UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019
Commission File Number 1-4949
CUMMINS INC.
Indiana
(State of Incorporation)
35-0257090
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
500 Jackson Street
Box 3005
Columbus, Indiana 47202-3005
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone (812) 377-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common stock, $2.50 par value
Trading Symbol(s)
CMI
Name of each exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No x
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject
to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to
Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to submit such files). Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definition of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and
"emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
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Accelerated filer
Emerging growth company
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Non-accelerated filer
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with
any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No x
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $27.0 billion at June 28, 2019. This value includes all
shares of the registrant's common stock, except for treasury shares.
As of January 31, 2020, there were 150,269,665 shares outstanding of $2.50 par value common stock.
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on Schedule 14A within 120 days after the end of 2019, will be incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K to
the extent indicated therein upon such filing.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
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PART ITEM
CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Segments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Distribution Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Components Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Systems Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Power Segment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Joint Ventures, Alliances and Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Patents and Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seasonality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Largest Customers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backlog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Sustainability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Available Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information About Our Executive Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1A Risk Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1B Unresolved Staff Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Legal Proceedings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Mine Safety Disclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Selected Financial Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations . . . . . . . . . .
7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index to Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure . . . . . . . . . .
9A Controls and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
9B Other Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Executive Compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Principal Accounting Fees and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16 Form 10-K Summary (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cummins Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Cummins," "we," "our," or "us."
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain parts of this annual report contain forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability
established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those that are based
on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industries in which we operate and management’s beliefs and
assumptions. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "forecasts,"
"intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "could," "should" or words of similar meaning. These statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which we refer to as "future factors,"
which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted
in such forward-looking statements. Some future factors that could cause our results to differ materially from the results
discussed in such forward-looking statements are discussed below and shareholders, potential investors and other readers are
urged to consider these future factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Future factors that could affect the
outcome of forward-looking statements include the following:
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any adverse results of our internal review into our emissions certification process and compliance with emission
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increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies, as well as unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and
enforcement of emission standards around the world;
a sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets;
an extended shutdown of our operations in China due to the coronavirus outbreak;
product recalls;
the development of new technologies that reduce demand for our current products and services;
policy changes in international trade;
a slowdown in infrastructure development and/or depressed commodity prices;
the U.K.'s decision to end its membership in the European Union (EU);
lower than expected acceptance of new or existing products or services;
supply shortages and supplier financial risk, particularly from any of our single-sourced suppliers;
changes in the engine outsourcing practices of significant customers;
our plan to reposition our portfolio of product offerings through exploration of strategic acquisitions and divestitures
and related uncertainties of entering such transactions;
exposure to potential security breaches or other disruptions to our information technology systems and data security;
aligning our capacity and production with our demand;
challenges or unexpected costs in completing cost reduction actions and restructuring initiatives;
a major customer experiencing financial distress;
failure to realize expected results from our investment in Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint
venture;
political, economic and other risks from operations in numerous countries;
competitor activity;
increasing competition, including increased global competition among our customers in emerging markets;
foreign currency exchange rate changes;
variability in material and commodity costs;
the actions of, and income from, joint ventures and other investees that we do not directly control;
changes in taxation;
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product liability claims;
increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations;
future bans or limitations on the use of diesel-powered products;
the price and availability of energy;
the performance of our pension plan assets and volatility of discount rates;
labor relations;
our sales mix of products;
protection and validity of our patent and other intellectual property rights;
the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings;
continued availability of financing, financial instruments and financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on
the terms required to support our future business; and
other risk factors described in Item 1A. under the caption "Risk Factors."
Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-
looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking
statements made herein are made only as of the date of this annual report and we undertake no obligation to publicly update
any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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ITEM 1. Business
OVERVIEW
PART I
We were founded in 1919 as Cummins Engine Company, a corporation in Columbus, Indiana and one of the first diesel engine
manufacturers. In 2001, we changed our name to Cummins Inc. We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures,
distributes and services diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including
filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric
power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. We sell our
products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers and other customers worldwide. We serve our
customers through a network of approximately 600 wholly-owned, joint venture and independent distributor locations and over
7,600 Cummins certified dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.
OPERATING SEGMENTS
We have five complementary operating segments: Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and New Power. These
segments share technology, customers, strategic partners, brand recognition and our distribution network in order to compete
more efficiently and effectively in their respective markets. In each of our operating segments, we compete worldwide with a
number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell similar products. Our products compete primarily on the
basis of performance, fuel economy, speed of delivery, quality, customer support and price.
In November 2019, we renamed our Electrified Power segment as "New Power" in order to better represent the incorporation
of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation. The New Power
segment includes our electrified power, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
We use segment earnings before interest expense, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA) as the primary basis for the Chief Operating Decision Maker to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable
operating segments. We believe EBITDA is a useful measure of our operating performance as it assists investors and debt
holders in comparing our performance on a consistent basis without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income
taxes or depreciation and amortization methods, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors.
Engine Segment
Engine segment sales and EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
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(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
34%
41%
35%
41%
34%
38%
Our Engine segment manufactures and markets a broad range of diesel and natural gas-powered engines under the Cummins
brand name, as well as certain customer brand names, for the heavy and medium-duty truck, bus, recreational vehicle (RV),
light-duty automotive, construction, mining, marine, rail, oil and gas, defense and agricultural markets. We manufacture a wide
variety of engine products including:
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Engines with a displacement range of 2.8 to 15 liters and horsepower ranging from 48 to 715; and
New parts and service, as well as remanufactured parts and engines, primarily through our extensive distribution
network.
Our Engine segment is organized by engine displacement size and serves these end-user markets:
• Heavy-duty truck - We manufacture diesel and natural gas engines that range from 310 to 605 horsepower serving
global heavy-duty truck customers worldwide, primarily in North America, China and Australia.
• Medium-duty truck and bus - We manufacture diesel and natural gas engines ranging from 130 to 450 horsepower
serving medium-duty truck and bus customers worldwide, with key markets including North America, Latin America,
China, Europe and India. Applications include pick-up, delivery and vocational trucks and school, transit and shuttle
buses. We also provide diesel engines for Class A motor homes (RVs), primarily in North America.
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Light-duty automotive (Pick-up and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)) - We manufacture 105 to 400 horsepower
diesel engines, including engines for the pick-up truck market for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Chrysler) in North
America and LCV markets in China, Europe and Latin America.
• Off-highway - We manufacture diesel engines that range from 48 to 715 horsepower serving key global markets
including construction, mining, marine, rail, oil and gas, defense and agriculture and also the power generation
business for standby, mobile and distributed power generation solutions throughout the world.
The principal customers of our heavy-duty truck engines include truck manufacturers such as PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR),
Navistar International Corporation (Navistar) and Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler). The principal customers of our
medium-duty truck engines include truck manufacturers such as Daimler, Navistar and PACCAR. We sell our industrial
engines to manufacturers of construction, agricultural and marine equipment, including Hyundai Heavy Industries, Xuzhou
Construction Machinery Group, Komatsu, John Deere, JLG Industries, Inc. and LiuGong. The principal customers of our light-
duty on-highway engines are Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile
Co., Ltd. and China National Heavy Duty Truck Group. The principal customer of our pick-up on-highway engines is Chrysler.
In the markets served by our Engine segment, we compete with independent engine manufacturers as well as OEMs who
manufacture engines for their own products. Our primary competitors in North America are Daimler, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT),
Volvo Powertrain, Ford Motor Company (Ford), Navistar, PACCAR and Hino Power. Our primary competitors in international
markets vary from country to country, with local manufacturers generally predominant in each geographic market. Other engine
manufacturers in international markets include Weichai Power Co. Ltd., Volvo AB (Volvo), Daimler AG, TRATON AG, Fiat
Power Systems, Guangxi Yuchai Group, Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, CAT, Yanmar Co., Ltd. and Deutz AG.
Distribution Segment
Distribution segment sales and EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
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Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
27%
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Our Distribution segment is the company’s primary sales, service, and support channel. The segment serves Cummins
customers and certified dealers through a worldwide network of wholly owned, joint venture, and independent distribution
locations. Wholly owned locations operate and serve markets in the eight geographic regions noted below. Joint venture
locations serve markets in South America, Southeast Asia, India, Middle East and Africa; while independent distribution
locations serve markets in these and other geographies.
Distribution’s mission encompasses the sales and support of a wide range of products and services, including power generation
systems, high-horsepower engines, heavy-duty and mid-range engines designed for on- and off-highway use, application
engineering services, custom-designed assemblies, retail and wholesale aftermarket parts, and in-shop and field-based repair
services. Our familiarity with our customers and our markets allows us to provide sales, service and support to meet our
customers' needs.
Our Distribution segment is organized and managed as eight geographic regions, including North America, Asia Pacific,
Europe, China, Africa and Middle East, India, Russia and Latin America. Across these regions, our locations compete with
distributors or dealers that offer similar products. In many cases, these competing distributors or dealers are owned by, or
affiliated with the companies that are listed as competitors of our Engine, Components or Power Systems segments. These
competitors vary by geographical location and application market.
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Components Segment
Components segment sales and EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
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(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
24%
31%
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31%
Our Components segment supplies products which complement our Engine and Power Systems segments, including
aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, transmissions, filtration products, electronics and fuel systems for commercial diesel and
natural gas applications. We develop aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, fuel systems, transmissions and electronics to meet
increasingly stringent emission and fuel economy standards. We manufacture filtration systems for on- and off-highway heavy-
duty and medium-duty equipment, and we are a supplier of filtration products for industrial vehicle applications.
Our Components segment is organized around the following businesses:
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Emission solutions - We are a global leader in designing, manufacturing and integrating aftertreatment technology
and solutions for the commercial on and off-highway light, medium, heavy-duty and high-horsepower engine markets.
Aftertreatment is the mechanism used to convert engine emissions of criteria pollutants, such as particulate matter,
nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons into harmless emissions. Our products include
custom engineering systems and integrated controls, oxidation catalysts, particulate filters, selective catalytic
reduction systems and engineered components, including dosers. Our emission solutions business primarily serves
markets in North America, Europe, China, India, Brazil, Russia and Australia. We serve both OEM first fit and retrofit
customers.
Turbo technologies - We design, manufacture and market turbochargers for light-duty, mid-range, heavy-duty and
high-horsepower diesel markets with worldwide sales and distribution. We provide critical air handling technologies
for engines to meet challenging performance requirements and worldwide emission standards. We primarily serve
markets in North America, Europe, China, India, Brazil, Russia and Australia.
Filtration - We design, manufacture and sell filters, coolant and chemical products. Our filtration business offers over
8,300 products for first fit and aftermarket applications including air filters, fuel filters, fuel water separators, lube
filters, hydraulic filters, coolants, fuel additives and other filtration systems to OEMs, dealers/distributors and end-
users. We support a wide customer base in a diverse range of markets including on and off-highway segments such as
oil and gas, agriculture, mining, construction, power generation and marine. We produce and sell globally recognized
Fleetguard® branded products in over 130 countries including countries in North America, Europe, South America,
Asia and Africa. Fleetguard products are available through thousands of distribution points worldwide.
Electronics and fuel systems - We design and manufacture new, replacement and remanufactured fuel systems
primarily for heavy-duty on-highway diesel engine applications, as well as develop and supply electronic control
modules (ECMs), sensors and harnesses for the on-highway, off-highway and power generation applications. We
primarily serve markets in North America, China, India and Europe.
Automated transmissions - We develop and supply automated transmissions for the heavy-duty commercial vehicle
market. Formed in 2017, the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture is a consolidated
50/50 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Eaton Corporation Plc. and primarily serves the North American
market.
Customers of our Components segment generally include our Engine, Distribution and Power Systems segments, joint ventures
including Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Cummins Emission Solutions Co., Ltd. and Tata Cummins Ltd.,
truck manufacturers and other OEMs, many of which are also customers of our Engine segment, such as PACCAR, Daimler,
Navistar, Volvo, Komatsu, Scania, Chrysler and other manufacturers that use our components in their product platforms.
Our Components segment competes with other manufacturers of aftertreatment systems, filtration, turbochargers, fuel systems
and transmissions. Our primary competitors in these markets include Robert Bosch GmbH, Donaldson Company, Inc., Parker
Hannifin Corporation, Mann+Hummel Group, Garrett Motion, Inc., Borg-Warner Inc., Tenneco Inc., Eberspacher
Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Denso Corporation, Allison Transmission and Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.
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Power Systems Segment
Power Systems segment sales and EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
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(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
15%
14%
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14%
Our Power Systems segment is organized around the following product lines:
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Power generation - We design, manufacture, sell and support standby and prime power generators ranging from 2
kilowatts to 3.5 megawatts, as well as controls, paralleling systems and transfer switches, for applications such as
consumer, commercial, industrial, data centers, health care, global rental business, telecommunications and waste
water treatment plants. We also provide turnkey solutions for distributed generation and energy management
applications using natural gas, diesel or biogas as a fuel.
Industrial - We design, manufacture, sell and support diesel and natural gas high-speed, high-horsepower engines up
to 5,500 horsepower for a wide variety of equipment in the mining, rail, defense, oil and gas, and commercial marine
applications throughout the world.
• Generator technologies - We design, manufacture, sell and support A/C generator/alternator products for internal
consumption and for external generator set assemblers. Our products are sold under the Stamford and AVK brands and
range in output from 3 kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to 12,000 kVA.
Our customer base for Power Systems offerings is highly diversified, with customer groups varying based on their power
needs. India, China, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East are our largest geographic markets outside of North America.
In the markets served by our Power Systems segment, we compete with a variety of independent engine manufacturers and
generator set assemblers as well as OEMs who manufacture engines for their own products around the world. Our primary
competitors are CAT, MTU (Rolls Royce Power Systems Group) and Kohler/SDMO (Kohler Group), but we also compete with
INNIO, Generac, Mitsubishi (MHI) and numerous regional generator set assemblers. Our alternator business competes globally
with Leroy Somer (NIDEC), Marathon Electric and Meccalte, among others.
New Power Segment
The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to
hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
In the third quarter of 2019, we formed a joint venture with L'Air Liquide, S.A. via the purchase of Hydrogenics Corporation,
which was consolidated and included in our New Power segment. See Note 21 "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated
Financial Statements for additional information.
We anticipate our customer base for New Power offerings will be highly diversified, representing multiple end markets with a
broad range of application requirements. We have established relationships with Gillig for the urban bus market in North
America, Blue Bird for the school bus market in North America, Alstom Transport in Europe for PEM fuel cell powered
regional commuter trains and L'Air Liquide S.A. for on-site hydrogen generation. We will continue to pursue additional
relationships in markets as they adopt electric solutions, including, but not limited to, pick-up and delivery applications and
industrial markets.
In the markets served by our New Power segment, we compete with electric start-ups, powertrain component manufacturers
and vertically integrated OEMs. Our primary competitors include Proterra, Inc., Daimler, PACCAR, Volvo, Navistar, TRATON
AG, BYD Company Limited, Dana Incorporated, Akasol AG and Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
JOINT VENTURES, ALLIANCES AND NON-WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
We have entered into a number of joint venture agreements and alliances with business partners around the world. Our joint
ventures are either distribution or manufacturing entities. We also own controlling interests in non-wholly-owned
manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries.
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In the event of a change of control of either party to certain of these joint ventures and other strategic alliances, certain
consequences may result including automatic termination and liquidation of the venture, exercise of "put" or "call" rights of
ownership by the non-acquired partner, termination or transfer of technology license rights to the non-acquired partner and
increases in component transfer prices to the acquired partner. We will continue to evaluate joint venture and partnership
opportunities in order to penetrate new markets, develop new products and generate manufacturing and operational efficiencies.
Financial information about our investments in joint ventures and alliances is incorporated by reference from Note 3,
"INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our equity income from these investees was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
In millions
Manufacturing entities
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
$
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
All other manufacturers
Distribution entities
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.
All other distributors
Cummins share of net income(2)
$
271
60
52
41
88
28
2
22% $
19%
15%
33%
10%
1%
100% $
72
58
51
129
26
—
336
21% $
17%
15%
39%
94
73
41
71 (1)
8%
—%
100% $
30
(1)
308
30%
24%
13%
23%
10%
—%
100%
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(1) Tax legislation passed in December 2017 decreased our equity earnings at certain equity investees by $39 million due to withholding tax adjustments on
foreign earnings and remeasurement of deferred taxes. See Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional
information.
(2) This total represents our share of net income of our equity investees and is exclusive of royalties and interest income from our equity investees. To see
how this amount reconciles to "Equity, royalty and interest income from investees" in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income, see Note 3,
"INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Manufacturing Entities
Our manufacturing joint ventures have generally been formed with customers and are primarily intended to allow us to increase
our market penetration in geographic regions, reduce capital spending, streamline our supply chain management and develop
technologies. Our largest manufacturing joint ventures are based in China and are included in the list below. Our engine
manufacturing joint ventures are supplied by our Components segment in the same manner as it supplies our wholly-owned
Engine segment and Power Systems segment manufacturing facilities. Our Components segment joint ventures and wholly
owned entities provide electronics, fuel systems, filtration, aftertreatment systems, turbocharger products and automated
transmissions that are used with our engines as well as some competitors' products. The results and investments in our joint
ventures in which we have 50 percent or less ownership interest (except for Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission
Technologies joint venture which is consolidated due to our majority voting interest) discussed below are included in “Equity,
royalty and interest income from investees” and “Investments and advances related to equity method investees” in our
Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
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Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. is a joint venture in China with
Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., a commercial vehicle manufacturer, which has two distinct lines of business - a light-
duty business and a heavy-duty business. The light-duty business produces our families of ISF 2.8 liter to 4.5 liter high
performance light-duty diesel engines in Beijing. These engines are used in light-duty and medium-duty commercial
trucks, pick-up trucks, buses, multipurpose and sport utility vehicles with main markets in China, Brazil and Russia.
Certain types of small construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families. The
heavy-duty business produces the X11 and X12, ranging from 10.5 liter to 12.9 liter, high performance heavy-duty
diesel engines in Beijing, and is nearing the launch of the X13 engine. Certain types of construction equipment and
industrial applications are also served by these engine families.
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Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) is a joint venture
in China with Dongfeng Automotive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and one of the largest
medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. DCEC produces 3.9 liter to 14 liter diesel engines, with a
power range from 80 to 680 horsepower, and natural gas engines. On-highway engines are used in multiple
applications in light-duty and medium-duty trucks, special purpose vehicles, buses and heavy-duty trucks with a main
market in China. Off-highway engines are used in a variety of construction, power generation, marine and agriculture
markets in China.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. is a joint venture in
China with Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co. Ltd. This joint venture manufactures several models of our heavy-
duty and high-horsepower diesel engines primarily serving the industrial and stationary power markets in China.
Distribution Entity
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. is a joint venture with Komatsu America Corporation. The
joint venture is a distributor that offers the full range of our products and services to customers and end-users in Chile and Peru.
See further discussion of our distribution network under the Distribution segment section above.
Non-Wholly-Owned Subsidiaries
We have a controlling interest in Cummins India Ltd. (CIL), which is a publicly listed company on various stock exchanges in
India. CIL produces mid-range, heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel engines, generators for the Indian and export markets
and natural gas spark-ignited engines for power generation, automotive and industrial applications. CIL also has distribution
and power generation operations.
In the third quarter of 2017, we formed the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture, which was
consolidated and included in our Components segment as the automated transmissions business. See Note 21,
"ACQUISITIONS", to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
In the third quarter of 2019, we formed a joint venture with L'Air Liquide S.A. via the purchase of Hydrogenics Corporation,
which was consolidated and included in our New Power segment. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS", to the Consolidated
Financial Statements for additional information.
SUPPLY
The performance of the end-to-end supply chain, extending through to our suppliers, is foundational to our ability to meet
customers' expectations and support long-term growth. We are committed to having a robust strategy for how we select and
manage our suppliers to enable a market focused supply chain. This requires us to continuously evaluate and upgrade our
supply base, as necessary, to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers.
We use a category strategy process (a process designed to create the most value for the company) that reviews our long-term
needs and guides decisions on what we make internally and what we purchase externally. For the items we decide to purchase
externally, the strategies also identify the suppliers we should partner with long-term to provide the best technology, the lowest
total cost and highest supply chain performance. We design and/or manufacture our strategic components used in or with our
engines and power generation units, including cylinder blocks and heads, turbochargers, connecting rods, camshafts,
crankshafts, filters, alternators, electronic and emissions controls, automated transmissions and fuel systems. We source
externally purchased material and manufactured components from leading global suppliers. Many key suppliers are managed
through long-term supply agreements that assure capacity, delivery, quality and cost requirements are met over an extended
period. Approximately 19 percent of the direct material in our product designs are single sourced to external suppliers. We have
an established sourcing strategy and supplier management process to evaluate and mitigate risk. These processes are leading us
to determine our need for dual sourcing and increase our use of dual and parallel sources to minimize risk and increase supply
chain responsiveness. Our current target for dual and parallel sourcing is approximately 90 percent of our direct material spend.
As of December 31, 2019, our analysis indicates that we have approximately 81 percent of direct material spend with dual or
parallel sources.
Other important elements of our sourcing strategy include:
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working with suppliers to measure and improve their environmental footprint;
selecting and managing suppliers to comply with our supplier code of conduct; and
assuring our suppliers comply with Cummins' prohibited and restricted materials policy.
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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
We own or control a significant number of patents and trademarks relating to the products we manufacture. These patents and
trademarks were granted and registered over a period of years. Although these patents and trademarks are generally considered
beneficial to our operations, we do not believe any patent, group of patents or trademark (other than our leading brand house
trademarks) is significant to our business.
SEASONALITY
While individual product lines may experience modest seasonal variation in production, there is no material effect on the
demand for the majority of our products on a quarterly basis with the exceptions that our Power Systems segment normally
experiences seasonal declines in the first quarter due to general declines in construction spending during this period.
LARGEST CUSTOMERS
We have thousands of customers around the world and have developed long-standing business relationships with many of them.
PACCAR is our largest customer, accounting for 17 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2019, 15 percent in 2018 and 14
percent in 2017. We have long-term supply agreements with PACCAR for our heavy-duty and mid-range engines. While a
significant number of our sales to PACCAR are under long-term supply agreements, these agreements provide for particular
engine requirements for specific vehicle models and not a specific volume of engines. PACCAR is our only customer
accounting for more than 10 percent of our net sales in 2019. The loss of this customer or a significant decline in the production
level of PACCAR vehicles that use our engines would have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial
condition. We have been an engine supplier to PACCAR for 75 years. A summary of principal customers for each operating
segment is included in our segment discussion.
In addition to our agreement with PACCAR, we have long-term heavy-duty and medium-duty engine supply agreements with
Navistar and Daimler. We also have an agreement with Chrysler to supply engines for its Ram trucks. Collectively, our net sales
to these four customers, including PACCAR, were 37 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2019, 35 percent in 2018 and 33
percent in 2017. Excluding PACCAR, net sales to any single customer were less than 9 percent of our consolidated net sales in
2019, less than 9 percent in 2018 and less than 7 percent in 2017. These agreements contain standard purchase and sale
agreement terms covering engine and engine parts pricing, quality and delivery commitments, as well as engineering product
support obligations. The basic nature of our agreements with OEM customers is that they are long-term price and operations
agreements that help assure the availability of our products to each customer through the duration of the respective agreements.
Agreements with most OEMs contain bilateral termination provisions giving either party the right to terminate in the event of a
material breach, change of control or insolvency or bankruptcy of the other party.
BACKLOG
We have supply agreements with some truck and off-highway equipment OEMs, however most of our business is transacted
through open purchase orders. These open orders are historically subject to month-to-month releases and are subject to
cancellation on reasonable notice without cancellation charges and therefore are not considered firm. At December 31, 2019,
we did not have any significant backlogs.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
In 2019, we continued to invest in future critical technologies and products. We will continue to make investments to develop
new products and improve our current technologies to meet future emission requirements around the world and improve fuel
economy performance of diesel and natural gas-powered engines and related components as well as development activities
around fully electric, hybrid and hydrogen power solutions.
Our research and development program is focused on product improvements, product extensions, innovations and cost
reductions for our customers. Research and development expenditures include salaries, contractor fees, building costs, utilities,
testing, technical IT, administrative expenses and allocation of corporate costs and are expensed, net of contract
reimbursements, when incurred. From time to time, we enter into agreements with customers and government agencies to fund
a portion of the research and development costs of a particular project. When not associated with a sales contract, we generally
account for these reimbursements as an offset to the related research and development expenditure. Research and development
expenses, net of contract reimbursements, were $998 million in 2019, $894 million in 2018 and $734 million in 2017. Contract
reimbursements were $90 million, $120 million and $137 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
We adopted our comprehensive environmental sustainability plan in 2014 after examining our entire environmental footprint,
focusing on the key areas of water, waste, energy and greenhouse gases (GHG). As the concept and scope of environmental
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sustainability has matured and broadened, leaders have moved from initially working on environmental impacts within our
direct control in our operations to an expanded view of fuel and raw materials that reaches across the entire product life-cycle
from design to manufacture to end of life. Our environmental sustainability plan is the way we carry out our priorities, goals
and initiatives in our action areas, including reducing our carbon footprint, using fewer natural resources and partnering to
solve complex problems.
The highest level of accountability for Cummins’ climate-related risks and opportunities is with the Safety, Environment and
Technology (SET) committee of the Board of Directors (the Board). The Action Committee for Environmental Sustainability
meets monthly and reports to the Chairman and to the SET committee at least annually.
Our Sustainability Progress Report for 2018/2019 includes goal progress and other key environmental and climate metrics and
targets. This and prior reports as well as a Data Book of more detailed environmental data in accordance with the Global
Reporting Initiative's Standard core compliance designation are available on our website at www.cummins.com. Our annual
submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for climate change and water are also available on the website. The climate
submission provides information on our scenario planning exercise for climate and other risks as requested by CDP. These
reports and data book are not incorporated into this Form 10-K by reference. We currently report on the following
environmental sustainability goals and commitments from our 2014 plan:
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a product vision statement — "powering the future through product innovation that makes people's lives better and
reduces our environmental footprint;"
partnering with customers to improve the fuel efficiency of our products in use, targeting an annual run-rate reduction
of 3.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide;
achieving a 32 percent energy intensity reduction from company facilities by the end of 2020 (using a baseline year of
2010) and increasing the portion of electricity we use derived from renewable sources;
reducing direct water use by 50 percent adjusted for hours worked and achieving water neutrality at 15 sites by the end
of 2020;
increasing our recycling rate from 88 percent to 95 percent and achieving zero disposal at 30 sites by the end of 2020;
and
utilizing the most efficient methods and modes to move goods across our network to reduce carbon dioxide per
kilogram of goods moved by 10 percent by the end of 2020.
We continue to articulate our positions on key public policy issues and on a wide range of environmental issues. We are
actively engaged with regulatory, industry and other stakeholder groups around the world as GHG and fuel efficiency standards
become more prevalent globally. We were named number 17 in Newsweek's 2019 Green Ranking of U.S. companies, number
14 among Barron's Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies as well as named to the Dow Jones North American Sustainability
Index for the fourteenth consecutive year in 2019.
In late 2019, Cummins introduced PLANET 2050, a sustainability strategy focused on three priority areas: addressing climate
change and air emissions, using natural resources in the most sustainable way and improving communities. It includes eight specific
goals to achieve by 2030, as well as aspirational targets for 2050. Cummins is currently evaluating how the new goals will be
integrated into business planning and will report on progress beginning in 2022.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Product Certification and Compliance
Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements that directly or indirectly impose standards
governing emission and noise. Over the past several years we have substantially increased our global environmental
compliance presence and expertise to understand and meet emerging product environmental regulations around the world. Our
ability to comply with these and future emission standards is an essential element in maintaining our leadership position in
regulated markets. We have made, and will continue to make, significant capital and research expenditures to comply with
these standards.
Following conversations with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB)
regarding certification for the engines in the 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks, we made the decision to review our certification
process and compliance with emission standards. This review is being conducted with external advisers to ensure the
certification and all of our processes for our pick-up truck applications are consistent with our internal policies, engineering
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standards and applicable laws. In addition, we voluntarily disclosed our formal internal review to our regulators and other
agencies and have been working cooperatively with them to ensure a complete and thorough review.
We strive to be a leader in developing and implementing technologies that provide customers with the highest performing
products that also have the least impact on the environment and have a long history of working with governments and
regulators to achieve these goals. We remain committed to ensuring that our products meet all current and future emission
standards and delivering value to our customers.
On October 17, 2019, the Board approved the creation of a new Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Organization to
lead engine emission certification and compliance and regulatory affairs. This new organization is led by the Vice President -
Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs who reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and the new Vice President
joins the Cummins Executive Team and Cummins Leadership Team. The focus of this new organization will be to strengthen
our ability to design great products that help our customers win while ensuring compliance with increasingly challenging global
emission regulations. The organization will also work to enhance our collaboration with the agencies that set the direction and
regulations of emissions to best ensure we are meeting every expectation today while planning ahead for future changes.
EU and EPA Engine Certifications
The current on-highway NOx and PM emission standards came into effect in the EU on January 1, 2013, (Euro VI) and on
January 1, 2010, for the EPA. To meet these regulations we used an evolution of our proven selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology solutions and refined them for the EU and EPA certified engines to maintain
power and torque with substantial fuel economy improvement and maintenance intervals comparable with our previous
compliant engines. We offer a complete lineup of on-highway engines to meet the near-zero emission standards. Mid-range and
heavy-duty engines for EU and EPA require NOx aftertreatment. NOx reduction is achieved by an integrated technology
solution comprised of the XPI High Pressure Common Rail fuel system, SCR technology, next-generation cooled EGR,
advanced electronic controls, proven air handling and the Cummins Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The EU, EPA and CARB
have certified that our engines meet the current emission requirements. Emission standards in international markets, including
Japan, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, Russia, India and China are becoming more stringent. We believe that our experience in
meeting the EU and EPA emission standards leaves us well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in these markets as
the need for emission control capability grows.
In 2013, we certified to EPA's first ever GHG regulations for on-highway medium and heavy-duty engines. Additionally, the
EPA 2013 regulations added the requirement of on-board diagnostics, which were introduced on the ISX 15 in 2010, across the
full on-highway product line while maintaining the same near-zero emission levels of NOx and particulate matter required in
2010. On-board diagnostics provide enhanced service capability with standardized diagnostic trouble codes, service tool
interface, in-cab warning lamp and service information availability. The new GHG and fuel-efficiency regulations were
required for all heavy-duty diesel and natural gas engines beginning in January 2014. Our GHG certification was the first
engine certificate issued by the EPA and uses the same proven base engine with the XPI fuel system, variable geometry
turbocharger (VGTTM) and Cummins aftertreatment system with DPF and SCR technology. Application of these engines and
aftertreatment technologies continues in our products that comply with the 2017 GHG regulations.
The current EPA Tier 4 off-highway emission standards came into effect between the 2013 - 2015 time frame for all power
categories. The current EU Stage V off-highway emission standards became effective in 2019 for certain power categories and
are expected to be completely effective by January 2021 for all remaining categories. Engines designed for Tier 4 / Stage V
standards were based on our extensive on-highway experience developing SCR, high pressure fuel systems, DPF and VGTTM.
Our products offer low fuel consumption, high torque rise and power output, extended maintenance intervals, reliable and
durable operation and a long life to overhaul period, all while meeting the most stringent emission standards in the industrial
market. Our off-highway products power multiple applications including construction, mining, marine, agriculture, rail, defense
and oil and gas and serve a global customer base.
Other Environmental Statutes and Regulations
Expenditures for environmental control activities and environmental remediation projects at our facilities in the U.S. have not
been a substantial portion of our annual expenses and are not expected to be material in 2020. We believe we are in compliance
in all material respects with laws and regulations applicable to our plants and operations.
In the U.S., pursuant to notices received from federal and state agencies and/or defendant parties in site environmental
contribution actions, we have been identified as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended or similar state laws, at fewer than 20 waste disposal sites.
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Based upon our experiences at similar sites we believe that our aggregate future remediation costs will not be material. We have
established accruals that we believe are adequate for our expected future liability with respect to these sites. In addition, we
have several other sites where we are working with governmental authorities on remediation projects. The costs for these
remediation projects are not expected to be material.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 2019, we employed approximately 61,615 persons worldwide. Approximately 19,048 of our employees
worldwide are represented by various unions under collective bargaining agreements that expire between 2020 and 2024.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC maintains an internet site that contains annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy and
information statements and other information that Cummins files electronically with the SEC. The SEC's internet site is
www.sec.gov.
Our internet site is www.cummins.com. You can access our Investors and Media webpage through our internet site, by clicking
on the heading "About" followed by the "Investor Overview" link. We make available, free of charge, on or through our
Investors and Media webpage, our proxy statements, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or
furnished to, the SEC.
We also have a Corporate Governance webpage. You can access our Governance Documents webpage through our internet site,
www.cummins.com, by clicking on the heading "About" followed by "Corporate Governance" and then the "Cummins
Governance Documents" link. Code of Conduct, Committee Charters and other governance documents are included at this site.
Our Code of Conduct applies to all employees, regardless of their position or the country in which they work. It also applies to
the employees of any entity owned or controlled by us. We will post any amendments to the Code of Conduct and any waivers
that are required to be disclosed by the rules of either the SEC or the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE), on our internet
site. The information on our internet site is not incorporated by reference into this report.
