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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 1, 2016.
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     .
Commission file number: 001-11311
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
_______________________________________  
 
Delaware
 
13-3386776
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
21557 Telegraph Road, Southfield, MI
 
48033
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
(248) 447-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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LEAR CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED OCTOBER 1, 2016

INDEX

 
Page No.
 
 
Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk (included in Item 2)
 
 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 — CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTRODUCTION TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have prepared the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Lear Corporation and subsidiaries pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. We believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The financial information presented reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, cash flows and financial position for the interim periods presented. These results are not necessarily indicative of a full year’s results of operations.


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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)

 
October 1,
2016 (1)
 
December 31,
2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,341.6

 
$
1,196.6

Accounts receivable
3,109.5

 
2,590.0

Inventories
1,063.0

 
947.6

Other
539.7

 
552.4

Total current assets
6,053.8

 
5,286.6

LONG-TERM ASSETS:
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,920.9

 
1,826.5

Goodwill
1,069.4

 
1,053.8

Other
1,233.3

 
1,238.9

Total long-term assets
4,223.6

 
4,119.2

Total assets
$
10,277.4

 
$
9,405.8

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
$
8.7

 
$
—

Accounts payable and drafts
2,773.2

 
2,504.4

Accrued liabilities
1,668.8

 
1,312.1

Current portion of long-term debt
32.6

 
23.1

Total current liabilities
4,483.3

 
3,839.6

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Long-term debt
1,907.3

 
1,931.7

Other
643.8

 
616.8

Total long-term liabilities
2,551.1

 
2,548.5

EQUITY:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, 100,000,000 shares authorized (including 10,896,250 Series A convertible preferred stock authorized); no shares outstanding
—

 
—

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized; 80,563,291 shares issued as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015
0.8

 
0.8

Additional paid-in capital
1,377.8

 
1,451.9

Common stock held in treasury, 10,340,145 and 6,099,078 shares as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, at cost
(1,099.9
)
 
(623.0
)
Retained earnings
3,503.3

 
2,827.8

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(703.5
)
 
(730.1
)
Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity
3,078.5

 
2,927.4

Noncontrolling interests
164.5

 
90.3

Equity
3,243.0

 
3,017.7

Total liabilities and equity
$
10,277.4

 
$
9,405.8

 (1)  
Unaudited.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited; in millions, except share and per share data)

 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Net sales
$
4,526.4

 
$
4,330.3

 
$
13,914.1

 
$
13,486.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
4,012.5

 
3,877.1

 
12,324.1

 
12,157.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses
153.6

 
137.6

 
456.9

 
440.8

Amortization of intangible assets
15.2

 
13.0

 
41.7

 
39.5

Interest expense
20.6

 
21.4

 
62.0

 
66.3

Other (income) expense, net
14.2

 
21.7

 
(0.8
)
 
60.4

Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates
310.3

 
259.5

 
1,030.2

 
722.1

Provision for income taxes
88.2

 
76.1

 
287.4

 
210.9

Equity in net income of affiliates
(12.9
)
 
(9.9
)
 
(49.2
)
 
(31.7
)
Consolidated net income
235.0

 
193.3

 
792.0

 
542.9

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
20.6

 
12.3

 
46.8

 
32.7

Net income attributable to Lear
$
214.4

 
$
181.0

 
$
745.2

 
$
510.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share attributable to Lear
$
3.01

 
$
2.37

 
$
10.19

 
$
6.60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear
$
2.98

 
$
2.34

 
$
10.10

 
$
6.53

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per share
$
0.30

 
$
0.25

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.75

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average common shares outstanding
71,259,766

 
76,259,209

 
73,102,327

 
77,315,584

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average diluted shares outstanding
72,052,270

 
77,416,102

 
73,809,220

 
78,177,431

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated comprehensive income (Note 12)
$
245.3

 
$
104.7

 
$
816.0

 
$
356.0

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
20.6

 
9.9

 
44.2

 
30.2

Comprehensive income attributable to Lear
$
224.7

 
$
94.8

 
$
771.8

 
$
325.8

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited; in millions)

 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Consolidated net income
$
792.0

 
$
542.9

Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
283.4

 
257.4

Net change in recoverable customer engineering, development and tooling
2.1

 
(32.2
)
Net change in working capital items (see below)
3.0

 
(165.4
)
Other, net
13.4

 
83.3

Net cash provided by operating activities
1,093.9

 
686.0

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(300.3
)
 
(327.7
)
Acquisition of Eagle Ottawa, net of cash acquired and use of $350 million restricted cash (see non-cash investing activities below) (Note 7)
—

 
(465.3
)
Other, net
51.8

 
(10.6
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(248.5
)
 
(803.6
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Credit agreement borrowings
—

 
500.0

Credit agreement repayments
(15.6
)
 
(3.1
)
Short-term borrowings
8.9

 
—

Repurchase of senior notes, net of use of $250 million restricted cash in 2015 (see non-cash financing activities below) (Note 7)
—

 
(5.0
)
Repurchase of common stock
(557.7
)
 
(383.0
)
Dividends paid to Lear Corporation stockholders
(68.1
)
 
(60.0
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
(14.8
)
 
(16.2
)
Other, net
(52.1
)
 
(53.6
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(699.4
)

(20.9
)
Effect of foreign currency translation
(1.0
)
 
(32.8
)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
145.0

 
(171.3
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents as of Beginning of Period
1,196.6

 
1,094.1

Cash and Cash Equivalents as of End of Period
$
1,341.6

 
$
922.8

 
 
 
 
Changes in Working Capital Items:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
$
(440.2
)
 
$
(480.4
)
Inventories
(87.3
)
 
(76.2
)
Accounts payable (including $45.7 million of cash paid in 2015 in conjunction with the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa to settle pre-existing accounts payable)
203.6

 
103.2

Accrued liabilities and other
326.9

 
288.0

Net change in working capital items
$
3.0

 
$
(165.4
)
 
 
 
 
Supplementary Disclosure:
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
85.3

 
$
82.1

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received
$
151.6

 
$
141.9

 
 
 
 
Non-cash Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Cash restricted for use - acquisition of Eagle Ottawa
$
—

 
$
(350.0
)
 
 
 
 
Non-cash Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Cash restricted for use - repurchase of senior notes
$
—

 
$
(250.0
)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS



(1) Basis of Presentation
Lear Corporation ("Lear," and together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the "Company") and its affiliates design and manufacture automotive seating and electrical distribution systems and related components. The Company’s main customers are automotive original equipment manufacturers. The Company operates facilities worldwide.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lear, a Delaware corporation, and the wholly owned and less than wholly owned subsidiaries controlled by Lear. In addition, Lear consolidates all entities, including variable interest entities, in which it has a controlling financial interest. Investments in affiliates in which Lear does not have control, but does have the ability to exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for under the equity method.
In the first quarter of 2015, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Everett Smith Group, Ltd., the parent company of Eagle Ottawa, LLC ("Eagle Ottawa"). The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. For further information on the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa, see Note 3, “Acquisition,” to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
The Company’s annual financial results are reported on a calendar year basis, and quarterly interim results are reported using a thirteen week reporting calendar.
Certain amounts in the prior period’s financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in the quarter ended October 1, 2016.
Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Cost of sales includes material, labor and overhead costs associated with the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products. Distribution costs include inbound freight costs, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs and other costs of the Company’s distribution network. Selling, general and administrative expenses include selling, engineering and development and administrative costs not directly associated with the manufacture and distribution of the Company’s products.

(2) Restructuring
Restructuring costs include employee termination benefits, fixed asset impairment charges and contract termination costs, as well as other incremental costs resulting from the restructuring actions. These incremental costs principally include equipment and personnel relocation costs. The Company also incurs incremental manufacturing inefficiency costs at the operating locations impacted by the restructuring actions during the related restructuring implementation period. Restructuring costs are recognized in the Company’s consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Generally, charges are recorded as restructuring actions are approved and/or implemented.
In the first nine months of 2016, the Company recorded charges of $51.2 million in connection with its restructuring actions. These charges consist of $44.6 million recorded as cost of sales and $6.6 million recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses. The restructuring charges consist of employee termination benefits of $45.4 million, fixed asset impairment charges of $3.5 million and net contract termination credits of $0.3 million, as well as other related costs of $2.6 million. Employee termination benefits were recorded based on existing union and employee contracts, statutory requirements, completed negotiations and Company policy. Fixed asset impairment charges relate to the disposal of buildings, leasehold improvements and/or machinery and equipment with carrying values of $3.5 million in excess of related estimated fair values. The Company expects to incur approximately $50 million of additional restructuring costs related to activities initiated as of October 1, 2016, and expects that the components of such costs will be consistent with its historical experience. Any future restructuring actions will depend upon market conditions, customer actions and other factors.

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

A summary of 2016 activity is shown below (in millions):
 
Accrual as of
 
2016
 
Utilization
 
Accrual as of
 
January 1, 2016
 
Charges
 
Cash
 
Non-cash
 
October 1, 2016
Employee termination benefits
$
66.5

 
$
45.4

 
$
(45.1
)
 
$
—

 
$
66.8

Asset impairment charges
—

 
3.5

 
—

 
(3.5
)
 
—

Contract termination costs
5.3

 
(0.3
)
 
(0.4
)
 
—

 
4.6

Other related costs
—

 
2.6

 
(2.6
)
 
—

 
—

Total
$
71.8

 
$
51.2

 
$
(48.1
)
 
$
(3.5
)
 
$
71.4


(3) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs. A summary of inventories is shown below (in millions):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31, 2015
Raw materials
$
789.9

 
$
706.8

Work-in-process
113.9

 
90.2

Finished goods
159.2

 
150.6

Inventories
$
1,063.0

 
$
947.6


(4) Pre-Production Costs Related to Long-Term Supply Agreements
The Company incurs pre-production engineering and development ("E&D") and tooling costs related to the products produced for its customers under long-term supply agreements. The Company expenses all pre-production E&D costs for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer. In addition, the Company expenses all pre-production tooling costs related to customer-owned tools for which reimbursement is not contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which the Company does not have a non-cancelable right to use the tooling.
During the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the Company capitalized $110.5 million and $115.9 million, respectively, of pre-production E&D costs for which reimbursement is contractually guaranteed by the customer. During the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the Company also capitalized $61.5 million and $74.8 million, respectively, of pre-production tooling costs related to customer-owned tools for which reimbursement is contractually guaranteed by the customer or for which the Company has a non-cancelable right to use the tooling. These amounts are included in other current and long-term assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the Company collected $168.9 million and $155.6 million, respectively, of cash related to E&D and tooling costs.
The classification of recoverable customer E&D and tooling costs related to long-term supply agreements is shown below (in millions):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31, 2015
Current
$
172.2

 
$
162.0

Long-term
49.2

 
53.7

Recoverable customer E&D and tooling
$
221.4

 
$
215.7



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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

(5) Long-Term Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Costs associated with the repair and maintenance of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are expensed as incurred. Costs associated with improvements which extend the life, increase the capacity or improve the efficiency or safety of the Company’s property, plant and equipment are capitalized and depreciated over the remaining useful life of the related asset. Depreciable property is depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets, using principally the straight-line method.
A summary of property, plant and equipment is shown below (in millions):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31, 2015
Land
$
104.7

 
$
97.9

Buildings and improvements
648.5

 
560.4

Machinery and equipment
2,423.1

 
2,125.8

Construction in progress
212.7

 
274.9

Total property, plant and equipment
3,389.0

 
3,059.0

Less – accumulated depreciation
(1,468.1
)
 
(1,232.5
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
1,920.9

 
$
1,826.5

Depreciation expense was $83.5 million and $75.0 million in the three months ended October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015, respectively, and $241.7 million and $217.9 million in the nine months ended October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015, respectively.
The Company monitors its long-lived assets for impairment indicators on an ongoing basis in accordance with GAAP. If impairment indicators exist, the Company performs the required impairment analysis by comparing the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the long-lived assets to the related net book values. If the net book value exceeds the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. Except as discussed below, the Company does not believe that there were any indicators that would have resulted in long-lived asset impairment charges as of October 1, 2016. The Company will, however, continue to assess the impact of any significant industry events on the realization of its long-lived assets.
In the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the Company recognized fixed asset impairment charges of $3.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, in conjunction with its restructuring actions (Note 2, "Restructuring"). In the first nine months of 2015, the Company also recognized additional fixed asset impairment charges of $0.5 million.
Investment in Affiliates
On June 21, 2016, the Company gained control of Beijing BAI Lear Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (“Beijing BAI”) by amending the existing joint venture agreement to eliminate the substantive participating rights of its joint venture partner. Prior to the amendment, Beijing BAI was accounted for under the equity method. The consolidation of Beijing BAI was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 1, 2016. The operating results and cash flows of Beijing BAI are reflected in the Company’s seating segment in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of the amended joint venture agreement.
A preliminary summary of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with the consolidation is shown below (in millions):
Property, plant and equipment
$
20.7

Other assets and liabilities assumed, net
38.4

Goodwill
10.9

Intangible assets
34.0

Preliminary summary of fair value
$
104.0



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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

Intangible assets consist of amounts recognized for the fair value of customer-based assets and were based on an independent appraisal. Customer-based assets include Beijing BAI’s established relationships with its customers and the expectation of these relationships generating future economic profits for the Company. It is currently estimated that these intangible assets have a weighted average useful life of approximately eight years. Recognized goodwill is attributable to the assembled workforce, expected synergies and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition.
The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in conjunction with the consolidation contain provisional estimates that may be revised as a result of additional information obtained regarding such assets and liabilities.
As of the date of consolidation, the fair value of the Company’s previously held equity interest in Beijing BAI was $63.0 million, and the fair value of the noncontrolling interest in Beijing BAI was $41.0 million. As a result of valuing the Company’s previously held equity interest in Beijing BAI at fair value, the Company recognized a gain of $30.3 million in the nine months ended October 1, 2016.
The pro forma effects of the consolidation would not materially impact the Company’s reported results for any period presented.
For further information on acquired assets measured at fair value see Note 15, "Financial Instruments."

