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Triumph Group, Inc.
Annual Report 2016

About Triumph

Triumph Group, Inc., headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs 

and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft components, accessories, subassemblies 

and systems. The company serves a broad, worldwide spectrum of the aviation industry, including 

original equipment manufacturers of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft and aircraft 

components, as well as commercial and regional airlines and air cargo carriers.

Financial Highlights
( in millions, except per share data)

Fiscal year ended March 31 

2016 

2015 

2014

Net sales 

Adjusted operating income 

Adjusted net income 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share  

Cash flow from operations 

Total assets 

Total debt 

Total equity 

Non-GAAP Reconciliation 

Operating (loss) income – GAAP 

Forward losses 
Restructuring 
Legal settlements 
Impairments 
Other 

Adjusted operating income 
Interest & other 
Less: Financing charges 

Adjusted income before income taxes 

Income taxes 
Less: Valuation allowance 
Less: Tax effect of adjustments 

Adjusted net income 

Diluted earnings per share – GAAP 
Per share impact of adjustments 

Adjusted diluted earnings per share 
Weighted average diluted shares 

$ 3,886 

  464 

  263 

$  5.34 

84 

$ 4,835 

 1,417 

  935 

$ (1,091) 
561 
81 
5 
874 
33 
464 
(68) 
 — 

396 
111 
156 
(400) 

263 

$ (21.29) 
26.63 

$  5.34 
49.3 

$ 3,889 

  495 

  292 

$  5.73 

  467 

$ 5,956 

 1,369 

 2,136 

$  435 
152 
24 
(135) 
— 
19 
495 
(85) 
23 

432 
(111) 
— 
(29) 

292 

$ 4.68 
1.05 

$ 5.73 
51.0 

$ 3,763

  472

  253

$  4.80

  135

$ 5,553

 1,550

 2,284

$  400
—
70
—
—
2
472
(88)
1

385
(106)
—
(25)

253

$ 3.91
0.89

$ 4.80
52.8

Sales by End Market

Adjusted Segment Operating Income

Total Backlog ($ in billions)

 18%  Business Jet

  2%  Regional Jet

  1%  Non-Aviation

 43%  Aerospace Systems

 48%  Aerostructures

 56%  Commercial

 23%  Military

  9%  Aftermarket Services

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To our valued Stockholders:

In January 2016, I joined Triumph as President and CEO. It is a 

great privilege to lead the more than 14,000 men and women of 

our company who work every day to support the world’s premier 

aviation companies and our nation’s military. 

Daniel J. Crowley, President and Chief Executive Officer

Fiscal year 2016 was a transition year as we began to take a series of proactive steps to position the 
company for long-term success. In my first 100 days, we completed a comprehensive diagnostic review 
of the business and defined the strategic plan necessary to advance our three key imperatives – delivering 
on our commitments, generating predictable profitability and driving organic growth. These priorities shape 
everything we do and the strategic choices we make.

Since 1993, Triumph has grown to become a key player in the aerospace marketplace, with an enviable 
range of world-class design, engineering and precision manufacturing capabilities. Our mission and 
challenge today is to revitalize Triumph and position our company for its third decade of growth. 

The Board of Directors and leadership team are committed to enhancing Triumph’s performance and 
competitiveness in the marketplace, increasing our organic growth rate and becoming the partner of 
choice for the many customers we serve. 

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Fiscal Year 2016 Performance 

Triumph’s fiscal year 2016 results reflect a challenging but productive year. We recorded comparable sales 
year over year along with increases in revenue, with the Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services 
segments offsetting declines in the Aerostructures segment. Fiscal year 2016 sales were $3.9 billion and 
adjusted earnings per share were $5.34. Cash flow from operations for the fiscal year was $83.9 million. 
Our Aerospace Systems segment achieved record margins and revenue growth in fiscal year 2016, and we 
saw strong performance in our Aftermarket Services segment.

We recognized the impact of the recently announced Boeing 747-8 rate reduction, goodwill and trade 
name impairment, and write-down of the Bombardier Global 7000 wing development costs, for which 
Triumph incurred $1.3 billion in charges in the fourth quarter, resulting in a $1.1 billion loss.

We extended the maturity date of our existing credit facilities to May 2021 and amended the covenants 
to provide for the charges taken in the fourth quarter and related future costs. Additionally, to ensure full 
access to the credit facilities, we obtained the consent from the holders of our indenture issued in 2013 to 
conform the terms with the indenture issued in 2014, which allows for a higher level of secured debt.  
These actions provide the company significant liquidity and flexibility as we execute on our restructuring 
plans and invest in transformation efforts.

In April we launched a $300 million cost reduction initiative with the goal of lowering our overall costs  
by 10 percent by the end of fiscal year 2019. Most of the cost reductions are expected to come  
from supply chain savings, headcount reductions, reduced facilities occupancy costs and increased 
operational efficiency.

We are addressing our legacy issues directly from a financial reporting perspective and, with strong cash 
flow and ample liquidity, we will have the financial flexibility to support our restructuring efforts and drive 
profitable growth. 

“One Triumph” Transformation

Our plans for fiscal year 2017 and beyond address the headwinds facing the industry as well as legacy 
internal challenges that have prevented Triumph from achieving its full potential. They also allow us to better 
target the opportunities which exist in our served markets.

At the core of our transformation is a new operating philosophy: “One Triumph” team. Our actions to 
simplify our business and operate better together reflect our commitment to stockholders, customers and 
employees to sharpen Triumph’s focus, leverage our scale, meet customer commitments and improve  
our performance. 

Transformation Initiatives
In April 2016 we realigned our organizational and financial reporting structure into four business 
units: Triumph Integrated Systems, Triumph Aerospace Structures, Triumph Precision Components 
and Triumph Product Support. The restructuring allows us to increase our focus, create economies of 
scale, better support our go-to-market strategies, and more effectively satisfy the needs of our customers. 
Beginning in the first fiscal quarter of 2017 we will adjust our financial reporting structure to reflect this 
change. By consolidating and streamlining our operations, we expect to enhance transparency and realize 
approximately $10 million in immediate annual savings. 

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We strengthened our leadership team by eliminating redundant management positions and 
establishing direct accountability within each business unit for achieving performance goals and 
objectives. We promoted several proven executives to support the realigned structure and strengthened  
our shared services functional leadership at the corporate level to improve effectiveness and efficiency.  
A new executive compensation plan was implemented to ensure that our management team is aligned  
and accountable for increasing shareholder value. 

We are reducing the number of operating companies by more than half, from 47 to 22. Triumph grew 
through acquisitions, which significantly expanded our capabilities and participation in customer platforms. 
We are now rationalizing our structure and combining operating companies with closely-related products, 
capabilities and customers. This will allow us to eliminate redundancies, better align our talent, enhance 
supply chain economies, improve quality, improve on-time delivery, and drive value through a consolidated 
functional support structure. 

TRIU MPH IN TE GRATED SYSTE MS 

Capabilities:

Hydraulic, mechanical 
and electromechanical 
actuation, power and control 
systems including high 
performance pumps and 
motors, mechanical latches, 
electric brake actuators and 
electronic controllers

Complete suite of aerospace 
gearbox solutions including 
engine accessory gearboxes 
and helicopter transmissions

Thermal management 
solutions including active 
and passive heat exchange 
technology

Fuel pumps, fuel metering 
units and full authority digital 
electronic control (FADEC) 
fuel systems

Hydromechanical and 
electromechanical primary 
and secondary flight controls

At left: Installation of the main 
landing gear on the Sikorsky 
S-97 Raider™. 

Triumph Integrated Systems is a business with projected  
$1.1 billion in annual revenues which provides integrated solutions 
including the design, development and support of proprietary systems, 
subsystems and components, as well as production of complex 
assemblies using external designs. 

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We are consolidating Triumph’s facilities to create centers of excellence and reduce occupancy, 
SG&A and indirect labor costs. After evaluating Triumph’s facility footprint, utilization and cost structure, 
we expect to reduce the company’s overall footprint by approximately 24 percent over the next few years.

Individual consolidations will be announced and implemented on a time-phased basis and, once completed, 
are expected to generate approximately $55 million in annualized pre-tax cost savings. The facility 
consolidations are expected to result in workforce reductions of approximately eight percent over the next 
year. While these decisions are never easy, this consolidation is a critical step in transforming our business. 

TRIUMPH AEROSPACE STRU CTURES 

Capabilities:

Research and development, 
design and engineering  
of complex aerospace 
structures

Fabrication of wings, wing 
boxes, fuselage panels, 
horizontal and vertical tails 
and sub-assemblies such as 
floor grids

Assembly and integration 
of large, complex airframe 
structures

Testing laboratories 
certified by the U.S. Air 
Force, U.S. Navy, Federal 
Aviation Administration and 
Department of Defense 

At right: Assembly of a 
Boeing 767 center wing box 
at Triumph’s Stuart, Florida 
facility.

Triumph Aerospace Structures is a business with projected  
$1.3 billion in annual revenues which supplies commercial, business  
and military manufacturers with large metallic and composite structures.  
The business includes the former Vought Aircraft Division. 

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We are increasing our investments in new business efforts. By strengthening our new business 
development team we will expand our strategic partnerships, focus on unmet customer needs and 
implement disciplined capture processes to accelerate organic growth rates. 

These efforts and our strengthening operational performance are already yielding positive results and 
feedback from our customers. Our recent win with Airbus on the A320neo landing actuation system 
is worth over $500 million over the life of the contract. Also, Sikorsky recently selected Triumph’s gear 
systems business in Macomb, Michigan, as supplier of the year for their work on multiple helicopter 
programs, and two Triumph companies were recognized by the American Helicopter Society International 
for the quality, innovation and cost-effective technology of their products. Triumph also won several  
dual-source opportunities in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program as it continues its  
production ramp up. 

TRIU MPH PR ECISI ON COMPO NENTS 

Capabilities:

Design and assisted 
design of composite and 
metal component and 
subassemblies

Wide breadth of machining 
for hard and soft metals 

Advanced composite 
structural and non- 
structural components  
and sub-assemblies

Interior components and  
sub-assemblies

Special processes including 
super plastic titanium 
forming, aluminum and 
titanium chemical milling and 
surface treatments

Joining processes including 
welding, autoclave bonding 
and conventional mechanical 
fasteners

Specialty turning of hard  
and soft metals

Sheet metal fabrication  
and forming

At left: Assembly of a 
composite duct for a Boeing 
aircraft environmental control 
system at Triumph’s Mexicali, 
Mexico facility.

Triumph Precision Components is a business with projected  
$1 billion in annual revenues which produces close-tolerance parts to 
customer designs and model-based definitions, including a wide range  
of aluminum, hard metal and composite structure capabilities, for  
OEM and Tier 1 customers. 

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We are standardizing Triumph’s operating procedures and providing formal oversight for the 
transformation. In support of Triumph’s transformation and our goal of operating as a more unified 
business, we are deploying the Triumph Operating System (TOS). The TOS is a business management 
system that emphasizes lean operations through standard, repeatable practices and focuses on 
continuous improvement. It will be instrumental in driving growth, innovation and execution throughout 
each of our businesses. We also created the Transformation Delivery Office (TDO). The TDO is responsible 
for driving the implementation of the transformation plan, the One Triumph strategy and our new  
operating system. 

TRIUMPH PRODUCT SUP PORT

Repair Capabilities:

Fuel tanks

Metallic and composite 
aircraft structures

Flight control surfaces

Nacelles

Thrust reversers

Aircraft interiors

Auxiliary power units

Pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and 
mechanical accessories

Line maintenance

Heat transfer

Environmental systems

At right: Repair of a PW4000 
thrust reverser at Triumph’s 
Hot Springs, Arkansas facility.

Triumph Product Support is a business with projected $300 million in 
annual revenues providing full life cycle solutions for commercial, regional and 
military aircraft for OEMs and operators. Triumph’s full suite of post-delivery 
value chain services simplify the MRO supply chain and provide customers 

with global, integrated planeside repair solutions. 

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Looking Ahead

Market conditions remain strong yet challenging, with ample opportunities for Triumph to capture new wins 
to offset sunsetting programs.

Global economic development drives continued growth in the commercial market, particularly in the 
Asia Pacific region as Boeing and Airbus compete intensely for new orders. Each is expected to deliver 
more than 1,500 aircraft in 2017 and 2018 amid increasing demand. Triumph is well positioned in the 
commercial market to grow in both size and diversity.

Increasingly, prime OEMs are working to shift maintenance operations away from airlines  
by providing life cycle support – pressuring revenue streams traditionally captured by proprietary  
equipment suppliers. Triumph intends to partner with OEMs in support of their airline and cargo customers.

While the business jet market remains soft, Triumph is well positioned as a key supplier on existing 
programs. Triumph has a broad portfolio of products and capabilities ready for the next generation of 
aircraft that will be introduced in the coming years. 

Likewise, the rotorcraft market remains challenging due to flat but stable military sales, potential 
displacement by unmanned air systems, and declines in the offshore oil industry – where helicopters are a 
primary means of transport.

Through the years, Triumph developed solid relationships with virtually all the key players in the global 
aerospace industry. As Triumph continues to expand our capabilities and improve performance, these ties 
will become even stronger, enhancing our organic growth.

Transforming Triumph for the Future

Fiscal year 2017 will be characterized by speed and action as we build the new Triumph Group. We 
are moving immediately to realize the benefits of the transformation strategy, and we expect improved 
performance in fiscal year 2017 and follow-through in fiscal years 2018 and 2019.

These decisive actions will improve execution, reduce costs and allow Triumph to operate as a more 
integrated company in an effort to drive value for our customers and shareholders. Triumph is a critical 
supplier and partner to virtually all Tier 1 aerospace and defense OEMs, and we will emerge from this 
transition period as an even stronger company. I am confident in our strategic plan and the path we are 
taking to position Triumph for long-term success.

Thank you to our investors, customers, suppliers and employees for your continued support as Triumph 
begins a new chapter of industry leadership and growth.

Daniel J. Crowley 
President and Chief Executive Officer

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Directors
RALPH E. EBERHART 
Chairman  
Triumph Group, Inc.

PAUL BOURGON 
President 
Aeroengine Division, SKF USA

JOHN G. DROSDICK 
Chairman, President and  
Chief Executive Officer 
Sunoco, Inc. (Retired)

RICHARD C. GOZON 
Executive Vice President 
Weyerhauser Company (Retired)

DAWNE S. HICKTON 
Former Vice Chair, President and  
Chief Executive Officer 
RTI International Metals, Inc.

RICHARD C. ILL 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
Triumph Group, Inc. (Retired)

WILLIAM L. MANSFIELD 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 
The Valspar Corporation (Retired)

ADAM J. PALMER 
Managing Director 
The Carlyle Group

JOSEPH M. SILVESTRI 
Managing Partner 
Court Square Capital

GEORGE SIMPSON 
Chief Executive Officer 
Marconi, PLC (Retired)

Corporate Officers & Directors

Officers
DANIEL J. CROWLEY 
President and Chief Executive Officer

THOMAS E. POWERS 
Vice President and  
Interim Chief Financial Officer

JOHN B. WRIGHT, II 
Senior Vice President,  
General Counsel and Secretary

RICHARD R. LOVELY 
Senior Vice President,  
Human Resources

MICHAEL R. ABRAM 
Executive Vice President,  
Product Support

THOMAS K. HOLZTHUM 
Executive Vice President,  
Integrated Systems

RICHARD C. ROSENJACK 
Executive Vice President,  
Precision Components

MARYLOU B. THOMAS 
Executive Vice President,  
Aerospace Structures

R. JAMES CUDD 
Vice President,  
Strategy and Advanced Programs

DANIEL J. OSTROSKY 
Vice President,  
Supply Chain Management

JOSEPH M. GULLION 
Vice President, Business Development

THOMAS A. QUIGLEY, III 
Vice President and Controller

KEVIN E. KINDIG 
Vice President and Treasurer

SHEILA G. SPAGNOLO  
Vice President, Tax and Investor Relations

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Shareholder Information

Triumph Group, Inc.
Corporate Headquarters
Triumph Group, Inc.
899 Cassatt Road 
Suite 210
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-251-1000
www.triumphgroup.com

Annual Meeting
July 21, 2016 at 9:00 a.m.
Triumph Group, Inc.
899 Cassatt Road 
Suite 210
Berwyn, PA 19312

Financial Information
A copy of the Company’s Form 10-K filed with 
the Securities and Exchange Commission 
may be obtained without charge upon written 
request. Requests for Triumph Group, Inc.’s 
10-K or other shareholder inquiries should be 
directed to:
Sheila G. Spagnolo  
Vice President, Tax and Investor Relations
Triumph Group, Inc.
899 Cassatt Road 
Suite 210
Berwyn, PA 19312
610-251-1000

Fiscal 2016 Stock Prices
Per Common Share
$69.50
High 
Low 
$23.53
Year-End  $31.48

Common Stock
Triumph Group, Inc. Common Stock 
is listed on the NYSE.
Ticker symbol: TGI

Independent Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
2001 Market Street
Suite 4000
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Transfer Agent
Computershare, Inc.
PO Box 30170 
College Station, TX 77842-3170

Within the U.S., Canada and  
Puerto Rico: 800-622-6757
Outside the U.S., Canada and  
Puerto Rico: 781-575-4735
TDD/TTY for hearing impaired: 
800-952-9245

E-mail: web.queries@computershare.com 
www.computershare.com/investor

Equal Opportunity at Triumph
Triumph Group, Inc. is committed to providing 
equal  opportunities in the workplace.

Forward–Looking Statements
In accordance with the safe harbor provisions 
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform 
Act of 1995, the company notes that certain 
statements contained in this report are 
forward-looking in nature. These forward-
looking statements include matters such as 
our expectations for our industry, our markets, 
our company’s business strategy and potential 
and other future-oriented matters. Such 
matters inherently involve many risks and 
uncertainties that may cause actual results 
to differ materially from expected results. 
For additional information, please refer to 
the company’s Securities and Exchange 
Commission filings including its Form 10-K for 
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.

Certifications
The certifications by the Chief Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Triumph 
Group, Inc. required under Section 302 of 
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 have been 
filed as exhibits to Triumph Group, Inc.’s 2016 
Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, on 
July 20, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer of 
Triumph Group, Inc. certified to the New York 
Stock Exchange (NYSE) that he is not aware 
of any violation by the Company of NYSE 
corporate governance listing standards, as 
required by Section 303A.12(a) of the NYSE 
Corporate Governance Rules.

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100% of electricity used to make this paper is offset with certified renewable energy.

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899 Cassatt Road
Suite 210
Berwyn, PA 19312

610-251-1000
www.triumphgroup.com

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 March 31, 2016
or

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from

to

Commission File No. 1-12235

Triumph Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

51-0347963
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

899 Cassatt Road, Suite 210, Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:(610) 251-1000

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, par value $.001 per share
(Title of each class)

New York Stock Exchange
(Name of each exchange on which registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 

1934. Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 

during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing 
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File 
required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was 
required to submit and post such files). Yes 

    No 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the 
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this 
Form 10-K. 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See 

the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (Check 
one)

Large accelerated filer 

Accelerated filer 

Non-accelerated filer 
(Do not check if a
smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes 

    No 

As of September 30, 2015, the aggregate market value of the shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $2,041 

million. Such aggregate market value was computed by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange on 
September 30, 2015. For purposes of making this calculation only, the Registrant has defined affiliates as including all directors and executive officers.

The number of outstanding shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, on May 25, 2016 was 49,521,405.

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Documents Incorporated by Reference

Portions of the following document are incorporated herein by reference:

The Proxy Statement of Triumph Group, Inc. to be filed in connection with our 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated in part in Part III 

hereof, as specified herein.

Table of Contents

Item No.
PART I

Item 1.

Business

General

Products and Services

Proprietary Rights

Raw Materials and Replacement Parts

Sales, Marketing and Engineering

Backlog

Dependence on Significant Customers

United States and International Operations

Competition

Government Regulation and Industry Oversight

Environmental Matters

Employees

Research and Development Expenses

Executive Officers

Available Information

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

Item 2.

Item 3.

Properties

Legal Proceedings

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 

Securities

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 8.

Item 9.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Item 9B. Other Information

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Item 11. Executive Compensation

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Item 14.

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

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Item 1. 

Business

PART I

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 
1995 relating to our future operations and prospects, including statements that are based on current projections and expectations 
about the markets in which we operate, and management's beliefs concerning future performance and capital requirements 
based upon current available information. Actual results could differ materially from management's current expectations. 
Additional capital may be required and, if so, may not be available on reasonable terms, if at all, at the times and in the 
amounts we need. In addition to these factors and others described elsewhere in this report, other factors that could cause actual 
results to differ materially include competitive and cyclical factors relating to the aerospace industry, dependence of some of 
our businesses on key customers, requirements of capital, product liabilities in excess of insurance, uncertainties relating to the 
integration of acquired businesses, general economic conditions affecting our business segment, technological developments, 
limited availability of raw materials or skilled personnel, changes in governmental regulation and oversight, and international 
hostilities and terrorism. For a more detailed discussion of these and other factors affecting us, see the Risk Factors described in 
Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We do not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to 
reflect future events.

General

Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph", the "Company", "we", "us", or "our") was incorporated in 1993 in Delaware.  Our 

companies design, engineer, manufacture, repair, overhaul and distribute a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft 
components, accessories, subassemblies and systems.  We serve a broad, worldwide spectrum of the aviation industry, 
including original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft and aircraft 
components, as well as commercial and regional airlines and air cargo carriers.

Products and Services

We offer a variety of products and services to the aerospace industry through three operating segments: (i) Triumph 

Aerostructures Group, whose companies' revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assembly and integration of 
metallic and composite aerostructures and structural components for the global aerospace OEM market; (ii) Triumph Aerospace 
Systems Group, whose companies design, engineer and manufacture a wide range of proprietary and build-to-print components, 
assemblies and systems also for the OEM market; and (iii) Triumph Aftermarket Services Group, whose companies serve 
aircraft fleets, notably commercial airlines, the U.S. military and cargo carriers, through the maintenance, repair and overhaul of 
aircraft components and accessories manufactured by third parties.

Our Aerostructures Group utilizes its capabilities to design, manufacture and build complete metallic and composite 
aerostructures and structural components.  This group also includes companies performing complex manufacturing, machining 
and forming processes for a full range of structural components, as well as complete assemblies and subassemblies.  This group 
services the full spectrum of aerospace customers, which include aerospace OEMs and the top-tier manufacturers who supply 
them and airlines, air cargo carriers, and domestic and foreign militaries.

The products that companies within this group design, manufacture, build and repair include:

Acoustic and thermal insulation systems

Engine nacelles

Aircraft wings

Composite and metal bonding

Composite ducts and floor panels

Flight control surfaces

Helicopter cabins

Precision machined parts

Comprehensive processing services

Stretch-formed leading edges and fuselage skins

Empennages

Wing spars and stringers

Our Aerospace Systems Group utilizes its capabilities to design and engineer mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic and 
hydromechanical control systems, while continuing to broaden the scope of detailed parts and assemblies that we supply to the 
aerospace market.  Customers typically return such systems to us for repairs and overhauls and spare parts.  This group services 
the full spectrum of aerospace customers, which include aerospace OEMs and the top-tier manufacturers who supply them and 
airlines, air cargo carriers, and domestic and foreign militaries.

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The products that companies within this group design, engineer, build and repair include:

Aircraft and engine mounted accessory drives

Thermal control systems and components

Cargo hooks

Cockpit control levers

High lift actuation

Hydraulic systems and components

Comprehensive processing services

Landing gear actuation systems

Control system valve bodies

Electronic engine controls

Exhaust nozzles and ducting

Landing gear components and assemblies

Main engine gear box assemblies

Main fuel pumps

Geared transmissions and drive train components

Secondary flight control systems

Fuel metering units

Vibration absorbers

Our Aftermarket Services Group performs maintenance, repair and overhaul services ("MRO") and supplies spare parts for 

the commercial and military aviation industry and primarily services the world's airline and air cargo carrier customers.  This 
group also designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls aftermarket aerospace gas turbine engine components, offers 
comprehensive MRO solutions, leasing packages, exchange programs and parts and services to airline, air cargo and third-party 
overhaul facilities.  We also continue to develop Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") approved Designated Engineering 
Representative ("DER") proprietary repair procedures for the components we repair and overhaul, which range from detailed 
components to complex subsystems.  Companies in our Aftermarket Services Group repair and overhaul various components 
for the aviation industry including:

Air cycle machines

APUs

Constant speed drives

Engine and airframe accessories

Flight control surfaces

Integrated drive generators

Nacelles

Remote sensors

Thrust reversers

Blades and vanes

Cabin panes, shades, light lenses and other components

Combustors

Stators

Transition ducts

Sidewalls

Light assemblies

Overhead bins

Fuel bladder cells

Certain financial information about our three segments is set forth in Note 21 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial 

Statements."  

Effective April 2016, the Company announced that it is realigning into four business units to better meet the evolving needs 

of its customers. The new structure better supports our go-to-market strategies and will allow us to more effectively satisfy the 
needs of our customers while continuing to deliver on our commitments, accelerate organic growth and drive predictable 
profitability. During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, our segment financial performance information will be presented in 
accordance with these new four business units.

The four business units are as follows:

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Integrated Systems.  Provides integrated solutions including design, development and support of proprietary 
components, subsystems and systems, as well as production of complex assemblies using external designs.  
Capabilities include hydraulic, mechanical and electro-mechanical actuation, power and control; a complete suite of 
aerospace gearbox solutions including engine accessory gearboxes and helicopter transmissions; active and passive 
heat exchange technology; fuel pumps, fuel metering units and Full Authority Digital Electronic Control fuel systems; 
hydro-mechanical and electromechanical primary and secondary flight controls; and a broad spectrum of surface 
treatment options. 

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•  Aerospace Structures. Supplies commercial, business, regional and military manufacturers with large metallic and 
composite structures. Products include wings, wing boxes, fuselage panels, horizontal and vertical tails and sub-
assemblies such as floor grids. Inclusive of the former Vought Aircraft  Division, Aerospace Structures also has the 
capability to engineer detailed structural designs in metal and composites.

•  Precision Components.  Produces close-tolerance parts primarily to customer designs and model-based definition, 
including a wide range of aluminum, hard metal and composite structure capabilities.  Capabilities include complex 
machining, gear manufacturing, sheet metal fabrication, forming, advanced composite and interior structures, joining 
processes such as welding, autoclave bonding and conventional mechanical fasteners and a variety of special processes 
including: super plastic titanium forming, aluminum and titanium chemical milling and surface treatments. 

•  Product Support.  Provides full life cycle solutions for commercial, regional and military aircraft.  Triumph’s 

extensive product and service offerings include full post-delivery value chain services that simplify the MRO supply 
chain.  Through its line maintenance, component MRO and postproduction supply chain activities, Triumph’s Product 
Support group is positioned to provide integrated planeside repair solutions globally.  Capabilities include fuel tank 
repair, metallic and composite aircraft structures, nacelles, thrust reversers, interiors, auxiliary power units and a wide 
variety of pneumatic, hydraulic, fuel and mechanical accessories. 

Proprietary Rights

We benefit from our proprietary rights relating to designs, engineering and manufacturing processes and repair and 

overhaul procedures.  For some products, our unique manufacturing capabilities are required by the customer's specifications or 
designs, thereby necessitating reliance on us for the production of such specially designed products.

We view our name and mark, as well as the Vought and Embee tradenames, as significant to our business as a whole.  Our 

products are protected by a portfolio of patents, trademarks, licenses or other forms of intellectual property that expire at 
various dates in the future.  We continually develop and acquire new intellectual property and consider all of our intellectual 
property to be valuable.  However, based on the broad scope of our product lines, management believes that the loss or 
expiration of any single intellectual property right would not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, our 
financial position or our business segments.  Our policy is to file applications and obtain patents for our new products as 
appropriate, including product modifications and improvements.  While patents generally expire 20 years after the patent 
application filing date, new patents are issued to us on a regular basis.

In our overhaul and repair businesses, OEMs of equipment that we maintain for our customers often include language in 
repair manuals that relate to their equipment, asserting broad claims of proprietary rights to the contents of the manuals used in 
our operations.  There can be no assurance that OEMs will not try to enforce such claims, including the possible use of legal 
proceedings.  In the event of such legal proceedings, there can be no assurance that such actions against the Company will be 
unsuccessful.  However, we believe that our use of manufacture and repair manuals is lawful.

Raw Materials and Replacement Parts

We purchase raw materials, primarily consisting of extrusions, forgings, castings, aluminum and titanium sheets and 
shapes and stainless steel alloys, from various vendors.  We also purchase replacement parts, which are utilized in our various 
repair and overhaul operations.  We believe that the availability of raw materials to us is adequate to support our operations.

Sales, Marketing and Engineering

While each of our operating companies maintains responsibility for selling and marketing its specific products, we have 
developed two marketing teams at the group level who are focused on cross-selling our broad capabilities.  One team supports  
the Aerostructures and Aerospace Systems Groups and the other the Aftermarket Services Group.  These teams are responsible 
for selling systems, integrated assemblies and repair and overhaul services, reaching across our operating companies, to our 
OEM, military, airline and air cargo customers.  In certain limited cases, we use independent, commission-based 
representatives to serve our customers' changing needs and the current trends in some of the markets and geographic regions in 
which we operate. 

The two group-level marketing teams operate as the front-end of the selling process, establishing or maintaining 
relationships, identifying opportunities to leverage our brand, and providing service for our customers.  Each individual 
operating company is responsible for its own technical support, pricing, manufacturing and product support.  Also, within the 
Aerospace Systems Group, we have created a group engineering function to provide integrated solutions to meet our customer 
needs by designing systems that integrate the capabilities of our companies.

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A significant portion of our government and defense contracts are awarded on a competitive bidding basis.  We generally 
do not bid or act as the primary contractor, but will typically bid and act as a subcontractor on contracts on a fixed-price basis.  
We generally sell to our other customers on a fixed-price, negotiated contract or purchase order basis.

Backlog

We have a number of long-term agreements with several of our customers.  These agreements generally describe the terms 
under which the customer may issue purchase orders to buy our products and services during the term of the agreement.  These 
terms typically include a list of the products or repair services customers may purchase, initial pricing, anticipated quantities 
and, to the extent known, delivery dates.  In tracking and reporting our backlog, however, we only include amounts for which 
we have actual purchase orders with firm delivery dates or contract requirements generally within the next 24 months, which 
primarily relate to sales to our OEM customer base.  Purchase orders issued by our aftermarket customers are usually 
completed within a short period of time.  As a result, our backlog data relates primarily to the OEM customers.  The backlog 
information set forth below does not include the sales that we expect to generate from long-term agreements for which we do 
not have actual purchase orders with firm delivery dates.

As of March 31, 2016, we had outstanding purchase orders representing an aggregate invoice price of approximately $4.15 
billion, of which $2.96 billion, $1.15 billion and $37 million relate to the Aerostructures Group, the Aerospace Systems Group 
and the Aftermarket Services Group, respectively.  As of March 31, 2015, our continuing operations had outstanding purchase 
orders representing an aggregate invoice price of approximately $5.03 billion, of which $3.74 billion, $1.24 billion and $42 
million related to the Aerostructures Group, the Aerospace Systems Group and the Aftermarket Services Group, respectively.  
The sharp decline in backlog was due to the production rate reductions on key programs such as Boeing 747-8, 777 and G450/
G550.  Of the existing backlog of $4.15 billion, approximately $1.50 billion will not be shipped by March 31, 2017.

Dependence on Significant Customers

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Boeing Company ("Boeing") represented approximately 

38%, 42% and 45%, respectively, of our net sales, covering virtually every Boeing plant and product. 

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation ("Gulfstream") represented 

approximately 12%, 9% and 8%, respectively, of our net sales, covering several of Gulfstream's products. 

A significant reduction in sales to Boeing and/or Gulfstream would have a material adverse impact on our financial 

position, results of operations and cash flows.

United States and International Operations

Our revenues from customers in the United States for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ,were 
approximately $3,088 million, $3,136 million, and $3,142 million, respectively.  Our revenues from customers in all other 
countries for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, were approximately $798 million, $753 million, and $622 
million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, our long-lived assets located in the United States were approximately $2,746 million and 

$3,683 million, respectively.  As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, our long-lived assets located in all other countries were 
approximately $347 million and $367 million, respectively.

Competition

We compete primarily with Tier 1 and Tier 2 aerostructures manufacturers, systems suppliers and component 

manufacturers, some of which are divisions or subsidiaries of other large companies, in the manufacture of aircraft structures, 
systems components, subassemblies and detail parts. OEMs are increasingly focusing on assembly and integration activities 
while outsourcing more manufacturing and, therefore, are less of a competitive force than in previous years.

Competition for the repair and overhaul of aviation components comes from four primary sources, some of whom possess 

greater financial and other resources than we have: OEMs, major commercial airlines, government support depots and other 
independent repair and overhaul companies.  Some major commercial airlines continue to own and operate their own service 
centers, while others have begun to sell or outsource their repair and overhaul services to other aircraft operators or third 
parties.  Large domestic and foreign airlines that provide repair and overhaul services typically provide these services not only 
for their own aircraft but for other airlines as well.  OEMs also maintain service centers which provide repair and overhaul 
services for the components they manufacture.  Many governments maintain aircraft support depots in their military 
organizations that maintain and repair the aircraft they operate.  Other independent service organizations also compete for the 
repair and overhaul business of other users of aircraft components.

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Participants in the aerospace industry compete primarily on the basis of breadth of technical capabilities, quality, 

turnaround time, capacity and price.

Government Regulation and Industry Oversight

The aerospace industry is highly regulated in the United States by the FAA and in other countries by similar agencies.  We 

must be certified by the FAA and, in some cases, by individual OEMs, in order to engineer and service parts and components 
used in specific aircraft models.  If material authorizations or approvals were revoked or suspended, our operations would be 
adversely affected.  New and more stringent government regulations may be adopted, or industry oversight heightened, in the 
future and these new regulations, if enacted, or any industry oversight, if heightened, may have an adverse impact on us.

We must also satisfy the requirements of our customers, including OEMs, that are subject to FAA regulations, and provide 

these customers with products and repair services that comply with the government regulations applicable to aircraft 
components used in commercial flight operations.  The FAA regulates commercial flight operations and requires that aircraft 
components meet its stringent standards.  In addition, the FAA requires that various maintenance routines be performed on 
aircraft components, and we currently satisfy these maintenance standards in our repair and overhaul services. Several of our 
operating locations are FAA-approved repair stations.

Generally, the FAA only grants licenses for the manufacture or repair of a specific aircraft component, rather than the 
broader licenses that have been granted in the past.  The FAA licensing process may be costly and time-consuming. In order to 
obtain an FAA license, an applicant must satisfy all applicable regulations of the FAA governing repair stations.  These 
regulations require that an applicant have experienced personnel, inspection systems, suitable facilities and equipment. In 
addition, the applicant must demonstrate a need for the license.  Because an applicant must procure manufacturing and repair 
manuals from third parties relating to each particular aircraft component in order to obtain a license with respect to that 
component, the application process may involve substantial cost.

The license approval processes for the European Aviation Safety Agency ("EASA"), which regulates this industry in the 

European Union, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, and other comparable foreign regulatory authorities are similarly 
stringent, involving potentially lengthy audits.  EASA was formed in 2002 and is handling most of the responsibilities of the 
national aviation authorities in Europe, such as the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority.

Our operations are also subject to a variety of worker and community safety laws.  For example, the Occupational Safety 
and Health Act of 1970, or OSHA, mandates general requirements for safe workplaces for all employees in the United States. In 
addition, OSHA provides special procedures and measures for the handling of hazardous and toxic substances. Specific safety 
standards have been promulgated for workplaces engaged in the treatment, disposal or storage of hazardous waste.  We believe 
that our operations are in material compliance with OSHA's health and safety requirements.

Environmental Matters

Our business, operations and facilities are subject to numerous stringent federal, state, local and foreign environmental 
laws and regulation by government agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA").  Among other matters, 
these regulatory authorities impose requirements that regulate the emission, discharge, generation, management, transportation 
and disposal of hazardous materials, pollutants and contaminants, govern public and private response actions to hazardous or 
regulated substances which may be or have been released to the environment, and require us to obtain and maintain licenses 
and permits in connection with our operations.  This extensive regulatory framework imposes significant compliance burdens 
and risks on us.  Although management believes that our operations and our facilities are in material compliance with such laws 
and regulations, future changes in these laws, regulations or interpretations thereof or the nature of our operations or regulatory 
enforcement actions which may arise, may require us to make significant additional capital expenditures to ensure compliance 
in the future.

Certain of our facilities, including facilities acquired and operated by us or one of our subsidiaries have at one time or 
another been under active investigation for environmental contamination by federal or state agencies when acquired, and at 
least in some cases, continue to be under investigation or subject to remediation for potential environmental contamination.  We 
are frequently indemnified by prior owners or operators and/or present owners of the facilities for liabilities which we incur as 
a result of these investigations and the environmental contamination found which pre-dates our acquisition of these facilities, 
subject to certain limitations.  We also maintain a pollution liability policy that provides coverage for material liabilities 
associated with the clean-up of on-site pollution conditions, as well as defense and indemnity for certain third-party suits 
(including Superfund liabilities at third-party sites), in each case, to the extent not otherwise indemnified.  This policy applies 
to all of our manufacturing and assembly operations worldwide.  Also, as we proceed with our plans to exit certain facilities as 
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identified.  If we are required to pay the expenses related to environmental liabilities because neither indemnification nor 
insurance coverage is available, these expenses could have a material adverse effect on us.

Employees

As of March 31, 2016, we employed 14,602 persons, of whom 3,465 were management employees, 125 were sales and 
marketing personnel, 782 were technical personnel, 889 were administrative personnel and 9,341 were production workers. Our 
segments were composed of the following employees: Aerostructures Group - 9,595 persons, Aerospace Systems Group  - 
3,567 persons, Aftermarket Services Group - 1,311 persons, and Corporate - 129 persons.

Several of our subsidiaries are parties to collective bargaining agreements with labor unions.  Under those agreements, we 

currently employ approximately 1,907 full-time employees.  Currently, approximately 13% of our permanent employees are 
represented by labor unions and approximately 51% of net sales are derived from the facilities at which at least some 
employees are unionized.   The collective bargaining agreement with our union employees with International Association of 
Machinists and Aerospace Workers ("IAM") District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility has expired.  As of May 11, 2016, 
the workforce in Spokane of approximately 400 employees has elected to strike. While we are currently in negotiations with the 
workforce, we have implemented plans to continue production in Spokane with support from other locations.  Of the 1,907 
employees represented by unions, 591 employees are working under contracts that have expired or will expire within one year 
and 475 employees in our Red Oak, Texas and 386 employees in our Tulsa, Oklahoma facilities have not yet negotiated initial 
contracts.  Our inability to negotiate an acceptable contract with any of these labor unions could result in strikes by the affected 
workers and increased operating costs as a result of higher wages or benefits paid to union members.  If the unionized workers 
were to engage in a strike or other work stoppage, or other employees were to become unionized, we could experience a 
significant disruption of our operations and higher ongoing labor costs, which could have an adverse effect on our business and 
results of operations.

Research and Development Expenses

Certain information about our research and development expenses for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 

2014 is available in Note 2 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."

Executive Officers

Name

Daniel J. Crowley

Jeffrey L. McRae

John B. Wright, II

Age

Position

53 President and Chief Executive Officer and Director

52 Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

62 Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

Thomas A. Quigley, III

39 Vice President and Controller

Thomas Holtzhum

MaryLou Thomas
Rick Rozenjack

Michael Abram

Richard Lovely

59 Executive Vice President, Integrated Systems

53 Acting Executive Vice President, Aerospace Structures

57 Executive Vice President, Precision Components

63 Executive Vice President, Product Support

57 Senior Vice President, Human Resources

Daniel J. Crowley was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company on January 4, 2016.  

Previously, Mr. Crowley served as President of two Raytheon Company business areas from 2010 through 2015.  Prior to 
Raytheon, Mr. Crowley served as Chief Operating Officer of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics after holding a series of 
increasingly responsible assignments across its space, electronics, and aeronautics sectors.

Jeffrey L. McRae has been our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since February 2014.  Mr. McRae was 
named President of Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Aircraft Division in October 2013, having previously served as President 
of Triumph Aerostructures – Vought Integrated Programs Division and Chief Financial Officer for Triumph Aerostructures – 
Vought Aircraft Division, a position he had assumed upon the completion of Triumph’s acquisition of Vought Aircraft 
Industries, Inc. in June 2010.  Prior to the acquisition, Mr. McRae had served as Vought’s Vice President of Business 
Operations, and had been employed by the Company since 2007.

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John B. Wright, II has been a Vice President and our General Counsel and Secretary since 2004.   From 2001 until he 
joined us, Mr. Wright was a partner with the law firm of Ballard Spahr LLP, where he practiced corporate and securities law.

Thomas A. Quigley, III has been our Vice President and Controller since November 2012, and serves as the Company's 
principal accounting officer.  Mr. Quigley has served as the Company's SEC Reporting Manager since January 2009.  From 
June 2002 until joining Triumph in 2009, Mr. Quigley held various roles within the audit practice of KPMG LLP, including 
Senior Audit Manager. 

Thomas Holzthum was appointed Executive Vice President, Integrated Systems in April 2016. Prior thereto, he served as 
Corporate Vice President-Systems since 2013 with responsibility for eight Triumph Group companies in the Aerospace Systems 
segment. He joined Triumph in 1998 with the acquisition of Frisby Aerospace, where he held the position of Group Director, 
Hydraulics. Mr. Holzthum previously served as President of Triumph Actuation Systems-Connecticut and more recently led the 
successful integration of the hydraulic actuation business of GE Aviation after its acquisition. 

MaryLou Thomas was appointed acting Executive Vice President, Aerospace Structures in April 2016. Prior thereto, she 

was Corporate Vice President -  Composites, Structures and Interiors business area with operations in the United States, 
Mexico, Thailand and U.K. Ms. Thomas has more than thirty years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry, 
including service at Lockheed, Boeing and the Company.

Rick Rosenjack was appointed Executive Vice President, Precision Components in April 2016. He previously served as 
Corporate Vice President-Structures responsible for the Triumph Structures’ group of companies, having joined Triumph in 
October 2014. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Rosenjack was Chief Operating Officer of HM Dunn AeroSystems, and Vice 
President and General Manager of Precision Castparts Corp (PCC) after the acquisition of Heroux Devtek Aerostructures in 
2012. Before that, Mr. Rosenjack spent 20 years with Textron, Inc., including five years with Bell Helicopter where he was 
Senior Vice President of the Commercial Helicopter Business. 