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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Following are the names and ages of our executive officers, their positions with us at January 31, 2020 and summaries of their
backgrounds and business experience:
Name and Age
N. Thomas Linebarger (57)
Livingston L. Satterthwaite (59)
Sherry A. Aaholm (57)
Peter W. Anderson (53)
Sharon R. Barner (62)
Steven M. Chapman (65)
Christopher C. Clulow (48)
Jill E. Cook (56)
Tracy A. Embree (46)
Thaddeus B. Ewald (52)
Walter J. Fier (55)
Present Cummins Inc. position and
year appointed to position
Chairman of the Board of
Directors and Chief Executive
Officer (2012)
President and Chief Operating
Officer (2019)
Vice President—Chief
Information Officer (2013)
Principal position during the past
five years other than Cummins Inc.
position currently held
Vice President and President—
Distribution Business (2015-2019)
Vice President and President—
Power Generation (2008-2015)
Vice President—Global Supply
Chain and Manufacturing (2017)
Principal/Partner—Ernst & Young
LLP (2006-2017)
Vice President—General Counsel
(2012)
Group Vice President—China and
Russia (2009)
Vice President—Corporate
Controller (2017)
Vice President—Chief Human
Resources Officer (2003)
Vice President and President—
Distribution Business (2019)
Vice President—Corporate
Strategy and Business
Development (2010)
Controller—Components Segment
(2015-2017)
Executive Director—Heavy,
Medium and Light-Duty Finance
(2011-2015)
Vice President and President—
Components Group (2015-2019)
Vice President—Chief Technical
Officer (2019)
Vice President—Engineering,
Engine Business (2015-2019)
Donald G. Jackson (50)
Vice President—Treasurer (2015)
Melina M. Kennedy (50)
Vice President—Product
Compliance and Regulatory
Affairs (2019)
Executive Director—Assistant
Treasurer (2013-2015)
Executive Director—Pick-up
Truck, Engine Business
(2018-2019)
Executive Director—Rail &
Defense (2017-2018)
General Manager—Rail & Defense
(2014-2017)
Norbert Nusterer (51)
Mark J. Osowick (52)
Srikanth Padmanabhan (55)
Marya M. Rose (57)
Jennifer Rumsey (46)
Vice President and President—
Power Systems (2016)
Vice President—New and ReCon
Parts (2011-2016)
Vice President—Human
Resources Operations (2014)
Vice President and President—
Engine Business (2016)
Vice President—Chief
Administrative Officer (2011)
Vice President and President—
Components Group (2019)
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Vice President—Chief Technical
Officer (2015-2019)
Vice President—Engineering,
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Mark A. Smith (52)
Vice President—Chief Financial
Officer (2019)
Vice President—Financial
Operations (2016-2019)
Vice President—Investor Relations
and Business Planning and Analysis
(2014-2016)
Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is elected annually by the Board and holds office until the meeting of the Board at
which his election is next considered. Other officers are appointed by the Chairman and CEO, are ratified by the Board and hold office
for such period as the Chairman and CEO or the Board may prescribe.
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ITEM 1A. Risk Factors
Set forth below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are some of the principal risks and uncertainties that could
cause our actual business results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained in this Report and could
individually, or in combination, have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
These risk factors should be considered in addition to our cautionary comments concerning forward-looking statements in this
Report, including statements related to markets for our products and trends in our business that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Our separate section above, "CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING
INFORMATION," should be considered in addition to the following statements.
We are conducting a formal internal review of our emission certification process and compliance with emission standards
with respect to our pick-up truck applications and working with the EPA and CARB, as well as the Department of Justice
(DOJ) and SEC, to address their questions about these applications. The results of this formal review and regulatory and
government agency processes, or the discovery of any noncompliance issues, could have a material adverse impact on our
results of operations and cash flows.
We previously announced that we are conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and
compliance with emission standards with respect to all of our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the EPA
and CARB regarding certification of our engines for model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. During conversations with
the EPA and CARB about the effectiveness of our pick-up truck applications, the regulators raised concerns that certain aspects
of our emissions systems may reduce the effectiveness of our emissions control systems and thereby act as defeat devices. As a
result, our internal review focuses, in part, on the regulators’ concerns. We are working closely with the regulators to enhance
our emissions systems to improve the effectiveness of all of our pick-up truck applications and to fully address the regulators’
requirements. Based on discussions with the regulators, we have developed a new calibration for the engines in model year
2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks that has been included in all engines shipped since September 2019. During our discussions,
the regulators have asked us to look at other model years and other engines, though the primary focus of our review has been
the model year 2019 RAM. We will continue to work together closely with the relevant regulators to develop and implement
recommendations for improvement as part of our ongoing commitment to compliance. We are also fully cooperating with the
DOJ's and the SEC's information requests and inquiries.
Due to the continuing nature of the formal review, our ongoing cooperation with the regulators and other government agencies,
and the presence of many unknown facts and circumstances, we are not yet able to estimate the financial impact of these
matters. It is possible that the consequences of any remediation plans resulting from our formal review and these regulatory and
agency processes could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows in the periods in which these
emissions certification issues are addressed.
Our products are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements that can significantly increase our costs and,
along with increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies and unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and
enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards by multiple jurisdictions around the world, could have a material
adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements governing emissions and noise, including standards
imposed by the EPA, the EU, state regulatory agencies (such as the CARB) and other regulatory agencies around the world.
Regulatory agencies are making certification and compliance with emissions and noise standards more stringent and subjecting
diesel engine products to an increasing level of scrutiny. The discovery of noncompliance issues could have a material adverse
impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Developing engines and components to meet more stringent and changing regulatory requirements, with different
implementation timelines and emission requirements, makes developing engines efficiently for multiple markets complicated
and could result in substantial additional costs that may be difficult to recover in certain markets. While we have met previous
deadlines, our ability to comply with existing and future regulatory standards will be essential for us to maintain our
competitive advantage in the engine markets we serve. The successful development and introduction of new and enhanced
products in order to comply with new regulatory requirements are subject to other risks, such as delays in product development,
cost over-runs and unanticipated technical and manufacturing difficulties.
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In addition to these risks, the nature and timing of government implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent
emission standards in our worldwide markets are unpredictable and subject to change. Any delays in implementation or
enforcement could result in a loss of our competitive advantage and could have a material adverse impact on our results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows.
A sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets could materially and adversely affect our results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Many of our on- and off-highway markets are cyclical in nature and experience volatility in demand throughout these cycles. In
the second half of 2019 we experienced slowing of demand growth in most of our North American on-highway and certain off-
highway markets, while international sales declined in most markets, including China. If the North American or Chinese
markets suffer a significant downturn or if a slower pace of economic growth and weaker demand in our other significant
international markets were to occur, depending upon the length, duration and severity of the slowdown, it could have a material
adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our manufacturing and supply chain abilities may be adversely impacted by an extended shutdown of our operations in
China due to the recent coronavirus outbreak.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus began to impact the population of Wuhan, China, where several of our
manufacturing and distribution facilities are located. In late January 2020, in an effort to contain the spread of the virus,
maintain the wellbeing of our employees and in accordance with governmental requirements, we closed several production and
distribution facilities in the Hubei Provence of China. We rely upon these facilities to support our business in China, as well as
to export components for use in products in other parts of the world. While the closures and limitations on movement in the
region are expected to be temporary, the duration of the production and supply chain disruption, and related financial impact,
cannot be estimated at this time. Should the production and distribution closures continue for an extended period of time, the
impact on our supply chain in China and globally could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash
flows.
Our products are subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues.
Our products are subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues. Product recalls subject us to reputational risk, loss of
current and future customers, reduced revenue and product recall costs. Product recall costs are incurred when we decide, either
voluntarily or involuntarily, to recall a product through a formal campaign to solicit the return of specific products due to
known or suspected performance or safety issues. Any significant product recalls could have material adverse effects on our
results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY" to the
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The development of new technologies may materially reduce the demand for our current products and services.
We are investing in new products and technologies, including electrified powertrains, hydrogen generation and fuel cells, for
planned introduction into certain existing and new markets. Given the early stages of development of some of these new
products and technologies, there can be no guarantee of the future market acceptance and investment returns with respect to
these planned products. The increased adoption of electrified powertrains in some market segments could result in lower
demand for current diesel or natural gas engines and components and, over time, reduce the demand for related parts and
service revenues from diesel or natural gas powertrains. Furthermore, it is possible that we may not be successful in developing
segment-leading electrified powertrains and some of our existing customers could choose to develop their own electrified or
alternate fuel powertrains, or source from other manufacturers, and any of these factors could have a material adverse impact
on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We operate our business on a global basis and policy changes affecting international trade could adversely impact the
demand for our products and our competitive position.
We manufacture, sell and service products globally and rely upon a global supply chain to deliver the raw materials,
components, systems and parts that we need to manufacture and service our products. Changes in government policies on
foreign trade and investment can affect the demand for our products and services, cause non-U.S. customers to shift preferences
toward domestically manufactured or branded products and impact the competitive position of our products or prevent us from
being able to sell products in certain countries. Our business benefits from free trade agreements, such as the new United
States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the U.S. trade relationship with China, Brazil and France and efforts to withdraw from,
or substantially modify such agreements or arrangements, in addition to the implementation of more restrictive trade policies,
such as more detailed inspections, higher tariffs (including, but not limited to, additional tariffs on the import of steel or
aluminum) import or export licensing requirements, exchange controls or new barriers to entry, could adversely impact our
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production costs, customer demand and our relationships with customers and suppliers. Any of these consequences could have
a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
A slowdown in infrastructure development and/or depressed commodity prices could adversely affect our business.
Infrastructure development and strong commodity prices have been significant drivers of our historical growth, but as the pace
of investment in infrastructure slowed in recent years (especially in China and Brazil), commodity prices were significantly
lower and demand for our products in off-highway markets was weak. Weakness in commodity prices, such as oil, gas and
coal, adversely impacted mining industry participants’ demand for vehicles and equipment that contain our engines and other
products over the past several years. Deterioration, or renewed weakness, in infrastructure and commodities markets could
adversely affect our customers’ demand for vehicles and equipment and, as a result, could adversely affect our business.
The U.K.’s exit from the European Union (EU) could materially and adversely impact our results of operations, financial
condition and cash flows.
On January 31, 2020, the U.K. exited from the EU (BREXIT). Additionally, the results of the U.K.’s BREXIT has caused, and
may continue to cause, volatility in global stock markets, currency exchange rate fluctuations and global economic uncertainty.
Although it is unknown what the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the EU will be, it is possible that there will be
higher tariffs or greater restrictions on imports and exports between the U. K. and the EU and increased regulatory
complexities. The effects of BREXIT will depend on any agreements the U.K. makes to retain access to EU markets either
during a transitional period or on a permanent basis. These measures could potentially disrupt our supply chain, including
delays of imports and exports, limited access to human capital within some of the target markets and jurisdictions in which we
operate and adverse changes to tax benefits or liabilities in these or other jurisdictions. In addition, BREXIT could lead to legal
uncertainty and potentially divergent national laws and regulations, including with respect to emissions and similar
certifications granted to us by the EU, as the U.K. determines which EU laws to replace or replicate. Any of these effects of
BREXIT, among others, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Lower-than-anticipated market acceptance of our new or existing products or services, including reductions in demand for
diesel engines, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Although we conduct market research before launching new or refreshed engines and introducing new services, many factors
both within and outside our control affect the success of new or existing products and services in the marketplace. Offering
engines and services that customers desire and value can mitigate the risks of increasing price competition and declining
demand, but products and services that are perceived to be less than desirable (whether in terms of price, quality, overall value,
fuel efficiency or other attributes) can exacerbate these risks. With increased consumer interconnectedness through the internet,
social media and other media, mere allegations relating to poor quality, safety, fuel efficiency, corporate responsibility or other
key attributes can negatively impact our reputation or market acceptance of our products or services, even if such allegations
prove to be inaccurate or unfounded.
We are vulnerable to supply shortages from single-sourced suppliers.
During 2019, we single sourced approximately 19 percent of the total types of parts in our product designs, compared to
approximately 20 percent in 2018. Any delay in our suppliers' deliveries may adversely affect our operations at multiple
manufacturing locations, forcing us to seek alternative supply sources to avoid serious disruptions. Delays may be caused by
factors affecting our suppliers (including capacity constraints, labor disputes, economic downturns, availability of credit, the
impaired financial condition), suppliers' allocations to other purchasers, weather emergencies, natural disasters or acts of war or
terrorism. Any extended delay in receiving critical supplies could impair our ability to deliver products to our customers and
adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our truck manufacturers and OEM customers may discontinue outsourcing their engine supply needs.
Several of our engine customers, including PACCAR, Volvo, Navistar, Chrysler, Daimler, Dongfeng and Tata, are truck
manufacturers or OEMs that manufacture engines for some of their own vehicles. Despite their own engine manufacturing
abilities, these customers have historically chosen to outsource certain types of engine production to us due to the quality of our
engine products, our emission compliance capabilities, our systems integration, their customers' preferences, their desire for
cost reductions, their desire for eliminating production risks and their desire to maintain company focus. However, there can be
no assurance that these customers will continue to outsource, or outsource as much of, their engine production in the future. In
addition, increased levels of OEM vertical integration could result from a number of factors, such as shifts in our customers'
business strategies, acquisition by a customer of another engine manufacturer, the inability of third-party suppliers to meet
product specifications and the emergence of low-cost production opportunities in foreign countries. Any significant reduction in
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the level of engine production outsourcing from our truck manufacturer or OEM customers could have a material adverse effect
on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our plan to reposition our portfolio of product offerings through exploration of strategic acquisitions and divestitures may
expose us to additional costs and risks.
Part of our strategic plan is to improve our revenue growth, gross margins and earnings by exploring the repositioning of our
portfolio of product line offerings through the pursuit of potential strategic acquisitions and/or divestitures to provide future
strategic, financial and operational benefits and improve shareholder value. There can be no assurance that we will be able to
identify suitable candidates or consummate these transactions on favorable terms. The successful identification and completion
of any strategic transaction depends on a number of factors that are not entirely within our control, including the availability of
suitable candidates and our ability to negotiate terms acceptable to all parties involved, conclude satisfactory agreements and
obtain all necessary regulatory approvals. Accordingly, we may not be able to successfully negotiate and complete specific
transactions. The exploration, negotiation and consummation of strategic transactions may involve significant expenditures by
us, which may adversely affect our results of operations at the time such expenses are incurred, and may divert management’s
attention from our existing business. Strategic transactions also may have adverse effects on our existing business relationships
with suppliers and customers.
If required, the financing for strategic acquisitions could result in an increase in our indebtedness, dilute the interests of our
shareholders or both. Any acquisition may not be accretive to us for a significant period of time following the completion of
such acquisition. Also, our ability to effectively integrate any potential acquisition into our existing business and culture may
not be successful, which could jeopardize future financial and operational performance for the combined businesses. In
addition, if an acquisition results in any additional goodwill or increase in other intangible assets on our balance sheet and
subsequently becomes impaired, we would be required to record a non-cash impairment charge, which could result in a
material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Similarly, any strategic divestiture of a product line or business may reduce our revenue and earnings, reduce the diversity of
our business, result in substantial costs and expenses and cause disruption to our employees, customers, vendors and
communities in which we operate.
Our information technology systems and our products are exposed to potential security breaches or other disruptions which
may adversely impact our competitive position, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We rely on the capacity, reliability and security of our information technology systems and data security infrastructure in
connection with various aspects of our business activities. We also rely on our ability to expand and continually update these
systems and related infrastructure in response to the changing needs of our business. As we implement new systems, they may
not perform as expected. We face the challenge of supporting our older systems and implementing necessary upgrades. In
addition, some of these systems are managed by third party service providers and are not under our direct control. If we
experience a problem with an important information technology system, including during system upgrades and/or new system
implementations, the resulting disruptions could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation. As customers adopt and
rely on cloud-based digital technologies and services we offer, any disruption of the confidentiality, integrity or availability of
those services could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation.
The data handled by our information technology systems is vulnerable to security threats. Our operations routinely involve
receiving, storing, processing and transmitting sensitive information pertaining to our business, customers, dealers, suppliers,
employees and other sensitive matters. While we continually work to safeguard our systems and mitigate potential risks, there
is no assurance that these actions will be sufficient to prevent information technology security threats, such as security
breaches, computer malware, computer viruses and other "cyber attacks," which are increasing in both frequency and
sophistication, along with power outages or hardware failures. These threats could result in unauthorized public disclosures of
information, create financial liability, subject us to legal or regulatory sanctions, disrupt our ability to conduct our business,
result in the loss of intellectual property or damage our reputation with customers, dealers, suppliers and other stakeholders. In
addition, our products, including our engines, contain interconnected and increasingly complex systems that control various
processes and these systems are potentially subject to "cyber attacks" and disruption. The impact of a significant information
technology event on either of our information technology systems or our products could have a material adverse effect on our
competitive position, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We face the challenge of accurately aligning our capacity with our demand.
We can experience idle capacity as economies slow or demand for certain products decline, while we can also experience
capacity constraints and longer lead times for certain products in times of growing demand. Accurately forecasting our
expected volumes and appropriately adjusting our capacity have been, and will continue to be, important factors in determining
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our results of operations and cash flows. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to decrease our manufacturing capacity
during market troughs, which could result in under-utilized manufacturing assets and unnecessary overhead costs or that we
will be able to increase our manufacturing capacity to a level that meets demand for our products during market peaks, which
could prevent us from meeting increased customer demand and could harm our business. If we overestimate our demand and
overbuild our capacity, we may have significantly underutilized assets and we may experience reduced margins. If we do not
accurately align our manufacturing capabilities with demand it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations,
financial condition and cash flows.
We may experience difficulties and delays or unexpected costs in completing our cost reduction actions and announced
restructuring initiatives, including achieving any anticipated savings and other benefits of these initiatives.
During the fourth quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020 we are undertaking cost reduction actions and announced
restructuring initiatives to respond to the slowdown in our global markets. As we implement these initiatives, we may not
realize anticipated savings or other benefits from one or more of the initiatives in the amounts or within the time periods we
expect. Other events or circumstances, such as implementation difficulties and delays or unexpected costs, may occur which
could result in us not realizing our targeted cost reductions. We are also subject to the risks of negative publicity and business
disruption in connection with our restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives. If we are unable to realize the expected
savings or benefits from these initiatives, certain aspects of our business may be adversely affected. If we experience any of
these circumstances or otherwise fail to realize the anticipated savings or benefits from our restructuring and cost reduction
initiatives, our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Financial distress or a change-in-control of one of our large truck OEM customers could have a material adverse impact on
our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We recognize significant sales of engines and components to a few large on-highway truck OEM customers in North America
which have been an integral part of our positive business results for several years. If one of our large truck OEM customers
experiences financial distress, bankruptcy or a change-in-control, such circumstance could likely lead to significant reductions
in our sales volumes, commercial disputes, receivable collection issues, and other negative consequences that could have a
material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We may fail to realize all of the expected enhanced revenue, earnings and cash flow from our investment in the Eaton
Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture.
Our ability to realize all of the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, and cash flow from our 2017 investment in the Eaton
Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture will depend, in substantial part, on our ability to successfully
launch the automated transmission products in North America and China and achieve our projected market penetration in those
regions. While we believe we will ultimately achieve these objectives, it is possible that we will be unable to achieve all of the
goals within our anticipated time frame or in the anticipated amounts. If we are not able to successfully complete our automated
transmission strategy, the anticipated enhanced revenue, earnings, and cash flows resulting from this joint venture may not be
realized fully or may take longer to realize than expected.
As part of the purchase accounting associated with the formation of the joint venture, significant goodwill and intangible asset
balances were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet. If cash flows from the joint venture fall short of our anticipated
amounts, these assets could be subject to non-cash impairment charges, negatively impacting our earnings.
We are exposed to political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business.
Our business is subject to the political, economic and other risks that are inherent in operating in numerous countries. These
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the difficulty of enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems;
trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;
the imposition of taxes on foreign income and tax rates in certain foreign countries that exceed those in the U.S.;
the imposition of tariffs, exchange controls or other restrictions;
difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations and the application of foreign labor regulations;
required compliance with a variety of foreign laws and regulations; and
changes in general economic and political conditions in countries where we operate, particularly in emerging markets.
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As we continue to operate our business globally, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively
manage these and other related risks. There can be no assurance that the consequences of these and other factors relating to our
multinational operations will not have a material adverse effect upon us.
We face significant competition in the markets we serve.
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. We compete worldwide with a number of other manufacturers and
distributors that produce and sell similar products. We primarily compete in the market with diesel engines and related diesel
products; however, new technologies continue to be developed for gasoline, natural gas, electrification and other technologies
and we will continue to face new competition from these expanding technologies. Our products primarily compete on the basis
of price, performance, fuel economy, emissions compliance, speed of delivery, quality and customer support. We also face
competitors in some emerging markets who have established local practices and long standing relationships with participants in
these markets. There can be no assurance that our products will be able to compete successfully with the products of other
companies and in other markets.
Increasing global competition among our customers may affect our existing customer relationships and restrict our ability
to benefit from some of our customers' growth.
As our customers in emerging markets continue to grow in size and scope, they are increasingly seeking to export their
products to other countries. This has meant greater demand for our advanced engine technologies to help these customers meet
the more stringent emissions requirements of developed markets, as well as greater demand for access to our distribution
systems for purposes of equipment servicing. As these emerging market customers enter into, and begin to compete in more
developed markets, they may increasingly begin to compete with our existing customers in these markets. Our further aid to
emerging market customers could adversely affect our relationships with developed market customers. In addition, to the extent
the competition does not correspond to overall growth in demand, we may see little or no benefit from this type of expansion
by our emerging market customers.
We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate and other related risks.
We conduct operations in many areas of the world involving transactions denominated in a variety of currencies. We are subject
to foreign currency exchange rate risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we
earn revenues. In addition, since our financial statements are denominated in U.S. dollars, changes in foreign currency
exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on our results of
operations, financial condition and cash flows. The U.S. dollar strengthened in recent years resulting in material unfavorable
impacts on our revenues in those years. If the U.S. dollar continues strengthening against other currencies, we will experience
additional volatility in our financial statements.
While we customarily enter into financial transactions that attempt to address these risks and many of our supply agreements
with customers include foreign currency exchange rate adjustment provisions, there can be no assurance that foreign currency
exchange rate fluctuations will not adversely affect our future results of operations and cash flows. In addition, while the use of
currency hedging instruments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates.
We also face risks arising from the imposition of foreign exchange controls and currency devaluations. Foreign exchange
controls may limit our ability to convert foreign currencies into U.S. dollars or to remit dividends and other payments by our
foreign subsidiaries or businesses located in or conducted within a country imposing controls. Currency devaluations result in a
diminished value of funds denominated in the currency of the country instituting the devaluation. See Management's
Discussion and Analysis for additional information.
Our products are exposed to variability in material and commodity costs.
Our businesses establish prices with our customers in accordance with contractual time frames; however, the timing of material
and commodity market price increases may prevent us from passing these additional costs on to our customers through timely
pricing actions. Additionally, higher material and commodity costs around the world may offset our efforts to reduce our cost
structure. While we customarily enter into financial transactions and contractual pricing adjustment provisions with our
customers that attempt to address some of these risks (notably with respect to copper, platinum and palladium), there can be no
assurance that commodity price fluctuations will not adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. In addition,
while the use of commodity price hedging instruments and contractual pricing adjustments may provide us with some
protection from adverse fluctuations in commodity prices, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that
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might result from favorable fluctuations in price. As a result, higher material and commodity costs, as well as hedging these
commodity costs during periods of decreasing prices, could result in declining margins.
We derive significant earnings from investees that we do not directly control, with more than 50 percent of these earnings
from our China-based investees.
For 2019, we recognized $330 million of equity, royalty and interest income from investees, compared to $394 million in 2018.
Approximately half of our equity, royalty and interest income from investees is from four of our 50 percent owned joint
ventures in China - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd., Chongqing
Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. and Dongfeng Cummins Emission Solutions Co. Ltd. As a result, although a significant
percentage of our net income is derived from these unconsolidated entities, we do not unilaterally control their management or
their operations, which puts a substantial portion of our net income at risk from the actions or inactions of these entities. A
significant reduction in the level of contribution by these entities to our net income would likely have a material adverse effect
on our results of operations and cash flows.
Unanticipated changes in our effective tax rate, the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional income tax
liabilities could adversely affect our profitability.
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous international jurisdictions. Our income tax provision and cash tax
liability in the future could be adversely affected by changes in earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes
in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of
our tax return preparation process. The carrying value of deferred tax assets, which are predominantly in the U.S., is dependent
on our ability to generate future taxable income in the U.S. We are also subject to ongoing tax audits. These audits can involve
complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve and can be highly judgmental. Tax authorities may
disagree with certain tax reporting positions taken by us and, as a result, assess additional taxes against us. We regularly assess
the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of our tax provision. The amounts ultimately paid
upon resolution of these or subsequent tax audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our
income tax provision and, therefore, could have a material impact on our tax provision.
Our global operations are subject to laws and regulations that impose significant compliance costs and create reputational
and legal risk.
Due to the international scope of our operations, we are subject to a complex system of commercial and trade regulations
around the world. Recent years have seen an increase in the development and enforcement of laws regarding trade compliance
and anti-corruption, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws from other countries, as well as new
regulatory requirements regarding data privacy, such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Our
numerous foreign subsidiaries, affiliates and joint venture partners are governed by laws, rules and business practices that differ
from those of the U.S. The activities of these entities may not comply with U.S. laws or business practices or our Code of
Business Conduct. Violations of these laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, could disrupt our business and
result in an adverse effect on our reputation, business and results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. We cannot
predict the nature, scope or effect of future regulatory requirements to which our operations might be subject or the manner in
which existing laws might be administered or interpreted.
Our business is exposed to potential product liability claims.
We face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that our products' failure to perform to
specification results, or is alleged to result, in property damage, bodily injury and/or death. At any given time, we are subject to
various and multiple product liability claims, any one of which, if decided adversely to us, may have a material adverse effect
on our reported results of operation in the period in which our liability with respect to any such claim is recognized. While we
maintain insurance coverage with respect to certain product liability claims, we may not be able to obtain such insurance on
acceptable terms in the future, if at all, and any such insurance may not provide adequate coverage against product liability
claims. In addition, product liability claims can be expensive to defend and can divert the attention of management and other
personnel for significant periods of time, regardless of the ultimate outcome. Furthermore, even if we are successful in
defending against a claim relating to our products, claims of this nature could cause our customers to lose confidence in our
products and us.
Our operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations.
Our plants and operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations in all of the countries in
which we operate, including laws and regulations governing air emission, discharges to water and the generation, handling,
storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials. While we believe that we are in compliance in all material
respects with these environmental laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that we will not be adversely impacted by
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costs, liabilities or claims with respect to existing or subsequently acquired operations, under either present laws and
regulations or those that may be adopted or imposed in the future. We are also subject to laws requiring the cleanup of
contaminated property. If a release of hazardous substances occurs at or from any of our current or former properties or at a
landfill or another location where we have disposed of hazardous materials, we may be held liable for the contamination and
the amount of such liability could be material.
Future bans or limitations on the use of diesel-powered vehicles or other applications could have a material adverse impact
on our business over the long term.
In an effort to limit greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, multiple countries and cities have announced that
they plan to implement a ban on the use in their cities or countries of diesel-powered products in the near or distant future.
These countries include China, India and Germany. In addition, California government officials have called for the state to
phase out sales of diesel-powered vehicles by 2040. To the extent that these types of bans are actually implemented in the
future on a broad basis, or in one or more of our key markets, our business over the long-term could experience material
adverse impacts.
We are exposed to risks arising from the price and availability of energy.
The level of demand for our products and services is influenced in multiple ways by the price and availability of energy. High
energy costs generally drive greater demand for better fuel economy in almost all countries in which we operate. Some of our
engine products have been developed with a primary purpose of offering fuel economy improvements, and if energy costs
decrease or increase less than expected, demand for these products may likewise decrease. The relative unavailability of
electricity in some emerging market countries also influences demand for our electricity generating products, such as our diesel
generators. If these countries add energy capacity by expanding their power grids at a rate equal to or faster than the growth in
demand for energy, the demand for our generating products could also decrease or increase less than would otherwise be the
case.
Significant declines in future financial and stock market conditions could diminish our pension plan asset performance and
adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
We sponsor both funded and unfunded domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and other retirement plans. Our pension
cost and the required contributions to our pension plans are directly affected by the value of plan assets, the projected and
actual rates of return on plan assets and the actuarial assumptions we use to measure our defined benefit pension plan
obligations, including the discount rate at which future projected and accumulated pension obligations are discounted to a
present value. We could experience increased pension cost due to a combination of factors, including the decreased investment
performance of pension plan assets, decreases in the discount rate and changes in our assumptions relating to the expected
return on plan assets.
Significant declines in future financial and stock market conditions could cause material losses in our pension plan assets,
which could result in increased pension cost in future years and adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition
and cash flow. Depending upon the severity of market declines and government regulatory changes, we may be legally
obligated to make pension payments in the U.S. and perhaps other countries and these contributions could be material.
We may be adversely impacted by work stoppages and other labor matters.
At December 31, 2019, we employed approximately 61,615 persons worldwide. Approximately 19,048 of our employees
worldwide are represented by various unions under collective bargaining agreements that expire between 2020 and 2024. While
we have no reason to believe that we will be materially impacted by work stoppages or other labor matters, there can be no
assurance that future issues with our labor unions will be resolved favorably or that we will not encounter future strikes, work
stoppages, or other types of conflicts with labor unions or our employees. Any of these consequences may have an adverse
effect on us or may limit our flexibility in dealing with our workforce. In addition, many of our customers and suppliers have
unionized work forces. Work stoppages or slowdowns experienced by our customers or suppliers could result in slowdowns or
closures that would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
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ITEM 2. Properties
Manufacturing Facilities
Our principal manufacturing facilities by segments are as follows:
Segment
Engine
Components
U.S. Facilities
Facilities Outside the U.S.
Indiana: Columbus
New York: Lakewood
North Carolina: Whitakers
Indiana: Columbus
South Carolina: Charleston
Tennessee: Cookeville
Brazil: Sao Paulo
India: Phaltan
U.K.: Darlington
Australia: Kilsyth
Brazil: Sao Paulo
China: Shanghai, Wuxi, Wuhan
Wisconsin: Mineral Point, Neillsville
France: Quimper
Germany: Marktheidenfeld
India: Pune, Dewas, Pithampur, Phaltan, Rudrapur
Mexico: Ciudad Juarez, San Luis Potosi
South Africa: Johannesburg
South Korea: Suwon
U.K.: Darlington, Huddersfield
Power Systems
Indiana: Elkhart, Seymour
Minnesota: Fridley
New Mexico: Clovis
Brazil: Sao Paulo
China: Wuxi, Wuhan
India: Pune, Ahmendnagar, Ranjangaon, Phaltan
New Power
Indiana: Columbus
Mexico: San Luis Potosi
Romania: Craiova
U.K.: Daventry
Nigeria: Lagos
Canada: Mississauga
Belgium: Oevel
In addition, engines and engine components are manufactured by joint ventures or independent licensees at manufacturing
plants in the U.S., China, India, Japan, Sweden, Germany, U.K., Mexico and Canada.
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Distribution Facilities
The principal distribution facilities that serve all of our segments are as follows:
U.S. Facilities
Facilities Outside the U.S.
California: Irvine
Colorado: Henderson
Georgia: Atlanta
Michigan: New Hudson
Minnesota: White Bear Lake
Tennessee: Memphis
Texas: Dallas
Australia: Scoresby
Belgium: Mechelen
Canada: Montreal, Vancouver
China: Beijing
Germany: Gross-Gerau
Holland: Dordrecht
India: Pune
Japan: Tokyo
Russia: Moscow
South Africa: Johannesburg
U.K.: Wellingborough
Supply Chain Facilities
The principal supply chain facilities that serve all of our segments are as follows:
U.S. Facilities
Facilities Outside the U.S.
Indiana: Columbus
Kentucky: Walton
Tennessee: Memphis
Texas: Houston
Headquarters and Other Offices
Belgium: Rumst
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan
India: Phaltan, Pithampur, Pune
Mexico: San Luis Potosi
U.K.: Cumbernauld, Stockton
Our Corporate Headquarters is located in Columbus, Indiana. Additionally, we operate numerous ancillary marketing,
operational headquarters and administrative facilities globally.
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
We are subject to numerous lawsuits and claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business, including actions related to
product liability; personal injury; the use and performance of our products; warranty matters; product recalls; patent, trademark
or other intellectual property infringement; contractual liability; the conduct of our business; tax reporting in foreign
jurisdictions; distributor termination; workplace safety; and environmental matters. We also have been identified as a
potentially responsible party at multiple waste disposal sites under U.S. federal and related state environmental statutes and
regulations and may have joint and several liability for any investigation and remediation costs incurred with respect to such
sites. We have denied liability with respect to many of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings and are vigorously defending
such lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We carry various forms of commercial, property and casualty, product liability and other
forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not be applicable or adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment
against us with respect to these lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We do not believe that these lawsuits are material individually
or in the aggregate. While we believe we have also established adequate accruals pursuant to U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles for our expected future liability with respect to pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings, where the
nature and extent of any such liability can be reasonably estimated based upon then presently available information, there can
be no assurance that the final resolution of any existing or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings will not have a material
adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
The matters described under "Loss Contingency" in Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to the Consolidated
Financial Statements are incorporated herein by reference.