(6) Goodwill
A summary of the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill, by operating segment, in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, is shown below (in millions):
 
Seating
 
E-Systems (1)
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2016
$
1,026.8

 
$
27.0

 
$
1,053.8

Consolidation of affiliate
10.9

 
—

 
10.9

Foreign currency translation and other
4.2

 
0.5

 
4.7

Balance at October 1, 2016
$
1,041.9

 
$
27.5

 
$
1,069.4

(1) 
In the third quarter of 2016, the Company changed the name of its electrical operating segment to E-Systems.
Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment on at least an annual basis. Impairment testing is required more often than annually if an event or circumstance indicates that an impairment is more likely than not to have occurred. In conducting its annual impairment testing, the Company may first perform a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount. If not, no further goodwill impairment testing is required. If it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount, or if the Company elects not to perform a qualitative assessment of a reporting unit, the Company then compares the fair value of the reporting unit to the related net book value. If the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is measured and recognized. The Company conducts its annual impairment testing as of the first day of its fourth quarter.
The Company does not believe that there were any indicators that would have resulted in goodwill impairment charges as of October 1, 2016. The Company will, however, continue to assess the impact of significant events or circumstances on its recorded goodwill.
For further information related to the consolidation of an affiliate, see Note 5, "Long-Term Assets."


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(Continued)

(7) Debt
A summary of long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, and the related weighted average interest rates is shown below (in millions):
 
October 1, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
Debt Instrument
Long-Term Debt
 
Debt Issuance Costs (1)
 
Long-Term
Debt, Net
 
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
 
Long-Term Debt
 
Debt Issuance Costs (1)
 
Long-Term
Debt, Net
 
Weighted
Average
Interest
Rate
Credit Agreement — Term Loan Facility
$
475.0

 
$
(1.8
)
 
$
473.2

 
1.835%
 
$
490.6

 
$
(2.2
)
 
$
488.4

 
1.78%
4.75% Senior Notes due 2023
500.0

 
(5.0
)
 
495.0

 
4.75%
 
500.0

 
(5.5
)
 
494.5

 
4.75%
5.375% Senior Notes due 2024
325.0

 
(2.9
)
 
322.1

 
5.375%
 
325.0

 
(3.2
)
 
321.8

 
5.375%
5.25% Senior Notes due 2025
650.0

 
(6.8
)
 
643.2

 
5.25%
 
650.0

 
(7.5
)
 
642.5

 
5.25%
Other
6.4

 
—

 
6.4

 
N/A
 
7.6

 
—

 
7.6

 
N/A
 
$
1,956.4

 
$
(16.5
)
 
1,939.9

 
 
 
$
1,973.2

 
$
(18.4
)
 
1,954.8

 
 
Less — Current portion
 
 
 
 
(32.6
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(23.1
)
 
 
Long-term debt
 
 
 
 
$
1,907.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,931.7

 
 
(1) Unamortized portion
Senior Notes
As of October 1, 2016, the Company’s senior notes consist of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2023 at a stated coupon rate of 4.75% (the "2023 Notes"), $325 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2024 at a stated coupon rate of 5.375% (the "2024 Notes") and $650 million in aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2025 at a stated coupon rate of 5.25% (the "2025 Notes" and together with the 2023 Notes and 2024 Notes, the "Notes").
2023 Notes
The 2023 Notes were issued in January 2013 and mature on January 15, 2023. Interest is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year.
2024 Notes
The 2024 Notes were issued in March 2014 and mature on March 15, 2024. Interest is payable on March 15 and September 15 of each year.
2025 Notes
The 2025 Notes were issued in November 2014 and mature on January 15, 2025. Interest is payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year. Of the $650 million of proceeds from the offering, net of related issuance costs of $8.4 million, $250 million was restricted for the redemption of the remaining outstanding aggregate principal amount of the Company's 8.125% senior unsecured notes due 2020 (the "2020 Notes") and $350 million was restricted to finance, in part, the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa (Note 1, "Basis of Presentation").
In January 2015, the Company used $350 million of the restricted cash proceeds from the offering, along with $500 million in borrowings under the Term Loan Facility (see "— Credit Agreement" below), to finance the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa.
In March 2015, the Company redeemed the 2020 Notes at a price equal to 104.063% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. In connection with this transaction, the Company paid $255.0 million, including $250 million of the restricted cash proceeds from the offering, and recognized a loss of $14.3 million on the extinguishment of debt in the first quarter of 2015. The use of restricted cash for the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa and the redemption of the 2020 Notes is reflected as non-cash investing and financing activities, respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 26, 2015. The remaining proceeds from the offering were used for general corporate purposes, including the payment of fees and expenses associated with the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa and related financing transactions.

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Guarantees
The Notes are senior unsecured obligations. The Company’s obligations under the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by certain domestic subsidiaries, which are directly or indirectly 100% owned by Lear (Note 17, "Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements").
Covenants
Subject to certain exceptions, the indentures governing the Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the ability of the Company to: (i) create or permit certain liens and (ii) consolidate or merge or sell all or substantially all of the Company’s assets. The indentures governing the 2023 Notes and 2024 Notes limit the ability of the Company to enter into sale and leaseback transactions. The indentures governing the Notes also provide for customary events of default.
As of October 1, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the indentures governing the Notes.
Credit Agreement
As of October 1, 2016, the Company’s credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") consists of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which matures on November 14, 2019, and a $500 million term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility"), which matures on January 5, 2020. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were $475.0 million and $490.6 million, respectively, of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility. In the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, the Company made required principal payments under the Term Loan Facility of $6.2 million and $15.6 million, respectively.
Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility generally bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to (i) the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the credit agreement) plus an adjustable margin of 1.0% to 2.25% based on the Company’s corporate rating (1.25% as of October 1, 2016), payable on the last day of each applicable interest period but in no event less frequently than quarterly, or (ii) the Adjusted Base Rate (as defined in the credit agreement) plus an adjustable margin of 0.0% to 1.25% based on the Company’s corporate rating (0.25% as of October 1, 2016), payable quarterly. A facility fee, which ranges from 0.25% to 0.50% of the total amount committed under the Revolving Credit Facility, is payable quarterly.
Loans under the Term Loan Facility generally bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to (i) the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the credit agreement) plus an adjustable margin of 1.25% to 2.25% based on the Company's corporate rating (1.375% as of October 1, 2016), payable on the last day of each applicable interest period but in no event less frequently than quarterly, or (ii) the Adjusted Base Rate (as defined in the credit agreement) plus an adjustable margin of 0.25% to 1.25% based on the Company's corporate rating (0.375% as of October 1, 2016), payable quarterly.
The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a first priority basis, by certain domestic subsidiaries, which are directly or indirectly 100% owned by Lear (Note 17, "Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements").
The Credit Agreement contains various customary representations, warranties and covenants by the Company, including, without limitation, (i) covenants regarding maximum leverage and minimum interest coverage, (ii) limitations on fundamental changes involving the Company or its subsidiaries and (iii) limitations on indebtedness, liens, investments and restricted payments. As of October 1, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.
Other
As of October 1, 2016, other long-term debt consists of amounts outstanding under capital leases.
For further information on the Notes and the Credit Agreement, see Note 6, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.


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(8) Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans (primarily for the continuation of medical benefits) for eligible employees in the United States and certain other countries.
Net Periodic Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Cost (Credit)
The components of the Company’s net periodic pension benefit cost (credit) are shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
Service cost
$
1.4

 
$
1.6

 
$
1.1

 
$
1.8

 
$
4.2

 
$
4.8

 
$
3.5

 
$
6.5

Interest cost
7.5

 
3.8

 
7.2

 
4.1

 
22.4

 
11.9

 
21.5

 
13.0

Expected return on plan assets
(9.5
)
 
(5.9
)
 
(9.9
)
 
(6.3
)
 
(28.6
)
 
(17.5
)
 
(29.6
)
 
(20.3
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
0.6

 
0.8

 
0.7

 
1.0

 
2.0

 
2.3

 
2.0

 
3.2

Curtailment loss
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
7.7

Settlement loss
—

 
—

 
0.1

 
—

 
0.2

 
—

 
0.2

 
—

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
—

 
$
0.3

 
$
(0.8
)
 
$
0.6

 
$
0.2

 
$
1.5

 
$
(2.4
)
 
$
10.1

The components of the Company’s net periodic other postretirement benefit cost are shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
 
U.S.
 
Foreign
Service cost
$
—

 
$
0.1

 
$
—

 
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

 
$
0.4

 
$
0.1

 
$
0.6

Interest cost
0.9

 
0.4

 
0.8

 
0.4

 
2.4

 
1.2

 
2.3

 
1.2

Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss
(0.3
)
 
0.1

 
(0.3
)
 
0.1

 
(0.9
)
 
0.2

 
(0.9
)
 
0.4

Amortization of prior service credit
—

 
(0.1
)
 
—

 
(0.1
)
 
—

 
(0.3
)
 
—

 
(0.2
)
Special termination benefits
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
0.3

 
—

 
—

Net periodic benefit cost
$
0.6

 
$
0.5

 
$
0.5

 
$
0.5

 
$
1.6

 
$
1.8

 
$
1.5

 
$
2.0

In the nine months ended September 26, 2015, the Company recognized pension benefit curtailment losses of $7.7 million related to its restructuring actions.
Contributions
Employer contributions to the Company’s domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, were $9.7 million. The Company expects contributions to its domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans to be approximately $10 million to $15 million in 2016. The Company may elect to make contributions in excess of minimum funding requirements in response to investment performance or changes in interest rates or when the Company believes that it is financially advantageous to do so and based on its other cash requirements.
Subsequent Event
In September 2016, the Company announced a limited lump-sum payout offer to certain terminated vested plan participants of its U.S. defined benefit pension plans. This offer provides participants with the flexibility to receive their pension benefits early and reduces the Company's future administrative costs and risks related to its U.S. defined benefit pension plans. Under this offer, eligible plan participants may voluntarily elect an early payout of their pension benefits primarily in the form of a lump-sum payment equal to the present value of the participant’s pension benefits. Eligible plan participants have from October 4, 2016 through November 10, 2016, to make their election. Payments under this offer will be distributed in December 2016 from existing defined benefit pension plan assets.
In connection with this offer, the Company expects to recognize a non-cash settlement charge in the fourth quarter of 2016. Although the actual amount of the charge and the related impact on the funded status of the affected U.S. defined benefit pension plans will depend on, among other factors, the number of plan participants accepting the offer, the Company currently estimates that the offer will result in a pretax non-cash settlement charge of approximately $40 million to $55 million.

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(9) Other (Income) Expense, Net
Other (income) expense, net includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses related to certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets and other miscellaneous income and expense.
A summary of other (income) expense, net is shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Other expense
$
15.5

 
$
21.8

 
$
34.7

 
$
62.7

Other income
(1.3
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(35.5
)
 
(2.3
)
Other (income) expense, net
$
14.2

 
$
21.7

 
$
(0.8
)
 
$
60.4

In the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, other expense includes net foreign currency transaction losses of $3.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively. In the nine months ended October 1, 2016, other income includes a gain of $30.3 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate (Note 5, "Long-Term Assets").
In the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, other expense includes net foreign currency transaction losses of $13.6 million and $27.9 million, respectively. In the nine months ended September 26, 2015, other expense includes a loss of $14.3 million related to the extinguishment of debt (Note 7, "Debt").

(10) Income Taxes
A summary of the provision for income taxes and the corresponding effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015, is shown below (in millions, except effective tax rates):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Provision for income taxes
$
88.2

 
$
76.1

 
$
287.4

 
$
210.9

Pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates
$
310.3

 
$
259.5

 
$
1,030.2

 
$
722.1

Effective tax rate
28.4
%
 
29.3
%
 
27.9
%
 
29.2
%
In the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the provision for income taxes was primarily impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions. The provision was also impacted by a portion of the Company’s restructuring charges and other expenses, for which no tax benefit was provided as the charges were incurred in certain countries for which no tax benefit is likely to be realized due to a history of operating losses in those countries.
In the first nine months of 2016, the Company recognized net tax benefits of $14.5 million related to restructuring charges and various other items. In addition, the Company recognized a gain of $30.3 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. In the first nine months of 2015, the Company recognized net tax benefits of $32.0 million related to restructuring charges, debt redemption costs, acquisition costs and various other items. Excluding these items, the effective tax rate in the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 approximated the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax incentives and other permanent items.
The Company’s current and future provision for income taxes is impacted by the initial recognition of and changes in valuation allowances in certain countries. The Company intends to maintain these allowances until it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company’s future provision for income taxes will include no tax benefit with respect to losses incurred and, except for certain jurisdictions, no tax expense with respect to income generated in these countries until the respective valuation allowances are eliminated. Accordingly, income taxes are impacted by changes in valuation allowances and the mix of earnings among jurisdictions. The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. In completing this evaluation, the Company considers all available evidence in order to determine whether, based on the weight of the evidence, a valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets is necessary. Such evidence includes historical results, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences and expectations for future taxable income (exclusive of the reversal of temporary differences and carryforwards), as well as the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. If,

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based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the Company’s deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. If operating results improve or decline on a continual basis in a particular jurisdiction, the Company’s decision regarding the need for a valuation allowance could change, resulting in either the initial recognition or reversal of a valuation allowance in that jurisdiction, which could have a significant impact on income tax expense in the period recognized and subsequent periods.
For further information related to the consolidation of an affiliate, see Note 5, "Long-Term Assets." For further information related to the Company's income taxes, see Note 7, "Income Taxes," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

(11) Net Income Per Share Attributable to Lear
Basic net income per share attributable to Lear is computed by dividing net income attributable to Lear by the average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Common shares issuable upon the satisfaction of certain conditions pursuant to a contractual agreement are considered common shares outstanding and are included in the computation of basic net income per share attributable to Lear.
Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear is computed using the treasury stock method by dividing net income attributable to Lear by the average number of common shares outstanding, including the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents using the average share price during the period.
A summary of information used to compute basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Lear is shown below (in millions, except share and per share data):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Net income attributable to Lear
$
214.4

 
$
181.0

 
$
745.2

 
$
510.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Average common shares outstanding
71,259,766

 
76,259,209

 
73,102,327

 
77,315,584

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
792,504

 
1,156,893

 
706,893

 
861,847

Average diluted shares outstanding
72,052,270

 
77,416,102

 
73,809,220

 
78,177,431

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share attributable to Lear
$
3.01

 
$
2.37

 
$
10.19

 
$
6.60

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share attributable to Lear
$
2.98

 
$
2.34

 
$
10.10

 
$
6.53



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(12) Comprehensive Income and Equity
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income is defined as all changes in the Company’s net assets except changes resulting from transactions with stockholders. It differs from net income in that certain items recorded in equity are included in comprehensive income.
A summary of comprehensive income and reconciliations of equity, Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, is shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended October 1, 2016
 
Nine Months Ended October 1, 2016
 
Equity
 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
 
Equity
 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
Beginning equity balance
$
3,156.1

 
$
3,012.8

 
$
143.3

 
$
3,017.7

 
$
2,927.4

 
$
90.3

Stock-based compensation transactions
15.6

 
15.6

 
—

 
6.7

 
6.7

 
—

Repurchase of common stock
(152.7
)
 
