Woodward, Inc 10-Q for FY2024 Q1
Woodward, Inc. (WWD)
About this 10-Q
Woodward, Inc filed this 10-Q on February 2, 2024, covering the quarter ended December 31, 2023 (FY2024 Q1).
Headline figures
Quarter ended December 31, 2023, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $786.73M
- up 27.2% from $618.62M a year earlier
- Net income
- $90.04M
- up 204.1% from net income of $29.61M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $1.46
- up 198.0% from $0.49 a year earlier
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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As of February 1, 2024,
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
WOODWARD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
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Net sales |
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Net earnings |
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WOODWARD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
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Net earnings |
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Amortization of pension and other postretirement plan: |
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Pension and other postretirement benefit plan adjustments, net of tax |
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Total comprehensive earnings |
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WOODWARD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Total current assets |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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Goodwill |
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Intangible assets, net |
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Deferred income tax assets |
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Other assets |
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Total assets |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Short-term debt |
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Income taxes payable |
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Accrued liabilities |
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Total current liabilities |
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Long-term debt, less current portion |
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Deferred income tax liabilities |
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Other liabilities |
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Total liabilities |
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Stockholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock, par value $ |
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Common stock, par value $ |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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Retained earnings |
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Treasury stock at cost, |
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Treasury stock held for deferred compensation, at cost, |
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Total stockholders' equity |
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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WOODWARD, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net earnings |
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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Net (gain) loss on sales of assets |
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Stock-based compensation |
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Deferred income taxes |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Unbilled receivables (contract assets) |
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Costs to fulfill a contract |
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Inventories |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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Contract liabilities |
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Income taxes |
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Retirement benefit obligations |
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Other |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Payments for purchase of property, plant, and equipment |
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Proceeds from sale of assets and short-term investments |
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Business acquisition, net of cash acquired |
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Net cash (used in) investing activities |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Cash dividends paid |
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Proceeds from sales of treasury stock |
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Payments on revolving lines of credit and short-term borrowings |
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Payments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings |
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Common stock |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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Unrealized derivative gains (losses) |
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Minimum retirement benefit liability adjustments |
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Total accumulated other comprehensive (loss) earnings |
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Deferred compensation |
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Retained earnings |
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Treasury stock at cost |
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Treasury stock held for deferred compensation |
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Balances as of September 30, 2022 |
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— |
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— |
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Purchases of stock by deferred compensation |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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( |
) |
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— |
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Distribution of stock from deferred compensation |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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) |
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— |
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Balances as of December 31, 2023 |
$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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) |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
5
WOODWARD, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of presentation
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Woodward, Inc. (“Woodward” or the “Company”) as of December 31, 2023 and for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, included herein, have not been audited by an independent registered public accounting firm. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly Woodward’s financial position as of December 31, 2023, and the statements of earnings, comprehensive earnings, cash flows, and changes in stockholders’ equity for the periods presented herein. The results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for other interim periods or for the full fiscal year. Dollar and share amounts contained in these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are in thousands, except per share amounts, unless otherwise noted.
The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in Woodward’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and other financial information filed with the SEC.
Management is required to use estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, the reported revenues and expenses recognized during the reporting period, and certain financial statement disclosures, in the preparation of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. Significant estimates in these unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include allowances for credit losses; net realizable value of inventories; variable consideration including customer rebates earned and payable and early payment discounts; warranty reserves; useful lives of property and identifiable intangible assets; the evaluation of impairments of property, intangible assets, and goodwill; the provision for income tax and related valuation reserves; the valuation of derivative instruments; assumptions used in the determination of the funded status and annual expense of pension and postretirement employee benefit plans; the valuation of stock compensation instruments granted to employees, board members and any other eligible recipients; estimates of incremental borrowing rates used when estimating the present value of future lease payments; assumptions used when including renewal options or non-exercise of termination options in lease terms; estimates of total lifetime sales used in the recognition of revenue of deferred material rights and balance sheet classification of the related contract liability; estimates of total sales contract costs when recognizing revenue under the cost-to-cost method; and contingencies. Actual results could vary from Woodward’s estimates.
Note 2. New accounting standards
From time to time, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) or other standards setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”).
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures." The purpose of ASU 2023-07 is to provide enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments in ASU 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 (fiscal year 2025 for Woodward), and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 (fiscal year 2026 for Woodward), with early adoption permitted, and are to be applied on a retrospective basis to all periods presented. Woodward is currently assessing the impact on its segment reporting disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures." The purpose of ASU 2023-09 is to provide enhanced disclosures surrounding income taxes by requiring, consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation, the disaggregation of income taxes paid by jurisdiction, as well as several other changes to the income tax disclosure. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 (fiscal year 2026 for Woodward), with early adoption permitted, and is required to be applied prospectively with the option of retrospective application. Woodward is currently assessing the impact on its income tax disclosures.
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Note 3. Revenue
The amount of revenue recognized as point in time or over time follows:
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
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Aerospace |
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Industrial |
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Consolidated |
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Aerospace |
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Industrial |
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Point in time |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Over time |
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Total net sales |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consisted of the following:
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December 31, 2023 |
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September 30, 2023 |
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Billed receivables |
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Trade accounts receivable |
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$ |
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$ |
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Other (Chinese financial institutions) |
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Total billed receivables |
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Current unbilled receivables (contract assets) |
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Total accounts receivable |
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Less: Allowance for uncollectible amounts |
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Total accounts receivable, net |
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$ |
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$ |
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As of December 31, 2023, “Other assets” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets includes $
Accounts receivable in Woodward’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements represent the net amount expected to be collected, and an allowance for uncollectible amounts related to credit losses is established based on expected losses. Expected losses are estimated by reviewing specific customer accounts, taking into consideration accounts receivable aging, credit risk of the customers, and historical payment history, as well as current and forecasted economic conditions and other relevant factors.
The allowance for uncollectible amounts and change in expected credit losses for trade accounts receivable and unbilled receivables (contract assets) consisted of the following:
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Balance, beginning |
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$ |
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$ |
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Changes in estimates |
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Write-offs |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Other1 |
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Balance, ending |
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$ |
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$ |
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Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities consisted of the following:
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December 31, 2023 |
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September 30, 2023 |
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Noncurrent |
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Current |
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Noncurrent |
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Deferred revenue from material rights from GE joint venture formation |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Deferred revenue from advanced invoicing and/or prepayments from customers |
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Liability related to customer supplied inventory |
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— |
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— |
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Deferred revenue from material rights related to engineering and development funding |
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Net contract liabilities |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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||||
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Woodward recognized revenue of $
Remaining performance obligations
Remaining performance obligations related to the aggregate amount of the total contract transaction price of firm orders for which the performance obligation has not yet been recognized in revenue as of December 31, 2023 was $
Remaining performance obligations related to material rights that have not yet been recognized in revenue as of December 31, 2023 was $
Disaggregation of Revenue
Woodward designs, produces, and services reliable, efficient, low-emission, and high-performance energy control products for diverse applications in markets throughout the world. Woodward reports financial results for each of its Aerospace and Industrial reportable segments. Woodward further disaggregates its revenue from contracts with customers by primary market as Woodward believes this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of its revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors.
Revenue by primary market for the Aerospace reportable segment was as follows:
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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2023 |
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2022 |
|
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Commercial OEM |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Commercial aftermarket |
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Defense OEM |
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Defense aftermarket |
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Total Aerospace segment net sales |
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$ |
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$ |
|
||
Revenue by primary market for the Industrial reportable segment was as follows:
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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|||||
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2023 |
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2022 |
|
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Power generation |
|
$ |
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$ |
|
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Transportation |
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Oil and gas |
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Total Industrial segment net sales |
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$ |
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$ |
|
||
During fiscal year 2023, for purposes of how we assess performance, we determined that certain revenue was better aligned with our markets consisting of power generation, transportation, and oil and gas, rather than the reciprocating engines and industrial turbines, as previously reported. For comparability, we have reclassified revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022 to conform to the new presentation. This reclassification of revenue had no impact on our consolidated financial results.
The customers who each account for approximately 10% or more of net sales of each of Woodward’s reportable segments are as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
|
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
Aerospace |
|
General Electric Company, RTX Corporation, The Boeing Company |
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RTX Corporation, General Electric Company, The Boeing Company |
Industrial |
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Weichai Westport, Rolls-Royce PLC, Caterpillar, Inc. |
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Rolls-Royce PLC, Caterpillar, Inc., Wartsila, General Electric Company |
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Note 4. Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period.
Diluted earnings per share reflects the weighted-average number of shares outstanding after consideration of the dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock.