We conduct significant business operations in Brazil that are subject to the Brazilian federal, state and local labor, social
security, tax and customs laws. While we believe we comply with such laws, they are complex, subject to varying
interpretations and we are often engaged in litigation regarding the application of these laws to particular circumstances.
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On April 29, 2019, we announced that we were conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and
compliance with emission standards for our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the EPA and the CARB
regarding certification of our engines in model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. This review is being conducted with
external advisors to ensure the certification and compliance processes for all of our pick-up truck applications are consistent
with our internal policies, engineering standards and applicable laws. In addition, we voluntarily disclosed our formal internal
review to our regulators and to other government agencies, the DOJ and the SEC, and have been working cooperatively with
them to ensure a complete and thorough review. During conversations with the EPA and CARB about the effectiveness of our
pick-up truck applications, the regulators raised concerns that certain aspects of our emissions systems may reduce the
effectiveness of our emissions control systems and thereby act as defeat devices. As a result, our internal review focuses, in
part, on the regulators’ concerns. We are working closely with the regulators to enhance our emissions systems to improve the
effectiveness of all of our pick-up truck applications and to fully address the regulators’ requirements. Based on discussions
with the regulators, we have developed a new calibration for the engines in model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks that
has been included in all engines shipped since September 2019. During our discussions, the regulators have asked us to look at
other model years and other engines, though the primary focus of our review has been the model year 2019 RAM. We are also
fully cooperating with the DOJ's and the SEC's information requests and inquiries. Due to the continuing nature of our formal
review, our ongoing cooperation with our regulators and other government agencies, and the presence of many unknown facts
and circumstances, we cannot predict the final outcome of this review and these regulatory and agency processes, and we
cannot provide assurance that the matter will not have a materially adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows.
ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not Applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
(a) Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "CMI." For other matters related to our common stock and
shareholders' equity, see Note 16, "CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b) Use of proceeds—not applicable.
(c) The following information is provided pursuant to Item 703 of Regulation S-K:
Period
September 30 - November 3
November 4 - December 1
December 2 - December 31
Total
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
1,621,817
254,661
911,293
2,787,771
$
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
158.11
181.51
181.41
167.87
(c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs
(d) Maximum
Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs(2)
1,618,527
247,913
909,006
2,775,446
31,370
25,208
23,185
_____________________________________________________________
(1) Shares purchased represent shares under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan established in 1969 (there is no maximum repurchase limitation in
this plan) and the Board authorized share repurchase program.
(2) These values reflect the sum of shares held in loan status under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan. The repurchase program authorized by the
Board does not limit the number of shares that may be purchased and was excluded from this column. The dollar value remaining available for future
purchases under the 2018 program at December 31, 2019, was $635 million.
In December 2019, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of
the 2018 repurchase plan. In October 2018, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common
stock. During the three months ended December 31, 2019, we repurchased $465 million of common stock under the 2018
authorization.
During the three months ended December 31, 2019, we repurchased 12,325 shares of common stock from employees in
connection with the Key Employee Stock Investment Plan which allows certain employees, other than officers, to purchase
shares of common stock on an installment basis up to an established credit limit. Loans are issued for five-year terms at a fixed
interest rate established at the date of purchase and may be refinanced after their initial five-year period for an additional five-
year period. Participants must hold shares for a minimum of six months from date of purchase. If the shares are sold before the
loan is paid off, the employee must wait six months before another share purchase may be made. We hold participants’ shares
as security for the loans and would, in effect, repurchase shares if the participant defaulted in repayment of the loan. There is no
maximum amount of shares that we may purchase under this plan.
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Performance Graph (Unaudited)
The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the
SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any of our future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into
such filing.
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the last five years with the
cumulative total return on the S&P 500 Index and an index of peer companies selected by us. Our peer group includes
BorgWarner Inc., Caterpillar, Inc., Daimler AG, Deere & Company, Donaldson Company Inc., Eaton Corporation, Emerson
Electric Co., Fortive Corporation, W.W. Grainger Inc., Honeywell International, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Navistar, PACCAR,
Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Textron Inc. and Volvo AB (Fortive Corporation is excluded from the peer index in the following
graph as the company was founded after December 31, 2014). Each of the measures of cumulative total return assumes
reinvestment of dividends. The comparisons in this table are required by the SEC and are not intended to forecast or be
indicative of possible future performance of our stock.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG CUMMINS INC., S&P 500 INDEX AND CUSTOM PEER GROUP
)
$
(
S
R
A
L
L
O
D
.
.
S
U
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
12/31/14
12/31/15
12/31/16
12/31/17
12/31/18
12/31/19
Cummins, Inc.
S&P 500 Index
Custom Peer Group
ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON DECEMBER 31, 2014
ASSUMES DIVIDENDS REINVESTED
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2019
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ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data
The selected financial information presented below for each of the last five years ended December 31, beginning with 2019, was
derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements. This information should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated
Financial Statements and related notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations."
In millions, except per share amounts
For the years ended December 31,
Net sales
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.(1)
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.(2)
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
$ 23,571
2,260
$ 23,771
2,141
$ 20,428
999
$ 17,509
1,394
$ 19,110
1,399
Basic
Diluted
$ 14.54
14.48
4.90
13.20
13.15
4.44
$
$
$
$
5.99
5.97
4.21
8.25
8.23
4.00
7.86
7.84
3.51
Cash dividends declared per share
At December 31,
Total assets
Long-term debt
_____________________________________________________________
(1) For the year ended December 31, 2019, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. was reduced by $119 million due to restructuring actions ($90 million after-tax).
For the year ended December 31, 2018, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. was reduced by $39 million due to Tax Legislation. For the year ended December
31, 2017, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. was reduced by $777 million due to Tax Legislation. For the year ended December 31, 2016, net income
attributable to Cummins Inc. included a $138 million charge for a loss contingency ($74 million net of favorable variable compensation impact after-tax). For the
year ended December 31, 2015, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. included $211 million for an impairment of light-duty diesel assets ($133 million after-
tax), $90 million of restructuring actions and other charges ($61 million after-tax) and a $60 million charge for a loss contingency ($38 million after-tax).
18,075
1,588
15,011
1,568
19,062
1,597
15,134
1,576
19,737
1,576
(2) For the year ended December 31, 2019, results for basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.58 per share and $0.57 per share, respectively, due to
restructuring actions. For the year ended December 31, 2018, results for basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.24 per share due to Tax
Legislation. For the year ended December 31, 2017, results for basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $4.66 per share and $4.65 per share,
respectively, due to Tax Legislation. For the year ended December 31, 2016, results for basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.44 per share due
to a loss contingency charge. For the year ended December 31, 2015, results for basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.75 per share due to an
impairment of light-duty diesel, $0.34 per share due to restructuring actions and other charges and $0.20 and $0.21 per share, respectively, due to a loss
contingency charge.
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) was
prepared to provide the reader with a view and perspective of our business through the eyes of management and should be read
in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes to those financial statements. Our
MD&A is presented in the following sections:
•
•
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
• OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
•
•
•
•
•
2020 OUTLOOK
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The following is the discussion and analysis of changes in the financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2019
compared to fiscal year 2018. The discussion and analysis of fiscal year 2017 and changes in the financial condition and results
of operations for fiscal year 2018 compared to fiscal year 2017 that are not included in this Form 10-K may be found in Part II,
ITEM 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 11, 2019.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid
powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls
systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems,
hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors,
dealers and other customers worldwide. We have long-standing relationships with many of the leading manufacturers in the
markets we serve, including PACCAR Inc, Navistar International Corporation, Daimler Trucks North America and Fiat
Chrysler Automobiles (Chrysler). We serve our customers through a network of approximately 600 wholly-owned, joint
venture and independent distributor locations and over 7,600 Cummins certified dealer locations in more than 190 countries
and territories.
In November 2019, we renamed our Electrified Power segment as "New Power" in order to better represent the incorporation
of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation. The New Power
segment includes our electrified power, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
Our reportable operating segments consist of Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and New Power. This
reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. The Engine segment produces
engines (15 liters and smaller) and associated parts for sale to customers in on-highway and various off-highway markets. Our
engines are used in trucks of all sizes, buses and recreational vehicles, as well as in various industrial applications, including
construction, agriculture, power generation systems and other off-highway applications. The Distribution segment includes
wholly-owned and partially-owned distributorships engaged in wholesaling engines, generator sets and service parts, as well as
performing service and repair activities on our products and maintaining relationships with various OEMs throughout the
world. The Components segment sells filtration products, aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, electronics, fuel systems and
automated transmissions. The Power Systems segment is an integrated power provider, which designs, manufactures and sells
engines (16 liters and larger) for industrial applications (including mining, oil and gas, marine and rail), standby and prime
power generator sets, alternators and other power components. The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and
supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems,
including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies. We continue to serve all our markets as they adopt
electrification and alternative power technologies, meeting the needs of our OEM partners and end customers.
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Our financial performance depends, in large part, on varying conditions in the markets we serve, particularly the on-highway,
construction and general industrial markets. Demand in these markets tends to fluctuate in response to overall economic
conditions. Our sales may also be impacted by OEM inventory levels, production schedules and stoppages. Economic
downturns in markets we serve generally result in reduced sales of our products and can result in price reductions in certain
products and/or markets. As a worldwide business, our operations are also affected by currency, political, economic and
regulatory matters, including adoption and enforcement of environmental and emission standards, in the countries we serve. As
part of our growth strategy, we invest in businesses in certain countries that carry high levels of these risks such as China,
Brazil, India, Mexico, Russia and countries in the Middle East and Africa. At the same time, our geographic diversity and broad
product and service offerings have helped limit the impact from a drop in demand in any one industry or customer or the
economy of any single country on our consolidated results.
Worldwide revenues decreased 1 percent in 2019 compared to 2018, as higher sales in the Distribution and New Power
segments were more than offset by lower sales in all other operating segments. International demand (excludes the U.S. and
Canada) declined by 6 percent compared to 2018, with lower sales in most regions (especially in Europe, India, Russia, Asia
Pacific and Latin America). The decrease in international sales was driven by lower on-highway demand (mainly in the light-
commercial vehicle (LCV) market in China and Russia, truck markets in Western Europe and India, which negatively impacted
our emission solutions and turbo technologies businesses, the medium-duty truck market in Brazil and the bus market in
Europe), unfavorable foreign currency impacts of 4 percent of international sales (primarily the Chinese renminbi, Euro, British
pound, Australian dollar, Brazilian real and Indian rupee) and decreased demand in industrial markets (especially construction
markets in China, Asia Pacific and India and most international mining markets). These decreases were partially offset by
increased demand in China for both engines for oil and gas customers and power generation equipment for data center
customers. Net sales in the U.S. and Canada improved by 3 percent primarily due to increased demand in the pick-up truck and
medium-duty truck markets and increased demand in most of our distribution product lines (largely related to power generation
equipment for data center customers), partially offset by lower demand in heavy-duty truck and bus markets and decreased
industrial demand (especially in the oil and gas market).
The following table contains sales and EBITDA by operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018. See
the section titled "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" for a more detailed discussion of net sales and EBITDA by operating
segment including the reconciliation of segment EBITDA to net income attributable to Cummins Inc.
In millions
Engine
Distribution
Components
Power Systems
New Power
Intersegment eliminations
Total
2019
Percent
of Total
EBITDA
43 % $ 1,454
34 %
656
29 % 1,097
19 %
512
— %
(149)
(25)%
42
100 % $ 3,612
Sales
$ 10,056
8,071
6,914
4,460
38
(5,968)
$ 23,571
Operating Segments
2018
Sales
$ 10,566
7,828
7,166
4,626
7
(6,422)
$ 23,771
Percent
of Total
1,030
EBITDA
44 % $ 1,446
33 %
563
30 %
614
20 %
(90)
— %
(87)
(27)%
100 % $ 3,476
Percent change
2019 vs. 2018
Sales
EBITDA
(5)%
3 %
(4)%
(4)%
NM
(7)%
(1)%
1 %
17 %
7 %
(17)%
(66)%
NM
4 %
_____________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. for 2019 was $2.3 billion, or $14.48 per diluted share, on sales of $23.6 billion,
compared to 2018 net income attributable to Cummins Inc. of $2.1 billion, or $13.15 per diluted share, on sales of $23.8
billion. The increase in net income attributable to Cummins Inc. and earnings per diluted share was driven by increased gross
margin, lower variable compensation expenses and gains on corporate owned life insurance, partially offset by restructuring
actions, higher research, development and engineering expenses and lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees.
The increase in gross margin and gross margin percentage was mainly due to lower warranty costs (due to the absence of the
$368 million engine system charge recorded in 2018), favorable pricing and lower material costs, partially offset by lower
volumes, unfavorable impacts from tariffs and unfavorable foreign currency impacts (primarily Australian dollar, Euro,
Canadian dollar and Brazilian real). See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to our Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information on the Engine System Campaign. Diluted earnings per common share for 2019 benefited
$0.25 per share from fewer weighted-average shares outstanding, primarily due to the stock repurchase program.
We generated $3.2 billion of operating cash flows in 2019, compared to $2.4 billion in 2018. See the section titled "Cash
Flows" in the "LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES" section for a discussion of items impacting cash flows.
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Our debt to capital ratio (total capital defined as debt plus equity) at December 31, 2019, was 21.9 percent, compared to 23.1
percent at December 31, 2018. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in outstanding commercial paper. At December 31,
2019, we had $1.5 billion in cash and marketable securities on hand and access to our $3.5 billion credit facilities, if necessary,
to meet currently anticipated investment and funding needs.
On April 29, 2019, we announced that we were conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and
compliance with emission standards for our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board regarding certification of our engines in the model year 2019 RAM
2500 and 3500 trucks. We voluntarily disclosed our formal internal review to the regulators and to other government agencies,
the Department of Justice and the SEC. We are also fully cooperating with the government agencies’ information requests and
inquiries. Due to the continuing nature of our formal review, our ongoing cooperation with the regulators and other government
agencies, and the presence of many unknown facts and circumstances, we cannot predict the final outcome of this review and
these regulatory and agency processes, and we cannot provide assurance that the matter will not have a materially adverse
impact on our results of operations and cash flows. See Note 15, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES," to our
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
In July 2019, our Board of Directors (the Board) authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 15 percent from $1.14 per
share to $1.311 per share.
On August 21, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated 364-day credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $1.5
billion of unsecured funds at any time through August 18, 2020. This credit agreement amends and restates the prior $1.5
billion 364-day credit facility that matured on August 21, 2019. See Note 11, "DEBT," to the Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information.
On September 9, 2019, we acquired an 81 percent interest in Hydrogenics Corporation for total consideration of $235 million.
The Hydrogen Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Air Liquide, S.A., will maintain a 19 percent noncontrolling interest
in Hydrogenics Corporation. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional
information.
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in
our global markets in the second half of 2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets
in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we began executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and
involuntary employee separation programs. We incurred a charge of $119 million ($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of
2019 for these actions which impacted approximately 2,300 employees. See Note 4, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," to the
Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
In December 2019, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of
the 2018 repurchase plan. In 2019, we repurchased $1,271 million or 8.1 million shares of common stock under the 2018
authorization. See Note 16, "CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY" to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
In 2019, the investment gain on our U.S. pension trust was 17.6 percent while our U.K. pension trust gain was 10.9 percent.
Our global pension plans, including our unfunded and non-qualified plans, were 113 percent funded at December 31, 2019. Our
U.S. defined benefit plan, which represents approximately 53 percent of the worldwide pension obligation, was 133 percent
funded, and our U.K. defined benefit plan was 109 percent funded. We expect to contribute approximately $100 million in cash
to our global pension plans in 2020. In addition, we expect our 2020 net periodic pension cost to approximate $100 million. See
application of critical accounting estimates within MD&A and Note 13, "PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information concerning our pension and other
postretirement benefit plans.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In millions (except per share amounts)
2019
2018
2017
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
$ 23,571
$ 23,771
$ 20,428
$
(200)
(1)% $ 3,343
NET SALES
Cost of sales
GROSS MARGIN
OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
Restructuring actions
Other operating (expense) income, net
17,591
5,980
18,034
5,737
15,328
5,100
2,454
1,001
330
119
(36)
2,437
2,429
902
394
—
(6)
754
357
—
60
OPERATING INCOME
2,700
2,786
2,334
Interest income
Interest expense
Other income, net
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling
interests
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to
Cummins Inc.
$
$
______________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
46
109
197
2,834
566
2,268
8
2,260
14.48
$
$
35
114
46
2,753
566
2,187
46
2,141
13.15
18
81
94
2,365
1,371
994
(5)
999
5.97
$
$
$
$
443
243
(17)
(99)
(64)
(119)
(30)
(86)
11
5
151
81
—
81
38
119
2 %
4 %
(2,706)
637
(1)%
(11)%
(16)%
NM
NM
(3)%
31 %
4 %
NM
3 %
— %
4 %
83 %
(8)
(148)
37
—
(66)
452
17
(33)
(48)
388
805
1,193
(51)
6 % $ 1,142
1.33
10 % $
7.18
16 %
(18)%
12 %
— %
(20)%
10 %
— %
NM
19 %
94 %
(41)%
(51)%
16 %
59 %
NM
NM
NM
NM
Percent of sales
Gross margin
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Percentage Points
2019
2018
2017
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
25.4%
10.4%
4.2%
24.1%
10.3%
3.8%
25.0%
11.9%
3.7%
1.3
(0.1)
(0.4)
(0.9)
1.6
(0.1)
2019 vs. 2018
Net Sales
Net sales decreased $200 million, primarily driven by the following:
•
•
•
•
Engine segment sales decreased 5 percent, primarily due to lower demand across most markets, especially in global
construction markets, LCV and bus markets, as well as the Brazilian medium-duty truck market and the North
American heavy-duty truck market.
Unfavorable foreign currency impacts of 1 percent, mainly the Chinese renminbi, Euro, British pound, Australian
dollar, Brazilian real and Indian rupee.
Components segment sales decreased 4 percent, primarily due to lower demand in Western Europe and India.
Power Systems segment sales decreased 4 percent, due to lower demand in all product lines, especially industrial, as
demand declined in oil and gas markets in North America and the global mining market.
These decreases were partially offset by increased sales of 3 percent in the Distribution segment, primarily due to higher
demand in most geographic regions, especially in North America, driven by increased demand in power generation equipment
for data center customers and improved aftermarket demand in China.
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Sales to international markets (excluding the U.S. and Canada), based on location of customers, were 38 percent of total net
sales in 2019, compared with 41 percent of total net sales in 2018. A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented
in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Cost of Sales
The types of expenses included in cost of sales are the following: parts and material consumption, including direct and indirect
materials; salaries, wages and benefits; depreciation on production equipment and facilities and amortization of technology
intangibles; estimated costs of warranty programs and campaigns; production utilities; production-related purchasing;
warehousing, including receiving and inspection; engineering support costs; repairs and maintenance; production and
warehousing facility property insurance; rent for production facilities and other production overhead.
Gross Margin
Gross margin increased $243 million and 1.3 points as a percentage of sales. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to
lower warranty costs (due to the absence of the $368 million engine system charge recorded in 2018), favorable pricing and
lower material costs, partially offset by lower volumes, unfavorable impacts from tariffs and unfavorable foreign currency
impacts (primarily Australian dollar, Euro, Canadian dollar and Brazilian real). See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY
LIABILITY," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Engine System Campaign. The
provision for warranties issued, excluding campaigns, as a percentage of sales, was 1.9 percent in 2019 and 1.9 percent in 2018.
A more detailed discussion of margin by segment is presented in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $17 million, primarily due to higher compensation and consulting
expenses, partially offset by lower variable compensation expenses. Overall, selling, general and administrative expenses, as a
percentage of sales, increased to 10.4 percent in 2019 from 10.3 percent in 2018.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses increased $99 million, primarily due to higher compensation expense driven
by headcount growth, including increased staffing for the New Power segment, decreased expense recovery and higher
consulting expenses, partially offset by lower variable compensation expenses. Overall, research, development and engineering
expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to 4.2 percent in 2019 from 3.8 percent in 2018. Research activities continue to
focus on development of new products to meet future emission standards around the world, improvements in fuel economy
performance of diesel and natural gas-powered engines and related components as well as development activities around fully
electric, hybrid and hydrogen powertrain solutions.
Equity, Royalty and Interest Income From Investees
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees decreased $64 million, mainly due to lower earnings in China and India,
especially at Tata Cummins Ltd., Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., Chongqing Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. and
Dongfeng Cummins Emission Solutions Co., Ltd. and an impairment of a joint venture in our Power Systems segment.
Restructuring Actions
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in
our global markets in the second half of 2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets
in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we began executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and
involuntary employee separation programs. We incurred a charge of $119 million ($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of
2019 for these actions which impacted approximately 2,300 employees. The voluntary actions were completed by December
31, 2019 and the majority of the involuntary actions were executed prior to January 31, 2020, with expected completion by
March 31, 2020. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved, actual amounts paid for such activities may differ from amounts
initially recorded and we may need to revise previous estimates.
We expect to realize annualized savings from the restructuring and other actions of $250 million to $300 million.
Approximately 55 percent of the savings from our restructuring actions will be realized in cost of sales, 30 percent in selling,
general and administrative expenses and 15 percent in research, development and engineering expenses. We expect the
severance to be paid in cash which will be funded from operations. See Note 4, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," to the
Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
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Other Operating (Expense) Income, Net
Other operating (expense) income, net was as follows:
In millions
Loss on write off of assets (1)
Amortization of intangible assets
Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net
Royalty income, net
Other, net
Other operating (expense) income, net
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
(22) $
(20)
(2)
14
(6)
(36) $
(19)
(20)
2
38
(7)
(6)
____________________________________
(1) Includes $19 million of the total $33 million charge related to ending production of the 5 liter ISV engine for the U.S. pick-up truck market
during 2019.
Interest Income
Interest income increased $11 million, primarily due to higher average balances and rates of return on cash and marketable
securities.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased $5 million, primarily due to lower average short-term borrowings.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net was as follows:
In millions
Non-service pension and other postretirement benefits credit
Gain (loss) on corporate owned life insurance
Foreign currency gain (loss), net (1)
Gain on marketable securities, net
Rental income
Bank charges
Other, net
$
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
$
71
61
28
11
8
(11)
29
197
60
(20)
(34)
—
8
(11)
43
46
Total other income, net
____________________________________
(1) Includes $35 million in gains from unwinding derivative instruments not designated as hedges as a result of foreign
$
$
dividends paid during the third quarter of 2019.
Income Tax Expense
Our effective tax rate for 2019 was 20.0 percent compared to 20.6 percent for 2018.
The year ended December 31, 2019, contained $34 million of favorable net discrete tax items, primarily due to withholding
taxes and provision to return adjustments.
The year ended December 31, 2018, contained $14 million of favorable net discrete tax items, primarily due to $26 million of
other favorable discrete tax items, partially offset by $12 million of unfavorable discrete tax items related to the 2017 Tax
Legislation.
The change in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2019, versus 2018, was primarily due to increased
favorable net discrete tax items.
The effective tax rate for 2020 is expected to be 22.0 percent, excluding any discrete items that may arise.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests eliminate the income or loss attributable to non-Cummins ownership interests in our consolidated
entities. Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries decreased $38 million, mostly due to lower earnings at
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Eaton Cummins joint venture and Cummins India Limited, partially offset by the absence of a $24 million unfavorable Tax
Legislation withholding tax adjustment in 2018.
Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc. and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Cummins Inc.
Net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Cummins Inc. increased $119 million and $1.33 per share,
respectively, primarily due to increased gross margin, lower variable compensation expenses and gains on corporate owned life
insurance, partially offset by restructuring actions, higher research, development and engineering expenses and lower equity,
royalty and interest income from investees. Diluted earnings per common share for 2019 benefited $0.25 per share from fewer
weighted-average shares outstanding, primarily due to the stock repurchase program.
2018 vs. 2017
For prior year results of operations comparisons to 2017 see the Results of Operations section of our 2018 Form 10-K.
Comprehensive Income - Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
The foreign currency translation adjustment was a net loss of $152 million and $356 million for the years ended December 31,
2019 and 2018, respectively. The details were as follows:
Years ended December 31,
In millions
Wholly-owned subsidiaries
Translation
adjustment
$
2019
Primary currency
driver vs. U.S.
dollar
2018
Primary currency
driver vs. U.S.
dollar
Translation
adjustment
$
(126) British pound,
(266) British pound,
Chinese renminbi,
Indian rupee,
Brazilian real
Chinese renminbi,
Indian rupee,
Brazilian real
Equity method investments
(21) Chinese renminbi,
British pound
(60) Chinese renminbi,
Indian rupee,
British pound
Consolidated subsidiaries
with a noncontrolling interest
(5)
Indian rupee
(30)
Indian rupee
Total
$
(152)
$
(356)
2018 vs. 2017
For prior year foreign currency translation adjustment comparisons to 2017 see the Results of Operations section of our 2018
Form 10-K.
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OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
Our reportable operating segments consist of the Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and New Power segments.
This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. We use segment EBITDA as
the primary basis for the Chief Operating Decision Maker to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable operating
segments. We believe EBITDA is a useful measure of our operating performance as it assists investors and debt holders in
comparing our performance on a consistent basis without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or
depreciation and amortization methods, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. Segment amounts exclude
certain expenses not specifically identifiable to segments. See Note 22, "OPERATING SEGMENTS," to the Consolidated
Financial Statements for additional information.
In November 2019, we renamed our Electrified Power segment as "New Power" in order to better represent the incorporation
of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation. The New Power
segment includes our electrified power, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
Following is a discussion of results for each of our operating segments.
For all prior year segment results comparisons to 2017 see the Results of Operations section of our 2018 Form 10-K.
Engine Segment Results
Financial data for the Engine segment was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
In millions
External sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
Interest income
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions)
Restructuring actions
Segment EBITDA
2019
$ 7,570
2,486
10,056
2018
$ 8,002
2,564
10,566
2017
$ 6,661
2,292
8,953
337
200
15
1,472
18
1,454
311
238
11
1,446
—
1,446
280
219
6
1,143
—
1,143
Amount
$ (432)
(78)
(510)
(26)
(38)
4
Percent
Amount
(5)% $ 1,341
(3)%
272
(5)% 1,613
(31)
(8)%
(16)%
19
36 %
5
26
(18)
8
2 %
NM
1 %
303
—
303
Percent
20 %
12 %
18 %
(11)%
9 %
83 %
27 %
— %
27 %
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales
14.5%
13.7%
12.8%
Percentage Points
0.8
Percentage Points
0.9
____________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
Sales for our Engine segment by market were as follows:
In millions
Heavy-duty truck
Medium-duty truck and bus
Light-duty automotive
Total on-highway
Off-highway
Total sales
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
2019
2018
2017
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
$
3,555
$
2,707
1,804
8,066
1,990
$
3,652
2,855
1,819
8,326
2,240
$
2,840
2,513
1,727
7,080
1,873
$
10,056
$
10,566
$
8,953
$
(97)
(148)
(15)
(260)
(250)
(510)
(3)% $
(5)%
(1)%
(3)%
(11)%
(5)% $
812
342
92
1,246
367
1,613
29%
14%
5%
18%
20%
18%
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Unit shipments by engine classification (including unit shipments to Power Systems and off-highway engine units included in
their respective classification) were as follows:
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
2019
122,600
283,400
245,900
651,900
2018
128,500
311,100
273,400
713,000
2017
95,900
268,100
257,500
621,500
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
(5,900)
(27,700)
(27,500)
(61,100)
(5)%
(9)%
(10)%
(9)%
32,600
43,000
15,900
91,500
34%
16%
6%
15%
Heavy-duty
Medium-duty
Light-duty
Total unit shipments
2019 vs. 2018
Sales
Engine segment sales decreased $510 million. The following were the primary drivers by market:
•
Off-highway sales decreased $250 million, primarily due to lower demand in construction markets, especially in
China, Asia Pacific and India.
• Medium-duty truck and bus sales decreased $148 million, principally due to decreased global bus sales and lower
medium-duty truck demand in Brazil, partially offset by increased medium-duty truck sales in North America.
•
•
•
Heavy-duty truck engine sales decreased $97 million, mainly due to lower demand in the North American heavy-duty
truck market with decreased shipments of 6 percent, partially offset by increased sales in China.
Unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations, primarily in the Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real and Euro.
Light-duty automotive sales decreased $15 million as lower LCV sales, mainly in China, were mostly offset by higher
pick-up truck sales in North America.
Total on-highway-related sales for 2019 were 80 percent of total engine segment sales, compared to 79 percent in 2018.
Segment EBITDA
Engine segment EBITDA increased $8 million, primarily due to higher gross margin, partially offset by decreased equity,
royalty and interest income from investees, a $33 million charge related to ending production of the 5 liter ISV engine for the
U.S. pick-up truck market, increased selling, general and administrative expenses, higher research, development and
engineering expenses and restructuring actions. The increase in gross margin and gross margin as a percentage of sales was
primarily due to favorable pricing and the absence of a $184 million engine system campaign charge recorded in 2018, partially
offset by lower volumes. See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information on the Engine System Campaign. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was
mainly due to higher consulting expenses and increased compensation costs, partially offset by lower variable compensation
expenses. The increase in research, development and engineering expenses was principally due to lower expense recovery and
higher consulting expenses, partially offset by lower variable compensation expenses. The decrease in equity, royalty and
interest income from investees was primarily due to lower earnings at Tata Cummins Ltd. and Beijing Foton Cummins Engine
Co., Ltd.
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Distribution Segment Results
Financial data for the Distribution segment was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
In millions
External sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
Interest income
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions)
Restructuring actions
Segment EBITDA
2019
$ 8,040
31
8,071
2018
$ 7,807
21
2017
$ 7,029
29
7,828
7,058
28
52
15
693
37
656
20
46
13
563
—
563
19
44
6
500
—
500
Amount
233
$
10
243
(8)
6
2
130
(37)
93
Percent
Amount
778
(8)
770
(1)
2
3 % $
48 %
3 %
(40)%
13 %
15 %
7
63
—
63
23 %
NM
17 %
Percent
11 %
(28)%
11 %
(5)%
5 %
NM
13 %
— %
13 %
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales
8.1%
7.2%
7.1%
Percentage Points
0.9
Percentage Points
0.1
____________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
Sales for our Distribution segment by region were as follows:
In millions
North America
Asia Pacific
Europe
China
Africa and Middle East
India
Latin America
Russia
Total sales
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
2019
2018
2017
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
$
$
5,533
878
531
358
235
201
176
159
8,071
$
$
5,341
856
538
320
241
194
169
169
7,828
$
$
4,733
767
440
267
327
190
167
167
7,058
$
$
192
22
(7)
38
(6)
7
7
(10)
243
4 % $
3 %
(1)%
12 %
(2)%
4 %
4 %
(6)%
3 % $
608
89
98
53
(86)
4
2
2
770
13 %
12 %
22 %
20 %
(26)%
2 %
1 %
1 %
11 %
Sales for our Distribution segment by product line were as follows:
In millions
Parts
Power generation
Engines
Service
Total sales
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
2019
2018
2017
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
$
$
3,290
1,784
1,518
1,479
8,071
$
$
3,234
1,486
1,634
1,474
7,828
$
$
3,040
1,337
1,369
1,312
7,058
$
$
56
298
(116)
5
243
2 % $
20 %
(7)%
— %
3 % $
194
149
265
162
770
6%
11%
19%
12%
11%
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2019 vs. 2018
Sales
Distribution segment sales increased $243 million. The following were the primary drivers by region:
•
•
North American sales increased $192 million, representing 79 percent of the total change in Distribution segment
sales, largely due to increased demand across the power generation product line mostly for improved data center
orders, partially offset by decreased engine sales in oil and gas markets.
Chinese sales increased $38 million, primarily due to higher on-highway engine volumes and improved aftermarket
mining demand.
These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (mainly in the Australian dollar, Euro,
Chinese renminbi, Canadian dollar and South African rand).
Segment EBITDA
Distribution segment EBITDA increased $93 million, primarily due to higher gross margin and lower selling, general and
administrative expenses, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the Australian dollar and
South African rand) and restructuring actions. The increase in gross margin was principally due to higher volumes, improved
pricing, lower variable compensation expenses and favorable mix, partially offset by increased compensation expenses and
unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the Australian dollar, South African rand and Canadian dollar). The
decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was mainly due to lower variable compensation expenses, partially
offset by increased compensation and consulting expenses.
