UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018.
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to .
Commission file number: 1-11311
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI
(Address of principal executive offices)
13-3386776
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
48033
(Zip code)
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As of June 30, 2018, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, held by non-affiliates of the registrant was
$12,184,110,349. The closing price of the common stock on June 30, 2018, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange, was $185.81 per share.
As of February 1, 2019, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock was 62,515,419 shares.
Certain sections of the registrant’s Notice of Annual Meeting of Stockholders and Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for its Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held in May 2019, as described in the Cross Reference Sheet and Table of Contents included herewith, are incorporated by reference into
Part III of this Report.
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LEAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CROSS REFERENCE SHEET AND TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Business............................................................................................................................
Risk factors.......................................................................................................................
Unresolved staff comments ..............................................................................................
Properties..........................................................................................................................
Legal proceedings ............................................................................................................
Mine safety disclosures ....................................................................................................
Executive officers of the Company ..................................................................................
PART II
Market for the Company’s common equity, related stockholder matters and issuer
purchases of equity securities...........................................................................................
Selected financial data......................................................................................................
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk (included in Item 7).............
Consolidated financial statements and supplementary data .............................................
Changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial
disclosure..........................................................................................................................
Controls and procedures...................................................................................................
Other information .............................................................................................................
PART III (1)
Directors, executive officers and corporate governance (2).............................................
Executive compensation (3) .............................................................................................
Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related
stockholder matters (4).....................................................................................................
Certain relationships and related transactions, and director independence (5) ................
Principal accounting fees and services (6) .......................................................................
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Certain information is incorporated by reference, as indicated below, to the registrant’s Notice of Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in
May 2019 (the "Proxy Statement").
A portion of the information required is incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement sections entitled "Election of
Directors" and "Directors and Corporate Governance."
Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement sections entitled "Directors and Corporate Governance — Director
Compensation," "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation," "Compensation Committee
Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "Compensation Committee Report."
A portion of the information required is incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement section entitled "Directors and
Corporate Governance — Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Directors and Management."
Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement sections entitled "Certain Relationships and Related Party
Transactions" and "Directors and Corporate Governance — Independence of Directors."
Incorporated by reference to the Proxy Statement section entitled "Fees of Independent Accountants."
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PART I
ITEM 1 – BUSINESS
In this Report, when we use the terms the "Company," "Lear," "we," "us" and "our," unless otherwise indicated or the context
otherwise requires, we are referring to Lear Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. A substantial portion of the
Company’s operations are conducted through subsidiaries controlled by Lear Corporation. The Company is also a party to
various joint venture arrangements. Certain disclosures included in this Report constitute forward-looking statements that are
subject to risks and uncertainties. See Item 1A, "Risk Factors," and Part II — Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Forward-Looking Statements."
BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY
General
Lear Corporation is a leading Tier 1 supplier to the global automotive industry. We supply seating, electrical distribution
systems and electronic modules, as well as related sub-systems, components and software, to all of the world's major
automotive manufacturers. We have 261 manufacturing, engineering and administrative locations in 39 countries and are
continuing to grow our business in all automotive producing regions of the world, both organically and through complementary
acquisitions. Our manufacturing footprint reflects more than 145 facilities in 22 low cost countries.
We use our product, design and technological expertise, global reach and competitive manufacturing footprint to achieve the
following financial goals and objectives:
• Continue to deliver profitable growth, balancing risks and returns;
• Maintain a strong balance sheet with investment grade credit metrics; and
• Consistently return excess cash to our stockholders.
Our business is organized under two reporting segments: Seating and E-Systems. Each of these segments has a varied product
and technology range across a number of component categories:
•
Seating — Our Seating segment consists of the design, development, engineering, just-in-time assembly and delivery
of complete seat systems, as well as the design, development, engineering and manufacture of all major seat
components, including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms,
seat foam and headrests. Further, we have capabilities in active sensing, safety, connectivity, user experience and
comfort for seats, utilizing electronically controlled systems and internally developed algorithms. We also offer seat
heating and cooling capabilities through technology partnerships and design-integrated supplier solutions.
• E-Systems — Our E-Systems segment consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete
electrical distribution systems, as well as sophisticated electronic control modules, electrification products and
connectivity products.
Electrical distribution systems route networks and electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for
all types of power trains - traditional internal combustion engine ("ICE") architectures to the full range of hybrid, plug-
in hybrid and battery electric architectures. Key components in our electrical distribution portfolio include wire
harnesses, terminals and connectors and junction boxes for both ICE and electrification architectures that require
management of higher voltage and power.
Electronic control modules facilitate signal, data and power management within the vehicle and include the associated
software required to facilitate these functions. Key components in our electronic control module portfolio include body
control modules, wireless receiver and transmitter technology and lighting and audio control modules, as well as
portfolios specific to electrification and connectivity trends.
Electrification products include charging systems (onboard charging modules, cord set charging equipment and
wireless charging systems), battery electronics (battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory systems and
integrated total battery control modules) and other power management modules, including converter and inverter
systems which may be integrated into other modules or sold separately.
Connectivity products in our ConnexusTM portfolio include gateway modules, connected gateways and independent
communication modules to manage both wired and wireless networks and data in vehicles. In addition to fully
functional electronic modules, we offer software that includes cybersecurity, EXOTM advanced vehicle positioning for
automated and autonomous driving applications, roadside modules that communicate real-time traffic information and
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full capabilities in both dedicated short-range communication ("DSRC") and cellular protocols for vehicle
connectivity.
We serve the worldwide automotive and light truck market in both our Seating and E-Systems segments. We have automotive
content on more than 400 vehicle nameplates worldwide and serve all of the world’s major automotive manufacturers across
our businesses and various component categories in both our Seating and E-Systems segments. It is common to have both
seating and electrical content on the same and multiple vehicle platforms with a single customer. In addition, our electrical
components are increasingly integrated into our complete seat systems, as the new technologies, functions and features that we
are developing in our Seating business are often enabled by electronic sensors, software and controls. We are the only global
automotive supplier with significant capabilities in electronics, software and seating. We are focused on growing and improving
the profitability of our businesses and have implemented a strategy designed to deliver industry-leading long-term financial
returns. This strategy includes disciplined investing in our business to grow and enhance our product offerings, strategically
focusing our portfolio on products to support emerging trends, such as autonomy, connectivity, electrification and shared
mobility, and leveraging an industry-leading cost structure to expand our operating margins. Our businesses benefit globally
from leveraging common operating standards and disciplines, including world-class product development and manufacturing
processes, as well as common customer support and regional infrastructures. Our core capabilities are shared across component
categories and include high-precision manufacturing and assembly with short lead times, management of complex supply
chains, global engineering and program management skills, the agility to establish and/or move facilities quickly and a unique
customer-focused culture. Our businesses utilize proprietary, industry-specific processes and standards, leverage common low-
cost engineering centers and share centralized operating support functions, such as logistics, supply chain management, quality
and health and safety, as well as all major administrative functions.
Available Information on our Website
Our website address is http://www.lear.com. We make available on our website, free of charge, the periodic reports that we file
with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), as well as all amendments to these reports, as soon as
reasonably practicable after such reports are filed with or furnished to the SEC. We also make available on our website or in
printed form upon request, free of charge, our Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (which
includes specific provisions for our executive officers), charters for the standing committees of our Board of Directors and other
information related to the Company. We are not including the information contained on our website as a part of, or
incorporating it by reference into, this Report.
The SEC maintains an internet site (http://www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other
information related to issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
History
Lear was founded in Detroit in 1917 as American Metal Products, a manufacturer of seating assemblies and other components
for the automotive and aircraft industries, and was incorporated in Delaware in 1987. Through a management-led buyout in
1988, Lear Corporation established itself as a privately-held seat assembly operation for the North American automobile market
with annual sales of approximately $900 million. We completed an initial public offering in 1994 and developed into a global
supplier through organic growth and a series of acquisitions.
In May 1999, we acquired UT Automotive, Inc. ("UT Automotive") from United Technologies Corporation. UT Automotive
was a leading supplier of automotive electrical distribution systems. The acquisition of UT Automotive represented our entry
into automotive electrical and electronic systems and was the basis for our current E-Systems segment.
We have subsequently augmented our internal growth plans with selective acquisitions to expand our component capabilities
and global footprint, as well as expand our technology portfolio:
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In May 2012, we acquired Guilford Mills, a leading supplier of automotive seat and interior fabric, for approximately
$243 million.
In January 2015, we acquired Everett Smith Group, Ltd., the parent company of Eagle Ottawa, LLC ("Eagle Ottawa"),
the world's leading provider of leather for the automotive industry, for approximately $844 million.
In August 2015, we acquired intellectual property and technology from Autonet Mobile, a developer of wireless
communication software and devices for automotive applications.
In November 2015, we acquired Arada Systems Inc., an automotive technology company that specializes in vehicle-to-
vehicle ("V2V") and vehicle-to-infrastructure ("V2I" and together with V2V, "V2X") communications.
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In April 2017, we acquired Grupo Antolin's automotive seating business for approximately $292 million.
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In January 2018, we acquired Israel-based EXO Technologies, a leading developer of differentiated GPS technology
providing high-accuracy positioning solutions for autonomous and connected vehicle applications.
Industry and Strategy
We supply all vehicle segments of the automotive light vehicle original equipment market in every major automotive producing
region in the world. Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by the automotive manufacturers, which is
ultimately dependent on consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. Global automotive industry
production volumes improved 2% in 2017 from the prior year but declined 1% in 2018 to 92.5 million units.
Details on light vehicle production in certain key regions for 2018 and 2017 are provided below. Our actual results are impacted
by the specific mix of products within each market, as well as other factors described in Item 1A, "Risk Factors."
(In thousands of units)
North America
Europe and Africa
Asia
South America
Other
Total
2018 (1)
16,955.1
22,642.4
47,811.3
3,212.7
1,926.4
92,547.9
2017 (1, 2)
17,064.2
22,956.7
48,297.4
3,116.4
1,943.4
93,378.1
% Change
(1)%
(1)%
(1)%
3%
(1)%
(1)%
(1) Production data based on IHS Automotive.
(2) Production data for 2017 has been updated to reflect actual production levels.
Details on light vehicle production in certain emerging markets for 2018 and 2017 are provided below.
(In thousands of units)
China
India
Brazil
Russia
2018 (1)
25,451.0
4,712.5
2,746.4
1,632.9
2017 (1, 2)
26,351.6
% Change
(3)%
4,421.2
2,639.3
1,448.8
7%
4%
13%
(1) Production data based on IHS Automotive.
(2) Production data for 2017 has been updated to reflect actual production levels.
Details on our sales in certain key regions for 2018 and 2017 are provided below.
(In millions)
North America
Europe and Africa
Asia
South America
Total
China (consolidated)
China (non-consolidated)
$
$
$
2018
7,660.6
8,726.9
4,040.0
721.0
21,148.5
2,781.5
1,044.9
$
$
$
2017
7,788.1
8,136.5
3,794.9
747.5
20,467.0
% Change
(2)%
7%
6%
(4)%
3%
2,519.3
1,500.1
10%
(30)%
Key trends that specifically affect our business include automotive manufacturers’ utilization of global vehicle platforms,
increasing demand for luxury and performance features, including increasing levels of electrical and electronic content, and
China’s emergence as the single largest major automotive market in the world with above average long-term growth
expectations.
Another key trend benefiting our business is the shift toward crossover and sport utility vehicles. Our content on such vehicles,
especially those for which our Seating segment supplies products, can be significantly higher than our average content per
vehicle. Crossover and sport utility vehicle production has grown to approximately 36% of total vehicle production in 2018, up
from 20% of total vehicle production five years ago. China has been a major driver of this trend, where crossover and sport
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utility vehicle production now comprises approximately 41% of total vehicle production, up from 16% of total vehicle
production five years ago.
Our strategy is built on addressing these trends and the major imperatives for success as an automotive supplier: quality, cost
and efficiency and innovation and technology. We have expanded key component and software capabilities through organic
investment and acquisitions to ensure a full complement of the best solutions for our customers. We have restructured, and
continue to align, our manufacturing and engineering footprint to attain a leading competitive cost position globally. We have
established or expanded activities in new and growing markets, especially China, in support of our customers’ growth and
global platform initiatives. These initiatives have helped us achieve our financial goals overall, as well as a more balanced
regional, customer and vehicle segment diversification in our business.
In addition, we believe that demand for efficiency, connectivity and safety are driving the technology trends of autonomy,
connectivity and electrification. These trends, along with the trend toward shared mobility, are likely to be at the forefront of
our industry for the foreseeable future with each converging long-term toward fully autonomous, connected, electric or hybrid
electric vehicles:
• Autonomy/Advanced Driver Assistance - Customer and consumer demands are evolving from safety features and
systems that protect vehicle occupants when a crash occurs to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that help
prevent crashes by assisting in the vehicle’s operation under certain conditions. The development of automated
intervention uses many of the same core technologies that will enable vehicles to drive autonomously under an
increasing variety of driving conditions.
• Connectivity - Customer and consumer demands for constant communication and information exchange with the
vehicle continue to increase. What began with consumer demand to extend and integrate mobile connectivity into the
vehicle by connecting mobile devices with vehicle infotainment systems is evolving such that the vehicle itself will
have an embedded, direct line of wireless communication connecting the vehicle with various networks (e.g., cellular,
infrastructure, satellite, etc.) and other vehicles. We expect these trends to continue, making the vehicle a constantly
connected device, receiving and transmitting data through a variety of signals, which communicate directly with on-
board vehicle systems.
• Electrification - Demand for more energy efficient vehicles is increasing, both from customers to meet stricter fuel
economy and emissions standards and from a growing segment of consumers to reduce the environmental impact of
automobiles. This requires further use of electronically controlled and assisted powertrains and related components to
improve fuel efficiency and the adoption of alternative energy powertrains, such as 48-volt mild hybrid, full hybrid,
hybrid electric and high power battery electric, that facilitate electrification of the vehicle, as well as the use of lighter
weight materials throughout the vehicle.
•
Shared Mobility - As vehicle utilization increases, customer and consumer demands for an improved experience in
the mobility space are also increasing and services are becoming more relevant.
These trends are becoming widely accepted and are also attracting new, non-traditional participants in the automotive industry
that are leveraging technology, vehicle electrification and consumer relationships to exploit growth opportunities in the
industry. Regulation is also a major influence on these trends, as government mandates (e.g., for vehicles to meet minimum fuel
economy and emissions standards or be equipped with certain safety-related components) are driving vehicle design and
technology plans.
We are well positioned for growth by capitalizing on these trends as we supply high value systems and components that drive
critical functionality and core elements of the vehicle’s electrical architecture and design. The systems and components that we
design, develop and manufacture facilitate and support more fuel efficient or fully electrically-powered alternative powertrains,
facilitate connectivity of various vehicle systems, and impact a vehicle’s safety, crashworthiness and readiness for autonomous
driving systems. Many of our systems and components also directly impact the consumer, providing us with the opportunity to
offer our automotive customers technology, solutions and designs that will differentiate their vehicles in the consumer
marketplace.
We are well positioned to directly participate in the connectivity trend as we design, develop and supply systems, components
and software that connect the various electrical and electronic systems within the vehicle into integrated on-board power and
data communication networks. We further have the technology and expertise to wirelessly and securely connect these on-board
vehicle networks and systems with external networks over various standards and protocols. This expertise allows us to offer our
automotive customers electronic modules, such as connected gateway modules, that offer functionality such as over-the-air
software updates or cellular communication of vehicle performance data to the automotive manufacturers, their dealers or the
vehicle owners. Our expertise in V2X technology allows us to provide in-vehicle and roadside modules and software that
facilitate direct, high-speed communication between vehicles and road infrastructure. Importantly, we have expertise in
cybersecurity, including architectures, designs and techniques that promote highly secure transmission of data to, from and
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within the vehicle, as well as road infrastructure. Our capabilities in V2X communications and applications position us to
provide high speed communication between vehicles, even in extreme weather conditions, potentially reducing crashes through
real-time advisories alerting drivers to imminent hazards in the roadway ahead, including other vehicles on a potential path for
collision.
Furthermore, a seat is an active part of the vehicle safety system. As a result of our innovative product design and technology
capabilities, we are able to provide seats with enhanced safety features, such as the active head restraint and seat structures that
withstand collision impact in excess of what is demanded by regulatory agencies. We have developed products and materials to
reduce cost and enhance seat design and packaging flexibility, including our mini recliners and micro adjust tracks. Another
way in which we are well positioned to benefit from this trend-related growth is our belief that the seat system will become
increasingly more sophisticated, dynamic and connected to both the occupants and the vehicle. The seat is the logical focal
point for monitoring the driver and passenger and for facilitating feedback between the vehicle and the occupants.
Continued growth in more fuel efficient, complex and electronically controlled powertrains is helping to drive content growth
in the vehicle's electrical distribution system. The emergence and continued development of alternative energy powertrains,
including electric, hybrid electric, 48-volt mild hybrid and other technologies, is driving growth in high power electric systems
and components. Hybrid and electric vehicles incorporate both high power and low power components. As a result, they offer a
significant incremental content opportunity for us of up to $2,000 per vehicle for full electric vehicle architectures. These trends
all support continued growth in electrical and electronic content on the vehicle, as well as associated software. This content
growth will require far more complex vehicle electrical architectures. Our significant experience designing and manufacturing
highly integrated and standardized architectures that optimize size, performance and quality leaves us well positioned to take
advantage of the growth in electrical content and the increasingly complex architectures.
We believe that the convergence of these technology trends and eventual wide-spread adoption of autonomous vehicles will
benefit both our Seating and E-Systems segments. We believe that autonomous vehicles will have seat designs and
requirements that are far more flexible and demanding in both autonomous and piloted driving states. Further, more active
monitoring of the driver and the driver’s position and physical state will be required to manage the transitions between
autonomous and piloted driving conditions. A demand for mobility services and on-demand transportation from providers such
as Uber or Lyft is helping to drive interest and growth in these technology trends, particularly fully autonomous vehicles. The
increasing prevalence of mobility services will potentially create a new segment of autonomous vehicle fleet customers with
unique vehicle technology and design needs, including more flexible, durable and connected seating solutions for a wide range
of passengers. Not only will autonomous vehicles need to be fully connected and networked to maximize their safety and
efficiency, their power consumption will be significantly higher to support the array of sensors and processing power required
to operate such vehicles.
Seating Segment
Lear is a recognized global leader in complete automotive seat systems and key individual seat components. The Seating
segment consists of the design, development, engineering, just-in-time assembly and delivery of complete seat systems, as well
as the design, development, engineering and manufacture of all major seat components, including seat covers and surface
materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests, as well as seating-related
electrical and electronics (including software products). We believe that we have the most complete set of component offerings
of any automotive seating supplier and are a market leader in every automotive producing market in the world. Further, we
have expertise and are building capabilities in seat comfort technologies, including heating and cooling through technology
partnerships and design-integrated supplier solutions. Overall, our global manufacturing and engineering expertise, low-cost
footprint, complete component capabilities, quality leadership and strong customer relationships provide us with a solid
platform for future growth in this segment.
We produce seat systems that are fully assembled and ready for installation in automobiles and light trucks. Seat systems are
generally designed and engineered for specific vehicle models or platforms. We develop seat systems and components for all
vehicle segments from compact cars to full-size sport utility vehicles. We are the world leader in luxury and performance
automotive seating, providing craftsmanship, elegance in design, use of innovative materials and industry-leading technology
required by premium brands, including Alfa Romeo, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Ferrari, Jaguar Land Rover, Lamborghini, Lincoln,
Maserati, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
We have been executing a strategy for vertical integration of key seat components to enhance growth, improve quality, increase
profitability and support our current market position in just-in-time seat assembly. In this regard, our capabilities in seat
structures and mechanisms include complete development and manufacturing capabilities in every major automotive producing
region in the world. In addition, we have developed standardized seat structures and mechanisms that can be adapted to
multiple segments to minimize investment costs. We believe that our low-cost manufacturing footprint in seat structures and
mechanisms and our precision engineered seat mechanism expertise are competitive advantages.
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We have also expanded our seat cover operations, including precision cutting, assembly, sewing and lamination of seat fabric,
in low-cost markets, entered the fabric business (largely through our acquisition of Guilford Mills) and added industry-leading
leather design, development and manufacturing capabilities (through our acquisition of Eagle Ottawa). On a global basis, we
can provide a full range of seat cover capabilities and design solutions, including the use of unique leather and fabric
applications. We believe that the combination of these capabilities in seating surface materials leads the industry.
Craftsmanship and Design (Crafted by LearTM)
We believe that our broad portfolio of capabilities, including advanced design and material integration skills, is a differentiating
competitive advantage for us. The breadth of our portfolio and depth of our design expertise allow us to have early involvement
in the automotive manufacturer’s design process and the opportunity to better integrate all seating components to provide
differentiated design comfort, quality and overall value for the end consumer. We are leveraging our unique position to be an
industry leader in differentiated design through our Center for Craftsmanship. This is a dedicated studio for customer interface
where designers and engineers work collaboratively to create innovative solutions early in the design process. We have also
developed a proprietary craftsmanship process called Harmonic Precision that synthesizes all of our component expertise and
technologies with our customers’ design visions to create an objective analysis of the impact that the final design and execution
will have in the marketplace. The team of experts at the Center for Craftsmanship has developed a portfolio of product
technologies that deliver differentiated design, craftsmanship, comfort and sustainable products, including IMPACT by LearTM,
a selection of premium textiles and leathers that include both sustainable materials and processes such as natural fibers, fibers
made from certified recycled stock, olive tanned leathers and 100% water-based leather finishing to reduce our impact on the
environment. ComforCoreTM, a knit product that provides superior comfort profiles while reducing the use of petroleum-
derived foam products, and Contour ConnectTM enable the strong design lines and thinner seating profiles our customers are
designing into the automotive interiors of the future. We believe that our unmatched component capabilities, design know-how,
global manufacturing presence and our Crafted by LearTM portfolio of enabling and sustainable technologies uniquely position
us to bring innovative designs into production with the highest level of craftsmanship.
Intelligent Seating (INTUTM Seating)
The seat is emerging as an integral device facilitating the direct connection between drivers and passengers and the vehicle.
This direct connection will increasingly support the functionality of connected and autonomous vehicles. We believe that we
are the only seating supplier with both global capabilities in all major seat components and global electronics development
(including software), manufacturing and integration. We believe that the seat will increasingly integrate electronics, not only for
motorized control, but for dynamic sensing and response. We have developed active sensing and comfort seat capabilities,
utilizing electronically controlled sensor and adjustment systems and internally developed algorithms. These seat designs
automatically and constantly adjust the seat's cushioning and support based on the occupant’s position and ideal alignment for
health and wellness. We are also developing technologies that will monitor certain bio-metric readings through seat sensors
with a high level of accuracy and reliability. We believe that intelligent and dynamic seating solutions, which we call INTUTM
Seating, will provide future benefits as consumers and automotive manufacturers demand seats that can sense key attributes of
a driver and passenger and communicate these attributes within the vehicle network, as well as to external networks. Our seats
will intuitively anticipate and dynamically adjust to the occupant's needs and preferences related to posture, health and
wellness, comfort and safety. We believe that the seat will increasingly become a more dynamic and integrated system that will
actively react to both the driver and driving conditions, particularly with the advent of autonomous vehicles. Such trends will
promote increased levels of electrical and electronic integration into the seat, accelerating the convergence of our Seating and
E-Systems businesses.
Adaptive Seating Architecture (ConfigurE+TM)
Our ConfigurE+TM adaptive seating solution provides enhanced flexibility and cargo management for crossover vehicles, sport
utility vehicles and passenger vans, while delivering seat electrification. ConfigurE+TM is well-suited for ever-changing
consumer lifestyles, including the increasing use of on-demand transportation from providers such as Uber and Lyft. Enabled
by advanced interface modules integrated into the seat structure and full-length floor-mounted tracks, ConfigurE+TM allows
virtually limitless configurations of seats including full removal. ConfigurE+TM also allows optional functionality, such as
storage and transport of equipment for sports and other activities, executive seating and special application seating.
Manufacturing
Our seat assembly facilities use lean manufacturing techniques, and our finished products are delivered to the automotive
manufacturers on a just-in-time basis, matching our customers’ exact build specifications for a particular day, shift and
sequence thereby reducing inventories to optimum levels. These facilities are typically located adjacent to or near our
customers’ manufacturing and assembly sites. Increasingly, we are utilizing component and sub-assembly designs that allow us
to drive higher efficiencies in our seat assembly facilities and further integrate certain assembly activities with our core
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component manufacturing operations. Our seat components, including recliner mechanisms, seat tracks and seat trim covers,
leather and fabric are manufactured in batches, typically utilizing facilities in low-cost regions.
Customers
The top five customers of this segment are: General Motors, Daimler, Ford, Fiat Chrysler and Volkswagen.
Competition
Based on independent market studies and management estimates, we believe that we hold the #2 position in seat systems
assembly globally on the basis of revenue with strong positions in all major markets. We estimate the global seat systems
market at more than $68 billion in 2018. We are a leading supplier of various components produced for complete seat systems.
Our primary competitor in this segment globally is Adient, plc. Other competitors in this segment include Faurecia S.A., Toyota
Boshoku Corporation, TS Tech Co., Ltd. and Magna International Inc., which have varying market presence depending on the
region, country or automotive manufacturer. Peugeot S.A., Toyota Motor Corporation and Honda Motor Co. Ltd. hold equity
ownership positions in Faurecia S.A., Toyota Boshoku Corporation and TS Tech Co., Ltd., respectively. Other automotive
manufacturers maintain a presence in the seat systems market through wholly owned subsidiaries or in-house operations. In
seat components, we compete with the seat systems suppliers identified above, as well as certain suppliers that specialize in
particular components.
Technology
We maintain state-of-the-art testing, instrumentation and data analysis capabilities. We own industry-leading seat validation test
centers featuring crashworthiness, durability and full acoustic and sound quality testing capabilities. Together with computer-
controlled data acquisition and analysis capabilities, these centers provide precisely controlled laboratory conditions for
sophisticated testing of parts, materials and systems. In addition, we incorporate many convenience, comfort and safety features
into our designs, including advanced whiplash prevention concepts, integrated restraint seat systems and side impact airbags.
We also invest in our computer-aided engineering design and computer-aided manufacturing systems.
We also are investing in seat heating and cooling capabilities and technologies. We have added expertise in this area internally
and through a strategic partnership for thermoelectric seat heating and cooling technology. The addition of seat heating and
cooling to our existing capabilities and technologies in seat fabric, premium leather and seat cover sewing, as well as seat foam
and seat structures, allows us to offer unique seat designs and the most complete range of seat features.
We have developed products and materials to improve comfort and ease of adjustment, promote customization and styling
flexibility, increase durability and reliability, enhance safety, expand the usage of environmentally friendly materials and reduce
cost and weight. ProActive™ Seating uses proprietary MySeat by Lear™ technology powered by our TheraMetric™ analytical
process. This process is derived from our research to provide a driver with a seating position that promotes better posture and
cumulative wellness benefits. ProActive™ Seating has been endorsed by the American Chiropractic Association, International
Chiropractors Association, World Federation of Chiropractic and Loomis Institute of Enzyme Nutrition. Our Lear Crafted
Comfort Connect™ and Advanced Comfort Systems™ are adjustable cushions, seat backs and side bolsters which support
correct posture and provide improved comfort and appearance. Our Guilford TeXstyle™ fabrics provide customizable fabric
engineered to improve the vehicle experience and durability, and our TeXstyle™ Enhance offerings provide a range of
secondary embellishment technologies to enhance standard fabrics, enabling unique design within an array of fabric choices.
Our proprietary, anti-soiling performance leather finishing technology, Ansolé™, improves durability and protects against
fading. Our head restraints provide improved comfort and safety with adjustability. Our high speed smart fold technology is a
regulated high speed folding adjustment mechanism that delivers premium convenience while maintaining leading safety and
comfort benefits. Our mini recliners and micro adjust tracks are seat mechanisms, which provide precision movement and
facilitate interior packaging space flexibility. Our Dynamic Environmental Comfort Systems™ utilize environmentally friendly
materials and offer weight reductions of 30% - 40%, as compared to current foam seat designs. Our SoyFoam™ seats, which
are used by multiple global customers, are up to 24% renewable, as compared to non-renewable, petroleum-based foam seats.
For additional factors that may impact our Seating segment’s business, financial condition, operating results and/or cash flows,
see Item 1A, "Risk Factors."
E-Systems Segment
The E-Systems segment consists of the design, development, engineering, manufacture, assembly and supply of electrical
distribution systems, electronic modules and related components and software for light vehicles globally. We are a leader in
power management and signal distribution within the vehicle for traditional vehicle architectures, as well as high power and
hybrid electric systems. We have connectivity hardware and software capabilities, including cybersecurity expertise, that
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facilitate secure, wireless communication between the vehicle’s electrical and electronic architecture and external networks, as
well as other vehicles.
Electrical Distribution Systems
Electrical distribution systems route electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for traditional vehicle
architectures, as well as high power and hybrid electric systems. Key components in the electrical distribution system include
wire harnesses, terminals and connectors and junction boxes, including components for high power and hybrid electric systems.
Wire harness assemblies are a collection of wiring and terminals and connectors that link all of the various electrical and
electronic devices within the vehicle to each other and/or to a power source. Wire harness assemblies are a collection of
individual circuits fabricated from raw and insulated wire, which is automatically cut to length and terminated during the
manufacturing process. Individual circuits are assembled together on a jig or table, inserted into connectors and wrapped or
taped to form wire harness assemblies. The assembly process is labor intensive, and as a result, production is generally
performed in low-cost labor sites in Mexico, Honduras, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Africa, China, the Philippines and Thailand.
Terminals and connectors include conductive metal components and connector housings that join wire harness assemblies
together at their respective end points or connect devices to wire harness assemblies. Terminals and connectors can vary
significantly in size and complexity depending on the amount of power or data being transferred and the number of connections
being made at any particular point in the electrical distribution system. Terminals and connectors are currently manufactured in
Germany, Eastern Europe, China and the United States.
Junction boxes are centrally located modules within the vehicle that contain fuses and/or relays for circuit and device protection
and serve as a connection point for multiple wire harnesses. Junction boxes are manufactured in Mexico, Europe, Northern
Africa, China and the Philippines with a proprietary, capital-intensive assembly process using printed circuit boards, a portion
of which are purchased from third-party suppliers. Certain materials, particularly certain specialized electronic components, are
available from a limited number of suppliers. Proprietary features have been developed to improve the function of these
junction boxes in harsh environments, including extreme temperatures and humidity.
Advanced Efficiency Systems
Our advanced efficiency systems group is dedicated to the development of high power and hybrid electric systems and
components, including wiring, terminals and connectors and power electronics. We have products and technologies that enable
the varying degrees of powertrain electrification being employed by automotive manufacturers today from 48-volt mild hybrid
vehicles to full electric vehicles. Our products include on-board conductive and inductive charging systems, inverters and
converters, charge cord sets, high voltage electrical distribution systems and battery monitoring technology. Our global center
for Advanced Efficiency Systems and high power applications is in Southfield, Michigan with full development capabilities
also located in Valls, Spain. We are supplying, or will supply, high voltage components and systems for hybrid and electric
vehicles produced by BMW, Daimler, Fiat Chrysler, General Motors, Jaguar Land Rover, Renault-Nissan, Volkswagen and
Volvo. We believe that our expertise in high power electrical distribution systems will provide additional growth opportunities
going forward and will be beneficial with the entrance of technology and emergent companies focusing on electric or other
alternative powertrain designs.
Electronics
In our E-Systems segment, we also design, develop, engineer and manufacture electronics, which control various functions
within the vehicle, as well as develop and integrate the associated software for these electronic modules. Our electronic
modules include body control modules, smart junction boxes, gateway modules, wireless control modules, lighting control
modules and audio domain controllers and amplifiers. Our engineering and development activities for electronics are in the
United States (Southfield, Michigan and Northern California), Belgium, Germany, Spain, China and India. We assemble these
modules using high-speed surface mount placement equipment in Mexico, Europe, Northern Africa, China and the Philippines.
Body control modules primarily control vehicle interior functions outside of the vehicle’s head unit or infotainment system.
Depending on the vehicle’s electrical and electronic architecture, these modules can be either highly integrated, consolidating
multiple functional controls into a single module, or focus on a specific function, such as seat position and comfort controls or
the door zone control module which controls features such as window lift, door lock and power mirrors. As electronic control
modules became increasingly centralized and integrated, we developed "smart junction boxes," which are junction boxes
augmented with integrated electronic functionality that otherwise would be contained in other body control modules. The
integration of functionality in our smart junction boxes eliminates interconnections, increases overall system reliability and can
consolidate the number of electronic modules within the vehicle. This can lead to reduced cost and complexity. We believe that
our expertise in consolidating functional controls into integrated modules and integrating these modules into the vehicle’s
electrical and electronic architecture is a competitive strength.
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We develop and produce gateway modules, which facilitate secure access to, and communication with, all of the vehicle
systems at a central point and translate various signals to facilitate data exchange across various vehicle domains. This gateway
becomes increasingly important as formerly distinct vehicle systems increasingly must work in concert with one another. We
also offer wireless functionality in both integrated and stand-alone modules, which send and receive signals using radio
frequency technology. Our wireless systems include passive entry systems, remote keyless entry and dual range/dual function
remote keyless entry systems. We are building on both our core gateway and wireless capabilities as we add and develop higher
levels of data and signal connectivity in and out of the vehicle.
Our electronics product offerings also include lighting control modules, which provide the electronic control logic and
diagnostics for increasingly advanced and complex vehicle lighting systems, including advanced driver assistance-integrated
lighting solutions utilizing advanced LED matrix beam technology. We supply LED lighting control systems for vehicle
interiors and exteriors. In addition, we offer audio electronics, including premium audio amplifiers and complete vehicle sound
system development capabilities with advanced domain control and audio tuning.
The higher level of complexity and processing power in these electronic control modules is driving rapid increases in software
requirements associated with these modules. Accordingly, we continue to build on our knowledge and capabilities in software
in order to design and develop more complex and integrated electronic control modules capable of more efficiently managing
the distribution of power and data signals through the vehicle.
Connectivity
We are building connectivity capabilities that facilitate secure, wireless communication between the vehicle’s systems and
external networks, as well as other vehicles. Our connectivity strategy is based on leveraging our expertise in vehicle electrical
and electronic architecture design and development, electronic module functional integration, gateway module data exchange
and core wireless signals. We are building capabilities organically through internal investment and through acquisition and
partnership. Recent transactions added technology that directly connects on-board vehicle systems with cloud-based
applications using proprietary, secure data exchange capabilities via cellular networks and V2X hardware and software
solutions utilizing various wireless communications protocols, as well as vehicle positioning through GNSS satellite
communications. This includes the development of differentiated GPS technology, which provides high-accuracy positioning
solutions for autonomous and connected vehicle applications.
These capabilities, combined with our vehicle electrical and electronic architecture expertise and products, allow us to offer our
customers embedded modules and software that facilitate direct and secure connectivity between the vehicle and external
networks. Products that we can offer will include connected gateway modules with an array of features including over-the-air
software update capabilities, embedded cellular communication modules, e-Call modules that automatically contact emergency
services in the event of a crash and both on-board and roadside units that facilitate V2X communications. We combine these
offerings with cybersecurity expertise and software solutions to permit highly secure communications and defend against
cybersecurity attacks. Our expertise in both core body controls and connectivity allows us to offer "Virtual CarKey" capabilities
that securely enable vehicle access via a smartphone.
Customers
The top five customers of this segment are: Ford, General Motors, Renault-Nissan, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen.
