Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2009

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission file number: 1-13782

 

 

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   25-1615902

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

1001 Air Brake Avenue

Wilmerding, PA

  15148
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

 

412-825-1000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  x    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

  

Outstanding at August 4, 2009

Common Stock, $.01 par value per share    47,560,241 shares

 

 

 


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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE

TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

June 30, 2009 FORM 10-Q

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

  
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

   3
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

   4
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008

   5
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6

Item 2.

 

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

   29

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   37

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   38
 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

   39

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

   39

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   39

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   39

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

   41
 

Signatures

   42

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

In thousands, except shares and par value

   Unaudited
June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 
Assets     

Current Assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 121,333      $ 141,805   

Accounts receivable

     251,798        273,560   

Inventories

     249,600        264,158   

Deferred income taxes

     31,458        31,133   

Other current assets

     11,291        14,693   
                

Total current assets

     665,480        725,349   

Property, plant and equipment

     431,768        431,604   

Accumulated depreciation

     (237,292     (224,056
                

Property, plant and equipment, net

     194,476        207,548   

Other Assets

    

Goodwill

     416,650        319,449   

Other intangibles, net

     160,770        236,740   

Deferred income taxes

     3,187        1,052   

Other noncurrent assets

     19,621        17,382   
                

Total other assets

     600,228        574,623   
                

Total Assets

   $ 1,460,184      $ 1,507,520   
                
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity     

Current Liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 116,689      $ 162,633   

Customer deposits

     70,269        80,353   

Accrued compensation

     31,492        36,483   

Accrued warranty

     20,372        20,933   

Current portion of long-term debt

     31,352        30,381   

Other accrued liabilities

     46,386        57,268   
                

Total current liabilities

     316,560        388,051   

Long-term debt

     320,535        356,699   

Reserve for postretirement and pension benefits

     66,663        69,343   

Deferred income taxes

     27,488        12,870   

Accrued warranty

     11,005        9,743   

Other long term liabilities

     14,513        25,007   
                

Total liabilities

     756,764        861,713   

Shareholders’ Equity

    

Preferred stock, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued

     —          —     

Common stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized: 66,174,767 shares issued and 47,520,241 and 47,907,357 outstanding at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     662        662   

Additional paid-in capital

     325,982        328,587   

Treasury stock, at cost, 18,654,526 and 18,267,410 shares, at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

     (291,772     (276,421

Retained earnings

     715,624        653,083   

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income

     (48,547     (60,540
                

Total Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation shareholders’ equity

     701,949        645,371   

Non-controlling interest

     1,471        436   
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     703,420        645,807   
                

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 1,460,184      $ 1,507,520   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 

     Unaudited
Three Months Ended
June 30
    Unaudited
Six Months Ended
June 30
 

In thousands, except per share data

   2009     2008     2009     2008  

Net sales

   $ 334,013      $ 390,194      $ 711,973      $ 773,521   

Cost of sales

     (242,380     (281,693     (513,855     (559,805
                                

Gross profit

     91,633        108,501        198,118        213,716   

Selling, general and administrative expense

     (42,346     (42,036     (81,133     (82,481

Engineering expense

     (10,765     (9,631     (21,324     (19,612

Amortization expense

     (1,795     (912     (3,186     (1,815
                                

Total operating expenses

     (54,906     (52,579     (105,643     (103,908

Income from operations

     36,727        55,922        92,475        109,808   

Other income and expenses

        

Interest expense, net

     (3,525     (1,293     (8,461     (2,774

Other (expense) income, net

     (134     (696     255        (1,079
                                

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     33,068        53,933        84,269        105,955   

Income tax expense

     (2,232     (20,171     (20,767     (39,680
                                

Income from continuing operations

     30,836        33,762        63,502        66,275   

Discontinued operations

        

Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax)

     —          —          —          (3
                                

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 30,836      $ 33,762      $ 63,502      $ 66,272   
                                

Earnings Per Common Share

        

Basic

        

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 0.65      $ 0.70      $ 1.33      $ 1.36   
                                

Diluted

        

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 0.64      $ 0.69      $ 1.32      $ 1.35   
                                

Weighted average shares outstanding

        

Basic

     47,487        48,095        47,594        48,306   

Diluted

     48,013        48,655        48,088        48,924   
                                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

