as of September 30, 2010 and $3,804 as of September 30, 2009.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Woodward’s tax returns are audited by U.S., state, and foreign tax authorities and these audits are at various stages of completion at any given time. Fiscal years remaining open to examination in significant foreign jurisdictions include 2003 and forward. Woodward has been subject to U.S. Federal income tax examinations for fiscal years through 2008; however, certain subsidiaries have open tax years back to 2007, which pre-dates the inclusion of these subsidiaries in the Woodward consolidated return filing group. Woodward is subject to U.S. state income tax examinations for fiscal years 2005 and forward.
In June 2006, the FASB issued the authoritative guidance for uncertain tax positions. These provisions offer guidance on the financial statement recognition, measurement, reporting and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The guidance addresses the determination of whether tax benefits, either permanent or temporary, should be recorded in the financial statements. For those tax benefits to be recognized, a tax position must be more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Woodward adopted the authoritative guidance related to uncertain tax positions on October 1, 2007, as required. The change in measurement criteria caused Woodward to recognize a decrease in the retained earnings component of stockholders’ equity of $7,702.
Note 6. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share attributable to Woodward is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Woodward reflects the weighted average number of shares outstanding after consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options.
In November 2008, the FASB issued authoritative guidance addressing whether securities granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, thus, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share under the two class method. This guidance became effective for Woodward on October 1, 2009 and is required to be applied retrospectively. Upon the adoption of this guidance, shares of restricted stock, which are participating securities, are considered in the calculation of both the basic and fully diluted earnings per share calculations. The September 30, 2009 historical earnings per share amounts presented below have been recast to reflect the retrospective application of this guidance for 70 shares of restricted stock outstanding as of September 30, 2009. The September 30, 2008 historical earnings per share amounts presented below have not been recast from those previously reported as there were no restricted stock shares outstanding as of September 30, 2008. The inclusion of this participating security did not impact previously reported basic and diluted earnings per share for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.
The following is a reconciliation of net earnings attributable to Woodward to basic earnings per share attributable to Woodward and diluted earnings per share attributable to Woodward:
The weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share included the weighted-average treasury stock shares held for deferred compensation obligations of 371, 409, and 417 for fiscal year 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The following stock option grants were outstanding during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010, 2009 and 2008, but were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:
Note 7. Inventories
Note 8. Property, plant, and equipment
Capitalized interest was not material for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Note 9. Goodwill
Additions and adjustments recorded represent changes in the estimated values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in purchase accounting, as described in Note 4, Business acquisitions and dispositions. In addition, on August 10, 2009, Woodward HRT sold the F&P product line for $48,000. In 2010, Woodward received an additional $660 related to working capital adjustments related to the sale of the F&P product line, which reduced goodwill. In January 2009, Woodward received an additional $29 in working capital adjustments related to the purchase of MotoTron, which increased goodwill.
Woodward completed its annual goodwill impairment test during the quarter ended March 31, 2010. Woodward considered the Turbine Systems, Airframe Systems and Engine Systems operating segments to be reporting units. Woodward evaluated goodwill for the Electrical Power Systems operating segment through three identified reporting units within the operating segment. The fair value of Woodward’s six reporting units was based on cash flow forecasts which have been updated to reflect current global economic conditions, including anticipated weakening of global demand for certain products and forecasts of demand increases anticipated as a result of the economic recovery. Forecasted cash flows were discounted using an 11.3% weighted average cost of capital assumption. The terminal value of the forecasted cash flows assumed an annual compound growth rate after five years of 4.5% and was calculated using the Gordon Growth Model.
The results of Woodward’s fiscal year 2010 annual goodwill impairment test performed as of March 31, 2010 indicated that no goodwill impairment existed. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit was in excess of its carrying value. At March 31, 2010 the reporting unit with the closest ratio of estimated fair value to carrying value was Woodward’s recently acquired Airframe Systems reporting unit, which has a significant concentration of business in the presently depressed business jet and regional jet market segments. Our March 31, 2010 analysis indicated an estimated fair value premium of over 30% compared to this reporting unit’s carrying value. Woodward is not aware of any facts, circumstances, or triggering events that have arisen since March 31, 2010 indicating that goodwill has been impaired.
As part of the Company’s ongoing monitoring efforts, Woodward will continue to consider the global economic environment and its potential impact on Woodward’s business in assessing goodwill recoverability. There can be no assurance that Woodward’s estimates and assumptions regarding forecasted cash flows of certain reporting units, or the duration of the current economic downturn, or the period or strength of the recovery, made for purposes of the annual goodwill impairment test performed during the second fiscal quarter of 2010, will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If Woodward’s assumptions are not realized, it is possible that an impairment charge may need to be recorded in future periods.
Woodward has recorded no impairment losses against the recorded balances of goodwill.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Note 10. Other intangibles-net
Future amortization expense associated with intangibles is expected to be:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Note 11. Long-term debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
Under certain circumstances, the interest rate on each series of the Series B, C and D Notes is subject to increase if Woodward’s leverage ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, plus any unusual non-cash charges to the extent deducted in computing net income minus any unusual non-cash gains to the extent added in computing net income (“Debt Covenant EBITDA”) increases beyond a ratio of 3.5 to 1.0.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, Woodward prepaid the remaining $33,000 outstanding under the 2009 term loan and $65,000 against the 2008 term loan. In the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, the Company prepaid $69,000 against the 2009 term loan. Required future principal payments of outstanding long-term debt as of September 30, 2010, after giving effect to these prepayments, are as follows:
The current portion of long-term debt includes $67 at September 30, 2010 compared to $128 at September 30, 2009 related to the fair value hedge adjustment for unrecognized discontinued hedge gains on certain interest rate swaps entered into in 2002 in connection with the issuance of the senior notes due in October 2011.
The 2008 term loan, the Series B, C, D, E and F Notes (together, the “Notes”) and the senior notes due October 2011 are held by multiple institutions. The term notes are held by banks in Germany.
Woodward’s obligations under the 2008 term loan, the Notes, and the senior notes due October 2011 are guaranteed by Woodward FST, Inc., MPC Products Corporation and Woodward HRT, Inc., each of which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodward.