(152.7
)
 
—

 
(557.7
)
 
(557.7
)
 
—

Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
(21.9
)
 
(21.9
)
 
—

 
(67.5
)
 
(67.5
)
 
—

Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders
(0.4
)
 
—

 
(0.4
)
 
(13.2
)
 
—

 
(13.2
)
Consolidation of affiliate
1.0

 
—

 
1.0

 
41.0

 
—

 
41.0

Non-controlling interests — other
—


—

 
—

 
—

 
(2.2
)
 
2.2

Comprehensive income:


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
Net income
235.0

 
214.4

 
20.6

 
792.0

 
745.2

 
46.8

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:


 
 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
Defined benefit plan adjustments
1.5

 
1.5

 
—

 
(0.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
—

Derivative instruments and hedging activities
0.8

 
0.8

 
—

 
(10.6
)
 
(10.6
)
 
—

Foreign currency translation adjustments
8.0

 
8.0

 
—

 
34.8

 
37.4

 
(2.6
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
10.3

 
10.3

 
—

 
24.0

 
26.6

 
(2.6
)
Comprehensive income
245.3

 
224.7

 
20.6

 
816.0

 
771.8

 
44.2

Ending equity balance
$
3,243.0

 
$
3,078.5

 
$
164.5

 
$
3,243.0

 
$
3,078.5

 
$
164.5


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(Continued)

A summary of changes, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, is shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended 
 October 1, 2016
 
Nine Months Ended 
 October 1, 2016
Defined benefit plans:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(196.3
)
 
$
(194.6
)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $1.0 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively)
0.8

 
2.5

Other comprehensive income (loss) recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016)
0.7

 
(2.7
)
Balance at end of period
$
(194.8
)
 
$
(194.8
)
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments and hedging:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(50.1
)
 
$
(38.7
)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $6.0 million and $16.7 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively)
17.1

 
46.2

Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax benefit of $6.0 million and $20.5 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively)
(16.3
)
 
(56.8
)
Balance at end of period
$
(49.3
)
 
$
(49.3
)
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(467.4
)
 
$
(496.8
)
Other comprehensive income recognized during the period (net of tax impact of $— million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016)
8.0

 
37.4

Balance at end of period
$
(459.4
)
 
$
(459.4
)
In the three months ended October 1, 2016, foreign currency translation adjustments are related primarily to the strengthening of the Euro relative to the U.S. dollar.
In the nine months ended October 1, 2016, foreign currency translation adjustments are related primarily to the strengthening of the Euro and the Brazilian real relative to the U.S. dollar, partially offset by the weakening of the Chinese renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency translation adjustments include pretax losses of $0.5 million related to intercompany transactions for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.

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(Continued)

A summary of comprehensive income and reconciliations of equity, Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests for the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, is shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Equity
 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
 
Equity
 
Lear
Corporation
Stockholders'
Equity
 
Non-
controlling
Interests
Beginning equity balance
$
2,978.3

 
$
2,899.4

 
$
78.9

 
$
3,029.3

 
$
2,958.8

 
$
70.5

Stock-based compensation transactions
13.8

 
13.8

 
—

 
(1.4
)
 
(1.4
)
 
—

Repurchase of common stock
(148.2
)
 
(148.2
)
 
—

 
(383.0
)
 
(383.0
)
 
—

Dividends declared to Lear Corporation stockholders
(19.5
)
 
(19.5
)
 
—

 
(59.9
)
 
(59.9
)
 
—

Dividends declared to noncontrolling interest holders
(4.3
)
 
—

 
(4.3
)
 
(16.2
)
 
—

 
(16.2
)
Comprehensive income:

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Net income
193.3

 
181.0

 
12.3

 
542.9

 
510.2

 
32.7

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Defined benefit plan adjustments
4.7

 
4.7

 
—

 
14.7

 
14.7

 
—

Derivative instruments and hedging activities
(16.1
)
 
(16.1
)
 
—

 
(14.3
)
 
(14.3
)
 
—

Foreign currency translation adjustments
(77.2
)
 
(74.8
)
 
(2.4
)
 
(187.3
)
 
(184.8
)
 
(2.5
)
Other comprehensive loss
(88.6
)
 
(86.2
)
 
(2.4
)
 
(186.9
)
 
(184.4
)
 
(2.5
)
Comprehensive income
104.7

 
94.8

 
9.9

 
356.0

 
325.8

 
30.2

Ending equity balance
$
2,924.8

 
$
2,840.3

 
$
84.5

 
$
2,924.8

 
$
2,840.3

 
$
84.5


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(Continued)

A summary of changes, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, is shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Nine Months Ended 
 September 26, 2015
Defined benefit plans:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(209.2
)
 
$
(219.2
)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $0.3 million and $1.2 million in the three and nine month ended September 26, 2015, respectively)
1.2

 
3.5

Other comprehensive income recognized during the period (net of tax expense of $— million and $1.1 million in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, respectively)
3.5

 
11.2

Balance at end of period
$
(204.5
)
 
$
(204.5
)
 
 
 
 
Derivative instruments and hedging:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(31.4
)
 
$
(33.2
)
Reclassification adjustments (net of tax expense of $4.4 million and $7.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, respectively)
8.1

 
16.8

Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax benefit of $10.1 million and $12.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, respectively)
(24.2
)
 
(31.1
)
Balance at end of period
$
(47.5
)
 
$
(47.5
)
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation:
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of period
$
(359.6
)
 
$
(249.6
)
Other comprehensive loss recognized during the period (net of tax benefit of $— million and $4.0 million in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, respectively)
(74.8
)
 
(184.8
)
Balance at end of period
$
(434.4
)
 
$
(434.4
)
In the three months ended September 26, 2015, foreign currency translation adjustments are related primarily to the weakening of the Brazilian real and the Chinese renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar and include pretax gains of $0.4 million related to intercompany transactions for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.
In the nine months ended September 26, 2015, foreign currency translation adjustments are related primarily to the weakening of the Euro, the Brazilian real and the Chinese renminbi relative to the U.S. dollar and include pretax losses of $11.1 million related to intercompany transactions for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future.
See Note 8, "Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans," for further information regarding reclassification adjustments related to the Company's defined benefit plans.
See Note 15, "Financial Instruments," for further information regarding reclassification adjustments related to the Company's derivative and hedging activities.
Lear Corporation Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
In February 2016, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a $487.4 million increase to the existing common stock share repurchase program to provide for a remaining aggregate repurchase authorization of $1.0 billion, while maintaining the program expiration date of December 31, 2017. In the first nine months of 2016, the Company repurchased, in aggregate, $557.7 million of its outstanding common stock (5,015,556 shares at an average purchase price of $111.20 per share, excluding commissions). As of the end of the third quarter of 2016, the Company has a remaining repurchase authorization of $442.3 million under its ongoing common stock share repurchase program. The Company may implement these share repurchases through a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, open market purchases, accelerated stock repurchase programs and structured repurchase transactions. The extent to which the Company will repurchase its outstanding common stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon its financial condition, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and

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other factors. In addition, the Company’s Credit Agreement places certain limitations on the Company’s ability to repurchase its common stock.
Since the first quarter of 2011, the Company's Board of Directors has authorized $3.4 billion in share repurchases under its common stock share repurchase program. As of the end of the third quarter of 2016, the Company has repurchased, in aggregate, $3.0 billion of its outstanding common stock, at an average price of $73.48 per share, excluding commissions and related fees, since the first quarter of 2011.
In addition to shares repurchased under the Company’s common stock share repurchase program described in the preceding paragraphs, the Company classified shares withheld from the settlement of the Company’s restricted stock unit and performance share awards to cover minimum tax withholding requirements as common stock held in treasury in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015.
Quarterly Dividend
In the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.30 and $0.25 per share of common stock, respectively. In the first nine months of 2016, declared dividends totaled $67.5 million, and dividends paid totaled $68.1 million. In the first nine months of 2015, declared dividends totaled $59.9 million, and dividends paid totaled $60.0 million. Dividends payable on common shares to be distributed under the Company’s stock-based compensation program and common shares contemplated as part of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings will be paid when such common shares are distributed.
Noncontrolling Interests
In the first nine months of 2016, the Company gained control of and consolidated an affiliate. For further information related to the consolidation, see Note 5, "Long-Term Assets."
In October 2016, the Company entered into a transaction to acquire the outstanding noncontrolling interests in a consolidated subsidiary, Shenyang Lear Automotive Seating and Interior Systems Co., Ltd., for $33.0 million. Upon completion of the transaction, the Company will own 100% of the subsidiary. There will be no gain or loss recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of comprehensive income as a result of this transaction in the year ended December 31, 2016.

(13) Legal and Other Contingencies
As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had recorded reserves for pending legal disputes, including commercial disputes and other matters, of $15.1 million and $9.2 million, respectively. Such reserves reflect amounts recognized in accordance with GAAP and typically exclude the cost of legal representation. Product liability and warranty reserves are recorded separately from legal reserves, as described below.
Commercial Disputes
The Company is involved from time to time in legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial or contractual disputes with its customers, suppliers and competitors. These disputes vary in nature and are usually resolved by negotiations between the parties.
Product Liability and Warranty Matters
In the event that use of the Company’s products results in, or is alleged to result in, bodily injury and/or property damage or other losses, the Company may be subject to product liability lawsuits and other claims. Such lawsuits generally seek compensatory damages, punitive damages and attorneys’ fees and costs. In addition, if any of the Company’s products are, or are alleged to be, defective, the Company may be required or requested by its customers to participate in a recall or other corrective action involving such products. Certain of the Company’s customers have asserted claims against the Company for costs related to recalls or other corrective actions involving its products. The Company can provide no assurances that it will not experience material claims in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend such claims.
To a lesser extent, the Company is a party to agreements with certain of its customers, whereby these customers may pursue claims against the Company for contribution of all or a portion of the amounts sought in connection with product liability and warranty claims.

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In certain instances, allegedly defective products may be supplied by Tier 2 suppliers. The Company may seek recovery from its suppliers of materials or services included within the Company’s products that are associated with product liability and warranty claims. The Company carries insurance for certain legal matters, including product liability claims, but such coverage may be limited. The Company does not maintain insurance for product warranty or recall matters. Future dispositions with respect to the Company’s product liability claims that were subject to compromise under the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings will be satisfied out of a common stock and warrant reserve established for that purpose.
The Company records product warranty reserves when liability is probable and related amounts are reasonably estimable.
A summary of the changes in reserves for product liability and warranty claims in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, is shown below (in millions):
Balance at January 1, 2016
$
33.0

Expense, net (including changes in estimates)
18.9

Settlements
(3.8
)
Foreign currency translation and other
0.2

Balance at October 1, 2016
$
48.3

Environmental Matters
The Company is subject to local, state, federal and foreign laws, regulations and ordinances which govern activities or operations that may have adverse environmental effects and which impose liability for clean-up costs resulting from past spills, disposals or other releases of hazardous wastes and environmental compliance. The Company’s policy is to comply with all applicable environmental laws and to maintain an environmental management program based on ISO 14001 to ensure compliance with this standard. However, the Company currently is, has been and in the future may become the subject of formal or informal enforcement actions or procedures.
The Company has been named as a potentially responsible party at several third-party landfill sites and is engaged in the cleanup of hazardous waste at certain sites owned, leased or operated by the Company, including several properties acquired in its 1999 acquisition of UT Automotive, Inc. ("UT Automotive"). Certain present and former properties of UT Automotive are subject to environmental liabilities which may be significant. The Company obtained agreements and indemnities with respect to certain environmental liabilities from United Technologies Corporation ("UTC") in connection with the Company’s acquisition of UT Automotive. UTC manages and directly funds these environmental liabilities pursuant to its agreements and indemnities with the Company.
As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had recorded environmental reserves of $9.1 million. The Company does not believe that the environmental liabilities associated with its current and former properties will have a material adverse impact on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows; however, no assurances can be given in this regard.
Other Matters
The Company is involved from time to time in various other legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, intellectual property matters, tax claims and employment matters. Although the outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not believe that any of the other legal proceedings or claims in which the Company is currently involved, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse impact on its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, no assurances can be given in this regard.
Although the Company records reserves for legal disputes, product liability and warranty claims and environmental and other matters in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these matters are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ significantly from current estimates.


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(14) Segment Reporting
The Company has two reportable operating segments: seating, which includes complete seat systems and all major seat components, including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests, and E-Systems (formerly electrical), which includes complete electrical distribution systems, electronic control modules and wireless communication modules. Key components in the electrical distribution system include wiring harnesses, terminals and connectors, junction boxes and high power components for hybrid and electric vehicles. The other category includes unallocated costs related to corporate headquarters, regional headquarters and the elimination of intercompany activities, none of which meets the requirements for being classified as an operating segment.
The Company evaluates the performance of its operating segments based primarily on (i) revenues from external customers, (ii) pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates, interest expense and other (income) expense, ("segment earnings") and (iii) cash flows, being defined as segment earnings less capital expenditures plus depreciation and amortization.
A summary of revenues from external customers and other financial information by reportable operating segment is shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended October 1, 2016
 
Seating
 
E-Systems
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Revenues from external customers
$
3,513.3

 
$
1,013.1

 
$
—

 
$
4,526.4

Segment earnings (1)
269.5

 
140.3

 
(64.7
)
 
345.1

Depreciation and amortization
67.9

 
27.5

 
3.3

 
98.7

Capital expenditures
80.3

 
34.9

 
3.4

 
118.6

Total assets
6,348.8

 
1,746.6

 
2,182.0

 
10,277.4

 
Three Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Seating
 
E-Systems
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Revenues from external customers
$
3,357.1

 
$
973.2

 
$
—

 
$
4,330.3

Segment earnings (1)
234.2

 
132.6

 
(64.2
)
 
302.6

Depreciation and amortization
60.2

 
25.4

 
2.4

 
88.0

Capital expenditures
75.6

 
26.7

 
12.5

 
114.8

Total assets
6,132.9

 
1,674.6

 
1,831.2

 
9,638.7

 
Nine Months Ended October 1, 2016
 
Seating
 
E-Systems
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Revenues from external customers
$
10,755.7

 
$
3,158.4

 
$
—

 
$
13,914.1

Segment earnings (1)
848.8

 
441.5

 
(198.9
)
 
1,091.4

Depreciation and amortization
193.8

 
80.5

 
9.1

 
283.4

Capital expenditures
204.6

 
79.5

 
16.2

 
300.3

Total assets
6,348.8

 
1,746.6

 
2,182.0

 
10,277.4

 
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Seating
 
E-Systems
 
Other
 
Consolidated
Revenues from external customers
$
10,419.8

 
$
3,067.0

 
$
—

 
$
13,486.8

Segment earnings (1)
644.8

 
411.5

 
(207.5
)
 
848.8

Depreciation and amortization
177.1

 
73.6

 
6.7

 
257.4

Capital expenditures
232.5

 
75.5

 
19.7

 
327.7

Total assets
6,132.9

 
1,674.6

 
1,831.2

 
9,638.7

(1) 
See definition above.