     Unaudited
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

In thousands

   2009     2008  

Operating Activities

    

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 63,502      $ 66,272   

Stock-based compensation expense

     1,414        5,024   

Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment

     (2,690     —     

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations:

    

Discontinued operations

     —          (38

Depreciation and amortization

     17,037        14,468   

Excess income tax benefits from exercise of stock options

     (161     (1,188

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    

Accounts receivable

     27,680        (58,422

Inventories

     18,445        (18,873

Accounts payable

     (48,694     4,360   

Accrued income taxes

     (11,452     (459

Accrued liabilities and customer deposits

     (27,703     26,781   

Other assets and liabilities

     638        (7,748
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     38,016        30,177   

Investing Activities

    

Purchase of property, plant and equipment and other

     (8,711     (7,852

Acquisition purchase price adjustment

     (4,743     —     

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

     3,651        64   
                

Net cash used for investing activities

     (9,803     (7,788

Financing Activities

    

Proceeds from debt

     72,000        —     

Payments of debt

     (107,693     (47

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other benefit plans

     123        1,677   

Stock repurchase

     (19,654     (24,653

Excess income tax benefits from exercise of stock options

     161        1,188   

Cash dividends ($0.02 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008)

     (962     (969
                

Net cash used for financing activities

     (56,025     (22,804

Effect of changes in currency exchange rates

     7,340        7,406   
                

(Decrease) increase in cash

     (20,472     6,991   

Cash, beginning of year

     141,805        234,689   
                

Cash, end of period

   $ 121,333      $ 241,680   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

 

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)

1. BUSINESS

Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based products and services for the global rail industry. Our products are found on virtually all U.S. locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, as well as in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Our products enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers, and many of our core products and services are essential in the safe and efficient operation of freight rail and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec is a global company with operations in 16 countries. In the first six months of 2009, about 38% of the Company’s revenues came from customers outside the U.S.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and include the accounts of Wabtec and its majority owned subsidiaries. These condensed interim financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. In Management’s opinion, these financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.

The Company operates on a four-four-five week accounting quarter, and accordingly, the quarters end on or about March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31.

The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in Wabtec’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. The December 31, 2008 information has been derived from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

In preparing the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the Company has reviewed, as determined necessary by the Company’s management, events that have occurred after June 30, 2009 until August 7, 2009, the issuance date of the financial statements.

Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized in accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletins (SABs) 101, “Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements” and 104 “Revision of Topic 13.” Revenue is recognized when products have been shipped to the respective customers, title has passed and the price for the product has been determined.

The Company recognizes revenues on long-term contracts based on the percentage of completion method of accounting. The units-of-delivery method or other input-based or output-based measures, as appropriate, are used to measure the progress toward completion of individual contracts. Contract revenues and cost estimates are reviewed and revised at a minimum quarterly and adjustments are reflected in the accounting period as such amounts are determined. Provisions are made currently for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts.

Certain pre-production costs relating to long-term production and supply contracts have been deferred and will be recognized over the life of the contracts. Deferred pre-production costs were $11.9 million and $11.0 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.

Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)

 

amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from the estimates. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.

Stock-Based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation expense for stock-based compensation based on the grant date fair value ratably over the requisite service period following the date of grant.

Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the impact of changes in currency exchange rates. Forward contracts are agreements with a counterparty to exchange two distinct currencies at a set exchange rate for delivery on a set date at some point in the future. There is no exchange of funds until the delivery date. At the delivery date the Company can either take delivery of the currency or settle on a net basis.

At June 30, 2009, the Company had forward contracts for the sale of South African Rand (ZAR) and the purchase of U.S. Dollars (USD). The Company concluded that these foreign currency forward contracts qualify for cash flow hedge accounting which permits the recording of the fair value of the forward contract and corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, on the balance sheet. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had forward contracts with a notional value of 14.3 million ZAR (or $1.7 million USD), with an average exchange rate of 8.64 ZAR per $1USD, resulting in the recording of a current liability of $138,000 and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $87,000, net of tax.