Certain financial and other covenants under Woodward’s debt agreements contain customary restrictions on the operation of our business. In the event of non-compliance with these covenants, certain additional restrictions might apply, including restrictions on the Company’s ability to pay dividends or make distributions on its capital stock. Management believes that Woodward was in compliance with the covenants under the debt agreements at September 30, 2010.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
2008 and 2009 Term Loans
In October 2008, Woodward entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “2008 Term Loan Credit Agreement”), by and among Woodward; the institutions from time to time parties thereto as lenders; and JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association as administrative agent; which provides for an initial $150,000 unsecured term loan facility, and may, from time to time, be expanded by up to $50,000 of additional indebtedness, subject to the Company’s compliance with certain conditions and the lenders’ participation. The 2008 Term Loan Credit Agreement bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.00% to 2.25%, requires quarterly principal payments of $1,875, and can be prepaid, or prepaid and terminated, without penalty.
The 2008 Term Loan Credit Agreement contains customary terms and conditions, including, among others, covenants that place limits on the Company’s ability to incur liens on assets, incur additional debt (including a leverage or coverage based maintenance test), transfer or sell the Company’s assets, merge or consolidate with other persons, make certain investments, make certain restricted payments, and enter into material transactions with affiliates. The 2008 Term Loan Credit Agreement contains financial covenants requiring that (a) the Company’s ratio of consolidated net debt to Debt Covenant EBITDA, not exceed a ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 and (b) the Company have a minimum consolidated net worth of $400,000, plus 50% of net income for any fiscal year and 50% of the net proceeds of certain issuances of capital stock, in each case on a rolling four quarter basis. The 2008 Term Loan Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including certain cross-default provisions related to Woodward’s other outstanding debt arrangements in excess of $15,000, the occurrence of which would permit the lenders to accelerate the amounts due thereunder.
In April 2009, Woodward entered into a term loan credit agreement (the “2009 Term Loan Credit Agreement”). The outstanding indebtedness under the 2009 Term Loan Credit Agreement, which generally bore interest at LIBOR plus 2.50% to 3.50%, was paid-off and terminated, without penalty, during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010.
Series B, C, D, E and F Notes
In October 2008, Woodward entered into a note purchase agreement (the “2008 Note Purchase Agreement”) relating to the Series B, C, and D Notes. In April 2009, Woodward entered into a note purchase agreement (the “2009 Note Purchase Agreement” and, together with the 2008 Note Purchase Agreement, the “Note Purchase Agreements”) relating to the Series E and F Notes.
The Notes have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. Holders of the Notes do not have any registration rights.
Woodward’s obligations under the Notes rank equal in right of payment with all of Woodward’s other unsecured unsubordinated debt, including its outstanding debt under the 2008 Term Loan Credit Agreement, revolving credit facility (see Note 12, Credit facilities and short-term borrowings) and note purchase agreement relating to the senior notes due October 2011.
The Note Purchase Agreements contain customary restrictive covenants, including, among other things, covenants that place limits on Woodward’s ability to incur liens on assets, incur additional debt (including a leverage or coverage based maintenance test), transfer or sell Woodward’s assets, merge or consolidate with other persons, and enter into material transactions with affiliates. The Note Purchase Agreements also contain customary events of default, including certain cross-default provisions related to Woodward’s other outstanding debt arrangements in excess of $25,000 with respect to the 2008 Note Purchase Agreement and $30,000 with respect to the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement, the occurrence of which would permit the holders of the respective Notes to accelerate the amounts due.
The 2008 Note Purchase Agreement contains financial covenants requiring that Woodward’s (a) ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated Debt Covenant EBITDA not exceed a ratio of 4.0 to 1.0 during any material acquisition period, or a ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 at any other time on a rolling four quarter basis and (b) consolidated net worth at any time equal or exceed $425,000 plus 50% of consolidated net earnings for each fiscal year beginning with the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008. Additionally, under the 2008 Note Purchase Agreement, Woodward may not permit the aggregate amount of priority debt to at any time exceed 20% of its consolidated net worth at the end of the then most recently ended fiscal quarter. Priority debt generally refers to certain unsecured debt of Woodward’s subsidiaries and all debt of Woodward and its subsidiaries secured by liens other than certain permitted liens.
The 2009 Note Purchase Agreement contains financial covenants requiring that Woodward’s (a) ratio of consolidated net debt to consolidated Debt Covenant EBITDA not exceed a ratio of 3.5 to 1.0 at any time on a rolling four quarter basis, and (b) consolidated net worth at all times equal or exceed $485,940 plus 50% of consolidated net earnings for each fiscal year beginning with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. Additionally, under the 2009 Note Purchase Agreement, Woodward may not permit the aggregate amount of priority debt to at any time exceed 20% of its consolidated net worth at the end of the then most recently ended fiscal quarter. Priority debt generally refers to certain unsecured debt of Woodward’s subsidiaries and all debt of Woodward and its subsidiaries secured by liens other than certain permitted liens.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Woodward is permitted at any time, at its option, to prepay all, or from time to time prepay any part of, the then outstanding principal amount of any series of the Notes at 100% of the principal amount of the series of the Notes to be prepaid (but, in the case of partial prepayment, not less than $1,000), together with interest accrued on such amount to be prepaid to the date of payment, plus any applicable make-whole amount. The make-whole amount is computed by discounting the remaining scheduled payments of interest and principal of the Notes being prepaid at a discount rate equal to the sum of 50 basis points and the yield to maturity of U.S. Treasury securities having a maturity equal to the remaining average life of the Notes being prepaid.
Debt Issuance Costs
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009, Woodward incurred $5,892 of debt issuance costs, which are being amortized using the effective interest method or patterns that approximate the effective interest method, over the term of the debt to which the costs relate. The related amortization is recognized as interest expense. Recognition of interest expense on the debt issuance costs associated with the 2009 term loan, which was paid-off in full and terminated in 2010, were accelerated and the remaining unamortized amount of debt issuance costs associated with the 2009 term loan were recognized in 2010. Amounts recognized as interest expense from the amortization of debt issuance costs were $1,515 in 2010 and $2,031 in 2009, including $236 costs for which recognition was accelerated in connection with prepayments of debt. Woodward had $2,917 of unamortized debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2010 and $4,432 of unamortized debt issuance costs as of September 30, 2009. Amortization of debt issuance costs is included in operating activities in the statement of cash flows.