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In the three months ended October 1, 2016, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $7.8 million, $6.9 million and $0.2 million in the seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively. In the nine months ended October 1, 2016, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $30.8 million, $17.5 million and $2.9 million in the seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively (Note 2, "Restructuring").
In the three months ended September 26, 2015, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $4.3 million, $3.7 million and $6.9 million in the seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively. In the nine months ended September 26, 2015, segment earnings include restructuring charges of $47.3 million, $9.7 million and $14.7 million in the seating and E-Systems segments and in the other category, respectively (Note 2, "Restructuring").
A reconciliation of segment earnings to consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates is shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Segment earnings
$
345.1

 
$
302.6

 
$
1,091.4

 
$
848.8

Interest expense
20.6

 
21.4

 
62.0

 
66.3

Other (income) expense, net
14.2

 
21.7

 
(0.8
)
 
60.4

Consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates
$
310.3

 
$
259.5

 
$
1,030.2

 
$
722.1


(15) Financial Instruments
Debt Instruments
The carrying values of the Company’s debt instruments vary from their fair values. The fair values were determined by reference to the quoted market prices of these securities (Level 2 input based on the GAAP fair value hierarchy). The estimated fair value, as well as the carrying value, of the Company's debt instruments are shown below (in millions):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31, 2015
Estimated aggregate fair value
$
2,042.0

 
$
1,992.3

Aggregate carrying value (1)
1,950.0

 
1,965.6

(1) Credit agreement and senior notes, excluding the impact of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Accounts Receivable Factoring
One of the Company's European subsidiaries has an uncommitted factoring agreement, which provides for aggregate purchases of specified customer accounts of up to €200 million. As of October 1, 2016, there were no factored receivables outstanding. The Company cannot provide any assurances that this factoring facility will be available or utilized in the future.
Marketable Equity Securities
Included in other current assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, are $28.8 million and $23.0 million, respectively, of marketable equity securities, which the Company accounts for under the fair value option. Accordingly, unrealized gains and losses arising from changes in the fair value of the marketable equity securities are recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income as a component of other expense, net. The fair value of the marketable equity securities is determined by reference to quoted market prices in active markets (Level 1 input based on the GAAP fair value hierarchy).
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company has used derivative financial instruments, including forwards, futures, options, swaps and other derivative contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates and the resulting variability of the Company’s operating results. The Company is not a party to leveraged derivatives. The Company’s derivative financial instruments are subject to master netting arrangements that provide for the net settlement of contracts, by counterparty, in the event of default or termination. On the date that a derivative contract for a hedging instrument is entered into, the Company

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designates the derivative as either (1) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (a fair value hedge), (2) a hedge of the exposure of a forecasted transaction or of the variability in the cash flows of a recognized asset or liability (a cash flow hedge) or (3) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation (a net investment hedge).
For a fair value hedge, both the effective and ineffective portions of the change in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in earnings and reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of income on the same line as the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. For a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. When the underlying hedged transaction is realized, the gain or loss included in accumulated other comprehensive loss is recorded in earnings and reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of income on the same line as the gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk. For a net investment hedge, the effective portion of the change in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in cumulative translation adjustment, which is a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition, for both cash flow and net investment hedges, changes in the fair value of the derivative that are excluded from the Company’s effectiveness assessments and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in earnings and reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of income as other expense, net.
Foreign Exchange
The Company uses forwards, swaps and other derivative contracts to reduce the effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates on known foreign currency exposures. Gains and losses on the derivative instruments are intended to offset gains and losses on the hedged transaction in an effort to reduce exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The principal currencies hedged by the Company include the Mexican peso, various European currencies, the Thai baht, the Japanese yen, the Philippine peso and the Canadian dollar.
The notional amount and estimated fair value of the Company's foreign currency derivative contracts are shown below (in millions, except for maturities):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31, 2015
Contracts designated as cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
Notional amount
$
1,134.9

 
$
1,394.6

Fair value
$
(60.7
)
 
$
(46.4
)
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed
24

 
24

 
 
 
 
Contracts not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
Notional amount
$
876.8

 
$
423.4

Fair value
$
(3.8
)
 
$
(4.5
)
Outstanding maturities in months, not to exceed
12

 
12

 
 
 
 
Total outstanding notional amount
$
2,011.7

 
$
1,818.0

Foreign currency derivative contracts not designated as hedging instruments consist principally of hedges of cash transactions, intercompany loans and certain other balance sheet exposures.

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The fair value of outstanding foreign currency derivative contracts and the related classification in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, are shown below (in millions):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Contracts designated as cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
Other current assets
$
4.0

 
$
8.2

Other long-term assets
0.9

 
0.3

Other current liabilities
(55.4
)
 
(51.5
)
Other long-term liabilities
(10.2
)
 
(3.4
)
 
(60.7
)
 
(46.4
)
Contracts not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
 
Other current assets
3.1

 
3.6

Other current liabilities
(6.9
)
 
(8.1
)
 
(3.8
)
 
(4.5
)
 
$
(64.5
)
 
$
(50.9
)
Pretax amounts related to foreign currency derivative contracts that were recognized in and reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss are shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Contracts designated as cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Losses recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(22.3
)
 
$
(34.2
)
 
$
(77.2
)
 
$
(43.4
)
Losses reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss
23.1

 
12.5

 
62.9

 
24.4

Comprehensive income (loss)
$
0.8

 
$
(21.7
)
 
$
(14.3
)
 
$
(19.0
)
Pretax gains (losses) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net sales and cost of sales are shown below (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Net sales
$
(2.2
)
 
$
1.4

 
$
(3.6
)
 
$
2.4

Cost of sales
(20.9
)
 
(13.9
)
 
(59.3
)
 
(26.8
)
 
$
(23.1
)
 
$
(12.5
)
 
$
(62.9
)
 
$
(24.4
)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Derivative Instruments and Hedging
As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, pretax net losses of approximately $60.7 million and $46.4 million, respectively, related to the Company’s derivative instruments and hedging activities were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss. During the next twelve month period, the Company expects to reclassify into earnings net losses of approximately $51.4 million recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of October 1, 2016. Such losses will be reclassified at the time that the underlying hedged transactions are realized.
During the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015, amounts recognized in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income related to changes in the fair value of cash flow and fair value hedges excluded from the Company’s effectiveness assessments and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of cash flow and fair value hedges were not material.

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Fair Value Measurements
GAAP provides that fair value is an exit price, defined as a market-based measurement that represents the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value measurements are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques:
Market:
 
This approach uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
 
 
 
Income:
 
This approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present value amount based on current market expectations.
 
 
 
Cost:
 
This approach is based on the amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
Further, GAAP prioritizes the inputs and assumptions used in the valuation techniques described above into a three-tier fair value hierarchy as follows:
Level 1:
 
Observable inputs, such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible at the measurement date.
 
 
 
Level 2:
 
Inputs, other than quoted market prices included in Level 1, that are observable either directly or indirectly for the asset or liability.
 
 
 
Level 3:
 
Unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’s own assumptions about the exit price of the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs may be used if there is little or no market data for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The Company discloses fair value measurements and the related valuation techniques and fair value hierarchy level for its assets and liabilities that are measured or disclosed at fair value.
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair value measurements and the related valuation techniques and fair value hierarchy level for the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, are shown below (in millions):
 
October 1, 2016
 
Frequency
 
Asset
(Liability)
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3

Foreign currency derivative contracts, net
Recurring
 
$
(64.5
)
 
Market/ Income
 
$
—

 
$
(64.5
)
 
$
—

Marketable equity securities
Recurring
 
$
28.8

 
Market
 
$
28.8

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
December 31, 2015
 
Frequency
 
Asset
(Liability)
 
Valuation
Technique
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3

Foreign currency derivative contracts, net
Recurring
 
$
(50.9
)
 
Market/ Income
 
$
—

 
$
(50.9
)
 
$
—

Marketable equity securities
Recurring
 
$
23.0

 
Market
 
$
23.0

 
$
—

 
$
—

The Company determines the fair value of its derivative contracts using quoted market prices to calculate the forward values and then discounts such forward values to the present value. The discount rates used are based on quoted bank deposit or swap interest rates. If a derivative contract is in a net liability position, the Company adjusts these discount rates by an estimate of the credit spread that would be applied by market participants purchasing these contracts from the Company’s counterparties. If an estimate of the credit spread is required, the Company uses significant assumptions and factors other than quoted market rates, which would result in the classification of its derivative liabilities within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no derivative contracts that were classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In addition, there were no transfers in or out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy in 2016.

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Items Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis
The Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a non-recurring basis, which are not included in the table above. As these non-recurring fair value measurements are generally determined using unobservable inputs, these fair value measurements are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
As a result of the consolidation of Beijing BAI in 2016, Level 3 fair value estimates related to property, plant and equipment of $20.7 million, customer-based intangible assets of $34.0 million and noncontrolling interests of $41.0 million are recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 1, 2016. In addition, the consolidation of Beijing BAI required a Level 3 fair value estimate related to the Company's previously held equity interest of $63.0 million.
As a result of the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa in 2015, Level 3 fair value estimates related to property, plant and equipment of $142.4 million, intangible assets of $211.3 million and contingent consideration of $25.0 million were recorded in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015.
Fair value estimates of property, plant and equipment were based on independent appraisals, giving consideration to the highest and best use of the assets. Key assumptions used in the appraisals were based on a combination of market and cost approaches, as appropriate. Fair value estimates of customer-based intangible assets were based on the present value of future earnings attributable to the asset group after recognition of required returns to other contributory assets. Fair value estimates of noncontrolling interests and the Company's previously held equity interest were based on the present value of future cash flows and a value to earnings multiple approach. In addition, these fair value estimates reflect discounts for the lack of control and the lack of marketability associated with the noncontrolling and previously held equity interests. Fair value estimates of the Eagle Ottawa contingent consideration were based on an income approach.
For further information on assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, see Note 5, “Long-Term Assets.” For further information on the Eagle Ottawa fair value measurements, see Note 3, “Acquisition,” to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
As of October 1, 2016, there were no additional significant assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.

(16) Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has considered the recent Accounting Standards Updates ("ASUs") issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") summarized below, which could significantly impact its financial statements:
Standards Pending Adoption
 
Description
 
Effective Date
 
Anticipated Impact
ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (1)
 
The standard simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment awards to employees and includes provisions related to income taxes, the liability or equity classification of share-based payment awards and statement of cash flows presentation. The income tax related provisions of this update are expected to significantly impact the Company and must be adopted through a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period in which the update is adopted.
 
January 1, 2017
 
As of December 31, 2015, the Company had tax benefits related to share-based payment awards of $45.4 million, recorded as a reduction to long-term deferred tax assets, and $3.9 million, recorded in additional paid-in-capital. Adoption of this update would result in the elimination of such amounts from other long-term assets and additional paid-in-capital, with a corresponding $49.3 million increase to retained earnings.
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (2)
 
The standard replaces existing revenue recognition guidance and requires additional financial statement disclosures. The provisions of these updates may be applied through either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach.
 
January 1, 2018
 
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of these updates.
ASU 2016-02, Leases
 
The standard requires that a lessee recognize on its balance sheet right-of-use assets and corresponding liabilities resulting from leasing transactions, as well as additional financial statement disclosures. Currently, U.S. GAAP only requires such balance sheet recognition for leases classified as capital leases. The provisions of this update apply to substantially all leased assets, with certain permitted exceptions, and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach.
 
January 1, 2019
 
The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this update. For additional information on the Company’s operating lease commitments, see Note 11, "Commitments and Contingencies," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

(1) Early adoption permitted.
(2) Along with four subsequent ASUs amending and clarifying ASU 2014-09:
ASU 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date"
ASU 2016-08, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net)"

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ASU 2016-10, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing"
ASU 2016-12, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients"

The Company has considered the recent ASUs summarized below, none of which are expected to significantly impact its financial statements:
Standard
 
Description
 
Effective Date
ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements — Going Concern
 
The standard requires management to make a going concern assessment for 24 months after the financial statement date. Previously, this assessment was made by the Company's independent registered public accounting firm.
 
December 31, 2016
ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory
 
The standard requires entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value rather than at the lower of cost or market.
 
January 1, 2017
ASU 2016-05, Effects of Derivative Contract Novations on Existing Hedge Accounting Relationships and ASU 2016-06, Contingent Put and Call Options in Debt Instruments.
 
The standards provide clarification when there is a change in a counterparty to a derivative hedging instrument and the steps required when assessing the economic characteristics of embedded put or call options.
 
January 1, 2017
ASU 2016-07, Simplifying the Transition to Equity Method of Accounting
 
The standard eliminates the retroactive application when investments become qualified for the equity method of accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership or degree of influence.
 
January 1, 2017
ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
 
The standard requires equity investments and other ownership interests in unconsolidated entities (other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounting) to be measured at fair value through earnings. A practicability exception exists for equity investments without readily determinable fair values.
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
 
The standard addresses the classification of cash flows related to various transactions, including debt prepayment and extinguishment costs, contingent consideration and proceeds from insurance claims.
 
January 1, 2018
ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments
 
The standard changes the impairment model for most financial instruments to an "expected loss" model. The new model will generally result in earlier recognition of credit losses.
 
January 1, 2020
The Company has adopted the ASUs summarized below in 2016. The effects of adoption did not significantly impact its financial statements:
Standards Adopted
 
Description
 
Effective Date
ASU 2015-01, Income Statement — Extraordinary and Unusual Items
 
The standard eliminates the concept of extraordinary items.
 
January 1, 2016
ASU 2015-02, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis
 
The standard provides guidance related to the application of both the variable interest and voting interest consolidation models.
 
January 1, 2016
ASU 2015-05, Internal-Use Software
 
The standard provides guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license.
 
January 1, 2016
ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments
 
The standard eliminates the requirement for an acquirer in a business combination to account for measurement-period adjustments retrospectively.
 