The following is a reconciliation of net earnings to basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share:
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|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
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2023 |
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2022 |
|
||
Numerator: |
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||
Net earnings |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Denominator: |
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|
||
Basic shares outstanding |
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|
||
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock |
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Diluted shares outstanding |
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|
||
Income per common share: |
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|
||
Basic earnings per share |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
The following stock option grants were outstanding but were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
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2022 |
|
||
Options |
|
|
|
|
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|
||
Weighted-average option price |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
The weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding for basic and diluted earnings per share included the weighted-average treasury stock shares held for deferred compensation obligations of the following:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
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2022 |
|
||
Weighted-average treasury stock shares held for deferred compensation obligations |
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|
||
Note 5. Leases
Lessee arrangements
Woodward has entered into operating leases for certain facilities and equipment with terms in excess of one year under agreements that expire at various dates. Some leases require the payment of property taxes, insurance, maintenance costs, or other similar costs in addition to rental payments. Woodward has also entered into finance leases for equipment with terms in excess of one year under agreements that expire at various dates.
Lease-related assets and liabilities were as follows:
|
|
Classification on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Assets: |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
||
Operating lease |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Finance lease |
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|
|
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|
|
|
|||
Total lease assets |
|
|
|
|
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|
||
|
|
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|
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|
||
Current liabilities: |
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|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating lease |
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|
|
|
|
|
|||
Finance lease |
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|
|||
Noncurrent liabilities: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating lease |
|
liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Finance lease |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Total lease liabilities |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
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Lease-related expenses were as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Operating lease expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Amortization of finance lease assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interest on finance lease liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Variable lease expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Short-term lease expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total lease expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Lease-related supplemental cash flow information was as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating cash flows for operating leases |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Operating cash flows for finance leases |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Financing cash flows for finance leases |
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|
|
|
|
|
||
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for recorded lease obligations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating leases |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Finance leases |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
Lessor arrangements
Woodward has assessed its manufacturing contracts and concluded that certain of the contracts for the manufacture of customer products met the criteria to be considered a leasing arrangement (“embedded leases”) with Woodward as the lessor. The specific manufacturing contracts that met the criteria were those that utilized Woodward property, plant, and equipment and which are substantially (more than 90%) dedicated to the manufacturing of the product(s) for a single customer. Woodward has dedicated manufacturing lines with four of its customers representing embedded leases, all of which qualified as operating leases with undefined quantities of future customer purchase commitments.
Although Woodward expects to allocate some portion of future net sales to these customers to embedded lessor arrangements, it cannot provide expected future undiscounted lease payments from property, plant, and equipment leased to customers as of December 31, 2023. If, in the future, customers reduce purchases of related products from Woodward, the Company believes it will derive additional value from the underlying equipment by repurposing its use to support other customer arrangements.
Revenue from contracts with customers that included embedded operating leases, which is included in “Net sales” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, was $
The carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment leased to others through embedded leasing arrangements, included in “Property, plant, and equipment, net” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, follows:
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Property, plant, and equipment |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Property, plant, and equipment, net |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Note 6. Joint venture
In fiscal year 2016, Woodward and General Electric Company (“GE”), acting through its GE Aviation business unit at the time, consummated the formation of a strategic joint venture between Woodward and GE (the “JV”) to develop, manufacture, and support fuel systems for specified existing and all future GE commercial aircraft engines that produce thrust in excess of fifty thousand pounds.
Unamortized deferred revenue from material rights in connection with the JV formation included:
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Accrued liabilities |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Other liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
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Amortization of the deferred revenue (material right) recognized as an increase to sales was $
Other income related to Woodward’s equity interest in the earnings of the JV was as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Other income |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Cash distributions to Woodward from the JV, recognized in “Other, net” in “Net cash provided by operating activities” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, were as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Cash distributions |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Net sales to the JV were as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Net sales1 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include “Accounts receivable” related to amounts the JV owed Woodward, “Accounts payable” related to amounts Woodward owed the JV, and “Other assets” related to Woodward’s net investment in the JV, as follows:
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Accounts receivable |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Accounts payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Other assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Note 7. Financial instruments and fair value measurements
The table below presents information about Woodward’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques Woodward utilized to determine such fair value as defined by the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy.
|
|
At December 31, 2023 |
|
|
At September 30, 2023 |
|
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|
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
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Total |
|
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Total |
|
||||||||
Financial assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Investments in banks and financial institutions |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Equity securities |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
||||
Cross-currency interest rate swaps |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
||
Total financial assets |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Financial liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Cross-currency interest rate swaps |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
||
Total financial liabilities |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
||
Investments in banks and financial institutions: Woodward and its subsidiaries sometimes invest excess cash in various highly liquid financial instruments that Woodward believes are with creditworthy financial institutions. Such investments are reported in “Cash and cash equivalents” at fair value, with realized gains from interest income recognized in earnings. The carrying value of Woodward’s investments in term deposits with foreign banks are considered equal to the fair value given the highly liquid nature of the investments.
Equity securities: Woodward holds marketable equity securities, through investments in various mutual funds, related to its deferred compensation program. Based on Woodward’s intentions regarding these instruments, marketable equity
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securities are classified as trading securities. The trading securities are reported at fair value, with realized gains and losses recognized in “Other (income) expense, net” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The trading securities are included in “Other assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair values of Woodward’s trading securities are based on the quoted market prices for the net asset value of the various mutual funds.
Cross-currency interest rate swaps: Woodward holds cross-currency interest rate swaps, which are accounted for at fair value. The swaps in an asset position are included in “Other current assets” and “Other assets,” and swaps in a liability position are included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other liabilities” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair values of Woodward’s cross-currency interest rate swaps are determined using a market approach that is based on observable inputs other than quoted market prices, including contract terms, interest rates, currency rates, and other market factors.
Cash, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, and short-term borrowings are not remeasured to fair value, as the carrying cost of each approximates its respective fair value.
The estimated fair values and carrying costs of other financial instruments that are not required to be remeasured at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:
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Notes receivable from municipalities |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Investments in short-term time deposits |
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Long-term debt |
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2 |
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In connection with certain economic incentives related to Woodward’s development of a second campus in the greater-Rockford, Illinois area for its Aerospace segment and Woodward’s development of a new campus at its corporate headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado, Woodward received long-term notes from municipalities within the states of Illinois and Colorado. The fair value of the long-term notes was estimated based on a model that discounted future principal and interest payments received at an interest rate available to Woodward at the end of the period for similarly rated municipal notes of similar maturity, which is a level 2 input as defined by the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy. The interest rates used to estimate the fair value of the long-term notes were
From time to time, certain of Woodward’s foreign subsidiaries will invest excess cash in short-term time deposits with a fixed maturity date of longer than three months but less than one year from the date of the deposit. Woodward believes that the investments are with creditworthy financial institutions. The fair value of the investments in short-term time deposits was estimated based on a model that discounted future principal and interest payments to be received at an interest rate available to the foreign subsidiary entering into the investment for similar short-term time deposits of similar maturity. This was determined to be a level 2 input as defined by the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy. The interest rates used to estimate the fair value of the short-term time deposits were
The fair value of long-term debt was estimated based on the prices of debt of comparable type and maturity available to Woodward at the end of the period, which is a level 2 input as defined by the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy. The weighted-average interest rates used to estimate the fair value of long-term debt were
Woodward does not have expected credit losses related to any financial assets that are not required to be remeasured at fair value.
Note 8. Derivative instruments and hedging activities
Derivative instruments not designated or qualifying as hedging instruments
In May 2020, Woodward entered into a floating-rate cross-currency interest rate swap (the “2020 Floating-Rate Cross-Currency Swap”), with a notional value of $
12
in Part II, Item 8 of Woodward’s most recently filed Form 10-K) and Woodward’s then existing revolving credit agreement.
The net interest income of the cross-currency interest rate swaps is recorded as a reduction to “Interest expense” in Woodward’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The 2020 Floating-Rate Cross-Currency Swap expired on May 31, 2023 and, as such, is no longer recorded on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2023, the total notional value of the 2020 Fixed-Rate Cross-Currency Swaps was $
Derivatives instruments in fair value hedging relationships
In May 2020, Woodward entered into a US dollar denominated intercompany loan payable with identical terms and notional value as the 2020 Floating-Rate Cross-Currency Swap, together with a reciprocal intercompany floating-rate cross-currency interest rate swap. The agreements were entered into by Woodward Barbados Euro Financing SRL (“Euro Barbados”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodward. The US dollar denominated intercompany loan and reciprocal intercompany floating-rate cross-currency interest rate swap are designated as a fair value hedge under the criteria prescribed in ASC 815. The objective of the derivative instrument is to hedge against the foreign currency exchange risk attributable to the spot remeasurement of the US dollar denominated intercompany loan, as Euro Barbados maintains a Euro functional currency.