Note 12. Credit facilities and short-term borrowings
As of September 30, 2010, Woodward’s short-term borrowings and availability under its various short-term credit facilities follows:
Woodward has a $225,000 revolving credit facility related to unsecured financing arrangements with a syndicate of U.S. banks. The revolving credit facility agreement provides for an option to increase available borrowings to $350,000, subject to the lenders’ participation, and has an expiration date of October 2012. The interest rate on borrowings under the revolving credit facility agreement varies with LIBOR, the federal funds rate, or the prime rate. The revolving credit facility agreement contains certain covenants customary with such agreements, which are generally consistent with the covenants applicable to Woodward’s long-term debt agreements, and contains customary events of default including certain cross default provisions related to Woodward’s other outstanding debt arrangements in excess of $15,000, the occurrence of which would permit the lenders to accelerate the amounts due thereunder. Management believes that Woodward was in compliance with all its debt covenants at September 30, 2010.
Woodward also has various foreign lines of credit and foreign overdraft facilities at various financial institutions, which are generally reviewed annually for renewal and are subject to the usual terms and conditions applied by the financial institutions. Pursuant to the terms of the related facility agreements, Woodward’s foreign performance guarantee facilities are limited in use to providing performance guarantees to third parties. Pursuant to the terms of the related facility agreement, Woodward participates in a pooling arrangement whereby Woodward cash on deposit at certain foreign banks may serve as collateral for borrowings by other Woodward subsidiaries up to the total amounts deposited in the pool.
Other foreign short-term borrowings of $1,698 at September 30, 2010 relate to trade receivables which were sold by one of Woodward’s foreign subsidiaries to a local financial institution, with recourse. The trade receivables were each sold on a one-time basis at a discounted amount. Since the receivables were sold with full recourse, the Company has recorded a liability for the amount of receivables sold that remain unpaid by the customer as of September 30, 2010.
Short-term borrowings of $22,099 were outstanding as of September 30, 2010. There were no short term borrowings outstanding as of September 30, 2009.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Note 13. Derivative instruments and hedging activities
Woodward is exposed to global market risks, including the effect of changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, changes in certain commodity prices and fluctuations in various producer indices. From time to time, Woodward enters into derivative instruments for risk management purposes only, including derivatives designated as accounting hedges and/or those utilized as economic hedges. Woodward uses interest rate related derivative instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations of interest rates. Woodward not does enter into or issue derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
By using derivative and/or hedging instruments to manage its risk exposure, Woodward is subject, from time to time, to credit risk and market risk on those derivative instruments. Credit risk arises from the potential failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative and/or hedging instrument. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes Woodward, which creates credit risk for Woodward. Woodward minimizes this credit risk by entering into transactions with only high quality counterparties. Market risk arises from the potential adverse effects on the value of derivative and/or hedging instruments that result from a change in interest rates, commodity prices, or foreign currency exchange rates. Woodward minimizes this market risk by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be undertaken.
As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, Woodward was a party to the forward foreign currency exchange rate contracts described below.
Derivatives in fair value hedging relationships
In 2002, Woodward entered into certain interest rate swaps that were designated as fair value hedges of its long-term debt consisting of senior notes due in October 2011. The discontinuance of these interest rate swaps resulted in gains that are recognized as a reduction of interest expense over the term of the associated debt (10 years) using the effective interest method. The unrecognized portion of the gain is presented as an adjustment to long-term debt.
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships
In 2001, Woodward entered into treasury lock agreements that were designated as cash flow hedges of its long-term debt. The objective of these derivatives was to hedge the risk of variability in cash flows related to future interest payments of a portion of the anticipated future debt issuances attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate associated with the expected issuance of the senior notes due in October 2011. The discontinuance of these treasury lock agreements resulted in losses that are recognized as an increase of interest expense over the term of the associated debt (10 years) using the effective interest method. The unrecognized portion of the loss is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive earnings.
In September 2008, the Company entered into treasury lock agreements with a notional amount totaling $100,000 that qualified as cash flow hedges under authoritative guidance for derivatives and hedging. The objective of this derivative instrument was to hedge the risk of variability in cash flows related to future interest payments of a portion of the anticipated future debt issuances attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate associated with the expected issuance of long-term debt to acquire MPC. The hedges were terminated prior to September 30, 2008, resulting in a realized gain of approximately $108, and the gain was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive earnings as of September 30, 2008, net of tax. The realized gain on the termination of the treasury lock agreements is being recognized as a reduction of interest expense over a seven-year period on the hedged Series C and D Notes, which were issued on October 1, 2008, using the effective interest method.
In March 2009, Woodward entered into LIBOR lock agreements with a total notional amount of $50,000 that qualified as cash flow hedges under authoritative guidance for derivatives and hedging. The objective of this derivative instrument was to hedge the risk of variability in cash flows over a seven-year period related to future interest payments of a portion of anticipated future debt issuances attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate associated with the then expected issuance of long-term debt to acquire HRT. The hedges were terminated in March 2009, resulting in a loss of $1,308. The realized loss was recorded in accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of tax. The realized loss on the terminated LIBOR lock agreements is being recognized as an increase of interest expense over a seven-year period on the hedged Series E and F Notes, which were issued on April 3, 2009, using the effective interest method.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Derivatives in foreign currency relationships
In September 2010, Woodward entered into a foreign currency exchange rate contract to purchase 39,000 for approximately $52,549 in early December 2010. An unrealized gain of $579 on this derivative was carried at fair market value in “other current assets” as of September 30, 2010. In September 2009, Woodward entered into a foreign currency exchange rate contract to purchase 7,900 for approximately $11,662 in early October 2009. An unrealized loss of $173 on this derivative instrument was carried at fair market value in “Accrued liabilities” as of September 30, 2009. In October 2010, a loss of $71 was realized on the settlement of the forward contract that was entered into in September 2009.
The objective of these derivative instruments, which were not designated as accounting hedges, was to limit the risk of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on certain short-term intercompany loan balances.
The following table discloses the remaining unrecognized gains and losses and recognized gains and losses associated with derivative instruments on Woodward’s Consolidated Balance Sheets:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The following tables disclose the impact of derivative instruments on Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings:
Based on the carrying value of the unrecognized gains and losses on terminated derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges as of September 30, 2010, Woodward expects to reclassify $229 of net unrecognized losses on terminated derivative instruments from accumulated other comprehensive income to earnings during the next twelve months.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Note 14. Accrued liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
Deferred revenues increased at September 30, 2010 compared to September 30, 2009 due primarily to a customer prepayment which is expected to be fully earned within one year.
