HEICO Corporation
Corporate Offices
3000 Taft Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Telephone: 954-987-4000
Facsimile: 954-987-8228
www.heico.com
Registrar & Transfer Agent
Computershare Investor Services
P.O. Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842-3170
Telephone: 800-307-3056
www.computershare.com/investor
New York Stock Exchange Symbols
Class A Common Stock - “HEI.A”
Common Stock - “HEI”
Form 10-K and Board of
Directors Inquiries
The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for 2015, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, is available without
charge upon written request to the Corporate
Secretary at the Company’s headquarters.
Any inquiry to any member of the Company’s
Board of Directors, including, but not limited
to “independent” Directors, should be
addressed to such Director(s) care of the
Company’s Headquarters and such inquiries
will be forwarded to the Director(s) of whom
the inquiry is being made.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders
will be held on Friday,
March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
at the JW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: 305-329-3500
Shareholder Information
Elizabeth R. Letendre
Corporate Secretary
HEICO Corporation
3000 Taft Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Telephone: 954-987-4000
Facsimile: 954-987-8228
eletendre@heico.com
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Subsidiaries
Flight Support Group
Action Research Corporation
Aero Design, Inc.
Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC
Aeroworks International Holding, B.V.
Aircraft Technology, Inc.
Astroseal Products Mfg. Corporation
Blue Aerospace LLC
CSI Aerospace, Inc.
DEC Technologies, Inc.
Future Aviation, Inc.
Harter Aerospace, LLC
HEICO Aerospace Corporation
HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp.
HEICO Aerospace Parts Corp.
HEICO Component Repair Group - Miami
HEICO Flight Support Corp.
HEICO Parts Group
HEICO Repair Group
Inertial Airline Services, Inc.
Jet Avion Corporation
Jetseal, Inc.
LPI Corporation
McClain International, Inc.
Niacc-Avitech Technologies, Inc.
Prime Air, LLC and Prime Air Europe
Reinhold Industries, Inc.
Seal Dynamics LLC
Sunshine Avionics LLC
Thermal Energy Products, Inc.
Thermal Structures, Inc.
Turbine Kinetics, Inc.
Electronic Technologies Group
3D-Plus, SAS
Analog Modules, Inc.
Connectronics Corp. and Wiremax
dB Control Corp.
Dukane Seacom, Inc.
EMD Technologies Incorporated
Engineering Design Team, Inc.
HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp.
HVT Group, Inc.
Dielectric Sciences, Inc.
Essex X-Ray & Medical Equipment LTD
Leader Tech, Inc.
Lucix Corporation
Lumina Power, Inc.
Midwest Microwave Solutions, Inc.
Radiant Power Corp.
Ramona Research, Inc.
Robertson Fuel Systems, LLC
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc.
Sierra Microwave Technology, LLC
Switchcraft, Inc. and Conxall
VPT, Inc.
2015
ANNUAL
REPORT
F I N A N C I A L H I G H L I G H T S
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
Year ended October 31,(1)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Operating Data:
Net sales
Operating income
Interest expense
Net income attributable to HEICO
2013
2014
2015
$ 1,008,757
183,590
3,717
102,396 (2)
$ 1,132,311
203,388
5,441
121,293 (3)
$ 1,188,648
229,656
4,626
133,364 (4)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
66,298
66,982
66,463
67,453
66,740
67,811
Per Share Data:
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
Cash dividends per share
Balance Sheet Data (as of October 31):
Total assets
Total debt (including current portion)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Total shareholders’ equity
$
1.54 (2)
1.53 (2)
1.816
$
1.82 (3)
1.80 (3)
.470
$
2.00 (4)
1.97 (4)
.140
$ 1,533,015
377,515
59,218
723,235
$ 1,489,214
329,109
39,966
774,619
$ 1,736,387
367,598
91,282
893,271
(1) Results include the results of acquisitions from each respective effective date.
(2) Includes the aggregate tax benefit from an income tax credit for qualified research and development (“R&D”) activities for the last ten months of fiscal
2012 recognized in fiscal 2013 upon the retroactive extension in January 2013 of the United States (“U.S.”) federal R&D tax credit and higher research and
development tax credits recognized upon the filing of HEICO’s fiscal 2012 U.S. federal and state tax returns, which, net of expenses, increased net income
attributable to HEICO by $1.8 million, or $.03 per basic and diluted share.
(3) Operating income was increased by a $28.1 million reduction in accrued contingent consideration related to a fiscal 2013 and a fiscal 2012 acquisition
within the Electronic Technologies Group (“ETG”), partially offset by $15.0 million in impairment losses related to the write-down of certain intangible assets
at the fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 acquisitions to their estimated fair values as well as lower than expected operating income at the fiscal 2013 acquired
business, which in aggregate increased net income attributable to HEICO by $10.2 million, or $.15 per basic and diluted share. The reduction in accrued
contingent consideration and $13.1 million of the impairment losses were recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses, while
the remaining impairment losses of $1.9 million were recorded as a component of cost of sales.
(4) Includes the aggregate tax benefit from an income tax credit for qualified R&D activities for the last ten months of fiscal 2014 recognized in fiscal 2015 upon
the retroactive extension in December 2014 of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit, which, net of expenses, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $1.8
million, or $.03 per basic and diluted share.
F O R W A R D - L O O K I N G S T A T E M E N T S
Certain statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties
and contingencies. HEICO’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-
looking statements as a result of factors including, but not limited to: lower demand for commercial air travel or
airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services;
product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase to our costs to complete contracts;
governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland
security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could
reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce
our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product
development costs and delay sales; our ability to make acquisitions and achieve operating synergies from acquired
businesses; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; economic conditions
within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which
could negatively impact our costs and revenues; and defense budget cuts, which could reduce our defense-related
revenue. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO’s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. We undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
THOMAS M. CULLIGAN
retired Sr. Vice President and
CEO of Raytheon International,
The Raytheon Company
ADOLFO HENRIQUES
Chairman and CEO,
Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust
SAMUEL L. HIGGINBOTTOM
retired Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer,
Rolls-Royce, Inc.
MARK H. HILDEBRANDT
Managing Partner and Member,
Waldman, Trigoboff, Hildebrandt,
Marx & Calnan, P.A.
WOLFGANG MAYRHUBER
Chairman of the Supervisory Board,
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Chairman of the Supervisory Board,
Infineon Technologies AG
ERIC A. MENDELSON
Co-President,
HEICO Corporation
LAURANS A. MENDELSON
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer,
HEICO Corporation
VICTOR H. MENDELSON
Co-President,
HEICO Corporation
JULIE NEITZEL
Partner,
WE Family Offices
DR. ALAN SCHRIESHEIM
retired Director,
Argonne National Laboratory
FRANK J. SCHWITTER
retired Partner,
Arthur Andersen LLP
Thomas M. Culligan
Adolfo Henriques
Samuel L. Higginbottom
Mark H. Hildebrandt
Wolfgang Mayrhuber
Eric A. Mendelson
Laurans A. Mendelson
Victor H. Mendelson
Julie Neitzel
Dr. Alan Schriesheim
Frank J. Schwitter
C O R P O R A T E P R O F I L E
NET SALES
(in millions)
OPERATING INCOME
(in millions)
NET INCOME
(in millions)
NET INCOME
PER SHARE (diluted)
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HEICO Corporation is a rapidly growing aerospace and electronics company focused on niche markets and cost-
saving solutions for its customers. HEICO’s products are found in the most demanding applications requiring
high-reliability parts and components, such as aircraft, spacecraft, defense equipment, medical equipment,
and telecommunications systems. Through our Flight Support Group, we are: the world’s largest independent
provider of commercial, FAA-approved aircraft replacement parts; a significant provider of aircraft accessories
component repair & overhaul services for avionic, electro-mechanical, flight surface, hydraulic and pneumatic
applications; a leader in niche aircraft parts distribution; and a manufacturer of other critical aircraft parts.
Our Electronic Technologies Group designs and manufactures mission-critical, niche electronic, electro-optical,
microwave and other components found in aviation, broadcast, defense, homeland security, medical, space, telecom
and other complex equipment used worldwide.
HEICO’s customers include most of the world’s airlines, overhaul shops, satellite manufacturers, commercial
and defense equipment producers, medical equipment manufacturers, government agencies, telecommunications
equipment suppliers and others.
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M A N A G E M E N T ’ S M E S S A G E
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
For the sixth consecutive year, HEICO Corporation reported
record net income, operating income and net sales. For
the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015, net income increased
10% to a record $133.4 million, or $1.97 per diluted share, up
from $121.3 million or $1.80 per diluted share in the fiscal
year ended October 31, 2014.
Net sales increased 5% to a record $1.19 billion in fiscal
2015, up from $1.13 billion in fiscal 2014.
Our Flight Support Group’s net sales increased 6% to a
record $809.7 million in fiscal 2015, up from $762.8 million
in fiscal 2014. The Flight Support Group’s operating income
increased 10% to a record $149.8 million in fiscal 2015, up
from $136.5 million in fiscal 2014. These strong results
were occasioned by acquisitions and growth in sales of our
commercial aircraft products.
Our Electronic Technologies Group’s net sales increased 3% to a record $391.0 million in fiscal 2015, up
from $379.4 million in fiscal 2014. The Electronic Technologies Group’s operating income increased 11% to a
record $98.8 million in fiscal 2015, up from $88.9 million in fiscal 2014. These excellent results were driven
by numerous factors, including a more favorable product mix for certain defense products.
The financial statements accompanying this letter contain further important details about our results
and we suggest you thoroughly review those.
HEICO declared our 73rd and 74th consecutive semi-annual cash dividends since 1979. Further, in
December 2015, this cash dividend was increased by 14% for both classes of our common shares.
HEICO’s acquisition program witnessed our strongest year ever, with the Company completing a total of
six acquisitions during the fiscal year and, in December 2015, we made a product line acquisition and also
entered into an agreement to make the Company’s largest-ever acquisition (which acquisition closed in early
January 2016).
The results of HEICO’s innovation manifested themselves in many forms on a variety of aerospace and
defense programs, including parts designed and made by HEICO’s subsidiaries on NASA’s Dawn and New
Horizons spacecraft.
Based on conditions in the markets we serve and products we have developed or have in development,
we remain optimistic about HEICO’s future. 2016 offers healthy growth potential, although we remain
cautious in the face of international economic uncertainty.
We invite you to read the question and answer section that follows this letter to gain more insight into
important issues for our company.
Most important, we thank our more than 4,600 Team Members for their ongoing hard work and dedication.
HEICO would not be where it is today without the devotion of this group, which we consider to be the most
talented in the industries we serve. We also thank our Board of Directors for their guidance and support.
Sincerely,
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Laurans A. Mendelson
Chairman & Chief
Executive Officer
Eric A. Mendelson
Co-President
Victor H. Mendelson
Co-President
Q U E S T I O N S / A N S W E R S
Q&A
In each year’s Annual Report, we include
a Question and Answer session with some
of our senior leaders to address some of
the most frequently asked questions we
receive. Below is this year’s Question and
Answer session.
Shown in the photo: seated, left to right, Thomas S. Irwin, Senior Executive Vice President, Laurans A. Mendelson, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer; standing, left to right, Victor H. Mendelson, Co-President, Joseph W. Pallot, General Counsel, Carlos L.
Macau, Jr., Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Eric A. Mendelson, Co-President.
Q: What is HEICO’s growth strategy going forward?
A:
Our strategy remains the same as it has been for many years, which is to grow HEICO through a combination
of organic growth and acquisitions. We expect our organic growth and our acquisitions to each contribute
between 40% and 60% of our growth in a typical year. Naturally, we also expect the companies we acquire
to grow their earnings and sales over time using the same methods we have successfully employed for 25
years – new product development, market penetration and partnering.
Q: Can you tell us about your 2015 acquisitions?
A:
We completed or announced eight exciting purchases in 2015. Our Electronic Technologies Group acquired
80% of Midwest Microwave Solutions, a Cedar Rapids, IA-based designer and maker of communications and
electronic intercept receivers and tuners for military and intelligence applications. In December 2015, the
Electronic Technologies Group acquired a small underwater locator beacon product line to combine with its
Dukane Seacom business and we entered into an agreement to acquire Robertson Fuel Systems, the leading
maker of helicopter crashworthy auxiliary fuel systems (the acquisition closed in January 2016). These
acquisitions expanded our product offering in mission-critical and niche markets.
Our Flight Support Group acquired 80.1% of Aeroworks International, a Netherlands-based maker of
aircraft interior components. Aeroworks has significant production operations in Thailand and Laos, which
brings HEICO significant capabilities in lower cost operating environments. Aeroworks is also an excellent
strategic fit with existing operations in our Specialty Products Group. In addition, we acquired 80.1% of
Harter Aerospace, a Tempe, AZ-based aircraft accessory component and repair & overhaul company, which
augments our already extensive accessory component repair and overhaul capabilities. In order to expand
the Flight Support Group’s distribution and aging aircraft activities, we acquired Aerospace and Commercial
Technologies, Inc. (“ACT”). ACT is seen as a preeminent provider of F-16 airframe support for both the
U.S. Department of Defense and foreign F-16 operators. The Flight Support Group also acquired CT-based
Astroseal Products Mfg. Corp., which designs and manufactures expanded foil mesh used in composite
aircraft structures to avoid lighting strike damage. Finally, the Flight Support Group acquired a small
thermal insulation product line to enhance our Specialty Products Group’s thermal products business.
Q: What are your expectations for your primary end markets in 2016?
A:
With commercial aircraft fleets operating at record levels, oil prices low and healthy aircraft deliveries, we
believe our commercial aircraft-related businesses should grow in 2016. Right now, though, we closely
watch international economic issues, as they could dampen our growth.
Numerous defense markets began turning upward in 2015 and we anticipate follow-through in 2016.
As conflicts continue and proliferate, we anticipate continued need for the kind of items HEICO’s
subsidiaries make.
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C O M M E R C I A L A V I A T I O N
HEICO’s commitment to advancing its customers’ needs keeps us at the forefront
of many commercial aircraft activities. As the world’s airline fleet continues to grow
and operators demand greater reliability, HEICO’s aftermarket parts and repair businesses
relentlessly meet these needs with an ever-growing product and services base.
HEICO started out supplying a small number of jet engine replacement components
in order to address airline customers’ underserved requirements. These requirements
included the supply of certain difficult to obtain parts and economic savings. Through
our robust and consistent product development program, we now offer over 10,000
FAA-approved aircraft replacement parts and over 1,000 FAA-approved Designated
Engineering Representative Repair processes. In addition, the HEICO Repair Group has
the capability to repair and overhaul over 26,000 part numbers at its 6 FAA-licensed
facilities in Arizona, California, Florida and Ohio.
Aircraft jet engine parts
are among the many critical
components HEICO supplies
through its Parts Group, its
Distribution Group and its
Specialty Products Group.
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Commercial air travel continues to grow as it remains the only viable way to
move people and cargo rapidly over long distances. In HEICO’s fiscal 2015,
over 6.4 trillion available aircraft passenger miles were flown.
5
C O M M E R C I A L A V I A T I O N C O N T I N U E D
A HEICO Repair Group
Team Member com-
pletes the overhaul of
a large commercial
aircraft radome in the
Company’s Miami, FL
Repair Group facility.
All of these remarkable capabilities resulted in our shipping more than 3 million
commercial aircraft replacement parts last year, while repairing or overhauling over
60,000 aircraft component units. Our customers know that they can rely on HEICO’s
quality, service and dependability hallmarks.
Importantly, HEICO is more than just aftermarket replacement parts. Numerous
HEICO subsidiaries supply crucial components for newly produced aircraft — components
which include, among others, power supplies, power converters, insulation and interior
component parts. Our Original Equipment Manufacturer customers equally rely on
HEICO for product development, rapid turn times and cost savings solutions.
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Aircraft interiors are becoming more
complex and demanding. Our Flight Support
Group subsidiaries, Reinhold Industries
and Aeroworks International, are leading
makers of composite seatbacks, internal
seating components and other interior parts,
including the latches shown at right.
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D E F E N S E
Above, a Reaper unmanned
aerial system. A typical
Reaper includes a variety
of electronics made by
several HEICO subsidiaries.
Left, an AH-64 Apache
helicopter. Various
HEICO subsidiaries
produce components for
the weapons and targeting
systems on numerous
Apache helicopters, along
with crashworthy fuel
systems on the plane itself.
HEICO’s diversified defense operations grew substantially in 2015; our
businesses — both those acquired in the last few years and those
owned longer — bore the fruits of years of product development focus and
market improvements. HEICO’s mission critical and high-reliability defense
subcomponents are found not only in airborne systems, such as aircraft,
spacecraft and missiles, but also in a variety of high end shipboard and limited
ground-based applications. While these systems may operate in different
environments, they all have the same requirements: they cannot fail. Our
customers know our commitment to that requirement and that is why we are
able to successfully supply this important market.
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Above, an F-16 fighter jet. HEICO subsidiaries provide
critical electronic components and aftermarket support
for aircraft operated by the United States and its allies.
Above, a Microwave Tuner designed and made by HEICO’s Midwest
Microwave Solutions subsidiary. This device is used for signals and
other electronic intelligence gathering applications.
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An expert machinist at HEICO’s Hollywood, FL production facility
utilizes a CNC 5-Axis Mill/Turn system in the manufacture of
parts, such as the aircraft brake manifold shown above left, the
matched gear set shown above right, and the aircraft engine
system component shown to the right.
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R E S E A R C H & M A N U F A C T U R I N G
Engineering technicians in a HEICO Parts
Group design facility conduct a composition
analysis of a commercial aircraft part.
Research and product development underpin everything we do at HEICO. With approximately 500 engineers
and engineering professionals company-wide, a large number of all HEICO Team Members are devoted
to designing or evolving our products and services. Every HEICO subsidiary uses a substantial research and
product development budget to fund innovative and unique designs for our full range of aviation, defense, space,
medical, electronic and other markets we serve.
Examples of some of these innovations include the new VXR Series of DC-DC Converters and EMI Filters
developed by our VPT, Inc. subsidiary in Blacksburg, VA. These converters are used in a broad range of
commercial and military aircraft, including the unique power needs of unmanned systems.
Another example is our new VisionLink RCX, the next generation of camera link extenders designed and
made by our Engineering Design Team, Inc. subsidiary. The VisionLink RCX is used to support government
intelligence and data gathering. In addition to these parts, our commercial aircraft aftermarket businesses
developed over 400 commercial aircraft replacement parts this past year.
Naturally, we must maintain world-class manufacturing and production capabilities in order to produce
the remarkable goods and services which our research and product development teams create. HEICO rises
to the manufacturing challenge every time by availing ourselves of the most talented manufacturing Team
Members and by providing them with state-of-the-art production equipment to allow them to make these
parts and services with the utmost quality, fastest turn times and greatest efficiency.
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S P A C E & O T H E R
HEICO’s significant space component and subsystem operations supply
critical components and equipment, including microwave assemblies, ferrite
devices, amplifiers, down-converters, electric power converters, memory modules,
recorders and systems in packages. In fiscal 2015, our Sierra Microwave, VPT,
Inc., and 3D Plus subsidiaries witnessed the successful deployment of their
devices when NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft achieved orbit around a dwarf planet for
the first time and when NASA’s New Horizons Spacecraft passed Pluto and
traveled beyond the end of our solar system.
Not only does HEICO successfully provide products and services in aviation,
defense and space markets, but many devices which we supply for those markets
are also used in medical, telecommunications, harsh environment and other
industries. We are proud to produce very demanding high voltage power supplies
and generators for medical imaging, radiation therapy and other applications that
are used for important life-saving and life-changing purposes.
Component parts made by some
Electronic Technologies Group’s
companies are used in medical
imaging equipment, like the CT
scanner shown here.
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MERCURY
VENUS
EARTH
MARS
JUPITER
SATURN
URANUS
NEPTUNE
PLUTO
Two HEICO subsidiaries supplied mission critical
components on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft
which flew by and passed by Pluto in July, 2015.
January 19, 2006
New Horizons spacecraft launches
from Cape Canaveral, FL.
February 28, 2007
Spacecraft flies by Jupiter.
2007-2014
Most of these eight years the spacecraft cruises
from Jupiter to Pluto in a state of “hibernation.”
December 2014
The spacecraft is awkened from its hibernation to
make final preparations for the Pluto encounter.
July 2015
New Horizons makes its closest
approach to Pluto.
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G L O B A L S C O P E
HEICO’s products are used in the most mobile
platforms known — aircraft and spacecraft.
Nothing spans greater distances in harshest
environments than airplanes, satellites and rockets.
Therefore, it is necessary for HEICO to maintain
bases of operations across the globe. In 2015, we
expanded these international locations with the
addition of facilities in the Netherlands, Thailand
and Laos to enhance our existing operations so that
we now have 58 operating facilities in 11 countries,
including 20 states in the United States. In addition,
we operate numerous sales and service offices
around the globe to ensure rapid responses to all
of our customers.
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HEICO’s global footprint grew in fiscal 2015. Left, our Aeroworks International manufacturing complex in Thailand.
Center, HEICO’s corporate headquarters in Hollywood, FL. Right, HEICO marketing Team Members prepare for a presentation.