For each floating-rate intercompany cross-currency interest rate swap, only the change in the fair value related to the cross-currency basis spread, or excluded component, of the derivative instrument is recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (“OCI”). The remaining change in the fair value of the derivative instrument is recognized in foreign currency transaction gain or loss included in “Selling, general and administrative costs” in Woodward’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The change in the fair value of the derivative instrument in foreign currency transaction gain or loss offsets the change in the spot remeasurement of the intercompany Euro and US dollar denominated loans. Hedge effectiveness is assessed based on the fair value changes of the derivative instrument, after excluding any fair value changes related to the cross-currency basis spread. The initial cost of the cross-currency basis spread is recorded in earnings each period through the swap accrual process. There are no credit-risk-related contingent features associated with the intercompany floating-rate cross-currency interest rate swap.
Derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships
In May 2020, Woodward entered into
For each of the fixed-rate intercompany cross-currency interest rate swaps, changes in the fair values of the derivative instruments are recognized in accumulated OCI and reclassified to foreign currency transaction gain or loss included in “Selling, general and administrative costs” in Woodward’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. Reclassifications out of accumulated OCI of the change in fair value occur each reporting period based upon changes in the spot rate remeasurement of the Euro and US dollar denominated intercompany loans, including associated interest. Hedge effectiveness is assessed based on the fair value changes of the derivative instruments and such hedges are deemed to be highly effective in offsetting exposure to variability in foreign exchange rates. There are no credit-risk-related contingent features associated with these fixed-rate cross-currency interest rate swaps.
Derivatives instruments in net investment hedging relationships
On
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Impact of derivative instruments designated as qualifying hedging instruments
The following table discloses the amount of (income) expense recognized in earnings on derivative instruments designated as qualifying hedging instruments:
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2022 |
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Cross-currency interest rate swap agreement designated as fair value hedges |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
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Cross-currency interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges |
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$ |
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The following table discloses the amount of (gain) loss recognized in accumulated OCI on derivative instruments designated as qualifying hedging instruments:
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Cross-currency interest rate swap agreement designated as fair value hedges |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
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Cross-currency interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges |
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$ |
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$ |
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The following table discloses the amount of (gain) loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into earnings on derivative instruments designated as qualifying hedging instruments:
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Cross-currency interest rate swap agreement designated as fair value hedges |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
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Cross-currency interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges |
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$ |
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$ |
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The remaining unrecognized gains and losses in Woodward’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets associated with derivative instruments that were previously entered into by Woodward, which are classified in accumulated OCI, were net losses of $
Note 9. Supplemental statement of cash flows information
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2022 |
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Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized |
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment on account |
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Note 10. Inventories
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September 30, 2023 |
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Raw materials |
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$ |
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$ |
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Work in progress |
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Component parts(1) |
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Finished goods |
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Customer supplied inventory |
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On-hand inventory for which control has transferred to the customer |
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$ |
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$ |
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Note 11. Property, plant, and equipment
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September 30, 2023 |
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$ |
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Buildings and building improvements |
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Machinery and production equipment |
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Computer equipment and software |
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Office furniture and equipment |
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Construction in progress |
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Property, plant, and equipment, net |
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$ |
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Woodward had depreciation expense as follows:
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2022 |
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Depreciation expense |
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$ |
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$ |
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Note 12. Goodwill
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September 30, |
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Effects of Foreign |
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December 31, |
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Aerospace |
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$ |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
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Industrial |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Note 13. Intangible assets, net
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September 30, 2023 |
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Accumulated |
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Gross |
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Intangible assets with finite lives: |
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Customer relationships and contracts: |
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Aerospace |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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Industrial |
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( |
) |
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( |
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Total |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
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$ |
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Intellectual property: |
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Aerospace |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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|
$ |
— |
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|
$ |
— |
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|
$ |
— |
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$ |
— |
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Industrial |
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( |
) |
|
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— |
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( |
) |
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— |
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||
Total |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
— |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
— |
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Process technology: |
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Aerospace |
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$ |
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|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
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|
$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
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||||
Industrial |
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( |
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( |
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Total |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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||||
Other intangibles: |
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||||||
Aerospace |
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$ |
— |
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|
$ |
— |
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|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Industrial |
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( |
) |
|
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— |
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( |
) |
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|||
Total |
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$ |
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|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
— |
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|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
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Intangible asset with indefinite life: |
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Trade name: |
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||||||
Aerospace |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Industrial |
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|
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|
|
— |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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— |
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|
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|
||||
Total |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Total intangibles: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
||||||
Aerospace |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
||||
Industrial |
|
|
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|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
||||
Consolidated Total |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
||||
Woodward tests the indefinite lived trade name intangible asset for impairment during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and at any time there is an indication the indefinite lived trade name intangible asset is more-likely-than-not impaired (commonly referred to as a triggering event). Woodward’s impairment test for the indefinite lived trade name intangible asset in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 resulted in
Woodward recorded amortization expense associated with intangibles of the following:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Amortization expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Future amortization expense associated with intangibles is expected to be:
Year Ending September 30: |
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|
|
2024 (remaining) |
|
$ |
|
|
2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
|
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|
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Thereafter |
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|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Note 14. Credit facilities, short-term borrowings and long-term debt
Revolving credit facility
Woodward maintains a $
16
2022, the “Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement”). Borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement can be made by Woodward and certain of its foreign subsidiaries in U.S. dollars or in foreign currencies other than the U.S. dollar and generally bear interest at the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“Euribor”), Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”), Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate (“TIBOR”), and Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) base rates plus
Under the Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, there were $
Short-term borrowings
Woodward has other foreign lines of credit and foreign overdraft facilities at various financial institutions, which are generally reviewed annually for renewal and are subject to the usual terms and conditions applied by the financial institutions. Pursuant to the terms of the related facility agreements, Woodward’s foreign performance guarantee facilities are limited in use to providing performance guarantees to third parties. There were no borrowings outstanding on Woodward’s foreign lines of credit and foreign overdraft facilities as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2023.
The Notes
On November 15, 2023, Woodward paid the entire principal balance of $
Note 15. Accrued liabilities
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Salaries and other member benefits |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Product warranties and related liabilities |
|
|
|
|
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|
||
Interest payable |
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|
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|
||
Accrued retirement benefits |
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|
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Net current contract liabilities |
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|
||
Taxes, other than income |
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|
||
Other |
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|
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|
||
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Product warranties and related liabilities
Provisions of Woodward’s sales agreements include product warranties customary to these types of agreements. Accruals are established for specifically identified warranty issues and related liabilities for which are probable to result in future costs. Warranty costs are accrued as revenue is recognized on a non-specific basis whenever past experience indicates a normal and predictable pattern exists.
Changes in accrued product warranties and related liabilities were as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
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|
2023 |
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|
2022 |
|
||
Beginning of period |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Additions, net of recoveries |
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|
|
|
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|
||
Reductions for settlement |
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( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Foreign currency exchange rate changes |
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|
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|
||
End of period |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Restructuring charges
In fiscal year 2022, the Company determined to implement a streamlined Aerospace and Industrial organizational and leadership structure designed to enhance the sales experience for customers, simplify operations, and increase profitability through improved execution. In connection with leadership changes arising from such reorganization, we recorded $
17
Note 16. Other liabilities
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Net accrued retirement benefits, less amounts recognized within accrued liabilities |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total unrecognized tax benefits |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Noncurrent income taxes payable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Deferred economic incentives (1) |
|
|
|
|
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|
||
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net noncurrent contract liabilities |
|
|
|
|
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|
||
Cross-currency swap derivative liability |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Note 17. Other (income) expense, net
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Equity interest in the earnings of the JV |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
Rent income |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Net gain on investments in deferred compensation program |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Gain on non-recurring matter related to a previous acquisition |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Other components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit, excluding service cost and interest expense |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Other |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
Note 18. Income taxes
The determination of the estimated annual effective tax rate is based upon a number of significant estimates and judgments. In addition, as a global commercial enterprise, Woodward’s tax expense can be impacted by changes in tax rates or laws, the finalization of tax audits and reviews, changes in the estimate of the amount of undistributed foreign earnings that Woodward considers indefinitely reinvested, issuance of future guidance, interpretation, and rule-making, and other factors that cannot be predicted with certainty. As such, there can be significant volatility in interim tax provisions.
The following table sets forth the tax expense and the effective tax rate for Woodward’s earnings before income taxes:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Earnings before income taxes |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Income tax expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Effective tax rate |
|
|
% |
|
|
% |
||
The increase in the effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022 is primarily attributable to the release of uncertain tax positions in the prior year and projected future withholding taxes on unremitted earnings. This increase was offset by a larger stock-based compensation tax benefit in the current quarter.