To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of its variable-rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swaps which effectively convert a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowings during the term of the swap contracts. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties. However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The counterparties are large financial institutions and the Company does not anticipate nonperformance. The Company concluded that these interest rate swap agreements qualify for special cash flow hedge accounting which permits the recording of the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements and corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, on the balance sheet. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $177.5 million and which effectively changed the Company’s interest rate on that bank debt at June 30, 2009 from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 2.18%. The interest rate swap agreements mature at various times through January 2010. As of June 30, 2009, the Company recorded a current liability of $373,000 and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $225,000, net of tax.

Noncontrolling Interests On January 1, 2009, the Company adopted SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS 160”). This standard amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, “Consolidated Financial Statements”, to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 clarifies that a noncontrolling interest should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements and requires net income attributable to both the parent and the noncontrolling interest to be disclosed separately on the face of the consolidated statement of income. The presentation and disclosure requirements of SFAS 160 require retrospective application to all prior periods presented. In accordance with SFAS 160, the Company classified noncontrolling interests as equity on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 was not material.

 

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)

 

Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries, except for the Company’s Mexican operations whose functional currency is the U.S. Dollar, are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date while income and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions, and the translation of financial statements are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements based upon the provisions of SFAS No. 52, “Foreign Currency Translation.” The effects of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions and balances of a long-term investment nature are accumulated and carried as a component of shareholders’ equity. The effects of currency exchange rate changes on transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are charged or credited to earnings. Foreign exchange transaction losses recognized in other (expense) income, net were $427,000 and $854,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Foreign exchange transaction gains recognized in other (expense) income, net were $223,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and foreign exchange transaction losses recognized in other (expense) income, net were $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008.

Other Comprehensive Income Comprehensive income is defined as net income and all other non-owner changes in shareholders’ equity. The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income consists of foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency hedges, foreign exchange contracts, and pension and post retirement related adjustments. Changes in the table below adjust components of accumulated other comprehensive income. Total comprehensive income was:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,

In thousands

   2009     2008     2009     2008

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 30,836      $ 33,762      $ 63,502      $ 66,272

Foreign currency translation gain

     23,157        4,010        11,592        12,391

Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax

     (33     (107     (114     43

Unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swap contracts, net of tax

     (31     —          (225     —  

Change in pension and post retirement benefit plans, net of tax

     379        227        740        482
                              

Total comprehensive income

   $ 54,308      $ 37,892      $ 75,495      $ 79,188
                              

The components of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income were:

 

In thousands

   June 30,
2009
    December 31,
2008
 

Foreign currency translation loss

   $ (7,548   $ (19,140

Unrealized (loss) gain on foreign exchange contracts, net of tax

     (88     26   

Unrealized loss on interest rate swap contracts, net of tax

     (225     —     

Pension benefit plans and post retirement benefit plans, net of tax

     (40,686     (41,426
                

Total accumulated comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (48,547   $ (60,540
                

Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified where necessary to conform to the current year presentation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Staff Position SFAS 157-4, “Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That Are Not Orderly” (FSP 157-4). FSP 157-4 provides additional guidance in estimating fair value under statement No. 157, “Fair Value

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)

 

Measurements” (SFAS 157), when the volume and level of transaction activity for an asset or liability have significantly decreased in relation to normal market activity for the asset or liability. FSP 157-4 also provides additional guidance on circumstances that may indicate a transaction is not orderly. FSP 157-4 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The company adopted FSP 157-4 in second quarter 2009. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position SFAS 107-1 and Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1). FSP 107-1 amends FASB Statement No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Values of Financial Instruments,” to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in interim financial statements as well as in annual financial statements. APB 28-1 amends APB Opinion No. 28, “Interim Financial Reporting,” to require those disclosures in all interim financial statements. FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1 are effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1 in second quarter 2009. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations. Refer to Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued Staff Position SFAS 115-2 and SFAS 124-2, “Recognition and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments” (FSP 115-2). FSP 115-2 provides guidance in determining whether impairments in debt securities are other than temporary, and modifies the presentation and disclosures surrounding such instruments. FSP 115-2 is effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The company adopted FSP 115-2 in second quarter 2009. This standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.