Competition
We estimate the global target market for our E-Systems business to be over $95 billion. Our major competitors in electrical
distribution systems include Aptiv PLC, Leoni AG, Molex Incorporated (a subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc.), Sumitomo
Corporation, TE Connectivity and Yazaki Corporation. Our major competitors in electronic modules, including connectivity
solutions, include Aptiv PLC, Continental AG, Denso Corporation, Harman International Industries, Incorporated (acquired by
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in 2017), Hella AG, Robert Bosch GmbH, Valeo S.A. and Visteon Corporation.
Technology
The E-Systems segment is technology driven and typically requires higher investment as a percentage of sales than our Seating
segment. Our complete electrical distribution system design capabilities, coupled with certain market-leading component
technologies, allow access to our customers’ development teams, which provides an early indication of our customers’ product
needs and enables us to develop system design efficiencies. Our ability to design and integrate electronic modules creates a
competitive advantage as we support customers with complete electrical architecture development. Our expertise is developed
and delivered by approximately 2,400 engineers across eighteen countries and is led by five global technology centers of
excellence in Belgium, China, Germany, Spain and the United States for each of our major product lines in this segment, which
are described below.
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In electrical distribution systems, our technology includes expertise in the design and use of alternative conductor materials,
such as aluminum, copper-clad steel and other hybrid alloys. Alternative conductor materials can enable the use of ultra small
gauge conductors, which reduce the weight and packaging size of electrical distribution systems. We also have developed
proprietary manufacturing process technologies, such as our vertical manufacturing system that features three dimensional wire
harness assembly boards. Our expertise in terminals and connectors technology facilitates our ability to implement these small
gauge and alternative alloy conductors. We have developed advanced capabilities in aluminum terminals and aluminum wire
termination, ultra small gauge termination, and high voltage terminals and connectors. We have developed high packaging
density in-line connectors and new small gauge terminals that will enable wire gauge reduction and provide our customers with
smaller and lower cost solutions. Our high voltage terminals and connectors are a part of our advanced efficiency systems
capabilities, and we have established a leading capability in power density (power per packaging size) that is being adopted by
multiple automakers. Our advanced efficiency systems and components for high voltage vehicle applications have achieved
industry leading efficiency, packaging and reliability. We continue to build on our strong technology position for high voltage
applications and have developed an 11kW wireless charging system that enables electric vehicles to safely recharge at the
highest power level available without plugging in the vehicle. We have 650 patents issued or applied for in the advanced
efficiency systems product technology area. These technologies are supported by our proprietary Virtual Proving Grounds,
which is an industry-leading suite of in-house developed tools and processes to significantly reduce the design, development,
and validation testing time and expense.
In electronics, we are a market leader in smart junction box technology and began production of our Automotive News PACE
Award winning Solid State Smart Junction Box™ in 2016. We continue to refine our smart junction box technology, including
the development of aluminum printed circuit boards. We have developed body control modules with dual core microprocessors
that allow body control and gateway functionality in a single module. We are a leader in gateway module technology and have
capabilities to enable our gateway and other electronic control modules to efficiently and securely manage the increasing
amount of both wired and wireless signals running throughout, as well as within and outside of, the vehicle, including being
first-to-market with an ethernet-enabled gateway module. We also have developed wireless products, such as lower-cost
passive entry systems with improved security using ultra wide band technology and that feature our 2-way remote keyless entry
systems that enable the vehicle to provide feedback to the consumer, such as verification that the doors have locked or that the
engine has started. In lighting, we have developed advanced technology electronic controls, including a Matrix LED Control
System capable of individually dimming and switching on/off up to 100 LEDs. This system enables steerable light beams and
other advanced lighting features and can be paired with driver assistance system sensors for functionality, such as automatic
high beam management and obstacle highlighting. In audio, we have developed an ethernet audio video bridging amplifier that
facilitates faster processing of digital data at a lower cost.
Software remains a critical element of our E-Systems business. Software capabilities are becoming more important in the
management of complex and highly sophisticated electrical architectures. Software within the vehicle is rapidly growing as a
key element of technological innovation and a cost effective way to provide new features and functions. We currently employ
more than 700 software engineers globally and are pursuing expansion of specialized capabilities in vehicle networking,
encryption, cybersecurity and connectivity protocols. We have expanded our software development capabilities through
acquisition, internal investment and strategic hires, building on our architecture and power management capabilities with
expertise in wireless communication and vehicle positioning software and cybersecurity. As part of our strategy to provide
vehicle cybersecurity solutions to our customers, we have developed a firewall module, including proprietary software, which
protects the vehicle from cybersecurity intrusion through one of its most vulnerable points, the on-board diagnostic port. We
also have enhanced our V2X product line by adding secure, over-the-air software update capabilities to our V2X modules,
allowing these units to receive regular software upgrades, which provide additional applications and functionality.
For additional factors that may impact our E-Systems segment’s business, financial condition, operating results and/or cash
flows, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors."
Customers
In 2018, General Motors and Ford, two of the largest automotive and light truck manufacturers in the world, accounted for 18%
and 16% of our net sales, respectively. We supply and have expertise in all vehicle segments of the automotive market. Our
sales content tends to be higher on those vehicle platforms and segments which offer more features and functionality. The
popularity of particular vehicle platforms and segments varies over time and by regional market. We expect to continue to win
new business and grow sales at a greater rate than overall automotive industry production. For further information related to
our customers and domestic and foreign sales and operations, see Note 13, "Segment Reporting," to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Report.
Our customers award business to their suppliers in a number of ways, including the award of complete systems, which allows
suppliers either to manufacture components internally or to purchase components from other suppliers at their
discretion. Certain of our customers also elect to award certain components directly to component suppliers and independent of
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the award of the complete system. We have been selectively expanding our component capabilities and investing in
manufacturing capacity in low-cost regions in order to maximize our participation in such component sourcing.
Our customers typically award contracts several years before actual production is scheduled to begin. Each year, the automotive
manufacturers introduce new models, update existing models and discontinue certain models and, recently, even complete
brands. In this process, we may be selected as the supplier on a new model, we may continue as the supplier on an updated
model or we may lose a new or updated model to a competitor. Our sales backlog reflects estimated net sales over the next
three years from formally awarded new programs, less lost and discontinued programs. This measure excludes the sales
backlog at our non-consolidated joint ventures. As of January 2019, our 2019 to 2021 sales backlog is $3.35 billion, an increase
of 5% as compared to our sales backlog as of January 2018. Our current sales backlog reflects $1.4 billion related to 2019 and
71% and 29% related to our Seating and E-Systems segments, respectively. In addition, our 2019 to 2021 sales backlog at our
non-consolidated joint ventures is $500 million. Our current sales backlog assumes volumes based on the independent industry
projections of IHS Automotive as of December 2018, a Euro exchange rate of $1.13/Euro and a Chinese RMB exchange rate of
6.95/$. This sales backlog is generally subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including vehicle production volumes on
new and replacement programs and foreign exchange rates, as well as the timing of production launches and changes in
customer development plans. For additional information regarding risks that may affect our sales backlog, see Item 1A, "Risk
Factors," and Part II — Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations —
Forward-Looking Statements."
We receive purchase orders from our customers that generally provide for the supply of a customer’s annual requirements for a
particular vehicle model and assembly plant, or in some cases, for the supply of a customer’s requirements for the life of a
particular vehicle model, rather than for the purchase of a specified quantity of products. Although most purchase orders may
be terminated by our customers at any time, such terminations have been minimal and have not had a material impact on our
operating results. We are subject to risks that an automotive manufacturer will produce fewer units of a vehicle model than
anticipated or that an automotive manufacturer will not award us a replacement program following the life of a vehicle model.
To reduce our reliance on any one vehicle model, we produce automotive systems and components for a broad cross-section of
both new and established models. However, larger cars and light trucks, as well as vehicle platforms that offer more features
and functionality, such as luxury, sport utility and crossover vehicles, typically have more content and, therefore, tend to have a
more significant impact on our operating performance. Our net sales for the year ended December 31, 2018, consisted of 40%
passenger cars, 46% crossover and sport utility vehicles and 14% trucks and vans.
Our agreements with our major customers generally provide for an annual productivity price reduction. Historically, cost
reductions through product design changes, increased manufacturing productivity and similar programs with our suppliers have
generally offset these customer-imposed price reduction requirements. However, raw material, energy and commodity costs can
be volatile. Although we have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and
commodity costs, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers, typically offset
only a portion of the adverse impact. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity
environment. In addition, we are exposed to increasing market risk associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange as a result
of our low-cost footprint and vertical integration strategies. We use derivative financial instruments to reduce our exposure to
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. For additional information regarding our foreign exchange and commodity price risk,
see Part II — Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity
and Financial Condition — Foreign Exchange" and "— Commodity Prices."
Seasonality
Our principal operations are directly related to the automotive industry. Consequently, we may experience seasonal fluctuations
to the extent automotive vehicle production slows, such as in the summer months when many customer plants close for model
year changeovers, in December when many customer plants close for the holidays and during periods of high vehicle inventory.
See Note 15, "Quarterly Financial Data," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Raw Materials
The principal raw materials used in our seat systems, electrical distribution systems and electronics are generally available and
obtained from multiple suppliers under various types of supply agreements. Components such as fabric, foam, leather, seat
structures and mechanisms, terminals and connectors and certain other components are either manufactured by us internally or
purchased from multiple suppliers under various types of supply agreements. The majority of the steel used in our products is
comprised of fabricated components that are integrated into a seat system, such as seat frames, recliner mechanisms, seat tracks
and other mechanical components. Therefore, our exposure to changes in steel prices is primarily indirect, through these
purchased components. With the exception of certain terminals and connectors, the materials that we use to manufacture wire
harness assemblies are substantially purchased from suppliers, including extruded and insulated wire and cable. The majority of
our copper purchases are comprised of extruded wire and cable that we integrate into electrical wire harnesses. In general, our
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copper purchases, as well as a significant portion of our leather purchases, are subject to price index agreements with our
customers. We utilize a combination of short-term and long-term supply contracts to purchase key components. We generally
retain the right to terminate these agreements if our supplier does not remain competitive in terms of cost, quality, delivery,
technology or customer support.
Employees
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, our employment levels worldwide were approximately as follows:
Region
United States and Canada
Mexico
Central and South America
Europe and Africa
Asia
Total
2018
2017
9,700
51,200
14,600
59,800
33,700
169,000
9,900
51,200
14,900
59,200
29,800
165,000
A substantial number of our employees are members of unions or national trade organizations. We have collective bargaining
agreements with several North American unions, including the United Auto Workers, Unifor, International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers and Workers United. Each of our unionized facilities in the United States and Canada has a separate
collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the workers at such facility, with each such agreement having an
expiration date that is independent of the other agreements. The majority of our employees in Mexico and Europe are members
of industrial trade union organizations or confederations within their respective countries. Many of these organizations and
confederations operate under national contracts, which are not specific to any one employer. We have occasionally experienced
labor disputes at our plants. We have been able to resolve all such labor disputes and believe our relations with our employees
are generally good.
See Item 1A, "Risk Factors — A significant labor dispute involving us or one or more of our customers or suppliers or that
could otherwise affect our operations could adversely affect our financial performance," and Part II — Item 7, "Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Forward-Looking Statements."
Intellectual Property
Worldwide, we have approximately 2,200 patents and patent applications pending. While we believe that our patent portfolio is
a valuable asset, no individual patent or group of patents is critical to the success of our business. We also license selected
technologies to automotive manufacturers and to other automotive suppliers. We continually strive to identify and implement
new technologies for use in the design and development of our products.
Advanced technology development is conducted worldwide at our six advanced technology centers and at our product
engineering centers. At these centers, we engineer our products to comply with applicable safety standards, meet quality and
durability standards, respond to environmental conditions and conform to customer and consumer requirements. Our global
innovation and technology center located in Southfield, Michigan, develops and integrates new concepts and is our central
location for consumer research, benchmarking, craftsmanship and industrial design activity.
We have numerous registered trademarks in the United States and in many foreign countries. The most important of these
marks include LEAR CORPORATION® (including our stylized version thereof) and LEAR®, which are widely used in
connection with our products and services. Our other principal brands include GUILFORDTM and EAGLE OTTAWA®.
AVENTINO® leather, ConfigureE+TM, INTUTM Seating, LEAR CONNEXUSTM signal and data communications, PROACTIVE
POSTURETM seating, ProTec® active head restraints, SMART JUNCTION BOXTM technology, STRUCSURETM systems and
TeXstyleTM fabrics are some of our other trademarks used in connection with certain of our product lines.
Environmental Matters
We are subject to local, state, federal and foreign laws, regulations and ordinances which govern activities or operations that
may have adverse environmental effects. These laws, regulations and ordinances may impose liability for clean-up costs
resulting from past spills, disposals or other releases of hazardous wastes. For a description of our outstanding environmental
matters and other legal proceedings, see Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the consolidated financial statements
included in this Report.
In addition, our customers are subject to significant environmentally focused state, federal and foreign laws and regulations that
regulate vehicle emissions, fuel economy and other matters related to the environmental impact of vehicles. To the extent that
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such laws and regulations ultimately increase or decrease automotive vehicle production, such laws and regulations would
likely impact our business. See Item 1A, "Risk Factors."
Furthermore, we currently offer products with environmentally friendly features, and our expertise and capabilities are allowing
us to expand our product offerings in this area. We will continue to monitor emerging developments in this area.
Joint Ventures and Noncontrolling Interests
We form joint ventures in order to gain entry into new markets, expand our product offerings and broaden our customer base. In
particular, we believe that certain joint ventures have provided us, and will continue to provide us, with the opportunity to
expand our business relationships with Asian automotive manufacturers, particularly in emerging markets. We also partner with
companies having significant local experience in commerce and customs, as well as capacity, to reduce our financial risk and
enhance our potential for achieving expected financial returns. In some cases, these joint ventures may be located in North
America or Europe and used to expand our customer relationships.
As of December 31, 2018, we had sixteen operating joint ventures located in five countries. Of these joint ventures, eight are
consolidated, and eight are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Twelve of the joint ventures operate in Asia,
and four operate in North America (including two that are dedicated to serving Asian automotive manufacturers). Net sales of
our consolidated joint ventures accounted for approximately 11% of our net sales in 2018. As of December 31, 2018, our
investments in non-consolidated joint ventures totaled $108 million.
A summary of our non-consolidated operating joint ventures, including ownership percentages, is shown below. For further
information related to our joint ventures, see Note 5, "Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions," to the
consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Country
China
China
China
China
China
Honduras
India
United States Kyungshin-Lear Sales and Engineering LLC
Name
Beijing BHAP Lear Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.
Jiangxi Jiangling Lear Interior Systems Co., Ltd.
Lear Dongfeng Automotive Seating Co., Ltd.
Changchun Lear FAWSN Automotive Seat Systems Co., Ltd.
Beijing Lear Dymos Automotive Systems Co., Ltd.
Honduras Electrical Distribution Systems S. de R.L. de C.V.
Dymos Lear Automotive India Private Limited
Ownership
Percentage
50%
50
50
49
40
49
35
49
ITEM 1A – RISK FACTORS
Our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows may be impacted by a number of factors. In addition to the
factors affecting our business identified elsewhere in this Report, the most significant factors affecting our operations include
the following:
•
Our industry is cyclical and a decline in the production levels of our major customers, particularly with respect to
models for which we are a significant supplier, could adversely affect our financial performance.
Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by our automotive manufacturer customers, which is ultimately
dependent on consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. The automotive industry is cyclical
and sensitive to general economic conditions, including the global credit markets, interest rates, consumer credit and
consumer spending and preferences. Automotive sales and production can also be affected by the age of the vehicle fleet
and related scrappage rates, labor relations issues, fuel prices, regulatory requirements, government initiatives, trade
agreements, tariffs and other non-tariff trade barriers, the availability and cost of credit, the availability of critical
components needed to complete the production of vehicles, restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers, facility
closures and increased competition, as well as consumer preferences regarding vehicle size, configuration and features,
including alternative fuel vehicles, changing consumer attitudes toward vehicle ownership and usage, such as ride sharing
and on-demand transportation, and other factors. An economic downturn or other adverse industry conditions that result in
a decline in the production levels of our major customers, particularly with respect to models for which we are a
significant supplier, could reduce our sales and thereby adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash
flows. Further, our ability to reduce the risks inherent in certain concentrations of business, and thereby maintain our
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financial performance in the future, will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to diversify our sales on a customer,
product, platform and geographic basis to reflect the market overall. We may not be successful in such diversification.
•
The loss of business with respect to, or the lack of commercial success of, a vehicle model for which we are a
significant supplier could adversely affect our financial performance.
We receive purchase orders from our customers, which generally provide for the supply of a customer’s annual
requirements for a particular vehicle model and assembly plant or, in some cases, for the supply of a customer’s
requirements for the life of a particular vehicle model, rather than for the purchase of a specific quantity of products. In
addition, it is possible that our customers could elect to manufacture our products internally or increase the extent to
which they require us to utilize specific suppliers or materials in the manufacture of our products. The loss of business
with respect to, the lack of commercial success of or an increase in directed component sourcing for a vehicle model for
which we are a significant supplier could reduce our sales or margins and thereby adversely affect our financial condition,
operating results and cash flows.
•
Our inability to achieve product cost reductions which offset customer-imposed price reductions could adversely affect
our financial performance.
Downward pricing pressure by automotive manufacturers is a characteristic of the automotive industry. Our customer
contracts generally provide for annual price reductions over the production life of the vehicle, while requiring us to
assume significant responsibility for the design, development and engineering of our products. Prices may also be
adjusted on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in product content/costs and other commercial factors. Our financial
performance is largely dependent on our ability to achieve product cost reductions through product design enhancement
and supply chain management, as well as manufacturing efficiencies and restructuring actions. We also seek to enhance
our financial performance by investing in product development, design capabilities and new product initiatives that
respond to the needs of our customers and consumers. We continually evaluate operational and strategic alternatives to
align our business with the changing needs of our customers and improve our business structure by investing in vertical
integration opportunities globally. Our inability to achieve product cost reductions that offset customer-imposed price
reductions could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Increases in the costs and restrictions on the availability of raw materials, energy, commodities and product
components could adversely affect our financial performance.
Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile. Although we have developed and implemented strategies to
mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, these strategies, together with commercial
negotiations with our customers and suppliers, typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact. Certain of these
strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity environment. In addition, the availability of raw
materials, commodities and product components fluctuates from time to time due to factors outside of our control,
including trade laws and tariffs. If the costs of raw materials, energy, commodities and product components increase or the
availability thereof is restricted, it could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Adverse developments affecting or the financial distress of one or more of our suppliers could adversely affect our
financial performance.
We obtain components and other products and services from numerous Tier 2 automotive suppliers and other vendors
throughout the world. We are responsible for managing our supply chain, including suppliers that may be the sole sources
of products that we require, that our customers direct us to use or that have unique capabilities that would make it difficult
and/or expensive to re-source. In certain instances, entire industries may experience short-term capacity constraints.
Additionally, our production capacity, and that of our customers and suppliers, may be adversely affected by natural
disasters. Any such significant disruption could adversely affect our financial performance. Furthermore, unfavorable
economic or industry conditions could result in financial distress within our supply base, thereby increasing the risk of
supply disruption. Although market conditions generally have improved in recent years, uncertainty remains and another
economic downturn or other unfavorable industry conditions in one or more of the regions in which we operate could
cause a supply disruption and thereby adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Our substantial international operations make us vulnerable to risks associated with doing business in foreign
countries.
As a result of our global presence, a significant portion of our revenues and expenses are denominated in currencies other
than the U.S. dollar. We have substantial manufacturing and distribution facilities in many foreign countries, including
Mexico and countries in Africa, Asia, Central and South America and Europe. International operations are subject to
certain risks inherent in doing business abroad, including:
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exposure to local economic conditions;
political, economic and civil instability and uncertainty (including acts of terrorism, civil unrest, drug-cartel related
and other forms of violence and outbreaks of war);
labor unrest;
expropriation and nationalization;
currency exchange rate fluctuations, currency controls and the ability to economically hedge currencies;
• withholding and other taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries;
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investment restrictions or requirements;
repatriation restrictions or requirements;
export and import restrictions and increases in duties and tariffs;
increases in working capital requirements related to long supply chains; and
global sovereign fiscal matters and creditworthiness, including potential defaults and the related impacts on economic
activity, including the possible effects on credit markets, currency values, monetary unions, international treaties and
fiscal policies.
Expanding our sales and operations in Asia and our manufacturing operations in lower-cost regions are important
elements of our strategy. As a result, our exposure to the risks described above is substantial. The likelihood of such
occurrences and their potential effect on us vary from country to country and are unpredictable. However, any such
occurrences could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Certain of our operations are conducted through joint ventures which have unique risks.
Certain of our operations, particularly in emerging markets, are conducted through joint ventures. With respect to our joint
ventures, we may share ownership and management responsibilities with one or more partners that may not share our
goals and objectives. Operating a joint venture requires us to operate the business pursuant to the terms of the agreement
that we entered into with our partners, including additional organizational formalities, as well as to share information and
decision making. Additional risks associated with joint ventures include one or more partners failing to satisfy contractual
obligations, conflicts arising between us and any of our partners, a change in the ownership of any of our partners and less
of an ability to control compliance with applicable rules and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and
related rules and regulations. Additionally, our ability to sell our interest in a joint venture may be subject to contractual
and other limitations. Accordingly, any such occurrences could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results
and cash flows.
• We operate in a highly competitive industry and efforts by our competitors, as well as new non-traditional entrants to
the industry, to gain market share could adversely affect our financial performance.
We operate in a highly competitive industry. We and most of our competitors are seeking to expand market share with new
and existing customers, including in Asia and other potential high growth regions. Our customers award business based
on, among other things, price, quality, service and technology. Our competitors’ efforts to grow market share could exert
downward pressure on our product pricing and margins. In addition, the automotive industry has attracted, and will
continue to attract, non-traditional entrants as a result of the evolving nature of the automotive vehicle market, including
autonomous vehicles, ride sharing and on-demand transportation. Further, the global automotive industry is experiencing
a period of significant technological change. As a result, the success of portions of our business requires us to develop,
acquire and/or incorporate leading technologies. Such technologies are subject to rapid obsolescence. Our inability to
maintain access to these technologies (through development, acquisition or licensing) may adversely affect our ability to
compete. If we are unable to differentiate our products, maintain a low-cost footprint or compete effectively with
technology-focused new market entrants, we may lose market share or be forced to reduce prices, thereby lowering our
margins. Any such occurrences could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Our inability to effectively manage the timing, quality and costs of new program launches could adversely affect our
financial performance.
In connection with the award of new business, we obligate ourselves to deliver new products and services that are subject
to our customers’ timing, performance and quality standards. Additionally, as a Tier 1 supplier, we must effectively
coordinate the activities of numerous suppliers in order for the program launches of our products to be successful. Given
the complexity of new program launches, we may experience difficulties managing product quality, timeliness and
associated costs. In addition, new program launches require a significant ramp up of costs; however, our sales related to
these new programs generally are dependent upon the timing and success of our customers’ introduction of new vehicles.
Our inability to effectively manage the timing, quality and costs of these new program launches could adversely affect our
financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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A significant labor dispute involving us or one or more of our customers or suppliers or that could otherwise affect our
operations could adversely affect our financial performance.
A substantial number of our employees and the employees of our largest customers and suppliers are members of
industrial trade unions and are employed under the terms of various labor agreements. We have labor agreements covering
approximately 81,400 employees globally. In the United States and Canada, each of our unionized facilities has a separate
collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the workers at such facility, with each such agreement
having an expiration date that is independent of the other agreements. Labor agreements covering approximately 72% of
our global unionized work force, including less than 1% of our unionized workforce in the United States and Canada, are
scheduled to expire during 2019. There can be no assurances that future negotiations with the unions will be resolved
favorably or that we will not experience a work stoppage or disruption that could adversely affect our financial condition,
operating results and cash flows. A labor dispute involving us, any of our customers or suppliers or any other suppliers to
our customers or that otherwise affects our operations, or the inability by us, any of our customers or suppliers or any
other suppliers to our customers to negotiate, upon the expiration of a labor agreement, an extension of such agreement or
a new agreement on satisfactory terms could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows. In
addition, if any of our significant customers experience a material work stoppage, the customer may halt or limit the
purchase of our products. This could require us to shut down or significantly reduce production at facilities relating to
such products, which could adversely affect our business and harm our profitability.
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Our existing indebtedness and the inability to access capital markets could restrict our business activities or our ability
to execute our strategic objectives or adversely affect our financial performance.
As of December 31, 2018, we had approximately $2.0 billion of outstanding indebtedness, as well as $1.75 billion
available for borrowing under our revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2018, there were no amounts outstanding
under our revolving credit facility. The debt instruments governing our indebtedness contain covenants that may restrict
our business activities or our ability to execute our strategic objectives, and our failure to comply with these covenants
could result in a default under our indebtedness. We also lease certain buildings and equipment under non-cancelable
lease agreements with terms exceeding one year, which are accounted for as operating leases. Additionally, any
downgrade in the ratings that rating agencies assign to us and our debt may ultimately impact our access to capital
markets. Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our debt and lease obligations, to refinance our debt
obligations or to access capital markets on commercially reasonable terms could adversely affect our financial condition,
operating results and cash flows.
In addition, advances under our revolving credit facility and our term loan facility generally bear interest based on (i) the
Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in our credit agreement and calculated using the London Inter-bank Offered Rate
("LIBOR")) or (ii) the ABR (as defined in our credit agreement). On July 27, 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (the
authority that regulates LIBOR) announced that it intends to stop compelling banks to submit rates for the calculation of
LIBOR after 2021, and it is unclear whether new methods of calculating LIBOR will be established. If LIBOR ceases to
exist after 2021, the interest rates under our revolving credit facility and our term loan facility will be based on the ABR,
which may result in higher interest rates. To the extent that these interest rates increase, our interest expense will increase,
which could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Significant changes in discount rates, the actual return on pension assets and other factors could adversely affect our
financial performance.
Our earnings may be positively or negatively impacted by the amount of income or expense recorded related to our global
defined benefit plans. Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States require that income or expense
related to the defined benefit plans be calculated at the annual measurement date using actuarial calculations, which
reflect certain assumptions. The most significant of these assumptions relate to interest rates, the capital markets and other
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economic conditions. These assumptions, as well as the actual value of pension assets at the measurement date, will
impact the calculation of pension and other postretirement benefit expense for the year. Although pension expense and
pension contributions are not directly related, the key economic indicators that affect pension expense also affect the
amount of cash that we will contribute to our pension plans. Because interest rates and the values of these pension assets
have fluctuated and will continue to fluctuate in response to changing market conditions, pension and other postretirement
benefit expense in subsequent periods, the funded status of our pension plans and the future minimum required pension
contributions, if any, could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Impairment charges relating to our goodwill and long-lived assets could adversely affect our financial performance.
We regularly monitor our goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment indicators. In conducting our goodwill
impairment testing, we may first perform a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting
unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If not, no further goodwill impairment testing is required. If it is more
likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if we elect not to perform a qualitative
assessment of a reporting unit, we then compare the fair value of the reporting unit to the related net book value. If the net
book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. In conducting our
impairment analysis of long-lived assets, we compare the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the
long-lived assets to the related net book values. Changes in economic or operating conditions impacting our estimates and
assumptions could result in the impairment of our goodwill or long-lived assets. In the event that we determine that our
goodwill or long-lived assets are impaired, we may be required to record a significant charge to earnings that could
adversely affect our financial condition and operating results.
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Our failure to execute our strategic objectives could adversely affect our financial performance.
Our financial performance depends, in part, on our ability to successfully execute our strategic objectives. Our objectives
are to deliver superior long-term stockholder value by investing in our business to grow and improve our competitive
position, while maintaining a strong and flexible balance sheet and returning cash to our stockholders. Various factors,
including the industry environment and the other matters described herein and in Part II — Item 7, "Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," including "— Forward-Looking Statements,"
could adversely affect our ability to execute our strategic objectives. These risk factors include our failure to identify
suitable opportunities for organic investment and/or acquisitions, our inability to successfully develop such opportunities
or complete such acquisitions or our inability to successfully utilize or integrate the investments in our operations. Our
failure to execute our strategic objectives could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
Moreover, there can be no assurances that, even if implemented, our strategic objectives will be successful.
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A disruption in our information technology, including a disruption related to cybersecurity, could adversely affect our
financial performance.
We rely on the accuracy, capacity and security of our information technology. Despite the security measures that we have
implemented, including those measures related to cybersecurity, our operational systems (including business, financial,
accounting, human resources, product development and manufacturing processes), as well as those of our customers,
suppliers and other service providers, and certain of our connected vehicle systems and components could be breached or
damaged by computer viruses, malware, phishing attacks, denial-of-service attacks, natural or man-made incidents or
disasters or unauthorized physical or electronic access. These types of incidents have become more prevalent and
pervasive across industries, including our industry, and are expected to continue in the future. A breach could result in
business disruption, including the vehicle systems and components that we supply to our customers or our plant
operations, theft of our intellectual property, trade secrets or customer information or unauthorized access to personnel
information, such as that of our employees or end consumers of vehicles that contain certain of our connected vehicle
systems or components. Although cybersecurity and the continued development and enhancement of our controls,
processes and practices designed to protect our operational systems and products from attack, damage or unauthorized
access are a high priority for us, our actions and investments may not be deployed quickly enough or successfully protect
our systems against all vulnerabilities, including technologies developed to bypass our security measures. In addition,
outside parties may attempt to fraudulently induce employees or customers to disclose access credentials or other sensitive
information in order to gain access to our secure systems and networks. There are no assurances that our actions and
investments to improve the maturity of our systems, processes and risk management framework or remediate
vulnerabilities will be sufficient or deployed quickly enough to prevent or limit the impact of any cyber intrusion.
Moreover, because the techniques used to gain access to or sabotage systems often are not recognized until launched
against a target, we may be unable to anticipate the methods necessary to defend against these types of attacks, and we
cannot predict the extent, frequency or impact these attacks may have on us. To the extent that our business is interrupted,
including the vehicle systems and components that we supply to our customers or our plant operations, or data is lost,
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destroyed or inappropriately used or disclosed, such disruptions could adversely affect our competitive position,
relationships with our customers, financial condition, operating results and cash flows and/or subject us to regulatory
actions, including those contemplated by data privacy laws and regulations like the European Union General Data Privacy
Regulation, or litigation. In addition, we may be required to incur significant costs to protect against the damage caused
by these disruptions or security breaches in the future.
We are also dependent on security measures that some of our customers, suppliers and other third-party service providers
take to protect their own systems and infrastructures. Any security breach of any of these third-parties' systems could
result in unauthorized access to our information technology systems, cause us to be non-compliant with applicable laws or
regulations, subject us to legal claims or proceedings, disrupt our operations, damage our reputation or cause a loss of
confidence in our products or services, any of which could adversely affect our financial performance.
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A significant product liability lawsuit, warranty claim or product recall involving us or one of our major customers
could adversely affect our financial performance.
In the event that our products fail to perform as expected, regardless of fault, and such failure results in, or is alleged to
result in, bodily injury and/or property damage or other losses, we may be subject to product liability lawsuits and other
claims or we may be required or requested by our customers to participate in a recall or other corrective action involving
such products. We also are a party to agreements with certain of our customers, whereby these customers may pursue
claims against us for contribution of all or a portion of the amounts sought in connection with product liability and
warranty claims. We carry insurance for certain product liability claims, but such coverage may be limited. We do not
maintain insurance for product warranty or recall matters. In addition, we may not be successful in recovering amounts
from third parties, including sub-suppliers, in connection with these claims. These types of claims could adversely affect
our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
• We are involved from time to time in various legal and regulatory proceedings and claims, which could adversely affect
our financial performance.
We are involved in various legal and regulatory proceedings and claims that, from time to time, are significant. These are
typically claims that arise in the normal course of business including, without limitation, commercial or contractual
disputes, including disputes with our customers, suppliers or competitors, intellectual property matters, personal injury
claims, environmental matters, tax matters, employment matters and antitrust matters. No assurances can be given that
such proceedings and claims will not adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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New laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations could adversely affect our financial performance.
We and the automotive industry are subject to a variety of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including
those related to health, safety and environmental matters. Governmental regulations also affect taxes and levies, capital
markets, healthcare costs, energy usage, international trade and immigration and other labor issues, all of which may have
a direct or indirect effect on our business and the businesses of our customers and suppliers. We cannot predict the
substance or impact of pending or future legislation or regulations, or the application thereof. The introduction of new
laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations, or the interpretation thereof, could increase the costs of
doing business for us or our customers or suppliers or restrict our actions and adversely affect our financial condition,
operating results and cash flows.
• We are subject to regulation of our international operations that could adversely affect our financial performance.
We are subject to many laws governing our international operations, including those that prohibit improper payments to
government officials and restrict where we can do business and what information or products we can supply to certain
countries, including but not limited to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.S. Export Administration Act.
Violations of these laws, which are complex and often difficult to interpret and apply, could result in significant criminal
penalties or sanctions that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
• We are required to comply with environmental laws and regulations that could cause us to incur significant costs.
Our manufacturing facilities are subject to numerous laws and regulations designed to protect the environment, and we
expect that additional requirements with respect to environmental matters will be imposed on us in the future.
Material future expenditures may be necessary if compliance standards change or material unknown conditions that
require remediation are discovered. Environmental laws could also restrict our ability to expand our facilities or could
require us to acquire costly equipment or to incur other significant expenses in connection with our business. If we fail to
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comply with present and future environmental laws and regulations, we could be subject to future liabilities, which could
adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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Developments or assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights could adversely affect our financial
performance.
We own significant intellectual property, including a large number of patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets,
and we are involved in numerous licensing arrangements. Our intellectual property plays an important role in maintaining
our competitive position in a number of the markets that we serve. Developments or assertions by or against us relating to
intellectual property rights could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.
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The comprehensive U.S. tax reform bill that was enacted in 2017 could adversely affect our financial performance.
In December 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law and significantly revised the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "IRC"). This legislation, among other things, contains significant changes to
corporate taxation, including the reduction of the corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018, a one-
time transition tax on offshore earnings at reduced tax rates regardless of whether the earnings are repatriated, the
elimination of U.S. tax on foreign dividends (subject to certain important exceptions), new taxes on certain foreign
earnings, a new minimum tax related to payments to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates, a deduction for foreign-derived
intangible income ("FDII"), a significantly modified foreign tax credit regime, immediate deductions for certain new
investments and the modification or repeal of many business deductions and credits. Notwithstanding the reduction in the
corporate income tax rate, we are continuing to examine the long-term impact of the new federal tax law. During 2018,
the Department of the Treasury issued certain guidance in the form of notices and proposed regulations with respect to
several provisions of the Act. It is anticipated that final regulations or other guidance may be issued with respect to the Act
in 2019 and subsequent years. We can provide no assurances that the final regulations will not adversely affect our
financial performance. In addition, it is uncertain if, and to what extent, various states will conform to the new tax law and
foreign countries will react to the new tax law by adopting tax legislation or taking other actions that could adversely
affect our business.
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Changes in U.S. administrative policy, including changes to existing trade agreements and any resulting changes in
international relations, could adversely affect our financial performance.
As a result of changes to U.S. administrative policy, among other possible changes, there may be (i) changes to existing
trade agreements; (ii) greater restrictions on free trade generally; and (iii) significant increases in tariffs on goods imported
into the United States, particularly those manufactured in China, Mexico and Canada. In November 2018, the United
States, Mexico and Canada signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement ("USMCA"), the successor agreement to
the North American Free Trade Agreement ("NAFTA"). The USMCA has been ratified by the Mexico Congress. The U.S.