Warranties
Provisions of Woodward’s sales agreements include product warranties customary to these types of agreements. Accruals are established for specifically identified warranty issues that are probable to result in future costs. Warranty costs are accrued on a non-specific basis whenever past experience indicates a normal and predictable pattern exists. Changes in accrued product warranties for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010, September 30, 2009 and September 30, 2008 were as follows:
Restructuring and other charges
The main components of accrued non-acquisition related restructuring charges of $15,159 recognized in 2009 included workforce management costs of $14,254 associated with the early retirement and the involuntary seperation of employees in connection with a strategic realignment of global workforce capacity. Other charges totaling $905 were accrued for an impairment loss related to the sale of a building that was vacated. Non-acquisition related restructuring charges of $2,027 were paid in 2010 resulting in an accrued non-acquisition related restructuring charges balance of $667 at September 30, 2010. Restructuring charges related to business acquisitions include a number of items such as those associated with integrating similar operations, workforce management, vacating certain facilities, and the cancellation of some contracts. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010, accrued restructuring charges were increased by $1,834 to reflect updated estimates of anticipated costs in connection with the HRT acquisition. The business acquisition related accrued restructuring charges of $5,446 as of September 30, 2010 relate primarily to the planned closing of the Pacoima, California facility as part of a decision to consolidate HRT’s production facilities.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The summary of the activity in accrued restructuring charges during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows:
Other non-current liabilities as of September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 include $1,251 and $1,245, respectively, of accrued restructuring charges not expected to be settled within twelve months.
Note 15. Other liabilities
Other liabilities consist of the following:
Note 16. Retirement benefits
Woodward provides various benefits to eligible members of the Company, including contributions to various defined contribution plans, pension benefits associated with defined benefit plans postretirement medical benefits and postretirement life insurance benefits. Eligibility requirements and benefit levels vary depending on employee location.
Defined contribution plans
Substantially all U.S. employees are eligible to participate in the U.S. defined contribution plan. The U.S. defined contribution plan allows employees to defer part of their annual income for income tax purposes into their personal 401(k) accounts. The Company makes contributions to eligible employee accounts, which are also deferred for employee personal income tax purposes. Certain foreign employees also are eligible to participate in foreign plans.
The amount of expense associated with defined contribution plans totaled $16,474 in fiscal year 2010, $16,869 in fiscal year 2009, and $14,877 in fiscal year 2008.
Effective January 1, 2010, non-bargained HRT employees hired before January 1, 2010 will be ineligible for matching contributions for participation in the defined contribution plan. Non-bargained HRT employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 will be eligible to fully participate in Woodward’s defined contribution plan. Also, effective April 19, 2010, bargained HRT employees hired before April 19, 2010 will be ineligible for matching contributions for participation in the defined contribution plan. Bargained HRT employees hired after April 18, 2009 will be eligible to fully participate in Woodward’s defined contribution plan.
Woodward operates one multiemployer plan for certain employees in the Netherlands. The amount of contributions associated with the multiemployer plan totaled $495 in fiscal year 2010, $550 in fiscal year 2009 and $613 in fiscal year 2008.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Defined benefit plans
Woodward has defined benefit plans which provide pension benefits for certain retired employees in the U.S., the United Kingdom, and Japan. Approximately 1,000 current employees may receive future benefits under the plans and approximately 500 retired employees are eligible to receive future benefits or are currently receiving benefits. A September 30 measurement date is utilized to value plan assets and obligations for all of Woodward’s defined benefit pension plans.
In connection with the acquisition of HRT on April 3, 2009 (see Note 4, Business acquisitions and dispositions), Woodward assumed pension benefit obligations that contributed to increases in recognized expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2009.
Effective January 1, 2010, the HRT pension plan was amended so that non-bargained HRT employees hired on or after January 1, 2010 will not participate in the plan. Effective April 19, 2010, the HRT pension plan was amended so that bargained HRT employees hired after on or after April 19, 2010 will not participate in the plan. The April 19, 2010 amendment also included certain modifications to the calculation of postretirement plan benefit payments to bargained employees which resulted in an increase to projected benefit obligations of the plan of $3,962.
Excluding the Woodward HRT Plan, the defined benefit plans in the U.S. were frozen in fiscal year 2007 and no additional employees may participate in the U.S. plans and no additional service costs will be incurred.
The actuarial assumptions used in measuring the net periodic benefit cost and plan obligations of retirement pension benefits were as follows:
The discount rate assumption is intended to reflect the rate at which the retirement benefits could be effectively settled based upon the assumed timing of the benefit payments. In the U.S., Woodward used a bond portfolio matching analysis based on recently traded, non-callable bonds rated AA- or better by Standard & Poors, which have at least $50 million outstanding. In the United Kingdom, Woodward used the iBoxx AA-rated corporate bond index (applicable for bonds over 15 years) to determine a blended rate to use as the benchmark. In Japan, Woodward used Standard & Poors AA-rated corporate bond yields (applicable for bonds over 10 years) as the benchmark. Woodward’s assumed rates do not differ significantly from any of these benchmarks.
Compensation increase assumptions are based upon historical experience and anticipated future management actions.
In determining the long-term rate of return on plan assets, Woodward assumes that the historical long-term compound growth rates of equity and fixed-income securities will predict the future returns of similar investments in the plan portfolio. Investment management and other fees paid out of the plan assets are factored into the determination of asset return assumptions.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Net periodic benefit costs consist of the following components reflected as expense in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings:
Settlements costs of approximately $345 and $237 were expensed in the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as a result of normal attrition among participants in the Company’s defined benefit plan in Japan. Curtailment costs were associated with planned or actual workforce reduction actions.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation and fair value of assets for the defined benefit pension plans:
Woodward makes periodic cash contributions to its defined pension plans based on applicable regulations in jurisdictions that oversee its various pension plans, if any, and other factors. Contributions in fiscal year 2010 included a $10,000 discretionary contribution to the U.S. plans.
The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation, and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were as follow, at or for the fiscal year ended September 30:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 follows:
The amounts expected to be amortized from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income and reported as a component of net periodic benefit cost during fiscal year 2011 is as follows:
Pension benefit payments are made from the assets of the pension plans. Using foreign exchange rates as of September 30, 2010 and expected future service assumptions, it is anticipated that the future benefit payments will be as follows:
Woodward expects its pension plan contributions in fiscal year 2011 will be $2,580 in the U.S., $1,836 in the United Kingdom and $2,213 in Japan.