In May 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (SFAS 165). SFAS 165 requires an entity to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed at the date of the balance sheet. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, an entity will be required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. In addition, SFAS No. 165 requires an entity to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated. The company adopted SFAS 165 in second quarter 2009. Refer to Basis of Presentation section listed above.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 166, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 140” (SFAS 166). Among other items, SFAS 166 removes the concept of a qualifying special-purpose entity and clarifies that the objective of paragraph 9 of SFAS No. 140 is to determine whether a transferor and all of the entities included in the transferor’s financial statements being presented have surrendered control over transferred financial assets. SFAS 166 is effective January 1, 2010. Upon adoption, the Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 167, “Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)” (SFAS 167). This statement amends the consolidation guidance applicable to variable interest entities and is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period that begins after November 15, 2009. Upon adoption, the Company does not expect this standard to have a material impact on its financial condition or results of operations.

In June 2009, the FASB issued SFAS No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles—a replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” (SFAS 168).

 

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)

 

The FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the Codification) will become the source of authoritative U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP). The Codification, which changes the referencing of financial standards, is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after September 15, 2009. The Codification is not intended to change or alter existing U.S. GAAP.

3. ACQUISITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On December 5, 2008, the Company acquired Standard Car Truck Company (“SCT”), a manufacturer and designer of stabilization systems for freight cars, including engineered truck (undercarriage) components such as springs, friction wedges and wear plates. Its Barber® brand truck design is used throughout the world and holds a leading share of the North American market. The company also manufactures and services locomotives components, including compressors and pumps. The purchase price was $302.5 million, net of cash received, resulting in preliminary additional goodwill of $150.6 million, of which all will be deductible for tax purposes. Included in the purchase price of $302.5 million is $25.0 million related to an escrow deposit, which may be released to the Company for working capital adjustments or indemnity claims in accordance with the purchase and escrow agreements. On December 5, 2008, the Company acquired a majority of Beijing Wabtec Huaxia Technology Company, Ltd. (“Huaxia”) for $5.6 million. On December 31, 2008, the Company invested $2.8 million in Shenyang CNR Wabtec Railway Brake Technology Company, Ltd. (“Shenyang”) for a minority interest in the joint venture Company. Huaxia and Shenyang manufacture braking equipment, including brake shoes, pads and friction linings for the freight car market in China. On October 27, 2008, the Company acquired certain assets related to the development, sale, service, and maintenance of software programs used in train management systems for $4.5 million. On June 30, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of Poli S.p.A. (Poli), a European-based manufacturer of rail braking equipment including brake discs for high speed applications, as well as tread brake units and pneumatic brake valves that meet International Union of Railways (UIC) standards. Poli will primarily operate as a business of Wabtec’s Transit Group. The purchase price was €55.2 million (about $87.0 million USD), net of cash received, resulting in preliminary additional goodwill of $38.9 million, of which none will be deductible for tax purposes. Included in the purchase price is $11.8 million related to an escrow deposit, which may be released to the Company for indemnity claims, environmental claims or allocation of tax liabilities in accordance with the purchase and escrow agreements.

Operating results have been included in the consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date forward.

For the SCT and Poli acquisitions, the following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition:

 

     SCT     Poli  

In thousands

   December 5,
2008
    June 30,
2008
 

Current assets

   $ 83,127      $ 25,656   

Property, plant & equipment

     22,063        11,999   

Goodwill and other intangible assets

     223,893        76,253   

Other assets

     1,123        4,236   
                

Total assets acquired

     330,206        118,144   

Total liabilities assumed

     (27,656     (31,138
                

Net assets acquired

   $ 302,550      $ 87,006   
                

 

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Of the preliminary allocation of $73.3 million of acquired intangible assets for SCT exclusive of goodwill, $28.9 million was assigned to trade names, $38.5 million was assigned to customer relationships, $743,000 was assigned to patents, $1.0 million was assigned to customer backlog and $4.1 million was assigned to long term contracts. The trade names are considered to have an indefinite useful life while the customer relationships average useful life is 24 years and patents average useful life is nine years. Of the preliminary allocation of $37.4 million of acquired intangible assets for Poli, exclusive of goodwill, $18.8 million was assigned to trade names, $17.8 million was assigned to customer relationships, $449,000 was assigned to patents and $312,000 was assigned to customer backlog. The trade names are considered to have an indefinite useful life while the customer relationships average useful life is 15 years and patents average useful life is eight years.