Congress is not expected to vote on the agreement until the third quarter of 2019, and approval by the Canadian
Parliament is expected to follow U.S. approval. It remains unclear what the U.S. administration or foreign governments,
including China, will or will not do with respect to tariffs, NAFTA, USMCA or other international trade agreements and
policies. A trade war, other governmental action related to tariffs or international trade agreements, changes in U.S. social,
political, regulatory and economic conditions or in laws and policies governing foreign trade, manufacturing,
development and investment in the territories and countries where we currently manufacture and sell products or any
resulting negative sentiments towards the United States could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating
results and cash flows.
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Changes in the United Kingdom's economic and other relationships with the European Union could adversely affect
us.
In June 2016, a majority of voters in the United Kingdom elected to withdraw from the European Union in a national
referendum ("Brexit"). In March 2017, the United Kingdom formally notified the European Union of its intention to
withdraw, and withdrawal negotiations began in June 2017. European Union rules provide for a two-year negotiation
period, ending on March 29, 2019, unless an extension is agreed to by the parties. There remains significant uncertainty
about the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, including the possibility of the United
Kingdom leaving the European Union without a negotiated and bilaterally approved withdrawal plan. We have significant
operations in both the United Kingdom and the European Union. In 2018, our United Kingdom and European Union
(excluding the United Kingdom) sales totaled $1.3 billion and $6.1 billion, respectively. Our supply chain and that of our
customers are highly integrated across the United Kingdom and the European Union, and we are highly dependent on the
free flow of goods in those regions. The ongoing uncertainty and potential re-imposition of border controls and customs
duties on trade between the United Kingdom and European Union nations could negatively impact our competitive
position, supplier and customer relationships and financial performance. The ultimate effects of Brexit on us will depend
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on the specific terms of any agreement the United Kingdom and the European Union reach to provide access to each
other’s respective markets.
None.
ITEM 1B – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
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ITEM 2 – PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 2018, our operations were conducted through 261 facilities, some of which are used for multiple purposes,
including 85 just-in-time manufacturing facilities, 126 dedicated component manufacturing facilities, 6 sequencing and
distribution sites, 36 administrative/technical support facilities and 8 advanced technology centers, in 39 countries. Our
corporate headquarters is located in Southfield, Michigan.
Argentina
Escobar, BA
Ferreyra, CBA
Belgium
Brussels
Brazil
Betim
Caçapava
Joinville
Pernambuco
São Paulo
Czech Republic
Hranice
Kolin
Stribro
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
France
Feignies
Herblay
Jarney
Roche La Moliere
Canada
Germany
Besigheim
Bremen
Eisenach
Ginsheim-
India (continued)
Pune
Tijara
Indonesia
Cikarang
Italy
Caivano, NA
Cassino, FR
Grugliasco, TO
Melfi, PZ
Pozzo d’Adda, MI
Macedonia
Tetovo
Malaysia
Behrang Stesen
Klang
Gustavsburg
Mexico
Rietberg
Wackersdorf
Hungary
Györ
Szolnok
India
Chennai
Halol
Haridwar
Nasik
Arteaga, CA
Ascension, CH
Cuautlancingo, PU
Fresnillo, ZA
Hermosillo, SO
Huamantla, TL
Juarez, CH
Leon, GT
Mexico City, DF
Monclova, CO
Ajax, ON
Whitby, ON
China
Beijing
Changshu
Chongqing
Guangzhou
Hangzhou
Liuzhou
Nanjing
Rui’an
Shanghai
Shenyang
Wuhan
Wuhu
Yangzhou
Seating
Mexico (continued)
Russia
Kaluga
Nizhny Novgorod
Nuevo Casas
Grandes, CH
Panzacola, TL
Piedras Negras, CO
Ramos Arizpe, CO
Saltillo, CO
San Felipe, GU
San Luis Potosi, SL
Silao, GO
Toluca, MX
Villa Ahumada, CH Spain
Slovak Republic
Presov
Voderady
South Africa
East London
Port Elizabeth
South Korea
Gyeongju
Moldova
Ungheni
Morocco
Kenitra
Tangier
Poland
Bierun
Jaroslaw
Legnica
Tychy
Portugal
Mangualde
Valenca
Romania
Iasi
Barcelona
Burgos
Epila
Martorell
O Porrino
Valencia
Vigo
Vitoria
Thailand
Mueang Nakhon
Ratchasima
Rayong
United Kingdom
Alfreton
Coventry
United Kingdom
(continued)
Redditch
Sunderland
United States
Arlington, TX
Columbia City, IN
Detroit, MI
Duncan, SC
Farwell, MI
Flint, MI
Hammond, IN
Hebron, OH
Highland Park, MI
Kenansville, NC
Louisville, KY
Montgomery, AL
Morristown, TN
Pine Grove, PA
Portage, IN
Rochester Hills, MI
Roscommon, MI
Selma, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL
Wentzville, MO
Vietnam
Hai Phong City
Argentina
China (continued)
Germany
Pacheco, BA
San Francisco,
CBA
Brazil
Camanducaia
Navegantes
China
Changchun
Chongqing
KunShan HuaQiao
Shanghai
SuiNing
TianJin
Wuhan
Yangzhou
Czech Republic
Vyskov
Bersenbrueck
Kronach
Puttlingen
Wismar
Honduras
Naco
Hungary
Gödöllö
Gyöngyös
E-Systems
India
Pune
Mexico
Apodaca, NL
Chihuahua, CH
Juarez, CH
Torreon, CA
Poland
Mielec
Romania
Campulung
Pitesti
Morocco
Russia
Kenitra
Salé Al-Jadida
Tangier
Volokolamsk
Serbia
Novi Sad
Philippines
South Africa
LapuLapu City
Port Elizabeth
Australia
France
India
South Korea
United States
Administrative/Technical
Essendon Fields
Vélizy-
Belgium
Villacoublay
Leuven
Germany
Bengaluru
Gurgaon
Pune
Israel
Tel Aviv
Cologne
Korntal-
Münchingen
Italy
Remscheid
Schwaig-Oberding Japan
Sindelfingen
Wolfsburg
Grugliasco, TO
Hiroshima
Kariya
Brazil
São Paulo
China
Shanghai
Czech Republic
Brno
Pilsen
Japan (continued)
Nagoya
Tokyo
Yokohama
Mexico
Juarez, CH
Netherlands
Hilversum
Philippines
Seoul
Spain
Valls
Sweden
Gothenburg
Thailand
Bangkok
United Kingdom
LapuLapu City
Coventry
Singapore
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Spain
Almussafes
Valls
Thailand
Kabin Buri
United States
Plymouth, IN
Taylor, MI
Traverse City, MI
Ann Arbor, MI
Detroit, MI
El Paso, TX
Rochester Hills, MI
San Mateo, CA
Santa Rosa, CA
Southfield, MI
Sparta, MI
Wilmington, NC
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Legal and Environmental Matters
ITEM 3 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial or
contractual disputes, product liability claims and environmental and other matters. For a description of risks related to various
legal proceedings and claims, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors." For a description of our outstanding material legal proceedings, see
Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
None.
ITEM 4 – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
SUPPLEMENTARY ITEM – EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The following table sets forth the names, ages and positions of our executive officers. Executive officers are appointed annually
by our Board of Directors and serve at the pleasure of our Board.
Name
Shari L. Burgess
Thomas A. DiDonato
Amy A. Doyle
Terrence B. Larkin
Frank C. Orsini
Raymond E. Scott
Jeffrey H. Vanneste
Age
60
60
51
64
46
53
59
Position
Vice President and Treasurer
Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
Executive Vice President, Business Development, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Executive Vice President and President, Seating
President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Set forth below is a description of the business experience of each of our executive officers.
Shari L. Burgess
Ms. Burgess is the Company’s Vice President and Treasurer, a position she has held since August
2002. Ms. Burgess previously served as the Company’s Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Diversity
Officer from January 2014 to May 2018 and in various financial roles since joining the Company in
1992. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Burgess served as the corporate controller for Victor
International Corporation and as an audit manager for Ernst & Young LLP.
Thomas A. DiDonato Mr. DiDonato is the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, a position he
has held since January 2019. Mr. DiDonato most recently served as the Company's Senior Vice
President, Human Resources since April 2012. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. DiDonato served as
Executive Vice President, Human Resources for American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. since 2005, Chief
People Officer for H.J. Heinz since 2004 and Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Heinz
North America since 2001. Earlier experiences include directing human resources for a $14 billion
division of Merck & Co. and heading worldwide staffing for Pepsico. Mr. DiDonato began his career
at General Foods Corporation and moved up to manage the personnel at its largest manufacturing
facility.
Amy A. Doyle
Ms. Doyle is the Company’s Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, a position she has held
since May 2017. Ms. Doyle most recently served as the Company’s Assistant Corporate Controller
since September 2006. Previously, she served in positions of increasing responsibility at the
Company, including Director, Financial Reporting since 2003 and Manager, Financial Reporting since
1999. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Doyle served as an audit manager for Arthur Andersen LLP.
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Terrence B. Larkin
Frank C. Orsini
Raymond E. Scott
Jeffrey H. Vanneste
Mr. Larkin is the Company’s Executive Vice President, Business Development, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary, a position he has held since November 2011. Mr. Larkin previously served as the
Company’s Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since January 2008.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Larkin was a partner since 1986 of Bodman PLC, a Detroit-based
law firm. Mr. Larkin served on the executive committee of Bodman PLC and was the chairman of its
business law practice group. Mr. Larkin’s practice was focused on general corporate, commercial
transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Orsini is the Company’s Executive Vice President and President, Seating, a position he has held
since March 2018. Mr. Orsini most recently served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and
President, E-Systems since September 2012. Prior to that, he served as the Company's Vice President
and Interim President, E-Systems since October 2011. Previously, he served as the Company’s Vice
President, Operations, E-Systems since 2009, Vice President, Sales, Program Management &
Manufacturing, E-Systems since 2008, Vice President, North America Seating Operations since 2005
and in various other management positions for the Company since joining the Company in 1994.
Mr. Scott is the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, a position he has held since March
2018. Mr. Scott most recently served as the Company’s Executive Vice President and President,
Seating since November 2011. Prior to that, he served as the Company’s Senior Vice President and
President, E-Systems since February 2008. Previously, he served as the Company’s Senior Vice
President and President, North American Seat Systems Group since August 2006, Senior Vice
President and President, North American Customer Group since June 2005, President, European
Customer Focused Division since June 2004 and President, General Motors Division since November
2000.
Mr. Vanneste is the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, a position he has
held since March 2012. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Vanneste served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer for International Automotive Components Group ("IAC") since
January 2011 and as Chief Financial Officer for IAC North America since March 2007. Prior to
joining IAC, Mr. Vanneste worked with the Company in positions of increasing responsibility over 15
plus years including: Vice President of Finance, European Operations, Vice President of Corporate
Business Planning and Analysis, Vice President of Finance, Seating and Vice President of Finance for
the Ford and GM Divisions. Prior to joining the Company in October 1991, he served as the assistant
controller for Champagne-Webber, Inc. and as an audit senior for Coopers & Lybrand.
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PART II
ITEM 5 – MARKET FOR THE COMPANY’S COMMON EQUITY,
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LEA."
Dividends
We currently expect to pay quarterly cash dividends in the future, although such payments are at the discretion of our Board of
Directors and will depend upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, alternative uses of capital
and other factors that our Board of Directors may consider at its discretion. See Part II — Item 7, "Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Forward-Looking Statements," and Note 10, "Capital Stock,
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Equity," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Holders of Common Stock
The Transfer Agent and Registrar for our common stock is Computershare Trust Company, N.A., located in Canton,
Massachusetts. On February 1, 2019, there were 184 registered holders of record of our common stock.
For certain information regarding our equity compensation plans, see Part III — Item 12, "Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters — Equity Compensation Plan Information."
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
Since the first quarter of 2011, our Board of Directors has authorized $5.0 billion in share repurchases under our common stock
share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2018, we have a remaining repurchase authorization of $799.8 million, which
will expire on December 31, 2020.
We may implement our share repurchases through a variety of methods, including open market purchases, accelerated stock
repurchase programs and structured repurchase transactions. The extent to which we will repurchase our outstanding common
stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon our financial condition, prevailing market conditions, alternative
uses of capital and other factors. See Part II — Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations — Forward-Looking Statements," and Note 10, "Capital Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
and Equity," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
As of December 31, 2018, we have paid $4.2 billion in aggregate for repurchases of our outstanding common stock, at an
average price of $87.20 per share, excluding commissions and related fees, since the first quarter of 2011. A summary of the
shares of our common stock repurchased during the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2018, is shown below:
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet be Purchased
Under the Program
(in millions)
948.6
883.3
799.8
799.8
$
$
(1)
Period
September 30, 2018 through October 27, 2018
October 28, 2017 through November 24, 2018
November 25, 2018 through December 31, 2018
Total
(1) Remaining authorization as of December 31, 2018.
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
474,636
478,498
658,096
1,611,230
Average
Price Paid
per Share
$ 138.63
136.46
126.81
$ 133.15
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
474,636
478,498
658,096
1,611,230
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Performance Graph
The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return from December 31, 2013 through December 31, 2018,
for our common stock, the S&P 500 Index and a peer group(1) of companies that we have selected for purposes of this
comparison. We have assumed that dividends have been reinvested, and the returns of each company in the S&P 500 Index and
the peer group have been weighted to reflect relative stock market capitalization. The graph below assumes that $100 was
invested on December 31, 2013, in each of our common stock, the stocks comprising the S&P 500 Index and the stocks
comprising the peer group.
Lear Corporation
S&P 500
Peer Group (1)
December 31,
2013
December 31,
2014
December 31,
2015
December 31,
2016
December 31,
2017
December 31,
2018
$
$
$
100.00
100.00
100.00
$
$
$
122.19
113.68
119.01
$
$
$
154.39
115.24
109.23
$
$
$
168.10
129.02
109.57
$
$
$
227.29
157.17
148.16
$
$
$
160.72
150.27
100.27
(1) We do not believe that there is a single published industry or line of business index that is appropriate for comparing
stockholder returns. As a result, we have selected a peer group comprised of representative independent automotive
suppliers whose common stock is publicly traded. Our peer group, referenced in the graph above, consists of Adient plc,
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., Aptiv PLC, BorgWarner Inc., Dana Holding Corporation, Gentex Corp.,
Magna International, Inc., Superior Industries International, Inc., Tenneco Inc. and Visteon Corporation.
ITEM 6 – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following statement of operations, statement of cash flows and balance sheet data were derived from our consolidated
financial statements. Our consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and
2014, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP. The selected financial data below should be read in conjunction with Item 7,
"Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and our consolidated financial
statements and the notes thereto included in this Report.
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For the year ended December 31,
Income Statement: (in millions) (6)
Net sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Amortization of intangible assets
Interest expense
Other (income) expense, net (7)
Consolidated income before provision for income
taxes and equity in net income of affiliates
Provision for income taxes
Equity in net income of affiliates
Consolidated net income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2018 (1)
2017 (2)
2016 (3)
2015 (4)
2014 (5)
$ 21,148.5
$ 20,467.0
$ 18,557.6
$ 18,211.4
$ 17,727.3
2,318.3
612.8
2,291.1
635.2
2,122.6
608.2
1,819.8
580.5
1,492.8
529.9
51.4
84.1
31.6
1,538.4
311.9
(20.2)
1,246.7
96.9
47.6
85.7
(4.1)
1,526.7
197.5
(51.7)
1,380.9
67.5
53.0
82.5
40.6
1,338.3
370.2
(72.4)
1,040.5
65.4
52.5
86.7
68.6
1,031.5
285.5
(49.8)
795.8
50.3
33.7
67.5
74.3
787.4
121.4
(36.3)
702.3
29.9
672.4
Net income attributable to Lear
$ 1,149.8
$ 1,313.4
$
975.1
$
745.5
$
For the year ended December 31,
Income Statement Data:
2018 (1)
2017 (2)
2016 (3)
2015 (4)
2014 (5)
Basic net income per share available to Lear
common stockholders
Diluted net income per share available to
Lear common stockholders
$
$
17.35
17.22
$
$
18.79
18.59
$
$
13.48
13.33
$
$
9.71
9.59
$
$
8.39
8.23
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic
65,672,164
68,542,363
72,345,436
76,754,270
80,187,516
Weighted average shares outstanding –
diluted
Dividends per share
Statement of Cash Flows Data: (in millions) (8)
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Capital expenditures
Other Data (unaudited):
$
$
$
$
66,161,816
2.80
1,779.8
(693.5)
(1,030.5)
677.0
69,277,981
2.00
1,783.1
(868.6)
(742.0)
594.5
$
$
73,124,949
1.20
1,619.3
(637.1)
(872.9)
528.3
$
$
$
$
77,767,017
1.00
1,271.1
(1,315.3)
(406.3)
485.8
81,728,479
0.80
927.8
(430.6)
89.2
424.7
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (9)
12.4x
12.6x
12.0x
9.4x
8.4x
As of or for the year ended December 31,
Balance Sheet Data: (in millions) (10)
Current assets
Total assets
Current liabilities
Long-term debt
Equity
Other Data (unaudited):
Employees at year end
North American content per vehicle (11)
North American vehicle production (in
millions) (12)
European content per vehicle (13)
European vehicle production (in millions) (14)
$
$
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
$
6,280.5
$
6,613.0
$
5,649.3
$
5,286.6
$
11,600.7
11,945.9
4,854.3
1,951.5
4,292.6
165,000
456
17.1
354
23.0
$
$
4,500.6
1,941.0
4,360.6
169,000
452
17.0
385
22.6
28
$
$
9,900.6
4,182.3
1,898.0
3,192.9
148,400
422
17.8
316
22.3
$
$
9,405.8
3,839.6
1,931.7
3,017.7
136,200
443
17.5
314
21.5
$
$
5,165.6
9,113.1
3,945.1
1,454.0
3,029.3
125,200
398
17.0
341
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(1) 2018 results include $104.3 million of restructuring and related manufacturing inefficiency charges (including $4.7
million of fixed asset impairment charges), $0.5 million of transaction costs, $5.4 million pension settlement charge,
$17.1 gain related to litigation, $10.0 million gain related to obtaining control of an affiliate, $8.9 million loss related to
affiliates, $15.8 million related to a favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction, $49.1 million of net tax benefits
related to the reversal of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, share-based
compensation, a tax rate change in a foreign subsidiary, an adjustment to the 2017 provisional income tax expense,
restructuring charges and various other items partially offset by an increase in foreign withholding tax on certain
undistributed foreign earnings and the establishment of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign
subsidiaries and various other items.
(2) 2017 results include $74.5 million of restructuring and related manufacturing inefficiency charges (including $1.3 million
of fixed asset impairment charges), $3.8 million of transaction costs, $5.0 million charge due to an acquisition-related
inventory fair value adjustment, $15.4 million litigation charge, $21.2 million loss on the extinguishment of debt, $54.2
million gain related to obtaining control of an affiliate and $214.8 million of net tax benefits related to U.S. corporate tax
reform and its associated transition tax, foreign tax credits on repatriated earnings, the reversal of valuation allowances on
the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, share-based compensation, an incentive tax credit in a foreign
subsidiary, the redemption of senior notes due 2023, restructuring charges and various other items.
(3) 2016 results include $69.6 million of restructuring and related manufacturing inefficiency charges (including $4.7 million
of fixed asset impairment charges), $34.2 million non-cash pension settlement charge, $1.3 million of transaction costs,
$30.3 million gain related to obtaining control of an affiliate and $23.6 million of net tax benefits related to restructuring
charges, a non-cash pension settlement charge and various other items.
(4) 2015 results include $97.2 million of restructuring and related manufacturing inefficiency charges (including $3.9 million
of fixed asset impairment charges), $10.9 million of transaction and other related costs, $15.8 million charge due to an
acquisition-related inventory fair value adjustment, $14.3 million loss on the extinguishment of debt, $1.8 million loss
related to an affiliate and $43.1 million of net tax benefits related to restructuring charges, debt redemption costs,
acquisition costs and various other items.
(5) 2014 results include $115.3 million of restructuring and related manufacturing inefficiency charges (including $0.5
million of fixed asset impairment charges), $5.3 million of transaction costs, $17.9 million loss on the extinguishment of
debt, $0.8 million of losses related to affiliates and $149.1 million of net tax benefits related to net reductions in valuation
allowances with respect to the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, reductions in tax reserves due to audit
settlements, debt redemption costs, restructuring charges and various other items.
(6) The income statement for 2016 has been restated to reflect a non-cash pension settlement charge as other (income)
expense, net in conjunction with the 2018 adoption of Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-07, "Improving the
Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost." As a result, gross profit
increased $20.5 million, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $13.7 million, and other (income)
expense, net increased $34.2 million.
(7)
Includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses related to certain derivative
instruments and hedging activities, losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets,
the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost and other miscellaneous income and expense.
(8) The statement of cash flows data for 2015 and 2014 has been restated to reflect changes in restricted cash with changes in
cash and cash equivalents in conjunction with the 2018 adoption of ASU 2016-18, "Restricted Cash." As a result, cash
flows from investing activities decreased in 2015 and increased in 2014 by $350.0 million, and cash flows from financing
activities decreased in 2015 and increased in 2014 by $250.0 million.
(9)
"Fixed charges" consist of interest on debt, amortization of deferred financing fees and that portion of rental expenses
representative of interest. "Earnings" consist of consolidated income before provision (benefit) for income taxes and
equity in the undistributed net income of affiliates and fixed charges.
(10) The balance sheet data for 2014 has been restated to reflect the presentation of debt issuance costs as a reduction of
current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt in conjunction with the 2015 adoption of ASU 2015-03, "Interest —
Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs," and ASU 2015-15,
"Interest — Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs
Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements — Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at
June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting." As of result, current assets and current liabilities decreased $3.2 million, total assets
decreased $24.2 million, and long-term debt decreased $21.0 million. In addition, the balance sheet data for 2014 has
been restated to reflect the presentation of all deferred tax assets and liabilities, as well as related valuation allowances, as
non-current in conjunction with the 2015 adoption of ASU 2015-17, "Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes." As
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a result, current assets decreased $210.8 million, total assets decreased $12.9 million, and current liabilities decreased
$9.5 million.
(11) "North American content per vehicle" is our net sales in North America divided by total North American vehicle
production. Content per vehicle data excludes business conducted through non-consolidated joint ventures. Content per
vehicle data for 2017 has been updated to reflect actual production levels.
(12) "North American vehicle production" includes car and light truck production in the United States, Canada and Mexico
based on IHS Automotive. Production data for 2017 has been updated to reflect actual production levels.
(13) "European content per vehicle" is our net sales in Europe and Africa divided by total European and African vehicle
production. Content per vehicle data excludes business conducted through non-consolidated joint ventures. Content per
vehicle data for 2017 has been updated to reflect actual production levels.
(14) "European vehicle production" includes car and light truck production in Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria,
Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,
Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine and the United Kingdom based on IHS
Automotive. Production data for 2017 has been updated to reflect actual production levels.
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ITEM 7 – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
Executive Overview
We are a leading Tier 1 supplier to the global automotive industry. We supply seating, electrical distribution systems and
electronic modules, as well as related sub-systems, components and software, to all of the world's major automotive
manufacturers.
We use our product, design and technological expertise, global reach and competitive manufacturing footprint to achieve our
financial goals and objectives of continuing to deliver profitable growth (balancing risks and returns), maintaining a strong
balance sheet with investment grade credit metrics and consistently returning excess cash to our stockholders.
Our Seating business consists of the design, development, engineering, just-in-time assembly and delivery of complete seat
systems, as well as the design, development, engineering and manufacture of all major seat components, including seat covers
and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests. Further, we have
capabilities in active sensing and comfort for seats, utilizing electronically controlled sensor and adjustment systems and
internally developed algorithms.
Our E-Systems business consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete electrical distribution
systems, as well as sophisticated electronic control modules, electrification products and connectivity products. Electrical
distribution systems route networks and electrical signals and manage electrical power within the vehicle for all types of power
trains - traditional internal combustion engine ("ICE") architectures to the full range of hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery
electric architectures. Key components in our electrical distribution portfolio include wire harnesses, terminals and connectors
and junction boxes for both ICE and electrification architectures that require management of higher voltage and power.
Electronic control modules facilitate signal, data and power management within the vehicle and include the associated software
required to facilitate these functions. Key components in our electronic control module portfolio include body control modules,
wireless receiver and transmitter technology and lighting and audio control modules, as well as portfolios specific to
electrification and connectivity trends. Electrification products include charging systems (onboard charging modules, cord set
charging equipment and wireless charging systems), battery electronics (battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory
systems and integrated total battery control modules) and other power management modules, including converter and inverter
systems which may be integrated into other modules or sold separately. Connectivity products include gateway modules,
connected gateways and independent communication modules to manage both wired and wireless networks and data in
vehicles. In addition to fully functional electronic modules, we offer software that includes cybersecurity, advanced vehicle
positioning for automated and autonomous driving applications, roadside modules that communicate real-time traffic
information and full capabilities in both dedicated short-range communication ("DSRC") and cellular protocols for vehicle
connectivity.
We serve all of the world's major automotive manufacturers across both our Seating and E-Systems businesses, and we have
automotive content on more than 400 vehicle nameplates worldwide. It is common to have both seating and electrical content
on the same and multiple vehicle platforms with a single customer. Our businesses benefit globally from leveraging common
operating standards and disciplines, including world-class product development and manufacturing processes, as well as
common customer support and regional infrastructures. Our core capabilities are shared across component categories and
include high-precision manufacturing and assembly with short lead times, management of complex supply chains, global
engineering and program management skills, the agility to establish and/or move facilities quickly and a unique customer-
focused culture. Our businesses utilize proprietary, industry-specific processes and standards, leverage common low-cost
engineering centers and share centralized operating support functions, such as logistics, supply chain management, quality and
health and safety, as well as all major administrative functions. Further, the seat is becoming a more dynamic and integrated
system requiring increased levels of electrical and electronic integration and accelerating the convergence of our Seating and E-
Systems businesses. We are the only global automotive supplier with complete capabilities in both of these critical business
segments.
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Industry Overview
Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by the automotive manufacturers, which is ultimately dependent on
consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. Global automotive industry production volumes in
2018, as compared to 2017, are shown below (in millions of units):
North America
Europe and Africa
Asia
South America
Other
Global light vehicle production
2018 (1)
2017 (1) (2)
% Change
17.0
22.6
47.8
3.2
1.9
92.5
17.1
23.0
48.3
3.1
1.9
93.4
(1)%
(1)%
(1)%
3 %
(1)%
(1)%
(1) Production data based on IHS Automotive.
(2) Production data for 2017 has been updated to reflect actual production levels.
Automotive sales and production can be affected by the age of the vehicle fleet and related scrappage rates, labor relations
issues, fuel prices, regulatory requirements, government initiatives, trade agreements, the availability and cost of credit, the
availability of critical components needed to complete the production of vehicles, restructuring actions of our customers and
suppliers, facility closures, changing consumer attitudes toward vehicle ownership and usage and other factors. Our operating
results are also significantly impacted by the overall commercial success of the vehicle platforms for which we supply
particular products, as well as the profitability of the products that we supply for these platforms. The loss of business with
respect to any vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier, or a decrease in the production levels of any such models,
could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, larger cars and light trucks, as well as vehicle platforms that offer more
features and functionality, such as luxury, sport utility and crossover vehicles, typically have more content and, therefore, tend
to have a more significant impact on our operating results.
Our percentage of consolidated net sales by region in 2018 and 2017 is shown below:
North America
Europe and Africa
Asia
South America
Total
2018
2017
36%
41%
19%
4%
38%
40%
19%
3%
100%
100%
Our ability to reduce the risks inherent in certain concentrations of business, and thereby maintain our financial performance in
the future, will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to diversify our sales on a customer, product, platform and geographic
basis to reflect the market overall.
Key trends that specifically affect our business include automotive manufacturers’ utilization of global vehicle platforms,
increasing demand for luxury and performance features, including increasing levels of electrical and electronic content, and
China’s emergence as the single largest major automotive market in the world, as well as the shift toward crossover and sport
utility vehicles, where our content can be significantly higher than our average content per vehicle. In addition, we believe that
demand for efficiency, connectivity and safety are driving the technology trends of autonomy, connectivity and electrification.
These trends, along with the trend toward shared mobility, are likely to be at the forefront of our industry for the foreseeable
future with each converging long-term toward fully autonomous, connected, electric or hybrid electric vehicles.
Our sales and marketing approach is based on addressing these trends, while our strategy focuses on the major imperatives for
success as an automotive supplier: quality, service, cost and efficiency and innovation and technology. We have expanded key
component and software capabilities through organic investment and acquisitions to ensure a full complement of the highest
quality solutions for our customers. We have restructured, and continue to align, our manufacturing and engineering footprint to
attain a leading competitive position globally. We have established or expanded our capabilities in new and growing markets,
especially China, in support of our customers’ growth and global platform initiatives. These initiatives have helped us achieve
our financial goals overall, as well as a more balanced regional, customer and vehicle segment diversification in our business.
For further information related to these trends and our strategy, see Part 1 — Item 1, "Business — Industry and Strategy."
Our customers typically require us to reduce our prices over the life of a vehicle model and, at the same time, assume
significant responsibility for the design, development and engineering of our products. Our financial performance is largely
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dependent on our ability to achieve product cost reductions through product design enhancement and supply chain
management, as well as manufacturing efficiencies and restructuring actions. We also seek to enhance our financial
performance by investing in product development, design capabilities and new product initiatives that respond to the needs of
our customers and consumers. We continually evaluate operational and strategic alternatives to improve our business structure
and align our business with the changing needs of our customers and major industry trends affecting our business.
Our material cost as a percentage of net sales was 64.4% in 2018, as compared to 64.5% in 2017 and 64.8% in 2016. Raw
material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile, reflecting changes in supply and demand and global trade and tariff
policies. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity
costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of our supply base, longer-term purchase
commitments and the selective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and
product benchmarking. However, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers,
typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining
commodity environment. In addition, the availability of raw materials, commodities and product components fluctuates from
time to time due to factors outside of our control. If these costs increase or availability is restricted, it could have an adverse
impact on our operating results in the foreseeable future. See Part I — Item 1A, "Risk Factors — Increases in the costs and
restrictions on the availability of raw materials, energy, commodities and product components could adversely affect our
financial performance," and "— Forward-Looking Statements."
Financial Measures
In evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, we focus primarily on earnings, operating margins, cash flows
and return on invested capital. In addition to maintaining and expanding our business with our existing customers in our more
established markets, our expansion plans are focused primarily on emerging markets. Asia, and China in particular, continues to
present significant growth opportunities, as major global automotive manufacturers implement production expansion plans and
local automotive manufacturers aggressively expand their operations to meet increasing demand in this region. In addition to
our wholly owned locations, we currently have twelve operating joint ventures with operations in Asia, as well as two
additional joint ventures in North America dedicated to serving Asian automotive manufacturers. We also have aggressively
pursued this strategy by selectively increasing our vertical integration capabilities globally, as well as expanding our component
manufacturing capacity in Asia, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Mexico and Northern Africa. Furthermore, we have expanded our low-
cost engineering capabilities in India and the Philippines.
Our success in generating cash flow will depend, in part, on our ability to manage working capital effectively. Working capital
can be significantly impacted by the timing of cash flows from sales and purchases. Historically, we generally have been
successful in aligning our vendor payment terms with our customer payment terms. However, our ability to continue to do so
may be impacted by adverse automotive industry conditions, changes to our customers’ payment terms and the financial
condition of our suppliers, as well as our financial condition. In addition, our cash flow is impacted by our ability to manage
our inventory and capital spending effectively. We utilize return on invested capital as a measure of the efficiency with which
our assets generate earnings. Improvements in our return on invested capital will depend on our ability to maintain an
appropriate asset base for our business and to increase productivity and operating efficiency.
Acquisition
In January 2018, we completed the acquisition of Israel-based EXO Technologies, a leading developer of differentiated GPS
technology providing high-accuracy positioning solutions for autonomous and connected vehicle applications. EXO
Technologies has operations in San Mateo, California and Tel Aviv, Israel and has developed core technology that addresses the
need for high-accuracy positioning of a vehicle. Its proprietary technology works with existing GPS receivers to provide
centimeter-level accuracy anywhere on the globe without the need for terrestrial base-station networks. The integration of this
technology with our vehicle and connectivity expertise enables an industry-leading vehicle positioning solution.
Operational Restructuring
In 2018, we incurred pretax restructuring costs of approximately $88 million and related manufacturing inefficiency charges of
approximately $16 million. Any future restructuring actions will depend upon market conditions, customer actions and other
factors.
For further information, see Note 4, "Restructuring," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
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Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Cash Dividends
Since the first quarter of 2011, our Board of Directors has authorized $5.0 billion in share repurchases under our common stock
share repurchase program. In 2018, we repurchased $705 million of shares and have a remaining repurchase authorization of
$800 million, which will expire on December 31, 2020.
In 2018, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of common stock, reflecting a 40%
increase over the quarterly cash dividend declared in 2017.
For further information related to our common stock share repurchase program and our quarterly dividends, see Item 5,
"Market for the Company’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities," "—
Liquidity and Financial Condition — Capitalization" and Note 10, "Capital Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
and Equity," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Other Matters
In 2018, we acquired an additional 20% interest in Changchun Lear FAWSN Automotive Electrical and Electronics Co., Ltd.
("Lear FAWSN") from a joint venture partner and amended the existing joint venture agreement to eliminate the substantive
participating rights of the remaining joint venture partner. Prior to the amendment, Lear FAWSN was accounted for under the
equity method. In conjunction with obtaining control of Lear FAWSN and the valuation of our prior equity investment in Lear
FAWSN at fair value, we recognized a gain of approximately $10 million.
In 2018, we recognized a $5 million settlement charge, which is reflected in other (income) expense, net, in connection with
our annuity purchase for certain terminated vested plan participants of our U.S. defined benefit pension plans.
In 2018, we recognized tax benefits of $83 million related to the reversal of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of
certain foreign subsidiaries, share-based compensation, a tax rate change in a foreign subsidiary, an adjustment to the 2017
provisional income tax expense, restructuring charges and various other items, offset by tax expense of $34 million related to
an increase in foreign withholding tax on certain undistributed foreign earnings and the establishment of valuation allowances
on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries and various other items.
In 2017, we amended the joint venture agreement of Shanghai Lear STEC Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. ("Lear STEC") to
eliminate the substantive participating rights of our joint venture partner. In conjunction with obtaining control of Lear STEC
and the valuation of our prior equity investment in Lear STEC at fair value, we recognized a gain of approximately $54 million.
In 2017, we recognized a $15 million litigation charge, of which approximately $13 million is recorded in cost of sales and
approximately $2 million is recorded in interest expense, related to an unfavorable ruling issued by a foreign court.
In 2017, we recognized tax expense of $131 million related to a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings and
$43 million to reflect the new U.S. corporate tax rate and other tax reform changes to our deferred tax accounts, offset by tax
benefits of $290 million related to foreign tax credits on repatriated earnings, $30 million related to the reversal of valuation
allowances on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, $17 million related to share-based compensation, $14
million related to an incentive tax credit in a foreign subsidiary, $8 million related to the redemption of our senior notes due
2023 (the "2023 Notes") and $30 million related to restructuring charges and various other items.
In 2016, we amended the joint venture agreement of Beijing BAI Lear Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. ("Beijing BAI") to
eliminate the substantive participating rights of our joint venture partner. In conjunction with gaining control of Beijing BAI
and the valuation of our prior equity investment in Beijing BAI at fair value, we recognized a gain of approximately $30
million.
In 2016, we recognized a $34 million non-cash settlement charge, which is reflected in other (income) expense, net, in
connection with our lump-sum payout to certain terminated vested plan participants of our U.S. defined benefit pension plans.
In 2016, we recognized net tax benefits of $24 million related to restructuring charges, a non-cash pension settlement charge
and various other items.