Defined benefit plan assets
The overall investment objective of the pension plan assets is to earn a rate of return over time which, when combined with Company contributions, satisfies the benefit obligations of the pension plans and maintains sufficient liquidity to pay benefits.
As the timing and nature of the plan obligations varies for each Company sponsored pension plan, investment strategies have been individually designed for each pension plan with a common focus on maintaining diversified investment portfolios that provide for long-term growth while minimizing the risk to principal associated with short-term market behavior. The strategy for each of the plans balances the requirements to generate returns, using investments expected to produce higher returns, such as equity securities, with the need to control risk within the pension plans using less volatile investment assets, such as debt securities. A strategy of more equity-oriented allocation is adopted for those plans which have a longer-term investment plan based on the timing of the associated benefit obligations.
A pension oversight committee is assigned by the Company to each pension plan. Among other responsibilities, each committee is responsible for all asset class allocation decisions. Asset class allocations, which are reviewed by the respective pension committee on at least an annual basis, are designed to meet or exceed certain market benchmarks which align with each plan’s investment objectives. In evaluating the asset allocation choices, consideration is given to the proper long-term level of risk for each plan, particularly with respect to the long-term nature of the each plan’s liabilities, the impact of asset allocation on investment results and the corresponding impact on the volatility and magnitude of plan contributions and expense and the impact certain actuarial techniques may have on the plan’s recognition of investment experience. From time to time, the plans may move outside the prescribed asset class allocation in order to meet significant liabilities with respect to one or more individuals approaching retirement.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Risks associated with the plan assets include interest rate fluctuation risk, market fluctuation risk, risk of default by debt issuers, and liquidity risk. To manage these risks, the assets are managed by established, professional investment firms and performance is evaluated regularly against specific benchmarks. Liability management and asset class diversification are central to the Company’s risk management approach and overall investment strategy.
The assets of the U.S. plans are invested in actively managed mutual funds. The assets of the plan in Japan and the plan in the United Kingdom are invested in actively managed pooled investment funds. Each individual mutual fund or pooled investment fund has been selected based on the investment strategy of the related plan which mirrors a specific asset class within the associated target allocation. Pension plan assets at September 30, 2010 and 2009 do not include any direct investment in Woodward’s common stock.
The asset allocations are monitored and rebalanced regularly by investment managers assigned to the individual pension plans. The actual allocations of pension plan assets at September 30, 2010 and 2009, and target allocations by asset class, are as follows:
Actual allocations to each asset class vary from target allocations due to periodic market value fluctuations, investment strategy changes, and the timing of benefit payments and contributions.
The variance at September 30, 2010 in the Company’s U.K. pension plan between the actual and target allocations is the result of a decision made by the plan trustees to invest a September 2007 £3 million special contribution from the Company, into a long-term index-linked gilts pooled fund. The plan trustees will continue to review the investment strategy on a regular basis and may change the asset allocation, including that of the special contribution. At September 30, 2010, the fair value of the assets held for the U.K. pension plan in the long-term index linked gilts pooled fund is approximately $5,707.
The following table presents Woodward’s pension plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2010. The fair value hierarchy established by U.S. GAAP prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into the following levels:
Level 1: Inputs based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2: Quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable and can be corroborated by observable market data.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Level 3: Inputs reflect management’s best estimates and assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the market and significant to the valuation of the instruments.
Cash and cash equivalents: Cash and cash equivalents held by the Company’s pension plans are held on deposit with creditworthy financial institutions. The fair value of the cash and cash equivalents are based on the quoted market price of the respective currency in which the cash is maintained.
Pension assets invested in mutual funds: The assets of the Company’s U.S. pension plans are invested in various mutual funds which invest in both equity and debt securities. The fair value of the mutual funds is determined based on the quoted market price of each fund.
Pension assets invested in pooled funds: The assets of the Company’s Japan and United Kingdom pension plans are invested in pooled investment funds, which include both equity and debt securities. The assets of the United Kingdom pension plan are invested in index-linked pooled funds which aim to replicate the movements of an underlying market index to which the fund is linked. Fair value of the pooled funds is based on the net asset value of shares held by the plan as reported by the fund sponsors. All pooled funds held by plans outside of the U.S. are considered to be invested in international equity and debt securities. Although the underlying securities may be largely domestic to the plan holding the investment assets, the underlying assets are considered international from the perspective of the Company as they are not held in U.S. equity or debt securities.
Other postretirement benefit plans
Woodward provides other postretirement benefits to its employees including postretirement medical benefits and life insurance benefits. Postretirement medical benefits are provided to certain current and retired employees and their covered dependants and beneficiaries in the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Benefits include the option to elect company provided medical insurance coverage to age 65 and a Medicare supplemental plan after age 65. Life insurance benefits are provided to certain retirees in the U.S. under frozen plans which are no longer available to current employees. A September 30 measurement date is utilized to value plan assets and obligations for Woodward’s other postretirement benefit plans.
In connection with the acquisition of HRT (see Note 4, Business acquisitions and dispositions), Woodward assumed estimated benefit obligations of approximately $2,251 related to a Textron-sponsored postretirement medical benefit plan for certain former HRT employees. Participation in the assumed plan for retirees over age 65 is frozen. Active HRT employees have the opportunity to remain on the active employee plan and pay the full premium cost upon retirement.
The postretirement medical benefit plans, other than the assumed HRT plan, were frozen in fiscal year 2006 and no additional employees may participate in the plans. Generally, employees who had attained age 55 and had rendered 10 or more years of service before the plans were frozen are eligible for these postretirement medical benefits.
Certain participating retirees are required to contribute to the plans in order to maintain coverage. The plans, including the assumed HRT plan, provide postretirement medical benefits for approximately 1,100 retired employees and their covered dependants and beneficiaries and may provide future benefits to approximately 75 active employees and their covered dependants and beneficiaries, upon retirement, if the employees elect to participate. As the result of a plan amendment in fiscal year 2009, all the postretirement medical plans are fully insured for retirees who have attained age 65.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The actuarial assumptions used in measuring the net periodic benefit cost and plan obligations of postretirement benefits were as follows:
The discount rate assumption is intended to reflect the rate at which the postretirement benefits could be effectively settled based upon the assumed timing of the benefit payments. In the U.S., Woodward used a bond portfolio matching analysis based on recently traded, non-callable bonds rated AA or better by Standard & Poors, which have at least $50 million outstanding. In the United Kingdom, Woodward used the iBoxx AA-rated corporate bond index (applicable for bonds over 15 years) to determine a blended rate to use as the benchmark. Woodward’s assumed rates do not differ significantly from any of these benchmarks.