Michael Abram was appointed Executive Vice President, Product Supply in April 2016. Since joining Triumph in 2003 as 

Vice President of Operations for Triumph Airborne Structures, Mr. Abram has served as Vice President of Triumph Aftermarket 
Services Group, North America and, most recently, Vice President-Aftermarket Services Group, where he was responsible for 
the company’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) activities supporting commercial, regional, business and military 
aircraft worldwide. Before joining Triumph, he was Vice President of Operations for NORDAM Repair Division. Mr. Abram 
has extensive international business operations experience establishing start-up MRO facilities in Europe and Singapore. 

Richard Lovely was appointed Senior Vice President, Human Resources in April 2016. Prior thereto, he served as Senior 

Vice President, Global Human Resources for Houghton International and Executive Vice President, Human Resources for 
Rohm and Haas.

Available Information

For more information about us, visit our website at www.triumphgroup.com.  The contents of the website are not part of 

this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our electronic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") (including all 
Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and any amendments to these reports) are available free of charge through our website immediately 
after we electronically file with or furnish them to the SEC.  These filings may also be read and copied at the SEC's Public 
Reference Room which is located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Information about the operation of the Public 
Reference Room can be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.  The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains 
reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers who file electronically with the SEC at 
www.sec.gov. 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

Factors that have an adverse impact on the aerospace industry may adversely affect our results of operations and liquidity.

A substantial percentage of our gross profit and operating income derives from commercial aviation.  Our operations have 
been focused on designing, engineering, manufacturing, repairing and overhauling a broad portfolio of aerostructures, aircraft 
components, accessories, subassemblies and systems.  Therefore, our business is directly affected by economic factors and 
other trends that affect our customers in the aerospace industry, including a possible decrease in outsourcing by OEMs and 
aircraft operators or projected market growth that may not materialize or be sustainable.  We are also significantly dependent on 
sales to the commercial aerospace market, which has been cyclical in nature with significant downturns in the past.  When these 
economic and other factors adversely affect the aerospace industry, they tend to reduce the overall customer demand for our 
products and services, which decreases our operating income.  Economic and other factors that might affect the aerospace 
industry may have an adverse impact on our results of operations and liquidity.  We have credit exposure to a number of 

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commercial airlines, some of which have encountered financial difficulties.  In addition, an increase in energy costs and the 
price of fuel to the airlines could result in additional pressure on the operating costs of airlines.  The market for jet fuel is 
inherently volatile and is subject to, among other things, changes in government policy on jet fuel production, fluctuations in 
the global supply of crude oil and disruptions in oil production or delivery caused by hostility in oil-producing areas.  Airlines 
are sometimes unable to pass on increases in fuel prices to customers by increasing fares due to the competitive nature of the 
airline industry, and this compounds the pressure on operating costs.  Other events of general impact such as natural disasters, 
war, terrorist attacks against the industry or pandemic health crises may lead to declines in the worldwide aerospace industry 
that could adversely affect our business and financial condition.

In addition, demand for our maintenance, repair and overhaul services is strongly correlated with worldwide flying activity.  

A significant portion of the MRO activity required on commercial aircraft is mandated by government regulations that limit the 
total time or number of flights that may elapse between scheduled MRO events.  As a result, although short-term deferrals are 
possible, MRO activity is ultimately required to continue to operate the aircraft in revenue-producing service.  Therefore, over 
the intermediate and long-term, trends in the MRO market are closely related to the size and utilization level of the worldwide 
aircraft fleet, as reflected by the number of available seat miles, commonly referred to as ASMs, and cargo miles flown.  
Consequently, conditions or events which contribute to declines in worldwide ASMs and cargo miles flown, such as those 
mentioned above, could negatively impact our MRO business.

We may not be successful in achieving expected operating efficiencies and sustaining or improving operating expense 
reductions, and may experience business disruptions associated with restructuring, facility consolidations, realignment, cost 
reduction and other strategic initiatives.

Over the past several years we have implemented a number of restructuring, realignment and cost reduction initiatives, 
including facility consolidations, organizational realignments and reductions in our workforce. While we have realized some 
efficiencies from these actions, we may not realize the benefits of these initiatives to the extent we anticipated. Further, such 
benefits may be realized later than expected, and the ongoing difficulties in implementing these measures may be greater than 
anticipated, which could cause us to incur additional costs or result in business disruptions. In addition, if these measures are 
not successful or sustainable, we may be compelled to undertake additional realignment and cost reduction efforts, which could 
result in significant additional charges. Moreover, if our restructuring and realignment efforts prove ineffective, our ability to 
achieve our other strategic and business plan goals may be adversely affected.

Changes in levels of U.S. Government defense spending or overall acquisition priorities could negatively impact our 
financial position and results of operations. We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from the U.S. Government, primarily 
from defense related programs with the U.S. Department of Defense ("DoD") . Levels of U.S. defense spending in future 
periods are very difficult to predict and subject to significant risks. In addition, significant budgetary delays and constraints 
have already resulted in reduced spending levels, and additional reductions may be forthcoming. In August 2011, the Budget 
Control Act (the "Act") established limits on U.S. Government discretionary spending, including a reduction of defense 
spending by approximately $490 billion between the 2012 and 2021 U.S. Government fiscal years. The Act also provided that 
the defense budget would face “sequestration” cuts of up to an additional $500 billion during that same period to the extent that 
discretionary spending limits are exceeded. The impact of sequestration cuts has been reduced with respect to FY2016 and 
FY2017 following the enactment of The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 in November 2015. However, long-term uncertainty 
remains with respect to overall levels of defense spending and it is likely that U.S. Government discretionary spending levels 
will continue to be subject to significant pressure, including risk of future sequestration cuts.

 In addition, there continues to be significant uncertainty with respect to program-level appropriations for the DoD and 
other government agencies (including NASA) within the overall budgetary framework described above. While the FY2016 
appropriations enacted December 2015 included funding for Boeing’s major programs, such as F/A-18, CH-47 Chinook, 
AH-64 Apache, KC-46A Tanker and P-8 programs, uncertainty remains about how defense budgets in FY2017 and beyond will 
affect Boeing’s programs. We also expect that ongoing concerns regarding the U.S. national debt will continue to place 
downward pressure on DoD spending levels. Future budget cuts, including cuts mandated by sequestration, or future 
procurement decisions associated with the authorizations and appropriations process could result in reductions, cancellations, 
and/or delays of existing contracts or programs. Any of these impacts could have a material effect on the results of the 
Company’s operations, financial position and/or cash flows. 

In addition, as a result of the significant ongoing uncertainty with respect to both U.S. defense spending levels and the 
nature of the threat environment, we expect the DoD to continue to emphasize cost-cutting and other efficiency initiatives in its 

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procurement processes. If we can no longer adjust successfully to these changing acquisition priorities and/or fail to meet 
affordability targets set by the DoD customer, our revenues and market share would be further impacted.

Cancellations, reductions or delays in customer orders may adversely affect our results of operations.

Our overall operating results are affected by many factors, including the timing of orders from large customers and the 
timing of expenditures to manufacture parts and purchase inventory in anticipation of future sales of products and services.  A 
large portion of our operating expenses are relatively fixed.  Because several of our operating locations typically do not obtain 
long-term purchase orders or commitments from our customers, they must anticipate the future volume of orders based upon 
the historic purchasing patterns of customers and upon our discussions with customers as to their anticipated future 
requirements.  These historic patterns may be disrupted by many factors, including changing economic conditions, inventory 
adjustments, or work stoppages or labor disruptions at our customers' locations.  Cancellations, reductions or delays in orders 
by a customer or group of customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of 
operations.

Our acquisition strategy exposes us to risks, including the risk that we may not be able to successfully integrate acquired 
businesses.

We have a consistent strategy to grow, in part, through the acquisition of additional businesses in the aerospace industry 
and are continuously evaluating various acquisition opportunities, including those outside the United States and those that may 
have a material impact on our business.  Our ability to grow by acquisition is dependent upon, among other factors, the 
availability of suitable acquisition candidates.  Growth by acquisition involves risks that could adversely affect our operating 
results, including difficulties in integrating the operations and personnel of acquired companies, the risk of diverting the 
attention of senior management from our existing operations, the potential amortization of acquired intangible assets, the 
potential impairment of goodwill and the potential loss of key employees of acquired companies.  We may not be able to 
consummate acquisitions on satisfactory terms or, if any acquisitions are consummated, successfully integrate these acquired 
businesses.

A significant decline in business with a key customer could have a material adverse effect on us.

Boeing, or Boeing Commercial, Military and Space, represented approximately 38% of our net sales for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2016, covering virtually every Boeing plant and product.  Gulfstream represented approximately 12% of our 
net sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, covering several Gulfstream plants and products.  As a result, a significant 
reduction in purchases by Boeing and/or Gulfstream could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of 
operations, and cash flows. In addition, some of our other group companies rely significantly on particular customers, the loss 
of which could have an adverse effect on those businesses.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

The profitability of certain development programs depends significantly on the assumptions surrounding satisfactory 
settlement of claims and assertions.

For certain of our new development programs, we regularly commence work or incorporate customer-requested changes 

prior to negotiating pricing terms for engineering work or the product which has been modified. We typically have the legal 
right to negotiate pricing for customer-directed changes. In those cases, we assert to our customers our contractual rights to 
obtain the additional revenue or cost reimbursement we expect to receive upon finalizing pricing terms. An expected recovery 
value of these assertions is incorporated into our contract profitability estimates when applying contract accounting. Our 
inability to recover these expected values, among other factors, could result in the recognition of a forward loss on these 
programs and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

We incur risk associated with new programs.

New programs with new technologies typically carry risks associated with design responsibility, development of new 

production tools, hiring and training of qualified personnel, increased capital and funding commitments, ability to meet 
customer specifications, delivery schedules and unique contractual requirements, supplier performance, ability of the customer 
to meet its contractual obligations to us, and our ability to accurately estimate costs associated with such programs. In addition, 
any new aircraft program may not generate sufficient demand or may experience technological problems or significant delays 
in the regulatory certification or manufacturing and delivery schedule. If we were unable to perform our obligations under new 
programs to the customer's satisfaction or manufacture products at our estimated costs, if we were to experience unexpected 
fluctuations in raw material prices or supplier problems leading to cost overruns, if we were unable to successfully perform 
under revised design and manufacturing plans or successfully resolve claims and assertions, or if a new program in which we 
had made a significant investment was terminated or experienced weak demand, delays or technological problems, our 
business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. This risk includes the potential for 
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default, quality problems, or inability to meet weight requirements and could result in low margin or forward loss contracts, and 
the risk of having to write-off inventory if it were deemed to be unrecoverable over the life of the program. In addition, 
beginning new work on existing programs also carries risks associated with the transfer of technology, knowledge and tooling.

In order to perform on new programs we may be required to construct or acquire new facilities requiring additional up-
front investment costs. In the case of significant program delays and/or program cancellations, we could be required to bear 
certain unrecoverable construction and maintenance costs and incur potential impairment charges for the new facilities. Also, 
we may need to expend additional resources to determine an alternate revenue generating use for the facilities. Likewise, 
significant delays in the construction or acquisition of a plant site could impact production schedules.

Future volatility in the financial markets may impede our ability to successfully access capital markets and ensure adequate 
liquidity and may adversely affect our customers and suppliers.

Future turmoil in the capital markets may impede our ability to access the capital markets when we would like, or need, to 
raise capital or restrict our ability to borrow money on favorable terms.  Such market conditions could have an adverse impact 
on our flexibility to react to changing economic and business conditions and on our ability to fund our operations and capital 
expenditures in the future.  In addition, interest rate fluctuations, financial market volatility or credit market disruptions may 
also negatively affect our customers' and our suppliers' ability to obtain credit to finance their businesses on acceptable terms.  
As a result, our customers' need for and ability to purchase our products or services may decrease, and our suppliers may 
increase their prices, reduce their output or change their terms of sale.  If our customers' or suppliers' operating and financial 
performance deteriorates, or if they are unable to make scheduled payments or obtain credit, our customers may not be able to 
pay, or may delay payment of, accounts receivable owed to us, and our suppliers may restrict credit or impose different 
payment terms.  Any inability of customers to pay us for our products and services or any demands by suppliers for different 
payment terms may adversely affect our earnings and cash flow.

Our international sales and operations are subject to applicable laws relating to trade, export controls and foreign corrupt 
practices, the violation of which could adversely affect our operations.

We must comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations of the United States and other countries. United 
States laws and regulations applicable to us include the Arms Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations 
("ITAR"), the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR") and the trade sanctions laws and regulations administered by the 
United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC"). EAR restricts the export of dual-use 
products and technical data to certain countries, while ITAR restricts the export of defense products, technical data and defense 
services.  The U.S. Government agencies responsible for administering EAR and ITAR have significant discretion in the 
interpretation and enforcement of these regulations.  We cannot provide services to certain countries subject to United States 
trade sanctions unless we first obtain the necessary authorizations from OFAC.  In addition, we are subject to the Foreign 
Corrupt Practices Act which generally bars bribes or unreasonable gifts to foreign governments or officials.

Violations of these laws or regulations could result in significant additional sanctions, including fines, more onerous 
compliance requirements, more extensive debarments from export privileges, loss of authorizations needed to conduct aspects 
of our international business and criminal penalties and may harm our ability to enter into contracts with the U.S. Government.  
A future violation of ITAR or the other regulations enumerated above could materially adversely affect our business, financial 
condition and results of operations.

Our expansion into international markets may increase credit, currency and other risks, and our current operations in 
international markets expose us to such risks.

As we pursue customers in Asia, South America and other less developed aerospace markets throughout the world, our 
inability to ensure the creditworthiness of our customers in these areas could adversely impact our overall profitability.  In 
addition, with operations in Canada, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Thailand and the United Kingdom, and 
customers throughout the world, we will be subject to the legal, political, social and regulatory requirements and economic 
conditions of other jurisdictions.  In the future, we may also make additional international capital investments, including further 
acquisitions of companies outside the United States or companies having operations outside the United States.  Risks inherent 
to international operations include, but are not limited to, the following:

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difficulty in enforcing agreements in some legal systems outside the United States;

imposition of additional withholding taxes or other taxes on our foreign income, tariffs or other restrictions on foreign 
trade and investment, including currency exchange controls;

fluctuations in exchange rates which may affect demand for our products and services and may adversely affect our 
profitability in U.S. dollars;

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inability to obtain, maintain or enforce intellectual property rights;

changes in general economic and political conditions in the countries in which we operate;

unexpected adverse changes in the laws or regulatory requirements outside the United States, including those with 
respect to environmental protection, export duties and quotas;

failure by our employees or agents to comply with U.S. laws affecting the activities of U.S. companies abroad;

difficulty with staffing and managing widespread operations; and

difficulty of and costs relating to compliance with the different commercial and legal requirements of the countries in 
which we operate.

We may need additional financing for internal growth and acquisitions and capital expenditures and additional financing 
may not be available on terms acceptable to us.

A key element of our strategy has been, and continues to be, internal growth supplemented by growth through the 

acquisition of additional aerospace companies and product lines.  In order to grow internally, we may need to make significant 
capital expenditures, such as investing in facilities in low-cost countries, and may need additional capital to do so.  Our ability 
to grow is dependent upon, and may be limited by, among other things, access to markets and conditions of markets, 
availability under the Credit Facility and the Securitization Facility (each as defined in Note 10 of the "Notes to Consolidated 
Financial Statements") and by particular restrictions contained in the Credit Facility and our other financing arrangements.  In 
that case, additional funding sources may be needed, and we may not be able to obtain the additional capital necessary to 
pursue our internal growth and acquisition strategy or, if we can obtain additional financing, the additional financing may not 
be on financial terms that are satisfactory to us.

Competitive pressures may adversely affect us.

We have numerous competitors in the aerospace industry.  We compete primarily with the top-tier systems integrators and 

the manufacturers that supply them, some of which are divisions or subsidiaries of OEMs and other large companies that 
manufacture aircraft components and subassemblies.  Our OEM competitors, which include Boeing, Airbus, Bell Helicopter, 
Bombardier, Cessna, General Electric, Gulfstream, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Rolls Royce 
and Sikorsky, may choose not to outsource production of aerostructures or other components due to, among other things, their 
own direct labor and overhead considerations, capacity utilization at their own facilities and desire to retain critical or core 
skills.  Consequently, traditional factors affecting competition, such as price and quality of service, may not be significant 
determinants when OEMs decide whether to produce a part in-house or to outsource.  We also face competition from non-OEM 
component manufacturers, including Alenia Aeronautica, Fokker Technologies, Fuji Heavy Industries, GKN Westland 
Aerospace (U.K.), Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Spirit AeroSystems and UTC Aerospace Systems. 
Competition for the repair and overhaul of aviation components comes from three primary sources: OEMs, major commercial 
airlines and other independent repair and overhaul companies.

We may need to expend significant capital to keep pace with technological developments in our industry.

The aerospace industry is constantly undergoing development and change and it is likely that new products, equipment and 

methods of repair and overhaul service will be introduced in the future.  In order to keep pace with any new developments, 
such as additive technology, we may need to expend significant capital to purchase new equipment and machines or to train our 
employees in the new methods of production and service.

The construction of aircraft is heavily regulated and failure to comply with applicable laws could reduce our sales or 
require us to incur additional costs to achieve compliance, and we may incur significant expenses to comply with new or 
more stringent governmental regulation.

The aerospace industry is highly regulated in the United States by the FAA and in other countries by similar agencies.  We 

must be certified by the FAA and, in some cases, by individual OEMs in order to engineer and service parts, components and 
aerostructures used in specific aircraft models.  If any of our material authorizations or approvals were revoked or suspended, 
our operations would be adversely affected.  New or more stringent governmental regulations may be adopted, or industry 
oversight heightened in the future, and we may incur significant expenses to comply with any new regulations or any 
heightened industry oversight.

We may not realize our anticipated return on capital commitments made to expand our capabilities.

We continually make significant capital expenditures to implement new processes and to increase both efficiency and 
capacity.  Some of these projects require additional training for our employees and not all projects may be implemented as 

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anticipated.  If any of these projects do not achieve the anticipated increase in efficiency or capacity, our returns on these 
capital expenditures may be lower than expected.

Any product liability claims in excess of insurance may adversely affect our financial condition.

Our operations expose us to potential liability for personal injury or death as a result of the failure of an aircraft component 
that has been serviced by us or the failure of an aircraft component designed or manufactured by us.  While we believe that our 
liability insurance is adequate to protect us from these liabilities, our insurance may not cover all liabilities.  Additionally, as the 
number of insurance companies providing general aviation product liability insurance coverage has decreased in recent years, 
insurance coverage may not be available in the future at a cost acceptable to us.  Any material liability not covered by insurance 
or for which third-party indemnification is not available could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

The lack of available skilled personnel may have an adverse effect on our operations.

From time to time, some of our operating locations have experienced difficulties in attracting and retaining skilled 
personnel to design, engineer, manufacture, repair and overhaul sophisticated aircraft components.  Our ability to operate 
successfully could be jeopardized if we are unable to attract and retain a sufficient number of skilled personnel to conduct our 
business.  

Our fixed-price contracts may commit us to unfavorable terms.

A significant portion of our net sales are derived from fixed-price contracts under which we have agreed to provide 
components or aerostructures for a price determined on the date we entered into the contract.  Several factors may cause the 
costs we incur in fulfilling these contracts to vary substantially from our original estimates, and we bear the risk that increased 
or unexpected costs may reduce our profit or cause us to sustain losses on these contracts. In a fixed-price contract, we must 
fully absorb cost overruns, notwithstanding the difficulty of estimating all of the costs we will incur in performing these 
contracts.  Because our ability to terminate contracts is generally limited, we may not be able to terminate our performance 
requirements under these contracts at all or without substantial liability and, therefore, in the event we are sustaining reduced 
profits or losses, we could continue to sustain these reduced profits or losses for the duration of the contract term.  Our failure 
to anticipate technical problems, estimate delivery reductions, estimate costs accurately or control costs during performance of 
a fixed-price contract may reduce our profitability or cause significant losses on programs similar in nature to the forward 
losses incurred on the Boeing 747-8 ("747-8 program") and Bombardier Global 7000/8000 contracts.

Due to the size and long-term nature of many of our contracts, we are required by GAAP to estimate sales and expenses 
relating to these contracts in our financial statements, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those 
estimated under different assumptions or conditions.

Our financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 
("GAAP").  These principles require our management to make estimates and assumptions regarding our contracts that affect the 
reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  Contract accounting requires judgment relative to 
assessing risks, estimating contract sales and costs, and making assumptions for schedule and technical issues.  Due to the size 
and nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total sales and cost at completion is complicated and subject to many 
variables.  While we base our estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that we believe to be reasonable 
under the circumstances at the time made, actual results may differ materially from those estimated.

Any exposure to environmental liabilities may adversely affect us.

Our business, operations and facilities are subject to numerous stringent federal, state, local and foreign environmental 
laws and regulations, and we are subject to potentially significant fines or penalties, including criminal sanctions, if we fail to 
comply with these requirements.  In addition, we could be affected by future laws and regulations, including those imposed in 
response to climate change concerns and other actions commonly referred to as "green initiatives." Compliance with current 
and future environmental laws and regulations currently requires and is expected to continue to require significant operating 
and capital costs.

Pursuant to certain environmental laws, a current or previous owner or operator of a contaminated site may be held liable 

for the entire cost of investigation, removal or remediation of hazardous materials at such property, whether or not the owner or 
operator knew of, or was responsible for, the presence of any hazardous materials.  Although management believes that our 
operations and facilities are in material compliance with such laws and regulations, future changes in such laws, regulations or 
interpretations thereof or the nature of our operations or regulatory enforcement actions which may arise, may require us to 
make significant additional capital expenditures to ensure compliance in the future.  Certain of our facilities, including facilities 
acquired and operated by us or one of our subsidiaries, have at one time or another been under active investigation for 
environmental contamination by federal or state agencies when acquired and, at least in some cases, continue to be under 

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investigation or subject to remediation for potential or identified environmental contamination.  Lawsuits, claims and costs 
involving environmental matters are likely to continue to arise in the future. Individual facilities of ours have also been subject 
to investigation on occasion for possible past waste disposal practices which might have contributed to contamination at or 
from remote third-party waste disposal sites.  In some instances, we are indemnified by prior owners or operators and/or 
present owners of the facilities for liabilities which we incur as a result of these investigations and the environmental 
contamination found which pre-dates our acquisition of these facilities, subject to certain limitations, including, but not limited 
to specified exclusions, deductibles and limitations on the survival period of the indemnity.  We also maintain a pollution 
liability policy that provides coverage, subject to specified limitations, for specified material liabilities associated with the 
clean-up of certain on-site pollution conditions, as well as defense and indemnity for certain third-party suits (including 
Superfund liabilities at third-party sites), in each case, to the extent not otherwise indemnified.  Also, as we proceed with our 
plans to exit certain facilities as part of restructuring and related initiatives, the need for remediation for potential 
environmental contamination could be identified.  However, if we are required to pay the expenses related to environmental 
liabilities because neither indemnification nor insurance coverage is available, these expenses could have a material adverse 
effect on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

We could become involved in intellectual property litigation, which could have a material and adverse impact on our 
profitability.

We and other companies in our industry possess certain proprietary rights relating to designs, engineering, manufacturing 
processes and repair and overhaul procedures.  In the event that we believe that a third party is infringing upon our proprietary 
rights, we may bring an action to enforce such rights.  In addition, third parties may claim infringement by us with respect to 
their proprietary rights and may initiate legal proceedings against us in the future.  The expense and time of bringing an action 
to enforce such rights or defending against infringement claims can be significant.  Intellectual property litigation involves 
complex legal and factual questions which makes the outcome of any such proceedings subject to considerable uncertainty.  
Not only can such litigation divert management's attention, but it can also expose the Company to damages and potential 
injunctive relief which, if granted, may preclude the Company from making, using or selling particular products or technology.  
The expense and time associated with such litigation may have a material and adverse impact on our profitability.

We do not own certain intellectual property and tooling that is important to our business.

In our overhaul and repair businesses, OEMs of equipment that we maintain for our customers include language in repair 

manuals relating to their equipment asserting broad claims of proprietary rights to the contents of the manuals used in our 
operations.  Although we believe that our use of manufacture and repair manuals is lawful, there can be no assurance that 
OEMs will not try to enforce such claims, including through the possible use of legal proceedings, or that any such actions will 
be unsuccessful.

Our business also depends on using certain intellectual property and tooling that we have rights to use pursuant to license 

grants under our contracts with our OEM customers.  These contracts contain restrictions on our use of the intellectual property 
and tooling and may be terminated if we violate certain of these restrictions.  Our loss of a contract with an OEM customer and 
the related license rights to use an OEM's intellectual property or tooling would materially adversely affect our business.

Any significant disruption from key suppliers of raw materials and key components could delay production and decrease 
revenue.

We are highly dependent on the availability of essential raw materials such as carbon fiber, aluminum and titanium, and 
purchased engineered component parts from our suppliers, many of which are available only from single customer-approved 
sources.  Moreover, we are dependent upon the ability of our suppliers to provide raw materials and components that meet our 
specifications, quality standards and delivery schedules.  Our suppliers' failure to provide expected raw materials or component 
parts could require us to identify and enter into contracts with alternate suppliers that are acceptable to both us and our 
customers, which could result in significant delays, expenses, increased costs and management distraction and adversely affect 
production schedules and contract profitability.

We have from time to time experienced limited interruptions of supply, and we may experience a significant interruption in 

the future.  Our continued supply of raw materials and component parts are subject to a number of risks including:

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availability of capital to our suppliers;

the destruction of our suppliers' facilities or their distribution infrastructure;

a work stoppage or strike by our suppliers' employees;

the failure of our suppliers to provide raw materials or component parts of the requisite quality;

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the failure of essential equipment at our suppliers' plants;

the failure or shortage of supply of raw materials to our suppliers;

contractual amendments and disputes with our suppliers; and

geopolitical conditions in the global supply base.

In addition, some contracts with our suppliers for raw materials, component parts and other goods are short-term contracts, 
which are subject to termination on a relatively short-term basis.  The prices of our raw materials and component parts fluctuate 
depending on market conditions, and substantial increases in prices could increase our operating costs, which, as a result of our 
fixed-price contracts, we may not be able to recoup through increases in the prices of our products.

Due to economic difficulty, we may face pressure to renegotiate agreements resulting in lower margins.  Our suppliers may 
discontinue provision of products to us at attractive prices or at all, and we may not be able to obtain such products in the future 
from these or other providers on the scale and within the time periods we require.  Furthermore, substitute raw materials or 
component parts may not meet the strict specifications and quality standards we and our customers demand, or that the U.S. 
Government requires.  If we are not able to obtain key products on a timely basis and at an affordable cost, or we experience 
significant delays or interruptions of their supply, revenues from sales of products that use these supplies will decrease.

Our operations depend on our manufacturing facilities, which are subject to physical and other risks that could disrupt 
production.

Our manufacturing facilities or our customers' facilities could be damaged or disrupted by a natural disaster, war, or 
terrorist activity.  We maintain property damage and business interruption insurance at the levels typical in our industry or for 
our customers and suppliers, however, a major catastrophe, such as an earthquake, hurricane, fire, flood, tornado or other 
natural disaster at any of our sites, or war or terrorist activities in any of the areas where we conduct operations could result in a 
prolonged interruption of our business.  Any disruption resulting from these events could cause significant delays in shipments 
of products and the loss of sales and customers and we may not have insurance to adequately compensate us for any of these 
events.  For leased facilities, timely renewal of leases and risk mitigation from the sale of our leased facilities is required to 
avoid any business interruption. 

Our business could be negatively affected by cyber or other security threats or other disruptions. 

Our businesses depend heavily on information technology and computerized systems to communicate and operate 
effectively. The Company's systems and technologies, or those of third parties on which we rely, could fail or become 
unreliable due to equipment failures, software viruses, cyber threats, terrorist acts, natural disasters, power failures or other 
causes. These threats arise in some cases as a result of our role as a defense contractor. 

Cybersecurity threats are evolving and include, but are not limited to, malicious software, attempts to gain unauthorized 
access to our sensitive information, including that of our customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and joint venture partners, and 
other electronic security breaches that could lead to disruptions in mission critical systems, unauthorized release of confidential 
or otherwise protected information, and corruption of data. 

Although we utilize various procedures and controls to monitor and mitigate these threats, there can be no assurance that 

these procedures and controls will be sufficient to prevent security threats from materializing. If any of these events were to 
materialize, the costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnified and could 
have a material adverse effect on our reputation, operating results, and financial condition. 

Significant consolidation by aerospace industry suppliers could adversely affect our business.

The aerospace industry continues to experience consolidation among suppliers and customers, primarily the airlines. 
Suppliers have consolidated and formed alliances to broaden their product and integrated system offerings and achieve critical 
mass.  This supplier consolidation is in part attributable to aircraft manufacturers more frequently awarding long-term sole-
source or preferred supplier contracts to the most capable suppliers, thus reducing the total number of suppliers.  This 
consolidation could cause us to compete against certain competitors with greater financial resources, market penetration and 
purchasing power.  When we purchase component parts and services from suppliers to manufacture our products, consolidation 
reduces price competition between our suppliers, which could diminish incentives for our suppliers to reduce prices.  If this 
consolidation continues, our operating costs could increase and it may become more difficult for us to be successful in 
obtaining new customers.

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We may be subject to work stoppages at our facilities or those of our principal customers and suppliers, which could 
seriously impact the profitability of our business.

At March 31, 2016, we employed 14,602 people, of which 13.1% belonged to unions.  Our unionized workforces and 
those of our customers and suppliers may experience work stoppages. For example, The collective bargaining agreement with 
our union employees with the IAM District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility has expired.  As of May 11, 2016, the 
workforce in Spokane of approximately 400 employee has elected to strike. While we are currently in negotiations with the 
workforce, we have implemented plans to continue production in Spokane with support from other locations. Our union 
employees with Local 848 at our Red Oak, Texas and Local 952 at our Tulsa, Oklahoma, facilities of the United Auto Workers 
("UAW") are currently working without a contract.  If we are unable to negotiate a contract with those workforces, our 
operations may be disrupted and we may be prevented from completing production and delivery of products from those 
facilities, which would negatively impact our results.  Contingency plans have been developed that would allow production to 
continue in the event of a strike.

Many aircraft manufacturers, airlines and aerospace suppliers have unionized workforces.  Strikes, work stoppages or 
slowdowns experienced by aircraft manufacturers, airlines or aerospace suppliers could reduce our customers' demand for our 
products or prevent us from completing production.  In turn, this may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, 
results of operations and cash flows.

Financial market conditions may adversely affect the benefit plan assets for our defined benefit plans, increase funding 
requirements and materially impact our statements of financial position and cash flows.

Our benefit plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of investments in both the equity and debt categories, as well 

as limited investments in other alternative investments.  The current market values of all of these investments, as well as the 
related benefit plan liabilities are impacted by the movements and volatility in the financial markets.  In accordance with the 
Compensation—Retirement Benefits topic of the Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC"), we have recognized the over-
funded or under-funded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability on our balance sheet, and will 
recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur.  The funded status is measured as the difference 
between the fair value of the plan's assets and the projected benefit obligation.  A decrease in the fair value of these plan assets 
or a decrease in interest rates resulting from movements in the financial markets will increase the under-funded status of the 
plans recorded on our statement of financial position and result in additional cash funding requirements to meet the minimum 
required funding levels.

The U.S. Government is a significant customer of our largest customers, and we and they are subject to specific U.S. 
Government contracting rules and regulations.

The military aircraft manufacturers' business, and by extension, our business, is affected by the U.S. Government's 

continued commitment to programs under contract with our customers.  The terms of defense contracts with the U.S. 
Government generally permit the government to terminate contracts partially or completely, either for its convenience or if we 
default by failing to perform under the contract.  Termination for convenience provisions provide only for our recovery of 
unrecovered costs incurred or committed, settlement expenses and profit on the work completed prior to termination. 
Termination for default provisions provide for the contractor to be liable for excess costs incurred by the U.S. Government in 
procuring undelivered items from another source.  On contracts where the price is based on cost, the U.S. Government may 
review our costs and performance, as well as our accounting and general business practices.  Based on the results of such 
audits, the U.S. Government may adjust our contract-related costs and fees, including allocated indirect costs.  In addition, 
under U.S. Government purchasing regulations, some of our costs, including most financing costs, portions of research and 
development costs, and certain marketing expenses may not be subject to reimbursement.

We bear the potential risk that the U.S. Government may unilaterally suspend our customers or us from new contracts 
pending the resolution of alleged violations of procurement laws or regulations.  Sales to the U.S. Government are also subject 
to changes in the government's procurement policies in advance of design completion.  An unexpected termination of, or 
suspension from, a significant government contract, a reduction in expenditures by the U.S. Government for aircraft using our 
products, lower margins resulting from increasingly competitive procurement policies, a reduction in the volume of contracts 
awarded to us, or substantial cost overruns could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations 
and cash flows.

We are subject to the requirements of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual for facility security 
clearance, which is a prerequisite for our ability to perform on classified contracts for the U.S. Government.

DoD facility security clearance is required in order to be awarded and perform on classified contracts for the DoD and 

certain other agencies of the U.S. Government, which is a significant part of our business.  We have obtained clearance at 

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appropriate levels that require stringent qualifications, and we may be required to seek higher level clearances in the future.  We 
cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain our security clearance.  If for some reason our security clearance is 
invalidated or terminated, we may not be able to continue to perform our present classified contracts or be able to enter into 
new classified contracts, which could affect our ability to compete for and capture new business.

New regulations related to conflict minerals have and will continue to force us to incur additional expenses, may make our 
supply chain more complex, and could adversely impact our business.

The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 contains provisions to improve transparency 

and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals and metals, known as conflict minerals, originating from the 
Democratic Republic of Congo (the "DRC") and adjoining countries.  As a result, in August 2012, the SEC adopted annual 
investigation, disclosure and reporting requirements for those companies that manufacture or contract to manufacture products 
that contain conflict minerals that originated from the DRC and adjoining countries.  We have and will continue to incur 
compliance costs, including costs related to determining the sources of conflict minerals used in our products and other 
potential changes to processes or sources of supply as a consequence of such verification activities.  The implementation of 
these rules could adversely affect the sourcing, supply and pricing of materials used in certain of our products.  As there may be 
only a limited number of suppliers offering "conflict free" minerals, we cannot be sure that we will be able to obtain necessary 
conflict-free minerals from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices.  Also, we may face reputational 
challenges if we determine that certain of our products contain minerals not determined to be conflict free. 

Item 1B. 

Unresolved Staff Comments

None. 

Item 2. 

Properties

As of March 31, 2016, our segments owned or leased the following facilities with the following square footage:

(Square feet in thousands)

Aerostructures Group

Aerospace Systems Group

Aftermarket Services Group

Corporate

       Total

Owned

Leased

Total

5,176

1,294

716

—

7,186

5,634

1,035

628

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7,314

10,810

2,329

1,344

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14,500

At March 31, 2016, our segments occupied 7.4 million square feet of floor space at the following major locations:

•  Aerostructures Group: Nashville, Tennessee; Hawthorne, California; Red Oak, Texas; Grand Prairie, Texas; 

Milledgeville, Georgia; Spokane, Washington; and Stuart, Florida

•  Aerospace Systems Group: West Hartford, Connecticut; and Park City, Utah

•  Aftermarket Services Group: Hot Springs, Arkansas

We believe that our properties are adequate to support our operations for the foreseeable future. 

Item 3. 

 Legal Proceedings

In the ordinary course of our business, we are involved in disputes, claims, lawsuits, and governmental and regulatory 

inquiries that we deem to be immaterial. Some may involve claims or potential claims of substantial damages, fines or 
penalties.  While we cannot predict the outcome of any pending or future litigation or proceeding, we do not believe that any 
pending matter will have a material effect, individually or in the aggregate, on our financial position or results of operations, 
although no assurances can be given to that effect. 

Item 4. 

Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5. 

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities 

Range of Market Price

Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TGI."  The following table sets forth the 

range of high and low prices for our common stock for the periods indicated:

Fiscal 2015

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

Fiscal 2016

1st Quarter

2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter

4th Quarter

High

Low

$

72.31

$

70.38

70.93

67.84

$

70.68

$

67.16

47.28

40.36

61.86

62.00

59.53

51.15

57.25

41.14

32.82

22.94

On May 25, 2016, the reported closing price for our common stock was $37.78.  As of May 25, 2016, there were 

approximately 102 holders of record of our common stock and we believe that our common stock was beneficially owned by 
approximately 30,000 persons.

Dividend Policy

During fiscal 2016 and 2015, we paid cash dividends of $0.16 per share and $0.16 per share, respectively.  However, our 

declaration and payment of cash dividends in the future and the amount thereof will depend upon our results of operations, 
financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects, limitations imposed by credit agreements or indentures governing debt 
securities and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.  No assurance can be given that cash dividends will 
continue to be declared and paid at historical levels or at all.  Certain of our debt arrangements, including the Credit Facility, 
restrict our paying dividends and making distributions on our capital stock, except for the payment of stock dividends and 
redemptions of an employee's shares of capital stock upon termination of employment.  On May 2, 2016, the Company 
announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share on its outstanding common 
stock.  The dividend is next payable on June 15, 2016, to stockholders of record as of May 31, 2016.

Repurchases of Stock

In December 1998, we announced a program to repurchase up to 500,000 shares of our common stock.  In February 2008, 

the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company's existing stock repurchase program by up to an 
additional 500,000 shares of its common stock.  In February 2014,  the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase in 
the Company's existing stock repurchase program by up to an additional 5,000,000 shares of its common stock.   During the 
fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we did not repurchase any shares.  During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, 
we repurchased 2,923,011 and 300,000 shares, respectively, for a purchase price of $184.4 million and $19.1 million, 
respectively.  From the inception of the program through March 31, 2013, we repurchased 499,200 shares (prior to fiscal 2012 
stock split) for a purchase price of $19.2 million.  Repurchases may be made from time to time in open market transactions, 
block purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at prevailing prices. No time limit has been set for completion 
of the program.  As a result, as of May 27, 2016, the Company remains able to purchase an additional 2,277,789 shares.

Equity Compensation Plan Information

The information required regarding equity compensation plan information will be included in our Proxy Statement in 

connection with our 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on July 21, 2016, under the heading "Equity 
Compensation Plan Information" and is incorporated herein by reference.  

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The following graph compares the cumulative 5-year total return provided stockholders on our common stock relative to 
the cumulative total returns of the Russell 1000 index and the S&P Aerospace & Defense index. An investment of $100 (with 
reinvestment of all dividends) is assumed to have been made in our common stock and in each of the indexes on March 31, 
2011, and its relative performance is tracked through March 31, 2016.

COMPARISON OF 5-YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Triumph Group, Inc., and The Russell 1000 Indexes
And The S&P Aerospace & Defense Index

* $100 invested on March 31, 2011 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends. 

Triumph Group, Inc. 
Russell 1000
S&P Aerospace & Defense

3/11
100.00
100.00
100.00

3/12
142.05
107.86
104.54

Fiscal year ended March 31

3/13
178.40
123.42
121.06

3/14
147.09
151.09
173.68

3/15
136.55
170.33
198.30

3/16
72.14
171.18
200.23

        The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

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Item 6. 

Selected Financial Data

The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related 

Notes thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included herein.

Operating Data:

Net sales

Cost of sales

Selling, general and administrative expense

Depreciation and amortization

Impairment of intangible assets

Restructuring

Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives

Loss (gain) on legal settlement, net

Operating (loss) income

Interest expense and other

(Loss) income from continuing operations, before income taxes

Income tax (benefit) expense

(Loss) income from continuing operations

Loss from discontinued operations

Net (loss) income

Earnings per share:

(Loss) income from continuing operations:

Basic

Diluted(6)

Cash dividends declared per share

Shares used in computing earnings per share:

Fiscal Year Ended March 31,

2016(1)

2015(2)

2014(3)

2013(4)

2012(5)

(in thousands, except per share data)

$

3,886,072

$

3,888,722

$

3,763,254

$

3,702,702

$

3,407,929

3,597,299

3,141,453

2,911,802

2,763,488

2,564,995

288,773

287,349

177,755

874,361

36,182

(1,244)

5,476

(1,091,106)

68,041

(1,159,147)

(111,187)

(1,047,960)

—

747,269

285,773

158,323

—

3,193

—

(134,693)

434,673

85,379

349,294

110,597

238,697

—

851,452

254,715

164,277

—

31,290

1,166

—

400,004

87,771

312,233

105,977

206,256

—

939,214

241,349

129,506

—

2,665

34,481

—

531,213

68,156

463,057

165,710

297,347

—

842,934

242,553

119,724

—

6,342

(40,400)

—

514,715

77,138

437,577

155,955

281,622

(765)

$ (1,047,960) $

238,697

$

206,256

$

297,347

$

280,857

$

$

$

(21.29) $

(21.29) $

0.16

$

4.70

4.68

0.16

$

$

$

3.99

3.91

0.16

$

$

$

5.99

5.67

0.16

$

$

$

5.77

5.43

0.14

48,821

51,873

Basic

Diluted(6)

49,218

49,218

50,796

51,005

51,711

52,787

49,663

52,446

Balance Sheet Data:

Working capital

Total assets

Long-term debt, including current portion

Total stockholders' equity

2016(1)

2015(2)

2014(3)

2013(4)

2012(5)

As of March 31,

(in thousands)

$

606,767

$

1,023,144

$

1,141,741

$

892,818

$

741,105

4,835,093

1,417,320

5,956,325

1,368,600

5,553,386

1,550,383

5,239,179

1,329,863

4,597,224

1,158,862

$

934,944

$

2,135,784

$

2,283,911

$

2,045,158

$

1,793,369

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

Includes the acquisition of Fairchild Controls Corporation (October 2015) from the date of acquisition, forward losses on the Bombardier and 747-8 
programs of $561,158 and restructuring charges of $75,596 (March 2016). See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.                                                                                                                                            

Includes the acquisitions of Spirit AeroSytems Holdings, Inc. - Gulfstream G650 and G280 Wings Programs and forward losses on the 747-8 
program of $151,992 (December 2014), North American Aircraft Services, Inc. (October 2014) and GE Aviation - Hydraulic Actuation (June 2014) 
from the date of each respective acquisition. See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Includes the acquisitions of Insulfab Product Line (Chase Corporation) (October 2013), General Donlee Canada, Inc. (October 2013) and Primus 
Composites (May 2013) from the date of each respective acquisition. Includes the divestitures of Triumph Aerospace Systems - Wichita (January 
2014) and Triumph Instruments (April 2013) from the date of respective divestiture. See Note 3 and 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, 
respectively. 