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As discussed above, our results for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, reflect the following items (in
millions):
For the year ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
Costs related to restructuring actions, including manufacturing inefficiencies of $16
million in 2018, $2 million in 2017 and $6 million in 2016
Acquisition and other related costs
$
Acquisition-related inventory fair value adjustment
Pension settlement charge
Litigation
Losses on extinguishment of debt
Gain related to affiliate, net
Favorable indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction
Tax benefits, net
$
104
1
—
5
(17)
—
(1)
(16)
(49)
$
75
4
5
—
15
21
(54)
—
(215)
70
1
—
34
—
—
(30)
—
(24)
For further information regarding these items, see Note 3, "Acquisitions," Note 4, "Restructuring," Note 5, "Investments in
Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions," Note 6, "Debt," Note 7, "Income Taxes," and Note 8, "Pension and Other
Postretirement Benefit Plans," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report. This section includes forward-
looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. For further information regarding these and other factors that have
had, or may have in the future, a significant impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations, see Part I —
Item 1A, "Risk Factors," and "— Forward-Looking Statements."
Results of Operations
A summary of our operating results in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales is shown below:
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Seating
E-Systems
Net sales
Cost of sales
Gross profit
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
Amortization of intangible assets
Interest expense
Other (income) expense, net
Provision for income taxes
Equity in net income of affiliates
Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to Lear
2018
2017
2016
$ 16,021.9
75.8%
$ 15,873.0
77.6% $ 14,356.7
77.4%
5,126.6
21,148.5
18,830.2
2,318.3
24.2
100.0
89.0
11.0
4,594.0
20,467.0
18,175.9
2,291.1
22.4
100.0
88.8
11.2
4,200.9
18,557.6
16,435.0
2,122.6
22.6
100.0
88.6
11.4
612.8
51.4
84.1
31.6
311.9
(20.2)
2.9
0.2
0.4
0.2
1.5
(0.1)
635.2
47.6
85.7
(4.1)
197.5
(51.7)
3.1
0.2
0.4
—
1.0
(0.2)
96.9
1,149.8
$
0.5
5.4%
67.5
1,313.4
$
0.3
6.4% $
608.2
53.0
82.5
40.6
370.2
(72.4)
65.4
975.1
3.3
0.3
0.4
0.2
2.0
(0.4)
0.3
5.3%
Year Ended December 31, 2018, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2017
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $21.1 billion, as compared to $20.5 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2017, an increase of $0.7 billion or 3%. New business in all regions, net foreign exchange rate fluctuations, sales
as a result of obtaining control of affiliates and the acquisition of Grupo Antolin's automotive seating business ("Antolin
Seating") positively impacted net sales by $1,062 million, $337 million, $311 million and $215 million, respectively. These
increases were partially offset by lower production volumes on key Lear platforms in all regions except South America, which
negatively impacted net sales by $1,261 million.
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(in millions)
2017
Material cost
Labor and other
Depreciation
Cost of Sales
$
18,175.9
314.5
290.8
49.0
2018
$
18,830.2
Cost of sales in 2018 was $18.8 billion, as compared to $18.2 billion in 2017. New business in all regions and net foreign
exchange rate fluctuations resulted in an increase in cost of sales of $1,208 million. The impact of lower production volumes on
key Lear platforms in all regions except South America was partially offset by cost of sales as a result of obtaining control of
affiliates and the acquisition of Antolin Seating.
Gross profit and gross margin were $2.3 billion and 11.0% of net sales in 2018, as compared to $2.3 billion and 11.2% of net
sales in 2017. New business and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations positively impacted gross profit by $191 million. The
impact of selling price reductions and lower production volumes on key Lear platforms was partially offset by favorable
operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions, gross profit as a result of obtaining control of
affiliates and the acquisition of Antolin Seating. These factors had a corresponding impact on gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, including engineering and development expenses, were $613 million for the year
ended December 31, 2018, as compared to $635 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. In 2018, the benefit of lower
compensation expense was partially offset by the impact of net foreign exchange rate fluctuations and higher restructuring
costs. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses were 2.9% in 2018, as compared to 3.1% in
2017.
Amortization of intangible assets was $51 million in 2018, as compared to $48 million in 2017.
Interest expense was $84 million in 2018, as compared to $86 million in 2017.
Other (income) expense, net, which includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses
related to certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the
disposal of fixed assets, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost and other miscellaneous income and
expense, was $32 million in 2018, as compared to ($4) million in 2017. In 2018, we recognized a gain of $10 million related to
obtaining control of an affiliate and a settlement charge of $5 million related to our annuity purchase for certain terminated
vested plan participants of our U.S. defined benefit pension plans. In 2017, we recognized a gain of $54 million related to
obtaining control of an affiliate and a loss of $21 million related to the extinguishment of debt.
In 2018, the provision for income taxes was $312 million, representing an effective tax rate of 20.3% on pretax income before
equity in net income of affiliates of $1.5 billion. In 2017, the provision for income taxes was $198 million, representing an
effective tax rate of 12.9% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $1.5 billion, for the reasons described
below.
In 2018 and 2017, the provision for income taxes was primarily impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax
jurisdictions. The provision for income taxes in 2018 was also impacted by the reduction in the U.S. federal corporate income
tax rate from 35% to 21%. In 2018, we recognized tax benefits of $39 million related to the reversal of valuation allowances on
the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, $11 million related to share-based compensation, $7 million related to a
tax rate change in a foreign subsidiary, $5 million related to an adjustment to the 2017 provisional income tax expense and $21
million related to restructuring charges and various other items, offset by tax expense of $22 million related to an increase in
foreign withholding tax on certain undistributed foreign earnings and $12 million to establish valuation allowances on the
deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries and various other items. In addition, we recognized a gain of $10 million
related to obtaining control of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. In 2017, we recognized tax expense of $131
million related to a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings and $43 million to reflect the new U.S. corporate
tax rate and other tax reform changes to our deferred tax accounts. In addition, we recognized tax benefits of $290 million
related to foreign tax credits on repatriated earnings, $30 million related to the reversal of valuation allowances on the deferred
tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, $17 million related to share-based compensation, $14 million related to an incentive
tax credit in a foreign subsidiary, $8 million related to the redemption of the 2023 Notes and $30 million related to restructuring
charges and various other items. In addition, we recognized a gain of $54 million related to obtaining control of an affiliate, for
which no tax expense was provided. Excluding these items, the effective tax rate for 2018 and 2017 approximated the U.S.
federal statutory income tax rate of 21% and 35%, respectively, adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and
remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax incentives and other permanent items.
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For information related to our valuation allowances, see "Other Matters — Significant Accounting Policies and Critical
Accounting Estimates — Income Taxes."
Equity in net income of affiliates was $20 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to $52 million for the
year ended December 31, 2017, as a result of lower customer production affecting certain of our affiliates and obtaining control
of other affiliates.
Net income attributable to Lear was $1,150 million, or $17.22 per diluted share, in 2018, as compared to $1,313 million, or
$18.59 per diluted share, in 2017. Net income and diluted net income per share decreased for the reasons described above. In
addition, diluted net income per share was impacted by the decrease in average shares outstanding between the periods.
Reportable Operating Segments
We have two reportable operating segments: Seating, which includes complete seat systems and all major seat components,
including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests,
and E-Systems, which includes complete electrical distribution systems, as well as sophisticated electronic control modules,
electrification products and connectivity products. Key components in our electrical distribution portfolio include wire
harnesses, terminals and connectors and junction boxes for both ICE and electrification architectures that require management
of higher voltage and power. Key components in our electronic control module portfolio include body control modules,
wireless receiver and transmitter technology and lighting and audio control modules, as well as portfolios specific to
electrification and connectivity trends. Electrification products include charging systems (onboard charging modules, cord set
charging equipment and wireless charging systems), battery electronics (battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory
systems and integrated total battery control modules) and other power management modules, including converter and inverter
systems. Connectivity products include gateway modules, connected gateways and independent communication modules to
manage both wired and wireless networks and data in vehicles.
The financial information presented below is for our two reportable operating segments and our other category for the periods
presented. The other category includes unallocated costs related to corporate headquarters, regional headquarters and the
elimination of intercompany activities, none of which meets the requirements for being classified as an operating segment.
Corporate and regional headquarters costs include various support functions, such as information technology, corporate finance,
legal, executive administration and human resources, as well as advanced engineering expenses. Financial measures regarding
each segment’s pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates, interest expense and other (income) expense ("segment
earnings") and segment earnings divided by net sales ("margin") are not measures of performance under accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Segment earnings and the related margin are used by management to
evaluate the performance of our reportable operating segments. Segment earnings should not be considered in isolation or as a
substitute for net income attributable to Lear, net cash provided by operating activities or other income statement or cash flow
statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as measures of profitability or liquidity. In addition, segment earnings, as
we determine it, may not be comparable to related or similarly titled measures reported by other companies
For a reconciliation of consolidated segment earnings to consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in
net income of affiliates, see Note 13, "Segment Reporting," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Seating –
A summary of financial measures for our Seating segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Segment earnings (1)
Margin
(1) See definition above.
$
2018
16,021.9
1,263.6
$
2017
15,873.0
1,250.8
7.9%
7.9%
Seating net sales were $16.0 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to $15.9 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2017, an increase of $149 million or 1%. New business, net foreign exchange rate fluctuations and the
acquisition of Antolin Seating positively impact net sales by $576 million, $231 million and $215 million, respectively. These
increases were partially offset by the impact of lower production volumes on key Lear platforms, which decreased net sales by
$888 million.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $1.3 billion and 7.9% in 2018 and
2017. New business, net foreign exchange rate fluctuations and the acquisition of Antolin Seating positively impact segment
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earnings by $107 million. Favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions, of $234
million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions and lower production volumes on key Lear platforms.
E-Systems –
A summary of financial measures for our E-Systems segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Segment earnings (1)
Margin
(1) See definition above.
$
$
2018
5,126.6
628.5
12.3%
2017
4,594.0
641.6
14.0%
E-Systems net sales were $5.1 billion for the year ended December 31, 2018, as compared to $4.6 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2017, an increase of $533 million or 12%. New business, sales as a result of obtaining control of affiliates and
net foreign exchange rate fluctuations positively impacted net sales by $486 million, $311 million and $106 million,
respectively. These increases were partially offset by lower production volumes on key Lear platforms, which reduced net sales
by $373 million.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $629 million and 12.3% in 2018, as
compared to $642 million and 14.0% in 2017. New business, earnings as a result of obtaining control of affiliates and net
foreign exchange rate fluctuations positively impacted segment earnings by $118 million. Improved operating performance of
$75 million was more than offset by the impact of lower production volumes on key Lear platforms and selling price
reductions.
Other –
A summary of financial measures for our other category, which is not an operating segment, is shown below (dollar amounts in
millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Segment earnings (1)
Margin
(1) See definition above.
2018
2017
$
— $
(238.0)
N/A
—
(284.1)
N/A
Segment earnings related to our other category were ($238) million in 2018, as compared to ($284) million in 2017, reflecting
the benefit of lower compensation expense and a favorable litigation settlement of $13 million in 2018.
Year Ended December 31, 2017, Compared With Year Ended December 31, 2016
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $20.5 billion, as compared to $18.6 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2016, an increase of $1.9 billion or 10%. New business, primarily in North America, Europe and Asia, and the
acquisition of Antolin Seating positively impacted net sales by $1.4 billion and $350 million, respectively.
(in millions)
2016
Material cost
Labor and other
Depreciation
Cost of Sales
$
16,435.0
1,270.2
421.0
49.7
2017
$
18,175.9
Cost of sales in 2017 was $18.2 billion, as compared to $16.4 billion in 2016. New business, primarily in North America,
Europe and Asia, and the acquisition of Antolin Seating resulted in an increase in cost of sales of $1.6 billion.
Gross profit and gross margin were $2.3 billion and 11.2% of net sales in 2017, as compared to $2.1 billion and 11.4% of net
sales in 2016. New business and the acquisition of Antolin Seating positively impacted gross profit by $194 million. The
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impact of favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring actions, of $257 million was more
than offset by the impact of selling price reductions. These factors had a corresponding impact on gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, including engineering and development expenses, were $635 million for the year
ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $608 million for the year ended December 31, 2016. In 2017, we recognized higher
restructuring costs, as well as higher engineering and development expenses to support future business growth. As a percentage
of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses were 3.1% in 2017, as compared to 3.3% in 2016.
Amortization of intangible assets was $48 million in 2017, as compared to $53.0 million in 2016.
Interest expense was $86 million in 2017, as compared to $83 million in 2016.
Other (income) expense, net, which includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses
related to certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the
disposal of fixed assets, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost and other miscellaneous income and
expense, was ($4) million in 2017, as compared to $41 million in 2016. In 2017, we recognized a gain of $54 million related to
obtaining control of an affiliate and a loss of $21 million related to the extinguishment of debt. In 2016, we recognized a gain
of $30 million related to obtaining control of an affiliate and a non-cash settlement charge of $34 million in connection with our
lump-sum payout to certain terminated vested plan participants of our U.S. defined benefit pension plans.
In 2017, the provision for income taxes was $198 million, representing an effective tax rate of 12.9% on pretax income before
equity in net income of affiliates of $1.5 billion. In 2016, the provision for income taxes was $370 million, representing an
effective tax rate of 27.7% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $1.3 billion, for the reasons described
below.
In 2017 and 2016, the provision for income taxes was impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions. In
2017, we recognized tax expense of $131 million related to a one-time transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings and $43
million to reflect the new U.S. corporate tax rate and other tax reform changes to our deferred tax accounts. In addition, we
recognized tax benefits of $290 million related to foreign tax credits on repatriated earnings, $30 million related to the reversal
of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries, $17 million related to share-based
compensation, $14 million related to an incentive tax credit in a foreign subsidiary, $8 million related to the redemption of the
2023 Notes and $30 million related to restructuring charges and various other items. In addition, we recognized a gain of $54
million related to obtaining control of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. In 2016, we recognized net tax
benefits of $24 million related to restructuring charges, a non-cash pension settlement charge and various other items. In
addition, we recognized a gain of $30 million related to obtaining control of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was
provided. Excluding these items, the effective tax rate in 2017 and 2016 approximated the U.S. federal statutory income tax
rate of 35% adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax
incentives and other permanent items.
For information related to our valuation allowances, see "Other Matters — Significant Accounting Policies and Critical
Accounting Estimates — Income Taxes."
Equity in net income of affiliates was $52 million for the year ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $72 million for the
year ended December 31, 2016, reflecting the consolidation of two of our affiliates.
Net income attributable to Lear was $1,313 million, or $18.59 per diluted share, in 2017, as compared to $975 million, or
$13.33 per diluted share, in 2016. Net income and diluted net income per share increased for the reasons described above. In
addition, diluted net income per share was impacted by the decrease in average shares outstanding between the periods.
Reportable Operating Segments
For a description of our reportable operating segments, see "Year Ended December 31, 2018, Compared with Year Ended
December 31, 2017 — Reportable Operating Segments" above.
Seating –
A summary of financial measures for our Seating segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Segment earnings (1)
Margin
(1) See definition above.
$
2017
15,873.0
1,250.8
$
2016
14,356.7
1,136.0
7.9%
7.9%
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Seating net sales were $15.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $14.4 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2016, an increase of $1.5 billion or 11%. New business and the acquisition of Antolin Seating positively
impacted net sales by $1.2 billion and $350 million, respectively.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $1.3 billion and 7.9% in 2017, as
compared to $1.1 billion and 7.9% in 2016. New business and the acquisition of Antolin Seating positively impacted segment
earnings by $152 million. The impact of favorable operating performance, including the benefit of operational restructuring
actions, of $202 million was offset by the impact of selling price reductions.
E-Systems –
A summary of financial measures for our E-Systems segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Segment earnings (1)
Margin
(1) See definition above.
$
$
2017
4,594.0
641.6
14.0%
2016
4,200.9
591.3
14.1%
E-Systems net sales were $4.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2017, as compared to $4.2 billion for the year ended
December 31, 2016, an increase of $393 million or 9%. New business, sales as a result of obtaining control of an affiliate and
higher volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted net sales by $210 million, $116 million and $45 million,
respectively.
Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $642 million and 14.0% in 2017, as
compared to $591 million and 14.1% in 2016. New business, earnings as a result of obtaining control of an affiliate and higher
production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted segment earnings by $56 million. The impact of improved
operating performance of $77 million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions.
Other –
A summary of financial measures for our other category, which is not an operating segment, is shown below (dollar amounts in
millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Segment earnings (1)
Margin
(1) See definition above.
2017
2016
$
— $
(284.1)
N/A
—
(265.9)
N/A
Segment earnings related to our other category were ($284) million in 2017, as compared to ($266) million in 2016.
Liquidity and Financial Condition
Our primary liquidity needs are to fund general business requirements, including working capital requirements, capital
expenditures, operational restructuring actions and debt service requirements. In addition, we expect to continue to pay
quarterly dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock share repurchase
program (see Item 5, "Market for the Company’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities"). Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under available credit
facilities and our existing cash balance. A substantial portion of our operating income is generated by our subsidiaries. As a
result, we are dependent on the earnings and cash flows of and the combination of dividends, royalties, intercompany loan
repayments and other distributions and advances from our subsidiaries to provide the funds necessary to meet our obligations.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, cash and cash equivalents of $1,094 million and $952 million, respectively, were held in
foreign subsidiaries and can be repatriated, primarily through the repayment of intercompany loans and the payment of
dividends, without creating additional income tax expense. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries
to pay dividends or make other distributions to Lear. For further information regarding potential dividends from our non-U.S.
subsidiaries, see "— Adequacy of Liquidity Sources," below and Note 7, "Income Taxes," to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Report.
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Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2018, Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2017
A summary of net cash provided by operating activities is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
2018
2017
Incremental
Increase
(Decrease) in
Operating
Cash Flow
Consolidated net income and depreciation and amortization
$
1,731
$
1,809
$
(78)
Net change in working capital items:
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and other
Net change in working capital items
Other
231
(33)
(199)
(118)
(119)
168
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
1,780
$
(115)
(76)
195
68
72
(98)
1,783
$
346
43
(394)
(186)
(191)
266
(3)
In 2018, decreases in accounts receivable and accounts payable primarily reflect lower production volumes at the end of 2018,
as compared to 2017, and changes in accrued liabilities and other primarily reflect the timing of tax payments and tax receipts.
In 2018, 'other' in the table above includes decreases in our net deferred tax assets and our recoverable customer engineering,
development and tooling of $87 million and $54 million, respectively.
Net cash used in investing activities was $694 million in 2018, as compared to $869 million in 2017. In 2017, we paid $292
million for the acquisition of Antolin Seating. In 2018, capital spending totaled $677 million, as compared to $595 million in
2017. Capital spending in 2019 is estimated at $700 million.
Net cash used in financing activities was $1,031 million in 2018, as compared to $742 million in 2017. In 2018, we paid $705
million for repurchases of our common stock, $186 million of dividends to Lear stockholders and $79 million of dividends to
noncontrolling interest holders. In 2017, we received net proceeds of $745 million related to the issuance of our senior notes
due 2027 (the "2027 Notes"), paid $517 million related to the redemption of the outstanding 2023 Notes and repaid a net of
$203 million in connection with the refinancing of our credit agreement (see "— Credit Agreement" and "— Senior Notes"
below). Also in 2017, we paid $451 million for repurchases of our common stock, $138 million of dividends to Lear
stockholders and $82 million of dividends to noncontrolling interest holders.
For further information regarding our 2018 and 2017 financing transactions, see "— Capitalization" below and Note 6, "Debt,"
and Note 10, "Capital Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Equity," to the consolidated financial statements
included in this Report.
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Year Ended December 31, 2017, Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2016
A summary of net cash provided by operating activities is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
2017
2016
Incremental
Increase
(Decrease) in
Operating
Cash Flow
Consolidated net income and depreciation and amortization
$
1,809
$
1,419
$
390
Net change in working capital items:
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and other
Net change in working capital items
Other
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
(115)
(76)
195
68
72
(98)
1,783
(176)
(54)
158
160
88
112
$
1,619
$
61
(22)
37
(92)
(16)
(210)
164
In 2017, increases in accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable primarily reflect higher working capital to support
the increase in our sales. In 2017, changes in accrued liabilities and other primarily reflect the timing of payment of accrued
liabilities. Other includes our deferred tax (benefit) provision, which was ($81) million in 2017, as compared to $104 million in
2016, resulting in a decrease in operating cash flows of $185 million between years.
Net cash used in investing activities was $869 million in 2017, as compared to $637 million in 2016. In 2017, we paid $292
million for the acquisition of Antolin Seating. In 2016, we paid $149 million for the acquisition of AccuMED Holdings Corp.
("AccuMED").
Net cash used in financing activities was $742 million in 2017, as compared to $873 million in 2016. In 2017, we received net
proceeds of $745 million related to the issuance of the 2027 Notes, paid $517 million related to the redemption of the
outstanding 2023 Notes and repaid a net of $203 million in connection with the refinancing of our credit agreement (see "—
Credit Agreement" and "— Senior Notes" below). Also in 2017, we paid $451 million for repurchases of our common stock,
$138 million of dividends to Lear stockholders and $82 million of dividends to noncontrolling interest holders. In 2016, we
paid $659 million for repurchases of our common stock, $89 million of dividends to Lear stockholders and $33 million of
dividends to noncontrolling interest holders.
For further information regarding our 2017 and 2016 financing transactions, see "— Capitalization" below and Note 6, "Debt,"
and Note 10, "Capital Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Equity," to the consolidated financial statements
included in this Report.
Capitalization
From time to time, we utilize uncommitted lines of credit to fund our capital expenditures and working capital requirements at
certain of our foreign subsidiaries, in addition to cash provided by operating activities. As of December 31, 2018, we had short-
term debt balances outstanding of $10 million. As of December 31, 2017, we had no short-term debt balances outstanding. The
availability of uncommitted lines of credit may be affected by our financial performance, credit ratings and other factors.
Senior Notes
As of December 31, 2018, our senior notes (collectively, the "Notes") consist of the amounts shown below (in millions, except
stated coupon rates):
Senior unsecured notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes")
Senior unsecured notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes")
Note
2027 Notes
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Aggregate
Principal
Amount at
Maturity
$
$
325
650
750
1,725
Stated Coupon
Rate
5.375%
5.25%
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The issue, maturity and interest payable dates of the Notes are shown below:
Note
2024 Notes
Issuance Date
March 2014
Maturity Date
Interest Payable Dates
March 15, 2024
March 15 and September 15
2025 Notes
November 2014
January 15, 2025
January 15 and July 15
2027 Notes
August 2017
September 15, 2027 March 15 and September 15
The 2027 Notes were priced at 99.294% of par, resulting in a yield to maturity of 3.885%. The proceeds from the offering of
$745 million, after original issue discount, were used to redeem the outstanding $500 million in aggregate principal amount of
the 2023 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium
of $17 million, as well as to refinance a portion of our $500 million prior term loan facility (see "— Credit Agreement" below).
In connection with these transactions, we recognized a loss of $21 million on the extinguishment of debt and paid related
issuance costs of $6 million.
The indentures governing the Notes contain certain restrictive covenants and customary events of default. As of December 31,
2018, we were in compliance with all covenants under the indentures governing the Notes.
For further information related to the Notes, including information on early redemption, covenants and events of default, see
Note 6, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report and the indentures governing the Notes which
have been incorporated by reference as exhibits to this Report.
Credit Agreement
In August 2017, we entered into a new credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement') consisting of a $1.75 billion revolving credit
facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") and a $250 term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility"), both of which mature on
August 8, 2022. In connection with this transaction, we borrowed $250 million under the Term Loan Facility. At the same time,
we terminated our previously existing credit agreement, which consisted of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and a $500
million term loan facility, and repaid amounts outstanding under the term loan facility of $453 million. Together with the
offering of the 2027 Notes, these transactions extended our maturity profile and increased our operational flexibility and
borrowing capacity.
As of December 31, 2018, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.
For further information related to the Credit Agreement, including information on pricing, covenants and events of default, see
Note 6, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report and the amended and restated credit agreement,
which has been incorporated by reference as an exhibit to this Report.
Contractual Obligations
The scheduled maturities of the Notes, obligations under the Credit Agreement and the scheduled interest payments on the
Notes as of the date of this Report are shown below (in millions). In addition, our lease commitments under non-cancelable
operating leases as of December 31, 2018, are shown below (in millions):
Senior notes
Credit agreement —
term loan facility
Scheduled interest payments
Lease commitments
Total
$
$
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
— $
— $
— $
— $
— $
1,725
$
1,725
8
80
125
213
14
80
95
14
80
75
206
80
57
—
80
44
$
189
$
169
$
343
$
124
$
—
174
160
2,059
242
574
556
$
3,097
We enter into agreements with our customers to produce products at the beginning of a vehicle’s life cycle. Although such
agreements do not provide for a specified quantity of products, once we enter into such agreements, we are generally required
to fulfill our customers’ purchasing requirements for the production life of the vehicle. Prior to being formally awarded a
program, we typically work closely with our customers in the early stages of the design and engineering of a vehicle’s systems.
Failure to complete the design and engineering work related to a vehicle’s systems, or to fulfill a customer’s contract, could
have a material adverse impact on our business.
We also enter into agreements with suppliers to assist us in meeting our customers’ production needs. These agreements vary as
to duration and quantity commitments. Historically, most have been short-term agreements, which do not provide for minimum
purchases, or are requirements-based contracts.
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We may be required to make significant cash outlays related to our unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties.
However, due to the uncertainty of the timing of future cash flows associated with our unrecognized tax benefits, we are unable
to make reasonably reliable estimates of the period of cash settlement, if any, with the respective taxing authorities.
Accordingly, unrecognized tax benefits, including interest and penalties, of $49 million as of December 31, 2018, have been
excluded from the contractual obligations table above. For further information related to our unrecognized tax benefits, see
Note 7, "Income Taxes," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
We also have minimum funding requirements with respect to our pension obligation. We may elect to make contributions in
excess of the minimum funding requirements in response to investment performance or changes in interest rates or when we
believe that it is financially advantageous to do so and based on our other cash requirements. Our minimum funding
requirements after 2019 will depend on several factors, including investment performance and interest rates. Our minimum
funding requirements may also be affected by changes in applicable legal requirements. Our minimum required contributions to
our domestic and foreign pension plans, including distributions to participants in certain of our non-qualified defined benefit
plans, are expected to be approximately $10 million to $15 million in 2019. We also have payments due with respect to our
postretirement benefit obligation. We do not fund our postretirement benefit obligation. Rather, payments are made as costs are
incurred by covered retirees. We expect payments related to our postretirement benefit obligation to be approximately $6
million in 2019.
For further information related to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans, see "— Other Matters — Pension and
Other Postretirement Benefit Plans" and Note 8, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans," to the consolidated
financial statements included in this Report.
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
See Item 5, "Market for the Company’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities."
Dividends
Our Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.70 and $0.50 per share of common stock in 2018 and 2017,
respectively.
We currently expect to pay quarterly cash dividends in the future, although such payments are at the discretion of our Board of
Directors and will depend upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, alternative uses of capital
and other factors that our Board of Directors may consider at its discretion. See Part II - Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Forward-Looking Statements," and Note 6, "Debt," to the
consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Adequacy of Liquidity Sources
As of December 31, 2018, we had approximately $1.5 billion of cash and cash equivalents on hand and $1.75 billion in
available borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility. Together with cash provided by operating activities, we
believe that this will enable us to meet our liquidity needs to satisfy ordinary course business obligations. In addition, we
expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common
stock share repurchase program (see Item 5, "Market for the Company’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities"). Our future financial results and our ability to continue to meet our liquidity needs are
subject to, and will be affected by, cash flows from operations, including the impact of restructuring activities, automotive
industry conditions, the financial condition of our customers and suppliers and other related factors. Additionally, an economic
downturn or reduction in production levels could negatively impact our financial condition. For further discussion of the risks
and uncertainties affecting our cash flows from operations and our overall liquidity, see Part I — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," "—
Executive Overview" above and "— Forward-Looking Statements" below.
Market Risk Sensitivity
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risks associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, interest
rates and commodity prices. We manage a portion of these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments in
accordance with our policies. We enter into all hedging transactions for periods consistent with the underlying exposures. We
do not enter into derivative instruments for trading purposes.
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Foreign Exchange
Operating results may be impacted by our buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the functional currency of our
operating companies ("transactional exposure"). We may mitigate a portion of this risk by entering into forward foreign
exchange, futures and option contracts. The foreign exchange contracts are executed with banks that we believe are
creditworthy. Gains and losses related to foreign exchange contracts are deferred where appropriate and included in the
measurement of the foreign currency transaction subject to the hedge. Gains and losses incurred related to foreign exchange
contracts are generally offset by the direct effects of currency movements on the underlying transactions.
A summary of the notional amount and estimated aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts is shown
below (in millions):
December 31,
2018
2017
Notional amount (contract maturities < 24 months)
$
2,153
$
Fair value
14
2,220
(23)
Currently, our most significant foreign currency transactional exposures relate to the Mexican peso, various European
currencies, the Thai baht, the Chinese renminbi, the Japanese yen, the Brazilian real and the South African rand. We have
performed a sensitivity analysis of our net transactional exposure, as shown below (in millions):
Potential Earnings Benefit
(Adverse Earnings Impact)
December 31,
U.S. dollar
Euro
Hypothetical
Strengthening % (1)
10%
10%
2018
2017
$
(19) $
20
(19)
25
(1) Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed for a twelve-month period
We have performed a sensitivity analysis related to the aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts, as
shown below (in millions):
December 31,
U.S. dollar
Euro
Estimated Change in Fair Value
Hypothetical
Change % (2)
10%
10%
2018
2017
$
$
37
72
23
76
(2) Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed
There are certain shortcomings inherent in the sensitivity analyses above. The analyses assume that all currencies would
uniformly strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar or Euro. In reality, some currencies may strengthen while others may
weaken, causing the earnings impact to increase or decrease depending on the currency and the direction of the rate movement.
In addition to the transactional exposure described above, our operating results are impacted by the translation of our foreign
operating income into U.S. dollars ("translational exposure"). In 2018, net sales outside of the United States accounted for 82%
of our consolidated net sales, although certain non-U.S. sales are U.S. dollar denominated. We do not enter into foreign
exchange contracts to mitigate our translational exposure.
Interest Rate Swaps
Our exposure to market risk associated with changes in variable interest rates impacts our interest payments on current and
future debt obligations. We have entered into forward starting interest rate swap contracts ("Interest Rate Swaps") to partially
hedge the risk of changes in interest payments attributable to increases in the benchmark interest rate. From time to time, we
also utilize interest rate swap and other derivative contracts to convert certain fixed rate debt obligations to variable rate,
matching effective and maturity dates to specific debt instruments. All of our Interest Rate Swaps are executed with banks that
we believe are creditworthy and are denominated in currencies that match the underlying debt instrument. All of these contracts
are designated as cash flow hedges.
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A summary of the notional amount, estimated aggregate fair value and contract value of our outstanding Interest Rate Swaps is
shown below (in millions):
December 31, 2018
Notional amount (contract maturities < 3 months)
Fair value
$
$
500
(15)
The fair value of all outstanding Interest Rate Swaps is subject to changes in value due to changes in interest rates. A sensitivity
analysis related to the aggregate fair value of our outstanding Interest Rate Swaps is shown below (in millions):
December 31, 2018
Interest rate
Commodity Prices
Hypothetical Parallel
Shift - Basis Points
Estimated Change in
Fair Value
100
$
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Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile, reflecting changes in supply and demand and global trade and tariff
policies. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity
costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of our supply base, longer-term purchase
commitments and the selective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and
product benchmarking. However, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers,
typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining
commodity cost environment. If these costs increase, it could have an adverse impact on our operating results in the foreseeable
future. See Part I — Item 1A, "Risk Factors — Increases in the costs and restrictions on the availability of raw materials,
energy, commodities and product components could adversely affect our financial performance," and "— Forward-Looking
Statements."
We have commodity price risk with respect to purchases of certain raw materials, including steel, copper, diesel fuel,
chemicals, resins and leather. Our main cost exposures relate to steel, copper and leather. The majority of the steel used in our
products is comprised of fabricated components that are integrated into a seat system, such as seat frames, recliner mechanisms,
seat tracks and other mechanical components. Therefore, our exposure to changes in steel prices is primarily indirect, through
these purchased components. Approximately 91% of our copper purchases and a significant portion of our leather purchases are
subject to price index agreements with our customers.
For further information related to the financial instruments described above, see Note 14, "Financial Instruments," to the
consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Other Matters
Legal and Environmental Matters
We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial and
contractual disputes, product liability claims and environmental and other matters. As of December 31, 2018, we had recorded
reserves for pending legal disputes, including commercial disputes and other matters, of $11 million. In addition, as of
December 31, 2018, we had recorded reserves for product liability claims and environmental matters of $29 million and $9
million, respectively. Although these reserves were determined in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these
matters are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ significantly from current estimates. For a description of risks
related to various legal proceedings and claims, see Part I — Item 1A, "Risk Factors." For a more complete description of our
outstanding material legal proceedings, see Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Report.
Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," to the
consolidated financial statements included in this Report. Certain of our accounting policies require management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions
are based on our historical experience, the terms of existing contracts, our evaluation of trends in the industry, information
provided by our customers and suppliers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. However, these
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estimates and assumptions are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. As a result, actual results in these areas may differ
significantly from our estimates.
We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if it requires us to make assumptions about matters that were uncertain at the
time the estimate was made and changes in the estimate would have had a significant impact on our consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
Pre-Production Costs Related to Long-Term Supply Agreements
We incur pre-production engineering and development ("E&D") and tooling costs related to the products produced for our
customers under long-term supply agreements. We expense all pre-production E&D costs for which reimbursement is not
contractually guaranteed by the customer. In addition, we expense all pre-production tooling costs related to customer-owned
tools for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which we do not have a non-cancelable
right to use the tooling.
A change in the commercial arrangements affecting any of our significant programs that would require us to expense E&D or
tooling costs that we currently capitalize could have a material adverse impact on our operating results.
Impairment of Goodwill
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, we had recorded goodwill of $1,405 million and $1,401 million, respectively. Goodwill is
not amortized but is tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Impairment testing is required more often than annually
if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment is more likely than not to have occurred. In conducting our annual
impairment testing, we may first perform a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s
fair value is less than its carrying amount. If not, no further goodwill impairment testing is performed. If it is more likely than
not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if we elect not to perform a qualitative assessment of a
reporting unit, we then compare the fair value of the reporting unit to the related net book value. If the net book value of a
reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. We conduct our annual impairment testing
as of the first day of our fourth quarter.
We utilize an income approach to estimate the fair value of each of our reporting units and a market valuation approach to
further support this analysis. The income approach is based on projected debt-free cash flow which is discounted to the present
value using discount factors that consider the timing and risk of cash flows. We believe that this approach is appropriate
because it provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit’s expected long-term operating cash flow performance.
This approach also mitigates the impact of cyclical trends that occur in the industry. Fair value is estimated using recent
automotive industry and specific platform production volume projections, which are based on both third-party and internally
developed forecasts, as well as commercial and discount rate assumptions. The discount rate used is the value-weighted
average of our estimated cost of equity and of debt ("cost of capital") derived using both known and estimated customary
market metrics. Our weighted average cost of capital is adjusted by reporting unit to reflect a risk factor, if necessary. Other
significant assumptions include terminal value growth rates, terminal value margin rates, future capital expenditures and
changes in future working capital requirements. While there are inherent uncertainties related to the assumptions used and to
management’s application of these assumptions to this analysis, we believe that the income approach provides a reasonable
estimate of the fair value of our reporting units. The market valuation approach is used to further support our analysis and is
based on recent transactions involving comparable companies.