The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents income statement results as if the acquisitions listed above had occurred on January 1, 2008:

 

In thousands

   Three Months Ended
June 30, 2008
   Six Months Ended
June 30, 2008

Net sales

   $ 463,588    $ 911,128

Gross profit

     128,170      252,241

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

     41,778      80,628

Diluted earnings per share

     

As Reported

   $ 0.69    $ 1.35

Pro forma

   $ 0.86    $ 1.65

4. INVENTORIES

The components of inventory, net of reserves, were:

 

In thousands

   June 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Raw materials

   $ 100,474    $ 95,270

Work-in-process

     89,446      89,474

Finished goods

     59,680      79,414
             

Total inventory

   $ 249,600    $ 264,158
             

5. RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES

Since 2006, Wabtec has downsized its Canadian operations by moving certain products to lower-cost facilities and outsourcing. In the Freight segment, no charges were taken for the three months ended June 30, 2009. Wabtec recorded charges of $3.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008. No charges were taken for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Wabtec recorded charges of $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. Total expenses for restructuring and other expenses recorded since 2006 have been $16.5 million, comprised of the $5.6 million for employee severance costs for approximately 400 salaried and hourly employees; $5.5 million of pension and postretirement benefit curtailment for those employees; $4.8 million related to asset impairments for structures, machinery, and equipment; and $541,000 for goodwill impairment. The goodwill impairment was recorded as amortization expense and most of the other charges were recorded in cost of sales. Severance costs are contractual liabilities and payment is dependent on the waiver by or expiration of certain seniority rights of those employees. As of June 30, 2009, $4.0 million of this amount had been paid.

 

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6. INTANGIBLES

Goodwill was $416.7 million and $319.4 million at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The adjustment of $98.2 million to Goodwill for preliminary purchase allocation is due to Standard Car Truck and Poli. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is as follows:

 

In thousands

   Freight
Group
    Transit
Group
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ 182,247      $ 137,202      $ 319,449   

Adjustment to preliminary purchase allocation

     82,969        15,214        98,183   

Foreign currency impact

     (732     (250     (982
                        

Balance at June 30, 2009

   $ 264,484      $ 152,166      $ 416,650   
                        

As of June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company’s trademarks had a net carrying amount of $79.7 million and $75.6 million, respectively, and the Company believes these intangibles have an indefinite life. Intangible assets of the Company, other than goodwill and trademarks, consist of the following:

 

In thousands

   June 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

Patents and other, net of accumulated amortization of $28,066 and $28,294

   $ 15,054    $ 19,409

Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization of $4,928 and $3,399

     66,046      141,739
             

Total

   $ 81,100    $ 161,148
             

The weighted average remaining useful life of patents, customer relationships and intellectual property were seven years, 19 years and 20 years, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $1.7 million and $3.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively and $912,000 and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively.

7. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following:

 

In thousands

   June 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

6.875% Senior Notes, due 2013

   $ 150,000    $ 150,000

Term Loan Facility

     185,000      200,000

Revolving Credit Facility

     16,000      36,000

Capital Leases

     887      1,080
             

Total

     351,887      387,080

Less—current portion

     31,352      30,381
             

Long-term portion

   $ 320,535    $ 356,699
             

 

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2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement

On November 4, 2008, the Company refinanced its existing unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of commercial banks. This “2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provides the company with a $300 million five-year revolving credit facility and a $200 million five-year term loan facility. The Company incurred $2.9 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement. Both facilities expire in January 2013. The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bear variable interest rates indexed to the indices described below. At June 30, 2009 the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 1.64%. At June 30, 2009, the Company had available bank borrowing capacity, net of $52.5 million of letters of credit, of approximately $231.5 million, subject to certain financial covenant restrictions.

Under the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company may elect a Base Rate of interest or an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest (“the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusts on a daily basis and is the greater of the PNC, N.A. prime rate, 30-day LIBOR plus 150 basis points or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum, plus a margin that ranges from 25 to 50 basis points. The Alternate rate is based on quoted LIBOR rates plus a margin that ranges from 125 to 200 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins are dependent on the Company’s consolidated total indebtedness to cash flow ratios. The Base Rate margin is zero basis points and the initial Alternate Rate margin is 125 basis points. To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of this variable-rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swaps which effectively convert a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowings during the term of the swap contracts. On June 30, 2009, the notional value of interest rate swaps outstanding totaled $177.5 million and effectively changed the Company’s interest rate on that bank debt at June 30, 2009 from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 2.18%. The interest rate swap agreements mature at various times through January 2010. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties. However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The counterparties are large financial institutions and the Company does not anticipate nonperformance.