January 1, 2016

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October 1, 2016
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(Unaudited; in millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
408.7

 
$
0.3

 
$
932.6

 
$
—

 
$
1,341.6

Accounts receivable
65.7

 
655.0

 
2,388.8

 
—

 
3,109.5

Inventories
1.6

 
434.2

 
627.2

 
—

 
1,063.0

Intercompany accounts
38.2

 
150.5

 
—

 
(188.7
)
 
—

Other
90.7

 
14.1

 
434.9

 
—

 
539.7

Total current assets
604.9

 
1,254.1

 
4,383.5

 
(188.7
)
 
6,053.8

LONG-TERM ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
166.8

 
405.6

 
1,348.5

 
—

 
1,920.9

Goodwill
39.9

 
651.3

 
378.2

 
—

 
1,069.4

Investments in subsidiaries
3,590.2

 
1,189.2

 
—

 
(4,779.4
)
 
—

Intercompany loans receivable
1,054.0

 
1,389.5

 
109.1

 
(2,552.6
)
 
—

Other
560.2

 
189.9

 
506.9

 
(23.7
)
 
1,233.3

Total long-term assets
5,411.1

 
3,825.5

 
2,342.7

 
(7,355.7
)
 
4,223.6

Total assets
$
6,016.0

 
$
5,079.6

 
$
6,726.2

 
$
(7,544.4
)
 
$
10,277.4

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term borrowings
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
8.7

 
$
—

 
$
8.7

Accounts payable and drafts
77.2

 
810.9

 
1,885.1

 
—

 
2,773.2

Accrued liabilities
245.2

 
337.5

 
1,086.1

 
—

 
1,668.8

Intercompany accounts
—

 
—

 
188.7

 
(188.7
)
 
—

Current portion of long-term debt
31.3

 
—

 
1.3

 
—

 
32.6

Total current liabilities
353.7

 
1,148.4

 
3,169.9

 
(188.7
)
 
4,483.3

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
1,902.2

 
—

 
5.1

 
—

 
1,907.3

Intercompany loans payable
511.0

 
687.0

 
1,354.5

 
(2,552.5
)
 
—

Other
170.6

 
168.5

 
328.4

 
(23.7
)
 
643.8

Total long-term liabilities
2,583.8

 
855.5

 
1,688.0

 
(2,576.2
)
 
2,551.1

EQUITY:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity
3,078.5

 
3,075.7

 
1,703.8

 
(4,779.5
)
 
3,078.5

Noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
164.5

 
—

 
164.5

Equity
3,078.5

 
3,075.7

 
1,868.3

 
(4,779.5
)
 
3,243.0

Total liabilities and equity
$
6,016.0

 
$
5,079.6

 
$
6,726.2

 
$
(7,544.4
)
 
$
10,277.4



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(Continued)

(17) Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (continued)

 
December 31, 2015
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(In millions)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
526.4

 
$
0.4

 
$
669.8

 
$
—

 
$
1,196.6

Accounts receivable
46.4

 
534.5

 
2,009.1

 
—

 
2,590.0

Inventories
4.0

 
407.0

 
536.6

 
—

 
947.6

Intercompany accounts
45.9

 
79.5

 
—

 
(125.4
)
 
—

Other
114.0

 
25.8

 
412.6

 
—

 
552.4

Total current assets
736.7

 
1,047.2

 
3,628.1

 
(125.4
)
 
5,286.6

LONG-TERM ASSETS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
134.2

 
417.6

 
1,274.7

 
—

 
1,826.5

Goodwill
39.9

 
651.3

 
362.6

 
—

 
1,053.8

Investments in subsidiaries
3,101.3

 
1,458.5

 
—

 
(4,559.8
)
 
—

Intercompany loans receivable
904.1

 
836.7

 
77.7

 
(1,818.5
)
 
—

Other
566.3

 
203.9

 
493.8

 
(25.1
)
 
1,238.9

Total long-term assets
4,745.8

 
3,568.0

 
2,208.8

 
(6,403.4
)
 
4,119.2

Total assets
$
5,482.5

 
$
4,615.2

 
$
5,836.9

 
$
(6,528.8
)
 
$
9,405.8

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and drafts
$
78.0

 
$
681.2

 
$
1,745.2

 
$
—

 
$
2,504.4

Accrued liabilities
144.0

 
277.0

 
891.1

 
—

 
1,312.1

Intercompany accounts
—

 
—

 
125.4

 
(125.4
)
 
—

Current portion of long-term debt
21.9

 
—

 
1.2

 
—

 
23.1

Total current liabilities
243.9

 
958.2

 
2,762.9

 
(125.4
)
 
3,839.6

LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
1,925.3

 
—

 
6.4

 
—

 
1,931.7

Intercompany loans payable
221.6

 
650.1

 
946.8

 
(1,818.5
)
 
—

Other
164.3

 
164.9

 
312.7

 
(25.1
)
 
616.8

Total long-term liabilities
2,311.2

 
815.0

 
1,265.9

 
(1,843.6
)
 
2,548.5

EQUITY:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lear Corporation stockholders’ equity
2,927.4

 
2,842.0

 
1,717.8

 
(4,559.8
)
 
2,927.4

Noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
90.3

 
—

 
90.3

Equity
2,927.4

 
2,842.0

 
1,808.1

 
(4,559.8
)
 
3,017.7

Total liabilities and equity
$
5,482.5

 
$
4,615.2

 
$
5,836.9

 
$
(6,528.8
)
 
$
9,405.8


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(17) Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (continued)

 
Three Months Ended October 1, 2016
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(Unaudited; in millions)
Net sales
$
106.9

 
$
1,991.1

 
$
3,742.9

 
$
(1,314.5
)
 
$
4,526.4

Cost of sales
163.5

 
1,744.1

 
3,419.4

 
(1,314.5
)
 
4,012.5

Selling, general and administrative expenses
77.3

 
4.7

 
71.6

 
—

 
153.6

Intercompany operating (income) expense, net
(79.8
)
 
62.1

 
17.7

 
—

 
—

Amortization of intangible assets
0.7

 
5.2

 
9.3

 
—

 
15.2

Interest expense
16.5

 
6.1

 
(2.0
)
 
—

 
20.6

Other (income) expense, net
10.6

 
(0.7
)
 
4.3

 
—

 
14.2

Consolidated income (loss) before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates and subsidiaries
(81.9
)
 
169.6

 
222.6

 
—

 
310.3

Provision for income taxes
(30.9
)
 
64.4

 
54.7

 
—

 
88.2

Equity in net income of affiliates
(1.1
)
 
0.3

 
(12.1
)
 
—

 
(12.9
)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
(264.3
)
 
(115.7
)
 
—

 
380.0

 
—

Consolidated net income
214.4

 
220.6

 
180.0

 
(380.0
)
 
235.0

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
20.6

 
—

 
20.6

Net income attributable to Lear
$
214.4

 
$
220.6

 
$
159.4

 
$
(380.0
)
 
$
214.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated comprehensive income
$
224.7

 
$
215.9

 
$
194.6

 
$
(389.9
)
 
$
245.3

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
20.6

 
—

 
20.6

Comprehensive income attributable to Lear
$
224.7

 
$
215.9

 
$
174.0

 
$
(389.9
)
 
$
224.7

 
Three Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(Unaudited; in millions)
Net sales
$
106.3

 
$
2,044.1

 
$
3,433.1

 
$
(1,253.2
)
 
$
4,330.3

Cost of sales
146.9

 
1,824.3

 
3,159.1

 
(1,253.2
)
 
3,877.1

Selling, general and administrative expenses
74.5

 
2.9

 
60.2

 
—

 
137.6

Intercompany operating (income) expense, net
(73.7
)
 
50.0

 
23.7

 
—

 
—

Amortization of intangible assets
0.5

 
5.2

 
7.3

 
—

 
13.0

Interest expense
16.4

 
6.1

 
(1.1
)
 
—

 
21.4

Other expense, net
12.6

 
2.8

 
6.3

 
—

 
21.7

Consolidated income (loss) before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates and subsidiaries
(70.9
)
 
152.8

 
177.6

 
—

 
259.5

Provision for income taxes
(26.3
)
 
53.8

 
48.6

 
—

 
76.1

Equity in net income of affiliates
(0.4
)
 
(1.0
)
 
(8.5
)
 
—

 
(9.9
)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
(225.2
)
 
(100.9
)
 
—

 
326.1

 
—

Consolidated net income
181.0

 
200.9

 
137.5

 
(326.1
)
 
193.3

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
12.3

 
—

 
12.3

Net income attributable to Lear
$
181.0

 
$
200.9

 
$
125.2

 
$
(326.1
)
 
$
181.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated comprehensive income
$
94.8

 
$
186.6

 
$
62.9

 
$
(239.6
)
 
$
104.7

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
9.9

 
—

 
9.9

Comprehensive income attributable to Lear
$
94.8

 
$
186.6

 
$
53.0

 
$
(239.6
)
 
$
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(17) Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (continued)

 
Nine Months Ended October 1, 2016
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(Unaudited; in millions)
Net sales
$
317.5

 
$
6,111.2

 
$
11,467.6

 
$
(3,982.2
)
 
$
13,914.1

Cost of sales
486.7

 
5,367.1

 
10,452.5

 
(3,982.2
)
 
12,324.1

Selling, general and administrative expenses
229.0

 
14.9

 
213.0

 
—

 
456.9

Intercompany operating (income) expense, net
(312.9
)
 
210.3

 
102.6

 
—

 
—

Amortization of intangible assets
2.2

 
15.6

 
23.9

 
—

 
41.7

Interest expense
49.0

 
18.0

 
(5.0
)
 
—

 
62.0

Other (income) expense, net
30.2

 
(0.7
)
 
(30.3
)
 
—

 
(0.8
)
Consolidated income (loss) before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates and subsidiaries
(166.7
)
 
486.0

 
710.9

 
—

 
1,030.2

Provision for income taxes
(62.4
)
 
181.8

 
168.0

 
—

 
287.4

Equity in net income of affiliates
(1.6
)
 
(0.7
)
 
(46.9
)
 
—

 
(49.2
)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
(847.9
)
 
(403.0
)
 
—

 
1,250.9

 
—

Consolidated net income
745.2

 
707.9

 
589.8

 
(1,250.9
)
 
792.0

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
46.8

 
—

 
46.8

Net income attributable to Lear
$
745.2

 
$
707.9

 
$
543.0

 
$
(1,250.9
)
 
$
745.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated comprehensive income
$
771.8

 
$
697.7

 
$
621.3

 
$
(1,274.8
)
 
$
816.0

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
44.2

 
—

 
44.2

Comprehensive income attributable to Lear
$
771.8

 
$
697.7

 
$
577.1

 
$
(1,274.8
)
 
$
771.8

 
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(Unaudited; in millions)
Net sales
$
319.2

 
$
6,151.3

 
$
10,925.4

 
$
(3,909.1
)
 
$
13,486.8

Cost of sales
465.1

 
5,549.0

 
10,052.7

 
(3,909.1
)
 
12,157.7

Selling, general and administrative expenses
197.5

 
50.7

 
192.6

 
—

 
440.8

Intercompany operating (income) expense, net
(331.1
)
 
204.1

 
127.0

 
—

 
—

Amortization of intangible assets
1.3

 
15.6

 
22.6

 
—

 
39.5

Interest expense
54.5

 
17.3

 
(5.5
)
 
—

 
66.3

Other expense, net
26.0

 
1.5

 
32.9

 
—

 
60.4

Consolidated income (loss) before income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates and subsidiaries
(94.1
)
 
313.1

 
503.1

 
—

 
722.1

Provision for income taxes
(32.1
)
 
117.1

 
125.9

 
—

 
210.9

Equity in net income of affiliates
1.0

 
(2.1
)
 
(30.6
)
 
—

 
(31.7
)
Equity in net income of subsidiaries
(573.2
)
 
(271.9
)
 
—

 
845.1

 
—

Consolidated net income
510.2

 
470.0

 
407.8

 
(845.1
)
 
542.9

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
32.7

 
—

 
32.7

Net income attributable to Lear
$
510.2

 
$
470.0

 
$
375.1

 
$
(845.1
)
 
$
510.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated comprehensive income
$
325.8

 
$
442.0

 
$
237.7

 
$
(649.5
)
 
$
356.0

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
30.2

 
—

 
30.2

Comprehensive income attributable to Lear
$
325.8

 
$
442.0

 
$
207.5

 
$
(649.5
)
 
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(17) Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (continued)

 
Nine Months Ended October 1, 2016
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(Unaudited; in millions)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
$
122.6

 
$
380.6

 
$
614.8

 
$
(24.1
)
 
$
1,093.9

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(29.2
)
 
(77.0
)
 
(194.1
)
 
—

 
(300.3
)
Intercompany transactions
202.1

 
32.2

 
(31.4
)
 
(202.9
)
 
—

Other, net
(10.2
)
 
0.8

 
61.2

 
—

 
51.8

Net cash used in investing activities
162.7

 
(44.0
)
 
(164.3
)
 
(202.9
)
 
(248.5
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit agreement repayments
(15.6
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(15.6
)
Short-term borrowings
—

 
—

 
8.9

 
—

 
8.9

Repurchase of common stock
(557.7
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(557.7
)
Dividends paid to Lear Corporation stockholders
(68.1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(68.1
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(14.8
)
 
—

 
(14.8
)
Intercompany transactions
289.4

 
(336.7
)
 
(179.7
)
 
227.0

 
—

Other, net
(51.0
)
 
—

 
(1.1
)
 


 
(52.1
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(403.0
)
 
(336.7
)
 
(186.7
)
 
227.0

 
(699.4
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of foreign currency translation
—

 
—

 
(1.0
)
 
—

 
(1.0
)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(117.7
)
 
(0.1
)
 
262.8

 
—

 
145.0

Cash and Cash Equivalents as of Beginning of Period
526.4

 
0.4

 
669.8

 
—

 
1,196.6

Cash and Cash Equivalents as of End of Period
$
408.7

 
$
0.3

 
$
932.6

 
$
—

 
$
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

(17) Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (continued)

 
Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015
 
Lear
 
Guarantors
 
Non-
guarantors
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 
(Unaudited; in millions)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
$
109.3

 
$
87.2

 
$
623.0

 
$
(133.5
)
 
$
686.0

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
(26.4
)
 
(79.8
)
 
(221.5
)
 
—

 
(327.7
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired and use of $350 million restricted cash (see non-cash investing activities below)
(485.5
)
 
1.2

 
19.0

 
—

 
(465.3
)
Intercompany transactions
385.4

 
(23.3
)
 
126.4

 
(488.5
)
 
—

Other, net
(31.1
)
 
7.8

 
12.7

 
—

 
(10.6
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(157.6
)
 
(94.1
)
 
(63.4
)
 
(488.5
)
 
(803.6
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit agreement borrowings
500.0