In 2018, we performed a qualitative assessment of our reporting units. The assessment was completed as of the first day of our
fourth quarter. The assessment indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of the reporting units
exceeded its respective carrying value. We do not believe that any of our reporting units is at risk for impairment.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We monitor our long-lived assets for impairment indicators on an ongoing basis in accordance with GAAP. If impairment
indicators exist, we perform the required impairment analysis by comparing the undiscounted cash flows expected to be
generated from the long-lived assets to the related net book values. If the net book value exceeds the undiscounted cash flows,
an impairment loss is measured and recognized. An impairment loss is measured as the difference between the net book value
and the fair value of the long-lived assets. Fair value is estimated based upon a combination of market and cost approaches, as
appropriate. Changes in economic or operating conditions impacting these estimates and assumptions could result in the
impairment of our long-lived assets.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, we recognized fixed asset impairment charges of $5 million, $1
million and $5 million, respectively, in conjunction with our restructuring actions, as well as additional fixed asset impairment
charges of $1 million, $2 million and $1 million, respectively. See Note 4, "Restructuring," to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Report.
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Impairment of Investments in Affiliates
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, we had aggregate investments in affiliates of $108 million and $147 million, respectively.
We monitor our investments in affiliates for indicators of other-than-temporary declines in value on an ongoing basis in
accordance with GAAP. If we determine that an other-than-temporary decline in value has occurred, we recognize an
impairment loss, which is measured as the difference between the recorded book value and the fair value of the investment. Fair
value is generally determined using an income approach based on discounted cash flows or negotiated transaction values. A
deterioration in industry conditions and decline in the operating results of our non-consolidated affiliates could result in the
impairment of our investments.
Restructuring
Accruals have been recorded in conjunction with our restructuring actions. These accruals include estimates primarily related to
facility consolidations and closures, employment reductions and contract termination costs. Actual costs may vary from these
estimates. Restructuring-related accruals are reviewed on a quarterly basis, and changes to restructuring actions are
appropriately recognized when identified.
Legal and Other Contingencies
We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims, including commercial or contractual disputes,
product liability claims and environmental and other matters, that arise in the normal course of business. We routinely assess
the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes related to these matters, as well as ranges of probable losses, by
consulting with internal personnel principally involved with such matters and with our outside legal counsel handling such
matters. We have accrued for estimated losses in accordance with GAAP for those matters where we believe that the likelihood
that a loss has occurred is probable and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. The determination of the amount of such
reserves is based on knowledge and experience with regard to past and current matters and consultation with internal personnel
principally involved with such matters and with our outside legal counsel handling such matters. The amount of such reserves
may change in the future due to new developments or changes in circumstances. The inherent uncertainty related to the
outcome of these matters can result in amounts materially different from any provisions made with respect to their resolution.
See Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
We provide certain pension and other postretirement benefits to our employees and retired employees, including pensions,
postretirement health care benefits and other postretirement benefits.
Approximately 7% of our active workforce is covered by defined benefit pension plans, and less than 1% of our active
workforce is covered by other postretirement benefit plans. Pension plans provide benefits based on plan-specific benefit
formulas as defined by the applicable plan documents. Postretirement benefit plans generally provide for the continuation of
medical benefits for all eligible employees. We also have contractual arrangements with certain employees which provide for
supplemental retirement benefits. In general, our policy is to fund our pension benefit obligation based on legal requirements,
tax and liquidity considerations and local practices. We do not fund our postretirement benefit obligation.
Plan assets and obligations are measured using various actuarial assumptions, such as discount rates, rate of compensation
increase, mortality rates, turnover rates and health care cost trend rates, which are determined as of the current year
measurement date. The measurement of net periodic benefit cost is based on various actuarial assumptions, including discount
rates, expected return on plan assets and rate of compensation increase, which are determined as of the prior year measurement
date. We review our actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and modify these assumptions when appropriate. As required by
GAAP, the effects of the modifications are recorded currently or are amortized over future periods.
The determination of the discount rate is generally based on an index created from a hypothetical bond portfolio consisting of
high-quality fixed income securities with durations that match the timing of expected benefit payments. Changes in the selected
discount rate could have a material impact on the projected benefit obligations, unfunded status and related net periodic benefit
cost of our pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
The expected return on plan assets is determined based on several factors, including adjusted historical returns, historical risk
premiums for various asset classes and target asset allocations within the portfolio. Adjustments made to the historical returns
are based on recent return experience in the equity and fixed income markets and the belief that deviations from historical
returns are likely over the relevant investment horizon.
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Key assumptions are shown below:
Benefit obligations as of December 31, 2018
Discount rate -
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
Net periodic benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2018
$
$
Discount rate -
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
Expected return on plan assets -
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
Net periodic benefit cost for the year ended December 31, 2019 (1)
Discount rate -
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
Expected return on plan assets -
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
(1) Forecasted
Pension
875
Other
Postretirement
87
$
4.3%
3.4%
6
$
3.6%
3.1%
6.5%
5.9%
$
8
$
4.3%
3.4%
6.3%
5.9%
4.2%
3.8%
1
3.5%
3.5%
N/A
N/A
1
4.2%
3.8%
N/A
N/A
The sensitivity to a 100 basis point ("bp") decrease in the discount rate and expected return on plan assets is shown below (in
millions):
100 bp decrease in discount rate
100 bp decrease in expected return on plan assets
Increase in Benefit Obligation
Increase in 2018
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Pension
Other
Postretirement
Pension
Other
Postretirement
$
128
$
N/A
10
$
N/A $
$
3
7
—
N/A
For further information related to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans, see "— Liquidity and Financial Condition
— Capitalization — Contractual Obligations" above and Note 8, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans," to the
consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Revenue Recognition and Sales Commitments
We enter into contracts with our customers to provide production parts generally at the beginning of a vehicle’s life cycle.
Typically, these contracts do not provide for a specified quantity of products, but once entered into, we are often expected to
fulfill our customers’ purchasing requirements for the production life of the vehicle. Many of these contracts may be terminated
by our customers at any time. Historically, terminations of these contracts have been minimal. We receive purchase orders from
our customers, which provide the commercial terms for a particular production part, including price (but not quantities).
Contracts may also provide for annual price reductions over the production life of the vehicle, and prices may be adjusted on an
ongoing basis to reflect changes in product content/cost and other commercial factors.
Revenue is recognized at a point in time when control of the product is transferred to the customer under standard commercial
terms, as we do not have an enforceable right to payment prior to such transfer. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the
consideration that we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those products based on the annual purchase orders, annual price
reductions and ongoing price adjustments (some of which is accounted for as variable consideration). Our customers pay for
products received in accordance with payment terms that are customary within the industry. Our contracts with our customers
do not have significant financing components. We record a contract liability for advances received from our customers.
Amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling costs are included in net sales in the consolidated statements of
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income. Shipping and handling costs are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales in the consolidated
statements of income. Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific
revenue-producing transaction that we collect from a customer are excluded from revenue.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with GAAP. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured
using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to
be recovered or settled.
Our current and future provision for income taxes is impacted by the initial recognition of and changes in valuation allowances
in certain countries. We intend to maintain these allowances until it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be
realized. Our future provision for income taxes will include no tax benefit with respect to losses incurred and, except for certain
jurisdictions, no tax expense with respect to income generated in these countries until the respective valuation allowances are
eliminated. Accordingly, income taxes are impacted by changes in valuation allowances and the mix of earnings among
jurisdictions. We evaluate the realizability of our deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. In completing this evaluation, we
consider all available evidence in order to determine whether, based on the weight of the evidence, a valuation allowance for
our deferred tax assets is necessary. Such evidence includes historical results, future reversals of existing taxable temporary
differences and expectations for future taxable income (exclusive of the reversal of temporary differences and carryforwards),
as well as the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. If, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more
likely than not that all or a portion of our deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded.
As of December 31, 2018, we had a valuation allowance related to tax loss and credit carryforwards and other deferred tax
assets of $16 million in the United States and $334 million in several international jurisdictions. If operating results improve
or decline on a continual basis in a particular jurisdiction, our decision regarding the need for a valuation allowance could
change, resulting in either the initial recognition or reversal of a valuation allowance in that jurisdiction, which could have a
significant impact on income tax expense in the period recognized and subsequent periods. In determining the provision for
income taxes for financial statement purposes, we make certain estimates and judgments, which affect our evaluation of the
carrying value of our deferred tax assets, as well as our calculation of certain tax liabilities.
The calculation of our gross unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities includes uncertainties in the application of, and changes
in, complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across our global operations. We recognize tax benefits and liabilities
based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. We adjust these benefits and liabilities
based on changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of these uncertainties and the impact of tax audits,
the ultimate resolutions may differ significantly from our estimates.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate income
tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on all offshore earnings that
were previously tax deferred and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings.
Provisional Amounts –
In March 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2018-05, "Income Taxes - Amendments to SEC
Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118" ("SAB 118"). The guidance provided for a provisional one-
year measurement period for entities to finalize their accounting for certain tax effects related to the Act. In 2017 and during the
first nine months of 2018, we recorded provisional amounts for certain enactment-date effects of the Act, for which the
accounting had not been finalized, by applying the guidance in SAB 118. Accordingly, we completed our accounting for the
effects of the Act in 2018 and recognized a net favorable adjustment to the 2017 provisional income tax expense of $5 million.
The $5 million net tax benefit is comprised of a tax benefit of $15 million related to the one-time transition tax on offshore
earnings, partially offset by a tax expense of $10 million related to the remeasurement of the December 31, 2017 deferred tax
balances and numerous other items included in the Act.
Transition Tax on Deferred Foreign Earnings – The one-time transition tax is based on the post-1986 earnings and profits
("E&P") of our foreign subsidiaries, for which U.S. income taxes were previously deferred. The transition tax is based, in
part, on the amount of E&P held in cash and other specified assets. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the provision for
income taxes included provisional income tax expense of $131 million related to the one-time transition tax liability. In 2018,
we completed our calculation of the post-1986 E&P and related foreign taxes of our foreign subsidiaries, as well as the
classification of the E&P as cash or non-cash. Based on the completed calculation and consideration of proposed regulations
and other guidance issued during 2018, we recorded a tax benefit of $15 million in 2018, reducing the one-time transition tax
to $116 million.
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities – In the fourth quarter of 2017, we remeasured our U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities
to reflect the effects of the Act, including the reduction in the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018. For the
year ended December 31, 2017, the provision for income taxes included provisional income tax expense of $42 million
related to the remeasurement of deferred tax balances. In 2018, we finalized our analysis of certain aspects of the Act and
refined our calculations. Based on the completed analysis and calculations and consideration of proposed regulations and
other guidance issued during 2018, we recorded tax expense of $10 million, increasing the tax expense related to the
remeasurement of deferred tax balances to $52 million.
Global Intangible Low-Tax Income ("GILTI") –
The Act created a provision known as global intangible low-tax income ("GILTI") that imposes a U.S. tax on certain earnings
of foreign subsidiaries that are subject to foreign tax below a certain threshold. We have made an accounting policy election to
reflect GILTI taxes, if any, as a current income tax expense in the period incurred.
For further information, see "— Forward-Looking Statements," and Note 7, "Income Taxes," to the consolidated financial
statements included in this Report.
Fair Value Measurements
We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis using unobservable inputs (Level 3 input based
on the GAAP fair value hierarchy). For further information on these fair value measurements, see "— Impairment of
Goodwill," "— Impairment of Long-Lived Assets," "— Restructuring" and "— Impairment of Investments in Affiliates" above.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. During 2018, there were no material changes in the
methods or policies used to establish estimates and assumptions. Other matters subject to estimation and judgment include
amounts related to accounts receivable realization, inventory obsolescence, asset impairments, useful lives of fixed and
intangible assets, unsettled pricing discussions with customers and suppliers, restructuring accruals, deferred tax asset valuation
allowances and income taxes, pension and other postretirement benefit plan assumptions, accruals related to litigation, warranty
and environmental remediation costs and self-insurance accruals. Actual results may differ significantly from our estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For information on the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements, see Note 16, "Accounting Pronouncements," to
the consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on
our behalf. The words "will," "may," "designed to," "outlook," "believes," "should," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends,"
"estimates," "forecasts" and similar expressions identify certain of these forward-looking statements. We also may provide
forward-looking statements in oral statements or other written materials released to the public. All such forward-looking
statements contained or incorporated in this Report or in any other public statements which address operating performance,
events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements related to
business opportunities, awarded sales contracts, sales backlog and ongoing commercial arrangements, or statements expressing
views about future operating results, are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from any or all
forward-looking statements made by us. Important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ
materially from anticipated results include, but are not limited to:
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general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, including changes in interest rates or currency exchange
rates;
changes in actual industry vehicle production levels from our current estimates;
fluctuations in the production of vehicles or the loss of business with respect to, or the lack of commercial success of, a
vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier;
the outcome of customer negotiations and the impact of customer-imposed price reductions;
the cost and availability of raw materials, energy, commodities and product components and our ability to mitigate such
costs;
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disruptions in relationships with our suppliers;
the financial condition of and adverse developments affecting our customers and suppliers;
risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries;
currency controls and the ability to economically hedge currencies;
global sovereign fiscal matters and creditworthiness, including potential defaults and the related impacts on economic
activity, including the possible effects on credit markets, currency values, monetary unions, international treaties and
fiscal policies;
the operational and financial success of our joint ventures;
competitive conditions impacting us and our key customers and suppliers;
labor disputes involving us or our significant customers or suppliers or that otherwise affect us;
the impact and timing of program launch costs and our management of new program launches;
limitations imposed by our existing indebtedness and our ability to access capital markets on commercially reasonable
terms;
changes in discount rates and the actual return on pension assets;
impairment charges initiated by adverse industry or market developments;
our ability to execute our strategic objectives;
disruptions to our information technology, including those related to cybersecurity;
increases in our warranty, product liability or recall costs;
the outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are or may become a party;
the impact of pending legislation and regulations or changes in existing federal, state, local or foreign laws or regulations;
the impact of regulations on our foreign operations;
costs associated with compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
developments or assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights;
the impact of potential changes in tax and trade policies in the United States and related actions by countries in which we
do business;
the anticipated changes in economic and other relationships between the United Kingdom and the European Union; and
other risks, described in Part I — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," as well as the risks and information provided from time to time
in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The forward-looking statements in this Report are made as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update,
amend or clarify them to reflect events, new information or circumstances occurring after the date hereof.
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ITEM 8 – CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Reports of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm...............................................................
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017 ........................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.............................................
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016...................
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 ......................................
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 ..............................................
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements..........................................................................................................................
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Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts .................................................................................................................
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Lear Corporation
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lear Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as
of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, equity and
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes and financial
statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements").
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company at December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years
in the period ended December 31, 2018, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated February 5, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the
PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those
risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made
by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.
Detroit, Michigan
February 5, 2019
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Lear Corporation
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Lear Corporation and subsidiaries’ internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,
based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Lear Corporation
and subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as
of December 31, 2018, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the 2018 consolidated financial statements of the Company and our report dated February 5, 2019,
expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
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 are a public accounting firm registered with
the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 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.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding
the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies
and procedures that (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 its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become
inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may
deteriorate.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Detroit, Michigan
February 5, 2019
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LEAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)
December 31,
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Other
Total current assets
Long-Term Assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Other
Total long-term assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Equity
Current Liabilities:
Short-term borrowings
Accounts payable and drafts
Accrued liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Long-Term Liabilities:
Long-term debt
Other
Total long-term liabilities
2018
2017
$
1,493.2
$
2,880.3
1,196.8
710.2
6,280.5
2,598.1
1,405.3
1,316.8
5,320.2
11,600.7
$
9.9
$
$
$
2,862.8
1,615.0
12.9
4,500.6
1,941.0
640.4
2,581.4
1,500.4
3,230.8
1,205.7
676.1
6,613.0
2,459.4
1,401.3
1,472.2
5,332.9
11,945.9
—
3,167.2
1,678.1
9.0
4,854.3
1,951.5
694.1
2,645.6
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
158.1
153.4
Equity:
Preferred stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized (including 10,896,250 shares
of Series A convertible preferred stock authorized); no shares outstanding
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 64,563,291 and
72,563,291 shares issued as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Common stock held in treasury, 1,623,678 and 5,689,527 shares
as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively, at cost
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests
Equity
Total liabilities and equity
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated balance sheets.
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—
—
0.6
1,017.4
(225.1)
4,113.6
(705.8)
4,200.7
159.9
4,360.6
0.7
1,215.4
(724.1)
4,171.9
(513.4)
4,150.5
142.1
4,292.6
$
11,600.7
$
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LEAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions, except share and per share data)
For the year ended December 31,
Net sales
Cost of sales
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Amortization of intangible assets
Interest expense
Other (income) expense, net
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in
net income of affiliates
Provision for income taxes
Equity in net income of affiliates
Consolidated net income
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to Lear
Basic net income per share available to Lear common stockholders
Diluted net income per share available to Lear common stockholders
$
2018
21,148.5
18,830.2
$
612.8
51.4
84.1
31.6
1,538.4
311.9
(20.2)
1,246.7
96.9
1,149.8
17.35
17.22
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2017
20,467.0
18,175.9
635.2
47.6
85.7
(4.1)
1,526.7
197.5
(51.7)
1,380.9
67.5
1,313.4
18.79
18.59
$
$
$
2016
18,557.6
16,435.0
608.2
53.0
82.5
40.6
1,338.3
370.2
(72.4)
1,040.5
65.4
975.1
13.48
13.33
Average common shares outstanding
65,672,164
68,542,363
72,345,436
Average diluted shares outstanding
66,161,816
69,277,981
73,124,949
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In millions)
For the year ended December 31,
Consolidated net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Defined benefit plan adjustments
Derivative instruments and hedging activities
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Consolidated comprehensive income
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2018
2017
2016
$
1,246.7
$
1,380.9
$
1,040.5
11.2
13.2
(233.0)
(208.6)
1,038.1
80.7
8.8
22.2
305.0
336.0
1,716.9
81.3
1.8
(6.4)
(109.5)
(114.1)
926.4
56.8
869.6
Comprehensive income attributable to Lear
$
957.4
$
1,635.6
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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LEAR CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
For the year ended December 31,
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Consolidated net income
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by
operating activities –
Equity in net income of affiliates
Loss on extinguishment of debt
Fixed asset impairment charges
Deferred tax (benefit) provision
Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation
Net change in recoverable customer engineering, development and tooling
Net change in working capital items (see below)
Changes in other long-term liabilities
Changes in other long-term assets
Other, net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Other, net
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
New credit agreement borrowings
New credit agreement repayments
Prior credit agreement repayments
Short-term borrowings (repayments), net
Proceeds from the issuance of senior notes
Repurchase of senior notes
Payment of debt issuance and other financing costs
Repurchase of common stock
Dividends paid to Lear Corporation stockholders
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
Other, net
Net cash used in financing activities
Effect of foreign currency translation
Net Change in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash as of Beginning of Period
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash as of End of Period
Changes in Working Capital Items:
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and other
Net change in working capital items
Supplementary Disclosure:
Cash paid for interest
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received of $40.6 million in 2018,
$35.5 million in 2017 and $16.4 million in 2016
$
$
$
$
$
2018
2017
2016
$
1,246.7
$
1,380.9
$
1,040.5
(20.2)
—
6.1
86.7
484.4
41.4
54.4
(118.9)
(23.0)
(16.7)
38.9
1,779.8
(677.0)
—
(16.5)
(693.5)
—
(6.3)
—
7.3
—
—
—
(704.9)
(186.3)
(79.1)
(61.2)
(1,030.5)
(36.4)
19.4
1,500.4
1,519.8
$
(51.7)
21.2
3.4
(81.3)
427.7
70.2
(54.1)
72.5
6.6
2.1
(14.4)
1,783.1
(594.5)
(292.4)
18.3
(868.6)
250.0
(1.6)
(468.7)
(8.9)
744.7
(517.0)
(11.9)
(450.5)
(137.7)
(81.6)
(58.8)
(742.0)
56.3
228.8
1,271.6
1,500.4
$
$
230.8
(32.5)
(199.3)
(117.9)
(118.9) $
97.1
279.2
$
$
(115.2) $
(76.0)
195.3
68.4
72.5
$
94.0
284.0
$
$
(72.4)
—
5.4
103.6
378.2
68.2
(16.9)
88.1
(12.9)
38.3
(0.8)
1,619.3
(528.3)
(155.9)
47.1
(637.1)
—
—
(21.9)
9.1
—
—
—
(658.8)
(88.8)
(33.3)
(79.2)
(872.9)
(34.3)
75.0
1,196.6
1,271.6
(176.3)
(53.5)
157.6
160.3
88.1
88.8
237.6
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(In millions, except share data)
Redeemable
Non-
controlling
Interests
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Balance as of December 31, 2015
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Stock-based compensation
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based
compensation
Net issuances of 783,793 shares held in treasury in
settlement of stock-based compensation
Repurchases of 5,816,363 shares of common stock at
an average price of $113.26 per share
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests
Affiliate transaction
Acquisition of outstanding noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests — other
Balance as of December 31, 2016
Comprehensive income:
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Adoption of ASU 2016-09 (Note 7, "Income Taxes")
Stock-based compensation
Net issuances of 456,252 shares held in treasury in
settlement of stock-based compensation
Repurchases of 3,014,131 shares of common stock at
an average price of $150.77 per share
Retirement of 8,000,000 shares held in treasury at
average price of $111.43 per share
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests
Affiliate transaction
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Adoption of ASU 2016-16 (Note 7, "Income Taxes")
Stock-based compensation
Net issuances of 374,267 shares held in treasury in
settlement of stock-based compensation
Repurchases of 4,308,418 shares of common stock at
an average price of $163.69 per share
Retirement of 8,000,000 shares held in treasury at
average price of $146.27 per share
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests
Affiliate transaction
Acquisition of outstanding noncontrolling interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment
Noncontrolling interests — other
Balance as of December 31, 2018
$
$
$
$
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
3.2
4.6
7.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
(4.9)
125.0
25.5
153.4
12.9
(9.4)
3.5
—
—
—
—
—
—
(9.2)
—
—
10.4
—
158.1
$
$
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
1,451.9
Common
Stock Held
in Treasury
$
Retained
Earnings
(623.0) $ 2,827.8
—
—
—
68.2
8.8
—
—
—
—
—
975.1
—
975.1
—
—
(124.2)
81.6
(4.7)
—
—
—
—
(19.4)
—
1,385.3
(658.8)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(89.1)
—
—
—
(2.2)
$ (1,200.2) $ 3,706.9
$
—
—
—
—
70.2
— 1,313.4
—
—
— 1,313.4
52.9
—
—
—
(84.2)
39.0
—
(454.4)
—
—
— $
0.8
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
(0.1)
—
—
—
—
0.7
$
(155.9)
—
—
—
—
1,215.4
$
891.5
—
—
—
—
(735.5)
(140.3)
—
—
(25.5)
(724.1) $ 4,171.9
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
41.4
— 1,149.8
—
—
— 1,149.8
2.3
—
—
—
(81.5)
34.0
—
(705.2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
(0.1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.6
$
(155.9)
—
—
—
(2.0)
—
—
1,017.4
1,170.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,014.2)
(185.8)
—
—
—
(10.4)
—
(225.1) $ 4,113.6
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (continued)
(In millions, except share data)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax
Derivative
Instruments and
Hedging
Activities
Cumulative
Translation
Adjustments
Defined
Benefit Plans
$
(194.6) $
(496.8) $
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders’
Equity
2,927.4
Balance as of December 31, 2015
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Stock-based compensation
Excess tax benefits related to stock-based
compensation
Net issuances of 783,793 shares held in treasury in
settlement of stock-based compensation
Repurchases of 5,816,363 shares of common stock at
an average price of $113.26 per share
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests
Affiliate transaction
Acquisition of outstanding noncontrolling interests
Noncontrolling interests — other
Balance as of December 31, 2016
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income
Other comprehensive income
Total comprehensive income
Adoption of ASU 2016-09 (Note 7, "Income Taxes")
Stock-based compensation
Net issuances of 456,252 shares held in treasury in
settlement of stock-based compensation
Repurchases of 3,014,131 shares of common stock at
an average price of $150.77 per share
Retirement of 8,000,000 shares held in treasury at
average price of $111.43 per share
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests
Affiliate transaction
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Adoption of ASU 2016-16 (Note 7, "Income Taxes")
Stock-based compensation
Net issuances of 374,267 shares held in treasury in
settlement of stock-based compensation
Repurchases of 4,308,418 shares of common stock at
an average price of $163.69 per share
Retirement of 8,000,000 shares held in treasury at
average price of $146.27 per share
Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests
Affiliate transaction
Acquisition of outstanding noncontrolling interests
Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment
Noncontrolling interests — other
Balance as of December 31, 2018
(38.7) $
—
(6.4)
(6.4)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(100.9)
(100.9)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.8
1.8
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
(192.8) $
(45.1) $
(597.7) $
—
8.8
8.8
—
—
—
—
—
22.2
22.2
—
—
—
—
—
291.2
291.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(184.0) $
—
—
—
—
—
(22.9) $
—
—
—
—
—
(306.5) $
—
11.2
11.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(172.8) $
—
13.2
13.2
—
—
—
—
—
(216.8)
(216.8)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(9.7) $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(523.3) $
$
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Non-
controlling
Interests
$
90.3
Equity
$ 3,017.7
65.4
(8.6)
56.8
—
—
—
1,040.5
(114.1)
926.4
68.2
8.8
(47.3)
—
—
(41.2)
41.0
(13.4)
2.2
135.7
(658.8)
(89.1)
(41.2)
41.0
(32.8)
—
$ 3,192.9
64.3
9.2
73.5
—
—
—
—
1,377.7
331.4
1,709.1
52.9
70.2
(45.2)
(454.4)
—
—
(67.1)
—
—
142.1
—
(140.3)
(67.1)
—
(25.5)
$ 4,292.6
$
$
84.0
(6.8)
77.2
—
—
—
—
—
—
(70.0)
14.0
—
(3.4)
159.9
$
1,233.8
(199.2)
1,034.6
2.3
41.4
(47.5)
(705.2)
—
(185.8)
(70.0)
14.0
(2.0)
(10.4)
(3.4)
$ 4,360.6
975.1
(105.5)
869.6
68.2
8.8
(47.3)
(658.8)
(89.1)
—
—
(19.4)
(2.2)
3,057.2
1,313.4
322.2
1,635.6
52.9
70.2
(45.2)
(454.4)
—
(140.3)
—
—
(25.5)
4,150.5
1,149.8
(192.4)
957.4
2.3
41.4
(47.5)
(705.2)
—
(185.8)
—
—
(2.0)
(10.4)
—
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(1) Basis of Presentation
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Lear Corporation ("Lear," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") and its affiliates design and
manufacture automotive seating and electrical distribution systems and related components. The Company’s main customers
are automotive original equipment manufacturers. The Company operates facilities worldwide.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lear, a Delaware corporation, and the wholly
owned and less than wholly owned subsidiaries controlled by Lear.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Consolidation
Lear consolidates all entities, including variable interest entities, in which it has a controlling financial interest. Investments in
affiliates in which Lear does not have control, but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and
financial policies, are accounted for under the equity method (Note 5, "Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party
Transactions").
Fiscal Period Reporting
The Company’s annual financial results are reported on a calendar year basis, and quarterly interim results are reported using a
thirteen week reporting calendar.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities of ninety days or less. Restricted cash
includes cash that is legally restricted as to use or withdrawal.
Accounts Receivable
The Company records accounts receivable as title is transferred to its customers. The Company’s customers are the world’s
major automotive manufacturers. The Company records accounts receivable reserves for known collectibility issues, as such
issues relate to specific transactions or customer balances. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, accounts receivable are reflected
net of reserves of $33.2 million and $41.8 million, respectively. The Company writes off accounts receivable when it becomes
apparent, based upon age or customer circumstances, that such amounts will not be collected. Generally, the Company does not
require collateral for its accounts receivable.
The Company receives bank notes from its customers, which are classified as other current assets in the consolidated balance
sheets, for certain amounts of accounts receivable, primarily in Asia. The Company may hold such bank notes until maturity,
exchange them with suppliers to settle liabilities or sell them to third-party financial institutions in exchange for cash.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.
Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs. The Company
records reserves for inventory in excess of production and/or forecasted requirements and for obsolete inventory in production
and service inventories. A summary of inventories is shown below (in millions):
December 31,
Raw materials
Work-in-process
Finished goods
Reserves
Inventories
2018
2017
$
$
859.4
104.6
346.0
(113.2)
1,196.8
$
$
869.3
120.8
324.8
(109.2)
1,205.7
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Pre-Production Costs Related to Long-Term Supply Agreements
The Company incurs pre-production engineering and development ("E&D") and tooling costs related to the products produced
for its customers under long-term supply agreements. The Company expenses all pre-production E&D costs for which
reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer. In addition, the Company expenses all pre-production tooling
costs related to customer-owned tools for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which the
Company does not have a non-cancelable right to use the tooling.
During 2018 and 2017, the Company capitalized $230.6 million and $257.4 million, respectively, of pre-production E&D costs
for which reimbursement is contractually guaranteed by the customer. During 2018 and 2017, the Company also capitalized
$198.1 million and $115.4 million, respectively, of pre-production tooling costs related to customer-owned tools for which
reimbursement is contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which the Company has a non-cancelable right to use the
tooling. These amounts are included in other current and long-term assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as
of December 31, 2018 and 2017. During 2018 and 2017, the Company collected $487.5 million and $311.1 million,
respectively, of cash related to E&D and tooling costs.
The classification of recoverable customer E&D and tooling costs related to long-term supply agreements is shown below (in
millions):
December 31,
Current
Long-term
Recoverable customer E&D and tooling
Property, Plant and Equipment
2018
2017
$
$
160.9
80.4
241.3
$
$
248.1
59.3
307.4
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Costs associated with the repair and maintenance of the Company’s property,
plant and equipment are expensed as incurred. Costs associated with improvements which extend the life, increase the capacity
or improve the efficiency or safety of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over the
remaining useful life of the related asset. Depreciable property is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets, using
principally the straight-line method as follows:
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and equipment
10 to 40 years
5 to 10 years
A summary of property, plant and equipment is shown below (in millions):
December 31,
Land
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and equipment
Construction in progress
Total property, plant and equipment
Less – accumulated depreciation
Net property, plant and equipment
2018
2017
116.8
809.3
3,463.3
389.3
4,778.7
(2,180.6)
2,598.1
$
$
118.8
797.7
3,077.4
355.6
4,349.5
(1,890.1)
2,459.4
$
$
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, depreciation expense was $433.0 million, $380.1 million and $325.2
million, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, capital expenditures recorded in accounts payable totaled
$156.2 million, $119.7 million and $117.8 million, respectively.
Impairment of Goodwill
Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Impairment testing is required more often
than annually if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment is more likely than not to have occurred. In conducting
its annual impairment testing, the Company may first perform a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that
a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If not, no further goodwill impairment testing is required. If it is
more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if the Company elects not to perform a
qualitative assessment of a reporting unit, the Company then compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the related net
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
book value. If the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. The
Company conducts its annual impairment testing as of the first day of its fourth quarter.
The Company utilizes an income approach to estimate the fair value of each of its reporting units and a market valuation
approach to further support this analysis. The income approach is based on projected debt-free cash flow which is discounted to
the present value using discount factors that consider the timing and risk of cash flows. The Company believes that this
approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit’s expected long-term operating
cash flow performance. This approach also mitigates the impact of cyclical trends that occur in the industry. Fair value is
estimated using recent automotive industry and specific platform production volume projections, which are based on both third-
party and internally developed forecasts, as well as commercial and discount rate assumptions. The discount rate used is the
value-weighted average of the Company’s estimated cost of equity and of debt ("cost of capital") derived using both known and
estimated customary market metrics. The Company’s weighted average cost of capital is adjusted by reporting unit to reflect a
risk factor, if necessary. Other significant assumptions include terminal value growth rates, terminal value margin rates, future
capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements. While there are inherent uncertainties related to the
assumptions used and to management’s application of these assumptions to this analysis, the Company believes that the income
approach provides a reasonable estimate of the fair value of its reporting units. The market valuation approach is used to further
support the Company’s analysis and is based on recent transactions involving comparable companies.
In 2018, the Company performed a qualitative assessment of its reporting units. The assessment was completed as of the first
day of our fourth quarter. The assessment indicated that it was more likely than not that the fair value of each of the reporting
units exceeded its respective carrying value. The Company does not believe that any of our reporting units are at risk for
impairment.
A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for each of the periods in the two years ended December 31,
2018, is shown below (in millions):
Balance as of December 31, 2016
Acquisitions
Affiliate transaction
Foreign currency translation and other
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Affiliate transaction
Foreign currency translation and other
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Seating
E-Systems
Total
$
$
1,091.2
123.3
—
59.9
1,274.4
—
(30.1)
1,244.3
$
$
30.1
—
94.4
2.4
126.9
22.4
11.7
161.0
$
$
1,121.3
123.3
94.4
62.3
1,401.3
22.4
(18.4)
1,405.3
For further information related to acquisitions and affiliate transactions, see Note 3, "Acquisitions," and Note 5, "Investments in
Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions."
Intangible Assets
As of December 31, 2018, intangible assets consist primarily of certain intangible assets recorded in connection with the
acquisitions of Guilford Mills in 2012, the parent company of Eagle Ottawa, LLC in 2015, AccuMED in 2016 and Grupo
Antolin's automotive seating business ("Antolin Seating") in 2017 (Note 3, "Acquisitions"). These intangible assets were
recorded at their estimated fair value, based on independent appraisals, as of the transaction or acquisition date. The value
assigned to technology intangibles is based on the royalty savings method, which applies a hypothetical royalty rate to projected
revenues attributable to the identified technologies. Royalty rates were determined based primarily on analysis of market
information. The customer-based intangible asset includes the acquired entity's established relationships with its customers and
the ability of these customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. The value assigned to customer-based
intangibles is based on the present value of future earnings attributable to the asset group after recognition of required returns to
other contributory assets.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
A summary of intangible assets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, is shown below (in millions):
Amortized intangible assets:
Technology
Customer-based
Other
Unamortized intangible assets:
In-process research and development
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Technology
Customer-based
Other
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Gross Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Value
Weighted
Average Useful
Life (years)
$
$
$
20.1
533.4
1.4
554.9
10.8
565.7
$
$
$
$
(11.8) $
(156.3)
(1.1)
(169.2) $
— $
(169.2) $
8.3
377.1
0.3
385.7
10.8
396.5
8.5
11.6
2.5
11.5
Gross Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Value
$
$
22.2
544.6
1.4
568.2
$
$
(9.3) $
(113.9)
(0.9)
(124.1) $
12.9
430.7
0.5
444.1
Weighted
Average Useful
Life (years)
8.6
11.6
5.2
11.5
Intangible assets with a gross carrying value of $17.0 million became fully amortized in 2017 and are no longer included in the
intangible asset gross carrying value or accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2017.
Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions, the Company’s estimated annual amortization expense for the five succeeding
years is shown below (in millions):
Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
$
Expense
49.6
47.9
46.5
45.8
44.3
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company monitors its long-lived assets for impairment indicators on an ongoing basis in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). If impairment indicators exist, the Company performs the
required impairment analysis by comparing the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the long-lived assets to
the related net book values. If the net book value exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is measured and
recognized. An impairment loss is measured as the difference between the net book value and the fair value of the long-lived
assets. Fair value is estimated based upon a combination of market and cost approaches, as appropriate.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized fixed asset impairment charges of $4.7
million, $1.3 million and $4.7 million respectively, in conjunction with its restructuring actions (Note 4, "Restructuring"), as
well as additional fixed asset impairment charges of $1.4 million, $2.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Fixed asset
impairment charges are recorded in cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the years ended
December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Impairment of Investments in Affiliates
The Company monitors its investments in affiliates for indicators of other-than-temporary declines in value on an ongoing basis
in accordance with GAAP. If the Company determines that an other-than-temporary decline in value has occurred, it recognizes
an impairment loss, which is measured as the difference between the recorded book value and the fair value of the investment.