The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to declare or pay cash dividends and prohibits the Company from declaring or making other distributions, subject to certain exceptions. The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement contains various other covenants and restrictions including the following limitations: incurrence of additional indebtedness; mergers, consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions; additional liens; sale and leasebacks; permissible investments, loans and advances; certain debt payments; and imposes a minimum interest expense coverage ratio of 3.0 and a maximum debt to cash flow ratio of 3.25. The Company is in compliance with these measurements and covenants and expects that these measurements will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.

6.875% Senior Notes Due August 2013

In August 2003, the Company issued $150 million of Senior Notes due in 2013 (“the Notes”). The Notes were issued at par. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 6.875% per annum and is payable semi-annually on January 31 and July 31 of each year. The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes. The principal balance is due in full at maturity.

The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.

 

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8. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company sponsors various defined benefit plans including pension and post retirement benefits as disclosed below. Effective January 1, 2008, the Company early-adopted the measurement date (the date at which plan assets and the benefit obligation are measured) provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)” (SFAS 158). Under SFAS 158, the measurement date is required to be the Company’s fiscal year-end. The Company’s U.K. defined benefit pension plan previously used an October 31 measurement date. All plans are now measured as of December 31, consistent with the Company’s fiscal year-end. The non-cash effect of the adoption of the measurement date provisions of SFAS 158 at January 1, 2008 decreased retained earnings by $66,000, net of tax. There was no effect on the results of operations.

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans that cover certain U.S., Canadian, German and United Kingdom employees and which provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service of the employee.

 

     U.S.     International  
     Three months ended
June 30,
    Three months ended
June 30,
 

In thousands, except percentages

   2009     2008     2009     2008  

Net periodic benefit cost

        

Service cost

   $ 76      $ 77      $ 673      $ 887   

Interest cost

     694        690        1,684        1,918   

Expected return on plan assets

     (808     (832     (1,540     (2,208

Net amortization/deferrals

     391        338        519        366   

Curtailment loss recognized

     —          —          414        2,122   

Settlement loss recognized

     —          —          1,098        388   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 353      $ 273      $ 2,848      $ 3,473   
                                

Assumptions

        

Discount rate

     6.25     6.35     6.69     5.62

Expected long-term rate of return

     8.00     8.00     7.34     7.17

Rate of compensation increase

     3.00     3.00     3.47     3.84
     U.S.     International  
     Six months ended
June 30,
    Six months ended
June 30,
 

In thousands, except percentages

   2009     2008     2009     2008  

Net periodic benefit cost

        

Service cost

   $ 151      $ 153      $ 1,304      $ 1,775   

Interest cost

     1,387        1,381        3,262        3,839   

Expected return on plan assets

     (1,616     (1,665     (2,979     (4,428

Net amortization/deferrals

     782        677        1,004        735   

Curtailment loss recognized

     —          —          414        2,122   

Settlement loss recognized

     —          —          1,535        520   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 704      $ 546      $ 4,540      $ 4,563   
                                

Assumptions

        

Discount rate

     6.25     6.35     6.69     5.62

Expected long-term rate of return

     8.00     8.00     7.34     7.17

Rate of compensation increase

     3.00     3.00     3.47     3.84

 

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The Company’s funding methods are based on governmental requirements and differ from those methods used to recognize pension expense, which is primarily based on the projected unit credit method applied in the accompanying financial statements. The Company does not expect to contribute to the U.S. plans and expects to contribute $9.8 million to the international plans during 2009.

Post Retirement Benefit Plans

In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company has provided certain unfunded postretirement health care and life insurance benefits for a portion of North American employees. The Company is not obligated to pay health care and life insurance benefits to individuals who had retired prior to 1990.