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Components Segment Results
Financial data for the Components segment was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
In millions
External sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
Interest income
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring
actions)
Restructuring actions
Segment EBITDA
2019
$ 5,253
1,661
2018
$ 5,331
1,835
6,914
300
40
8
1,117
20
1,097
7,166
272
54
5
1,030
—
1,030
2017
$ 4,363
1,526
5,889
241
40
3
917
—
917
Percent
Amount
968
Amount
$
(78)
(174)
(252)
(28)
(14)
3
(1)% $
(9)%
(4)%
(10)%
(26)%
60 %
Percent
22 %
20 %
22 %
(13)%
35 %
67 %
12 %
— %
12 %
309
1,277
(31)
14
2
113
—
113
87
(20)
67
8 %
NM
7 %
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales
15.9%
14.4%
15.6%
Percentage Points
1.5
Percentage Points
(1.2)
____________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
Sales for our Components segment by business were as follows:
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
2019
2018
2017
Amount
Percent
Amount
Percent
$
$
3,122
1,281
1,218
759
534
6,914
$
$
3,177
1,265
1,343
838
543
7,166
$
$
2,675
1,153
1,179
718
164
5,889
$
$
(55)
16
(125)
(79)
(9)
(252)
(2)% $
1 %
(9)%
(9)%
(2)%
(4)% $
502
112
164
120
379
1,277
19%
10%
14%
17%
NM
22%
In millions
Emission solutions
Filtration
Turbo technologies
Electronics and fuel systems
Automated transmissions
Total sales
____________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
2019 vs. 2018
Sales
Components segment sales decreased $252 million. The following were the primary drivers by business:
•
•
•
•
Turbo technologies sales decreased $125 million, principally due to lower demand in Western Europe and North
America.
Unfavorable currency fluctuations mainly in the Chinese renminbi, Euro and British pound.
Electronics and fuel systems sales decreased $79 million, primarily due to lower demand in North America and India.
Emission solutions sales decreased $55 million, largely due to weaker market demand in Asia Pacific, Western
Europe, India and China, mostly offset by stronger demand in North America.
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Segment EBITDA
Components segment EBITDA increased $67 million, as higher gross margin was partially offset by increased research,
development and engineering expenses, restructuring actions, unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the
Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real and Mexican peso) and lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees. The increase
in gross margin was primarily due to the absence of a $184 million engine system campaign charge recorded in 2018 and lower
material costs, partially offset by lower volumes, reduced pricing and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in
the Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real, Australian dollar and Euro). See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to the
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Engine System Campaign. The increase in research,
development and engineering expenses was primarily due to lower expense recovery, higher compensation expenses and
additional spending in the automated transmission business, partially offset by lower variable compensation expenses. The
decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was mainly due to lower earnings at Dongfeng Cummins
Emission Solutions Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Fleetguard Filter Co.
Power Systems Segment Results
Financial data for the Power Systems segment was as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
In millions
External sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
Interest income
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring
actions)
Restructuring actions
Segment EBITDA
2019
$ 2,670
1,790
4,460
230
2018
$ 2,625
2,001
4,626
230
2017
$ 2,375
1,683
4,058
214
38
8
524
12
512
56
6
614
—
614
54
3
411
—
411
Amount
45
$
(211)
(166)
—
(18)
2
(90)
(12)
(102)
Percent
Amount
250
2 % $
(11)%
(4)%
— %
(32)%
33 %
(15)%
NM
(17)%
318
568
(16)
2
3
203
—
203
Percent
11 %
19 %
14 %
(7)%
4 %
100 %
49 %
— %
49 %
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales
11.5%
13.3%
10.1%
Percentage Points
(1.8)
Percentage Points
3.2
____________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
Sales for our Power Systems segment by product line were as follows:
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2018 vs. 2017
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
In millions
Power generation
Industrial
Generator technologies
Total sales
2019
2,518
1,576
366
4,460
$
$
2018
2,586
1,663
377
4,626
$
$
2017
2,305
1,399
354
4,058
$
$
2019 vs. 2018
Sales
Amount
$
(68)
(87)
(11)
(166)
$
Percent
Amount
281
264
23
568
(3)% $
(5)%
(3)%
(4)% $
Percent
12%
19%
6%
14%
Power Systems segment sales decreased $166 million across all lines of business. The following were the primary drivers:
•
Industrial sales decreased $87 million, primarily due to lower demand in oil and gas markets in North America and
weaker demand in global mining markets, especially in Europe and Russia, partially offset by stronger demand in oil
and gas markets in China.
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•
•
Unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations mainly in the British pound, Indian rupee and Chinese renminbi.
Power generation sales decreased $68 million, principally due to lower demand in Western Europe, Middle East and
Latin America, partially offset by higher demand in North America and China from data center customers.
Segment EBITDA
Power Systems segment EBITDA decreased $102 million, principally due to lower gross margin, decreased equity, royalty and
interest income from investees and restructuring actions, partially offset by favorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in
the British pound, Indian rupee and Brazilian real), lower selling, general and administrative expenses and a gain on sale of
assets. The decrease in gross margin was mainly due to decreased volumes and unfavorable mix, partially offset by improved
pricing, decreased compensation expenses and favorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the British pound). The
decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to lower variable compensation expenses, partially
offset by higher consulting expenses. The decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was largely due to
impairment of a joint venture and lower earnings at Chongqing Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
New Power Segment Results
The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to
hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
The New Power segment is currently in the development phase with a primary focus on research and development activities for
all of our power systems, components and subsystems. Financial data for the New Power segment was as follows:
In millions
Total external sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions)
Restructuring actions
Segment EBITDA
______________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
Years ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018
2019
2018
Amount
Percent
Favorable/(Unfavorable)
$
$
38
106
(148)
1
(149)
$
7
69
(90)
—
(90)
31
(37)
(58)
(1)
(59)
NM
(54 )%
(64 )%
NM
(66 )%
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Reconciliation of Segment EBITDA to Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc.
The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Net
Income.
$
In millions
TOTAL SEGMENT EBITDA
Intersegment elimination (1)
TOTAL EBITDA
Less:
Interest expense
Depreciation and amortization (2)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Less: Income tax expense
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
$
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
3,570
42
3,612
109
669
2,834
566
2,268
8
2,260
$
$
$
3,563
(87)
3,476
2,971
55
3,026
114
609
2,753
566
2,187
46
2,141
$
81
580
2,365
1,371
994
(5)
999
____________________________________
(1) Includes intersegment sales, intersegment profit in inventory eliminations and unallocated corporate expenses. The year
ended December 31, 2019, includes a $31 million restructuring charge related to corporate functions. There were no
significant unallocated corporate expenses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
(2) Depreciation and amortization, as shown on a segment basis, excludes the amortization of debt discount and deferred
costs included in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income as "Interest expense." The amortization of debt discount
and deferred costs was $3 million, $2 million and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017,
respectively.
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2020 OUTLOOK
Our outlook reflects the following positive trends and challenges to our business that could impact our revenue and earnings
potential in 2020.
Positive Trends
• We expect to realize annualized savings from restructuring and other actions of approximately $250 million to $300
million.
Challenges
• We may close or restructure additional manufacturing and distribution facilities as we evaluate the appropriate size
and structure of our manufacturing and distribution capacity, which could result in additional charges.
•
•
•
•
Industry production of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks in North America is expected to decline.
North American pick-up truck demand should decline.
Power generation markets are expected to decline.
Demand in North American, Chinese and European construction markets is expected to weaken.
• Weak economic conditions in India may continue to negatively impact demand across our businesses.
•
•
•
•
Demand in Chinese truck markets is expected to decline.
Lower commodity prices and capital expenditures by mining companies could reduce demand for mining engines.
Demand in oil and gas markets in North America should remain weak.
Uncertainty in the U.K. surrounding its ability to negotiate trade agreements as a sovereign country could have
material negative impacts on our European operations in the long-term.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Key Working Capital and Balance Sheet Data
We fund our working capital with cash from operations and short-term borrowings, including commercial paper, when
necessary. Various assets and liabilities, including short-term debt, can fluctuate significantly from month to month depending
on short-term liquidity needs. As a result, working capital is a prime focus of management attention. Working capital and
balance sheet measures are provided in the following table:
Dollars in millions
Working capital (1)
Current ratio
Accounts and notes receivable, net
Days' sales in receivables
Inventories
Inventory turnover
Accounts payable (principally trade)
Days' payable outstanding
Total debt
Total debt as a percent of total capital
____________________________________
(1)
Working capital includes cash and cash equivalents.
Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents were impacted as follows:
December 31,
2019
December 31,
2018
$
$
$
$
$
3,127
1.50
3,670
58
3,486
4.7
2,534
58
2,367
$
$
$
$
$
3,434
1.54
3,866
57
3,759
4.9
2,822
56
2,476
21.9%
23.1%
Years ended December 31,
Change
In millions
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
2019
2018
2017
$
$
$
3,181
(1,150)
(2,095)
(110)
(174) $
$
2,378
(974)
(1,400)
(70)
(66) $
2,277
(1,052)
(1,074)
98
249
2019 vs. 2018
2019 vs. 2018
803
$
(176)
(695)
(40)
(108) $
2018 vs. 2017
101
$
78
(326)
(168)
(315)
$
Net cash provided by operating activities increased $803 million, primarily due to lower working capital requirements of $516
million, increased other liabilities of $165 million, higher deferred tax expense of $93 million and higher consolidated net
income of $81 million, partially offset by non-cash gains on corporate owned life insurance of $87 million and higher pension
contributions of $83 million. During 2019, lower working capital requirements resulted in a cash outflow of $31 million
compared to a cash outflow of $547 million in 2018, mainly due to lower inventory and lower accounts receivable levels,
partially offset by lower accounts payable levels in 2019 as we adjusted for slowing market demand.
Net cash used in investing activities increased $176 million, primarily due to higher acquisitions of $167 million and higher net
investments in marketable securities of $69 million, partially offset by higher cash flows from derivatives not designated as
hedges of $58 million.
Net cash used in financing activities increased $695 million, principally due to the reduction of commercial paper borrowings
of $602 million and higher common stock repurchases of $131 million, partially offset by increased borrowings under short-
term credit agreements of $52 million.
The effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents increased $40 million, primarily due to unfavorable
fluctuations in the British pound of $55 million, partially offset by favorable fluctuations in the Chinese renminbi and Indian
rupee.
2018 vs. 2017
For prior year liquidity comparisons see the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of our 2018 Form 10-K.
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Sources of Liquidity
We generate significant ongoing cash flow. Cash provided by operations is our principal source of liquidity with $3.2 billion
provided in 2019. At December 31, 2019, our sources of liquidity included:
In millions
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities (1)
Total
Available credit capacity
$
$
December 31, 2019
Total
U.S.
International
Primary location of
international balances
1,129
$
182
$
947 China, Singapore,
Netherlands, Mexico,
Belgium, Australia
341
1,470
$
74
256
$
267
India
1,214
Revolving credit facilities (2)
International and other uncommitted
domestic credit facilities
____________________________________
(1) The majority of marketable securities could be liquidated into cash within a few days.
(2) The five-year credit facility for $2.0 billion and the 364-day credit facility for $1.5 billion, maturing August 2023 and August 2020, respectively, are
2,840
204
$
$
maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and general corporate purposes. At December 31, 2019, we had $660
million of commercial paper outstanding, which effectively reduced the available capacity under our revolving credit facilities to $2.8 billion.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
A significant portion of our cash flows is generated outside the U.S. We manage our worldwide cash requirements considering
available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct our business and the cost effectiveness with which
those funds can be accessed. As a result, we do not anticipate any local liquidity restrictions to preclude us from funding our
operating needs with local resources.
Debt Facilities and Other Sources of Liquidity
On August 21, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated 364-day credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $1.5
billion of unsecured funds at any time through August 18, 2020. This credit agreement amends and restates the prior $1.5
billion 364-day credit facility that matured on August 21, 2019.
We have access to committed credit facilities that total $3.5 billion, including the new $1.5 billion 364-day facility that expires
August 19, 2020 and a $2.0 billion five-year facility that expires on August 22, 2023. We intend to maintain credit facilities of a
similar aggregate amount by renewing or replacing these facilities before expiration. These revolving credit facilities are
maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and for general corporate purposes.
Both credit agreements include a financial covenant requiring that the leverage ratio of net debt of the company and its
subsidiaries to the consolidated total capital of the company and its subsidiaries may not exceed 0.65 to 1.0. At December 31,
2019, our leverage ratio was 0.12 to 1.0.
We can issue up to $3.5 billion of unsecured, short-term promissory notes (commercial paper) pursuant to the Board authorized
commercial paper programs. The programs facilitate the private placement of unsecured short-term debt through third-party
brokers. We intend to use the net proceeds from the commercial paper borrowings for general corporate purposes. The total
combined borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facilities and commercial paper programs should not exceed $3.5
billion. See Note 11, "DEBT," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
As a well-known seasoned issuer, we filed an automatic shelf registration for an undetermined amount of debt and equity
securities with the SEC on February 13, 2019. Under this shelf registration we may offer, from time to time, debt securities,
common stock, preferred and preference stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts and stock purchase units.
In July 2017, the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), announced
that it intends to phase out LIBOR by the end of 2021. Various central bank committees and working groups continue to discuss
replacement of benchmark rates, the process for amending existing LIBOR-based contracts, and the potential economic impacts
of different alternatives. The Alternative Reference Rates Committee has identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate
(SOFR) as its preferred alternative rate for USD LIBOR. SOFR is a measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight,
collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, and is based on directly observable U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase transactions.
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We are evaluating the potential impact of the replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate including risk management,
internal operational readiness and monitoring the Financial Accounting Standards Board standard-setting process to address
financial reporting issues that might arise in connection with transition from LIBOR to a new benchmark rate.
Supply Chain Financing
We currently have supply chain financing programs with financial intermediaries, which provide certain vendors the option to
be paid by financial intermediaries earlier than the due date on the applicable invoice. When a vendor utilizes the program and
receives an early payment from a financial intermediary, they take a discount on the invoice. We then pay the financial
intermediary the face amount of the invoice on the regularly scheduled due date. We do not reimburse vendors for any costs
they incur for participation in the program and their participation is completely voluntary. As a result, all amounts owed to the
financial intermediaries are presented as "Accounts payable" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Uses of Cash
Stock Repurchases
In December 2019, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of
the 2018 repurchase plan. In October 2018, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common
stock. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we made the following purchases under the 2018 stock repurchase program:
In millions, except per share amounts
March 31
June 30
September 29
December 31
Total
Shares
Purchased
0.7
Average Cost
Per Share
$
137.80
Total Cost of
Repurchases
100
$
$
—
4.6
2.8
8.1
—
152.57
167.82
—
706
465
156.46
$
1,271
Remaining
Authorized
Capacity (1)
1,806
1,806
1,100
635
____________________________________
(1) The remaining authorized capacity under these plans was calculated based on the cost to purchase the shares but excludes commission expenses in
accordance with the authorized plan.
We intend to repurchase outstanding shares from time to time during 2020 to enhance shareholder value and to offset the
dilutive impact of employee stock-based compensation plans.
Dividends
Total dividends paid to common shareholders in 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $761 million, $718 million and $701 million,
respectively. Declaration and payment of dividends in the future depends upon our income and liquidity position, among other
factors, and is subject to declaration by the Board, who meet quarterly to consider our dividend payment. We expect to fund
dividend payments with cash from operations.
•
•
•
In July 2019, the Board authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 15 percent from $1.14 per share to $1.311
per share.
In July 2018, the Board authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 5.6 percent from $1.08 per share to $1.14
per share.
In July 2017, the Board authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 5.4 percent from $1.025 per share to $1.08
per share.
Cash dividends per share paid to common shareholders for the last three years were as follows:
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Total
Quarterly Dividends
2019
2018
2017
$
$
1.14
1.14
1.311
1.311
4.90
$
$
1.08
1.08
1.14
1.14
4.44
$
$
1.025
1.025
1.08
1.08
4.21
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Acquisition
On September 9, 2019, we acquired an 81 percent interest in Hydrogenics Corporation for total consideration of $235 million.
The Hydrogen Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Air Liquide, S.A., will maintain a 19 percent noncontrolling interest
in Hydrogenics Corporation. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional
information.
Restructuring Actions
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in
our global markets in the second half of 2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets
in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we began executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and
involuntary employee separation programs. We incurred a charge of $119 million ($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of
2019 for these actions which impacted approximately 2,300 employees. We expect to incur $116 million in cash payments in
2020. See Note 4, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures, including spending on internal use software, were $775 million, $784 million and $587 million in 2019,
2018 and 2017, respectively. We continue to invest in new product lines and targeted capacity expansions. We plan to spend an
estimated $675 million to $700 million in 2020 on capital expenditures as we continue with product launches and facility
improvements. Approximately 50 percent of our capital expenditures are expected to be invested outside of the U.S. in 2020. In
addition, we plan to spend an estimated $70 million to $80 million on internal use software in 2020.
Pensions
The funded status of our pension plans is dependent upon a variety of variables and assumptions including return on invested
assets, market interest rates and levels of voluntary contributions to the plans. In 2019, the investment gain on our U.S. pension
trust was 17.6 percent while our U.K. pension trust gain was 10.9 percent. Approximately 73 percent of our pension plan assets
are held in highly liquid investments such as fixed income and equity securities. The remaining 27 percent of our plan assets
are held in less liquid, but market valued investments, including real estate, private equity, venture capital, opportunistic credit
and insurance contracts.
We sponsor funded and unfunded domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans. Contributions to the U.S. and U.K. plans
were as follows:
In millions
Defined benefit pension contributions
Defined contribution pension plans
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
121
102
37
$
104
243
84
We anticipate making total contributions of approximately $100 million to our defined benefit pension plans in 2020. Expected
contributions to our defined benefit pension plans in 2020 will meet or exceed the current funding requirements.
Current Maturities of Short and Long-Term Debt
We had $660 million of commercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2019, that matures in less than one year. The maturity
schedule of our existing long-term debt does not require significant cash outflows until 2023 when our 3.65% senior notes are
due. Required annual long-term debt principal payments range from $5 million to $506 million over the next five years. See
Note 11, "DEBT," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Credit Ratings
Our ratings and outlook from each of the credit rating agencies as of the date of filing are shown in the table below.
Credit Rating Agency (1)
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.
Long-Term
Short-Term
Senior Debt
Rating
A+
A2
Debt Rating
A1
P1
Outlook
Stable
Stable
____________________________________
(1) Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, are subject to change, and each rating should be evaluated
independently of any other rating. In addition, we undertake no obligation to update disclosures
concerning our credit ratings, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Management's Assessment of Liquidity
Our financial condition and liquidity remain strong. Our solid balance sheet and credit ratings enable us to have ready access to
credit and the capital markets. We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate adequate cash to fund our operating,
investing and financing activities. We believe our operating cash flow and liquidity provide us with the financial flexibility
needed to fund working capital, common stock repurchases, acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividend payments, projected
pension obligations, debt service obligations and restructuring actions. We continue to generate significant cash from operations
and maintain access to our revolving credit facilities and commercial paper programs as noted above.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
A summary of our contractual obligations and other commercial commitments at December 31, 2019, are as follows:
$
Contractual Cash Obligations
In millions
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (1)
Operating leases
Capital expenditures
Purchase commitments for inventory
Other purchase commitments
Transitional tax liability
Other postretirement benefits
International and other domestic letters of credit
Performance and excise bonds
Guarantees, indemnifications and other commitments
Payments Due by Period
2020
124
143
255
688
276
—
22
134
22
30
1,694
2021-2022
227
$
207
—
1
19
38
42
21
61
4
620
2023-2024
657
$
107
—
—
3
149
38
3
12
10
979
$
After 2024
2,206
$
95
—
—
12
106
77
3
1
9
2,509
$
Total
3,214
552
255
689
310
293
179
161
96
53
5,802
$
$
Total
___________________________________________________________
(1) Includes principal payments and expected interest payments based on the terms of the obligations.
$
$
The contractual obligations reported above exclude our unrecognized tax benefits of $77 million as of December 31, 2019. We
are not able to reasonably estimate the period in which cash outflows relating to uncertain tax contingencies could occur. See
Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
A summary of our significant accounting policies is included in Note 1, "SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES," of our Consolidated Financial Statements which discusses accounting policies that we have selected from
acceptable alternatives.
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S.
(GAAP) which often requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect
the reported amounts presented and disclosed in the financial statements. Management reviews these estimates and assumptions
based on historical experience, changes in business conditions and other relevant factors they believe to be reasonable under the
circumstances. In any given reporting period, our actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in
preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical accounting estimates are defined as follows: the estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that
were highly uncertain at the time the estimate was made; different estimates reasonably could have been used; or if changes in
the estimate are reasonably likely to occur from period to period and the change would have a material impact on our financial
condition or results of operations. Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of our accounting
policies, related accounting estimates and the disclosures set forth below with the Audit Committee of the Board. We believe
our critical accounting estimates include estimating liabilities for warranty programs, accounting for income taxes and pension
benefits and assessing goodwill impairments.
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Warranty Programs
We estimate and record a liability for base warranty programs at the time our products are sold. Our estimates are based on
historical experience and reflect management's best estimates of expected costs at the time products are sold and subsequent
adjustment to those expected costs when actual costs differ. As a result of the uncertainty surrounding the nature and frequency
of product recall programs, the liability for such programs is recorded when we commit to a recall action or when a recall
becomes probable and estimable, which generally occurs when it is announced. Our warranty liability is generally affected by
component failure rates, repair costs and the point of failure within the product life cycle. Future events and circumstances
related to these factors could materially change our estimates and require adjustments to our liability. New product launches
require a greater use of judgment in developing estimates until historical experience becomes available. Product specific
experience is typically available four or five quarters after product launch, with a clear experience trend evident eight quarters
after launch. We generally record warranty expense for new products upon shipment using a preceding product's warranty
history and a multiplicative factor based upon preceding similar product experience and new product assessment until sufficient
new product data is available for warranty estimation. We then use a blend of actual new product experience and preceding
product historical experience for several subsequent quarters, and new product specific experience thereafter. Note 12,
"PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to our Consolidated Financial Statements contains a summary of the activity in our
warranty liability account for 2019, 2018 and 2017 including adjustments to pre-existing warranties.
Accounting for Income Taxes
We determine our income tax expense using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities
are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing
assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Future tax benefits of net operating loss and credit carryforwards are also
recognized as deferred tax assets. We evaluate the recoverability of our deferred tax assets each quarter by assessing the
likelihood of future profitability and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize our net deferred tax
assets. At December 31, 2019, we recorded net deferred tax assets of $135 million. The assets included $364 million for the
value of net operating loss and credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance of $317 million was recorded to reduce the tax
assets to the net value management believed was more likely than not to be realized. In the event our operating performance
deteriorates, future assessments could conclude that a larger valuation allowance will be needed to further reduce the deferred
tax assets.
In addition, we operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to tax audits in these jurisdictions. These audits can
involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve. We accrue for the estimated additional tax
and interest that may result from tax authorities disputing uncertain tax positions. We have taken and we believe we have made
adequate provisions for income taxes for all years that are subject to audit based upon the latest information available. A more
complete description of our income taxes and the future benefits of our net operating loss and credit carryforwards is disclosed
in Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Pension Benefits
We sponsor a number of pension plans globally, with the majority of assets in the U.S. and the U.K. In the U.S. and the U.K.,
we have several major defined benefit plans that are separately funded. We account for our pension programs in accordance
with employers' accounting for defined benefit pension plans under GAAP. GAAP requires that amounts recognized in
financial statements be determined using an actuarial basis. As a result, our pension benefit programs are based on a number of
statistical and judgmental assumptions that attempt to anticipate future events and are used in calculating the expense and
liability related to our plans each year at December 31. These assumptions include discount rates used to value liabilities,
assumed rates of return on plan assets, future compensation increases, employee turnover rates, actuarial assumptions relating
to retirement age, mortality rates and participant withdrawals. The actuarial assumptions we use may differ significantly from
actual results due to changing economic conditions, participant life span and withdrawal rates. These differences may result in a
material impact to the amount of net periodic pension cost to be recorded in our Consolidated Financial Statements in the
future.
The expected long-term return on plan assets is used in calculating the net periodic pension cost. We considered several factors
in developing our expected rate of return on plan assets. The long-term rate of return considers historical returns and expected
returns on current and projected asset allocations. Projected returns are based primarily on broad, publicly traded passive fixed
income and equity indices and forward-looking estimates of the value added by active investment management. At
December 31, 2019, based upon our target asset allocations, it is anticipated that our U.S. investment policy will generate an
average annual return over the 30-year projection period equal to or in excess of 6.25 percent, including the additional positive
returns expected from active investment management.
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The one-year return for our U.S. plans was 17.6 percent for 2019. Our U.S. plan assets have averaged annualized returns of
9.77 percent over the prior ten years and resulted in approximately $490 million of actuarial gains in accumulated other
comprehensive income (AOCI) in the same period. Based on the historical returns and forward-looking return expectations as
plan assets continue to be de-risked, consistent with our investment policy, we believe an investment return assumption of 6.25
percent per year in 2020 for U.S. pension assets is reasonable.
The methodology used to determine the rate of return on pension plan assets in the U.K. was based on establishing an equity-
risk premium over current long-term bond yields adjusted based on target asset allocations. At December 31, 2019, based upon
our target asset allocations, it is anticipated that our U.K. investment policy will generate an average annual return over the 20-
year projection period equal to or in excess of 4 percent. The one-year return for our U.K. plans was 10.9 percent for 2019. We
have generated average annualized returns of 9.13 percent over ten years, resulting in approximately $580 million of actuarial
gains in AOCI. Our strategy with respect to our investments in pension plan assets is to be invested with a long-term outlook.
Based on the historical returns and forward-looking return expectations as the plan assets continue to be de-risked, we believe
an investment return assumption of 4.0 percent in 2020 for U.K. pension assets is reasonable. Our pension plan asset
allocations at December 31, 2019 and 2018 and target allocation for 2020 are as follows:
U.S. Plans
U.K. Plans
Target
Allocation
Percentage of Plan
Assets at December 31,
Target
Allocation
Percentage of Plan
Assets at December 31,
Investment description
Liability matching
Risk seeking
Total
2019
2018
2020
72.0% 69.2%
56.5%
28.0% 30.8%
43.5%
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
2020
56.5% 53.4%
43.5% 46.6%
2018
68.0%
32.0%
2019
The differences between the actual return on plan assets and expected long-term return on plan assets are recognized in the
asset value used to calculate net periodic cost over five years. The table below sets forth the expected return assumptions used
to develop our pension cost for the period 2017-2019 and our expected rate of return for 2020.
Long-term Expected Return Assumptions
U.S. plans
U.K. plans
2019
2020
6.25% 6.25% 6.50%
4.00% 4.00% 4.00%
2018
2017
7.25%
4.50%
GAAP for pensions offers various acceptable alternatives to account for the differences that eventually arise between the
estimates used in the actuarial valuations and the actual results. It is acceptable to delay or immediately recognize these
differences. Under the delayed recognition alternative, changes in pension obligations (including those resulting from plan
amendments) and changes in the value of assets set aside to meet those obligations are not recognized in net periodic pension
cost as they occur but are recognized initially in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) and subsequently amortized as
components of net periodic pension cost systematically and gradually over future periods. In addition to this approach, GAAP
also allows immediate recognition of actuarial gains or losses. Immediate recognition introduces volatility in financial results.
We have chosen to delay recognition and amortize actuarial differences over future periods. If we adopted the immediate
recognition approach, we would record a loss of $963 million ($762 million after-tax) from cumulative actuarial net losses for
our U.S. and U.K. pension plans.
The difference between the expected return and the actual return on plan assets is deferred from recognition in our results of
operations and under certain circumstances, such as when the difference exceeds 10 percent of the greater of the market value
of plan assets or the projected benefit obligation, the difference is amortized over future years of service. This is also true of
changes to actuarial assumptions. Under GAAP, the actuarial gains and losses are recognized and recorded in AOCL. At
December 31, 2019, we had net pension actuarial losses of $611 million and $323 million for the U.S. and U.K. pension plans,
respectively. As these amounts exceed 10 percent of their respective plan assets, the excess is amortized over the average
remaining service lives of participating employees. Net actuarial losses decreased our shareholders' equity by $85 million after-
tax in 2019. The loss is primarily due to lower discount rates in the U.S. and U.K, partially offset by strong asset returns in the
U.S. and U.K.
The table below sets forth the net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31 and our expected cost for 2020.
In millions
Net periodic pension cost
2020
$ 100
2019
2018
2017
$
65
$
86
$
82
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We expect 2020 net periodic pension cost to increase compared to 2019, primarily due to lower discount rates in the U.S. and
U.K. The decrease in net periodic pension cost in 2019 compared to 2018 was primarily due to higher discount rates and
favorable actuarial experience in the U.S. and U.K., partially offset by a lower expected rate of return in the U.S. The increase
in net periodic pension cost in 2018 compared to 2017 was due to a lower expected rate of return in the U.S. and U.K. as we
de-risked plan trust assets, partially offset by reduced loss amortization in the U.S. and U.K.
The weighted-average discount rates used to develop our net periodic pension cost are set forth in the table below.
Discount Rates
U.S. plans
U.K. plans
2019
2020
3.36% 4.36% 3.66%
2.00% 2.80% 2.55%
2018
2017
4.12%
2.70%
The discount rate enables us to state expected future cash payments for benefits as a present value on the measurement date.
The guidelines for setting this rate are discussed in GAAP which suggests the use of a high-quality corporate bond rate. We
used bond information provided by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Rating Services. All bonds used to
develop our hypothetical portfolio in the U.S. and U.K. were deemed high-quality, non-callable bonds (Aa or better) at
December 31, 2019, by at least one of the bond rating agencies.
Our model called for projected payments until near extinction for the U.S. and the U.K. For both countries, our model matches
the present value of the plan's projected benefit payments to the market value of the theoretical settlement bond portfolio. A
single equivalent discount rate is determined to align the present value of the required cash flow with the value of the bond
portfolio. The resulting discount rate is reflective of both the current interest rate environment and the plan's distinct liability
characteristics.
The table below sets forth the estimated impact on our 2020 net periodic pension cost relative to a change in the discount rate
and a change in the expected rate of return on plan assets.
In millions
Discount rate used to value liabilities
0.25 percent increase
0.25 percent decrease
Expected rate of return on assets
$
1 percent increase
1 percent decrease
Impact on Pension Cost
Increase/(Decrease)
(18)
19
(50)
50
The above sensitivities reflect the impact of changing one assumption at a time. A higher discount rate decreases the plan
obligations and decreases our net periodic pension cost. A lower discount rate increases the plan obligations and increases our
net periodic pension cost. It should be noted that economic factors and conditions often affect multiple assumptions
simultaneously and the effects of changes in key assumptions are not necessarily linear. Note 13, "PENSIONS AND OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements provides a summary of our pension benefit plan
activity, the funded status of our plans and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Goodwill Impairment
We are required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether a goodwill impairment event has
occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of our reporting units. We test for goodwill
impairment at the reporting unit level and our reporting units are the operating segments or the components of operating
segments that constitute businesses for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by
management.
Under GAAP for goodwill, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not
that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform
an annual quantitative goodwill impairment test. We have elected this option on certain reporting units. The following events
and circumstances are considered when evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is
less than its carrying amount:
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• Macroeconomic conditions, such as a deterioration in general economic conditions, fluctuations in foreign exchange
rates and/or other developments in equity and credit markets;
•
•
•
•
•
Industry and market considerations, such as a deterioration in the environment in which an entity operates, material
loss in market share and significant declines in product pricing;
Cost factors, such as an increase in raw materials, labor or other costs;
Overall financial performance, such as negative or declining cash flows or a decline in actual or forecasted revenue;
Other relevant entity-specific events, such as material changes in management or key personnel and
Events affecting a reporting unit, such as a change in the composition or carrying amount of its net assets including
acquisitions and dispositions.
The examples noted above are not all-inclusive, and we consider other relevant events and circumstances that affect the fair
value of a reporting unit in determining whether to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test.
Our goodwill recoverability assessment is based on our annual strategic planning process. This process includes an extensive
review of expectations for the long-term growth of our businesses and forecasted future cash flows. Our valuation method is an
income approach using a discounted cash flow model in which cash flows anticipated over several periods, plus a terminal
value at the end of that time horizon, are discounted to their present value using an appropriate rate of return. Our estimates are
based upon our historical experience, our current knowledge from our commercial relationships and available external
information about future trends.
The discounted cash flow model requires us to make projections of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital
investment and fixed asset additions for the reporting units over a multi-year period. Additionally, management must estimate a
weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects a market rate, for each reporting unit for use as a discount rate. The discounted
cash flows are compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit and, if less than the carrying value, the difference is
recorded as a goodwill impairment loss. In addition, we also perform a sensitivity analysis to determine how much our
forecasts can fluctuate before the fair value of a reporting unit would be lower than its carrying amount. We perform the
required procedures as of the end of our fiscal third quarter. While none of our reporting units recorded a goodwill impairment
in 2019, we determined the automated transmission business is our only reporting unit with material goodwill where the
estimated fair value does not substantially exceed the carrying value. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its
carrying amount of $1.2 billion by approximately 34 percent. Total goodwill in this reporting unit is $544 million. This
reporting unit is made up of only one business, our joint venture with Eaton (Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission
Technologies), which was acquired and recorded at fair value in the third quarter of 2017. As a result, we did not expect the
estimated fair value would exceed the carrying value by a significant amount. We valued this reporting unit primarily using an
income approach based on its expected future cash flows. The critical assumptions that factored into the valuation are the
projected future revenues and EBITDA margins of the business as well as the discount rate used to present value these future
cash flows. A 100 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in a 17 percent decline in the fair value of the reporting
unit.