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2015
F I N A N C I A L S T A T E M E N T S
A N D O T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over
Financial Reporting and Executive Officer Certifications
Reports of Independent Registered Public
Accounting Firm
Market for Company’s Common Equity and
Related Stockholder Matters
16
17
18
30
31
31
32
34
35
63
64
66
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Year ended October 31, (1)
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
(in thousands, except per share data)
Operating Data:
Net sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating income
Interest expense
Other (expense) income
Net income attributable to HEICO
$ 1,188,648
434,179
204,523
229,656
4,626
(66)
133,364 (3)
$ 1,132,311
398,312
194,924
203,388 (4)
5,441
625
121,293 (4)
$ 1,008,757
371,181
187,591
183,590
3,717
888
102,396 (5)
$ 897,347
327,436
164,142
163,294
2,432
313
85,147
$ 764,891
274,441
136,010
138,431 (6)
142
64
72,820 (6)(7)
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding (2)
Basic
Diluted
Per Share Data: (2)
Net income per share attributable to
HEICO shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
Cash dividends per share (2)
Balance Sheet Data (as of October 31):
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total debt (including current portion)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Total shareholders’ equity
66,740
67,811
66,463
67,453
66,298
66,982
65,861
66,624
65,050
66,408
$
2.00 (3) $
1.97 (3)
.140
1.82 (4) $
1.80 (4)
.470
1.54 (5) $
1.53 (5)
1.816
$
1.29
1.28
.086
1.12 (6)(7)
1.10 (6)(7)
.069
$
33,603
1,736,387
367,598
91,282
893,271
$
20,229
1,489,214
329,109
39,966
774,619
$
15,499
1,533,015
377,515
59,218
723,235
$
21,451
1,192,846
131,820
67,166
719,759
$ 17,500
941,069
40,158
65,430
620,154
(1) Results include the results of acquisitions from each respective effective date. See Note 2, Acquisitions, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
for more information.
(2) All share and per share information has been adjusted retrospectively to reflect the 5-for-4 stock splits effected in October 2013 and April 2012 and 2011.
(3) Includes the aggregate tax benefit from an income tax credit for qualified research and development (“R&D”) activities for the last ten months of fiscal
2014 recognized in fiscal 2015 upon the retroactive extension in December 2014 of the United States (“U.S.”) federal R&D tax credit, which, net of expenses,
increased net income attributable to HEICO by $1.8 million, or $.03 per basic and diluted share.
(4) Operating income was increased by a $28.1 million reduction in accrued contingent consideration related to a fiscal 2013 and a fiscal 2012 acquisition within
the Electronic Technologies Group (“ETG”), partially offset by $15.0 million in impairment losses related to the write-down of certain intangible assets at the
fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 acquisitions to their estimated fair values as well as lower than expected operating income at the fiscal 2013 acquired business,
which in aggregate increased net income attributable to HEICO by $10.2 million, or $.15 per basic and diluted share. The reduction in accrued contingent
consideration and $13.1 million of the impairment losses were recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, while the
remaining impairment losses of $1.9 million were recorded as a component of cost of sales.
(5) Includes the aggregate tax benefit from an income tax credit for qualified R&D activities for the last ten months of fiscal 2012 recognized in fiscal 2013 upon
the retroactive extension in January 2013 of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit and higher R&D tax credits recognized upon the filing of HEICO’s fiscal 2012 U.S.
federal and state tax returns, which, net of expenses, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $1.8 million, or $.03 per basic and diluted share.
(6) Operating income was reduced by a net aggregate of $3.8 million due to $5.0 million in impairment losses related to the write-down of certain intangible
assets within the ETG to their estimated fair values, partially offset by a $1.2 million reduction in accrued contingent consideration related to a prior year
acquisition. Approximately $4.5 million of the impairment losses and the reduction in accrued contingent consideration were recorded as a component
of SG&A expenses, while the remaining impairment losses of $.5 million were recorded as a component of cost of sales, which decreased net income
attributable to HEICO by $2.4 million, or $.04 per basic and diluted share, in aggregate.
(7) Includes the aggregate tax benefit principally from state income apportionment updates and higher R&D tax credits recognized upon the filing of HEICO’s
fiscal 2010 U.S. federal and state tax returns and amendments of certain prior year state tax returns as well as the benefit from an income tax credit for
qualified R&D activities for the last ten months of fiscal 2010 recognized in fiscal 2011 upon the retroactive extension in December 2010 of the U.S. federal
R&D tax credit, which, net of expenses, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $2.8 million, or $.04 per basic and diluted share, in aggregate.
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HEICO Corporation and Subsidiaries
Overview
Our business is comprised of two operating segments, the Flight Support Group (“FSG”) and the Electronic Technolo-
gies Group (“ETG”).
The Flight Support Group consists of HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. (“HEICO Aerospace”), which is 80% owned, and
HEICO Flight Support Corp., which is wholly owned, and their collective subsidiaries, which primarily:
• Designs, Manufactures, Repairs, Overhauls and Distributes Jet Engine and Aircraft Component Replacement Parts.
The Flight Support Group designs, manufactures, repairs, overhauls and distributes jet engine and aircraft compo-
nent replacement parts. The parts and services are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”). The
Flight Support Group also manufactures and sells specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial
original equipment manufacturers and the United States (“U.S.”) government. Additionally, the Flight Support Group
is a leading supplier, distributor, and integrator of military aircraft parts and support services primarily to foreign
military organizations allied with the U.S. and a leading manufacturer of advanced niche components and complex
composite assemblies for commercial aviation, defense and space applications. Further, the Flight Support Group
engineers, designs and manufactures thermal insulation blankets and parts as well as removable/reusable insula-
tion systems for aerospace, defense, commercial and industrial applications as well as manufactures expanded foil
mesh for lighting strike protection in fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
The Electronic Technologies Group consists of HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. (“HEICO Electronic”) and its
subsidiaries, which primarily:
• Designs and Manufactures Electronic, Microwave and Electro-Optical Equipment, High-Speed Interface Products,
High Voltage Interconnection Devices and High Voltage Advanced Power Electronics. The Electronic Technologies
Group designs, manufactures and sells various types of electronic, microwave and electro-optical equipment
and components, including power supplies, laser rangefinder receivers, infrared simulation, calibration and
testing equipment; power conversion products serving the high-reliability military, space and commercial avionics
end-markets; underwater locator beacons used to locate data and voice recorders utilized on aircraft and marine
vessels; electromagnetic interference shielding for commercial and military aircraft operators, traveling wave tube
amplifiers and microwave power modules used in radar, electronic warfare, on-board jamming and countermeasure
systems, electronics companies and telecommunication equipment suppliers; advanced high-technology interface
products that link devices such as telemetry receivers, digital cameras, high resolution scanners, simulation systems
and test systems to computers; high voltage energy generators interconnection devices, cable assemblies and
wire for the medical equipment, defense and other industrial markets; high frequency power delivery systems for
the commercial sign industry; high voltage power supplies found in satellite communications, CT scanners and in
medical and industrial x-ray systems; three-dimensional microelectronic and stacked memory products that are
principally integrated into larger subsystems equipping satellites and spacecraft; harsh environment connectivity
products and custom molded cable assemblies; RF and microwave amplifiers, transmitters and receivers used to
support military communications on unmanned aerial systems, other aircraft, helicopters and ground-based data/
communications systems; communications and electronic intercept receivers and tuners for military and intelligence
applications; wireless cabin control systems, solid state power distribution and management systems and fuel level
sensing systems for business jets and for general aviation, as well as for the military/defense market; and microwave
modules, units and integrated sub-systems for commercial and military satellites.
Our results of operations during each of the past three fiscal years have been affected by a number of transactions.
This discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated
Financial Statements and Notes thereto included herein. For further information regarding the acquisitions discussed
below, see Note 2, Acquisitions, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Each acquisition was included in our
results of operations from the effective acquisition date.
In August 2015, we acquired, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., all of the stock of Astroseal Products Mfg. Corpora-
tion (“Astroseal”). Astroseal manufactures expanded foil mesh, which is integrated into composite aerospace structures for
lighting strike protection in fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
In August 2015, we acquired, through HEICO Electronic, 80.1% of the equity of Midwest Microwave Solutions, Inc.
(“MMS”). MMS designs, manufactures and sells unique Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWAP-C) optimized Communications
and Electronic Intercept Receivers and Tuners for military and intelligence applications. The remaining 19.9% continues to
be owned by certain members of MMS’ management team.
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HEICO Corporation and SubsidiariesMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In August 2015, we acquired, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., 80.1% of the assets and assumed certain liabilities
of Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC (“ACT”). ACT is a leading provider of products and services necessary to
maintain up-to-date F-16 fighter aircraft operational capabilities. The remaining 19.9% continues to be owned by certain
members of ACT’s management team.
In May 2015, we acquired, through HEICO Flight Support Corp, all of the stock of Thermal Energy Products, Inc. (“TEP”).
TEP engineers, designs and manufactures removable/reusable insulation systems for industrial, commercial, aerospace
and defense applications.
In January 2015, we acquired, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., 80.1% of the equity of Harter Aerospace, LLC (“Harter”).
Harter is a globally recognized component and accessory maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) station specializing
in commercial aircraft accessories, including thrust reverse actuation systems and pneumatics, and electromechanical
components. The remaining 19.9% interest continues to be owned by certain members of Harter’s management team.
In January 2015, we acquired, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., 80% of the equity of Aeroworks International
Holding B.V. (“Aeroworks”). Aeroworks, which is headquartered in the Netherlands and maintains a significant portion of
its production facilities in Thailand and Laos, is a manufacturer of both composite and metal parts used primarily in aircraft
interior applications, including seating, galleys, lavatories, doors, and overhead bins. The remaining 20% interest continues
to be owned by a certain member of Aeroworks’ management team.
In June 2014, we acquired, through a subsidiary of HEICO Flight Support Corp., certain assets and liabilities of Quest
Aviation Supply, Inc. (“Quest Aviation”). Quest Aviation is a niche supplier of parts to repair thrust reversers on various
aircraft engines.
In October 2013, we acquired, through HEICO Electronic, all of the outstanding stock of Lucix Corporation (“Lucix”) in
a transaction carried out by means of a merger. Lucix is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance, high
reliability microwave modules, units, and integrated sub-systems for commercial and military satellites.
In May 2013, we acquired, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., Reinhold Industries, Inc. (“Reinhold”) through the
acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Reinhold’s parent company in a transaction carried out by means of a merger.
Reinhold is a leading manufacturer of advanced niche components and complex composite assemblies for commercial
aviation, defense and space applications.
The purchase price of each of the above referenced acquisitions was paid in cash principally using proceeds from our
revolving credit facility. The aggregate amount paid in cash for acquisitions, including additional purchase consideration
payments, was $166.8 million, $8.7 million and $222.6 million in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
In February 2014, we acquired the 20% noncontrolling interest held by Lufthansa Technik AG (“LHT”) in four of our existing
subsidiaries principally operating in the specialty products and distribution businesses within HEICO Aerospace. For further
information regarding this acquisition, see Note 8, Shareholder’s Equity, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical Accounting Policies
We believe that the following are our most critical accounting policies, which require management to make judgments
about matters that are inherently uncertain.
Assumptions utilized to determine fair value in connection with business combinations, contingent consideration
arrangements and in goodwill and intangible assets impairment tests are highly judgmental. If there is a material change
in such assumptions or if there is a material change in the conditions or circumstances influencing fair value, we could be
required to recognize a material impairment charge.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sale of products and the rendering of services is recognized when title and risk of loss passes to
the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenue from certain fixed price contracts for which costs can
be dependably estimated is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs
incurred to date to estimated total costs for each contract. This method is used because management considers costs
incurred to be the best available measure of progress on these contracts. Revisions in cost estimates as contracts progress
have the effect of increasing or decreasing profits in the period of revision. Revisions in cost estimates may be caused by
factors such as the price or availability of raw materials and component parts or variations in the amount of labor required
and/or the materials necessary to meet customer specifications and requirements. Provisions for estimated losses on
uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. The percentage of our net sales
recognized under the percentage-of-completion method was approximately 4%, 3% and 1% in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013,
respectively. Changes in estimates pertaining to percentage-of-completion contracts did not have a material or significant
effect on net income or net income per share in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013.
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For fixed price contracts in which costs cannot be dependably estimated, revenue is recognized on the completed-
contract method. A contract is considered complete when all significant costs have been incurred or the item has been
accepted by the customer. Progress billings and customer advances received on fixed price contracts accounted for under
the completed-contract method are classified as a reduction to contract costs that are included in inventories, if any, and
any remaining amount is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Valuation of Accounts Receivable
The valuation of accounts receivable requires that we set up an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts and
record a corresponding charge to bad debt expense. We estimate uncollectible receivables based on such factors as our
prior experience, our appraisal of a customer’s ability to pay, age of receivables outstanding and economic conditions within
and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries. Actual bad debt
expense could differ from estimates made.
Valuation of Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out or the average
cost basis. Losses, if any, are recognized fully in the period when identified.
We periodically evaluate the carrying value of inventory, giving consideration to factors such as its physical condition,
sales patterns and expected future demand in order to estimate the amount necessary to write down any slow moving,
obsolete or damaged inventory. These estimates could vary significantly from actual amounts based upon future economic
conditions, customer inventory levels, or competitive factors that were not foreseen or did not exist when the estimated
write-downs were made.
In accordance with industry practice, all inventories are classified as a current asset including portions with long
production cycles, some of which may not be realized within one year.
Business Combinations
We allocate the purchase price of acquired entities to the underlying tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired
and liabilities and any noncontrolling interests assumed based on their estimated fair values, with any excess recorded
as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed requires
management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with
respect to future cash inflows and outflows, discount rates, asset lives and market multiples, among other items. We
determine the fair values of intangible assets acquired generally in consultation with third-party valuation advisors.
As part of the agreement to acquire certain subsidiaries, we may be obligated to pay contingent consideration should
the acquired entity meet certain earnings objectives subsequent to the date of acquisition. As of the acquisition date,
contingent consideration is recorded at fair value as determined through the use of a probability-based scenario analysis
approach. Under this method, a set of discrete potential future subsidiary earnings is determined using internal estimates
based on various revenue growth rate assumptions for each scenario. A probability of likelihood is then assigned to each
discrete potential future earnings estimate and the resultant contingent consideration is calculated and discounted using
a weighted average discount rate reflecting the credit risk of a market participant. Subsequent to the acquisition date, the
fair value of such contingent consideration is measured each reporting period and any changes are recorded to selling,
general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses within our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in either the
revenue growth rates, related earnings or the discount rate could result in a material change to the amount of contingent
consideration accrued. As of October 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, $21.4 million, $1.2 million and $29.3 million of contingent
consideration was accrued within our Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. During fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, such
fair value measurement adjustments resulted in net increases (or decreases) to SG&A expenses of $.3 million, ($28.1)
million and ($1.6) million, respectively. For further information regarding the adjustments above, see Note 7, Fair Value
Measurements, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Valuation of Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
We test goodwill for impairment annually as of October 31, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be fully recoverable. In evaluating the recoverability of goodwill, we
compare the fair value of each of our reporting units to its carrying value to determine potential impairment. If the carrying
value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the implied fair value of that reporting unit’s goodwill is to be calculated
and an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds
its implied fair value, if any. The fair values of our reporting units were determined using a weighted average of a market
approach and an income approach. Under the market approach, fair values are estimated using published market multi-
ples for comparable companies. We calculate fair values under the income approach by taking estimated future cash flows
that are based on internal projections and other assumptions deemed reasonable by management and discounting them
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using an estimated weighted average cost of capital. Based on the annual goodwill impairment test as of October 31, 2015,
2014 and 2013, we determined there was no impairment of our goodwill. The fair value of each of our reporting units as of
October 31, 2015 significantly exceeded its carrying value.
We test each non-amortizing intangible asset (principally trade names) for impairment annually as of October 31, or
more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. To derive the fair value of
our trade names, we utilize an income approach, which relies upon management’s assumptions of royalty rates, projected
revenues and discount rates. We also test each amortizing intangible asset for impairment if events or circumstances
indicate that the asset might be impaired. The test consists of determining whether the carrying value of such assets will
be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the undiscounted future cash flows is less
than the carrying amount of those assets, we recognize an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying amount
over the fair value of the assets. The determination of fair value requires us to make a number of estimates, assumptions
and judgments of underlying factors such as projected revenues and related earnings as well as discount rates. Based on
the intangible impairment tests conducted, we did not recognize any impairment losses in fiscal 2015 and 2013; however,
we recognized pre-tax impairment losses within the ETG during fiscal 2014 related to the write-down of certain customer
relationships, non-amortizing trade names, and intellectual property of $11.2 million, $1.9 million and $1.9 million,
respectively, to their estimated fair values. The impairment losses pertaining to customer relationships and non-amortizing
trade names were recorded as a component of SG&A expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations
and the impairment losses pertaining to intellectual property were recorded as a component of cost of sales. For additional
information regarding the impairment losses discussed above, including the assumptions made when determining the
asset’s fair value, see Note 7, Fair Value Measurements, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the results of our operations, net sales and operating income by segment and the
percentage of net sales represented by the respective items in our Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
2015
2014
Net sales
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Total operating costs and expenses
Operating income
Net sales by segment:
Flight Support Group
Electronic Technologies Group
Intersegment sales
Operating income by segment:
Flight Support Group
Electronic Technologies Group
Other, primarily corporate
Net sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Operating income
Interest expense
Other (expense) income
Income tax expense
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to HEICO
$ 1,188,648
754,469
204,523
958,992
$ 229,656
$ 809,700
390,982
(12,034)
$ 1,188,648
$ 149,798
98,833
(18,975)
$ 229,656
100.0%
36.5%
17.2%
19.3%
.4%
—%
6.0%
1.7%
11.2%
$ 1,132,311
733,999
194,924
928,923
$ 203,388
$ 762,801
379,404
(9,894)
$ 1,132,311
$ 136,480
88,914
(22,006)
$ 203,388
100.0%
35.2%
17.2%
18.0%
.5%
.1%
5.3%
1.5%
10.7%
2013
$ 1,008,757
637,576
187,591
825,167
$ 183,590
$ 665,148
350,033
(6,424)
$ 1,008,757
$ 122,058
83,063
(21,531)
$ 183,590
100.0%
36.8%
18.6%
18.2%
.4%
.1%
5.6%
2.2%
10.2%
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HEICO Corporation and SubsidiariesMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of Fiscal 2015 to Fiscal 2014
Net Sales
Our net sales in fiscal 2015 increased by 5% to a record $1,188.6 million, as compared to net sales of $1,132.3 million
in fiscal 2014. The increase in consolidated net sales reflects an increase of $46.9 million (a 6% increase) to a record $809.7
million in net sales within the FSG as well as an increase of $11.6 million (a 3% increase) to a record $391.0 million in net
sales within the ETG. The net sales increase in the FSG reflects net sales of $54.9 million contributed by our fiscal 2015
acquisitions as well as additional net sales in our aftermarket replacement parts and repair and overhaul services product
lines of $11.4 million principally from new product and service offerings. The net sales increase within the FSG was partially
offset by a $19.4 million organic net sales decrease in our specialty products lines principally reflecting lower net sales of
certain industrial products that are attributable to the completion of a customer’s multi-year orders in late fiscal 2014. As a
result of the net sales decrease of certain industrial products, the FSG experienced a 1% organic revenue decline in fiscal
2015. Excluding the impact of the decline in net industrial sales, the FSG experienced organic growth of 3% in fiscal 2015.
The net sales increase in the ETG reflects net sales of $8.0 million contributed by a fiscal 2015 acquisition as well as organic
growth of 1% resulting from an aggregate net sales increase of $7.6 million attributed to higher demand for certain of our
defense, other electronics and aerospace products. The net sales increase within the ETG was partially offset by a $3.9
million net sales decrease from lower demand for certain of the ETG’s space and telecommunications products. Sales price
changes were not a significant contributing factor to the FSG and ETG net sales growth in fiscal 2015.
Our net sales in fiscal 2015 and 2014 by market consisted of approximately 57% and 56%, respectively, from the com-
mercial aviation industry, 27% and 26%, respectively, from the defense and space industries, and 16% and 18%, respectively,
from other industrial markets including medical, electronics and telecommunications.
Gross Profit and Operating Expenses
Our consolidated gross profit margin increased to 36.5% in fiscal 2015 as compared to 35.2% in fiscal 2014 and
principally reflects an increase of 3.8% in the ETG’s gross profit margin as well as a .2% increase in the FSG’s gross profit
margin. The increase in the ETG’s gross profit margin is mainly attributed to a more favorable product mix and increased
net sales of certain of our defense products. Total new product research and development (“R&D”) expenses included within
our consolidated cost of sales increased to $38.7 million in fiscal 2015 compared to $37.4 million in fiscal 2014.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $204.5 million and $194.9 million in fiscal 2015 and 2014,
respectively, and were a constant 17.2% of net sales in both fiscal 2015 and 2014. The increase in SG&A expenses principally
reflects a $28.1 million reduction in the estimated fair value of accrued contingent consideration recorded in the prior year
associated with a fiscal 2013 acquisition, partially offset by the impact of $13.1 million of impairment losses recorded in
the prior year related to certain intangible assets of the acquired entity and a $5.2 million decrease in performance-based
compensation expense. See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for
additional information.
Operating Income
Operating income in fiscal 2015 increased by 13% to a record $229.7 million as compared to operating income of $203.4
million in fiscal 2014. The increase in operating income reflects a $13.3 million increase (a 10% increase) to a record $149.8
million in operating income of the FSG in fiscal 2015, up from $136.5 million in fiscal 2014 and a $9.9 million increase
(an 11% increase) in operating income of the ETG to a record $98.8 million in fiscal 2015, up from $88.9 million in fiscal
2014. The increase in operating income of the FSG principally reflects the aforementioned net sales growth, a $2.6 million
decrease in performance-based compensation expense, the improved gross profit margin and $1.4 million of unrealized
gains from foreign currency transaction adjustments on our Euro denominated contingent consideration liability, partially
offset by a $3.2 million increase in amortization expense of intangible assets recognized in connection with the fiscal 2015
acquired businesses. The increase in operating income of the ETG principally reflects the previously mentioned improved
gross profit margin and net sales growth, a $15.0 million impact from prior year intangible asset impairment losses and a
$4.0 million decrease in amortization expense of intangible assets, partially offset by the impact of the prior year reduction
in the estimated fair value of accrued contingent consideration. Additionally, the increase in consolidated operating income
reflects a $3.3 million decrease in corporate expenses principally due to $2.3 million of unrealized gains from foreign
currency transaction adjustments on Euro borrowings and lower performance-based compensation expense.