Includes the acquisitions of Goodrich Pump & Engine Control Systems, Inc. (March 2013) and Embee, Inc. (December 2012) from the date of each 
respective acquisition. 

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(5) 

(6) 

Includes the acquisition of Aviation Network Services, LLC (October 2011) from the date of acquisition.

Diluted earnings per share for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012, included 40,177, 811,083, 2,400,439 and 2,606,189 
shares, respectively, related to the dilutive effects of the Company's Convertible Notes.

Item 7. 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto 

contained elsewhere herein.

OVERVIEW

We are a major supplier to the aerospace industry and have three operating segments: (i) Triumph Aerostructures Group, 

whose companies' revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assembly and integration of metallic and composite 
aerostructures and structural components for the global aerospace original equipment manufacturers, or OEM, market; 
(ii) Triumph Aerospace Systems Group, whose companies design, engineer and manufacture a wide range of proprietary and 
build-to-print components, assemblies and systems also for the OEM market; and (iii) Triumph Aftermarket Services Group, 
whose companies serve aircraft fleets, notably commercial airlines, the U.S. military and cargo carriers, through the 
maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft components and accessories manufactured by third parties.

Effective October 21, 2015, the Company acquired the ownership of all of the outstanding shares of Fairchild Controls 

Corporation ("Fairchild").  Fairchild is a leading provider of proprietary thermal management systems, auxiliary power 
generation systems and related aftermarket spares and repairs.  The acquired business operates as Triumph Thermal Systems-
Maryland, Inc. and its results are included in Aerospace Systems Group from the date of acquisition.

Significant financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 include:

•  Net sales for fiscal 2016 decreased 0.1% to $3.89 billion, including a 9.8% decrease in organic sales.

•  Operating loss for fiscal 2016 was $(1.09) billion.

• 

Included in operating loss for fiscal 2016 was a non-cash impairment charge of $874.4 million primarily related to 
goodwill and the indefinite-lived tradename in the Aerostructures reporting, forward losses to the Bombardier Global 
7000/8000 and 747-8 programs of $561.2 million and restructuring and related accelerated depreciation charges of 
$81.0 million.

•  Net loss for fiscal 2016 was $(1.05) billion and included a charge for an income tax valuation allowance of $155.8 

million.

•  Backlog decreased 17.4% over the prior year to $4.15 billion.  

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, net sales totaled $3.89 billion, a 0.1% decrease from fiscal year 2015 net sales of 

$3.89 billion.  Net income for fiscal year 2016 decreased 539.0% to $(1.05) billion, or $(21.29) per diluted common share, 
versus $238.7 million, or $4.68 per diluted common share, for fiscal year 2015. 

Our working capital needs are generally funded through cash flows from operations and borrowings under our credit 
arrangements.  For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we generated $83.9 million of cash flows from operating activities, 
used $128.0 million in investing activities and received $32.5 million in financing activities. Cash flows from operating 
activities in fiscal year 2015 was $467.3 million and included $112.3 million in pension contributions.  

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company committed to a restructuring of certain its businesses as well as 

the consolidation of certain of its facilities ("2016 Restructuring Plan").  The Company expects to reduce its footprint by 
approximately 3.5 million square feet and to reduce head count by 1,200 employees.  Over the next few fiscal years, the 
Company estimates that it will record aggregate pre-tax charges of $150.0 million to $160.0 million related to these programs, 
which represent employee termination benefits, contract termination costs, accelerated depreciation and facility closure and 
other exit costs, and will result in future cash outlays. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded charges 
of $81.0 million related to this program, including accelerated depreciation of $22.4 million and severance of $16.3 million.

We are currently performing work on several new programs, which are in various stages of development.  Several of the 

these programs are expected to enter flight testing during our fiscal 2017, including the Bombardier Global 7000/8000, and 
Embraer second generation E-Jet  ("E2-Jets") and we expect to deliver revenue generating production units for these programs 
in late fiscal 2017, or early fiscal 2018. Historically, low-rate production commences during flight testing, followed by an 

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increase to full-rate production, assuming that successful testing and certification are achieved. Accordingly, we anticipate that 
each of these programs will begin generating full-rate production level revenues between fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2021.  We are 
still in the early development stages for the Gulfstream G500/G600 programs, as these aircraft are not expected to enter service 
until fiscal 2019. Transition of each of these programs from development to recurring production levels is dependent upon the 
success of each program at achieving flight testing and certification, as well as the ability of the OEM to generate acceptable 
levels of aircraft sales.

Fiscal 2016 was a challenging year for certain of our new programs.  While work progressed on these development 
programs, we experienced difficulties in achieving estimated cost targets particularly in the areas of engineering and estimated 
recurring costs.  As described in more detail in “Results of Operations”, we recorded a $399.8 million forward loss on our 
Bombardier Global 7000/8000 wing contract in the fourth quarter of 2016.  The Global 7000/8000 contract provides for fixed 
pricing and requires us to fund certain up-front development expenses, with certain milestone payments made by Bombardier.  
The Global 7000/8000 program charge resulted in the impairment of previously capitalized pre-production costs due to the 
combination of cost recovery uncertainty, higher than anticipated non-recurring costs and increased forecasted costs on 
recurring production.  The increases in costs were driven by several factors, including: changing technical requirements, 
increased spending on the design and engineering phase of the program and uncertainty regarding cost reduction and cost 
recovery initiatives with our customer and suppliers.  Further cost increases or an inability to meet revised recurring cost 
forecasts on the Global 7000/8000 program may result in additional forward loss reserves in future periods, while 
improvements in future costs compared to current estimates may result in favorable adjustments if forward loss reserves are no 
longer required.

     Under our contract with Embraer, we have the exclusive right to design, develop and manufacture the center fuselage 
section III, rear fuselage section and various tail section components (rudder and elevator) for the E2-Jets over the initial 600 
ship sets.  The contract provides for funding on a fixed amount of non-recurring costs, which will be paid over a specified 
number of production units.  Higher than expected spending on the E2-Jets program has resulted in a low single digit estimated 
profit margin percentage, with additional potential future cost pressures as well as opportunities for improved performance.  
While we still estimate positive margins for this contract, risks related to additional engineering as well as the recurring cost 
profile remains as this program enters flight testing. 

     We seek additional consideration for customer work statement changes throughout the development process as a 
standard course of business.  The ability to recover or negotiate additional consideration is not certain and varies by contract.  
Varying market conditions for these products may also impact future profitability. 

     Although none of these new programs individually are expected to have a material impact on our net revenues, they do 

have the potential, either individually or in the aggregate, to materially and negatively impact our consolidated results of 
operations if future changes in estimates result in the need for a forward loss provision.  Absent any such loss provisions, we do 
not anticipate that any of these new programs will significantly dilute our future consolidated margins. 

In January 2016, Boeing announced a rate reduction to the 747-8 program, which lowers production to one plane every 
two months. We have assessed the impact of the rate reduction and have recorded an additional $161.4 million forward loss 
during the quarter ended March 31, 2016.  This announcement follows the September 2015 decision by Boeing to in-source 
production of the 747-8 program beginning in the second half of fiscal 2019, effectively terminating this program with us after 
our current contract. Additional costs associated with exiting the facilities where the 747-8 program is manufactured, such as 
asset impairment, supplier and lease termination charges, as well as severance and retention payments to employees and 
contractors have been included in the 2016 Restructuring Plan.

As disclosed during fiscal 2015, we also recognized a provision for forward losses associated with our long-term contract 

on the 747-8 program.  There is still risk similar to what we have experienced on the 747-8 program.  Particularly, our ability to 
manage risks related to supplier performance, execution of cost reduction strategies, hiring and retaining skilled production and 
management personnel, quality and manufacturing execution, program schedule delays and many other risks, will determine 
the ultimate performance of these long-term programs.

Consistent with our policy described in our Critical Accounting Policies here within, we performed Step 1 of the goodwill 

impairment test on an interim basis upon the occurrence of events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate a 
reporting unit's fair value may be less than its carrying value.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, we performed an interim 
assessment of the fair value of our goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets due to potential indicators of impairment 
related to the continued decline in our stock price during the third quarter.  

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Our assessment focused on the Aerostructures reporting unit since it had significant changes in its economic indicators and 
adjusted for select changes in the risk adjusted discount rate to consider both the current return requirements of the market and 
the risks inherent in the reporting unit, expected long-term growth rate and cash flow projections to determine if any decline in 
the estimated fair value of a reporting unit could result in a goodwill impairment.  We concluded that the goodwill was not 
impaired as of the interim impairment assessment date.  However, the excess of the fair value over the carrying value was 
within 5% for the Company's Aerostructures reporting unit.  The amount of goodwill for our Aerostructures reporting unit 
amounted to $1.42 billion as of the interim testing date.  

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, consistent with our policy described herein, we 

performed our annual assessment of the fair value of our goodwill for each of our three reporting units.  We concluded that the 
goodwill of our Aerostructures reporting unit was impaired as of the annual testing date.  We concluded that the goodwill had 
an implied fair value of $822.8 million (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $1.42 billion.  Accordingly, we recorded a 
non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 of $597.6 million, which is presented on the accompanying 
Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets".  The decline in fair value is the result of continued 
declines in stock price and related market multiples for stock price to EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group.  
Going forward, we will continue to monitor the performance of this reporting unit in relation to the key assumptions in our 
analysis. 

In the event that market multiples for stock price to EBITDA in the aerospace and defense markets decrease, or the 

expected EBITDA and cash flows for our reporting units decreases, an additional goodwill impairment charge may be required, 
which would adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.  If management determines that impairment exists, 
the impairment will be recognized in the period in which it is identified.

During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we performed an interim assessment of fair value on our 

indefinite-lived intangible assets due to potential indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price 
during the fiscal third quarter.  We estimated the fair value of the tradenames using the relief-from-royalty method, which uses 
several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated future results, general 
economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. The following estimates 
and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method: 

•  Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and

•  Discount rates between 12% and 13% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets. 

 Based on our evaluation, we concluded that the Vought tradename had a fair value of $195.8 million (Level 3) compared 

to a carrying value of $425.0 million.   Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the quarter ended 
December 31, 2015, of $229.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as 
"Impairment of intangible assets".  The decline in fair value compared to carrying value of the Vought tradename is the result of 
declining revenues from production rate reductions and the slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 
7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings.

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we performed our annual assessment of fair value on 

our indefinite-lived intangible assets.  We estimated the fair value of the tradenames using the relief-from-royalty method, 
which uses several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated future results, 
general economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. The following 
estimates and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method: 

•  Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and

•  Discount rate of 14% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets, which increased from our 
interim assessment driven by increased risk due to continued declines in stock price and related market multiples for 
stock price to EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group and increased interest rates.

 Based on our evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the tradenames, we concluded that the Vought and Embee 
tradenames had a fair value of $163.0 million (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $209.2 million.   The decline in fair 
value compared to carrying value of the tradenames is the result of the increase in discount rate during the fourth quarter, which 
required the Company to assess whether events and/or circumstances have changed regarding the indefinite-life conclusion. 
Accordingly, we revalued both the tradenames as if these intangible assets were no longer indefinite and recorded a non-cash 
impairment charge during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, of $46.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying 
Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets".  Additionally, we determined that the tradenames 
will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful life of 20 years. 

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In the event of significant loss of revenues and related earnings associated with the Vought and Embee tradenames, further 

impairment charges may be required, which would adversely affect our operating results.

The collective bargaining agreement with our union employees with IAM District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility 

has expired.  As of May 11, 2016, the workforce in Spokane of approximately 400 employees has elected to strike. While we 
are currently in negotiations with the workforce, we have implemented plans to continue production in Spokane with support 
from other locations.  Our union employees with UAW Local 848 at our Red Oak, Texas facility and UAW Local 952 at our 
Tulsa, Oklahoma facility are currently working without a contract.   If we are unable to negotiate a contract with each of those 
workforces, our operations may be disrupted and we may be prevented from completing production and delivery of products 
from those facilities, which would negatively impact our results.  Contingency plans have been developed that would allow 
production to continue in the event of an additional strike.

Effective December 30, 2014, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, Triumph Aerostructures-Tulsa LLC, doing 
business as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa, completed the acquisition of the Gulfstream G650 and 
G280 wing programs (the "Tulsa Programs") located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.  The acquisition of the 
Tulsa Programs establishes the Company as a leader in fully integrated wing design, engineering and production and advances 
its standing as a strategic Tier One Capable aerostructures supplier.  The acquired business operates as Triumph Aerostructures-
Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa and its results are included in the Aerostructures Group from the date of acquisition.

Effective October 17, 2014, the Company acquired the ownership of all of the outstanding shares of North American 
Aircraft Services, Inc. and its affiliates ("NAAS").  NAAS is based in San Antonio, Texas, with fixed-based operator units 
throughout the United States as well as international locations and delivers line maintenance and repair, fuel leak detection and 
fuel bladder cell repair services.  The acquired business operates as Triumph Aviation Services-NAAS Division and its results 
are included in Aftermarket Services Group from the date of acquisition.

Effective June 27, 2014, the Company acquired the hydraulic actuation business of GE Aviation  ("GE").  GE's hydraulic 

actuation business consists of three facilities located in Yakima, Washington, Cheltenham, England and the Isle of Man and is a 
technology leader in actuation systems.  GE's key product offerings include complete landing gear actuation systems, door 
actuation, nose-wheel steerings, hydraulic fuses, manifolds flight control actuation and locking mechanisms for the 
commercial, military and business jet markets.   The acquired business operates as Triumph Actuation Systems-Yakima and 
Triumph Actuation Systems-UK & IOM and its results are included in Aerospace Systems Group from the date of acquisition. 

 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following includes a discussion of our consolidated and business segment results of operations.  The Company's 
diverse structure and customer base do not provide for precise comparisons of the impact of price and volume changes to our 
results.  However, we have disclosed the significant variances between the respective periods.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We prepare and publicly release quarterly unaudited financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.  In 

accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") guidance on Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations, we 
also disclose and discuss certain non-GAAP financial measures in our public releases.  Currently, the non-GAAP financial 
measure that we disclose is Adjusted EBITDA, which is our (loss) income from continuing operations before interest, income 
taxes, amortization of acquired contract liabilities, curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives and depreciation 
and amortization.  We disclose Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated and a reportable segment basis in our earnings releases, 
investor conference calls and filings with the SEC.  The non-GAAP financial measures that we use may not be comparable to 
similarly titled measures reported by other companies.  Also, in the future, we may disclose different non-GAAP financial 
measures in order to help our investors more meaningfully evaluate and compare our future results of operations to our 
previously reported results of operations.

We view Adjusted EBITDA as an operating performance measure and, as such, we believe that the GAAP financial 
measure most directly comparable to it is income from continuing operations.  In calculating Adjusted EBITDA, we exclude 
from (loss) income from continuing operations the financial items that we believe should be separately identified to provide 
additional analysis of the financial components of the day-to-day operation of our business.  We have outlined below the type 
and scope of these exclusions and the material limitations on the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as a result of these 
exclusions. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as a 
measure of liquidity, as an alternative to net (loss) income, (loss) income from continuing operations, or as an indicator of any 
other measure of performance derived in accordance with GAAP.  Investors and potential investors in our securities should not 
rely on Adjusted EBITDA as a substitute for any GAAP financial measure, including net (loss) income or (loss) income from 

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continuing operations.  In addition, we urge investors and potential investors in our securities to carefully review the 
reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to (loss) income from continuing operations set forth below, in our earnings releases and in 
other filings with the SEC and to carefully review the GAAP financial information included as part of our Quarterly Reports on 
Form 10-Q and our Annual Reports on Form 10-K that are filed with the SEC, as well as our quarterly earnings releases, and 
compare the GAAP financial information with our Adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to internally measure our operating and management performance and by 
investors as a supplemental financial measure to evaluate the performance of our business that, when viewed with our GAAP 
results and the accompanying reconciliation, we believe provides additional information that is useful to gain an understanding 
of the factors and trends affecting our business.  We have spent more than 20 years expanding our product and service 
capabilities partially through acquisitions of complementary businesses.  Due to the expansion of our operations, which 
included acquisitions, our (loss) income from continuing operations has included significant charges for depreciation and 
amortization.  Adjusted EBITDA excludes these charges and provides meaningful information about the operating performance 
of our business, apart from charges for depreciation and amortization.  We believe the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA helps 
investors meaningfully evaluate and compare our performance from quarter to quarter and from year to year.  We also believe 
Adjusted EBITDA is a measure of our ongoing operating performance because the isolation of non-cash charges, such as 
depreciation and amortization, and non-operating items, such as interest and income taxes, provides additional information 
about our cost structure, and, over time, helps track our operating progress.  In addition, investors, securities analysts and others 
have regularly relied on Adjusted EBITDA to provide a financial measure by which to compare our operating performance 
against that of other companies in our industry.

Set forth below are descriptions of the financial items that have been excluded from our (loss) income from continuing 
operations to calculate Adjusted EBITDA and the material limitations associated with using this non-GAAP financial measure 
as compared to (loss) income from continuing operations:

•  Legal settlements may be useful for investors to consider because it reflects gains or losses from disputes with third 
parties.  We do not believe these earnings necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash earnings related to our 
operations.

•  Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives may be useful for investors to consider because it represents 
the current period impact of the change in the defined benefit obligation due to the reduction in future service costs as 
well as the incremental cost of retirement incentive benefits paid to participants. We do not believe these earnings 
necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash earnings related to our operations.

•  Amortization of acquired contract liabilities may be useful for investors to consider because it represents the non-cash 
earnings on the fair value of off-market contracts acquired through acquisitions. We do not believe these earnings 
necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash earnings related to our operations.

•  Amortization expense (including intangible asset impairments) may be useful for investors to consider because it 

represents the estimated attrition of our acquired customer base and the diminishing value of product rights and 
licenses.  We do not believe these charges necessarily reflect the current and ongoing cash charges related to our 
operating cost structure.

•  Depreciation may be useful for investors to consider because it generally represents the wear and tear on our property 
and equipment used in our operations. We do not believe these charges necessarily reflect the current and ongoing 
cash charges related to our operating cost structure.

•  The amount of interest expense and other we incur may be useful for investors to consider and may result in current 

cash inflows or outflows. However, we do not consider the amount of interest expense and other to be a representative 
component of the day-to-day operating performance of our business.

• 

Income tax expense may be useful for investors to consider because it generally represents the taxes which may be 
payable for the period and the change in deferred income taxes during the period and may reduce the amount of funds 
otherwise available for use in our business.  However, we do not consider the amount of income tax expense to be a 
representative component of the day-to-day operating performance of our business.

Management compensates for the above-described limitations of using non-GAAP measures by using a non-GAAP 
measure only to supplement our GAAP results and to provide additional information that is useful to gain an understanding of 
the factors and trends affecting our business.

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The following table shows our Adjusted EBITDA reconciled to our (loss) income from continuing operations for the 

indicated periods (in thousands):

Fiscal year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

(Loss) income from continuing operations

Legal settlement charge (gain), net of expenses

Amortization of acquired contract liabilities
Depreciation and amortization  *
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives

Interest expense and other

Income tax (benefit) expense

Adjusted EBITDA

* - Includes Impairment charges related to intangible assets

$ (1,047,960) $ 238,697
(134,693)
(75,733)
158,323

5,476
(132,363)
1,052,116
(1,244)
68,041
(111,187)
110,597
(167,121) $ 382,570

85,379

—

$

$ 206,256

—
(42,629)
164,277

1,166

87,771

105,977

$ 522,818

The following tables show our Adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment reconciled to our operating (loss) income for the 

indicated periods (in thousands):

Operating (loss) income

Legal settlement charge, net

Curtailments, settlements and early retirement
incentives

Amortization of acquired contract liabilities
Depreciation and amortization  *
Adjusted EBITDA

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016

Total

Aerostructures

$ (1,091,106) $ (1,274,777) $

5,476

12,070

(1,244)

(132,363)

1,052,116

$

(167,121) $

—
(90,778)
988,947
(364,538) $

Aerospace
Systems

Aftermarket
Services

Corporate/
Eliminations

216,520
(8,494)

—
(41,585)
50,518

$

24,977

$

1,900

—

—

11,009

216,959

$

37,886

$

(57,826)
—

(1,244)
—

1,642
(57,428)

* - Includes Impairment impairment charges related to intangible assets.

Operating income
Legal settlement (gain), net

Amortization of acquired contract liabilities

Depreciation and amortization

Adjusted EBITDA

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015

Total

Aerostructures

Aerospace
Systems

Aftermarket
Services

Corporate/
Eliminations

$

434,673
(134,693)

$

(75,733)

158,323

$

120,985
—
(38,719)
102,296

$

184,042
—
(37,014)
45,200

$

47,931
—

—

8,559

$

382,570

$

184,562

$

192,228

$

56,490

$

81,715
(134,693)
—

2,268
(50,710)

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014

Total

Aerostructures

Aerospace
Systems

Aftermarket
Services

Corporate/
Eliminations

Operating income

$

400,004

$

248,637

$

149,721

$

42,265

$

(40,619)

Curtailments, settlements and early retirement
incentives

Amortization of acquired contract liabilities

Depreciation and amortization
Adjusted EBITDA

1,166

(42,629)

164,277
522,818

$

—
(25,207)
116,514
339,944

$

—
(17,422)
37,453
169,752

$

—

—

1,166

—

7,529
49,794

$

2,781
(36,672)

$

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The fluctuations from period to period within the amounts of the components of the reconciliations above are discussed 

further below within Results of Operations.

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 compared to fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

(in thousands)

Net sales

Segment operating (loss) income

Corporate (expense) income

Total operating (loss) income

Interest expense and other

Income tax (benefit) expense

Net (loss) income

$ 3,886,072
$ (1,033,280) $
(57,826)
(1,091,106)
68,041
(111,187)
$ (1,047,960) $

$ 3,888,722

352,958

81,715

434,673

85,379

110,597

238,697

Net sales decreased by $2.7 million, or (0.1)%, to $3.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $3.9 billion 

for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The acquisition of Fairchild and the fiscal 2015 acquisitions contributed $355.3 
million.  Organic sales decreased $352.7 million, or (9.8)%, due to production rate cuts by our customers on the 747-8, V-22, 
G450/G550 and C-17 programs.  The prior fiscal year was negatively impacted by our customers' decreased production rates on 
existing programs and decreased military sales.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we recorded a $399.8 million forward loss charge for the Bombardier Global 
7000/8000 wing program.  Under our contract for this program, we have the right to design, develop and manufacture wing 
components over the initial 300 ship sets. The Global 7000/8000 contract provides for fixed pricing and requires us to fund 
certain up-front development expenses, with certain milestone payments made by Bombardier.  The Global 7000/8000 program 
charge resulted in the impairment of previously capitalized pre-production costs due to the combination of cost recovery 
uncertainty, higher than anticipated non-recurring costs and increased forecasted costs on recurring production.  The increases 
in costs were driven by several factors, including: changing technical requirements, increased spending on the design and 
engineering phase of the program and uncertainty regarding cost reduction and cost recovery initiatives with our customer and 
suppliers.  Further cost increases or an inability to meet revised recurring cost forecasts on the Global 7000/8000 program may 
result in additional forward loss reserves in future periods, while improvements in future costs compared to current estimates 
may result in favorable adjustments if forward loss reserves are no longer required.

In January 2016, Boeing announced a rate reduction to the 747-8 program, which lowers production to one plane every 
two months. We have assessed the impact of the rate reduction and have recorded an additional $161.4 million forward loss.  
This announcement follows the September 2015 decision by Boeing to in-source production of the 747-8 program beginning in 
the second half of fiscal 2019, effectively terminating this program with us after our current contract. Additional costs 
associated with exiting the facilities where the 747-8 program is manufactured, such as asset impairment, supplier and lease 
termination charges, as well as severance and retention payments to employees and contractors have been included in the 2016 
Restructuring Plan.

Recognition of additional forward losses in the future periods continues to be a risk and will depend upon several factors, 

including the impact of the above discussed production rate change, our ability to successfully perform under current design 
and manufacturing plans, achievement of forecasted cost reductions as we continue production, our ability to successfully 
resolve claims and assertions with our customers and suppliers and our customers' ability to sell their products.

Cost of sales increased by $455.8 million, or 14.5%, to $3.6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $3.1 

billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The acquisition of Fairchild and the fiscal 2015 acquisitions contributed 
$274.5 million.  The organic cost of sales included provisions for forward losses of $561.2 million on the Bombardier and 
747-8 programs (as discussed above).  Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, was 3.9% compared 
with 19.1% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The prior year was impacted by additional costs on the 747-8 program 
and disruption and accelerated depreciation associated with the relocation from our Jefferson Street Facilities.

Gross margin included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments on long-term contracts and provisions for forward 

losses as noted above ($596.2 million).  The unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income included gross 

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favorable adjustments of $33.0 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $629.2 million, of which $561.2 million was 
related to forward losses associated with the Bombardier and 747-8 programs.  Excluding the aforementioned forward losses, 
the cumulative catch-up adjustments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, reflected increased labor and supplier costs on 
other programs.  Gross margins for fiscal 2015 included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $156.0 million, of 
which $152.0 million was related to the forward losses on the 747-8 program.

Segment operating (loss) income decreased by $1,386.2 million, or (392.7)%, to $(1,033.3) million for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2016, from $353.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The decreased operating income is 
directly related to the provisions for forward losses and gross margin changes noted above and the previously mentioned 
goodwill and tradename impairment charges.

Corporate operations incurred expenses of $57.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, as opposed to income of 

$81.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. The fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included the legal settlement 
between the Company and Eaton, which resulted in a net gain of $134.7 million.

Interest expense and other decreased by $17.3 million, or 20.3%, to $68.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 

compared to $85.4 million for the prior year.  Interest expense and other for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, included 
foreign exchange losses of $2.4 million versus foreign exchange gains of $5.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  
Interest expense and other for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 included the redemption of the 2018 Notes, which included 
$22.6 million for pre-tax losses associated with the 4.79% redemption premium, and write-off of the remaining related 
unamortized discount and deferred financing fees.

The effective income tax rate was 9.6% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, and reflected the establishment of a 
valuation allowance of $155.8 million against net deferred tax assets. Based on an evaluation of both the positive and negative 
evidence available, we determined that it was necessary to establish a valuation allowance against substantially all of our net 
deferred tax assets for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016. 

A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. When determining the 

amount of net deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized, the Company assesses all available positive and 
negative evidence.  This evidence includes, but is not limited to, prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back 
and carry-forward periods and the feasibility of ongoing tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of the 
realization of a deferred tax asset.  The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent the 
evidence may be objectively verified.  As such, it is generally difficult for positive evidence regarding projected future taxable 
income exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences to outweigh objective negative evidence of recent financial 
reporting losses. 

Based on these criteria and the relative weighting of both the positive and negative evidence available, and in particular the 

activity surrounding the Company's prior earnings history, including the forward losses and intangible impairments previously 
recognized, management determined that it was necessary to establish a valuation allowance against principally all of its net 
deferred tax assets at March 31, 2016.  Given the objectively verifiable negative evidence of a three-year cumulative loss and 
the weighting of all available positive evidence, the Company excluded projected taxable income (aside from reversing taxable 
temporary differences) from the assessment of income that could be used as a source of taxable income to realize the deferred 
tax assets. 

The effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 31.7% and included the release of previously reserved 

for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.1 million, the benefit of $2.8 million from a decrease of the state deferred tax rate and the 
benefit of $6.0 million from the retroactive reinstatement of the R&D tax credit to January 1, 2014. 

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Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 compared to fiscal year ended March 31, 2014

Net sales

Segment operating income

Corporate income (expenses)

Total operating income

Interest expense and other

Income tax expense

Net income

Year Ended March 31,

2015

2014

(in thousands)

$ 3,888,722

$ 3,763,254

$

352,958

$

81,715

434,673

85,379

110,597

440,623
(40,619)
400,004

87,771

105,977

$

238,697

$

206,256

Net sales increased by $125.5 million, or 3.3%, to $3.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $3.8 billion 

for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 acquisitions, net of prior year divestitures, 
contributed $306.1 million.  Organic sales decreased $180.6 million, or 4.6%, due to production rate cuts by our customers on 
the 747-8, V-22, G450/G550 and C-17 programs.  The prior fiscal year was negatively impacted by our customers' decreased 
production rates on existing programs and decreased military sales.

Cost of sales increased by $229.7 million, or 7.9%, to $3.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $2.9 
billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 acquisitions, net of prior year divestitures, 
contributed $264.2 million.  Despite the decrease in organic cost of sales, the organic cost of sales included a provision for 
forward losses of $152.0 million on the 747-8 program in addition to losses as a result of losing NADCAP certification at one 
of our facilities.  Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 20.1% compared with 23.1% for the 
fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The prior year was impacted by additional programs costs on the 747-8 program and 
disruption and accelerated depreciation associated with the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities.  Excluding these 
charges, the comparable gross margin would have been 25.4% and 26.5%, respectively.

Gross margin included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments on long-term contracts and a provision for 
forward losses as noted above ($156.0 million).  The unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income 
included gross favorable adjustments of $4.7 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $160.7 million, of which $152.0 
million was related to forward losses associated with the 747-8 program.  The cumulative catch-up adjustments for the fiscal 
year ended March 31, 2015, were due primarily to labor cost growth, partially offset by other minor improvements.  Gross 
margins for fiscal 2014 included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments of $53.2 million, which $29.8 million was 
related to the additional 747-8 program costs from reductions to profitability estimates on the 747-8 production lots that were 
completed during fiscal 2014 and $15.6 million of disruption and accelerated depreciation costs related to our exit from the 
Jefferson Street facilities which reduced profitability estimates on production lots completed during fiscal 2014.  These 
decreases were partially offset by lower pension and other postretirement benefit expense of $12.7 million.

Segment operating income decreased by $87.7 million, or 19.9%, to $353.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 

2015 from $440.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The organic operating income decreased $100.9 million, 
or 22.6%, and was a result of the decreased organic sales, the provision for forward losses and gross margin changes noted 
above, partially offset by decreased moving costs related to the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities ($28.1 million), 
and legal fees ($4.5 million).

Corporate operations yielded income of $81.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, as opposed to expenses of 

$40.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. This result is due to the legal settlement between the Company and 
Eaton, which created a net gain of $134.7 million, partially offset by increased due diligence and acquisition related expenses 
($9.8 million).

Interest expense and other decreased by $2.4 million, or 2.7%, to $85.4 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 
compared to $87.8 million for the prior year.  Interest expense and other for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 decreased 
due to lower average debt outstanding during the period as compared to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Interest expense 
and other for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included the redemption of the 2018 Notes, which included $22.6 million 
for pre-tax losses associated with the 4.79% redemption premium, and write-off of the remaining related unamortized discount 
and deferred financing fees.  The fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included the redemption of the 2017 Notes, which included 

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$11.0 million of pre-tax losses associated with the 4% redemption premium, and the write-off of the remaining related 
unamortized discount and deferred financing fees.

The effective income tax rate was 31.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, and 33.9% for the fiscal year ended 

March 31, 2014.  The income tax provision for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was reduced to reflect the release of 
previously reserved for unrecognized tax benefits of $1.1 million, the benefit of $2.8 million from a decrease of the state 
deferred tax rate and the benefit of $6.0 million from the retroactive reinstatement of the R&D tax credit to January 1, 2014.  
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the income tax provision was reduced to reflect the release of previously reserved for 
unrecognized tax benefits of $0.7 million and additional research and development tax credit carryforward and NOL 
carryforward of $2.3 million. 

In January 2014, the Company sold all of its shares of Triumph Aerospace Systems-Wichita, Inc. for total cash proceeds of 

$23.0 million, which resulted in no gain or loss from the sale.

In April 2013, the Company sold the assets and liabilities of Triumph Instruments-Burbank and Triumph Instruments-Ft. 

Lauderdale for total proceeds of $11.2 million, resulting in a loss of $1.5 million.

The Company expects to have significant continuing involvement in the businesses and markets of the disposed entities 

and therefore the disposal groups did not meet the criteria to be classified as discontinued operations.

Business Segment Performance

We report our financial performance based on the following three reportable segments: the Aerostructures Group, the 
Aerospace Systems Group and the Aftermarket Services Group.  The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") 
utilizes Adjusted EBITDA as a primary measure of profitability to evaluate performance of its segments and allocate resources.

The results of operations among our reportable segments vary due to differences in competitors, customers, extent of 
proprietary deliverables and performance.  For example, our Aerostructures segment generally includes long-term sole-source 
or preferred supplier contracts and the success of these programs provides a strong foundation for our business and positions us 
well for future growth on new programs and new derivatives.  This compares to our Aerospace Systems segment which 
generally includes proprietary products and/or arrangements where we become the primary source or one of a few primary 
sources to our customers, where our unique manufacturing capabilities command a higher margin.  Also, OEMs are 
increasingly focusing on assembly activities while outsourcing more manufacturing and repair to third parties, and as a result, 
are less of a competitive force than in previous years.  In contrast, our Aftermarket Services segment provides MRO services on 
components and accessories manufactured by third parties, with more diverse competition, including airlines, OEMs and other 
third-party service providers.  In addition, variability in the timing and extent of customer requests performed in the 
Aftermarket Services segment can provide for greater volatility and less predictability in revenue and earnings than that 
experienced in the Aerostructures and Aerospace Systems segments.

The Aerostructures segment consists of the Company's operations that manufacture products primarily for the aerospace 
OEM market.  The Aerostructures segment's revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assembly and integration of  
both build-to-print and proprietary metallic and composite aerostructures and structural components, including aircraft wings, 
fuselage sections, tail assemblies, engine nacelles, flight control surfaces as well as helicopter cabins.  Further, the segment's 
operations also design and manufacture composite assemblies for floor panels and environmental control system ducts.  These 
products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis. 

The Aerospace Systems segment consists of the Company's operations that also manufacture products primarily for the 

aerospace OEM market.  The segment's operations design a wide range of proprietary and build-to-print components and 
engineer mechanical and electromechanical controls, such as hydraulic systems, main engine gearbox assemblies, engine 
control systems, accumulators, mechanical control cables, non-structural cockpit components and metal processing.  These 
products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis.

The Aftermarket Services segment consists of the Company's operations that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul 
services to both commercial and military markets on components and accessories manufactured by third parties.  Maintenance, 
repair and overhaul revenues are derived from services on auxiliary power units, airframe and engine accessories, including 
constant-speed drives, cabin compressors, starters and generators, and pneumatic drive units.  In addition, the segment's 
operations repair and overhaul thrust reversers, nacelle components and flight control surfaces.  The segment's operations also 
perform repair and overhaul services and supply spare parts for various types of gauges for a broad range of commercial 
airlines on a worldwide basis.

We currently generate a majority of our revenue from clients in the commercial aerospace industry, the military, the 
business jet industry and the regional airline industry.  Our growth and financial results are largely dependent on continued 

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demand for our products and services from clients in these industries.  If any of these industries experiences a downturn, our 
clients in these sectors may conduct less business with us.  The following table summarizes our net sales by end market by 
business segment.  The loss of one or more of our major customers or an economic downturn in the commercial airline or the 
military and defense markets could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Aerostructures

Commercial aerospace

Military

Business Jets

Regional

Non-aviation

Total Aerostructures net sales

Aerospace Systems

Commercial aerospace

Military

Business Jets

Regional

Non-aviation

Total Aerospace Systems net sales

Aftermarket Services

Commercial aerospace

Military

Regional

Non-aviation

Total Aftermarket Services net sales

Total Consolidated net sales

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

35.6%

38.5%

42.4%

10.5

15.6

0.4

0.1

14.0

11.0

0.4

0.4

16.1

10.0

0.4

0.5

62.2%

64.3%

69.4%

14.6%

11.1

2.0

0.9

1.3

13.2%

10.6

1.4

1.0

1.7

8.4%

11.4

1.0

1.0

1.3

29.9%

27.9%

23.1%

6.0%

6.3%

6.3%

1.4

0.5

—

1.0

0.5

—

0.7

0.2

0.3

7.9%

7.8%

7.5%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

We continue to experience a higher proportion of our sales mix in the commercial aerospace end market.  We recently have 

experienced an increase in our business jet end market due to the acquisition of the Tulsa Programs and a decrease in our 
military end market due to the wind-down of the C-17 program. 

Business Segment Performance—Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 compared to fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 

NET SALES

Aerostructures

Aerospace Systems

Aftermarket Services

Elimination of inter-segment sales

Total net sales

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

(in thousands)

%
Change

% of Total Sales

2016

2015

$ 2,427,809

$ 2,510,371

1,166,795

1,089,117

311,394
(19,926)
$ 3,886,072

304,013
(14,779)
$ 3,888,722

(3.3)%

7.1 %

2.4 %

34.8 %

62.5 %

30.0 %

8.0 %

(0.5)%

64.6 %

28.0 %

7.8 %

(0.4)%

(0.1)% 100.0 %

100.0 %

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SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME

Aerostructures

Aerospace Systems

Aftermarket Services

Corporate

Total segment operating income

Adjusted EBITDA

Aerostructures

Aerospace Systems

Aftermarket Services

Corporate

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

(in thousands)

$ (1,274,777) $ 120,985
184,042

216,520

47,931

24,977
(57,826)

81,715
$ (1,091,106) $ 434,673

%
Change

% of Segment
Sales

2016

2015

(1,153.7)%

17.6 %

(47.9)%

(170.8)%

(351.0)%

(52.5)%

18.6 %

8.0 %

n/a

(28.1)%

4.8%

16.9%

15.8%

n/a

11.2%

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

(in thousands)

%
Change

% of Segment
Sales

2016

2015

$

$

(364,538) $ 184,562
192,228
216,959

56,490
37,886
(57,428)
(50,710)
(167,121) $ 382,570

(297.5)%

(15.0)%

12.9 %

(32.9)%

13.2 %

18.6 %

12.2 %

n/a

(143.7)%

(4.3)%

7.4%

17.6%

18.6%

n/a

9.8%

Aerostructures:    The Aerostructures segment net sales decreased by $82.6 million, or 3.3%, to $2.4 billion for the fiscal 

year ended March 31, 2016, from $2.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  Organic sales decreased by $326.7 
million or 13.5%, due to decreased production rate cuts by our customers on the 747-8, Gulfstream G450/G550, A330 and C-17 
programs.  The acquisition of the Tulsa Programs contributed $244.1 million to net sales.

Aerostructures cost of sales increased by $382.5 million, or 17.4%, to $2.6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 

2016, from $2.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The acquisition of the Tulsa Programs contributed $200.6 
million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 and organic cost of sales increased by $200.6 million, or 9.5%.  The organic 
cost of sales included provisions for forward losses of $561.2 million on the Bombardier and 747-8 programs (as discussed 
above).  Excluding the aforementioned forward losses, the cumulative catch-up adjustments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 
2016, included increased labor and supplier costs on other programs.  The fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included a 
provision for forward losses of $152.0 million on the 747-8 program and losses as a result of losing NADCAP certification at 
one of our facilities. 

Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, was (10.8)% compared with 12.4% for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015.  The organic gross margin included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments and provisions for 
forward losses of $561.2 million.  The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments included gross favorable adjustments 
of $33.0 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $629.2 million, which includes forward losses of $561.2 million 
associated with the Bombardier and 747-8 programs. The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustment for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015, was $156.0 million, which included $152.0 million of forward losses related to the 747-8 program.

Aerostructures segment operating (loss) income decreased by $1,395.8 million, or 1,153.7%, to $(1,274.8) million for the 

fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $121.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The decreased operating 
income is directly related to the provision for forward losses and gross margin changes noted above and the previously 
mentioned goodwill and tradename impairment charges and included restructuring charges ($62.7 million).  Additionally, the 
provision for forward losses and gross margin changes noted above contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA year over 
year. 

Aerostructures segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to (52.5)% for the fiscal year ended 

March 31, 2016, as compared with 4.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, due to the decrease in gross margin as 
discussed above, which also caused the decline in the Adjusted EBITDA margin.

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Aerospace Systems:    The Aerospace Systems segment net sales increased by $77.7 million, or 7.1%, to $1.17 billion for 

the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $1.09 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The acquisitions of 
Fairchild and GE contributed $93.5 million of net sales.  Organic net sales decreased by $15.8 million, or 1.8%, primarily due 
to slower commercial rotocraft demand and lower aftermarket revenue. 

Aerospace Systems cost of sales increased by $53.7 million, or 7.3%, to $792.2 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 

2016, from $738.5 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Organic cost of sales decreased by $8.4 million, or 1.5%, 
while the acquisitions of Fairchild and GE contributed $62.7 million in cost of sales.  Organic gross margin for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2016, was 34.2% compared with 34.4% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  

Aerospace Systems segment operating income increased by $32.5 million, or 17.6%, to $216.5 million for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2016, from $184.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  Operating income increased primarily 
due to the acquisitions of Fairchild and GE ($22.5 million) and the net favorable settlement of a contingent liability ($8.5 
million), partially offset by restructuring charges ($4.6 million). These same factors contributed to the increase in Adjusted 
EBITDA year over year.

Aerospace Systems segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales increased to 18.6% for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2016, as compared with 16.9% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, due to the effects of the acquisitions 
of Fairchild and GE.  The same factors contributed to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin year over year.

Aftermarket Services:    The Aftermarket Services segment net sales increased by $7.4 million, or 2.4%, to $311.4 
million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, from $304.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  Organic sales 
decreased $10.3 million, or 3.5%, and the acquisition of NAAS contributed $17.7 million.  Organic sales decreased due to a 
decreased demand from commercial customers.

Aftermarket Services cost of sales increased by $23.6 million, or 10.7%, to $243.7 million for the fiscal year ended 

March 31, 2016, from $220.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The organic cost of sales increased $12.5 
million, or 5.9%, and the acquisition of NAAS contributed $11.1 million to cost of sales.  Organic gross margin for the fiscal 
year ended March 31, 2016, was 20.2% compared with 27.3% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  The decrease in gross 
margin was impacted by the impairment of excess and obsolete inventory associated with certain slow moving programs we 
have decided to no longer support ($21.1 million).