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates at September 30, were as follows:
Healthcare costs have generally trended upward in recent years, sometimes by amounts greater than 5%. Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for postretirement medical plans. A one-percentage-point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects:
Net periodic benefit costs consist of the following components reflected as expense in Woodward’s Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and fair value of assets for the postretirement benefits for the fiscal years ended September 30:
The Company’s postretirement medical plan in the United Kingdom represents $563 of the total benefit obligation at September 30, 2010. The Company paid $44 in medical benefits to participants of the U.K. postretirement medical plan in fiscal year 2010.
During 2009, as part of Woodward’s postretirement medical benefits, Woodward provided a prescription drug benefit in the U.S. that was at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D. As a result, Woodward was entitled to a federal subsidy that was introduced by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. On January 1, 2009, Woodward converted its prescription drug benefit to a fully insured plan that was no longer eligible for additional federal subsidies.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Woodward pays plan benefits from its general funds; therefore, there are no segregated plan assets as of September 30, 2009 or September 30, 2008.
The accumulated benefit obligation was as follows:
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income were as follows:
Using foreign currency exchange rates as of September 30, 2010 and expected future service, it is anticipated that the future Company contributions to pay benefits, excluding participate contributions, will be as follows:
Note 17. Stock-based compensation
Non-qualified stock option awards and restricted stock awards are granted to key management members and directors of the Company. The grant date for these awards is used for the measurement date. Vesting would be accelerated in the event of retirement, disability, or death of a participant, or change in control of the Company, as defined. These awards are valued as of the measurement date and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period for all awards, including awards with graded vesting. Stock for exercised stock options and for restricted stock awards is issued from treasury stock shares.
Provisions governing the outstanding awards are included in the 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”) and the 2002 Stock Option Plan (the “2002 Plan”). The 2006 Plan was approved by stockholders and became effective on January 25, 2006. No further grants will be made under the 2002 Plan. The 2006 Plan made 7,410 stock shares available for grants made on or after January 25, 2006, to members and directors of the Company, subject to annual award limits as specified in the Plan. In October 2008, Woodward granted restricted stock from treasury stock shares to eligible management employees of MPC pursuant to the 2006 Plan. There were 5,221 stock shares available for future grants as of September 30, 2010.
Stock-based compensation expense recognized was as follows:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Stock options
Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of Woodward’s stock at the date of grant, and generally with a four-year graded vesting schedule and a term of 10 years.
The fair value of options granted was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model using the following assumptions:
Beginning October 1, 2008, Woodward calculates the expected term based on historical experience. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility using daily stock price observations. Historical company information is the primary basis for selection of the expected dividend yield. The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve at the time of the grant.
The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted follows:
The following is a summary of the activity for stock option awards during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010:
Exercise prices of stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2010 range from $6.15 to $32.73.
Changes in nonvested stock options during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 were as follows:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
At September 30, 2010, there was $6,365 of unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options which Woodward expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of approximately one year and two months. Information about stock options that have vested, or are expected to vest, and are exercisable at September 30, 2010, were as follows:
Other information follows:
Restricted stock
Restricted stock awards are granted with a two-year graded vesting schedule. The fair value of restricted stock granted was estimated using the closing price of Woodward common stock on the grant date. No restricted stock was issued prior to 2009.
Changes in the unvested restricted stock awards during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2010 were as follows:
At September 30, 2010, all of the compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock units has been recognized by Woodward. On October 1, 2010, all the outstanding restricted stock vested.
Note 18. Commitments and contingencies
Woodward has entered into operating leases for certain facilities and equipment with terms in excess of one year under agreements that expire at various dates. Some leases require the payment of property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs in addition to rental payments. Future minimum rental payments required under these leases, excluding available option renewals, are as follows:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Rent expense for all operating leases totaled:
Woodward enters into unconditional purchase obligation arrangements (i.e. issuance of purchase orders, obligations to transfer funds in the future for fixed or minimum quantities of goods or services at fixed or minimum prices, such as “take-or-pay” contracts) in the normal course of business to ensure that adequate levels of sourced product are available to Woodward. Future minimum unconditional purchase obligations are as follows:
Woodward also has business commitments made to certain customers to perform under long-term product development projects, some of which may result in near-term financial losses. Such losses, if any, are considered to be a period cost and are recognized as incurred.
Woodward is currently involved in claims, pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings, investigations or regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of business, including, among others, those relating to product liability claims, employment matters, workers’ compensation claims, contractual disputes, product warranty claims and alleged violations of various laws and regulations. Woodward has accrued for individual matters that it believes are likely to result in a loss when ultimately resolved using estimates of the most likely amount of loss.
Woodward is partially self-insured in the U.S. for healthcare and workers’ compensation up to predetermined amounts, above which third party insurance applies. Management regularly reviews the probable outcome of these claims and proceedings, the expenses expected to be incurred, the availability and limits of the insurance coverage, and the established accruals for liabilities.
While the outcome of pending claims, proceedings and investigations cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that any liabilities that may result from these claims, proceedings and investigations will not have a material adverse effect on its liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations
MPC Products, one of Woodward’s subsidiaries acquired in fiscal year 2009, was previously subject to an investigation by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) regarding certain of its government contract pricing practices prior to June 2005. In October 2009, MPC Products settled the criminal and civil claims related to the DOJ’s investigation and paid approximately $22,500 in compensation and a fine of $2,500. The purchase price Woodward paid in connection with the acquisition of MPC Products was reduced by $25,000 at the time of the acquisition (see Note 3, Supplemental statements of cash flows information).
