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2014 Annual Report
Profile
Wabtec Corporation provides highly engineered, value-added products and services to our freight rail, passenger
transit and industrial customers around the world to help them increase their safety, efficiency and productivity.
Through its subsidiaries, the company manufactures a range of products for locomotives, freight cars and
passenger transit vehicles; builds new commuter and switcher locomotives; and manufactures cooling systems
and related equipment for the power generation and transmission industry. We strive to combine practical
innovations for our customers with the best in modern manufacturing and business practices to generate above-
average, long-term returns for our shareholders, and to provide our employees with a safe, challenging and
dynamic work environment.
This annual report contains forward-looking statements and includes assumptions about future market conditions,
operations and results. These statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks and
uncertainties. They are made pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. The Form 10-K and our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission lists the
factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. In making these
forward-looking statements, the company assumes no obligation to update them or advise of changes in the
assumptions on which they were based.
THE 2014 GEORGE WESTINGHOUSE PERFORMANCE AWARD WINNERS
Bill Kassling President’s Cup
Gold: Poli/MZT/Wabtec
South Africa
Silver: Wabtec Passenger
Transit
Greg Davies Wabtec
Performance System
Wabtec Passenger
Transit
Safety
Wabtec Railway
Electronics
Quality
Barber Spring
Global and Market
Expansion
Wabtec Russia
New Products
Poli/MZT/Wabtec
South Africa
Customer Service
Turbonetics and Wabtec Rail
Scotland
Aftermarket
Brush Traction
Sustainability
Longwood Elastomers and
Mors Smitt
Stock Exchange Listing
New York Stock Exchange
Ticker Symbol: WAB
Independent Public
Accountants
Ernst & Young LLP
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Form 10-K
This document
includes the company’s
Form 10-K annual
report.
Annual Meeting
May 13, 2015
11:30 a.m.
The Duquesne Club
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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Message from the Executive Chairman
Wabtec delivered another record financial performance in 2014, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our
more than 12,600 employees around the world. We have now increased our earnings per diluted share at a
compounded annual growth rate of 20 percent since 2006, and our year-end stock price has increased 14
consecutive years, a track record unmatched by any other U.S. public company.
We’re proud of that track record, and we’ll continue to strive to build on it by using the principles of The Wabtec
Performance System (WPS). In addition to WPS, other reasons for our performance include the compelling
markets in which we participate, our position in those markets, our growth strategies and diversified business
model, and our talented team of people.
Wabtec participates in compelling markets – mainly freight rail and passenger transit – that are large, global and
growing. UNIFE, the European rail industry association, pegs the global accessible market for rail-related
products and services at more than $100 billion, with an expected growth rate of about 3 percent annually.
UNIFE cites ongoing trends – including population growth, urbanization, global trade expansion, and increasing
awareness of environmental and sustainability issues – that drive transportation investment globally.
In North America, Wabtec has an established position as a market leader with a storied history of innovation and
service dating to 1869. Beyond NAFTA, we have been investing to build our presence and our reputation.
Increasingly, our global customers view Wabtec as a key supplier and a technology leader that can help to
improve their safety, productivity and efficiency.
We will continue to invest in our core growth strategies with a singular financial goal in mind: To generate, on
average, double-digit growth in earnings per diluted share through the business cycle. These strategies – global
and market expansion, aftermarket expansion, new products and technologies, and acquisitions – have been in
place for nearly a decade and have resulted in the diverse business model that is a core strength now and for the
future.
In 2014, we took further steps to ensure a seamless management transition with that future in mind. After serving
as Wabtec’s chief executive officer since 2006, I became Executive Chairman, and Ray Betler was named
president and CEO, and a member of the Board of Directors. Ray joined Wabtec in 2008 and has been involved
since then in developing and implementing all of our growth strategies. He has more than 30 years of experience
in the transportation industry and exudes passion for continuous process improvement, customer service, quality
and safety. The company has already benefited from Ray’s leadership in his new position.
In closing, I want to recognize once again the efforts of the talented team of Wabtec people at all levels of the
company. They work hard every day on behalf of our customers, shareholders and other stakeholders, and I am
grateful to be part of the team.
Albert J. Neupaver, Executive Chairman
Message from the President and CEO
I’m excited and honored to serve as Wabtec’s president and chief executive officer, and I look forward to helping
our team build on the strong foundation and financial performance we’ve achieved in recent years.
That foundation begins with the principles of The Wabtec Performance System, the hallmark of our corporate
culture for 25 years. By using these principles, we strive to continuously improve safety, quality, delivery and
cost for our customers, and to generate strong cash flow to invest in our four growth strategies:
• Global and market expansion
• Aftermarket expansion
• New products and technologies
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Strategic acquisitions
In 2014, we continued to drive progress in each.
International sales reached a record $1.5 billion, with a compounded annual growth rate of 19 percent since 2006.
During the year, we achieved sales growth in several strategic markets including the UK, Continental Europe,
China and Brazil. With a majority of the world’s locomotives, freight cars and transit cars outside the U.S., we
continue to see significant future growth potential in those and other locations. In particular, we view markets in
South Africa, India and Russia as meaningful opportunities.
Revenues from aftermarket products and services have grown at a compounded annual rate of 17 percent since
2006 and reached a record $1.9 billion in 2014, about 61% of total sales. Our aftermarket presence and expansion
is key because the maintenance, repair and overhaul market tends to be less cyclical than the original equipment
market. During 2014, we expanded our aftermarket presence in the U.S. and around the world, both organically
and through acquisitions. For example, we provided locomotive overhaul services to customers in the U.S. and
the U.K.
From its inception Wabtec has invested in new products and technologies, and that commitment remains a core
strength today, as we have filed for more than 450 patents worldwide in the past three years. In 2014, sales from
products introduced or acquired by Wabtec during the past five years represented about 57 percent of our total
sales. We focus product development efforts on helping our customers improve their safety, productivity and
efficiency, and we believe Wabtec continues to be an industry leader in this area. Recent examples include
Positive Train Control, advanced engine cooling systems, new friction materials, electronic braking and oil-free
compressors.
As we drive organic growth, we also invest in strategic acquisitions, which have and should continue to represent
about half of our growth over the long term. In 2014, we acquired three businesses with revenues of about $320
million, which expanded our capabilities in both rail and non-rail markets: Fandstan Electric (energy and data
transfer equipment for rail and industrial markets), Dia-Frag (friction products for non-rail transportation
markets), and C2CE (railway signal design services). In addition, in the first quarter of 2015 we acquired
Railroad Controls LLC, a leading provider of signal construction services. We believe these companies are a
strong strategic fit, with solid financials and growth characteristics. We will continue to seek companies with
similar qualities, and our strong balance sheet provides more than adequate flexibility and capacity to meet our
growth objectives.
We are confident these strategies provide Wabtec with opportunities for future growth. You have my full
commitment and dedication to deliver continued progress on our strategic objectives and strong financial
performance.
Raymond T. Betler, President and Chief Executive Officer
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
⌧ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014
OR
(cid:133)
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 033-90866
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES
CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
1001 Air Brake Avenue
Wilmerding, Pennsylvania 15148
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
25-1615902
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
(412) 825-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Class
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
Name of Exchange on which registered
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities
Act. Yes ⌧ No (cid:133).
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Act. Yes (cid:133) 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 (cid:133).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, 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 (cid:133).
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. (cid:133).
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 Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer ⌧ Accelerated filer (cid:133) Non-accelerated filer (cid:133) Smaller reporting company (cid:133)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act. Yes (cid:133) No ⌧.
The registrant estimates that as of June 30, 2014, the aggregate market value of the voting shares held by non-affiliates of the
registrant was approximately $7.6 billion based on the closing price on the New York Stock Exchange for such stock.
As of February 16, 2015, 96,343,620 shares of Common Stock of the registrant were issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the registrant’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 13, 2015 are
incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1.
Business .........................................................................................................................................................................
Item 1A. Risk Factors ...................................................................................................................................................................
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments ..........................................................................................................................................
Item 2.
Properties .......................................................................................................................................................................
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings ..........................................................................................................................................................
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures ................................................................................................................................................
Executive Officers of the Registrant ..............................................................................................................................
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.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ..............................................................................................................
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure .........................................
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures ................................................................................................................................................
Item 9B. Other Information ..........................................................................................................................................................
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 ........................................................................................................................
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules ..................................................................................................................
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PART IV
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BUSINESS
Item 1.
General
PART I
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation, doing business as Wabtec Corporation, is a Delaware corporation with
headquarters at 1001 Air Brake Avenue in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania. Our telephone number is 412-825-1000, and our website is
located at www.wabtec.com. All references to “we”, “our”, “us”, the “Company” and “Wabtec” refer to Westinghouse Air Brake
Technologies Corporation and its subsidiaries. Westinghouse Air Brake Company (“WABCO”) was formed in 1990 when it acquired
certain assets and operations from American Standard, Inc., now known as Trane (“Trane”). In 1999, WABCO merged with
MotivePower Industries, Inc. (“MotivePower”) and adopted the name Wabtec.
Today, Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based equipment and services for the global
rail industry. We believe we hold approximately a 50% market share in North America for our primary braking-related equipment and
a leading position in North America for most of our other product lines. Our highly engineered products, which are intended to
enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers, can be found on virtually all U.S. locomotives,
freight cars, subway cars and buses, and on many of these vehicles around the world. In 2014, the Company had sales of
approximately $3.04 billion and net income of about $351.7 million. In 2014 sales of aftermarket parts and services represented about
61% of total sales, while sales to customers outside of the U.S. accounted for about 50% of total sales.
Industry Overview
The Company primarily serves the worldwide freight rail and passenger transit industries. As such, our operating results are
largely dependent on the level of activity, financial condition and capital spending plans of the global railroad and transit industries.
Many factors influence these industries, including general economic conditions; traffic volumes, as measured by freight tonnage and
passenger ridership; government spending on public transportation; and investment in new technologies by freight rail and passenger
transit systems.
According to a recent study by UNIFE, the Association of the European Rail Industry, the accessible global market for railway
products and services is more than $100 billion, and it is expected to grow at about 2.7% annually through 2019. The three largest
markets, which represent about 75% of the total market, are Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America. UNIFE projects the overall
market to remain stable through 2020 as emerging markets show above-average growth due to overall economic growth and trends
such as urbanization and increasing mobility, deregulation, investments in new technologies, energy and environmental issues, and
increasing government support; while developed markets grow at a slower pace. UNIFE projects growth in all major product
segments, with rail control and services expected to grow the fastest, at about 3% each.
By using various industry publications and market studies, we estimate that the global installed base of locomotives is about
110,000 units, with about 35% in Asia-Pacific, about 25% in Russia-CIS and about 20% in North America. We estimate the global
installed base of freight cars is about 5.2 million units, with about 30% each in Russia-CIS and North America, and about 20% in
Asia-Pacific. We estimate the global installed base of transit cars is about 330,000 units, with about 55% in Asia-Pacific, about 20%
in Europe and about 10% in Russia.
In North America, railroads carry about 40% of intercity freight, as measured by ton-miles, which is more than any other mode
of transportation. They are an integral part of the continent’s economy and transportation system, serving nearly every industrial,
wholesale and retail sector. Through direct ownership and operating partnerships, U.S. railroads are part of an integrated network that
includes railroads in Canada and Mexico, forming what is regarded as the world’s most-efficient and lowest-cost freight rail service.
There are more than 500 railroads operating in North America, with the largest railroads, referred to as “Class I,” accounting for more
than 90% of the industry’s revenues. The railroads carry a wide variety of commodities and goods, including coal, metals, minerals,
chemicals, grain, and petroleum. These commodities represent about 55% of total rail carloadings, with intermodal carloads
accounting for the rest. Intermodal traffic—the movement of trailers or containers by rail in combination with another mode of
transportation—has been the railroads’ fastest-growing market segment in the past 10 years. Railroads operate in a competitive
environment, especially with the trucking industry, and are always seeking ways to improve safety, cost and reliability. New
technologies offered by Wabtec and others in the industry can provide some of these benefits. Demand for our freight related products
and services in North America is driven by a number of factors, including rail traffic, and production of new locomotives and new
freight cars. In 2014, the Association of American Railroads (“AAR”) reported total carloads increased 4.4% including a 5.4%
increase in intermodal traffic, which generally reflected a growing economy. Deliveries of new locomotives were about 1,450 units in
2014, compared to about 1,300 in 2013 and the average of about 1,200 in the past 10 years. Deliveries of new freight cars were about
67,000 units in 2014, compared to about 53,000 in 2013 and the average of about 50,000 in the past 10 years.
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In the U.S., the passenger transit industry is dependent largely on funding from federal, state and local governments, and from
fare box revenues. The New York City region is the largest passenger transit market in the U.S., but most major cities also offer either
rail or bus transit services. Demand for North American passenger transit products is driven by a number of factors, including
government funding, deliveries of new subway cars and buses, and ridership. The U.S. federal government provides money to local
transit authorities, primarily to fund the purchase of new equipment and infrastructure for their transit systems. In 2014, the U.S.
Congress passed a bill that includes transit spending of about $11 billion in fiscal 2015, an increase of about 2%. The number of new
transit cars delivered in 2014 was about 850, compared to about 1,000 in 2013. The number of new buses delivered in 2014 was about
4,600 compared to about the same in 2013. In the past 10 years, the average number of new transit cars delivered annually is about
800, and the average number of new buses delivered annually is about 4,700. Public transit ridership provides fare box revenues to
transit authorities, which use these funds, along with state and local money, primarily for equipment and system maintenance. Based
on preliminary figures from the American Public Transportation Association, ridership on U.S. transit vehicles increased about 0.9%
in 2014.
Outside of North America, countries such as Australia, Brazil, China, India, Russia, and South Africa have been investing
capital to expand and improve both their freight and passenger rail systems. Throughout the world, some government-owned railroads
are being sold to private owners, who often look to improve the efficiency of the rail system by investing in new equipment and new
technologies. According to UNIFE, emerging markets are expected to grow at above-average rates as global trade creates increases in
freight volumes and urbanization leads to increased demand for efficient mass-transportation systems. As this growth occurs, Wabtec
expects to have additional opportunities to provide products and services in these markets.
In Europe, the majority of the rail system serves the passenger transit market, which is expected to continue growing as energy
and environmental factors encourage investment in public mass transit. France, Germany, the United Kingdom and Italy are the
largest transit markets, representing about two-thirds of passenger traffic in the European Union. UNIFE projects the Western
European rail market to grow at about 2.0% in the next few years, with the United Kingdom and France expected to invest in new
rolling stock. According to the UK’s Office of Rail Regulation, passenger rail usage has steadily increased in the past decade, with
the Office reporting a 4.4% increase in second quarter ridership in its most recent quarterly report. For the same time period, the
Office also reported an decrease of 8.0% in freight volume, driven by a reduction in coal shipments. Germany has the largest rail
network in Europe. About 75% of freight traffic in Europe is hauled by truck, while rail accounts for about 20%. The largest freight
markets in Europe are Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. In the first nine months of 2014, The Federal Statistical Office of
Germany reported a 0.8% increase in freight volumes compared to the same period in 2013. For the first nine months of 2014, SNCF
(French national railway) reported an increase of 3.4% in revenue for local and regional ridership, and an increase of about 0.8% in
freight-related revenue. We estimate that the European rail market consists of about 11,000 locomotives, about 750,000 freight cars
and about 72,000 passenger transit cars.
The Asia/Pacific market is now the second-largest geographic segment, according to UNIFE. This market consists primarily of
China, India and Australia. Growth has been driven by the continued urbanization of China and India, and by investment in freight rail
infrastructure to serve the mining and natural resources markets in those countries, as well as in Australia. We estimate that this
market consists of about 35,000 locomotives and about 1.0 million freight cars. China is expected to increase spending on rail
infrastructure and equipment in 2015, as it resumes investment in high-speed rail programs. In its most recent report, the Indian
government reported that in the first nine months of its fiscal 2014 freight rail traffic increased about 5.3% and passenger rail traffic
decreased about 1.4%. India is expected to increase spending significantly in 2015 as it seeks to modernize its rail system.
Other key geographic markets include Russia/CIS, South Africa, and Brazil. With about 1.5 million freight cars and about
28,000 locomotives, Russia/CIS is among the largest freight rail markets in the world, and it’s expected to invest significantly in new
rolling stock and infrastructure. Russian Railways, a state-owned company, provides both freight and passenger transportation. In
2014, Russian Railways announced a decrease of 0.8% in freight loadings and a decrease of 1% in passenger ridership. South Africa,
in 2012, announced a major program to invest in its freight rail and passenger transit infrastructure during the next 20 years. As part
of this program, PRASA, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, plans to purchase about 3,600 new transit cars and about 1,000
new locomotives. Brazil has also been investing in its passenger transport systems in advance of hosting the 2016 2016 Olympics.
Business Segments and Products
We provide our products and services through two principal business segments, the Freight Segment and the Transit Segment,
both of which have different market characteristics and business drivers.
The Freight Segment primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing locomotive and freight cars ,
supplies railway electronics, positive train control equipment, signal design and engineering services, builds switcher locomotives,
rebuilds freight locomotives and provides heat exchangers and cooling systems for rail and other industrial markets. Customers
include large, publicly traded railroads, leasing companies, manufacturers of original equipment such as locomotives and freight cars,
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and utilities. As discussed previously, demand in the freight market is primarily driven by rail traffic, and deliveries of new
locomotives and freight cars. In 2014, the Freight Segment accounted for 57% of our total sales, with about 75% of its sales in North
America and the remainder to international customers. In 2014, slightly more than half of the Freight Segment’s sales were in
aftermarket.
The Transit Segment primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing passenger transit vehicles, typically
subway cars and buses, builds new commuter locomotives and refurbishes subway cars. Customers include public transit authorities
and municipalities, leasing companies, and manufacturers of subway cars and buses around the world. As discussed previously,
demand in the transit market is primarily driven by government funding at all levels and passenger ridership. In 2014, the Transit
Segment accounted for 43% of our total sales, with about 45% of its sales in North America and the remainder to international
customers. About two-thirds of the Transit Segment’s sales are in the aftermarket with the remainder in the original equipment market.
Following is a summary of our leading product lines in both aftermarket and original equipment across both of our business
segments:
Specialty Products & Electronics:
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Positive Train Control equipment and electronically controlled pneumatic braking products
Railway electronics, including event recorders, monitoring equipment and end of train devices
Signal design and engineering services
Freight car truck components
Draft gears, couplers and slack adjusters
Air compressors and dryers
Heat exchangers and cooling products for locomotives and power generation equipment
Track and switch products
Brake Products:
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Railway braking equipment and related components for Freight and Transit applications
Friction products, including brake shoes and pads
Remanufacturing, Overhaul and Build:
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New commuter and switcher locomotives
Transit car and locomotive overhaul and refurbishment
Transit Products:
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Door and window assemblies for buses and subway cars
Accessibility lifts and ramps for buses and subway cars
Traction motors
We have become a leader in the rail industry by capitalizing on the strength of our existing products, technological capabilities
and new product innovation, and by our ability to harden products to protect them from severe conditions, including extreme
temperatures and high-vibration environments. Supported by our technical staff of over 1,200 engineers and specialists, we have
extensive experience in a broad range of product lines, which enables us to provide comprehensive, systems-based solutions for our
customers.
Over the past several years, we introduced a number of significant new products, including electronic braking equipment and
train control equipment that encompasses onboard digital data and global positioning communication protocols. In 2007, for example,
the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) approved the use of our Electronic Train Management System®, which offers safety
benefits to the rail industry. In 2008, the U.S. federal government enacted a rail safety bill that mandates the use of Positive Train
Control (“PTC”) technology, which includes on-board locomotive computer and related software, on a majority of the locomotives
and track in the U.S. With our Electronic Train Management System®, we are the leading supplier of this on-board train control
equipment, and we are working with the U.S. Class I railroads, commuter rail authorities and other industry suppliers to implement
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this technology. The rail safety bill included a deadline of December 31, 2015 for PTC implementation, but railroads and transit
authorities have stated in recent years that they cannot achieve full implementation by that deadline. In early 2014, the AAR said the
railroads had equipped about half of the required locomotives with PTC equipment. Various bills have been introduced in Congress to
extend the deadline, but to date there has been no change. An extension of the deadline could affect the rate of industry spending on
this technology. In 2014, Wabtec recorded about $290 million of revenue from freight and transit PTC projects.
For additional information on our business segments, see Note 19 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in
Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
Competitive Strengths
Our key strengths include:
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Leading market positions in core products. Dating back to 1869 and George Westinghouse’s invention of the air brake,
we are an established leader in the development and manufacture of pneumatic braking equipment for freight and
passenger transit vehicles. We have leveraged our leading position by focusing on research and engineering to expand
beyond pneumatic braking components to supplying integrated parts and assemblies for the locomotive through the end of
the train. We are a recognized leader in the development and production of electronic recording, measuring and
communications systems, positive train control equipment, highly engineered compressors and heat exchangers for
locomotives, and a leading manufacturer of freight car components, including electronic braking equipment, draft gears,
trucks, brake shoes and electronic end-of-train devices. We are also a leading provider of braking equipment, door
assemblies, lifts and ramps, couplers and current collection equipment for passenger transit vehicles.
Breadth of product offering with a stable mix of original equipment market (OEM) and aftermarket business. Our product
portfolio is one of the broadest in the rail industry, as we offer a wide selection of quality parts, components and
assemblies across the entire train. We provide our products in both the original equipment market and the aftermarket. Our
substantial installed base of products with end-users such as the railroads and the passenger transit authorities is a
significant competitive advantage for providing products and services to the aftermarket because these customers often
look to purchase safety- and performance-related replacement parts from the original equipment components supplier. In
addition, as OEMs and railroad operators attempt to modernize fleets with new products designed to improve and
maintain safety and efficiency, these products must be designed to be interoperable with existing equipment. On average,
over the last several years, more than 57% of our total net sales have come from our aftermarket products and services
business.
Leading design and engineering capabilities. We believe a hallmark of our relationship with our customers has been our
leading design and engineering practice, which has, in our opinion, assisted in the improvement and modernization of
global railway equipment. We believe both our customers and the government authorities value our technological
capabilities and commitment to innovation, as we seek not only to enhance the efficiency and profitability of our
customers, but also to improve the overall safety of the railways through continuous improvement of product
performance. The Company has an established record of product improvements and new product development. We have
assembled a wide range of patented products, which we believe provides us with a competitive advantage. Wabtec
currently owns 2,241 active patents worldwide and 619 U.S. patents. During the last three years, we have filed for more
than 450 patents worldwide in support of our new and evolving product lines.
Experience with industry regulatory requirements. The freight rail and passenger transit industries are governed by
various government agencies and regulators in each country and region. These groups mandate rigorous manufacturer
certification, new product testing and approval processes that we believe are difficult for new entrants to meet cost-
effectively and efficiently without the scale and extensive experience we possess.
Experienced management team and the Wabtec Performance System. The Company has implemented numerous
initiatives that enable us to manage successfully through cycles in the rail supply market. For example, the Wabtec
Performance System (WPS), an ongoing program that focuses on lean manufacturing principles and continuous
improvement across all aspects of our business, has been a part of the Company’s culture for more than 20 years. As a
result, our management team has improved our cost structure, operating leverage and financial flexibility, and placed the
Company in an excellent position to benefit from growth opportunities.
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Business strategy
Using WPS, we strive to generate sufficient cash to invest in our growth strategies and to build on what we consider to be a
leading position as a low-cost producer in the industry while maintaining world-class product quality, technology and customer
responsiveness. Through WPS and employee-directed initiatives such as Kaizen, a Japanese-developed team concept, we continuously
strive to improve quality, delivery and productivity, and to reduce costs. These efforts enable us to streamline processes, improve
product reliability and customer satisfaction, reduce product cycle times and respond more rapidly to market developments. Over time,
these lean initiatives have enabled us to increase operating margins, improve cash flow and strengthen our ability to invest in the
following growth strategies:
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Expand globally and into new product markets. We believe that international markets represent a significant opportunity
for future growth. In 2014, sales to non-U.S. customers were $1.5 billion, including export sales from the Company’s U.S.
operations of $521.7 million. We intend to increase our existing international sales through strategic acquisitions, direct
sales of products through our existing subsidiaries and licensees, and joint ventures with railway suppliers which have a
strong presence in their local markets. We are specifically targeting markets that operate significant fleets of U.S.-style
locomotives and freight cars, including Australia, Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa, and other select areas within
Europe and South America. In addition, we have opportunities to increase the sale of certain products that we currently
manufacture for the rail industry into other industrial markets, such as mining, off-highway and energy. These products
include heat exchangers and friction materials.
Expand aftermarket sales. Historically, aftermarket sales are less cyclical than OEM sales because a certain level of
aftermarket maintenance and service work must be performed, even during an industry slowdown. In 2014, Wabtec’s
aftermarket sales and services represented approximately 61% of the Company’s total sales across both of our business
segments. Wabtec provides aftermarket parts and services for its components, and the Company is seeking to expand this
business with customers who currently perform the work in-house. In this way, we expect to take advantage of the rail
industry trend toward outsourcing, as railroads and transit authorities focus on their core function of transporting goods
and people.
Accelerate new product development. We continue to emphasize research and development funding to create new and
improved products. We are focusing on technological advances, especially in the areas of electronics, braking products
and other on-board equipment, as a means of new product growth. We seek to provide customers with incremental
technological advances that offer immediate benefits with cost-effective investments.
Seek acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances. We invest in acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances using a disciplined,
selective approach and rigorous financial criteria. These transactions are expected to meet the financial criteria and
contribute to our growth strategies of global expansion, new products and expanding aftermarket sales. All of these
expansion strategies will help Wabtec to grow profitably, expand geographically, and dampen the impact from potential
cycles in the North American rail industry.
Recent Acquisitions and Joint Ventures
Wabtec has completed certain significant acquisitions in support of its growth strategies mentioned above:
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On February 4, 2015, the Company acquired Railroad Controls L.P. (“RCL”), a U.S. based provider of railway signal
construction services for a purchase price of approximately $63.7 million, net of cash acquired.
On September 3 , 2014, the Company acquired C2CE Pty Ltd. (“C2CE”), a leading provider of railway signal design
services in Australia, for a purchase price of approximately $25.1 million, net of cash acquired.
On August 19, 2014, the Company acquired Dia-Frag, a leading manufacturer of friction products in Brazil, for a purchase
price of approximately $70.6 million, net of cash acquired.