Aftermarket Services segment operating income decreased by $23.0 million, or 47.9%, to $25.0 million for the fiscal year 

ended March 31, 2016, from $47.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  Operating income decreased primarily 
due to the decreased organic sales and the decline in gross margins noted above.  These same factors contributed to the 
decrease in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.

Aftermarket Services segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 8.0% for the fiscal year 

ended March 31, 2016, as compared with 15.8% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, due to the decreased organic sales 
and the decline in gross margins noted above.  The same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA margin year 
over year.

Business Segment Performance—Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 compared to fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 

NET SALES

Aerostructures

Aerospace Systems

Aftermarket Services

Elimination of inter-segment sales

Total net sales

Year Ended March 31,

2015

2014

(in thousands)

%
Change

% of Total Sales

2015

2014

$ 2,510,371

$ 2,622,917

1,089,117

871,750

304,013
(14,779)
$ 3,888,722

287,343
(18,756)
$ 3,763,254

(4.3)%

24.9 %

5.8 %

(21.2)%

64.6 %

28.0 %

7.8 %

(0.4)%

69.7 %

23.2 %

7.6 %

(0.5)%

3.3 % 100.0 % 100.0 %

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SEGMENT OPERATING INCOME

Aerostructures

Aerospace Systems

Aftermarket Services

Corporate

Total segment operating income

Adjusted EBITDA

Aerostructures

Aerospace Systems

Aftermarket Services

Corporate

Year Ended March 31,

2015

2014

(in thousands)

%
Change

% of Segment
Sales

2015

2014

$ 120,985

$ 248,637

(51.3)%

184,042

149,721

47,931

81,715

$ 434,673

42,265
(40,619)
$ 400,004

22.9%

13.4%

(301.2)%

8.7%

4.8%

16.9%

15.8%

n/a

11.2%

9.5%

17.2%

14.7%

n/a

10.6%

Year Ended March 31,

2015

2014

(in thousands)

%
Change

% of Total
Sales

2015

2014

$ 184,562

$ 339,944

(45.7)%

192,228

169,752

56,490
(50,710)
$ 382,570

49,794
(36,672)
$ 522,818

13.2 %

13.4 %

38.3 %

(26.8)%

7.4%

17.6%

18.6%

n/a

9.8%

13.0%

19.5%

17.3%

n/a

13.9%

Aerostructures:    The Aerostructures segment net sales decreased by $112.6 million, or 4.3%, to $2.5 billion for the fiscal 

year ended March 31, 2015, from $2.6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Organic sales decreased by $181.2 
million, or 6.9%, and the acquisitions of the Tulsa Programs and Primus, net of prior year divestiture contributed $68.6 million 
in net sales. Organic sales decreased due to production rate cuts by our customers on the 747-8, V-22, G450/G550 and C-17 
programs.

Aerostructures cost of sales increased by $60.9 million, or 2.9%, to $2.2 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, 

from $2.1 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 acquisitions, net of prior year 
divestiture, contributed $79.9 million.  Despite the decrease in organic cost of sales, the organic cost of sales included a 
provision for forward losses of $152.0 million on the 747-8 program and losses as a result of losing NADCAP certification at 
one of our facilities, as discussed above.  Excluding the aforementioned forward losses, the  organic cost of sales decreased due 
to the decrease in net sales noted above.  The cost of sales for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included reductions in 
profitability estimates on the 747-8 programs, driven largely by the identification of additional program costs ($85.0 million) 
identified during the year and additional program costs resulting from disruption and accelerated depreciation associated with 
the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities ($38.4 million).  

Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 13.7% compared with 18.9% for the fiscal year ended 

March 31, 2014.  The organic gross margin included net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments and a provision for 
forward losses of $152.0 million.  The net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustments included gross favorable adjustments 
of $4.7 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of $160.7 million, which includes forward losses of $152.0 million 
associated with the 747-8 program.  The cumulative catch-up adjustments for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, excluding 
the effects of the forward losses, were due primarily to labor cost growths, partially offset by other minor improvements.  The 
net unfavorable cumulative catch-up adjustment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, was $53.2 million, which included 
$29.8 million related to additional 747-8 program costs from reductions to profitability estimates on the 747-8 production lots 
that were completed during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, and $15.6 million of disruption and accelerated depreciation 
costs related to our exit from the Jefferson Street facilities which reduced profitability estimates on production lots completed 
during fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Excluding these charges, the comparable gross margin would have been 21.0% and 
23.8%, respectively.

Aerostructures segment operating income decreased by $127.7 million, or 51.3%, to $121.0 million for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015, from $248.6 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Operating income was directly affected 
by the decrease in organic sales, the decreased organic gross margins noted above, offset by decreased moving costs related to 

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the relocation from our Jefferson Street facilities ($28.1 million).  Additionally, these same factors contributed to the decrease 
in Adjusted EBITDA year over year. 

Aerostructures segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 4.8% for the fiscal year ended 

March 31, 2015, as compared with 9.5% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, due to the decrease in sales and gross 
margin as discussed above, which also caused the decline in the Adjusted EBITDA margin.

Aerospace Systems:    The Aerospace Systems segment net sales increased by $217.4 million, or 24.9%, to $1.09 billion 
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $871.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The GE and General 
Donlee acquisitions contributed $225.4 million of net sales.  Organic net sales decreased by $8.0 million, or 0.9%, primarily 
due to decreased production associated with the V-22 program.

Aerospace Systems cost of sales increased by $166.7 million, or 29.2%, to $738.5 million for the fiscal year ended 

March 31, 2015, from $571.8 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Organic cost of sales decreased by $9.7 million, 
or 1.8%, while the acquisitions of GE and General Donlee contributed $176.5 million in cost of sales.  Organic gross margin 
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 35.3% compared with 34.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 due to 
changes in sales mix.  

Aerospace Systems segment operating income increased by $34.3 million, or 22.9%, to $184.0 million for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015, from $149.7 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Operating income increased primarily 
due to the acquisitions of GE and General Donlee and by decreased legal fees ($7.1 million). These same factors contributed to 
the increase in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.

Aerospace Systems segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales decreased to 16.9% for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015, as compared with 17.2% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, due to the effects of the acquisitions 
of GE and General Donlee.  The same factors contributed to the decrease in Adjusted EBITDA margin year over year.

Aftermarket Services:    The Aftermarket Services segment net sales increased by $16.7 million, or 5.8%, to $304.0 
million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, from $287.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Organic sales 
increased by $4.6 million, or 1.6%, and the acquisition of NAAS offset by the previously divested Triumph Instruments 
companies contributed $12.1 million.

Aftermarket Services cost of sales increased by $6.2 million, or 2.9%,  to $220.1 million for the fiscal year ended 
March 31, 2015, from $213.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The organic cost of sales decreased by $1.7 
million, or 0.8%, and the acquisition of NAAS net of the previously divested Triumph Instruments companies contributed $7.9 
million to cost of sales.  Organic gross margin for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, was 27.3% compared with 25.6% for 
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  The increase in gross margin was impacted by the increase in efficiencies in production 
associated with the higher volume of work.

Aftermarket Services segment operating income increased by $5.7 million, or 13.4%, to $47.9 million for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015, from $42.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Operating income increased primarily 
due to the increased sales and gross margin noted above and the acquisition of NAAS net of the previously divested Triumph 
Instruments companies ($1.6 million).  These same factors contributed to the increase in Adjusted EBITDA year over year.

Aftermarket Services segment operating income as a percentage of segment sales increased to 15.8% for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015, as compared with 14.7% for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, due to the improved gross margin 
noted above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our working capital needs are generally funded through cash flow from operations and borrowings under our credit 
arrangements.  During the year ended March 31, 2016, we generated approximately $83.9 million of cash flow from operating 
activities, used approximately $128.0 million in investing activities and received approximately $32.5 million in financing 
activities.  In fiscal 2015, cash flows from operating activities included pension contributions of $112.3 million. 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we had a net cash inflow of $83.9 million from operating activities, a decrease 

of $383.5 million, compared to a net cash inflow of $467.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.  During fiscal 
2016, the net cash provided by operating activities was primarily attributable to the timing of payments on accounts payable 
and other accrued expenses ($251.5 million) driven by pre-production costs and net spending on the Tulsa Programs discussed 
below, offset by increased receipts from customers and others related to increased collection efforts ($40.9 million).  During 
fiscal 2015, the net increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the cash received from a legal 
settlement ($134.7 million), and an income tax refund ($26.0 million).

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We continue to invest in inventory for new programs which impacts our cash flows operating activities.  During fiscal 

2016 expenditures for inventory costs on new programs, excluding progress payments, including the Bombardier Global 
7000/8000 and the Embraer E-Jet programs, were $146.1 million and $83.8 million, respectively.  Net spend on the Tulsa 
Programs during fiscal 2016 was approximately $57.3 million. Additionally, inventory for mature programs declined due to 
decreased production rates, by approximately $67.8 million. Unliquidated progress payments netted against inventory 
decreased $66.8 million due to timing of receipts. 

Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, decreased $60.1 million from the fiscal 

year ended March 31, 2015.  Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, included the 
acquisition of Fairchild ($57.1 million), and a payment to settle a working capital adjustment related to the acquisition of GE 
($6.0 million) and capital expenditures ($80.0 million).  Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 
31, 2015 included the cash received from the acquisition of the Tulsa Programs ($160.0 million) offset by the acquisitions of 
GE ($65.0 million) and NAAS ($43.7 million) and the working capital finalization of the acquisition of Primus ($13.0 million).

 Cash flows provided by financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, were $32.5 million, compared to 
cash flows used in financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, of $395.2 million.  Cash flows provided by 
financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, included additional borrowings on our Credit Facility (as defined 
below) to fund the acquisition of Fairchild and to fund operations.  Cash flows used in financing activities for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015, included the redemption of the 2018 Notes, settlement of the Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes 
("Convertible Notes") redemptions and the purchase of our common stock ($184.4 million), offset by the issuance of the 2022 
Notes. 

As of March 31, 2016, $834.3 million was available under the Company's existing credit agreement ("Credit Facility").  

On March 31, 2016, an aggregate amount of approximately $140.0 million in outstanding borrowing and approximately $25.7 
million in letters of credit were outstanding under the Credit Facility, all of which were accruing interest at LIBOR plus 
applicable basis points totaling 2.00% per annum.  Amounts repaid under the Credit Facility may be reborrowed. 

On March 28, 2016, we entered into a Purchase Agreement ("Receivables Purchase Agreement") to sell certain accounts 

receivables to a financial institution without recourse.  We are the servicer of the accounts receivable under the Receivables 
Purchase Agreement.  As of March 31, 2016, the maximum amount available under the Receivables Purchase Agreement was 
$90.0 million.  Interest rates are based on LIBOR plus 0.65% -0.70%.  As of March 31, 2016, we sold $89.9 million worth of 
eligible accounts receivable. 

In November 2014, the Company amended its receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”), increasing 

the purchase limit from $175.0 million to $225.0 million and extending the term through November 2017. 

In May 2014, the Company amended its existing Credit Facility with its lenders to (i)  to increase the maximum amount 

allowed for the Securitization Facility and (ii) amend certain other terms and covenants.

In November 2013, the Company amended the Credit Facility with its lenders to (i) provide for a $375.0 million Term 
Loan with a maturity date of May 14, 2019, (ii) maintain a Revolving Line of Credit under the Credit Facility to $1,000.0 
million and increase the accordion feature to $250.0 million, and (iii) amend certain other terms and covenants.  The 
amendment resulted in a more favorable pricing grid and a more streamlined package of covenants and restrictions.  

The level of unused borrowing capacity under the Company's Revolving Credit Facility varies from time to time 

depending in part upon its compliance with financial and other covenants set forth in the related agreement.  The Credit Facility 
contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on specified levels of indebtedness to earnings before 
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and interest coverage requirements, and includes limitations on, among other 
things, liens, mergers, consolidations, sales of assets, payment of dividends and incurrence of debt.  As of March 31, 2016, the 
Company was in compliance with all such covenants.  

In June 2014, the Company issued the 2022 Notes for $300.0 million in principal amount.  The 2022 Notes were sold at 
100% of principal amount and have an effective yield of 5.25%.  Interest on the 2022 Notes is payable semiannually in cash in 
arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year.  We used the net proceeds to redeem the 2018 Notes and pay related fees and 
expenses.  In connection with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $5.0 million of costs, 
which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of the notes.

In February 2013, the Company issued the 2021 Notes for $375.0 million in principal amount.  The 2021 Notes were sold 

at 100% of principal amount and have an effective interest yield of 4.875%.  Interest on the 2021 Notes is payable 
semiannually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year.  We used the net proceeds to repay borrowings under our 

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Credit Facility and pay related fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes.  In connection with the issuance of the 
2021 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $6.3 million of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the 
effective interest method over the term of the notes.

For further information on the Company's long-term debt, see Note 10 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements".

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, we had a net cash inflow of $467.3 million from operating activities, an inflow 
increase of $332.2 million, compared to a net cash inflow of $135.1 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  During 
fiscal 2015, the increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the cash received from legal 
settlement ($134.7 million), increased receipts from customers and others relating to additional sales from fiscal 2015 and fiscal 
2014 acquisitions ($110.4 million), an income tax refund ($26.0 million), and decreased disbursements to employees, suppliers 
and others ($114.9 million) due to timing, offset by increased pension contributions ($66.0 million). 

We invested in inventory for new programs and additional production costs for ramp-up activities in support of increasing 

build rates on several programs and build ahead for the relocation from our largest facilities.  During fiscal 2015, inventory 
build for capitalized pre-production costs on new programs, including the Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the Embraer E-Jet 
programs, were $127.0 million and $48.7 million, respectively. Offsetting this inventory build was a provision for forward 
losses on our long-term contract on the 747-8 program of $152.0 million. Unliquidated progress payments netted against 
inventory increased $24.9 million due to timing of receipts. Capitalized pre-production costs are expected to continue to 
increase, while our production is expected to remain consistent over the next few quarters.

Cash flows used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, decreased by $178.8 million from the 

fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  Cash flows used in investing activities included the cash received from the acquisition of 
Tulsa Programs ($160.0 million) offset by the acquisitions of GE ($65.0 million) and NAAS ($43.7 million) and the working 
capital finalization of the acquisition of Primus ($13.0 million).  The fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included the fiscal 2014 
acquisitions of $94.5 million and capital expenditures of $86.6 million associated with our new facilities in Red Oak, Texas. 

 Cash flows used in financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, were $395.2 million, compared to cash 

flows provided by financing activities  for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, of $103.2 million.  Cash flows used in 
financing activities for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included the redemption of the 2018 Notes, settlement of the 
Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes ("Convertible Notes") redemptions and the purchase of our common stock ($184.4 
million), offset by the issuance of the 2022 Notes. 

At March 31, 2016, $19.2 million of cash and cash equivalents were held by foreign subsidiaries and were primarily 

denominated in foreign currencies.  If these amounts would be remitted as dividends, the Company may be subject to additional 
U.S. taxes, net of allowable foreign tax credits.  We currently expect to utilize the balances to fund our foreign operations.

Subsequent to year end, to ensure that we had full access to our Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") during 
fiscal 2017, we obtained approval from the holders of the 2021 Notes to amend the terms of the indenture to conform with the 
2022 Notes which allows for a higher level of secured debt.  Absent this consent, we would have been restricted as to the level 
of new borrowings under the Credit Facility during fiscal 2017.  

Further, to mitigate the risk of failing to obtain the consent and to ensure we had adequate liquidity through fiscal 2017, we 

chose to make a significant draw on the Credit Facility in early April 2016, taking the outstanding balance to approximately 
$800,000. We paid down substantially all of the draw to the Credit Facility upon receiving consent from the holders of the 2021 
Notes in May 2016.

In May 2016, the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among 

the Company, the Subsidiary Co-Borrowers, the lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent (the “Sixth Amendment” 
and the Credit Facility, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”), pursuant to which those lenders 
electing to enter into the Sixth Amendment extended the expiration date for the revolving line of credit and the maturity date 
for the term loan by five years to May 3, 2021.  Lenders holding revolving credit commitments aggregating $940.0 million 
elected to extend the expiration date for the revolving line of credit, and Lenders holding approximately $324.5 million of term 
loans (out of an aggregate outstanding term loan balance of approximately $330.0 million) elected to extend the term loan 
maturity date. 

In addition, the Sixth Amendment amended the Credit Facility to, among other things, (i) modify certain financial 

covenants to allow for the add-back of certain cash and non-cash charges, (ii) amend the total leverage ratio financial covenant 
to provide for a gradual reduction in the maximum permitted total leverage ratio commencing with the fiscal year ending 
March 31, 2018, (iii) increase the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing provisions for the highest pricing 
tier, (iv) establish the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing at the highest pricing tier until the Company 

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delivers its compliance certificate for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, (v) increase the minimum revolver availability 
threshold test in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain additional permitted dividends, 
permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness, and (vi) decrease the maximum senior secured 
leverage ratio threshold test  in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain permitted 
dividends, permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness during the period from the date of 
the Sixth Amendment until the Company delivers its compliance certificate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. 

Capital expenditures were $80.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.  We funded these expenditures through 
cash from operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility.  We expect capital expenditures of approximately $80.0 million 
to $100.0 million and net investments in new major programs of $50.0 million to $60.0 million of which will be reflected in 
inventory for our fiscal year ending March 31, 2017.  The expenditures are expected to be used mainly to expand capacity or 
replace old equipment at several facilities.

Our expected future cash flows for the next five years for long-term debt, leases and other obligations are as follows:

Contractual Obligations

Debt principal

Debt-interest(1)

Operating leases

Purchase obligations

Total

Payments Due by Period

Total

Less than
1 Year

1 - 3 Years

4 - 5 Years

(in thousands)

After
5 Years

$ 1,426,116

$

42,383

$ 430,042

$ 273,409

$ 680,282

233,121

168,305

46,071

27,904

91,767

46,218

1,965,090

1,457,022

471,967

77,167

33,643

35,215

18,116

60,540

886

$ 3,792,632

$1,573,380

$1,039,994

$ 419,434

$ 759,824

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(1) 

Includes fixed-rate interest only.

The above table excludes unrecognized tax benefits of $9.7 million as of March 31, 2016, since we cannot predict with 

reasonable certainty the timing of cash settlements with the respective taxing authorities.

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In addition to the financial obligations detailed in the table above, we also had obligations related to our benefit plans at 

March 31, 2016, as detailed in the following table. Our other postretirement benefits are not required to be funded in advance, 
so benefit payments are paid as they are incurred. Our expected net contributions and payments are included in the table below:

Pension
Benefits

Other
Postretirement
Benefits

(in thousands)

$ 2,430,315

$

179,901

1,925,685

—

40,000

40,000

—

—

—

16,547

15,973

15,550

14,953

14,432

77,455

Projected benefit obligation at March 31, 2016

Plan assets at March 31, 2016

Projected contributions by fiscal year

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Total 2017 - 2021

$

80,000

$

Current plan documents reserve our right to amend or terminate the plans at any time, subject to applicable collective 

bargaining requirements for represented employees.

We believe that cash generated by operations and borrowings under the Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet 

anticipated cash requirements for our current operations for the foreseeable future.

Loans under the Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, by reference to a base rate or a rate based on 

LIBOR, in either case plus an applicable margin determined quarterly based on the Company's Total Leverage Ratio (as defined 
in the Credit Facility) as of the last day of each fiscal quarter.  The Company is also required to pay a quarterly commitment fee 
on the average daily unused portion of the Credit Facility for each fiscal quarter and fees in connection with the issuance of 
letters of credit.  All outstanding principal and interest under the Credit Facility will be due and payable on the maturity date.

The Credit Facility contains representations, warranties, events of default and covenants customary for financings of this 

type including, without limitation, financial covenants under which the Company is obligated to maintain on a consolidated 
basis, as of the end of each fiscal quarter, a certain minimum Interest Coverage Ratio, maximum Total Leverage Ratio and 
maximum Senior Leverage Ratio (in each case as defined in the Credit Facility).

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Critical accounting policies are those accounting policies that can have a significant impact on the presentation of our 
financial condition and results of operations, and that require the use of complex and subjective estimates based upon past 
experience and management's judgment. Because of the uncertainty inherent in such estimates, actual results may differ from 
these estimates. Below are those policies applied in preparing our financial statements that management believes are the most 
dependent on the application of estimates and assumptions. For additional accounting policies, see Note 2 of "Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements."

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Trade receivables are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. In determining the appropriate allowance, we 
consider a combination of factors, such as industry trends, our customers' financial strength and credit standing, and payment 
and default history. The calculation of the required allowance requires a judgment as to the impact of these and other factors on 
the ultimate realization of our trade receivables. We believe that these estimates are reasonable and historically have not 
resulted in material adjustments in subsequent periods when the estimates are adjusted to actual amounts.

Inventories

The Company records inventories at the lower of cost or estimated net realizable value. Costs on long-term contracts and 
programs in progress represent recoverable costs incurred for production or contract-specific facilities and equipment, allocable 
operating overhead and advances to suppliers. Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of the U.S. Government and certain 
other customers have title to, or a security interest in, inventories related to such contracts as a result of advances, performance-
based payments, and progress payments. The Company reflects those advances and payments as an offset against the related 

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inventory balances. The Company expenses general and administrative costs related to products and services provided 
essentially under commercial terms and conditions as incurred. The Company determines the costs of inventories by the first-
in, first-out or average cost methods.

Advance payments and progress payments received on contracts-in-process are first offset against related contract costs 

that are included in inventory, with any remaining amount reflected in current liabilities.  

Work-in-process inventory includes capitalized pre-production costs.  Company policy allows for the capitalization of pre-
production costs after it establishes a contractual arrangement with a customer that explicitly states that the cost of  recovery of 
pre-production costs is allowed.  

Capitalized pre-production costs include nonrecurring engineering, planning and design, including applicable overhead, 
incurred before production is manufactured on a regular basis.  Significant customer-directed work changes can also cause pre-
production costs to be incurred (see Note 5 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion). 

Revenue and Profit Recognition

Revenues are recognized in accordance with the contract terms when products are shipped, delivery has occurred or 

services have been rendered, pricing is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.

A significant portion of our contracts are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 605-35, Revenue 
Recognition —Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts, and revenue and costs on contracts are recognized using the 
percentage-of-completion method of accounting.  Accounting for the revenue and profit on a contract requires estimates of 
(1) the contract value or total contract revenue, (2) the total costs at completion, which is equal to the sum of the actual incurred 
costs to date on the contract and the estimated costs to complete the contract's scope of work and (3) the measurement of 
progress towards completion. Depending on the contract, we measure progress toward completion using either the cost-to-cost 
method or the units-of-delivery method, with the great majority measured under the units-of-delivery method.

•  Under the cost-to-cost method, progress toward completion is measured as the ratio of total costs incurred to our 

estimate of total costs at completion.  We recognize costs as incurred.  Profit is determined based on our estimated 
profit margin on the contract multiplied by our progress toward completion.  Revenue represents the sum of our costs 
and profit on the contract for the period.

•  Under the units-of-delivery method, revenue on a contract is recorded as the units are delivered and accepted during 

the period at an amount equal to the contractual selling price of those units.  The costs recorded on a contract under the 
units-of-delivery method are equal to the total costs at completion divided by the total units to be delivered.  As our 
contracts can span multiple years, we often segment the contracts into production lots for the purposes of 
accumulating and allocating cost.  Profit is recognized as the difference between revenue for the units delivered and 
the estimated costs for the units delivered.

Adjustments to original estimates for a contract's revenues, estimated costs at completion and estimated total profit are 

often required as work progresses under a contract, as experience is gained and as more information is obtained, even though 
the scope of work required under the contract may not change, or if contract modifications occur. These estimates are also 
sensitive to the assumed rate of production.  Generally, the longer it takes to complete the contract quantity, the more relative 
overhead that contract will absorb.  The impact of revisions in cost estimates is recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis in 
the period in which the revisions are made.  Provisions for anticipated losses on contracts are recorded in the period in which 
they become evident ("forward losses") and are first offset against costs that are included in inventory, with any remaining 
amount reflected in accrued contract liabilities in accordance with ASC 605-35.  Revisions in contract estimates, if significant, 
can materially affect our results of operations and cash flows, as well as our valuation of inventory.  Furthermore, certain 
contracts are combined or segmented for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 605-35.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in contract values and 
estimated costs that arose during the fiscal year decreased operating (loss) income, net (loss) income and earnings per share by 
approximately $(596.2) million, $(539.0) million and $(10.95), respectively.  The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating 
income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $33.0 million and 
gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $629.2 million, which includes provisions of $561.2 million for forward losses 
on the Bombardier and 747-8 programs.  

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased 

operating income, net income and earnings per share by approximately $(156.0) million, $(106.6) million and $(2.09), 
respectively.  The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, included 

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gross favorable adjustments of approximately $4.7 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $160.7 million, 
which includes a provision of $152.0 million for forward losses on the 747-8 program. 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased 

operating income, net income and earnings per share by approximately $(53.2) million, $(35.1) million and $(0.67), 
respectively.  The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, included 
gross favorable adjustments of approximately $14.3 million and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $67.5 million.

Amounts representing contract change orders or claims are only included in revenue when such change orders or claims 
have been settled with our customer and to the extent that units have been delivered.  Additionally, some contracts may contain 
provisions for revenue sharing, price re-determination, requests for equitable adjustments, change orders or cost and/or 
performance incentives.  Such amounts or incentives are included in contract value when the amounts can be reliably estimated 
and their realization is reasonably assured.

Although fixed-price contracts, which extend several years into the future, generally permit us to keep unexpected profits if 

costs are less than projected, we also bear the risk that increased or unexpected costs may reduce our profit or cause the 
Company to sustain losses on the contract.  In a fixed-price contract, we must fully absorb cost overruns, notwithstanding the 
difficulty of estimating all of the costs we will incur in performing these contracts and in projecting the ultimate level of 
revenue that may otherwise be achieved.

As previously disclosed, we recognized a provision for forward losses associated with our long-term contract on the 747-8 

and Bombardier programs.  There is still risk similar to what we have experienced on the 747-8 and Bombardier programs.  
Particularly, our ability to manage risks related to supplier performance, execution of cost reduction strategies, hiring and 
retaining skilled production and management personnel, quality and manufacturing execution, program schedule delays and 
many other risks, will determine the ultimate performance of these long-term programs.

The Aftermarket Services Group provides repair and overhaul services, certain of which are provided under long-term 
power-by-the-hour contracts, comprising approximately 6% of the segment's fiscal 2016 net sales.  The Company applies the 
proportional performance method to recognize revenue under these contracts.  Revenue is recognized over the contract period 
as units are delivered based on the relative value in proportion to the total estimated contract consideration.  In estimating the 
total contract consideration, management evaluates the projected utilization of its customer's fleet over the term of the contract, 
in connection with the related estimated repair and overhaul servicing requirements to the fleet based on such utilization.  
Changes in utilization of the fleet by customers, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require 
adjustments to estimates of revenue to be realized.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized; rather, they are tested for impairment on at least an 
annual basis. Additionally, intangible assets with finite lives continue to be amortized over their useful lives.  Upon acquisition, 
critical estimates are made in valuing acquired intangible assets, which include, but are not limited to: future expected cash 
flows from customer contracts, customer lists, and estimating cash flows from projects when completed; tradename and market 
position, as well as assumptions about the period of time that customer relationships will continue; and discount rates.  
Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain 
and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from the assumptions used in determining fair values.

The Company's operating segments of Aerostructures, Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services are also its reporting 

units under ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other. The Chief Executive Officer is the Company's CODM.  The 
Company's CODM evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon review of segment information. Each of the 
operating segments is comprised of a number of operating units which are considered to be components under ASC 350. The 
components, for which discrete financial information exists, are aggregated for purposes of goodwill impairment testing.  The 
Company's acquisition strategy is to acquire companies that complement and enhance the capabilities of the operating segments 
of the Company.  Each acquisition is assigned to either the Aerostructures reporting unit, the Aerospace Systems reporting unit 
or the Aftermarket Services reporting unit.  The goodwill that results from each acquisition is also assigned to the reporting unit 
to which the acquisition is allocated, because it is that reporting unit which is intended to benefit from the synergies of the 
acquisition.

The Company assesses whether goodwill impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments.  The 
qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that 
the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill.  If based on this qualitative assessment, 
the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if 

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the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed using a two-step approach 
required by ASC 350 to determine whether a goodwill impairment exists at the reporting unit.  

The first step of the quantitative test is to compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit's assets to the fair value of the 
reporting unit. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized.  If 
the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, then the second step is required to be completed, which involves allocating the fair 
value of the reporting unit to each asset and liability, with the excess being applied to goodwill.  An impairment loss occurs if 
the amount of the recorded goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill.  The determination of the fair value of our reporting units is 
based, among other things, on estimates of future operating performance of the reporting unit being valued.  We are required to 
complete an impairment test for goodwill and record any resulting impairment losses at least annually.  Changes in market 
conditions, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require interim impairment assessments.

When performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the Company's methodology includes the use of an income 

approach which discounts future net cash flows to their present value at a rate that reflects the Company's cost of capital, 
otherwise known as the discounted cash flow method ("DCF").  These estimated fair values are based on estimates of future 
cash flows of the businesses.  Factors affecting these future cash flows include the continued market acceptance of the products 
and services offered by the businesses, the development of new products and services by the businesses and the underlying cost 
of development, the future cost structure of the businesses, and future technological changes.  The Company also incorporates 
market multiples for comparable companies in determining the fair value of our reporting units.  Any such impairment would 
be recognized in full in the reporting period in which it has been identified. 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company performed the quantitative assessment, in lieu of the qualitative 

assessment for each of the Company's three reporting units, which indicated that the fair value of goodwill for the 
Aerostructures reporting unit did not exceed its carrying amount.  As a result we incurred an $597.6 million impairment of 
goodwill to the Aerostructures reporting unit.  The assessment for the Company's Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services 
reporting units indicated that the fair value of their respective goodwill exceeded the carrying amount.  We incurred no 
impairment of goodwill as a result of our annual goodwill impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014 (see Note 7 of "Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion).

As of March 31, 2015, the Company had a $438.4 million indefinite-lived intangible asset associated with the Vought and 

Embee tradenames.  The Company assesses whether indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment exists using both the 
qualitative and quantitative assessments.  The qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances 
exist that indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying 
amount.  If based on this qualitative assessment the Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an 
indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative 
assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed to determine whether an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment exists.  
We test the indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value based on current 
revenue projections of the related operations, under the relief from royalty method.  Any excess carry value over the amount of 
fair value is recognized as an impairment.  

During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company performed an interim assessment of fair 

value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets due to potential indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our 
stock price during the fiscal third quarter.  Based on the Company's evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the 
tradenames, the Company concluded that the Vought tradename had a fair value of $195.8 million (Level 3) compared to a 
carrying value of $425.0 million.  Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2016, of $229.2 million, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as 
"Impairment of intangible assets". 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company performed its annual impairment test for each of the Company's 
indefinite-lived intangible assets, which indicated that the Vought and Embee tradenames had a fair value of $163.0 million 
(Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $209.2 million.   The decline in fair value of the tradenames is the result of the 
increase in discount rate during the fourth quarter, which required the Company to assess whether events and/or circumstances 
have changed regarding the indefinite-life conclusion.  As a result we incurred a non-cash impairment charge of $46.2 million 
presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets" to the Vought and 
Embee tradenames.  Additionally, it was determined that the tradenames will be amortized over their remaining estimated 
useful life of 20 years.  We incurred no impairment of indefinite-lived assets as a result of our annual indefinite-lived assets 
impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014  (see Note 7 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion).

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives ranging from 3 to 32 years.  We continually evaluate 
whether events or circumstances have occurred that would indicate that the remaining estimated useful lives of our long-lived 
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assets, including intangible assets, may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable.  Intangible 
assets are evaluated for indicators of impairment.  When factors indicate that long-lived assets, including intangible assets, 
should be evaluated for possible impairment, an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the 
long-lived assets, including intangible assets, is used to measure recoverability.  Some of the more important factors we 
consider include our financial performance relative to our expected and historical performance, significant changes in the way 
we manage our operations, negative events that have occurred, and negative industry and economic trends.  If the estimated fair 
value is less than the carrying value, measurement of the impairment will be based on the difference between the carrying value 
and fair value of the asset group, generally determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows associated with 
the use of the asset.  

Acquired Contract Liabilities, net

In connection with several of our acquisitions, we assumed existing long-term contracts. Based on our review of these 
contracts, we concluded that the terms of certain contracts to be either more or less favorable than could be realized in market 
transactions as of the date of the acquisition.  As a result, we recognized acquired contract liabilities, net of acquired contract 
assets as of the acquisition date of each respective acquisition, based on the present value of the difference between the 
contractual cash flows of the executory contracts and the estimated cash flows had the contracts been executed at the 
acquisition date.  The liabilities principally relate to long-term life of program contracts that were initially executed at several 
years prior to the respective acquisition (see Note 3 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for further discussion).

The acquired contract liabilities, net, are being amortized as non-cash revenues over the terms of the respective contracts.  

The Company recognized net amortization of contract liabilities of approximately $132.4 million,  $75.7 million and $42.6 
million in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and such amounts have been included in 
revenues in our results of operations.  The balance of the liability as of March 31, 2016, is approximately $522.7 million and, 
based on the expected delivery schedule of the underlying contracts, the Company estimates annual amortization of the liability 
as follows 2017—$125.2 million; 2018—$117.5 million; 2019—$78.0 million; 2020—$59.7 million; 2021—$59.7 million; 
Thereafter—$82.6 million.

Postretirement Plans

The liabilities and net periodic cost of our pension and other postretirement plans are determined using methodologies that 

involve several actuarial assumptions, the most significant of which are the discount rate, the expected long-term rate of asset 
return and rate of growth for medical costs.  The actuarial assumptions used to calculate these costs are reviewed annually or 
when a remeasurement is necessary.  Assumptions are based upon management's best estimates, after consulting with outside 
investment advisors and actuaries, as of the measurement date.

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we changed the method we use to estimate the service 

and interest components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans.  This new 
estimation approach discounts the individual expected cash flows underlying the service cost and interest cost by applying the 
specific spot rates derived from the yield curve used to discount the cash flows reflected in the measurement of the benefit 
obligation.  Historically, we estimated these service and interest cost components utilizing a single weighted-average discount 
rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. 

We made this change to provide a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by improving the correlation 

between projected benefit cash flows to the corresponding spot yield curve rates.  We have accounted for this change as a 
change in accounting estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle pursuant to ASC 250, Accounting 
Changes and Error Corrections and accordingly have accounted for it prospectively.  While the benefit obligation measured 
under this approach is unchanged from that determined under the prior approach, the more granular application of the spot rates 
will reduce the service and interest cost for the pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, by 
approximately $20.0 million. The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs for the U.S. plans ranged from 0.60% 
to 9.75%. Under the Company’s prior methodology, these rates would have resulted in weighted-average rates for service cost 
and interest cost of 3.86% for the U.S. pension plans and 3.73% for the OPEB plans. The new approach will be used to measure 
the service cost and interest cost for our pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. 

Effective April 1, 2015, the Company changed the period over which actuarial gains and losses are being amortized for its 
U.S. pension plans from the average remaining future service period of active plan participants to the average life expectancy 
of inactive plan participants.  This change was made because the Company has determined that as of that date almost all plan 
participants are inactive.

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The accounting corridor is a defined range within which amortization of net gains and losses is not required.  The discount 

rates at March 31, 2016, ranged from 3.25 - 3.93% compared to a weighted-average of  3.78% at March 31, 2015.

The assumed expected long-term rate of return on assets is the weighted-average rate of earnings expected on the funds 

invested or to be invested to provide for the benefits included in the Projected Benefit Obligation ("PBO").  The expected 
average long-term rate of return on assets is based on several factors, including actual historical market index returns, 
anticipated long-term performance of individual asset classes with consideration given to the related investment strategy, plan 
expenses and the potential to outperform market index returns.  This rate is utilized principally in calculating the expected 
return on plan assets component of the annual pension expense.  To the extent the actual rate of return on assets realized over 
the course of a year differs from the assumed rate, that year's annual pension expense is not affected.  The gain or loss reduces 
or increases future pension expense over the average remaining life expectancy of inactive plan participants.  The expected 
long-term rate of return for fiscal 2016, 2015 and 2014, was 6.50 - 8.25%.  The expected long-term rate of return for fiscal 
2017 will be 8.00%.

In addition to our defined benefit pension plans, we provide certain healthcare and life insurance benefits for some retired 

employees.  Such benefits are unfunded as of March 31, 2016.  Employees achieve eligibility to participate in these 
contributory plans upon retirement from active service if they meet specified age and years of service requirements.  Election to 
participate for eligible employees must be made at the date of retirement.  Qualifying dependents at the date of retirement are 
also eligible for medical coverage.  Current plan documents reserve our right to amend or terminate the plans at any time, 
subject to applicable collective bargaining requirements for represented employees.  From time to time, we have made changes 
to the benefits provided to various groups of plan participants.  Premiums charged to most retirees for medical coverage prior to 
age 65 are based on years of service and are adjusted annually for changes in the cost of the plans as determined by an 
independent actuary. In addition to this medical inflation cost-sharing feature, the plans also have provisions for deductibles, 
co-payments, coinsurance percentages, out-of-pocket limits, schedules of reasonable fees, preferred provider networks, 
coordination of benefits with other plans, and a Medicare carve-out.

In accordance with ASC 715, Compensation—Retirement Benefits, we recognized the funded status of our benefit 
obligation.  This funded status is remeasured as of our annual remeasurement date.  The funded status is measured as the 
difference between the fair value of the plan's assets and the PBO or accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of the plan. 
In order to recognize the funded status, we determined the fair value of the plan assets.  The majority of our plan assets are 
publicly traded investments which were valued based on the market price as of the date of remeasurement.  Investments that are 
not publicly traded were valued based on the estimated fair value of those investments as of the remeasurement date based on 
our evaluation of data from fund managers and comparable market data.

The Company periodically experiences events or makes changes to its benefit plans that result in curtailment or special 
charges. Curtailments are recognized when events occur that significantly reduce the expected years of future service of present 
employees or eliminates the benefits for a significant number of employees for some or all of their future service.

Curtailment losses are recognized when it is probable the curtailment will occur and the effects are reasonably estimable. 

Curtailment gains are recognized when the related employees are terminated or a plan amendment is adopted, whichever is 
applicable.

As required under ASC 715, the Company remeasures plan assets and obligations during an interim period whenever a 
significant event occurs that results in a material change in the net periodic pension cost.  The determination of significance is 
based on judgment and consideration of events and circumstances impacting the pension costs.

 See Note 15 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" for a summary of the key events that affected our net 

periodic benefit cost and obligations that occurred during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

Pension income, excluding curtailments, settlements and special termination benefits (early retirement incentives) for the 
fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, was $57.2 million compared with pension income of $52.4 million for the fiscal year ended 
March 31, 2015, and $35.0 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.  For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, the 
Company expects to recognize pension income of approximately $66.5 million. 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 
2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).  ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for most leases.  ASU 2016-02 is 
effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Full retrospective application is 
prohibited.  ASU 2016-02's transition provision are applied using a modified retrospective approach at the beginning of the 
earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements.  The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2016-02 and has 

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not determined the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows 
nor decided on the method of adoption.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Subtopic 740-10): Balance Sheet Classification of 
Deferred Taxes.  ASU 2015-17 requires companies to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance 
sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts.  ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years, and 
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  Early adoption is allowed for financial 
statements that have not been previously issued. Entities may elect to adopt the guidance either prospectively or retrospectively 
to all prior periods (i.e., the balance sheet for each period is adjusted).  During fiscal 2016, the Company adopted this standard 
retrospectively to all prior periods and resulting in a reclass of $145.4 million from a current deferred tax asset to a noncurrrent 
deferred tax liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s 
financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for 

Measurement-Period Adjustments.  ASU 2015-16 eliminates the requirement that an acquirer in a business combination 
account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively.  Instead, an acquirer will recognize a measurement-period 
adjustment during the period in which it determines the amount of the adjustment.  ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years, 
and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company 
adopted this standard effective January 1, 2016.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial 
position, results of operations or cash flows.  

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the 
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.  ASU 2015-03 requires companies to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction 
from the carrying value of that debt liability.  ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal 
years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  Early adoption is allowed for financial statements that have not been previously 
issued. Entities would apply the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods.  Effective April 1, 2015, the Company 
adopted this standard.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations 
or cash flows.  In accordance with ASC 2015-15, the Company has excluded debt issuance costs relating to revolving debt 
instruments as a direct deduction to debt.

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance codified in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue 

Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amends the guidance in former ASC 605, Revenue Recognition.  
The objective of ASC 606 is to establish a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising 
from contracts with customers and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance.  The principle of ASC 606 
is that an entity will recognize revenue at the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the 
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled.  ASC 606 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods 
beginning after December 15, 2016, and can be adopted by the Company using either a full retrospective or modified 
retrospective approach, with early adoption prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating ASC 606 and has not determined 
the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows nor decided on the 
method of adoption.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 
1995 relating to our future operations and prospects, including statements that are based on current projections and expectations 
about the markets in which we operate, and management's beliefs concerning future performance and capital requirements 
based upon current available information.  Such statements are based on management's beliefs as well as assumptions made by 
and information currently available to management.  When used in this document, words like "may," "might," "will," "expect," 
"anticipate," "believe," "potential," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Actual results 
could differ materially from management's current expectations.  For example, there can be no assurance that additional capital 
will not be required or that additional capital, if required, will be available on reasonable terms, if at all, at such times and in 
such amounts as may be needed by us.  In addition to these factors, among other factors that could cause actual results to differ 
materially, are uncertainties relating to the integration of acquired businesses, general economic conditions affecting our 
business segments, dependence of certain of our businesses on certain key customers, the risk that we will not realize all of the 
anticipated benefits from acquisitions as well as competitive factors relating to the aerospace industry.  For a more detailed 
discussion of these and other factors affecting us, see the risk factors described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors."

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Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Commodity Price Risk

Some contracts with our suppliers for raw materials, component parts and other goods are short-term contracts, which are 

subject to termination on a relatively short-term basis.  The prices of our raw materials and component parts fluctuate 
depending on market conditions, and substantial increases in prices could increase our operating costs, which, as a result of our 
fixed-price contracts, we may not be able to recoup through increases in the prices of our products.  We generally do not 
employ forward contracts or other financial instruments to hedge commodity price risk, although we continue to review a full 
range of business options focused on strategic risk management for all material commodities.