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HEICO Corporation and SubsidiariesMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales increased to 19.3% in fiscal 2015, up from 18.0% in fiscal
2014. The increase in consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales is mainly attributed to an increase in the
ETG’s operating income as a percentage of net sales to 25.3% in fiscal 2015, up from 23.4% in fiscal 2014 and an increase in
the FSG’s operating income as a percentage of net sales to 18.5% in fiscal 2015, up from 17.9% in fiscal 2014. The increase
in operating income as a percentage of net sales for the ETG principally reflects the improved gross profit margin and a
4.0% and a 1.2% favorable impact from the prior year impairment losses and current year lower amortization expense of
intangible assets, respectively, partially offset by a 7.4% impact from the prior year reduction in the estimated fair value of
accrued contingent consideration. The increase in operating income as a percentage of net sales for the FSG principally
reflects a .3% favorable impact from the lower performance-based compensation expense as well as the improved gross
profit margin and unrealized foreign currency gains, partially offset by the increase in amortization expense associated with
fiscal 2015 acquired intangible assets.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased to $4.6 million in fiscal 2015 from $5.4 million in fiscal 2014. The decrease was principally
due to a higher weighted average balance outstanding under our revolving credit facility in fiscal 2014 associated with our
fiscal 2013 acquisitions and the acquisition of certain noncontrolling interests in fiscal 2014.
Other (Expense) Income
Other (expense) income in fiscal 2015 and 2014 was not material.
Income Tax Expense
Our effective tax rate in fiscal 2015 increased to 31.7% from 30.1% in fiscal 2014. The increase is principally due to the
impact of a larger nontaxable reduction in accrued contingent consideration during fiscal 2014 associated with a prior year
acquisition acquired by means of a stock transaction and the impact of higher tax-exempt unrealized gains in the cash
surrender values of life insurance policies related to the HEICO Corporation Leadership Compensation Plan (“LCP”) in
fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2015. These increases were partially offset by an income tax credit for qualified R&D activities
for the last ten months of fiscal 2014 that was recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 resulting from the retroactive
extension of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit in December 2014 to cover calendar year 2014, the benefit of recognizing
additional foreign tax credits related to R&D activities at one of our foreign subsidiaries inclusive of amendments to prior
year tax returns, and our decision to not make a provision for U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of a fiscal
2015 foreign acquisition. See Note 6, Income Taxes, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed
analysis of the provision for income taxes.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests relates to the 20% noncontrolling interest held by Lufthansa
Technik AG in HEICO Aerospace and the noncontrolling interests held by others in certain subsidiaries of the FSG and ETG.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $20.2 million in fiscal 2015 compared to $17.5 million in fiscal 2014.
The increase principally reflects the impact of net income allocations to certain of the fiscal 2015 acquisitions in which
noncontrolling interests are held.
Net Income Attributable to HEICO
Net income attributable to HEICO increased to a record $133.4 million, or $1.97 per diluted share, in fiscal 2015 from
$121.3 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, in fiscal 2014, principally reflecting the previously mentioned increased operating
income.
Outlook
As we look ahead to fiscal 2016, we anticipate net sales growth within the FSG’s product lines that serve the com-
mercial aviation and defense markets and for certain of our industrial products within our specialty products lines. We
also expect growth within the ETG compared to fiscal 2015, principally driven by demand for the majority of our products
moderated by lower demand for certain of our space related products. During fiscal 2016, we will continue our commit-
ments to developing new products and services, further market penetration, and an aggressive acquisition strategy while
maintaining our financial strength and flexibility. Overall, we are targeting growth in fiscal 2016 full year net sales and net
income over fiscal 2015 levels.
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Comparison of Fiscal 2014 to Fiscal 2013
Net Sales
Our net sales in fiscal 2014 increased by 12% to a record $1,132.3 million, as compared to net sales of $1,008.8 million
in fiscal 2013. The increase in net sales principally reflects an increase of $97.7 million (a 15% increase) to a record $762.8
million in net sales within the FSG as well as an increase of $29.4 million (an 8% increase) to a record $379.4 million in net
sales within the ETG. The net sales increase in the FSG reflects organic growth of approximately 9% as well as additional
net sales of $37.7 million from a fiscal 2013 acquisition. The organic growth in the FSG principally reflects new product
offerings and favorable market conditions resulting in net sales increases of $58.6 million within our aftermarket replace-
ment parts and repair and overhaul services product lines. The net sales increase in the ETG resulted from additional net
sales of $23.5 million from a fiscal 2013 acquisition as well as organic growth of approximately 2%. The organic growth
in the ETG principally reflects an increase in demand for certain space and aerospace products resulting in a $7.5 million
and $2.1 million increase in net sales, respectively, partially offset by a decrease in demand for certain defense products
resulting in a decrease in net sales of $3.4 million. Sales price changes were not a significant contributing factor to the FSG
and ETG net sales growth in fiscal 2014.
Our net sales in fiscal 2014 and 2013 by market consisted of approximately 56% and 54%, respectively, from the com-
mercial aviation industry, 26% and 26%, respectively, from the defense and space industries, and 18% and 20%, respectively,
from other industrial markets including medical, electronics and telecommunications.
Gross Profit and Operating Expenses
Our consolidated gross profit margin decreased to 35.2% in fiscal 2014 as compared to 36.8% in fiscal 2013 principally
reflecting a decrease of 4.2% in the ETG’s gross profit margin. The decrease in the ETG’s gross profit margin is mainly
attributed to a less favorable product mix for certain of our space and defense products inclusive of the impact of the fiscal
2013 acquisition as well as a .5% impact from an impairment loss related to the write-down of a certain intangible asset
to its estimated fair value. Total new product research and development expenses included within our consolidated cost of
sales increased to $37.4 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $32.9 million in fiscal 2013.
SG&A expenses were $194.9 million and $187.6 million in fiscal 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in SG&A
expenses is principally attributable to additional costs to support the higher net sales volumes. During fiscal 2014, SG&A
expenses were reduced by $15.0 million from the net impact of a $28.1 million decrease in the estimated fair value of
accrued contingent consideration associated with the fiscal 2013 and a fiscal 2012 acquisition of the ETG that was partially
offset by $13.1 million of impairment losses related to the write-down of certain intangible assets of the acquired entities
to their estimated fair values. The reductions in accrued contingent consideration and impairment losses were principally
due to less favorable projected market conditions for certain of the acquired entities’ space and defense products. See Note
7, Fair Value Measurements, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding the
contingent consideration arrangements and valuations thereof as well as further information pertaining to the measure-
ment and recognition of the impairment losses associated with intangible assets.
SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 18.6% in fiscal 2013 to 17.2% in fiscal 2014 principally
reflecting the previously mentioned net impact of fair value adjustments to accrued contingent consideration and intangible
asset impairment losses.
Operating Income
Operating income in fiscal 2014 increased by 11% to a record $203.4 million as compared to operating income of $183.6
million in fiscal 2013. The increase in operating income reflects a $14.4 million increase (a 12% increase) to a record $136.5
million in operating income of the FSG in fiscal 2014, up from $122.1 million in fiscal 2013 and a $5.8 million increase (a
7% increase) in operating income of the ETG to a record $88.9 million in fiscal 2014, up from $83.1 million in fiscal 2013.
The increase in operating income of the FSG is principally attributed to the previously mentioned net sales growth. The
increase in operating income of the ETG is attributable to the previously mentioned organic net sales growth and reductions
in accrued contingent consideration partially offset by the less favorable product mix, impairment losses and lower than
expected operating income from the fiscal 2013 acquisition.
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Our consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased to 18.0% in fiscal 2014 from 18.2% in
fiscal 2013. The decrease in consolidated operating income as a percentage of net sales reflects a reduction in the FSG’s
operating income as a percentage of net sales from 18.4% in fiscal 2013 to 17.9% in fiscal 2014 and a reduction in the ETG’s
operating income as a percentage of net sales from 23.7% in fiscal 2013 to 23.4% in fiscal 2014. The decrease in the FSG’s
operating income as a percentage of net sales principally reflects a slightly lower gross profit margin as well as increases
in certain SG&A expenses to support the higher net sales volumes. The decrease in the ETG’s operating income as a
percentage of net sales is primarily attributed to the previously mentioned lower gross profit margin and impairment losses
partially offset by the reductions in accrued contingent consideration.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased to $5.4 million in fiscal 2014 from $3.7 million in fiscal 2013. The increase was principally
due to a higher weighted average balance outstanding under our revolving credit facility in fiscal 2014 associated with the
fiscal 2013 acquisitions and the acquisition of certain noncontrolling interests during fiscal 2014.
Other Income
Other income in fiscal 2014 and 2013 was not material.
Income Tax Expense
Our effective tax rate in fiscal 2014 decreased to 30.1% from 31.1% in fiscal 2013. The decrease is principally attributed
to the impact of a nontaxable reduction in accrued contingent consideration during fiscal 2014 associated with a fiscal
2013 acquisition acquired by means of a stock transaction. This decrease was partially offset by lower U.S. federal R&D
tax credits recognized in fiscal 2014 due to the expiration of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit in December 2013 compared
to fiscal 2013 during which the retroactive extension of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit in the first quarter resulted in
twenty-two months of U.S. federal R&D tax credits recognized that year. Additionally, the decrease in the effective rate was
partially offset by the impact of higher tax-exempt unrealized gains in the cash surrender values of life insurance policies
related to the LCP in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2014. For a detailed analysis of the provision for income taxes, see Note
6, Income Taxes, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests relates to the 20% noncontrolling interest held by Lufthansa
Technik AG in HEICO Aerospace and the noncontrolling interests held by others in certain subsidiaries of the FSG and ETG.
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $17.5 million in fiscal 2014 compared to $22.2 million in fiscal
2013. The decrease principally reflects lower allocations of net income to noncontrolling interests in fiscal 2014 due to the
acquisition of certain noncontrolling interests during fiscal 2014.
Net Income Attributable to HEICO
Net income attributable to HEICO increased to a record $121.3 million, or $1.80 per diluted share, in fiscal 2014 from
$102.4 million, or $1.53 per diluted share, in fiscal 2013, principally reflecting the previously mentioned increased operating
income, lower allocation of net income to noncontrolling interests and the lower effective tax rate.
Inflation
We have generally experienced increases in our costs of labor, materials and services consistent with overall rates of
inflation. The impact of such increases on net income attributable to HEICO has been generally minimized by efforts to
lower costs through manufacturing efficiencies and cost reductions.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our capitalization was as follows (in thousands):
As of October 31,
2015
2014
Total debt (including current portion)
Less: Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt (total debt less cash and cash equivalents)
Shareholders’ equity
Total capitalization (debt plus equity)
Net debt to shareholders’ equity
Total debt to total capitalization
$ 367,598
(33,603)
333,995
893,271
1,260,869
37%
29%
$ 329,109
(20,229)
308,880
774,619
1,103,728
40%
30%
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HEICO Corporation and SubsidiariesMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our principal uses of cash include acquisitions, capital expenditures, cash dividends, distributions to noncontrolling
interests and working capital needs. Capital expenditures in fiscal 2016 are anticipated to approximate $30 million. We finance
our activities primarily from our operating and financing activities, including borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
As of December 15, 2015, we had approximately $440 million of unused committed availability under the terms of our
revolving credit facility. Based on our current outlook, we believe that net cash provided by operating activities and available
borrowings under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements for at least the next twelve
months.
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $172.9 million in fiscal 2015 and consisted primarily of net income from
consolidated operations of $153.6 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $47.9 million (a non-cash item) and a
decrease in working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) of $28.7 million. Net cash provided by operating activities
decreased by $17.8 million in fiscal 2015 from $190.7 million in fiscal 2014. The decrease in net cash provided by operating
activities in fiscal 2015 is principally due to a $44.7 million increase in working capital and a $15.0 million decrease attributed
to the impairment of intangible assets recorded in the prior year (a non-cash item), partially offset by a $28.4 million impact
from a larger reduction in the estimated fair value of accrued contingent consideration (a non-cash item) recorded in the prior
year and an increase of $14.8 million in net income from consolidated operations. The $44.7 million increase in working capital
principally reflects a $29.6 million increase in accounts receivable reflecting strong sales late in the fourth quarter of fiscal
2015 and a $10.3 million increase in inventory to meet increased sales demand in the near term.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $190.7 million in fiscal 2014 and consisted primarily of net income from
consolidated operations of $138.8 million, depreciation and amortization expense of $47.8 million, a decrease in working
capital of $16.0 million and impairment of intangible assets totaling $15.0 million (a non-cash item), partially offset by a $28.1
million decrease in accrued contingent consideration (a non-cash item) associated with prior year acquisitions. Net cash
provided by operating activities increased by $58.9 million in fiscal 2014 from $131.8 million in fiscal 2013. The increase in
net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2014 is principally due to a $47.0 million decrease in working capital and
increases of $15.0 million, $14.2 million and $11.0 million in impairment of intangible assets, net income from consolidated
operations and depreciation and amortization expense, respectively, partially offset by a $26.5 million decrease in accrued
contingent consideration associated with a fiscal 2013 and a fiscal 2012 acquisition. The $47.0 million decrease in working
capital principally reflects a $23.6 million decrease in accounts receivable due to improved timeliness of cash collections and a
$15.0 million decrease in inventories resulting from more efficient inventory management at our subsidiaries.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $131.8 million in fiscal 2013 and consisted primarily of net income from
consolidated operations of $124.6 million and depreciation and amortization expense of $36.8 million, partially offset by
an increase in working capital of $30.9 million. The increase in working capital was principally attributed to increases in
accounts receivable and inventory as a result of net sales growth during the period.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities during the three-year fiscal period ended October 31, 2015 primarily relates to
several acquisitions aggregating $398.1 million, including $166.8 million in fiscal 2015, $8.7 million in fiscal 2014, and
$222.6 million in fiscal 2013. Further details on acquisitions may be found under the caption “Overview” and Note 2,
Acquisitions, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Capital expenditures aggregated $53.0 million over the
last three fiscal years, primarily reflecting the expansion, replacement and betterment of existing production facilities and
capabilities, which were generally funded using cash provided by operating activities.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $27.3 million in fiscal 2015 as compared to net cash used in financing
activities of $160.1 million in fiscal 2014 and net cash provided by financing activities of $103.2 million in fiscal 2013. During
the three-year fiscal period ended October 31, 2015, we borrowed an aggregate $657.7 million under our revolving credit
facility including borrowings of $173.7 million in fiscal 2015, $112.0 million in fiscal 2014, and $372.0 million in fiscal 2013.
The aforementioned borrowings were made principally to fund acquisitions, pay special and extraordinary cash dividends
in fiscal 2014 and 2013, and make distributions to noncontrolling interests. Further details on acquisitions may be found
under the caption “Overview” and Note 2, Acquisitions, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Payments on
our revolving credit facility aggregated $417.0 million over the last three fiscal years, including $132.0 million in fiscal 2015,
$159.0 million in fiscal 2014, and $126.0 million in fiscal 2013. For the three-year fiscal period ended October 31, 2015,
we paid an aggregate $160.9 million in cash dividends, including $9.3 million in fiscal 2015, $31.2 million in fiscal 2014,
and $120.4 million in fiscal 2013 and we also made distributions to noncontrolling interests aggregating $96.5 million and
acquired certain noncontrolling interests aggregating $17.9 million.
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HEICO Corporation and SubsidiariesMANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In December 2011, we entered into a $670 million Revolving Credit Agreement (“Credit Facility”) with a bank syndicate.
The Credit Facility may be used for our working capital and general corporate needs, including capital expenditures and to
finance acquisitions. In November 2013, we entered into an amendment to extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility by
one year to December 2018 and to increase the aggregate principal amount to $800 million. Furthermore, the amendment
includes a feature that will allow us to increase the aggregate principal amount by an additional $200 million to become a
$1.0 billion facility through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders.
Advances under the Credit Facility accrue interest at our choice of the “Base Rate” or the London Interbank Offered
Rate (“LIBOR”) plus the applicable margin (based on our ratio of total funded debt to earnings before interest, taxes,
depreciation and amortization, noncontrolling interests and non-cash charges, or “leverage ratio”). The Base Rate is the
highest of (i) the Prime Rate; (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus .50% per annum; and (iii) the Adjusted LIBO Rate determined
on a daily basis for an Interest Period of one month plus 1.00% per annum, as such capitalized terms are defined in the
Credit Facility. The applicable margin for a LIBOR-based borrowing ranges from .75% to 2.25%. The applicable margin for
a Base Rate borrowing ranges from 0% to 1.25%. A fee is charged on the amount of the unused commitment ranging from
.125% to .35% (depending on our leverage ratio). The Credit Facility also includes a $50 million sublimit for borrowings
made in foreign currencies, letters of credit and swingline borrowings. Outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest
and other amounts payable under the Credit Facility may be accelerated upon an event of default, as such events are
described in the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is unsecured and contains covenants that restrict the amount of certain
payments, including dividends, and require, among other things, the maintenance of a total leverage ratio, a senior
leverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio. In the event our leverage ratio exceeds a specified level, the Credit Facility
would become secured by the capital stock owned in substantially all of our subsidiaries. As of October 31, 2015, we were
in compliance with all financial and nonfinancial covenants. See Note 5, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements for further information regarding the Credit Facility.
Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of October 31, 2015 (in thousands):
Long-term debt obligations (1)
Capital lease obligations (2)
Operating lease obligations (3)
Purchase obligations (4)(5)
Other long-term liabilities (6)
Total contractual obligations
Total
$ 365,203
2,756
36,722
22,957
596
$ 428,234
Payments due by fiscal period
2016
2017 - 2018
2019 - 2020
Thereafter
$
—
455
10,526
8,181
479
$ 19,641
$
—
795
12,681
11,066
93
$ 24,635
$ 365,203
753
4,572
3,710
24
$ 374,262
$ —
753
8,943
—
—
$ 9,696
(1) Excludes interest charges on borrowings and the fee on the amount of any unused commitment that we may be obligated to pay under our revolving credit
facility as such amounts vary. See Note 5, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and “Liquidity and Capital Resources,” above
for additional information regarding our long-term debt obligations.
(2) Inclusive of $.4 million in interest charges. See Note 5, Long-Term Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information
regarding our capital lease obligations.
(3) See Note 15, Commitments and Contingencies – Lease Commitments, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information
regarding our operating lease obligations.
(4) Includes contingent consideration aggregating $21.4 million related to a fiscal 2015 acquisition. See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements, of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(5) Also includes an aggregate $1.4 million of commitments principally for capital expenditures and inventory. All purchase obligations of inventory and supplies
in the ordinary course of business (i.e., with deliveries scheduled within the next year) are excluded from the table.
(6) The amounts in the table do not include liabilities related to the HEICO Corporation Leadership Compensation Plan or our other deferred compensation
arrangement as they are each fully supported by assets held within irrevocable trusts. See Note 3, Selected Financial Statement Information - Other
Long-Term Assets and Liabilities, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further information about these two deferred compensation plans.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Guarantees
As of October 31, 2015, we have arranged for standby letters of credit aggregating $2.7 million, which are supported
by our revolving credit facility. One letter of credit in the amount of $1.5 million is to satisfy the security requirement of our
insurance company for potential workers’ compensation claims and the remainder pertain to performance guarantees
related to customer contracts entered into by certain of our subsidiaries.
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New Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2013-05, “Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or
Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity,” which clarifies the applicable guidance for
the release of any cumulative translation adjustments into net earnings. ASU 2013-05 specifies that the entire amount of
cumulative translation adjustments should be released into earnings when an entity ceases to have a controlling financial
interest in a subsidiary or group of assets within a consolidated foreign entity and the sale or transfer results in the
complete or substantially complete liquidation of the investment in the foreign entity. We adopted ASU 2013-05 in the first
quarter of fiscal 2015, resulting in no impact to our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides a compre-
hensive new revenue recognition model that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. Under ASU
2014-09, an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a customer at an amount that
reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires addition-
al disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts.
In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. Accordingly, ASU
2014-09 is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017, or
in fiscal 2019 for HEICO. Early adoption in the year preceding the effective date is permitted. ASU 2014-09 shall be applied
either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially
applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application. We are currently evaluating which transition method we
will elect and the effect the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated results of operations, financial position
and cash flows.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which requires entities to
measure inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Under current guidance, inventories are measured at the
lower of cost or market. ASU 2015-11 must be applied prospectively and is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting
periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016, or in fiscal 2018 for HEICO. Early adoption is permitted. We
are currently evaluating the effect, if any, the adoption of this guidance will have on our consolidated results of operations,
financial position and cash flows.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, “Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments,”
which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement
period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined, including any cumulative effect on earnings
as a result of the change to the provisional amounts as if the accounting had been completed as of the acquisition date. We
adopted ASU 2015-16 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, resulting in no impact on our consolidated results of operations,
financial position or cash flows.
In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which requires
that all deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 may be applied
either prospectively or retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years
beginning after December 15, 2016, or in fiscal 2018 for HEICO. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating
which transition method we will elect. The adoption of this guidance will only effect the presentation of deferred taxes in our
consolidated statement of financial position.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this report constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained herein that are not clearly historical in nature may be forward-look-
ing and the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate” and similar expressions are generally intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement contained herein, in press releases, written statements or oth-
er documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission or in communications and discussions with investors and
analysts in the normal course of business through meetings, phone calls and conference calls, concerning our operations,
economic performance and financial condition are subject to risks, uncertainties and contingencies. We have based these
forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. All forward-looking state-
ments involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance
or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance or achievements. Also, forward-looking state-
ments are based upon management’s estimates of fair values and of future costs, using currently available information.
Therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause such differences include:
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• Lower demand for commercial air travel or airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause
lower demand for our goods and services;
• Product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase to our costs to complete contracts;
• Governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland
security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could
reduce our sales;
• Our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce our sales or sales
growth;
• Product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product development costs and delay
sales; and
• Our ability to make acquisitions and achieve operating synergies from acquired businesses; customer credit risk;
interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; economic conditions within and outside of the aviation,
defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which could negatively impact our costs and
revenues; and defense budget cuts, which could reduce our defense-related revenue.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
We have exposure to interest rate risk, mainly related to our revolving credit facility, which has variable interest rates.
Interest rate risk associated with our variable rate debt is the potential increase in interest expense from an increase in
interest rates. Based on our aggregate outstanding variable rate debt balance of $365.2 million as of October 31, 2015, a
hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates would not have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position
or cash flows. We also maintain a portion of our cash and cash equivalents in financial instruments with original maturities
of three months or less. These financial instruments are subject to interest rate risk and will decline in value if interest
rates increase. Due to the short duration of these financial instruments, a hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates as of
October 31, 2015 would not have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Foreign Currency Risk
We have a few foreign subsidiaries that conduct a portion of their operations in currencies other than the U.S. dollar,
or principally in Euros, Canadian dollars and British pounds sterling. Accordingly, changes in exchange rates between such
foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar will affect the translation of the financial results of our foreign subsidiaries into the
U.S. dollar for purposes of reporting our consolidated financial results. A hypothetical 10% weakening in the exchange rate
of the Euro, Canadian dollar or British pound sterling to the U.S. dollar as of October 31, 2015 would not have a material
effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Additionally, we have exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on the U.S. dollar value of our foreign
currency denominated transactions. During fiscal 2015, we borrowed €32 million under our revolving credit facility and
used the funds to facilitate an acquisition. A portion of the total consideration for this acquisition is contingently payable
upon the acquired entity meeting certain earnings objectives during each of the first four years following the acquisition. As
of October 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was €19.5 million and our Euro debt balance,
net of cash, was €29.1 million. A hypothetical 10% weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Euro as of October 31, 2015
would increase the U.S. dollar equivalent of our net Euro borrowing and Euro denominated contingent consideration liability
by $5.3 million in aggregate and decrease operating income by the same amount.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
As of October 31,
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Deferred income taxes
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets, net
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt
Trade accounts payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Income taxes payable
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Deferred income taxes
Other long-term liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
2015
2014
$
33,603
181,593
243,517
9,369
35,530
503,612
105,670
766,639
272,593
847
87,026
$ 1,736,387
$
357
64,682
100,155
3,193
168,387
367,241
110,588
105,618
751,834
$
20,229
149,669
218,042
8,868
34,485
431,293
93,865
686,271
200,810
1,063
75,912
$ 1,489,214
$
418
57,157
92,578
2,067
152,220
328,691
111,429
82,289
674,629
Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 11)
91,282
39,966
Shareholders’ equity:
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 75,000 shares authorized;
26,906 and 26,847 shares issued and outstanding
Class A Common Stock, $.01 par value per share; 75,000 shares authorized;
39,967 and 39,699 shares issued and outstanding
Capital in excess of par value
Deferred compensation obligation
HEICO stock held by irrevocable trust
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Retained earnings
Total HEICO shareholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and equity
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
269
268
400
286,220
1,783
(1,783)
(25,080)
548,054
809,863
83,408
893,271
$ 1,736,387
397
269,351
1,138
(1,138)
(8,289)
437,757
699,484
75,135
774,619
$ 1,489,214
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
Year ended October 31,
2015
2014
2013
Net sales
$ 1,188,648
$ 1,132,311
$ 1,008,757
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative expenses
754,469
204,523
733,999
194,924
637,576
187,591
Total operating costs and expenses
958,992
928,923
825,167
Operating income
Interest expense
Other (expense) income
229,656
203,388
183,590
(4,626)
(66)
(5,441)
625
(3,717)
888
Income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests
224,964
198,572
180,761
Income tax expense
71,400
59,800
56,200
Net income from consolidated operations
153,564
138,772
124,561
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
20,200
17,479
22,165
Net income attributable to HEICO
$ 133,364
$ 121,293
$ 102,396
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
$
$
2.00
1.97
$
$
1.82
1.80
$
$
1.54
1.53
66,740
67,811
66,463
67,453
66,298
66,982
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
Year ended October 31,
2015
2014
2013
Net income from consolidated operations
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Unrealized (loss) gain on defined benefit pension plan, net of tax
Total other comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive income from consolidated operations
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Less: Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable
to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income attributable to HEICO
$ 153,564
$ 138,772
$ 124,561
(16,880)
(771)
(17,651)
135,913
20,200
(860)
19,340
$ 116,573
(7,882)
(551)
(8,433)
130,339
17,479
—
17,479
$ 112,860
3,128
590
3,718
128,279
22,165
—
22,165
$ 106,114
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share data)
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests
Common
Stock
Class A
Common
Stock
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
Compensation
Irrevocable
Comprehensive
Obligation
Trust
Income (Loss)
Retained
Earnings
Noncontrolling
Shareholders’
HEICO Shareholders’ Equity
Deferred
Held by
Other
HEICO Stock
Accumulated
Balances as of October 31, 2014
Comprehensive income (loss)
Cash dividends ($.14 per share)
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
Share-based compensation expense
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
Redemptions of common stock related to share-based compensation
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Deferred compensation obligation
Other
Balances as of October 31, 2015
Balances as of October 31, 2013
Comprehensive income (loss)
Cash dividends ($.47 per share)
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
Share-based compensation expense
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
Redemptions of common stock related to share-based compensation
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests to
noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Other
Balances as of October 31, 2014
Balances as of October 31, 2012
Comprehensive income
Cash dividends ($1.816 per share)
Five-for-four common stock split
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
Share-based compensation expense
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
Redemptions of common stock related to share-based compensation
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Deferred compensation obligation
Other
Balances as of October 31, 2013
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
$ 39,966
6,534
—
—
—
—
—
—
36,224
(5,166)
13,724
—
—
$ 91,282
$ 59,218
5,313
—
—
—
—
—
—
(5,908)
(1,243)
(19,383)
1,969
—
$ 39,966
$ 67,166
8,386
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(7,579)
(16,610)
7,454
—
401
$ 59,218
$ 268
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 269
$ 268
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 268
$ 213
—
—
54
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 268
$ 397
—
—
1
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 400
$ 396
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 397
$ 315
—
—
79
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 396
32
$ 269,351
$ 1,138
$ (1,138)
$
(8,289)
(16,791)
$ 437,757
133,364
(9,343)
Interests
$
75,135
12,806
Total
Equity
$ 774,619
129,379
(13,724)
(4,533)
$ 286,220
$ 1,783
$ (1,783)
$ (25,080)
$ 548,054
$
83,408
$ 893,271
$ 255,889
$ 1,138
$ (1,138)
$
144
(8,433)
$ 349,649
121,293
(31,215)
$ 116,889
12,166
$ 723,235
125,026
(31,215)
—
—
5,752
6,048
3,671
1,402
(5)
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
5,504
7,425
708
93
(273)
—
—
—
—
5
—
—
(133)
2,985
5,117
460
5,191
(2,364)
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
645
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
315
—
(645)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,969)
(1)
(17)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(7,454)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
(73,304)
19,383
(9,343)
5,754
6,048
3,673
1,402
(4,533)
(13,724)
(5)
—
—
1
5,504
7,426
708
93
(273)
(73,304)
—
19,383
(1,969)
5
(17)
2,985
5,117
463
5,191
(2,364)
(7,454)
—
—
—
23
$ 269,351
$ 1,138
$ (1,138)
$
(8,289)
$ 437,757
$
75,135
$ 774,619
$ 244,632
$
823
$
(823)
$
(3,572)
3,718
$ 375,085
102,396
(120,361)
$ 103,086
13,779
$ 719,759
119,893
(120,361)
$ 255,889
$ 1,138
$ (1,138)
$
$ 349,649
$ 116,889
$ 723,235
(315)
(2)
144
HEICO Corporation and Subsidiaries
Balances as of October 31, 2014
Comprehensive income (loss)
Cash dividends ($.14 per share)
Share-based compensation expense
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
Redemptions of common stock related to share-based compensation
Noncontrolling interests assumed related to acquisitions
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Deferred compensation obligation
Other
Balances as of October 31, 2015
Balances as of October 31, 2013
Comprehensive income (loss)
Cash dividends ($.47 per share)
Share-based compensation expense
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
Redemptions of common stock related to share-based compensation
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
Reclassification of redeemable noncontrolling interests to
noncontrolling interests
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests
Other
Balances as of October 31, 2014
Balances as of October 31, 2012
Comprehensive income
Cash dividends ($1.816 per share)
Five-for-four common stock split
Share-based compensation expense
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
Deferred compensation obligation
Other
Balances as of October 31, 2013
Issuance of common stock to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
Redemptions of common stock related to share-based compensation
Adjustments to redemption amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Common
Interests
Stock
$ 39,966
6,534
Class A
Common
Stock
$ 397
$ 268
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 269
$ 268
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 268
$ 213
—
—
54
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 268
36,224
(5,166)
13,724
$ 91,282
$ 59,218
5,313
(5,908)
(1,243)
(19,383)
1,969
—
$ 39,966
$ 67,166
8,386
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(7,579)
(16,610)
7,454
—
401
$ 59,218
—
$ 400
$ 396
—
—
1
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
79
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 397
$ 315
$ 396
HEICO Shareholders’ Equity
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
$ 269,351
—
—
5,752
6,048
3,671
1,402
(5)
—
—
—
—
1
$ 286,220
$ 255,889
—
—
5,504
7,425
708
93
(273)
—
—
—
—
5
$ 269,351
$ 244,632
—
—
(133)
2,985
5,117
460
5,191
(2,364)
—
—
—
—
1
$ 255,889
Deferred
Compensation
Obligation
HEICO Stock
Held by
Irrevocable
Trust
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Retained
Earnings
Noncontrolling
Interests
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
$ 1,138
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
645
—
$ 1,783
$ 1,138
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ 1,138
$
823
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
315
—
$ 1,138
$ (1,138)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(645)
—
$ (1,783)
$ (1,138)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ (1,138)
$
(823)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(315)
—
$ (1,138)
$
(8,289)
(16,791)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$ (25,080)
$
$
$
$
144
(8,433)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(8,289)
(3,572)
3,718
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
144
$ 437,757
133,364
(9,343)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(13,724)
—
—
$ 548,054
$ 349,649
121,293
(31,215)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,969)
(1)
$ 437,757
$ 375,085
102,396
(120,361)
(17)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(7,454)
—
—
$ 349,649
$
$
75,135
12,806
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(4,533)
—
—
—
83,408
$ 116,889
12,166
—
—
—
—
—
—
(73,304)
—
19,383
—
1
75,135
$
$ 103,086
13,779
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
24
$ 116,889
$ 774,619
129,379
(9,343)
5,754
6,048
3,673
1,402
(5)
—
(4,533)
(13,724)
—
1
$ 893,271
$ 723,235
125,026
(31,215)
5,504
7,426
708
93
(273)
(73,304)
—
19,383
(1,969)
5
$ 774,619
$ 719,759
119,893
(120,361)
(17)
2,985
5,117
463
5,191
(2,364)
—
—
(7,454)
—
23
$ 723,235
33
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Year ended October 31,
2015
2014
2013
Operating Activities:
Net income from consolidated operations
Adjustments to reconcile net income from consolidated operations
to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Impairment of intangible assets
Share-based compensation expense
Employer contributions to HEICO Savings and Investment Plan
Deferred income tax benefit
Tax benefit from stock option exercises
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises
Increase (decrease) in accrued contingent consideration, net
Foreign currency transaction adjustments, net
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable
(Increase) decrease in inventories
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other
current assets
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable
(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other
current liabilities
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable
Other long-term assets and liabilities, net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing Activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Capital expenditures
Other
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing Activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facility
Payments on revolving credit facility
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
Cash dividends paid
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests
Redemptions of common stock related to share-based compensation
Proceeds from stock option exercises
Excess tax benefit from stock option exercises
Revolving credit facility issuance costs
Payment of contingent consideration
Other
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
$ 153,564
$ 138,772
$ 124,561
47,907
—
6,048
6,125
(7,080)
1,402
(1,402)
293
(3,704)
(22,572)
(10,187)
1,433
3,169
(883)
373
(1,623)
172,863
(166,784)
(18,249)
(973)
(186,006)
173,696
(132,000)
(9,699)
(9,343)
—
(5)
3,673
1,402
—
—
(388)
27,336
47,757
15,000
6,426
6,302
(16,745)
93
(93)
(28,126)
—
6,999
126
8,033
2,511
(3,090)
1,462
5,262
190,689
(8,737)
(16,410)
(40)
(25,187)
112,000
(159,000)
(79,212)
(31,215)
(1,243)
(273)
708
93
(767)
—
(1,206)
(160,115)
36,790
—
5,117
2,985
(5,785)
5,191
(5,126)
(1,640)
—
(16,585)
(14,877)
(4,918)
(23)
12,766
(7,273)
653
131,836
(222,638)
(18,328)
(342)
(241,308)
372,000
(126,000)
(7,579)
(120,361)
(16,610)
(2,364)
463
5,126
(570)
(601)
(296)
103,208
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(819)
(657)
312
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
13,374
20,229
$ 33,603
4,730
15,499
$ 20,229
(5,952)
21,451
$ 15,499
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
34
HEICO Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Business
HEICO Corporation, through its principal subsidiaries consisting of HEICO Aerospace Holdings Corp. (“HEICO
Aerospace”), HEICO Flight Support Corp. and HEICO Electronic Technologies Corp. (“HEICO Electronic”) and their respective
subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), is principally engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of aerospace, defense
and electronic related products and services throughout the United States (“U.S.”) and internationally. The Company’s
customer base is primarily the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries.
Basis of Presentation
The Company has two operating segments: the Flight Support Group (“FSG”), consisting of HEICO Aerospace and
HEICO Flight Support Corp. and their respective subsidiaries; and the Electronic Technologies Group (“ETG”), consisting of
HEICO Electronic and its subsidiaries.
The consolidated financial statements include the financial accounts of HEICO Corporation and its subsidiaries, all of
which are wholly owned except for HEICO Aerospace, which is 20% owned by Lufthansa Technik AG (“LHT”), the technical
services subsidiary of Lufthansa German Airlines. In addition, HEICO Aerospace consolidates two subsidiaries which
are 80.1% and 82.3% owned, respectively, and a joint venture, which is 84% owned. Also, HEICO Flight Support Corp.
consolidates two subsidiaries which are 80.0% and 84% owned, respectively, and four subsidiaries that are each 80.1%
owned. Furthermore, HEICO Electronic consolidates four subsidiaries, which are 80.1% , 80.1% , 82.5% , and 95.9% owned,
respectively, and a wholly owned subsidiary of HEICO Electronic consolidates a subsidiary which is 78% owned. See Note 11,
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated.
Use of Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
For purposes of the consolidated financial statements, the Company considers all highly liquid investments such as
U.S. Treasury bills and money market funds with an original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be
cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consist of amounts billed and currently due from customers and unbilled costs and estimated
earnings related to revenue from certain fixed price contracts recognized on the percentage-of-completion method that
have been recognized for accounting purposes, but not yet billed to customers. The valuation of accounts receivable
requires that the Company set up an allowance for estimated uncollectible accounts and record a corresponding charge
to bad debt expense. The Company estimates uncollectible receivables based on such factors as its prior experience, its
appraisal of a customer’s ability to pay, age of receivables outstanding and economic conditions within and outside of the
aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of
temporary cash investments and trade accounts receivable. The Company places its temporary cash investments with high
credit quality financial institutions and limits the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution. Concentrations
of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the large number of customers comprising the Company’s
customer base and their dispersion across many different geographical regions. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers, but does not generally require collateral to support customer receivables.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, with cost being determined on the first-in, first-out or the average
cost basis. Losses, if any, are recognized fully in the period when identified.
The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of inventory, giving consideration to factors such as its physical
condition, sales patterns and expected future demand in order to estimate the amount necessary to write down any slow
moving, obsolete or damaged inventory. These estimates could vary significantly from actual amounts based upon future
economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive factors that were not foreseen or did not exist when the
estimated write-downs were made. In accordance with industry practice, all inventories are classified as a current asset
including portions with long production cycles, some of which may not be realized within one year.
35
HEICO Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization is generally provided on the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various assets. The Company’s property, plant and equipment is
depreciated over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 to 40 years
Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 to 20 years
Machinery and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 to 10 years
Tooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 to 5 years
The costs of major additions and improvements are capitalized. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the
shorter of the leasehold improvement’s useful life or the lease term. Repairs and maintenance costs are expensed as
incurred. Upon an asset’s disposition, its cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the financial
accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected within earnings.
Capital Leases
Assets acquired under capital leases are recorded at the lower of the asset’s fair value or the present value of the
future minimum lease payments, excluding any portion of the lease payments representing executory costs. The discount
rate used in determining the present value of the minimum lease payments is the lower of the rate implicit in the lease
or the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Assets under capital leases are included in property, plant and equipment
and are depreciated over the shorter of the lease term or the useful life of the leased asset. Lease payments under capital
leases are recognized as a reduction of the capital lease obligation and as interest expense.
Business Combinations
The Company allocates the purchase price of acquired entities to the underlying tangible and identifiable intangible
assets acquired and liabilities and any noncontrolling interests assumed based on their estimated fair values, with any
excess recorded as goodwill. The operating results of acquired businesses are included in the Company’s results of
operations beginning as of their effective acquisition dates. Acquisition costs are generally expensed as incurred and were
not material in fiscal 2015, 2014 or 2013.
For contingent consideration arrangements, a liability is recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date with subse-
quent fair value adjustments recorded in operations. Information regarding additional contingent purchase consideration
may be found in Note 2, Acquisitions, and Note 7, Fair Value Measurements.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually as of October 31, or more frequently if events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be fully recoverable. In evaluating the recoverability
of goodwill, the Company compares the fair value of each of its reporting units to its carrying value to determine potential
impairment. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the implied fair value of that reporting unit’s
goodwill is to be calculated and an impairment loss is recognized in the amount by which the carrying value of the reporting
unit’s goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, if any. The fair values of the Company’s reporting units are determined by
using a weighted average of a market approach and an income approach. Under the market approach, fair values are
estimated using published market multiples for comparable companies. The Company calculates fair values under the
income approach by taking estimated future cash flows that are based on internal projections and other assumptions
deemed reasonable by management and discounting them using an estimated weighted average cost of capital.
The Company’s intangible assets not subject to amortization consist principally of its trade names. The Company’s
intangible assets subject to amortization are amortized on the straight-line method (except for certain customer relation-
ships amortized on an accelerated method) over the following estimated useful lives:
Customer relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 to 12 years
Intellectual property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 to 15 years
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 to 17 years
Non-compete agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 to 7 years
Patents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 to 20 years
Trade names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 to 10 years
36
HEICO Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Amortization expense of intellectual property, licenses and patents is recorded as a component of cost of sales, and
amortization expense of customer relationships, non-compete agreements and trade names is recorded as a component
of selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. The
Company tests each non-amortizing intangible asset for impairment annually as of October 31, or more frequently if events
or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. To derive the fair value of its trade names, the
Company utilizes an income approach, which relies upon management’s assumptions of royalty rates, projected revenues
and discount rates. The Company also tests each amortizing intangible asset for impairment if events or circumstances
indicate that the asset might be impaired. The test consists of determining whether the carrying value of such assets will
be recovered through undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the total of the undiscounted future cash flows is less
than the carrying amount of those assets, the Company recognizes an impairment loss based on the excess of the carrying
amount over the fair value of the assets. The determination of fair value requires management to make a number of
estimates, assumptions and judgments of such factors as projected revenues and earnings and discount rates.
Investments
Investments are stated at fair value based on quoted market prices. Investments that are intended to be held for
less than one year are included within prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Company’s Consolidated Balance
Sheets, while those intended to be held for longer than one year are classified within other assets. Unrealized gains or
losses associated with available-for-sale securities are reported net of tax within other comprehensive income or (loss) in
shareholders’ equity. Unrealized gains or losses associated with trading securities are recorded as a component of other
income in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Customer Rebates and Credits
The Company records accrued customer rebates and credits as a component of accrued expenses and other current
liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. These amounts generally relate to discounts negotiated with
customers as part of certain sales contracts that are usually tied to sales volume thresholds. The Company accrues
customer rebates and credits as a reduction within net sales as the revenue is recognized based on the estimated level of
discount rate expected to be earned by each customer over the life of the contractual rebate period (generally one year).
Accrued customer rebates and credits are monitored by management and discount levels are updated at least quarterly.
Product Warranties
Product warranty liabilities are estimated at the time of shipment and recorded as a component of accrued expenses
and other current liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. The amount recognized is based on historical
claims experience.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
In connection with a fiscal 2013 acquisition, the Company assumed a frozen qualified defined benefit pension plan
(the “Plan”). The Plan’s benefits are based on employee compensation and years of service. However, since the Plan was
closed to new participants effective December 31, 2004, the accrued benefit for Plan participants was fixed as of the date
of acquisition. The Company uses an actuarial valuation to determine the projected benefit obligation of the Plan and
records the difference between the fair value of the Plan’s assets and the projected benefit obligation as of October 31 in its
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additionally, any actuarial gain or loss that arises during a fiscal year that is not recognized
as a component of net periodic pension income or expense is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income or
(loss), net of tax. See Note 10, Employee Retirement Plans, for additional information and disclosures about the Plan.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue from the sale of products and the rendering of services is recognized when title and risk of loss passes to
the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment. Revenue from the rendering of services represented less than
10% of consolidated net sales for all periods presented. Revenue from certain fixed price contracts for which costs can
be dependably estimated is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of costs
incurred to date to estimated total costs for each contract. The percentage of the Company’s net sales recognized under
the percentage-of-completion method was approximately 4% , 3% and 1% in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such
as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and depreciation costs. Selling, general and administrative costs are charged to
expense as incurred.