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 1, "SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES", to our Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to financial risk resulting from volatility in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. This
risk is closely monitored and managed through the use of financial derivative instruments including foreign currency forward
contracts, interest rate swaps, commodity swap contracts and zero-cost collars and physical forward contracts. These
instruments, as further described below, are accounted for as cash flow or fair value hedges or as economic hedges not
designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Financial derivatives are used expressly for hedging purposes and under no
circumstances are they used for speculative purposes. When material, we adjust the estimated fair value of our derivative
contracts for counterparty or our credit risk. None of our derivative instruments are subject to collateral requirements.
Substantially all of our derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, which provide us with the option to
settle certain contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day with the same currency. In addition, these arrangements
provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the
occurrence of default or a termination event.
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We also enter into physical forward contracts with certain suppliers to purchase minimum volumes of commodities at
contractually stated prices for various periods. These arrangements, as further described below, enable us to fix the prices of
portions of our normal purchases of these commodities, which otherwise are subject to market volatility.
The following describes our risk exposures and provides the results of a sensitivity analysis performed at December 31, 2019.
The sensitivity analysis assumes instantaneous, parallel shifts in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
As a result of our international business presence, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks. We transact business
in foreign currencies and, as a result, our income experiences some volatility related to movements in foreign currency
exchange rates. To help manage our exposure to exchange rate volatility, we use foreign currency forward contracts on a
regular basis to hedge forecasted intercompany and third-party sales and purchases denominated in non-functional
currencies. Our foreign currency cash flow hedges generally mature within two years. These foreign currency forward contracts
are designated and qualify as foreign currency cash flow hedges under GAAP. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and
2018, there were no circumstances that resulted in the discontinuance of a foreign currency cash flow hedge.
To minimize the income volatility resulting from the remeasurement of net monetary assets and payables denominated in a
currency other than the functional currency, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts, which are considered economic
hedges. The objective is to offset the gain or loss from remeasurement with the gain or loss from the fair market valuation of
the forward contract. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedges under GAAP.
At December 31, 2019, the potential gain or loss in the fair value of our outstanding foreign currency contracts, assuming a
hypothetical 10 percent fluctuation in the currencies of such contracts, would be approximately $4 million. The sensitivity
analysis of the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates assumes the notional value to remain constant for the next
12 months. The analysis ignores the impact of foreign exchange movements on our competitive position and potential changes
in sales levels. Any change in the value of the contracts, real or hypothetical, would be significantly offset by an inverse change
in the value of the underlying hedged items.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. We manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations through
the use of interest rate swaps. The objective of the swaps is to more effectively balance our borrowing costs and interest rate
risk. See Note 11, "DEBT," "Interest Rate Risk" section for additional information.
Commodity Price Risk
We are exposed to fluctuations in commodity prices due to contractual agreements with component suppliers. In order to
protect ourselves against future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins, we periodically enter into
commodity swap, forward and zero-cost collar contracts with designated banks and other counterparties to fix the cost of
certain raw material purchases with the objective of minimizing changes in inventory cost due to market price fluctuations.
Commencing in 2019, these commodity swaps are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges under GAAP. At December 31,
2019, realized and unrealized gains and losses related to these hedges were not material to our financial statements. The
physical forward contracts qualify for the normal purchases scope exceptions and are treated as purchase commitments. The
commodity zero-cost collar contracts that represent an economic hedge, but are not designated for hedge accounting, are
marked to market through earnings.
At December 31, 2019, the potential gain or loss related to the outstanding commodity zero-cost collar contracts, assuming a
hypothetical 10 percent fluctuation in the price of such commodities, would be approximately $1 million. The sensitivity
analysis of the effects of changes in commodity prices assumes the notional value to remain constant for the next 12 months.
The analysis ignores the impact of commodity price movements on our competitive position and potential changes in sales
levels. Any change in the value of the zero-cost collar contracts, real or hypothetical, would be significantly offset by an inverse
change in the value of the underlying hedged items.
We also limit our exposure to commodity price risk by entering into purchasing arrangements to fix the price of certain
volumes of platinum and palladium expected to be used in our products. We enter into physical forward contracts with
suppliers of platinum and palladium to purchase some volumes of the commodities at contractually stated prices for various
periods, generally less than two years. These arrangements enable us to fix the prices of a portion of our purchases of these
commodities, which otherwise are subject to market volatility.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Financial Statements
• Management's Report to Shareholders
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
1
NOTE
2
NOTE
3
NOTE
4
NOTE
5
NOTE
6
NOTE
7
NOTE
8
NOTE
NOTE
9
NOTE 10
NOTE 11
NOTE 12
NOTE 13
NOTE 14
NOTE 15
NOTE 16
NOTE 17
NOTE 18
NOTE 19
NOTE 20
NOTE 21
NOTE 22
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
REVENUE RECOGNITION
INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES
RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS
INCOME TAXES
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
INVENTORIES
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
LEASES
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
DEBT
PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY
PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET DATA
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
STOCK INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
ACQUISITIONS
OPERATING SEGMENTS
•
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
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Management's Report on Financial Statements and Practices
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Cummins Inc. were prepared by management, which is responsible
for their integrity and objectivity. The statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
and include amounts that are based on management's best judgments and estimates. The other financial information included in
the annual report is consistent with that in the financial statements.
Management also recognizes its responsibility for conducting our affairs according to the highest standards of personal and
corporate conduct. This responsibility is characterized and reflected in key policy statements issued from time to time
regarding, among other things, conduct of its business activities within the laws of the host countries in which we operate,
within The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and potentially conflicting interests of its employees. We maintain a systematic
program to assess compliance with these policies.
To comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we designed and implemented a structured
and comprehensive compliance process to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting across the enterprise.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Cummins Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the
reliability of financial reporting and preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements for external purposes in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and concluded it was effective as of
December 31, 2019. In making its assessment, management utilized the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013).
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, has been audited by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.
Officer Certifications
Please refer to Exhibits 31(a) and 31(b) attached to this report for certifications required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002.
/s/ N. THOMAS LINEBARGER
/s/ MARK A. SMITH
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Cummins Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cummins Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of
December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of net income, comprehensive income, changes in equity,
and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019, including the related notes (collectively
referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by
the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 2019 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over
financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
issued by the COSO.
Change in Accounting Principle
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for
leases in 2019.
Basis for Opinions
The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, 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 Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express
opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting
based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects.
Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal
control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the
risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based
on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the
circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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 (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and
dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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
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expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and (iii) 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 its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also,
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Critical Audit Matters
The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial
statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated
financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate
opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Goodwill Impairment Assessment - Automated Transmission Reporting Unit
As described in Notes 1 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated goodwill balance was
$1,286 million, and the goodwill associated with the Automated Transmission reporting unit was $544 million as of December
31, 2019. Management performs an impairment test as of the end of the fiscal third quarter each year, or more frequently if
events or circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Management performs the
annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value.
Management’s valuation method is an income approach using a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model
requires projections of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital investment and fixed asset additions for the
Automated Transmission reporting unit over a multi-year period, and a discount rate based upon a weighted-average cost of
capital.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the goodwill impairment assessment
for the Automated Transmission reporting unit is a critical audit matter are there was significant judgment by management
when developing the fair value measurement of the reporting unit. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment,
subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and in evaluating audit evidence relating to management’s cash flow
projections and significant assumptions, including projected revenue, projected gross margin, and the discount rate. In addition,
the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in performing these procedures
and evaluating the audit evidence obtained.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
management’s goodwill impairment assessment, including controls over the valuation of the Automated Transmission reporting
unit. These procedures also included, among others, testing management’s process for developing the fair value estimate. This
included evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model, testing the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of
underlying data used in the model, and evaluating the reasonableness of significant assumptions used by management,
including projected revenue, projected gross margin, and the discount rate. Evaluating management assumptions related to
projected revenue and gross margin involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management were reasonable
considering (i) the current and past performance of the Automated Transmission reporting unit, (ii) the consistency with
external market and industry data, and (iii) whether the assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of
the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the appropriateness of the
Company’s discounted cash flow model and reasonableness of certain significant assumptions, including the discount rate.
Base Product Warranty
As described in Notes 1 and 12 to the consolidated financial statements, management estimates and records a liability for base
product warranty programs at the time products are sold. As of December 31, 2019, the accrued liability for base product
warranty programs was $1,448 million. As disclosed by management, the estimate for one of the base product warranty
programs is based on historical experience and reflects management's best estimates of expected costs at the time products are
sold and subsequent adjustment to those expected costs when actual costs differ. Management’s estimate of base product
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warranty liability is generally affected by component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of failure within the product life
cycle.
The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the base product warranty liability is a
critical audit matter are there was significant judgment by management when determining the estimate for the base product
warranty liability. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures to
evaluate management’s estimate and significant assumptions, including component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of
failure within the product life cycle.
Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall
opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to
management’s estimate for the base product warranty liability, including the determination of component failure rates, repair
costs, and the point of failure within the product life cycle. These procedures also included, among others, testing
management’s process for determining the base product warranty liability. Procedures related to management’s estimate
included evaluating the appropriateness of the method used by management, the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of
underlying data used in the warranty estimate, and the reasonableness of significant assumptions used by management in
estimating the base product warranty liability, including the component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of failure within
the product life cycle. Evaluating management’s assumptions relating to the component failure rates, repair costs, and the point
of failure within the product life cycle involved evaluating whether the assumptions were reasonable considering historical
product experience of the Company.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 11, 2020
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
In millions, except per share amounts
NET SALES (a) (Note 2)
Cost of sales
GROSS MARGIN
OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (Note 3)
Restructuring actions (Note 4)
Other operating (expense) income, net
OPERATING INCOME
Interest income
Interest expense (Note 11)
Other income, net
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense (Note 5)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC. (Note 20)
Basic
Diluted
Years ended December 31,
2019
$ 23,571
17,591
5,980
2018
$ 23,771
18,034
5,737
2017
$ 20,428
15,328
5,100
2,454
1,001
330
119
(36)
2,700
46
109
197
2,834
566
2,268
8
2,260
14.54
14.48
$
$
$
2,437
902
394
—
(6)
2,786
35
114
46
2,753
566
2,187
46
2,141
13.20
13.15
$
$
$
2,429
754
357
—
60
2,334
18
81
94
2,365
1,371
994
(5)
999
5.99
5.97
$
$
$
____________________________________
(a)
Includes sales to nonconsolidated equity investees of $1,191 million, $1,267 million and $1,174 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and
2017, respectively.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In millions
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note 17)
Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Unrealized gain on debt securities
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
2,268
$
2,187
$
994
(63)
(152)
—
(11)
(226)
2,042
3
18
(356)
—
5
(333)
1,854
17
(4)
335
2
5
338
1,332
15
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
$
2,039
$
1,837
$
1,317
The accompanying notes are an integral part of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In millions, except par value
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities (Note 6)
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
Accounts and notes receivable, net
Trade and other
Nonconsolidated equity investees
Inventories (Note 7)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Long-term assets
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 8)
Investments and advances related to equity method investees (Note 3)
Goodwill (Note 10)
Other intangible assets, net (Note 10)
Pension assets (Note 13)
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Accounts payable (principally trade)
Loans payable (Note 11)
Commercial paper (Note 11)
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs
Current portion of accrued product warranty (Note 12)
Current portion of deferred revenue (Note 2)
Other accrued expenses (Note 14)
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 11)
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt (Note 11)
Pensions and other postretirement benefits (Note 13)
Accrued product warranty (Note 12)
Deferred revenue (Note 2)
Other liabilities (Note 14)
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
EQUITY
Cummins Inc. shareholders’ equity (Note 16)
Common stock, $2.50 par value, 500 shares authorized, 222.4 and 222.4 shares issued
Retained earnings
Treasury stock, at cost, 71.7 and 64.4 shares
Common stock held by employee benefits trust, at cost, 0.2 and 0.4 shares
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 17)
Total Cummins Inc. shareholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests (Note 18)
Total equity
Total liabilities and equity
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,129
341
1,470
3,387
283
3,486
761
9,387
4,245
1,237
1,286
1,003
1,001
1,578
19,737
2,534
100
660
560
803
533
1,039
31
6,260
1,576
591
645
821
1,379
11,272
2,346
14,416
(7,225)
(2)
(2,028)
7,507
958
8,465
19,737
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,303
222
1,525
3,635
231
3,759
668
9,818
4,096
1,222
1,126
909
929
962
19,062
2,822
54
780
679
654
498
852
45
6,384
1,597
532
740
658
892
10,803
2,271
12,917
(6,028)
(5)
(1,807)
7,348
911
8,259
19,062
The accompanying notes are an integral part of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In millions
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Consolidated net income
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
2,268
$
2,187
$
994
Impact of tax legislation, net (Note 5)
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes (Note 5)
Equity in income of investees, net of dividends
Pension and OPEB expense (Note 13)
Pension contributions and OPEB payments (Note 13)
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 19)
Restructuring actions, net of cash payments (Note 4)
(Gain) loss on corporate owned life insurance
Foreign currency remeasurement and transaction exposure
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Accounts and notes receivable
Inventories
Other current assets
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Changes in other liabilities
Other, net
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
Investments in internal use software
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment
Investments in and advances to equity investees
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 21)
Investments in marketable securities—acquisitions
Investments in marketable securities—liquidations (Note 6)
Cash flows from derivatives not designated as hedges
Other, net
Net cash used in investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net (payments) borrowings of commercial paper (Note 11)
Payments on borrowings and finance lease obligations
Net borrowings under short-term credit agreements
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Dividend payments on common stock (Note 16)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16)
Other, net
Net cash used in financing activities
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
—
672
(4)
(14)
75
(150)
49
115
(61)
(105)
195
291
(95)
(310)
(112)
240
127
3,181
(700)
(75)
23
(20)
(237)
(495)
389
(44)
9
(1,150)
(120)
(96)
53
(33)
(761)
(1,271)
133
(2,095)
(110)
(174)
1,303
1,129
15
611
(97)
(93)
97
(67)
53
—
26
(46)
(363)
(695)
(162)
302
371
75
164
2,378
(709)
(75)
20
(37)
(70)
(368)
331
(102)
36
(974)
482
(62)
1
(30)
(718)
(1,140)
67
(1,400)
(70)
(66)
1,369
1,303
$
$
820
583
(54)
(123)
102
(268)
41
—
(52)
71
(508)
(407)
(12)
639
383
241
(173)
2,277
(506)
(81)
110
(66)
(662)
(194)
266
76
5
(1,052)
86
(60)
12
(29)
(701)
(451)
69
(1,074)
98
249
1,120
1,369
The accompanying notes are an integral part of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In millions
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2016
Impact of tax legislation (Note 5)
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 17)
Issuance of common stock
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 16)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 16)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Stock-based awards
Acquisition of business (Note 21)
Other shareholder transactions
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2017
Adoption of new accounting standards
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 17)
Issuance of common stock
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 16)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 16)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Stock-based awards
Other shareholder transactions
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018
Net income
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 17)
Issuance of common stock
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 16)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 16)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Stock-based awards
Other shareholder transactions
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019
CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
$
556
$
1,597
Retained
Earnings
$ 11,040
126
999
Treasury
Stock
Common
Stock
Held in
Trust
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Cummins Inc.
Shareholders’
Equity
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Equity
$ (4,489) $
(8) $
(1,821) $
318
1
6
17
3
(701)
(451)
35
$
556
$
31
1,654
$ 11,464
30
2,141
$ (4,905) $
(7) $
(1,503) $
12
15
(4)
38
1,715
3
34
2
36
1,790
$
556
$
$
556
$
(304)
2
(1,140)
(718)
17
$ 12,917
2,260
$ (6,028) $
(5) $
(1,807) $
(221)
3
(1,271)
(761)
74
$ 14,416
$ (7,225) $
(2) $
(2,028) $
6,875
126
999
318
6
18
(451)
(701)
—
38
—
31
7,259
30
2,141
(304)
12
17
(1,140)
(718)
—
13
38
7,348
2,260
(221)
3
37
(1,271)
(761)
—
76
36
7,507
$
$
$
$
299
—
(5)
20
—
—
—
—
(29)
—
600
20
905
—
46
(29)
—
—
—
—
(30)
—
19
911
8
(5)
—
—
—
—
(33)
—
77
958
$
$
$
$
7,174
126
994
338
6
18
(451)
(701)
(29)
38
600
51
8,164
30
2,187
(333)
12
17
(1,140)
(718)
(30)
13
57
8,259
2,268
(226)
3
37
(1,271)
(761)
(33)
76
113
8,465
The accompanying notes are an integral part of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
We were founded in 1919 as Cummins Engine Company, a corporation in Columbus, Indiana and one of the first diesel engine
manufacturers. In 2001, we changed our name to Cummins Inc. We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures,
distributes and services diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including
filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric
power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. We sell our
products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers and other customers worldwide. We serve our
customers through a network of approximately 600 wholly-owned, joint venture and independent distributor locations and over
7,600 Cummins certified dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.
Principles of Consolidation
Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of all wholly-owned and majority-owned domestic and foreign
subsidiaries where our ownership is more than 50 percent of outstanding equity interests except for majority-owned
subsidiaries that are considered variable interest entities (VIEs) where we are not deemed to have a controlling financial
interest. In addition, we also consolidate, regardless of our ownership percentage, VIEs or joint ventures for which we are
deemed to have a controlling financial interest. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Where
our ownership interest is less than 100 percent, the noncontrolling ownership interests are reported in our Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The noncontrolling ownership interest in our income, net of tax, is classified as "Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income.
We have variable interests in several businesses accounted for under the equity method of accounting that are deemed to be
VIEs and are subject to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) for variable interest
entities. Most of these VIEs are unconsolidated.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts for 2018 and 2017 have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Investments in Equity Investees
We use the equity method to account for our investments in joint ventures, affiliated companies and alliances in which we have
the ability to exercise significant influence, generally represented by equity ownership or partnership equity of at least 20
percent but not more than 50 percent. Generally, under the equity method, original investments in these entities are recorded at
cost and subsequently adjusted by our share of equity in income or losses after the date of acquisition. Investment amounts in
excess of our share of an investee's net assets are amortized over the life of the related asset creating the excess. If the excess is
goodwill, then it is not amortized. Equity in income or losses of each investee is recorded according to our level of ownership;
if losses accumulate, we record our share of losses until our investment has been fully depleted. If our investment has been
fully depleted, we recognize additional losses only when we are the primary funding source. We eliminate (to the extent of our
ownership percentage) in our Consolidated Financial Statements the profit in inventory held by our equity method investees
that has not yet been sold to a third-party. Dividends received from equity method investees reduce the amount of our
investment when received and do not impact our earnings. Our investments are classified as "Investments and advances related
to equity method investees" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our share of the results from joint ventures, affiliated
companies and alliances is reported in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income as "Equity, royalty and interest income from
investees," and is reported net of all applicable income taxes.
Our foreign equity investees are presented net of applicable foreign income taxes in our Consolidated Statements of Net
Income. Our remaining U.S. equity investees are partnerships (non-taxable), thus there is no difference between gross or net of
tax presentation as the investees are not taxed. See Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," for additional
information.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Financial Statements
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect reported amounts presented and disclosed in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant estimates and
assumptions in these Consolidated Financial Statements require the exercise of judgement and are used for, but not limited to,
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estimates of future cash flows and other assumptions associated with goodwill and long-lived asset impairment tests, useful
lives for depreciation and amortization, warranty programs, determination of discount rate and other assumptions for pensions
and other postretirement benefit costs, restructuring costs, income taxes and deferred tax valuation allowances and
contingencies. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be
different from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, we adopted the new revenue recognition standard in accordance with GAAP on a modified retrospective
basis.
Revenue Recognition Sales of Products
We sell to customers either through long-term arrangements or standalone purchase orders. Our long-term arrangements
generally do not include committed volumes until underlying purchase orders are issued. Our performance obligations vary by
contract, but may include diesel and natural gas engines and engine-related component products, including filtration,
aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, transmissions, power generation systems
and construction related projects, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen systems, fuel cells, parts, maintenance services
and extended warranty coverage.
Typically, we recognize revenue on the products we sell at a point in time, generally in accordance with shipping terms, which
reflects the transfer of control to the customer. Since control of construction projects transfer to the customer as the work is
performed, revenue on these projects is recognized based on the percentage of inputs incurred to date compared to the total
expected cost of inputs, which is reflective of the value transferred to the customer. Revenue is recognized under long-term
maintenance and other service agreements over the term of the agreement as underlying services are performed based on the
percentage of the cost of services provided to date compared to the total expected cost of services to be provided under the
contract. Sales of extended coverage are recognized based on the pattern of expected costs over the extended coverage period
or, if such a pattern is unknown, on a straight-line basis over the coverage period as the customer is considered to benefit from
our stand ready obligation over the coverage period. In all cases, we believe cost incurred is the most representative depiction
of the extent of service performed to date on a particular contract.
Our arrangements may include the act of shipping products to our customers after the performance obligation related to that
product has been satisfied. We have elected to account for shipping and handling as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer
goods and have not allocated revenue to the shipping activity. All related shipping and handling costs are accrued at the time
the related performance obligation has been satisfied.
Our sales arrangements may include the collection of sales and other similar taxes that are then remitted to the related taxing
authority. We have elected to present the amounts collected for these taxes net of the related tax expense rather than presenting
them as additional revenue.
We grant credit limits and terms to customers based upon traditional practices and competitive conditions. Typical terms vary
by market, but payments are generally due in 90 days or less from invoicing for most of our product and service sales, while
payments on construction and other similar arrangements may be due on an installment basis.
For contracts where the time between cash collection and performance is less than one year, we have elected to use the practical
expedient that allows us to ignore the possible existence of a significant financing component within the contract. For contracts
where this time period exceeds one year, generally the timing difference is the result of business concerns other than financing.
We do have a limited amount of customer financing for which we charge or impute interest, but such amounts are immaterial to
our Consolidated Statements of Net Income.
Sales Incentives
We provide various sales incentives to both our distribution network and OEM customers. These programs are designed to
promote the sale of our products in the channel or encourage the usage of our products by OEM customers. When there is
uncertainty surrounding these sales incentives, we may limit the amount of revenue we recognize under a contract until the
uncertainty has been resolved. Sales incentives primarily fall into three categories:
•
Volume rebates;
• Market share rebates; and
•
Aftermarket rebates.
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For volume rebates, we provide certain customers with rebate opportunities for attaining specified volumes during a particular
quarter or year. We consider the expected amount of these rebates at the time of the original sale as we determine the overall
transaction price. We update our assessment of the amount of rebates that will be earned quarterly based on our best estimate of
the volume levels the customer will reach during the measurement period. For market share rebates, we provide certain
customers with rebate opportunities based on the percentage of their production that utilizes our product. These rebates are
typically measured either quarterly or annually and we assess them at least quarterly to determine our current estimates of
amounts expected to be earned. These estimates are considered in the determination of transaction price at the time of the
original sale based on the current market shares, with adjustments made as the level changes. For aftermarket rebates, we
provide incentives to promote sales to certain dealers and end-markets. These rebates are typically paid on a quarterly, or more
frequent basis. At the time of the sales, we consider the expected amount of these rebates when determining the overall
transaction price. Estimates are adjusted at the end of each quarter based on the amounts yet to be paid. These estimates are
based on historical experience with the particular program.
Sales Returns
The initial determination of the transaction price may also be impacted by expected product returns. Rights of return do not
exist for the majority of our sales other than for quality issues. We do offer certain return rights in our aftermarket business,
where some aftermarket customers are permitted to return small amounts of parts and filters each year, and in our power
generation business, which sells portable generators to retail customers. An estimate of future returns is accounted for at the
time of sale as a reduction in the overall contract transaction price based on historical return rates.
Multiple Performance Obligations
Our sales arrangements may include multiple performance obligations. We identify each of the material performance
obligations in these arrangements and allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative
selling price. In most cases, the individual performance obligations are also sold separately and we use that price as the basis
for allocating revenue to the included performance obligations. When an arrangement includes multiple performance
obligations and invoicing to the customer does not match the allocated portion of the transaction price, unbilled revenue or
deferred revenue is recorded reflecting that difference. Unbilled and deferred revenue are discussed in more detail below.
Long-term Contracts
Our long-term maintenance agreements often include a variable component of the transaction price. We are generally
compensated under such arrangements on a cost per hour of usage basis. We typically can estimate the expected usage over the
life of the contract, but reassess the transaction price each quarter and adjust our recognized revenue accordingly. Certain
maintenance agreements apply to generators used to provide standby power, which have limited expectations of usage. These
agreements may include monthly minimum payments, providing some certainty to the total transaction price. For these
particular contracts that relate to standby power, we limit revenue recognized to date to an amount representing the total
minimums earned to date under the contract plus any cumulative billings earned in excess of the minimums. We reassess the
estimates of progress and transaction price on a quarterly basis. For prime power arrangements, revenue is not subject to such a
constraint and is generally equal to the current estimate on a percentage of completion basis times the total expected revenue
under the contract.
Deferred Revenue
The timing of our billing does not always match the timing of our revenue recognition. We record deferred revenue when we
are entitled to bill a customer in advance of when we are permitted to recognize revenue. Deferred revenue may arise in
construction contracts, where billings may occur in advance of performance or in accordance with specific milestones.
Deferred revenue may also occur in long-term maintenance contracts, where billings are often based on usage of the underlying
equipment, which generally follows a predictable pattern that often will result in the accumulation of collections in advance of
our performance of the related maintenance services. Finally, deferred revenue exists in our extended coverage contracts, where
the cash is collected prior to the commencement of the coverage period. Deferred revenue is included in our Consolidated
Balance Sheets as a component of current liabilities for the amount expected to be recognized in revenue in a period of less
than one year and long-term liabilities for the amount expected to be recognized as revenue in a period beyond one year.
Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue when control of the underlying product, project or service passes to the customer
under the related contract.
Unbilled Revenue
We recognize unbilled revenue when the revenue has been earned, but not yet billed. Unbilled revenue is included in our
Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of current assets for those expected to be collected in a period of less than one
year and long-term assets for those expected to be collected in a period beyond one year. Unbilled revenue relates to our right
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to consideration for our completed performance under a contract. Unbilled revenue generally arises from contractual provisions
that delay a portion of the billings on genset deliveries until commissioning occurs. Unbilled revenue may also occur when
billings trail the provision of service in construction and long-term maintenance contracts. We periodically assess our unbilled
revenue for impairment. We did not record any impairment losses on our unbilled revenues during 2019.
Contract Costs
We are required to record an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer and other costs to fulfill a
contract not otherwise required to be immediately expensed when we expect to recover those costs. The only material
incremental cost we incur is commission expense, which is generally incurred in the same period as the underlying revenue.
Costs to fulfill a contract are generally limited to customer-specific engineering expenses that do not meet the definition of
research and development expenses. As a practical expedient, we have elected to recognize these costs of obtaining a contract
as an expense when the related contract period is less than one year. When the period exceeds one year, this asset is amortized
over the life of the contract. We did not have any material capitalized balances at December 31, 2019.
Extended Warranty
We sell extended warranty coverage on most of our engines and on certain components. We consider a warranty to be extended
coverage in any of the following situations:
• When a warranty is sold separately or is optional (extended coverage contracts, for example) or
• When a warranty provides additional services.
The consideration collected is initially deferred and is recognized as revenue in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred
in performing services over the contract period. We compare the remaining deferred revenue balance quarterly to the estimated
amount of future claims under extended warranty programs and provide an additional accrual when the deferred revenue
balance is less than expected future costs.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation
We translate assets and liabilities of foreign entities to U.S. dollars, where the local currency is the functional currency, at
month-end exchange rates. We translate income and expenses to U.S. dollars using weighted-average exchange rates. We
record adjustments resulting from translation in a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) and
include the adjustments in net income only upon sale, loss of controlling financial interest or liquidation of the underlying
foreign investment.
Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in current net income. For foreign entities where the U.S. dollar is
the functional currency, including those operating in highly inflationary economies when applicable, we remeasure non-
monetary balances and the related income statement amounts using historical exchange rates. We include in income the
resulting gains and losses, including the effect of derivatives in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income, which combined
with transaction gains and losses amounted to a net gain of $28 million and a net loss of $34 million and $6 million for the
years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
A three-level valuation hierarchy, based upon the observable and unobservable inputs, is used for fair value measurements.
Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market
assumptions based on the best evidence available. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
•
•
•
Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in
markets that are not active and model-derived valuations whose significant inputs are observable; and
Level 3 - Instruments whose significant inputs are unobservable.
Derivative Instruments
We make use of derivative instruments in foreign exchange, commodity price and interest rate hedging programs. Derivatives
currently in use are foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swap and physical forward contracts, commodity zero-cost
collars and interest rate swaps. These contracts are used strictly for hedging and not for speculative purposes.
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We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. We manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations through
the use of interest rate swaps. The objective of the swaps is to more effectively balance our borrowing costs and interest rate
risk. The gain or loss on these derivative instruments as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item are recognized in
current income as "Interest expense." For more detail on our interest rate swaps, see Note 11, "DEBT."
Due to our international business presence, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk. We transact in foreign currencies
and have assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, our income experiences some volatility related
to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. In order to benefit from global diversification and after considering naturally
offsetting currency positions, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts to minimize our existing exposures (recognized
assets and liabilities) and hedge forecasted transactions. Foreign currency forward contracts are designated and qualify as
foreign currency cash flow hedges under GAAP. The unrealized gain or loss on the forward contract is deferred and reported as
a component of AOCL. When the hedged forecasted transaction (sale or purchase) occurs, the unrealized gain or loss is
reclassified into income in the same line item associated with the hedged transaction in the same period or periods during
which the hedged transaction affects income. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, realized and unrealized gains and losses related
to these hedges were not material to our financial statements.
To minimize the income volatility resulting from the remeasurement of net monetary assets and payables denominated in a
currency other than the functional currency, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts, which are considered economic
hedges. The objective is to offset the gain or loss from remeasurement with the gain or loss from the fair market valuation of
the forward contract. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedges under GAAP.
We are exposed to fluctuations in commodity prices due to contractual agreements with component suppliers. In order to
protect ourselves against future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins, we periodically enter into
commodity swap, forward and zero-cost collar contracts with designated banks and other counterparties to fix the cost of
certain raw material purchases with the objective of minimizing changes in inventory cost due to market price fluctuations.
Commencing in 2019, these commodity swaps are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges under GAAP. At December 31,
2019, realized and unrealized gains and losses related to these hedges were not material to our financial statements. The
physical forward contracts qualify for the normal purchases scope exceptions and are treated as purchase commitments.
Additional information on the physical forwards is included in Note 15, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES." The
commodity zero-cost collar contracts that represent an economic hedge, but are not designated for hedge accounting, are
marked to market through earnings.
We record all derivatives at fair value in our financial statements. Cash flows related to derivatives that are designated as
hedges are included in the Cash Flows From Operating Activities, while cash flows related to derivatives, that are not
designated as hedges, are included in Cash Flows From Investing Activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Substantially all of our derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, which provide us with the option to
settle certain contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day with the same currency. In addition, these arrangements
provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the
occurrence of default or a termination event. When material, we adjust the value of our derivative contracts for counter-party or
our credit risk. None of our derivative instruments are subject to collateral requirements.
Income Tax Accounting
We determine our income tax expense using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities
are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing
assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Future tax benefits of net operating loss and credit carryforwards are also
recognized as deferred tax assets. We evaluate the recoverability of our deferred tax assets each quarter by assessing the
likelihood of future profitability and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize our net deferred tax
assets. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the tax assets to the net value management believes is more likely than not
to be realized. In the event our operating performance deteriorates, future assessments could conclude that a larger valuation
allowance will be needed to further reduce the deferred tax assets. In addition, we operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions
and are subject to tax audits in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended
period of time to resolve. We accrue for the estimated additional tax and interest that may result from tax authorities disputing
uncertain tax positions. We have taken and we believe we have made adequate provisions for income taxes for all years that are
subject to audit based upon the latest information available. A more complete description of our income taxes and the future
benefits of our net operating loss and credit carryforwards is disclosed in Note 5, "INCOME TAXES."
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less at the time of
purchase. The carrying amounts reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents approximate fair
value due to the short-term maturity of these investments.
In millions
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds
Cash payments for interest, net of capitalized interest
Marketable Securities
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
691
109
$
699
114
622
82
We account for marketable securities in accordance with GAAP for investments in debt and equity securities. Debt securities
are classified as "held-to-maturity," "available-for-sale" or "trading". We determine the appropriate classification of debt
securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluate such classifications at each balance sheet date. At December 31, 2019 and
2018, all of our debt securities were classified as available-for-sale. Debt and equity securities are carried at fair value with the
unrealized gain or loss, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income and other income, respectively. For debt securities,
unrealized losses considered to be "other-than-temporary" are recognized currently in other income. The cost of securities sold
is based on the specific identification method. The fair value of most investment securities is determined by currently available
market prices. Where quoted market prices are not available, we use the market price of similar types of securities that are
traded in the market to estimate fair value. See Note 6, "MARKETABLE SECURITIES," for a detailed description of our
investments in marketable securities.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade accounts receivable represent amounts billed to customers and not yet collected or amounts that have been earned, but
may not be billed until the passage of time, and are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Trade
accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, which approximates net realizable value, and generally do not bear
interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing
accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on our historical collection experience and by performing an analysis
of our accounts receivable in light of the current economic environment. We review our allowance for doubtful accounts on a
regular basis. In addition, when necessary, we provide an allowance for the full amount of specific accounts deemed to be
uncollectible. Account balances are charged off against the allowance in the period in which we determine that it is probable the
receivable will not be recovered. The allowance for doubtful accounts balances were $19 million and $15 million at December
31, 2019, and 2018, respectively, and bad debt write-offs were not material.