Gross unrecognized tax benefits were $
Woodward’s tax returns are subject to audits by U.S. federal, state, and foreign tax authorities, and these audits are at various stages of completion at any given time. Reviews of tax matters by authorities and lapses of the applicable statutes
18
Note 19. Retirement benefits
Woodward provides various retirement benefits to eligible members of the Company, including contributions to various defined contribution plans, pension benefits associated with defined benefit plans, postretirement medical benefits, and postretirement life insurance benefits. Eligibility requirements and benefit levels vary depending on employee location.
Defined contribution plans
Most of the Company’s U.S. employees are eligible to participate in the U.S. defined contribution plan. The U.S. defined contribution plan allows employees to defer part of their annual income for income tax purposes into their personal 401(k) accounts. The Company makes matching contributions to eligible employee accounts, which are also deferred for employee personal income tax purposes. Certain non-U.S. employees are also eligible to participate in similar non-U.S. plans.
The amount of expense associated with defined contribution plans was as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
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|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Company costs |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Defined benefit plans
Woodward has defined benefit plans that provide pension benefits for certain retired employees in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. Woodward also provides other postretirement benefits to its employees including postretirement medical benefits and life insurance benefits. Postretirement medical benefits are provided to certain current and retired employees, their covered dependents, and beneficiaries in the United States. Life insurance benefits are provided to certain retirees in the United States under frozen plans, which are no longer available to current employees. A September 30 measurement date is utilized to value plan assets and obligations for all of Woodward’s defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans.
U.S. GAAP requires that, for obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2023, the funded status reported in interim periods shall be the same asset or liability recognized in the previous year end statement of financial position adjusted for (a) subsequent accruals of net periodic benefit cost that exclude the amortization of amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income (for example, subsequent accruals of service cost, interest cost, and return on plan assets) and (b) contributions to a funded plan or benefit payments.
The components of the net periodic retirement pension costs recognized are as follows:
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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United States |
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Other Countries |
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Total |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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2023 |
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2022 |
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Service cost |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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Interest cost |
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Expected return on plan assets |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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|
( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Amortization of: |
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Net actuarial loss (gain) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Prior service cost |
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||||||
Net periodic retirement pension cost |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
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|
$ |
|
||||||
Contributions paid |
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$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
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|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
The components of net periodic retirement pension costs other than the service cost and interest cost components are included in the line item “Other (income) expense, net”, and the interest component is included in the line item “Interest expense” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
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The components of the net periodic other postretirement benefit costs recognized are as follows:
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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2023 |
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|
2022 |
|
||
Interest cost |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Amortization of: |
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|
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Net actuarial gain |
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( |
) |
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|
( |
) |
Net periodic other postretirement cost |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Contributions paid |
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$ |
|
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$ |
|
||
The components of net periodic other postretirement benefit costs other than the service cost and interest cost components are included in the line item “Other (income) expense, net”, and the interest cost component is included in the line item “Interest expense” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
The amount of cash contributions made to these plans in any year is dependent upon a number of factors, including minimum funding requirements in the jurisdictions in which Woodward operates and arrangements made with trustees of certain foreign plans. As a result, the actual funding in fiscal year 2024 may differ from the current estimate.
Retirement pension benefits: |
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United States |
|
$ |
— |
|
United Kingdom |
|
|
|
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Japan |
|
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— |
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Germany |
|
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|
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Other postretirement benefits |
|
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Note 20. Stockholders’ equity
Common stock and treasury stock
A summary of common stock and treasury stock share activity is as follows:
|
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Common Stock |
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Treasury Stock |
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Treasury stock held for deferred compensation |
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Balances as of September 30, 2022 |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
|
Sales of treasury stock |
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— |
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|
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|
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— |
|
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Purchase of treasury stock |
|
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— |
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|
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( |
) |
|
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— |
|
Common shares issued for benefit plans |
|
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— |
|
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|
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|
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— |
|
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Purchases of stock by deferred compensation |
|
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— |
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— |
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( |
) |
Distribution of stock from deferred compensation |
|
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— |
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— |
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Balances as of December 31, 2022 |
|
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Balances as of September 30, 2023 |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
|
Sales of treasury stock |
|
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— |
|
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|
|
|
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— |
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|
Purchases of stock by deferred compensation |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
Distribution of stock from deferred compensation |
|
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— |
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|
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— |
|
|
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|
|
Balances as of December 31, 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
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( |
) |
|
Stock repurchase program
In January 2022, the Woodward board of directors (the "Board") authorized a program for the repurchase of up to $
In January 2024, the Board terminated the 2022 Authorization, which was nearing expiration, and concurrently authorized a new program for the repurchase of up to $
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Stock-based compensation
Provisions governing outstanding stock option awards, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), and performance restricted stock units ("PSUs") are included in the 2017 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “2017 Plan”) and, with respect to outstanding stock options awarded in or prior to 2016, the 2006 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”).
The 2017 Plan was first approved by Woodward’s stockholders in January 2017 and is the successor plan to the 2006 Plan. The Board has delegated authority to administer the 2017 Plan to the Compensation Committee of the Board, including, but not limited to, the power to determine the recipients of awards and the terms of those awards. On January 25, 2023, Woodward’s stockholders approved an additional
Stock options
Stock option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of Woodward’s stock at the date the grants are awarded, a
The fair value of options granted is estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-valuation model. Woodward calculates the expected term, which represents the average period of time that stock options granted are expected to be outstanding, based upon historical experience of plan participants. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility using daily stock price observations. The estimated dividend yield is based upon Woodward’s historical dividend practice and the market value of its common stock. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. treasury yield curve, for periods within the contractual life of the stock option, at the time of grant.
The following is a summary of the activity for stock option awards:
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
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Number of options |
|
|
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share |
|
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Beginning balance |
|
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$ |
|
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Granted |
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Exercised |
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|
( |
) |
|
|
|
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Forfeited |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
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|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Changes in non-vested stock options were as follows:
|
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Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
|
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|
|
Number of options |
|
|
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share |
|
||
Beginning balance |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Granted |
|
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|
||
Exercised |
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|
( |
) |
|
|
|
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Forfeited |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Information about stock options that have vested, or are expected to vest, and are exercisable at December 31, 2023 was as follows:
|
|
Number of options |
|
|
Weighted-Average Exercise Price |
|
|
Weighted-Average Remaining Life in Years |
|
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Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
|
||||
Options outstanding |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||||
Options vested and exercisable |
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|
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Options vested and expected to vest |
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|
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Restricted stock units
For purposes of annual grants and promotional awards, the Company grants RSUs to eligible employees under its form RSU agreement (the “Standard Form RSU Agreement”). The Company has also granted RSUs to certain employees under its form attraction and retention RSU agreement (the “Form Attraction and Retention RSU Agreement”), which has from time to time been used for new hires and specific retention purposes. RSUs granted under the Form Attraction and Retention
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Agreement are generally scheduled to fully vest on the third or fourth anniversary of the respective grant dates, and in each case, subject to continued employment. RSUs granted prior to November 14, 2023, under the Standard Form RSU Agreement generally have a
A summary of the activity for RSUs:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
|
|||||
|
|
Number of units |
|
|
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value |
|
||
Beginning balance |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Released |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Ending balance |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Performance restricted stock units
In November 2023, the Company granted PSUs to certain employees under its form PSU agreement that generally will vest subject to a market condition and a service condition through the performance period. The market condition associated with the awards is based on the Company's relative total shareholder return ("TSR") compared to the TSR generated by the other companies that comprise the S&P 400 Midcap Index over a
The fair value of the PSUs for the November 2023 grant was determined based upon a Monte Carlo valuation method. The assumptions used in the Monte Carlo method to value the PSUs granted, which includes the grant date fair value outcome from the Monte Carlo method, were as follows:
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
Expected volatility |
|
|
% |
|
Risk free interest rate |
|
|
% |
|
Expected life |
|
|
||
Grant date fair value |
|
$ |
|
|
The PSUs granted receive dividend equivalent units; therefore,
A summary of the activity for PSUs:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
|
|||||
|
|
Number of units |
|
|
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value |
|
||
Beginning balance |
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Forfeited |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Ending balance |
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
||
Stock-based compensation expense
Woodward recognizes stock-based compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Pursuant to form stock option agreements, form RSU agreements, and form PSU agreements used by the Company, with terms approved by the administrator of the applicable plan, the requisite service period can be less than the vesting period defined in the award agreement based on grantee’s retirement eligibility. As such, the recognition of stock-based compensation expense associated with some stock option grants, RSU grants, and PSU grants can be accelerated to a period of less than the vesting period, including immediate recognition of stock-based compensation expense on the date of grant.