Any failure by our suppliers to provide acceptable raw materials, components, kits or subassemblies could adversely affect 

our production schedules and contract profitability.  We assess qualification of suppliers and continually monitor them to 
control risk associated with such supply base reliance. 

To a lesser extent, we also are exposed to fluctuations in the prices of certain utilities and services, such as electricity, 
natural gas, chemicals and freight.  We utilize a range of long-term agreements to minimize procurement expense and supply 
risk in these areas. 

Foreign Exchange Risk

In addition, even when revenues and expenses are matched, we must translate foreign denominated results of operations, 

assets and liabilities for our foreign subsidiaries to U.S. dollars in our consolidated financial statements.  Consequently, 
increases and decreases in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to the respective foreign currencies will affect our reported 
results of operations and the value of our assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet, even if our results of 
operations or the value of those assets and liabilities has not changed in its original currency.  These transactions could 
significantly affect the comparability of our results between financial periods and/or result in significant changes to the carrying 
value of our assets, liabilities and stockholders' equity.

We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk relating to receipts from customers and payments to suppliers in 

foreign currencies.  We use foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the price risk associated with forecasted foreign 
denominated payments related to our ongoing business.  Foreign currency forward contracts are sensitive to changes in foreign 
currency exchange rates.  At March 31, 2016, a 10% change in the exchange rate in our portfolio of foreign currency contracts 
would not have material impact on our unrealized gains. Consistent with the use of these contracts to neutralize the effect of 
exchange rate fluctuations, such unrealized losses or gains would be offset by corresponding gains or losses, respectively, in the 
remeasurement of the underlying transactions being hedged.  When taken together, these forward currency contracts and the 
offsetting underlying commitments do not create material market risk.

Interest Rate Risk

Our primary exposure to market risk consists of changes in interest rates on borrowings.  An increase in interest rates 
would adversely affect our operating results and the cash flow available after debt service to fund operations and expansion.  In 
addition, an increase in interest rates would adversely affect our ability to pay dividends on our common stock, if permitted to 
do so under certain of our debt arrangements, including the Credit Facility.  We manage exposure to interest rate fluctuations by 
optimizing the use of fixed and variable rate debt. As of March 31, 2016, approximately 77% of our debt was fixed-rate debt.  
Our financing policy states that we generally maintain between 50% and 75% of our debt as fixed-rate debt, however, a portion 
of our variable debt is fixed through an interest rate swap.  The information below summarizes our market risks associated with 
debt obligations and should be read in conjunction with Note 10 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements."

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The following table presents principal cash flows and the related interest rates.  Fixed interest rates disclosed represent 

the weighted-average rate as of March 31, 2016.  Variable interest rates disclosed fluctuate with the LIBOR, federal funds rates 
and other weekly rates and represent the weighted-average rate at March 31, 2016.

Expected Years of Maturity

Next
12 Months

13 - 24
Months

25 - 36
Months

37 - 48
Months

49 - 60
Months

Thereafter

Total

Fixed-rate cash flows (in thousands)

$

42,383

$ 46,904

$ 51,832

$ 255,707

$ 15,527

$680,285

$ 1,092,638

Weighted-average interest rate (%)

4.31%

4.36%

4.41%

4.68%

5.02%

2.18%

Variable-rate cash flows (in thousands) $

— $191,300

$ 140,000

$

— $

2,178

$

— $ 333,478

Weighted-average interest rate (%)

—%

1.29%

0.95%

—%

0.06%

—%

There are no other significant market risk exposures.

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Item 8. 

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Triumph Group, Inc.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Triumph Group, Inc. as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, 

and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for 
each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2016. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in 
the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our 
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial 
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and 
disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates 
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a 
reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial 

position of Triumph Group, Inc. at March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows 
for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting 
principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial 
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 

States), Triumph Group, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, 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 May 27, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 27, 2016 

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

ASSETS

March 31,

2016

2015

$

20,984

$

32,617

Trade and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,492 and $6,475

444,208

521,601

Inventories, net of unliquidated progress payments of $123,155 and $189,923

Rotable assets

Prepaid expenses and other

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net

Goodwill

Intangible assets, net

Other, net

Total assets

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt, less current portion

Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits, noncurrent

Deferred income taxes, noncurrent

Other noncurrent liabilities

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 52,460,020 and 52,460,020
shares issued; 49,328,999 and 49,273,053 shares outstanding

Capital in excess of par value

Treasury stock, at cost, 3,131,921 and 3,187,867 shares

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Retained earnings

Total stockholders' equity

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

1,184,238

1,280,274

51,952

41,259

48,820

23,069

1,742,641

1,906,381

889,734

950,734

1,444,254

2,024,846

649,612

108,852

966,365

107,999

$ 4,835,093

$ 5,956,325

$

42,441

$

42,255

410,225

683,208

1,135,874

429,134

411,848

883,237

1,374,879

1,326,345

664,664

62,453

662,279

538,381

261,100

811,478

51

851,102
(199,415)
(347,162)
630,368

51

851,940
(203,514)
(198,910)
1,686,217

934,944

2,135,784

$ 4,835,093

$ 5,956,325

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)

Net sales

Operating costs and expenses:

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

$ 3,886,072

$ 3,888,722

$ 3,763,254

Cost of sales (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)

3,597,299

3,141,453

2,911,802

Selling, general and administrative

Depreciation and amortization

Impairment of intangible assets

Restructuring

Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives

Legal settlement charge (gain), net

Operating (loss) income

Interest expense and other

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

Income tax (benefit) expense

Net (loss) income

Earnings per share—basic:

Net (loss) income

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic

Earnings per share—diluted:

Net (loss) income

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted

287,349

177,755

874,361

36,182
(1,244)
5,476

4,977,178
(1,091,106)
68,041
(1,159,147)
(111,187)
$ (1,047,960) $

285,773

158,323

—

3,193

—
(134,693)
3,454,049

434,673

85,379

349,294

110,597

238,697

(21.29) $
49,218

4.70

50,796

254,715

164,277

—

31,290

1,166

—

3,363,250

400,004

87,771

312,233

105,977

206,256

3.99

51,711

$

$

(21.29) $
49,218

4.68

$

51,005

3.91

52,787

$

$

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
(Dollars in thousands)

Net (loss) income

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits:

Amounts arising during the period - gains (losses), net of tax (expense) benefit:

Prior service credit, net of taxes $14,725, $19 and $21, respectively

Actuarial gain (loss), net of taxes $86,261, $71,060, and ($27,546), respectively

Reclassification from net income - (gains) losses, net of tax expense (benefit):

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

$ (1,047,960) $ 238,697

$ 206,256

(12,065)

(46,949)

(3,315)

27,392
(154,659)

(31)
(122,636)

(37)
45,995

Amortization of net loss, net of taxes of ($1,263), $0 and ($5,647), respectively

2,119

—

9,402

Recognized prior service credits, net of taxes of $5,937, $3,864 and $6,814,
respectively

Total defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefits, net of taxes

(10,876)
(136,024)

(6,133)
(128,800)

(11,346)
44,014

Cash flow hedges:

Unrealized (loss) gain arising during period, net of tax benefit (expense) of $384,
$2,463 and ($884), respectively

Reclassification of gain included in net earnings, net of tax expense of ($173),
$42 and $11, respectively

Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

Total comprehensive (loss) income

(527)

(4,098)

1,384

364
(163)
(148,252)
$ (1,196,212) $

(155)
(4,253)
(180,002)
58,695

(19)
1,365

42,064

$ 248,320

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in thousands)

Outstanding
Shares

Common
Stock
All Classes

Capital in
Excess of
Par Value

Treasury
Stock

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income

Retained
Earnings

Total

Balance at March 31, 2013

50,123,035

$

Net income

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Pension liability adjustment, net of
income taxes of $26,358

Change in fair value of interest rate swap,
net of income taxes of ($945)

Change in fair value of foreign currency
hedges, net of income taxes of $72

Issuance of stock upon conversion of
convertible notes

Purchase of 300,000 shares of common
stock

Exercise of stock options

Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)

Share-based compensation

Repurchase of restricted shares for
minimum tax obligation

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock
options

Balance at March 31, 2014

Net income

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Pension liability adjustment, net of
income taxes of ($74,763)

Change in fair value of interest rate swap,
net of taxes, $2,014

Change in fair value of foreign currency
hedges, net of income taxes, $490

Settlement of convertible notes

Deferred tax impact of convertible debt
redemption

Purchase of 2,923,011 shares of common
stock

Exercise of stock options

Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)

Share-based compensation

Repurchase of restricted shares for
minimum tax obligation

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock
options

Balance at March 31, 2015

Net loss

Foreign currency translation adjustment

Pension liability adjustment, net of
income taxes of $76,210

Change in fair value of interest rate swap,
net of taxes, $636

Change in fair value of foreign currency
hedges, net of income taxes of ($425)

Cash dividends ($0.16 per share)

Share-based compensation

Repurchase of restricted shares for
minimum tax obligation

Employee stock purchase plan

—

—

—

—

—

2,290,755

(300,000)

18,170

—

61,413

(34,353)

—

52,159,020

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(2,923,011)

45,782

—

1,600

(10,338)

—

49,273,053

—

—

—

—

—

—

36,598

(1,528)

20,876

Balance at March 31, 2016

49,328,999

$

50

—

—

—

—

—

2

—

—

—

—

—

—

52

—

—

—

—

—

(1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

51

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

51

$

848,372

$

— $

(60,972)

$

1,257,708

$

2,045,158

—

—

—

—

—

14,000

—

290

—

6,306

(2,726)

39

866,281

—

—

—

—

—

(19,386)

2,725

—

720

—

1,272

(673)

1,001

851,940

—

—

—

—

—

—

(590)

(96)

(152)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(19,134)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(3,315)

44,014

1,481

(116)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

206,256

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(8,344)

—

—

—

206,256

(3,315)

44,014

1,481

(116)

14,002

(19,134)

290

(8,344)

6,306

(2,726)

39

(19,134)

(18,908)

1,455,620

2,283,911

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(184,380)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(46,949)

(128,800)

(3,156)

(1,097)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

238,697

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(8,100)

—

—

—

238,697

(46,949)

(128,800)

(3,156)

(1,097)

(19,387)

2,725

(184,380)

720

(8,100)

1,272

(673)

1,001

(203,514)

(198,910)

1,686,217

2,135,784

—

—

—

—

—

—

3,247

—

852

—

(1,047,960)

(1,047,960)

(12,065)

(136,024)

(1,146)

983

—

—

—

—

(12,065)

(136,024)

(1,146)

983

(7,889)

2,657

(96)

700

—

—

—

(7,889)

—

—

—

$

851,102

$

(199,415)

$

(347,162)

$

630,368

$

934,944

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
(Dollars in thousands)

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

$ (1,047,960) $ 238,697

$ 206,256

177,755
874,361
(132,363)
(1,244)
—
3,904
1,996
(118,302)
2,657

73,083
294,360
(843)
(6,958)
53,914
(87,559)
(2,938)
83,863

(80,047)
—
6,069
(54,051)
(128,029)

158,323
—
(75,733)
—
1,577
8,135
172
105,277
1,272

69,500
49,536
(7,153)
1,589
95,167
(180,569)
1,542
467,332

(110,004)
653
3,167
38,281
(67,903)

(8,256)
134,797
(80,917)
(185)

(46,150)
508,960
(655,860)
(6,487)
— (184,380)
(8,100)
(3,198)
(673)

(7,889)
(5,000)
(96)

164,277
—
(42,629)
1,166
1,946
6,702
2,191
102,869
4,653

(46,378)
(94,341)
(6,813)
(406)
(60,209)
(100,929)
(3,218)
135,137

(206,414)
9,086
45,047
(94,456)
(246,737)

98,557
451,003
(416,645)
(3,297)
(19,134)
(8,344)
3,456
(2,726)

—
32,454
79
(11,633)
32,617
20,984

720
(395,168)
(642)
3,619
28,998
32,617

$

329
103,199
5,362
(3,039)
32,037
28,998

$

$

Operating Activities
Net (loss) income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization
Impairment of intangible assets
Amortization of acquired contract liability
Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives
Accretion of debt discount
Other amortization included in interest expense
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable
Provision (benefit) for deferred income taxes
Employee stock compensation
Changes in other current assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable
Inventories
Rotable assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefits

Other

Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures
Reimbursements of capital expenditures from insurance and other
Proceeds from sale of assets
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing Activities
Net (decrease) increase in revolving credit facility
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Retirement of debt and capital lease obligations
Payment of deferred financing costs
Purchase of common stock
Dividends paid
Net (repayment) proceeds of government grant
Repurchase of restricted shares for minimum tax obligations
Proceeds from exercise of stock options, including excess tax benefit of $0, $1,001, and $39
in 2016, 2015, and 2014
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

1. 

BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph") is a Delaware corporation which, through its operating subsidiaries, designs, engineers, 

manufactures and sells products for the global aerospace original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") of aircraft and aircraft 
components and repairs and overhauls aircraft components and accessories for commercial airline, air cargo carrier and military 
customers on a worldwide basis.  Triumph and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") is organized based on the products 
and services that it provides.  Under this organizational structure, the Company has three reportable segments: the 
Aerostructures Group, the Aerospace Systems Group and the Aftermarket Services Group.

The Aerostructures segment consists of the Company's operations that manufacture products primarily for the aerospace 
OEM market.  The Aerostructures segment's revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assembly and integration of 
metallic and composite aerostructures and structural components, including aircraft wings, fuselage sections, tail assemblies, 
engine nacelles, flight control surfaces, and helicopter cabins.  Further, the segment's operations also design and manufacture 
composite assemblies for floor panels and environmental control system ducts. These products are sold to various aerospace 
OEMs on a global basis.

The Aerospace Systems segment consists of the Company's operations that also manufacture products primarily for the 
aerospace OEM market.  The segment's operations design and engineer mechanical and electromechanical controls, such as 
hydraulic systems, main engine gearbox assemblies, engine control systems, accumulators, mechanical control cables and non-
structural cockpit components.  These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis.

The Aftermarket Services segment consists of the Company's operations that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul 
services to both commercial and military markets on components and accessories manufactured by third parties.  Maintenance, 
repair and overhaul revenues are derived from services on auxiliary power units, airframe and engine accessories, including 
constant-speed drives, cabin compressors, starters and generators, and pneumatic drive units.  In addition, the segment's 
operations repair and overhaul thrust reversers, nacelle components and flight control surfaces.  The segment's operations also 
perform repair and overhaul services and supply spare parts for various types of cockpit instruments and gauges for a broad 
range of commercial airlines on a worldwide basis.

Repair services generally involve the replacement of parts and/or the remanufacture of parts, which is similar to the 

original manufacture of the part.  The processes that the Company performs related to repair and overhaul services are 
essentially the repair of wear parts or replacement of parts that are beyond economic repair.  The repair service generally 
involves remanufacturing a complete part or a component of a part.

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Triumph and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  

Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States 

requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and 
accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2. 

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Cash Equivalents

Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase.  Fair 

value of cash equivalents approximates carrying value.

Trade and Other Receivables, net

Trade and other receivables are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.  Trade and other receivables include 
amounts billed and currently due from customers, amounts currently due but unbilled, certain estimated contract changes and 
amounts retained by the customer pending contract completion.  Unbilled amounts are generally billed and collected within one 
year.  The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral.  The 
Company records the allowance for doubtful accounts based on prior experience and for specific collectibility matters when 
they arise.  The Company writes off balances against the reserve when collectibility is deemed remote.  The Company's trade 
and other receivables are exposed to credit risk; however, the risk is limited due to the diversity of the customer base.

Trade and other receivables, net comprised of the following:

Billed

Unbilled

Total trade receivables

Other receivables

Total trade and other receivables

Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts

Total trade and other receivables, net

Inventories

March 31,

2016

2015

$

407,275

$

475,668

25,742

433,017

17,683

450,700
(6,492)
444,208

$

39,222

514,890

13,186

528,076
(6,475)
521,601

$

The Company records inventories at the lower of cost (average-cost or specific-identification methods) or market.  Costs 

on long-term contracts and programs in progress represent recoverable costs incurred for production or contract-specific 
facilities and equipment, allocable operating overhead and advances to suppliers.  Pursuant to contract provisions, agencies of 
the U.S. Government and certain other customers have title to, or a security interest in, inventories related to such contracts as a 
result of advances, performance-based payments, and progress payments.  The Company reflects those advances and payments 
as an offset against the related inventory balances.  The Company expenses general and administrative costs related to products 
and services provided essentially under commercial terms and conditions as incurred.  The Company determines the costs of 
inventories by the first-in, first-out or average cost methods.

Work-in-process inventory includes capitalized pre-production costs.  Company policy allows for the capitalization of pre-
production costs after it establishes a contractual arrangement with a customer that explicitly states that the cost of recovery of 
pre-production costs is allowed. 

Capitalized pre-production costs include nonrecurring engineering, planning and design, including applicable overhead, 
incurred before production is manufactured on a regular basis.  Significant customer-directed work changes can also cause pre-
production costs to be incurred (see Note 5 for further discussion).

Advance Payments and Progress Payments

Advance payments and progress payments received on contracts-in-process are first offset against related contract costs 
that are included in inventory, with any excess amount reflected in current liabilities under the Accrued expenses caption within 
the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment, which includes equipment under capital lease and leasehold improvements, are recorded at cost 

and depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, or the lease term if shorter in the case of leasehold 
improvements, by the straight-line method.  Buildings and improvements are depreciated over a period of 15 to 39.5 years, and 
machinery and equipment are depreciated over a period of 7 to 15 years (except for furniture, fixtures and computer equipment 
which are depreciated over a period of 3 to 10 years).

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The Company accounts for purchased goodwill and intangible assets in accordance with Accounting Standards 

Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other.  Under ASC 350, purchased goodwill and intangible assets with 
indefinite lives are not amortized; rather, they are tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Intangible assets with finite 
lives are amortized over their useful lives.  Upon acquisition, critical estimates are made in valuing acquired intangible assets, 
which include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows from customer contracts, customer lists, and estimating cash 
flows from projects when completed; tradename and market position, as well as assumptions about the period of time that 
customer relationships will continue; and discount rates.  Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions 
believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from 
the assumptions used in determining the fair values.

The Company's operating segments of Aerostructures, Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services are also its reporting 

units.  The Chief Executive Officer is the Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM").  The Company's CODM 
evaluates performance and allocates resources based upon review of segment information. Each of the operating segments is 
comprised of a number of operating units which are considered to be components.  The components, for which discrete 
financial information exists, are aggregated for purposes of goodwill impairment testing.  The Company's acquisition strategy is 
to acquire companies that complement and enhance the capabilities of the operating segments of the Company. Each acquisition 
is assigned to either the Aerostructures reporting unit, the Aerospace Systems reporting unit or the Aftermarket Services 
reporting unit.  The goodwill that results from each acquisition is also assigned to the reporting unit to which the acquisition is 
allocated, because it is that reporting unit which is intended to benefit from the synergies of the acquisition.

The Company assesses whether goodwill impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments.  The 
qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that 
the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill.  If based on this qualitative assessment the 
Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount or if the 
Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed using a two-step approach 
required by ASC 350 to determine whether a goodwill impairment exists at the reporting unit.  

The first step of the quantitative test is to compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit's assets to the fair value of the 

reporting unit. If the fair value exceeds the carrying value, no further evaluation is required and no impairment loss is 
recognized.  If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, then the second step is required to be completed, which involves 
allocating the fair value of the reporting unit to each asset and liability using the guidance in ASC 805, with the excess being 
applied to goodwill.  An impairment loss occurs if the amount of the recorded goodwill exceeds the implied goodwill.  The 
determination of the fair value of our reporting units is based, among other things, on estimates of future operating performance 
of the reporting unit being valued.  We are required to complete an impairment test for goodwill and record any resulting 
impairment losses at least annually.  Changes in market conditions, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates 
and require interim impairment assessments.

When performing the two-step quantitative impairment test, the Company's methodology includes the use of an income 

approach which discounts future net cash flows to their present value at a rate that reflects the Company's cost of capital, 
otherwise known as the discounted cash flow method ("DCF").  These estimated fair values are based on estimates of future 
cash flows of the businesses.  Factors affecting these future cash flows include the continued market acceptance of the products 
and services offered by the businesses, the development of new products and services by the businesses and the underlying cost 
of development, the future cost structure of the businesses, and future technological changes.  The Company also incorporates 
market multiples for comparable companies in determining the fair value of our reporting units.  Any such impairment would 
be recognized in full in the reporting period in which it has been identified.  

During the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company performed an interim assessment of the fair value of our goodwill and 

indefinite-lived intangible assets due to potential indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price 
during the third quarter.  The Company's assessment focused on the Aerostructures reporting unit since it had significant 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

changes in its economic indicators and adjusted for select changes in the risk adjusted discount rate to consider both the current 
return requirements of the market and the risks inherent in the reporting unit, expected long-term growth rate and cash flow 
projections to determine if any decline in the estimated fair value of a reporting unit could result in a goodwill impairment.  We 
concluded that the goodwill was not impaired as of the interim impairment assessment date.  However, the excess of the fair 
value over the carrying value was within 5% for the Company's Aerostructures reporting unit.  The amount of goodwill for our 
Aerostructures reporting unit amounted to $1,420,195 as of the interim testing date. 

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company performed the quantitative assessment for each of the Company's three 
reporting units, which indicated that the fair value of goodwill for the Aerostructures reporting unit did not exceed its carrying 
amount.  After evaluating whether other assets within the reporting unit were impaired in accordance with ASC 350, we 
concluded on the implied goodwill under Step 2 resulting in a $597,603 impairment of goodwill to Aerostructures reporting 
unit.  The assessment for the Company's Aerospace Systems and Aftermarket Services reporting units indicated that the fair 
value of their respective goodwill exceeded the carrying amount.  We incurred no impairment of goodwill as a result of our 
annual goodwill impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014 (see Note 7 for further discussion).

As of March 31, 2015, the Company had a $438,400 indefinite-lived intangible asset associated with the tradenames 
acquired in the acquisitions of Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. ("Vought") and Embee, Inc. ("Embee").  The Company assesses 
whether indefinite-lived intangible assets impairment exists using both the qualitative and quantitative assessments.   The 
qualitative assessment involves determining whether events or circumstances exist that indicate it is more likely than not that 
the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying amount.  If based on this qualitative assessment, the 
Company determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its 
carrying amount or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment is performed to 
determine whether an indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment exists.  We test the indefinite-lived intangible assets for 
impairment by comparing the carrying value to the fair value based on current revenue projections of the related operations, 
under the relief from royalty method.  Any excess of the carrying value over the amount of fair value is recognized as an 
impairment.    

During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company performed an interim assessment of fair 
value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets due to indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price 
during the fiscal third quarter.  Based on the Company's evaluation,the Company concluded that the Vought tradename had a 
fair value of $195,800 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $425,000.   Accordingly, the Company recorded a non-cash 
impairment charge during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, of $229,200, which is presented on the accompanying 
Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets".  The decline in fair value compared to the carrying 
value of the Vought tradename is the result of declining  revenues from production rate reductions and the slower than 
previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company performed its annual impairment test for each of the Company's 

indefinite-lived intangible assets, which indicated that the Vought and Embee tradenames had a fair value of $163,000 (Level 3) 
compared to a carrying value of $209,200.   The decline in fair value of the tradenames is the result of the increase in discount 
rate during the fourth quarter, which required the Company to assess whether events and/or circumstances have changed 
regarding the indefinite-life conclusion.  As a result the Company incurred a non-cash impairment charge of $46,200 presented 
on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets" to the Vought and Embee 
tradenames.  Additionally, it was determined that the tradenames will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful life of 
20 years.  The Company incurred no impairment of indefinite-lived assets as a result of our annual indefinite-lived assets 
impairment tests in fiscal 2015 or 2014.

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives ranging from 3 to 32 years.  The Company continually 
evaluates whether events or circumstances have occurred that would indicate that the remaining estimated useful lives of long-
lived assets, including intangible assets, may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. Intangible 
assets are evaluated for indicators of impairment.  When factors indicate that long-lived assets, including intangible assets, 
should be evaluated for possible impairment, an estimate of the related undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the 
long-lived assets, including intangible assets, is used to measure recoverability.  Some of the more important factors 
management considers include the Company's financial performance relative to expected and historical performance, 
significant changes in the way the Company manages its operations, negative events that have occurred, and negative industry 
and economic trends.  If the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount, measurement of the impairment will be based 
on the difference between the carrying value and fair value of the asset group, generally determined based on the present value 
of expected future cash flows associated with the use of the asset.  

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Deferred Financing Costs

Financing costs are deferred and amortized to Interest expense and other in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of 

Operations over the related financing period using the effective interest method or the straight-line method when it does not 
differ materially from the effective interest method.  The Company records deferred financing costs as a direct deduction from 
the carrying value of that debt liability; however, the policy does exclude deferred financing costs relating to revolving debt 
instruments.  These deferred financing costs are recorded in Other, net in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of 
March 31, 2016 and 2015.  Total deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $14,131 and $17,850, 
respectively, are recorded as of March 31, 2016 and 2015.  Make-whole payments in connection with early debt retirements are 
classified as cash flows used in financing activities.

Acquired Contract Liabilities, net

In connection with several of our acquisitions, we assumed existing long-term contracts. Based on our review of these 
contracts, we concluded that the terms of certain contracts to be either more or less favorable than could be realized in market 
transactions as of the date of the acquisition.  As a result, we recognized acquired contract liabilities, net of acquired contract 
assets as of the acquisition date of each respective acquisition, based on the present value of the difference between the 
contractual cash flows of the executory contracts and the estimated cash flows had the contracts been executed at the 
acquisition date.  The liabilities principally relate to long-term life of program contracts that were initially executed at several 
years prior to the respective acquisition (see Note 3 for further discussion).

The Company measured these net liabilities under the measurement provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, 
which is based on the price to transfer the obligation to a market participant at the measurement date, assuming that the net 
liabilities will remain outstanding in the marketplace.  Fair value estimates are based on a complex series of judgments about 
future events and uncertainties and rely heavily on estimates and assumptions.  The judgments used to determine the estimated 
fair value assigned to each long-term contracts can materially impact our results of operations. 

Included in the net sales of the Aerostructure and Aerospace Systems groups is the non-cash amortization of acquired 
contract liabilities recognized as fair value adjustments through purchase accounting from various acquisitions.  The Company 
recognized net amortization of contract liabilities of $132,363, $75,733 and $42,629 in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 
2015 and 2014, respectively, and such amounts have been included in revenues in results of operations.  The balance of the 
liability as of March 31, 2016 is $522,680 and, based on the expected delivery schedule of the underlying contracts, the 
Company estimates annual amortization of the liability as follows: 2017—$125,241; 2018—$117,544; 2019—$77,990; 2020—
$59,660; and 2021—$59,659.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are generally recognized in accordance with the contract terms when products are shipped, delivery has occurred 

or services have been rendered, pricing is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.  The Company's policy 
with respect to sales returns and allowances generally provides that the customer may not return products or be given 
allowances, except at the Company's option.  Accruals for sales returns, other allowances and estimated warranty costs are 
provided at the time of shipment based upon past experience.

A significant portion of the Company's contracts are within the scope of ASC 605-35, Revenue Recognition —

Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts, and revenue and costs on contracts are recognized using the percentage-of-
completion method of accounting.  Accounting for the revenue and profit on a contract requires estimates of (1) the contract 
value or total contract revenue, (2) the total costs at completion, which is equal to the sum of the actual incurred costs to date on 
the contract and the estimated costs to complete the contract's scope of work and (3) the measurement of progress towards 
completion.  Depending on the contract, the Company measures progress toward completion using either the cost-to-cost 
method or the units-of-delivery method, with the great majority measured under the units-of-delivery method.

•  Under the cost-to-cost method, progress toward completion is measured as the ratio of total costs incurred to estimated 
total costs at completion.  Costs are recognized as incurred. Profit is determined based on estimated profit margin on 
the contract multiplied by progress toward completion.  Revenue represents the sum of costs and profit on the contract 
for the period.

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•  Under the units-of-delivery method, revenue on a contract is recorded as the units are delivered and accepted during 

the period at an amount equal to the contractual selling price of those units.  The costs recorded on a contract under the 
units-of-delivery method are equal to the total costs at completion divided by the total units to be delivered. As 
contracts can span multiple years, the Company often segments the contracts into production lots for the purposes of 
accumulating and allocating cost.  Profit is recognized as the difference between revenue for the units delivered and 
the estimated costs for the units delivered.

Adjustments to original estimates for a contract's revenues, estimated costs at completion and estimated total profit are 

often required as work progresses under a contract, as experience is gained and as more information is obtained, even though 
the scope of work required under the contract may not change, or if contract modifications occur.  These estimates are also 
sensitive to the assumed rate of production.  Generally, the longer it takes to complete the contract quantity, the more relative 
overhead that contract will absorb.  The impact of revisions in cost estimates is recognized on a cumulative catch-up basis in the 
period in which the revisions are made.  Provisions for anticipated losses on contracts are recorded in the period in which they 
become probable ("forward losses") and are first offset against costs that are included in inventory, with any remaining amount 
reflected in accrued contract liabilities in accordance with ASC 605-35.  Revisions in contract estimates, if significant, can 
materially affect results of operations and cash flows, as well as valuation of inventory.  Furthermore, certain contracts are 
combined or segmented for revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 605-35.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in contract values and 
estimated costs that arose during the fiscal year decreased operating (loss) income, net (loss) income and earnings per share by 
approximately $(596,213), $(539,023) and $(10.95), respectively.  The cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income 
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 included gross favorable adjustments of approximately $32,954 and gross unfavorable 
adjustments of approximately $(629,167), which includes provisions for forward losses of $561,158 on the Bombardier Global 
7000/8000 ("Bombardier") and 747-8 programs.  

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased 
operating income, net income and earnings per share by approximately $(156,048), $(106,639) and $(2.09), respectively.  The 
cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 included gross favorable 
adjustments of approximately $4,653 and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $(160,701) which includes a 
provision for forward losses of $151,992 on the 747-8 program.

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, cumulative catch-up adjustments resulting from changes in estimates decreased 

operating income, net income and earnings per share by approximately $(53,166) $(35,121) and $(0.67), respectively.  The 
cumulative catch-up adjustments to operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 included gross favorable 
adjustments of approximately $14,341 and gross unfavorable adjustments of approximately $(67,507).  

Amounts representing contract change orders or claims are only included in revenue when such change orders or claims 
have been settled with the customer and to the extent that units have been delivered.  Additionally, some contracts may contain 
provisions for revenue sharing, price re-determination, requests for equitable adjustments, change orders or cost and/or 
performance incentives.  Such amounts or incentives are included in contract value when the amounts can be reliably estimated 
and their realization is reasonably assured.

Although fixed-price contracts, which extend several years into the future, generally permit the Company to keep 
unexpected profits if costs are less than projected, the Company also bears the risk that increased or unexpected costs may 
reduce profit or cause the Company to sustain losses on the contract.  In a fixed-price contract, the Company must fully absorb 
cost overruns, notwithstanding the difficulty of estimating all of the costs the Company will incur in performing these contracts 
and in projecting the ultimate level of revenue that may otherwise be achieved.

The Company recognized a provision for forward losses associated with our long-term contracts on the 747-8 and 
Bombardier programs.  There is still risk similar to what we have experienced on the 747-8 and Bombardier programs.  
Particularly, our ability to manage risks related to supplier performance, execution of cost reduction strategies, hiring and 
retaining skilled production and management personnel, quality and manufacturing execution, program schedule delays and 
many other risks, will determine the ultimate performance of these long-term programs.

The Aftermarket Services Group provides repair and overhaul services, certain of which services are provided under long-

term power-by-the-hour contracts, comprising approximately 6% of the segment's net sales.  The Company applies the 
proportional performance method to recognize revenue under these contracts.  Revenue is recognized over the contract period 
as units are delivered based on the relative value in proportion to the total estimated contract consideration.  In estimating the 
total contract consideration, management evaluates the projected utilization of its customer's fleet over the term of the contract, 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

in connection with the related estimated repair and overhaul servicing requirements to the fleet based on such utilization.  
Changes in utilization of the fleet by customers, among other factors, may have an impact on these estimates and require 
adjustments to estimates of revenue to be realized.

Shipping and Handling Costs

The cost of shipping and handling products is included in cost of products sold.

Research and Development Expense

Research and development ("R&D") expense (which includes certain amounts subject to reimbursement from customers) 

was approximately $103,031, $108,062 and $82,494 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Retirement Benefits

Defined benefit pension plans are recognized in the consolidated financial statements on an actuarial basis.  A significant 
element in determining the Company's pension income (expense) is the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets.  This 
expected return is an assumption as to the average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide 
for the benefits included in the projected pension benefit obligation.  The Company applies this assumed long-term rate of 
return to a calculated value of plan assets, which recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets in a systematic manner over 
five years.  This produces the expected return on plan assets that is included in pension income (expense).  The difference 
between this expected return and the actual return on plan assets is deferred. The net deferral of past asset gains (losses) affects 
the calculated value of plan assets and, ultimately, future pension income (expense). 

The Company periodically experiences events or makes changes to its benefit plans that result in curtailment or special 
charges. Curtailments are recognized when events occur that significantly reduce the expected years of future service of present 
employees or eliminates the benefits for a significant number of employees for some or all of their future service.

Curtailment losses are recognized when it is probable the curtailment will occur and the effects are reasonably estimable. 

Curtailment gains are recognized when the related employees are terminated or a plan amendment is adopted, whichever is 
applicable.

As required under ASC 715, Compensation — Retirement Benefits, the Company remeasures plan assets and obligations 
during an interim period whenever a significant event occurs that results in a material change in the net periodic pension cost.  
The determination of significance is based on judgment and consideration of events and circumstances impacting the pension 
costs.

At March 31 of each year, the Company determines the fair value of its pension plan assets as well as the discount rate to 
be used to calculate the present value of plan liabilities.  The discount rate is an estimate of the interest rate at which the pension 
benefits could be effectively settled.  In estimating the discount rate, the Company looks to rates of return on high-quality, 
fixed-income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the pension benefits.  
The Company uses a portfolio of fixed-income securities, which receive at least the second-highest rating given by a recognized 
ratings agency.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal 
or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement 
date.  When determining fair value measurements for assets and liabilities required to be recorded at fair value, the Company 
considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and also considers assumptions that market 
participants would use when pricing an asset or liability.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels of inputs that may be used to 
measure fair value: Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2—Unadjusted 
quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or 
liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and 
Level 3—Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.  The Company has applied fair value measurements to its interest rate 
swap (see Note 10) and to its pension and postretirement plan assets (see Note 15).

Foreign Currency Translation

The determination of the functional currency for the Company's foreign subsidiaries is made based on appropriate 
economic factors.  The functional currency of the Company's subsidiaries Triumph Aviation Services—Asia and Triumph 
Structures—Thailand is the U.S. dollar since that is the currency in which that entity primarily generates and expends cash.  
The functional currency of the Company's remaining subsidiaries is the local currency, since that is the currency in which those 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

entities primarily generate and expend cash.  Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange at 
the balance sheet date.  Income and expense items are translated at average monthly rates of exchange.  The resultant translation 
adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (see Note 13).  Gains and losses arising from foreign 
currency transactions of these subsidiaries are included in net (loss) income.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method.  The asset and liability method requires 
recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of temporary differences that currently 
exist between tax bases and financial reporting bases of the Company's assets and liabilities.  A valuation allowance is provided 
on deferred taxes if it is determined that it is more likely than not that the asset will not be realized.  The Company recognizes 
penalties and interest accrued related to income tax liabilities in the provision for income taxes in its Consolidated Statements 
of Operations.

Significant management judgment is required to determine the amount of benefit to be recognized in relation to an 
uncertain tax position.  The Company uses a two-step process to evaluate tax positions.  The first step requires an entity to 
determine whether it is more likely than not (greater than 50% chance) that the tax position will be sustained.  The second step 
requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the benefit of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not 
recognition criterion.  The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of issues raised by taxing authorities may differ materially 
from the amounts accrued and may materially impact the financial statements of the Company in future periods.  

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 
2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).  ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for most leases.  ASU 2016-02 is 
effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. Full retrospective application is 
prohibited.  ASU 2016-02's transition provision are applied using a modified retrospective approach at the beginning of the 
earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements.  The Company is currently evaluating ASU 2016-02 and has 
not determined the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows nor 
decided on the method of adoption.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Income Taxes (Subtopic 740-10): Balance Sheet Classification of 
Deferred Taxes.  ASU 2015-17 requires companies to classify all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance 
sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts.  ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years, and 
interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016.  Early adoption is allowed for financial 
statements that have not been previously issued. Entities may elect to adopt the guidance either prospectively or retrospectively 
to all prior periods (i.e., the balance sheet for each period is adjusted).  Effective December 1, 2015, the Company adopted this 
standard retrospectively to all prior periods and resulting in a reclass of $145,352 from a current deferred tax asset to a 
noncurrrent deferred tax liability on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the 
Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. 

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for 
Measurement-Period Adjustments.  ASU 2015-16 eliminates the requirement that an acquirer in a business combination account 
for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively.  Instead, an acquirer will recognize a measurement-period adjustment 
during the period in which it determines the amount of the adjustment.  ASU 2015-16 is effective for fiscal years, and interim 
periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company adopted this 
standard effective January 1, 2016.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position, results of 
operations or cash flows.  

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest—Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the 
Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.  ASU 2015-03 requires companies to present debt issuance costs as a direct deduction 
from the carrying value of that debt liability.  ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal 
years, beginning after December 15, 2015.  Early adoption is allowed for financial statements that have not been previously 
issued. Entities would apply the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods.  Effective April 1, 2015, the Company 
adopted this standard.  The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations 
or cash flows.  In accordance with ASC 2015-15, the Company has excluded debt issuance costs relating to revolving debt 
instruments as a direct deduction to debt.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance codified in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue Recognition 

- Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which amends the guidance in former ASC 605, Revenue Recognition.  The 
objective of ASC 606 is to establish a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from 
contracts with customers and will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition guidance.  The principle of ASC 606 is 
that an entity will recognize revenue at the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the 
consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled.  ASC 606 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods 
beginning after December 15, 2017 and can be adopted by the Company using either a full retrospective or modified 
retrospective approach, with early adoption prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating ASC 606 and has not determined 
the impact it may have on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows nor decided on the 
method of adoption.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes compensation expense for share-based awards based on the fair value of those awards at the date 

of grant.  Stock-based compensation expense for fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $2,657, $1,272 and 
$4,653, respectively.  The Company has classified share-based compensation within selling, general and administrative 
expenses to correspond with the same line item as the majority of the cash compensation paid to employees.  Upon the exercise 
of stock options or vesting of restricted stock, the Company first transfers treasury stock, then will issue new shares (see 
Note 16 for further details).

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

For the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016 and 2014, the Company paid $4,887 and $4,157, respectively, for income tax, 
net of income tax refunds received.  For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Company received $22,241 for income tax 
refunds, net of payments.  The Company made interest payments of $62,325, $82,425 and $81,100 for fiscal years ended March 
31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company financed $188, $52 and $36 of property and 

equipment additions through capital leases, respectively.  During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the Company issued 
2,290,755 shares in connection with certain redemptions of convertible senior subordinated notes (see Note 10).

Warranty Reserves

A reserve has been established to provide for the estimated future cost of warranties on our delivered products.  The 
Company periodically reviews the reserves and adjustments are made accordingly.  A provision for warranty on products 
delivered is made on the basis of historical experience and identified warranty issues.  Warranties cover such factors as non-
conformance to specifications and defects in material and workmanship.  The majority of the Company's agreements include a 
three-year warranty, although certain programs have warranties up to 20 years.  Warranty reserves are included in accrued 
expenses and other noncurrent liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  The warranty reserves for the fiscal years ended 
March 31, 2016 and 2015, were $112,937 and $112,140, respectively, of which a significant portion is offset by an 
indemnification asset.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

3. 

ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of Fairchild Controls Corporation

Effective October 21, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of Fairchild Controls Corporation 

("Fairchild").  Fairchild is a leading provider of proprietary thermal management systems, auxiliary power generation systems 
and related aftermarket spares and repairs.  The acquired business operates as Triumph Thermal Systems-Maryland, Inc. and its 
results are included in Aerospace Systems Group from the date of acquisition.

The purchase price for Fairchild was $57,130, including a working capital adjustments. Goodwill in the amount of $16,529 
was provisionally recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of consideration transferred over the net assets 
recognized and represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified 
and separately recognized such as assembled workforce.  The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.  The Company has 
also identified an intangible asset related to customer relationships valued at $18,000 with a weighted-average life of 12.0 
years.

The accounting for the business combination is provisional and dependent upon valuations and other information for 
certain assets and liabilities which have not yet been identified, completed or obtained to a point where definitive estimates can 
be made.  The process for estimating the fair values of identified intangible assets, certain tangible assets and assumed liabilities 
requires the use of judgment to determine the appropriate assumptions.

As the Company finalizes estimates of the fair value of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the purchase price 
allocation for Fairchild is provisional.  Additional purchase price adjustments will be recorded during the measurement period, 
not to exceed one year beyond the acquisition date.  These adjustments may have a material impact on the Company's results of 
operations and financial position.

The table below presents the provisional estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition  

date based on the best information the Company has received to date, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 
Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805").  These estimates will be revised as the Company finalizes valuations of 
tangible and intangible assets, certain liabilities assumed and other information related to the Fairchild acquisition.  
Accordingly, the amounts below report the Company's best estimate of fair value based on the information available at this 
time:

Cash

Accounts receivable

Inventory

Prepaid expenses

Property and equipment

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Deferred taxes

  Total assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Other noncurrent liabilities

  Total liabilities

October 21, 2015

9,065

8,859

15,069

263

6,632

16,529

18,000

3,992

78,409

1,284

12,128

7,867

21,279

$

$

$

$

The provisional amounts recognized are based on the Company's best estimate using information that it has obtained as of 

the reporting date.  The Company will finalize its estimate once it is able to determine that it has obtained all necessary 
information that existed as of the acquisition date related to this matter or one year following the acquisition of Fairchild, 
whichever is earlier.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The Fairchild acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included in the 
consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition.  The Company incurred $569 in acquisition-related 
costs in connection with the Fairchild acquisition.