Inventories
Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, approximately 14
percent and 13 percent, respectively, of our consolidated inventories (primarily heavy-duty and high-horsepower engines and
parts) were valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost method. The cost of other inventories is generally valued using the
first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method. Our inventories at interim and year-end reporting dates include estimates for adjustments
related to annual physical inventory results and for inventory cost changes under the LIFO cost method. Due to significant
movements of partially-manufactured components and parts between manufacturing plants, we do not internally measure, nor
do our accounting systems provide, a meaningful segregation between raw materials and work-in-process. See Note 7,
"INVENTORIES," for additional information.
Property, Plant and Equipment
We record property, plant and equipment at cost, inclusive of assets under capital leases in 2018 and finance lease assets
starting in 2019, with the adoption of the new lease standard. We depreciate the cost of the majority of our property, plant and
equipment using the straight-line method with depreciable lives ranging from 20 to 40 years for buildings and 3 to 15 years for
machinery, equipment and fixtures. Capital lease amortization in 2018 and finance lease asset amortization starting in 2019 are
recorded in depreciation expense. We expense normal maintenance and repair costs as incurred. Depreciation expense totaled
$494 million, $455 million and $467 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. See
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS sections below and Note 9,
"LEASES," for additional information.
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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review our long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of
an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of the long-lived assets at the
lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An
impairment of a long-lived asset or asset group exists when the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without
interest charges) estimated to be generated by the asset or asset group is less than its carrying value. If these cash flows are less
than the carrying value of such asset or asset group, an impairment loss is measured based on the difference between the
estimated fair value and carrying value of the asset or asset group. Assumptions and estimates used to estimate cash flows in
the evaluation of impairment and the fair values used to determine the impairment are subject to a degree of judgment and
complexity. Any changes to the assumptions and estimates resulting from changes in actual results or market conditions from
those anticipated may affect the carrying value of long-lived assets and could result in a future impairment charge.
Lease Policies
We determine if an arrangement contains a lease in whole or in part at the inception of the contract. Right-of-use (ROU) assets
represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease
payments arising from the lease. All leases greater than 12 months result in the recognition of a ROU asset and a liability at the
lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not
provide the information required to determine the implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information
available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. This rate is determined considering factors
such as the lease term, our credit standing and the economic environment of the location of the lease. We use the implicit rate
when readily determinable.
Our lease terms include all non-cancelable periods and may include options to extend (or to not terminate) the lease when it is
reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Leases that have a term of 12 months or less at the commencement date are
expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term and do not result in the recognition of an asset or a liability.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease expense for finance leases
are generally front-loaded as the finance lease ROU asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis, but interest expense on the
liability is recognized utilizing the interest method that results in more expense during the early years of the lease. We have
lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, primarily related to real estate, vehicle and information technology (IT)
assets. For vehicle and real estate leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. For
IT leases, we allocate the payment between the lease and non-lease components based on the relative value of each component.
See Note 9, "LEASES," for additional information.
Goodwill
Under GAAP for goodwill, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not
that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform
an annual quantitative goodwill impairment test. We have elected this option on certain reporting units. The quantitative
impairment test is only required if an entity determines through this qualitative analysis that it is more likely than not that the
fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. In addition, the carrying value of goodwill must be tested for
impairment on an interim basis in certain circumstances where impairment may be indicated. We perform our annual or interim
goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge
should be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value.
When we are required or opt to perform the quantitative impairment test, the fair value of each reporting unit is estimated by
discounting the after-tax future cash flows less requirements for working capital and fixed asset additions. Our reporting units
are generally defined as one level below an operating segment. However, there are three situations where we have aggregated
two or more reporting units which share similar economic characteristics and thus are aggregated into a single reporting unit for
testing purposes. These three situations are described further below:
• Within our Components segment, our emission solutions and filtration businesses have been aggregated into a single
reporting unit,
• Within our New Power segment, our electrified power and fuel cell businesses have been aggregated into a single
reporting unit and
•
Our Distribution segment is considered a single reporting unit as it is managed geographically and all regions share
similar economic characteristics and provide similar products and services.
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The discounted cash flow model requires us to make projections of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital
investment and fixed asset additions for the reporting units over a multi-year period. Additionally, management must estimate a
weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects a market rate, for each reporting unit for use as a discount rate. The discounted
cash flows are compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit and, if less than the carrying value, the difference is
recorded as a goodwill impairment loss. In addition, we also perform a sensitivity analysis to determine how much our
forecasts can fluctuate before the fair value of a reporting unit would be lower than its carrying amount. We perform the
required procedures as of the end of our fiscal third quarter. While none of our reporting units recorded a goodwill impairment
in 2019, we determined the automated transmission business is our only reporting unit with material goodwill where the
estimated fair value does not substantially exceed the carrying value. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its
carrying amount of $1.2 billion by approximately 34 percent. Total goodwill in this reporting unit is $544 million. This
reporting unit is made up of only one business, our joint venture with Eaton (Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission
Technologies), which was acquired and recorded at fair value in the third quarter of 2017. As a result, we did not expect the
estimated fair value would exceed the carrying value by a significant amount.
At December 31, 2019, our recorded goodwill was $1,286 million, approximately 42 percent of which resided in the automated
transmissions reporting unit, 30 percent in the aggregated emission solutions and filtration reporting unit, 20 percent in the new
power reporting unit and 6 percent in the distribution reporting unit. Changes in our projections or estimates, a deterioration of
our operating results and the related cash flow effect or a significant increase in the discount rate could decrease the estimated
fair value of our reporting units and result in a future impairment of goodwill. See Note 10, "GOODWILL AND OTHER
INTANGIBLE ASSETS," for additional information.
Other Intangible Assets
We capitalize other intangible assets, such as trademarks, patents and customer relationships, that have been acquired either
individually or with a group of other assets. These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated
useful lives generally ranging from 3 to 25 years. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances
indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets. See Note 10, "GOODWILL AND
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS," for additional information.
Software
We capitalize software that is developed or obtained for internal use. Software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over
their estimated useful lives generally ranging from 3 to 12 years. Software assets are reviewed for impairment when events or
circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets. Upgrades and
enhancements are capitalized if they result in significant modifications that enable the software to perform tasks it was
previously incapable of performing. Software maintenance, training, data conversion and business process reengineering costs
are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. See Note 10, "GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS," for
additional information.
Warranty
We estimate and record a liability for base warranty programs at the time our products are sold. Our estimates are based on
historical experience and reflect management's best estimates of expected costs at the time products are sold and subsequent
adjustment to those expected costs when actual costs differ. Factors considered in developing these estimates included
component failure rates, repair costs and the point of failure within the product life cycle. As a result of the uncertainty
surrounding the nature and frequency of product campaigns, the liability for such campaigns is recorded when we commit to a
recall action or when a recall becomes probable and estimable, which generally occurs when it is announced. The liability for
these campaigns is reflected in the provision for warranties issued. We review and assess the liability for these programs on a
quarterly basis. We also assess our ability to recover certain costs from our suppliers and record a receivable when we believe a
recovery is probable. In addition to costs incurred on warranty and product campaigns, from time to time we also incur costs
related to customer satisfaction programs for items not covered by warranty. We accrue for these costs when agreement is
reached with a specific customer. These costs are not included in the provision for warranties, but are included in cost of sales.
In addition, we sell extended warranty coverage on most of our engines. See Extended Warranty policy discussion above and
Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," for additional information.
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Research and Development
Our research and development program is focused on product improvements, product extensions, innovations and cost
reductions for our customers. Research and development expenditures include salaries, contractor fees, building costs, utilities,
testing, technical IT, administrative expenses and allocation of corporate costs and are expensed, net of contract
reimbursements, when incurred. From time to time, we enter into agreements with customers and government agencies to fund
a portion of the research and development costs of a particular project. When not associated with a sales contract, we generally
account for these reimbursements as an offset to the related research and development expenditure. Research and development
expenses, net of contract reimbursements, were $998 million, $894 million and $734 million for the years ended December 31,
2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Contract reimbursements were $90 million, $120 million and $137 million for the years
ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Related Party Transactions
In accordance with the provisions of various joint venture agreements, we may purchase products and components from our
joint ventures, sell products and components to our joint ventures and our joint ventures may sell products and components to
unrelated parties. Joint venture transfer prices may differ from normal selling prices. Certain joint venture agreements transfer
product at cost, some transfer product on a cost-plus basis, and others transfer product at market value. Our related party sales
are presented on the face of our Consolidated Statements of Net Income. Our related party purchases were not material to our
financial position or results of operations.
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended its standards related to the accounting for
leases. Under the new standard, lessees are now required to recognize substantially all leases on the balance sheet as both a
ROU asset and a liability. The standard continues to have two types of leases for income statement recognition purposes:
operating leases and finance leases. Operating leases result in the recognition of a single lease expense on a straight-line basis
over the lease term, similar to the treatment for operating leases under the old standard. Finance leases result in an accelerated
expense similar to the accounting for capital leases under the old standard. The determination of a lease classification as
operating or finance will occur in a manner similar to the old standard. The new standard also contains amended guidance
regarding the identification of embedded leases in service contracts and the identification of lease and non-lease components of
an arrangement.
We adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019, using a modified retrospective approach and as a result did not adjust prior
periods. Adoption of the standard resulted in the recording of $450 million of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease
liabilities, but did not have a material impact on our net income or cash flows. The cumulative effect adjustment of adopting the
new standard was not material. We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within
the new standard, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification and to not re-
evaluate existing contracts as to whether or not they contained a lease.
On January 1, 2019, we adopted the new FASB standard related to accounting for derivatives and hedging. The new standard
allows the initial hedge effectiveness assessment to be performed by the end of the first quarter in which the hedge is
designated rather than concurrently with entering into the hedge transaction. The changes also expand the use of a periodic
qualitative hedge effectiveness assessment in lieu of an ongoing quantitative assessment performed throughout the life of the
hedge. The revision removes the requirement to record ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges through the income statement when
a hedge is considered highly effective, instead deferring all related hedge gains and losses in other comprehensive income until
the hedged item impacts earnings. The modifications permit hedging the contractually-specified price of a component of a
commodity purchase and revises certain disclosure requirements. We adopted the new standard on a modified retrospective
basis for existing cash flow hedges and prospectively for disclosures. The amendments did not have a material effect on our
Consolidated Financial Statements and no transition adjustment was required upon adoption.
Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective
In August 2018, the FASB issued a new standard that aligns the accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud
computing arrangement accounted for as a service contract with the model currently used for internal use software costs. Under
the new standard, costs that meet certain criteria will be required to be capitalized on the balance sheet and subsequently
amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement. The standard is effective for us beginning on January 1, 2020. We will
adopt this standard on a prospective basis as allowed by the standard and as a result the adoption will not have an impact on our
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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In June 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to accounting for credit losses on financial instruments. This amendment
introduces new guidance for accounting for credit losses on instruments including trade receivables and held-to-maturity debt
securities. The new rules are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. We will adopt this
standard for 2020 and we do not expect adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial
Statements.
NOTE 2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Long-term Contracts
Most of our contracts are for a period of less than one year. We have certain long-term maintenance agreements, construction
contracts and extended warranty coverage arrangements that span a period in excess of one year. The aggregate amount of the
transaction price for long-term maintenance agreements and construction contracts allocated to performance obligations that
have not been satisfied as of December 31, 2019, was $890 million. We expect to recognize the related revenue of $241 million
over the next 12 months and $649 million over periods up to 10 years. See Note 12,"PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY,"
for additional disclosures on extended warranty coverage arrangements. Our other contracts generally are for a duration of less
than one year, include payment terms that correspond to the timing of costs incurred when providing goods and services to our
customers or represent sales-based royalties.
Deferred and Unbilled Revenue
The following is a summary of our unbilled and deferred revenue and related activity:
In millions
Unbilled revenue
Deferred revenue, primarily extended warranty
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
$
68
$
1,354
64
1,156
We recognized revenue of $365 million and $361 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively, that was included in the deferred
revenue balance at the beginning of each year. We did not record any impairment losses on our unbilled revenues during 2019
or 2018.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Consolidated Revenue
The table below presents our consolidated sales by geographic area. Net sales attributed to geographic areas were based on the
location of the customer.
In millions
United States
China
India
Other international
Total net sales
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
13,519
2,331
848
6,873
$
13,218
2,324
965
7,264
11,010
2,137
805
6,476
23,571
$
23,771
$
20,428
$
$
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Segment Revenue
Engine segment external sales by market were as follows:
In millions
Heavy-duty truck
Medium-duty truck and bus
Light-duty automotive
Total on-highway
Off-highway
Total sales
Distribution segment external sales by region were as follows:
In millions
North America
Asia Pacific
Europe
China
Africa and Middle East
India
Latin America
Russia
Total sales
Distribution segment external sales by product line were as follows:
In millions
Parts
Power generation
Engines
Service
Total sales
Components segment external sales by business were as follows:
In millions
Emission solutions
Filtration
Turbo technologies
Automated transmissions
Electronics and fuel systems
Total sales
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Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2,626
$
2,244
1,656
6,526
1,044
7,570
$
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
5,513
875
528
356
235
200
176
157
8,040
$
$
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
3,278
1,777
1,511
1,474
8,040
$
$
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2,763
1,024
696
534
236
5,253
$
$
2,885
2,536
1,501
6,922
1,080
8,002
5,331
851
536
317
242
192
169
169
7,807
3,222
1,482
1,632
1,471
7,807
2,780
1,010
761
543
237
5,331
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
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Power Systems segment external sales by product line were as follows:
In millions
Power generation
Industrial
Generator technologies
Total sales
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
1,414
908
348
2,670
$
$
1,467
801
357
2,625
$
$
NOTE 3. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES
Investments and advances related to equity method investees and our ownership percentages were as follows:
Dollars in millions
Komatsu alliances
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing, LLC
Tata Cummins, Ltd.
Other
Investments and advances related to equity method investees
Ownership %
20-50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
50%
Various
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
267
193
149
110
96
60
362
1,237
$
$
238
203
160
102
101
58
360
1,222
We have approximately $758 million in our investment account at December 31, 2019, that represents cumulative undistributed
income in our equity investees. Dividends received from our unconsolidated equity investees were $260 million, $242 million
and $219 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees, net of applicable taxes, was as follows:
In millions
Manufacturing entities
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.
All other manufacturers
Distribution entities
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.
All other distributors
Cummins share of net income
Royalty and interest income
$
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
$
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
60
52
41
88
28
2
271
59
330
$
$
72
58
51
129
26
—
336
58
394
$
$
94
73
41
71 (1)
30
(1)
308
49
357
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(1) Tax legislation passed in December 2017 decreased our equity earnings at certain equity investees by $39 million due to withholding tax
adjustments on foreign earnings and remeasurement of deferred taxes. See Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information.
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Manufacturing Entities
Our manufacturing joint ventures have generally been formed with customers and are primarily intended to allow us to increase
our market penetration in geographic regions, reduce capital spending, streamline our supply chain management and develop
technologies. Our largest manufacturing joint ventures are based in China and are included in the list below. Our engine
manufacturing joint ventures are supplied by our Components segment in the same manner as it supplies our wholly-owned
Engine segment and Power Systems segment manufacturing facilities. Our Components segment joint ventures and wholly
owned entities provide electronics, fuel systems, filtration, aftertreatment systems, turbocharger products and automated
transmissions that are used with our engines as well as some competitors' products. The results and investments in our joint
ventures in which we have 50 percent or less ownership interest (except for Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission
Technologies joint venture which is consolidated due to our majority voting interest) are included in “Equity, royalty and
interest income from investees” and “Investments and advances related to equity method investees” in our Consolidated
Statements of Net Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
•
•
•
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. is a joint venture in China with
Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., a commercial vehicle manufacturer, which has two distinct lines of business - a light-
duty business and a heavy-duty business. The light-duty business produces our families of ISF 2.8 liter to 4.5 liter high
performance light-duty diesel engines in Beijing. These engines are used in light-duty and medium-duty commercial
trucks, pick-up trucks, buses, multipurpose and sport utility vehicles with main markets in China, Brazil and Russia.
Certain types of small construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families. The
heavy-duty business produces the X11 and X12, ranging from 10.5 liter to 12.9 liter, high performance heavy-duty
diesel engines in Beijing, and is nearing the launch of the X13 engine. Certain types of construction equipment and
industrial applications are also served by these engine families.
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) is a joint venture
in China with Dongfeng Automotive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and one of the largest
medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. DCEC produces 3.9 liter to 14 liter diesel engines, with a
power range from 80 to 680 horsepower, and natural gas engines. On-highway engines are used in multiple
applications in light-duty and medium-duty trucks, special purpose vehicles, buses and heavy-duty trucks with a main
market in China. Off-highway engines are used in a variety of construction, power generation, marine and agriculture
markets in China.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. is a joint venture in
China with Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co. Ltd. This joint venture manufactures several models of our heavy-
duty and high-horsepower diesel engines primarily serving the industrial and stationary power markets in China.
Distribution Entities
We have an extensive worldwide distributor and dealer network through which we sell and distribute our products and services.
Generally, our distributors are divided by geographic region with some of our distributors being wholly-owned by Cummins,
some partially-owned and some independently owned. We consolidate all wholly-owned distributors and partially-owned
distributors where we are the primary beneficiary and account for other partially-owned distributors using the equity method of
accounting.
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. is a joint venture with Komatsu America Corporation. The
joint venture is a distributor that offers the full range of our products and services to customers and end-users in Chile and Peru.
In certain cases where we own a partial interest in a distributor, we may be obligated to purchase the other equity holders'
interests if certain events occur (such as the death or resignation of the distributor principal or a change in control of Cummins
Inc.). The purchase consideration of the equity interests may be determined based on the fair value of the distributor's assets.
Repurchase obligations and practices vary by geographic region.
All distributors that are partially-owned are considered to be related parties in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Equity Investee Financial Summary
Summary financial information for our equity investees was as follows:
In millions
Net sales
Gross margin
Net income
Cummins share of net income
Royalty and interest income
Total equity, royalty and interest from investees
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Net assets
Cummins share of net assets
For the years ended and at December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
$
$
$
$
7,068
1,274
566
271
59
330
3,282
1,622
(2,654)
(326)
1,924
1,159
$
$
$
$
$
$
7,352
1,373
647
336
58
394
$
$
$
7,050
1,422
680
308
49
357
3,401
1,449
(2,669)
(218)
1,963
1,144
NOTE 4. RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in
our global markets in the second half of 2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets in
2020. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we began executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and
involuntary employee separation programs. To the extent these programs involve voluntary separations, a liability is generally
recorded at the time offers to employees are accepted. To the extent these programs provide separation benefits in accordance
with pre-existing agreements or policies, a liability is recorded once the amount is probable and reasonably estimable. We
incurred a charge of $119 million ($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2019 for these actions which impacted
approximately 2,300 employees. The voluntary actions were completed by December 31, 2019 and the majority of the
involuntary actions were executed prior to January 31, 2020, with expected completion by March 31, 2020. Due to the inherent
uncertainty involved, actual amounts paid for such activities may differ from amounts initially recorded and we may need to
revise previous estimates.
Restructuring actions were included in our segment and non-segment operating results as follows:
Years ended
December 31, 2019
$
18
37
20
12
1
31
119
In millions
Engine
Distribution
Components
Power Systems
New Power
Non-segment
Restructuring actions
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The table below summarizes the activity and balance of accrued restructuring, which is included in "Other accrued expenses" in
our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
In millions
Workforce reductions
Cash payments
Foreign currency loss
Balance at December 31, 2019
Restructuring
Accrual
$
$
119
(4)
1
116
NOTE 5. INCOME TAXES
The following table summarizes income before income taxes:
In millions
U.S. income
Foreign income
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
In millions
Current
U.S. federal and state
Foreign
Impact of tax legislation
Total current income tax expense
Deferred
U.S. federal and state
Foreign
Impact of tax legislation
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Income tax expense
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
1,677
1,157
2,834
$
$
1,239
1,514
2,753
$
$
1,237
1,128
2,365
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
288
282
—
570
(32)
28
—
(4)
566
$
$
303
348
153
804
(71)
(26)
(141)
(238)
566
$
$
355
289
349
993
(42)
(12)
432
378
1,371
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate was as follows:
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate
State income tax, net of federal effect
Differences in rates and taxability of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures
Research tax credits
Foreign derived intangible income
Impact of tax legislation
Other, net
Effective tax rate
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
21.0%
1.1
1.5
(1.5)
(1.3)
—
(0.8)
20.0%
21.0%
0.9
(0.2)
(1.2)
(1.3)
0.5
0.9
20.6%
35.0%
0.6
(6.4)
(1.4)
—
33.1
(2.9)
58.0%
Our effective tax rate for 2019 was 20.0 percent compared to 20.6 percent for 2018 and 58.0 percent for 2017. The year ended
December 31, 2019, contained $34 million of favorable net discrete tax items, primarily due to withholding taxes and provision
to return adjustments.
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The year ended December 31, 2018, contained $14 million of favorable net discrete tax items, primarily due to $26 million of
other favorable discrete tax items, partially offset by $12 million of unfavorable discrete tax items related to the tax legislation.
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Legislation) which changed the U.S. statutory rate to
21 percent effective January 1, 2018 and required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on certain previously
undistributed earnings on certain foreign subsidiaries and foreign joint ventures that were tax deferred. The impacts of the Tax
Legislation resulted in additional tax expense of $12 million in 2018 and $781 million in 2017. See Tax Legislation Summary
below for additional information.
Carryforward tax benefits and the tax effect of temporary differences between financial and tax reporting that give rise to net
deferred tax (liabilities) assets were as follows:
In millions
Deferred tax assets
U.S. state carryforward benefits
Foreign carryforward benefits
Employee benefit plans
Warranty expenses
Lease liabilities
Accrued expenses
Other
Gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities
Property, plant and equipment
Unremitted income of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures
Employee benefit plans
Lease assets
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
207
157
279
427
122
76
44
1,312
(317)
995
(260)
(181)
(222)
(120)
(77)
(860)
135
$
$
191
149
245
401
—
94
65
1,145
(327)
818
(255)
(184)
(202)
—
(30)
(671)
147
Our 2019 U.S. carryforward benefits include $207 million of state credit and net operating loss carryforward benefits that begin
to expire in 2020. Our foreign carryforward benefits include $157 million of net operating loss carryforwards that begin to
expire in 2020. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the gross deferred tax assets to an amount we believe is more likely
than not to be realized. The valuation allowance is $317 million and decreased in 2019 by a net $10 million. The valuation
allowance is primarily attributable to the uncertainty regarding the realization of a portion of the U.S. state and foreign net
operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits.
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Our Consolidated Balance Sheets contain the following tax related items:
In millions
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Refundable income taxes
Other assets
Deferred income tax assets
Long-term refundable income taxes
Other accrued expenses
Income tax payable
Other liabilities
One-time transition tax
Deferred income tax liabilities
December 31,
2019
2018
$
191
$
117
441
23
52
293
306
410
6
97
293
263
A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was as follows:
In millions
Balance at beginning of year
Additions to current year tax positions
Additions to prior years' tax positions
Reductions to prior years' tax positions
Reductions for tax positions due to settlements with taxing authorities
Balance at end of year
December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
71
23
5
(11)
(11)
77
$
$
41
10
27
(2)
(5)
71
$
$
59
11
9
(3)
(35)
41
Included in the December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, balances are $69 million, $62 million and $32 million, respectively, related
to tax positions that, if released, would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods. We have also accrued interest
expense related to the unrecognized tax benefits of $5 million, $4 million and $4 million as of December 31, 2019, 2018 and
2017, respectively. We recognize potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax
expense.
Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. Although we believe that adequate
provision has been made for such issues, there is the possibility that the ultimate resolution of such issues could have an
adverse effect on our earnings. Conversely, if these issues are resolved favorably in the future, the related provision would be
reduced, thus having a positive impact on earnings.
As a result of our global operations, we file income tax returns in various jurisdictions including U.S. federal, state and foreign
jurisdictions. We are routinely subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including Australia, Belgium,
Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S. With few exceptions, our U.S. federal, major state and
foreign jurisdictions are no longer subject to income tax assessments for years before 2015.
TAX LEGISLATION SUMMARY
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance which addressed the uncertainty in the application of GAAP
to the Tax Legislation where certain income tax effects could not be finalized at December 31, 2017. This guidance allowed
entities to record provisional amounts based on current estimates that were updated on a quarterly basis in 2018. The SEC
required final calculations to be completed within the one year measurement period ending December 22, 2018 and reflect any
additional guidance issued throughout the year. We made provisional estimates of the effects of the Tax Legislation in three
primary areas: (1) our existing deferred tax balances; (2) the one-time transition tax and (3) the withholding tax accrued on
those earnings no longer considered permanently reinvested at December 31, 2017. Each of these items is described in more
detail below.
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2017 Impact of Tax Legislation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
We remeasured certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they were expected to reverse in the future,
which was generally 21 percent. The provisional amount related to the remeasurement of our deferred tax balance was an
incremental tax expense of $152 million in 2017. See Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," for the impact to
our equity investees.
One-time transition tax
The one-time transition tax was based on our total post-1986 unrepatriated earnings and profits not previously subject to U.S.
income tax. The recorded provisional amount for our one-time transition tax was a tax expense of $298 million with a cash
impact of $338 million.
Withholding tax
Withholding tax is an additional cost associated with the distribution of earnings from some jurisdictions. As a result of the Tax
Legislation, we reconsidered previous assertions regarding earnings that were considered permanently reinvested, which
required us to record withholding taxes on earnings likely to be distributed in the foreseeable future. The assertion as to which
earnings are permanently reinvested for purposes of calculating withholding tax was provisional as we refined the underlying
calculations of the amount of earnings subject to the tax and the rate at which it will be taxed. The recorded provisional amount
for the withholding tax resulted in an incremental tax expense of $331 million. See Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY
INVESTEES," and Note 18, "NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS," for the impact of withholding taxes to our equity investees
and noncontrolling interests.
2018 Adjustments to Tax Legislation
We completed accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Legislation as of December 31, 2018 and included $12
million of unfavorable discrete tax items in our 2018 tax provision.
The adjustments for income tax expense (benefit) during the one-year Tax Legislation measurement period for each group and
other Tax Legislation adjustments consisted of the following:
In millions
One-year measurement adjustments to 2017 estimates
Withholding tax accrued
Deferred tax balances
One-time transition tax
Net impact of measurement period changes
Other 2018 adjustments
Deferred tax charges(1)
Foreign currency adjustment related to Tax Legislation
Net impact of 2018 adjustments
Total Tax Legislation impact
$
$
Years Ended December 31,
2018
2017
Total Impact
(148) $
7
111
(30)
35
7
42
12
$
331
152
298
781
—
—
—
183
159
409
751
35
7
42
793
$
781
$
____________________________________________________
(1) Charges relate to one-time recognition of deferred tax charges at historical tax rates on intercompany profit in inventory.
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NOTE 6. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
A summary of marketable securities, all of which are classified as current, was as follows:
In millions
Equity securities
Debt mutual funds
Certificates of deposit
Equity mutual funds
Bank debentures
Debt securities
2019
Gross unrealized
gains/(losses) (1)
Cost
Estimated
fair value
Cost
2018
Gross unrealized
gains/(losses) (1)
Estimated
fair value
December 31,
$
$
180
133
19
$
3
—
4
$
183
133
23
$
103
101
16
$
1
—
—
1
1
334
—
—
7
1
1
341
—
1
221
—
—
1
104
101
16
—
1
222
Total marketable securities
______________________________________________________
(1) Unrealized gains and losses for debt securities are recorded in other comprehensive income while unrealized gains and losses for equity securities are
$
$
$
$
$
$
recorded in "Other income, net" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income.
All debt securities are classified as available-for-sale. All marketable securities presented use a Level 2 fair value measure. The
fair value of Level 2 securities is estimated using actively quoted prices for similar instruments from brokers and observable
inputs where available, including market transactions and third-party pricing services, or net asset values provided to investors.
We do not currently have any Level 3 securities and there were no transfers between Level 2 or 3 during 2019 or 2018.
A description of the valuation techniques and inputs used for our Level 2 fair value measures is as follows:
•
•
•
•
Debt mutual funds— The fair value measure for the vast majority of these investments is the daily net asset value
published on a regulated governmental website. Daily quoted prices are available from the issuing brokerage and are
used on a test basis to corroborate this Level 2 input.
Certificates of deposit and bank debentures— These investments provide us with a contractual rate of return and
generally range in maturity from three months to five years. The counterparties to these investments are reputable
financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. Since these instruments are not tradable and must be settled
directly by us with the respective financial institution, our fair value measure is the financial institution's month-end
statement.
Equity mutual funds— The fair value measure for these investments is the net asset value published by the issuing
brokerage. Daily quoted prices are available from reputable third-party pricing services and are used on a test basis to
corroborate this Level 2 input measure.
Debt securities— The fair value measure for these securities is broker quotes received from reputable firms. These
securities are infrequently traded on a national stock exchange and these values are used on a test basis to corroborate
our Level 2 input measure.
The proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities were as follows:
In millions
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities
Investments in marketable securities - liquidations
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
258
131
389
$
$
253
78
331
$
$
145
121
266
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NOTE 7. INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventories included the following:
In millions
Finished products
Work-in-process and raw materials
Inventories at FIFO cost
Excess of FIFO over LIFO
Total inventories
NOTE 8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Details of our property, plant and equipment balance were as follows:
In millions
Land and buildings
Machinery, equipment and fixtures
Construction in process
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Less: Accumulated depreciation
December 31,
2019
2018
$
2,214
$
1,395
3,609
(123)
3,486
$
$
2,405
1,487
3,892
(133)
3,759
December 31,
2019
2018
$
2,487
$
5,618
594
8,699
(4,454)
4,245
$
2,398
5,391
530
8,319
(4,223)
4,096
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
NOTE 9. LEASES
Our lease portfolio consists primarily of real estate and equipment leases. Our real estate leases primarily consist of land, office,
distribution, warehousing and manufacturing facilities. These leases typically range in term from 2 to 50 years and may contain
renewal options for periods up to 2 years at our discretion. Our equipment lease portfolio consists primarily of vehicles
(including service vehicles), forktrucks and IT equipment. These leases typically range in term from two years to three years
and may contain renewal options. Our leases generally do not contain variable lease payments other than (1) certain foreign
real estate leases which have payments indexed to inflation and (2) certain real estate executory costs (such as taxes, insurance
and maintenance), which are paid based on actual expenses incurred by the lessor during the year. Our leases generally do not
include residual value guarantees other than our service vehicle fleet, which has a residual guarantee based on a percentage of
the original cost declining over the lease term.
The components of our lease cost were as follows:
In millions
Operating lease cost
Finance lease cost
Amortization of right-of-use asset
Interest expense
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost
Total lease cost
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
208
18
9
5
7
247
$
$
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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:
In millions
Assets
Operating lease assets
Finance lease assets(1)
Total lease assets
Liabilities
Current
Operating
Finance
Long-term
Operating
Finance
Total lease liabilities
____________________________________
December 31,
2019
Balance Sheet Location
$
$
$
496 Other assets
90 Property, plant and equipment, net
586
131 Other accrued expenses
12 Current maturities of long-term debt
370 Other liabilities
78 Long-term debt
$
591
(1)
Finance lease assets were recorded net of accumulated amortization of $62 million at December 31, 2019.
Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases:
In millions
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Operating cash flows from finance leases
Financing cash flows from finance leases
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases
Finance leases
Additional information related to leases:
$
$
163
47
9
214
5
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
December 31, 2019
Operating leases
Finance leases
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases
Finance leases
5.3
12.1
3.3%
4.4%
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Following is a summary of the future minimum lease payments due to finance and operating leases with terms of more than one
year at December 31, 2019, together with the net present value of the minimum payments:
In millions
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
After 2024
$
Total minimum lease payments
Interest
Present value of net minimum lease payments
$
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
15
11
10
9
7
65
117
(27)
90
$
$
143
117
90
60
47
95
552
(51)
501
Following is a summary of the future minimum lease payments due under capital and operating leases with terms of more than
one year at December 31, 2018, together with the net present value of the minimum payments due under capital leases:
In millions
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
After 2023
Total minimum lease payments
Interest
Present value of net minimum lease payments
NOTE 10. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Capital Leases
Operating Leases
$
$
$
$
$
30
21
16
14
13
144
238
(106)
132
138
109
81
60
39
81
508
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2019 and
2018:
In millions
Balance at December 31, 2017
Components
940
$
New
Power
$
—
Distribution
79
$
Power
Systems
10
$
Engine
6
$
Unallocated
$
Segment
Total
$ 1,035
49
(5)
47
1,126
161
(1)
$ 1,286
Total
47 (2) $1,082
49
—
(5)
—
(47) (2)
—
1,126
—
161
—
(1)
—
— $1,286
Acquisitions
Translation and other
Allocation to segment
Balance at December 31, 2018
Acquisitions
Translation and other
—
(5)
—
935
—
(1)
934
49 (1)
—
47 (2)
96
161 (1)
—
—
—
—
79
—
—
—
—
—
10
—
—
—
—
—
6
—
—
Balance at December 31, 2019
____________________________________________________
(1) See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information on acquisition goodwill.