On June 6, 2014, the Company acquired Fandstan Electric Group Ltd. (“Fandstan”), a leading rail and industrial
equipment manufacturer for a variety of markets, including rail and tram transportation, industrial and energy, for a
purchase price of approximately $199.4 million, net of cash acquired.
On September 24, 2013, the Company acquired Longwood Industries, Inc (“Longwood”), a manufacturer of specialty
rubber products for transportation, oil and gas, and industrial markets, for a purchase price of approximately
$83.9 million, net of cash acquired.
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On July 30, 2013, the Company acquired Turbonetics Holdings, Inc (“Turbonetics”), a manufacturer of turbochargers and
related components for various industrial markets, for a purchase price of approximately $23.2 million, net of cash acquired.
On January 31, 2013, the Company acquired Napier Turbochargers Ltd., a UK-based provider of turbochargers and
related parts for the worldwide power generation and marine markets, for a purchase price of approximately $112.3
million, net of cash acquired.
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Backlog
The Company’s backlog was about $2.32 billion at December 31, 2014. For 2014, about 61% of total sales came from
aftermarket orders, which typically carry lead times of less than 30 days, and are not recorded in backlog for a significant period of
time.
The Company’s contracts are subject to standard industry cancellation provisions, including cancellations on short notice or
upon completion of designated stages. Substantial scope-of-work adjustments are common. For these and other reasons, completion of
the Company’s backlog may be delayed or cancelled. The railroad industry, in general, has historically been subject to fluctuations
due to overall economic conditions and the level of use of alternative modes of transportation.
The backlog of firm customer orders as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, and the expected year of completion are
as follows:
In thousands
Total
Backlog
12/31/2014
Expected Delivery
2015
Other
Years
Total
Backlog
12/31/2013
Expected Delivery
2014
Other
Years
Freight Segment ............................................... $
Transit Segment ...............................................
Total ................................................................. $
977,759 $
1,344,222
2,321,981 $
843,681 $
659,211
1,502,892 $
134,078 $
685,011
819,089 $
511,699 $
1,182,206
1,693,905 $
447,429 $
650,690
1,098,119 $
64,270
531,516
595,786
Engineering and Development
To execute our strategy to develop new products, we invest in a variety of engineering and development activities. For the fiscal
years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, we invested about $61.9 million, $46.3 million and $41.3 million, respectively, on
product development and improvement activities. The engineering resources of the Company are allocated between research and
development activities and the execution of original equipment customer contracts.
Our engineering and development program includes investment in train control and new braking technologies, with an emphasis
on applying electronics to traditional pneumatic equipment. Electronic braking has been used in the transit industry for years, and
freight railroads are conducting pilot programs to test its reliability and benefits. Freight railroads have generally been slower to accept
the technology due to issues over interoperability, connectivity and durability. We are proceeding with efforts to enhance the major
components for existing hard-wired braking equipment and development of new electronic technologies for the freight railroads. We
are also investing in technology, such as advanced cooling systems that enable lower emissions from diesel engines used in rail and
other industrial markets. Sometimes we conduct specific research projects in conjunction with universities, customers and other
industry suppliers.
We use our Product Development System (PDS) to develop and monitor new product programs. The system requires the
product development team to follow consistent steps throughout the development process, from concept to launch, to ensure the
product will meet customer expectations and internal profitability targets.
Intellectual Property
We have 2,241 active patents worldwide. We also rely on a combination of trade secrets and other intellectual property laws,
nondisclosure agreements and other protective measures to establish and protect our proprietary rights in our intellectual property.
Certain trademarks, among them the name WABCO®, were acquired or licensed from American Standard Inc., now known as
Trane, in 1990 at the time of our acquisition of the North American operations of the Railway Products Group of Trane. Other
trademarks have been developed through the normal course of business, or acquired as a part of our ongoing merger and acquisition
program.
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We have entered into a variety of license agreements as licensor and licensee. We do not believe that any single license
agreement is of material importance to our business or either of our business segments as a whole.
We have issued licenses to the two sole suppliers of railway air brakes and related products in Japan, Nabtesco and Mitsubishi
Electric Company. The licensees pay annual license fees to us and also assist us by acting as liaisons with key Japanese passenger
transit vehicle builders for projects in North America. We believe that our relationships with these licensees have been beneficial to
our core transit business and customer relationships in North America.
Customers
Our customers include railroads and passenger transit authorities throughout North America, as well as in the United Kingdom,
Australia, Europe, Asia, South Africa and South America; manufacturers of transportation equipment, such as locomotives, freight
cars, subway vehicles and buses; and lessors of such equipment.
Top customers can change from year to year. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, our top five customers accounted for
17% of net sales: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, General Electric Transportation, CSX Corporation, Trinity
Industries, and Union Pacific Corporation. No one customer represents 10% or more of consolidated sales. We believe that we have
strong relationships with all of our key customers.
Competition
We believe that we hold approximately a 50% market share in North America for our primary braking-related equipment and a
leading market position in North America for most of our other product lines. On a global basis, our market shares are smaller. We
operate in a highly competitive marketplace. Price competition is strong because we have a relatively small number of customers and
they are very cost-conscious. In addition to price, competition is based on product performance and technological leadership, quality,
reliability of delivery, and customer service and support.
Our principal competitors vary across product lines. Within North America, New York Air Brake Company, a subsidiary of the
German air brake producer Knorr-Bremse AG (“Knorr”) and Amsted Rail Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Amsted Industries
Corporation, are our principal overall OEM competitors. Our competition for locomotive, freight and passenger transit service and
repair is mostly from the railroads’ and passenger transit authorities’ in-house operations, Electro-Motive Diesel, a division of
Caterpillar, GE Transportation Systems, and New York Air Brake/Knorr. We believe our key strengths, which include leading market
positions in core products, breadth of product offering with a stable mix of OEM and aftermarket business, leading design and
engineering capabilities, significant barriers to entry and an experienced management team, enable us to compete effectively in this
marketplace. Outside of North America, no individual company is our principal competitor in all of our operating locations. The
largest competitors for Brake and Transit products are Faiveley Transport and Knorr. In addition, our competitors often include
smaller, local suppliers in most international markets.
Employees
At December 31, 2014, we had approximately 12,600 full-time employees, approximately 28% of whom were unionized. A
majority of the employees subject to collective bargaining agreements are outside North America and these agreements are generally
effective from 2015 through 2017. Agreements expiring at various times during 2015 cover approximately 21% of the Company’s
workforce. We consider our relations with employees and union representatives to be good, but cannot assure that future contract
negotiations will be favorable to us.
Regulation
In the course of our operations, we are subject to various regulations of governments and other agencies in the U.S. and around
the world. These entities typically govern equipment and safety standards for freight rail and passenger transit rolling stock, oversee a
wide variety of rules and regulations governing safety and design of equipment, and evaluate certification and qualification
requirements for suppliers. New products generally must undergo testing and approval processes that are rigorous and lengthy. As a
result of these regulations and requirements, we must usually obtain and maintain certifications in a variety of jurisdictions and
countries. The governing bodies include: The FRA and AAR in the U.S., the the International Union of Railways (“UIC”) and the
European Railway Agency in Europe, the Federal Agency of Railway Transport in Russia, the Agencia Nacional de Transportes
Terrestres in Brazil, the National Railway Administration, formerly the Ministry of Railway, China, and the Ministry of Railways in
India.
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Effects of Seasonality
Our business is not typically seasonal, although the third quarter results may be affected by vacation and scheduled plant
shutdowns at several of our major customers during this period.
Environmental Matters
Information on environmental matters is included in Note 18 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part
IV, Item 15 of this report.
Available Information
We maintain an Internet site at www.wabtec.com. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as well as the annual report to stockholders and other information, are available free of charge on this site. The Internet
site and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K. The following
are also available free of charge on this site and are available in print to any shareholder who requests them: Our Corporate
Governance Guidelines, the charters of our Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, our Code
of Conduct, which is applicable to all employees, our Code of Ethics for Senior Officers, which is applicable to all of our executive
officers, our Policies on Related Party Transactions and Conflict Minerals, and our Sustainability Report.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Prolonged unfavorable economic and market conditions could adversely affect our business.
Unfavorable general economic and market conditions in the United States and internationally could have a negative impact on
our sales and operations. To the extent that these factors result in continued instability of capital markets, shortages of raw materials or
component parts, longer sales cycles, deferral or delay of customer orders or an inability to market our products effectively, our
business and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
We are dependent upon key customers.
We rely on several key customers who represent a significant portion of our business. Our top customers can change from year
to year. For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, our top five customers accounted for 17% of our net sales. While we believe our
relationships with our customers are generally good, our top customers could choose to reduce or terminate their relationships with us.
In addition, many of our customers place orders for products on an as-needed basis and operate in cyclical industries. As a result, their
order levels have varied from period to period in the past and may vary significantly in the future. Such customer orders are dependent
upon their markets and customers, and may be subject to delays and cancellations. As a result of our dependence on our key
customers, we could experience a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition if we lost any
one or more of our key customers or if there is a reduction in their demand for our products.
Our business operates in a highly competitive industry.
We operate in a competitive marketplace and face substantial competition from a limited number of established competitors in
the United States and abroad, some of which may have greater financial resources than we do. Price competition is strong and,
coupled with the existence of a number of cost conscious customers, has historically limited our ability to increase prices. In addition
to price, competition is based on product performance and technological leadership, quality, reliability of delivery and customer
service and support. There can be no assurance that competition in one or more of our markets will not adversely affect us and our
results of operations.
We intend to pursue acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances that involve a number of inherent risks, any of which may cause us
not to realize anticipated benefits.
One aspect of our business strategy is to selectively pursue acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances that we believe will
improve our market position, and provide opportunities to realize operating synergies. These transactions involve inherent risks and
uncertainties, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition
including:
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products;
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diversion of Management’s attention from other business concerns;
the assumption of unknown liabilities; and
unanticipated changes in the market conditions, business and economic factors affecting such an acquisition.
We cannot assure that we will be able to consummate any future acquisitions, joint ventures or other business combinations. If
we are unable to identify suitable acquisition candidates or to consummate strategic acquisitions, we may be unable to fully implement
our business strategy, and our business and results of operations may be adversely affected as a result. In addition, our ability to
engage in strategic acquisitions will be dependent on our ability to raise substantial capital, and we may not be able to raise the funds
necessary to implement our acquisition strategy on terms satisfactory to us, if at all.
As we introduce new products and services, a failure to predict and react to consumer demand could adversely affect our business.
We have dedicated significant resources to the development, manufacturing and marketing of new products. Decisions to
develop and market new transportation products are typically made without firm indications of customer acceptance. Moreover, by
their nature, new products may require alteration of existing business methods or threaten to displace existing equipment in which our
customers may have a substantial capital investment. There can be no assurance that any new products that we develop will gain
widespread acceptance in the marketplace or that such products will be able to compete successfully with other new products or
services that may be introduced by competitors. In addition, we may incur additional warranty or other costs as new products are
tested and used by customers.
A portion of our sales are related to delivering products and services to help our U.S. railroad and transit customers meet the
Positive Train Control (PTC) mandate from the U.S. federal government, which requires the use of on-board locomotive
computers and software by December 31, 2015.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, we had sales of about $290 million related to PTC. In recent years, the railroads and
transit authorities have stated they cannot achieve full implementation of PTC by the deadline, and various bills have been introduced
to extend it, but to date there has been no change in the deadline. Should the federal government change its mandate by amending the
timing, scope or requirements of the safety bill, there could be an adverse impact on our revenues in future periods, and would cause
us to reassess the staffing, resources and assets deployed in delivering Positive Train Control services.
Our revenues are subject to cyclical variations in the railway and passenger transit markets and changes in government spending.
The railway industry historically has been subject to significant fluctuations due to overall economic conditions, the use of
alternate methods of transportation and the levels of federal, state and local government spending on railroad transit projects. In
economic downturns, railroads have deferred, and may defer, certain expenditures in order to conserve cash in the short term.
Reductions in freight traffic may reduce demand for our replacement products.
The passenger transit railroad industry is also cyclical. New passenger transit car orders vary from year to year and are
influenced greatly by major replacement programs and by the construction or expansion of transit systems by transit authorities. A
substantial portion of our net sales have been, and we expect that a material portion of our future net sales will be, derived from
contracts with metropolitan transit and commuter rail authorities and Amtrak. To the extent that future funding for proposed public
projects is curtailed or withdrawn altogether as a result of changes in political, economic, fiscal or other conditions beyond our
control, such projects may be delayed or cancelled, resulting in a potential loss of business for us, including transit aftermarket and
new transit car orders. There can be no assurance that economic conditions will be favorable or that there will not be significant
fluctuations adversely affecting the industry as a whole and, as a result, us.
Our backlog is not necessarily indicative of the level of our future revenues.
Our backlog represents future production and estimated potential revenue attributable to firm contracts with, or written orders
from, our customers for delivery in various periods. Instability in the global economy, negative conditions in the global credit
markets, volatility in the industries that our products serve, changes in legislative policy, adverse changes in the financial condition of
our customers, adverse changes in the availability of raw materials and supplies, or un-remedied contract breaches could possibly lead
to contract termination or cancellations of orders in our backlog or request for deferred deliveries of our backlog orders, each of which
could adversely affect our cash flows and results of operations.
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A growing portion of our sales may be derived from our international operations, which exposes us to certain risks inherent in
doing business on an international level.
In fiscal year 2014, approximately 50% of our consolidated net sales were to customers outside of the U.S. and we intend to
continue to expand our international operations in the future. We currently conduct our international operations through a variety of
wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France,
Germany, India, Italy, Macedonia, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Spain, South Africa, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
As a result, we are subject to various risks, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on those operations and on our
business as a whole, including:
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lack of complete operating control;
lack of local business experience;
currency exchange fluctuations and devaluations;
foreign trade restrictions and exchange controls;
difficulty enforcing agreements and intellectual property rights;
the potential for nationalization of enterprises; and
economic, political and social instability and possible terrorist attacks against American interests.
In addition, certain jurisdictions have laws that limit the ability of non-U.S. subsidiaries and their affiliates to pay dividends and
repatriate cash flows.
We may incur increased costs due to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.
In the ordinary course of business, we are exposed to increases in interest rates that may adversely affect funding costs
associated with variable-rate debt and changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We may seek to minimize these risks through the
use of interest rate swap contracts and currency hedging agreements. There can be no assurance that any of these measures will be
effective. Any material changes in interest or exchange rates could result in material losses to us.
We may have liability arising from asbestos litigation.
Claims have been filed against the Company and certain of its affiliates in various jurisdictions across the United States by
persons alleging bodily injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products. Most of these claims have been made against
our wholly owned subsidiary, Railroad Friction Products Corporation (RFPC), and are based on a product sold by RFPC prior to the
time that the Company acquired any interest in RFPC.
Most of these claims, including all of the RFPC claims, are submitted to insurance carriers for defense and indemnity or to non-
affiliated companies that retain the liabilities for the asbestos-containing products at issue. We cannot, however, assure that all these
claims will be fully covered by insurance or that the indemnitors or insurers will remain financially viable. Our ultimate legal and
financial liability with respect to these claims, as is the case with most other pending litigation, cannot be estimated.
We are subject to a variety of environmental laws and regulations.
We are subject to a variety of environmental laws and regulations governing discharges to air and water, the handling, storage
and disposal of hazardous or solid waste materials and the remediation of contamination associated with releases of hazardous
substances. We believe our operations currently comply in all material respects with all of the various environmental laws and
regulations applicable to our business; however, there can be no assurance that environmental requirements will not change in the
future or that we will not incur significant costs to comply with such requirements.
Future climate change regulation could result in increased operating costs, affect the demand for our products or affect the ability
of our critical suppliers to meet our needs.
The Company has followed the current debate over climate change and the related policy discussion and prospective legislation.
The potential challenges for the Company that climate change policy and legislation may pose have been reviewed by the Company.
Any such challenges are heavily dependent on the nature and degree of climate change legislation and the extent to which it applies to
our industry. At this time, the Company cannot predict the ultimate impact of climate change and climate change legislation on the
Company’s operations. Further, when or if these impacts may occur cannot be assessed until scientific analysis and legislative policy
are more developed and specific legislative proposals begin to take shape. Any laws or regulations that may be adopted to restrict or
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reduce emissions of greenhouse gas could require us to incur increased operating costs, and could have an adverse effect on demand
for our products. In addition, the price and availability of certain of the raw materials that we use could vary in the future as a result of
environmental laws and regulations affecting our suppliers. An increase in the price of our raw materials or a decline in their
availability could adversely affect our operating margins or result in reduced demand for our products.
Our manufacturer’s warranties or product liability may expose us to potentially significant claims.
We warrant the workmanship and materials of many of our products. Accordingly, we are subject to a risk of product liability or
warranty claims in the event that the failure of any of our products results in personal injury or death, or does not conform to our
customers’ specifications. In addition, in recent years, we have introduced a number of new products for which we do not have a
history of warranty experience. Although we have not had any material product liability or warranty claims made against us and we
currently maintain liability insurance coverage, we cannot assure that product liability claims, if made, would not exceed our
insurance coverage limits or that insurance will continue to be available on commercially acceptable terms, if at all. The possibility
exists for these types of warranty claims to result in costly product recalls, significant repair costs and damage to our reputation.
Labor disputes may have a material adverse effect on our operations and profitability.
We collectively bargain with labor unions that represent approximately 28% of our employees. Our current collective
bargaining agreements are generally effective from 2015 through 2017. Agreements expiring at various times during 2015 cover
approximately 21% of the Company’s workforce. Failure to reach an agreement could result in strikes or other labor protests which
could disrupt our operations. If we were to experience a strike or work stoppage, it would be difficult for us to find a sufficient number
of employees with the necessary skills to replace these employees. We cannot assure that we will reach any such agreement or that we
will not encounter strikes or other types of conflicts with the labor unions of our personnel. Such labor disputes could have an adverse
effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations, could cause us to lose revenues and customers and might have
permanent effects on our business.
From time to time we are engaged in contractual disputes with our customers.
From time to time, we are engaged in contractual disputes with our customers regarding routine delivery and performance issues
as well as adjustments for design changes and related extra work. These disputes are generally resolved in the ordinary course of
business without having a material adverse impact on us.
Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health.
At December 31, 2014, we had total debt of $521.8 million. If it becomes necessary to access our available borrowing capacity
under the 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the $270.0 million currently borrowed under this facility and the $250.0 million
4.375% senior notes, being indebted could have important consequences to us. For example, it could:
increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;
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require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby
reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general
corporate purposes;
limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industries in which we operate;
place us at a disadvantage compared to competitors that have less debt; and
limit our ability to borrow additional funds.
The indenture for our $250 million 4.375% senior notes due in 2023 and our 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement contain various
covenants that limit our Management’s discretion in the operation of our businesses.
The indenture governing the notes and our credit agreement contain various covenants that limit our Management’s discretion.
The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to declare or pay cash dividends and prohibits the
Company from declaring or making other distributions, subject to certain exceptions. The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement
contains various other covenants and restrictions including the following limitations: incurrence of additional indebtedness; mergers,
consolidations and sales of assets and acquisitions; additional liens; sale and leasebacks; permissible investments, loans and advances;
certain debt payments; capital expenditures; and imposes a minimum interest expense coverage ratio and a maximum debt to cash
flow ratio.
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The indenture under which the senior notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the
following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers
and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
The integration of our recently completed acquisitions may not result in anticipated improvements in market position or the
realization of anticipated operating synergies or may take longer to realize than expected.
In 2013 and 2014, we completed multiple acquisitions with a combined investment of $522.2 million. Although we believe that
the acquisitions will improve our market position and realize positive operating results, including operating synergies, operating
expense reductions and overhead cost savings, we cannot be assured that these improvements will be obtained or the timing of such
improvements. The management and acquisition of businesses involves substantial risks, any of which may result in a material
adverse effect on our business and results of operations, including:
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significant expenses to integrate;
diversion of Management’s attention;
departure of key personnel from the acquired business;
effectively managing entrepreneurial spirit and decision-making;
integration of different information systems;
unanticipated costs and exposure to unforeseen liabilities; and
impairment of assets.
Item 1B.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
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PROPERTIES
Item 2.
Facilities
The following table provides certain summary information about the principal facilities owned or leased by the Company as of
December 31, 2014. The Company believes that its facilities and equipment are generally in good condition and that, together with
scheduled capital improvements, they are adequate for its present and immediately projected needs. Leases on the facilities are long-
term and generally include options to renew. The Company’s corporate headquarters are located at the Wilmerding, PA site.
Primary Use
Location
Domestic
Rothbury, MI ................................................. Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office
Wilmerding, PA .............................................. Manufacturing/Service
Lexington, TN ................................................. Manufacturing
Jackson, TN .................................................... Manufacturing
Berwick, PA .................................................... Manufacturing/Warehouse
Chicago, IL ..................................................... Manufacturing/Service
Greensburg, PA ............................................... Manufacturing
Chillicothe, OH ............................................... Manufacturing/Office
Warren, OH ..................................................... Manufacturing
Coshocton, OH ................................................ Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office
Germantown, MD ........................................... Manufacturing
Kansas City, MO ............................................. Service Center
Pittsburgh, PA ................................................. Manufacturing/Office
Strongsville, OH ............................................. Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office
Columbia, SC .................................................. Service Center
Jacksonville, FL .............................................. Office
Bensenville, IL ................................................ Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office
Cedar Rapids, IA ............................................. Office
Jacksonville, FL .............................................. Warehouse
Boise, ID ......................................................... Manufacturing
Maxton, NC .................................................... Manufacturing
Willits, CA ...................................................... Manufacturing
Brenham, TX ................................................. Manufacturing/Office
Wytheville, VA .............................................. Manufacturing/Office
Piedmont, SC .................................................. Manufacturing/Office
Spartanburg, SC .............................................. Manufacturing/Service
Buffalo Grove, IL ........................................... Manufacturing
Cleveland, OH ................................................ Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office
San Fernando, CA ........................................... Manufacturing
Plattsburgh, NY .............................................. Manufacturing
Moorpark, CA ................................................ Office/Warehouse
Cleveland, OH ................................................ Manufacturing/Warehouse/Office
Export, PA ...................................................... Manufacturing
Elmsford, NY .................................................. Service Center
Greer, SC ........................................................ Warehouse
International
Wallaceburg (Ontario), Canada ...................... Manufacturing
San Luis Potosi, Mexico ................................. Manufacturing/Service
East Beijing, Hebei Province, China ............... Manufacturing
Daye City, Hebei Province, China .................. Manufacturing
Barneveld, Netherlands ................................... Manufacturing/Office
Northampton, UK ........................................... Manufacturing
Shenyang City, Liaoning Province, China ...... Manufacturing
Lincolnshire, UK ............................................ Manufacturing/Office
London (Ontario), Canada .............................. Manufacturing
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Segment
Own/Lease
Approximate
Square Feet
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Own
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Freight/Transit Own
Freight/Transit Own
Freight/Transit Own
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Freight
Freight
Freight
Freight
Freight
Freight
Freight
Freight
Freight
Own
Own
Own
Own
Own
Lease
Lease
Lease
Lease
500,000
365,000(1)
170,000
150,000
150,000
123,140
113,000
104,000
102,650
83,000
80,000
95,900
90,000
80,000
71,400
59,518
58,230
36,568
30,000
326,000
105,000
70,000
144,671
82,400
47,000
183,600
115,570
87,407
65,347
64,000
45,916
43,643
34,000
28,000
20,000
126,000
73,100
64,702
59,147
53,443
300,000
290,550
149,468
103,540
Location
Primary Use
Stoney Creek (Ontario), Canada ..................... Manufacturing/Service
Kolkata, India .................................................. Manufacturing
Belo Horizonte, Brazil .................................... Manufacturing/Service
Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Brazil .................. Manufacturing/Office
Lachine (Quebec), Canada .............................. Service Center
Doncaster, UK ................................................ Manufacturing/Service
Kilmarnock, UK .............................................. Manufacturing
Loughborough, UK ......................................... Manufacturing
Kempton Park, South Africa ........................... Manufacturing
Wetherill Park, Australia ................................ Manufacturing
Monte Alto, Brazil .......................................... Manufacturing/Office
Schuttorf, Germany ......................................... Manufacturing/Office
Chard, UK ....................................................... Manufacturing/Office
Avellino, Italy ................................................. Manufacturing/Office
Tianjin, Hebebi Province, China
Manufacturing/Office
Recklinghausen, Germany .............................. Manufacturing
Sable-sur-Sarthe, France ................................. Manufacturing
Utrecht, The Netherlands ................................ Manufacturing
Katy Wroclawskie, Poland .............................. Manufacturing/Office
Soria, Spain ..................................................... Manufacturing/Office
Burton on Trent, UK ....................................... Manufacturing/Office
Camisano, Italy ............................................... Manufacturing/Office
San Luis Potosi, Mexico ................................. Manufacturing/Office
St. Laurent (Quebec), Canada ......................... Office
Chard, UK ....................................................... Manufacturing/Office
Hangzhou City, Hunan Province, China ......... Manufacturing
Sassuolo, Italy ................................................. Manufacturing
Segment
Own/Lease
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Lease
Freight
Freight/Transit Own
Freight/Transit Own
Freight/Transit Lease
Freight/Transit Lease
Freight/Transit Lease
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Own
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Lease
Transit
Approximate
Square Feet
47,940
36,965
33,992
33,992
25,455
330,000
107,975
245,245
156,077
70,600
244,081
189,445
141,610
132,495
87,672
86,390
51,667
48,438
31,484
31,000
253,453
136,465
112,825
38,926
35,282
31,032
30,000
(1) Approximately 250,000 square feet are currently used in connection with the Company’s corporate and manufacturing
operations. The remainder is leased to third parties.
Item 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information with respect to legal proceedings is included in Note 18 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included
in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
Item 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table provides information on our executive officers. They are elected periodically by our Board of Directors and
serve at its discretion.
Officers
Age
Position
Albert J. Neupaver ...............................................................
Raymond T. Betler ..............................................................
Patrick D. Dugan .................................................................
Charles F. Kovac .................................................................
R. Mark Cox ........................................................................
David L. DeNinno ...............................................................
Scott E. Wahlstrom ..............................................................
Robert Bourg .......................................................................
Karl-Heinz Colmer ..............................................................
Michael E. Fetsko ................................................................
John A. Mastalerz ................................................................
David Meyer ........................................................................