The following table presents information for the Fairchild acquisition which are included in the Company's Consolidated 

Statements of Operations from its date of acquisition through the end of fiscal 2016:

Net sales

Operating income

FISCAL 2015 ACQUISITIONS

For the Year Ended
March 31, 2016

$

17,698

1,792

Assumption of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. - Gulfstream G650 and G280 Wing Programs

Effective December 30, 2014, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, Triumph Aerostructures - Tulsa LLC, doing 
business as Triumph Aerostructures-Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa, completed the acquisition of the Gulfstream G650 and 
G280 wing programs (the "Tulsa Programs") located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.  The acquisition of the 
Tulsa Programs establishes the Company as a leader in fully integrated wing design, engineering and production and advances 
its standing as a strategic Tier One Capable aerostructures supplier.  The acquired business operates as Triumph Aerostructures-
Vought Aircraft Division-Tulsa and its results are included in the Aerostructures Group from the date of acquisition.

The Company received $160,000 in cash plus assets required to run the business from Spirit-Tulsa to cover the anticipated 

future cash flow needs of the programs.  Goodwill in the amount of $80,122 was recognized for this acquisition and is 
calculated as the excess of consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents future economic benefits 
arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized such as assembled 
workforce.  The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. 

The following condensed balance sheet represents the amounts assigned to each major asset and liability caption in the 

aggregate from the acquisition for the Tulsa Programs, in accordance with ASC 805:

Inventory

Property and equipment

Goodwill
Deferred taxes

Other noncurrent assets

  Total assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Acquired contract liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

  Total liabilities

December 30, 2014

$

$

$

$

78,660

15,409

80,122
52,777

68,941

295,909

1,782

17,588

368,448

68,091

455,909

Based on the information accumulated during the measurement period, the Company has recognized an accrued warranty 

liability of $74,132 and a related indemnification asset of $68,941 for amounts reimbursed by the seller.  The Company 
finalized its estimates after it was able to determine that it had obtained all necessary information that existed as of the 
acquisition date related to these matters.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The Tulsa Programs acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included in the 
consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition.  The Company incurred $5,000 in acquisition-related 
costs in connection with the Tulsa Programs acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in 
the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Acquisition of North American Aircraft Services, Inc.

Effective October 17, 2014, the Company acquired the ownership of all of the outstanding shares of North American 
Aircraft Services, Inc. and its affiliates ("NAAS").  NAAS is based in San Antonio, Texas, with fixed-based operator units 
throughout the United States as well as international locations and delivers line maintenance and repair, fuel leak detection and 
fuel bladder cell repair services.  The acquired business operates as Triumph Aviation Services - NAAS Division and its results 
are included in Aftermarket Services Group from the date of acquisition.

The purchase price for the NAAS acquisition was $44,520, net of working capital adjustment of $167.  Goodwill in the 
amount of $25,217 was recognized for this acquisition and is calculated as the excess of consideration transferred over the net 
assets recognized and represents future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually 
identified and separately recognized such as assembled workforce.  The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.  The 
Company has also identified an intangible asset related to customer relationships valued at $17,000 with a weighted-average 
life of 11.0 years.

The following condensed balance sheet represents the amounts assigned to each major asset and liability caption in the 

aggregate from the acquisition of NAAS, in accordance with ASC 805:

Cash

Accounts receivable

Inventory

Property and equipment

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Other assets

  Total assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Other noncurrent liabilities
  Total liabilities

October 17, 2014

818

4,939

848

216

25,217

17,000

225

49,263

232

911

3,600
4,743

$

$

$

$

The Company finalized its estimates after it was able to determine that it had obtained all necessary information that 

existed as of the acquisition date related to these matters.

The NAAS acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included in the 

consolidated financial statements from the effective date of acquisition.  The NAAS acquisition was funded by the Company's 
long-term borrowings in place at the date of acquisition.  The Company incurred $654 in acquisition-related costs in connection 
with the NAAS acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying 
Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Acquisition of GE Aviation - Hydraulic Actuation

Effective June 27, 2014, the Company acquired the hydraulic actuation business of GE Aviation  ("GE").  GE's hydraulic 

actuation business consists of three facilities located in Yakima, Washington, Cheltenham, England and the Isle of Man and is a 
technology leader in actuation systems.  GE's key product offerings include complete landing gear actuation systems, door 
actuation, nose-wheel steerings, hydraulic fuses, manifolds flight control actuation and locking mechanisms for the commercial, 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

military and business jet markets.   The acquired business operates as Triumph Actuation Systems-Yakima and Triumph 
Actuation Systems-UK & IOM and its results are included in Aerospace Systems Group from the date of acquisition. 

The purchase price for the GE acquisition was $75,609, which included cash paid at closing, working capital adjustments, 
and deferred payments of $6,000 paid in fiscal 2016.  Goodwill in the amount of $150,772 was recognized for this acquisition 
and is calculated as the excess of consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents future economic 
benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized such as assembled 
workforce.  The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.  The Company has also identified an intangible asset related to 
customer relationships and technology valued at $26,472 with a weighted-average life of 12.0 years. 

The following condensed balance sheet represents the amounts assigned to each major asset and liability caption in the 

aggregate from the acquisition of GE, in accordance with ASC 805:

Cash

Accounts receivable
Inventory

Property and equipment

Goodwill

Intangible assets

Deferred taxes

Other assets

  Total assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Acquired contract liabilities

  Total liabilities

June 27, 2014

4,608

35,376
49,585

30,985

150,772

26,472

63,341

2,023

363,162

17,734

37,483

232,336

287,553

$

$

$

$

Based on the information accumulated through the measurement period and the Company's assessment of the probable 
outcome of warranty claims, the Company has recognized a liability of $24,514.  The provisional amounts recognized are based 
on the Company's best estimate using information that it has obtained as of the reporting date.  The Company finalized its 
estimates after it was able to determine that it had obtained all necessary information that existed as of the acquisition date 
related to these matters.

The GE acquisition has been accounted for under the acquisition method and, accordingly, is included in the consolidated 

financial statements from the effective date of acquisition.  The GE acquisition was funded by the Company's long-term 
borrowings in place at the date of acquisition.  The Company incurred $1,834 in acquisition-related costs in connection with the 
GE acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements 
of Operations.

The acquisitions of the Tulsa Programs, NAAS and GE are referred to in this report as the "fiscal 2015 acquisitions."

FISCAL 2014 ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of Insulfab Product Line (Chase Corporation)

Effective October 7, 2013, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, Triumph Insulation Systems, LLC, acquired 
substantially all of the assets comprising the Insulfab product line from Chase Corporation ("Insulfab").  Insulfab primarily 
focuses on manufacturing high-quality, engineered barrier laminates used in aerospace applications.  The purchase price for the 
Insulfab acquisition was $7,394 in cash at closing and in January 2014, after the working capital was finalized the Company 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

paid $2,516 in cash.  The results for Triumph Insulation Systems, LLC will continue to be included in the Aerostructures 
Group.

Acquisition of General Donlee Canada, Inc.

Effective October 4, 2013, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of General Donlee Canada, Inc. 

("General Donlee").  General Donlee is based in Toronto, Canada, and is a leading manufacturer of precision machined 
products for the aerospace, nuclear and oil and gas industries. The purchase price for the General Donlee acquisition was 
$56,622 plus assumed debt of $32,382, which was settled at closing.  Additionally, on October 7, 2013, the Company, at its 
option, called General Donlee's Convertible Notes for $26,000, which were paid on November 12, 2013.  The Company 
incurred $766 in acquisition-related costs in connection with the General Donlee acquisition, which is recorded in selling, 
general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.  The acquired business now 
operates as Triumph Gear Systems-Toronto ULC and its results are included in the Aerospace Systems Group.

Acquisition of Primus Composites

Effective May 6, 2013, the Company acquired four related entities collectively comprising the Primus Composites 
("Primus") business from Precision Castparts Corp.  The acquired business, which includes two manufacturing facilities in 
Farnborough, England and Rayong, Thailand, operates as Triumph Structures - Farnborough and Triumph Structures - Thailand 
and is included in the Aerostructures Group.  Together, Triumph Structures - Farnborough and Triumph Structures - Thailand 
constitute a global supplier of composite and metallic propulsion and structural composites and assemblies.  In addition to its 
composite operations, the Thailand operation also machines and processes metal components.  The purchase price for the 
Primus acquisition was $33,530 in cash and $30,000 in assumed debt settled at closing.  The Company incurred $743 in 
acquisition-related costs in connection with the Primus acquisition, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative 
expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The acquisitions of Insulfab, General Donlee and Primus are referred to in this report as the "fiscal 2014 acquisitions."

4. 

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

Sale of Triumph Aerospace Systems - Wichita

In January 2014, the Company sold all of the shares of Triumph Aerospace Systems-Wichita, Inc. ("TAS-Wichita") for total 

cash proceeds of $23,000.  As a result of the sale of TAS-Wichita, the Company recognized no gain or loss.  The operating 
results of TAS-Wichita were included in the Aerostructures Group through the date of disposal.

The Company expects to have significant continuing involvement in the business and markets of the disposed entities, as 
defined by ASC 250-20, Discontinued Operations; and therefore as a result, the disposal group does not meet the criteria to be 
classified as discontinued operations.

Sale of Triumph Instruments - Burbank and Triumph Instruments - Ft. Lauderdale

In April 2013, the Company sold the assets and liabilities of Triumph Instruments - Burbank and Triumph Instruments - Ft. 

Lauderdale ("Triumph Instruments") for total proceeds of $11,200, including cash received at closing of $9,676 a note of 
$1,500, and the remaining amount held in escrow and received in the second quarter of fiscal 2014, resulting in a loss of $1,462 
recognized during the year ended March 31, 2013.  The operating results are included in the Aftermarket Services Group 
through the date of disposal.  

The Company expects to have significant continuing involvement in the business and markets of the disposed entities, as 
defined by ASC 250-20, Discontinued Operations; and therefore as a result, the disposal group does not meet the criteria to be 
classified as discontinued operations.

To measure the amount of loss related to Triumph Instruments, the Company compared the fair value of assets and 
liabilities at the evaluation date to the carrying amount at the end of the month prior to the evaluation date.  The sale of the 
Triumph Instruments assets and liabilities are categorized as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.  The key assumption 
included the negotiated sales price of the assets and the assumptions of the liabilities (see Note 2 for definition of levels).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

5. 

INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (average-cost or specific-identification methods) or market.  The components of 

inventories are as follows:

Raw materials

Work-in-process

Finished goods

Less: unliquidated progress payments

Total inventories

March 31,

2016

2015

81,989

$

73,168

1,100,660

124,744
(123,155)
1,184,238

$

1,305,390

91,639
(189,923)
1,280,274

$

$

According to the provisions of U.S. Government contracts, the customer has title to, or a security interest in, substantially 
all inventories related to such contracts.  Included above is total net inventory on government contracts of $27,635 and $70,121, 
respectively, at March 31, 2016 and 2015.

Work-in-process inventory includes capitalized pre-production costs on newer development programs.  Capitalized pre-

production costs include nonrecurring engineering, planning and design, including applicable overhead, incurred before 
production is manufactured on a regular basis.  Significant customer-directed work changes can also cause pre-production costs 
to be incurred.  These costs are typically recovered over a contractually determined number of ship set deliveries.  The balance 
of development program inventory, comprised principally of capitalized pre-production costs, excluding progress payments 
related to the Company's contracts with Bombardier for the Global 7000/8000 program ("Bombardier") and Embraer for the 
second generation E-Jet ("Embraer") are as follows: 

Bombardier

Embraer

Total

Bombardier

Embraer

Total

March 31, 2016

Inventory

Forward Loss
Provision

Total
Inventory, net

412,809

151,904

564,713

$

$

(399,758)
—
(399,758)

$

$

13,051

151,904

164,955

March 31, 2015

Inventory

Forward Loss
Provision

Total
Inventory, net

266,739

68,112

334,851

$

$

— $

—

— $

266,739

68,112

334,851

$

$

$

$

In the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, we recorded a $399,758 forward loss charge for the 
Bombardier Global 7000/8000 wing program.  Under our contract for this program, we have the right to design, develop and 
manufacture wing components over the initial 300 ship sets .  The Global 7000/8000 contract provides for fixed pricing and 
requires us to fund certain up-front development expenses, with certain milestone payments made by Bombardier.  The Global 
7000/8000 program charge resulted in the impairment of previously capitalized pre-production costs due to the combination of 
cost recovery uncertainty, higher than anticipated non-recurring costs and increased forecasted costs on recurring production.  
The increases in costs were driven by several factors, including: changing technical requirements, increased spending on the 
design and engineering phase of the program and uncertainty regarding cost reduction and cost recovery initiatives with our 
customer and suppliers.  Further cost increases or an inability to meet revised recurring cost forecasts on the Global 7000/8000 
program may result in additional forward loss reserves in future periods, while improvements in future costs compared to 
current estimates may result in favorable adjustments if forward loss reserves are no longer required.

The Company is still in the pre-production stages for the Bombardier and Embraer programs, as these aircrafts are not 
scheduled to enter service until 2018, or later.  Transition of these programs from development to recurring production levels is 
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

dependent upon the success of the programs at achieving flight testing and certification, as well as the ability of the Bombardier 
and Embraer programs to generate acceptable levels of aircraft sales.  The failure to achieve these milestones and level of sales 
or significant cost overruns may result in additional forward losses.

6. 

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Net property and equipment at March 31, 2016 and 2015, is:

Land

Construction in process

Buildings and improvements

Furniture, fixtures and computer equipment

Machinery and equipment

Less: accumulated depreciation

March 31,

2016

2015

$

72,204

$

40,772

371,336

159,511

989,423

1,633,246
743,512

72,893

53,475

374,763

146,834

947,149

1,595,114
644,380

$

889,734

$

950,734

Depreciation expense for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $122,197, $108,347 and $117,553, 
respectively, which includes depreciation of assets under capital lease.  Included in furniture, fixtures and computer equipment 
above is $93,047 and $84,098, respectively, of capitalized software at March 31, 2016 and 2015, which were offset by 
accumulated depreciation of $66,760 and $55,304, respectively. 

7. 

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment, for the fiscal years 

ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

Balance, March 31, 2015

$

1,420,208

$

523,253

$

81,385

$

2,024,846

Aerostructures

Aerospace
Systems

Aftermarket
Services

Total

Goodwill recognized in connection with acquisitions

Impairment of goodwill

Effect of exchange rate changes
Balance, March 31, 2016

Balance, March 31, 2014

Goodwill recognized in connection with acquisitions

Effect of exchange rate changes

Balance, March 31, 2015

—
(597,603)
196
822,801

$

16,529

—

216
539,998

$

—

—

70
81,455

$

16,529
(597,603)
482
1,444,254

Aerostructures

Aerospace
Systems

Aftermarket
Services

Total

1,339,993

$

395,912

$

55,986

$

1,791,891

79,345

870

1,420,208

$

150,772
(23,431)
523,253

25,291

108

$

81,385

$

255,408
(22,453)
2,024,846

$

$

$

Consistent with the Company's policy described here within, the Company performs Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test 

on an interim basis upon the occurrence of events or substantive changes in circumstances that indicate a reporting unit's 
carrying value may be less than its fair value.  During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company 
performed an interim assessment of the fair value of its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets due to indicators of 
impairment related to the continued decline in the Company's stock price during the third quarter.  The Company performed 
Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test which included using a combination of both the market and income approaches to 
estimate the fair value of each reporting unit. 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The Company's assessment focused on the Aerostructures reporting unit since it had significant changes in its economic 

indicators and adjusted for select changes in the risk adjusted discount rate to consider both the current return requirements of 
the market and the risks inherent in the reporting unit, expected long-term growth rate and cash flow projections to determine if 
any decline in the estimated fair value of a reporting unit could result in a goodwill impairment. The decline in fair value 
compared to carrying value of the goodwill is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions and the slower 
than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings. The Company 
concluded that the goodwill was not impaired as of the interim impairment assessment date.  However, the excess of the fair 
value over the carrying value was within 5% for the Aerostructures reporting unit.  The amount of goodwill for the 
Aerostructures reporting unit amounted to $1,420,195 at December 31, 2015. 

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, consistent with the Company's policy described here 
within, the Company performed its annual assessment of the fair value of goodwill.  The Company concluded that the goodwill 
related to the Aerostructures reporting unit was impaired as of the annual testing date.  The Company concluded that the 
goodwill had an implied fair value of $822,801 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $1,420,195.  Accordingly, the 
Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2016, of 
$597,603, which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible 
assets".  The decline in fair value is the result of continued declines in stock price and related market multiples for stock price to 
EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group.  Going forward, the Company will continue to monitor the performance of 
this reporting unit in relation to the key assumptions in our analysis. 

In the event that market multiples for stock price to EBITDA in the aerospace and defense markets decrease, or the 

expected EBITDA and cash flows for the Company's reporting units decreases, an additional goodwill impairment charge may 
be required, which would adversely affect the Company's operating results and financial condition.  If management determines 
that impairment exists, the impairment will be recognized in the period in which it is identified.

Intangible Assets

The components of intangible assets, net are as follows:

Customer relationships

Product rights, technology and licenses

Noncompete agreements and other

Tradenames

Total intangibles, net

Customer relationships

Product rights, technology and licenses

Noncompete agreements and other

Tradenames

Total intangibles, net

March 31, 2016

Weighted-
Average Life (in 
Years)

Gross Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

16.4

11.7

16.1

20.0

$

$

683,309

$

55,739

2,881

163,000

904,929

$

(215,546) $
(37,695)
(718)
(1,358)
(255,317) $

March 31, 2015

Weighted-
Average Life (in 
Years)

Gross Carrying
Amount

Accumulated
Amortization

16.5

11.8

15.9

Indefinite-lived

$

683,272

$

56,302

2,929

438,400

(180,765) $
(33,208)
(565)
—

$

1,180,903

$

(214,538) $

Net

467,763

18,044

2,163

161,642

649,612

Net

502,507

23,094

2,364

438,400

966,365

During the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company performed an interim assessment of fair 
value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets due to indicators of impairment related to the continued decline in our stock price 
during the fiscal third quarter.  The Company estimated the fair value of the tradenames using the relief-from-royalty method, 
which uses several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated future results, 
general economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. The following 
estimates and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method: 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

•  Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and

•  Discount rates between 12% and 13% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets. 

 Based on the Company's evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the tradenames, the Company concluded that the 

Vought tradename had a fair value of $195,800 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $425,000.   Accordingly, the 
Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the third quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, of $229,200, 
which is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets".  The 
decline in fair value compared to carrying value of the Vought tradename is the result of declining revenues from production 
rate reductions and the slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated 
earnings.

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company performed its annual assessment of fair 
value on our indefinite-lived intangible assets.  The Company estimated the fair value of the tradenames using the relief-from-
royalty method, which uses several significant assumptions, including revenue projections that consider historical and estimated 
future results, general economic and market conditions, as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. 
The following estimates and assumptions were also used in the relief-from-royalty method: 

•  Royalty rates between 2% and 4% based on market observed royalty rates and profit split analysis; and

•  Discount rate of 14% based on the required rate of return for the tradename assets,which increased from our 
interim assessment driven by increased risk due to continued declines in stock price and related market multiples for 
stock price to EBITDA of both the Company and our peer group and increased interest rates.

 Based on the Company's evaluation of indefinite-lived assets, including the tradenames, the Company concluded that the 

Vought and Embee tradenames had a fair value of $163,000 (Level 3) compared to a carrying value of $209,200.   Accordingly, 
the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016 of $46,200, which is 
presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Impairment of intangible assets".  The decline in 
fair value of the Vought and Embee tradenames is the result of declining revenues from production rate reductions and the 
slower than previously projected ramp in Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and the timing of associated earnings.  Additionally, it 
was determined that the tradenames will be amortized over their remaining estimated useful life of 20 years. 

In the event of significant loss of revenues and related earnings associated with the Vought and Embee tradenames, further 

impairment charges may be required, which would adversely affect our operating results.

Amortization expense for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $54,620, $49,976 and $46,724, 
respectively. Amortization expense for the five fiscal years succeeding March 31, 2016, by year is expected to be as follows: 
2017: $55,386; 2018: $53,853; 2019: $52,278; 2020: $49,922; 2021: $49,900 and thereafter: $388,273.

8. 

ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accrued expenses are composed of the following items:  

Accrued pension

Deferred revenue, advances and progress billings

Accrued other postretirement benefits

Accrued compensation and benefits

Accrued interest

Warranty reserve

Accrued workers' compensation

Accrued income tax

Loss contract reserve

All other
Total accrued expenses

72

March 31,

2016

2015

$

3,621

$

78,932

16,246

114,149

16,933

31,975

17,033

2,469

307,934

93,916
683,208

$

$

3,940

33,463

20,116

114,777

16,624

34,521

16,500

2,516

99,559

68,860
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

9. 

LEASES

At March 31, 2016, future minimum payments under noncancelable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of 

more than one year were as follows: 2017—$27,904; 2018—$24,541; 2019—$21,677; 2020—$17,931; 2021—$15,712 and 
thereafter—$60,540 through 2031. In the normal course of business, operating leases are generally renewed or replaced by 
other leases.

Total rental expense was $33,279, $34,762 and $41,508 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, 

respectively.

10. 

LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following:

Revolving credit facility

Term loan
Receivable securitization facility

Capital leases

Senior notes due 2021

Senior notes due 2022

Other debt

Less: Debt issuance costs

Less: current portion

Revolving Credit Facility

March 31,

2016

2015

$

140,000

$

337,500
191,300

74,513

375,000

300,000

7,978
(8,971)
1,417,320

42,441

148,255

356,250
100,000

91,913

375,000

300,000

7,978
(10,796)
1,368,600

42,255

$

1,374,879

$

1,326,345

In May 2014,  the Company amended and restated its existing credit agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with its lenders to (i) 

increase the maximum amount allowed for the receivable securitization facility (the "Securitization Facility") and (ii) amend 
certain other terms and covenants. 

In November 2013, the Company amended and restated its Credit Facility with its lenders to (i) provide for a $375,000 
term loan with a maturity date of May 14, 2019 (the "2013 Term Loan"), (ii) maintain a Revolving Line of Credit under the 
Credit Facility of $1,000,000, with a $250,000 accordion feature, (iii) extend the maturity date to November 19, 2018, and 
(iv) amend certain other terms and covenants.  In connection with the amendment to the Credit Facility, the Company incurred 
approximately $2,795 of financing costs.  These costs, along with the $6,507 of unamortized financing costs prior to the 
amendment, are being amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Facility.

The Company will repay the outstanding principal amount of the 2013 Term Loan in quarterly installments, on the first 

business day of each January, April, July and October, commencing April 2014.

The obligation under the Credit Facility and related documents are secured by liens on substantially all assets of the 
Company and its domestic subsidiaries pursuant to an Amended and Restated Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated as of 
November 19, 2013, among the administrative agent, the Company and the subsidiaries of the Company party thereto.

Pursuant to the Credit Facility, the Company can borrow, repay and re-borrow revolving credit loans, and cause to be 
issued letters of credit, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000 outstanding at any time.  The Credit Facility 
bears interest at either: (i) LIBOR plus between 1.38% and 2.50%; (ii) the prime rate; or (iii) an overnight rate at the option of 
the Company.  The applicable interest rate is based upon the Company’s ratio of total indebtedness to earnings before interest, 
taxes, depreciation and amortization.  In addition, the Company is required to pay a commitment fee of between 0.25% and 
0.45% on the unused portion of the Credit Facility.  The Company’s obligations under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the 
Company’s domestic subsidiaries.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

At March 31, 2016, there were $140,000 in outstanding borrowings and $25,709 in letters of credit under the Credit 
Facility primarily to support insurance policies.  At March 31, 2015, there were $148,255 in borrowings and $35,384 in letters 
of credit outstanding.  The level of unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility varies from time to time depending in 
part upon the Company's compliance with financial and other covenants set forth in the related agreement.  The Credit Facility 
contains certain affirmative and negative covenants including limitations on specified levels of indebtedness to earnings before 
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and interest coverage requirements, and includes limitations on, among other 
things, liens, mergers, consolidations, sales of assets, payment of dividends and incurrence of debt.  If an event of default were 
to occur under the Credit Facility, the lenders would be entitled to declare all amounts borrowed under it immediately due and 
payable.  The occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Facility could also cause the acceleration of obligations under 
certain other agreements. The Company is in compliance with all such covenants as of March 31, 2016.  As of March 31, 2016, 
the Company had borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility of $834,291 after reductions for borrowings and letters of credit 
outstanding under the Credit Facility.

In connection with the Company amending and restating the Credit Facility to add the 2013 Term Loan, the Company also 

entered into an interest rate swap agreement through November 2018 to reduce its exposure to interest on the variable rate 
portion of its long-term debt.  On the date of inception, the Company designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge in 
accordance with FASB guidance on accounting for derivatives and hedges and linked the interest rate swap to the 2013 Term 
Loan.  The Company formally documented the hedging relationship between 2013 Term Loan and the interest rate swap, as 
well as its risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge, the nature of the risk being hedged, how the 
hedging instrument's effectiveness will be assessed and a description of the method of measuring the ineffectiveness.  The 
Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge's inception and on a quarterly basis, whether the derivative item is highly 
effective offsetting changes in cash flows.

As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, the interest rate swap agreement had a notional amount of $337,500 and $356,250, 
respectively, and a fair value of $4,526 and $2,743, respectively, which is recorded in other comprehensive income net of 
applicable taxes (Level 2).  The interest rate swap settles on a monthly basis when interest payments are made.  These 
settlements occur through the maturity date.

In May 2016, the Company entered into a Sixth Amendment to the Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, among 

the Company, the Subsidiary Co-Borrowers, the lenders party thereto and the Administrative Agent (the “Sixth Amendment” 
and the Credit Facility, as amended by the Sixth Amendment, the “Credit Facility”), pursuant to which those lenders electing to 
enter into the Sixth Amendment extended the expiration date for the revolving line of credit and the maturity date for the term 
loan by five years to May 3, 2021.  Lenders holding revolving credit commitments aggregating $940,000 elected to extend the 
expiration date for the revolving line of credit, and Lenders holding approximately $324,500 of term loans (out of an aggregate 
outstanding term loan balance of approximately $330,000) elected to extend the term loan maturity date.  

In addition, the Sixth Amendment amended the Credit Facility to, among other things, (i) modify certain financial 

covenants to allow for the add-back of certain cash and non-cash charges, (ii) amend the total leverage ratio financial covenant 
to provide for a gradual reduction in the maximum permitted total leverage ratio commencing with the fiscal year ending March 
31, 2018, (iii) increase the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing provisions for the highest pricing tier, 
(iv) establish the interest rate, commitment fee and letter of credit fee pricing at the highest pricing tier until the Company 
delivers its compliance certificate for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, (v) increase the minimum revolver availability 
threshold test in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain additional permitted dividends, 
permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness, and (vi) decrease the maximum senior secured 
leverage ratio threshold test  in connection with the Company making certain permitted investments, certain permitted 
dividends, permitted acquisitions and permitted payments of certain types of indebtedness during the period from the date of the 
Sixth Amendment until the Company delivers its compliance certificate for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. 

Receivables Securitization Program

In November 2014, the Company amended its receivable securitization facility (the "Securitization Facility"), increasing 

the purchase limit from $175,000 to $225,000 and extending the term through November 2017.  In connection with the 
Securitization Facility, the Company sells on a revolving basis certain eligible accounts receivable to Triumph 
Receivables, LLC, a wholly owned special-purpose entity, which in turn sells a percentage ownership interest in the receivables 
to commercial paper conduits sponsored by financial institutions. The Company is the servicer of the accounts receivable under 
the Securitization Facility.  As of March 31, 2016, the maximum amount available under the Securitization Facility was 
$225,000.  Interest rates are based on prevailing market rates for short-term commercial paper plus a program fee and a 
commitment fee.  The program fee is 0.40% on the amount outstanding under the Securitization Facility.  Additionally, the 
commitment fee is 0.40% on 100% of the maximum amount available under the Securitization Facility.  At March 31, 2016, 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

$191,300 was outstanding under the Securitization Facility.  In connection with amending the Securitization Facility, the 
Company incurred approximately $252 of financing costs.  These costs, along with the $341 of unamortized financing costs 
prior to the amendment, are being amortized over the life of the Securitization Facility.  The Company securitizes its accounts 
receivable, which are generally non-interest bearing, in transactions that are accounted for as borrowings pursuant to the 
Transfers and Servicing topic of the ASC.

The agreement governing the Securitization Facility contains restrictions and covenants which include limitations on the 
making of certain restricted payments, creation of certain liens, and certain corporate acts such as mergers, consolidations and 
the sale of substantially all assets.  The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of March 31, 2016.

Capital Leases

During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company entered into new capital leases in the amounts 
of $188, $52 and $36, respectively, to finance a portion of the Company's capital additions for the respective years.  During the 
fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company obtained financing for existing fixed assets in the amount of 
$6,497, $37,608 and $30,503, respectively.

Senior Notes due 2021

On February 26, 2013, the Company issued $375,000 principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2021 (the "2021 
Notes").  The 2021 Notes were sold at 100% of principal amount and have an effective interest yield of 4.875%.  Interest on the 
2021 Notes accrues at the rate of  4.875% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of 
each year, commencing on October 1, 2013.  In connection with the issuance of the 2021 Notes, the Company incurred 
approximately $6,327 of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of 
the 2021 Notes.

The 2021 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of its other 
existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all of its existing and future subordinated 
indebtedness.  The 2021 Notes are guaranteed on a full, joint and several basis by each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes prior to April 1, 2017, by paying a "make-whole" premium. The 

Company may redeem some or all of the 2021 Notes on or after April 1, 2017, at specified redemption prices.  In addition, prior 
to April 1, 2016, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2021 Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a 
redemption price equal to 104.875% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, subject to 
certain limitations set forth in the indenture governing the 2021 Notes (the "2021 Indenture").

The Company is obligated to offer to repurchase the 2021 Notes at a price of (i) 101% of their principal amount plus 
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, as a result of certain change of control events and (ii) 100% of their principal amount plus 
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, in the event of certain asset sales.  These restrictions and prohibitions are subject to certain 
qualifications and exceptions. 

The 2021 Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company's ability and the ability of any of the 

Guarantor Subsidiaries to (i) grant liens on its assets, (ii) make dividend payments, other distributions or other restricted 
payments, (iii) incur restrictions on the ability of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments, (iv) enter 
into sale and leaseback transactions, (v) merge, consolidate, transfer or dispose of substantially all of their assets, (vi) incur 
additional indebtedness, (vii) use the proceeds from sales of assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries, and 
(viii) enter into transactions with affiliates.

Subsequent to year end, to ensure that the Company had full access to our Revolving Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") 

during fiscal 2017, the Company obtained approval from the holders of the 2021 Notes to amend the terms of the indenture to 
conform with the 2022 Notes (as defined below) which allows for a higher level of secured debt.  Absent this consent, the 
Company would have been restricted as to the level of new borrowings under the Credit Facility during fiscal 2017.  

Further, to mitigate the risk of failing to obtain the consent and to ensure the Company had adequate liquidity through 

fiscal 2017, the Company chose to make a significant draw on the Credit Facility in early April 2016, taking the outstanding 
balance to approximately $800,000. The Company paid down substantially all of the draw to the Credit Facility upon receiving 
consent from the holders of the 2021 Notes in May 2016.

Senior Notes Due 2022

On June 3, 2014, the Company issued $300,000 principal amount of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2022 (the "2022 Notes").  

The 2022 Notes were sold at 100% of principal amount and have an effective interest yield of 5.250%.  Interest on the 2022 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Notes accrues at the rate of  5.250% per annum and is payable semiannually in cash in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of 
each year, commencing on December 1, 2014.  In connection with the issuance of the 2022 Notes, the Company incurred 
approximately $4,990 of costs, which were deferred and are being amortized on the effective interest method over the term of 
the 2022 Notes.

The 2022 Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all of its other 
existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and senior in right of payment to all of its existing and future subordinated 
indebtedness.  The 2022 Notes are guaranteed on a full, joint and several basis by each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries.

The Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes prior to June 1, 2017, by paying a "make-whole" premium. The 

Company may redeem some or all of the 2022 Notes on or after June 1, 2017, at specified redemption prices.  In addition, prior 
to June 1, 2017, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the 2022 Notes with the net proceeds of certain equity offerings at a 
redemption price equal to 105.250% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, subject to 
certain limitations set forth in the indenture governing the 2022 Notes (the "2022 Indenture").

The Company is obligated to offer to repurchase the 2022 Notes at a price of (i) 101% of their principal amount plus 
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, as a result of certain change-of-control events and (ii) 100% of their principal amount plus 
accrued and unpaid interest, if any, in the event of certain asset sales.  These restrictions and prohibitions are subject to certain 
qualifications and exceptions. 

The 2022 Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit the Company's ability and the ability of any of the 

Guarantor Subsidiaries to (i) grant liens on its assets, (ii) make dividend payments, other distributions or other restricted 
payments, (iii) incur restrictions on the ability of the Guarantor Subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other payments, (iv) enter 
into sale and leaseback transactions, (v) merge, consolidate, transfer or dispose of substantially all of their assets, (vi) incur 
additional indebtedness, (vii) use the proceeds from sales of assets, including capital stock of restricted subsidiaries, and 
(viii) enter into transactions with affiliates.

Receivables Purchase Agreement

On March 28, 2016, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement ("Receivables Purchase Agreement") to sell certain 
accounts receivables to a financial institution without recourse.  The Company is the servicer of the accounts receivable under 
the Receivables Purchase Agreement.  As of March 31, 2016, the maximum amount available under the Receivables Purchase 
Agreement was $90,000.  Interest rates are based on LIBOR plus 0.65% - 0.70%.  As of March 31, 2016, the Company sold 
$89,900 worth of eligible accounts receivable. 

Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2017

On November 16, 2009, the Company issued $175,000 principal amount of 8.00% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017 
(the "2017 Notes").  The 2017 Notes were sold at 98.56% of principal amount and had effective interest yield of 8.25%. Interest 
on the 2017 Notes was payable semiannually in cash in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year.  In connection with 
the issuance of the 2017 Notes, the Company incurred approximately $4,390 of costs, which were deferred and amortized on 
the effective interest method over the term of the 2017 Notes.

On November 15, 2013, the Company completed the redemption of the 2017 Notes.  The principal amount of $175,000 
was redeemed at a price of 104% plus accrued and unpaid interest.  As a result of the redemption, the Company recognized a 
pre-tax loss on redemption of $11,069, consisting of early termination premium, unamortized discount and deferred financing 
fees and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of "Interest expense and 
other" for the year ended March 31, 2014.

Senior Notes due 2018

On June 16, 2010, in connection with the acquisition of Vought, the Company issued $350,000 principal amount of 8.63% 
Senior Notes due 2018 (the "2018 Notes").  The 2018 Notes were sold at 99.27% of principal amount and had effective interest 
yield of 8.75%.  Interest on the 2018 Notes accrued at the rate of 8.63% per annum and was payable semiannually in cash in 
arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing on January 15, 2011.  In connection with the issuance of the 2018 
Notes, the Company incurred approximately $7,307 of costs, which were deferred and amortized on the effective interest 
method over the term of the 2018 Notes.

On June 23, 2014, the Company completed the redemption of the 2018 Notes.  The principal amount of $350,000 was 
redeemed at a price of 104.79% plus accrued and unpaid interest.  As a result of the redemption, the Company recognized a pre-
tax loss on redemption of $22,615, consisting of early termination premium, write-off of unamortized discount and deferred 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

financing fees and was recorded on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as a component of "Interest expense and other" 
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015.

Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes

On May 22, 2014, the Company announced the redemption of the Convertible Notes.  The redemption price for the 
Convertible Notes was equal to the sum of 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes outstanding, plus accrued 
and unpaid interest on the Convertible Notes up to, but not including, the redemption date of June 23, 2014.  The Convertible 
Notes were able to be converted at the option of the holder.

The Convertible Notes were eligible for conversion upon meeting certain conditions as provided in the indenture governing 

the Convertible Notes.  For the periods from January 1, 2011 through June 23, 2014, the Convertible Notes were eligible for 
conversion.  During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Company settled the conversion of $12,834 in principal value of 
the Convertible Notes, with the principal and the conversion benefit settled in cash.  During the fiscal year ended March 31, 
2014, the Company settled the conversion of $96,535 in principal value of the Convertible Notes, as requested by the respective 
holders, with the principal settled in cash and the conversion benefit settled through the issuance of 2,290,755 shares.

To be included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share, the average price of the Company's common stock for the 

fiscal year must exceed the conversion price per share of $27.12. The average price of the Company's common stock for the 
fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, was $65.11 and $73.94, respectively. Therefore, 40,177 and 811,083 additional 
shares, respectively, were included in the diluted earnings per share calculation for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 
2014, respectively. 

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value

 Carrying amounts and the related estimated fair values of the Company's long-term debt not recorded at fair value in the 

financial statements are as follows:

March 31, 2016

March 31, 2015

Carrying
Value

Fair
Value

Carrying
Value

Fair
Value

$

1,417,320

$

1,354,961

$

1,368,600

$

1,358,306

The fair value of the long-term debt was calculated based on either interest rates available for debt with terms and 
maturities similar to the Company's existing debt arrangements or broker quotes on our existing debt (Level 2 inputs).

Interest paid on indebtedness during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 amounted to $62,325, $82,425 

and $81,100, respectively. Interest capitalized during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $668, $284 
and $4,246, respectively.

As of March 31, 2016, the maturities of long-term debt are as follows: 2017—$42,441; 2018—$238,268; 2019—$191,891; 

2020—$255,704; 2021—$17,705; and thereafter—$680,282 through 2021.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

11. 

OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES

Other noncurrent liabilities are composed of the following items:

Acquired contract liabilities, net

Deferred grant income

Accrued workers' compensation

Environmental contingencies

Accrued warranties

Income tax reserves

Legal contingencies

All other

March 31,

2016

2015

$

522,680

$

656,524

4,670

15,942

7,613

80,898

4,798

—

25,678

20,354

15,657

8,638

77,620

3,690

9,500

19,495

811,478

Total other noncurrent liabilities

$

662,279

$

12. 

INCOME TAXES

The components of pretax (loss) income are as follows:

Foreign

Domestic

The components of income tax expense are as follows:

Current:

Federal

State

Foreign

Deferred:

Federal

State

Foreign

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

$

(13,673) $

(1,145,474)
(1,159,147) $

(429) $

349,723

349,294

$

3,482

308,751

312,233

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

2,074

$

615

4,426
7,115

(148,069)
29,020

747
(118,302)
(111,187) $

$

$

391

178

4,751
5,320

114,260
(1,857)
(7,126)
105,277

110,597

$

672

1,346

1,090
3,108

100,191

3,102
(424)
102,869

105,977

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows:

Statutory federal income tax rate

State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefit

Goodwill impairment

Miscellaneous permanent items and nondeductible accruals

Research and development tax credit

Foreign tax credits

Valuation allowance

Other

Effective income tax rate

The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

35.0%

1.8
(15.8)
(0.2)
0.7

0.2
(13.4)
1.3

9.6%

35.0%

0.5

—
(0.7)
(1.9)
(0.2)
—
(1.0)
31.7%

35.0%

0.9

—

0.5
(1.8)
—

—
(0.7)
33.9%

March 31,

2016

2015

Deferred tax assets:

Net operating loss and other credit carryforwards

$

105,731

$

186,172

Inventory

Accruals and reserves

Pension and other postretirement benefits

Acquired contract liabilities, net

Other

Valuation allowance

Net deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities:

Deferred revenue

Property and equipment

Goodwill and other intangible assets
Prepaid expenses and other

139,006

45,343

252,234

191,061

—

733,375
(157,246)
576,129

253,705

140,781

219,120
6,754

620,360

Net deferred tax liabilities

$

44,231

$

4,171

43,989

186,806

241,077

—

662,215
(1,472)
660,743

411,947

144,641

342,785
4,812

904,185

243,442

A valuation allowance, if needed, reduces deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. When determining the 

amount of net deferred tax assets that are more likely than not to be realized, the Company assesses all available positive and 
negative evidence.  This evidence includes, but is not limited to, prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and 
carry-forward periods and the feasibility of ongoing tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of the 
realization of a deferred tax asset.  The weight given to the positive and negative evidence is commensurate with the extent the 
evidence may be objectively verified.  As such, it is generally difficult for positive evidence regarding projected future taxable 
income exclusive of reversing taxable temporary differences to outweigh objective negative evidence of recent financial 
reporting losses. 

Based on these criteria and the relative weighting of both the positive and negative evidence available, and in particular the 

activity surrounding the Company's prior earnings history, including the forward losses and intangible impairments previously 
recognized, management determined that it was necessary to establish a valuation allowance against principally all of its net 
deferred tax assets at March 31, 2016.  Given the objectivity verifiable negative evidence of a three-year cumulative loss and 
the weighting of all available positive evidence, the Company excluded projected taxable income (aside from reversing taxable 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

temporary differences) from the assessment of income that could be used as a source of taxable income to realize the deferred 
tax assets.  Valuation allowances recorded against the consolidated net deferred tax asset in fiscal 2016 were $155,774.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company has federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $589,548 expiring in various 

years through 2035.  The Company also has a foreign net operating loss carryforward of $109,532.

The effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, was 9.6% as compared to 31.7% for the fiscal year 
ended March 31, 2015.  The effective income tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, included the benefit of $5,592 
from a decrease to the state deferred tax rate, the benefit from the retroactive reinstatement of the R&D tax credit of $8,443 and 
the valuation allowance of $155,774. The effective tax rate was also impacted by the non-deductible portion of the goodwill 
impairment of $183,067. 

The Company has been granted income tax holiday as an incentive to attract foreign investment by the Government of 
Thailand.  The tax holidays expire in various years through 2026. We do not have any other tax holidays in the jurisdictions in 
which we operate.  The income tax benefit attributable to the tax status of our subsidiaries in Thailand was approximately 
$(439) or $(0.01) per diluted share in fiscal 2016, $1,930 or $0.04 per diluted share in fiscal 2015 and $347 or $0.01 per diluted 
share in fiscal 2014.