(2) Goodwill associated with the Brammo Inc. acquisition was presented as an unallocated item as it had not yet been assigned to a reportable segment at
257
10
79
$
6
$
$
$
$
$
December 31, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018, Brammo Inc. was assigned to our New Power segment. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional
information.
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Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The following table summarizes
our other intangible assets with finite useful lives that are subject to amortization:
In millions
Software
Less: Accumulated amortization
Software, net
Trademarks, patents, customer relationships and other
Less: Accumulated amortization
Trademarks, patents, customer relationships and other, net
Total other intangible assets, net
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
708
(425)
283
956
(236)
720
1,003
$
$
662
(372)
290
803
(184)
619
909
Amortization expense for software and other intangibles totaled $175 million, $153 million and $112 million for the years
ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The projected amortization expense of our intangible assets, assuming
no further acquisitions or dispositions, is as follows:
In millions
Projected amortization expense
2020
$ 136
2021
$ 118
2022
$ 101
2023
2024
$
84
$
66
NOTE 11. DEBT
Loans Payable and Commercial Paper
Loans payable at December 31, 2019 and 2018 were $100 million and $54 million, respectively, and consisted primarily of
notes payable to financial institutions. The weighted-average interest rate for notes payable, bank overdrafts and current
maturities of long-term debt at December 31 was as follows:
Weighted-average interest rate
2018
2019
3.20% 4.66%
2017
3.01%
We can issue up to $3.5 billion of unsecured, short-term promissory notes (commercial paper) pursuant to the Board of
Directors (the Board) authorized commercial paper programs. The programs facilitate the private placement of unsecured short-
term debt through third-party brokers. We intend to use the net proceeds from the commercial paper borrowings for general
corporate purposes. We had $660 million and $780 million in outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper programs at
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. The weighted-average interest rate for commercial paper at December 31 was as
follows:
Weighted-average interest rate
2018
2019
1.82% 2.59%
2017
1.56%
Revolving Credit Facilities
On August 22, 2018, we entered into a new 5-year revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders and we amended the
agreement on August 21, 2019. The amended credit agreement provides us with a $2 billion senior unsecured revolving credit
facility until August 22, 2023. Amounts payable under our revolving credit facility will rank pro rata with all of our unsecured,
unsubordinated indebtedness. Advances under the facility bear interest at (i) an alternate base rate or (ii) a rate equal to the
adjusted LIBOR plus an applicable margin based on the credit ratings of our outstanding senior unsecured long-term debt.
Based on our current long-term debt ratings, the applicable margin on adjusted LIBOR rate loans was 0.75 percent per annum
as of December 31, 2019. Advances under the facility may be prepaid without premium or penalty, subject to customary
breakage costs.
On August 21, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated 364-day credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $1.5
billion of unsecured funds at any time through August 18, 2020. This credit agreement amends and restates the prior $1.5
billion 364-day credit facility that matured on August 21, 2019.
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Both credit agreements include various covenants, including, among others, maintaining a net debt to total capital leverage
ratio of no more than 0.65 to 1.0. At December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with the covenants. These revolving credit
facilities are maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and for general corporate
purposes. There were no outstanding borrowings under these facilities at December 31, 2019. We intend to maintain credit
facilities of a similar aggregate amount by renewing or replacing these facilities before expiration.
At December 31, 2019, our $660 million of commercial paper outstanding effectively reduced the $3.5 billion available
capacity under our revolving credit facilities to $2.84 billion.
At December 31, 2019, we also had $204 million available for borrowings under our international and other domestic credit
facilities.
Long-term Debt
In millions
Long-term debt
Senior notes, due 2023
Debentures, due 2027
Debentures, due 2028
Senior notes, due 2043
Debentures, due 2098 (1)
Other debt
Unamortized discount
Fair value adjustments due to hedge on indebtedness
Finance leases
Total long-term debt
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term debt
____________________________________
(1)
The effective interest rate on this debt is 7.48%.
December 31,
Interest
Rate
2019
2018
3.65% $
6.75%
7.125%
4.875%
5.65%
500
$
58
250
500
165
59
(50)
35
90
1,607
31
500
58
250
500
165
64
(52)
25
132
1,642
45
$
1,576
$
1,597
Principal payments required on long-term debt during the next five years are as follows:
In millions
Principal payments
2020
2021
2022
$
31
$
46
$
9
2023
$ 506
2024
$
5
The $250 million 7.125% debentures and $165 million 5.65% debentures are unsecured and are not subject to any sinking fund
requirements. We can redeem these debentures at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par plus accrued interest or an
amount designed to ensure that the debenture holders are not penalized by the early redemption.
Our debt agreements contain several restrictive covenants. The most restrictive of these covenants applies to our revolving
credit facility which will upon default, among other things, limit our ability to incur additional debt or issue preferred stock,
enter into sale-leaseback transactions, sell or create liens on our assets, make investments and merge or consolidate with any
other entity. At December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under our borrowing agreements.
Shelf Registration
As a well-known seasoned issuer, we filed an automatic shelf registration for an undetermined amount of debt and equity
securities with the SEC on February 13, 2019. Under this shelf registration we may offer, from time to time, debt securities,
common stock, preferred and preference stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts and stock purchase units.
Our current shelf is scheduled to expire in February 2022.
Interest Expense
For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, total interest incurred was $112 million, $116 million and $85 million,
respectively, and interest capitalized was $3 million, $2 million and $4 million, respectively.
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Interest Rate Risk
In the second half of 2019, we entered into a series of interest rate lock agreements to reduce the variability of the cash flows of
the interest payments on $350 million of fixed rate debt forecast to be issued in 2023 to replace our senior notes at maturity.
The terms of the rate locks mirror the time period of the expected fixed rate debt issuance and the expected timing of interest
payments on that debt. The gains and losses on these derivative instruments will be initially recorded in "Other comprehensive
income" and will be released to earnings in "Interest expense" in future periods to reflect the difference in (1) the fixed rates
economically locked in at the inception of the hedge and (2) the actual fixed rates established in the debt instrument at issuance.
The loss included in "Other comprehensive (loss) income" for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $10 million.
We have a series of interest rate swaps to effectively convert our September 2013, $500 million debt issue, due in 2023, from a
fixed rate of 3.65 percent to a floating rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus a spread. The debt is included in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets as "Long-term debt." The terms of the swaps mirror those of the debt, with interest paid semi-
annually. The swaps were designated, and will be accounted for, as fair value hedges under GAAP. The gain or loss on these
derivative instruments, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in
current income as “Interest expense.” The net swap settlements that accrue each period are also reported in the Consolidated
Financial Statements as "Interest expense." A basis adjustment related to credit risk, excluded from the assessment of
effectiveness, is being amortized over the life of the hedge using a straight-line method and is considered de minimis.
The carrying amount of the hedged debt was $500 million. The cumulative amount of the fair value hedging adjustments to
hedged liabilities included in the carrying amount of the hedged liabilities recognized on the balance sheets was a $4 million
net loss.
The following table summarizes the gains and losses:
In millions
2019
2018
2017
Years ended December 31,
Type of Swap
Interest rate swaps(1)
$
___________________________________________________________
(1) The difference between the gain/(loss) on swaps and borrowings represents hedge ineffectiveness.
(14) $
(8) $
16
$
Gain (Loss) on
Swaps
Gain (Loss) on
Borrowings
Gain (Loss) on
Swaps
Gain (Loss) on
Borrowings
Gain (Loss) on
Swaps
Gain (Loss) on
Borrowings
7
$
(7) $
8
The following table summarizes the interest rate lock activity in AOCL for 2019:
In millions
2019
Year ended December 31,
Type of Swap
Interest rate locks
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in AOCL
$
(10) $
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCL into Interest
Expense
—
Fair Value of Debt
Based on borrowing rates currently available to us for bank loans with similar terms and average maturities, considering our
risk premium, the fair values and carrying values of total debt, including current maturities, were as follows:
In millions
Fair values of total debt (1)
Carrying values of total debt
___________________________________________
(1) The fair value of debt is derived from Level 2 inputs.
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
2,706
2,367
2,679
2,476
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NOTE 12. PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY
A tabular reconciliation of the product warranty liability, including the deferred revenue related to our extended warranty
coverage and accrued product campaigns was as follows:
In millions
Balance, beginning of year
Provision for base warranties issued
Deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts sold
Provision for product campaigns issued
Payments made during period
Amortization of deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts
Changes in estimates for pre-existing product warranties
Foreign currency translation and other
Balance, end of year
December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
2,208
458
356
210
(590)
(230)
(24)
1
2,389
$
$
1,687
437
293
481
(443)
(244)
3
(6)
2,208
$
$
1,414
376
240
181
(398)
(219)
85
8
1,687
We recognized supplier recoveries of $67 million, $26 million and $16 million for the for the years ended December 31, 2019,
2018 and 2017, respectively.
Warranty related deferred revenues and warranty liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:
In millions
Deferred revenue related to extended coverage
programs
Current portion
Long-term portion
Total
Product warranty
Current portion
Long-term portion
Total
Total warranty accrual
December 31,
2019
2018
Balance Sheet Location
$
$
$
$
$
227
714
941
803
645
1,448
2,389
$
$
$
$
$
227 Current portion of deferred revenue
587 Deferred revenue
814
654 Current portion of accrued product warranty
740 Accrued product warranty
1,394
2,208
Engine System Campaign Accrual
During 2017, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected
certain of our pre-2013 model year engine systems for additional emissions testing. Some of these engine systems failed CARB
and EPA tests as a result of degradation of an aftertreatment component. We recorded charges of $36 million to "Cost of sales"
in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income during 2017 for the then expected cost of field campaigns to repair some of these
engine systems.
In the first quarter of 2018, we concluded based upon additional emission testing performed, and further discussions with the
EPA and CARB that the field campaigns should be expanded to include a larger population of our engine systems that are
subject to the aftertreatment component degradation, including our model years 2010 through 2015. As a result, we recorded an
additional charge of $187 million, or $0.87 per share, to "Cost of sales" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income ($94
million recorded in the Components segment and $93 million in the Engine segment).
In the second quarter of 2018, we reached agreement with the CARB and EPA regarding our plans to address the affected
populations. In finalizing our plans, we increased the number of systems to be addressed through hardware replacement
compared to our assumptions resulting in an additional charge of $181 million, or $0.85 per share, to "Cost of sales" in our
Consolidated Statements of Net Income ($91 million recorded in the Engine segment and $90 million in the Components
segment).
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The campaigns launched in the third quarter of 2018 and are being completed in phases across the affected population with a
projection to be substantially complete by December 31, 2020. The total engine system campaign charge, excluding supplier
recoveries, was $410 million. At December 31, 2019, the remaining accrual balance was $247 million.
NOTE 13. PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Pension Plans
We sponsor several pension plans covering substantially all employees. Generally, pension benefits for salaried employees are
determined as a function of employee’s compensation. Pension benefits for most hourly employees are determined similarly
and as a function of employee’s compensation, with the exception of a small group of hourly employees whose pension
benefits were grandfathered in accordance with agreements with their union representation and are based on their years of
service and compensation during active employment. The level of benefits and terms of vesting may vary among plans and are
offered in accordance with applicable laws. Pension plans assets are administered by trustees and are principally invested in
fixed income securities and equity securities. It is our policy to make contributions to our various qualified plans in accordance
with statutory and contractual funding requirements, and any additional contributions we determine are appropriate.
Obligations, Assets and Funded Status
Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the projected benefit obligation (PBO) for our pension plans. The changes
in the benefit obligations, the various plan assets, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in our
Consolidated Balance Sheets for our significant pension plans at December 31 were as follows:
In millions
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial loss (gain)
Benefits paid from fund
Benefits paid directly by employer
Plan amendment
Exchange rate changes
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid from fund
Exchange rate changes
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status (including unfunded plans) at end of year
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets
Pension assets
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Net amount recognized
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net actuarial loss
Prior service cost
Net amount recognized
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
U.S. Plans
U.K. Plans
2019
2018
2019
2018
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,562
116
108
296
(150)
(16)
—
—
2,916
2,937
493
77
(150)
—
3,357
441
842
(16)
(385)
441
611
7
618
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,765
120
98
(212)
(193)
(16)
—
—
2,562
3,166
(36)
—
(193)
—
2,937
375
697
(14)
(308)
375
635
8
643
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,550
26
43
232
(62)
—
—
62
1,851
1,782
193
28
(62)
69
2,010
159
159
—
—
159
323
22
345
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,662
29
41
(46)
(62)
—
15 (1)
(89)
1,550
1,960
(33)
21
(62)
(104)
1,782
232
232
—
—
232
230
16
246
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(1) Guaranteed minimum pension benefits to equalize certain pension benefits between men and women per the U.K. court decision.
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In addition to the pension plans in the above table, we also maintain less significant defined benefit pension plans in 14 other
countries outside of the U.S. and the U.K. that comprise approximately 3 percent and 5 percent of our pension plan assets and
obligations, respectively, at December 31, 2019. These plans are reflected in "Other liabilities" on our Consolidated Balance
Sheets. In 2019 and 2018, we made $15 million and $11 million of contributions to these plans, respectively.
The following table presents information regarding the total accumulated benefit obligation (ABO), the ABO and fair value of
plan assets for defined benefit pension plans with ABO in excess of plan assets and the PBO and fair value of plan assets for
defined benefit pension plans with PBO in excess of plan assets:
In millions
Total ABO
Plans with ABO in excess of plan assets
ABO
Plans with PBO in excess of plan assets
PBO
Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
U.S. Plans
U.K. Plans
2019
2018
2019
2018
$
2,894
$
2,544
$
1,756
$
1,473
379
401
304
322
—
—
—
—
The following table presents the net periodic pension cost under our plans for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Recognized net actuarial loss
Net periodic pension cost
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
U.S. Plans
U.K. Plans
2019
2018
2017
2019
2018
2017
$
$
116
108
(189)
1
17
$
53
$
120
98
(196)
1
33
56
$
$
107
106
(204)
—
37
46
$
$
26
43
(70)
2
11
$
12
$
29
41
(69)
—
29
30
$
$
26
40
(70)
—
40
36
Other changes in benefit obligations and plan assets recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended
December 31 were as follows:
2019
2018
2017
(3) $ — $ —
(77)
(62)
(28)
(40)
91
101
30
(5)
(87)
24
74
$
4
$
139
$
110
$
(5)
In millions
Amortization of prior service cost
Recognized net actuarial loss
Incurred actuarial loss (gain)
Foreign exchange translation adjustments
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income)
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive loss (income)
$
$
$
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Assumptions
The table below presents various assumptions used in determining the PBO for each year and reflects weighted-average
percentages for the various plans as follows:
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
U.S. Plans
U.K. Plans
Discount rate
Cash balance crediting rate
Compensation increase rate
2018
2019
2019
3.36% 4.36% 2.00% 2.80%
4.11% 4.03%
2.73% 3.00% 3.75% 3.75%
2018
—
—
The table below presents various assumptions used in determining the net periodic pension cost and reflects weighted-average
percentages for the various plans as follows:
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
U.S. Plans
U.K. Plans
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Compensation increase rate
Plan Assets
2017
2019
2018
2019
4.36% 3.66% 4.12% 2.80% 2.55% 2.70%
6.25% 6.50% 7.25% 4.00% 4.00% 4.50%
2.73% 3.00% 4.87% 3.75% 3.75% 3.75%
2017
2018
Our investment policies in the U.S. and U.K. provide for the rebalancing of assets to maintain our long-term strategic asset
allocation. We are committed to this long-term strategy and do not attempt to time the market given empirical evidence that
asset allocation is more critical than individual asset or investment manager selection. Rebalancing of the assets has and
continues to occur. The rebalancing is critical to having the proper weighting of assets to achieve the expected total portfolio
returns. We believe that our portfolio is highly diversified and does not have any significant exposure to concentration risk. The
plan assets for our defined benefit pension plans do not include any of our common stock.
U.S. Plan Assets
For the U.S. qualified pension plans, our assumption for the expected return on assets was 6.25 percent in 2019. Projected
returns are based primarily on broad, publicly traded equity and fixed income indices and forward-looking estimates of active
portfolio and investment management. We expect additional positive returns from this active investment management. Based
on the historical returns and forward-looking return expectations, we have elected to maintain our assumption of 6.25 percent
in 2020.
The primary investment objective is to exceed, on a net-of-fee basis, the rate of return of a policy portfolio comprised of the
following:
Asset Class
U.S. equities
Non-U.S. equities
Global equities
Total equities
Real assets
Private equity/venture capital
Opportunistic credit
Fixed income
Total
Target
Range
5.0% +5.0/ -5.0%
1.0% +3.0/ -1.0%
6.0% +3.0/ -3.0%
12.0%
6.0% +4.0/ -6.0%
6.0% +4.0/ -6.0%
4.0% +6.0/ -4.0%
72.0% +5.0/ -5.0%
100.0%
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The fixed income component is structured to represent a custom bond benchmark that will closely hedge the change in the
value of our liabilities. This component is structured in such a way that its benchmark covers approximately 100 percent of the
plan's exposure to changes in its discount rate (AA corporate bond yields). In order to achieve a hedge on more than the
targeted 72 percent of plan assets invested in fixed income securities, our Benefits Policy Committee (BPC) permits the fixed
income managers, other managers or the custodian/trustee to utilize derivative securities, as part of a liability driven investment
strategy to further reduce the plan's risk of declining interest rates. However, all managers hired to manage assets for the trust
are prohibited from using leverage unless approved by the BPC.
U.K. Plan Assets
For the U.K. qualified pension plans, our assumption for the expected return on assets was 4.0 percent in 2019. The
methodology used to determine the rate of return on pension plan assets in the U.K. was based on establishing an equity-risk
premium over current long-term bond yields adjusted based on target asset allocations. Our strategy with respect to our
investments in these assets is to be invested in a suitable mixture of return-seeking assets such as equities, real estate and
liability matching assets such as group annuity insurance contracts and duration matched bonds. Therefore, the risk and return
balance of our U.K. asset portfolio should reflect a long-term horizon. To achieve these objectives we have established the
following targets:
Asset Class
Equities
Private markets/secure income assets
Credit
Diversifying strategies
Fixed income/insurance annuity
Cash
Total
Target
10.0%
18.0%
7.5%
8.0%
55.5%
1.0%
100.0%
As part of our strategy in the U.K. we have not prohibited the use of any financial instrument, including derivatives. As in the
U.S. plan, derivatives may be used to better match liability duration and are not used in a speculative way. The 55.5 percent
fixed income component is structured in a way that covers approximately 80 percent of the plan's exposure to changes in its
discount rate. Based on the above discussion, we have elected an assumption of 4.0 percent in 2020.
Fair Value of U.S. Plan Assets
The fair values of U.S. pension plan assets by asset category were as follows:
In millions
Equities
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Fixed income
Government debt
Corporate debt
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Asset/mortgaged backed securities
Net cash equivalents(1)
Private markets and real assets(2)
Net plan assets subject to leveling
$
Accruals(3)
Investments measured at net asset value
Net plan assets
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019
Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$
$
— $
—
— $
—
72
357
11
1
33
—
474
$
—
—
—
—
—
371
371
$
$
96
47
72
357
11
1
371
371
1,326
5
2,026
3,357
96
47
—
—
—
—
338
—
481
$
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In millions
Equities
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Fixed income
Government debt
Corporate debt
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018
Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$
77
42
—
—
—
—
175
—
294
$
$
— $
—
— $
—
38
323
15
5
17
—
398
$
—
—
—
—
—
316
316
$
77
42
38
323
15
5
192
316
1,008
9
5
1,915
2,937
Asset/mortgaged backed securities
Net cash equivalents (1)
Private markets and real assets (2)
Net plan assets subject to leveling
$
Pending trade/purchases/sales
Accruals (3)
Investments measured at net asset value
Net plan assets
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(1) Cash equivalents include commercial paper, short-term government/agency, mortgage and credit instruments.
(2) The instruments in private markets and real assets, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined
by applicable investment managers or by audited financial statements of the funds. Private markets include equity, venture capital and private credit
instruments and funds. Real assets include real estate and infrastructure.
(3) Accruals include interest or dividends that were not settled at December 31.
$
Certain of our assets are valued based on their respective net asset value (NAV) (or its equivalent), as an alternative to
estimated fair value due to the absence of readily available market prices. The fair value of each such investment category was
as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
U.S. and Non-U.S. Corporate Debt ($939 million and $821 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) -
These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or
within a couple of days.
Government Debt ($503 million and $602 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These commingled
funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of
days.
U.S. and Non-U.S. Equities ($367 million and $343 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These
commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within
a couple of days.
Real Estate ($140 million and $147 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This asset type represents
different types of real estate including development property, industrial property, individual mortgages, office
property, property investment companies and retail property. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow quarterly
or more frequent redemptions.
Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities ($77 million and $2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This
asset type represents investments in fixed- and floating-rate loans. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow
quarterly or more frequent redemptions.
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The reconciliation of Level 3 assets was as follows:
In millions
Balance at December 31, 2017
Actual return on plan assets
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Balance at December 31, 2018
Actual return on plan assets
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Balance at December 31, 2019
Fair Value of U.K. Plan Assets
The fair values of U.K. pension plan assets by asset category were as follows:
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Private Markets
180
$
$
33
34
247
24
28
299
$
$
Real Assets
Total
66
$
6
(3)
69
5
(2)
72
$
246
39
31
316
29
26
371
In millions
Equities
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Fixed income
Net cash equivalents (1)
Insurance annuity (2)
Private markets and real assets (3)
Net plan assets subject to leveling
Investments measured at net asset value
Net plan assets
In millions
Equities
U.S.
Non-U.S.
Fixed income
Net cash equivalents (1)
Insurance annuity (2)
Private markets and real assets (3)
Net plan assets subject to leveling
Investments measured at net asset value
Net plan assets
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019
Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$
$
— $
—
35
—
—
35
$
$
45
58
—
—
—
103
$
— $
—
—
476
259
735
$
$
45
58
35
476
259
873
1,137
2,010
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018
Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$
$
— $
—
12
—
—
12
$
$
47
61
—
—
—
108
$
— $
—
—
442
244
686
$
$
47
61
12
442
244
806
976
1,782
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(1) Cash equivalents include commercial paper, short-term government/agency, mortgage and credit instruments.
(2)
In July 2012, the U.K. pension plan purchased an insurance contract that will guarantee payment of specified pension liabilities. The contract defers
payment for 10 years.
(3) The instruments in private markets and real assets, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined
by applicable investment managers or by audited financial statements of the funds. Private markets include equity, venture capital and private credit
instruments and funds. Real assets include real estate and infrastructure.
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Certain of our assets are valued based on their respective NAV (or its equivalent), as an alternative to estimated fair value due
to the absence of readily available market prices. The fair value of each such investment category was as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
U.S. and Non-U.S. Corporate Debt ($791 million and $753 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) -
These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or
within a couple of days.
U.S. and Non-U.S. Equities ($160 million and $100 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These
commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within
a couple of days.
Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities ($96 million and $0 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This
asset type represents investments in fixed- and floating-rate loans. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow
quarterly or more frequent redemptions.
Diversified Strategies ($60 million and $46 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These
commingled funds invest in commodities, fixed income and equity securities. They have observable NAVs provided to
investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Re-insurance ($30 million and $77 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This commingled fund has
a NAV that is determined on a monthly basis and the investment may be sold at that value.
The reconciliation of Level 3 assets was as follows:
In millions
Balance at December 31, 2017
Actual return on plan assets
Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Insurance
Annuity
$
477
Real Assets
59
$
Private
Markets
Total
$
135
$
671
Unrealized (losses) gains on assets still held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Balance at December 31, 2018
Actual return on plan assets
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
(35)
—
442
34
—
476
(2)
—
57
5
(27)
35
$
$
21
31
187
14
23
224
$
(16)
31
686
53
(4)
735
Level 3 Assets
The investments in an insurance annuity contract, venture capital, private equity and real estate, for which quoted market prices
are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined by applicable investment managers or by quarterly
financial statements of the funds. These financial statements are audited at least annually. In conjunction with our investment
consultant, we monitor the fair value of the insurance contract as periodically reported by our insurer and their counterparty
risk. The fair value of all real estate properties, held in the partnerships, are valued at least once per year by an independent
professional real estate valuation firm. Fair value generally represents the fund's proportionate share of the net assets of the
investment partnerships as reported by the general partners of the underlying partnerships. Some securities with no readily
available market are initially valued at cost, utilizing independent professional valuation firms as well as market comparisons
with subsequent adjustments to values which reflect either the basis of meaningful third-party transactions in the private market
or the fair value deemed appropriate by the general partners of the underlying investment partnerships. In such instances,
consideration is also given to the financial condition and operating results of the issuer, the amount that the investment
partnerships can reasonably expect to realize upon the sale of the securities and any other factors deemed relevant. The
estimated fair values are subject to uncertainty and therefore may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready
market for such investments existed and such differences could be material.
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Estimated Future Contributions and Benefit Payments
We plan to contribute approximately $100 million to our defined benefit pension plans in 2020. The table below presents
expected future benefit payments under our pension plans:
In millions
Expected benefit payments
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
$
258
$
256
$
263
$
265
$
271
2025 - 2029
1,388
$
Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
Other Pension Plans
We also sponsor defined contribution plans for certain hourly and salaried employees. Our contributions to these plans were
$102 million, $104 million and $84 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Other Postretirement Benefits
Our other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans provide various health care and life insurance benefits to eligible employees,
who retire and satisfy certain age and service requirements, and their dependents. The plans are contributory and contain cost-
sharing features such as caps, deductibles, coinsurance and spousal contributions. Employer contributions are limited by
formulas in each plan. Retiree contributions for health care benefits are adjusted annually, and we reserve the right to change
benefits covered under these plans. There were no plan assets for OPEB plans as our policy is to fund benefits and expenses for
these plans as claims and premiums are incurred.
Obligations and Funded Status
Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our OPEB
plans. The changes in the benefit obligations, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated
Balance Sheets for our significant OPEB plans were as follows:
In millions
Change in benefit obligation
December 31,
2019
2018
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year
$
246
$
Interest cost
Plan participants' contributions
Actuarial gain
Benefits paid directly by employer
Benefit obligation at end of year
Funded status at end of year
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Net amount recognized
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial gain
Prior service credit
Net amount recognized
$
$
$
$
$
$
10
14
—
(43)
227
$
318
11
21
(51)
(53)
246
(227) $
(246)
(21) $
(206)
(227) $
(22)
(224)
(246)
(25) $
(4)
(29) $
(24)
(4)
(28)
In addition to the OPEB plans in the above table, we also maintain less significant OPEB plans in four other countries outside
the U.S. that comprise approximately 11 percent and 9 percent of our OPEB obligations at December 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively. These plans are reflected in "Other liabilities" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Components of Net Periodic OPEB Cost
The following table presents the net periodic OPEB cost under our plans:
In millions
Interest cost
Recognized net actuarial loss
Net periodic OPEB cost
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
10
—
10
$
$
11
—
11
$
$
14
6
20
Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss for the years ended December 31 were
as follows:
In millions
Recognized net actuarial loss
Incurred actuarial gain
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss
Total recognized in net periodic OPEB cost and other comprehensive loss (income)
Assumptions
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
— $
(1)
(1) $
— $
(51)
(51) $
(6)
(35)
(41)
9
$
(40) $
(21)
$
$
$
The table below presents assumptions used in determining the OPEB obligation for each year and reflects weighted-average
percentages for our other OPEB plans as follows:
Discount rate
2018
2019
3.15% 4.25%
The table below presents assumptions used in determining the net periodic OPEB cost and reflects weighted-average
percentages for the various plans as follows:
Discount rate
2019
2018
4.25% 3.55% 4.00%
2017
Our consolidated OPEB obligation is determined by application of the terms of health care and life insurance plans, together
with relevant actuarial assumptions and health care cost trend rates. For measurement purposes, a 7.25 percent annual rate of
increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed in 2019. The rate is assumed to decrease on a linear
basis to 5.0 percent through 2026 and remain at that level thereafter.
Estimated Benefit Payments
The table below presents expected benefit payments under our OPEB plans:
In millions
Expected benefit payments
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
$
22
$
21
$
21
$
19
$
19
2025 - 2029
77
$
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NOTE 14. SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET DATA
Other accrued expenses included the following:
In millions
Other taxes payable
Marketing accruals
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
Income taxes payable
Other
Other accrued expenses
Other liabilities included the following:
In millions
Operating lease liabilities
Deferred income taxes
One-time transition tax
Accrued compensation
Other long-term liabilities
Other liabilities
December 31,
2019
2018
228
176
131
52
452
1,039
$
$
196
199
—
97
360
852
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
$
$
370
306
293
206
204
$
1,379
$
—
263
293
173
163
892
NOTE 15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
We are subject to numerous lawsuits and claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business, including actions related to
product liability; personal injury; the use and performance of our products; warranty matters; product recalls; patent, trademark
or other intellectual property infringement; contractual liability; the conduct of our business; tax reporting in foreign
jurisdictions; distributor termination; workplace safety; and environmental matters. We also have been identified as a
potentially responsible party at multiple waste disposal sites under U.S. federal and related state environmental statutes and
regulations and may have joint and several liability for any investigation and remediation costs incurred with respect to such
sites. We have denied liability with respect to many of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings and are vigorously defending
such lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We carry various forms of commercial, property and casualty, product liability and other
forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not be applicable or adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment
against us with respect to these lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We do not believe that these lawsuits are material individually
or in the aggregate. While we believe we have also established adequate accruals pursuant to GAAP for our expected future
liability with respect to pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings, where the nature and extent of any such liability can be
reasonably estimated based upon then presently available information, there can be no assurance that the final resolution of any
existing or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations,
financial condition or cash flows.
We conduct significant business operations in Brazil that are subject to the Brazilian federal, state and local labor, social
security, tax and customs laws. While we believe we comply with such laws, they are complex, subject to varying
interpretations and we are often engaged in litigation regarding the application of these laws to particular circumstances.
On April 29, 2019, we announced that we were conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and
compliance with emission standards for our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the EPA and CARB
regarding certification of our engines in model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. This review is being conducted with
external advisors to ensure the certification and compliance processes for all of our pick-up truck applications are consistent
with our internal policies, engineering standards and applicable laws. In addition, we voluntarily disclosed our formal internal
review to our regulators and to other government agencies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the SEC, and have been
working cooperatively with them to ensure a complete and thorough review. During conversations with the EPA and CARB
about the effectiveness of our pick-up truck applications, the regulators raised concerns that certain aspects of our emissions
systems may reduce the effectiveness of our emissions control systems and thereby act as defeat devices. As a result, our
internal review focuses, in part, on the regulators’ concerns. We are working closely with the regulators to enhance our
emissions systems to improve the effectiveness of all of our pick-up truck applications and to fully address the regulators’
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requirements. Based on discussions with the regulators, we have developed a new calibration for the engines in model year
2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks that has been included in all engines shipped since September 2019. During our discussions,
the regulators have asked us to look at other model years and other engines, though the primary focus of our review has been
the model year 2019 RAM. We are also fully cooperating with the DOJ's and the SEC's information requests and inquiries. Due
to the continuing nature of our formal review, our ongoing cooperation with our regulators and other government agencies, and
the presence of many unknown facts and circumstances, we cannot predict the final outcome of this review and these
regulatory and agency processes, and we cannot provide assurance that the matter will not have a materially adverse impact on
our results of operations and cash flows.
Guarantees and Commitments
Periodically, we enter into guarantee arrangements, including guarantees of non-U.S. distributor financings, residual value
guarantees on equipment under operating leases and other miscellaneous guarantees of joint ventures or third-party obligations.
At December 31, 2019, the maximum potential loss related to these guarantees was $53 million.
We have arrangements with certain suppliers that require us to purchase minimum volumes or be subject to monetary penalties.
At December 31, 2019, if we were to stop purchasing from each of these suppliers, the aggregate amount of the penalty would
be approximately $48 million. Most of these arrangements enable us to secure supplies of critical components. We do not
currently anticipate paying any penalties under these contracts.
We enter into physical forward contracts with suppliers of platinum and palladium to purchase certain volumes of the
commodities at contractually stated prices for various periods, which generally fall within two years. At December 31, 2019,
the total commitments under these contracts were $58 million. These arrangements enable us to fix the prices of these
commodities, which otherwise are subject to market volatility.
We have guarantees with certain customers that require us to satisfactorily honor contractual or regulatory obligations, or
compensate for monetary losses related to nonperformance. These performance bonds and other performance-related
guarantees were $96 million at December 31, 2019.
Indemnifications
Periodically, we enter into various contractual arrangements where we agree to indemnify a third-party against certain types of
losses. Common types of indemnities include:
•
•
•
product liability and license, patent or trademark indemnifications;
asset sale agreements where we agree to indemnify the purchaser against future environmental exposures related to the
asset sold; and
any contractual agreement where we agree to indemnify the counterparty for losses suffered as a result of a
misrepresentation in the contract.