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Revisions in cost estimates as contracts progress have the effect of increasing or decreasing profits in the period
of revision. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are
determined. Variations in actual labor performance, changes to estimated profitability, and final contract settlements
may result in revisions to cost estimates and are recognized in income in the period in which the revisions are determined.
Changes in estimates pertaining to percentage-of-completion contracts did not have a material effect on net income from
consolidated operations in fiscal 2015, 2014 or 2013.
The asset, “costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings” on uncompleted percentage-of-completion contracts,
included in accounts receivable, represents revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability, “billings in excess
of costs and estimated earnings,” included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, represents billings in excess of
revenue recognized on contracts accounted for under the percentage-of-completion method. Billings are made based on
the completion of certain milestones as provided for in the contracts.
For fixed price contracts in which costs cannot be dependably estimated, revenue is recognized on the complet-
ed-contract method. A contract is considered complete when all significant costs have been incurred or the item has been
accepted by the customer. Progress billings and customer advances (“billings to date”) received on fixed price contracts
accounted for under the completed-contract method are classified as a reduction to contracts in process (a component of
inventories), if any, and any remaining amount is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company records compensation expense associated with stock options in its Consolidated Statements of
Operations based on the grant date fair value of those awards. The fair value of each stock option on the date of grant is
estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model based on certain valuation assumptions. Expected stock price volatility
is based on the Company’s historical stock prices over the contractual term of the option grant and other factors. The
risk-free interest rate used is based on the published U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the option grant
for instruments with a similar life. The dividend yield reflects the Company’s expected dividend yield at the date of grant.
The expected option life represents the period of time that the stock options are expected to be outstanding, taking into
consideration the contractual term of the option grant and employee historical exercise behavior. The Company generally
recognizes stock option compensation expense ratably over the award’s vesting period.
Income Taxes
Income tax expense includes U.S. and foreign income taxes, plus a provision for U.S. taxes on undistributed earnings
of foreign subsidiaries not deemed to be permanently invested. Deferred income taxes are provided on elements of income
that are recognized for financial accounting purposes in periods different from periods recognized for income tax purposes.
The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax
expense. Further information regarding income taxes can be found in Note 6, Income Taxes.
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests
As further detailed in Note 11, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, the holders of equity interests in certain of the
Company’s subsidiaries have rights (“Put Rights”) that require the Company to provide cash consideration for their equity
interests (the “Redemption Amount”) at fair value or at a formula that management intended to reasonably approximate
fair value based solely on a multiple of future earnings over a measurement period. The Put Rights are embedded in the
shares owned by the noncontrolling interest holders and are not freestanding. The Company tracks the carrying cost of
such redeemable noncontrolling interests at historical cost plus an allocation of subsidiary earnings based on ownership
interest, less dividends paid to the noncontrolling interest holders. Redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded
outside of permanent equity at the higher of their carrying cost or management’s estimate of the Redemption Amount. The
initial adjustment to record redeemable noncontrolling interests at the Redemption Amount results in a corresponding
decrease to retained earnings. Subsequent adjustments to the Redemption Amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests
may result in corresponding decreases or increases to retained earnings, provided any increases to retained earnings may
only be recorded to the extent of decreases previously recorded. Adjustments to Redemption Amounts based on fair value
will have no effect on net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders whereas the portion of periodic adjustments
to the carrying amount of redeemable noncontrolling interests based solely on a multiple of future earnings that reflect a
redemption amount in excess of fair value will affect net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders. Acquisitions
of redeemable noncontrolling interests are treated as equity transactions.
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Net Income per Share Attributable to HEICO Shareholders
Basic net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders is computed by dividing net income attributable to
HEICO by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share
attributable to HEICO shareholders is computed by dividing net income attributable to HEICO by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period plus potentially dilutive common shares arising from the
assumed exercise of stock options, if dilutive. The dilutive impact of potentially dilutive common shares is determined by
applying the treasury stock method.
Foreign Currency
All assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries that do not utilize the U.S. dollar as its functional currency are
translated at period-end exchange rates, while revenue and expenses are translated using average exchange rates for
the period. Unrealized translation gains or losses are reported as foreign currency translation adjustments through other
comprehensive income or (loss) in shareholders’ equity. Transaction gains or losses related to balances denominated in a
currency other than the functional currency are recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Contingencies
Losses for contingencies such as product warranties, litigation and environmental matters are recognized in income
when they are probable and can be reasonably estimated. Gain contingencies are not recognized in income until they have
been realized.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2013-05, “Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or
Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity,” which clarifies the applicable guidance for
the release of any cumulative translation adjustments into net earnings. ASU 2013-05 specifies that the entire amount of
cumulative translation adjustments should be released into earnings when an entity ceases to have a controlling financial
interest in a subsidiary or group of assets within a consolidated foreign entity and the sale or transfer results in the com-
plete or substantially complete liquidation of the investment in the foreign entity. The Company adopted ASU 2013-05 in the
first quarter of fiscal 2015, resulting in no impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or
cash flows.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which provides a comprehen-
sive new revenue recognition model that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance. Under ASU 2014-
09, an entity will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects
the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance also requires additional
disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. In
August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 which defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. Accordingly, ASU
2014-09 is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017, or
in fiscal 2019 for HEICO. Early adoption in the year preceding the effective date is permitted. ASU 2014-09 shall be applied
either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially
applying ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating which transition
method it will elect and the effect the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated results of operations, financial
position and cash flows.
In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” which requires entities to
measure inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Under current guidance, inventories are measured at the
lower of cost or market. ASU 2015-11 must be applied prospectively and is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting
periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016, or in fiscal 2018 for HEICO. Early adoption is permitted.
The Company is currently evaluating the effect, if any, the adoption of this guidance will have on its consolidated results of
operations, financial position and cash flows.
In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, “Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments,”
which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement
period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined, including any cumulative effect on earnings
as a result of the change to the provisional amounts as if the accounting had been completed as of the acquisition date. The
Company adopted ASU 2015-16 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, resulting in no impact on the Company’s consolidated
results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
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In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which requires that
all deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 may be applied either
prospectively or retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years beginning
after December 15, 2016, or in fiscal 2018 for HEICO. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating
which transition method it will elect. The adoption of this guidance will only effect the presentation of deferred taxes in the
Company’s consolidated statement of financial position.
2. ACQUISITIONS
Reinhold Acquisition
On May 31, 2013, the Company, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., acquired Reinhold Industries, Inc. (“Reinhold”)
through the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of Reinhold’s parent company in a transaction carried out by means of
a merger. The purchase price of this acquisition was paid in cash, principally using proceeds from the Company’s revolving
credit facility. Reinhold is a leading manufacturer of advanced niche components and complex composite assemblies for
commercial aviation, defense and space applications. This acquisition is consistent with HEICO’s practice of acquiring
outstanding, niche designers and manufacturers of critical components in the aerospace and defense industries and will
further enable the Company to broaden its product offerings, technologies and customer base.
The following table summarizes the total consideration for the acquisition of Reinhold (in thousands):
Cash paid
Less: cash acquired
Cash paid, net
Additional purchase consideration
Total consideration
$ 141,014
(8,041)
132,973
1,499
$ 134,472
The following table summarizes the allocation of the total consideration for the acquisition of Reinhold to the estimated
fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed (in thousands):
Assets acquired:
Goodwill
Identifiable intangible assets
Inventories
Accounts receivable
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets
Total assets acquired, excluding cash
Liabilities assumed:
Deferred income taxes
Accrued expenses
Accounts payable
Defined benefit pension plan obligation, net
Other liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Net assets acquired, excluding cash
$ 76,424
66,500
10,753
8,830
7,994
2,756
173,257
25,613
6,994
2,923
2,865
390
38,785
$ 134,472
The primary items that generated the goodwill recognized were the premiums paid by the Company for the future
earnings potential of Reinhold and the value of its assembled workforce that do not qualify for separate recognition. The
operating results of Reinhold were included in the Company’s results of operations from the effective acquisition date. The
Company’s consolidated net sales and net income attributable to HEICO for fiscal 2013 includes approximately $30.8 million
and $2.8 million, respectively, from the acquisition of Reinhold.
Other Acquisitions
In August 2015, the Company, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., acquired all of the stock of Astroseal Products
Mfg. Corporation (“Astroseal”). Astroseal manufactures expanded foil mesh, which is integrated into composite aerospace
structures for lighting strike protection in fixed and rotary wing aircraft.
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In August 2015, the Company, through HEICO Electronic, acquired 80.1% of the equity of Midwest Microwave Solutions,
Inc. (“MMS”). MMS designs, manufactures and sells unique Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWAP-C) optimized Commu-
nications and Electronic Intercept Receivers and Tuners for military and intelligence applications. The remaining 19.9%
continues to be owned by certain members of MMS’ management team (see Note 11, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests,
for additional information).
In August 2015, the Company, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., acquired 80.1% of the assets and assumed certain
liabilities of Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC (“ACT”). ACT is a leading provider of products and services necessary
to maintain up-to-date F-16 fighter aircraft operational capabilities. The remaining 19.9% continues to be owned by certain
members of ACT’s management team (see Note 11, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information).
In May 2015, the Company, through a subsidiary of HEICO Flight Support Corp., acquired all of the stock of Thermal
Energy Products, Inc. (“TEP”). TEP engineers, designs and manufactures removable/reusable insulation systems for
industrial, commercial, aerospace and defense applications.
In January 2015, the Company, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., acquired 80.1% of the equity of Harter Aerospace,
LLC (“Harter”). Harter is a globally recognized component and accessory maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) station
specializing in commercial aircraft accessories, including thrust reverse actuation systems and pneumatics, and electrome-
chanical components. The remaining 19.9% interest continues to be owned by certain members of Harter’s management
team (see Note 11, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information).
In January 2015, the Company, through HEICO Flight Support Corp., acquired 80% of the equity of Aeroworks Inter-
national Holding B.V. (“Aeroworks”). Aeroworks, which is headquartered in the Netherlands and maintains a significant
portion of its production facilities in Thailand and Laos, is a manufacturer of both composite and metal parts used primarily
in aircraft interior applications, including seating, galleys, lavatories, doors, and overhead bins. The remaining 20% interest
continues to be owned by a certain member of Aeroworks’ management team (see Note 11, Redeemable Noncontrolling
Interests, for additional information). The total consideration includes an accrual representing the estimated fair value of
contingent consideration that the Company may be obligated to pay should Aeroworks meet certain earnings objectives
during each of the first four years following the acquisition. See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements, for additional informa-
tion regarding the Company’s contingent consideration obligation.
In June 2014, the Company, through a subsidiary of HEICO Flight Support Corp., acquired certain assets and liabilities
of Quest Aviation Supply, Inc. (“Quest Aviation”). Quest Aviation is a niche supplier of parts to repair thrust reversers on
various aircraft engines.
In October 2013, the Company acquired, through HEICO Electronic, all of the outstanding stock of Lucix Corporation
(“Lucix”) in a transaction carried out by means of a merger. Lucix is a leading designer and manufacturer of high perfor-
mance, high reliability microwave modules, units, and integrated sub-systems for commercial and military satellites. The
total consideration included an accrual of $7.0 million as of the acquisition date representing the estimated fair value of
contingent consideration the Company may have been obligated to pay had Lucix met certain earnings objectives during
the last three months of the calendar year of acquisition. Additionally, the total consideration included an accrual of $13.7
million as of the acquisition date representing the estimated fair value of contingent consideration the Company may be
obligated to pay should Lucix meet certain earnings objectives during the subsequent two calendar years (2014 and 2015).
As of the acquisition date, the maximum amount of contingent consideration that the Company could have been required
to pay was $50.0 million in aggregate. See Note 7, Fair Value Measurements, for additional information regarding the
Company’s contingent consideration obligation.
During fiscal 2013, the Company, through subsidiaries of HEICO Electronic, acquired certain product lines that
will supplement their existing operations. The purchase prices of these acquisitions were paid using cash provided by
operating activities.
Unless otherwise noted, the purchase price of each of the above referenced other acquisitions was paid in cash
principally using proceeds from the Company’s revolving credit facility and is not material or significant to the Company’s
consolidated financial statements.
The following table summarizes the aggregate total consideration for the Company’s other acquisitions (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Cash paid
Less: cash acquired
Cash paid, net
Contingent purchase consideration
Additional purchase consideration
Total consideration
2015
2014
$ 171,829
(5,062)
166,767
21,355
(204)
$ 187,918
$ 6,759
—
6,759
—
(56)
$ 6,703
2013
$ 91,647
(3,185)
88,462
20,654
569
$ 109,685
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The following table summarizes the allocation of the aggregate total consideration for the Company’s other acquisi-
tions to the estimated fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling
interests assumed (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Assets acquired:
Identifiable intangible assets
Goodwill
Inventories
Property, plant and equipment
Accounts receivable
Other assets
Total assets acquired, excluding cash
Liabilities assumed:
Deferred income taxes
Accounts payable
Accrued expenses
Other liabilities
Total liabilities assumed
Noncontrolling interests in consolidated subsidiaries
2015
2014
2013
$ 102,981
89,144
17,254
16,280
10,719
2,594
238,972
6,788
4,845
2,576
621
14,830
36,224
$ 3,400
2,552
247
248
256
12
6,715
—
—
12
—
12
—
$ 39,843
68,095
3,112
6,286
9,233
2,565
129,134
13,857
1,746
3,846
—
19,449
—
Net assets acquired, excluding cash
$ 187,918
$ 6,703
$ 109,685
The allocation of the aggregate total consideration for the Company’s fiscal 2015 acquisitions to the tangible and
identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed is preliminary until the Company
obtains final information regarding their fair values. However, the Company does not expect any adjustments to such
allocations to be material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. During fiscal 2015, the Company recorded
certain immaterial measurement period adjustments to the allocation of the total consideration for its fiscal 2014 acqui-
sition. The primary items that generated the goodwill recognized were the premiums paid by the Company for the future
earnings potential of the businesses acquired and the value of their assembled workforces that do not qualify for separate
recognition, which, in the case of MMS, ACT, Harter and Aeroworks benefit both the Company and the noncontrolling
interest holders. The fair value of the noncontrolling interests in MMS, ACT, Harter and Aeroworks was determined based
on the consideration paid by the Company for its controlling ownership interest adjusted for a lack of control that a market
participant would consider when estimating the fair value of the noncontrolling interest.
The operating results of the Company’s fiscal 2015 acquisitions were included in the Company’s results of operations
from each of the effective acquisition dates. The Company’s consolidated net sales and net income attributable to HEICO
for fiscal 2015 includes approximately $62.9 million and $7.9 million, respectively, from the fiscal 2015 acquisitions.
The following table presents unaudited pro forma financial information for fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 as if the Compa-
ny’s fiscal 2015 acquisitions had occurred as of November 1, 2013 (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Net sales
Net income from consolidated operations
Net income attributable to HEICO
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
2015
2014
$ 1,244,911
$ 163,012
$ 140,771
$ 1,228,987
$ 150,412
$ 130,539
$
$
2.11
2.08
$
$
1.96
1.94
The pro forma financial information is presented for comparative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations that actually would have been achieved if the acquisitions had taken place as of November 1, 2013.
The unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments to historical amounts such as additional amortization
expense related to intangible assets acquired, increased interest expense associated with borrowings to finance the acquisi-
tions and inventory purchase accounting adjustments charged to cost of sales as the inventory is sold.
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Additional Purchase Consideration
During fiscal 2014 and 2013, the Company made additional purchase consideration payments in cash of $2.0 million
and $1.2 million, respectively, pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreements related to certain recent acquisitions.
3. SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION
Accounts Receivable
As of October 31,
(in thousands)
Accounts receivable
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts receivable, net
2015
2014
$ 183,631
(2,038)
$ 181,593
$ 151,812
(2,143)
$ 149,669
Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted Percentage-of-Completion Contracts
As of October 31,
(in thousands)
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
Estimated earnings
Less: Billings to date
Included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets under the following captions:
Accounts receivable, net (costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (billings
in excess of costs and estimated earnings)
2015
2014
$
$
22,645
16,116
38,761
(36,442)
2,319
$
$
24,437
11,747
36,184
(29,829)
6,355
$
6,263
$
8,161
(3,944)
2,319
$
(1,806)
6,355
$
Changes in estimates pertaining to percentage-of-completion contracts did not have a material effect on net income
from consolidated operations in fiscal 2015, 2014 or 2013.
Inventories
As of October 31,
(in thousands)
Finished products
Work in process
Materials, parts, assemblies and supplies
Contracts in process
Less: Billings to date
Inventories, net of valuation reserves
2015
2014
$ 119,262
32,201
89,739
4,521
(2,206)
$ 243,517
$ 106,229
30,056
79,163
2,594
—
$ 218,042
Contracts in process represents accumulated capitalized costs associated with fixed price contracts. Related progress
billings and customer advances (“billings to date”) are classified as a reduction to contracts in process, if any, and any
excess is included in accrued expenses and other liabilities.
Property, Plant and Equipment
As of October 31,
(in thousands)
Land
Buildings and improvements
Machinery, equipment and tooling
Construction in progress
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property, plant and equipment, net
2015
2014
$
5,060
70,626
152,022
4,668
232,376
(126,706)
$ 105,670
$
$
4,501
60,332
139,963
6,905
211,701
(117,836)
93,865
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The amounts set forth above include tooling costs having a net book value of $6.5 million and $6.0 million as of October
31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization expense on capitalized tooling was $2.4 million , $2.4 million and $2.2 million
in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The amounts set forth above also include $3.7 million and $4.6 million of assets under capital leases as of October 31,
2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively. Accumulated depreciation associated with the assets under capital leases was
$.7 million and $1.0 million as of October 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively. See Note 5, Long-Term Debt, for
additional information pertaining to these capital lease obligations.
Depreciation and amortization expense, exclusive of tooling, on property, plant and equipment was $17.8 million, $17.1
million and $13.4 million in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
As of October 31,
(in thousands)
Accrued employee compensation and related payroll taxes
Deferred revenue
Accrued customer rebates and credits
Accrued additional purchase consideration
Other
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
2015
2014
$
53,238
16,498
8,072
6,859
15,488
$ 100,155
$
$
52,480
12,481
10,924
90
16,603
92,578
The total customer rebates and credits deducted within net sales in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $4.7 million, $8.3
million and $8.3 million, respectively. The decrease in total customer rebates and credits deducted within net sales in
fiscal 2015 and the amount of accrued customer rebates and credits principally reflects a reduction in the net sales volume
of certain customers eligible for rebates as well as a reduction in the associated rebate percentages. The increase in
deferred revenue principally reflects billings in excess of costs and earnings pertaining to certain of the Company’s percent-
age-of-completion contracts. The increase in accrued additional purchase consideration principally reflects the estimated
fair value of contingent consideration related to a fiscal 2015 acquisition expected to be paid in fiscal 2016. See Note 7, Fair
Value Measurements, for additional information regarding the Company’s contingent consideration obligations.
Other Long-Term Assets and Liabilities
The Company provides eligible employees, officers and directors of the Company the opportunity to voluntarily defer
base salary, bonus payments, commissions, long-term incentive awards and directors fees, as applicable, on a pre-tax basis
through the HEICO Corporation Leadership Compensation Plan (“LCP”), a nonqualified deferred compensation plan that
conforms to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches 50% of the first 6% of base salary deferred
by each participant. Director fees that would otherwise be payable in Company common stock may be deferred into the
LCP, and, when distributable, are distributed in actual shares of Company common stock. The LCP does not provide for
diversification of a director’s assets allocated to Company common stock. The deferred compensation obligation associated
with Company common stock is recorded as a component of shareholders’ equity at cost and subsequent changes in
fair value are not reflected in operations or shareholders’ equity of the Company. Further, while the Company has no
obligation to do so, the LCP also provides the Company the opportunity to make discretionary contributions. The Company’s
matching contributions and any discretionary contributions are subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions set forth in the
LCP. Company contributions to the LCP charged to income in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $5.7 million, $5.3 million
and $4.3 million , respectively. The aggregate liabilities of the LCP were $76.2 million and $65.0 million as of October 31,
2015 and 2014, respectively, and are classified within other long-term liabilities in the Company’s Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The assets of the LCP, totaling $77.1 million and $65.9 million as of October 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, are
classified within other assets and principally represent cash surrender values of life insurance policies that are held within
an irrevocable trust that may be used to satisfy the obligations under the LCP.
Other long-term liabilities also includes deferred compensation of $4.5 million and $5.5 million as of October 31,
2015 and 2014, respectively, principally related to elective deferrals of salary and bonuses under a Company sponsored
non-qualified deferred compensation plan formerly available to selected employees. The Company makes no contributions
to this plan. The assets of this plan, which equaled the deferred compensation liability as of October 31, 2015 and 2014,
respectively, are held within an irrevocable trust and classified within other assets in the Company’s Consolidated Balance
Sheets. Additional information regarding the assets of this deferred compensation plan and the LCP may be found in Note
7, Fair Value Measurements.