At December 31, 2023, there was approximately $
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Board and
Note 21. Commitments and contingencies
Woodward is currently involved in claims, pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings, investigations and/or regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of business, including, among others, those relating to product liability claims, employment matters, worker’s compensation claims, contractual disputes, product warranty claims, and alleged violations of various laws and regulations. Woodward accrues for known individual matters using estimates of the most likely amount of loss where it believes that it is probable the matter will result in a loss when ultimately resolved and such loss is reasonably estimable. Legal costs are expensed as incurred and are classified in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.
Woodward is partially self-insured in the United States for healthcare and worker’s compensation up to predetermined amounts, above which third party insurance applies. Management regularly reviews the probable outcome of related claims and proceedings, the expenses expected to be incurred, the availability and limits of the insurance coverage, and the established accruals for liabilities.
While the outcome of pending claims, legal and regulatory proceedings, and investigations cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that any liabilities that may result from these claims, proceedings, and investigations will not have a material effect on Woodward’s liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations.
Under the Company’s severance and change in control agreements with its current corporate officers, Woodward would be required to pay termination benefits to any such officer if such officer’s employment is terminated without Cause (as defined therein). The amount of such benefits would vary depending on whether such termination occurs during a specified period within a change of control.
Note 22. Segment information
Woodward serves the aerospace and industrial markets through its
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those of the Company. Woodward evaluates segment profit or loss based on internal performance measures for each segment in a given period. In connection with that assessment, Woodward generally excludes matters such as certain charges for restructuring, interest income and expense, certain gains and losses from asset dispositions, or other non-recurring and/or non-operationally related expenses.
A summary of consolidated net sales and earnings by segment follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Segment external net sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Aerospace |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Industrial |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Total consolidated net sales |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Segment earnings: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Aerospace |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Industrial |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Nonsegment expenses |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Consolidated earnings before income taxes |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
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Segment assets consist of accounts receivable, inventories, property, plant, and equipment, net, goodwill, and other intangibles, net. A summary of consolidated total assets by segment follows:
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Segment assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Aerospace |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Industrial |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Unallocated corporate property, plant, and equipment, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Other unallocated assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Consolidated total assets |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Note 23. Subsequent events
On January 24, 2024, the Board approved a cash dividend of $
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that are deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “seek,” “goal,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “continue,” “outlook,” “plan,” “project,” “target,” “strive,” “can,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characteristics of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may include, among others, statements relating to:
These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, risk factors described in Woodward's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2023, which was filed on November 17, 2023, and other risks described in Woodward’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by applicable law. Unless we have indicated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references in this Form 10-Q to “Woodward,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Woodward, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Except where we have otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, amounts presented in this Form 10-Q are in thousands, except per share amounts.
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OVERVIEW
Global Business Conditions
During the first three months of fiscal year 2024, we achieved significant sales growth and margin expansion as compared to the same period of the prior year. We continued to see strong end market demand for our products and services across the aerospace and industrial markets. We also saw improvement in our output as a result of our strategic initiatives and our supply chain has continued to stabilize. Further, we have also been able to more closely align price to the value of our products which helps to mitigate the impacts of inflation. We remain committed to growth, operational excellence, and innovation to deliver long-term success and enhanced shareholder value. We also continue to monitor the macroeconomic environment as inflation and economic uncertainty continues to impact certain aspects of our business.
Operational Highlights
Quarter to Date Highlights
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Net sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Aerospace segment |
|
$ |
460,756 |
|
|
$ |
395,685 |
|
Industrial segment |
|
|
325,974 |
|
|
|
222,934 |
|
Consolidated net sales |
|
$ |
786,730 |
|
|
$ |
618,619 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Earnings: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Aerospace segment |
|
$ |
79,002 |
|
|
$ |
55,434 |
|
Segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales |
|
|
17.2 |
% |
|
|
14.0 |
% |
Industrial segment |
|
$ |
66,881 |
|
|
$ |
11,402 |
|
Segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales |
|
|
20.5 |
% |
|
|
5.1 |
% |
Consolidated net earnings |
|
$ |
90,044 |
|
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
Adjusted net earnings |
|
$ |
89,811 |
|
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Effective tax rate |
|
|
17.9 |
% |
|
|
6.7 |
% |
Adjusted effective tax rate |
|
|
17.7 |
% |
|
|
6.7 |
% |
Consolidated diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
1.46 |
|
|
$ |
0.49 |
|
Consolidated adjusted diluted earnings per share |
|
$ |
1.45 |
|
|
$ |
0.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT") |
|
$ |
119,683 |
|
|
$ |
42,525 |
|
Adjusted EBIT |
|
$ |
119,118 |
|
|
$ |
42,525 |
|
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA") |
|
$ |
148,508 |
|
|
$ |
71,829 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
147,943 |
|
|
$ |
71,829 |
|
Adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted effective tax rate, EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. A description of these measures as well as a reconciliation of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures can be found under the caption “Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures” in this Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Liquidity Highlights
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first three months of fiscal year 2024 was $46,789, compared to $5,402 for the first three months of fiscal year 2023. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in the first three months of fiscal year 2024 compared to the first three months of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to increased earnings, partially offset by the above-target payout for fiscal year 2023 annual incentive compensation.
For the first three months of fiscal year 2024, free cash flow was $4,977, compared to negative $18,988 for the first three months of fiscal year 2023. We define free cash flow as net cash flow from operating activities less payments for property, plant, and equipment. Adjusted free cash flow, which we define as free cash flow excluding cash payments pertaining to a non-recurring matter unrelated to the ongoing operations and cash received for a non-recurring matter related to a previous acquisition, was $2,899 for the first three months of fiscal year 2024. No adjustments were made to free cash flow for the first three months of fiscal year 2023. The increase in free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow for the first three months of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year was primarily due to increased earnings, partially offset by the above-target payout for fiscal year 2023 annual incentive compensation, as well
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as higher capital expenditures. Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow are non-U.S. GAAP financial measures. A description of these measures as well as a reconciliation of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures can be found under the caption “Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures” in this Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
At December 31, 2023, we held $144,348 in cash and cash equivalents and had total outstanding debt of $718,874. We have additional borrowing availability of $927,212, net of outstanding letters of credit, under our revolving credit agreement. At December 31, 2023, we also had additional borrowing capacity of $25,110 under various foreign lines of credit and foreign overdraft facilities.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth condensed consolidated statements of earnings data as a percentage of net sales for each period indicated:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
% of Net Sales |
|
|
December 31, 2022 |
|
|
% of Net Sales |
|
||||
Net sales |
|
$ |
786,730 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
618,619 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
Costs and expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Cost of goods sold |
|
|
582,381 |
|
|
|
74.0 |
% |
|
|
492,663 |
|
|
|
79.6 |
% |
Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
|
|
74,511 |
|
|
|
9.5 |
% |
|
|
63,187 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
% |
Research and development costs |
|
|
30,794 |
|
|
|
3.9 |
% |
|
|
28,634 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
Interest expense |
|
|
11,436 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
|
11,142 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
% |
Interest income |
|
|
(1,473 |
) |
|
|
(0.2 |
)% |
|
|
(366 |
) |
|
|
(0.1 |
)% |
Other (income) expense, net |
|
|
(20,639 |
) |
|
|
(2.6 |
)% |
|
|
(8,390 |
) |
|
|
(1.4 |
)% |
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
677,010 |
|
|
|
86.1 |
% |
|
|
586,870 |
|
|
|
94.9 |
% |
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
109,720 |
|
|
|
13.9 |
% |
|
|
31,749 |
|
|
|
5.1 |
% |
Income tax expense |
|
|
19,676 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
2,143 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
Net earnings |
|
$ |
90,044 |
|
|
|
11.4 |
% |
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
|
|
4.8 |
% |
Other select financial data:
|
|
December 31, 2023 |
|
|
September 30, 2023 |
|
||
Working capital |
|
$ |
963,343 |
|
|
$ |
852,256 |
|
Total debt |
|
|
718,874 |
|
|
|
721,526 |
|
Total stockholders' equity |
|
|
2,190,062 |
|
|
|
2,070,989 |
|
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 increased by $168,111, or 27.2%, compared to the same period of fiscal year 2023.
Details of the changes in consolidated net sales are as follows:
|
|
Three-Month Period |
|
|
Consolidated net sales for the period ended December 31, 2022 |
|
$ |
618,619 |
|
Aerospace volume |
|
|
34,493 |
|
Industrial volume |
|
|
79,190 |
|
Effects of changes in price |
|
|
49,805 |
|
Effects of changes in foreign currency rates |
|
|
4,623 |
|
Consolidated net sales for the period ended December 31, 2023 |
|
$ |
786,730 |
|
In the Aerospace segment, the increase in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to higher commercial OEM production rates, continued growth in both domestic and international passenger traffic, increasing aircraft utilization, and price realization.