We regularly evaluate the probability of having to incur costs associated with these indemnities and accrue for expected losses
that are probable. Because the indemnifications are not related to specified known liabilities and due to their uncertain nature,
we are unable to estimate the maximum amount of the potential loss associated with these indemnifications.
NOTE 16. CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred and Preference Stock
We are authorized to issue one million shares of zero par value preferred and one million shares of preference stock with
preferred shares being senior to preference shares. We can determine the number of shares of each series, and the rights,
preferences and limitations of each series. At December 31, 2019, there was no preferred or preference stock outstanding.
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Common Stock
Changes in shares of common stock, treasury stock and common stock held in trust for employee benefit plans were as follows:
In millions
Balance at December 31, 2016
Shares acquired
Shares issued
Balance at December 31, 2017
Shares acquired
Shares issued
Balance at December 31, 2018
Shares acquired
Shares issued
Balance at December 31, 2019
Common
Stock
Treasury
Stock
Common Stock
Held in Trust
222.4
—
—
222.4
—
—
222.4
—
—
222.4
54.2
2.9
(0.4)
56.7
7.9
(0.2)
64.4
8.1
(0.8)
71.7
0.7
—
(0.2)
0.5
—
(0.1)
0.4
—
(0.2)
0.2
Treasury Stock
Shares of common stock repurchased by us are recorded at cost as treasury stock and result in a reduction of shareholders'
equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Treasury shares may be reissued as part of our stock-based compensation programs.
When shares are reissued, we use the weighted-average cost method for determining cost. The gains between the cost of the
shares and the issuance price are added to additional paid-in-capital. The losses are deducted from additional paid-in capital to
the extent of the gains. Thereafter, the losses are deducted from retained earnings. Treasury stock activity for the three-year
period ended December 31, 2019, consisting of shares issued and repurchased is presented in our Consolidated Statements of
Changes in Equity.
In December 2019, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of
the 2018 repurchase plan. In October 2018, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common
stock upon completion of the 2016 repurchase plan. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we made the following purchases
under the 2018 stock repurchase program:
In millions (except per share amounts)
For each quarter ended
2019 Shares
Purchased
Average Cost
Per Share
March 31
June 30
September 29
December 31
Total
0.7
—
4.6
2.8
8.1
Total Cost of
Repurchases
100
$
Remaining
Authorized
Capacity (1)
1,806
$
$
137.80
—
152.57
167.82
156.46
$
—
706
465
1,271
1,806
1,100
635
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(1) The remaining authorized capacity under these plans was calculated based on the cost to purchase the shares but excludes commission expenses in
accordance with the authorized plan.
In 2018, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. LLC to repurchase $500
million of our common stock under our previously announced share repurchase plans and received 3.5 million shares at an
average price of $144.02 per share.
We repurchased $1,271 million, $1,140 million and $451 million of our common stock in the years ended December 31, 2019,
2018 and 2017, respectively.
Dividends
Total dividends paid to common shareholders in 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $761 million, $718 million and $701 million,
respectively. Declaration and payment of dividends in the future depends upon our income and liquidity position, among other
factors, and is subject to declaration by the Board, who meet quarterly to consider our dividend payment. We expect to fund
dividend payments with cash from operations.
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In July 2019, the Board authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 15.0 percent from $1.14 per share to $1.311 per
share. In July 2018, the Board authorized a 5.6 percent increase to our quarterly cash dividend on our common stock from
$1.08 per share to $1.14 per share. In July 2017, the Board approved a 5.4 percent increase to our quarterly dividend on our
common stock from $1.025 per share to $1.08 per share. Cash dividends per share paid to common shareholders for the last
three years were as follows:
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
Total
Quarterly Dividends
2019
2018
2017
$
$
1.14
1.14
1.311
1.311
$
4.90
$
1.08
1.08
1.14
1.14
4.44
$
$
1.025
1.025
1.08
1.08
4.21
Employee Benefits Trust
In 1997, we established the Employee Benefits Trust (EBT) funded with common stock for use in meeting our future
obligations under employee benefit and compensation plans. The primary sources of cash for the EBT are dividends received
on unallocated shares of our common stock held by the EBT. Shares of Cummins stock and cash in the EBT may be used to
fund the accounts of participants in the Cummins Retirement and Savings Plan who have elected to receive company matching
funds in Cummins stock. In addition, we may direct the trustee to sell shares in the EBT on the open market and sweep cash
from the EBT to fund other employee benefit plans. Matching contributions charged to income for the years ended
December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were $10 million, $12 million and $17 million, respectively.
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NOTE 17. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Following are the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component:
Change in
pensions and
other
postretirement
defined benefit
plans
$
(685)
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
$
(1,127) $
Unrealized gain
(loss) on debt
securities (1)
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
derivatives
Total
attributable to
Cummins Inc.
(1,821)
(8) $
Noncontrolling
interests
Total
In millions
Balance at December 31, 2016
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before-tax amount
Tax benefit (expense)
After-tax amount
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2)
Impact of tax legislation (Note 5)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at December 31, 2017
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before-tax amount
Tax benefit (expense)
After-tax amount
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at December 31, 2018
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before-tax amount
Tax benefit (expense)
After-tax amount
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
Balance at December 31, 2019
73
(36)
37
62
(103) (3)
(4)
(689)
(42)
7
(35)
53
18
(671)
(106)
16
(90)
27
(63)
(734)
$
$
$
335
(20)
315
—
—
315
(812) $
(333)
7
(326)
—
(326)
(1,138) $
(153)
6
(147)
—
(147)
(1,285) $
$
$
$
(1) $
2
—
2
—
—
2
1
$
2
—
2
(3)
(1)
— $
—
—
—
—
—
— $
(12)
5
(7)
12
—
5
(3) $
21
(7)
14
(9)
5
2
$
398
(51)
347
74
(103) $
318
$
(1,503)
(352) $
7
(345)
41
(304) $
$
(1,807)
(12)
5
(7)
(4)
(11)
(9) $
(271) $
27
(244)
23
(221) $
(2,028)
$
20
—
20
—
— $
$
20
(30) $
—
(30)
1
(29) $
(5) $
—
(5)
—
(5) $
418
(51)
367
74
(103)
338
(382)
7
(375)
42
(333)
(276)
27
(249)
23
(226)
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(1) Effective January 1, 2018 and forward, unrealized gains and losses, net of tax for equity securities are reported in "Other income, net" on the Consolidated Statements of Net Income instead of comprehensive
income.
(2) Amounts are net of tax. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects are immaterial for separate disclosure.
(3) Impact of tax legislation includes a $126 million loss related to Tax Legislation offset by a $23 million favorable impact related to 2017 activity. See Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial
Statements for additional information.
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NOTE 18. NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
Noncontrolling interests in the equity of consolidated subsidiaries were as follows:
In millions
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies
$
Cummins India Ltd.
Hydrogenics Corporation (1)
Other
Total
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(1) See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information.
NOTE 19. STOCK INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
December 31,
2019
2018
$
581
302
58
17
$
958
$
602
293
—
16
911
Our stock incentive plan (the Plan) allows for granting of up to 8.5 million total shares of equity awards to executives,
employees and non-employee directors. Awards available for grant under the Plan include, but are not limited to, stock options,
stock appreciation rights, performance shares and other stock awards. Shares issued under the Plan may be newly issued shares
or reissued treasury shares.
Stock options are generally granted with a strike price equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant and a life
of 10 years. Stock options granted have a three-year vesting period. The strike price may be higher than the fair value of the
stock on the date of the grant, but cannot be lower. Compensation expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting
period beginning on the grant date. The compensation expense is based on the fair value of each option grant using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model. Options granted to employees eligible for retirement under our retirement plan are fully
expensed at the grant date.
Stock options are also awarded through the Key Employee Stock Investment Plan (KESIP) which allows certain employees,
other than officers, to purchase shares of common stock on an installment basis up to an established credit limit. For every
block of 100 KESIP shares purchased by the employee 50 stock options are granted. The options granted through the KESIP
program are considered awards under the Plan and are vested immediately. Compensation expense for stock options granted
through the KESIP program is recorded based on the fair value of each option grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model.
Performance shares are granted as target awards and are earned based on certain measures of our operating performance. A
payout factor has been established ranging from 0 to 200 percent of the target award based on our actual performance during
the three-year performance period. The fair value of the award is equal to the average market price, adjusted for the present
value of dividends over the vesting period, of our stock on the grant date. Compensation expense is recorded ratably over the
period beginning on the grant date until the shares become unrestricted and is based on the amount of the award that is
expected to be earned under the plan formula, adjusted each reporting period based on current information.
Restricted common stock is awarded from time to time at no cost to certain employees. Participants are entitled to cash
dividends and voting rights. Restrictions limit the sale or transfer of the shares during a defined period. Generally, one-third of
the shares become vested and free from restrictions after two years and one-third of the shares issued become vested and free
from restrictions each year thereafter on the anniversary of the grant date, provided the participant remains an employee. The
fair value of the award is equal to the average market price of our stock on the grant date. Compensation expense is determined
at the grant date and is recognized over the restriction period on a straight-line basis.
Employee compensation expense (net of estimated forfeitures) related to our share-based plans for the years ended December
31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was approximately $48 million, $52 million and $39 million, respectively. In addition, non-employee
director share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was approximately $1
million, $1 million and $2 million, respectively. Shares granted to non-employee directors vest immediately and have no
restrictions or performance conditions. The excess tax benefit associated with our employee share-based plans for the years
ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was $4 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively. The total unrecognized
compensation expense (net of estimated forfeitures) related to nonvested awards for our employee share-based plans was
approximately $40 million at December 31, 2019 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of less than
two years.
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The tables below summarize the employee share-based activity in the Plan:
Balance at December 31, 2016
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance at December 31, 2017
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance at December 31, 2018
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited
Balance at December 31, 2019
Exercisable, December 31, 2017
Exercisable, December 31, 2018
Exercisable, December 31, 2019
Options
2,734,764
648,900
(355,479)
(126,816)
2,901,369
515,320
(140,133)
(32,894)
3,243,662
710,120
(652,980)
(63,232)
3,237,570
1,063,889
1,366,722
1,665,710
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
Weighted-average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
$
$
$
$
$
115.02
149.98
105.91
125.65
123.49
159.06
88.74
133.00
130.55
163.42
116.76
139.86
140.36
115.26
124.97
123.55
6.6
4.7
4.7
4.8
$
$
$
$
125
66
18
92
The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was
$31.04, $34.21 and $36.86, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31,
2019, 2018 and 2017, was approximately $35 million, $9 million and $19 million, respectively.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of performance and restricted shares was as follows:
Nonvested
Balance at December 31, 2016
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Balance at December 31, 2017
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Balance at December 31, 2018
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Balance at December 31, 2019
Performance Shares
Restricted Shares
Shares
Weighted-average
Fair Value
Shares
Weighted-average
Fair Value
404,494
150,225
(85,020)
(58,460)
411,239
124,700
(80,996)
(44,593)
410,350
185,377
(176,613)
(23,183)
395,931
$
$
120.41
138.23
141.50
132.52
120.84
146.50
128.47
127.90
126.36
141.01
98.28
145.26
144.64
9,841
—
(1,752)
—
8,089
—
(2,696)
—
5,393
—
(2,696)
—
2,697
$
$
115.76
—
106.89
—
117.68
—
117.68
—
117.68
—
117.68
—
117.68
The total vesting date fair value of performance shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was
$27 million, $13 million and $13 million, respectively. The total fair value of restricted shares vested was less than $1 million,
$1 million and $1 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
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The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the
following assumptions:
Expected life (years)
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
Dividend yield
2019
2018
2017
6
6
2.72%
2.41%
23.79% 25.40%
2.48%
2.68%
6
2.08%
29.97%
2.28%
Expected life—The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options are
expected to remain outstanding based upon our historical data.
Risk-free interest rate—The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the observed U.S. treasury security rate appropriate
for the expected life of our employee stock options.
Expected volatility—The expected volatility assumption is based upon the weighted-average historical daily price changes of
our common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected option life of the grant, adjusted for activity which is not
expected to occur in the future.
Dividend yield—The dividend yield assumption is based on our history and expectation of dividend payouts.
NOTE 20. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
We calculate basic earnings per share (EPS) of common stock by dividing net income attributable to Cummins Inc. by the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The calculation of diluted EPS assumes the issuance of
common stock for all potentially dilutive share equivalents outstanding. We exclude shares of common stock held in the
Employee Benefits Trust (EBT) (see Note 16, "CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY") from the calculation of the
weighted-average common shares outstanding until those shares are distributed from the EBT to the Retirement Savings Plan.
Following are the computations for basic and diluted earnings per share:
In millions, except per share amounts
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.
Weighted-average common shares outstanding
Basic
Dilutive effect of stock compensation awards
Diluted
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.
Basic
Diluted
Years ended December 31,
2019
2,260
$
2018
2,141
$
2017
$
999
155.4
0.7
156.1
162.2
0.6
162.8
166.7
0.6
167.3
$
$
14.54
14.48
$
13.20
13.15
5.99
5.97
The weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding excludes the anti-dilutive effect of certain stock options since such
options had an exercise price in excess of the monthly average market value of our common stock. The options excluded from
diluted earnings per share were as follows:
Options excluded
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
473,845
969,385
31,991
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NOTE 21. ACQUISITIONS
Acquisitions for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
Entity Acquired (Dollars in millions)
2019
Date of
Acquisition
Percent
Interest
Acquired
Payments
to
Former
Owners
Acquisition
Related Debt
Retirements
Total Purchase
Consideration(1)
Goodwill
Recognized
Intangibles
Recognized(2)
Net Sales
Previous
Fiscal
Year
Ended
Hydrogenics Corporation
09/09/19
81%
2018
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc.
2017
08/15/18
100%
Brammo Inc.
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies
11/01/17
07/31/17
100%
50%
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$
$
$
$
$
$
235
51
60
600 (4)
— $
235
$
161
$
161
$
34
2
$
64 (3) $
49
$
15
$
— $
—
68 (3) $
600
$
47
544
$
23
596
3
4
—
(1) All results from acquired entities (excluding Brammo Inc. in 2017) were included in segment results subsequent to the acquisition date. Newly consolidated entities were accounted for as business
combinations and (excluding Brammo Inc. and Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies) were included in the New Power Segment on the date of acquisition. The Brammo Inc. acquisition
was allocated to the New Power Segment on January 1, 2018. Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies was included in the Components Segment on the date of acquisition.
(2) Intangible assets acquired in business combinations were mostly customer and technology related, the majority of which will be amortized over a period of`up to 25 years from the date of the acquisition.
(3) The "Total Purchase Consideration" represents the total amount that will or is estimated to be paid to complete the acquisition. A portion of the acquisition payment has not yet been made and will be paid in
future periods in accordance with the purchase contract. The Brammo Inc. acquisition contains an earnout based on future results of the acquired business and could result in a maximum contingent
consideration payment of $100 million (fair value of $5 million) to the former owners.
(4) This transaction created a newly formed joint venture that we consolidated as we have a majority voting interest in the venture by virtue of a tie-breaking vote on the joint venture's board of directors.
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Hydrogenics Corporation
On September 9, 2019, we acquired an 81 percent interest in Hydrogenics Corporation for total consideration of $235 million.
The Hydrogen Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Air Liquide, S.A., will maintain a 19 percent noncontrolling interest
in Hydrogenics Corporation of $56 million, based on the publicly traded share price of Hydrogenics at the acquisition date,
which was representative of its fair value. We accounted for the transaction as a business combination and included it in the
New Power segment in the third quarter of 2019. We assigned this business to our New Power reporting unit, which included
both our electrified power and fuel cell businesses, for goodwill impairment purposes. The purchase price allocation was as
follows:
In millions
Inventory
Other current assets
Intangible assets
Technology assets
$
Customer relationships
In-process research and development
Other intangible assets
Goodwill
Other assets
Current liabilities
Other liabilities
Total business valuation
Less: Noncontrolling interest
Total purchase consideration
$
21
25
96
29
35
1
161
18
(53)
(42)
291
56
235
As of December 31, 2019, our purchase accounting was complete. The intangible assets will be amortized over periods ranging
from 3 to 20 years. As a result of our review and validation of the significant assumptions used to value the intangible assets
and our validation of calculations related to deferred tax assets and liabilities, our final valuation resulted in increases from our
original estimates of $2 million to technology assets and $1 million to customer relationships and decreases of $5 million to
other liabilities and $5 million to goodwill.
Technology assets represent the value of both the existing fuel cells and generation equipment. These assets were valued using
the relief-from-royalty method, which is a combination of the income approach and market approach that values a subject asset
based on an estimate of the relief from the royalty expense that would be incurred if the subject asset were licensed from a
third-party. Key assumptions are expected revenue, the royalty rate, the estimated remaining useful life and the discount rate.
This value is considered a level 3 measurement under the GAAP fair value hierarchy.
Customer relationship assets represent the value of the long-term strategic relationship the business has with its significant
customers. The assets were valued using an income approach, specifically the multiperiod excess earnings method, which
identifies an estimated stream of revenues and expenses for a particular group of assets from which deductions of portions of
the projected economic benefits, attributable to assets other than the subject asset (contributory assets), are deducted in order to
isolate the prospective earnings of the subject asset. Key assumptions are expected revenue, related expenses, the estimated
remaining useful life and the discount rate. These assets are each being amortized over 15 to 20 years. Annual amortization of
the intangible assets for the next five years is expected to approximate $8 million.
In-process research and development assets represent acquired research and development assets that have been initiated,
achieved material progress, but have not yet resulted in a technologically feasible or commercially viable project. These assets
were valued using the relief-from-royalty method, as described above. These assets will not be amortized until they have been
completed, but will be tested annually for impairment until that time.
Goodwill was determined based on the residual difference between the fair value of consideration transferred and the value
assigned to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities. The goodwill amount will not be deductible for tax purposes. Among
the factors contributing to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill are the acquisition of engineering talent in
the fuel cell space, the ability to be one of the forerunners in the development of clean fuel cell energy and the continued
opportunity to expand our position as a global power leader.
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This business was included in our results starting in September 2019. Pro forma financial information was not provided as the
historical financial statement activity of Hydrogenics Corporation is not material to our consolidated results.
NOTE 22. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Operating segments under GAAP are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is
available that is evaluated regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), or decision-making group, in deciding
how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Our CODM is the President and Chief Operating Officer.
In November 2019, we renamed our Electrified Power segment as "New Power" in order to better represent the incorporation
of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation. The New Power
segment includes our electrified power, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
Our reportable operating segments consist of Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and New Power. This
reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. The Engine segment produces
engines (15 liters and smaller) and associated parts for sale to customers in on-highway and various off-highway markets. Our
engines are used in trucks of all sizes, buses and recreational vehicles, as well as in various industrial applications, including
construction, agriculture, power generation systems and other off-highway applications. The Distribution segment includes
wholly-owned and partially-owned distributorships engaged in wholesaling engines, generator sets and service parts, as well as
performing service and repair activities on our products and maintaining relationships with various OEMs throughout the
world. The Components segment sells filtration products, aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, electronics, fuel systems and
automated transmissions. The Power Systems segment is an integrated power provider, which designs, manufactures and sells
engines (16 liters and larger) for industrial applications (including mining, oil and gas, marine and rail), standby and prime
power generator sets, alternators and other power components. The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and
supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems,
including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies. We continue to serve all our markets as they adopt
electrification and alternative power technologies, meeting the needs of our OEM partners and end customers.
We use EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, depreciation and
amortization) as the primary basis for the CODM to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable operating segments. We
believe EBITDA is a useful measure of our operating performance as it assists investors and debt holders in comparing our
performance on a consistent basis without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or depreciation and
amortization methods, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. Segment amounts exclude certain expenses
not specifically identifiable to segments.
The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same as those applied in our Consolidated Financial Statements. We
prepared the financial results of our operating segments on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which we internally
disaggregate financial information to assist in making internal operating decisions. We allocate certain common costs and
expenses, primarily corporate functions, among segments differently than we would for stand-alone financial information
prepared in accordance with GAAP. These include certain costs and expenses of shared services, such as information
technology, human resources, legal, finance and supply chain management. We do not allocate gains (losses) of corporate
owned life insurance or restructuring charges related to corporate functions to individual segments. EBITDA may not be
consistent with measures used by other companies.
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Summarized financial information regarding our reportable operating segments at December 31, is shown in the table below:
In millions
2019
External sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
Interest income
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions)
Restructuring actions(2)
Segment EBITDA
Depreciation and amortization (3)
Net assets
Investments and advances to equity investees
Capital expenditures
2018
External sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees
Interest income
Segment EBITDA
Depreciation and amortization (3)
Net assets
Investments and advances to equity investees
Capital expenditures
(Table continued on next page)
Engine
Distribution
Components
Power Systems
New Power
Total Segments
Intersegment
Eliminations (1)
Total
$
7,570
$
8,040
$
5,253
$
2,670
$
2,486
10,056
337
200
15
1,472
18
1,454
202
1,094
575
240
31
8,071
28
52
15
693
37
656
115
2,536
296
136
1,661
6,914
300
40
8
1,117
20
1,097
222
2,911
193
191
1,790
4,460
230
38
8
524
12
512
118
2,245
171
107
$
8,002
$
7,807
$
5,331
$
2,625
$
2,564
10,566
311
238
11
1,446
190
1,265
561
254
21
7,828
20
46
13
563
109
2,677
278
133
1,835
7,166
272
54
5
1,030
185
2,878
206
182
2,001
4,626
230
56
6
614
119
2,262
177
129
38
—
38
106
—
—
(148)
1
(149)
12
472
2
26
6
1
7
69
—
—
(90)
6
138
—
11
$
23,571
$
— $
23,571
5,968
29,539
1,001
330
46
3,658
88
3,570
669
9,258
1,237
700
(5,968)
(5,968)
—
—
—
73
31
42
—
—
—
—
—
23,571
1,001
330
46
3,731
119
3,612
669
9,258
1,237
700
$
23,771
$
— $
23,771
6,422
30,193
902
394
35
3,563
609
9,220
1,222
709
(6,422)
(6,422)
—
—
—
(87)
—
—
—
—
—
23,771
902
394
35
3,476
609
9,220
1,222
709
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In millions
2017
External sales
Intersegment sales
Total sales
Research, development and engineering expenses
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (4)
Interest income
Segment EBITDA
Depreciation and amortization (3)
Net assets
Investments and advances to equity investees
Capital expenditures
Engine
Distribution
Components
Power Systems
New Power
Total Segments
Intersegment
Eliminations (1)
Total
$
6,661
$
7,029
$
4,363
$
2,375
$
— $
20,428
$
— $
20,428
2,292
8,953
280
219
6
1,143
184
1,180
531
188
29
7,058
19
44
6
500
116
2,446
267
101
1,526
5,889
241
40
3
917
163
2,811
194
127
1,683
4,058
214
54
3
411
117
2,137
164
90
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
5,530
25,958
754
357
18
2,971
580
8,574
1,156
506
(5,530)
(5,530)
—
20,428
—
—
—
55
—
—
—
—
754
357
18
3,026
580
8,574
1,156
506
____________________________________________________
(1) Includes intersegment sales, intersegment profit in inventory eliminations and unallocated corporate expenses. The year ended December 31, 2019, includes a $31 million restructuring charge related to
corporate functions. There were no significant unallocated corporate expenses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
(2) See Note 4 "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," for additional information.
(3) Depreciation and amortization, as shown on a segment basis, excludes the amortization of debt discount and deferred costs included in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income as "Interest expense." The
amortization of debt discount and deferred costs were $3 million, $2 million and $3 million for the years ended 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. A portion of depreciation expense is included in "Research,
development and engineering expense."
(4) U.S. tax legislation passed in December 2017 decreased our equity earnings at certain equity investees, negatively impacting our "Equity, royalty and interest income from investees" by $23 million, $4
million and $12 million for the Engine, Distribution and Components segments, respectively. See Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," for additional information.
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A reconciliation of our segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income is
shown in the table below:
In millions
Total EBITDA
Less:
Depreciation and amortization
Interest expense
Income before income taxes
Years ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
3,612
669
109
$
2,834
$
$
$
$
3,476
$
3,026
609
114
2,753
$
$
580
81
2,365
A reconciliation of our segment net assets to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is shown in the
table below:
In millions
Net assets for operating segments
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
Brammo Inc. assets
Net liabilities deducted in arriving at net assets (2)
Pension and OPEB adjustments excluded from net assets
Deferred tax assets not allocated to segments
Deferred debt costs not allocated to segments
Total assets
December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
9,258
1,470
—
8,498
67
441
3
$ 19,737
$
9,220
1,525
—
7,836
68
410
3
$ 19,062
$
8,574
1,567
72 (1)
7,398
156
306
2
$ 18,075
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(1) Assets associated with the Brammo Inc. acquisition were presented as a reconciling item as Brammo Inc. had not yet been assigned to a reportable
segment at December 31, 2017. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information.
(2) Liabilities deducted in arriving at net assets include certain accounts payable, accrued expenses, long-term liabilities and other items.
See Note 2, "REVENUE RECOGNITION," for segment net sales by geographic area.
Long-lived assets include property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation, investments and advances to equity investees
and other assets, excluding deferred tax assets, refundable taxes and deferred debt expenses. Long-lived segment assets by
geographic area were as follows:
In millions
United States
China
India
United Kingdom
Netherlands
Mexico
Canada
Brazil
Other international countries
Total long-lived assets
December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
3,555
893
616
370
253
175
139
106
489
6,596
$
$
3,174
823
577
337
234
171
114
104
329
5,863
$
$
3,157
795
563
339
221
136
116
149
293
5,769
Our largest customer is PACCAR Inc. Worldwide sales to this customer were $3,937 million, $3,643 million and $2,893
million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, representing 17 percent, 15 percent and 14 percent,
respectively, of our consolidated net sales. No other customer accounted for more than 10 percent of consolidated net sales.
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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
UNAUDITED
In millions, except per share amounts
Net sales
Gross margin
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—basic (2)
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—diluted (2)
Cash dividends per share
Stock price per share
High
Low
Net sales
Gross margin
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—basic (2) (4)
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—diluted (2) (4)
Cash dividends per share
Stock price per share
High
Low
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
2019
$
$
6,004
1,532
663
4.22
4.20
1.14
$
$
6,221
1,641
675
4.29
4.27
1.14
$
$
$
$
5,768
1,494
622
3.99
3.97
1.311
5,578
1,313
300 (1)
1.98 (1)
1.97 (1)
1.311
$ 162.34
130.03
$ 171.84
150.48
$ 175.91
141.14
$ 186.73
151.15
$
$
$
5,570
1,200 (3)
325 (3)
1.97 (3) $
1.96 (3)
1.08
2018
$
6,132
1,440 (3)
545 (3)
3.33 (3) $
3.32 (3)
1.08
$
$
5,943
1,551
692
4.29
4.28
1.14
6,126
1,546
579
3.65
3.63
1.14
$ 194.18
154.58
$ 172.08
131.58
$ 151.87
129.90
$ 156.49
124.40
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(1) Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. and earnings per share were negatively impacted by $119 million ($90 million after-tax) of restructuring actions in
the fourth quarter of 2019 ($0.59 per basic share and $0.59 per diluted share).
(2) Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the
full year is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Thus, the sum of the four quarters earnings per share may
not equal the full year earnings per share.
(3) Gross margin, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. and earnings per share in 2018 were negatively impacted by an Engine Campaign charge of $187
million ($144 million after-tax) in the first quarter ($0.87 per basic share and $0.87 per diluted share). The second quarter of 2018 was negatively impacted
by an additional charge of $181 million ($139 million after-tax) ($0.85 per basic share and $0.85 per diluted share).
(4) Net income attributable to Cummins Inc., basic and diluted earnings per share were impacted by Tax Legislation adjustments. Net income attributable to
Cummins Inc. was reduced by $74 million and $8 million in the first and second quarter, respectively, while it increased in the third and fourth quarter $33
million and $10 million, respectively. Basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.45 per share and $0.05 per share in the first and second
quarters, respectively, while they increased in the third and fourth quarters by $0.20 per share and $0.06 per share, respectively.
At December 31, 2019, there were approximately 3,123 holders of record of Cummins Inc.'s $2.50 par value common stock.
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ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our management evaluated, with the participation of
our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls
and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive
Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of
the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2019, that
materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The information required by Item 9A relating to Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
and Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth
under the captions "Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" and "Report of Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm," respectively, under Item 8.
ITEM 9B. Other Information
None.
ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
The information required by Item 10 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the captions "Corporate
Governance," "Election of Directors" in our 2020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2019.
Information regarding our executive officers may be found in Part 1 of this annual report under the caption "Information About
Our Executive Officers." Except as otherwise specifically incorporated by reference, our Proxy Statement is not deemed to be
filed as part of this annual report.
ITEM 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 11 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Executive
Compensation" in our 2020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2019.
ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information concerning our equity compensation plans at December 31, 2019, was as follows:
Plan Category
Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(1)
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(2)
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in the first column)
3,636,198
$
140.36
6,860,002
________________________________________________
(1) The number is comprised of 3,237,570 stock options, 395,931 performance shares and 2,697 restricted shares. See Note 19, "STOCK INCENTIVE AND
STOCK OPTION PLANS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of how options and shares are awarded.
(2) The weighted-average exercise price relates only to the 3,237,570 stock options. Performance and restricted shares do not have an exercise price and,
therefore, are not included in this calculation.
We have no equity compensation plans not approved by security holders.
The remaining information required by Item 12 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption
"Stock Ownership of Directors, Management and Others" in our 2020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days
after the end of 2019.
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ITEM 13. Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
The information required by Item 13 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the captions "Corporate
Governance" and "Other Information-Related Party Transactions" in our 2020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within
120 days after the end of 2019.
ITEM 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Selection of
Independent Public Accountants" in our 2020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2019.
ITEM 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
PART IV
(a) The following Consolidated Financial Statements and schedules filed as part of this report can be found in Item 8
"Financial Statements and Supplementary Data":
• Management's Report to Shareholders
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
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(b) The exhibits listed in the following Exhibit Index are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
CUMMINS INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
3 (a)
Description of Exhibit
Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended and restated, effective as of May 8, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 9, 2018 (File No.
001-04949).
3 (b)
4 (a)
4 (b)
4 (c)
4 (d)
10 (a)#
10 (b)#
10 (c)#
10 (d)#
10 (e)#
10 (f)
10 (g)#
10 (h)#
10 (i)#
10 (j)#
10 (k)#
10 (l)#
By-Laws, as amended and restated, effective as of February 12, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current
Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 13, 2019 (File No.
001-04949)).
Indenture, dated as of September 16, 2013, by and between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
September 16, 2013 (Registration Statement No. 333-191189)).
First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2013, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Current Report on 8-K, filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on September 24, 2013 (File No. 001-04949)).
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2013, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Current Report on 8-K, filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on September 24, 2013 (File No. 001-04949)).
Description of Capital Stock (filed herewith).
2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
Target Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2009).
Amendment to the Cummins Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Cummins Inc.'s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018).
Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Cummins Inc.’s Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 2015).
Supplemental Life Insurance and Deferred Income Plan, as amended and restated effective as of December 10, 2018
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2018).
Credit Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2018, by and among Cummins Inc., the subsidiary borrowers referred to therein and
the Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Cummins Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 24, 2018) (File No. 001-04949)).
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to
Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).
Excess Benefit Retirement Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2014).
Cummins Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (filed herewith).
Longer Term Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2009).
2006 Executive Retention Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011).
Senior Executive Target Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(k) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10 (m)#
Senior Executive Longer Term Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10 (n)#
10 (o)#
10 (p)#
10 (q)#
10 (r)#
10 (s)#
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(m) to
Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
Form of Long-Term Grant Notice under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019).
2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 1, 2018 (File No. 001-04949)).
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(p) to
Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).
Key Employee Stock Investment Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(q) to Cummins Inc.’s Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2014).
Amended and Restated 364-Day Credit Agreement, dated as of August 21, 2019, by and among Cummins Inc., the subsidiary
borrowers referred to therein, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on August 21, 2019 (File No.001-04949)).
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10 (t)#
21
23
24
31 (a)
31 (b)
32
101 .INS*
Amendment No. 1, dated as of August 21, 2019, by and among Cummins Inc., certain of its subsidiaries party thereto, the
lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 21, 2019
(File No. 001-04949)).
Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith).
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (filed herewith).
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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.
CUMMINS INC.
By:
/s/ MARK A. SMITH
By:
/s/ CHRISTOPHER C. CLULOW
Mark A. Smith
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Christopher C. Clulow
Vice President—Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Date:
February 11, 2020
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.
Signatures
Title
Date
/s/ N. THOMAS LINEBARGER
N. Thomas Linebarger
/s/ MARK A. SMITH
Mark A. Smith
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020
/s/ CHRISTOPHER C. CLULOW
Christopher C. Clulow
Vice President—Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
*
Robert J. Bernhard
Director
*
Franklin R. ChangDiaz
Director
*
Bruno V. Di Leo Allen
Director
*
Stephen B. Dobbs
Director
*
Robert K. Herdman
Director
*
Alexis M. Herman
*
Thomas J. Lynch
*
Director
Director
William I. Miller
Director
*
Georgia R. Nelson
Director
*
Karen H. Quintos
Director
*By:
/s/ MARK A. SMITH
Mark A. Smith
Attorney-in-fact
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