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Research and Development Expenses
The amount of new product research and development (“R&D”) expenses included in cost of sales is as follows (in
thousands):
Year ended October 31,
R&D expenses
2015
2014
2013
$ 38,747
$ 37,377
$ 32,897
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during fiscal 2015 and 2014 are as
follows (in thousands):
Balances as of October 31, 2013
Unrealized loss
Balances as of October 31, 2014
Unrealized loss
Balances as of October 31, 2015
Foreign Currency
Translation
Pension Benefit
Obligation
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
$
(466)
(7,882)
(8,348)
(16,020)
$ (24,368)
$ 610
(551)
59
(771)
$ (712)
$
144
(8,433)
(8,289)
(16,791)
$ (25,080)
4. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2015 and 2014 by operating segment are as follows (in
thousands):
Balances as of October 31, 2013
Goodwill acquired
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Adjustments to goodwill
Balances as of October 31, 2014
Goodwill acquired
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Balances as of October 31, 2015
FSG
$ 279,855
2,552
—
—
282,407
56,441
(1,341)
$ 337,507
Segment
ETG
$ 408,634
—
(4,797)
27
403,864
32,703
(7,435)
$ 429,132
Consolidated
Totals
$ 688,489
2,552
(4,797)
27
686,271
89,144
(8,776)
$ 766,639
The goodwill acquired during fiscal 2015 and 2014 relates to the acquisitions consummated in those respective years
as described in Note 2, Acquisitions. Goodwill acquired represents the residual value after the allocation of the total consid-
eration to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities and noncontrolling interests assumed. The
foreign currency translation adjustments reflect unrealized translation losses on the goodwill recognized in connection with
foreign subsidiaries. Foreign currency translation adjustments are included in other comprehensive income (loss) in the
Company’s Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. The adjustments to goodwill during fiscal 2014 represent
immaterial measurement period adjustments to the purchase price allocations of certain fiscal 2013 acquisitions. The
Company estimates that approximately $60 million and $3 million of the goodwill acquired in fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014,
respectively, is deductible for income tax purposes. Based on the annual test for goodwill impairment as of October 31,
2015, the Company determined there is no impairment of its goodwill and the fair value of each of the Company’s reporting
units significantly exceeded their carrying value.
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Identifiable intangible assets consist of (in thousands):
Amortizing Assets:
Customer relationships
Intellectual property
Licenses
Non-compete agreements
Patents
Trade names
Non-Amortizing Assets:
Trade names
As of October 31, 2015
As of October 31, 2014
Gross
Carrying
Amount
$ 190,450
98,143
4,200
914
746
166
294,619
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Net
Accumulated Carrying
Amount
Amortization
$ (63,461)
(22,912)
(1,882)
(914)
(447)
(38)
(89,654)
$ 126,989
75,231
2,318
—
299
128
204,965
$ 144,478
73,005
2,900
1,020
712
166
222,281
$ (55,393)
(17,620)
(1,645)
(1,020)
(405)
(17)
(76,100)
$ 89,085
55,385
1,255
—
307
149
146,181
67,628
$ 362,247
—
$ (89,654)
67,628
$ 272,593
54,629
$ 276,910
—
$ (76,100)
54,629
$ 200,810
The increase in the gross carrying amount of customer relationships, intellectual property, licenses and non-amor-
tizing trade names as of October 31, 2015 compared to October 31, 2014 principally relates to such intangible assets
recognized in connection with the fiscal 2015 acquisitions (See Note 2, Acquisitions). The weighted-average amortization
period of the customer relationships, intellectual property and licenses acquired during fiscal 2015 is 10 years, 12 years,
and 11 years, respectively.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $27.0 million, $27.7 million and $20.6 million in fiscal 2015, 2014
and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter is estimated to be $30.7
million in fiscal 2016, $29.8 million in fiscal 2017, $27.8 million in fiscal 2018, $25.8 million in fiscal 2019, $23.2 million in
fiscal 2020 and $67.7 million thereafter.
5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following (in thousands):
As of October 31,
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
Capital leases
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt
2015
2014
$ 365,203
2,395
367,598
(357)
$ 367,241
$ 326,000
3,109
329,109
(418)
$ 328,691
As of October 31, 2015, the Company’s long-term debt, excluding capital leases, consisted solely of $365.2 million of
borrowings under its revolving credit facility, all of which will mature in fiscal 2019. As of October 31, 2015 and 2014, the
weighted average interest rate on borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility was 1.3%. The revolving credit
facility contains both financial and non-financial covenants. As of October 31, 2015, the Company was in compliance with all
such covenants.
During fiscal 2015, the Company elected to borrow €32 million under its revolving credit facility, which allows for
borrowings made in foreign currencies up to a $50 million sublimit. The funds were used to facilitate a fiscal 2015 acquisi-
tion. As of October 31, 2015, the U.S. dollar equivalent of the Company’s Euro borrowing was $35.2 million.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Capital Lease Obligations
A subsidiary of HEICO Electronic is a party to a capital lease for a manufacturing facility and related property in
France. The lease contains a bargain purchase option and has a twelve-year term, which began in fiscal 2011. Additionally,
the subsidiary is a party to various capital leases, principally for manufacturing and office equipment, with lease terms of
approximately five years. The estimated future minimum lease payments of all capital leases for the next five fiscal years
and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
Year ending October 31,
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Less: amount representing interest
Present value of minimum lease payments
Revolving Credit Facility
$ 455
400
395
395
358
753
2,756
(361)
$ 2,395
In December 2011, the Company entered into a $670 million Revolving Credit Agreement (“Credit Facility”) with a bank
syndicate. The Credit Facility may be used for working capital and general corporate needs of the Company, including
capital expenditures and to finance acquisitions. In December 2012, the Company entered into an amendment to extend
the maturity date of the Credit Facility by one year to December 2017. The Company also amended certain covenants
contained within the Credit Facility agreement to accommodate payment of a special and extraordinary cash dividend paid
in December 2012. See Note 8, Shareholders’ Equity, for additional information.
In November 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility by one
year to December 2018 and to increase the aggregate principal amount to $800 million. Furthermore, the amendment
includes a feature that will allow the Company to increase the aggregate principal amount by an additional $200 million to
become a $1.0 billion facility through increased commitments from existing lenders or the addition of new lenders.
Advances under the Credit Facility accrue interest at the Company’s choice of the “Base Rate” or the London Interbank
Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus the applicable margin (based on the Company’s ratio of total funded debt to earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, noncontrolling interests and non-cash charges, or “leverage ratio”). The
Base Rate is the highest of (i) the Prime Rate; (ii) the Federal Funds rate plus .50% per annum; and (iii) the Adjusted LIBO
Rate determined on a daily basis for an Interest Period of one month plus 1.00% per annum, as such capitalized terms are
defined in the Credit Facility. The applicable margin for a LIBOR-based borrowing ranges from .75% to 2.25%. The applica-
ble margin for a Base Rate borrowing ranges from 0% to 1.25%. A fee is charged on the amount of the unused commitment
ranging from .125% to .35% (depending on the Company’s leverage ratio). The Credit Facility also includes a $50 million
sublimit for borrowings made in foreign currencies, letters of credit and swingline borrowings. Outstanding principal,
accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts payable under the Credit Facility may be accelerated upon an event of
default, as such events are described in the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is unsecured and contains covenants that
restrict the amount of certain payments, including dividends, and require, among other things, the maintenance of a total
leverage ratio, a senior leverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio. In the event the Company’s leverage ratio exceeds
a specified level, the Credit Facility would become secured by the capital stock owned in substantially all of the Company’s
subsidiaries.
6. INCOME TAXES
The components of income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests are as follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Domestic
Foreign
Income before taxes and noncontrolling interests
2015
$ 206,612
18,352
$ 224,964
2014
$ 185,842
12,730
$ 198,572
2013
$ 168,643
12,118
$ 180,761
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The components of the provision for income taxes on income before income taxes and noncontrolling interests are as
follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Current:
Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total income tax expense
2015
2014
2013
$ 65,857
8,559
4,064
78,480
(4,459)
(1,907)
(714)
(7,080)
$ 71,400
$ 63,264
10,145
3,136
76,545
(14,000)
(2,871)
126
(16,745)
$ 59,800
$ 49,275
9,060
3,650
61,985
(4,786)
(467)
(532)
(5,785)
$ 56,200
2013
35.0%
3.1
(2.6)
(1.3)
(1.2)
—
—
(1.4)
(.5)
31.1%
A reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:
Year ended October 31,
Federal statutory income tax rate
State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit
Research and development tax credits
Noncontrolling interests’ share of income
Domestic production activities tax deduction
Foreign taxes, where permanently reinvested outside of the U.S.
Nontaxable reduction in accrued contingent consideration
Tax-exempt losses (gains) on corporate owned life insurance policies
Other, net
Effective tax rate
2015
35.0%
2.4
(1.9)
(1.3)
(1.2)
(.8)
(.2)
.1
(.4)
31.7%
2014
35.0%
2.9
(1.2)
(1.0)
(1.6)
—
(3.4)
(.6)
—
30.1%
The Company’s effective tax rate in fiscal 2015 increased to 31.7% from 30.1% in fiscal 2014. The increase is principally
due to the impact of a larger nontaxable reduction in accrued contingent consideration during fiscal 2014 associated with a
prior year acquisition acquired by means of a stock transaction and the impact of higher tax-exempt unrealized gains in the
cash surrender values of life insurance policies related to the LCP in fiscal 2014 compared to fiscal 2015. These increases
were partially offset by an income tax credit for qualified R&D activities for the last ten months of fiscal 2014 that was
recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2015 resulting from the retroactive extension of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit in
December 2014 to cover calendar year 2014, the benefit of recognizing additional foreign tax credits related to R&D activities
at one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries inclusive of amendments to prior year tax returns, and the Company’s decision
to not make a provision for U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of a fiscal 2015 foreign acquisition.
The Company’s effective tax rate in fiscal 2014 decreased to 30.1% from 31.1% in fiscal 2013. The decrease is princi-
pally attributed to the impact of a nontaxable reduction in accrued contingent consideration during fiscal 2014 associated
with a fiscal 2013 acquisition acquired by means of a stock transaction. This decrease was partially offset by lower U.S.
federal R&D tax credits recognized in fiscal 2014 due to the expiration of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit in December 2013
compared to fiscal 2013 during which the retroactive extension of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit in the first quarter resulted
in twenty-two months of U.S. federal R&D tax credits recognized that year. Additionally, the decrease in the effective tax
rate was partially offset by the impact of higher tax-exempt unrealized gains in the cash surrender values of life insurance
policies related to the LCP in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2014.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in multiple state jurisdictions. The Company
is also subject to income taxes in certain jurisdictions outside the U.S., none of which are individually material to the
accompanying consolidated financial statements. Generally, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state or
foreign examinations by tax authorities for years prior to fiscal 2011.
The Company has not made a provision for U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of a fiscal 2015 foreign
acquisition as such earnings are considered permanently reinvested outside of the U.S. The amount of undistributed
earnings is not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The Company believes that it
is more likely than not that it will generate sufficient future taxable income to utilize all of its deferred tax assets and has
therefore not recorded a valuation allowance on any such asset.
Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
As of October 31,
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred compensation liability
Inventories
Share-based compensation
Bonus accrual
Deferred revenue
Vacation accrual
R&D related carryforward
Customer rebates accrual
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Goodwill and other intangible assets
Property, plant and equipment
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liability
2015
2014
$ 31,520
24,912
9,333
3,791
2,005
1,836
1,826
1,236
7,450
83,909
(148,448)
(7,667)
(2,005)
(158,120)
$ (74,211)
$ 27,568
23,099
7,427
4,031
2,660
1,724
2,068
1,635
8,258
78,470
(144,381)
(9,090)
(880)
(154,351)
$ (75,881)
The net deferred tax liability is classified in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets as follows (in thousands):
As of October 31,
Current asset
Long-term asset
Long-term liability
Net deferred tax liability
2015
$ 35,530
847
(110,588)
$ (74,211)
2014
$ 34,485
1,063
(111,429)
$ (75,881)
The Company’s deferred income tax benefit was $7.1 million, $16.7 million and $5.8 million in fiscal 2015, 2014 and
2013, respectively. The larger deferred income tax benefit recognized in fiscal 2014 is principally due to the impact of
impairment losses recorded in fiscal 2014 related to certain intangible assets recognized in connection with a fiscal 2013
acquisition, the long-term deferred revenue recognized in fiscal 2014, and the impact from the timing of the extension of
the bonus depreciation allowance on new property, plant and equipment that resulted in only two months of such allowance
recognized in fiscal 2014.
As of October 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company’s liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax
positions was $.8 million and $.9 million, respectively, of which $.5 million and $.6 million , respectively, would decrease
the Company’s income tax expense and effective income tax rate if the tax benefits were recognized. A reconciliation of the
activity related to the liability for gross unrecognized tax benefits during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2015 and 2014 is
as follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Balances as of beginning of year
Increases related to current year tax positions
Increases related to prior year tax positions
Decreases related to prior year tax positions
Settlements
Lapse of statutes of limitations
Balances as of end of year
2015
$
$
879
279
30
(80)
(118)
(203)
787
2014
$ 1,072
138
10
—
(22)
(319)
879
$
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company’s assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis are set forth by level within
the fair value hierarchy in the following tables (in thousands):
As of October 31, 2015
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Significant
Other Observable Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Inputs
(Level 3)
—
$
3,832
1,845
1,665
946
$ 8,288
$ 73,238
—
—
—
50
$ 73,288
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$ 73,238
3,832
1,845
1,665
996
$ 81,576
$
—
$
—
$ 21,405
$ 21,405
As of October 31, 2014
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Significant
Other Observable Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Inputs
(Level 3)
$
—
3,974
2,225
1,903
1,339
$ 9,441
$ 61,958
—
—
—
50
$ 62,008
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
Total
$ 61,958
3,974
2,225
1,903
1,389
$ 71,449
$
—
$
—
$ 1,184
$ 1,184
Assets:
Deferred compensation plans:
Corporate owned life insurance
Money market funds
Equity securities
Mutual funds
Other
Total assets
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration
Assets:
Deferred compensation plans:
Corporate owned life insurance
Money market funds
Equity securities
Mutual funds
Other
Total assets
Liabilities:
Contingent consideration
The Company maintains two non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The assets of the LCP principally represent
cash surrender values of life insurance policies, which derive their fair values from investments in mutual funds that
are managed by an insurance company and are classified within Level 2 and valued using a market approach. Certain
other assets of the LCP represent investments in money market funds that are classified within Level 1. The assets of
the Company’s other deferred compensation plan are principally invested in equity securities and mutual funds that are
classified within Level 1. The assets of both plans are held within irrevocable trusts and classified within other assets in the
Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.
As part of the agreement to acquire a subsidiary by the FSG in fiscal 2015, the Company may be obligated to pay
contingent consideration of up to €24.4 million in aggregate, which translates to approximately $26.9 million based on the
October 31, 2015 exchange rate, should the acquired entity meet certain earnings objectives during each of the first four
years following the acquisition. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration as of the acquisition date was €18.1
million, or approximately $21.3 million. As of October 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration was
€19.5 million, or $21.4 million. The $.1 million increase was recorded as an addition to SG&A expenses in the Company’s
Consolidated Statement of Operations and is principally attributed to revised earnings estimates that reflect more favorable
projected market conditions during the earnout period, nearly offset by the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Euro.
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As part of the agreement to acquire a subsidiary by the ETG in fiscal 2013, the Company may have been obligated
to pay contingent consideration of up to $20.0 million had the acquired entity met certain earnings objectives during the
last three months of the calendar year of acquisition and may be obligated to pay contingent consideration of up to $30.0
million should the acquired entity meet certain earnings objectives during calendar years 2014 and 2015.In December 2013,
the acquired entity incurred unanticipated costs associated with certain contracts for which revenue is recognized on the
percentage-of-completion method and as a result, did not meet its calendar 2013 related earnings objectives. Accordingly,
the $7.0 million estimated fair value of the contingent consideration accrued as of October 31, 2013 was recorded as a
reduction to SG&A expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
During fiscal 2014, management revised its earnings estimates due to less favorable projected market conditions during
the earnout period for certain of the space products the subsidiary produces. Accordingly, $12.5 million of the $13.7 million
estimated fair value of the contingent consideration accrued as of October 31, 2013 was recorded as a reduction to SG&A
expenses in fiscal 2014. The remaining $1.2 million accrued contingent consideration as of October 31, 2014 was recorded
as a reduction of SG&A expenses in fiscal 2015. Additionally, the aforementioned market conditions resulted in the Company
concluding it had a triggering event requiring assessment of impairment of the subsidiary’s intangible assets during fiscal
2014. Please see below for further information pertaining to the measurement and recognition of impairment losses
associated with the intangible assets of this subsidiary.
As part of the agreement to acquire a subsidiary by the ETG in fiscal 2012, the Company may be obligated to pay
contingent consideration of up to $7.7 million in aggregate should the acquired entity meet certain earnings objectives
during each of the next two years following the third anniversary date of the acquisition. During fiscal 2014, management
revised its earnings estimates due to less favorable projected market conditions during the earnout period. Accordingly, the
$8.6 million estimated fair value of the contingent consideration accrued as of October 31, 2013 was recorded as a reduction
to SG&A expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations in fiscal 2014. Additionally, the aforementioned
conditions resulted in the Company concluding it had a triggering event requiring assessment of impairment of the
subsidiary’s intangible assets during fiscal 2014. Please see below for further information pertaining to the measurement
and recognition of impairment losses associated with the intangible assets of this subsidiary. As of October 31, 2015, the
Company did not have any contingent consideration accrued pertaining to this acquisition.
The estimated fair value of the fiscal 2015 contingent consideration arrangement described above is classified within
Level 3 and was determined using a probability-based scenario analysis approach. Under this method, a set of discrete
potential future subsidiary earnings was determined using internal estimates based on various revenue growth rate assump-
tions for each scenario. A probability of likelihood was assigned to each discrete potential future earnings estimate and the
resultant contingent consideration was calculated. The resulting probability-weighted contingent consideration amount was
discounted using a weighted average discount rate reflecting the credit risk of a market participant. Changes in either the
revenue growth rates, related earnings or the discount rate could result in a material change to the amount of contingent
consideration accrued and such changes will be recorded in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.
The Level 3 inputs used to derive the estimated fair value of the Company’s contingent consideration liability as of
October 31, 2015 are as follows:
Compound annual revenue growth rate range
Weighted average discount rate
Fiscal 2015 Acquisition
2% - 16%
2.0%
Changes in the Company’s contingent consideration liability measured at fair value on a recurring basis using
unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Balance as of October 31, 2013
Decrease in accrued contingent consideration
Balance as of October 31, 2014
Contingent consideration related to acquisition
Increase in accrued contingent consideration, net
Foreign currency transaction adjustments
Balance as of October 31, 2015
Liabilities
$ 29,310
(28,126)
1,184
21,355
293
(1,427)
$ 21,405
Included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet under the following captions:
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
$ 6,686
14,719
$ 21,405
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Company did not have any transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements during fiscal 2015
and 2014.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and
accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate fair value as of October 31, 2015 due to the relatively short
maturity of the respective instruments. The carrying amount of long-term debt approximates fair value due to its variable
interest rates.
During fiscal 2014, certain customer relationships, non-amortizing trade names and intellectual property within the
ETG were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, resulting in the recognition of impairment losses aggregating
$15.0 million.
The fair values of the Company’s nonfinancial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a nonrecurring
basis, which are classified within Level 3, and the related impairment losses recognized in fiscal 2014 are as follows
(in thousands):
Assets:
Customer relationships
Non-amortizing trade names
Intellectual property
Impairment of intangible assets
Carrying
Amount
Impairment
Loss
Fair Value
(Level 3)
$ 19,366
10,000
2,302
$ (11,200)
(1,900)
(1,900)
$ (15,000)
$ 8,166
8,100
402
The fair values of such customer relationships, non-amortizing trade names and intellectual property were determined
using variations of the income approach which apply an asset-specific discount rate to a forecast of asset-specific cash
flows. These methods utilize certain significant unobservable inputs categorized as Level 3. The Level 3 inputs used to
derive the estimated fair values of the customer relationships, non-amortizing trade names and intellectual property during
fiscal 2014 are as follows:
Customer
Relationships
Non-Amortizing
Trade Names
Intellectual
Property
Excess Earnings
15.0% - 19.0%
25.0% - 30.0%
N/A
Relief from Royalty
14.0% - 18.0%
N/A
1.0% - 2.5%
Relief from Royalty
19.0%
20.0%
6.0%
Valuation method
Discount rate
Annual attrition rate
Royalty rate
8. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock and Class A Common Stock
The Company has two classes of common stock that are virtually identical in all economic respects except voting
rights. Each share of Common Stock is entitled to one vote per share. Each share of Class A Common Stock is entitled to a
1/10 vote per share. Holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to receive when, as and if declared by the Board
of Directors, dividends and other distributions payable in cash, property, stock or otherwise. In the event of liquidation, after
payment of debts and other liabilities of the Company, the remaining assets of the Company will be distributable ratably
among the holders of both classes of common stock.
Share Repurchases
In 1990, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program, which allows the Company to
repurchase shares of Company common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at the Company’s
discretion, subject to certain restrictions included in the Company’s revolving credit agreement. As of October 31, 2015,
the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under this program was 2,501,813 of either or both of the
Company’s Class A Common Stock and the Company’s Common Stock. The repurchase program does not have a fixed
termination date. During fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not repurchase any shares of Company common
stock under this program.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
During fiscal 2014, the Company repurchased an aggregate 6,833 shares of Class A Common Stock at a total cost of
approximately $.3 million. The shares purchased represent shares tendered as payment of employee withholding taxes
due upon the issuance of a share-based award. During fiscal 2013, the Company repurchased an aggregate 36,354 shares
of Common Stock at a total cost of $1.3 million and an aggregate 39,965 shares of Class A Common Stock at a total cost of
$1.1 million. The shares purchased in fiscal 2013 occurred as settlement for employee taxes due pertaining to exercises of
non-qualified stock options. The shares purchased in fiscal 2014 and 2013 did not impact the number of shares authorized
for future purchase under the Company’s share repurchase program and are reflected as redemptions of common stock
related to share-based compensation in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and the Company’s
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Special and Extraordinary Cash Dividends
In January 2014, the Company paid a special and extraordinary $.35 per share cash dividend on both classes of HEICO’s
common stock as well as its regular semi-annual $.06 per share cash dividend. In December 2012, the Company paid a
special and extraordinary $1.712 per share cash dividend on both classes of HEICO’s common stock as well as a regular
semi-annual $.048 per share cash dividend that was accelerated from January 2013. The dividends, which aggregated
$27.2 million in fiscal 2014 and $116.6 million in fiscal 2013, were principally funded from borrowings under the Company’s
revolving credit facility.