John D. Whiteford ...............................................................
Timothy R. Wesley ..............................................................
64
59
48
58
47
59
51
53
58
49
48
44
55
53
Executive Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and Group Executive
Senior Vice President, Corporate Development
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Vice President and Group Executive
Vice President and Group Executive
Vice President and Group Executive
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Vice President and Group Executive
Vice President and Group Executive
Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Albert J. Neupaver was named Executive Chairman of the Company in May, 2014. Previously, Mr. Neupaver served as
Chairman and CEO from May 2013 to May 2014 and as the Company’s President and CEO from February 2006 to May 2013. Prior
to joining Wabtec, Mr. Neupaver served in various positions at AMETEK, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of electronic
instruments and electric motors. Most recently he served as President of its Electromechanical Group for nine years.
Raymond T. Betler was named President and Chief Executive Officer in May 2014. Previously, Mr. Betler was President and
Chief Operating Officer since May 2013 and the Company’s Chief Operating Officer since December 2010. Prior to that, he served as
Vice President, Group Executive of the Company since August 2008. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Betler served in various positions
of increasing responsibility at Bombardier Transportation since 1979. Most recently, Mr. Betler served as President, Total Transit
Systems from 2004 until 2008 and before that as President, London Underground Projects from 2002 to 2004.
Patrick D. Dugan was named Senior Vice President and Chief Financial officer effective January 2014. Previously, Mr. Dugan
was Senior Vice President, Finance and Corporate Controller from January 2012 until November 2013. He originally joined Wabtec
in 2003 as Vice President, Corporate Controller. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Dugan served as Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of CWI International, Inc. from December 1996 to November 2003. Prior to 1996, Mr. Dugan was a Manager with
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Charles F. Kovac was named Senior Vice President and Group Executive in December 2010. Mr. Kovac was Vice President,
Group Executive of the Company from September 2007 until December 2010. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Kovac served as General
Manager of the Global Floor Care / Specialty Motors Division of AMETEK, Inc. since 2003. Prior to joining AMETEK, Inc.,
Mr. Kovac was Chief Operating Officer of The Teleios Group, LLC from 1999 to 2003.
R. Mark Cox was named Senior Vice President, Corporate Development in January 2012, and has been with Wabtec since
September 2006 as Vice President, Corporate Development. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Cox served as Director of Business
Development for the Electrical Group of Eaton Corporation since 2002. Prior to joining Eaton, Mr. Cox was an investment banker
with UBS Warburg, Prudential and Stephens.
David L. DeNinno was named Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company in February 2012.
Previously, Mr. DeNinno served as a partner at K&L Gates LLP since May 2011 and prior to that with Reed Smith LLP.
Scott E. Wahlstrom was named Senior Vice President, Human Resources in January 2012. Mr. Wahlstrom has been Vice
President, Human Resources, since November 1999. Previously, Mr. Wahlstrom was Vice President, Human Resources &
Administration of MotivePower Industries, Inc. from August 1996 until November 1999.
Robert Bourg was named Vice President and Group Executive in February 2012. Prior to that, he was Vice President Rail
Electronics from May 2010. Previously, he was Vice President and General Manager of Wabtec Railway Electronics from May 2006
to May 2010. Prior to that, he held various senior management positions within Wabtec since he was hired in August 1992.
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Karl-Heinz Colmer was named Vice President and Group Executive in February 2012. Mr. Colmer served as Managing
Director of Friction Products from January 2009 until February 2012. Prior to that position, Mr. Colmer served as Managing Director
of Becorit GmbH since 2006 after joining Wabtec. Prior to joining Wabtec Mr. Colmer served in various management roles with
BBA PLC.
Michael E. Fetsko was named Vice President and Group Executive in January 2014. Mr Fetsko joined Wabtec in July of 2011
as Vice President, Freight Pneumatics. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Fetsko served in various executive management roles with
Bombardier Transportation.
John A. Mastalerz was named Vice President and Corporate Controller in January 2014. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Mastalerz
served in various executive management roles with the H.J. Heinz Company from January 2001 to December 2013, most recently as
the Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer. Prior to 2001, Mr. Mastalerz was a Senior Manager with
PricewaterhouseCoopers.
David Meyer was named Vice President and Group Executive in February 2012. Mr. Meyer served as Vice President, Freight
Car Products from April 2007 until February 2012. Prior to this position, Mr. Meyer served in several Vice President and General
Manager roles within Wabtec since 2003 and joined Wabtec as a Product Line Manager in 1999. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Meyer
served in various management roles with Eaton Corporation.
John D. Whiteford was named Vice President and Group Executive in May 2014. Mr. Whiteford served as Vice President,
Global Sourcing from February 2010 to May 2014. Prior to joining Wabtec, Mr. Whiteford served in a variety of management
positions with Michael Baker Corporation.
Timothy R. Wesley was named Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications in November 1999.
Previously, Mr. Wesley was Vice President, Investor and Public Relations of MotivePower Industries, Inc. from August 1996 until
November 1999.
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PART II
Item 5.
MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
The Common Stock of the Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WAB”. As of February 16,
2015, there were 96,343,620 shares of Common Stock outstanding held by 540 holders of record. On May 14, 2013, our stockholders
approved an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our
common stock to 200.0 million shares. In addition, on May 14, 2013, our Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of the
Company’s issued and outstanding common stock in the form of a 100% stock dividend. The increase in the authorized shares and the
stock split became effective on May 14, 2013 and June 11, 2013. The high and low sales price of the shares and dividends declared
per share were as follows:
2014
High
Low
Dividends
First Quarter ........................................................................................................... $
Second Quarter ...................................................................................................... $
Third Quarter ......................................................................................................... $
Fourth Quarter ....................................................................................................... $
82.42 $
83.77 $
87.14 $
92.20 $
69.55 $
69.45 $
78.51 $
70.20 $
2013
High
Low
Dividends
First Quarter ........................................................................................................... $
Second Quarter ...................................................................................................... $
Third Quarter ......................................................................................................... $
Fourth Quarter ....................................................................................................... $
51.19 $
56.50 $
63.29 $
77.64 $
44.04 $
48.04 $
52.63 $
61.63 $
0.040
0.040
0.060
0.060
0.025
0.025
0.040
0.040
The Company’s credit agreement restricts the ability to make dividend payments, with certain exceptions. See “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and see Note 8 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
At the close of business on February 16, 2015, the Company’s Common Stock traded at $90.53 per share.
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The following performance graph and related information shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference to any future filings under the
Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that Wabtec specifically
incorporates it by reference into such filing. The graph below compares the total stockholder return through December 31, 2014, of
Wabtec’s common stock to, (i) the S&P 500, (ii) our former peer group of manufacturing companies which consisted of the following
publicly traded companies: The Greenbrier Companies, L.B. Foster, Trinity Industries and Freight Car America; and (iii) our new peer
group of manufacturing companies which consists of the following publicly traded companies: The Greenbrier Companies, Trinity
Industries, AMETEK, Regal Beloit, Harsco, Valmont, Lincoln Electric, Kennametal, Pall, Crane, Donaldson, WABCO, ITT, Briggs
& Stratton, IDEX, Woodward, Titan Wheel, Actuant and Koppers. The peer group was revised to better match the operations and
products of Wabtec.
Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return
Assumes Initial Investment of $100
December 2014
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation
S&P 500 Index - Total Returns
Peer Group
On December 11, 2013, the Board of Directors amended its stock repurchase authorization to $200 million of the Company’s
outstanding shares. This new stock repurchase authorization supersedes the previous authorization of $150 million of which $44.4
million remained. Through December 31, 2014, 346,800 shares have been repurchased under the new authorization totaling $26.8
million leaving $173.2 million under the authorization.
The Company intends to purchase shares on the open market or in negotiated or block trades. No time limit was set for the
completion of the programs which conform to the requirements under the 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement, as well as the Notes
currently outstanding.
During the first quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased 27,500 at an average price of $78.19 per share. During the second
quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased 194,700 shares at an average price of $74.30 per share. During the third quarter, the
Company repurchased 124,600 shares at an average price of $81.31 per share. The Company did not repurchase any shares in the
fourth quarter of 2014. All purchases were on the open market.
During the first and second quarters of 2013, no shares were repurchased. During the third quarter of 2013, the Company
repurchased 93,205 shares at an average price of $58.86 per share. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company repurchased
413,900 shares at an average price of $66.47 per share. All purchases were on the open market.
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Item 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table shows selected consolidated financial information of the Company and has been derived from audited
financial statements. This financial information should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified by reference to, “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Consolidated Financial Statements of the
Company and the Notes thereto included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
In thousands, except per share amounts
2014
Year Ended December 31,
2012
2011
2013
2010
Income Statement Data
Net sales ...................................................................................................... $
Gross profit ..................................................................................................
Operating expenses .....................................................................................
Income from operations (1) ......................................................................... $
Interest expense, net .................................................................................... $
Other (expense) income, net .......................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ........................................ $
Diluted Earnings per Common Share
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders (2) .................................. $
Cash dividends declared per share (2) ........................................................ $
3,044,454 $
935,982
(408,873)
527,109 $
(17,574) $
(1,680)
351,680 $
2,566,392 $
764,027
(326,717)
437,310 $
(15,341) $
(882)
292,235 $
2,391,122 $
694,567
(302,288 )
392,279 $
(14,251 ) $
(670 )
251,732 $
1,967,637 $
570,424
(299,723)
270,701 $
(15,007) $
(380)
170,149 $
1,507,012
449,078
(246,268)
202,810
(15,923)
(60 )
123,099
3.62 $
0.20 $
3.01 $
0.13 $
2.60 $
0.08 $
1.76 $
0.04 $
1.28
0.02
Fully diluted shares outstanding (2) ............................................................
96,885
96,832
96,742
96,657
96,010
Balance Sheet Data
Total assets .................................................................................................. $
Cash .............................................................................................................
Total debt .....................................................................................................
Shareholder' equity ......................................................................................
3,303,841 $
425,849
521,195
1,808,298
2,821,997 $
285,760
450,709
1,587,167
2,351,542 $
215,766
317,896
1,282,017
2,158,953 $
285,615
395,873
1,047,644
1,803,081
236,941
422,075
903,387
(1)
(2)
In 2011, includes an $18.1 million charge for a court ruling.
Information above for net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders, cash dividends declared per share and fully diluted shares
outstanding for all periods presented reflects the two-for-one split of the Company’s common stock, which occurred on May 14,
2013.
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Item 7.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based products and services for the global rail
industry. Our products are found on virtually all U.S. locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, as well as in more than
100 countries throughout the world. Our products enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers,
and many of our core products and services are essential in the safe and efficient operation of freight rail and passenger transit
vehicles. Wabtec is a global company with operations in 20 countries. In 2014, about 50% of the Company’s revenues came from
customers outside the U.S.
Management Review and Future Outlook
Wabtec’s long-term financial goals are to generate cash flow from operations in excess of net income, maintain a strong credit
profile while minimizing our overall cost of capital, increase margins through strict attention to cost controls and implementation of
the Wabtec Performance System, and increase revenues through a focused growth strategy, including global and market expansion,
new products and technologies, aftermarket products and services, and acquisitions. In addition, Management evaluates the
Company’s current operational performance through measures such as quality and on-time delivery.
The Company monitors a variety of factors and statistics to gauge market activity. Freight rail markets around the world are
driven primarily by overall economic conditions and activity, while Transit markets are driven primarly by government funding and
passenger ridership. Changes in these market drivers can cause fluctuations in demand for Wabtec’s product and services. UNIFE
projects growth of about 2.7% in the worldwide rail supply market over the next several years, with the highest expected growth rates
in Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
In North America, the AAR compiles statistics that gauge the level of activity in the freight rail industry, including revenue ton-
miles and carloadings, which are generally referred to as “rail traffic”. Based on changes in rail traffic trends, railroads can increase or
decrease purchases of new locomotives and freight cars. In 2014, North American carloadings increased 4.4%, including a 5.4%
increase in intermodal carloadings, while deliveries of new locomotives and new freight cars increased 15% and 27%, respectively. In
2015, we expect demand for new locomotives to be slightly lower than in 2014, while we expect demand for new freight cars to be
higher. UNIFE projects a growth rate of about 3.0% in North America.
In North America, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) compiles ridership statistics and trends. Based on
preliminary figures for 2014, ridership increased about 0.9% in the U.S. and about 1.4% in Canada. Ridership provides fare box
revenues to transit authorities, which use these funds, along with state and local money, primarily, for equipment maintenance. In
2014, the U.S. Congress passed a budget that is expected to increase spending on transit projects to $11 billion in 2015, an increase of
about 2% from 2014 levels. A majority of federal money is used by transit agencies to purchase new equipment or infrastructure.
Wabtec continues to expand its presence in freight rail and passenger transit markets outside the U.S., particularly in Europe,
Asia-Pacific and South America. To gauge activity in these markets, we monitor trends in rail traffic and the spending plans of our
customers. In Europe, the majority of the rail system serves the passenger transit market, which is larger than the transit market in the
U.S., our presence in the U.K., Germany and Italy has positioned the Company to take advantage of this market. UNIFE projects the
Western European rail market to grow at about 2.0% in the next few years, with the United Kingdom and France expected to invest in
new rolling stock. UNIFE projects the market in Asia-Pacific, the world’s second largest according to the study, to grow by 4.0%
over the next several years, primarily reflecting strong spending in China in recent years. Other growth markets around the world,
according to UNIFE, include Latin America, expected to grow at about 5.0%; and the Commonwealth of Independent States, expected
to grow at about 1.0%. Through wholly owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Wabtec has a presence in every key freight rail and
passenger transit market around the world.
In 2015 and beyond, general economic and market conditions in the United States and internationally will have an impact on our
sales and operations. To the extent that these factors cause instability of capital markets, shortages of raw materials or component
parts, longer sales cycles, deferral or delay of customer orders or an inability to market our products effectively, our business and
results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In addition, we face risks associated with our four-point growth strategy
including the level of investment that customers are willing to make in new technologies developed by the industry and the Company,
and risks inherent in global expansion. When necessary, we will modify our financial and operating strategies to reflect changes in
market conditions and risks.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years indicated.
In thousands
Net sales ..................................................................................................................................... $
Cost of sales ...............................................................................................................................
Gross profit ................................................................................................................................
Selling, general and administrative expenses ............................................................................
Engineering expenses ................................................................................................................
Amortization expense ................................................................................................................
Total operating expenses ...........................................................................................................
Income from operations .............................................................................................................
Interest expense, net ..................................................................................................................
Other (expense) income, net ......................................................................................................
Income from operations before income taxes ...........................................................................
Income tax expense ...................................................................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ...................................................................... $
Year Ended December 31,
2014
3,044,454 $
(2,108,472)
935,982
(324,539)
(61,886)
(22,448)
(408,873)
527,109
(17,574)
(1,680)
507,855
(156,175)
351,680 $
2013
2,566,392 $
(1,802,365 )
764,027
(262,718 )
(46,289 )
(17,710 )
(326,717 )
437,310
(15,341 )
(882 )
421,087
(128,852 )
292,235 $
2012
2,391,122
(1,696,555)
694,567
(245,709)
(41,307)
(15,272)
(302,288)
392,279
(14,251)
(670)
377,358
(125,626)
251,732
The following table summarizes the results of operations for the period:
2014 COMPARED TO 2013
In thousands
Freight Segment ......................................................................................................................... $
Transit Segment .........................................................................................................................
Net sales ..............................................................................................................................
Income from operations .............................................................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ...................................................................... $
2014
2013
1,731,477 $
1,312,977
3,044,454
527,109
351,680 $
1,398,103
1,168,289
2,566,392
437,310
292,235
Percent
Change
23.8 %
12.4 %
18.6 %
20.5 %
20.3%
For the year ended December 31,
The following table shows the major components of the change in sales in 2014 from 2013:
In thousands
2013 Net Sales .......................................................................................................................... $
Acquisition ................................................................................................................................
Change in Sales by Product Line:
Specialty Products & Electronics ......................................................................................
Brake Products ...................................................................................................................
Remanufacturing, Overhaul & Build ................................................................................
Other Transit Products .......................................................................................................
Other ..................................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange ......................................................................................................................
2014 Net Sales .......................................................................................................................... $
Freight
Segment
Transit
Segment
Total
1,398,103 $
93,259
184,504
55,483
(13,844)
-
26,205
(12,233)
1,731,477 $
1,168,289 $
136,121
210
28,705
(39,894 )
(2,212 )
(1,636 )
23,394
1,312,977 $
2,566,392
229,380
184,714
84,188
(53,738)
(2,212)
24,569
11,161
3,044,454
Net sales increased by $478.1 million to $3,044.5 million in 2014 from $2,566.4 million in 2013. The increase is due to sales
related to acquisitions of $229.4 million, $184.7 million for Specialty Products and Electronics sales from higher demand for freight
original equipment products and aftermarket electronic products, and $84.2 million for Brake Products sales due to higher demand for
original equipment products for freight customers and aftermarket brakes from certain transit authorities. The increases were partially
offset by lower sales for original equipment locomotives. Favorable foreign exchange increased sales $11.2 million.
Freight Segment sales increased by $333.4 million, or 23.8%, primarily due to a $184.5 million for Specialty Products and
Electronics sales from higher demand for freight original equipment rail products, positive train control electronics, and aftermarket
rail products, acquisitions of $93.3 million, and $55.5 million for Brake Products due to higher demand for original equipment brakes.
Unfavorable foreign exchange decreased sales $12.2 million.
Transit Segment sales increased by $144.7 million, or 12.4%, due to acquisitions of $136.1 million and $28.7 million from
increased demand for aftermarket brakes from certain transit authorities. These increases were partially offset by $39.9 million in
lower sales for original equipment transit locomotives. Favorable foreign exchange increased net sales $23.4 million.
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Cost of Sales and Gross profit Cost of Sales increased by $306.1 million to $2,108.5 million in 2014 from $1,802.4 million in
2013. Cost of sales, as a percentage of sales was 69.3% in 2014 and 70.2% in 2013.
Raw material costs were approximately 43% as a percentage of sales in 2014 and 2013. Labor costs decreased to approximately
11% as a percentage of sales in 2014 from 12% in 2013. Overhead costs as a percentage of sales decreased to approximately 14% in
2014 from 15% in 2013. Freight Segment raw material costs increased as a percentage of sales to approximately 42% in 2014 from
40% in 2013 due to the higher mix of revenue generated from freight and transit original equipment sales and aftermarket services,
which have a higher raw material component as cost of sales. Freight Segment labor costs decreased from approximately 10% as a
percentage of sales in 2014 from 11% in 2013, and overhead costs as a percentage of sales were approximately 13% in 2014 and 14%
in 2013. Transit Segment raw material costs decreased as a percentage of sales to approximately 45% in 2014 from 46% in 2013,
primarily due to lower original equipment locomotive sales, which have a higher raw material component. Transit Segment labor costs
increased as a percentage of sales to approximately 13% in 2014 from 12% in 2013, and overhead costs remained unchanged at 15%
for both 2014 and 2013. In general, overhead costs vary as a percentage of sales depending on product mix and changes in sales
volume.
Included in cost of sales is warranty expense. The provision for warranty expense is generally established for specific losses,
along with historical estimates of customer claims as a percentage of sales, which can cause variability in warranty expense between
quarters. Warranty expense was $11.1 million higher in 2014 compared to 2013 due to increased sales. As a percentage of sales,
warranty expense was 0.6% in 2014 and 0.9% in 2013.
Gross profit increased to $936.0 million in 2014 compared to $764.0 million in 2013, due to higher sales volume and the reasons
discussed above. For 2014 and 2013, gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 30.7% and 29.8%, respectively.
Operating expenses The following table shows our operating expenses:
In thousands
Selling, general and administrative expenses ................................... $
Engineering expenses .......................................................................
Amortization expense .......................................................................
Total operating expenses ........................................................... $
For the year ended December 31,
2014
Percentage of
Sales
2013
Percentage of
Sales
324,539
61,886
22,448
408,873
10.7% $
2.0 %
0.7 %
13.4% $
262,718
46,289
17,710
326,717
10.2%
1.8 %
0.7 %
12.7%
Total operating expenses were 13.4% and 12.7% of sales for the years ending December 31 2014, and 2013, respectively.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $61.8 million, or 23.5%, primarily due to $30.1 million of expenses from
acquisitions and $9.2 million of expenses related to higher incentive and non-cash compensation expense. In addition, selling, general
and administrative expenses increased to support higher sales volumes. Engineering expense increased by $15.6 million, or 33.7%,
primarily due to $7.5 million of expenses from acquisitions. The remainder of the increase can be attributed to the company
concentrating resources on new product development, specifically in the electronics market. Costs related to engineering for specific
customer contracts are included in cost of sales. Amortization expense increased $4.7 million due to amortization of intangibles
associated with acquisitions.
The following table shows our segment operating expenses:
In thousands
Freight Segment ......................................................................................................................... $
Transit Segment .........................................................................................................................
Corporate ...................................................................................................................................
Total operating expenses .................................................................................................... $
2014
2013
188,929 $
196,776
23,168
408,873 $
158,128
153,132
15,457
326,717
Percent
Change
19.5 %
28.5 %
49.9%
25.1%
For the year ended December 31,
Freight Segment operating expenses increased $30.8 million, or 19.5%, in 2014 but decreased 40 basis points to 10.9% of sales.
The increase primarily relates to $8.4 million of incremental operating expenses from acquisitions, $8.2 million in higher corporate
allocations mainly due to increased incentive compensation expense, and $8.2 million for engineering attributable to the Company
concentrating resources on new product development.
Transit Segment operating expenses increased $43.6 million, or 28.5%, in 2014 and increased 190 basis points to 15.0% of
sales. The increase is primarily related to $33.9 million of incremental operating expenses related to acquisitions. In addition, Transit
Segment engineering expenses increased to support new product development.
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Corporate non-allocated operating expenses increased $7.7 million in 2014 primarily due to higher administrative costs
associated with growing the business.
Income from operations Income from operations totaled $527.1 million or 17.3% of sales in 2014 compared to $437.3 million
or 17.0% of sales in 2013. Income from operations increased due to higher sales volume, partially offset by increased operating
expenses discussed above.
Interest expense, net Overall interest expense, net, increased $2.2 million in 2014 due to due to higher debt balances resulting
from acquisitions, partially offset by lower average interest rates.
Other expense, net Other expense, net, increased $0.8 million to $1.7 million for 2014, compared to 2013.
Income taxes The effective income tax rate was 30.8% and 30.6% in 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2014, the positive effect
of an increase in foreign income taxed at lower statutory rates was offset by tax reserves required for uncertain tax positions in several
jurisdictions.
Net income Net income for 2014 increased $59.4 million to $351.7 million, compared to 2013. The increase in net income is
due to higher sales volume and lower effective tax rate, partially offset by higher operating expenses.
The following table summarizes the results of operations for the period:
2013 COMPARED TO 2012
In thousands
Freight Segment ......................................................................................................................... $
Transit Segment .........................................................................................................................
Net sales ..............................................................................................................................
Income from operations .............................................................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ...................................................................... $
2013
2012
1,398,103 $
1,168,289
2,566,392
437,310
292,235 $
1,501,911
889,211
2,391,122
392,279
251,732
Percent
Change
-6.9%
31.4%
7.3%
11.5%
16.1%
For the year ended December 31,
The following table shows the major components of the change in sales in 2013 from 2012:
In thousands
2012 Net Sales .......................................................................................................................... $
Acquisition ................................................................................................................................
Change in Sales by Product Line:
Specialty Products & Electronics ......................................................................................
Brake Products ...................................................................................................................
Remanufacturing, Overhaul & Build ................................................................................
Other Transit Products .......................................................................................................
Other ..................................................................................................................................
Foreign exchange ......................................................................................................................
2013 Net Sales .......................................................................................................................... $
Freight
Segment
Transit
Segment
Total
1,501,911 $
72,418
(111,680)
(16,124)
(27,684)
-
(569)
(20,169)
1,398,103 $
889,211 $
85,463
26,801
51,648
102,470
5,901
2,195
4,600
1,168,289 $
2,391,122
157,881
(84,879)
35,524
74,786
5,901
1,626
(15,569)
2,566,392
Net sales increased by $175.3 million to $2,566.4 million in 2013 from $2,391.1 million in 2012. The increase is due to sales
related to acquisitions of $157.9 million; higher Brake Products sales of $35.5 million due to higher demand for transit original
equipment brakes; higher Remanufacturing, Overhaul and Build sales of $74.8 million from increased demand for transit original
equipment locomotives and aftermarket services for locomotives; and an increase in Other Transit Products of $5.9 million. These
increases were partially offset by a $84.9 million decrease for Specialty Products and Electronics sales from lower demand for freight
original equipment rail products, lower demand heat exchange products, partially offset by an increased demand for positive train
control products.. Company net sales decreased $15.6 million and income from operations decreased $0.7 million due to unfavorable
effects of foreign exchange. Net income for 2013 was $292.2 million or $3.01 per diluted share. Net income increased due to higher
sales volume.
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Freight Segment sales decreased by $103.8 million, or 6.9%, due to a decrease of $27.7 million for freight original equipment
locomotives as contract mix shifted to transit locomotives; $111.7 million decrease for Specialty Products and Electronics sales from
lower demand for freight original equipment rail products and heat exchange products; and $16.1 million from decreased demand for
original equipment brake products. These decreases were partially offset by $72.4 million in sales from acquisitions. For the Freight
Segment, net sales decreased by $20.2 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange.
Transit Segment sales increased by $279.1 million, or 31.4%, due to higher sales of $102.5 million for original equipment transit
locomotives as contract mix shifted from freight locomotives; $85.5 million from acquisitions; $51.6 million from increased demand
for original equipment brakes; $26.8 million primarily from increased demand for positive train control electronics; and an increase of
$5.9 million from certain transit car build contracts. For the Transit Segment, net sales increased by $4.6 million due to favorable
effects of foreign exchange.
Cost of Sales and Gross profit Cost of Sales increased by $105.9 million to $1,802.4 million in 2013 from $1,696.5 million in
2012. Cost of sales, as a percentage of sales was 70.2% in 2013 and 71.0% in 2012.
Raw material costs were approximately 43% as a percentage of sales in 2013 and 2012. Labor costs were approximately 12% as
a percentage of sales in 2013 and 2012. Overhead costs as a percentage of sales were approximately 15% in 2013 and 16% in 2012.