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
500.0

Credit agreement repayments
(3.1
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(3.1
)
Repurchase of senior notes, net of use of $250 million restricted cash (see non-cash financing activities below) (Note 7)
(5.0
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(5.0
)
Repurchase of common stock
(383.0
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(383.0
)
Dividends paid to Lear Corporation stockholders
(60.0
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(60.0
)
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interests
—

 
—

 
(16.2
)
 
—

 
(16.2
)
Intercompany transactions
30.4

 
7.0

 
(659.4
)
 
622.0

 
—

Other, net
(53.5
)
 
—

 
(0.1
)
 
—

 
(53.6
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
25.8

 
7.0

 
(675.7
)
 
622.0

 
(20.9
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of foreign currency translation
—

 
—

 
(32.8
)
 
—

 
(32.8
)
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(22.5
)
 
0.1

 
(148.9
)
 
—

 
(171.3
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents as of Beginning of Period
377.8

 
0.1

 
716.2

 
—

 
1,094.1

Cash and Cash Equivalents as of End of Period
$
355.3

 
$
0.2

 
$
567.3

 
$
—

 
$
922.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash restricted for use — acquisition of Eagle Ottawa
$
(350.0
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(350.0
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-cash Financing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash restricted for use — repurchase of senior notes
$
(250.0
)
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
(250.0
)

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Continued)

(17) Supplemental Guarantor Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (continued)

Certain of the Company’s domestic 100% owned subsidiaries (the "Guarantors") have jointly and severally unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior unsecured basis, the performance and the full and punctual payment when due, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or otherwise, of the Company’s obligations under its Credit Agreement and the indentures governing the Notes, including the Company’s obligations to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest with respect to the Notes. The Notes consist of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% senior unsecured notes due 2023, $325 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior unsecured notes due 2024 and $650 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.25% senior unsecured notes due 2025.
The Guarantors include Guilford Mills, LLC, Lear Corporation EEDS and Interiors, Lear Mexican Seating Corporation and Lear Operations Corporation. Eagle Ottawa North America, LLC was released as a guarantor in 2016. In lieu of providing separate financial statements for the Guarantors, the Company has included the supplemental guarantor consolidating financial statements above. These financial statements reflect the Guarantors listed above for all periods presented. Management does not believe that separate financial statements of the Guarantors are material to investors. Therefore, separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the Guarantors are not presented.
The 2015 supplemental guarantor condensed consolidating financial statements have been restated to reflect certain changes to the equity investments of the Guarantors.
Distributions
There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Guarantors to make distributions to the Company.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Corporate and division selling, general and administrative expenses are allocated to the operating subsidiaries based on various factors, which estimate usage of particular corporate and division functions, and in certain instances, other relevant factors, such as the revenues or the number of employees of the Company’s subsidiaries. During the three months ended October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015, $36.4 million and $33.4 million, respectively, of selling, general and administrative expenses were allocated from Lear. During the nine months ended October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015, $103.9 million and $97.2 million, respectively, of selling, general and administrative expenses were allocated from Lear.
Long-Term Debt of Lear and the Guarantors
A summary of long-term debt of Lear and the Guarantors on a combined basis is shown below (in millions):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Credit agreement
$
473.2

 
$
488.4

Senior notes
1,460.3

 
1,458.8

 
1,933.5

 
1,947.2

Less — Current portion
(31.3
)
 
(21.9
)
Long-term debt
$
1,902.2

 
$
1,925.3



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ITEM 2 — MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Executive Overview
We are a leading Tier 1 supplier to the global automotive industry. We supply seating, electrical distribution systems and electronic modules, as well as related sub-systems, components and software, to virtually every major automotive manufacturer in the world.
We use our product, design and technological expertise, global reach and competitive manufacturing footprint to achieve our financial goals and objectives of continuing to deliver profitable growth (balancing risks and returns), maintaining a strong balance sheet with investment grade credit metrics and consistently returning cash to our shareholders.
Our seating business consists of the design, development, engineering, just-in-time assembly and delivery of complete seat systems, as well as the design, development, engineering and manufacture of all major seat components, including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests. Our E-Systems (formerly electrical) business consists of the design, development, engineering and manufacture of complete electrical distribution systems that route electrical signals and manage electrical power within a vehicle. Key components in the electrical distribution system include wiring harnesses, terminals and connectors, junction boxes and high power components for hybrid and electric vehicles. We also design, develop, engineer and manufacture sophisticated electronic control modules that facilitate signal, data and power management within the vehicle. We have added capabilities in wireless communication modules that process various signals to, from and within the vehicle, including cellular, WiFi, dedicated short-range communications (DSRC) and GPS.
We serve all of the world's major automotive manufacturers across both our seating and E-Systems businesses. It is common to have both seating and electrical content on the same and multiple vehicle platforms with a single customer. Our businesses benefit globally from leveraging common operating standards and disciplines, including world-class development and manufacturing processes, as well as common customer support and regional infrastructures. Our core capabilities are shared across component categories, including high-precision manufacturing and assembly with short lead times, management of complex supply chains, global engineering and program management skills and a unique customer-focused culture. Our businesses utilize proprietary, industry-specific processes and standards, leverage common low-cost engineering centers and share centralized operating support functions, such as logistics, supply chain management, quality and health and safety, as well as all major administrative functions.
Industry Overview
Our sales are driven by the number of vehicles produced by the automotive manufacturers, which is ultimately dependent on consumer demand for automotive vehicles, and our content per vehicle. Global automotive industry production volumes in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to the first nine months of 2015, are shown below (in millions of units):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
 
% Change
North America
13.5
 
13.2
 
3
 %
Europe and Africa
16.7
 
16.2
 
4
 %
Asia
33.3
 
31.6
 
5
 %
South America
1.9
 
2.2
 
(16
)%
Other
1.1
 
1.0
 
10
 %
Global light vehicle production
66.5
 
64.2
 
3
 %
Automotive sales and production can be affected by the age of the vehicle fleet and related scrappage rates, labor relations issues, fuel prices, regulatory requirements, government initiatives, trade agreements, the availability and cost of credit, the availability of critical components needed to complete the production of vehicles, restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers, facility closures, changing consumer attitudes toward vehicle ownership and usage and other factors. Our operating results are also significantly impacted by the overall commercial success of the vehicle platforms for which we supply particular products, as well as the profitability of the products that we supply for these platforms. The loss of business with respect to any vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier, or a decrease in the production levels of any such models, could adversely affect our operating results. In addition, larger cars and light trucks, as well as vehicle platforms that offer more features and functionality, such as luxury, sport utility and crossover vehicles, typically have more content and, therefore, tend to have a more significant impact on our operating results.

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In the first nine months of 2016, our percentage of net sales by region is shown below:
 
Percentage
North America
41
%
Europe and Africa
39
%
Asia
17
%
South America
3
%
Total
100
%
Our ability to reduce the risks inherent in certain concentrations of business, and thereby maintain our financial performance in the future, will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to diversify our sales on a customer, product, platform and geographic basis to reflect the market overall.
Key trends that specifically affect our business include automotive manufacturers' utilization of global vehicle platforms, a shift among many automotive manufacturers away from integrated systems to directed component sourcing, increasing demand for luxury and performance features and content in all vehicles and China's emergence as the single largest major automotive market in the world. In addition, three major mega-trends have broadly emerged as major drivers of change and growth in the automotive industry: connectivity, safety and efficiency.
Our strategy is built on addressing these trends and the major imperatives for success as an automotive supplier: quality, cost and efficiency, and innovation and technology. We have expanded key component and software capabilities through organic investment and acquisitions to ensure a full complement of the highest quality solutions for our customers. We have restructured, and continue to align, our manufacturing and engineering footprint to attain a leading competitive position globally. We have established or expanded activities in new and growing markets, especially China, in support of our customers’ growth and global platform initiatives. These initiatives have helped us achieve our financial goals overall, as well as a more balanced regional, customer and vehicle segment diversification in our business.
Our customers typically require us to reduce our prices over the life of a vehicle model and, at the same time, assume significant responsibility for the design, development and engineering of our products. Our financial performance is largely dependent on our ability to achieve product cost reductions through product design enhancement and supply chain management, as well as manufacturing efficiencies and restructuring actions. We also seek to enhance our financial performance by investing in product development, design capabilities and new product initiatives that respond to the needs of our customers and consumers. We continually evaluate operational and strategic alternatives to improve our business structure and align our business with the changing needs of our customers and major industry trends affecting our business.
Our material cost as a percentage of net sales was 65.1% in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to 66.7% in the first nine months of 2015. Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of our supply base, longer-term purchase commitments and the selective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and product benchmarking. However, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers, typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity environment. In addition, the availability of raw materials, commodities and product components fluctuates from time to time due to factors outside of our control. If these costs increase or availability is restricted, it could have an adverse impact on our operating results in the foreseeable future. See "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016.
Financial Measures
In evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, we focus primarily on earnings, operating margins, cash flows and return on invested capital. In addition to maintaining and expanding our business with our existing customers in our more established markets, our expansion plans are focused primarily on emerging markets. Asia, in particular, continues to present significant growth opportunities, as major global automotive manufacturers implement production expansion plans and local automotive manufacturers aggressively expand their operations to meet increasing demand in this region. We currently have sixteen joint ventures with operations in Asia, as well as an additional joint venture in North America dedicated to serving Asian automotive manufacturers. We also have aggressively pursued this strategy by selectively increasing our vertical integration capabilities globally, as well as expanding our component manufacturing capacity in Asia, Brazil, Eastern Europe, Mexico and Northern Africa. Furthermore, we have expanded our low-cost engineering capabilities in India and the Philippines.

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Our success in generating cash flow will depend, in part, on our ability to manage working capital effectively. Working capital can be significantly impacted by the timing of cash flows from sales and purchases. Historically, we generally have been successful in aligning our vendor payment terms with our customer payment terms. However, our ability to continue to do so may be impacted by adverse automotive industry conditions, changes to our customers’ payment terms and the financial condition of our suppliers, as well as our financial condition. In addition, our cash flow is impacted by our ability to manage our inventory and capital spending effectively. We utilize return on invested capital as a measure of the efficiency with which our assets generate earnings. Improvements in our return on invested capital will depend on our ability to maintain an appropriate asset base for our business and to increase productivity and operating efficiency.
Operational Restructuring
In the first nine months of 2016, we incurred pretax restructuring costs of approximately $51 million and related manufacturing inefficiency charges of approximately $5 million. Any future restructuring actions will depend upon market conditions, customer actions and other factors.
For further information, see Note 2, "Restructuring," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Cash Dividends
Since the first quarter of 2011, our Board of Directors has authorized $3.4 billion in share repurchases under our common stock share repurchase program. In the first nine months of 2016, we repurchased $558 million of shares and have a remaining repurchase authorization of $442 million, which will expire on December 31, 2017.
In the first, second and third quarters of 2016, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.30 per share of common stock, reflecting a 20% increase over the quarterly cash dividend declared in 2015.
For further information regarding our common stock share repurchase program and our quarterly dividends, see "— Liquidity and Capital Resources — Capitalization" and Note 12, "Comprehensive Income and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Other Matters
In June 2016, we amended the existing joint venture agreement of Beijing BAI Lear Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (“Beijing BAI”) to eliminate the substantive participating rights of our joint venture partner. In conjunction with the consolidation of Beijing BAI and the valuation of our prior equity investment in Beijing BAI at fair value, we recognized a gain of approximately $30 million in the nine months ended October 1, 2016.
In September 2016, we announced a limited lump-sum payout offer to certain terminated vested plan participants of our U.S. defined benefit pension plans. For further information on this offer, see Note 8, “Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans,” to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
In the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, we recognized net tax benefits of $2 million and $15 million, respectively, related to restructuring charges and various other items.
In January 2015, we completed the acquisition of Everett Smith Group Ltd. the parent of Eagle Ottawa, LLC ("Eagle Ottawa") for approximately $835 million. In conjunction with this acquisition, we incurred transaction costs of approximately $9 million related to advisory services in the nine months ended September 26, 2015.
In March 2015, we paid $255 million (which included $250 million of the net proceeds from the offering of our 5.25% senior unsecured notes due 2025) to redeem the remaining outstanding aggregate principal amount of our 8.125% senior unsecured notes due 2020. In connection with this transaction, we recognized a loss of approximately $14 million on the extinguishment of debt in the nine months ended September 26, 2015.
In the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, we recognized net tax benefits of $2 million and $32 million, respectively, related to restructuring charges, debt redemption costs, acquisition costs and various other items.

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As discussed above, our results for the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016 and September 26, 2015, reflect the following items (in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
 
October 1,
2016
 
September 26,
2015
Costs related to restructuring actions, including manufacturing inefficiencies of $2 million and $5 million in the three and nine months ended October 1, 2016, respectively, and $2 million and $5 million in the three and nine months ended September 26, 2015, respectively
$
17

 
$
17

 
$
56

 
$
77

Acquisition and other related costs
—

 
3

 
—

 
11

Acquisition-related inventory fair value adjustment
—

 
—

 
—

 
16

Loss on redemption of bonds
—

 
—

 
—

 
14

(Gain) loss related to affiliate
—

 
—

 
(30
)
 
2

Tax benefits, net
(2
)
 
(2
)
 
(15
)
 
(32
)
For further information regarding these items, see Note 2, "Restructuring," Note 5, "Long-Term Assets," Note 7, "Debt," and Note 10, "Income Taxes," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report, as well as Note 3, "Acquisition," to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
This Item 2, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," includes forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. For further information regarding other factors that have had, or may have in the future, a significant impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations, see "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
A summary of our operating results in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales is shown below:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
Net sales
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Seating
$
3,513.3

 
77.6
 %
 
$
3,357.1

 
77.5
 %
 
$
10,755.7

 
77.3
 %
 
$
10,419.8

 
77.3
 %
E-Systems
1,013.1

 
22.4

 
973.2

 
22.5

 
3,158.4

 
22.7

 
3,067.0

 
22.7

Net sales
4,526.4

 
100.0

 
4,330.3

 
100.0
 
13,914.1

 
100.0

 
13,486.8

 
100.0

Cost of sales
4,012.5

 
88.6

 
3,877.1

 
89.5

 
12,324.1

 
88.6

 
12,157.7

 
90.1

Gross profit
513.9

 
11.4

 
453.2

 
10.5

 
1,590.0

 
11.4

 
1,329.1

 
9.9

Selling, general and administrative expenses
153.6

 
3.4

 
137.6

 
3.2

 
456.9

 
3.3

 
440.8

 
3.3

Amortization of intangible assets
15.2

 
0.3

 
13.0

 
0.3

 
41.7

 
0.3

 
39.5

 
0.3

Interest expense
20.6

 
0.5

 
21.4

 
0.5

 
62.0

 
0.4

 
66.3

 
0.5

Other (income) expense, net
14.2

 
0.3

 
21.7

 
0.5

 
(0.8
)
 