Noncontrolling Interests
Consistent with the Company’s past practice of increasing its ownership in certain non-wholly-owned subsidiaries,
on February 14, 2014, HEICO Corporation acquired the 20% noncontrolling interest held by LHT in four of the Company’s
existing subsidiaries principally operating in the specialty products and distribution businesses within HEICO Aerospace (the
“Transaction”). Pursuant to the Transaction, HEICO Aerospace paid dividends proportional to the ownership ( 80% / 20% )
to HEICO and LHT, and HEICO transferred the businesses to HEICO Flight Support Corp. HEICO did not record any gain or
loss in connection with the Transaction. LHT’s dividend of $67.4 million was paid in cash, principally using proceeds from
the Company’s revolving credit facility. LHT remains a 20% owner in HEICO Aerospace, a leading producer of PMA parts and
component repair and overhaul services.
During fiscal 2014, the Put Right held by the noncontrolling interest holders in one of the Company’s subsidiaries expired,
resulting in a reclassification of the Redemption Amount from redeemable noncontrolling interests (temporary equity) to
noncontrolling interests (permanent equity). See Note 11, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, for additional information.
9. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company currently maintains one share-based compensation plan, the HEICO Corporation 2012 Incentive Com-
pensation Plan (“2012 Plan”), under which it may grant various forms of share-based compensation awards including, but
not limited to, stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights. The 2012 Plan became
effective in fiscal 2012, the same time the Company’s 2002 Stock Option Plan (“2002 Plan”) expired. Also, in fiscal 2012,
the Company made a decision to no longer issue options under its Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (“NQSOP”). Options
outstanding under the 2002 Plan and NQSOP may be exercised pursuant to their terms. The total number of shares
approved by the shareholders of the Company for the 2012 Plan is 2.7 million plus any options outstanding under the 2002
Plan and NQSOP as of the 2012 Plan’s effective date that are subsequently forfeited or expire. A total of approximately 4.6
million shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for issuance to employees, directors, officers and consultants
as of October 31, 2015, including 3.3 million shares currently under option and 1.3 million shares available for future grants.
Stock options granted pursuant to the 2012 Plan may be designated as Common Stock and/or Class A Common Stock in
such proportions as shall be determined by the Board of Directors or the Stock Option Plan Committee at its sole discretion.
The exercise price per share of a stock option granted under the 2012 Plan may not be less than the fair market value of
the designated class of Company common stock as of the date of grant and stock option grants vest ratably over a period
specified as of the date of grant (generally five years) and expire ten years after the date of grant. Options issued under the
2012 Plan may be designated as incentive stock options or non-qualified stock options, but only employees are eligible to
receive incentive stock options. The 2012 Plan will terminate no later than the tenth anniversary of its effective date.
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Information concerning share-based activity for each of the last three fiscal years ended October 31 is as follows (in
thousands, except per share data):
Outstanding as of October 31, 2012
Granted
Exercised
Outstanding as of October 31, 2013
Granted
Stock award issuance
Exercised
Outstanding as of October 31, 2014
Granted
Exercised
Outstanding as of October 31, 2015
Shares Under Option
Shares Available
For Grant
Shares
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
2,389
(549)
—
1,840
(161)
(62)
—
1,617
(291)
—
1,326
2,899
549
(306)
3,142
161
—
(39)
3,264
291
(220)
3,335
$ 16.90
$ 35.74
$ 3.78
$ 21.48
$ 43.37
$ —
$ 18.36
$ 22.59
$ 51.85
$ 16.85
$ 25.52
Information concerning stock options outstanding (all of which are vested or expected to vest) and stock options
exercisable by class of common stock as of October 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands, except per share and contractual
life data):
Common Stock
Class A Common Stock
Options Outstanding
Number
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
1,579
1,756
3,335
$ 23.54
$ 27.30
$ 25.52
4.9
6.3
5.6
$ 43,230
29,967
$ 73,197
Options Exercisable
Number
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Common Stock
Class A Common Stock
1,342
908
2,250
$ 19.60
$ 19.91
$ 19.73
4.3
5.0
4.6
Information concerning stock options exercised is as follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Cash proceeds from stock option exercises
Tax benefit realized from stock option exercises
Intrinsic value of stock option exercises
2015
2014
$
3,673
1,402
6,958
$
708
93
929
$ 41,376
21,644
$ 63,020
2013
$
463
5,191
8,033
Net income attributable to HEICO for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 includes compensation
expense of $5.8 million , $6.2 million and $5.1 million , respectively, and an income tax benefit of $2.2 million , $2.4 million
and $2.0 million , respectively, related to the Company’s stock options. Substantially all of the stock option compensation
expense was recorded as a component of SG&A expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. As
of October 31, 2015, there was $15.2 million of pre-tax unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock
options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 3.4 years. The total fair value
of stock options that vested in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $5.5 million, $5.9 million and $4.5 million, respectively. If
there were a change in control of the Company, all of the unvested options outstanding as of October 31, 2015 would
become immediately exercisable.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For the fiscal years ended October 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, the excess tax benefit resulting from tax deductions in
excess of the cumulative compensation cost recognized for stock options exercised was $1.4 million, $.1 million and $5.1
million, respectively, and is presented as a financing activity in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
The fair value of each stock option grant was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model based on the following weighted average assumptions for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013:
2015
2014
2013
Class A
Common Stock Common Stock Common Stock Common Stock Common Stock
Class A
Class A
Expected stock price volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Forfeiture rate
Expected option life (years)
Weighted average fair value
39.96%
2.30%
.24%
.00%
9
$ 28.46
36.51%
2.12%
.32%
.00%
7
$ 19.59
38.04%
2.06%
.38%
.00%
7
$ 17.23
39.94%
2.02%
.24%
.00%
9
$ 20.24
38.40%
1.85%
.33%
.00%
7
$ 14.29
In fiscal 2013, the Company granted restricted shares in the common stock of one of its subsidiaries representing
approximately 1% of the equity of the subsidiary. The shares cliff vest in fiscal 2018. Net income attributable to HEICO
includes compensation expense of $.2 million, $.2 million, and less than $.1 million in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 related to
unvested restricted shares, respectively. As of October 31, 2015, there was $.5 million of pre-tax unrecognized compensa-
tion expense related to the unvested restricted shares, which is expected to be recognized over the next 2.2 years.
In fiscal 2014, the Company issued 24,982 shares of Class A Common Stock in lieu of cash to satisfy an employee
bonus award, which was accrued in fiscal 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the 2012 Plan, this stock award reduced the share
reserve for issuance under the 2012 Plan by 62,455 shares.
10. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
The HEICO Savings and Investment Plan (the “401(k) Plan”) is a qualified defined contribution retirement plan under
which eligible employees of the Company and its participating subsidiaries may make Elective Deferral Contributions
up to the limitations set forth in Section 402(g) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company generally makes a 25% or
50% Employer Matching Contribution, as determined by the Board of Directors, based on a participant’s Elective Deferral
Contribution up to 6% of the participant’s Compensation for the Elective Deferral Contribution period. The 401(k) Plan also
provides that the Company may make additional Employer Contributions. Employer Contributions may be contributed in
the form of the Company’s common stock or cash, as determined by the Company. Employer Contributions awarded in
the form of Company common stock are valued based on the fair value of the underlying shares as of the effective date of
contribution. Employer Contributions may be diversified by a participant into any of the participant-directed investment
options of the 401(k) Plan; however, Employee Contributions may not be invested in Company common stock.
Participants receive 100% vesting of Employee Contributions and cash dividends received on Company common stock.
Vesting in Employer Contributions is based on a participant’s number of years of vesting service. Employer Contributions
to the 401(k) Plan charged to income in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $6.1 million, $6.3 million and $3.2 million ,
respectively, and were made through the issuance of new shares of Company common stock and the use of forfeited shares
within the 401(k) Plan.
Information concerning share-based activity pertaining to the 401(k) Plan for each of the last three fiscal years ended
October 31 is as follows (in thousands):
Shares available for issuance as of October 31, 2012
Issuance of common stock to 401(k) Plan
Shares available for issuance as of October 31, 2013
Issuance of common stock to 401(k) Plan
Shares available for issuance as of October 31, 2014
Issuance of common stock to 401(k) Plan
Shares available for issuance as of October 31, 2015
Common Stock Common Stock
Class A
170
(45)
125
(57)
68
(54)
14
170
(45)
125
(57)
68
(54)
14
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As previously mentioned in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, the Company acquired a frozen qualified
defined benefit pension plan in connection with a fiscal 2013 acquisition.
Changes in the Plan’s projected benefit obligation and plan assets for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2015 and 2014
are as follows (in thousands):
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation as of October 31, 2013
Actuarial loss
Interest cost
Benefits paid
Projected benefit obligation as of October 31, 2014
Actuarial loss
Interest cost
Benefits paid
Projected benefit obligation as of October 31, 2015
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets as of October 31, 2013
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets as of October 31, 2014
Actual return on plan assets
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
Fair value of plan assets as of October 31, 2015
Funded status as of October 31, 2014
Funded status as of October 31, 2015
$ 13,213
930
610
(938)
13,815
716
561
(924)
$ 14,168
$ 11,397
764
136
(938)
11,359
254
78
(924)
$ 10,767
$ (2,456)
$ (3,401)
The $3.4 million and $2.5 million difference between the projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets as
of October 31, 2015 and October 31, 2014, respectively, are included in other long-term liabilities within the Company’s
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Additionally, the Plan experienced a $1.2 million and $.9 million unrealized loss during fiscal
2015 and 2014, respectively, that were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) where they are reported net of ($.4)
million and ($.3) million of tax, respectively. As of October 31, 2015, $1.1 million (pre-tax) represents the total unrealized loss
in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that has yet to be recognized as a component of net periodic pension
income (expense). The Company does not expect to recognize any of the amount within accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) as of October 31, 2015 as a component of net periodic pension income (expense) during fiscal 2016.
Weighted average assumptions used to determine the projected benefit obligation are as follows:
As of October 31,
Discount rate
2015
4.47%
Weighted average assumptions used to determine net pension income are as follows:
Year ended October 31,
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
2015
4.20%
6.75%
2014
4.20%
2014
4.79%
6.75%
2013
3.99%
6.75%
The discount rate used to determine the projected benefit obligation was determined using the results of a bond yield
curve model based on a portfolio of high-quality bonds matching expected Plan benefit payments. The expected return
on Plan assets was based upon the target asset allocation and investment return estimates for the Plan’s equity and fixed
income securities. In establishing this assumption, the Company considers many factors including both the historical rate
of return and projected inflation-adjusted real rate of return on the Plan’s various asset classes and the expected working
lifetime for Plan participants.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Components of net pension income that were recorded within the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations
are as follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Expected return on plan assets
Interest cost
Net pension income
2015
2014
2013
$
$
738
561
177
$
$
739
610
129
$
$
320
236
84
The Company anticipates making contributions of $.4 million to the Plan during fiscal 2016. Estimated future benefit
payments to be made during each of the next five fiscal years and in aggregate during the succeeding five fiscal years are as
follows (in thousands):
Year ending October 31,
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021-2025
$ 914
907
883
915
918
4,436
The fair value of the Plan’s assets are set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy in the following tables (in thousands):
Fixed income securities
Equity securities
Money market funds and cash
Fixed income securities
Equity securities
Money market funds and cash
As of October 31, 2015
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Significant
Other Observable Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Inputs
(Level 3)
$ 5,372
5,280
115
$ 10,767
$
$
—
—
—
—
$
$
—
—
—
—
As of October 31, 2014
Quoted Prices
in Active Markets
for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Significant
Other Observable Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Inputs
(Level 3)
$ 5,563
5,678
118
$ 11,359
$
$
—
—
—
—
$
$
—
—
—
—
Total
$ 5,372
5,280
115
$ 10,767
Total
$ 5,563
5,678
118
$ 11,359
Fixed income securities consist of investments in mutual funds Equity securities consist of investments in common
stocks, mutual funds and exchange traded funds.
The Plan’s actual and targeted asset allocations by investment category are as follows:
As of October 31,
2015
2014
Fixed income securities
Equity securities
Money market funds and cash
Actual
Target
Actual
Target
50%
49%
1%
100%
50%
50%
—%
100%
49%
50%
1%
100%
50%
50%
—%
100%
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11. REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
The holders of equity interests in certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have rights (“Put Rights”) that may be exercised
on varying dates causing the Company to purchase their equity interests through fiscal 2025. The Put Rights, all of which
relate either to common shares or membership interests in limited liability companies, provide that the cash consideration
to be paid for their equity interests (the “Redemption Amount”) be at fair value or at a formula that management intended
to reasonably approximate fair value based solely on a multiple of future earnings over a measurement period. As of
October 31, 2015, management’s estimate of the aggregate Redemption Amount of all Put Rights that the Company would
be required to pay is approximately $91.3 million. The actual Redemption Amount will likely be different. The aggregate
Redemption Amount of all Put Rights was determined using probability adjusted internal estimates of future earnings of
the Company’s subsidiaries with Put Rights while considering the earliest exercise date, the measurement period and any
applicable fair value adjustments. The portion of the estimated Redemption Amount as of October 31, 2015 redeemable
at fair value is approximately $76.9 million and the portion redeemable based solely on a multiple of future earnings is
approximately $14.4 million.
A summary of the Put Rights associated with the redeemable noncontrolling interests in certain of the Company’s
subsidiaries is as follows as of October 31, 2015:
Subsidiary
Acquisition
Year
Operating
Segment
Company
Ownership
Interest
Earliest
Put Right
Year
Purchase
Period
Years
2005
2006
2008
2009
2011
2012
2012
2012
2015
2015
2015
2015
ETG
FSG
FSG
ETG
FSG
ETG
FSG
FSG
FSG
FSG
FSG
ETG
95.9%
80.1%
82.3%
82.5%
80.1%
78.0%
84.0%
80.1%
80.0%
80.1%
80.1%
80.1%
2016 (1)
2016 (1)
2016
2016 (1)
2016 (1)
2017
2018
2019
2019
2020
2022
2020
4 (2)
4
5
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
(1) Currently puttable
(2) A portion is to be purchased in a lump sum
The aggregate Redemption Amount of the Put Rights that are currently puttable or becoming puttable during fiscal
2016 is approximately $35.0 million, of which approximately $20.1 million would be payable in fiscal 2016 should all of the
eligible associated noncontrolling interest holders elect to exercise their Put Rights during fiscal 2016. As of October 31,
2015, none of the holders of equity interests in any of the above Company subsidiaries has exercised their Put Right to cause
the Company to purchase their current equity interest. Additionally, the Company has call rights to purchase the equity
interests of the noncontrolling holders over the same period.
The Company acquired an 80.1% interest in a subsidiary through the ETG in fiscal 2004. As part of the purchase
agreement, the noncontrolling interest holders had the right to cause the Company to purchase their interests over a five-
year period. During fiscal 2014, the noncontrolling interest holders’ Put Right expired, resulting in a reclassification of the
Redemption Amount from redeemable noncontrolling interests (temporary equity) to noncontrolling interests (permanent
equity). Additionally, the Company has the right to purchase the noncontrolling interests over a five-year period.
Pursuant to the purchase agreement related to the acquisition of a 51% interest in a subsidiary by the FSG in fiscal
2006, the noncontrolling interest holders exercised their option to cause the Company to purchase an aggregate 35.7%
interest during fiscal years 2011 and 2012 and the remaining 13.3% interest in fiscal 2013. During fiscal 2014, the Company
paid a purchase price adjustment for the portion of the redeemable noncontrolling interests acquired in fiscal 2013 that was
based on the acquired entity’s actual fiscal 2013 earnings.
The purchase price of the redeemable noncontrolling interests acquired in fiscal 2014 was paid using cash provided
by operating activities. The purchase price of the redeemable noncontrolling interests acquired in fiscal 2013 was paid
using proceeds from the Company’s revolving credit facility. The aggregate cost of the redeemable noncontrolling interests
acquired in fiscal 2014 and 2013 was $1.2 million and $16.6 million , respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
12. NET INCOME PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO HEICO SHAREHOLDERS
The computation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders is as follows (in
thousands, except per share data):
Year ended October 31,
Numerator:
Net income attributable to HEICO
2015
2014
2013
$ 133,364
$ 121,293
$ 102,396
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic
Effect of dilutive stock options
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
66,740
1,071
67,811
66,463
990
67,453
$
$
2.00
1.97
$
$
1.82
1.80
$
$
Anti-dilutive stock options excluded
412
430
66,298
684
66,982
1.54
1.53
754
13. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share data)
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
Net sales:
2015
2014
Gross profit:
2015
2014
Net income from consolidated operations:
2015
2014
Net income attributable to HEICO:
2015
2014
Net income per share attributable to HEICO:
Basic:
2015
2014
Diluted:
2015
2014
$ 268,185
$ 266,826
$ 93,797
$ 92,117
$ 32,091
$ 32,562
$ 27,640
$ 27,455
$
$
$
$
.42
.41
.41
.41
$ 291,421
$ 282,232
$ 105,494
$ 99,922
$ 38,504
$ 32,780
$ 33,105
$ 28,367
$
$
$
$
.50
.43
.49
.42
$ 300,370
$ 291,030
$ 108,092
$ 103,327
$ 38,938
$ 37,352
$ 34,369
$ 33,366
$
$
$
$
.51
.50
.51
.49
$ 328,672
$ 292,223
$ 126,796
$ 102,946
$ 44,031
$ 36,078
$ 38,250
$ 32,105
$
$
$
$
.57
.48
.56
.48
During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recognized an income tax credit for qualified R&D activities for the
last ten months of fiscal 2014 upon the retroactive extension of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit in December 2014 to cover
calendar year 2014. The tax credit, net of expenses, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $1.8 million, or $.03 per
basic and diluted share.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a reduction in accrued contingent consideration related
to a fiscal 2012 acquisition that was partially offset by impairment losses related to the write-down of certain intangible
assets at the acquired business resulting in an increase in net income attributable to HEICO of approximately $1.7 million,
or $.03 per basic and diluted share.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a reduction in accrued contingent consideration related
to a fiscal 2013 acquisition that was partially offset by impairment losses related to the write-down of certain intangible
assets and lower than expected operating income at the acquired business resulting in an increase in net income attribut-
able to HEICO of approximately $3.4 million, or $.05 per basic and diluted share.
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During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Company recorded a reduction in accrued contingent consideration related to
a fiscal 2013 acquisition that was partially offset by lower than expected operating income at the acquired business resulting
in an increase in net income attributable to HEICO of approximately $2.6 million, or $.04 per basic and diluted share.
Due to changes in the average number of common shares outstanding, net income per share attributable to HEICO for
the full fiscal year may not equal the sum of the four individual quarters.
14. OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company has two operating segments: the Flight Support Group (“FSG”), consisting of HEICO Aerospace and
HEICO Flight Support Corp. and their collective subsidiaries; and the Electronic Technologies Group (“ETG”), consisting
of HEICO Electronic and its subsidiaries. The Company’s operating segment reporting structure is consistent with how
management reviews the business, makes investing and resource decisions and assesses operating performance.
Additionally, characteristics such as similarity of products, customers, economic characteristics and various other factors
are considered when identifying the Company’s operating segments. The FSG designs, manufactures, repairs, overhauls
and distributes jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. The parts and services are approved by the FAA.
The FSG also manufactures and sells specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial original equipment
manufacturers and the U.S. government. Additionally, the FSG is a leading supplier, distributor, and integrator of military
aircraft parts and support services primarily to foreign military organizations allied with the U.S. and is a leading manu-
facturer of advanced niche components and complex composite assemblies for commercial aviation, defense and space
applications. The ETG designs and manufactures electronic, microwave, and electro-optical equipment and components,
three-dimensional microelectronic and stacked memory products, high-speed interface products, high voltage interconnec-
tion devices, high voltage advanced power electronics products, power conversion products, underwater locator beacons,
electromagnetic interference shielding, traveling wave tube amplifiers, harsh environment electronic connectors and other
interconnect products, communications and electronic intercept receivers and tuners, and RF and microwave amplifiers,
transmitters, receivers and satellite microwave modules, and integrated subsystems primarily for the aviation, defense,
space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries.
The Company’s reportable operating segments offer distinctive products and services that are marketed through
different channels. They are managed separately because of their unique technology and service requirements.
Segment Profit or Loss
The accounting policies of the Company’s operating segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies. Management evaluates segment performance based on segment operating income.
Information on the Company’s two operating segments, the FSG and the ETG, for each of the last three fiscal years
ended October 31 is as follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31, 2015:
Net sales
Depreciation
Amortization
Operating income
Capital expenditures
Total assets
Year ended October 31, 2014:
Net sales
Depreciation
Amortization
Operating income
Capital expenditures
Total assets
60
Segment
FSG
ETG
Other, Primarily
Corporate and
Intersegment
Consolidated
Totals
$ 809,700
10,859
13,470
149,798
11,737
868,218
$ 762,801
9,809
10,034
136,480
9,437
676,824
$ 390,982
6,803
15,945
98,833
6,201
746,018
$ 379,404
7,113
19,993
88,914
6,327
703,144
$ (12,034)
168
662
(18,975)
311
122,151
$ (9,894)
146
662
(22,006)
646
109,246
$ 1,188,648
17,830
30,077
229,656
18,249
1,736,387
$ 1,132,311
17,068
30,689
203,388
16,410
1,489,214
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year ended October 31, 2013:
Net sales
Depreciation
Amortization
Operating income
Capital expenditures
Total assets
Segment
FSG
ETG
Other, Primarily
Corporate and
Intersegment
Consolidated
Totals
$ 665,148
7,997
6,617
122,058
10,190
679,839
$ 350,033
5,242
16,150
83,063
7,748
759,807
$ (6,424)
133
651
(21,531)
390
93,369
$ 1,008,757
13,372
23,418
183,590
18,328
1,533,015
Major Customer and Geographic Information
The Company markets its products and services in approximately 100 countries. The following table summarizes the
Company’s net sales to customers located in the United States and to those in other countries for each of the last three
fiscal years ended October 31 (in thousands). Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer.