On October 7, 2009, Woodward and MPC Products entered into a three-year administrative agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense.(“DOD”). The administrative agreement lifted a suspension that precluded MPC Products from receiving government contracts, which was in place from July 8, 2009 until October 7, 2009. Accordingly, MPC Products is again fully eligible to bid, receive and perform on U.S. Government contracts. The administrative agreement requires, among other things, that Woodward and its affiliates, including MPC Products, implement certain enhancements to existing ethics and compliance programs and make periodic reports to the DOD.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
In connection with the sale of the F&P product line during fiscal year 2009, Woodward assigned to a subsidiary of the purchaser its rights and responsibilities related to certain contracts with the U.S. Government. Woodward provided to the U.S. Government a customary guarantee of the purchaser’s subsidiary’s obligations under the contracts. The purchaser and its affiliates have agreed to indemnify Woodward for any liability incurred with respect to the guarantee.
In the event of a change in control of Woodward, as defined in change-in-control agreements with its current corporate officers, Woodward may be required to pay termination benefits to such officers.
Note 19. Financial instruments and fair value measurements
The estimated fair values of Woodward’s financial instruments were as follows:
The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, which include investments in money market funds, are assumed to be equal to their carrying amounts. Cash and cash equivalents have short-term maturities and market interest rates. Woodward’s cash and cash equivalents include funds deposited or invested in the U.S. and overseas that are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Woodward believes that its deposited and invested funds are held by or invested with credit worthy financial institutions or counterparties and that the funds are highly liquid.
Investments related to the deferred compensation program used to provide deferred compensation benefits to certain employees are assumed to be equal to their carrying amounts because the assets are marked to market value each reporting period.
The fair values of short-term borrowings at variable interest rates are assumed to be equal to their carrying amounts because such borrowings are expected to be repaid or settled within a short time-frame, for the carrying amount of the obligation.
The fair value of long-term debt at fixed interest rates was estimated based on a model that discounted future principal and interest payments at interest rates available to the Company at the end of the period for similar debt of the same maturity. The weighted-average interest rates used to estimate the fair value of long-term debt at fixed interest rates were 2.9% at September 30, 2010 and 4.8% at September 30, 2009.
Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheet are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy established by U.S. GAAP, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into the following levels:
Level 1: Inputs based on quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date.
Level 2: Quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable and can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3: Inputs reflect management’s best estimates and assumptions of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. The inputs are unobservable in the market and significant to the valuation of the instruments.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The following table presents information about Woodward’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques Woodward utilized to determine such fair value:
Investments in money market funds: Woodward sometimes invests excess cash in money market funds not insured by the FDIC. Woodward believes that the investments in money market funds are on deposit with creditworthy financial institutions and that the funds are highly liquid. The investments in money market funds are reported at fair value, with realized gains from interest income realized in earnings and are included in “Cash and cash equivalents.” The fair values of Woodward’s investments in money market funds are based on the quoted market prices for the net asset value of the various money market funds.
Trading securities: Woodward holds marketable equity securities, through investments in various mutual funds, related to its deferred compensation program. Based on Woodward’s intentions regarding these instruments, marketable equity securities are classified as trading securities. The trading securities are reported at fair value, with realized gains and losses recognized in earnings. The trading securities are included in “Other current assets.” The fair values of Woodward’s trading securities are based on the quoted market prices for the net asset value of the various mutual funds.
Forward contracts: As of September 30, 2010 and 2009, Woodward was a party to separate forward contracts. The fair value of both derivative instruments was derived from published foreign currency exchange rates as of September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Note 20. Segment information
Woodward has four operating business segments - Turbine Systems, Airframe Systems, Electrical Power Systems, and Engine Systems. Woodward uses segment information internally to manage our business, including the assessment of business segment performance and making decisions on the allocation of resources between segments.
Turbine Systems - The Turbine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for commercial and military aircraft propulsion applications, including fuel and combustion systems for turbine engines in our aerospace markets, and for the industrial gas and steam turbines in our energy markets.
Airframe Systems - The Airframe Systems segment develops and manufactures high-performance cockpit, electromechanical and hydraulic motion control systems, and mission-critical actuation systems and controls, including actuators, hydraulic motors, gears and sensors. These systems and controls are used in commercial and military fixed wing and rotary aircraft, combat vehicles and weapons systems, including guided weapons, and electro-optical targeting and motion suppression systems programs for combat vehicles.
Electrical Power Systems - The Electrical Power Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide power sensing and energy control management. These systems and components improve the security, quality, reliability, and availability of power generation and electrical power networks for industrial markets, which include the power generation, power distribution, and power conversion industries.
Engine Systems - The Engine Systems segment develops and manufactures systems and components that provide energy control and optimization solutions for the industrial reciprocating engine markets, which include power generation, transportation, and process industries.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
The Company’s four operating business segments are strategic business units separately identified by the products and services they offer and by the markets in which they operate. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Operations and summary of significant accounting policies. Intersegment sales and transfers are made at established intersegment selling prices generally intended to approximate selling prices to unrelated parties. Segment profit is determined based on internal performance measures used by the Chief Executive Officer to assess the performance of each business in a given period. In connection with that assessment, the Chief Executive Officer excludes matters such as charges for restructuring costs, interest income and expense, and certain gains and losses from asset dispositions.
To provide better focus and alignment of its business segment operations, Woodward moved the development and manufacture of systems and components for steam turbine markets from Engine Systems to Turbine Systems in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009. All segment information for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, has been recast to reflect the realigned segment structure. The quarterly information by segment included in Note 21, Supplemental quarterly financial data (Unaudited) for the quarters ended December 31, 2008, March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009 has also been recast to reflect the realigned segment structure.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
A summary of total segment net sales and consolidated earnings before income taxes follows:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Segment assets consist of accounts receivable, inventories, property, plant, and equipment - net, goodwill, and other intangibles - net. A summary of consolidated total assets, consolidated depreciation and amortization and consolidated capital expenditures follows:
Sales to General Electric were made by all of Woodward’s segments and totaled approximately 15% of net sales in fiscal year 2010, 17% of net sales in fiscal year 2009, and 17% of net sales in fiscal year 2008. Sales to Caterpillar were made by three of Woodward’s segments and totaled approximately 5% of net sales in fiscal year 2010, 5% of net sales in fiscal year 2009, and 10% of net sales in fiscal year 2008.
Accounts receivable from General Electric totaled approximately 14% and 15% of accounts receivable at September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
External net sales by geographical area, as determined by the location of the customer invoiced, were as follows:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Property, plant, and equipment - net by geographical area, as determined by the physical location of the assets, were as follows:
Note 21. Supplemental quarterly financial data (Unaudited)
Quarterly results for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 follow:
Notes:
1.