 

     U.S.     International  
     Three months ended
June 30,
    Three months ended
June 30,
 

In thousands, except percentages

       2009             2008             2009             2008      

Net periodic benefit cost

        

Service cost

   $ 62      $ 50      $ 9      $ 14   

Interest cost

     470        495        54        52   

Net amortization/deferrals

     (222     (226     (61     (102

Curtailment gain recognized

     —          —          —          (954

Special termination benefit recognized

     —          —          —          32   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 310      $ 319      $ 2      $ (958
                                

Assumptions

        

Discount rate

     6.25     6.35     7.50     5.50
     U.S.     International  
     Six months ended
June 30,
    Six months ended
June 30,
 

In thousands, except percentages

   2009     2008     2009     2008  

Net periodic benefit cost

        

Service cost

   $ 124      $ 100      $ 18      $ 27   

Interest cost

     940        990        104        105   

Net amortization/deferrals

     (443     (452     (118     (205

Curtailment gain recognized

     —          —          —          (954

Special termination benefit recognized

     —          —          —          32   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 621      $ 638      $ 4      $ (995
                                

Assumptions

        

Discount rate

     6.25     6.35     7.50     5.50

9. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

As of June 30, 2009, the Company maintains employee stock-based compensation plans for stock options, restricted stock, and incentive stock awards as governed by the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the 2000 Plan). The Company also maintains a Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock Option Plan (Directors Plan).

Stock-based compensation expense was $1.4 million and $5.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Included in the stock-based compensation expense for 2009 above is $861,000 of

 

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expense related to stock options, $1.5 million related to restricted stock and $472,000 as compensation for Directors’ fees, offset by a reduction in expense of $1.4 million related to incentive stock awards. The expense reduction for incentive awards is due to a modification of projected achievement of performance criteria. At June 30, 2009, unamortized compensation expense related to those stock options, restricted shares and incentive stock awards expected to vest totaled $16.2 million and will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years.

Stock Options Under the 2000 Plan, stock options are granted to eligible employees at the fair market value, which is the average of the high and low Wabtec stock price on the date of grant. Generally, the options become exercisable over a three or four year vesting period and expire 10 years from the date of grant. Options issued under the Directors Plan become exercisable over a three-year vesting period and expire 10 years from the date of grant.

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity and related information for both the 2000 Plan and Directors Plan for the three months ended June 30, 2009:

 

     Options     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
   Aggregate
intrinsic value
(in thousands)

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

   1,054,244      $ 20.16    5.5    $ 20,655

Granted

   313,000        30.23         835

Exercised

   (20,000     15.16         355

Canceled

   (29,168     23.60         271
                        

Outstanding at June 30, 2009

   1,318,076      $ 22.55    6.2    $ 13,642
                        

Exercisable at June 30, 2009

   800,942      $ 16.08    4.4    $ 13,469

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     Six months ended
June 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Dividend yield

   .13   .11

Risk-free interest rate

   2.05   3.5

Stock price volatility

   43.1   33.9

Expected life (years)

   5.0      5.0   

The dividend yield is based on the Company’s dividend rate and the current market price of the underlying common stock at the date of grant. Expected life in years is determined from historical stock option exercise data. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury bond rates for the expected life of the option.

Restricted Stock and Incentive Stock Awards Under the 2000 Plan, the Company adopted a restricted stock plan in 2006. Eligible employees are granted restricted stock that generally vests over three or four years from the date of grant.

In addition, the Company has issued incentive stock awards to eligible employees that vest upon attainment of certain cumulative three year performance goals. The incentive stock awards included in the table below

 

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represent the maximum number of shares that may ultimately vest. As of June 30, 2009, based on the Company’s performance, we estimate that the majority of these stock awards will vest and have recorded compensation expense accordingly. If our estimate of the number of these stock awards expected to vest changes in a future accounting period, compensation expense could be reduced and will be recognized over the remaining vesting period.

Compensation expense for the restricted stock and incentive stock awards is based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and recognized over the applicable vesting period.

The following table summarizes the restricted stock and incentive stock awards activity and related information for the six months ended June 30, 2009:

 

     Restricted
Stock
    Incentive
Stock
Awards
    Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2008

   279,792      699,666      $ 35.12

Granted

   89,500      174,000        29.00

Vested

   (102,334   (170,334     36.28

Canceled

   (10,750   (7,000     32.72
                  

Outstanding at June 30, 2009

   256,208      696,332      $ 33.14
                  

10. INCOME TAXES

The overall effective income tax rate was 6.7% and 24.6% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively and 37.4% for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. The decrease in effective rate in the second quarter of 2009 is primarily due to a $9.7 million tax benefit resulting from the settlement of examinations in various taxing jurisdictions during the period.