—

 
60.4

 
0.4

Provision for income taxes
88.2

 
2.0

 
76.1

 
1.7

 
287.4

 
2.1

 
210.9

 
1.6

Equity in net income of affiliates
(12.9
)
 
(0.3
)
 
(9.9
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(49.2
)
 
(0.4
)
 
(31.7
)
 
(0.2
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
20.6

 
0.5

 
12.3

 
0.3

 
46.8

 
0.3

 
32.7

 
0.2

Net income attributable to Lear
$
214.4

 
4.7
 %
 
$
181.0

 
4.2
 %
 
$
745.2

 
5.4
 %
 
$
510.2

 
3.8
 %


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Three Months Ended October 1, 2016 vs. Three Months Ended September 26, 2015
Net sales in the third quarter of 2016 were $4.5 billion, as compared to $4.3 billion in the third quarter of 2015, an increase of $196 million or 5%. New business in Asia, Europe and South America and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms in Asia and Europe positively impacted net sales by $209 million and $40 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by net foreign exchange rate fluctuations primarily related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in emerging markets, which reduced net sales by $48 million.
(in millions)
 
Cost of Sales
Third quarter 2015
 
$
3,877

Material cost
 
62

Labor and other
 
66

Depreciation
 
8

Third quarter 2016
 
$
4,013

Cost of sales in the third quarter of 2016 was $4.0 billion, as compared to $3.9 billion in the third quarter of 2015. New business in Asia, Europe and South America and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms in Asia and Europe resulted in an increase in cost of sales of $203 million. These increases were partially offset by net foreign exchange rate fluctuations primarily related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in emerging markets, which reduced cost of sales by $38 million.
Gross profit and gross margin were $514 million and 11.4% of net sales in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $453 million and 10.5% of net sales in the third quarter of 2015. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted gross profit by $40 million. The impact of favorable operating performance and the benefit of operational restructuring actions of $89 million more than offset the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations of $79 million. These factors had a corresponding impact on gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, including engineering and development expenses, were $154 million in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $138 million in the third quarter of 2015. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses was 3.4% in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to 3.2% in the third quarter of 2015.
Amortization of intangible assets was $15 million in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $13 million in the third quarter of 2015.
Interest expense was $21 million in the third quarters of 2016 and 2015.
Other expense, net, which includes non-income related taxes, foreign exchange gains and losses, gains and losses related to certain derivative instruments and hedging activities, gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt, gains and losses on the disposal of fixed assets and other miscellaneous income and expense, was $14 million in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $22 million in the third quarter of 2015. Net foreign exchange losses decreased from $12 million in the third quarter of 2015 to $5 million in the third quarter of 2016.
In the third quarter of 2016, the provision for income taxes was $88 million, representing an effective tax rate of 28.4% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $310 million. In the third quarter of 2015, the provision for income taxes was $76 million, representing an effective tax rate of 29.3% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $260 million, for the reasons described below.
In the third quarters of 2016 and 2015, the provision for income taxes was impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions. The provision was also impacted by a portion of our restructuring charges and other expenses, for which no tax benefit was provided as the charges were incurred in certain countries for which no tax benefit is likely to be realized due to a history of operating losses in those countries. In the third quarters of 2016 and 2015, we recognized net tax benefits of $2 million related to restructuring charges and various other items. Excluding these items, the effective tax rate in the third quarters of 2016 and 2015 approximated the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax incentives and other permanent items.
Equity in net income of affiliates was $13 million in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $10 million in the third quarter of 2015, reflecting the improved operating performance of our equity affiliates primarily in China.
Net income attributable to Lear was $214 million, or $2.98 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $181 million, or $2.34 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2015. Net income and diluted net income per share increased for the reasons described above. In addition, diluted net income per share was impacted by the decrease in average shares outstanding between periods.

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Reportable Operating Segments
We have two reportable operating segments: seating, which includes complete seat systems and all major seat components, including seat covers and surface materials such as leather and fabric, seat structures and mechanisms, seat foam and headrests, and E-Systems, which includes complete electrical distribution systems, electronic control modules and wireless communication modules. Key components in the electrical distribution system include wiring harnesses, terminals and connectors, junction boxes and high power components for hybrid and electric vehicles.
The financial information presented below is for our two reportable operating segments and our other category for the periods presented. The other category includes unallocated costs related to corporate headquarters, regional headquarters and the elimination of intercompany activities, none of which meets the requirements for being classified as an operating segment. Corporate and regional headquarters costs include various support functions, such as information technology, corporate finance, legal, executive administration and human resources. Financial measures regarding each segment’s pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates, interest expense and other expense ("segment earnings") and segment earnings divided by net sales ("margin") are not measures of performance under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Segment earnings and the related margin are used by management to evaluate the performance of our reportable operating segments. Segment earnings should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income attributable to Lear, net cash provided by operating activities or other income statement or cash flow statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as measures of profitability or liquidity. In addition, segment earnings, as we determine it, may not be comparable to related or similarly titled measures reported by other companies. For a reconciliation of consolidated segment earnings to consolidated income before provision for income taxes and equity in net income of affiliates, see Note 14, "Segment Reporting," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Seating
A summary of the financial measures for our seating segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
Net sales
$
3,513.3

 
$
3,357.1

Segment earnings (1)
269.5

 
234.2

Margin
7.7
%
 
7.0
%
(1) 
See definition above. 
Seating net sales were $3.5 billion in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $3.4 billion in the third quarter of 2015, an increase of $156 million or 5%. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms in Asia and Europe positively impacted net sales by $174 million and $22 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $270 million and 7.7% in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $234 million and 7.0% in the third quarter of 2015. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms in Asia and Europe positively impacted segment earnings by $34 million. The impact of favorable operating performance and the benefit of operational restructuring actions of $42 million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
E-Systems
A summary of financial measures for our E-Systems segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
Net sales
$
1,013.1

 
$
973.2

Segment earnings (1)
140.3

 
132.6

Margin
13.8
%
 
13.6
%
(1) 
See definition above. 
E-Systems net sales were $1.0 billion in the third quarters of 2016 and 2015, an increase of $40 million or 4%. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted net sales by $39 million and $35 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate

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fluctuations. Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $140 million and 13.8% in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to $133 million and 13.6% in the third quarter of 2015. Higher production volumes on key Lear platforms and new business positively impacted segment earnings by $12 million. The impact of improved operating performance of $32 million more than offset the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
Other
A summary of financial measures for our other category, which is not an operating segment, is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 
Three Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
Net sales
$
—

 
$
—

Segment earnings (1)
(64.7
)
 
(64.2
)
Margin
N/A

 
N/A

(1) 
See definition above. 
Segment earnings related to our other category were ($65) million in the third quarter of 2016, as compared to ($64) million in the third quarter of 2015.

Nine Months Ended October 1, 2016 vs. Nine Months Ended September 26, 2015
Net sales in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, were $13.9 billion, as compared to $13.5 billion in the nine months ended September 26, 2015, an increase of $427 million or 3%. New business in Asia, Europe and South America and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms in Europe and North America positively impacted net sales by $588 million and $307 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by net foreign exchange rate fluctuations primarily related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in emerging markets and selling price reductions, which reduced net sales by $486 million.
(in millions)
 
Cost of Sales
First nine months of 2015
 
$
12,158

Material cost
 
69

Labor and other
 
75

Depreciation
 
22

First nine months of 2016
 
$
12,324

Cost of sales in the first nine months of 2016 were $12.3 billion, as compared to $12.2 billion in the first nine months of 2015. New business in Asia, Europe and South America and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms in Europe and North America resulted in an increase in cost of sales of $739 million. These increases were partially offset by favorable operating performance and the benefit of operational restructuring actions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations primarily related to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the currencies in emerging markets, which reduced cost of sales by $545 million.
Gross profit and gross margin were $1.6 billion and 11.4% of net sales in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, as compared to $1.3 billion and 9.9% of net sales in the nine months ended September 26, 2015. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted gross profit by $146 million. The impact of favorable operating performance and the benefit of operational restructuring actions of $312 million more than offset the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations of $228 million. These factors had a corresponding impact on gross margin.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, including engineering and development expenses, were $457 million in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to $441 million in the first nine months of 2015. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses were 3.3% in the first nine months of 2016 and 2015.
Amortization of intangible assets was $42 million in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to $40 million in the first nine months of 2015.
Interest expense was $62 million in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to $66 million in the first nine months of 2015.
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on the disposal of fixed assets and other miscellaneous income and expense, was ($1) million in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, as compared to $60 million in the nine months ended September 26, 2015. In the first nine months of 2016, we recognized a gain of approximately $30 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate. In the first nine months of 2015, we recognized a loss of approximately $14 million related to the redemption of the remaining outstanding aggregate principal amount of our 8.125% senior unsecured notes due 2020. Net foreign exchange losses decreased from $24 million in the first nine months of 2015 to $9 million in the first nine months of 2016.
In the nine months ended October 1, 2016, the provision for income taxes was $287 million, representing an effective tax rate of 27.9% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $1,030 million. In the nine months ended September 26, 2015, the provision for income taxes was $211 million, representing an effective tax rate of 29.2% on pretax income before equity in net income of affiliates of $722 million, for the reasons described below.
In the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, the provision for income taxes was impacted by the level and mix of earnings among tax jurisdictions. The provision was also impacted by a portion of our restructuring charges and other expenses, for which no tax benefit was provided as the charges were incurred in certain countries for which no tax benefit is likely to be realized due to a history of operating losses in those countries. In the first nine months of 2016, we recognized a gain of approximately $30 million related to the consolidation of an affiliate, for which no tax expense was provided. In addition, we recognized net tax benefits of $15 million related to restructuring charges and various other items. In the first nine months of 2015, we recognized net tax benefits of $32 million related to restructuring charges, debt redemption costs, acquisition costs and various other items. Excluding these items, the effective tax rate in the first nine months of 2016 and 2015 approximated the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% adjusted for income taxes on foreign earnings, losses and remittances, valuation allowances, tax credits, income tax incentives and other permanent items.
Equity in net income of affiliates was $49 million in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to $32 million in the first nine months of 2015, reflecting the improved operating performance of our equity affiliates primarily in China.
Net income attributable to Lear was $745 million, or $10.10 per diluted share, in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, as compared to $510 million, or $6.53 per diluted share, in the nine months ended September 26, 2015. Net income and diluted net income per share increased for the reasons described above. In addition, diluted net income per share was impacted by the decrease in average shares outstanding between periods.

Seating
A summary of the financial measures for our seating segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
Net sales
$
10,755.7

 
$
10,419.8

Segment earnings (1)
848.8

 
644.8

Margin
7.9
%
 
6.2
%
(1) 
See definition above. 
Seating net sales were $10.8 billion in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, as compared to $10.4 billion in the nine months ended September 26, 2015, an increase of $336 million or 3%. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted net sales by $430 million and $218 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by net foreign exchange rate fluctuations and selling price reductions, which negatively impacted net sales by $349 million. Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $849 million and 7.9% in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, as compared to $645 million and 6.2% in the nine months ended September 26, 2015. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted segment earnings by $97 million. The impact of favorable operating performance and the benefit of operational restructuring actions of $204 million more than offset the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations.

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E-Systems
A summary of financial measures for our E-Systems segment is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
Net sales
$
3,158.4

 
$
3,067.0

Segment earnings (1)
441.5

 
411.5

Margin
14.0
%
 
13.4
%
(1) 
See definition above. 
E-Systems net sales were $3.2 billion in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, as compared to $3.1 billion in the nine months ended September 26, 2015, an increase of $91 million or 3%. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted net sales by $165 million and $61 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations, which negatively impacted net sales by $137 million. Segment earnings, including restructuring costs, and the related margin on net sales were $442 million and 14.0% in the nine months ended October 1, 2016, as compared to $412 million and 13.4% in the nine months ended September 26, 2015. New business and higher production volumes on key Lear platforms positively impacted segment earnings by $49 million. The impact of improved operating performance of $84 million was more than offset by the impact of selling price reductions and net foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
Other
A summary of financial measures for our other category, which is not an operating segment, is shown below (dollar amounts in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
Net sales
$
—

 
$
—

Segment earnings (1)
(198.9
)
 
(207.5
)
Margin
N/A

 
N/A

(1) 
See definition above. 
Segment earnings related to our other category were ($199) million in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to ($208) million in the first nine months of 2015, as a result of lower restructuring costs.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary liquidity needs are to fund general business requirements, including working capital requirements, capital expenditures, operational restructuring actions and debt service requirements. In addition, we expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock pursuant to our authorized common stock share repurchase program. Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from operating activities, borrowings under available credit facilities and our existing cash balance. A substantial portion of our operating income is generated by our subsidiaries. As a result, we are dependent on the earnings and cash flows of and the combination of dividends, royalties, intercompany loan repayments and other distributions and advances from our subsidiaries to provide the funds necessary to meet our obligations.
As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, cash and cash equivalents of $928 million and $664 million, respectively, were held in foreign subsidiaries and can be repatriated, primarily through the repayment of intercompany loans, without creating additional income tax expense. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to Lear. For further information regarding potential dividends from our non-U.S. subsidiaries, see "— Adequacy of Liquidity Sources," below, and Note 7, "Income Taxes," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

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Cash Flows
As summary of net cash provided by operating activities is shown below (in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 1, 2016
 
September 26, 2015
 
Incremental Increase (Decrease) in Operating
Cash Flow
Consolidated net income and depreciation and amortization
$
1,075

 
$
800

 
$
275

Net change in working capital items:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(440
)
 
(480
)
 
40

Inventory
(87
)
 
(76
)
 
(11
)
Accounts payable
204

 
103

 
101

Accrued liabilities and other
327

 
288

 
39

Net change in working capital items
3

 
(165
)
 
168

Other
16

 
51

 
(35
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
1,094

 
$
686

 
$
408

In the first nine months of 2016, increases in accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable resulted in a use of cash of $440 million, a use of cash of $87 million and a source of cash of $204 million, respectively, primarily reflecting higher working capital to support the increase in our sales. In the first nine months of 2016, changes in accrued liabilities and other resulted in a source of cash of $327 million, primarily reflecting the timing of payment of accrued liabilities.
Net cash used in investing activities was $249 million in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to $804 million in the first nine months of 2015. This decrease was primarily due to cash paid of $465 million for the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa in 2015. Capital spending is estimated at $525 million for 2016.
Net cash used in financing activities was $699 million in the first nine months of 2016, as compared to $21 million in the first nine months of 2015. In the first nine months of 2016 and 2015, we paid $558 million and $383 million, respectively, for repurchases of our common stock. In the first nine months of 2015, financing activities included $500 million of borrowings under our Term Loan Facility (see "— Credit Agreement" below) to finance, in part, the acquisition of Eagle Ottawa.
For further information on our 2015 investing and financing transactions, including the use of restricted cash, see Note 7, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Capitalization
From time to time, we utilize uncommitted credit facilities to fund our capital expenditures and working capital requirements at certain of our foreign subsidiaries, in addition to cash provided by operating activities. As of October 1, 2016, our outstanding short-term debt balance was $9 million. As of December 31, 2015, there were no short-term debt balances outstanding. The availability of uncommitted lines of credit may be affected by our financial performance, credit ratings and other factors.