Freight Segment raw material costs decreased as a percentage of sales to approximately 40% in 2013 from 43% in 2012. Freight
Segment labor costs were approximately 11% as a percentage of sales in 2013 and 2012, and overhead costs as a percentage of sales
were approximately 15% in 2013 and 2012. Transit Segment raw material costs increased as a percentage of sales to approximately
46% in 2013 from 43% in 2012. Transit Segment labor costs decreased as a percentage of sales to approximately 12% in 2013 from
13% in 2012, and overhead costs as a percentage of sales were 17% in 2013 and 19% in 2012. Freight Segment material costs
decreased as a percentage of sales and Transit Segment material costs increased as a percentage of sales due to shift in contract mix
for original equipment locomotives from freight to transit. Overhead costs vary as a percentage of sales depending on product mix
and changes in sales volume.
Included in cost of sales is warranty expense. The provision for warranty expense is generally established for specific losses,
along with historical estimates of customer claims as a percentage of sales, which can cause variability in warranty expense between
quarters. Warranty expense was $0.2 million higher in 2013 compared to 2012 due to increased sales. As a percentage of sales,
warranty expense was 0.9% in 2013 and 1.0% in 2012.
Gross profit increased to $764.0 million in 2013 compared to $694.6 million in 2012, due to higher sales volume and the reasons
discussed above. For 2013 and 2012, gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 29.8% and 29.0%, respectively.
Operating expenses The following table shows our operating expenses:
In thousands
Selling, general and administrative expenses ................................... $
Engineering expenses .......................................................................
Amortization expense .......................................................................
Total operating expenses ........................................................... $
For the year ended December 31,
2013
Percentage of
Sales
2012
Percentage of
Sales
262,718
46,289
17,710
326,717
10.2% $
1.8 %
0.7 %
12.7% $
245,709
41,307
15,272
302,288
10.3%
1.7 %
0.6 %
12.6%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $17.0 million in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to $17.4 million
of expenses from acquisitions, partially offset by a release of $3.9 million of certain legal reserves for a court ruling. In addition,
selling, general and administrative expenses increased to support higher sales volumes. Engineering expense increased by $5.0
million in 2013 compared 2012 primarily from acquisitions. Costs related to engineering for specific customer contracts are included
in cost of sales. Amortization expense increased in 2013 compared to 2012 due to amortization of intangibles in 2013 associated with
acquisitions. Total operating expenses were 12.7% and 12.6% of sales for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The following table shows our segment operating expenses:
In thousands
Freight Segment ......................................................................................................................... $
Transit Segment .........................................................................................................................
Corporate ...................................................................................................................................
Total operating expenses .................................................................................................... $
2013
2012
158,128 $
153,132
15,457
326,717 $
157,320
127,759
17,209
302,288
Percent
Change
0.5%
19.9%
-10.2%
8.1%
For the year ended December 31,
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Segment operating expenses consist of specific segment costs such as, sales and marketing, information technology, insurance,
and audit and tax fees, allocated corporate costs, and other segment specific discrete charges. Corporate costs are allocated to the
freight and transit segments based on segment revenues. Certain corporate departmental expenses are not allocated. Allocated
operating expenses decreased $2.1 million in 2013 compared to 2012, mostly due to a decrease in allocated legal expenses.
Freight Segment operating expenses increased $0.8 million in 2013 compared to 2012 because of $5.2 million of expenses from
acquisitions, partially offset by a decrease of $4.0 million in expenses allocated to the operating segments. Freight Segment operating
expenses were 11.3% and 10.5% of sales for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Transit Segment operating expenses increased $25.4 million in 2013 compared to 2012 because of $12.2 million of expenses
from acquisitions, and an increase of $1.8 million in expense allocated to the operating segments. In addition, Transit Segment selling,
general and administrative expenses increased to support higher sales volumes. Transit Segment operating expenses were 13.1% and
14.4% of sales for 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Corporate non-allocated operating expenses decreased $1.8 million in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily due to a release of $2.8
million of certain allocated legal reserves for a court ruling, partially offset by an increase in certain non-allocated administrative
expenses.
Income from operations Income from operations totaled $437.3 million or 17.0% of sales in 2013 compared to $392.3 million
or 16.4% of sales in 2012. Income from operations increased due to higher sales volume, partially offset by increased operating
expenses discussed above.
Interest expense, net Overall interest expense, net, increased due to higher debt balances.
Other expense, net The Company recorded foreign exchange losses of $3.5 million and $0.1 million in 2013 and 2012,
respectively, due to the effect of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions that are non U.S. dollar denominated
and charged or credited to earnings.
Income taxes The effective income tax rate was 30.6% and 33.3% in 2013 and 2012, respectively. The decrease in the effective
rate is primarily due to retroactive extension of the R&D tax credit, an increase in foreign income taxed at lower statutory rates, and a
benefit recorded for the enacted reduction of a foreign statutory tax rate.
Net income Net income for 2013 increased $40.5 million, compared to 2012. The increase in net income is due to higher sales
volume and lower effective tax rate, partially offset by higher operating expenses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is provided by operating cash flow and borrowings under the Company’s unsecured credit facility with a consortium
of commercial banks. The following is a summary of selected cash flow information and other relevant data:
In thousands
Cash provided by (used for):
For the year ended
December 31,
2013
2012
2014
Operating activities ..........................................................................................................
Investing activities ...........................................................................................................
Financing activities:
$
Proceeds from debt ...................................................................................................
Payments of debt .......................................................................................................
Stock repurchase .......................................................................................................
Cash dividends ..........................................................................................................
Other..........................................................................................................................
472,385 $
(347,678)
563,400
(493,819)
(26,757)
(19,246)
1,928
235,653 $
(258,692 )
959,067
(829,842 )
(32,998 )
(12,644 )
9,431
237,438
(184,944)
233,400
(311,457)
(46,556)
(7,666)
7,556
Operating activities. In 2014, 2013 and 2012, cash provided by operations was $472.4 million, $235.7 million and $237.4
million, respectively. In comparison to 2013, cash provided by operations in 2014 increased due to reduced working capital compared
to the prior year, coupled with higher operating results. The major components of the higher cash inflows were as follows: a positive
change in accounts receivable of $132.3 million as the number of days to collect cash decreased, a positive change in other accrued
liabilities and customer deposits of $117.6 million, and a positive change in accrued income taxes due to payment timing. These cash
inflows were partially offset by the following cash outflows: an unfavorable change in accounts payable of $5.6 million due to
payment timing, and an unfavorable change or increase of $90.1 million in inventory as the Company held more inventory to support
the higher backlog of orders in 2015.
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In comparison to 2012, cash provided by operations in 2013 resulted from higher operating results offset by higher cash
outflows for working capital. The major components of the higher cash outflows were as follows: a negative change in accounts
receivable of $126.7 million as the number of days to collect cash increased slightly and sales increased, a negative change in
customer deposits due to the completion of certain large contracts, and a $15.8 million payment in 2012 for a court ruling. These cash
outflows were partially offset by the following cash inflows: a favorable change in accounts payable of $60.9 million due to payment
timing, and a favorable change or decrease of $58.6 million in inventory as our days’ supply in inventory (DSI) decreased to 63 days
from 72 days at the end of 2012 due to the completion of certain original equipment contracts.
Investing activities. In 2014, 2013 and 2012, cash used in investing activities was $347.7 million, $258.7 million and $184.9
million, respectively. The major components of the cash outflow in 2014 were planned additions to property, plant, and equipment of
$47.6 million for continued investments in our facilities and manufacturing processes and $300.4 million in net cash paid for
acquisitions. This compares to $41.2 million for property, plant, and equipment and $223.5 million in net cash paid for acquisitions.
Refer to Note 3 of the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on acquisitions.
Financing activities. In 2014, cash provided by financing activities was $25.5 million, which included $563.4 million in
proceeds from the revolving credit facility debt, $493.4 million of repayments of debt on the revolving credit facility, $19.2 million of
dividend payments and $26.8 million of Wabtec stock repurchases. In 2013, cash provided by financing activities was $93.0 million,
which included $711.6 million in proceeds from the revolving credit facility debt, proceeds of $247.4 million from the issuance of
4.375% Senior Notes, net of issuance costs, $679.6 million of repayments of debt on the revolving credit facility, and a $150.0 million
payment for the maturity of the 2003 Senior Notes.
The following table shows outstanding indebtedness at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
In thousands
4.375% Senior Notes, due 2023 ........................................................................................................................ $
Revolving Credit Facility ..................................................................................................................................
Capital Leases ....................................................................................................................................................
Total .....................................................................................................................................................
Less - current portion ...........................................................................................................................
Long-term portion ................................................................................................................................ $
December 31,
2014
2013
250,000 $
270,000
1,195
521,195
792
520,403 $
250,000
200,000
709
450,709
421
450,288
Cash balances at December 31, 2014 and 2013 were $425.8 million and $285.8 million, respectively.
2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement
On December 19, 2013, the Company amended its existing revolving credit facility with a consortium of commercial banks.
This “2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provides the company with a $800 million, five-year revolving credit facility. The
Company incurred approximately $1.0 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement. The
facility expires on December 19, 2018. The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bear variable interest rates indexed as
described below. At December 31, 2013, the Company had available bank borrowing capacity, net of $29.1 million of letters of credit,
of approximately $500.9 million, subject to certain financial covenant restrictions.
Under the 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company may elect a Base Rate of interest for U.S. Dollar denominated
loans or, for certain currencies, an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest, or other rates
appropriate for such currencies (in any case, “the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusts on a daily basis and is the greater of the
Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum, the PNC, N.A. prime rate or the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis points, plus a
margin that ranges from 0 to 75 basis points. The Alternate Rate is based on the quoted rates specific to the applicable currency, plus a
margin that ranges from 75 to 175 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins are dependent on the Company’s
consolidated total indebtedness to cash flow ratios. The current Base Rate margin is 0 basis points and the Alternate Rate margin is
100 basis points.
At December 31, 2014 the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 1.75%. On January 12, 2012,
the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $150 million. The effective date of
the interest rate swap agreement is July 31, 2013, and the termination date is November 7, 2016. The impact of the interest rate swap
agreement converts a portion of the Company’s outstanding debt from a variable rate to a fixed-rate borrowing. During the term of the
interest rate swap agreement the interest rate on the notional value will be fixed at 1.415% plus the Alternate Rate margin. On June 5,
2014, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $150.0 million. The effective
date of the interest rate swap agreement is November 7, 2016, and the termination date is December 19, 2018. The impact of the
interest rate swap agreement converts a portion of the Company’s outstanding debt from a variable rate to a fixed-rate borrowing.
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During the term of the interest rate swap agreement the interest rate on the notional value will be fixed at 2.56% plus the Alternate
Rate margin. As for the agreements, the Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties.
However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The
counterparties are large financial institutions with excellent credit ratings and history of performance. The Company currently
believes the risk of nonperformance is negligible.
The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to declare or pay cash dividends and prohibits the
Company from declaring or making other distributions, subject to certain exceptions. The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement
contains various other covenants and restrictions including the following limitations: incurrence of additional indebtedness; mergers,
consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions; additional liens; sale and leasebacks; permissible investments, loans and advances;
certain debt payments; and imposes a minimum interest expense coverage ratio of 3.0 and a maximum debt to cash flow ratio of 3.25.
The Company does not expect that these measurements will limit the Company in executing our operating activities.
2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement
On November 7, 2011, the Company refinanced its existing revolving credit and term loan facility with a consortium of
commercial banks. This “2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provided the company with a $600 million, five-year revolving credit
facility. The Company incurred approximately $1.9 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2011 Refinancing Credit
Agreement. The facility was set to expire on November 7, 2016.
Under the 2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company may have elected a Base Rate of interest or an interest rate based
on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest (“the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusted on a daily basis and was
the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum, the PNC, N.A. prime rate or the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100
basis points plus a margin that ranged from 0 to 75 basis points. The Alternate Rate was based on quoted LIBOR rates plus a margin
that ranged from 75 to 175 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins were dependent on the Company’s
consolidated total indebtedness to cash flow ratios. The current Base Rate margin was 0 basis points and the Alternate Rate margin
was 100 basis points.
4.375% Senior Notes Due August 2023
In August 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of Senior Notes due in 2023 (“the 2013 Notes”). Interest on the 2013
Notes accrues at a rate of 4.375% per annum and is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The proceeds
were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes. The
principal balance is due in full at maturity. The Company incurred $2.6 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance.
The 2013 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt
and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the 2013 Notes were
issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of
dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the 2013 Notes were issued and
expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.
6.875% Senior Notes Due August 2013
In August 2003, the Company issued $150.0 million of Senior Notes due in 2013 (“the 2003 Notes”). The 2003 Notes were
issued at par. Interest on the 2003 Notes accrued at a rate of 6.875% per annum and was payable semi-annually on January 31 and
July 31 of each year. The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement and for
general corporate purposes. The Company paid off the 2003 Notes, which matured on July 31, 2013 utilizing available capacity under
the 2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement.
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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company is obligated to make future payments under various contracts such as debt agreements, lease agreements and have
certain contingent commitments such as debt guarantees. The Company has grouped these contractual obligations and off-balance
sheet arrangements into operating activities, financing activities, and investing activities in the same manner as they are classified in
the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows to provide a better understanding of the nature of the obligations and arrangements and to
provide a basis for comparison to historical information. The table below provides a summary of contractual obligations and off-
balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2014:
In thousands
Operating activities:
Total
Less than
1 year
1 - 3
years
3 - 5
years
More than
5 years
Purchase obligations (1) .............................................. $
Operating leases (2) .....................................................
Pension benefit payments (3) ......................................
Postretirement benefit payments (4) ............................
116,592 $
87,216
119,374
18,953
105,093 $
17,822
11,207
1,517
10,089 $
38,610
22,444
3,217
1,410 $
30,784
23,517
3,567
Financing activities:
Interest payments (5) ...................................................
Long-term debt (6) .......................................................
Dividends to shareholders (7) ......................................
119,158
521,195
23,106
15,736
825
23,106
31,442
257
-
31,417
270,097
-
-
-
62,206
10,652
40,563
250,016
-
Investing activities:
Capital projects (8) ......................................................
73,776
73,776
-
-
-
Other:
Standby letters of credit (9) .........................................
61,321
49,394
8,345
3,321
261
Total .................................................................................... $
1,140,691 $
298,476 $
114,405 $
364,112 $
363,698
(1) Purchase obligations represent non-cancelable contractual obligations at December 31, 2014. In addition, the Company had
$366.1 million of open purchase orders for which the related goods or services had not been received. Although open purchase
orders are considered enforceable and legally binding, their terms generally allow us the option to cancel, reschedule and adjust
our requirements based on our business needs prior to the delivery of goods or performance of services.
(2) Future minimum payments for operating leases are disclosed by year in Note 14 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
(3) Annual payments to participants are expected to continue into the foreseeable future at the amounts or ranges noted. Pension
benefit payments are based on actuarial estimates using current assumptions for discount rates, expected return on long-term
assets and rate of compensation increases. The Company expects to contribute about $6.1 million to pension plan investments in
2014. See further disclosure in Note 9 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this
report.
(4) Annual payments to participants are expected to continue into the foreseeable future at the amounts or ranges noted.
(5)
Postretirement payments are based on actuarial estimates using current assumptions for discount rates and health care costs. See
further disclosure in Note 9 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
Interest payments are payable February and August of each year at 4.375% of $250 million Senior Notes due in 2023. Interest
payments for the Revolving Credit Facility and Capital Leases are based on contractual terms and the Company’s current
interest rates.
(6) Scheduled principal repayments of outstanding loan balances are disclosed in Note 8 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
(7) Shareholder dividends are subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors, currently at an annual rate of
approximately $23.1 million.
(8) The annual capital expenditure budget is subject to approval by the Board of Directors. The 2015 budget amount was approved
at the December 2014 Board of Directors meeting.
(9) The Company has $60.8 million in outstanding letters of credit for performance and bid bond purposes, which expire in various
dates through 2022. Amounts include interest payments based on contractual terms and the Company’s current interest rate.
The above table does not reflect uncertain tax positions of $12.6 million, the timing of which are uncertain except for $0.7
million that may become payable during 2015. Refer to Note 10 of the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional
information on uncertain tax positions.
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Obligations for operating activities. The Company has entered into $116.9 million of material long-term non-cancelable
materials and supply purchase obligations. Operating leases represent multi-year obligations for rental of facilities and equipment.
Estimated pension funding and post-retirement benefit payments are based on actuarial estimates using current assumptions for
discount rates, expected return on long-term assets, rate of compensation increases and health care cost trend rates. Benefits paid for
pension obligations were $12.7 million and $10.1 million in 2014 and 2013, respectively. Benefits paid for post-retirement plans were
$1.0 million and $2.9 million in 2014 and in 2013, respectively.
Obligations for financing activities. Cash requirements for financing activities consist primarily of long-term debt repayments,
interest payments and dividend payments to shareholders. The Company has historically paid quarterly dividends to shareholders,
subject to quarterly approval by our Board of Directors, currently at a rate of approximately $23.1 million annually.
The Company arranges for performance bonds to be issued by third party insurance companies to support certain long term
customer contracts. At December 31, 2014 initial value of performance bonds issued on the Company’s behalf is about $167.2
million.
Obligations for investing activities. The Company typically spends approximately $50 million to $75 million a year for capital
expenditures, primarily related to facility expansion efficiency and modernization, health and safety, and environmental control. The
Company expects annual capital expenditures in the future will be within this range.
Forward Looking Statements
We believe that all statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report, including certain statements under
“Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” may constitute forward-
looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events.
Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure
that our assumptions and expectations are correct.
These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, including, among other
things:
Economic and industry conditions
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prolonged unfavorable economic and industry conditions in the markets served by us, including North America, South
America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and South Africa;
decline in demand for freight cars, locomotives, passenger transit cars, buses and related products and services;
reliance on major original equipment manufacturer customers;
original equipment manufacturers’ program delays;
demand for services in the freight and passenger rail industry;
demand for our products and services;
orders either being delayed, cancelled, not returning to historical levels, or reduced or any combination of the foregoing;
consolidations in the rail industry;
continued outsourcing by our customers; industry demand for faster and more efficient braking equipment;
fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; or
availability of credit;
Operating factors
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supply disruptions;
technical difficulties;
changes in operating conditions and costs;
increases in raw material costs;
successful introduction of new products;
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performance under material long-term contracts;
labor relations;
completion and integration of acquisitions; or
the development and use of new technology;
Competitive factors
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the actions of competitors;
Political/governmental factors
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political stability in relevant areas of the world;
future regulation/deregulation of our customers and/or the rail industry;
levels of governmental funding on transit projects, including for some of our customers;
political developments and laws and regulations, including those related to Positive Train Control;
federal and state income tax legislation; or
the outcome of our existing or any future legal proceedings, including litigation involving our principal customers and any
litigation with respect to environmental, asbestos-related matters and pension liabilities; and
Transaction or commercial factors
•
the outcome of negotiations with partners, governments, suppliers, customers or others.
Statements in this 10-K apply only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update
any statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles requires Management to
make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Areas of uncertainty that require judgments,
estimates and assumptions include the accounting for allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories, the testing of goodwill and other
intangibles for impairment, warranty reserves, pensions and other postretirement benefits, stock based compensation and tax matters.
Management uses historical experience and all available information to make these judgments and estimates, and actual results will
inevitably differ from those estimates and assumptions that are used to prepare the Company’s financial statements at any given time.
Despite these inherent limitations, Management believes that Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations (MD&A) and the financial statements and related footnotes provide a meaningful and fair perspective of the
Company. A discussion of the judgments and uncertainties associated with accounting for derivatives and environmental matters can
be found in Notes 2 and 18, respectively, in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this
report.
A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report and is incorporated by reference herein. Management believes that the
application of these policies on a consistent basis enables the Company to provide the users of the financial statements with useful and
reliable information about the Company’s operating results and financial condition.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
Description The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts to cover anticipated losses on uncollectible accounts
receivable.
Judgments and Uncertainties The allowance for doubtful accounts receivable reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in
our receivable portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts and other
currently available evidence.
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Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions If our estimates regarding the collectability of troubled accounts, and/or our actual
losses within our receivable portfolio exceed our historical experience, we may be exposed to the expense of increasing our allowance
for doubtful accounts.
Inventories:
Description Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market and are reviewed to ensure that an adequate provision is recognized
for excess, slow moving and obsolete inventories.
Judgments and Uncertainties Cost is determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Inventory costs include material, labor
and overhead. The Company compares inventory components to prior year sales history and current backlog and anticipated future
requirements. To the extent that inventory parts exceed estimated usage and demand, a reserve is recognized to reduce the carrying
value of inventory. Also, specific reserves are established for known inventory obsolescence.
Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions If the market value of our products were to decrease due to changing market
conditions, the Company could be at risk of incurring the cost of additional reserves to adjust inventory value to a market value lower
than stated cost. If our estimates regarding sales and backlog requirements are inaccurate, we may be exposed to the expense of
increasing our reserves for slow moving and obsolete inventory.
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangibles:
Description Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are required to be tested for impairment at least annually. The Company
performs its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter and more frequently when indicators of impairment are present. The
Company reviews goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. The evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current
fair value of the business to the recorded value (including goodwill).
Judgments and Uncertainties A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the impairment
test, including the identification of macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial
performance, Wabtec specific events and share price trends and making the assessment on whether each relevant factor will impact the
impairment test positively or negatively and the magnitude of any such amount.
Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions Management considers historical experience and all available information at the time
the fair values of its reporting units are estimated. However, actual amounts realized may differ from those used to evaluate the
impairment of goodwill. If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and judgments used in estimating future cash flows
and asset fair values, we may be exposed to impairment losses that could be material to our results of operations. For example, based
on the last quantitative analysis performed as of October 1, 2013, a decline in the terminal growth rate greater than 50 basis points
would decrease fair market value by $175.2 million, or an increase in the weighted-average cost of capital by 100 basis points would
result in a decrease in fair market value by $482.9 million. Even with such changes the fair value of the reporting units would be
greater than their net book values, necessitating no Step 2 calculations. See Note 2 in the “Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report for additional discussion regarding impairment testing.
Warranty Reserves:
Description The Company provides warranty reserves to cover expected costs from repairing or replacing products with durability,
quality or workmanship issues occurring during established warranty periods.
Judgments and Uncertainties In general, reserves are provided for as a percentage of sales, based on historical experience. In addition,
specific reserves are established for known warranty issues and their estimable losses.
Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions If actual results are not consistent with the assumptions and judgments used to
calculate our warranty liability, the Company may be at risk of realizing material gains or losses.
Accounting for Pensions and Postretirement Benefits:
Description The Company provides pension and postretirement benefits for its employees. These amounts are determined using
actuarial methodologies and incorporate significant assumptions, including the rate used to discount the future estimated liability, the
long-term rate of return on plan assets and several assumptions relating to the employee workforce (salary increases, medical costs,
retirement age and mortality).
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Judgments and Uncertainties Significant judgments and estimates are used in determining the liabilities and expenses for pensions and
other postretirement benefits. The rate used to discount future estimated liabilities is determined considering the rates available at
year-end on debt instruments that could be used to settle the obligations of the plan. The long-term rate of return is estimated by
considering historical returns and expected returns on current and projected asset allocations and is generally applied to a five-year
average market value of assets. The differences between actual and expected asset returns are recognized in expense using the normal
amortization of gains and losses per ASC 715.
Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions If assumptions used in determining the pension and other postretirement benefits
change significantly, these costs can fluctuate materially from period to period. The key assumptions in determining the pension and
other postretirement expense and obligation include the discount rate, expected return on assets and health care cost trend rate. For
example, a 1% decrease or increase in the discount rate used in determining the pension and postretirement expense would increase
expense $2.9 million or decrease expense $2.3 million, respectively. A 1% decrease or increase in the discount rate used in
determining the pension and postretirement obligation would increase the obligation $51.0 million or decrease the obligation $41.1
million, respectively. A 1% decrease or increase in the expected return on assets used in determining the pension expense would
increase or decrease expense $2.2 million, respectively. If the actual asset values at December 31, 2014 had been 1% lower, the
amortization of losses in the following year would decrease $0.1 million. A 1% decrease or increase in the health care cost trend rate
used in determining the postretirement expense would decrease or increase expense $0.4 million. A 1% decrease or increase in the
health care cost trend rate used in determining the postretirement obligation would decrease the obligation $4.6 million or increase the
obligation $5.4 million, respectively.
Stock-based Compensation:
Description The Company has issued incentive stock awards to eligible employees that vest upon attainment of certain cumulative
three-year performance goals. The program is structured as a rolling three-year plan; each year starts a new three-year performance
cycle with the most recently commenced cycle being 2012-2014. No incentive stock awards will vest for performance below the three-
year cumulative threshold. The Company utilizes an economic profit measure for this performance goal. Economic profit is a
measure of the extent to which the Company produces financial results in excess of its cost of capital. Based on the Company’s
achievement of the threshold and three-year cumulative performance, the stock awards vested can range from 0% to 200% of the
shares granted.
Judgments and Uncertainties Significant judgments and estimates are used in determining the estimated three-year performance,
which is then used to estimate the total shares expected to vest over the three year vesting cycle and corresponding expense based on
the grant date fair value of the award. When determining the estimated three-year performance, the Company utilizes a combination
of historical actual results, budgeted results and forecasts. In the initial grant year of a performance cycle, the Company estimates the
three-year performance at 100%. As actual performance results for a cycle begin to accumulate and the Company completes its
budgeting and forecasting cycles the performance estimates are updated. These judgments and estimates are reviewed and updated on
a quarterly basis.
Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions If assumptions used in determining the estimated three-year performance change
significantly, stock-based compensation expense related to the unvested incentive stock awards can fluctuate materially from period to
period. For example a 10% decrease or increase in the estimated vesting percentage for incentive stock awards would decrease or
increase stock-based compensation expense by approximately $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
Income Taxes:
Description Wabtec records an estimated liability or benefit for income and other taxes based on what it determines will likely be paid
in various tax jurisdictions in which it operates in accordance with ASC 740-10 Accounting for Income Taxes and Accounting for
Uncertainty in Income Taxes.
Judgments and Uncertainties The estimate of our tax obligations are uncertain because Management must use judgment to estimate
the exposures associated with our various filing positions, as well as realization of our deferred tax assets. ASC 740-10 establishes a
recognition and measurement threshold to determine the amount of tax benefit that should be recognized related to uncertain tax
positions.
Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions Management uses its best judgment in the determination of these amounts. However,
the liabilities ultimately realized and paid are dependent on various matters including the resolution of the tax audits in the various
affected tax jurisdictions and may differ from the amounts recorded. An adjustment to the estimated liability would be recorded
through income in the period in which it becomes probable that the amount of the actual liability differs from the recorded amount. A
deferred tax valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not
be realized.
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Revenue Recognition:
Description Revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC-605 “Revenue Recognition.” The Company recognizes revenues on long-
term contracts based on the percentage of completion method of accounting. The units-of-delivery method or other input-based or
output-based measures, as appropriate, are used to measure the progress toward completion of individual contracts. Contract revenues
and cost estimates are reviewed and revised at a minimum quarterly and adjustments are reflected in the accounting period as such
amounts are determined. Certain pre-production costs relating to long term production and supply contracts have been deferred and
will be recognized over the life of the contracts.
Judgments and Uncertainties Revenue is recognized when products have been shipped to the respective customers, title has passed
and the price for the product has been determined. Contract accounting involves a judgmental process of estimating the total sales and
costs for each contract, which results in the development of estimated profit margin percentages. For each contract with revenue
recognized using the percentage of completion method, the amount reported as revenues is determined by calculating cost incurred to
date as a percentage of the total expected contract costs to determine the percentage of total contract revenue to be recognized in the
current period. Due to the size, duration and nature of many of our contracts, the estimation of total sales and costs through completion
is complicated and subject to many variables. Total contract sales estimates are based on negotiated contract prices and quantities,
modified by our assumptions regarding contract options, change orders, and price adjustment clauses (such as inflation or index-based
clauses). Total contract cost estimates are largely based on negotiated or estimated purchase contract terms, historical performance
trends, business base and other economic projections. Factors that influence these estimates include inflationary trends, technical and
schedule risk, internal and subcontractor performance trends, business volume assumptions, asset utilization, and anticipated labor
agreements. For long-term contracts, revenues and cost estimates are reviewed and revised quarterly at a minimum and adjustments
are reflected in the accounting period as such amounts are determined. Pre-production costs are recognized over the expected life of
the contract usually based on the Company’s progress toward the estimated number of units expected to be delivered under the
production or supply contract.
Effect if Actual Results Differ From Assumptions Should market conditions and customer demands dictate changes to our standard
shipping terms, the Company may be impacted by longer than typical revenue recognition cycles. The development of expected
contract costs and contract profit margin percentages involves procedures and personnel in all areas that provide financial or
production information on the status of contracts. Due to the significance of judgment in the estimation process, it is likely that
materially different revenue amounts could be recorded if we used different assumptions or if the underlying circumstances were to
change. Changes in underlying assumptions/estimates, supplier performance, or circumstances may adversely or positively affect
financial performance in future periods. If the combined profit margin for all contracts recognized on the percentage of completion
method during 2014 had been estimated to be higher or lower by 1%, it would have increased or decreased revenue and gross profit
for the year by approximately $8.3 million. A few of our contracts are expected to be completed in a loss position. Provisions are
made currently for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts. A charge to expense for unrecognized portions of pre-production costs
could be realized if the Company’s estimate of the number of units to be delivered changes or the underlying contract is cancelled.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Item 7A.
Interest Rate Risk
In the ordinary course of business, Wabtec is exposed to risks that increases in interest rates may adversely affect funding costs
associated with its variable-rate debt. The Company’s variable rate debt represents 23% and 11% of total long-term debt at
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. On an annual basis a 1% change in the interest rate for variable rate debt at December 31,
2014 would increase or decrease interest expense by about $1.2 million.
To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of this variable-rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swap
agreements which effectively converted a portion of the debt from a variable to a fixed-rate borrowing during the term of the swap
contracts. Refer to “Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities” in Note 2 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included
in Part IV, Item 15 of this report for additional information regarding interest rate risk.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company is subject to certain risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates to the extent our operations
are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. For the year ended December 31, 2014, approximately 50% of Wabtec’s net
sales were to the United States, 12% to the United Kingdom, 6% to Canada, 6% to Mexico, 4% to Australia, 3% to Brazil, 3% to
Germany, 3% to China, and 13% in other international locations. (See Note 19 of “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”
included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report). To reduce the impact of changes in currency exchange rates, the Company has periodically
entered into foreign currency forward contracts. Refer to “Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities” in Note 2 of “Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report for more information regarding foreign currency
exchange risk.
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Our market risk exposure is not substantially different from our exposure at December 31, 2013.
Item 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Financial statements and supplementary data are set forth in Item 15, of Part IV hereof.
Item 9.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
There have been no disagreements with our independent registered public accountants.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Wabtec’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of Wabtec’s “disclosure
controls and procedures,” (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of December 31, 2014. Based upon their evaluation, the
principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that Wabtec’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to
provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in the reports filed or submitted by it under the
Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to
provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in such reports is accumulated and communicated to
Wabtec’s Management, including its principal executive officer and principal finance officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in Wabtec’s “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange
Act) that occurred during the quarter ended December 31, 2014, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially
affect, Wabtec’s internal control over financial reporting. Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting and
the attestation report of the registered public accounting firm are included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting appears on page 41 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Ernst & Young LLP attestation report on internal control over financial reporting appears on page 44 and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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Items 10 through 14.
PART III
In accordance with the provisions of General Instruction G(3) to Form 10-K, the information required by 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) and Item 14 (Principal Accounting Fees and Services) is incorporated herein by reference from the
Company’s definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on May 13, 2015, except for the Equity
Compensation Plan Information required by Item 12, which is set forth in the table below. The definitive Proxy Statement will be filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after December 31, 2014. Information relating to the executive
officers of the Company is set forth in Part I.
Wabtec has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Officers which is applicable to all of our executive officers. As described in
Item 1 of this report the Code of Ethics for Senior Officers is posted on our website at www.wabtec.com. In the event that we make
any amendments to or waivers from this code, we will disclose the amendment or waiver and the reasons for such on our website.
This table provides aggregate information as of December 31, 2014 concerning equity awards under Wabtec’s compensation
plans and arrangements.
Plan Category
(a)
(b)
Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options warrants
and rights
(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
Equity compensation plans approved by shareholders ..............
Equity compensation plans not approved by shareholders ........
1,147,558 $
-
Total .....................................................................................
1,147,558 $
28.33
-
24.36
3,393,779
-
3,393,779
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Item 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The financial statements, financial statement schedules and exhibits listed below are filed as part of this annual report:
PART IV
(a)
(1)
Financial Statements and Reports on Internal Control
Management’s Reports to Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation Shareholders ..............................
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ..................................................................................
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting .........
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 .........................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 ...............
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three years ended December 31, 2014, 2013
and 2012 ............................................................................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 ..............
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three years ended December 31, 2014,
2013 and 2012 ...................................................................................................................................................
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ..........................................................................................................
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40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
(2)
Financial Statement Schedules
Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ...............................................................................................
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(b)
Exhibits
3.1
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated January 30, 1995, as amended
December 31, 2003 ...........................................................................................................................................
3.2
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated May 14, 2013 .....................................
Filing
Method
9
11
8
3.3
4.1
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, effective February 15, 2011 ..................................................
Indenture, dated August 8, 2013 by and between the Company and Wells Fargo, National Association, as
Trustee ..............................................................................................................................................................
12
4.2
First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 8, 2013, by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association, as Trustee .......................................................................................................................
4.3
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
Form of 4.375% Senior Note due 2023 (included in Exhibit 4.2) .........................................................................
Agreement of Sale and Purchase of the North American Operations of the Railway Products Group, an
operating division of American Standard Inc. (now known as Trane), dated as of 1990 between Rail
Acquisition Corp. and American Standard Inc. (only provisions on indemnification are reproduced) ............
Letter Agreement (undated) between the Company and American Standard Inc. (now known as Trane) on
environmental costs and sharing .......................................................................................................................
Purchase Agreement dated as of June 17, 1992 among the Company, Schuller International, Inc., Manville
Corporation and European Overseas Corporation (only provisions on indemnification are reproduced) ........
Westinghouse Air Brake Company 1995 Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock Option Plan,
as amended * .....................................................................................................................................................
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended * ...........................
Employment Agreement with Albert J. Neupaver, dated February 1, 2006 * .......................................................
12
12
2
2
2
4
4
3
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10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement * .................................................................................................................
10
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation 2011 Stock Incentive Plan * ................................................
Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among the Company, Standard Car Truck Company and Robclif, Inc.,
dated September 12, 2008 .................................................................................................................................
First Amended and Restated Refinancing Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2013, by and among the
Company, Wabtec Cooperatief UA, certain subsidiaries as the guarantors, the lenders party thereto and,
PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Capital Markets LLC, J.P. Morgan
Securities, Inc., as Joint Lead Arranges and Joint Book Runners, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as
Syndication Agent, Bank of America, N.A., and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, Branch Banking and Trust
Company and The Bank of Toyko-Mitsubish UFJ, Ltd., as Co-Documentation Agents ..................................
Form of Employment Continuation Agreement entered into by the Company with Albert J. Neupaver, Alvaro
Garcia-Tunon, Raymond T. Betler, Charles F. Kovac, R. Mark Cox, David L. DeNinno, Patrick D. Dugan,
Scott E. Wahlstrom and Timothy R. Wesley* ..................................................................................................
5
6
13
7
10.12 Wabtec Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Executive Officers and Directors as adopted December
10, 2009 * .........................................................................................................................................................
10
10.13
Form of Agreement for Nonstatutory Stock Option under the 1995 Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock
Option Plan, as amended * ................................................................................................................................
10.14
Form of Agreement for Nonstatutory Stock Options under 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended * ................
10.15
Form of Agreement for Nonstatutory Stock Options under 2011 Stock Incentive Plan as amended * .................
21
23.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
List of subsidiaries of the Company ......................................................................................................................
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP ............................................................................................................................
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications ................................................................................................................
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications ................................................................................................................
Section 1350 Certifications ....................................................................................................................................
101.INS XBRL Instance Document. ....................................................................................................................................
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document .............................................................................
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document .............................................................................
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. ..............................................................................
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document ......................................................................................
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document ............................................................................
10
10
10
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Filed herewith.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-90866).
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended March 31,
2006.
Filed as an Annex to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (File No. 1-13782) filed on April 13, 2006.
Filed as an Annex to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (File No. 1-13782) filed on March 31, 2011.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 1-13782) for the period ended September 30,
2008.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782) dated July 2, 2009.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 22, 2011.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 25, 2011.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 22, 2013.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782), dated May 15, 2013.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782), dated August 8, 2013.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 21, 2014.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
* Management contract or compensatory plan.
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MANAGEMENT’S REPORTS TO WABTEC SHAREHOLDERS
Management’s Report on Financial Statements and Practices
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and subsidiaries
(the “Company”) were prepared by Management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. The statements were
prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and include amounts that are based on Management’s best
judgments and estimates. The other financial information included in the 10-K is consistent with that in the financial statements.
Management also recognizes its responsibility for conducting the Company’s affairs according to the highest standards of
personal and corporate conduct. This responsibility is characterized and reflected in key policy statements issued from time to time
regarding, among other things, conduct of its business activities within the laws of host countries in which the Company operates and
potentially conflicting outside business interests of its employees. The Company maintains a systematic program to assess compliance
with these policies.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company.
In order to evaluate the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act, Management has conducted an assessment, including testing, using the criteria in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 Framework) (COSO). The Company’s system of
internal control 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 generally accepted accounting standards. 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.
Management has excluded C2CE Pty Ltd. (“C2CE”), Dia-Frag, and Fandstan Electric Group Ltd. (“Fandstan”) from its
assessment of internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 because the Company acquired C2CE effective
September 3, 2014, Dia-Frag effective August 19, 2014 and Fandstan effective June 6, 2014. C2CE, Dia-Frag, and Fandstan are
wholly owned subsidiaries whose total assets represents 0.9%, 2.3% and 12.1%, respectively and whose total net assets represents
1.4%, 3.4% and 9.8%, respectively, and net income represents 0.3%, 0.4% and 1.8%, respectively and whose customer revenues
represents 0.5%, 0.4% and 4.7%, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended
December 31, 2014.
Based on its assessment, Management has concluded that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. The effectiveness
of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included herein.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation as of
December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014. 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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the consolidated results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, 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),
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on
criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (2013 Framework) and our report dated February 20, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
February 20, 2015
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER
FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation:
We have audited Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2014, 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). Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies
Corporation’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
C2CE Pty Ltd. (“C2CE”), Dia-Frag, and Fandstan Electric Group Ltd. (“Fandstan”). which are included in the 2014 consolidated
financial statements of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and constituted 0.9%, 2.3% and 12.1%, respectively, of
total assets and 1.4%, 3.4% and 9.8%, respectively, of total net assets as of December 31, 2014, and 0.5%, 0.4% and 4.7%,
respectively, of customer revenue and 0.3%, 0.4% and 1.8%, respectively, of net income for the year then ended. Our audit of internal
control over financial reporting of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation also did not include an evaluation of the
internal control over financial reporting of Napier, Turbonetics, and Longwood.
In our opinion, Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control
over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, 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 Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2014 and our report dated February 20, 2015 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
February 20, 2015
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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands, except shares and par value
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents ..................................................................................................................................................... $
Accounts receivable ...............................................................................................................................................................
Unbilled accounts receivable .................................................................................................................................................
Inventories .............................................................................................................................................................................
Deferred income taxes ...........................................................................................................................................................
Other ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Total current assets .........................................................................................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment ...............................................................................................................................................
Accumulated depreciation .....................................................................................................................................................
Property, plant and equipment, net .................................................................................................................................
Other Assets
Goodwill ................................................................................................................................................................................
Other intangibles, net .............................................................................................................................................................
Other noncurrent assets .........................................................................................................................................................
Total other assets ............................................................................................................................................................
Total Assets .............................................................................................................................................................. $
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable ................................................................................................................................................................... $
Customer deposits ..................................................................................................................................................................
Accrued compensation ..........................................................................................................................................................
Accrued warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................
Current portion of long-term debt .........................................................................................................................................
Commitment and contingencies ............................................................................................................................................
Other accrued liabilities .........................................................................................................................................................
Total current liabilities ....................................................................................................................................................
Long-term debt ......................................................................................................................................................................
Accrued postretirement and pension benefits .......................................................................................................................
Deferred income taxes ...........................................................................................................................................................
Commitment and contingencies ............................................................................................................................................
Accrued warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................
Other long-term liabilities .....................................................................................................................................................
Total liabilities .........................................................................................................................................................
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued ...........................................................................................
Common stock, $.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized:
132,349,534 shares issued and 96,274,395 and 95,909,948 outstanding
at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively ...........................................................................................
Additional paid-in capital ......................................................................................................................................................
Treasury stock, at cost, 36,075,139 and 36,439,586 shares, at
December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively ...............................................................................................
Retained earnings ..................................................................................................................................................................
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ................................................................................................................................
Total Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation shareholders' equity ...........................................................
Non-controlling interest (minority interest) ..........................................................................................................................
Total shareholders’ equity ...............................................................................................................................................
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity .............................................................................................................. $
December 31,
2014
2013
425,849 $
443,464
187,762
510,949
43,953
25,887
1,637,864
683,034
(343,923 )
339,111
862,338
422,811
41,717
1,326,866
3,303,841 $
399,845 $
111,797
70,857
68,031
792
762
86,718
738,802
520,403
81,908
112,915
973
19,818
20,724
1,495,543
285,760
349,458
205,045
403,229
50,622
38,933
1,333,047
597,740
(321,662)
276,078
786,433
385,679
40,760
1,212,872
2,821,997
326,666
66,573
57,058
43,197
421
485
85,000
579,400
450,288
50,003
114,486
1,141
17,396
22,116
1,234,830
-
-
1,323
448,531
(392,262 )
1,909,136
(159,486 )
1,807,242
1,056
1,808,298
3,303,841 $
1,323
415,059
(372,969)
1,576,702
(34,856)
1,585,259
1,908
1,587,167
2,821,997
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
2014
Year Ended December 31,
2013
2012
In thousands, except per share data
Net sales ..................................................................................................................................................... $
Cost of sales ...............................................................................................................................................
Gross profit ...............................................................................................................................
Selling, general and administrative expenses ............................................................................................
Engineering expenses ................................................................................................................................
Amortization expense ................................................................................................................................
Total operating expenses ..........................................................................................................
Income from operations ...........................................................................................................
Other income and expenses
Interest expense, net ............................................................................................................................
Other (expense) income , net ..............................................................................................................
Income from operations before income taxes ..........................................................................
Income tax expense ...................................................................................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ..................................................................... $
3,044,454 $
(2,108,472)
935,982
(324,539)
(61,886)
(22,448)
(408,873)
527,109
(17,574)
(1,680)
507,855
(156,175)
351,680 $
2,566,392 $
(1,802,365)
764,027
(262,718)
(46,289)
(17,710)
(326,717)
437,310
(15,341)
(882)
421,087
(128,852)
292,235 $
Earnings Per Common Share
Basic
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ..................................................................... $
3.66 $
3.05 $
Diluted
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ..................................................................... $
3.62 $
3.01 $
2,391,122
(1,696,555)
694,567
(245,709)
(41,307)
(15,272)
(302,288)
392,279
(14,251)
(670)
377,358
(125,626)
251,732
2.62
2.60
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic .........................................................................................................................................
Diluted ......................................................................................................................................
95,781
96,885
95,463
96,832
95,469
96,742
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
In thousands, except per share data
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ...................................................................................... $
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain ....................................................................................................
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative contracts ..........................................................................................
Pension benefit plans and post-retirement benefit plans ...........................................................................
Other comprehensive (loss) income before tax ..................................................................................
Income tax benefit (expense) related to components of
other comprehensive income (loss) .......................................................................................................
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax ..................................................................................
Comprehensive income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ............................................................ $
2014
Year Ended December 31,
2013
2012
351,680 $
(111,776)
(338)
(18,508)
(130,622)
5,992
(124,630)
227,050 $
292,235
5,345
810
21,102
27,257
(8,549)
18,708
310,943
$
$
251,732
14,428
(2,628)
(6,292)
5,508
1,825
7,333
259,065
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In thousands, except per share data
Operating Activities
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders ..................................................................................... $
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization ..........................................................................................................
Stock-based compensation expense ..................................................................................................
Deferred income taxes .......................................................................................................................
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment ................................................................
Excess income tax benefits from exercise of stock options ..............................................................
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable ..............................................................
Inventories ...................................................................................................................................
Accounts payable ........................................................................................................................
Accrued income taxes .................................................................................................................
Accrued liabilities and customer deposits ..................................................................................
Other assets and liabilities ..........................................................................................................
Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing Activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment .......................................................................................
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment ................................................................
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired ..............................................................................
Net cash used for investing activities ..................................................................................
Financing Activities
Proceeds from debt ............................................................................................................................
Payments of debt ................................................................................................................................
Stock re-purchase ...............................................................................................................................
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other benefit plans .....................................................
Excess income tax benefits from exercise of stock options ..............................................................
Earn-out settlement ............................................................................................................................
Cash dividends ($0.20, $0.13 and $0.08 per share for the years
ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 ....................................................................................
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities ...........................................................
Effect of changes in currency exchange rates ..........................................................................................
Increase (decrease) in cash ................................................................................................................
Cash, beginning of year ..............................................................................................................
Cash, end of year ........................................................................................................................ $
2014
December 31,
2013
2012
351,680 $
292,235 $
251,732
61,261
26,134
(7,054)
812
(3,020)
(17,413)
(64,089)
55,378
23,763
68,729
(23,796)
472,385
(47,662)
421
(300,437)
(347,678)
563,400
(493,819)
(26,757)
3,337
3,020
(4,429)
(19,246)
25,506
(10,124)
140,089
285,760
425,849 $
51,193
24,107
15,248
(15 )
(4,266)
(149,699)
26,060
60,976
(15,033)
(48,831)
(16,322)
235,653
(41,238)
6,000
(223,454)
(258,692)
959,067
(829,842)
(32,998)
5,165
4,266
-
(12,644)
93,014
19
69,994
215,766
285,760 $
44,136
19,848
581
1,112
(3,125)
(22,976)
(32,491)
(12,483)
(33,202)
13,323
10,983
237,438
(36,001)
971
(149,914)
(184,944)
233,400
(311,457)
(46,556)
4,431
3,125
-
(7,666)
(124,723)
2,380
(69,849)
285,615
215,766
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
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T
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.
BUSINESS
Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based products and services for the global rail
industry. Our products are found on virtually all U.S. locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, as well as in more than
100 countries throughout the world. Our products enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers,
and many of our core products and services are essential in the safe and efficient operation of freight rail and passenger transit
vehicles. Wabtec is a global company with operations in 20 countries. In 2014, about 50% of the Company’s revenues came from
customers outside the U.S.
2.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority owned
subsidiaries. Such statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Sales between
subsidiaries are billed at prices consistent with sales to third parties and are eliminated in consolidation.
Capital Structure On May 14, 2013, our stockholders approved an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation to increase the number of authorized shares of our common stock to 200.0 million shares. In addition, on May 14, 2013,
our Board of Directors approved a two-for-one split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock in the form of a 100%
stock dividend. The increase in the authorized shares and the stock split became effective on May 14, 2013 and June 11, 2013,
respectively.
The Company issued approximately 66.2 million shares of its common stock as a result of the two-for-one stock split. The par
value of the Company’s common stock remained unchanged at $0.01 per share.
Information regarding shares of common stock (except par value per share), retained earnings, and net income per common
share attributable to Wabtec shareholders for all periods presented reflects the two-for-one split of the Company’s common stock. The
number of shares of the Company’s common stock issuable upon exercise of outstanding stock options and vesting of other stock-
based awards was proportionally increased, and the exercise price per share thereof was proportionally decreased, in accordance with
the terms of the stock incentive plans.
Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts The allowance for doubtful accounts receivable reflects our best estimate of probable losses
inherent in our receivable portfolio determined on the basis of historical experience, specific allowances for known troubled accounts
and other currently available evidence. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $6.3 million and $5.7 million as of December 31,
2014 and 2013, respectively.
Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Inventory costs include material, labor and overhead.
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment additions are stated at cost. Expenditures for renewals and
improvements are capitalized. Expenditures for ordinary maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. The Company provides for
book depreciation principally on the straight-line method. Accelerated depreciation methods are utilized for income tax purposes.
Leasing Arrangements The Company conducts a portion of its operations from leased facilities and finances certain equipment
purchases through lease agreements. In those cases in which the lease term approximates the useful life of the leased asset or the lease
meets certain other prerequisites, the leasing arrangement is classified as a capital lease. The remaining arrangements are treated as
operating leases.
Intangible Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Other intangibles (with definite
lives) are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for
impairment when indicators of impairment are present. The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for
impairment at least annually. The Company performs its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter after the annual forecasting
process is completed, and also tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may
not be recoverable. Periodically, Management of the Company assesses whether or not an indicator of impairment is present that
would necessitate an impairment analysis be performed.
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For 2014, the Company opted to perform a qualitative assessment and determined that step two was not necessary. In assessing
the qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying
amount, we assess relevant events and circumstances that may impact the fair value and the carrying amount of the reporting unit. The
identification of relevant events and circumstances and how these may impact a reporting unit’s fair value or carrying amount involve
significant judgments and assumptions. The judgment and assumptions include the identification of macroeconomic conditions,
industry and market considerations, cost factors, overall financial performance, Wabtec specific events and share price trends and
making the assessment on whether each relevant factor will impact the impairment test positively or negatively and the magnitude of
any such impact.
If our qualitative assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its
carrying value, the Company then performs a two-step impairment test. In the first step of the quantitative assessment, our assets and
liabilities, including existing goodwill and other intangible assets, are assigned to the identified reporting units to determine the
carrying value of the reporting units. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level. The Company
prepares its goodwill impairment analysis by comparing the estimated fair value of each reporting unit, using an income approach (a
discounted cash flow model) as well as a market approach, with its carrying value. The income approach and the market approach are
equally weighted in arriving at fair value, which the Company has applied consistently. The discounted cash flow model requires
several assumptions including future sales growth, EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) margins and capital expenditures for the
reporting units. The discounted cash flow model also requires the use of a discount rate and a terminal revenue growth rate (the
revenue growth rate for the period beyond the three years forecasted by the reporting units), as well as projections of future operating
margins. The market approach requires several assumptions including EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization) multiples for comparable companies that operate in the same markets as the Company’s reporting units.
Warranty Costs Warranty costs are accrued based on Management’s estimates of repair or upgrade costs per unit and historical
experience. Warranty expense was $34.1 million, $23.1 million and $22.9 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Accrued
warranty was $87.8 million and $60.6 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined
based on differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and
laws. The provision for income taxes includes federal, state and foreign income taxes.
Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock-based compensation based on the grant
date fair value amortized ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant.
Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the
impact of changes in currency exchange rates. Foreign currency forward contracts are agreements with a counterparty to exchange two
distinct currencies at a set exchange rate for delivery on a set date at some point in the future. There is no exchange of funds until the
delivery date. At the delivery date the Company can either take delivery of the currency or settle on a net basis. At December 31,
2014, the Company had no material foreign currency forward contracts.
To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of this variable-rate debt, the Company has entered into two forward
starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $150.0 million. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has recorded a
current liability of $3.4 million and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $2.0 million, net of tax, related
to this agreement. For further information regarding the forward starting interest rate swap agreements, see Footnote 8.
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Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, except for the Company’s Mexican operations
whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date while income
and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting
from transactions, and the translation of financial statements are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements based
upon the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 830, “Foreign Currency Matters.” The effects of currency
exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions and balances of a long-term investment nature are accumulated and carried as a
component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. The effects of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions
that are denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are charged or credited to earnings. Foreign exchange
transaction losses recognized in other (expense) income, net were $2.4 million, $3.5 million and $0.1 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012,
respectively.
Noncontrolling Interests In accordance with ASC 810, the Company has classified noncontrolling interests as equity on our
condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the
years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was not material.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as net income and all other non-owner changes
in shareholders’ equity. The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income consists of foreign currency translation
adjustments, foreign currency hedges, foreign exchange contracts, interest rate swaps, and pension and post retirement related
adjustments.
Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized in accordance with ASC 605 “Revenue Recognition,” The Company recognized
revenue when the following criteria are met: 1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; 2) delivery has occurred; 3) an
established sales price has been set with the customer; 4) collection of the sale revenue from the customer is reasonably assured; and
5) no contingencies exist. Delivery is considered to have occurred when the customer assumes the risk and rewards of ownership.
The Company estimates and records provisions for quantity rebates and sales returns and allowances as an offset to revenue in the
same period the related revenue is recognized, based upon its experience. These items are included as a reduction in deriving net
sales.
In general, the Company recognizes revenues on long-term contracts based on the percentage of completion method of
accounting. The units-of-delivery method or other input-based or output-based measures, as appropriate, are used to measure the
progress toward completion of individual contracts. Contract revenues and cost estimates are reviewed and revised quarterly at a
minimum and adjustments are reflected in the accounting period as such amounts are determined. Provisions are made currently for
estimated losses on uncompleted contracts. Unbilled accounts receivables were $187.8 million and $205.0 million, customer deposits
were $111.8 million and $66.6 million, and provisions for loss contracts were $7.1 million and $14.0 million at December 31, 2014
and 2013, respectively.
Certain pre-production costs relating to long-term production and supply contracts have been deferred and will be recognized
over the life of the contracts. Deferred pre-production costs were $24.9 million and $19.2 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013,
respectively.
Significant Customers and Concentrations of Credit Risk The Company’s trade receivables are from rail and transit industry
original equipment manufacturers, Class I railroads, railroad carriers and commercial companies that utilize rail cars in their
operations, such as utility and chemical companies. No one customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated net
sales in 2014, 2013 and 2012.
Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs All fees billed to the customer for shipping and handling are classified as a component
of net revenues. All costs associated with shipping and handling is classified as a component of cost of sales.
Research and Development Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. For the years ended
December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company incurred costs of approximately $61.9 million, $46.3 million and $41.3 million,
respectively.
Employees As of December 31, 2014, approximately 28% of the Company’s workforce was covered by collective bargaining
agreements. These agreements are generally effective from 2015 through 2017. Agreements expiring in 2015 cover approximately
21% of the Company’s workforce.
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Earnings Per Share Basic and diluted earnings per common share is computed in accordance with ASC 260 “Earnings Per
Share.” Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or
unpaid) are participating securities and included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method included in
ASC 260-10-55. (See Note 11 “Earnings Per Share” included herein)
Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year
presentation.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could
differ from the estimates. On an ongoing basis, Management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes
in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU no. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contract with
Customers.” The ASU will supersede most of the existing revenue recognition requirements in U.S. GAAP and will require entities to
recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for
transferring goods or services to a customer. The new standard also requires significantly expanded disclosures regarding the
qualitative and quantitative information of an entity’s nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from
contracts with customers. The Pronouncement is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including
interim periods within that reporting period and is to be applied retrospectively, with early application not permitted. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact the pronouncement will have on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
3.
ACQUISITIONS
The Company made the following acquisitions operating as a business unit or component of a business unit in the Freight
Segment:
•
•
•
•
•
On February 4, 2015, the Company acquired Railroad Controls L.P. (“RCL”), a U.S. based provider of railway signal
construction services for a purchase price of approximately $63.7 million, net of cash acquired.
On September 3, 2014, the Company acquired C2CE Pty Ltd. (“C2CE”), a leading provider of railway signal design
services in Australia, for a purchase price of approximately $25.1 million, net of cash acquired, resulting in preliminary
goodwill of $15.1 million, none of which will be deductible for tax purposes.
On September 24, 2013, the Company acquired Longwood Industries, Inc (“Longwood”), a manufacturer of specialty
rubber products for transportation, oil and gas, and industrial markets, for a purchase price of approximately
$83.9 million, net of cash acquired, resulting in additional goodwill of $28.3 million, none of which will be deductible for
tax purposes.
On July 30, 2013, the Company acquired Turbonetics Holdings, Inc (“Turbonetics”), a manufacturer of turbochargers and
related components for various industrial markets, for a purchase price of approximately $23.2 million, net of cash
acquired, resulting in additional goodwill of $11.3 million, none of which will be deductible for tax purposes.
On January 31, 2013, the Company acquired Napier Turbochargers Ltd. (“Napier”), a UK-based provider of turbochargers
and related parts for the worldwide power generation and marine markets, for a purchase price of approximately
$112.3 million, net of cash acquired, resulting in additional goodwill of $67.0 million, none of which will be deductible
for tax purposes.
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For the C2CE acquisition, the following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition. For the Longwood, Turbonetics and Napier acquisitions, the following table
summarizes the final fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition.
In thousands
Current assets ......................................................................... $
Property, plant & equipment .................................................
Goodwill ................................................................................
Other intangible assets ...........................................................
Other assets ............................................................................
Total assets acquired ...................................................
Total liabilities assumed ..............................................
Net assets acquired ...................................................... $
C2CE
September 3,
2014
Longwood
September 24,
2013
Turbonetics
July 30,
2013
Napier
January 31,
2013
9,812 $
1,890
15,114
3,654
-
30,470
(5,359)
25,111 $
17,444 $
19,363
28,272
39,440
7
104,526
(20,663)
83,863 $
5,532 $
992
11,309
11,140
-
28,973
(5,790 )
23,183 $
13,441
8,837
67,045
40,583
-
129,906
(17,565)
112,341
The Company made the following acquisitions operating as a business unit or component of a business unit in the Transit
Segment:
•
•
On August 19, 2014, the Company acquired Dia-Frag, a leading manufacturer of friction products in Brazil, for a purchase
price of approximately $70.6 million, net of cash acquired, resulting in preliminary goodwill of $43.0 million, none of
which will be deductible for tax purposes.
On June 6, 2014, the Company acquired Fandstan Electric Group Ltd. (“Fandstan”), a leading rail and industrial
equipment manufacturer for a variety of markets, including rail and tram transportation, industrial and energy, for a
purchase price of approximately $199.4 million, net of cash acquired, resulting in preliminary goodwill of $60.1 million,
none of which will be deductible for tax purposes.
For the Fandstan and Dia-Frag acquisitions, the following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition.
In thousands
Current assets .............................................................................................................................................................................. $
Property, plant & equipment ......................................................................................................................................................
Goodwill .....................................................................................................................................................................................
Other intangible assets ................................................................................................................................................................
Other assets .................................................................................................................................................................................
Total assets acquired ........................................................................................................................................................
Total liabilities assumed ...................................................................................................................................................
Net assets acquired ........................................................................................................................................................... $
Dia-Frag
August 19,
2014
Fandstan
June 6,
2014
12,477 $
4,497
42,955
26,150
66
86,145
(15,504)
70,641 $
124,848
61,379
60,078
50,598
216
297,119
(97,715)
199,404
The 2014 acquisitions listed above include escrow deposits of $41.6 million, which may be released to the Company for
indemnity and other claims in accordance with the purchase and escrow agreements.
The total goodwill and other intangible assets for acquisitions listed in the tables above was $396.3 million, of which $224.7
million and $171.4 million was related to goodwill and other intangible assets, respectively. Of the allocation of $171.4 million of
acquired intangible assets for the companies listed in the above tables, $111.0 million was assigned to customer relationships, $45.9
million was assigned to trade names, $5.2 million was assigned to patents, $0.8 million was assigned to favorable leasehold interest,
$2.1 million was assigned to non-compete agreements and $6.5 million was assigned to customer backlog. The trade names are
considered to have an indefinite useful life while the customer relationships’ useful life is 20 years, the patents’ useful life is 12 years,
the favorable leasehold useful life is five years and non-compete agreements useful life is four years.
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The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents income statement results as if the acquisition of Napier,
Turbonetics, Longwood, C2CE, Fandstan, and Dia-Frag had occurred January 1, 2013:
In thousands
Net sales .................................................................................................................................................................................... $
Gross profit ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders .....................................................................................................................
Diluted earnings per share ........................................................................................................................................................
As Reported .................................................................................................................................................................... $
Pro forma ........................................................................................................................................................................ $
For the year ended
December 31,
2014
2013
3,178,955 $
978,567
363,122
2,933,560
867,719
318,381
3.62 $
3.75 $
3.01
3.28
4.
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
In thousands
Interest paid during the year .............................................................................................................. $
Income taxes paid during the year, net of amount refunded .............................................................
Business acquisitions:
Fair value of assets acquired .......................................................................................................
Liabilities assumed .....................................................................................................................
Cash paid .................................................................................................................................
Less cash acquired ..........................................................................................................................
Net cash paid ........................................................................................................................ $
2014
Year Ended December 31,
2013
2012
18,445 $
125,212
454,596
124,005
330,591
30,154
300,437 $
15,601 $
137,945
267,306
44,846
222,460
671
221,789 $
16,309
135,691
198,066
46,009
152,057
2,303
149,754
On December 11, 2013, the Board of Directors amended its stock repurchase authorization to $200 million of the Company’s
outstanding shares. Through December 31, 2014, purchases have totaled $26.8 million leaving $173.2 million under the authorization.
The Company intends to purchase shares on the open market or in negotiated or block trades. No time limit was set for the
completion of the programs which conform to the requirements under the 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement, as well as the Notes
currently outstanding.
During the first quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased 27,500 shares at an average price of $78.22 per share. During the
second quarters of 2014, the Company repurchased 194,700 shares at an average price of $74.33 per share. During the third quarter
of 2014, the Company repurchased 124,600 shares at an average price of $81.33 per share. During the fourth quarter of 2014, no
shares were repurchased. All purchases were on the open market.
During the first and second quarters of 2013, no shares were repurchased. During the third quarter of 2013, the Company
repurchased 93,205 shares at an average price of $58.86 per share. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company repurchased
413,900 shares at an average price of $66.47 per share. All purchases were on the open market.
5.
INVENTORIES
The components of inventory, net of reserves, were:
In thousands
Raw materials ........................................................................................................................................................................... $
Work-in-progress ......................................................................................................................................................................
Finished goods ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Total inventories ......................................................................................................................................................... $
December 31,
2014
2013
222,059 $
154,094
134,796
510,949 $
165,906
137,449
99,874
403,229
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6.
PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT
The major classes of depreciable assets are as follows:
In thousands
Machinery and equipment ....................................................................................................................................................... $
Buildings and improvements ...................................................................................................................................................
Land and improvements ..........................................................................................................................................................
Locomotive leased fleet ...........................................................................................................................................................
PP&E ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Less: accumulated depreciation ...............................................................................................................................................
Total ........................................................................................................................................................................... $
December 31,
2014
2013
476,467 $
180,227
23,440
2,900
683,034
(343,923 )
339,111 $
440,297
138,469
16,271
2,703
597,740
(321,662)
276,078
The estimated useful lives of property, plant and equipment are as follows:
Land improvements ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
Building and improvements ......................................................................................................................................................................................
Machinery and equipment .........................................................................................................................................................................................
Years
10 to 20
20 to 40
3 to 15
Depreciation expense was $38.8 million, $33.5 million, and $28.9 million for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
7.
INTANGIBLES
Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Other intangibles with definite lives are amortized
on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are reviewed annually
during the fourth quarter for impairment (See Note 2 “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” included herein). Goodwill and
indefinite live intangible assets were not impaired at December 31, 2014 and 2013.
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows:
In thousands
Balance at December 31, 2013 .......................................................................................................... $
Adjustment to preliminary purchase allocation ................................................................................
Acquisitions .......................................................................................................................................
Foreign currency impact ....................................................................................................................
Balance at December 31, 2014 .......................................................................................................... $
Freight
Segment
Transit
Segment
509,664 $
(4,440)
19,211
(9,368)
515,067 $
276,769 $
(2,367 )
103,347
(30,478 )
347,271 $
Total
786,433
(6,807)
122,558
(39,846)
862,338
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company’s trademarks had a net carrying amount of $170.1 million and $156.8 million,
respectively, and the Company believes these intangibles have an indefinite life. Intangible assets of the Company, other than
goodwill and trademarks, consist of the following:
In thousands
Patents, non-compete and other intangibles, net of accumulated ...........................................................................................
amortization of $39,780 and $37,824 ............................................................................................................................... $
Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization ......................................................................................................
of $56,684 and $44,910 ....................................................................................................................................................
Total ............................................................................................................................................................................... $
December 31,
2014
2013
14,722 $
15,561
237,983
252,705 $
213,324
228,885
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The remaining weighted average useful lives of patents, customer relationships and intellectual property were 9 years, 16 years
and 15 years respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $22.5 million, $17.7 million, and $15.3 million for the years
ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Amortization expense for the five succeeding years is as follows (in thousands):
Amortization expense for the five succeedng years is as follows (in thousands):
2015 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. $
2016 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2017 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2018 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2019 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
22,183
19,054
17,649
16,670
16,228
8.
LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
In thousands
4.375% Senior Notes, due 2023 .............................................................................................................................................. $
Revolving Credit Facility ........................................................................................................................................................
Capital Leases ..........................................................................................................................................................................
Total ...........................................................................................................................................................................
Less - current portion .................................................................................................................................................
Long-term portion ...................................................................................................................................................... $
December 31,
2014
2013
250,000 $
270,000
1,195
521,195
792
520,403 $
250,000
200,000
709
450,709
421
450,288
2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement
On December 19, 2013, the Company amended its existing revolving credit facility with a consortium of commercial banks.
This “2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provides the company with a $800 million, five-year revolving credit facility. The
Company incurred approximately $1.0 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement. The
facility expires on December 19, 2018. The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bear variable interest rates indexed as
described below. At December 31, 2014, the Company had available bank borrowing capacity, net of $29.1 million of letters of credit,
of approximately $500.9 million, subject to certain financial covenant restrictions.
Under the 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company may elect a Base Rate of interest for U.S. Dollar denominated
loans or, for certain currencies, an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest, or other rates
appropriate for such currencies (in any case, “the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusts on a daily basis and is the greater of the
Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum, the PNC, N.A. prime rate or the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis points, plus a
margin that ranges from 0 to 75 basis points. The Alternate Rate is based on the quoted rates specific to the applicable currency, plus a
margin that ranges from 75 to 175 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins are dependent on the Company’s
consolidated total indebtedness to cash flow ratios. The initial Base Rate margin is 0 basis points and the Alternate Rate margin is 100
basis points.
At December 31, 2014 the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 1.75%. On January 12, 2012,
the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $150 million. The effective date of
the interest rate swap agreement is July 31, 2013, and the termination date is November 7, 2016. The impact of the interest rate swap
agreement converts a portion of the Company’s outstanding debt from a variable rate to a fixed-rate borrowing. During the term of the
interest rate swap agreement the interest rate on the notional value will be fixed at 1.415% plus the Alternate Rate margin. On June 5,
2014, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $150.0 million. The effective
date of the interest rate swap agreement is November 7, 2016, and the termination date is December 19, 2018. The impact of the
interest rate swap agreement converts a portion of the Company’s outstanding debt from a variable rate to a fixed-rate borrowing.
During the term of the interest rate swap agreement the interest rate on the notional value will be fixed at 2.56% plus the Alternate
Rate margin. As for these agreements, the Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties.
However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The
counterparties are large financial institutions with an excellent credit rating and history of performance. The Company currently
believes the risk of nonperformance is negligible.
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The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to declare or pay cash dividends and prohibits the
Company from declaring or making other distributions, subject to certain exceptions. The 2013 Refinancing Credit Agreement
contains various other covenants and restrictions including the following limitations: incurrence of additional indebtedness; mergers,
consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions; additional liens; sale and leasebacks; permissible investments, loans and advances;
certain debt payments; and imposes a minimum interest expense coverage ratio of 3.0 and a maximum debt to cash flow ratio of 3.25.
The Company does not expect that these measurements will limit the Company in executing our operating activities. See Note 8 of
“Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements” included in Part IV, Item 15 of this report.
2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement
On November 7, 2011, the Company refinanced its existing revolving credit and term loan facility with a consortium of
commercial banks. This “2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provided the company with a $600 million, five-year revolving credit
facility. The Company incurred approximately $1.9 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2011 Refinancing Credit
Agreement. The facility was set to expire on November 7, 2016.
Under the 2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company may have elected a Base Rate of interest or an interest rate based
on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest (“the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusted on a daily basis and was
the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum, the PNC, N.A. prime rate or the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100
basis points plus a margin that ranged from 0 to 75 basis points. The Alternate Rate was based on quoted LIBOR rates plus a margin
that ranged from 75 to 175 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins were dependent on the Company’s
consolidated total indebtedness to cash flow ratios. The current Base Rate margin was 0 basis points and the Alternate Rate margin
was 100 basis points.
4.375% Senior Notes Due August 2023
In August 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of Senior Notes due in 2023 (“the 2013 Notes”). Interest on the 2013
Notes accrues at a rate of 4.375% per annum and is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year. The proceeds
were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes. The
principal balance is due in full at maturity. The Company incurred $2.6 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance.
The 2013 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt
and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the 2013 Notes were
issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of
dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the 2013 Notes were issued
and expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.
6.875% Senior Notes Due August 2013
In August 2003, the Company issued $150.0 million of Senior Notes due in 2013 (“the 2003 Notes”). The 2003 Notes were
issued at par. Interest on the 2003 Notes accrued at a rate of 6.875% per annum and was payable semi-annually on January 31 and
July 31 of each year. The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement and for
general corporate purposes. The Company paid off the 2003 Notes, which matured on July 31, 2013 utilizing available capacity under
the 2011 Refinancing Credit Agreement.
Debt and Capital Leases
Scheduled principal repayments of debt and capital lease balances as of December 31, 2014 are as follows:
2015 ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $
2016 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2017 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2018 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2019 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Future years ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Total ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... $
825
141
116
270,068
29
250,016
521,195
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
9.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans that cover certain U.S., Canadian, German, and United Kingdom
employees and which provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service of the employee. The Company uses a December 31
measurement date for the plans.
The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s defined benefit pension plans summarized by U.S. and
international components.
Obligations and Funded Status
In thousands
Change in projected benefit obligation
Obligation at beginning of year .................................................................................. $
Service cost .................................................................................................................
Interest cost .................................................................................................................
Employee contributions ..............................................................................................
Plan curtailments and amendments ............................................................................
Benefits paid ...............................................................................................................
Expenses and premiums paid .....................................................................................
Acquisition ..................................................................................................................
Actuarial (loss) gain ....................................................................................................
Effect of currency rate changes ..................................................................................
Obligation at end of year ..................................................................................... $
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year ............................................................ $
Actual return on plan assets ........................................................................................
Employer contributions ..............................................................................................
Employee contributions ..............................................................................................
Benefits paid ...............................................................................................................
Expenses and premiums paid .....................................................................................
Acquisition ..................................................................................................................
Effect of currency rate changes ..................................................................................
Fair value of plan assets at end of year ................................................................ $
U.S.
International
2014
2013
2014
2013
(47,090) $
(334)
(2,070)
-
-
5,083
-
-
(5,743)
-
(50,154) $
42,980 $
3,606
-
-
(5,083)
-
-
-
41,503 $
(52,226 ) $
(432 )
(1,960 )
-
-
3,586
-
-
3,942
-
(47,090 ) $
42,403 $
4,163
-
-
(3,586 )
-
-
-
42,980 $
(170,931) $
(2,138)
(8,102)
(385)
473
7,616
-
(39,381)
(23,335)
16,958
(219,225) $
156,705 $
17,363
6,036
385
(7,616)
-
23,444
(14,063)
182,254 $
(163,507)
(2,035)
(6,661)
(442)
34
6,554
360
-
(7,860)
2,626
(170,931)
144,089
17,273
4,810
442
(6,554)
(360)
-
(2,995)
156,705
Funded status
Fair value of plan assets .............................................................................................. $
Benefit obligations ......................................................................................................
Funded status ....................................................................................................... $
41,503 $
(50,154)
(8,651) $
42,980 $
(47,090 )
(4,110 ) $
182,254 $
(219,225)
(36,971) $
156,705
(170,931)
(14,226)
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
Noncurrent assets ........................................................................................................ $
Current liabilities ........................................................................................................
Noncurrent liabilities ..................................................................................................
Net amount recognized ........................................................................................ $
- $
- $
(8,651)
(8,651) $
(4,110 )
(4,110 ) $
2,424 $
(398)
(38,997)
(36,971) $
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consist of:
Noncurrent assets ........................................................................................................ $
Current liabilities ........................................................................................................
Noncurrent liabilities ..................................................................................................
Net amount recognized ........................................................................................ $
- $
(13)
(24,665)
(24,678) $
- $
(36 )
(22,249 )
(22,285 ) $
(449) $
(157)
(49,180)
(49,786) $
3,554
(44 )
(17,736)
(14,226)
(647)
(223)
(40,359)
(41,229)
The aggregate accumulated benefit obligation for the U.S. pension plans was $49.3 million and $46.3 million as of
December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The aggregate accumulated benefit obligation for the international pension plans was
$138.4 million and $108.2 million as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
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In thousands
Information for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in
excess of Plan assets:
U.S.
International
2014
2013
2014
2013
Projected benefit obligation .................................................................................... $
Accumulated benefit obligation ..............................................................................
Fair value of plan assets ..........................................................................................
(50,154) $
(49,303)
41,503
(47,090 ) $
(46,316 )
42,980
(143,121) $
(138,443)
104,232
(117,717)
(108,182)
100,798
Information for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in
excess of plan assets:
Projected benefit obligation .................................................................................... $
Fair value of plan assets ..........................................................................................
(50,154) $
41,503
(47,090 ) $
42,980
(151,920) $
112,526
(126,998)
109,219
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Costs
In thousands
2014
U.S.
2013
2012
2014
International
2013
2012
Service cost .................................................................................... $
Interest cost ....................................................................................
Expected return on plan assets ......................................................
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost ........
Amortization of net loss ................................................................
Settlement and curtailment losses recognized ...............................
Net periodic benefit cost ......................................................... $
334 $
2,070
(2,476)
23
2,197
-
2,148 $
432 $
1,960
(2,977)
62
3,180
-
2,657 $
379 $
2,113
(3,095)
62
2,968
-
2,427 $
2,138 $
8,102
(9,646 )
248
2,768
(390 )
3,220 $
2,035 $
6,661
(8,418)
270
3,107
168
3,823 $
2,006
7,114
(8,132)
322
2,412
1,149
4,871
Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income during 2014 are as follows:
In thousands
U.S.
International
Net (loss) gain arising during the year ............................................................................................................................ $
Effect of exchange rates ..................................................................................................................................................
Amortization, settlement, or curtailment recognition of net transition obligation .........................................................
Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service cost ........................................................................................
Amortization or settlement recognition of net loss .........................................................................................................
Total recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income .......................................................................................... $
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) ........................................... $
(4,613 ) $
-
-
23
2,197
(2,393 ) $
(4,541 ) $
(15,098)
3,918
168
(313)
2,768
(8,557)
(11,777)
The weighted average assumptions in the following table represent the rates used to develop the actuarial present value of the
projected benefit obligation for the year listed and also the net periodic benefit cost for the following year.
2014
U.S.
2013
2012
2014
International
2013
2012
Discount rate ..................................................................................
Expected return on plan assets ......................................................
Rate of compensation increase ......................................................
3.95%
5.70%
3.00%
4.70%
6.20%
3.00%
3.90%
7.50%
3.00%
3.48 %
5.79 %
3.10 %
4.43%
6.07%
3.59%
4.30%
6.09%
3.10%
The discount rate is based on settling the pension obligation with high grade, high yield corporate bonds, and the rate of
compensation increase is based on actual experience. The expected return on plan assets is based on historical performance as well as
expected future rates of return on plan assets considering the current investment portfolio mix and the long-term investment strategy.
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As of December 31, 2014 the following table represents the amounts included in other comprehensive loss that are expected to
be recognized as components of periodic benefit costs in 2015.
In thousands
U.S.
International
Net transition obiligation .................................................................................................................................................... $
Prior service cost ................................................................................................................................................................
Net actuarial loss ................................................................................................................................................................
$
- $
3
1,062
1,065 $
159
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2,519
2,739
Pension Plan Assets
The Company has established formal investment policies for the assets associated with our pension plans. Objectives include
maximizing long-term return at acceptable risk levels and diversifying among asset classes. Asset allocation targets are based on
periodic asset liability study results which help determine the appropriate investment strategies. The investment policies permit
variances from the targets within certain parameters. The plan assets consist primarily of equity security funds, debt security funds,
and temporary cash and cash equivalent investments. The assets held in these funds are generally passively managed and are valued at
the net asset value per share multiplied by the number of shares held as of the measurement date. Generally, all plan assets are
considered Level 2 based on the fair value valuation hierarchy (See Note 17 “Fair Value Measurement” included herein). Plan assets
by asset category at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
In thousands
Pension Plan Assets
U.S.
International
2014
2013
2014
2013
Equity security funds ................................................................................................. $
Debt security funds and other ....................................................................................
Cash and cash equivalents .........................................................................................
Fair value of plan assets ...................................................................................... $
20,696 $
20,034
773
41,503 $
21,562 $
20,749
669
42,980 $
99,715 $
78,510
4,029
182,254 $
84,699
66,238
5,768
156,705
The U.S., Canadian and German pension plans have a target asset allocation of 50% equity securities and 50% debt securities.
The United Kingdom plan has a target asset allocation of 62.5% equity securities and 37.5% debt securities. Investment policies are
determined by the respective Plan’s Pension Committee and set forth in its Investment Policy. Rebalancing of the asset allocation
occurs on a quarterly basis.
Cash Flows
The Company’s funding methods are based on governmental requirements and differ from those methods used to recognize
pension expense. The Company expects to contribute $6.1 million to the international plans and does not expect to make a
contribution to the U.S. plans during 2015.
Benefit payments expected to be paid to plan participants are as follows:
In thousands
U.S.
International
Year ended December 31,
2015 .................................................................................................................................................................................... $
2016 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
2017 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
2018 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
2019 ....................................................................................................................................................................................
2020 through 2024 ..............................................................................................................................................................
3,382 $
3,377
3,457
3,409
3,460
16,602
7,825
7,582
8,028
8,197
8,451
45,604
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Post Retirement Benefit Plans
In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company has provided certain unfunded postretirement health care and life
insurance benefits for a portion of North American employees. The Company is not obligated to pay health care and life insurance
benefits to individuals who had retired prior to 1990.
The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for all post retirement plans. The following tables provide information
regarding the Company’s post retirement benefit plans summarized by U.S. and international components.
Obligations and Funded Status
In thousands
Change in projected benefit obligation
U.S.
International
2014
2013
2014
2013
Obligation at beginning of year .................................................................................. $
Service cost .................................................................................................................