Fair value is generally determined using an income approach based on discounted cash flows or negotiated transaction values.
Revenue Recognition and Sales Commitments
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, "Revenue from Contracts with
Customers," using the modified retrospective method as applied to customer contracts that were not completed as of January 1,
2018. As a result, financial information for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018, are presented in accordance
with ASC 606. Comparative financial information for reporting periods beginning prior to January 1, 2018, has not been
adjusted and continues to be reported in accordance with the Company's revenue recognition policies prior to the adoption of
ASC 606. The Company did not record a cumulative adjustment related to the adoption of ASC 606, and the effects of adoption
were not significant.
The Company enters into contracts with its customers to provide production parts generally at the beginning of a vehicle’s life
cycle. Typically, these contracts do not provide for a specified quantity of products, but once entered into, the Company is often
expected to fulfill its customers’ purchasing requirements for the production life of the vehicle. Many of these contracts may be
terminated by the Company’s customers at any time. Historically, terminations of these contracts have been minimal. The
Company receives purchase orders from its customers, which provide the commercial terms for a particular production part,
including price (but not quantities). Contracts may also provide for annual price reductions over the production life of the
vehicle, and prices may be adjusted on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in product content/cost and other commercial
factors.
Revenue is recognized at a point in time when control of the product is transferred to the customer under standard commercial
terms, as the Company does not have an enforceable right to payment prior to such transfer. The amount of revenue recognized
reflects the consideration that the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those products based on the annual
purchase orders, annual price reductions and ongoing price adjustments (some of which is accounted for as variable
consideration). The Company does not believe that there will be significant changes to its estimates of variable consideration.
The Company's customers pay for products received in accordance with payment terms that are customary within the industry.
The Company's contracts with its customers do not have significant financing components.
The Company records a contract liability for advances received from its customers. As of December 31, 2018, there were no
significant contract liabilities recorded. Further, there were no significant contract liabilities recognized in revenue during the
year ended December 31, 2018.
Amounts billed to customers related to shipping and handling costs are included in net sales in the consolidated statements of
income. Shipping and handling costs are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales in the consolidated
statements of income.
Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing
transaction that are collected by the Company from a customer are excluded from revenue.
Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Cost of sales includes material, labor and overhead costs associated with the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s
products. Distribution costs include inbound freight costs, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs
and other costs of the Company’s distribution network. Selling, general and administrative expenses include selling,
engineering and development and administrative costs not directly associated with the manufacture and distribution of the
Company’s products.
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs include employee termination benefits, fixed asset impairment charges and contract termination costs, as
well as other incremental costs resulting from the restructuring actions. These incremental costs principally include equipment
and personnel relocation costs. In addition to restructuring costs, the Company also incurs incremental manufacturing
inefficiency costs at the operating locations impacted by the restructuring actions during the related restructuring
implementation period. Restructuring costs are recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance
with GAAP. Generally, charges are recorded as restructuring actions are approved and/or implemented.
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Engineering and Development
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Costs incurred in connection with product launches, to the extent not recoverable from the Company’s customers, are charged
to cost of sales as incurred. All other engineering and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative
expenses when incurred. Engineering and development costs charged to selling, general and administrative expenses totaled
$153.5 million, $147.9 million and $143.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Other (Income) Expense, Net
Other (income) expense, net includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses related to
certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the disposal of
fixed assets, the non-service cost components of net periodic benefit cost and other miscellaneous income and expense. A
summary of other (income) expense, net is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Other expense
Other income
Other (income) expense, net
2018
2017
2016
$
$
43.8
(12.2)
31.6
$
$
$
57.2
(61.3)
(4.1) $
76.4
(35.8)
40.6
Other (income) expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2016, was restated in connection with the 2018 adoption of
Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-07, "Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic
Postretirement Benefit Cost," to include the non-cash settlement charge of $34.2 million related to the Company's lump-sum
payout to certain terminated vested plan participants of its U.S. defined benefit pension plans (Note 8, "Pension and Other
Postretirement Benefit Plans").
Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and tax loss and credit
carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in
the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.
The Company’s current and future provision for income taxes is impacted by the initial recognition of and changes in valuation
allowances in certain countries. The Company intends to maintain these allowances until it is more likely than not that the
deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company’s future provision for income taxes will include no tax benefit with respect to
losses incurred and, except for certain jurisdictions, no tax expense with respect to income generated in these countries until the
respective valuation allowances are eliminated. Accordingly, income taxes are impacted by changes in valuation allowances and
the mix of earnings among jurisdictions. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis.
In completing this evaluation, the Company considers all available evidence in order to determine whether, based on the weight
of the evidence, a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets is necessary. Such evidence includes historical results, future
reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and expectations for future taxable income (exclusive of the reversal of
temporary differences and carryforwards), as well as the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. If,
based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the Company’s deferred tax assets will not
be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. If operating results improve or decline on a continual basis in a particular
jurisdiction, the Company’s decision regarding the need for a valuation allowance could change, resulting in either the initial
recognition or reversal of a valuation allowance in that jurisdiction, which could have a significant impact on income tax
expense in the period recognized and subsequent periods. In determining the provision for income taxes for financial statement
purposes, the Company makes certain estimates and judgments, which affect its evaluation of the carrying value of its deferred
tax assets, as well as its calculation of certain tax liabilities.
The calculation of the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits and liabilities includes uncertainties in the application of, and
changes in, complex tax regulations in a multitude of jurisdictions across its global operations. The Company recognizes tax
benefits and liabilities based on its estimates of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due. The Company
adjusts these benefits and liabilities based on changing facts and circumstances; however, due to the complexity of these
uncertainties and the impact of tax audits, the ultimate resolutions may differ significantly from the Company’s estimates.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate income
tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on all offshore earnings that
were previously tax deferred and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings.
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Provisional Amounts
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
In March 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2018-05, "Income Taxes - Amendments to
SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118" ("SAB 118"). The guidance provided for a provisional
one-year measurement period for entities to finalize their accounting for certain tax effects related to the Act. In 2017 and
during the first nine months of 2018, the Company recorded provisional amounts for certain enactment-date effects of the Act,
for which the accounting had not been finalized, by applying the guidance in SAB 118. Accordingly, the Company completed
its accounting for the effects of the Act in 2018 and recognized a net favorable adjustment to the 2017 provisional income tax
expense of $5.3 million. The $5.3 million net tax benefit is comprised of a tax benefit of $15.1 million related to the one-time
transition tax on offshore earnings, partially offset by a tax expense of $9.8 million related to the remeasurement of the
December 31, 2017 deferred tax balances and numerous other items included in the Act.
Transition Tax on Deferred Foreign Earnings
The one-time transition tax is based on the Company’s post-1986 earnings and profits ("E&P") of its foreign subsidiaries, for
which U.S. income taxes were previously deferred. The transition tax is based, in part, on the amount of E&P held in cash and
other specified assets. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the provision for income taxes included provisional income tax
expense of $131.0 million related to the one-time transition tax liability. In 2018, the Company completed its calculation of the
post-1986 E&P and related foreign taxes of its foreign subsidiaries, as well as the classification of the E&P as cash or non-cash.
Based on the completed calculation and consideration of proposed regulations and other guidance issued during 2018, the
Company recorded a tax benefit of $15.1 million in 2018, reducing the one-time transition tax to $115.9 million.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company remeasured its U.S. deferred tax assets and liabilities to reflect the effects of the Act,
including the reduction in the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018. For the year ended December 31, 2017,
the provision for income taxes included provisional income tax expense of $42.5 million related to the remeasurement of
deferred tax balances. In 2018, the Company finalized its analysis of certain aspects of the Act and refined its calculations.
Based on the completed analysis and calculations and consideration of proposed regulations and other guidance issued during
2018, the Company recorded tax expense of $9.8 million, increasing the tax expense related to the remeasurement of deferred
tax balances to $52.3 million.
Global Intangible Low-Tax Income ("GILTI")
The Act created a provision known as global intangible low-tax income ("GILTI") that imposes a U.S. tax on certain earnings of
foreign subsidiaries that are subject to foreign tax below a certain threshold. The Company has made an accounting policy
election to reflect GILTI taxes, if any, as a current income tax expense in the period incurred.
Foreign Currency
Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries that use a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S.
dollars at the foreign exchange rates in effect at the end of the period. Revenues and expenses of foreign subsidiaries are
translated into U.S. dollars using an average of the foreign exchange rates in effect during the period. Translation adjustments
that arise from translating a foreign subsidiary’s financial statements from the functional currency to the U.S. dollar are
reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets.
Transaction gains and losses that arise from foreign exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other
than the functional currency, except certain long-term intercompany transactions, are included in the consolidated statements of
income as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, other (income) expense, net includes net foreign
currency transaction losses of $14.4 million, $5.1 million and $7.6 million, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures stock-based employee compensation expense at fair value in accordance with GAAP and recognizes
such expense over the vesting period of the stock-based employee awards.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Net Income Per Share Attributable to Lear
Basic net income per share available to Lear common stockholders is computed using the two-class method by dividing net
income attributable to Lear, after deducting the redemption adjustment related to redeemable noncontrolling interest, by the
average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Common shares issuable upon the satisfaction of certain
conditions pursuant to a contractual agreement are considered common shares outstanding and are included in the computation
of basic net income per share available to Lear common stockholders.
Diluted net income per share available to Lear common stockholders is computed using the two-class method by dividing net
income attributable to Lear, after deducting the redemption adjustment related to redeemable noncontrolling interest, by the
average number of common shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents computed using the
treasury stock method and the average share price during the period.
A summary of information used to compute basic and diluted net income per share available to Lear common stockholders is
shown below (in millions, except share and per share data):
For the year ended December 31,
Net income attributable to Lear
Less: Redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment
Net income available to Lear common stockholders
Average common shares outstanding
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
Average diluted shares outstanding
Basic net income per share available to Lear common stockholders
Diluted net income per share available to Lear common stockholders
2018
2017
2016
1,149.8
(10.4)
1,139.4
$
$
1,313.4
(25.5)
1,287.9
$
$
975.1
—
975.1
65,672,164
489,652
66,161,816
68,542,363
735,618
69,277,981
72,345,436
779,513
73,124,949
17.35
17.22
$
$
18.79
18.59
$
$
13.48
13.33
$
$
$
$
For further information related to the redeemable noncontrolling interest adjustment, see Note 5, "Investments in Affiliates and
Other Related Party Transactions."
Product Warranty
Losses from warranty obligations are accrued when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the related amounts are
reasonably estimable.
Segment Reporting
The Company has two reportable operating segments: Seating, which includes complete seat systems and all major seat
components, including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam
and headrests, and E-Systems, which includes complete electrical distribution systems, as well as sophisticated electronic
control modules, electrification products and connectivity products. Key components in the Company's electrical distribution
portfolio include wire harnesses, terminals and connectors and junction boxes for both internal combustion engine and
electrification architectures that require management of higher voltage and power. Key components in the Company's electronic
control module portfolio include body control modules, wireless receiver and transmitter technology and lighting and audio
control modules, as well as portfolios specific to electrification and connectivity trends. Electrification products include
charging systems (onboard charging modules, cord set charging equipment and wireless charging systems), battery electronics
(battery disconnect units, cell monitoring supervisory systems and integrated total battery control modules) and other power
management modules, including converter and inverter systems. Connectivity products include gateway modules, connected
gateways and independent communication modules to manage both wired and wireless networks and data in vehicles. The other
category includes unallocated costs related to corporate headquarters, regional headquarters and the elimination of
intercompany activities, none of which meets the requirements for being classified as an operating segment. Corporate and
regional headquarters costs include various support functions, such as information technology, corporate finance, legal,
executive administration and human resources, as well as advanced engineering expenses.
Each of the Company’s operating segments reports its results from operations and makes its requests for capital expenditures
directly to the chief operating decision maker. The economic performance of each operating segment is driven primarily by
automotive production volumes in the geographic regions in which it operates, as well as by the success of the vehicle
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
platforms for which it supplies products. Also, each operating segment operates in the competitive Tier 1 automotive supplier
environment and is continually working with its customers to manage costs and improve quality. The Company’s production
processes generally make use of hourly labor, dedicated facilities, sequential manufacturing and assembly processes and
commodity raw materials.
The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based primarily on (i) revenues from external customers,
(ii) pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates, interest expense and other expense ("segment earnings") and
(iii) cash flows, being defined as segment earnings less capital expenditures plus depreciation and amortization.
The accounting policies of the Company’s operating segments are the same as those described in this note to the consolidated
financial statements.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company has used derivative financial instruments, including forwards, futures, options, swaps and other derivative
contracts, to reduce the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates and the resulting variability of the
Company’s operating results. The Company is not a party to leveraged derivatives. The Company’s derivative financial
instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that provide for the net settlement of contracts, by counterparty, in the
event of default or termination. On the date that a derivative contract for a hedging instrument is entered into, the Company
designates the derivative as either (1) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of
an unrecognized firm commitment (a fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of the exposure of a forecasted transaction or of the
variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability (a cash flow hedge), (3) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign
operation (a net investment hedge) or (4) a contract not designated as a hedging instrument.
For a fair value hedge, the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in earnings and reflected in the consolidated
statement of income on the same line as the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. For a cash flow
hedge, the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated
balance sheet. When the underlying hedged transaction is realized, the gain or loss included in accumulated other
comprehensive loss is recorded in earnings and reflected in the consolidated statement of income on the same line as the gain or
loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. For a net investment hedge, the change in the fair value of the derivative
is recorded in cumulative translation adjustment, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the
consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the fair value of contracts not designated as hedging instruments are recorded in
earnings and reflected in the consolidated statements of income as other (income) expense, net.
The Company formally documents its hedge relationships, including the identification of the hedging instruments and the
related hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the hedge transaction. Derivatives
are recorded at fair value in other current and long-term assets and other current and long-term liabilities in the consolidated
balance sheet. The Company also formally assesses whether a derivative used in a hedging transaction is highly effective in
offsetting changes in either the fair value or the cash flows of the hedged item. When it is determined that a hedged transaction
is no longer probable to occur, the Company discontinues hedge accounting.
On January 1, 2018, the Company early adopted ASU 2017-12, "Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities."
The new standard eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness, due to a difference
between the economic terms of the hedge instrument and the underlying transaction, and generally requires, for qualifying
hedges, the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same line as the hedged item in the
consolidated statement of income. The standard also modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment of
hedge effectiveness and simplifies the application of hedge accounting in certain situations. The provisions of the standard were
applied on a modified retrospective basis, and the effects of adoption were not significant.
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Use of Estimates
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. During 2018, there were no material changes in the
methods or policies used to establish estimates and assumptions. Other matters subject to estimation and judgment include
amounts related to accounts receivable realization, inventory obsolescence, asset impairments, useful lives of fixed and
intangible assets and unsettled pricing discussions with customers and suppliers (Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies"); acquisitions (Note 3, "Acquisitions"); restructuring accruals (Note 4, "Restructuring"); deferred tax asset valuation
allowances and income taxes (Note 7, "Income Taxes"); pension and other postretirement benefit plan assumptions (Note 8,
"Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans"); accruals related to litigation, warranty and environmental remediation costs
(Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies"); and self-insurance accruals. Actual results may differ significantly from the
Company’s estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts in prior years’ financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in the year ended
December 31, 2018.
(3) Acquisitions
Antolin Seating
On April 28, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of Antolin Seating for $292.4 million, net of cash acquired. The
Antolin Seating business is comprised of just-in-time seat assembly, as well as seat structures, mechanisms and seat covers,
with annual sales of approximately $485 million and operations in five countries in Europe and North Africa. In addition, the
Company incurred transaction costs of $3.0 million related to advisory services, which were expensed as incurred and are
recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of income for the year
ended December 31, 2017.
The Antolin Seating acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. The
operating results and cash flows of Antolin Seating are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from
the date of acquisition and in the Company's Seating segment. The purchase price and allocation are shown below (in millions):
Net purchase price
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets purchased and liabilities assumed, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets
Purchase price allocation
$
$
$
292.4
79.2
(31.5)
123.3
121.4
292.4
Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not
qualify for separate recognition.
Intangible assets consist of amounts recognized for the fair value of customer-based assets and were based on an independent
appraisal. Customer-based assets include Antolin Seating's established relationships with its customers and the ability of these
customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. It is currently estimated that these intangible assets have a
weighted average useful life of approximately fifteen years.
The pro-forma effects of this acquisition do not materially impact the Company's reported results for any period presented.
For further information related to acquired assets measured at fair value, see Note 14, "Financial Instruments."
AccuMED
On December 21, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity interests of AccuMED
Holdings Corp. ("AccuMED"), a privately-held developer and manufacturer of specialty fabrics, for $148.5 million, net of cash
acquired. The AccuMED acquisition was accounted for as a business combination.
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(4) Restructuring
2018
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
In 2018, the Company recorded charges of $88.0 million in connection with its restructuring actions. These charges consist of
$63.7 million recorded as cost of sales, $24.0 million recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.3 million
recorded as other expense. The restructuring charges consist of employee termination benefits of $74.5 million, asset
impairment charges of $4.7 million and contract termination costs of $1.5 million, as well as other related costs of $7.3 million.
Employee termination benefits were recorded based on existing union and employee contracts, statutory requirements,
completed negotiations and Company policy. Asset impairment charges relate to the disposal of buildings, leasehold
improvements and machinery and equipment with carrying values of $4.7 million in excess of related estimated fair values.
The Company expects to incur approximately $43 million of additional restructuring costs related to activities initiated as of
December 31, 2018, and expects that the components of such costs will be consistent with its historical experience. Any future
restructuring actions will depend upon market conditions, customer actions and other factors.
A summary of 2018 activity is shown below (in millions):
Accrual as of
January 1, 2018
2018
Charges
Utilization
Accrual as of
Cash
Non-cash
Employee termination benefits
Asset impairments
Contract termination costs
Other related costs
Total
2017
$
$
93.0
—
5.0
—
98.0
$
$
74.5
4.7
1.5
7.3
88.0
$
$
(64.2) $
—
(1.1)
(7.3)
(72.6) $
December 31, 2018
103.3
—
5.4
—
108.7
— $
(4.7)
—
—
(4.7) $
In 2017, the Company recorded charges of $72.6 million in connection with its restructuring actions. These charges consist of
$59.2 million recorded as cost of sales, $14.3 million recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.9 million
recorded as other income. The restructuring charges consist of employee termination benefits of $62.9 million, asset
impairment charges of $1.3 million, pension benefit plan curtailment and settlement losses of $1.7 million and other contract
termination costs of $1.7 million, as well as other related costs of $5.0 million. Employee termination benefits were recorded
based on existing union and employee contracts, statutory requirements, completed negotiations and Company policy. Asset
impairment charges relate to the disposal of buildings, leasehold improvements and machinery and equipment with carrying
values of $1.3 million in excess of related estimated fair values.
A summary of 2017 activity, excluding the pension benefit plan curtailment and settlement losses of $1.7 million, is shown
below (in millions):
Employee termination benefits
Asset impairments
Contract termination costs
Other related costs
Total
2016
Accrual as of
January 1, 2017
2017
Charges
69.4
$
62.9
$
—
4.6
—
1.3
1.7
5.0
74.0
$
70.9
$
$
$
Utilization
Accrual as of
Cash
Non-cash
(39.3) $
—
(1.3)
(5.0)
(45.6) $
December 31, 2017
93.0
— $
(1.3)
—
—
(1.3) $
—
5.0
—
98.0
In 2016, the Company recorded charges of $63.6 million in connection with its restructuring actions. These charges consist of
$55.4 million recorded as cost of sales, $8.5 million recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.3 million
recorded as other income. The restructuring charges consist of employee termination benefits of $54.1 million, asset
impairment charges of $4.7 million and contract termination costs of $0.1 million, as well as other related costs of $4.7 million.
Employee termination benefits were recorded based on existing union and employee contracts, statutory requirements,
completed negotiations and Company policy. Asset impairment charges relate to the disposal of buildings, leasehold
improvements and machinery and equipment with carrying values of $4.7 million in excess of related estimated fair values.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
A summary of 2016 activity is shown below (in millions):
Accrual as of
January 1, 2016
2016
Charges
Utilization
Accrual as of
Cash
Non-cash
Employee termination benefits
Asset impairments
Contract termination costs
Other related costs
Total
$
$
66.5
—
5.3
—
71.8
$
$
54.1
4.7
0.1
4.7
63.6
$
$
(51.2) $
—
(0.8)
(4.7)
(56.7) $
December 31, 2016
69.4
—
4.6
—
74.0
— $
(4.7)
—
—
(4.7) $
(5) Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions
The Company’s beneficial ownership in affiliates accounted for under the equity method is shown below:
December 31,
Beijing BHAP Lear Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (China)
Dong Kwang Lear Yuhan Hoesa (Korea)
Jiangxi Jiangling Lear Interior Systems Co., Ltd. (China)
Lear Dongfeng Automotive Seating Co., Ltd. (China)
Changchun Lear FAWSN Automotive Seat Systems Co., Ltd. (China)
Honduras Electrical Distribution Systems S. de R.L. de C.V. (Honduras)
Kyungshin-Lear Sales and Engineering LLC
Beijing Lear Dymos Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (China)
Dymos Lear Automotive India Private Limited (India)
RevoLaze, LLC
Industrias Cousin Freres, S.L. (Spain)
Changchun Lear FAWSN Automotive Electrical and Electronics Co., Ltd.
(China)
eLumigen, LLC
HB Polymer Company, LLC
Shanghai Lear STEC Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. (China)
2018
50%
50
50
50
49
49
49
40
35
20
—
—
—
—
—
2017
50%
50
50
50
49
49
49
40
35
20
50
49
46
10
—
2016
50%
50
50
50
49
49
49
40
35
20
50
49
46
10
55
Summarized group financial information for affiliates accounted for under the equity method as of December 31, 2018 and
2017, and for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, is shown below (unaudited; in millions):
December 31,
Balance sheet data:
Current assets
Non-current assets
Current liabilities
Non-current liabilities
For the year ended December 31,
Income statement data:
Net sales
Gross profit
Income before provision for income taxes
Net income attributable to affiliates
2018
2017
$
$
753.8
180.8
679.3
6.3
961.4
203.0
813.0
26.1
2018
2017
2016
$
$
1,520.2
75.9
60.0
42.2
$
2,000.4
172.8
169.6
117.8
2,186.4
200.6
195.3
155.4
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A summary of amounts recorded in the Company's consolidated balance sheets related to its affiliates is shown below (in
millions):
December 31,
Aggregate investment in affiliates
Receivables due from affiliates (including notes and advances)
Payables due to affiliates
$
2018
2017
$
108.2
141.1
0.2
146.5
140.7
0.2
A summary of transactions with affiliates accounted for under the equity method and other related parties is shown below (in
millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Sales to affiliates
Purchases from affiliates
Management and other fees for services provided to affiliates
Dividends received from affiliates
$
2018
2017
2016
$
603.0
2.0
29.6
39.0
$
499.9
9.5
26.6
33.0
147.0
17.8
25.3
35.6
The Company’s investment in HB Polymer Company, LLC was accounted for under the equity method as the Company’s
interest in this entity was similar to a partnership interest.
2018
In January 2018, the Company gained control of Changchun Lear FAWSN Automotive Electrical and Electronics Co., Ltd.
("Lear FAWSN") by acquiring an additional 20% interest from a joint venture partner and by amending the joint venture
agreement to eliminate the substantive participating rights of the remaining joint venture partner. Prior to the amendment, Lear
FAWSN was accounted for under the equity method.
This transaction was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are
included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018. The operating results and cash flows of
Lear FAWSN are included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the amended joint
venture agreement and are reflected in the Company’s E-Systems segment.
A summary of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with the transaction is shown below
(in millions):
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets and liabilities assumed, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets
$
$
11.0
5.7
22.4
7.5
46.6
Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not
qualify for separate recognition.
Intangible assets consist of amounts recognized for the fair value of customer-based assets and were based on an independent
appraisal. Customer-based assets include Lear FAWSN's established relationships with its customers and the ability of these
customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. It is currently estimated that these intangible assets have a
weighted average useful life of approximately ten years.
As of the effective date of the transaction, the fair value of the Company’s previously held equity interest in Lear FAWSN was
$23.0 million, and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Lear FAWSN was $14.0 million. As a result of valuing the
Company’s previously held equity interest in Lear FAWSN at fair value, the Company recognized a gain of $10.0 million,
which is included in other (income) expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statement of income for the year ended
December 31, 2018.
Lear FAWSN’s annual sales are approximately $100 million. The pro forma effects of this consolidation would not materially
impact the Company’s reported results for any period presented.
For further information related to acquired assets measured at fair value, see Note 14, "Financial Instruments."
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Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
In September 2017, the Company gained control of Shanghai Lear STEC Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. ("Lear STEC") by
amending the joint venture agreement to eliminate the substantive participating rights of its joint venture partner. Prior to the
amendment, Lear STEC was accounted for under the equity method. This transaction was accounted for as a business
combination, and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are included in the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. The operating results and cash flows of Lear STEC are included in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of the amended joint venture agreement and are reflected in the
Company’s E-Systems segment.
A summary of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with the transaction is shown below
(in millions):
Property, plant and equipment
Other assets and liabilities assumed, net
Goodwill
Intangible assets
$
$
16.2
42.7
94.1
66.0
219.0
Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not
qualify for separate recognition.
Intangible assets consist of amounts recognized for the fair value of customer-based assets and were based on an independent
appraisal. Customer-based assets include Lear STEC’s established relationships with its customers and the ability of these
customers to generate future economic profits for the Company. It is currently estimated that these intangible assets have a
weighted average useful life of approximately twelve years.
As of the date of the transaction, the fair value of the Company’s previously held equity interest in Lear STEC was $94.0
million, and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Lear STEC was $125.0 million. As a result of valuing the
Company’s previously held equity interest in Lear STEC at fair value, the Company recognized a gain of $54.2 million which is
included in other (income) expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of income for the year ended December
31, 2017.
In connection with the transaction, the noncontrolling interest holder obtained the option, which is embedded in the
noncontrolling interest, to require the Company to purchase or redeem the 45% noncontrolling interest based on a pre-
determined earnings multiple formula. In accordance with GAAP, the Company records redeemable noncontrolling interests at
the greater of (1) the initial carrying amount adjusted for the noncontrolling interest holder’s share of total comprehensive
income or loss and dividends ("noncontrolling interest carrying value") or (2) the redemption value as of and based on
conditions existing as of the reporting date. Required redemption adjustments are recorded as an increase to redeemable
noncontrolling interests, with an offsetting adjustment to retained earnings. The redeemable noncontrolling interest is classified
in mezzanine equity in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Redemption value of a noncontrolling interest in excess of carrying value represents a dividend distribution that is different
from dividend distributions to other common stockholders. Therefore, periodic redemption adjustments recorded in excess of
carrying value are reflected as a reduction to the income available to common stockholders in the computation of earnings per
share. Redeemable noncontrolling interest of $158.1 million and $153.4 million related to Lear STEC is reflected in the
Company's consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These amounts include noncontrolling
interest redemption adjustments of $10.4 million and $25.5 million, representing the difference between the redemption value
and carrying value, for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Lear STEC’s annual sales are approximately $280 million. Lear STEC provides wire harnesses to SAIC Motor Corporation
Limited and its joint ventures with both North American and European automotive manufacturers. The pro forma effects of this
consolidation would not materially impact the Company’s reported results for any period presented.
For further information related to acquired assets measured at fair value, see Note 14, "Financial Instruments."
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Short-Term Borrowings
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The Company utilizes uncommitted lines of credit as needed for its short-term working capital fluctuations. As of December 31,
2018 and 2017, the Company had lines of credit from banks totaling $88.9 million and $47.5 million, respectively. As of
December 31, 2018, the Company had short-term debt balances outstanding of $9.9 million related to draws on the lines of
credit. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had no short-term debt balances outstanding.
Long-Term Debt
A summary of long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, and the related weighted average interest rates is shown
below (in millions):
December 31,
2018
2017
Debt Instrument
Credit Agreement — Term Loan Facility
5.375% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes")
5.25% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes")
3.8% Senior Notes due 2027 (the "2027 Notes") (1)
Other
Less — Current portion
Long-term debt
Long-
Term
Debt
$
242.2
325.0
650.0
745.4
5.1
Long-
Term
Debt, Net
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
Long-
Term
Debt
Debt
Issuance
Costs (2)
$
(1.5) $
Debt
Issuance
Costs (2)
$
Long-
Term
Debt, Net
3.92% $
248.4
(1.8) $
240.7
323.0
645.0
740.1
5.375%
5.25%
3.885%
5.1
N/A
(2.0)
(5.0)
(5.3)
—
325.0
650.0
744.9
8.1
(2.4)
(5.8)
(5.9)
—
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
3.0%
5.375%
5.25%
3.885%
246.6
322.6
644.2
739.0
8.1
N/A
$ 1,967.7
$
(13.8)
1,953.9
$ 1,976.4
$ (15.9)
1,960.5
(12.9)
$ 1,941.0
(9.0)
$ 1,951.5
(1) Net of unamortized discount of $4.6 million and $5.1 million as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively
(2) Unamortized portion
Senior Notes
The issuance, maturity and interest payable dates of the Company's senior unsecured 2024 Notes, 2025 Notes and 2027 Notes
(collectively, the "Notes") are as shown below:
Note
2024 Notes
Issuance Date
March 2014
Maturity Date
Interest Payable Dates
March 15, 2024
March 15 and September 15
2025 Notes
November 2014
January 15, 2025
January 15 and July 15
2027 Notes
August 2017
September 15, 2027 March 15 and September 15
2024 Notes
The Company may redeem the 2024 Notes, in whole or in part, on or after March 15, 2019, at the redemption prices set forth
below, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.
Twelve-Month Period Commencing March 15,
2019
2020
2021
2022 and thereafter
2024 Notes
102.688%
101.792%
100.896%
100.000%
Prior to March 15, 2019, the Company may redeem the 2024 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of
the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to, the redemption
date.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The Company may redeem the 2025 Notes, in whole or in part, on or after January 15, 2020, at the redemption prices set forth
below, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date.
Twelve-Month Period Commencing January 15,
2020
2021
2022
2023 and thereafter
2025 Notes
102.625%
101.750%
100.875%
100.000%
Prior to January 15, 2020, the Company may redeem the 2025 Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100%
of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to, the
redemption date.
2027 Notes
In 2017, the Company issued $750.0 million in aggregate principal amount at maturity of 2027 Notes at a stated coupon rate of
3.8%. The 2027 Notes were priced at 99.294% of par, resulting in a yield to maturity of 3.885%. The proceeds from the offering
of $744.7 million, after original issue discount, were used to redeem the outstanding $500.0 million in aggregate principal
amount of the 2023 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole"
premium of $17.0 million, as well as to refinance a portion of the Company's $500.0 million prior term loan facility (see "—
Credit Agreement" below). In connection with these transactions, the Company recognized a loss of $21.2 million on the
extinguishment of debt and paid related issuance costs of $6.0 million.
Prior to June 15, 2027, the Company, at its option, may redeem some or all of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price equal to
100% of the principal amount thereof, plus a "make-whole" premium as of, and accrued and unpaid interest to, the redemption
date. At any time on or after June 15, 2027, but prior to the maturity date of September 15, 2027, the Company, at its option,
may redeem some or all of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued
and unpaid interest to the redemption date.
Covenants
Subject to certain exceptions, the indentures governing the Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit
the ability of the Company to: (i) create or permit certain liens and (ii) consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of the
Company’s assets. The indenture governing the 2024 Notes limits the ability of the Company to enter into sale and leaseback
transactions. The indentures governing the Notes also provide for customary events of default.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the indentures governing the Notes.
Credit Agreement
In 2017, the Company entered into a new unsecured credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") consisting of a $1.75 billion
revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility") and a $250.0 million term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility"),
both of which mature on August 8, 2022. In connection with this transaction, the Company borrowed $250.0 million under the
Term Loan Facility and paid related issuance costs of $5.7 million. At the same time, the Company terminated its previously
existing credit agreement, which consisted of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility and a $500 million term loan facility, and
repaid amounts outstanding under the term loan facility of $453.1 million. Together with the offering of the 2027 Notes, these
transactions extended the Company's maturity profile and increased its operational flexibility and borrowing capacity.
In 2018, there were no borrowings or repayments under the Revolving Credit Facility. In 2017, aggregate borrowings and
repayments under the Revolving Credit Facility and the prior revolving credit facility were $109.5 million. In 2016, there were
no borrowings or repayments under the prior revolving credit facility.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility.
In 2018, the Company made required principal payments of $6.3 million under the Term Loan Facility. In 2017, the Company
made required principal payments of $1.6 million under the Term Loan Facility. In addition, the Company made principal
payments of $468.7 million under the prior term loan facility, of which $453.1 million were made in connection with the Credit
Agreement described above. In 2016, the Company made required principal payments of $21.9 million under the prior term
loan facility.
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Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility generally bear interest based on (i) the Eurocurrency
Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus a margin, determined
in accordance with a pricing grid. As of December 31, 2018, the ranges and rates are as follows (in percentages):
Revolving Credit Facility
Term Loan Facility
Eurocurrency Rate
Base Rate
Minimum
Maximum
1.00%
1.125%
1.60%
1.90%
Rate as of
December 31,
2018
Minimum
Maximum
Rate as of
December 31,
2018
1.30%
1.50%
0.00%
0.125%
0.60%
0.90%
0.30%
0.50%
A facility fee, which ranges from 0.125% to 0.30% of the total amount committed under the Revolving Credit Facility, is
payable quarterly.
Covenants
The Credit Agreement contains various customary representations, warranties and covenants by the Company, including,
without limitation, (i) covenants regarding maximum leverage, (ii) limitations on fundamental changes involving the Company
or its subsidiaries and (iii) limitations on indebtedness and liens. As of December 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance
with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Other
As of December 31, 2018, other long-term debt consists of amounts outstanding under capital leases.
Scheduled Maturities
As of December 31, 2018, scheduled maturities related to the Credit Agreement — Term Loan Facility for the five succeeding
years, as of the date of this Report, are shown below (in millions):
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
(7) Income Taxes
$
7.8
14.0
14.0
206.4
—
A summary of consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates and the components
of provision for income taxes is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net
income of affiliates:
2018
2017
2016
Domestic
Foreign
Domestic (benefit) provision for income taxes:
Current provision
Deferred (benefit) provision
Total domestic (benefit) provision
Foreign provision for income taxes:
Current provision
Deferred (benefit) provision
Total foreign provision
Provision for income taxes
$
$
$
$
$
$
726.2
812.2
1,538.4
35.0
91.5
126.5
190.2
(4.8)
185.4
$
$
$
449.5
1,077.2
1,526.7
25.8
(46.1)
(20.3)
253.0
(35.2)
217.8
$
311.9
$
197.5
$
457.3
881.0
1,338.3
46.6
99.2
145.8
220.0
4.4
224.4
370.2
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate income
tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning in 2018, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax on all offshore earnings that
were previously tax deferred and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. In March 2018, the FASB issued ASU
2018-05, "Income Taxes - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118." The guidance
provided for a provisional one-year measurement period for entities to finalize their accounting for certain tax effects related to
the Act. Accordingly, in the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a favorable adjustment to the 2017
income tax expense of $5.3 million related to the remeasurement of the December 31, 2017 deferred tax balances, the one-time
transition tax and numerous other items included in the Act. The Company also analyzed the impact of several new provisions
of the Act that became effective as of January 1, 2018, such as global intangible low-tax income ("GILTI") provision, foreign-
derived intangible income ("FDII") deduction, a new minimum tax related to payments to foreign subsidiaries and affiliates
known as base erosion anti-abuse tax ("BEAT"), interest expense limitations under Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") section
163(j), executive compensation limitations under IRC section 162(m) and various other provisions.