In the Industrial segment, the increase in net sales for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to volume increases across all markets, particularly in our on-highway natural gas truck business in China, and price realization.
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Costs and Expenses
Cost of goods sold increased by $89,718 to $582,381, or 74.0% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, from $492,663, or 79.6% of net sales, for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in cost of goods sold on an absolute basis in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year was primarily due to higher sales volume and net inflationary impacts on material and labor costs.
Gross margin (as measured by net sales less cost of goods sold, divided by net sales) was 26.0% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 20.4% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to higher sales volume and price realizations, partially offset by net inflationary impacts on material and labor costs.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased by $11,324, or 17.9%, to $74,511 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $63,187 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased to 9.5% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 10.2% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses on an absolute basis for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily due to increased expenses relating to business development activities, increased headcount, increased expenses relating to our deferred compensation program, and increases in our annual variable incentive compensation costs.
Research and development costs increased by $2,160, or 7.5%, to $30,794 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, as compared to $28,634 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in research and development costs for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily due to variability in the timing of projects and expenses. As a percentage of net sales, research and development costs decreased to 3.9% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, as compared to 4.6% for the same period of the prior fiscal year.
Our research and development activities extend across almost all of our customer base, and we anticipate ongoing variability in research and development costs due to the timing of customer business needs on current and future programs.
Interest expense increased by $294, or 2.6%, to $11,436 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $11,142 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Interest expense as a percentage of net sales was 1.5% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 1.8% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in interest expense on an absolute basis for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to increased borrowings and interest rates on the revolving credit facility during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Other income increased by $12,249 to $20,639 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $8,390 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in other income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to increased earnings in the joint venture with General Electric and a non-recurring gain related to a previous acquisition that was recognized during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Income taxes were provided at an effective rate on earnings before income taxes of 17.9% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, and 6.7% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
The increase in the effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, is primarily attributable to the release of uncertain tax positions in the prior year and projected future withholding taxes on unremitted earnings, partially offset by a larger stock-based compensation tax benefit in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024.
Segment Results
The following table presents sales by segment:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||||||||||
Net sales: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Aerospace |
|
$ |
460,756 |
|
|
|
58.6 |
% |
|
$ |
395,685 |
|
|
|
64.0 |
% |
Industrial |
|
|
325,974 |
|
|
|
41.4 |
% |
|
|
222,934 |
|
|
|
36.0 |
% |
Consolidated net sales |
|
$ |
786,730 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
|
$ |
618,619 |
|
|
|
100 |
% |
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The following table presents earnings by segment and reconciles segment earnings to consolidated net earnings:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Aerospace |
|
$ |
79,002 |
|
|
$ |
55,434 |
|
Industrial |
|
|
66,881 |
|
|
|
11,402 |
|
Nonsegment expenses |
|
|
(26,200 |
) |
|
|
(24,311 |
) |
Interest expense, net |
|
|
(9,963 |
) |
|
|
(10,776 |
) |
Consolidated earnings before income taxes |
|
|
109,720 |
|
|
|
31,749 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
(19,676 |
) |
|
|
(2,143 |
) |
Consolidated net earnings |
|
$ |
90,044 |
|
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
The following table presents segment earnings as a percent of segment net sales:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Aerospace |
|
|
17.2 |
% |
|
|
14.0 |
% |
Industrial |
|
|
20.5 |
% |
|
|
5.1 |
% |
Aerospace
Aerospace segment net sales increased by $65,071, or 16.4%, to $460,756 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $395,685 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in Aerospace segment net sales in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to higher commercial OEM production rates, continued growth in passenger traffic, increasing aircraft utilization, and price realization.
Defense OEM sales increased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily driven by increased demand for rotorcraft and ground vehicle components. Our defense aftermarket sales increased in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily driven by increased defense budgets resulting in operations and maintenance upgrades.
Aerospace segment earnings increased by $23,568, or 42.5%, to $79,002 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $55,434 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
The increase in Aerospace segment earnings was due to the following:
|
|
Three-Month Period |
|
|
Earnings for the period ended December 31, 2022 |
|
$ |
55,434 |
|
Sales volume and mix |
|
|
14,130 |
|
Price, inflation, and productivity |
|
|
12,071 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(2,633 |
) |
Earnings for the period ended December 31, 2023 |
|
$ |
79,002 |
|
Aerospace segment earnings as a percentage of segment net sales were 17.2% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 14.0% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
Industrial
Industrial segment net sales increased by $103,040, or 46.2%, to $325,974 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $222,934 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in Industrial segment net sales in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year was primarily attributable to volume increases across all markets, particularly in our on-highway natural gas truck business in China, as well as price realization.
Industrial segment earnings increased by $55,479, or 486.6%, to $66,881 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $11,402 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
The increase in Industrial segment earnings was due to the following:
|
|
Three-Month Period |
|
|
Earnings for the period ended December 31, 2022 |
|
$ |
11,402 |
|
Sales volume and mix |
|
|
43,745 |
|
Price, inflation, and productivity |
|
|
13,918 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
(2,184 |
) |
Earnings for the period ended December 31, 2023 |
|
$ |
66,881 |
|
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Industrial segment earnings as a percentage of segment net sales were 20.5% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 5.1% for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Industrial earnings benefited significantly from increased demand for on-highway natural gas trucks in China as well as from operational improvements including increased output and other efficiency gains, and favorable product mix.
Nonsegment
Nonsegment expenses increased by $1,889 to $26,200 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to $24,311 for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The increase in nonsegment expenses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 was primarily due to business development activity costs of $4,238 and a non-recurring gain of $4,803 related to a previous acquisition, each of which did not occur in the prior fiscal year. Excluding these charges from 2024, nonsegment expenses increased $2,454.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Historically, we have satisfied our working capital needs, as well as capital expenditures, product development, and other liquidity requirements associated with our operations, with cash flow provided by operating activities and borrowings under our credit facilities. From time to time, we have also issued debt to supplement our cash needs, repay our other indebtedness, or finance our acquisitions. We continue to expect that cash generated from our operating activities, together with borrowings under our revolving credit facility and other borrowing capacity, will be sufficient to fund our continuing operating needs for the foreseeable future.
In addition to our revolving credit facility, we have various foreign credit facilities, some of which are tied to net amounts on deposit at certain foreign financial institutions. These foreign credit facilities are reviewed annually for renewal. We use borrowings under these foreign credit facilities to finance certain local operations on a periodic basis. For further discussion of our revolving credit facility and our other credit facilities, see Note 14, Credit facilities, short-term borrowings and long-term debt in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item I of this Form 10-Q.
At December 31, 2023, we had total outstanding debt of $718,874 consisting of various series of unsecured notes due between 2025 and 2033 and obligations under our finance leases.
At December 31, 2023, we had $65,100 outstanding on our revolving credit facility, all of which is classified as short-term borrowings based on our intent and ability to repay this amount in the next twelve months. Revolving credit facility and short-term borrowing activity during the three months ended December 31, 2023 were as follows:
Maximum daily balance during the period |
|
$ |
270,400 |
|
Average daily balance during the period |
|
$ |
174,426 |
|
Weighted average interest rate on average daily balance |
|
|
6.43 |
% |
At December 31, 2023, we had additional borrowing availability of $927,212 under our revolving credit facility, net of outstanding letters of credit, and additional borrowing availability of $25,110 under various foreign credit facilities.
To our knowledge, we were in compliance with all our debt covenants as of December 31, 2023. See Note 15, Credit facilities, short-term borrowings and long-term debt in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of our most recently filed Form 10-K, for more information about our covenants.
In addition to utilizing our cash resources to fund the working capital needs of our business, we evaluate additional strategic uses of our funds, including the repurchase of our common stock, payment of dividends, significant capital expenditures, strategic acquisitions, and other potential uses of cash.
From time to time, the Company enters into various factoring agreements with third-party financial institutions to sell certain of its receivables. Factoring activity resulted in a decrease of approximately $5,161 in cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended December 31, 2023, compared to an increase in cash provided by operating activities of approximately $4,736 during the three months ended December 31, 2022.
Our ability to service our long-term debt, to remain in compliance with the various restrictions and covenants contained in our debt agreements, and to fund working capital, capital expenditures and product development efforts will depend on our ability to generate cash from operating activities, which in turn is subject to, among other things, future operating performance as well as general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other conditions, some of which may be beyond our control.
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We believe that cash flows from operations, along with our contractually committed borrowings and other borrowing capability, will continue to be sufficient to fund anticipated capital spending requirements and our operations for the foreseeable future. However, we could be adversely affected if the financial institutions providing our capital requirements refuse to honor their contractual commitments, cease lending, or declare bankruptcy. We believe the lending institutions participating in our credit arrangements are financially stable and do not currently foresee adverse impacts to financial institutions supporting our capital requirements.