At March 31, 2016, cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries, for which no U.S. income or foreign 
withholding taxes have been recorded is $74,363.  As the Company currently intends to indefinitely reinvest all such earnings, 
no provision has been made for income taxes that may become payable upon distribution of such earnings, and it is not 
practicable to determine the amount of the related unrecognized deferred income tax liability.

The Company has classified uncertain tax positions as noncurrent income tax liabilities unless expected to be paid in one 

year.  Penalties and tax-related interest expense are reported as a component of income tax expense.  As of March 31, 2016 and 
2015, the total amount of accrued income tax-related interest and penalties was $239 and $207, respectively.

During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company added $32, $4 and $32 of interest and 

penalties related to activity for identified uncertain tax positions, respectively.

As of March 31, 2016 and 2015, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $9,212 and $8,348, respectively, all of 

which would impact the effective rate, if recognized.  The Company anticipates that total unrecognized tax benefits may be 
reduced by $0 in the next 12 months.

With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for fiscal years ended 

before March 31, 2011, state or local examinations for fiscal years ended before March 31, 2012, or foreign income tax 
examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years ended before March 31, 2010.

As of March 31, 2016, the Company is subject to examination in 1 state and no foreign jurisdictions.  The Company has 
filed appeals in a prior state examination related to fiscal years ended March 31, 1999 through March 31, 2005. Because of net 
operating losses acquired as part of the acquisition of Vought, the Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations 
and various state jurisdiction examinations for the years ended December 31, 2001, and after related to previously filed Vought 
tax returns.  The Company believes appropriate provisions for all outstanding issues have been made for all jurisdictions and all 
open years.

A reconciliation of the liability for uncertain tax positions, which are included in noncurrent liabilities for the fiscal years 

ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 follows:

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

8,826

$

9,293

$

669

175

—

9,670

$

962

178
(1,607)
8,826

$

7,710

774

1,475
(666)
9,293

Beginning balance

Additions for tax positions related to the current year

Additions for tax positions of prior years

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

Ending Balance

$

$

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

13. 

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

In February 2014, the Company's Board of Directors authorized an increase in the Company's existing stock repurchase 
program by up to 5,000,000 shares of its common stock in addition to the 500,800 shares authorized under prior authorizations.  
During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015, the Company repurchased 2,923,011 of its common stock for $184,380.  As a 
result, as of May 27, 2016, the Company remains able to purchase an additional 2,277,789 shares. Repurchases may be made 
from time to time in open market transactions, block purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise at prevailing 
prices.  No time limit has been set for completion of the program.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Company settled the conversion of $12,834, in principal value of the 

Convertible Notes, as requested by the respective holders, with the principal and the conversion benefit settled in cash. 

The holders of the common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by the stockholders of 

Triumph.

The Company has preferred stock of $0.01 par value, 250,000 shares authorized. At March 31, 2016 and 2015, zero shares 

of preferred stock were outstanding.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss ("AOCI") by component for the years ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were 
as follows:

Balance March 31, 2014

   OCI before reclassifications

   Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 Net current period OCI

Balance March 31, 2015

   OCI before reclassifications

   Amounts reclassified from AOCI

 Net current period OCI

Balance March 31, 2016

Currency
Translation
Adjustment

$

198 $

(46,949)
—
(46,949)
(46,751)
(12,065)
—
(12,065)
(58,816) $

$

Unrealized
Gains and
Losses on
Derivative
Instruments

Defined Benefit
Pension Plans
and Other
Postretirement
Benefits

1,496 $
(4,098)
(155)
(4,253)
(2,757)
(527)
364
(163)
(2,920) $

(20,602)
(122,667)

(6,133) (2)

(128,800)
(149,402)
(127,267)
(8,757)
(136,024)
(285,426)

(2)

Total (1)
$ (18,908)
(173,714)
(6,288)
(180,002)
(198,910)
(139,859)
(8,393)
(148,252)
$ (347,162)

(1) Net of tax.
(2) Includes amortization of actuarial losses and recognized prior service (credits) costs, which are included in the net periodic pension cost of which a portion 
is allocated to production as inventoried costs.

14. 

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following is a reconciliation between the weighted-average common shares outstanding used in the calculation of 

basic and diluted earnings per share:

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic

Net effect of dilutive stock options and nonvested stock

Net effect of convertible debt

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted

81

2016

Year ended March 31,

2015

(thousands)

2014

49,218

—

—

49,218

50,796

169

40

51,005

51,711

265

811

52,787

 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

15. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan, under which salaried and certain hourly employees may defer a 
portion of their compensation.  Eligible participants may contribute to the plan up to the allowable amount as determined by the 
plan of their regular compensation before taxes.  The Company generally matches contributions up to 50% of the first 6% of 
compensation contributed by the participant.  All contributions and Company matches are invested at the direction of the 
employee in one or more investment options offered under the plan. Company matching contributions vest immediately and 
aggregated $17,462, $20,020 and $21,208 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

The Company sponsors several defined benefit pension plans covering some of its employees.  Most employees are 
ineligible to participate in the plans or have ceased to accrue additional benefits under the plans.  Benefits under the defined 
benefit plans are based on years of service and, for most non-represented employees, on average compensation for certain 
years.  It is the Company's policy to fund at least the minimum amount required for all qualified plans, using actuarial cost 
methods and assumptions acceptable under applicable government regulations, by making payments into a trust separate from 
us.

In addition to the defined benefit pension plans, the Company provides certain health care and life insurance benefits for 
eligible retired employees. Such benefits are unfunded as of March 31, 2016.  Employees achieve eligibility to participate in 
these contributory plans upon retirement from active service if they meet specified age and years of service requirements.  
Election to participate for some employees must be made at the date of retirement.  Qualifying dependents of eligible retirees at 
the date of retirement are also eligible for medical coverage.  Current plan documents reserve the right to amend or terminate 
the plans at any time, subject to applicable collective bargaining requirements for represented employees.  From time to time, 
changes have been made to the benefits provided to various groups of plan participants.  Premiums paid by the Company for 
most retirees for medical coverage prior to age 65 are capped and are based on years of service.  Overall premiums are adjusted 
annually for changes in the cost of the plans as determined by an independent actuary.  In addition to this medical inflation cost-
sharing feature, the plans also have provisions for deductibles, co-payments, coinsurance percentages, out-of-pocket limits, 
schedules of reasonable fees, preferred provider networks, coordination of benefits with other plans and a Medicare carve-out.

The Company also sponsors an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan ("SERP") that provides retirement 

benefits to certain key employees.

In accordance with ASC 715, the Company has recognized the funded status of the benefit obligation as of March 31, 2016 
and 2015, in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair 
value of the plans' assets and the PBO or accumulated postretirement benefit obligation of the plan.  The majority of the plan 
assets are publicly traded investments which were valued based on the market price as of the measurement date.  Investments 
that are not publicly traded were valued based on the estimated fair value of those investments based on our evaluation of data 
from fund managers and comparable market data.

The following table sets forth the Company's consolidated defined benefit pension plans for its union and non-union 
employees and its SERP as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the amounts recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at 
March 31, 2016 and 2015. Company contributions include amounts contributed directly to plan assets and indirectly as benefits 
are paid from the Company's assets.  Benefit payments reflect the total benefits paid from the plans and the Company's assets.  
Information on the plans includes both the domestic qualified and nonqualified plans and the foreign qualified plans.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Pension Benefits

Year ended March 31,

Other
Postretirement
Benefits

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

Change in projected benefit obligations

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

$

2,479,319

$

2,160,708

$

239,267

$

311,012

Service cost

Interest cost

Actuarial loss (gain)

Acquisitions

Plan amendments

Participant contributions

Special termination benefits

Benefits paid

Currency translation adjustment

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

Accumulated benefit obligation at end of year
Assumptions used to determine benefit
obligations at end of year

Discount rate

Rate of compensation increase

10,902

88,708

37,342

—

7,395

212

12,902

90,576

341,719

39,575

50

145

724
(192,652)
(1,635)
2,430,315

2,419,305

$

$

—
(158,638)
(7,718)
2,479,319

2,464,418

$

$

1,186

7,669

2,030

—
(49,512)
2,323

—
(23,062)
—

$

$

179,901

179,901

$

$

2,868

12,332
(61,261)
—

—

3,339

—
(29,023)
—

239,267

239,267

3.25 - 3.93%

3.50 - 4.50%

3.78%

3.50%

3.73%

N/A

3.66%

N/A

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Pension Benefits

Year ended March 31,

Other
Postretirement
Benefits

Year ended March 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

Change in fair value of plan assets

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

$

Actual return on plan assets

Settlements

Participant contributions

Company contributions

Acquisitions

Benefits paid

Currency translation adjustment

Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status (underfunded)

Funded status
Reconciliation of amounts recognized in the
consolidated balance sheets

Pension asset—noncurrent

Accrued benefit liability—current

Accrued benefit liability—noncurrent

Net amount recognized
Reconciliation of amounts recognized in
accumulated other comprehensive income

Prior service credits

Actuarial losses (gains)

Income tax (benefits) expenses related to above
items

Unamortized benefit plan costs (gains)

$

$

$

$

$

$

2,156,148
(39,482)
—

212

3,021

—
(192,652)
(1,562)
1,925,685

$

$

1,933,269

$

— $

236,782

—

145

112,338

39,651
(158,638)
(7,399)
2,156,148

—

—

2,323

20,739

—
(23,062)
—

$

— $

—

—

—

3,339

25,684

—
(29,023)
—

—

(504,630) $

(323,171) $

(179,901) $

(239,267)

— $

— $

— $

(3,621)
(501,009)
(504,630) $

(3,940)
(319,231)
(323,171) $

(16,246)
(163,655)
(179,901) $

—
(20,116)
(219,151)
(239,267)

(6,755) $

569,435

(20,155) $
340,034

(205,406)
357,274

$

(118,445)
201,434

$

(47,384) $
(66,480)

42,016
(71,848) $

(8,682)
(74,615)

31,265
(52,032)

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The components of net periodic benefit cost for fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

Pension Benefits

Year Ended March 31,

Other
Postretirement Benefits

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

2016

2015

2014

Components of net periodic
pension cost

Service cost

Interest cost

$

10,902

$

88,708

12,902

90,576

Expected return on plan assets

(162,285)

(150,565)

$

12,854

$

92,938
(147,545)

(4,038)

9,488

(1,968)

—

724

(5,288)

—

—

—

—

(6,731)
13,487
(395)
1,561

—

1,186

7,669

—

(10,810)
(6,106)
—

—

—

$

2,868

$

12,332

—

(4,529)
—

—

—

—

3,060

12,552

—

(4,529)
—

—

—

—

$

(58,469) $

(52,375)

$

(33,831)

$

(8,061)

$

10,671

$

11,083

Amortization of prior service
credit cost

Amortization of net loss

Curtailment gain

Settlements

Special termination benefits

Total net periodic benefit
(income) expense
Assumptions used to
determine net periodic
pension cost

Discount rate

3.31 - 4.11%

4.32%

4.07%

3.66%

4.14%

3.79%

Expected long-term rate on
assets

6.50 - 8.25%

8.25%

8.25%

Rate of compensation increase

3.50 - 4.50%

3.50%

3.50%

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

The discount rate is determined annually as of each measurement date, based on a review of yield rates associated with 
long-term, high-quality corporate bonds.  At the end of each year, the discount rate is primarily determined using the results of 
bond yield curve models based on a portfolio of high-quality bonds matching notional cash inflows with the expected benefit 
payments for each significant benefit plan. 

The expected return on plan assets is determined based on a market-related value of plan assets, which is a smoothed asset 

value.  The market-related value of assets is calculated by recognizing investment performance that is different from that 
expected on a straight-line basis over five years.  Actuarial gains and losses are amortized over the average remaining life 
expectancy of inactive participants for plans that are predominantly inactive and over the expected future service for active 
participants for other plans, but only to the extent unrecognized gains or losses exceed a corridor equal to 10% of the greater of 
the projected benefit obligation or market-related value of assets.

During the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company changed the method it uses to estimate the 
service and interest components of net periodic benefit cost for the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans.  
This new estimation approach discounts the individual expected cash flows underlying the service cost and interest cost by 
applying the specific spot rates derived from the yield curve used to discount the cash flows reflected in the measurement of the 
benefit obligation.  Historically, the Company estimated these service and interest cost components utilizing a single weighted-
average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the benefit obligation at the beginning of the period. 

The Company made this change to provide a more precise measurement of service and interest costs by improving the 
correlation between projected benefit cash flows to the corresponding spot yield curve rates. The Company has accounted for 
this change as a change in accounting estimate that is inseparable from a change in accounting principle pursuance to ASC 250, 
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections and accordingly have accounted for it prospectively.  While the benefit obligation 
measured under this approach is unchanged from that determined under the prior approach, the more granular application of the 
spot rates will reduce the service and interest cost for the pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017, by 
approximately $20,000.  The spot rates used to determine service and interest costs the U.S. plans ranged from 0.60%to 9.75%.  
Under the Company’s prior methodology, these rates would have resulted in weighted-average rates for service cost and interest 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

cost of 3.86% for the U.S. Pension plans and 3.73% for the OPEB plans. The new approach will be used to measure the service 
cost and interest cost for our pension and OPEB plans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. 

Effective April 1, 2015, the Company changed the period over which actuarial gains and losses are being amortized for its 

U.S. pension plans from the average remaining future service period of active plan participants to the average life expectancy of 
inactive plan participants.  This change was made because the Company has determined that as of that date almost all plan 
participants are inactive.

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Society of Actuaries released new mortality tables that reflect increased 

life expectancy for participants of U.S. pension plans.  The Company has reflected these new tables, along with an updated 
projection scale of mortality improvements, in the measurement of our U.S. pension and other postretirement benefit plans as of 
March 31, 2015.  This change resulted in an increase in the benefit obligation.

The Company periodically experiences events or makes changes to its benefit plans that result in curtailment or special 
charges. Curtailments are recognized when events occur that significantly reduce the expected years of future service of present 
employees or eliminates the benefits for a significant number of employees for some or all of their future service.

Curtailment losses are recognized when it is probable the curtailment will occur and the effects are reasonably estimable. 

Curtailment gains are recognized when the related employees are terminated or a plan amendment is adopted, whichever is 
applicable.

As required under ASC 715, the Company remeasures plan assets and obligations during an interim period whenever a 
significant event occurs that results in a material change in the net periodic pension cost.  The determination of significance is 
based on judgment and consideration of events and circumstances impacting the pension costs.

The following summarizes the key events whose effects on net periodic benefit cost and obligations are included in the 

tables above:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

In March 2016, one of the Company's union-represented groups of employees ratified a new collective bargaining 
agreement.  The agreement includes an amendment to the other postretirement benefits plan, for which participants 
will no longer receive a benefit after the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.  This change resulted in the termination of 
the plan and as a result, the plan's liability was eliminated as of March 31, 2016 and the Company recognized a credit 
of approximately $2,297.  Additionally, the agreement includes an amendment to the pension plan, under which 
participants will no longer continue to accrue a benefit after the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021.  This change 
resulted in a curtailment gain of approximately $1,516 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements 
of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."

In February 2016, one of the Company's union-represented groups of employees ratified a new collective bargaining 
agreement.  The agreement includes an amendment to the pension plan, under which effective January 1, 2017, 
actively accruing participants will no longer accrue benefits once they reach 30 years of service under the plan.  This 
change resulted in a curtailment gain of approximately $3,314 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated 
Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives."

In May 2015 and February 2016 the Company offered enhanced retirement benefits to employees of one of its union-
represented groups.  In order to receive these enhanced benefits, eligible employees had to agree to retire within a 
special window period.  This change resulted in a special termination charge of approximately $724 and is presented 
on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement 
incentives."

In April 2015, the Company's largest union-represented group of employees ratified a new collective bargaining 
agreement.  The agreement includes an amendment to the pension plan, under which participants will no longer accrue 
benefits after 30 years of service under the plan.  This change resulted in a curtailment gain of approximately $2,863 
and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and 
early retirement incentives."

In March 2014, the Company announced an amendment to the retirement plan of its non-represented employee 
participants. Effective March 1, 2015, actively accruing participants with 30 years of service will no longer continue to 
accrue a benefit.  Those changes resulted in a decrease in the projected pension obligation of $14,355 and a related 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

curtailment gain of $8,427 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as 
"Curtailments, settlements and early retirement incentives".

• 

• 

In March 2014, in connection with the Company's relocation plan, the Company has restructured the remaining 
workforce resulting in the termination of a number of defined benefit plan participants.  The Company concluded that 
these terminations will result in a significant reduction in the remaining service period and recorded a curtailment loss 
of $8,031 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Curtailment, settlements 
and early retirement incentives".  This curtailment loss included an increase in the projected pension obligation of 
$6,503.  Additionally, as part of the layoffs, the Company recorded an early retirement incentive severance charge of 
$916 and is presented on the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations in "Curtailments, settlements and 
early retirement incentives."

In December 2013, the Company completed an incentive offer in the form of lump-sum payments to non-represented 
deferred vested employees who were not of retirement age in lieu of any future benefits.  In addition, cumulative 
lump-sum payments to union-represented plan participants for previously offered early retirement incentives exceeded 
the service and interest costs of the respective plan.  The aforementioned changes led to a remeasurement of the 
affected plan's assets and obligations as of December 2013, which resulted in a $118,391 decrease in projected benefit 
obligation.  Additionally, these distributions resulted in settlement charges of $1,561 and are presented on the 
accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations within "Curtailments, settlements and early retirement 
incentives."

The following table shows those amounts expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit costs during the fiscal year 

ending March 31, 2017:

Amounts expected to be recognized in FY 2017 net periodic benefit costs

Prior service cost (credit)

Actuarial (loss) gain

Expected Pension Benefit Payments

Pension
Benefits

Other
Postretirement
Benefits

$

$

(1,782) $
(11,985) $

(13,464)
6,588

The total estimated future benefit payments for the pension plans are expected to be paid from the plan assets and company 

funds. The other postretirement plan benefit payments reflect the Company's portion of the funding. Estimated future benefit 
payments from plan assets and Company funds for the next ten years are as follows:

Year

2017
2018

2019

2020

2021

2022 - 2026

*  Net of expected Medicare Part D subsidies of $730 to $1,220 per year.

Pension
Benefits

Other
Postretirement
Benefits*

$

$

187,571
172,446

167,732

165,695

162,720

773,657

16,547
15,973

15,550

14,953

14,432

61,392

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Plan Assets, Investment Policy and Strategy

The table below sets forth the Company's target asset allocation for fiscal 2016 and the actual asset allocations at March 31, 

2016 and 2015.

Asset Category

Equity securities

Fixed income securities

Alternative investment funds

Total

Target
Allocation

Fiscal 2016

40 - 50%

40 - 50%

0 - 10%

Actual
Allocation

March 31,

2016

2015

48%

48

4

100%

45%

51

4

100%

Pension plan assets are invested in various asset classes that are expected to produce a sufficient level of diversification and 
investment return over the long-term. The investment goals are to exceed the assumed actuarial rate of return over the long-term 
within reasonable and prudent levels of risks and to meet future obligations.

Asset/liability studies are conducted on a regular basis to provide guidance in setting investment goals for the pension 
portfolio and its asset allocation. The asset allocation aims to prudently achieve a strong, risk-adjusted return while seeking to 
minimize funding level volatility and improve the funded status of the plans. The pension plans currently employ a liability-
driven investment ("LDI") approach, where assets and liabilities move in the same direction. The goal is to limit the volatility of 
the funding status and cover part, but not all, of the changes in liabilities. Most of the liabilities' changes are due to interest rate 
movements.

To balance expected risk and return, allocation targets are established and monitored against acceptable ranges. All 
investment policies and procedures are designed to ensure that the plans' investments are in compliance with the Employee 
Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA"). Guidelines are established defining permitted investments within each 
asset class. Each investment manager has contractual guidelines to ensure that investments are made within the parameters of 
their asset class or in the case of multi-asset class managers, the parameters of their multi-asset class strategy. Certain 
investments are not permitted at any time, including investment directly in employer securities and uncovered short sales.

The tables below provide the fair values of the Company's plan assets at March 31, 2016 and 2015, by asset category. The 
table also identifies the  level of inputs used to determine the fair value of assets in each category (see Note 2 for definition of 
levels).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities

International

U.S. equity

U.S. commingled fund

International commingled fund

Fixed income securities

Corporate bonds

Government securities

U.S. commingled fund

International commingled fund

Other fixed income

Other

Private equity and infrastructure

Insurance contracts

Other

March 31, 2016

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

24,302

$

3,151

$

— $

27,453

162,168

78,155

570,500

44,613

—

—

622,605

9,555

—

—

—

—

—

—

5,226

53,167

25,121

159,432

74,447

8,709

7,286

—

—

1,493

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

71,571

1,349

—

162,168

78,155

575,726

97,780

25,121

159,432

697,052

18,264

7,286

71,571

1,349

1,493

Total investment in securities—assets

$

1,511,898

$

338,032

$

72,920

$

1,922,850

Receivables

Payables
Total plan assets

3,249
(414)
1,925,685

  $

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents
Equity securities

International

U.S. equity

U.S. commingled fund

International commingled fund

Fixed income securities

Corporate bonds

Government securities

U.S. commingled fund

International commingled fund

Other fixed income

Other

Private equity and infrastructure

Insurance contracts

March 31, 2015

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Total

$

91,499

$

1,562

$

— $

93,061

181,061

72,911

619,297

47,366

—

—

676,557

10,174

—

—

—

—

—

—

68,165

25,604

182,456

90,341

3,512

8,415

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

79,692

920

181,061

72,911

619,297

115,531

25,604

182,456

766,898

13,686

8,415

79,692

920

Total investment in securities—assets

$

1,698,865

$

380,055

$

80,612

$

2,159,532

Receivables

Payables
Total plan assets

2,609
(5,993)
2,156,148

$

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments are primarily held in registered short-term investment vehicles which 

are valued using a market approach based on quoted market prices of similar instruments.

Public equity securities, including common stock, are primarily valued using a market approach based on the closing fair 

market prices of identical instruments in the principal market on which they are traded. Commingled funds that are open-ended 
mutual funds for which the fair value per share is determined and published by the respective mutual fund sponsor and is the 
basis for current observable transactions are categorized as Level 1 fair value measures. All other commingled investment funds 
for which the Company uses NAV as a practical expedient to estimate fair value per unit are categorized as Level 2 as long as 
they do not have redemption restrictions as of the measurement date. All commingled investment funds with redemption 
restrictions as of the measurement date are categorized as Level 3, if any. The NAV is the total value of the fund divided by the 
number of shares outstanding. 

Corporate, government agency bonds and mortgage-backed securities are primarily valued using a market approach with 
inputs that include broker quotes, benchmark yields, base spreads and reported observable trades for identical or comparable 
instruments.

Other investments include private equity and infrastructure funds and insurance contracts.  Investments in private equity 

and infrastructure funds  are carried at estimated fair value based on NAV as a practical expedient and other appropriate 
adjustments to NAV as determined based on an evaluation of data provided by fund managers, including valuations of the 
underlying investments derived using inputs such as cost, operating results, discounted future cash flows, and market-based 
comparable data.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

The following table represents a rollforward of the balances of our pension plan assets that are valued using Level 3 inputs:

March 31, 2015,
Balance

Acquisitions

Net Purchases
(Sales)

Net Realized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

March 31, 2016,
Balance

Private equity funds $

79,692

Insurance contracts

920

Total

$

80,612

$

$

— $

—

— $

(15,184) $
—
(15,184) $

(15,223) $
—
(15,223) $

22,286

429

22,715

$

$

71,571

1,349

72,920

March 31, 2014,
Balance

Acquisitions

Net Purchases
(Sales)

Net Realized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

Net Unrealized
Appreciation
(Depreciation)

March 31, 2015,
Balance

Private equity funds $

89,113

Insurance contracts

—

Total

$

89,113

$

$

— $

920

920

$

(20,757) $
—
(20,757) $

(1,002) $
—
(1,002) $

12,338

—

12,338

$

$

79,692

920

80,612

Assumptions and Sensitivities

The discount rate is determined as of each measurement date, based on a review of yield rates associated with long-term, 

high-quality corporate bonds.  The calculation separately discounts benefit payments using the spot rates from a long-term, 
high-quality corporate bond yield curve. 

The effect of a 25 basis-point change in discount rates as of March 31, 2016, is shown below:

Increase of 25 basis points

Obligation

Net periodic expense
Decrease of 25 basis points

Obligation

Net periodic expense

Pension Benefits

Other
Postretirement
Benefits

* $

(66,900) $
(300)

* $

70,100

$

300

(3,685)
(292)

3,837

303

* Excludes impact to plan assets due to the LDI investment approach discussed above under "Plan Assets, Investment 

Policy and Strategy."

The long-term rate of return assumption represents the expected average rate of earnings on the funds invested to provide 

for the benefits included in the benefit obligations. The long-term rate of return assumption is determined based on a number of 
factors, including historical market index returns, the anticipated long-term asset allocation of the plans, historical plan return 
data, plan expenses and the potential to outperform market index returns. For fiscal 20116, the expected long-term rate of return 
on assets was 6.50 - 8.25%.  For fiscal 2017, the expected long-term rate of return is 6.50 - 8.00%.

A significant factor used in estimating future per capita cost of covered health care benefits for our retirees and us is the 
health care cost trend rate assumption.  The rate used at March 31, 2016, was 6.60% and is assumed to decrease gradually to 
4.50% by fiscal 2027 and remain at that level thereafter. The effect of a one-percentage-point change in the healthcare cost 
trend rate in each year is shown below:

Net periodic expense

Obligation

Anticipated Contributions to Defined Benefit Plans

Other Postretirement Benefits

One-Percentage-
Point Increase

One-Percentage-
Point Decrease

$

515

$

7,698

(439)
(6,943)

Assuming a normal retirement age of 65, the Company expects to contribute $40,000 to its defined benefit pension plans 

and $16,500 to its OPEB during fiscal 2017. No plan assets are expected to be returned to the Company in fiscal 2017.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

16. 

STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS

The Company has stock incentive plans under which employees and non-employee directors may be granted options to 
purchase shares of the Company's common stock at the fair value at the time of the grant.  Employee options and non-employee 
director options are fully vested as of March 31, 2016.  There were no employee or non-employee director options granted 
during fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. 

Since fiscal 2006, the Company approved the granting of restricted stock as its primary form of share-based incentive.  The 
restricted shares are subject to forfeiture should the grantee's employment be terminated prior to the third or fourth anniversary 
of the date of grant, and are included in capital in excess of par value.  Restricted shares generally vest in full after three or four 
years.  The fair value of restricted shares under the Company's restricted stock plans is determined by the product of the number 
of shares granted and the grant date market price of the Company's common stock.  Certain of these awards contain 
performance conditions, in addition to service conditions. The fair value of restricted shares is expensed on a straight-line basis 
over the requisite service period of three or four years.

The Company recognized $2,657, $1,272 and $4,653 of share-based compensation expense during the fiscal years ended 

March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The total income tax benefit recognized for share-based compensation 
arrangements for fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $930, $445 and $1,629, respectively. 

A summary of the Company's stock option activity and related information for its option plans for the fiscal year ended 

March 31, 2016, was as follows:

Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price

Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in Years)

Aggregate
Intrinsic Value

Options

Outstanding at March 31, 2015

3,936

$

15.37

Exercised

Forfeited

Outstanding at March 31, 2016

—
(3,936)

— $

—  

15.37

—

0

$

—

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the balance of outstanding stock options expired.  The intrinsic value of stock 

options exercised during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, was $2,234 and $1,043, respectively.  

At March 31, 2016 and 2015, 5,006,109 shares and 5,070,409 shares of common stock, respectively, were available for 
issuance under the plans.  A summary of the status of the Company's nonvested shares of restricted stock and deferred stock 
units as of March 31, 2016, and changes during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, is presented below:

Nonvested restricted stock and deferred stock units at March 31, 2015

Granted

Vested

Forfeited

Nonvested restricted stock and deferred stock units at March 31, 2016

Shares

Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value

175,382

$

66,800
(55,289)
(17,002)
169,891

$

61.79

63.68

71.39

76.99

57.88

The fair value of restricted stock which vested during fiscal 2016 was $3,297.  The tax benefit from vested restricted stock 

was $96, $673 and $2,726 during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The weighted-average 
grant date fair value of share-based grants in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $63.68, $64.44 and 
$79.80, respectively.  Expected future compensation expense on restricted stock net of expected forfeitures, is approximately 
$2,590, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of 2.1 years.

During the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, 15,200, 8,800 and 7,875 deferred stock units were granted 

to the non-employee members of the Board of Directors, respectively, under the Directors' Plan.  Each deferred stock unit 
represents the contingent right to receive one share of the Company's common stock.  The deferred stock units vest over a three 
or four-year period and the shares of common stock underlying vested deferred stock units will be delivered on January 1 of the 
year following the year in which the non-employee director terminates service as a Director of the Company.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

17. 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Real Estate Lease Litigation over Claims of American Brownfield MCIC, LLC

As previously disclosed, on June 13, 2013, American Brownfield MCIC, LLC (“American Brownfield”) filed suit (the 

“Lawsuit”) in the 298th Judicial District Court of Dallas County, Texas against Triumph Aerostructures, LLC (“Triumph 
Aerostructures”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, for amounts allegedly owed pursuant to a lease dated October 
24, 2007, covering the use and occupancy of approximately 314 acres of land and improvements in Dallas, Texas, previously 
known as the Naval Weapons Industrial Reserve Plant (the “Jefferson Street Facility”).  Triumph Aerostructures, the Company, 
and American Brownfield agreed to a mediated settlement of the Lawsuit, effective November 18, 2015.  Under the terms of the 
settlement, American Brownfield was paid $5,000 on November 23, 2015, which is included in Legal settlement charge (gain), 
net, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and is entitled to a second payment of $5,500 on or before May 20, 2016.  
The Lawsuit has been administratively closed, and will be dismissed with prejudice upon receipt by American Brownfield of 
the second payment.  Also as part of the settlement, the Company has leased 272,683 square feet of space at the Jefferson Street 
Facility for a 15 year term beginning December 1, 2015, for annual base rent of $1,250.

Trade Secret Litigation over Claims of Eaton Corporation

On June 18, 2014, the Company announced it had settled all pending litigation involving the Company, its subsidiary, the 

employees and Eaton Corporation and several of its subsidiaries ("Eaton").  As it pertained to the lawsuit by Eaton claiming 
alleged misappropriation of trade secrets and intellectual property allegedly belonging to Eaton relating to the design and 
manufacture of hydraulic pumps and motors used in military and commercial aviation.  As part of the settlement, Eaton agreed 
to pay the Company $135,300 in cash.  During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, the Company received payment 
representing a gain on legal settlement, net of expense, of $134,693, which is included on the Consolidated Statements of 
Operations. 

Other

Certain of the Company's business operations and facilities are subject to a number of federal, state, local and foreign 
environmental laws and regulations.  Former owners generally indemnify the Company for environmental liabilities related to 
the assets and businesses acquired which existed prior to the acquisition dates.  In the opinion of management, there are no 
significant environmental contingent liabilities which would have a material effect on the financial condition or operating 
results of the Company which are not covered by such indemnification.

The Company's risk related to pension projected obligations as of March 31, 2016, is significant.  This amount is currently 
in excess of the related plan assets.  Benefit plan assets are invested in a diversified portfolio of investments in both the equity 
and debt categories, as well as limited investments in real estate and other alternative investments.  The market value of all of 
these investment categories may be adversely affected by external events and the movements and volatility in the financial 
markets, including such events as the current credit and real estate market conditions.  Declines in the market values of our plan 
assets could expose the total asset balance to significant risk which may cause an increase to future funding requirements.  The 
Company's potential risk related to OPEB projected obligations as of March 31, 2016, is also significant.

Some raw materials and operating supplies are subject to price and supply fluctuations caused by market dynamics.  The 
Company's strategic sourcing initiatives seek to find ways of mitigating the inflationary pressures of the marketplace.  In recent 
years, these inflationary pressures have affected the market for raw materials.  However, the Company believes that raw 
material prices will remain stable through the remainder of fiscal 2017 and after that, experience increases that are in line with 
inflation.  Additionally, the Company generally does not employ forward contracts or other financial instruments to hedge 
commodity price risk.

The Company's suppliers' failure to provide acceptable raw materials, components, kits and subassemblies would adversely 

affect production schedules and contract profitability.  The Company maintains an extensive qualification and performance 
surveillance system to control risk associated with such supply base reliance.  The Company is dependent on third parties for 
certain information technology services.  To a lesser extent, the Company is also exposed to fluctuations in the prices of certain 
utilities and services, such as electricity, natural gas, chemical processing and freight.  The Company utilizes a range of long-
term agreements and strategic aggregated sourcing to optimize procurement expense and supply risk in these categories.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is also involved in disputes, claims, lawsuits, and governmental and 
regulatory inquiries that it deems to be immaterial.  Some may involve claims or potential claims of substantial damages, fines 
or penalties.  While the Company cannot predict the outcome of any pending or future litigation or proceeding and no 

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

assurances can be given, the Company does not believe that any pending matter will have a material effect, individually or in 
the aggregate, on its financial position or results of operations.

18. 

RESTRUCTURING COSTS

Fiscal 2016 Restructuring

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company committed to a restructuring of certain of its businesses as well 

as the consolidation of certain of its facilities ("2016 Restructuring Plan").  The Company expects to reduce its footprint by 
approximately 3.5 million square feet and to reduce head count by 1,200 employees.  Over the next few fiscal years, the 
Company estimates that it will record aggregate pre-tax charges of $150,000 to $160,000 related to these programs, which 
represent employee termination benefits, contract termination costs, accelerated depreciation and facility closure and other exit 
costs, and will result in future cash outlays. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded charges of 
$80,956 related to this program including, accelerated depreciation of $22,392 and severance of $16,300.

The following table provides a summary of the Company's current aggregate cost estimates by major type of expense 

associated with the 2016 Restructuring Plan:

Type of expense

Termination benefits

Facility closure and other exit costs (1)

Contract termination costs

Accelerated depreciation charges (2)

Other (3)

$

$

Total estimated amount
expected to be incurred

26,000

40,000

25,000

34,000

30,000

155,000

(1) Includes costs to transfer product lines among facilities and outplacement and employee relocation costs.

(2) Accelerated depreciation charges are recorded as part of Depreciation and amortization on the Consolidated Statement 

of Operations.

(3)  Consists of other costs directly related to the plan, including project management, legal and regulatory costs.

The restructuring charges recognized for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016, by type and by segment consisted of the 

following: 

Aerostructures

Aerospace
Systems

Aftermarket
Services

Corporate

Total

Termination benefits

Facility closure and other exit costs

$

11,379 $

14,295

Other

    Total Restructuring

Depreciation and Amortization

Included in Cost of sales

     Contract termination costs

     Accelerated depreciation

     Other

Total

463 $

397 $

4,061 $ 16,300

—

—

463

3,368

—

—

4,250

—

—

397

145

—

—

—

— 14,295

5,587

9,648

5,587

36,182

— 12,374

— 12,100

— 10,018

— 10,282

—

25,674

8,861

12,100

10,018

6,032

$

62,685 $

8,081 $

542 $

9,648 $ 80,956

Termination benefits include employee retention, severance and benefit payments for terminated employees. Facility 
closure costs include general operating costs incurred subsequent to production shutdown as well as equipment relocation and 
other associated costs. Contract termination costs include costs associated with terminating existing leases and supplier 
agreements. Other costs include legal, outplacement and employee relocation costs and other employee-related costs.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Relocation to Red Oak

During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Company committed to relocate the operations of its largest facility in 
Dallas, Texas and to expand its Red Oak, Texas ("Red Oak") facility to accommodate this relocation.  The Company incurred 
approximately $86,640 in capital expenditures during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014, associated with this plan.  The 
Company incurred $3,193 and $31,290 of moving expenses related to the relocation during the fiscal year ended March 31, 
2015 and 2014, shown separately on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  The relocation was substantially completed 
during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

19. 

CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION

Trade accounts receivable from The Boeing Company ("Boeing") represented approximately 18% and 13% of total 
accounts receivable as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  Trade accounts receivable from Gulfstream Aerospace 
Corporation ("Gulfstream") represented approximately 6% and 16% of total accounts receivable as of March 31, 2016 and 
2015, respectively.  The Company had no other significant concentrations of credit risk. 

Sales to Boeing for fiscal 2016 were $1,472,641, or 38% of net sales, of which $1,237,523, $200,020 and $35,098 were 
from the Aerostructures segment, the Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively. Sales to 
Boeing for fiscal 2015 were $1,634,367, or 42% of net sales, of which $1,441,892, $161,196 and $31,279 were from the 
Aerostructures segment, the Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively.  Sales to Boeing 
for fiscal 2014 were $1,689,635, or 45% of net sales, of which $1,576,113, $87,374 and $26,148 were from the Aerostructures 
segment, the Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively. 

Sales to Gulfstream for fiscal 2016 were $476,327, or 12% of net sales, of which $472,627, $3,492 and $208 were from the 

Aerostructures segment, the Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively. Sales to 
Gulfstream for fiscal 2015 were $338,719, or 9% of net sales, of which $334,948, $3,745 and $26 were from the Aerostructures 
segment, the Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively.  Sales to Gulfstream for fiscal 
2014 were $290,028, or 8% of net sales, of which $285,252, $4,279 and $497 were from the Aerostructures segment, the 
Aerospace Systems segment and the Aftermarket Services segment, respectively.

No other single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's net sales; however, the loss of any significant 

customer, including Boeing and/or Gulfstream, could have a material adverse effect on the Company and its operating 
subsidiaries.

The Company currently generates a majority of its revenue from clients in the commercial aerospace industry, the business 

jet industry and the military. The Company's growth and financial results are largely dependent on continued demand for its 
products and services from clients in these industries. If any of these industries experiences a downturn, clients in these sectors 
may conduct less business with the Company.

20. 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS

Approximately 13% of the Company's labor force is covered under collective bargaining agreements.  As of March 31, 
2016, approximately 31% of the Company's collectively bargained workforce are working under contracts that have expired or 
are set to expire within one year.

 The collective bargaining agreement with our union employees with International Association of Machinists and 

Aerospace Workers ("IAM") District 751 at our Spokane, Washington facility has expired.  As of May 11, 2016, the workforce 
in Spokane of approximately 400 employees has elected to strike. While we are currently in negotiations with the workforce, 
we have implemented plans to continue production in Spokane with support from other locations.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

21. 

SEGMENTS

The Company reports financial performance based on the following three reportable segments: the Aerostructures Group, 

the Aerospace Systems Group and the Aftermarket Services Group.  The Company's CODM utilizes Adjusted EBITDA as a 
primary measure of profitability to evaluate performance of its segments and allocate resources.

The Aerostructures segment consists of the Company's operations that manufacture products primarily for the aerospace 
OEM market. The Aerostructures segment's revenues are derived from the design, manufacture, assembly and integration of 
metallic and composite aerostructures and structural components, including aircraft wings, fuselage sections, tail assemblies, 
engine nacelles, flight control surfaces as well as helicopter cabins. Further, the segment's operations also design and 
manufacture composite assemblies for floor panels and environmental control system ducts. These products are sold to various 
aerospace OEMs on a global basis.  Effective April 1, 2015, the results for Triumph Group Mexico are included in the 
Aerostructures segment, as doing so better represents the type of work Triumph Group Mexico is performing.  Previously, 
Triumph Group Mexico's results were included in Corporate. 

The Aerospace Systems segment consists of the Company's operations that also manufacture products primarily for the 
aerospace OEM market. The segment's operations design and engineer mechanical and electromechanical controls, such as 
hydraulic systems, main engine gearbox assemblies, engine control systems, accumulators, mechanical control cables and non-
structural cockpit components. These products are sold to various aerospace OEMs on a global basis.

The Aftermarket Services segment consists of the Company's operations that provide maintenance, repair and overhaul 
services to both commercial and military markets on components and accessories manufactured by third parties. Maintenance, 
repair and overhaul revenues are derived from services on auxiliary power units, airframe and engine accessories, including 
constant-speed drives, cabin compressors, starters and generators, and pneumatic drive units. In addition, the segment's 
operations repair and overhaul thrust reversers, nacelle components and flight control surfaces. The segment's operations also 
perform repair and overhaul services and supply spare parts for various types of cockpit instruments and gauges for a broad 
range of commercial airlines on a worldwide basis.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA is total segment revenue reduced by operating expenses (less depreciation and amortization) 
identifiable with that segment. Corporate includes general corporate administrative costs and any other costs not identifiable 
with one of the Company's segments, including restructuring of $10,347 for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016.

Effective April 2016, the Company announced that it is realigning into four business units to better meet the evolving needs 

of its customers. The new structure better supports our go-to-market strategies and will allow us to more effectively satisfy the 
needs of our customers while continuing to deliver on our commitments, accelerate organic growth and drive predictable 
profitability.

The Company does not accumulate net sales information by product or service or groups of similar products and services, 

and therefore the Company does not disclose net sales by product or service because to do so would be impracticable.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Selected financial information for each reportable segment and the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to operating income 

before interest is as follows:

Net sales:

Aerostructures

Aerospace systems

Aftermarket services

Elimination of inter-segment sales

(Loss) income before income taxes:

Operating (loss) income:

Aerostructures
Aerospace systems

Aftermarket services

Corporate

Interest expense and other

Depreciation and amortization:

Aerostructures

Aerospace systems

Aftermarket services

Corporate

Impairment charge of intangible assets:

Aerostructures

Aerospace systems

Amortization of acquired contract liabilities, net:

Aerostructures

Aerospace systems

Adjusted EBITDA:

Aerostructures

Aerospace systems

Aftermarket services

Corporate

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

2,427,809

$

2,510,371

$

2,622,917

1,166,795

311,394
(19,926)
3,886,072

$

1,089,117

304,013
(14,779)
3,888,722

(1,274,777) $
216,520

24,977
(57,826)
(1,091,106)
68,041
(1,159,147) $

114,986

$

50,118

11,009

1,642

120,985
184,042

47,931

81,715

434,673

85,379

349,294

102,296

45,200

8,559

2,268

$

$

$

$

871,750

287,343
(18,756)
3,763,254

248,637
149,721

42,265
(40,619)
400,004

87,771

312,233

116,514

37,453

7,529

2,781

177,755

$

158,323

$

164,277

873,961

400
874,361

90,778

41,585

132,363

$

$

$

$

(364,538) $
216,959

37,886
(57,428)
(167,121) $

— $

—
— $

—

—
—

38,719

37,014

75,733

184,562

192,228

56,490
(50,710)
382,570

$

$

$

$

25,207

17,422

42,629

339,944

169,752

49,794
(36,672)
522,818

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Capital expenditures:

Aerostructures

Aerospace systems

Aftermarket services

Corporate

Total Assets:

Aerostructures

Aerospace systems

Aftermarket services

Corporate

Year Ended March 31,

2016

2015

2014

$

$

45,478

$

72,681

$

168,715

30,883

2,700

986

30,531

5,645

1,147

21,935

13,940

1,824

80,047

$

110,004

$

206,414

March 31,

2016

2015

$

3,023,892

$

4,097,397

1,437,977

1,460,142

350,674

22,550

375,752

23,034

$

4,835,093

$

5,956,325

During fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company had foreign sales of $797,976, $753,075 and 
$621,625, respectively. The Company reports as foreign sales those sales with delivery points outside of the United States.  As 
of March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had foreign long-lived assets of $346,924 and $366,846, respectively. 