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Senior Notes
As of October 1, 2016, our senior notes (collectively, the "Notes") consist of the amounts shown below (in millions, except stated coupon rates):
Note
 
Aggregate Principal Amount
 
Stated Coupon Rate
Senior unsecured notes due 2023
 
$
500

 
4.75%
Senior unsecured notes due 2024
 
325

 
5.375%
Senior unsecured notes due 2025
 
650

 
5.25%
 
 
$
1,475

 
 
For further information related to the Notes, including information on early redemption, covenants and events of default, see Note 7, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report and Note 6, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Credit Agreement
As of October 1, 2016, our credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") consists of a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), which matures on November 14, 2019, and a $500 million term loan facility (the "Term Loan Facility"), which matures on January 5, 2020. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. As of October 1, 2016 and December 31, 2015, there were $475 million and $491 million, respectively, of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility. In the first nine months of 2016, we made required principal payments of $16 million under the Term Loan Facility.
For further information related to the Credit Agreement, including information on pricing, covenants and events of default, see Note 7, "Debt," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report and Note 6, "Debt," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Scheduled cash interest payments on the Notes and the Term Loan Facility are $2 million for the remaining three months of 2016.
As of October 1, 2016, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement and the indentures governing the Notes.
Accounts Receivable Factoring
One of our European subsidiaries has an uncommitted factoring agreement, which provides for aggregate purchases of specified customer accounts of up to €200 million. As of October 1, 2016, there were no factored receivables outstanding. We cannot provide any assurances that this factoring facility will be available or utilized in the future.
Common Stock Share Repurchase Program
In February 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a $487 million increase to our existing common stock share repurchase program to provide for a remaining aggregate repurchase authorization of $1 billion, while maintaining the program expiration date of December 31, 2017. In the first nine months of 2016, we repurchased, in aggregate, $558 million of our outstanding common stock (5,015,556 shares at an average purchase price of $111.20 per share, excluding commissions). As of the end of the third quarter of 2016, we have a remaining repurchase authorization of $442 million.
We may implement these share repurchases through a variety of methods, including, but not limited to, open market purchases, accelerated stock repurchase programs and structured repurchase transactions. The extent to which we will repurchase our outstanding common stock and the timing of such repurchases will depend upon our financial condition, prevailing market conditions, alternative uses of capital and other factors. In addition, our Credit Agreement places certain limitations on our ability to repurchase our common shares. See "—Forward-Looking Statements."
Since the first quarter of 2011, our Board of Directors has authorized $3.4 billion in share repurchases under our common stock share repurchase program. As of the end of the third quarter of 2016, we have repurchased, in aggregate, $3.0 billion of our outstanding common stock, at an average price of $73.48 per share, excluding commissions and related fees, since the first quarter of 2011.
For further information regarding our common stock share repurchase program, see Note 12, "Comprehensive Income and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

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Dividends
The quarterly cash dividend declared in the first, second and third quarters of 2016 reflects a 20% increase over the quarterly cash dividend declared in the first, second and third quarters of 2015. A summary of 2016 dividends is shown below:
Payment Date
 
Dividend Per Share
 
Declaration Date
 
Record Date
March 23, 2016
 
$
0.30

 
February 12, 2016
 
March 2, 2016
June 30, 2016
 
$
0.30

 
May 19, 2016
 
June 10, 2016
September 22, 2016
 
$
0.30

 
August 10, 2016
 
September 1, 2016
We currently expect to pay quarterly cash dividends in the future, although such payments are at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend upon our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, alternative uses of capital and other factors that our Board of Directors may consider at its discretion. In addition, our Credit Agreement places certain limitations on the payment of cash dividends.
Adequacy of Liquidity Sources
As of October 1, 2016, we had approximately $1.3 billion of cash and cash equivalents on hand and $1.25 billion in available borrowing capacity under our Revolving Credit Facility. Together with cash provided by operating activities, we believe that this will enable us to meet our liquidity needs to satisfy ordinary course business obligations. In addition, we expect to continue to pay quarterly dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock, pursuant to our authorized common stock share repurchase program (see "— Common Stock Share Repurchase Program," above). Our future financial results and our ability to continue to meet our liquidity needs are subject to, and will be affected by, cash flows from operations, including the impact of restructuring activities, automotive industry conditions, the financial condition of our customers and suppliers and other related factors. Additionally, an economic downturn or reduction in production levels could negatively impact our financial condition. For further discussion of the risks and uncertainties affecting our cash flows from operations and our overall liquidity, see "— Executive Overview" above, "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016.
Market Risk Sensitivity
In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risks associated with fluctuations in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. We manage a portion of these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments in accordance with our policies. We enter into all hedging transactions for periods consistent with the underlying exposures. We do not enter into derivative instruments for trading purposes.
Foreign Exchange
Operating results may be impacted by our buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the functional currency of our operating companies ("transactional exposure"). We may mitigate a portion of this risk by entering into forward foreign exchange, futures and option contracts. The foreign exchange contracts are executed with banks that we believe are creditworthy. Gains and losses related to foreign exchange contracts are deferred where appropriate and included in the measurement of the foreign currency transaction subject to the hedge. Gains and losses incurred related to foreign exchange contracts are generally offset by the direct effects of currency movements on the underlying transactions.
A summary of the notional amount and estimated aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts is shown below (in millions):
 
October 1,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
Notional amount (contract maturities < 24 months)
$
2,012

 
$
1,818

Fair value
(65
)
 
(51
)

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Currently, our most significant foreign currency transactional exposures relate to various European currencies, the Mexican peso, the Thai baht, the Brazilian real, the Chinese renminbi and the Canadian dollar. We have performed a sensitivity analysis of our net transactional exposure, as shown below (in millions):
 
 
 
Potential Earnings Benefit (Adverse Earnings Impact)
 
Hypothetical Strengthening % (1)
 
October 1, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
U.S. dollar 
10%
 
$
(19
)
 
$
(18
)
Euro
10%
 
10

 
10

(1) Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed for a twelve-month period
We have performed a sensitivity analysis related to the aggregate fair value of our outstanding foreign exchange contracts, as shown below (in millions):
 
 
 
Estimated Change in Fair Value
 
Hypothetical Change % (2)
 
October 1, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
U.S. dollar
10%
 
$
57

 
$
38

Euro
10%
 
47

 
63

(2) Relative to all other currencies to which it is exposed for a twelve-month period
There are certain shortcomings inherent in the sensitivity analyses above. The analyses assume that all currencies would uniformly strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar or Euro. In reality, some currencies may strengthen while others may weaken, causing the earnings impact to increase or decrease depending on the currency and the direction of the rate movement.
In addition to the transactional exposure described above, our operating results are impacted by the translation of our foreign operating income into U.S. dollars ("translational exposure"). In 2015, net sales outside of the United States accounted for 77% of our consolidated net sales, although certain non-U.S. sales are U.S. dollar denominated. We do not enter into foreign exchange contracts to mitigate our translational exposure.
Commodity Prices
Raw material, energy and commodity costs can be volatile. We have developed and implemented strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, such as the selective in-sourcing of components, the continued consolidation of our supply base, longer-term purchase commitments and the selective expansion of low-cost country sourcing and engineering, as well as value engineering and product benchmarking. However, these strategies, together with commercial negotiations with our customers and suppliers, typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact. Certain of these strategies also may limit our opportunities in a declining commodity cost environment. If these costs increase, it could have an adverse impact on our operating results in the foreseeable future. See "— Forward-Looking Statements" below and Item 1A, "Risk Factors — Increases in the costs and restrictions on the availability of raw materials, energy, commodities and product components could adversely affect our financial performance," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016.
We have commodity price risk with respect to purchases of certain raw materials, including steel, copper, diesel fuel, chemicals, resins and leather. Our main cost exposures relate to steel and copper. The majority of the steel used in our products is comprised of components that are integrated into a seat system, such as seat structures and mechanisms and mechanical components. Therefore, our exposure to steel prices is primarily indirect, through these purchased components. Approximately 91% of our copper purchases are subject to price index agreements with our customers.
For further information related to the financial instruments described above, see Note 15, "Financial Instruments," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.


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OTHER MATTERS
Legal and Environmental Matters
We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial and contractual disputes, product liability claims and environmental and other matters. As of October 1, 2016, we had recorded reserves for pending legal disputes, including commercial disputes and other matters, of $15 million. In addition, as of October 1, 2016, we had recorded reserves for product liability claims and environmental matters of $48 million and $9 million, respectively. Although these reserves were determined in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these matters are inherently uncertain, and actual results may differ significantly from current estimates. For a description of risks related to various legal proceedings and claims, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016. For a more complete description of our outstanding material legal proceedings, see Note 13, "Legal and Other Contingencies," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates
Certain of our accounting policies require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions are based on our historical experience, the terms of existing contracts, our evaluation of trends in the industry, information provided by our customers and suppliers and information available from other outside sources, as appropriate. However, these estimates and assumptions are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. As a result, actual results in these areas may differ significantly from our estimates. For a discussion of our significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates, see Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Significant Accounting Policies and Critical Accounting Estimates," and Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," to the consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. There have been no significant changes in our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates during the third quarter of 2016.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
For information on the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements, see Note 16, "Accounting Pronouncements," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.
Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf. The words "will," "may," "designed to," "outlook," "believes," "should," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "intends," "estimates," "forecasts" and similar expressions identify certain of these forward-looking statements. We also may provide forward-looking statements in oral statements or other written materials released to the public. All such forward-looking statements contained or incorporated in this Report or in any other public statements which address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate may occur in the future, including, without limitation, statements related to business opportunities, awarded sales contracts, sales backlog and ongoing commercial arrangements, or statements expressing views about future operating results, are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from any or all forward-looking statements made by us. Important factors, risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include, but are not limited to:
•
general economic conditions in the markets in which we operate, including changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates;
•
currency controls and the ability to economically hedge currencies;
•
the financial condition and restructuring actions of our customers and suppliers;
•
changes in actual industry vehicle production levels from our current estimates;
•
fluctuations in the production of vehicles or the loss of business with respect to, or the lack of commercial success of, a vehicle model for which we are a significant supplier;
•
disruptions in the relationships with our suppliers;
•
labor disputes involving us or our significant customers or suppliers or that otherwise affect us;
•
the outcome of customer negotiations and the impact of customer-imposed price reductions;
•
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the costs, timing and success of restructuring actions;
•
increases in our warranty, product liability or recall costs;
•
risks associated with conducting business in foreign countries;
•
the impact of regulations on our foreign operations;
•
the operational and financial success of our joint ventures;
•
competitive conditions impacting us and our key customers and suppliers;
•
disruptions to our information technology systems, including those related to cybersecurity;
•
the cost and availability of raw materials, energy, commodities and product components and our ability to mitigate such costs;
•
the outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are or may become a party;
•
the impact of pending legislation and regulations or changes in existing federal, state, local or foreign laws or regulations;
•
unanticipated changes in cash flow, including our ability to align our vendor payment terms with those of our customers;
•
limitations imposed by our existing indebtedness and our ability to access capital markets on commercially reasonable terms;
•
impairment charges initiated by adverse industry or market developments;
•
our ability to execute our strategic objectives;
•
changes in discount rates and the actual return on pension assets;
•
costs associated with compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
•
developments or assertions by or against us relating to intellectual property rights;
•
our ability to utilize our net operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryforwards;
•
global sovereign fiscal matters and creditworthiness, including potential defaults and the related impacts on economic activity, including the possible effects on credit markets, currency values, monetary unions, international treaties and fiscal policies;
•
the anticipated departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union; and
•
other risks described in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016, and our other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings.
The forward-looking statements in this Report are made as of the date hereof, and we do not assume any obligation to update, amend or clarify them to reflect events, new information or circumstances occurring after the date hereof.

ITEM 4 — CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Based on the evaluation described above, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer along with the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the desired control objectives were achieved as of the end of the period covered by this Report.

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(b)
Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended October 1, 2016, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1 — LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are involved from time to time in various legal proceedings and claims, including, without limitation, commercial or contractual disputes, product liability claims and environmental and other matters. For a description of risks related to various legal proceedings and claims, see Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as supplemented and updated by Part II — Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016. For a description of our outstanding material legal proceedings, see Note 13, "Legal and Other Contingencies," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report.

ITEM 1A — RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 2, 2016.

ITEM 2 — UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

As discussed in Part I — Item 2, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources — Capitalization — Common Stock Share Repurchase Program," and Note 12, "Comprehensive Income and Equity," to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Report, we have a remaining repurchase authorization of $442.3 million under our ongoing common stock share repurchase program. A summary of the shares of our common stock repurchased during the quarter ended October 1, 2016, is shown below:
Period
 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
Total Number of 
Shares Purchased 
as Part of
Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares that
May Yet be
Purchased Under
the Program
(in millions)
July 3, 2016 through July 30, 2016
 
—

 
N/A
 
N/A

 
$
595.0

July 31, 2016 through August 27, 2016
 
588,700

 
$113.89
 
588,700

 
528.0

August 28, 2016 through October 1, 2016
 
733,575

 
$116.03
 
733,575

 
442.3

Total
 
1,322,275

 
$115.52
 
1,322,275

 
$
442.3


ITEM 6 — EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed on the "Index to Exhibits" on page 53 are filed with this Form 10-Q or incorporated by reference as set forth below.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

LEAR CORPORATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dated:
October 26, 2016
By:
/s/ Matthew J. Simoncini
 
 
 
Matthew J. Simoncini
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Jeffrey H. Vanneste
 
 
 
Jeffrey H. Vanneste
 
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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Index to Exhibits

 
Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit
*
31.1
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer.
*
31.2
 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer.
*
32.1
 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
*
32.2
 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
**
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document.
**
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
**
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
**
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
**
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
**
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
*
Filed herewith.
**
Submitted electronically with the Report.


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