Cash Flows
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
46,789 |
|
|
$ |
5,402 |
|
Net cash (used in) investing activities |
|
|
(41,776 |
) |
|
|
(23,475 |
) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
|
|
(8,091 |
) |
|
|
5,877 |
|
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
9,979 |
|
|
|
3,687 |
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
6,901 |
|
|
|
(8,509 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
|
|
137,447 |
|
|
|
107,844 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
|
$ |
144,348 |
|
|
$ |
99,335 |
|
Net cash flows provided by operating activities for the first three months of fiscal year 2024 was $46,789, compared to $5,402 for the same period of fiscal year 2023. The increase in net cash provided by operating activities in the first three months of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the first three months of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to increased earnings, partially offset by the above-target payout for fiscal year 2023 annual incentive compensation.
Net cash flows used in investing activities for the first three months of fiscal year 2024 was $41,776, compared to $23,475 for the same period of fiscal year 2023. The increase in cash flows used in investing activities in the first three months of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the first three months of the prior fiscal year is primarily due to increased payments for property, plant, and equipment.
Net cash flows used in financing activities for the first three months of fiscal year 2024 was $8,091, compared to net cash flows provided by financing activities of $5,877 for the same period of fiscal year 2023. The decrease in net cash flows used in financing activities in the first three months of fiscal year 2024 as compared to the first three months of the prior fiscal year is primarily attributable to the decrease in repurchases of common stock and an increase in net debt payments as compared to net borrowings. During the first three months of fiscal year 2024, we did not repurchase any common stock. During the first three months of fiscal year 2023, we repurchased $26,369 of common stock. During the first three months of fiscal year 2024, we had net debt payments in the amount of $10,149, compared to net debt borrowings of $42,402 in the first three months of fiscal year 2023.
Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted net earnings, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted effective tax rate, EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, and adjusted free cash flow are financial measures not prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, we believe these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures provide additional information that enables readers to evaluate our business from the perspective of management.
Earnings based non‐U.S. GAAP financial measures
Adjusted net earnings is defined by the Company as net earnings excluding, as applicable, (i) a non-recurring gain related to a previous acquisition, and (ii) costs related to business development activities. The Company believes that these excluded items are short‐term in nature, not directly related to the ongoing operations of the business, and therefore, the exclusion of them illustrates more clearly how the underlying business of Woodward is performing. Management uses adjusted net earnings to evaluate the Company’s performance excluding these infrequent or unusual period expenses that are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s operating performance for the period. Management defines adjusted earnings per share as adjusted net earnings, as defined above, divided by the weighted‐average number of diluted shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Management uses both adjusted net earnings and adjusted earnings per share when comparing operating performance to other periods which may not have similar, infrequent or unusual charges.
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The reconciliation of net earnings and earnings per share to adjusted net earnings and adjusted earnings per share, respectively, is shown in the tables below:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||||||||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||||||||||
|
|
Net Earnings |
|
|
Earnings Per Share |
|
|
Net Earnings |
|
|
Earnings Per Share |
|
||||
Net earnings (U.S. GAAP) |
|
$ |
90,044 |
|
|
$ |
1.46 |
|
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
|
$ |
0.49 |
|
Non-U.S. GAAP adjustments, net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Non-recurring gain related to a previous acquisition |
|
|
(3,433 |
) |
|
|
(0.06 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Business development activities |
|
|
3,200 |
|
|
|
0.05 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Non-U.S. GAAP adjustments |
|
|
(233 |
) |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Adjusted net earnings (Non-U.S. GAAP) |
|
$ |
89,811 |
|
|
$ |
1.45 |
|
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
|
$ |
0.49 |
|
Management uses EBIT to evaluate Woodward’s performance without financing and tax related considerations, as these elements do not fluctuate with operating results. Management uses EBITDA in evaluating Woodward’s operating performance, making business decisions, including developing budgets, managing expenditures, forecasting future periods, and evaluating capital structure impacts of various strategic scenarios. Securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use EBIT and EBITDA in their evaluation of companies, particularly those with significant property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets subject to amortization. The Company believes that EBIT and EBITDA are useful measures to the investor when measuring operating performance as they eliminate the impact of financing and tax expenses, which are non-operating expenses and may be driven by factors outside of the Company’s operations, such as changes in tax laws or regulations, and, in the case of EBITDA, the noncash charges associated with depreciation and amortization. Further, as interest from financing, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization can vary dramatically between companies and between periods, management believes that the removal of these items can improve comparability.
Adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBITDA represent further non-U.S. GAAP adjustments to EBIT and EBITDA, in each case adjusted to exclude, as applicable, (i) a non-recurring gain related to a previous acquisition, and (ii) costs related to business development activities. As these charges are infrequent or unusual items that can be variable from period to period and do not fluctuate with operating results, management believes removing these gains and charges from EBIT and EBITDA improves comparability of past, present, and future operating results and provides consistency when comparing EBIT and EBITDA between periods.
EBIT and adjusted EBIT reconciled to net earnings were as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Net earnings (U.S. GAAP) |
|
$ |
90,044 |
|
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
19,676 |
|
|
|
2,143 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
11,436 |
|
|
|
11,142 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
(1,473 |
) |
|
|
(366 |
) |
EBIT (Non-U.S. GAAP) |
|
|
119,683 |
|
|
|
42,525 |
|
Non-U.S. GAAP adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Non-recurring gain related to a previous acquisition |
|
|
(4,803 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Business development activities |
|
|
4,238 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Total non-U.S. GAAP adjustments |
|
|
(565 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Adjusted EBIT (Non-U.S. GAAP) |
|
$ |
119,118 |
|
|
$ |
42,525 |
|
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EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA reconciled to net earnings were as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended December 31, |
|
|||||
|
|
2023 |
|
|
2022 |
|
||
Net earnings (U.S. GAAP) |
|
$ |
90,044 |
|
|
$ |
29,606 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
19,676 |
|
|
|
2,143 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
11,436 |
|
|
|
11,142 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
(1,473 |
) |
|
|
(366 |
) |
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
|
8,599 |
|
|
|
9,178 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
20,226 |
|
|
|
20,126 |
|
EBITDA (Non-U.S. GAAP) |
|
|
148,508 |
|
|
|
71,829 |
|
Non-U.S. GAAP adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Non-recurring gain related to a previous acquisition |
|
|
(4,803 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Business development activities |
|
|
4,238 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Total non-U.S. GAAP adjustments |
|
|
(565 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Adjusted EBITDA (Non-U.S. GAAP) |
|
$ |
147,943 |
|
|
$ |
71,829 |
|
The use of these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per share, adjusted effective tax rate, EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA exclude certain financial information compared with net earnings, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the information that is excluded. Our calculations of adjusted net earnings, adjusted net earnings per share, adjusted effective tax rate, EBIT, adjusted EBIT, EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Cash flow‐based non‐U.S. GAAP financial measures
Management uses free cash flow, which is defined by the Company as net cash flows provided by operating activities less payments for property, plant, and equipment, in reviewing the financial performance of and cash generation by Woodward’s various business groups and evaluating cash levels. We believe free cash flow is a useful measure for investors because it portrays our ability to grow organically and generate cash from our businesses for purposes such as paying interest on our indebtedness, repaying maturing debt, funding business acquisitions, purchasing our common stock, paying dividends, and investing in additional research and development. In addition, securities analysts, investors, and others frequently use free cash flow in their evaluation of companies. Adjusted free cash flow represents a further non-U.S. GAAP adjustment to free cash flow to exclude the effect of cash payments pertaining to a non-recurring matter unrelated to the ongoing operations, and cash received for a non-recurring matter related to a previous acquisition. Management believes that excluding these infrequent or unusual items from free cash flow better portrays our ability to generate cash, as such items are not indicative of the Company’s operating performance for the period.
The use of these non‐U.S. GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation of, or as substitutes for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow do not necessarily represent funds available for discretionary use and are not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. Our calculation of free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow reconciled to net cash provided by operating activities were as follows:
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
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2023 |
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|
2022 |
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||
Net cash provided by operating activities (U.S. GAAP) |
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$ |
46,789 |
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|
$ |
5,402 |
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Payments for property, plant and equipment |
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|
(41,812 |
) |
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|
(24,390 |
) |
Free cash flow (Non-U.S. GAAP) |
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|
4,977 |
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|
|
(18,988 |
) |
Cash received for a non-recurring matter related to a previous acquisition |
|
|
(4,803 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Cash paid for a non-recurring matter unrelated to the ongoing operations of the business |
|
|
2,725 |
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|
|
— |
|
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-U.S. GAAP) |
|
$ |
2,899 |
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|
$ |
(18,988 |
) |
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make judgments, assumptions, and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Note 1, Operations and summary of significant accounting policies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of our most recently filed Form 10-K, describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Our critical accounting estimates, identified in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part II, Item 7 of our most recently filed Form 10-K, include the discussion of estimates used for revenue recognition, inventory valuation, reviews for impairment of goodwill and other indefinitely lived intangible assets, and our provision for income taxes. Such accounting estimates require significant judgments and assumptions to be used in the preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q, and actual results could differ materially from the amounts reported.