22. 

SELECTED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF PARENT, GUARANTORS AND NON-
GUARANTORS

The 2021 Notes and the 2022 Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by Guarantor 
Subsidiaries. The total assets, stockholder's equity, revenue, earnings and cash flows from operating activities of the Guarantor 
Subsidiaries exceeded a majority of the consolidated total of such items as of and for the periods reported. The only 
consolidated subsidiaries of the Company that are not guarantors of the 2021 Notes and the 2022 Notes (the "Non-Guarantor 
Subsidiaries") are: (i) the receivables securitization special purpose entity, and (ii) the foreign operating subsidiaries. The 
following tables present condensed consolidating financial statements including Triumph Group, Inc. (the "Parent"), the 
Guarantor Subsidiaries, and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Such financial statements include balance sheets as of March 31, 
2016 and 2015, statements of operations and comprehensive income for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, 
and statements of cash flows for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS:

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

March 31, 2016

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated
Total

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

Trade and other receivables, net

1,544

$

2,057

Inventories

Rotable assets

Prepaid expenses and other

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net

Goodwill and other intangible
assets, net

Other, net

Intercompany investments and
advances

Total assets

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term
debt

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt, less current
portion

Intercompany debt

Accrued pension and other
postretirement benefits,
noncurrent

Deferred income taxes and other

Total stockholders' equity

Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity

201

$

19,239

$

— $

127,968

1,091,824

35,451

26,433

1,281,877

746,455

1,898,401

76,262

314,183

92,414

16,501

8,302

450,639

135,955

195,465

20,712

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

20,984

444,208

1,184,238

51,952

41,259

1,742,641

889,734

2,093,866

108,852

—

—

6,524

10,125

7,324

—

11,878

$

$

2,301,054

81,540

82,930

2,330,381

$

4,084,535

$

885,701

$

(2,465,524)
(2,465,524) $

—

4,835,093

28,473

$

13,968

$

— $

— $

11,154

44,856

84,483

346,602

599,921

960,491

1,120,570

171,480

63,009

1,972,729

7,315

11,589

934,944

654,201

658,873
(224,768)

52,469

38,431

90,900

191,300

330,176

3,148

54,270

215,907

—

—

—

—
(2,474,385)

—

—

8,861

42,441

410,225

683,208

1,135,874

1,374,879

—

664,664

724,732

934,944

$

2,330,381

$

4,084,535

$

885,701

$

(2,465,524) $

4,835,093

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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

SUMMARY CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS:

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

March 31, 2015

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated
Total

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

Trade and other receivables, net

620

$

3,578

Inventories

Rotable assets

Prepaid and other

Total current assets

Property and equipment, net

Goodwill and other intangible
assets, net

Other, net

Intercompany investments and
advances

Total assets

Current liabilities:

Current portion of long-term
debt

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt, less current
portion

Intercompany debt

Accrued pension and other
postretirement benefits,
noncurrent

Deferred income taxes and other

$

$

419

$

31,578

$

— $

180,874

1,200,941

35,248

10,549

1,428,031

807,070

2,786,400

80,806

337,149

79,333

13,572

6,011

467,643

135,455

204,811

13,388

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

32,617

521,601

1,280,274

48,820

23,069

1,906,381

950,734

2,991,211

107,999

—

—

6,509

10,707

8,209

—

13,805

4,062,058

81,540

63,897

4,094,779

$

5,183,847

$

885,194

$

(4,207,495)
(4,207,495) $

—

5,956,325

19,024

$

23,231

$

— $

— $

8,919

38,275

66,218

382,143

326,694

732,068

1,155,299

719,525

71,046

1,769,564

7,517

10,435

527,741

998,841

38,072

46,879

84,951

100,000

407,722

3,123

63,302

226,096

—

—

—

42,255

429,134

411,848

883,237

—
(2,896,811)

1,326,345

—

—

—
(1,310,684)

538,381

1,072,578

2,135,784

Total stockholders' equity

2,135,785

1,084,587

Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity

$

4,094,779

$

5,183,847

$

885,194

$

(4,207,495) $

5,956,325

100

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME:

Net sales

$

— $

3,577,733

$

369,954

$

(61,615) $

3,886,072

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated
Total

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of sales

Selling, general and
administrative

Depreciation and amortization

Impairment of  intangible
assets

Restructuring

Curtailments, settlements and
early retirement incentives

Legal settlement charge, net

Operating loss

Intercompany interest and charges

Interest expense and other

Income (loss) from continuing
operations, before income taxes

Income tax expense (income)

Net income (loss)

Other comprehensive (loss)
income

Total comprehensive income
(loss)

$

—

3,343,038

315,876

(61,615)

3,597,299

43,969

1,642

—

10,347

(1,244)

—

54,714

(54,714)

(206,998)

60,950

91,334

17,161

74,173

206,815

154,740

874,361

25,835

—

5,476

4,610,265
(1,032,532)
194,188

10,239

(1,236,959)
(132,648)
(1,104,311)

36,565

21,373

—

—

—

—

373,814
(3,860)
12,810
(3,148)

(13,522)
4,300
(17,822)

(163)

(136,024)

(12,065)

—

—

—

—

—

—
(61,615)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

287,349

177,755

874,361

36,182

(1,244)
5,476

4,977,178
(1,091,106)
—

68,041

(1,159,147)
(111,187)
(1,047,960)

(148,252)

74,010

$

(1,240,335) $

(29,887) $

— $

(1,196,212)

101

 
 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME:

Net sales

$

— $

3,592,062

$

320,907

$

(24,247) $

3,888,722

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated
Total

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of sales

Selling, general and
administrative

Depreciation and amortization

Restructuring charge

Legal settlement gain, net

Operating (loss) income

Intercompany interest and charges

Interest expense and other

Income from continuing
operations, before income taxes

Income tax expense (benefit)

Net income

Other comprehensive (loss)

Total comprehensive income
(loss)

$

—

2,900,408

265,292

(24,247)

3,141,453

50,562

2,269

—

(134,693)

(81,862)

81,862

(205,075)

85,555

201,382

58,049

143,333

(4,253)

199,569

141,561

3,193

—

3,244,731

347,331

196,394

10,438

140,499

54,359

86,140
(128,800)

35,642

14,493

—

—

315,427

5,480

8,681
(10,614)

7,413
(1,811)
9,224
(46,949)

—

—

—

—
(24,247)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

285,773

158,323

3,193
(134,693)
3,454,049

434,673

—

85,379

349,294

110,597

238,697
(180,002)

139,080

$

(42,660) $

(37,725) $

— $

58,695

102

 
 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME:

Net sales

$

— $

3,569,094

$

197,987

$

(3,827) $

3,763,254

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated
Total

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of sales

Selling, general and
administrative

Depreciation and amortization

Restructuring charge

Curtailments, settlements and
early retirement incentives

Operating (loss) income
Intercompany interest and charges

Interest expense and other

Income from continuing
operations, before income taxes

Income tax expense

Net income

Other comprehensive income
(loss)

—

2,760,627

155,002

(3,827)

2,911,802

36,670

2,782

—

1,166

40,618

(40,618)
(215,079)

86,094

88,367

20,478

67,889

1,481

192,422

152,593

31,290

—

25,623

8,902

—

—

3,136,932

189,527

432,162
207,397

6,103

218,662

85,061

133,601

43,898

8,460
7,682
(4,426)

5,204

438

4,766

(3,315)
1,451

$

—

—

—

—
(3,827)
—
—

—

—

—

—

—

— $

254,715

164,277

31,290

1,166

3,363,250

400,004
—

87,771

312,233

105,977

206,256

42,064

248,320

Total comprehensive income $

69,370

$

177,499

$

103

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:

Net income (loss)

$

74,173

$

(1,104,311) $

(17,822) $

— $

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2016

Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash (used in)
provided by operating activities

Net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities

Capital expenditures

Proceeds from sale of assets and
businesses

Cash used for businesses and
intangible assets acquired

Net cash used in investing
activities

Net increase in revolving credit
facility

Proceeds on issuance of debt

Retirements and repayments of
debt

Payments of deferred financing
costs

Dividends paid

Repayment of governmental grant

Repurchase of restricted shares for
minimum tax obligation

Intercompany financing and
advances

Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents

Net change in cash and cash
equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end
of year

$

(106,837)

1,207,850

24,629

(32,664)

(986)

103,539
(57,503)

6,807
(21,558)

—

—

5,877

192

(48,051)

(6,000)

(986)

(99,677)

(27,366)

(8,256)

—

—

6,497

—

128,300

(19,024)

(24,893)

(37,000)

—

—
(5,000)

—

—

—

—

—

(185)

(7,889)

—

(96)

70,024

34,574

—

924

620

Consolidated
Total
(1,047,960)

1,131,823

83,863
(80,047)

6,069

(54,051)

(128,029)

(8,256)
134,797

(80,917)

(185)
(7,889)
(5,000)

(96)

—

6,181

6,181

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

19,316

(83,159)

(6,181)

(4,080)

—

(218)

419

8,141

79

(12,339)

31,578

(6,181)

32,454

—

—

—

79

(11,633)

32,617

1,544

$

201

$

19,239

$

— $

20,984

104

 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:

Net income

$

143,333

$

86,140

$

9,224

$

— $

238,697

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated
Total

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2015

Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash (used by)
provided by operating activities

Net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities

Capital expenditures

Reimbursements of capital
expenditures

Proceeds from sale of assets and
businesses

Cash used for businesses and
intangible assets acquired

Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities

Net increase in revolving credit
facility

Proceeds on issuance of debt

Retirements and repayments of
debt

Purchase of common stock

Payments of deferred financing
costs

Dividends paid

Repayment of governmental grant

Repurchase of restricted shares for
minimum tax obligation

Proceeds from exercise of stock
options, including excess tax
benefit

Intercompany financing and
advances

Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents

Net change in cash and cash
equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end
of year

$

(154,295)

397,607

(25,590)

(10,962)

(905)

483,747
(92,686)

(16,366)
(16,413)

—

—

—

(905)

(46,150)

300,000

(401,232)

(184,380)

(6,487)

(8,100)

—

(673)

720

653

3,092

—

75

112,110

(73,829)

23,169

—

37,660

(20,928)
—

—

—
(3,198)

—

—

(90,167)

—

171,300

(233,700)
—

—

—

—

—

—

10,913

10,913

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

355,969

(521,180)

176,124

(10,913)

228,635

467,332
(110,004)

653

3,167

38,281

(67,903)

(46,150)
508,960

(655,860)
(184,380)

(6,487)
(8,100)
(3,198)

(673)

720

—

9,667

(507,646)

113,724

(10,913)

(395,168)

—

(2,200)

2,820

—

(730)

(642)

6,549

1,149

25,029

—

—

—

(642)

3,619

28,998

620

$

419

$

31,578

$

— $

32,617

105

 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS:

Net income

$

67,889

$

133,601

$

4,766

$

— $

206,256

Parent

Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

Eliminations

Consolidated
Total

Fiscal year ended March 31, 2014

Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided by
operating activities

Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities

Capital expenditures

Reimbursements of capital
expenditures

Proceeds from sale of assets and
businesses

Cash used for businesses and
intangible assets acquired

Net cash used in investing
activities

Net increase in revolving credit
facility

Proceeds on issuance of debt

Retirements and repayments of
debt

Purchase of common stock

Payments of deferred financing
costs

Dividends paid

Proceeds from governmental grant

Repurchase of restricted shares for
minimum tax obligation

Proceeds from exercise of stock
options, including excess tax
benefit

Intercompany financing and
advances

Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes
on cash and cash equivalents

Net change in cash and cash
equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents at end
of year

$

108,816

(170,631)

(3,502)

(5,802)

(71,119)

176,705

(2,381)

(37,030)
(185,794)

1,264
(18,239)

(5,802)
—

135,137
(206,414)

—

—

—

9,086

45,038

—

9

(6,505)

(87,951)

(2,381)

(138,175)

(106,181)

98,557

375,000

(271,812)

(19,134)

(3,297)

(8,344)

—

(2,726)

329

—

30,503

(27,218)
—

—

—

3,456

—

—

—

45,500

(117,615)
—

—

—

—

—

—

(343,187)

168,076

169,309

(174,614)

174,817

—

(290)

—

(388)

97,194

5,362

(2,361)

3,110

1,537

27,390

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

5,802

5,802

—

—

—

9,086

45,047

(94,456)

(246,737)

98,557

451,003

(416,645)
(19,134)

(3,297)
(8,344)
3,456

(2,726)

329

—

103,199

5,362

(3,039)

32,037

2,820

$

1,149

$

25,029

$

— $

28,998

106

 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

23. 

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

Fiscal 2016

Fiscal 2015

June 30

Sept. 30

Dec. 31 (7) Mar. 31 (8)

June 30  (3) (4)

Sept. 30

Dec. 31 (5) (6)

Mar. 31

BUSINESS
SEGMENT SALES  

Aerostructures

$ 611,838

$ 604,874

$

553,627

$

657,470

$

612,160

$ 632,510

$

560,346

$

705,355

Aerospace Systems

277,647

280,155

Aftermarket Services

74,745

73,777

288,288

78,127

320,705

84,745

219,852

288,902

67,608

74,343

279,198

80,690

301,165

81,372

Inter-segment
Elimination

(4,592)

(4,032)

(6,176)

(5,126)

(2,715)

(1,632)

(2,817)

(7,615)

TOTAL SALES

$ 959,638

$ 954,774

GROSS PROFIT (1)

$ 201,732

$ 197,742

$

$

913,866

$ 1,057,794

$

896,905

$ 994,123

195,405

$ (420,767) $

188,112

$ 197,566

$

$

917,417

$ 1,080,277

24,068

$

237,071

OPERATING
INCOME

Aerostructures

$ 66,007

$ 67,099

$ (187,265) $(1,220,618) $

68,819

$

70,008

$

(104,231) $

86,389

Aerospace Systems

Aftermarket Services

51,253

9,987

46,140

9,125

52,754

12,402

66,373

(6,537)

37,352

10,504

46,214

11,620

41,863

12,490

58,613

13,317

Corporate

TOTAL
OPERATING
INCOME

(19,381)

(12,317)

(4,141)

(21,987)

123,849

(13,144)

(11,388)

(17,602)

$ 107,866

$ 110,047

$ (126,250) $(1,182,769) $

240,524

$ 114,698

(61,266) $

140,717

NET INCOME

$ 62,732

$ 61,612

$

(88,649) $(1,083,655) $

128,243

$

67,446

(39,832) $

82,840

Basic Earnings
(Loss) per share

Diluted Earnings 
(Loss) per share (2)

$

$

1.28

$

1.25

$

(1.80) $

(22.01) $

2.48

$

1.32

$

(0.79) $

1.66

1.27

$

1.25

$

(1.80) $

(22.01) $

2.46

$

1.32

$

(0.79) $

1.66

* 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

(7) 

(8) 

Difference due to rounding.

Gross profit includes depreciation.

The sum of the diluted earnings per share for the four quarters does not necessarily equal the total year diluted earnings 
per share due to the dilutive effect of the potential common shares related to the convertible debt.

Includes the results of GE from June 27, 2014 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2015.

Includes the Gain on Legal Settlement, net ($134,693).

Includes the results of NAAS from October 17, 2014 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2015.

Includes the results of Tulsa Programs from December 30, 2014 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2015, and a 
provision for forward losses of approximately $151,992 associated with our long-term contract on the 747-8 program.

Includes the results of Fairchild from October 21, 2015 (date of acquisition) through March 31, 2016 and impairment of 
intangible assets of $229,200.

Includes impairment of intangible assets of $645,161, forward losses on the Bombardier and 747-8 programs of 
$561,158 and restructuring of $80,956.

107

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.
SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(Dollars in thousands)

Balance at
beginning of
year

Additions
charged to
expense

Additions(1)

(Deductions)(2)

Balance at
end of year

For year ended March 31, 2016:

Allowance for doubtful
accounts receivable

For year ended March 31, 2015:

Allowance for doubtful
accounts receivable

For year ended March 31, 2014:

Allowance for doubtful
accounts receivable

$

$

$

6,475

2,028

(47)

(1,964) $

6,492

6,535

171

5,372

2,191

85

6

(316) $

6,475

(1,034) $

6,535

(1) 

(2) 

Additions consist of trade and other receivable recoveries and miscellaneous adjustments.

Deductions represent write-offs of related account balances.

Item 9. 

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our 
Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and 
forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive 
officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and 
evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how 
well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and 
management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and 
procedures.

As of March 31, 2016, we completed an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, 
including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our 
disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer 
concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of March 31, 2016.

108

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of Triumph Group, Inc. ("Triumph") is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal 

control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 
Triumph's internal control system over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally 
accepted accounting principles. The Company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures 
that:

(i)  pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and 

dispositions of the assets of the company;

(ii)  provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements 
in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company 
are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and

(iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition 

of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. 
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial 
statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk 
that controls may become inadequate because of changes in condition, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or 
procedures may deteriorate.

Triumph's management assessed the effectiveness of Triumph's internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 

2016. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the 
Treadway Commission (2013 framework) ("COSO") in Internal Control—Integrated Framework. Based on management's 
assessment and those criteria, management believes that Triumph maintained effective internal control over financial reporting 
as of March 31, 2016.

Management's assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of Triumph's internal control over financial reporting did 

not include the internal controls of Triumph Thermal Systems - Maryland, which was acquired in the fiscal year ended March 
31, 2016.  The acquisition, which is more fully discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2016, is 
included in the fiscal 2016 consolidated financial statements of Triumph Group, Inc. and represented total assets of 
approximately $61 million or 1% at March 31, 2016, and revenues of approximately $18 million or 0.5% for the year ended 
March 31, 2016.  Under guidelines established by the SEC, companies are allowed to exclude acquisitions from their first 
assessment of internal control over financial reporting following the date of acquisition.

Triumph's independent registered public accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP, has audited Triumph's effectiveness of 

Triumph's internal control over financial reporting. This report appears on the following page.

/s/ Daniel J. Crowley
Daniel J. Crowley
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

/s/ Jeffrey L. McRae
Jeffrey L. McRae
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

/s/ Thomas A. Quigley, III
Thomas A. Quigley, III
Vice President and Controller

May 27, 2016

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Triumph Group, Inc.

We have audited Triumph Group, Inc.'s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2016, 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"). Triumph Group, Inc.'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 Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility 
is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective 
internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding 
of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design 
and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we 
considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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.

As indicated in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, management's 

assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal 
controls of Triumph Thermal Systems - Maryland, which is included in the fiscal year 2016 consolidated financial statements 
of Triumph Group, Inc. and constituted $61 million and $0.1 million of total and net assets, respectively, as of March 31, 2016, 
and $18 million and $0.1 million of revenues and net loss, respectively, for the year then ended.  Our audit of internal control 
over financial reporting of Triumph Group, Inc. also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial 
reporting of Triumph Thermal Systems - Maryland.

In our opinion, Triumph Group, Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting 

as of March 31, 2016, based on the COSO criteria.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States), the consolidated balance sheets of Triumph Group, Inc., as of March 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated 
statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the 
period ended March 31, 2016, of Triumph Group, Inc. and our report dated May 27, 2016, expressed an unqualified opinion 
thereon.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 27, 2016 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

In addition to management's evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures as discussed above, we continue to review 

and enhance our policies and procedures for internal control over financial reporting.

We have developed and implemented a formal set of internal controls and procedures for financial reporting in accordance 

with the SEC's rules regarding management's report on internal controls. As a result of continued review and testing by 
management and by our internal and independent auditors, additional changes may be made to our internal controls and 
procedures. However, we did not make any changes to our internal control over financial reporting in the fourth quarter of 
fiscal 2016 that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.  Other Information

None. 

Item 10. 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

PART  III

The information required for directors is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2016 

Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which shall be filed within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year (the "2016 Proxy 
Statement"). Information required by this item concerning executive officers is included in Part I of this Annual Report on 
Form 10-K.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance

The information required regarding Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance is incorporated herein by 

reference to the 2016 Proxy Statement.

Code of Business Conduct

The information required regarding our Code of Business Conduct is incorporated herein by reference to the 2016 Proxy 

Statement.

Stockholder Nominations

The information required with respect to any material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend 

nominees to the Company's board of directors is incorporated herein by reference to the 2016 Proxy Statement.

The information required with respect to the Audit Committee and Audit Committee financial experts is incorporated 

Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Expert

herein by reference to the 2016 Proxy Statement.

Item 11. 

Executive Compensation

The information required regarding executive compensation is incorporated herein by reference to the 2016 Proxy 

Statement.

Item 12. 

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2016 Proxy Statement.

Item 13. 

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2016 Proxy Statement.

Item 14. 

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required under this item is incorporated herein by reference to the 2016 Proxy Statement.

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Item 15.    Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a) Financial Statements

PART IV

(1) The following consolidated financial statements are included in Item 8 of this report:

Triumph Group, Inc.
Report of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and 2015
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(2) The following financial statement schedule is included in this report:

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

All other schedules have been omitted as not applicable or because the information is included elsewhere in the 

Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.

(3) The following is a list of exhibits. Where so indicated by footnote, exhibits which were previously filed are 

incorporated by reference.

Page
49
50
51
52
53
54
55

Page
107

Exhibit
Number
2.1

3.1

3.1.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.2.1

4.3

Exhibit Description

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
March 23, 2010, by and among Triumph Group,
Inc., Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc., Spitfire
Merger Corporation and TC Group, L.L.C., as
the Holder Representative

Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of Triumph Group, Inc.

Certificate of Amendment of Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph
Group, Inc.

Amended and Restated By-Laws of Triumph
Group, Inc.

Form of certificate evidencing Common Stock
of Triumph Group, Inc.

Indenture, dated as of September 18, 2006,
between Triumph Group, Inc. and The Bank of
New York Trust Company, N.A. relating to the
2.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Due 2026

Form of the 2.625% Convertible Senior
Subordinated Note Due 2026 (included as
Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
September 18, 2006, between Triumph Group,
Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC

112

Incorporated by Reference to

Form

8-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
2.1

Filing Date
March 23,
2010

10-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

8-K/A

001-12235

S-1

333-10777

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

3.1

3.1

3.2

4

4.1

4.2

4.3

May 22,
2009

July 20,
2012

August 2,
2012

August 23,
1996

September
22, 2006

September
22, 2006

September
22, 2006

 
Exhibit
Number
4.4

4.4.1

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.8.1

4.9

4.10

4.10.1

4.11

4.12

10.1

10.1.1

10.2

10.2.1

10.2.2

10.3

Exhibit Description

Indenture, dated as of November 16, 2009,
between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee, relating to the
8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017.

Form of 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due
2017 (included as Exhibit A to Indenture filed as
Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated November
16, 2009, by and among Triumph Group, Inc.,
the Guarantors party thereto, and the other
parties thereto.

Indenture, dated as of June 16, 2010, between
Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National
Association, as trustee, relating to the 8.625%
Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2018

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June
16, 2010, by and among Triumph Group, Inc.,
the Guarantors party thereto and the other
parties thereto

Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2013,
between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee

Form of 4.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due
2021(included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated February
26, 2013 between Triumph Group, Inc. and the
parties named therein

Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2014, between
Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National
Association, as trustee

Form of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2022
(included as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed as
Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 3,
2014, between Triumph Group, Inc. and parties
named therein
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 
18, 2016 by and among Triumph Group, Inc., 
the guarantors signatory thereto and U.S. Bank 
National Association, as trustee, relating to the 
4.875% Senior Notes due 2021

Amended and Restated Directors’ Stock
Incentive Plan

Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement
under the Amended and Restated Directors’
Stock Incentive Plan

Triumph Group, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*

Form of Stock Award Agreement under the 2004
Stock Incentive Plan*

Form of letter confirming Stock Award
Agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive
Plan*

Triumph Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive
Retirement Plan effective January 1, 2003*

113

Incorporated by Reference to

Form

8-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
4.1

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

4.2

4.3

8-K

001-12235

4.1

8-K

001-12235

4.3

8-K

001-12235

8-K

8-K

001-12235

001-12235

4.1

4.2

4.3

Filing Date
November
19, 2009

November
19, 2009

November
19, 2009

June 22,
2010

June 22,
2010

March 1,
2013

March 1,
2013

March 1,
2013

8-K

001-12235

4.1

June 5, 2014

8-K

001-12235

4.2

June 5, 2014

8-K

001-12235

4.3

June 5, 2014

#

#

#

#

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.7

10.8

10-K

001-12235

10.17

May 29,
2012

May 30,
2013

May 30,
2013

May 22,
2009

May 22,
2009

June 12,
2003

Exhibit
Number
10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

Exhibit Description

Compensation for the non-employee members
of the Board of Directors of Triumph Group,
Inc.

Description of the Triumph Group, Inc. Annual
Cash Bonus Plan*

Change of Control Employment Agreements
with: Richard C. Ill and John B. Wright, II.

Form of Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated
August 7, 2008, by and among the Triumph
Group, Inc., as Initial Servicer, Triumph
Receivables, LLC, as Seller, the various
Purchasers and Purchase Agents from time to
time party thereto and PNC National
Association, as Administrative Agent.

Stockholders Agreement, dated as of March 23,
2010, among Triumph Group, Inc., Carlyle
Partners III, L.P., Carlyle Partners II, L.P.,
Carlyle International Partners II, L.P., Carlyle-
Aerostructures Partners, L.P., CHYP Holdings,
L.L.C., Carlyle-Aerostructures Partners II, L.P.,
CP III Coinvestment, L.P., C/S International
Partners, Carlyle-Aerostructures International
Partners, L.P., Carlyle-Contour Partners, L.P.,
Carlyle SBC Partners II, L.P., Carlyle
International Partners III, L.P., Carlyle-
Aerostructures Management, L.P., Carlyle-
Contour International Partners, L.P., Carlyle
Investment Group, L.P. and TC Group, L.L.C

Third Amendment to Receivables Purchase
Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2010, by and
among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph
Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and
PNC Bank, National Association

Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan,
effective September 28, 2010 *

Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc.
executives they are eligible to participate in the
Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan *

Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc.
executives they have earned an award under the
Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan and the
amount of the award *

Sixth Amendment to Receivables Purchase
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2013, by
and among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph
Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and
PNC Bank, National Association

Incorporated by Reference to

Form

10-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
10.6

8-K

001-12235

10.1

8-K

8-K

001-12235

001-12235

10.1 and
10.3

10.1

Filing Date
May 30,
2013

July 31,
2007

March 13,
2008

August 12,
2008

8-K

001-12235

10.1

March 23,
2010

8-K

001-12235

10.1

10-Q

001-12235

10.1

10-K

001-12235

10.22

10-K

001-12235

10.23

8-K

001-12235

10.1

June 25,
2010

November
5, 2010

May 18,
2011

May 18,
2011

March 1,
2013

114

Exhibit
Number
10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

10.23

10.24

10.25

Exhibit Description

Form of Third Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2013,  by
and among Triumph Group, Inc., and the other
Borrowers party thereto and the Guarantors
party thereto and the Banks party thereto and
PNC Bank, National Association, as
Administrative Agent, PNC Capital Markets
LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, RBC Capital
Markets, RBS Citizens, N.A., and Santander
Bank, N.A., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint
Bookrunners, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.,
Royal Bank of Canada, Citizens Bank of
Pennsylvania, and Santander Bank, N.A., as
Syndication Agents, the Bank of Tokyo-
Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, U.S. Bank National
Association, TD Bank, N.A., and Manufacturers
and Traders Trust Company, as Documentation
Agents

Form of Second Amended and Restated
Guarantee and Collateral Agreement made by
Triumph Group, Inc., and certain of its
Subsidiaries in favor of PNC Bank, National
Association, as Administrative Agent and as
Collateral Agent for the other Secured Parties
identified herein, dated as of November 19,
2013

Triumph Group, Inc. 2013 Equity and Cash
Incentive Plan*

Form of letter regarding eligibility to participate
in the Triumph Group, Inc. Restricted Stock
Plan*

Form of letter regarding grant of award under
the Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive
Plan*

Tenth Amendment to Receivables Purchase
Agreement dated as of November 25, 2014

Third Amendment to Third Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February
2015, by and among Triumph Group, Inc. and
the other Borrowers party thereto and the
Guarantors party thereto and the Banks party
thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as
Administrative Agent

Separation letter agreement between Triumph
Group, Inc. and Jeffry D. Frisby, dated April 7,
2015*

The First Amendment of the Triumph Group,
Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan,
effective as of May 1, 2015*

First Amendment to Triumph Group, Inc. 2013
Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
Consulting Agreement between Triumph Group,
Inc. and Richard C. Ill, dated as of January 4,
2016*

Employment agreement between Triumph
Group, Inc. and Daniel J. Crowley, dated as of
April 1, 2016*

115

Incorporated by Reference to

Form

8-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
10.1

Filing Date
November
25, 2013

8-K

001-12235

10.2

November
25, 2013

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10.23

10.24

10-K

001-12235

10.25

May 19,
2014

May 19,
2014

May 19,
2014

8-K

001-12235

10-Q

001-12235

10.1

10.1

November
26, 2014

February 9,
2015

8-K

001-12235

10.1

April 8,
2015

8-K

001-12235

10.1

May 7, 2015

10-Q 001-12235

8-K

001-12235

10.1

10.1

8-K

001-12235

10.1

August 4,
2015

January 7,
2016

April 7,
2016

Incorporated by Reference to

Form
8-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
10.1

Filing Date
May 4, 2016

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#

#

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#

#

#

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Exhibit
Number
10.26

21.1

23.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

101

Exhibit Description

Form of Sixth Amendment to Third Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 3,
2016

Subsidiaries of Triumph Group, Inc.

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm

Principal Executive Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.

Principal Financial Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.

Principal Executive Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

Principal Financial Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
The following financial information from
Triumph Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016
formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance
Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and 2015; (ii)
Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal
years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014;
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’
Equity for the fiscal years ended March 31,
2016, 2015 and 2014; (iv) Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years
ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (v)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
Income for the fiscal years ended March 31,
2016, 2015 and 2014; and (vi) Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.

________________________________

In accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulations S-K, copies of specific instruments defining the rights of holders of 
long-term debt of the Company or its subsidiaries are not filed herewith.  Pursuant to this regulation, we hereby agree to furnish 
a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request

* 

# 

Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

Filed herewith

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Furnished herewith

116

     
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 by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

SIGNATURES

Dated: May 27, 2016

TRIUMPH GROUP, INC.

  /s/ Daniel J. Crowley

By: Daniel J. Crowley

President, Chief Executive Officer and 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 the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

/s/ Daniel J. Crowley
Daniel J. Crowley

/s/ Jeffrey L. McRae

Jeffrey L. McRae

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

/s/ Thomas A. Quigley III
Thomas A. Quigley III

Vice President and Controller (Principal
Accounting Officer)

/s/ Ralph E. Eberhart
Ralph E. Eberhart
/s/ Paul Bourgon
  Paul Bourgon

/s/ John G. Drosdick

John G. Drosdick

/s/ Richard C. Gozon
Richard C. Gozon

/s/ Dawne S. Hickton

Dawne S. Hickton

/s/ Richard C. Ill

Richard C. Ill

/s/ William L. Mansfield
William L. Mansfield

/s/ Adam J. Palmer
Adam J. Palmer

/s/ Joseph M. Silvestri
Joseph M. Silvestri

/s/ George Simpson
George Simpson

Chairman and Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

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May 27, 2016

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
2.1

3.1

3.1.1

3.2

4.1

4.2

4.2.1

4.3

4.4

4.4.1

4.5

4.6

4.7

4.8

4.8.1

4.9

Exhibit Description

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of
March 23, 2010, by and among Triumph Group,
Inc., Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc., Spitfire
Merger Corporation and TC Group, L.L.C., as
the Holder Representative

Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of Triumph Group, Inc.

Certificate of Amendment of Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Triumph
Group, Inc.

Amended and Restated By-Laws of Triumph
Group, Inc.

Form of certificate evidencing Common Stock
of Triumph Group, Inc.

Indenture, dated as of September 18, 2006,
between Triumph Group, Inc. and The Bank of
New York Trust Company, N.A. relating to the
2.625% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
Due 2026

Form of the 2.625% Convertible Senior
Subordinated Note Due 2026 (included as
Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
September 18, 2006, between Triumph Group,
Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC

Indenture, dated as of November 16, 2009,
between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee, relating to the
8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2017.

Form of 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due
2017 (included as Exhibit A to Indenture filed as
Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated November
16, 2009, by and among Triumph Group, Inc.,
the Guarantors party thereto, and the other
parties thereto.

Indenture, dated as of June 16, 2010, between
Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National
Association, as trustee, relating to the 8.625%
Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2018

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June
16, 2010, by and among Triumph Group, Inc.,
the Guarantors party thereto and the other
parties thereto

Indenture, dated as of February 26, 2013,
between Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank
National Association, as trustee

Form of 4.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due
2021(included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated February
26, 2013 between Triumph Group, Inc. and the
parties named therein

118

Incorporated by Reference to

Form

8-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
2.1

Filing Date
March 23,
2010

10-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

8-K/A

001-12235

S-1

333-10777

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

8-K

001-12235

3.1

3.1

3.2

4

4.1

4.2

4.3

4.1

4.2

4.3

8-K

001-12235

4.1

8-K

001-12235

4.3

8-K

001-12235

8-K

8-K

001-12235

001-12235

4.1

4.2

4.3

May 22,
2009

July 20,
2012

August 2,
2012

August 23,
1996

September
22, 2006

September
22, 2006

September
22, 2006

November
19, 2009

November
19, 2009

November
19, 2009

June 22,
2010

June 22,
2010

March 1,
2013

March 1,
2013

March 1,
2013

Incorporated by Reference to

Form

8-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
4.1

Filing Date
June 5, 2014

8-K

001-12235

4.2

June 5, 2014

8-K

001-12235

4.3

June 5, 2014

#

#

#

#

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10.1

10.2

10.3

10.7

10.8

10-K

001-12235

10.17

10-K

001-12235

10.6

8-K

001-12235

10.1

May 29,
2012

May 30,
2013

May 30,
2013

May 22,
2009

May 22,
2009

June 12,
2003

May 30,
2013

July 31,
2007

8-K

001-12235

10.1 and
10.3

March 13,
2008

8-K

001-12235

10.1

August 12,
2008

8-K

001-12235

10.1

March 23,
2010

Exhibit
Number
4.10

4.10.1

4.11

4.12

10.1

10.1.1

10.2

10.2.1

10.2.2

10.3

10.4

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

Exhibit Description

Indenture, dated as of June 3, 2014, between
Triumph Group, Inc. and U.S. Bank National
Association, as trustee

Form of 5.250% Senior Notes due 2022
(included as Exhibit A to the Indenture filed as
Exhibit 4.1)

Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 3,
2014, between Triumph Group, Inc. and parties
named therein
Second Supplemental Indenture dated as of May 
18, 2016 by and among Triumph Group, Inc., 
the guarantors signatory thereto and U.S. Bank 
National Association, as trustee, relating to the 
4.875% Senior Notes due 2021

Amended and Restated Directors’ Stock
Incentive Plan

Form of Deferred Stock Unit Award Agreement
under the Amended and Restated Directors’
Stock Incentive Plan

Triumph Group, Inc. 2004 Stock Incentive Plan*
Form of Stock Award Agreement under the 2004
Stock Incentive Plan*

Form of letter confirming Stock Award
Agreement under the 2004 Stock Incentive
Plan*

Triumph Group, Inc. Supplemental Executive
Retirement Plan effective January 1, 2003*

Compensation for the non-employee members
of the Board of Directors of Triumph Group,
Inc.

Description of the Triumph Group, Inc. Annual
Cash Bonus Plan*

Change of Control Employment Agreements
with: Richard C. Ill and John B. Wright, II.

Form of Receivables Purchase Agreement, dated
August 7, 2008, by and among the Triumph
Group, Inc., as Initial Servicer, Triumph
Receivables, LLC, as Seller, the various
Purchasers and Purchase Agents from time to
time party thereto and PNC National
Association, as Administrative Agent.

Stockholders Agreement, dated as of March 23,
2010, among Triumph Group, Inc., Carlyle
Partners III, L.P., Carlyle Partners II, L.P.,
Carlyle International Partners II, L.P., Carlyle-
Aerostructures Partners, L.P., CHYP Holdings,
L.L.C., Carlyle-Aerostructures Partners II, L.P.,
CP III Coinvestment, L.P., C/S International
Partners, Carlyle-Aerostructures International
Partners, L.P., Carlyle-Contour Partners, L.P.,
Carlyle SBC Partners II, L.P., Carlyle
International Partners III, L.P., Carlyle-
Aerostructures Management, L.P., Carlyle-
Contour International Partners, L.P., Carlyle
Investment Group, L.P. and TC Group, L.L.C

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Form

8-K

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
10.1

Filing Date
June 25,
2010

10-Q

001-12235

10.1

10-K

001-12235

10.22

10-K

001-12235

10.23

8-K

001-12235

10.1

November
5, 2010

May 18,
2011

May 18,
2011

March 1,
2013

8-K

001-12235

10.1

November
25, 2013

8-K

001-12235

10.2

November
25, 2013

10-K

001-12235

10-K

001-12235

10.23

10.24

10-K

001-12235

10.25

8-K

001-12235

10.1

May 19,
2014

May 19,
2014

May 19,
2014

November
26, 2014

Exhibit
Number
10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

Exhibit Description

Third Amendment to Receivables Purchase
Agreement, dated as of June 21, 2010, by and
among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph
Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and
PNC Bank, National Association

Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive Plan,
effective September 28, 2010*

Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc.
executives they are eligible to participate in the
Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan *

Form of letter informing Triumph Group, Inc.
executives they have earned an award under the
Company’s Long Term Incentive Plan and the
amount of the award *

Sixth Amendment to Receivables Purchase
Agreement, dated as of February 26, 2013, by
and among Triumph Receivables LLC, Triumph
Group, Inc., Market Street Funding LLC and
PNC Bank, National Association *

Form of Third Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2013,  by
and among Triumph Group, Inc., and the other
Borrowers party thereto and the Guarantors
party thereto and the Banks party thereto and
PNC Bank, National Association, as
Administrative Agent, PNC Capital Markets
LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, RBC Capital
Markets, RBS Citizens, N.A., and Santander
Bank, N.A., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint
Bookrunners, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.,
Royal Bank of Canada, Citizens Bank of
Pennsylvania, and Santander Bank, N.A., as
Syndication Agents, the Bank of Tokyo-
Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, U.S. Bank National
Association, TD Bank, N.A., and Manufacturers
and Traders Trust Company, as Documentation
Agents

Form of Second Amended and Restated
Guarantee and Collateral Agreement made by
Triumph Group, Inc., and certain of its
Subsidiaries in favor of PNC Bank, National
Association, as Administrative Agent and as
Collateral Agent for the other Secured Parties
identified herein, dated as of November 19,
2013

Triumph Group, Inc. 2013 Equity and Cash
Incentive Plan*

Form of letter regarding eligibility to participate
in the Triumph Group, Inc. Restricted Stock
Plan*

Form of letter regarding grant of award under
the Triumph Group, Inc. Executive Incentive
Plan*

Tenth Amendment to Receivables Purchase
Agreement dated as of November 25, 2014

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Form

10-Q

File No.
001-12235

Exhibit(s)
10.1

Filing Date
February 9,
2015

8-K

001-12235

10.1

April 8,
2015

8-K

001-12235

10.1

May 7, 2015

10-Q 001-12235

8-K

001-12235

10.1

10.1

8-K

001-12235

10.1

August 4,
2015

January 7,
2016

April 7,
2016

8-K

001-12235

10.1

May 4, 2016

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Exhibit
Number
10.20

10.21

10.22

10.23

10.24

10.25

10.26

21.1

23.1

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

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Exhibit Description

Third Amendment to Third Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of February
2015, by and among Triumph Group, Inc. and
the other Borrowers party thereto and the
Guarantors party thereto and the Banks party
thereto and PNC Bank, National Association, as
Administrative Agent

Separation letter agreement between Triumph
Group, Inc. and Jeffry D. Frisby, dated April 7,
2015*

The First Amendment of the Triumph Group,
Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan,
effective as of May 1, 2015*

First Amendment to Triumph Group, Inc. 2013
Employee Stock Purchase Plan*
Consulting Agreement between Triumph Group,
Inc. and Richard C. Ill, dated as of January 4,
2016*

Employment agreement between Triumph
Group, Inc. and Daniel J. Crowley, dated as of
April 1, 2016*

Form of Sixth Amendment to Third Amended
and Restated Credit Agreement, dated May 3,
2016

Subsidiaries of Triumph Group, Inc.

Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent
Registered Public Accounting Firm

Principal Executive Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.

Principal Financial Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.

Principal Executive Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

Principal Financial Officer Certification
Required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b)
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
The following financial information from
Triumph Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2016
formatted in XBRL: (i) Consolidated Balance
Sheets as of March 31, 2016 and 2015; (ii)
Consolidated Statements of Income for the fiscal
years ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014;
(iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’
Equity for the fiscal years ended March 31,
2016, 2015 and 2014; (iv) Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the fiscal years
ended March 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014; (v)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
Income for the fiscal years ended March 31,
2016, 2015 and 2014; and (vi) Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements.

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In accordance with Item 601(b)(4)(iii)(A) of Regulations S-K, copies of specific instruments defining the rights of holders of 
long-term debt of the Company or its subsidiaries are not filed herewith.  Pursuant to this regulation, we hereby agree to furnish 
a copy of any such instrument to the SEC upon request

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Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement

Filed herewith

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Furnished herewith

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