Interest cost .................................................................................................................
Benefits paid ...............................................................................................................
Actuarial (loss) gain ....................................................................................................
Effect of currency rate changes ..................................................................................
Obligation at end of year ..................................................................................... $
(25,860) $
(29)
(1,155)
978
(5,806)
-
(31,872) $
(33,807 ) $
(47 )
(1,113 )
2,641
6,466
-
(25,860 ) $
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year ............................................................ $
Employer contributions ..............................................................................................
Benefits paid ...............................................................................................................
Fair value of plan assets at end of year ................................................................ $
- $
978
(978)
- $
- $
1,158
(1,158 )
- $
(3,871) $
(47 )
(173)
66
(238)
358
(3,905) $
- $
162
(162)
- $
(4,296)
(48 )
(172)
220
153
272
(3,871)
-
220
(220)
-
Funded status
Fair value of plan assets .............................................................................................. $
Benefit obilgations ......................................................................................................
Funded status ....................................................................................................... $
- $
(31,872)
(31,872) $
- $
(25,860 )
(25,860 ) $
- $
(3,905)
(3,905) $
-
(3,871)
(3,871)
In thousands
Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:
U.S.
International
2014
2013
2014
2013
Current liabilities ........................................................................................................ $
Noncurrent liabilities ..................................................................................................
Net amount recognized ........................................................................................ $
(1,305) $
(30,567)
(31,872) $
(1,357 ) $
(24,503 )
(25,860 ) $
(212) $
(3,693)
(3,905) $
(217)
(3,654)
(3,871)
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
consist of:
Initial net obligation .................................................................................................... $
Prior service credit ......................................................................................................
Net actuarial (loss) gain ..............................................................................................
Net amount recognized ........................................................................................ $
- $
8,993
(26,096)
(17,103) $
- $
11,722
(21,619 )
(9,897 ) $
- $
32
422
454 $
-
44
761
805
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
In thousands
2014
U.S.
2013
2012
2014
International
2013
2012
Service cost ....................................................................................... $
Interest cost .......................................................................................
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost ...........
Amortization of net loss (gain) .........................................................
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost ............................................... $
29 $
1,155
(2,730)
1,330
(216) $
47 $
1,113
(2,689)
1,634
105 $
24 $
1,387
(2,608)
1,790
593 $
47 $
173
(8 )
(141 )
71 $
48 $
172
(211)
(93 )
(84 ) $
45
201
(240)
(90 )
(84 )
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Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income during 2014 are as follows:
In thousands
U.S.
International
Net loss arising during the year ....................................................................................................................................... $
Effect of exchange rates ..................................................................................................................................................
Amortization or curtailment recognition of prior service cost ........................................................................................
Amortization or settlement recognition of net loss (gain) ..............................................................................................
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) .......................................................................................... $
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss) ........................................... $
(5,806 ) $
-
(2,730 )
1,330
(7,206 ) $
(6,990 ) $
(149)
(53 )
(96 )
(53 )
(351)
(422)
The weighted average assumptions in the following table represent the rates used to develop the actuarial present value of the
projected benefit obligation for the year listed and also the net periodic benefit cost for the following year. The discount rate is based
on settling the pension obligation with high grade, high yield corporate bonds.
2014
U.S.
2013
2012
2014
International
2013
2012
Discount rate ...................................................................................
3.95%
4.70%
3.90%
3.96 %
4.60%
4.30%
As of December 31, 2014 the following table represents the amounts included in other comprehensive loss that are expected to
be recognized as components of periodic benefit costs in 2015.
In thousands
U.S.
International
Prior service cost .............................................................................................................................................................
Net actuarial loss (gain) ...................................................................................................................................................
$
(2,294 )
1,355
(939 ) $
(8 )
(33 )
(41 )
The assumed health care cost trend rate for the U.S. plans grades from an initial rate of 6.80% to an ultimate rate of 4.5% by
2027 and for international plans from 6.91% to 4.54% by 2027. A 1% increase in the assumed health care cost trend rate will increase
the service and interest cost components of the expense recognized for the U.S. and international postretirement plans by
approximately $145,000 and $16,000, respectively, for 2014, and increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by
approximately $4.7 million and $276,000, respectively. A 1% decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rate will decrease the
service and interest cost components of the expense recognized for the U.S. and international postretirement plans by approximately
$124,000 and $14,000, respectively, for 2014, and decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $3.9
million and $247,000, respectively.
Cash Flows
Benefit payments expected to be paid to plan participants are as follows:
In thousands
U.S.
International
Year ended December 31,
2015 .................................................................................................................................................................................. $
2016 ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2017 ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2018 ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2019 ..................................................................................................................................................................................
2020 through 2024 ............................................................................................................................................................
1,305 $
1,378
1,406
1,504
1,596
9,247
212
217
216
226
241
1,405
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Defined Contribution Plans
The Company also participates in certain defined contribution plans and multiemployer pension plans. Costs recognized under
these plans are summarized as follows:
In thousands
For the year ended
December 31,
2013
2012
2014
Multi-employer pension and health & welfare plans .............................................................................. $
401(k) savings and other defined contribution plans ..............................................................................
Total .................................................................................................................................................. $
2,405 $
19,925
22,330 $
2,678 $
17,291
19,969 $
2,122
14,394
16,516
The 401(k) savings plan is a participant directed defined contribution plan that holds shares of the Company’s stock as one of
the investment options. At December 31, 2014 and 2013, the plan held on behalf of its participants about 670,322 shares with a market
value of $58.2 million, and 713,200 shares with a market value of $53.0 million, respectively.
Additionally, the Company has stock option based benefit and other plans further described in Note 12.
The Company contributes to several multiemployer defined benefit pension plans under collective bargaining agreements that
cover certain of its union-represented employees. The risks of participating in such plans are different from the risks of single-
employer plans. Assets contributed to a multiemployer plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other
participating employers. If a participating employer ceases to contribute to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne
by the remaining participating employers. If the Company ceases to have an obligation to contribute to the multiemployer plan in
which it had been a contributing employer, it may be required to pay to the plan an amount based on the underfunded status of the plan
and on the history of the Company’s participation in the plan prior to the cessation of its obligation to contribute. The amount that an
employer that has ceased to have an obligation to contribute to a multiemployer plan is required to pay to the plan is referred to as a
withdrawal liability.
The Company’s participation in multiemployer plans for the year ended December 31, 2014 is outlined in the table below. For
plans that are not individually significant to the Company, the total amount of contributions is presented in the aggregate.
Pension Protection
Act Zone Status (b)
FIP/
Contributions by
the Company
Pension Fund
EIN/PN (a)
2012
2011
RP Status
Pending/
Implemented
(c)
2014
2013
2012
Expiration
Dates of
Collective
Bargaining
Agreements
Surcharge
Imposed
(d)
Idaho Operating Engineers-
Employers Pension Trust Fund
Automobile Mechanics' Local No 701
Union and
Industry Pension Plan
EIN # 91 -
6075538
Plan #001
EIN # 36 -
6042061
Plan #001
Green
Green
No
$
1,745 (1)$
2,154 (1) $ 1,803 (1)
No
6/30/2015
Red
Red
Yes (2)
$
660 $
524 $
310
Yes (3)
12/11/2017
Other Plans $
- $
- $
9
Total
Contributions $
2,405 $
2,678 $ 2,122
(1)
(2)
(3)
(a)
(b)
The Company’s contribution represents more than 5% of the total contributions to the plan.
The Pension Fund’s board adopted a Rehabilitation Plan on September 30, 2012, increasing the weekly pension fund contribution rates by $75 with corresponding
decreases to the weekly welfare fund contribution rates.
Critical status triggered a 5% surcharge on employer contributions effective June 2012. Effective January 1, 2013, this surcharge increases to 10% and remains in effect
until the Company’s union adopts the Rehabilitation Plan.
The “EIN / PN” column provides the Employer Identification Number and the three-digit plan number assigned to a plan by the Internal Revenue Service.
The most recent Pension Protection Act Zone Status available for 2012 and 2011 is for plan years that ended in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The zone status is based on
information provided to the Company and other participating employers by each plan and is certified by the plan’s actuary. A plan in the “red” zone has been determined to
be in “critical status”, based on criteria established under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), and is generally less than 65% funded. A plan in the “yellow” zone has been
determined to be in “endangered status”, based on criteria established under the Code, and is generally less than 80% funded. A plan in the “green” zone has been
determined to be neither in “critical status” nor in “endangered status”, and is generally at least 80% funded.
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(c)
(d)
The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates whether a Funding Improvement Plan, as required under the Code to be adopted by plans in the “yellow”
zone, or a Rehabilitation Plan, as required under the Code to be adopted by plans in the “red” zone, is pending or has been implemented as of the end of the plan year that
ended in 2014.
The “Surcharge Imposed” column indicates whether the Company’s contribution rate for 2014 included an amount in addition the contribution rate specified in the
applicable collective bargaining agreement, as imposed by a plan in “critical status”, in accordance with the requirements of the Code.
10.
INCOME TAXES
The Company is responsible for filing consolidated U.S., foreign and combined, unitary or separate state income tax returns.
The Company is responsible for paying the taxes relating to such returns, including any subsequent adjustments resulting from the
redetermination of such tax liabilities by the applicable taxing authorities.
The components of the income from operations before provision for income taxes for the Company’s domestic and foreign
operations for the years ended December 31 are provided below:
In thousands
For the year ended
December 31,
2013
2012
2014
Domestic .......................................................................................................................................... $
Foreign .............................................................................................................................................
Income from operations before income taxes .......................................................................... $
343,180 $
164,675
507,855 $
285,395 $
135,692
421,087 $
273,234
104,124
377,358
Undistributed earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries amounted to approximately $640.8 million at December 31, 2014.
Those earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested; accordingly, no provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes has been
provided thereon. Upon repatriation of those earnings, in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be subject to both
U.S. income taxes (subject to an adjustment for foreign tax credits) and withholding taxes payable to the various foreign countries.
Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability is not practicable due to the complexities associated
with its hypothetical calculation. Withholding taxes of approximately $19.4 million would be payable upon remittance of all
previously unremitted earnings at December 31, 2014.
The consolidated provision for income taxes included in the Statement of Income consisted of the following:
In thousands
Current taxes
Federal...................................................................................................................................... $
State ..........................................................................................................................................
Foreign .....................................................................................................................................
Deferred taxes
Federal......................................................................................................................................
State ..........................................................................................................................................
Foreign .....................................................................................................................................
Total provision .................................................................................................................. $
For the year ended
December 31,
2013
2012
2014
108,782 $
17,091
37,356
163,229
2,287
1,404
(10,745)
(7,054)
156,175 $
70,459 $
13,173
29,972
113,604
11,146
1,375
2,727
15,248
128,852 $
81,630
16,415
27,000
125,045
(2,203)
851
1,933
581
125,626
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A reconciliation of the United States federal statutory income tax rate to the effective income tax rate on operations for the years
ended December 31 is provided below:
In thousands
For the year ended
December 31,
2013
2014
2012
U.S. federal statutory rate ...............................................................................................................
State taxes .......................................................................................................................................
Tax reserves ....................................................................................................................................
Foreign ............................................................................................................................................
Research and development credit ...................................................................................................
Manufacturing deduction ................................................................................................................
Other, net ........................................................................................................................................
Effective rate ............................................................................................................................
35.0%
2.2 %
0.3 %
(4.2 )%
(0.5 )%
(1.8 )%
(0.2 )%
30.8%
35.0 %
2.2 %
0.0 %
(3.9 )%
(0.6 )%
(1.7 )%
(0.4 )%
30.6 %
35.0%
2.8%
0.3%
(2.7)%
(0.2)%
(2.1)%
0.2%
33.3%
On September 13, 2013, Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding the deduction and
capitalization of expenditures related to tangible property. The final regulations under Internal Revenue Code Sections 162, 167 and
263(a) apply to amounts paid to acquire, produce, or improve tangible property as well as dispositions of such property and are
generally effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2014. We have evaluated these regulations and determined they will
not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, cash flows or financial position.
Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences in the recognition of income and expense for financial and income tax
reporting purposes. These deferred income taxes will be recognized as future tax benefits or costs when the temporary differences
reverse.
Components of deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
In thousands
Deferred income tax assets:
December 31,
2014
2013
Accrued expenses and reserves ...................................................................................................................................... $
Warranty reserve .............................................................................................................................................................
Deferred compensation/employee benefits ....................................................................................................................
Pension and postretirement obligations ..........................................................................................................................
Inventory .........................................................................................................................................................................
Net operating loss carry forwards ...................................................................................................................................
Tax credit carry forwards ...............................................................................................................................................
Gross deferred income tax assets ..........................................................................................................................................
Valuation allowance ..............................................................................................................................................................
Total deferred income tax assets ...........................................................................................................................................
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Property, plant & equipment ..........................................................................................................................................
Intangibles .......................................................................................................................................................................
Other ...............................................................................................................................................................................
Total deferred income tax liabilities ......................................................................................................................................
Net deferred income tax liability ........................................................................................................................................... $
34,167 $
21,123
21,759
26,736
13,570
5,036
1,078
123,469
1,818
121,651
29,998
157,781
144
187,923
(66,272 ) $
32,243
16,783
21,326
17,920
10,089
5,770
4,126
108,257
3,332
104,925
25,440
140,317
2,045
167,802
(62,877)
A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be
realized. As of December 31, 2014, the valuation allowance for certain foreign carryforwards was $1.8 million.
State and foreign tax credit carry-forwards of approximately $1.1 million expire in various periods from December 31, 2015 to
December 31, 2030. State net operating loss carry-forwards in the amount of $5.0 million expire in various periods from December
31, 2015 to December 31, 2035.
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As of December 31, 2014, the liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions was $12.6 million, of which $5.5
million, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate. As of December 31, 2013, the liability for
income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions was $10.5 million, of which $4.7 million, if recognized, would favorably affect
the Company’s effective tax rate. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the liability for income taxes associated with
uncertain tax positions follows:
In thousands
2014
2013
2012
Gross liability for uncertain tax positions at beginning of year ..................................................... $
Gross increases - uncertain tax positions in prior periods.......................................................
Gross increases - current period uncertain tax positions .........................................................
Gross decreases - uncertain tax positions in prior periods ......................................................
Gross decreases - audit settlement during year .......................................................................
Gross decreases - expiration of audit statute of limitations ....................................................
Gross liability for uncertain tax positions at end of year ............................................................... $
10,531 $
30
2,756
(463)
(77)
(181)
12,596 $
11,267 $
55
3,279
-
(2,515 )
(1,555 )
10,531 $
8,204
180
4,649
-
(648)
(1,118)
11,267
The Company includes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2014,
the total interest and penalties accrued was approximately $1.9 million and $1.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2013, the
total interest and penalties accrued was approximately $1.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively.
With limited exception, the Company is no longer subject to examination by various U.S. and foreign taxing authorities for
years before 2011. At this time, the Company believes that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits of approximately
$0.7 million may change within the next 12 months due to the expiration of statutory review periods and current examinations.
11. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The computation of earnings per share from operations is as follows:
In thousands, except per share data
Numerator
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share - net income attributable to
Wabtec shareholders .................................................................................................................... $
Less: dividends declared - common shares and non-vested restricted stock ...................................
Undistributed earnings ......................................................................................................................
Percentage allocated to common shareholders (1) ...........................................................................
Add: dividends declared - common shares ......................................................................................
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share ......................................................... $
Denominator
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2013
2012
2014
351,680 $
(19,246)
332,434
99.6%
331,104
19,167
350,271 $
$
292,235
(12,644 )
279,591
99.5 %
278,193
12,583
290,776 $
251,732
(7,666)
244,066
99.5%
242,846
7,625
250,471
Denominator for basic earnings per common share - weighted average shares .......................
95,781
95,463
95,469
Effect of dilutive securities:
Assumed conversion of dilutive stock-based compensation plans ...................................................
Denominator for diluted earnings per common share - adjusted weighted average shares
1,104
1,369
1,273
and assumed conversion ..............................................................................................................
96,885
96,832
96,742
Net income per common share attributable to Wabtec shareholders
Basic ................................................................................................................................................... $
Diluted ............................................................................................................................................... $
3.66
3.62
$
$
3.05
3.01
$
$
2.62
2.60
(1) Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding .................................................................
Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and non-vested restricted stock
expected to vest ...........................................................................................................................
Percentage allocated to common shareholders..................................................................................
95,781
95,463
95,469
96,175
99.6%
95,932
99.5 %
95,976
99.5%
Options to purchase approximately 17,000, 12,000, and 38,000 shares of Common Stock were outstanding in 2014, 2013 and
2012, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options’ exercise price
exceeded the average market price of the common shares.
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12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
As of December 31, 2014, the Company maintains employee stock-based compensation plans for stock options, restricted stock,
and incentive stock awards as governed by the 2011 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2011 Plan”) and the 2000 Stock
Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2000 Plan”). The 2011 Plan has a 10 year term through March 27, 2021 and as of December 31,
2014 the number of shares available for future grants under the 2011 Plan was 3,393,779 shares, which includes remaining shares to
grant under the 2000 Plan. The 2011 Plan was approved by stockholders of Wabtec on May 11, 2011. The Company also maintains a
1995 Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock Option Plan (“ the Directors Plan”). The Directors Plan, as amended, authorizes a total
of 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock to be issued. Under the Directors Plan options issued become exercisable over a three-year
vesting period and expire ten years from the date of grant and restricted stock issued under the plan vests one year from the date of
grant. As compensation for directors’ fees for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company issued a total of
12,704, 17,875 and 22,010 shares of restricted stock to non-employee directors. The total number of shares issued under the plan as of
December 31, 2014 was 836,464 shares. No awards may be made under the Directors Plan subsequent to October 31, 2016.
Stock-based compensation expense for all of the plans was $26.1 million, $24.1 million and $19.8 million for the years ended
December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company recognized associated tax benefits related to the stock-based
compensation plans of $7.6 million, $7.9 million and $5.9 million for the respective periods. Included in the stock-based
compensation expense for 2014 above is $2.3 million of expense related to stock options, $6.2 million related to non-vested restricted
stock, $2.7 million related to restricted stock units, $13.9 million related to incentive stock awards and $1.0 million related to awards
issued for Directors’ fees. At December 31, 2014, unamortized compensation expense related to those stock options, non-vested
restricted shares and incentive stock awards expected to vest totaled $22.8 million and will be recognized over a weighted average
period of 1.0 years.
Stock Options Stock options are granted to eligible employees and directors at the fair market value, which is the average of the
high and low Wabtec stock price on the date of grant. Under the 2011 Plan and the 2000 Plan, options become exercisable over a four
year vesting period and expire 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the 2011 Plan, the 2000 Plan
and Directors Plan for the years ended December 31:
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 .............................................
Granted ..................................................................................
Exercised ...............................................................................
Canceled ................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 .............................................
Granted ..................................................................................
Exercised ...............................................................................
Canceled ................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 .............................................
Granted ..................................................................................
Exercised ...............................................................................
Canceled ................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 .............................................
Exercisable at December 31, 2014 ..............................................
Options
1,724,784 $
151,396
(346,736)
(63,766)
1,465,678 $
116,392
(344,806)
(4,402)
1,232,862 $
81,552
(163,786)
(3,070)
1,147,558 $
795,942 $
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
Aggregate
Intrinsic value
(in thousands)
17.37
35.36
12.78
19.11
20.24
48.29
14.98
26.61
24.36
73.20
20.37
52.73
28.33
20.83
6.5 $
6.3 $
6.1 $
5.5 $
4.6 $
30,362
1,274
(10,746)
(1,573)
34,487
3,024
(20,444)
(210)
61,530
1,116
(10,895)
(105)
67,205
52,577
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Options outstanding at December 31, 2014 were as follows:
Range of exercise prices
Outstanding
Number of
Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price of
Options
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
Number of
Options
Currently
Exercisable
Weighted Average
Exercise Price of
Options Currently
Exercisable
Under $15.00 ......................................................
15.00 - 23.00 .......................................................
23.00 - 30.00 .......................................................
30.00 - 38.00 .......................................................
Over 38.00 ..........................................................
222,500 $
379,148
203,834
148,868
193,208
1,147,558 $
14.46
18.20
28.73
35.04
58.59
28.33
4.0
3.9
5.9
7.1
8.5
222,500 $
379,148
108,328
61,182
24,784
795,942 $
14.46
18.20
28.76
35.22
48.29
20.83
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the
following weighted-average assumptions:
Dividend yield ................................................................................................................
Risk-free interest rate......................................................................................................
Stock price volatility .......................................................................................................
Expected life (years) .......................................................................................................
Weighted average fair value of options granted during the year ................................... $
2014
For the year ended
December 31,
2013
0.11%
2.2%
33.0
5.0
22.82 $
0.21 %
1.4 %
43.8
5.0
17.60 $
2012
0.23%
1.4%
45.0
5.0
13.21
The dividend yield is based on the Company’s dividend rate and the current market price of the underlying common stock at the
date of grant. Expected life in years is determined from historical stock option exercise data. Expected volatility is based on the
historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the 7 year U.S. Treasury bond rates for the expected
life of the option.
Restricted Stock and Incentive Stock Beginning in 2006 the Company adopted a restricted stock program. As provided for
under the 2011 and 2000 Plans, eligible employees are granted restricted stock that generally vests over four years from the date of
grant. Under the Directors Plan, restricted stock awards vest one year from the date of grant.
In addition, the Company has issued incentive stock awards to eligible employees that vest upon attainment of certain
cumulative three-year performance goals. Based on the Company’s performance for each three year period then ended, the incentive
stock awards can vest and be awarded ranging from 0% to 200% of the initial incentive stock awards granted. The incentive stock
awards included in the table below represent the number of shares that are expected to vest based on the Company’s estimate for
meeting those established performance targets. As of December 31, 2014, the Company estimates that it will achieve 181%, 105% and
113% for the incentive stock awards expected to vest based on performance for the three year periods ending December 31, 2014,
2015, and 2016, respectively, and has recorded incentive compensation expense accordingly. If our estimate of the number of these
stock awards expected to vest changes in a future accounting period, cumulative compensation expense could increase or decrease and
will be recognized in the current period for the elapsed portion of the vesting period and would change future expense for the
remaining vesting period.
Compensation expense for the non-vested restricted stock and incentive stock awards is based on the closing price of the
Company’s common stock on the date of grant and recognized over the applicable vesting period.
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The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity and related information for the 2011 Plan, the 2000 Plan, and
Directors Plan, and incentive stock awards activity and related information for the 2011 Plan and the 2000 Plan with related
information for the years ended December 31:
Restricted
Stock
and Units
Incentive
Stock
Awards
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2011 .....................................................................................
Granted ..........................................................................................................................
Vested ...........................................................................................................................
Adjustment for incentive stock awards expected to vest .............................................
Canceled ........................................................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 .....................................................................................
Granted ..........................................................................................................................
Vested ...........................................................................................................................
Adjustment for incentive stock awards expected to vest .............................................
Canceled ........................................................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2013 .....................................................................................
Granted ..........................................................................................................................
Vested ...........................................................................................................................
Adjustment for incentive stock awards expected to vest .............................................
Canceled ........................................................................................................................
Outstanding at December 31, 2014 .....................................................................................
549,218
223,960
(197,388)
-
(29,016)
546,774
173,887
(204,494)
-
(6,038)
510,129
150,886
(218,502)
-
(3,970)
438,543
1,292,724 $
237,320
(244,158 )
69,778
(26,586 )
1,329,078 $
200,090
(570,918 )
91,694
(6,350 )
1,043,594 $
140,240
(458,536 )
74,680
(8,370 )
791,608 $
22.02
35.45
17.87
32.77
22.52
26.69
48.62
20.86
33.49
26.98
35.27
73.68
29.83
47.56
48.50
47.97
13.
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were:
In thousands
December 31,
2014
2013
Foreign currency translation gain ........................................................................................................................... $
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts, net of tax of $1,357 and $1,252 .................................................
Pension and post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax of $(28,321) and $(22,434) ...............................................
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss ........................................................................................................ $
(94,450 ) $
(2,243 )
(62,793 )
(159,486 ) $
17,326
(2,010)
(50,172)
(34,856)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the year-ended December 31, 2014 are as
follows:
In thousands
Balance at December 31, 2013 .......................................................................... $
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications ......................................
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income ...........
Net current period other comprehensive income ..............................................
Balance at December 31, 2014 .......................................................................... $
Foreign
currency
translation
Derivative
contracts
Pension and
post
retirement
benefits plans
Total
17,326 $
(111,776)
-
(111,776)
(94,450) $
(2,010) $
(1,734)
1,501
(233)
(2,243) $
(50,172) $
(15,235)
2,614
(12,621)
(62,793) $
(34,856)
(128,745)
4,115
(124,630)
(159,486)
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Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the year-ended December 31, 2014 are as follows:
In thousands
Amortization of defined pension and post retirement items
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost ...................................... $
Amortization of net loss (gain) ....................................................................................
Derivative contracts
Realized loss on derivative contracts ..............................................................................
$
$
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
Affected line item in the
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income
(2,467 )
6,242
3,775
(1,161 )
2,614
Cost of sales
Cost of sales
Income from Operations
Income tax expense
Net income
2,168
(667 )
1,501
Interest expense, net
Income tax expense
Net income
14. OPERATING LEASES
The Company leases office and manufacturing facilities under operating leases with terms ranging from one to 15 years,
excluding renewal options.
Total net rental expense charged to operations in 2014, 2013, and 2012 was $20.0 million, $18.2 million and $14.7 million
respectively. The amounts above are shown net of sublease rentals of $0.1 million, $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the years 2014,
2013 and 2012, respectively.
Future minimum rental payments under operating leases with remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year are as
follows:
In thousands
Real
Estate
Equipment
Total
2015 ...................................................................................................................... $
2016 ......................................................................................................................
2017 ......................................................................................................................
2018 ......................................................................................................................
2019 ......................................................................................................................
2020 and after .......................................................................................................
15,846 $
14,508
11,584
9,352
8,625
21,675
1,976 $
1,473
1,014
679
483
1
17,822
15,981
12,598
10,031
9,108
21,676
15. WARRANTIES
The following table reconciles the changes in the Company’s product warranty reserve as follows:
In thousands
Balance at beginning of period ............................................................................................................. $
Warranty expense ..........................................................................................................................
Acquisitions ...................................................................................................................................