Net sales to any one customer or originating from any one country did not account for 10% or more of the Company’s
consolidated net sales during any of the last three fiscal years. The following table also summarizes the Company’s
long-lived assets held within and outside of the United States as of October 31 of the last three fiscal years (in thousands).
Long-lived assets consist of net property, plant and equipment.
Net Sales:
United States of America
Other countries
Total net sales
Long-lived assets:
United States of America
Other countries
Total long-lived assets
2015
2014
2013
$ 785,567
403,081
$ 1,188,648
$ 754,616
377,695
$ 1,132,311
$ 654,096
354,661
$ 1,008,757
$
85,253
20,417
$ 105,670
$
$
84,116
9,749
93,865
$
$
87,247
10,490
97,737
15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Lease Commitments
The Company leases certain property and equipment, including manufacturing facilities and office equipment under
operating leases. Some of these leases provide the Company with the option after the initial lease term either to purchase
the property at the then fair market value or renew the lease at the then fair rental value. Generally, management expects
that leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases in the normal course of business.
Future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are
estimated to be as follows (in thousands):
Year ending October 31,
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Thereafter
Total minimum lease commitments
$ 10,526
8,202
4,479
2,509
2,063
8,943
$ 36,722
Total rent expense charged to operations for operating leases in fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 amounted to $11.9 million,
$11.2 million and $9.8 million, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Guarantees
As of October 31, 2015, the Company has arranged for standby letters of credit aggregating $2.7 million, which
are supported by its revolving credit facility. One letter of credit in the amount of $1.5 million is to satisfy the security
requirement of the insurance company used by the Company for potential workers’ compensation claims and the remainder
pertain to performance guarantees related to customer contracts entered into by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.
Product Warranty
Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability in fiscal 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
Balances as of beginning of year
Accruals for warranties
Acquired warranty liabilities
Warranty claims settled
Balances as of end of year
Litigation
2015
$ 4,079
1,215
35
(2,126)
$ 3,203
2014
$ 3,233
3,005
—
(2,159)
$ 4,079
The Company is involved in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. Based upon the Company’s
and its legal counsel’s evaluations of any claims or assessments, management is of the opinion that the outcome of these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
16. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
The following table presents supplemental disclosures of cash flow information and non-cash investing activities for
fiscal 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
Year ended October 31,
2015
2014
Cash paid for income taxes
Cash received from income tax refunds
Cash paid for interest
Contingent consideration
Additional purchase consideration
Property, plant and equipment acquired through
capital lease obligations
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
$ 76,021
(1,211)
4,598
21,355
(204)
$ 72,723
(395)
5,550
—
(56)
2013
$ 62,631
(33)
3,514
20,654
2,068
59
131
—
In December 2015, the Company, through a subsidiary of HEICO Electronic, acquired all of the assets and assumed
certain liabilities of a company that designs and manufactures underwater locator beacons used to locate aircraft cockpit
voice recorders, flight data recorders, marine ship voyage recorders and other devices which have been submerged under
water. The purchase price of this acquisition was paid in cash using cash provided by operating activities and the total
consideration for the acquisition is not material or significant to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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MANAGEMENT’S ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL
OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
Management of HEICO Corporation is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over
financial reporting for the Company. 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 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 inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risks that controls may become inadequate
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Management, under the supervision of and with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the
Chief Financial Officer, assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on
the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control -
Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its assessment, management concluded that the Company’s internal control
over financial reporting is effective as of October 31, 2015.
In August 2015, the Company acquired all of the stock of Astroseal Products Mfg. Corporation (“Astroseal”), 80.1%
of the equity of Midwest Microwave Solutions, Inc. (“MMS”), and 80.1% of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of
Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC (“ACT”). In May 2015, the Company acquired all of the stock of Thermal Energy
Products, Inc. (“TEP”). In January 2015, the Company acquired 80.1% of the equity of Harter Aerospace, LLC (“Harter”)
and 80.0% of the equity of Aeroworks International Holding B.V. (“Aeroworks”). See Note 2, Acquisitions, of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. As permitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission,
companies are allowed to exclude acquisitions from their assessment of internal control over financial reporting during
the first year of an acquisition and management elected to exclude Astroseal, MMS, ACT, TEP, Harter and Aeroworks
(collectively, the “Excluded Acquisitions”) from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of October
31, 2015. The aggregate assets and net sales of the Excluded Acquisitions constituted 14.1% and 5.3% of the Company’s
consolidated total assets and net sales as of and for the year ended October 31, 2015, respectively.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, audited the Company’s consolidated financial
statements included in this Annual Report for the year ended October 31, 2015. A copy of their report is included in this
Annual Report. Deloitte & Touche LLP has issued their attestation report on management’s internal control over financial
reporting, which is set forth below.
EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATIONS
HEICO Corporation has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to its Form
10-K for the year ended October 31, 2015, the required certifications of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial
Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act regarding the quality of its public disclosures. HEICO Corporation’s
CEO also has submitted to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) following the March 2015 annual meeting of shareholders,
the annual CEO certification stating that he is not aware of any violation by HEICO Corporation of the NYSE’s corporate
governance listing standards. All Board of Directors Committee Charters, Corporate Governance Guidelines as well as
HEICO’s Code of Ethics and Business Conduct are located on HEICO’s web site at www.heico.com.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
HEICO Corporation
Hollywood, Florida
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HEICO Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as
of October 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2015. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based
on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of HEICO
Corporation and subsidiaries as of October 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of October 31, 2015, based on the criteria established in Internal
Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
and our report dated December 17, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial
reporting.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Miami, Florida
December 17, 2015
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To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
HEICO Corporation
Hollywood, Florida
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of HEICO Corporation and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of
October 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As described in Management’s Annual Report on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting, management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting
at Astroseal Products Mfg. Corporation, Midwest Microwave Solutions, Inc., Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC,
Thermal Energy Products, Inc., Harter Aerospace, LLC and Aeroworks International Holding B.V. (collectively, the “Excluded
Acquisitions”), which were acquired during 2015 and whose financial statements constitute 14.1% of total assets and 5.3%
of net sales of the Company’s consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended October 31, 2015.
Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting of the Excluded Acquisitions. The Company’s
management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the
effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over
financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal
control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of
internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design
and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s
principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s
board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial
reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to
the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the
assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation
of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of
the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3)
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the
company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or
improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected
on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to
future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the
degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as
of October 31, 2015, based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States),
the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended October 31, 2015 of the Company and our report dated
December 17, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Certified Public Accountants
Miami, Florida
December 17, 2015
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HEICO Corporation and Subsidiaries MARKET FOR COMPANY’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Market Information
Our Class A Common Stock and Common Stock are listed and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under
the symbols “HEI.A” and “HEI,” respectively. The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low share
prices for our Class A Common Stock and our Common Stock as reported on the NYSE, as well as the amount of cash
dividends paid per share during such periods.
Class A Common Stock
Low
High
Common Stock
High
Low
Cash Dividends
Per Share
Fiscal 2014:
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Fiscal 2015:
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
$ 44.33
48.90
43.40
46.73
$ 49.82
50.99
54.43
47.16
$ 36.77
37.11
38.25
39.46
$ 42.40
42.08
44.25
42.12
$ 62.30
65.04
57.69
54.62
$ 62.94
63.25
63.73
55.63
$ 51.44
50.29
48.54
46.03
$ 50.27
55.41
52.99
47.24
$
$
.41
—
.06
—
.07
—
.07
—
As of December 15, 2015, there were 373 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock and 371 holders of record of
our Common Stock.
In addition, as of December 15, 2015, there were approximately 6,000 holders of the Company’s Class A Common Stock
and Common Stock who held their shares in brokerage or nominee accounts. The combined total of all record holders and
brokerage or nominee holders is approximately 6,800 holders of both classes of common stock.
Performance Graphs
The following graph and table compare the total return on $100 invested in HEICO Common Stock and HEICO Class
A Common Stock with the total return on $100 invested in the NYSE Composite Index and the Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace
Index for the five-year period from October 31, 2010 through October 31, 2015. The NYSE Composite Index measures the
performance of all common stocks listed on the NYSE. The Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index is comprised of large compa-
nies which make aircraft, major weapons, radar and other defense equipment and systems as well as providers of satellites
and spacecrafts used for defense purposes. The total returns include the reinvestment of cash dividends.
Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return
$320
$280
$240
$200
$160
$120
$80
$40
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
HEICO Common Stock
HEICO Class A
Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones
U.S. Aerospace Index
Cumulative Total Return as of October 31,
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
HEICO Common Stock
HEICO Class A Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index
$ 100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
$ 143.50
132.71
100.67
107.38
$ 121.85
129.08
109.42
115.47
$ 221.91
220.82
133.22
177.53
$ 226.49
262.14
144.34
182.08
$ 211.13
251.02
139.23
190.66
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MARKET FOR COMPANY’S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following graph and table compare the total return on $100 invested in HEICO Common Stock since October 31,
1990 using the same indices shown on the five-year performance graph above. October 31, 1990 was the end of the first
fiscal year following the date the current executive management team assumed leadership of the Company. No Class A
Common Stock was outstanding as of October 31, 1990. As with the five-year performance graph, the total returns include
the reinvestment of cash dividends.
Comparison of Twenty-Five Year Cumulative Total Return
HEICO Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index
$12,000
$11,000
$10,000
$9,000
$8,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$4,000
$3,000
$2,000
$1,000
$0
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
00
01
02
03
04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11
12
13
14
15
HEICO Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index
HEICO Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index
HEICO Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index
$
$
$
Cumulative Total Return as of October 31,
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
100.00
100.00
100.00
$
141.49
130.31
130.67
$ 158.35
138.76
122.00
$ 173.88
156.09
158.36
$ 123.41
155.68
176.11
$
263.25
186.32
252.00
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
430.02
225.37
341.65
$ 1,008.31
289.55
376.36
$ 1,448.99
326.98
378.66
$ 1,051.61
376.40
295.99
$ 809.50
400.81
418.32
$ 1,045.86
328.78
333.32
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
670.39
284.59
343.88
$ 1,067.42
339.15
393.19
$ 1,366.57
380.91
478.49
$ 1,674.40
423.05
579.77
$ 2,846.48
499.42
757.97
$ 4,208.54
586.87
1,000.84
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
HEICO Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index
$ 2,872.01
344.96
602.66
$ 2,984.13
383.57
678.00
$ 4,722.20
427.61
926.75
$ 6,557.88
430.46
995.11
$ 5,900.20
467.91
1,070.15
$ 10,457.14
569.69
1,645.24
2014
2015
HEICO Common Stock
NYSE Composite Index
Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace Index
$ 11,416.51
617.23
1,687.41
$ 10,776.88
595.37
1,766.94
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OFFICERS AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP
Laurans A. Mendelson
Chairman of the Board of Directors and
Chief Executive Officer,
HEICO Corporation
Jeff Andrews
Vice President and General Manager,
Niacc-Avitech Technologies, Inc.
Nadim Bakhache
President,
EMD Technologies Incorporated
Keith Bandolik
President,
Switchcraft, Inc. and Conxall
Vaughn Barnes
President,
HEICO Specialty Products Group - Thermal
Products (Thermal Structures, Inc., Thermal
Energy Products, Inc. and Jetseal, Inc.)
Paul Belisle
Vice President and General Manager,
Turbine Kinetics, Inc.
Adam Bentkover
Vice President - Acquisitions,
HEICO Corporation
Jeffrey S. Biederwolf
Senior Vice President,
HEICO Repair Group
Gregory S. Braselton
Vice President and General Manager,
Action Research Corporation
Russ Carlson
Vice President of Business Development,
HEICO Parts Group
Vladimir Cervera
Vice President and General Manager -
Structures,
HEICO Component Repair Group – Miami
William Cockerell
President and Founder,
Ramona Research, Inc.
Barry Cohen
President and Founder,
Prime Air, LLC
Ian D. Crawford
President and Founder,
Analog Modules, Inc.
Alexandre de Gunten
Business Development Officer,
HEICO Aerospace Corporation
Sjuk de Vries
Chief Executive Officer and Founder,
Aeroworks International Holding, B.V.
Andrew J. Feeley
Vice President and General Manager,
CSI Aerospace, Inc.
Jerry Goldlust
President and Founder,
HVT Group, Inc. and
Dielectric Sciences, Inc.
Leon Gonzalez
Vice President and General Manager,
Sunshine Avionics LLC
William S. Harlow
Vice President - Acquisitions,
HEICO Corporation
Clarence Hightower
President,
HEICO Specialty Products Group -
Interiors and Composites, and
Reinhold Industries, Inc.
William J. Hinski
Vice President - Managing Director,
Harter Aerospace, LLC
Walter Howard
Vice President and General Manager,
Aero Design, Inc.
John F. Hunter
Senior Vice President,
HEICO Parts Group
Tung Huynh
President and Co-Founder,
Lumina Power, Inc.
Luis J. Morell
President,
HEICO Parts Group and
HEICO Repair Group
Michael Navon
President and Founder,
Blue Aerospace LLC
Joseph W. Pallot
General Counsel,
HEICO Corporation
Anish V. Patel
President,
Radiant Power Corp. and
Dukane Seacom, Inc.
Jeffrey Perkins
Vice President and General Manager,
Seal Dynamics – Tampa
Rex Reum
President,
Jetseal, Inc.
Thomas S. Irwin
Senior Executive Vice President,
HEICO Corporation
Phillip J. Rezin
President,
Midwest Microwave Solutions, Inc.
Elizabeth R. Letendre
Corporate Secretary,
HEICO Corporation
Thomas L. Ricketts
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder,
Connectronics Corp. and Wiremax
Jack Lewis
Vice President and General Manager,
Jet Avion Corporation
Troy J. Rodriguez
President and Co-Founder,
Sierra Microwave Technology, LLC
Omar Lloret
Vice President and General Manager -
Accessories,
HEICO Component Repair Group – Miami
David A. Lowry
President and Co-Founder,
Engineering Design Team, Inc.
Carlos L. Macau, Jr.
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer,
HEICO Corporation
Patrick Markham
Vice President - Technical Services,
HEICO Parts Group
Pierre Maurice
President and Co-Founder,
3D Plus, SAS
Steve McHugh
Chief Operating Officer,
Electronic Technologies Group and
President and Co-Founder,
Santa Barbara Infrared, Inc. and
IRCameras, LLC
Robert J. McKenna
President,
Leader Tech, Inc.
Eric A. Mendelson
Co-President,
HEICO Corporation
Victor H. Mendelson
Co-President,
HEICO Corporation
James E. Roubian
Senior Vice President - Manufacturing,
HEICO Parts Group
Dr. Daniel M. Sable
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder,
VPT, Inc.
Mark Shahriary
Chief Executive Officer,
Lucix Corporation
Val R. Shelley
Vice President - Strategy,
HEICO Corporation
Newman Shufflebarger
Chief Executive Officer,
Robertson Fuel Systems, LLC
David R. Smith
President,
Aerospace & Commercial Technologies, LLC
Gary Spaulding
Chief Operating Officer,
dB Control Corp.
David J. Susser
President,
HEICO Distribution Group and
Seal Dynamics LLC
Gregg Tuttle
Vice President and General Manager,
Future Aviation, Inc.
Steven M. Walker
Chief Accounting Officer and
Assistant Treasurer,
HEICO Corporation
Michael Milardo
President,
Astroseal Products Mfg. Corporation
Nicholas “Tony” Wright
Vice President and General Manager - Avionics,
HEICO Repair Group
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B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
Year ended October 31,(1)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Operating Data:
Net sales
Operating income
Interest expense
Net income attributable to HEICO
2013
2014
2015
$ 1,008,757
183,590
3,717
102,396 (2)
$ 1,132,311
203,388
5,441
121,293 (3)
$ 1,188,648
229,656
4,626
133,364 (4)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
Diluted
66,298
66,982
66,463
67,453
66,740
67,811
Per Share Data:
Net income per share attributable to HEICO shareholders:
Basic
Diluted
Cash dividends per share
Balance Sheet Data (as of October 31):
Total assets
Total debt (including current portion)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests
Total shareholders’ equity
$
1.54 (2)
1.53 (2)
1.816
$
1.82 (3)
1.80 (3)
.470
$
2.00 (4)
1.97 (4)
.140
$ 1,533,015
377,515
59,218
723,235
$ 1,489,214
329,109
39,966
774,619
$ 1,736,387
367,598
91,282
893,271
(1) Results include the results of acquisitions from each respective effective date.
(2) Includes the aggregate tax benefit from an income tax credit for qualified research and development (“R&D”) activities for the last ten months of fiscal
2012 recognized in fiscal 2013 upon the retroactive extension in January 2013 of the United States (“U.S.”) federal R&D tax credit and higher research and
development tax credits recognized upon the filing of HEICO’s fiscal 2012 U.S. federal and state tax returns, which, net of expenses, increased net income
attributable to HEICO by $1.8 million, or $.03 per basic and diluted share.
(3) Operating income was increased by a $28.1 million reduction in accrued contingent consideration related to a fiscal 2013 and a fiscal 2012 acquisition
within the Electronic Technologies Group (“ETG”), partially offset by $15.0 million in impairment losses related to the write-down of certain intangible assets
at the fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012 acquisitions to their estimated fair values as well as lower than expected operating income at the fiscal 2013 acquired
business, which in aggregate increased net income attributable to HEICO by $10.2 million, or $.15 per basic and diluted share. The reduction in accrued
contingent consideration and $13.1 million of the impairment losses were recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses, while
the remaining impairment losses of $1.9 million were recorded as a component of cost of sales.
(4) Includes the aggregate tax benefit from an income tax credit for qualified R&D activities for the last ten months of fiscal 2014 recognized in fiscal 2015 upon
the retroactive extension in December 2014 of the U.S. federal R&D tax credit, which, net of expenses, increased net income attributable to HEICO by $1.8
million, or $.03 per basic and diluted share.
F O R W A R D - L O O K I N G S T A T E M E N T S
Certain statements in this report constitute forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties
and contingencies. HEICO’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-
looking statements as a result of factors including, but not limited to: lower demand for commercial air travel or
airline fleet changes or airline purchasing decisions, which could cause lower demand for our goods and services;
product specification costs and requirements, which could cause an increase to our costs to complete contracts;
governmental and regulatory demands, export policies and restrictions, reductions in defense, space or homeland
security spending by U.S. and/or foreign customers or competition from existing and new competitors, which could
reduce our sales; our ability to introduce new products and services at profitable pricing levels, which could reduce
our sales or sales growth; product development or manufacturing difficulties, which could increase our product
development costs and delay sales; our ability to make acquisitions and achieve operating synergies from acquired
businesses; customer credit risk; interest, foreign currency exchange and income tax rates; economic conditions
within and outside of the aviation, defense, space, medical, telecommunications and electronics industries, which
could negatively impact our costs and revenues; and defense budget cuts, which could reduce our defense-related
revenue. Parties receiving this material are encouraged to review all of HEICO’s filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to filings on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K. We undertake no
obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
THOMAS M. CULLIGAN
retired Sr. Vice President and
CEO of Raytheon International,
The Raytheon Company
ADOLFO HENRIQUES
Chairman and CEO,
Gibraltar Private Bank and Trust
SAMUEL L. HIGGINBOTTOM
retired Chairman, President and
Chief Executive Officer,
Rolls-Royce, Inc.
MARK H. HILDEBRANDT
Managing Partner and Member,
Waldman, Trigoboff, Hildebrandt,
Marx & Calnan, P.A.
WOLFGANG MAYRHUBER
Chairman of the Supervisory Board,
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Chairman of the Supervisory Board,
Infineon Technologies AG
ERIC A. MENDELSON
Co-President,
HEICO Corporation
LAURANS A. MENDELSON
Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer,
HEICO Corporation
VICTOR H. MENDELSON
Co-President,
HEICO Corporation
JULIE NEITZEL
Partner,
WE Family Offices
DR. ALAN SCHRIESHEIM
retired Director,
Argonne National Laboratory
FRANK J. SCHWITTER
retired Partner,
Arthur Andersen LLP
Thomas M. Culligan
Adolfo Henriques
Samuel L. Higginbottom
Mark H. Hildebrandt
Wolfgang Mayrhuber
Eric A. Mendelson
Laurans A. Mendelson
Victor H. Mendelson
Julie Neitzel
Dr. Alan Schriesheim
Frank J. Schwitter
HEICO Corporation
Corporate Offices
3000 Taft Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Telephone: 954-987-4000
Facsimile: 954-987-8228
www.heico.com
Registrar & Transfer Agent
Computershare Investor Services
P.O. Box 30170
College Station, TX 77842-3170
Telephone: 800-307-3056
www.computershare.com/investor
New York Stock Exchange Symbols
Class A Common Stock - “HEI.A”
Common Stock - “HEI”
Form 10-K and Board of
Directors Inquiries
The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for 2015, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, is available without
charge upon written request to the Corporate
Secretary at the Company’s headquarters.
Any inquiry to any member of the Company’s
Board of Directors, including, but not limited
to “independent” Directors, should be
addressed to such Director(s) care of the
Company’s Headquarters and such inquiries
will be forwarded to the Director(s) of whom
the inquiry is being made.
Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of Shareholders
will be held on Friday,
March 18, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
at the JW Marriott Miami
1109 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
Telephone: 305-329-3500
Shareholder Information
Elizabeth R. Letendre
Corporate Secretary
HEICO Corporation
3000 Taft Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Telephone: 954-987-4000
Facsimile: 954-987-8228
eletendre@heico.com
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2015
ANNUAL
REPORT