New Accounting Standards
From time to time, the FASB or other standards-setting bodies issue new accounting pronouncements. Updates to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification are communicated through issuance of an Accounting Standards Update.
To understand the impact of recently issued guidance, whether adopted or to be adopted, please review the information provided in Note 2, New accounting standards in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q. Unless otherwise discussed, we believe that the impact of recently issued guidance, whether adopted or to be adopted in the future, is not expected to have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
In the normal course of business, we have exposures to interest rate risk from our long-term and short-term debt and our postretirement benefit plans, and foreign currency exchange rate risk related to our foreign operations and foreign currency transactions. We are also exposed to various market risks that arise from transactions entered into in the normal course of business related to items such as the cost of raw materials and changes in inflation. Certain contractual relationships with customers and vendors mitigate risks from changes in raw material costs and foreign currency exchange rate changes that arise from normal purchasing and normal sales activities.
These market risks are discussed more fully in “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in Part II, Item 7A of our most recent Form 10-K. These market risks have not materially changed since the date our most recent Form 10-K was filed with the SEC.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We have established disclosure controls and procedures, which are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Principal Executive Officer (Charles (“Chip”) P. Blankenship, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President) and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer (William F. Lacey, Chief Financial Officer), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Chip P. Blankenship, Jr. and William F. Lacey evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act), as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on their evaluations, they concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of December 31, 2023.
There have not been any changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Woodward is currently involved in claims, pending or threatened litigation or other legal proceedings, investigations, and/or regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of business, including, among others, those relating to product liability claims, employment matters, worker’s compensation claims, contractual disputes, product warranty claims, and alleged violations of various laws and regulations. Woodward accrues for known individual matters using estimates of the most likely amount of loss where it believes that it is probable the matter will result in a loss when ultimately resolved and such loss is reasonably estimable.
While the outcome of pending claims, legal and regulatory proceedings, and investigations cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that any liabilities that may result from these claims, proceedings, and investigations will not have a material effect on Woodward's liquidity, financial condition, or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Investment in our securities involves risk. An investor or potential investor should consider the risks summarized under the caption “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our most recent Form 10-K when making investment decisions regarding our securities. The risk factors that were disclosed in our most recent Form 10-K have not materially changed since the date our most recent Form 10-K was filed with the SEC.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
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Total Number of Shares Purchased |
|
|
Weighted Average Price Paid Per Share |
|
|
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (1) |
|
|
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that may yet be Purchased under the Plans or Programs at Period End (1) |
|
||||
October 1, 2023 through October 31, 2023 (2) |
|
|
160 |
|
|
$ |
124.70 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
227,578 |
|
November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023 (2) |
|
|
89 |
|
|
|
135.18 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
227,578 |
|
December 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (2) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
136.13 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
227,578 |
|
Item 5. Other Information
During the three months ended December 31, 2023, no directors or officers, as defined in Rule 16a-1(f),
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibits filed as part of this Report are listed in the Exhibit Index.
WOODWARD, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number |
Description |
* |
10.1 |
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* |
31.1 |
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certification of Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. |
* |
31.2 |
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* |
32.1 |
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* |
101 |
The following financial statements from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL: (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity, and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
* |
104 |
Cover page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document and are contained in Exhibit 101) |
* Filed as an exhibit to this Report
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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|
|
WOODWARD, INC. |
Date: February 2, 2024 |
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/s/ Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. |
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|
Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. |
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|
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President (on behalf of the registrant and as the registrant’s Principal Executive Officer) |
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|
|
Date: February 2, 2024 |
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/s/ William F. Lacey |
|
|
William F. Lacey |
|
|
Chief Financial Officer (on behalf of the registrant and as the registrant’s Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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Exhibit 10.1
October 7, 2022
Randy Hobbs
Subject: Job Offer
Dear Randy:
We are pleased to offer you the opportunity to join Woodward as President, Industrial, with an anticipated start date of December 5, 2022. This is an exempt position based in Fort Collins, CO reporting to Chip Blankenship, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President.
Details of the offer are as follows:
COMPENSATION
Base Pay
Annual Short Term Incentive Compensation (STI)
Annual Long Term Incentive Compensation (LTI)
Total Target Annual Compensation
Exhibit 10.1
SPECIAL SIGN-ON INCENTIVE PROVISIONS
In recognition of the significant pension benefit from your current employer that you would be forfeiting in order to join Woodward, and as an additional inducement for you to accept this position, we will offer you the following sign-on consideration:
Cash Bonus
Sign-On RSUs
You will also be given two Sign-On RSU grants:
Deferred Compensation Contribution
Annual LTl-equivalent grant
Exhibit 10.1
EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AND CHANGE IN CONTROL AGREEMENT
We will prepare for you our standard form Executive Severance and Change in Control Agreement for Company officers, which provides for severance benefits in the event of a qualifying termination, both in the event of a change in control ("CIC") and outside of a CIC scenario.
BENEFITS
Woodward has an outstanding benefits package that distinguishes us in the labor market. Please review the enclosed Benefits Program Summary. Some benefits to highlight:
RELOCATION AND TRANSITION BENEFITS
We will authorize a comprehensive relocation program to assist you and your family in moving from your current home to the Fort Collins area. Please review the attached Woodward Relocation Policy Guidelines for a full description of the relocation benefits and program rules. The following highlights some of the benefits that will be provided to you:
PERFORMANCE
Your performance will be reviewed annually by Chip Blankenship. This review typically occurs in the first quarter of each fiscal year (October - December) with any pay adjustments effective the first pay period in January.
Exhibit 10.1
CONTINGENCY
Our job offer is contingent upon:
This letter does not create an employment agreement with Woodward and contains the entirety of any offers with respect to your employment with the Company. It supersedes any and all other offers or agreements, either oral or in writing, with respect to the employment relationship. You and Woodward acknowledge and agree that no agreement, statement or promise (other than the terms of this offer) shall be valid or binding. The terms of employment, as set out in this letter, may not be modified or amended by oral agreement or course of conduct, but only by an agreement signed by both you and the Company.
Although we look forward to this being a long and mutually rewarding association, Colorado is an at will state. Your employment will be at will. You may leave your employment at any time. Woodward may transfer, reassign, suspend or demote, or may terminate your employment, at any time, for any reason, with or without cause, and with or without notice.
We look forward to discussing the offer in more detail. Should any questions arise regarding this offer, feel free to contact me.
If you accept this job offer on the terms and conditions set forth in this letter, please sign below and return the original of this letter to Paul Benson either via Adobe Sign or email (paul.benson@woodward.com).
Randy, we are really looking forward to having you join Woodward. This is an exciting time to be with the company as we are positioned extremely well for profitable growth. We look forward to a long and productive relationship with you.
Sincerely,
_______________________
Chip Blankenship
Accepted:
__________________________________ _____________
Randall Hobbs Date
Exhibit 31.1
Woodward, Inc.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications
CERTIFICATION
I, Charles P. Blankenship, Jr., certify that:
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|
|
|
Date: February 2, 2024 |
|
|
/s/ Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. |
|
|
|
Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. |
|
|
|
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President (Principal Executive Officer) |
A signed original of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), has been provided to Woodward and will be retained by Woodward and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 31.2
Woodward, Inc.
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) certifications
CERTIFICATION
I, William F. Lacey, certify that:
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|
|
Date: February 2, 2024 |
|
|
/s/ William F. Lacey |
|
|
|
William F. Lacey |
|
|
|
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
A signed original of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), has been provided to Woodward and will be retained by Woodward and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Exhibit 32.1
Woodward, Inc.
Section 1350 certifications
We hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2023 (the “Quarterly Report”), of Woodward, Inc., fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of Woodward, Inc.
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|
|
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|
Date: |
|
February 2, 2024 |
|
/s/ Charles P. Blankenship, Jr.
Charles P. Blankenship, Jr. Chief Executive Officer, and President |
|
Date: |
|
February 2, 2024 |
|
/s/ William F. Lacey
William F. Lacey |
|
A signed original of this written statement required by Rule 13a-14(b)/15d-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement, has been provided to Woodward and will be retained by Woodward and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.