Warranty claim payments ..............................................................................................................
Foreign currency impact/other ......................................................................................................
Balance at end of period ....................................................................................................................... $
For the year ended
December 31,
2014
2013
60,593
34,110
14,375
(19,570 )
(1,659 )
87,849
$
$
58,212
23,059
2,227
(20,603)
(2,302)
60,593
16. PREFERRED STOCK
The Company’s authorized capital stock includes 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The Board of Directors has the authority
to issue the preferred stock and to fix the designations, powers, preferences and rights of the shares of each such class or series,
including dividend rates, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption and liquidation preferences, without any further vote or
action by the Company’s shareholders. The rights and preferences of the preferred stock would be superior to those of the common
stock. At December 31, 2014 and 2013 there was no preferred stock issued or outstanding.
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17. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and
explains the related disclosure requirements. ASC 820 indicates, among other things, that a fair value measurement assumes that the
transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal
market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability and defines fair value based upon an exit price model.
Valuation Hierarchy. ASC 820 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair
value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active
markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs
that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of
the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions used to measure assets and
liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input
that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following table provides the liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014, which
are included in other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance sheet:
In thousands
Interest rate swap agreements ...............................................
Total ...................................................................................... $
Total Carrying
Value at
December 31,
2014
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
3,351
3,351
$
-
-
$
3,351
3,351
$
-
-
The following table provides the liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013, which
are included in other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance sheet:
In thousands
Interest rate swap agreements ...............................................
Total ...................................................................................... $
Total Carrying
Value at
December 31,
2013
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
3,005
3,005
$
-
-
$
3,005
3,005
$
-
-
To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of its variable-rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swaps
which effectively converted a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowings during the term of the swap contracts. For
certain derivative contracts whose fair values are based upon trades in liquid markets, such as interest rate swaps, valuation model
inputs can generally be verified and valuation techniques do not involve significant management judgment. The fair values of such
financial instruments are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
As a result of our global operating activities the Company is exposed to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange
rates, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, the Company minimizes
these risks through entering into foreign currency forward contracts. The foreign currency forward contracts are valued using broker
quotations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the counter markets. As such, these derivative instruments are classified
within level 2.
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or
less and are considered Level 1 on the fair value valuation hierarchy. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximated the
carrying value at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The Company’s defined benefit pension plan assets consist primarily of
equity security funds, debt security funds and temporary cash and cash equivalent investments. Generally, all plan assets are
considered Level 2 based on the fair value valuation hierarchy. These investments are comprised of a number of investment funds that
invest in a diverse portfolio of assets including equity securities, corporate and governmental bonds, and money markets. Trusts are
valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) as determined by their custodian. NAV represent the accumulation of the unadjusted quoted
close prices on the reporting date for the underlying investments divided by the total shares outstanding at the reporting dates. The
2013 Notes are considered Level 2 based on the fair value valuation hierarchy.
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The estimated fair values and related carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
In thousands
Interest rate swap agreements ......................................................... $
4.375% Senior Notes ......................................................................
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Carry
Value
Fair
Value
Carry
Value
Fair
Value
3,351
250,000
$
3,351
260,000
$
3,005
250,000
$
3,005
253,135
The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements and the 2013 Notes were based on dealer quotes and represent
the estimated amount the Company would pay to the counterparty to terminate the agreement.
18. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is subject to a variety of environmental laws and regulations governing discharges to air and water, the handling,
storage and disposal of hazardous or solid waste materials and the remediation of contamination associated with releases of hazardous
substances. The Company believes its operations currently comply in all material respects with all of the various environmental laws
and regulations applicable to our business; however, there can be no assurance that environmental requirements will not change in the
future or that we will not incur significant costs to comply with such requirements.
Under terms of the purchase agreement and related documents for the 1990 Acquisition, American Standard, Inc., now known
as Trane (“Trane”), has indemnified the Company for certain items including, among other things, certain environmental claims the
Company asserted prior to 2000. If Trane was unable to honor or meet these indemnifications, the Company would be responsible for
such items. In the opinion of Management, Trane currently has the ability to meet its indemnification obligations.
Claims have been filed against the Company and certain of its affiliates in various jurisdictions across the United States by
persons alleging bodily injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products. Most of these claims have been made against
our wholly owned subsidiary, Railroad Friction Products Corporation (“RFPC”), and are based on a product sold by RFPC prior to the
time that the Company acquired any interest in RFPC.
Most of these claims, including all of the RFPC claims, are submitted to insurance carriers for defense and indemnity or to non-
affiliated companies that retain the liabilities for the asbestos-containing products at issue. We cannot, however, assure that all these
claims will be fully covered by insurance or that the indemnitors or insurers will remain financially viable. Our ultimate legal and
financial liability with respect to these claims, as is the case with other pending litigation, cannot be estimated.
It is Management’s belief that the potential range of loss for asbestos-related bodily injury cases is not reasonably determinable
at present due to a variety of factors, including: (1) the asbestos case settlement history of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary,
RFPC; (2) the unpredictable nature of personal injury litigation in general; and (3) the uncertainty of asbestos litigation in particular.
Despite this uncertainty, and although the results of the Company’s operations and cash flows for any given period could be adversely
affected by asbestos-related lawsuits, Management believes that the final resolution of the Company’s asbestos-related cases will not
be material to the Company’s overall financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In general, this belief is based upon:
(1) Wabtec’s and RFPC’s history of settlements and dismissals of asbestos-related cases to date; (2) the inability of many plaintiffs to
establish any exposure or causal relationship to RFPC’s product; and (3) the inability of many plaintiffs to demonstrate any
identifiable injury or compensable loss.
More specifically, as to RFPC, Management’s belief that any losses due to asbestos-related cases would not be material is also
based on the fact that RFPC owns insurance which provides coverage for asbestos-related bodily injury claims. To date, RFPC’s
insurers have provided RFPC with defense and indemnity in these actions. The overall number of new claims being filed against
RFPC has dropped significantly in recent years; however, these new claims, and all previously filed claims, may take a significant
period of time to resolve. As to Wabtec and its divisions, Management’s belief that asbestos-related cases will not have a material
impact is also based on its position that it has no legal liability for asbestos-related bodily injury claims, and that the former owners of
Wabtec’s assets retained asbestos liabilities for the products at issue. To date, Wabtec has been able to successfully defend itself on
this basis, including two arbitration decisions and a judicial opinion, all of which confirmed Wabtec’s position that it did not assume
any asbestos liabilities from the former owners of certain Wabtec assets. Although Wabtec has incurred defense and administrative
costs in connection with asbestos bodily injury actions, these costs have not been material, and the Company has no information that
would suggest these costs would become material in the foreseeable future.
From time to time the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the ordinary course of
business. As of the date hereof, the Company is involved in no litigation that the Company believes will have a material adverse effect
on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
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19. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Wabtec has two reportable segments—the Freight Segment and the Transit Segment. The key factors used to identify these
reportable segments are the organization and alignment of the Company’s internal operations, the nature of the products and services,
and customer type. The business segments are:
Freight Segment primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing freight cars and locomotives, builds
new switcher locomotives, rebuilds freight locomotives, supplies railway electronics, positive train control equipment, signal design
and engineering services, and provides related heat exchange and cooling systems. Customers include large, publicly traded railroads,
leasing companies, manufacturers of original equipment such as locomotives and freight cars, and utilities.
Transit Segment primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing passenger transit vehicles, typically
subway cars and buses, builds new commuter locomotives and refurbishes subway cars. Customers include public transit authorities
and municipalities, leasing companies, and manufacturers of subway cars and buses around the world.
The Company evaluates its business segments’ operating results based on income from operations. Corporate activities include
general corporate expenses, elimination of intersegment transactions, interest income and expense and other unallocated charges.
Since certain administrative and other operating expenses and other items have not been allocated to business segments, the results in
the following tables are not necessarily a measure computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may not
be comparable to other companies.
Segment financial information for 2014 is as follows:
In thousands
Sales to external customers ............................................................................. $
Intersegment sales/(elimination) .....................................................................
Total sales .......................................................................................... $
Income (loss) from operations ......................................................................... $
Interest expense and other, net ........................................................................
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes ......................... $
Depreciation and amortization ........................................................................ $
Capital expenditures ........................................................................................
Segment assets .................................................................................................
Segment financial information for 2013 is as follows:
Freight
Segment
Transit
Segment
Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
1,731,477 $
36,185
1,767,662 $
1,312,977 $
7,358
1,320,335 $
402,456 $
147,821 $
-
-
402,456 $
147,821 $
- $
(43,543)
(43,543) $
(23,168) $
(19,254)
(42,422) $
34,579 $
22,913
2,516,645
24,956 $
22,859
2,024,312
1,726 $
1,890
(1,237,116)
In thousands
Sales to external customers ............................................................................. $
Intersegment sales/(elimination) .....................................................................
Total sales .......................................................................................... $
Income (loss) from operations ......................................................................... $
Interest expense and other, net ........................................................................
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes ......................... $
Depreciation and amortization ........................................................................ $
Capital expenditures ........................................................................................
Segment assets .................................................................................................
Freight
Segment
Transit
Segment
Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
1,398,103 $
25,463
1,423,566 $
1,168,289 $
6,992
1,175,281 $
309,133 $
143,634 $
-
-
309,133 $
143,634 $
- $
(32,455) $
(32,455) $
(15,457) $
(16,223)
(31,680) $
30,645 $
22,020
2,258,773
19,103 $
17,119
1,706,829
1,445 $
2,099
(1,143,605)
Total
3,044,454
-
3,044,454
527,109
(19,254)
507,855
61,261
47,662
3,303,841
Total
2,566,392
-
2,566,392
437,310
(16,223)
421,087
51,193
41,238
2,821,997
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Segment financial information for 2012 is as follows:
In thousands
Sales to external customers .............................................................................. $
Intersegment sales/(elimination) ......................................................................
Total sales ........................................................................................... $
Income (loss) from operations .......................................................................... $
Interest expense and other, net .........................................................................
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes .......................... $
Depreciation and amortization ......................................................................... $
Capital expenditures .........................................................................................
Segment assets ..................................................................................................
Freight
Segment
Transit
Segment
Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
1,501,911 $
22,670
1,524,581 $
314,627 $
-
889,211 $
7,752
896,963 $
94,861 $
-
314,627 $
94,861 $
- $
(30,422)
(30,422) $
(17,209) $
(14,921)
(32,130) $
26,436 $
25,095
1,895,512
16,583 $
8,688
1,599,835
1,117 $
2,218
(1,143,805)
Total
2,391,122
-
2,391,122
392,279
(14,921)
377,358
44,136
36,001
2,351,542
The following geographic area data as of and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, includes net
sales based on product shipment destination and long-lived assets, which consist of plant, property and equipment, net of depreciation,
resident in their respective countries:
In thousands
2014
Net Sales
2013
2012
2014
Long-Lived Assets
2013
2012
United States ..................................................... $
United Kingdom ...............................................
Canada ..............................................................
Mexico ..............................................................
Australia ............................................................
China .................................................................
Germany............................................................
Brazil .................................................................
Italy ...................................................................
France ................................................................
Netherlands .......................................................
Other international ............................................
Total ........................................................... $
1,537,002 $
362,855
175,561
174,218
113,668
101,889
86,792
83,906
42,865
41,469
19,452
304,777
3,044,454 $
1,336,604 $
297,139
167,417
128,184
141,056
49,952
54,869
78,532
42,702
37,925
9,921
222,091
2,566,392 $
1,199,294 $
255,326
194,493
139,089
191,994
28,886
38,574
96,620
39,462
42,310
1,152
163,922
2,391,122 $
158,913 $
62,305
5,462
7,812
6,505
12,788
33,441
5,074
17,913
7,686
10,201
11,011
339,111 $
150,952 $
43,733
6,442
5,862
5,033
7,863
13,599
1,031
21,374
8,437
2,459
9,293
276,078 $
131,850
28,905
11,043
4,886
5,151
7,555
12,914
1,082
20,926
7,715
2,651
9,410
244,088
Export sales from the Company’s United States operations were $521.7 million, $542.3 million and $579.6 million for the years
ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Sales by product are as follows:
Sales by product are as follows:
In thousands
Specialty Products & Electronics .............................................................................................. $
Brake Products ...........................................................................................................................
Remanufacturing, Overhaul & Build ........................................................................................
Other Transit Products ...............................................................................................................
Other ..........................................................................................................................................
Total sales ........................................................................................................................... $
2014
2013
2012
1,393,955 $
662,336
618,885
201,913
167,365
3,044,454 $
1,041,771 $
567,730
655,387
204,115
97,389
2,566,392 $
1,094,148
527,399
496,883
197,634
75,058
2,391,122
20. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
The components of other expense are as follows:
In thousands
Foreign currency (loss) .............................................................................................................. $
Other miscellaneous income (expense) .....................................................................................
Total other (expense) income, net ...................................................................................... $
2014
For the year ended
December 31,
2013
(2,445) $
765
(1,680) $
(3,512 ) $
2,630
(882 ) $
2012
(134)
(536)
(670)
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21. SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
In thousands, except per share data
First
Quarter
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
2014
Net sales ............................................................................................................ $
Gross profit .......................................................................................................
Income from operations ....................................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders .............................................
Basic earnings from operations per common share (1) .................................... $
Diluted earnings from operations per common share (1) ................................ $
2013
Net sales ............................................................................................................ $
Gross profit .......................................................................................................
Income from operations ....................................................................................
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders .............................................
Basic earnings from operations per common share (1) .................................... $
Diluted earnings from operations per common share (1) ................................ $
695,249 $
209,569
121,846
80,134
0.84 $
0.83 $
615,510 $
182,888
103,667
69,613
0.73 $
0.72 $
731,068 $
224,658
132,323
88,705
0.92 $
0.91 $
638,002 $
192,881
112,554
74,638
0.78 $
0.77 $
797,271 $
247,458
135,977
90,155
0.94 $
0.93 $
631,398 $
188,133
109,871
73,943
0.77 $
0.76 $
820,866
254,297
136,963
92,686
0.96
0.95
681,482
200,125
111,218
74,041
0.77
0.76
The Company operates on a four-four-five week accounting quarter, and the quarters end on or about March 31, June 30 and
September 30. The fiscal year ends on December 31.
(1)
Information above for basic earnings from operations per common share and diluted earnings from operations per common
share for all periods presented reflects the two-for-one split of the Company’s common stock, which occurred on May 14, 2013.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Date: February 20, 2015
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE
TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
By:
/S/ RAYMOND T. BETLER
Raymond T. Betler,
President and Chief Executive Officer, and Director
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the Company and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By
By
By
By
By
By
By
By
By
By
By
Signature and Title
/S/ ALBERT J. NEUPAVER
Albert J. Neupaver,
Executive Chairman of the Board
/S/ RAYMOND T. BETLER
Raymond T. Betler,
President and Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive
Officer)
/S/ PATRICK D. DUGAN
Patrick D. Dugan,
Senior Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial
and Accounting Officer)
/S/ WILLIAM E. KASSLING
William E. Kassling,
Director
/S/ ROBERT J. BROOKS
Robert J. Brooks,
Director
/S/ EMILIO A. FERNANDEZ
Emilio A. Fernandez,
Director
/S/ LEE B. FOSTER, II
Lee B. Foster, II,
Director
/S/ BRIAN P. HEHIR
Brian P. Hehir,
Director
/S/ MICHAEL W. D. HOWELL
Michael W. D. Howell,
Director
/S/ NICKOLAS W. VANDE STEEG
Nickolas W. Vande Steeg,
Director
/S/ GARY C. VALADE
Gary C. Valade,
Director
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Date
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
February 20, 2015
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For each of the three years ended December 31
SCHEDULE II
In thousands
2014
Warranty and overhaul reserves ........................ $
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......................
Valuation allowance-taxes ................................
Merger and restructuring reserve ......................
2013
Warranty and overhaul reserves ........................ $
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......................
Valuation allowance-taxes ................................
Merger and restructuring reserve ......................
2012
Warranty and overhaul reserves ........................ $
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......................
Valuation allowance-taxes ................................
Merger and restructuring reserve ......................
Balance at
beginning
of period
Charged/
(credited) to
expense
Charged to
other
accounts (1)
Deductions
from
reserves (2)
Balance
at end of
period
60,593 $
5,707
3,332
775
58,212 $
6,656
2,141
836
50,640 $
8,406
—
960
34,110 $
4,200
(1,514)
—
12,717 $
—
—
—
23,059 $
2,361
1,191
—
22,862 $
2,484
2,141
—
(75) $
—
—
—
1,682 $
72
—
—
19,570 $
3,637
—
89
20,603 $
3,310
—
61
16,972 $
4,306
—
124
87,850
6,270
1,818
686
60,593
5,707
3,332
775
58,212
6,656
2,141
836
(1) Reserves of acquired/(sold) companies; valuation allowances for state and foreign deferred tax assets; impact of fluctuations in
foreign currency exchange rates.
(2) Actual disbursements and/or charges.
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Exhibits
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
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23.1
EXHIBIT INDEX
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated January 30, 1995, as amended December 31,
2003 ..................................................................................................................................................................
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation dated May 14, 2013 ................................
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, effective February 15, 2011 .............................................
Indenture, dated August 8, 2013 by and between the Company and Wells Fargo, National Association, As
Trustee ..............................................................................................................................................................
First Supplemental Indenture, dated August 8, 2013 by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association, as Trustee .......................................................................................................................
Form of 4.375% Senior Note due 2023 (included in Exhibit 4.2) ....................................................................
Agreement of Sale and Purchase of the North American Operations of the Railway Products Group, an
operating division of American Standard Inc. (now known as Trane), dated as of 1990 between Rail
Acquisition Corp. and American Standard Inc. (only provisions on indemnification are reproduced) ............
Letter Agreement (undated) between the Company and American Standard Inc. (now known as Trane) on
environmental costs and sharing .......................................................................................................................
Purchase Agreement dated as of June 17, 1992 among the Company, Schuller International, Inc., Manville
Corporation and European Overseas Corporation (only provisions on indemnification are reproduced) ........
Westinghouse Air Brake Company 1995 Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock Option Plan,
as amended * .....................................................................................................................................................
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended * ......................
Employment Agreement with Albert J. Neupaver, dated February 1, 2006 * ..................................................
Filing
Method
9
11
8
12
12
12
2
2
2
4
4
3
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement * .............................................................................................................
10
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation 2011 Stock Incentive Plan * ...........................................
Stock Purchase Agreement, by and among the Company, Standard Car Truck Company and Robclif, Inc.,
dated September 12, 2008 .................................................................................................................................
First Amended and Restated Refinancing Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2013 by and among
the Company, Wabtec Cooperatief UA, certain subsidiaries as the guarantors, the lenders party thereto and,
PNC Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, PNC Capital Markets LLC and J.P. Morgan
Securities, Inc., as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as
Syndication Agent, Bank of America, N.A., and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania, Branch Banking and Trust
Company and The Bank of Toyko-Mitsubish UFJ, Ltd., as Co-Documentation Agents ..................................
Form of Employment Continuation Agreement entered into by the Company with Albert J. Neupaver,
Alvaro Garcia-Tunon, Raymond T. Betler, Charles F. Kovac, R. Mark Cox, David L. DeNinno, Patrick D.
Dugan, Scott E. Wahlstrom and Timothy R. Wesley* ......................................................................................
Wabtec Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan for Executive Officers and Directors as adopted
December 10, 2009 * ........................................................................................................................................
Form of Agreement for Nonstatutory Stock Option under the 1995 Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock
Option Plan, as amended * ................................................................................................................................
Form of Agreement for Nonstatutory Stock Options under 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended * ...........
Form of Agreement for Nonstatutory Stock Options under 2011 Stock Incentive Plan as amended * ............
List of subsidiaries of the Company .................................................................................................................
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP ........................................................................................................................
5
6
13
7
10
10
10
10
1
1
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Exhibits
31.1
31.2
32.1
101.INS
101.SCH
101.CAL
101.DEF
101.LAB
101.PRE
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications ...........................................................................................................
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certifications ...........................................................................................................
Section 1350 Certifications ...............................................................................................................................
XBRL Instance Document. ...............................................................................................................................
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document ........................................................................
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document ........................................................................
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. .........................................................................
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document .................................................................................
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document .......................................................................
Filing
Method
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
Filed herewith.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-90866).
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-110600). 4 Filed as an exhibit to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 033-90866) for the period ended March 31, 2006.
Filed as an Annex to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (File No. 1-13782) filed on April 13, 2006.
Filed as an Annex to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement (File No. 1-13782) filed on March 31, 2011.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (File No. 1-13782) for the period ended September 30,
2008.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782) dated July 2, 2009.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 22, 2011.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 25, 2011.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 22, 2013.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782), dated May 15, 2013.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-13782), dated August 8, 2013.
Filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 1-13782), dated February 21, 2014.
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
* Management contract or compensatory plan.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Albert J. Neupaver
Executive Chairman
Wabtec Corporation
William E. Kassling
Lead Director
Emilio A. Fernandez (1,3)
Vice Chairman
Raymond T. Betler
President and
Chief Executive
Officer
Wabtec Corporation
Robert J. Brooks (1,3)
Former Chief
Financial Officer
Wabtec Corporation
Lee B. Foster II (1,2)
Chairman
L.B. Foster Co
Brian P. Hehir (1,2)
Former Vice Chairman
Investment Banking
Merrill Lynch
Michael W. D. Howell (2,3)
Former Chief
Executive Officer
Transport Initiatives
Edinburgh Limited,
Gary C. Valade (1)
Former Executive
Vice President
DaimlerChrysler
Nickolas W. Vande Steeg (2,3)
Former President
Parker Hannifin Corporation
(1) Audit Committee
(2) Compensation Committee
(3) Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT
Albert J. Neupaver
Executive Chairman
Raymond T. Betler
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick D. Dugan
Senior Vice
President,
Chief Financial Officer
R. Mark Cox
Senior Vice
President,
Corporate
Development
David L. DeNinno
Senior Vice President,
General Counsel and
Secretary
Charles F. Kovac
Senior Vice
President, Group
Executive
OPERATING MANAGEMENT
Paul Bain
Managing Director,
Wabtec Rail Scotland
Darren J. Beatty
Vice President and
General Manager-
Operations,
Wabtec Elastomers
Bruce M. Beveridge
Vice President and
General Manager,
Wabtec Railway
Electronics
Brian C. Blackwell
Vice President,
Corporate Quality
Christiaan D.
Bezuidenhout
Managing Director,
Wabtec South Africa
David A. Bode
Vice President and
General Manager,
Durox
Michael B. Bratcher
Vice President,
Signal and Train
Management Systems
Eugene H. Burgers
Managing Director,
AKAPP-STEMMANN BV
Wayne S. Caldow
Managing Director,
Austbreck
N. Michael Choat
Vice President and
General Manager, RCL
Greg S. Cody
Vice President and
General Manager,
Vapor Rail
Yao Cui
Managing Director,
Wabtec China
Tapas Das Gupta
Managing Director,
Wabtec India
Vittorio De Soccio
Managing Director,
CoFren
Robert F. Dezzi
Vice President and
General Manager,
Wabtec Passenger
Transit
Robert D. Dimsa
Vice President,
Locomotive Products
Danny Dolzadelli
Managing Director,
Wabtec Australia
Simon T. Dutton
Managing Director,
Bearward
Engineering
John Fink
Vice President,
Sales and Marketing
Celso P. Franciosi
Managing Director,
Dia-Frag
Robert R. Gallant
Vice President and
General Manager,
Vapor Bus
International
Michael Grunwald
Managing Director,
Fandstan Group
David Haynes
Managing Director,
Brush Traction
Dirk Herkrath
Managing Director,
Becorit
Scott E. Wahlstrom
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources
Robert C. Bourg
Vice President, Group
Executive
Karl-Heinz Colmer
Vice President,
Group Executive
Michael E. Fetsko III
Vice President,
Group Executive
John A. Mastalerz, Jr.
Vice President and
Corporate Controller
David J. Meyer
Vice President, Group
Executive
Timothy R. Wesley
Vice President,
Investor Relations and
Corporate Communications
John D. Whiteford
Vice President, Group
Executive
John A. Howard
Vice President and
General Manager,
MotivePower
Donald C. Hutchins
Vice President and
General Manager,
Barber Steel Foundry
Michael J. Isaac
Managing Director,
LH Group
Matthew P. Jarusinski
Vice President and
General Manager,
Railroad Friction
Products Corp.
W. Kent Jones
Vice President,
Supply Chain
Chris Katakouzinos
Managing Director, FIP
Mickey J. Korzeniowski
Vice President and
General Manager,
Freight Car Products
Kash C. Krishnarao
Vice President,
Rail Control Systems
Jeffrey S. Langer
Vice President,
Wabtec Performance
System
Brad Lewis
General Manager,
Turbonetics
Gregory C. Lewis
Vice President and
General Manager,
Unifin International
Matthew D. Mitsch
Vice President and General
Manager, WABCO
Locomotive Products
Renata Muramatsu
Managing Director,
Wabtec Brasil
Mark J. Pace
Vice President,
Sales and Marketing
Ian Paradis
Managing Director,
TransTech
Gregorius Peters
Managing Director,
Wabtec Transit Europe
Giuseppe A. Poli
Managing Director,
POLI
Janice L. Rivera
Vice President and
General Manager,
Ricon
Graham T. Russell
Managing Director,
Wabtec Control Systems
Robert M. Sehnert
Vice President,
Wabtec Global Services
Gary M. Sich
Vice President and
General Manager,
Freight Pneumatics
Selim Simbil
Managing Director,
MZT
Gary L. Smith
Vice President and
General Manager,
Wabtec Elastomers
Geoff D. Smith
Vice President,
Radiator and Heat
Exchanger
Jeffrey W. Stearns
Vice President,
Sales and Marketing
Jason D. Moore
Managing Director,
Napier Turbochargers
Jeffrey Thorne
Regional Director,
Brecknell Willis Asia
Michael A. Trivisonno
Vice President and
General Manager,
Swiger Coil Systems
David Waller
Managing Director,
Brecknell Willis Group
Chris J. Weatherall
Managing Director,
Wabtec Rail Group
Warren J. White
Regional Managing Director,
Australia
Arne J. Wijnmaalen
Managing Director,
Mors Smitt
Thomas Wilmes
Managing Director,
Stemmann Group
Ronald L. Witt
Vice President,
International
David I. Woolhouse
Managing Director,
Wabtec Rail