Gross margin represents net sales less cost of goods sold excluding amortization expense.
2.
Woodward recognized $6,416 of benefit related to favorable resolutions of prior year tax matters and the completion of certain internal revaluation assessments in the third quarter of fiscal year 2010. In the third quarter of fiscal year 2009, Woodward recognized $4,992 of benefit related to favorable resolutions of prior year tax matters.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Quarterly results by segment, recast to reflect the realigned segment structure, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2010 and September 30, 2009 follow:
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(amounts in thousands, except per share)
Item 9.
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
There have been no disagreements or any reportable events requiring disclosure under Item 304(b) of Regulation S-K.
Item 9A.
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer (Thomas A. Gendron, Chief Executive Officer and President) and Principal Financial Officer (Robert F. Weber, Jr., Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Thomas A. Gendron and Robert F. Weber, Jr., evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-K. Based on their evaluations, they concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2010.
Furthermore, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company. We have evaluated the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting using the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and, based on that evaluation, have concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2010, the end of the Company’s most recent fiscal year.
Deloitte & Touche, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, conducted an audit of Woodward’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2010, as stated in their report included in “Item 9a - Controls and Procedures.”
Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by our Board of Directors, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
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Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the Company;
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Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorization of management and directors of the company; and
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Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Woodward Governor Company
Fort Collins, Colorado
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Woodward Governor Company and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of September 30, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule as of and for the year ended September 30, 2010 of the Company and our report dated November 18, 2010 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements and financial statement schedule and included an explanatory paragraph regarding the Company’s adoption of new accounting standards.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Denver, Colorado
November 18, 2010
On September 23, 2010, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company selected the performance metrics and target payouts for annual short-term incentive awards to be made to the Company’s named executive officers under the Company’s existing Management Incentive Plan (the “MIP”). A summary description of the MIP is filed as Exhibit 10.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In accordance with the terms of the MIP, the performance metrics for fiscal 2011 were selected by the Compensation Committee to be the following.
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For the Company’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer:
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Earnings per Share of the Company on a consolidated basis (70% weight); and
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Free Cash Flow generated by the Company on a consolidated basis (30% weight).
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For the Company’s other named executive officers, each of whom are business segment presidents:
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The Company’s consolidated Earnings per Share (50% weight);
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On time delivery to customer request of the applicable business segment (16.67% weight); and
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Product life cycle on-time to customer deliverables for the applicable business segment (16.66% weight).
The Compensation Committee will establish the specific threshold, target and stretch performance criteria at its November 2010 meeting in accordance with and pursuant to the terms of the MIP. Depending on the determination of and achievement of these performance criteria, payout at target for the MIP awards for 2011 would be as follows:
In addition, on November 17, 2010, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Compensation Committee”) approved certain amendments (the “Amendment”) to the Company’s agreement with one of its named executive officers, Dennis Benning, President, Airframe Systems. The Compensation Committee determined that as a result of the acquisition of HR Textron, Inc. (now Woodward HRT, Inc.), which was not contemplated at the time of the original agreement with Mr. Benning, that the Amendment was appropriate to take into consideration Mr. Benning’s oversight of the Company’s entire Airframe Systems business segment, including both Woodward MPC, Inc., and Woodward HRT, Inc.
The Amendment clarifies that the duration of Mr. Benning’s assignment with the Company will continue until such time as a successor has been duly appointed by the Company. In addition, the performance bonus amount Mr. Benning will be eligible to receive upon successful completion of his assignment was increased to $250,000, less applicable withholdings. A copy of the confirmation of the Amendment (assignment extension letter between the Company and Mr. Benning) is filed as Exhibit 10.28 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Part III
Item 10.
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by this item relating to our directors and nominees, regarding compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Act of 1934, and regarding our Audit Committee is included under the captions “Board of Directors,” “Board Meetings and Committees - Audit Committee” (including information with respect to audit committee financial experts), “Stock Ownership of Management,” and “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in our Proxy Statement related to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held January 26, 2011 and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information required by this item relating to our executive officers and other corporate officers is included under the caption “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in Item 1 of this report.
We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our employees, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial and accounting officer. This code of ethics is posted on our Website. The Internet address for our Website is www.woodward.com, and the code of ethics may be found from our main Web page by clicking first on “Investor Information” and then on “Corporate Governance,” and then on “Woodward Codes of Business Conduct and Ethics.”
We intend to satisfy any disclosure requirement under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of this code of ethics by posting such information to our Website, at the address and location specified above.
Information regarding executive compensation is under the captions “Board Meetings and Committees - Director Compensation,” “Board Meetings and Committees - Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” “Compensation Committee Report on Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” and “Executive Compensation” in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held January 26, 2011, and is incorporated herein by reference, except the section captioned “Compensation Committee Report on Compensation Discussion and Analysis” is hereby “furnished” and not “filed” with this annual report on Form 10-K.
Item 12.
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters is under the tables captioned “Stock Ownership of Management,” “Persons Owning More Than Five Percent of Woodward Stock,” and “Executive Compensation - Equity Compensation Plan Information (as of September 30, 2010),” in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held January 26, 2011, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13.
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information set forth under “Board Meetings and Committees - Related Person Transaction Policies and Procedures,” “Board of Directors” and “Audit Committee Report to Stockholders” in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of the Stockholders to be held January 26, 2011 is incorporated herein by reference except the section captioned “Audit Committee Report” is hereby “furnished” and not “filed” with this annual report on Form 10-K.
Item 14.
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Information regarding principal accountant fees and services is under the captions “Audit Committee Report to Stockholders - Audit Committee’s Policy on Pre-Approval of Services Provided by Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Audit Committee Report to Stockholders - Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held January 26, 2011, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Part IV
Item 15.
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
Financial statements and schedules other than those listed above are omitted for the reason that they are not applicable, are not required, or the information is included in the financial statements or the footnotes.
(a) (3) Exhibits Filed as Part of This Report:
*
Filed as an exhibit

Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY
Date: November 18, 2010 /s/ Thomas A. Gendron
Thomas A. Gendron
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 18, 2010 /s/ Robert F. Weber, Jr.
Robert F. Weber, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
WOODWARD GOVERNOR COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the years ended September 30, 2010, 2009, and 2008
(in thousands)