The domestic (benefit) provision includes withholding taxes related to dividends and royalties paid by the Company’s foreign
subsidiaries, as well as state and local taxes. In 2018, 2017 and 2016, the foreign deferred (benefit) provision includes the
benefit of prior unrecognized net operating loss carryforwards of $7.1 million, $11.5 million and $5.4 million, respectively.
A summary of the differences between the provision for income taxes calculated at the United States federal statutory income
tax rate of 21% in 2018 and 35% in 2017 and 2016 and the consolidated provision for income taxes is shown below (in
millions):
For the year ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net
income of affiliates multiplied by the United States federal statutory
income tax rate
Differences in income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances
$
Valuation allowance adjustments
Research and development and other tax credits
Repatriation of certain foreign earnings
Transition tax on accumulated foreign earnings
U.S. tax rate change and other tax reform items
Foreign-derived intangible income ("FDII") deduction
U.S. expenses apportioned to GILTI and foreign branches (1)
Tax audits and assessments
Other
Provision for income taxes
$
323.1
56.6
(52.4)
(9.9)
—
(15.1)
9.8
(27.6)
17.6
6.9
2.9
$
534.4
(128.9)
(56.8)
(26.8)
(289.7)
131.0
42.5
—
—
(1.4)
(6.8)
197.5
$
468.4
(43.9)
(44.2)
(2.7)
—
—
—
—
—
(1.8)
(5.6)
370.2
$
311.9
$
(1) This item reflects the U.S. tax impact of apportioning U.S. expenses against the GILTI and foreign branch baskets in calculating the foreign tax credit
limitation resulting in no tax benefit for these expenses due to the Company’s excess foreign tax credit position in each of the GILTI and foreign branch
baskets.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, income in foreign jurisdictions with tax holidays was $107.1 million,
$124.1 million and $89.7 million, respectively. Such tax holidays generally expire from 2019 through 2027.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Deferred income taxes represent temporary differences in the recognition of certain items for financial reporting and income tax
purposes. A summary of the components of the net deferred income tax asset is shown below (in millions):
December 31,
Deferred income tax assets:
Tax loss carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards
Retirement benefit plans
Accrued liabilities
Self-insurance reserves
Current asset basis differences
Long-term asset basis differences
Deferred compensation
Recoverable customer engineering, development and tooling
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Derivative instruments and hedging activities
Other
Valuation allowance
Net deferred income tax asset
2018
2017
420.2
260.6
54.2
136.9
5.3
37.8
(77.7)
35.9
0.1
(75.0)
0.3
(2.7)
795.9
(350.4)
445.5
$
$
452.9
341.0
58.2
144.1
5.9
37.4
(88.1)
41.4
3.6
(41.7)
3.3
(0.4)
957.6
(402.2)
555.4
$
$
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the valuation allowance with respect to the Company’s deferred tax assets was $350.4
million and $402.2 million, respectively, a net decrease of $51.8 million.
Concluding that a valuation allowance is not required is difficult when there is significant negative evidence, such as
cumulative losses in recent years, which is objective and verifiable. When measuring cumulative losses in recent years, the
Company uses a rolling three-year period of pretax book income, adjusted for permanent differences between book and taxable
income and certain other items. As of December 31, 2018, the Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance of $16.0
million with respect to certain of its U.S. deferred tax assets that, due to their nature, are not likely to be realized. In addition,
the Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance of $334.4 million with respect to its deferred tax assets in several
international jurisdictions.
The classification of the net deferred income tax asset is shown below (in millions):
December 31,
Long-term deferred income tax assets
Long-term deferred income tax liabilities
Net deferred income tax asset
2018
2017
528.8
(83.3)
445.5
$
$
646.8
(91.4)
555.4
$
$
As of December 31, 2018, deferred income taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of the Company’s
foreign subsidiaries since these earnings will not be taxable upon repatriation to the United States. These earnings will be
primarily treated as previously taxed income from either the one-time transition tax or GILTI, or they will be offset with a
100% dividend received deduction. However, the Company continues to provide a deferred tax liability for foreign withholding
tax that will be incurred with respect to the undistributed foreign earnings that are not permanently reinvested.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company had tax loss carryforwards of $1.8 billion. Of the total tax loss carryforwards, $1.5
billion have no expiration date, and $292.1 million expire between 2019 and 2029. In addition, the Company had tax credit
carryforwards of $260.6 million, comprised principally of U.S. foreign tax credits, research and development credits and
investment tax credits that generally expire between 2019 and 2038.
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-16, "Income Taxes - Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than
Inventory." The new standard requires the recognition of the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers of assets
other than inventory in the period in which the sale or transfer occurs. The standard also requires modified retrospective
adoption. Accordingly, the Company recognized a deferred tax asset of $2.3 million and a corresponding credit to retained
earnings in conjunction with the adoption. The effects of adopting the other provisions of ASU 2016-16 were not significant.
On January 1, 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09, "Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting." The
new standard requires that the tax impact related to the difference between share-based compensation for book and tax purposes
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be recognized as income tax benefit or expense in the Company’s consolidated statement of income in the reporting period in
which such awards vest. The standard also required a modified retrospective adoption for previously unrecognized excess tax
benefits. Accordingly, the Company recognized a deferred tax asset of $52.9 million and a corresponding credit to retained
earnings in conjunction with the adoption. The effects of adopting the other provisions of ASU 2016-09 were not significant.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits were $36.7 million and $33.2 million
(excluding interest and penalties), respectively, all of which, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The
gross unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in other long-term liabilities.
A summary of the changes in gross unrecognized tax benefits is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Balance at beginning of period
Additions based on tax positions related to current year
Additions (reductions) based on tax positions related to prior years
Settlements
Statute expirations
Foreign currency translation
Balance at end of period
2018
2017
2016
$
$
33.2
7.9
0.1
—
(2.7)
(1.8)
36.7
$
$
29.5
5.4
(0.3)
(0.8)
(2.2)
1.6
33.2
$
$
30.4
4.0
(0.9)
—
(2.9)
(1.1)
29.5
The Company recognizes interest and penalties with respect to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. As of
December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had recorded gross reserves of $11.8 million and $9.9 million, respectively, related
to interest and penalties, all of which, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate.
The Company operates in multiple jurisdictions throughout the world, and its tax returns are periodically audited or subject to
review by both domestic and foreign tax authorities. During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that, as a result of
audit settlements, the conclusion of current examinations and the expiration of the statute of limitations in multiple
jurisdictions, the Company may decrease the amount of its gross unrecognized tax benefits by $4.2 million, all of which, if
recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The gross unrecognized tax benefits subject to potential decrease
involve issues related to transfer pricing and various other tax items in multiple jurisdictions. However, as a result of ongoing
examinations, tax proceedings in certain countries, additions to the gross unrecognized tax benefits for positions taken and
interest and penalties, if any, arising in 2019, it is not possible to estimate the potential net increase or decrease to the
Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits during the next twelve months.
The Company considers its significant tax jurisdictions to include China, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Spain, the United
Kingdom and the United States. The Company or its subsidiaries generally remain subject to income tax examination in certain
U.S. state and local jurisdictions for years after 2012. Further, the Company or its subsidiaries remain subject to income tax
examination in Spain for years after 2005, in Mexico for years after 2006, in Italy and Poland for years after 2012, in China and
the United Kingdom for years after 2014 and in the United States generally for years after 2016.
(8) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company has noncontributory defined benefit pension plans covering certain domestic employees and certain employees in
foreign countries, principally Canada. The Company’s salaried pension plans provide benefits based on final average earnings
formulas. The Company’s hourly pension plans provide benefits under flat benefit and cash balance formulas. The Company
also has contractual arrangements with certain employees which provide for supplemental retirement benefits. In general, the
Company’s policy is to fund its pension benefit obligation based on legal requirements, tax and liquidity considerations and
local practices.
The Company has postretirement benefit plans covering certain domestic and Canadian employees. The Company’s
postretirement benefit plans generally provide for the continuation of medical benefits for all eligible employees who complete
a specified number of years of service and retire from the Company at age 55 or older. The Company does not fund its
postretirement benefit obligation. Rather, payments are made as costs are incurred by covered retirees.
Obligations and Funded Status
A reconciliation of the change in benefit obligation and the change in plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2018 and
2017, is shown below (in millions):
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Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of
period
Service cost
Interest cost
Amendments and settlements
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid
Annuity purchase (1)
Curtailment
Special termination benefits
Translation adjustment
Pension
Other Postretirement
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
$ 558.0
$ 490.6
$ 548.2
$ 442.5
$
56.6
$
41.2
$
64.7
$
38.8
0.1
19.8
—
(43.1)
(23.6)
(73.2)
—
—
—
6.9
14.7
0.7
(21.8)
(21.3)
—
0.4
—
(33.1)
0.1
21.8
—
13.5
(25.6)
—
—
—
—
7.3
15.0
—
11.7
(23.6)
—
0.8
—
36.9
—
1.9
—
(1.8)
(4.3)
—
—
—
—
0.4
1.4
—
(3.9)
(1.6)
—
—
—
(3.2)
34.3
0.1
2.4
—
(4.5)
(4.0)
—
(2.1)
—
—
0.5
1.5
—
(0.7)
(1.6)
—
(0.2)
0.1
2.8
$
56.6
$
41.2
Benefit obligation at end of period
$ 438.0
$ 437.1
$ 558.0
$ 490.6
$
52.4
$
Pension
Other Postretirement
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at
beginning of period
$ 438.2
$ 406.4
$ 412.6
$ 367.1
$ — $ — $ — $ —
Actual return on plan assets
(13.7)
(11.7)
Employer contributions
Benefits paid
Annuity purchase (1)
Translation adjustment
Fair value of plan assets at
end of period
2.9
(23.6)
(73.2)
7.3
(21.3)
—
—
(28.9)
49.1
2.1
(25.6)
—
—
28.2
7.5
(23.6)
—
27.2
—
4.3
(4.3)
—
—
—
1.6
(1.6)
—
—
—
4.0
(4.0)
—
—
—
1.6
(1.6)
—
—
$ 330.6
$ 351.8
$ 438.2
$ 406.4
$ — $ — $ — $ —
Funded status
$ (107.4) $ (85.3) $ (119.8) $ (84.2)
$ (52.4) $ (34.3) $ (56.6) $ (41.2)
Pension
Other Postretirement
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet:
Other long-term assets
$ — $
29.0
$
Accrued liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
(2.3)
(2.9)
(105.1)
(111.4)
0.1
(2.1)
(117.8)
$
38.1
(2.9)
(119.4)
(1) See Annuity Purchase below for further discussion
Accumulated Benefit Obligation
$ — $ — $ — $ —
(1.5)
(39.7)
(4.2)
(52.4)
(1.5)
(32.8)
(3.9)
(48.5)
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the accumulated benefit obligation for all of the Company’s pension plans was $864.1
million and $1,034.7 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the majority of the Company's pension plans had accumulated benefit obligations in excess
of plan assets. Information related to pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets is shown
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below (in millions):
December 31,
Projected benefit obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
2018
2017
$
$
635.0
624.0
414.2
768.1
754.1
525.7
Annuity Purchase and Lump-Sum Payout
In 2018, the Company entered into a purchase agreement for group annuity contracts ("Annuity Purchase") for certain
terminated vested plan participants of its U.S. defined benefit pension plans. The transaction reduces the Company's future
administrative costs and risks related to its U.S. defined benefit pension plans and irrevocably relieves the Company of
responsibility for the pension benefit obligation for those plan participants. In connection with the Annuity Purchase, payments
of $73.2 million were distributed from existing defined benefit pension plan assets, and the Company recognized a $5.4 million
settlement charge.
In 2016, the Company initiated a limited lump-sum payout offer ("Lump-Sum Payout") to certain terminated vested plan
participants of its U.S. defined benefit pension plans. The offer provided participants with the flexibility to receive their pension
benefits early and reduces the Company's future administrative costs and risks related to its U.S. defined benefit pension plans.
Under this offer, eligible plan participants were able to voluntarily elect an early payout of their pension benefits, primarily in
the form of a lump-sum payment equal to the present value of the participant’s pension benefits. In connection with the Lump-
Sum Payout, the Company recognized a $34.2 million non-cash settlement charge.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Pretax amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, are shown
below (in millions):
Actuarial gains (losses) recognized:
Reclassification adjustments
Actuarial gain (loss) arising
during the period
Effect of curtailment
Effect of settlements
Prior service credit recognized:
Reclassification adjustments
Prior service cost arising during the
period
Translation adjustment
Pension
Other Postretirement
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
$
2.0
$
6.2
$
2.6
$
5.1
$
(2.2) $
0.2
$
(2.6) $
0.3
2.1
—
5.7
—
—
—
$
9.8
$
(11.2)
—
—
—
(0.6)
7.4
1.8
11.4
—
0.2
—
—
—
$
14.2
$
(6.0)
—
0.8
1.8
—
—
3.9
—
—
—
(0.2)
(0.3)
—
(8.2)
(8.3)
$
—
—
(0.6) $
—
0.4
4.2
4.5
2.1
—
—
—
—
$
4.0
$
0.7
0.2
—
(0.4)
—
(0.4)
0.4
In addition, the Company recognized tax expense in other comprehensive income (loss) related to its defined benefit plans of
$3.0 million, $1.5 million and $7.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Pretax amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss not yet recognized in net periodic benefit cost as of
December 31, 2018 and 2017, are shown below (in millions):
Pension
Other Postretirement
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
Net unrecognized actuarial gain
(loss)
Prior service (cost) credit
$ (86.1) $ (106.8) $ (95.9) $ (109.2)
—
$ (86.1) $ (107.4) $ (95.9) $ (109.2)
(0.6)
—
—
$
$
26.6
1.9
28.5
$
$
(0.9) $
0.3
(0.6) $
27.0
2.1
29.1
$
$
(5.4)
0.6
(4.8)
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Pretax amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2018, that are expected to be recognized
as components of net periodic benefit cost in the year ending December 31, 2019, are shown below (in millions):
Net unrecognized actuarial gain (loss) $
Prior service credit
$
Pension
Other Postretirement
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
(1.8) $
—
(1.8) $
5.6
—
5.6
$
$
2.3
0.2
2.5
$
$
—
0.2
0.2
The Company uses the corridor approach when amortizing actuarial gains and losses. Under the corridor approach, net
unrecognized actuarial gains and losses in excess of 10% of the greater of i) the projected benefit obligation or ii) the fair value
of plan assets are amortized over future periods. For plans with little to no active participants, the amortization period is the
remaining average life expectancy of the participants. For plans with active participants, the amortization period is the
remaining average service period of the active participants. The amortization periods range from 5 to 28 years for the
Company's defined benefit pension plans and from 3 to 16 years for the Company's other postretirement benefit plans.
Net Periodic Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Cost (Credit)
The components of the Company’s net periodic pension benefit cost are shown below (in millions):
Pension
Service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of actuarial loss
Curtailment loss
Settlement loss
Net periodic benefit cost
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
$
0.1
$
6.9
$
0.1
$
7.3
$
0.1
$
6.5
19.8
(27.3)
2.0
14.7
(23.0)
6.2
21.8
(24.0)
2.6
15.0
(22.9)
5.1
—
5.7
0.3
$
0.4
—
5.2
$
—
0.2
0.7
$
0.9
0.8
6.2
$
$
29.8
(32.6)
2.7
—
34.4
34.4
$
15.8
(23.2)
3.1
—
0.4
2.6
The components of the Company’s net periodic other postretirement benefit cost (credit) are shown below (in millions):
Other Postretirement
Service cost
Interest cost
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss
Amortization of prior service credit
Special termination benefits
Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
Year Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
$
$
— $
1.9
(2.2)
(0.2)
—
(0.5) $
0.4
1.4
0.2
(0.3)
—
1.7
$
$
$
0.1
2.4
(2.6)
—
—
(0.1) $
0.5
1.5
0.3
(0.4)
0.1
2.0
$
$
0.2
3.2
(1.3)
—
—
2.1
$
$
0.5
1.6
0.2
(0.3)
0.3
2.3
For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a settlement charge of $5.4 million related to its Annuity
Purchase described above.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized pension curtailment and settlement losses of $1.7 million
related to its restructuring actions (Note 4, "Restructuring").
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized a non-cash settlement charge of $34.2 million related to its
Lump-Sum Payout described above.
Accounting Standards Update
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2017-07, "Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net
Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost." The new standard requires the classification of the non-service cost components of net
periodic benefit cost in other (income) expense, net and the classification of the service cost component in the same line item as
other current employee compensation costs. The provisions of the standard were applied retrospectively. As a result, the
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consolidated statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2016, was restated to reflect the non-cash settlement charge
of $34.2 million related to the Company's Lump-Sum Payout as other (income) expense, net with corresponding decreases in
cost of sales of $20.5 million and selling, general and administrative expenses of $13.7 million. The adoption of ASU 2017-07
did not impact the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017.
Assumptions
The weighted average actuarial assumptions used in determining the benefit obligations are shown below:
December 31,
Discount rate:
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
Rate of compensation increase:
Foreign plans
Pension
Other Postretirement
2018
2017
2018
2017
4.3%
3.4%
3.6%
3.1%
4.2%
3.8%
3.5%
3.5%
3.4%
3.3%
N/A
N/A
The weighted average actuarial assumptions used in determining the net periodic benefit cost (credit) are shown below:
For the year ended December 31,
Pension
Discount rate:
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
Expected return on plan assets:
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
Rate of compensation increase:
Foreign plans
Other postretirement
Discount rate:
Domestic plans
Foreign plans
2018
2017
2016
3.6%
3.1%
6.5%
5.9%
3.3%
3.5%
3.5%
4.1%
3.3%
7.3%
6.3%
3.3%
3.9%
3.9%
4.4%
3.8%
7.5%
6.3%
3.3%
4.2%
4.2%
The expected return on plan assets is determined based on several factors, including adjusted historical returns, historical risk
premiums for various asset classes and target asset allocations within the portfolio. Adjustments made to the historical returns
are based on recent return experience in the equity and fixed income markets and the belief that deviations from historical
returns are likely over the relevant investment horizon.
Healthcare Trend Rate
Assumed healthcare cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the postretirement benefit plans. As of
December 31, 2018, the sensitivity to a 100 basis point ("bp") change in the assumed healthcare cost trend rates is shown below
(in millions):
100 bp increase in healthcare cost trend rates
100 bp decrease in healthcare cost trend rates
Postretirement
Benefit Obligation
Net Periodic
Postretirement Cost
$
$
11.1
$
(9.2) $
0.6
(0.5)
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The assumed healthcare cost trend rates used to measure the postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2018, are
shown below:
Initial healthcare cost trend rate
Ultimate healthcare cost trend rate
Year ultimate healthcare cost trend rate achieved
Plan Assets
U.S. Plans
Foreign Plans
7.0%
4.5%
2028
5.0%
4.0%
2040
Fair value measurements and the related valuation techniques and fair value hierarchy level for the Company’s pension plan
assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, are shown below (in millions):
U.S. Plans:
Equity securities -
Mutual funds
Common stock
Fixed income -
Mutual funds
Corporate bonds
Government obligations
Preferred stock
Cash and short-term investments
Assets at fair value
Investments measured at net asset value -
Alternative investments
Assets at fair value
Foreign Plans:
Equity securities -
Equity funds
Common stock
Fixed income -
Fixed income funds
Corporate bonds
Government obligations
Cash and short-term investments
Assets at fair value
Investments measured at net asset value -
Alternative investments
Assets at fair value
December 31, 2018
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Valuation
Technique
$
$
89.1
61.2
$
74.4
33.6
$
14.7
27.6
— Market
— Market
78.6
47.7
1.0
1.3
4.2
78.6
—
—
0.8
0.2
—
47.7
1.0
0.5
4.0
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
283.1
$
187.6
$
95.5
$
—
$
$
47.5
330.6
138.1
$
— $
138.1
$
58.3
28.2
32.9
52.8
7.4
58.3
—
—
—
4.0
—
28.2
32.9
52.8
3.4
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
317.7
$
62.3
$
255.4
$
—
34.1
351.8
$
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U.S. Plans:
Equity securities -
Mutual funds
Common stock
Fixed income -
Mutual funds
Corporate bonds
Government obligations
Preferred stock
Cash and short-term investments
Assets at fair value
Investments measured at net asset value -
Alternative investments
Assets at fair value
Foreign Plans:
Equity securities -
Equity funds
Common stock
Fixed income -
Fixed income funds
Corporate bonds
Government obligations
Cash
Assets at fair value
December 31, 2017
Total
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Valuation
Technique
$
149.6
$
149.6
$
— $
80.5
54.9
101.6
101.6
24.8
23.5
1.5
6.4
—
—
1.0
1.6
25.6
—
24.8
23.5
0.5
4.8
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
387.9
$
308.7
$
79.2
$
—
$
$
50.3
438.2
163.3
$
— $
163.3
$
71.6
30.9
37.0
58.8
9.0
71.6
—
—
—
3.4
—
30.9
37.0
58.8
5.6
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
— Market
370.6
$
75.0
$
295.6
$
—
Investments measured at net asset value -
Alternative investments
Assets at fair value
35.8
406.4
$
For further information on the GAAP fair value hierarchy, see Note 14, "Financial Instruments." Pension plan assets for the
foreign plans relate to the Company’s pension plans primarily in Canada and the United Kingdom.
The Company’s investment policies incorporate an asset allocation strategy that emphasizes the long-term growth of capital.
The Company believes that this strategy is consistent with the long-term nature of plan liabilities and ultimate cash needs of the
plans. For the domestic portfolio, the Company targets a return seeking asset (e.g., equity securities, equity mutual funds and
exchange traded funds ("ETFs") and alternative investments) allocation of 45% — 65% and a risk mitigating asset (e.g., fixed
income securities and fixed income mutual funds and ETFs) allocation of 35% — 55%. As the funding ratio for the defined
benefit pension plans covering certain domestic employees changes, the proportion of return seeking assets will be adjusted
accordingly. For the foreign portfolio, the Company targets an equity allocation of 45% — 65% of plan assets, a fixed income
allocation of 25% — 45%, an alternative investment allocation of 0% — 25% and a cash allocation of 0% — 15%. Differences
in the target allocations of the domestic and foreign portfolios are reflective of differences in the underlying plan liabilities.
Diversification within the investment portfolios is pursued by asset class and investment management style. The investment
portfolios are reviewed on a quarterly basis to maintain the desired asset allocations, given the market performance of the asset
classes and investment management styles. Alternative investments are redeemable in the near term, generally with 90 days
notice.
The Company utilizes investment management firms to manage these assets in accordance with the Company’s investment
policies. Excluding alternative investments, mutual funds and ETFs, retained investment managers are provided investment
guidelines which restrict the use of certain assets, including commodities contracts, futures contracts, options, venture capital,
real estate, interest-only or principal-only strips and investments in the Company’s own debt or equity. Derivative instruments
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are also prohibited without the specific approval of the Company. Investment managers are limited in the maximum size of
individual security holdings and the maximum exposure to any one industry relative to the total portfolio. Fixed income
managers are provided further investment guidelines that indicate minimum credit ratings for debt securities and limitations on
weighted average maturity and portfolio duration.
The Company evaluates investment manager performance against market indices which the Company believes are appropriate
to the investment management style for which the investment manager has been retained. The Company’s investment policies
incorporate an investment goal of aggregate portfolio returns which exceed the returns of the appropriate market indices by a
reasonable spread over the relevant investment horizon.
Contributions
In 2019, the Company's minimum required contributions to its domestic and foreign pension plans are expected to be
approximately $10.0 million to $15.0 million. The Company may elect to make contributions in excess of minimum funding
requirements in response to investment performance or changes in interest rates or when the Company believes that it is
financially advantageous to do so and based on its other cash requirements. After 2019, the Company’s minimum funding
requirements will depend on several factors, including investment performance and interest rates. The Company’s minimum
funding requirements may also be affected by changes in applicable legal requirements.
Benefit Payments
As of December 31, 2018, the Company’s estimate of expected benefit payments in each of the five succeeding years and in the
aggregate for the five years thereafter are shown below (in millions):
Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Five years thereafter
Multi-Employer Pension Plans
Pension
Other Postretirement
U.S.
Foreign
U.S.
Foreign
$
$
$
19.1
20.2
21.0
22.6
23.2
122.5
19.4
22.7
20.1
21.8
20.9
124.0
$
4.0
4.0
3.9
3.9
3.9
18.1
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.7
1.8
10.2
The Company currently participates in two multi-employer pension plans, the U.A.W. Labor-Management Group Pension Plan
(EIN 51-6099782-001) and UNITE Here National Retirement Fund (EIN 13-6130178-001), for certain of its employees.
Contributions to these plans are based on three collective bargaining agreements. One of the agreements expires on April 24,
2020, and two of the agreements expire on July 3, 2020. Detailed information related to these plans is shown below (amounts in
millions):
Pension Protection Act
Zone Status
Employer Identification
Number ("EIN")
51-6099782-001
13-6130178-001
December 31,
2018
Certification
December 31,
2017
Certification
FIP/RP
Pending or
Implemented
Green
Red
Green
Red
Yes
Yes
Surcharge
No
No
Contributions to Multiemployer Pension Plans
Year Ended
December 31,
2018
Year Ended
December 31,
2017
Year Ended
December 31,
2016
$
$
0.6
0.4
$
0.6
0.4
0.6
0.4
For its plan years 2018 and 2017, the Company's contributions to the U.A.W. Labor-Management Group Pension Plan
represented more than 5% of the plan's total contributions.
Defined Contribution Plan
The Company also sponsors defined contribution plans and participates in government-sponsored programs in certain foreign
countries. Contributions are determined as a percentage of each covered employee’s salary. For the years ended December 31,
2018, 2017 and 2016, the aggregate cost of the defined contribution plans was $13.7 million, $15.0 million and $14.4 million,
respectively.
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The Company also has a defined contribution retirement program for its salaried employees. Contributions to this program are
determined as a percentage of each covered employee’s eligible compensation. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017
and 2016, the Company recorded expense of $21.5 million, $21.3 million and $21.2 million, respectively, related to this
program.
(9) Revenue Recognition
A summary of the Company’s revenue by reportable operating segment and geography is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
North America
Europe and Africa
Asia
South America
For the year ended December 31,
North America
Europe and Africa
Asia
South America
For the year ended December 31,
North America
Europe and Africa
Asia
South America
2018
Seating
E-Systems
Total
$ 6,549.7
$ 1,110.9
$ 7,660.6
6,299.0
2,624.6
548.6
2,427.9
1,415.4
172.4
8,726.9
4,040.0
721.0
$ 16,021.9
$ 5,126.6
$ 21,148.5
2017
Seating
E-Systems
Total
$ 6,695.6
$ 1,092.5
$ 7,788.1
5,850.4
2,761.7
565.3
2,286.1
1,033.2
182.2
8,136.5
3,794.9
747.5
$ 15,873.0
$ 4,594.0
$ 20,467.0
2016
Seating
E-Systems
Total
$ 6,485.9
$ 1,037.7
$ 7,523.6
4,972.9
2,503.4
394.5
2,078.9
941.2
143.1
7,051.8
3,444.6
537.6
$ 14,356.7
$ 4,200.9
$ 18,557.6
(10) Capital Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Equity
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to 300,000,000 shares of Common Stock. The Company’s Common Stock is listed on
the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "LEA" and has the following rights and privileges:
• Voting Rights – All shares of the Company’s common stock have identical rights and privileges. With limited
exceptions, holders of common stock are entitled to one vote for each outstanding share of common stock held of
record by each stockholder on all matters properly submitted for the vote of the Company’s stockholders.
• Dividend Rights – Subject to applicable law, any contractual restrictions and the rights of the holders of outstanding
preferred stock, if any, holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends and other distributions
that the Company’s Board of Directors, in its discretion, declares from time to time.
•
Liquidation Rights – Upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company, subject to the rights of the
holders of outstanding preferred stock, if any, holders of common stock are entitled to receive ratably the assets of the
Company available for distribution to the Company’s stockholders in proportion to the number of shares of common
stock held by each stockholder.
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• Conversion, Redemption and Preemptive Rights – Holders of common stock have no conversion, redemption, sinking
fund, preemptive, subscription or similar rights.
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
Since the first quarter of 2011, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized $5.0 billion in share repurchases under its
common stock share repurchase program. As of December 31, 2018, the Company has paid $4.2 billion in aggregate for
repurchases of its common stock, at an average price of $87.20 per share, excluding commissions and related fees.
Share repurchases are shown below (in millions except for shares and per share amounts):
For the Year Ended December 31
2018
2017
2016
Aggregate
Repurchases (1)
Cash paid for
Repurchases
Number of
Shares
Average Price
per Share (2)
$
$
$
705.2
454.4
658.8
$
$
$
704.9
450.5
658.8
4,308,418
3,014,131
5,816,363
$
$
$
163.69
150.77
113.26
(1) 2018 includes $5.1 million of purchases prior to the increased authorization
(2) Excludes commissions
As of December 31, 2018, the Company has a remaining repurchase authorization of $799.8 million under its current common
stock share repurchase program, which will expire on December 31, 2020. The Company may implement these share
repurchases through a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, open market purchases, accelerated stock repurchase
programs and structured repurchase transactions. The extent to which the Company will repurchase its outstanding common
stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon its financial condition, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses
of capital and other factors.
In addition to shares repurchased under the Company’s common stock share repurchase program described above, the Company
classified shares withheld from the settlement of the Company’s restricted stock unit and performance share awards to cover tax
withholding requirements as common stock held in treasury in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 2018 and 2017.
In 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the retirement of 8 million shares of common stock held in treasury.
These retired shares are reflected as authorized, but not issued, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of
December 31, 2018. The retirement of shares held in treasury resulted in a reduction in the par value of common stock,
additional paid-in capital and retained earnings of $0.1 million, $155.9 million and $1,014.2 million, respectively. These
reductions were offset by a corresponding reduction in shares held in treasury of $1,170.2 million. Accordingly, there was no
effect on stockholders' equity as a result of this transaction.
In 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the retirement of 8 million shares of common stock held in treasury.
These retired shares are reflected as authorized, but not issued, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 2018 and 2017. The retirement of shares held in treasury resulted in a reduction in the par value of common
stock, additional paid-in capital and retained earnings of $0.1 million, $155.9 million and $735.5 million, respectively. These
reductions were offset by a corresponding reduction in shares held in treasury of $891.5 million. Accordingly, there was no
effect on stockholders' equity as a result of this transaction.
Quarterly Dividend
In 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.70, $0.50 and $0.30,
respectively, per share of common stock. In 2018, declared dividends totaled $185.8 million, and dividends paid totaled $186.3
million. In 2017, declared dividends totaled $140.3 million, and dividends paid totaled $137.7 million. In 2016, declared
dividends totaled $89.1 million, and dividends paid totaled $88.8 million. Dividends payable on common shares to be
distributed under the Company’s stock-based compensation program and common shares contemplated as part of the
Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings will be paid when such common shares are distributed.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive income is defined as all changes in the Company’s net assets except changes resulting from transactions with
stockholders. It differs from net income in that certain items recorded in equity are included in comprehensive income.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
A summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Defined benefit plans:
Balance at beginning of year
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $2.4 million in 2018, $1.1
million in 2017 and $12.1 million in 2016)
Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax
benefit (expense) of ($0.6) million in 2018, ($0.4) million in 2017 and $5.0
million in 2016)
Balance at end of year
Derivative instruments and hedging activities:
Balance at beginning of year
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax benefit (expense) of $4.1 million in 2018,
($3.1) million in 2017 and ($28.8) million in 2016)
Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax
benefit (expense) of ($7.4) million in 2018, ($12.8) million in 2017 and $32.7
million in 2016)
Balance at end of year
Cumulative translation adjustments:
Balance at beginning of year
Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax
benefit of $2.3 million in 2018, $— million in 2017 and $1.1 million in 2016)
Balance at end of year
2018
2017
2016
$
(184.0) $
(192.8) $
(194.6)
9.0
4.9
25.9
2.2
(172.8) $
3.9
(184.0) $
(24.1)
(192.8)
(22.9) $
(45.1) $
(38.7)
(15.2)
6.4
57.9
28.4
(9.7) $
15.8
(22.9) $
(64.3)
(45.1)
(306.5) $
(597.7) $
(496.8)
(216.8)
(523.3) $
291.2
(306.5) $
(100.9)
(597.7)
$
$
$
$
$
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, other comprehensive loss related to cumulative translation adjustments
includes pretax gains (losses) related to intercompany transactions for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the
foreseeable future of ($1.2) million, $0.9 million and ($0.2) million, respectively.
Noncontrolling Interests
In 2018 and 2017, the Company gained control of affiliates. For further information related to these transactions, see Note 5,
"Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions." In 2016, the Company acquired the outstanding
noncontrolling interests in a consolidated subsidiary, Shenyang Lear Automotive Seating and Interior Systems Co., Ltd., for
$32.6 million and now owns 100% of the subsidiary.
(11) Stock-Based Compensation
The Company adopted the Lear Corporation 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan as of November 9, 2009 (as amended, the
"2009 LTSIP"). The 2009 LTSIP reserves 11,815,748 shares of common stock for issuance under stock option, restricted stock,
restricted stock unit, restricted unit, performance share, performance unit and stock appreciation right awards.
Under the 2009 LTSIP, the Company has granted restricted stock units and performance shares to certain of its employees. The
restricted stock units and performance shares generally vest in three years following the grant date. For the years ended
December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized compensation expense related to the restricted stock unit and
performance share awards of $40.1 million, $68.7 million and $66.7 million, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense
related to the restricted stock unit and performance share awards of $39.1 million will be recognized over the next 1.6 years on
a weighted average basis. In accordance with the provisions of the restricted stock unit and performance share awards, the
Company withholds shares from the settlement of such awards to cover minimum statutory tax withholding requirements. The
withheld shares are classified as common stock held in treasury in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 2018 and 2017.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
A summary of restricted stock unit and performance share transactions for the year ended December 31, 2018, is shown below:
Outstanding as of December 31, 2017
Granted
Distributed (vested)
Cancelled
Outstanding as of December 31, 2018 (1)
Restricted
Stock Units
572,213
141,439
(162,144)
(34,177)
517,331
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
$109.31
$168.86
$125.30
Vested or expected to vest as of December 31, 2018
517,331
Weighted Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
$115.33
$179.40
$139.56
Performance
Shares
1,199,570
274,026
(453,956)
(98,934)
920,706
651,244
(1) Outstanding performance shares are reflected at the maximum possible payout that may be earned during the relevant performance periods.
The grant date fair values of restricted stock units and performance shares are based on the share price on the grant date. The
weighted average grant date fair value of restricted stock units granted in 2017 and 2016 was $142.14 and $120.42,
respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value of performance shares granted in 2017 and 2016 was $132.94 and
$119.99, respectively.
(12) Commitments and Contingencies
Legal and Other Contingencies
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had recorded reserves for pending legal disputes, including commercial
disputes and other matters, of $11.0 million and $25.8 million, respectively. Such reserves reflect amounts recognized in
accordance with GAAP and typically exclude the cost of legal representation. Product liability and warranty reserves are
recorded separately from legal reserves, as described below.
Commercial Disputes
The Company is involved from time to time in legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial or
contractual disputes with its customers, suppliers and competitors. These disputes vary in nature and are usually resolved by
negotiations between the parties.
Product Liability and Warranty Matters
In the event that use of the Company’s products results in, or is alleged to result in, bodily injury and/or property damage or
other losses, the Company may be subject to product liability lawsuits and other claims. Such lawsuits generally seek
compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. In addition, if any of the Company’s products are, or
are alleged to be, defective, the Company may be required or requested by its customers to participate in a recall or other
corrective action involving such products. Certain of the Company’s customers have asserted claims against the Company for
costs related to recalls or other corrective actions involving its products. The Company can provide no assurances that it will
not experience material claims in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend such claims.
To a lesser extent, the Company is a party to agreements with certain of its customers, whereby these customers may pursue
claims against the Company for contribution of all or a portion of the amounts sought in connection with product liability and
warranty claims.
In certain instances, allegedly defective products may be supplied by Tier 2 suppliers. The Company may seek recovery from
its suppliers of materials or services included within the Company’s products that are associated with product liability and
warranty claims. The Company carries insurance for certain legal matters, including product liability claims, but such coverage
may be limited. The Company does not maintain insurance for product warranty or recall matters. Future dispositions with
respect to the Company’s product liability claims that were subject to compromise under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy
proceedings will be satisfied out of a common stock and warrant reserve established for that purpose.
The Company records product warranty reserves when liability is probable and related amounts are reasonably estimable.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
A summary of the changes in reserves for product liability and warranty claims for each of the periods in the two years ended
December 31, 2018, is shown below (in millions):
Balance as of January 1, 2017
Expense, net, including changes in estimates
Settlements
Foreign currency translation and other
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Expense, net, including changes in estimates
Settlements
Foreign currency translation and other
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Environmental Matters
$
$
49.1
13.3
(19.6)
3.7
46.5
8.6
(25.3)
(1.3)
28.5
The Company is subject to local, state, federal and foreign laws, regulations and ordinances which govern activities or
operations that may have adverse environmental effects and which impose liability for clean-up costs resulting from past spills,
disposals or other releases of hazardous wastes and environmental compliance. The Company’s policy is to comply with all
applicable environmental laws and to maintain an environmental management program based on ISO 14001 to ensure
compliance with this standard. However, the Company currently is, has been and in the future may become the subject of
formal or informal enforcement actions or procedures.
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had recorded environmental reserves of $9.0 million. The Company does not
believe that the environmental liabilities associated with its current and former properties will have a material adverse impact
on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows; however, no assurances can be given in this regard.
Other Matters
The Company is involved from time to time in various other legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation,
intellectual property matters, tax claims and employment matters. Although the outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted
with certainty, the Company does not believe that any of the other legal proceedings or claims in which the Company is
currently involved, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on its business, financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, no assurances can be given in this regard.
Although the Company records reserves for legal disputes, product liability and warranty claims and environmental and other
matters in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these matters are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ
significantly from current estimates.
Employees
Approximately 48% of the Company’s employees are members of industrial trade unions and are employed under the terms of
various labor agreements. Labor agreements covering approximately 72% of the Company’s global unionized workforce of
approximately 81,400 employees, including labor agreements in the United States and Canada covering less than 1% of the
Company’s global unionized workforce, are scheduled to expire in 2019. Management does not anticipate any significant
difficulties with respect to the renewal of these agreements.
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Lease Commitments
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
A summary of lease commitments as of December 31, 2018, under non-cancelable operating leases with terms exceeding one
year is shown below (in millions):
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
$
$
124.7
94.6
74.7
56.7
43.7
161.7
556.1
The Company’s operating leases cover principally buildings and transportation equipment. For the years ended December 31,
2018, 2017 and 2016, rent expense was $163.8 million, $144.7 million and $126.4 million, respectively.
(13) Segment Reporting
A summary of revenues from external customers and other financial information by reportable operating segment is shown
below (in millions):
Revenues from external customers
Segment earnings (1)
Depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditures
Total assets
Revenues from external customers
Segment earnings (1)
Depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditures
Total assets
Revenues from external customers
Segment earnings (1)
Depreciation and amortization
Capital expenditures
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Seating
E-Systems
Other
Consolidated
$
16,021.9
$
5,126.6
$
— $
21,148.5
1,263.6
323.5
459.8
6,857.5
628.5
146.2
208.4
(238.0)
14.7
8.8
1,654.1
484.4
677.0
2,452.0
2,291.2
11,600.7
Year Ended December 31, 2017
Seating
E-Systems
Other
Consolidated
$
15,873.0
$
4,594.0
$
— $
20,467.0
1,250.8
289.5
398.3
7,303.4
641.6
123.4
176.3
(284.1)
14.8
19.9
1,608.3
427.7
594.5
2,268.0
2,374.5
11,945.9
Year Ended December 31, 2016
Seating
E-Systems
Other
Consolidated
$
14,356.7
$
4,200.9
$
— $
18,557.6
1,136.0
258.1
341.6
591.3
107.6
162.4
(265.9)
12.5
24.3
1,461.4
378.2
528.3
(1) For a definition of segment earnings, see Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies — Segment Reporting."
For the year ended December 31, 2018, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $62.3 million, $20.9 million and $4.8
million in the Seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively (Note 4, "Restructuring").
For the year ended December 31, 2017, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $45.7 million, $19.9 million and $7.9
million in the Seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively (Note 4, "Restructuring").
For the year ended December 31, 2016, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $40.6 million, $20.1 million and $2.9
million in the Seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively (Note 4, "Restructuring").
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
For the year ended December 31, 2016, segment earnings for the other category were restated in connection with the 2018
adoption of ASU 2017-07, "Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit
Cost," to exclude the non-cash settlement charge of $34.2 million related to the Company's lump-sum payout to certain
terminated vested plan participants of its U.S. defined benefit pension plans (Note 8, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit
Plans").
A reconciliation of segment earnings to consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of
affiliates is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Segment earnings
2018
2017
2016
$
1,892.1
$
1,892.4
$
1,727.3
Corporate and regional headquarters and elimination of intercompany
activity ("Other")
Consolidated income before interest, other expense, provision for income
taxes and equity in net income of affiliates
Interest expense
Other (income) expense, net
(238.0)
(284.1)
(265.9)
1,654.1
84.1
31.6
1,608.3
85.7
(4.1)
1,461.4
82.5
40.6
Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net
income of affiliates
$
1,538.4
$
1,526.7
$
1,338.3
Revenues from external customers and tangible long-lived assets for each of the geographic areas in which the Company
operates is shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Revenues from external customers
2018
2017
2016
United States
Mexico
China
Germany
Other countries
Total
December 31,
Tangible long-lived assets:
United States
Mexico
China
Germany
Other countries
Total
$
$
3,717.7
3,236.9
2,781.5
2,187.2
9,225.2
21,148.5
$
$
$
$
3,955.1
3,170.9
2,519.3
2,139.4
8,682.3
20,467.0
2018
422.9
617.1
344.4
183.3
1,030.4
2,598.1
$
$
$
$
4,186.0
2,684.4
2,277.6
2,076.0
7,333.6
18,557.6
2017
385.4
549.0
307.3
182.4
1,035.3
2,459.4
The following is a summary of the percentage of revenues from major customers:
For the year ended December 31,
General Motors
Ford
BMW
2018
18.1%
15.6%
6.9%
2017
18.0%
18.3%
8.1%
2016
20.9%
21.0%
10.1%
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Debt Instruments
Lear Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The carrying values of the Notes vary from their fair values. The fair values of the Notes were determined by reference to the
quoted market prices of these securities (Level 2 input based on the GAAP fair value hierarchy). The carrying value of the
Company’s Term Loan Facility approximates its fair value (Level 3 input based on the GAAP fair value hierarchy). The
estimated fair value, as well as the carrying value, of the Company's debt instruments are shown below (in millions):
December 31,
Estimated aggregate fair value (1)
Aggregate carrying value (1) (2)
(1) Term Loan Facility and Notes (excludes "other" debt)
(2) Excludes the impact of unamortized original issue discount and debt issuance costs
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
2018
2017
$
1,921.6
$
2,033.5
1,967.2
1,973.4
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-18, "Restricted Cash." The new standard requires that changes in
restricted cash be reflected with changes in cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows and that a reconciliation of
cash and cash equivalents presented on the balance sheet to cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented on the
statement of cash flows be provided. The provisions of the standard were applied retrospectively, and the effects of adoption
were not significant.
The Company has cash that is legally restricted as to use or withdrawal. A reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents reported
on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets to cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on the consolidated
statements of cash flows is shown below (in millions):
December 31,
Balance sheet - cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash included in other current assets
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets
2018
2017
2016
$ 1,493.2
$ 1,500.4
$ 1,271.6
8.7
17.9
—
—
—
—
Statement of cash flows - cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$ 1,519.8
$ 1,500.4
$ 1,271.6
Marketable Equity Securities
Marketable equity securities, which the Company accounts for under the fair value option, are included in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets as shown below (in millions):
December 31,
Other current assets
Other long-term assets
2018
2017
$
$
4.8
42.5
47.3
$
$
3.2
40.6
43.8
Unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the marketable equity securities are recognized in other
(income) expense, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The fair value of the marketable equity
securities is determined by reference to quoted market prices in active markets (Level 1 input based on the GAAP fair value
hierarchy).
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Foreign Exchange
The Company uses forwards, swaps and other derivative contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates
on known foreign currency exposures. Gains and losses on the derivative instruments are intended to offset gains and losses on
the hedged transaction in an effort to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The principal currencies hedged
by the Company include the Mexican peso, various European currencies, the Thai baht, the Chinese renminbi, the Japanese yen
and the Philippine peso.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
The notional amount, estimated fair value and related classification in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of the
Company's foreign currency derivative contracts are shown below (in millions, except for maturities):
December 31,
Fair value of foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges:
Other current assets
Other long-term assets
Other current liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Notional amount
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed
Fair value of foreign currency contracts not designated as hedging instruments:
Other current assets
Other current liabilities
Notional amount
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed
Total fair value
Total notional amount
2018
2017
$
20.6
2.8
(8.4)
(2.0)
13.0
$ 1,499.0
24
$
16.9
1.3
(28.4)
(8.0)
(18.2)
$ 1,538.5
24
6.1
(4.8)
1.3
654
12
$
14.3
$ 2,153.0
$
1.8
(6.4)
(4.6)
681.1
12
(22.8)
$
$ 2,219.6
$
Foreign currency derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments consist principally of hedges of cash transactions,
intercompany loans and certain other balance sheet exposures.
Interest Rate Swaps
The Company has entered into forward starting interest rate swap contracts to partially hedge the risk of changes in interest
payments attributable to increases in the benchmark interest rate.
The notional amount, estimated fair value and related classification in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of the
Company's interest rate swap contracts are shown below (in millions, except for maturities):
December 31,
Fair value of interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges:
Other current liabilities
Notional amount
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed
2018
$
$
14.7
500.0
3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Pretax amounts related to derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges that were recognized in and reclassified from
accumulated other comprehensive loss are shown below (in millions):
For the year ended December 31,
Gains (losses) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency contracts
Interest rate swap contracts
Foreign currency contract (gains) losses reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive loss to:
Net sales
Cost of sales
Comprehensive income (loss)
2018
2017
2016
$
50.5
(14.7)
35.8
$
28.8
—
28.8
(96.8)
—
(96.8)
2.3
(21.6)
(19.3)
16.5
$
2.1
7.4
9.5
38.3
$
4.8
81.9
86.7
(10.1)
$
$
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, pretax net losses of $1.7 million and $18.2 million, respectively, related to the Company’s
derivative instruments and hedging activities were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. During the next twelve
month period, the Company expects to reclassify into earnings net gains of $11.1 million recorded in accumulated other
comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2018. Such gains will be reclassified at the time that the underlying hedged transactions
are realized.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized tax benefits (expense) of ($3.3) million,
($15.9) million and $3.9 million, respectively, in other comprehensive income (loss) related to its derivative instruments and
hedging activities.
Fair Value Measurements
GAAP provides that fair value is an exit price, defined as a market-based measurement that represents the amount that would be
received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value
measurements are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques:
Market:
This approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical
or comparable assets or liabilities.
Income:
This approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount based on
current market expectations.
Cost:
This approach is based on the amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset
(replacement cost).
Further, GAAP prioritizes the inputs and assumptions used in the valuation techniques described above into a three-tier fair
value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1:
Observable inputs, such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are
accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2:
Inputs, other than quoted market prices included in Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly for
the asset or liability.
Level 3:
Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’s own assumptions about the exit price of the asset or liability.
Unobservable inputs may be used if there is little or no market data for the asset or liability at the measurement
date.
The Company discloses fair value measurements and the related valuation techniques and fair value hierarchy level for its
assets and liabilities that are measured or disclosed at fair value.
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair value measurements and the related valuation techniques and fair value hierarchy level for the Company’s assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, are shown below (in millions):
December 31, 2018
Frequency
Asset
(Liability)
Foreign currency contracts, net
Recurring
$
14.3
Interest rate swap contracts
Recurring
(14.7)
Valuation
Technique
Market /
Income
Market /
Income
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
— $
14.3
$
—
(14.7)
—
—
—
Marketable equity securities
Recurring
47.3 Market
47.3
—
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
December 31, 2017
—
—
Foreign currency contracts, net
Recurring
$
(22.8)
Frequency
Asset
(Liability)
Valuation
Technique
Market /
Income
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
$
— $
(22.8) $
Marketable equity securities
Recurring
43.8 Market
43.8
—
The Company determines the fair value of its derivative contracts using quoted market prices to calculate the forward values
and then discounts such forward values to the present value. The discount rates used are based on quoted bank deposit or swap
interest rates. If a derivative contract is in a net liability position, the Company adjusts these discount rates, if required, by an
estimate of the credit spread that would be applied by market participants purchasing these contracts from the Company’s
counterparties. If an estimate of the credit spread is required, the Company uses significant assumptions and factors other than
quoted market rates, which would result in the classification of its derivative liabilities within Level 3 of the fair value
hierarchy. As of December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no derivative contracts that were classified within Level 3 of the fair
value hierarchy. In addition, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy during 2018 and 2017.
For further information on fair value measurements and the Company’s defined benefit pension plan assets, see Note 8,
"Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans."
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis, which are not included in the table
above. As these non-recurring fair value measurements are generally determined using unobservable inputs, these fair value
measurements are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
In 2018, as a result of the Lear FAWSN transaction, Level 3 fair value estimates related to property, plant and equipment of
$11.0 million, intangible assets of $7.5 million and noncontrolling interests of $14.0 million are recorded in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2018. In addition, the Lear FAWSN transaction required a Level 3 fair value
estimate related to the Company's previously held equity interest of $23 million. These Level 3 fair value estimates were
determined as of the effective date of the transaction.
In 2017, as a result of the acquisition of Antolin Seating and the Lear STEC transaction, Level 3 fair value estimates related to
property, plant and equipment of $95.4 million, intangible assets of $187.4 million and noncontrolling interests of $125.0
million are recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017. In addition, the Lear
STEC transaction required a Level 3 fair value estimate related to the Company's previously held equity interest of $94.0
million. These Level 3 fair value estimates were determined as of the applicable transaction date.
Fair value estimates of property, plant and equipment were based on independent appraisals, giving consideration to the highest
and best use of the assets. Key assumptions used in the appraisals were based on a combination of market and cost approaches,
as appropriate. Fair value estimates of customer-based intangible assets were based on the present value of future earnings
attributable to the asset group after recognition of required returns to other contributory assets. Fair value estimates of
noncontrolling and equity interests were based on the present value of future cash flows and a value to earnings multiple
approach and reflect discounts for the lack of control and the lack of marketability associated with noncontrolling and equity
interests. Further, the fair value estimate of redeemable noncontrolling interest includes an estimate of the fair value associated
with the noncontrolling interest holder's embedded redemption option. The fair value of this redemption option was determined
using the Monte Carlo valuation model and includes various assumptions, including the expected volatility, risk free rate and
dividend yield.
For further information on assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, see Note 2, "Summary of
Significant Accounting Policies," Note 3, "Acquisitions," and Note 5, "Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party
Transactions."
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(15) Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
(In millions, except per share data)
Net sales
Gross profit
Consolidated net income
Net income attributable to Lear
Basic net income per share attributable to Lear
Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear
Thirteen Weeks Ended
March 31,
2018
June 30,
2018
September 29,
2018
December 31,
2018
$
5,733.7
$
5,580.8
$
4,891.6
$
4,942.4
631.4
374.2
353.7
5.19
5.16
638.1
355.0
331.4
4.86
4.83
526.3
274.7
252.5
3.83
3.80
522.5
242.8
212.2
3.42
3.39
In the first quarter of 2018, the Company recognized a gain of $10.0 million related to obtaining control of an affiliate, tax
benefits of $35.1 million related to the reversal of valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of a certain foreign
subsidiary, $10.1 million related to share-based compensation and $4.1 million related to restructuring charges and various
other items and tax expense of $22.0 million related to an increase in foreign withholding tax on certain undistributed foreign
earnings. In the second quarter of 2018, the Company recognized $17.4 million related to favorable litigation settlements. In the
third quarter of 2018, the Company recognized tax benefits of $6.9 million related to an adjustment to the 2017 provisional U.S.
income tax expense, $7.2 million related to a tax rate change in a foreign subsidiary and $7.5 million related to restructuring
charges and various other items. In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company recognized $15.8 million related to a favorable
indirect tax ruling in a foreign jurisdiction, a $5.4 million pension settlement charge related to the Company's Annuity Purchase,
a tax benefit of $8.6 million related to restructuring charges and various other items and tax expense of $11.1 million to
establish valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets of certain foreign subsidiaries and various other items.
For further information, see Note 5, "Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions," Note 7, "Income Taxes,"
and Note 8, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans."
Net sales
Gross profit
Consolidated net income
Net income attributable to Lear
Basic net income per share attributable to Lear
Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear
Thirteen Weeks Ended
April 1,
2017
July 1,
2017
September 30,
2017
December 31,
2017
$
4,998.5
$
5,123.2
$
4,981.5
$
5,363.8
582.5
318.5
305.8
4.39
4.35
577.8
327.0
311.9
4.53
4.49
555.9
315.0
295.2
4.00
3.96
574.9
420.4
400.5
5.89
5.80
In the third quarter of 2017, the Company recognized a gain of $54.2 million related to obtaining control of an affiliate and a
loss of $21.2 million related to the extinguishment of debt. In the first, second and third quarters of 2017, the Company
recognized net tax benefits of $19.1 million, $35.3 million and $14.0 million, respectively, related to share-based compensation,
the reversal of valuation allowances, the redemption of senior notes due 2023, restructuring charges and various other items. In
the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company recognized net tax benefits of $146.4 million, comprised of $289.7 million of foreign
tax credits on repatriated earnings and $30.2 million of other discrete tax benefits, offset by a $131.0 million one-time transition
tax on accumulated foreign earnings and $42.5 million of tax expense to reflect the new U.S. corporate tax rate and other tax
reform changes to the Company's deferred tax accounts.
For further information see, Note 5, "Investments in Affiliates and Other Related Party Transactions," Note 6, "Debt," and Note
7, "Income Taxes."
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
(16) Accounting Pronouncements
Standards Adopted in 2018
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the ASUs summarized below:
Standards Adopted
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from
Contracts with Customers
ASU 2016-01 and ASU 2018-03,
Recognition and Measurement of
Financial Assets and Financial
Liabilities
Description
The standard replaces existing revenue recognition guidance and requires additional financial statement
disclosures. See Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," and Note 9, "Revenue
Recognition."
The standard requires equity investments and other ownership interests in unconsolidated entities (other
than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting) to be measured at fair value through
earnings. A practicability exception exists for equity investments without readily determinable fair values.
The effects of adoption were not significant.
Effective
Date
January 1,
2018
January 1,
2018
ASU 2016-15, Classification of
Certain Cash Receipts and Cash
Payments
The standard addresses the classification of cash flows related to various transactions, including debt
prepayment and extinguishment costs, contingent consideration and proceeds from insurance claims. The
effects of adoption were not significant.
January 1,
2018
The standard requires the recognition of the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers (other
than inventory) in the period in which the sale or transfer occur. See Note 7, "Income Taxes."
January 1,
2018
ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes -
Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets
Other than Inventory
ASU 2016-18, Restricted Cash
The standard provides guidance on the presentation of restricted cash on the statement of cash flows. See
Note 14, "Financial Instruments."
ASU 2017-01, Clarifying the
Definition of a Business
The standard provides a new framework to use when determining if a set of assets and activities is a
business. The effects of adoption were not significant.
ASU 2017-05, Gains and Losses
from the Derecognition of
Nonfinancial Assets
The standard provides guidance for recognizing gains and losses on nonfinancial assets (including land,
buildings and intangible assets) to noncustomers. Adoption must coincide with ASU 2014-09. The effects
of adoption were not significant.
ASU 2017-07, Improving the
Presentation of Net Periodic
Pension Cost and Net Periodic
Postretirement Benefit Cost
The standard was issued to address the net presentation of the components of net benefit cost. The standard
requires that service cost be presented in the same line item as other current employee compensation costs
and that the remaining components of net benefit cost be presented in a separate line item outside of any
subtotal for income from operations. See Note 8, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans."
January 1,
2018
January 1,
2018
January 1,
2018
January 1,
2018
ASU 2017-09, Stock
Compensation - Scope of
Modification Accounting
The standard provides guidance intended to reduce diversity in practice when accounting for a modification
to the terms and conditions of a share-based payment award. The effects of adoption were not significant.
January 1,
2018
ASU 2017-12, Targeted
Improvements to Accounting for
Hedging Activities
The standard contains changes intended to better portray the economic results of hedging activities, as well
as targeted improvements to simplify hedge accounting. The Company elected to early adopt the standard
effective January 1, 2018. See Note 14, "Financial Instruments."
ASU 2018-05, Income Taxes -
Amendments to SEC Paragraphs
Pursuant to SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 118
The standard provides guidance for companies that may not have completed their accounting for the
income tax effects of the Act in the period of enactment. See Note 7, "Income Taxes."
January 1,
2018
January 1,
2018
Standards Effective After 2018
Leasing
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases." The standard requires lessees to record right-of-use assets and
corresponding liabilities on the balance sheet, as well as disclose key information about leasing arrangements. The Company
has elected the package of practical expedients, excluding the lease term hindsight, as permitted by the transition guidance. The
Company has made an accounting policy election to exempt leases with an initial term of twelve months or less from balance
sheet recognition. Instead, short-term leases will be expensed over the lease term.
The Company will adopt the standard January 1, 2019, by applying the modified retrospective method without restatement of
comparative periods' financial information, as permitted by the transition guidance. The impact of adoption will result in the
recognition of right-of-use assets estimated in the range of $415 million to $465 million, with corresponding lease liabilities of
the same amount. The standard will not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations and cash
flows.
For additional information on the Company’s operating lease commitments, see Note 12, "Commitments and Contingencies."
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Standards Pending Adoption
ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of
Certain Tax Effects from
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income
ASU 2018-07, Improvements to
Nonemployee Share-Based
Payment Accounting
ASU 2016-13, Measurement of
Credit Losses on Financial
Instruments
ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the
Test for Goodwill Impairment
ASU 2018-15. Customer's
Accounting for Implementation
Cost Incurred in a Cloud
Computing Arrangement that is a
Service Contract
ASU 2018-17, Related Party
Guidance for Variable Interest
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
Other Standards Effective After 2018
The Company has considered the ASUs summarized below, effective after 2018, none of which are expected to significantly
impact its financial statements:
The standard allows for the reclassification of "stranded" tax effects as a result of the Act from
accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings.
Description
The standard aligns measurement and classification guidance for share-based payments to
nonemployees with the guidance applicable to employees. Under the new guidance, the
measurement of equity-classified nonemployee awards will be fixed at the grant date.
Effective
Date
January 1,
2019
January 1,
2019
The standard changes the impairment model for most financial instruments to an "expected loss"
model. The new model will generally result in earlier recognition of credit losses.
January 1,
2020
The standard simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments and allows a goodwill impairment
charge to be based on the amount of a reporting unit's carrying value in excess of its fair value. This
eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill or what is known as "Step
2" under the current guidance.
ASU 2018-13, Changes to the
Disclosure Requirements for Fair
Value Measurement
The standard eliminates certain fair value disclosures while requiring additional disclosures related
to the development of inputs for level 3 of the fair value hierarchy and for entities that use the
practical expedient to measure the fair value of certain investments at net asset value.
The standard requires implementation costs in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service
contract to be capitalized and amortized over the non-cancellable term of the contract and any
renewals that are reasonably certain.
January 1,
2020
January 1,
2020
January 1,
2020
The standard changes how entities evaluate decision making fees under the variable interest
guidance.
January 1,
2020
ASU 2018-18, Collaborative
Arrangements
The standard requires certain transactions between participants in a collaborative arrangement to be
accounted for as revenue under the new revenue standard when the participant is a customer.
January 1,
2020
ASU 2018-14, Changes to the
Disclosure Requirements for
Defined Benefit Plans
The standard requires specific disclosures for defined benefit plans, including the weighted average
interest credit rate for cash balance plans and reasons for significant gains and losses affecting the
benefit obligation and plan assets. The standard also eliminates certain other disclosures.
January 1,
2021
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SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In millions)
For the year ended December 31, 2018
Valuation of accounts deducted from related
assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for deferred tax assets
Total
For the year ended December 31, 2017
Valuation of accounts deducted from related
assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for deferred tax assets
Total
For the year ended December 31, 2016
Valuation of accounts deducted from related
assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for deferred tax assets
Total
Balance
as of Beginning
of Period
Additions
Retirements
Other
Changes
Balance
as of End
of Period
$
$
41.8
402.2
444.0
$
$
11.4
24.5
35.9
$
$
(17.5) $
(56.7)
(74.2) $
(2.5) $
(19.6)
(22.1) $
33.2
350.4
383.6
Balance
as of Beginning
of Period
Additions
Retirements
Other
Changes
Balance
as of End
of Period
$
$
32.8
445.6
478.4
$
$
16.4
25.0
41.4
$
$
(3.7) $
(91.9)
(95.6) $
(3.7) $
23.5
19.8
$
41.8
402.2
444.0
Balance
as of Beginning
of Period
Additions
Retirements
Other
Changes
Balance
as of End
of Period
$
$
34.4
495.7
530.1
$
$
12.0
8.6
20.6
$
$
(12.7) $
(53.6)
(66.3) $
(0.9) $
(5.1)
(6.0) $
32.8
445.6
478.4
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None.
ITEM 9 – CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures
ITEM 9A – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including
the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period
covered by this Report. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance
of achieving their objectives. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can
provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.
Based on the evaluation described above, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer along with the
Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and
procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the desired control objectives were achieved as of the end
of the period covered by this Report.
(b) Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of the
Company’s management, including the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal
control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework). Based on this evaluation, management
concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2018.
(c) Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm
The attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over
financial reporting is set forth in Item 8, "Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data," under the caption
"Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting" and
incorporated herein by reference.
(d) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter
ended December 31, 2018, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal
control over financial reporting.
None.
ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION
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PART III
ITEM 10 – DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by Item 10 regarding our directors and corporate governance matters is incorporated by reference
herein to the Proxy Statement sections entitled "Election of Directors" and "Directors and Corporate Governance." The
information required by Item 10 regarding our executive officers appears as a supplementary item following Item 4 under Part I
of this Report. The information required by Item 10 regarding compliance with section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended, is incorporated by reference herein to the Proxy Statement section entitled "Directors and Corporate
Governance — Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance."
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to our executive officers, including our Principal Executive Officer, our Principal
Financial Officer and our Principal Accounting Officer. This code of ethics is entitled "Specific Provisions for Executive
Officers" within our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which can be found on our website at http://www.lear.com. We will
post any amendment to or waiver from the provisions of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to the executive
officers above on the same website and will provide it to stockholders free of charge upon written request by contacting Lear
Corporation at 21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, Michigan 48033, Attention: Investor Relations.
ITEM 11 – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by Item 11 is incorporated by reference herein to the Proxy Statement sections entitled "Directors and
Corporate Governance — Director Compensation," "Compensation Discussion and Analysis," "Executive Compensation,"
"Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" and "Compensation Committee Report." Notwithstanding
anything indicating the contrary set forth in this Report, the "Compensation Committee Report" section of the Proxy Statement
shall be deemed to be "furnished" not "filed" for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
ITEM 12 – SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND
RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Except as set forth herein, the information required by Item 12 is incorporated by reference herein to the Proxy Statement
section entitled "Directors and Corporate Governance — Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners, Directors and
Management."
Equity Compensation Plan Information
As of December 31, 2018
Equity compensation plans approved by
security holders
Equity compensation plans not approved by
security holders
Total
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(a)
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
(b)
Number of securities
available for future
issuance under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(c)
1,438,037 (1) $
—
1,438,037
$
— (2)
—
—
2,492,347
—
2,492,347
(1) Includes 517,331 of outstanding restricted stock units and 920,706 of outstanding performance shares. Outstanding
performance shares are reflected at the maximum possible payout that may be earned during the relevant performance
periods.
(2) Reflects outstanding restricted stock units and performance shares at a weighted average price of zero.
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ITEM 13 – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by Item 13 is incorporated by reference herein to the Proxy Statement sections entitled "Certain
Relationships and Related Party Transactions" and "Directors and Corporate Governance — Independence of Directors."
ITEM 14 – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference herein to the Proxy Statement section entitled "Fees of
Independent Accountants."
PART IV
ITEM 15 – EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
The following documents are filed as part of this Form 10-K.
(a) 1. Consolidated Financial Statements:
Reports of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
2.
Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II — Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other financial statement schedules are omitted because such schedules are not required or the information
required has been presented in the aforementioned financial statements.
3.
The exhibits listed on the "Index to Exhibits" on pages 106 through 108 are filed with this Form 10-K or
incorporated by reference as set forth below.
(b) The exhibits listed on the "Index to Exhibits" on pages 106 through 108 are filed with this Form 10-K or incorporated by
reference as set forth below.
(c) Additional Financial Statement Schedules
None.
None.
ITEM 16 – FORM 10-K Summary
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Exhibit
Number
Index to Exhibits
Exhibit
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
10.1 *
10.2 *
10.3 *
10.4 *
10.5 *
10.6 *
10.7 *
10.8 *
10.9 *
10.10 *
10.11 *
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 9, 2009).
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 9, 2009).
Indenture, dated March 26, 2010, among the Company, the subsidiary guarantors party thereto and
The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 23, 2010).
Sixth Supplemental Indenture, dated June 25, 2015, among the Company, the Subsidiary
Guarantors party thereto and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as Trustee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 27, 2015).
Indenture, dated August 17, 2017, among the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as
Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K
dated August 14, 2017).
First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 17, 2017, among the Company and U.S. Bank
National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 14, 2017).
Lear Corporation 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan, amended and restated effective
January 1, 2014 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).
Lear Corporation Pension Equalization Program, as amended through August 15, 2003
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2004).
First Amendment to the Lear Corporation Pension Equalization Program, dated as of December
21, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.45 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006).
Second Amendment to the Lear Corporation Pension Equalization Program, dated as of May 9,
2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2007).
Third Amendment to the Lear Corporation Pension Equalization Program, effective as of
December 18, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report
on Form 8-K dated December 18, 2007).
Lear Corporation Outside Directors Compensation Plan, amended and restated effective January 1,
2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2015).
Lear Corporation Outside Directors Compensation Plan - Form of Cash Retainer Deferral
Election, effective as of September 13, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017).
Form of 2018 Restricted Stock Unit "Career Shares" Award Agreement under the Lear
Corporation 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017).
Form of Performance Share Terms and Conditions under the Lear Corporation 2009 Long-Term
Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017).
Form of 2016 Restricted Stock Unit Terms and Conditions under the Lear Corporation 2009 Long-
Term Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015).
Form of 2016 Performance Share Terms and Conditions under the Lear Corporation 2009 Long-
Term Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015).
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10.12 *
10.13 *
10.14 *
10.15 *
10.16 *
10.17 *
10.18 *
10.19 *
10.20 *
Lear Corporation Salaried Retirement Restoration Program (f/k/a Lear Corporation PSP Excess
Plan), amended and restated effective December 29, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.13 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017).
Form of 2016 Restricted Stock Unit "Career Shares" Award Agreement under the Lear
Corporation 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015).
Form of 2018 Restricted Stock Unit Terms and Conditions under the Lear Corporation 2009 Long-
Term Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017).
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated November 15, 2017, between the
Company and Matthew J. Simoncini (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017).
Employment Agreement, dated March 15, 2012, between the Company and Jeffrey H. Vanneste
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended March 31, 2012).
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2018, between the
Company and Frank C. Orsini (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 1, 2018).
Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated February 14, 2018, between the
Company and Raymond E. Scott (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 14, 2018).
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated September 11, 2013, between the
Company and Terrence B. Larkin (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2013).
Employment Agreement, dated March 1, 2018, between the Company and Jeneanne M. Hanley
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated
March 1, 2018).
**
10.21 *
Employment Agreement, dated April 2, 2012, between the Company and Thomas A. DiDonato.
10.22 *
10.23 *
10.24
10.25 *
10.26 *
10.27 *
10.28 *
Lear Corporation Annual Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of January 1, 2014)
(incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Company’s definitive proxy statement on
Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 1, 2014).
First Amendment to the Lear Corporation 2009 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan (amended and
restated as of January 1, 2014), effective as of January 1, 2017 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 1,
2017).
Credit Agreement, dated as of August 8, 2017, among the Company, the foreign subsidiary
borrowers from time to time party thereto, the lenders from time to time party thereto, HSBC
Securities (USA) Inc., as syndication agent, Barclays Bank PLC, Citibank N.A. and Merrill
Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as co-documentation agents, and JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 8, 2017).
First Amendment to the Lear Corporation Annual Incentive Plan (amended and restated as of
January 1, 2014), effective February 9, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 1, 2017).
Statement on Confidential Information, effective as of August 9, 2017 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
30, 2017).
First Amendment to the Lear Corporation Outside Directors Compensation Plan, effective
September 13, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017).
Lear Corporation Outside Directors Compensation Plan - Form of Stock Grant Deferral Election,
effective as of September 13, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2017).
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Anti-Hedging and Anti-Pledging Policy, amended and restated as of September 13, 2017
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended September 30, 2017).
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21.1
23.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
99.1
List of subsidiaries of the Company.
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant
to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Debtors’ First Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization Under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code
dated September 18, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Current
Report on Form 8-K dated November 5, 2009).
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101.INS
XBRL Instance Document.
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101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
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101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
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101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
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101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
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Compensatory plan or arrangement.
Filed herewith.
Submitted electronically with the Report.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly
caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on February 5, 2019.
Lear Corporation
By:
/s/ Raymond E. Scott
Raymond E. Scott
President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director (Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, this Report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of Lear Corporation and in the capacities indicated on February 5, 2019.
/s/ Raymond E. Scott
Raymond E. Scott
President and Chief Executive Officer and a Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Jeffrey H. Vanneste
Jeffrey H. Vanneste
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Amy A. Doyle
Amy A. Doyle
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Richard H. Bott
Richard H. Bott
a Director
/s/ Thomas P. Capo
Thomas P. Capo
a Director
/s/ Mei-Wei Cheng
Mei-Wei Cheng
a Director
/s/ Jonathan F. Foster
Jonathan F. Foster
a Director
/s/ Mary Lou Jepsen
Mary Lou Jepsen
a Director
/s/ Kathleen A. Ligocki
Kathleen A. Ligocki
a Director
/s/ Conrad L. Mallett, Jr.
Conrad L. Mallett, Jr.
a Director
/s/ Gregory C. Smith
Gregory C. Smith
a Director
/s/ Henry D.G. Wallace
Henry D.G. Wallace
Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors and
a Director
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