As of December 31, 2008, the liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions was $17.1 million. As of June 30, 2009 the liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions is $9.6 million. If the benefits of the uncertain tax positions are realized, $2.4 million would favorably affect the Company’s effective tax rate. The remaining $7.2 million is recorded as a deferred tax asset and would not impact the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company includes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions of approximately $4.4 million and $2.4 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2009 the Company has accrued interest and penalties of approximately $2.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. With limited exception, the Company is no longer subject to examination by various U.S. and foreign taxing authorities for years before 2006. At this time, the settlement period for the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits cannot be determined; however, they are not expected to be settled within the next 12 months.

 

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11. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for income from continuing operations is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
 

In thousands, except per share

   2009     2008  

Numerator

    

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share—income from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders

   $ 30,836      $ 33,762   

Less: dividends declared—common shares and non-vested restricted stock

     (482     (481
                

Undistributed earnings

     30,354        33,281   

Percentage allocated to common shareholders(1)

     99.5     99.5
                
     30,202        33,115   

Add: dividends declared—common shares

     480        479   
                

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share

   $ 30,682      $ 33,594   
                

Denominator

    

Denominator for basic earnings per common share—weighted-average shares

     47,487        48,095   

Effect of dilutive securities:

    

Assumed conversion of dilutive stock-based compensation plans

     526        560   
                

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share—adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversion

     48,013        48,655   
                

Per common share income from continuing operations

    

Basic

   $ 0.65      $ 0.70   

Diluted

   $ 0.64      $ 0.69   

(1) Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

     47,487        48,095   

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and non-vested restricted stock expected to vest

     47,710        48,345   

Percentage allocated to common shareholders

     99.5     99.5

 

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     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

In thousands, except per share

   2009     2008  

Numerator

    

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share—income from continuing operations applicable to common shareholders

   $ 63,502      $ 66,272   

Less: dividends declared—common shares and non-vested restricted stock

     (962     (969
                

Undistributed earnings

     62,540        65,303   

Percentage allocated to common shareholders(1)

     99.5     99.5
                
     62,227        64,976   

Add: dividends declared—common shares

     957        964   
                

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common share

   $ 63,184      $ 65,940   
                

Denominator

    

Denominator for basic earnings per common share—weighted-average shares

     47,594        48,306   

Effect of dilutive securities:

    

Assumed conversion of dilutive stock-based compensation plans

     494        618   
                

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share—adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversion

     48,088        48,924   
                

Per common share income from continuing operations

    

Basic

   $ 1.33      $ 1.36   

Diluted

   $ 1.32      $ 1.35   

(1) Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

     47,594        48,306   

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and non-vested restricted stock expected to vest

     47,830        48,568   

Percentage allocated to common shareholders

     99.5     99.5

The Company’s non-vested restricted stock contains rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, and thus, are participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. The calculation of earnings per share for common stock shown above excludes the income attributable to the non-vested restricted stock from the numerator and excludes the dilutive impact of those shares from the denominator.

12. WARRANTIES

The following table reconciles the changes in the Company’s product warranty reserve:

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

In thousands

   2009     2008  

Balance at December 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively

   $ 30,676      $ 22,314   

Warranty provision

     9,449        9,752   

Warranty claim payments

     (8,748     (5,305
                

Balance at June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively

   $ 31,377      $ 26,761   
                

 

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13. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements,” (SFAS 157), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and for interim periods within those years. This statement defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands the related disclosure requirements. This statement is also applicable under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The statement indicates, among other things, that a fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. SFAS 157 defines fair value based upon an exit price model.

Valuation Hierarchy. SFAS 157 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following table provides the liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2009, which are included in other current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance sheet:

 

     Total Carrying
Value at
June 30,
2009
    Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2009 Using

In thousands

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Foreign currency forward contracts

   $ (138   $ —      $ (138   $ —  

Interest rate swap agreements

     (373     —        (373     —  
                             

Total

   $ (511   $ —      $ (511   $ —  

The following table provides the asset carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2008, which is included in other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance sheet:

 

     Total Carrying
Value at
December 31,
2008
   Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2008 Using

In thousands

      Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
   Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Foreign currency forward contracts

   $ 41    $ —      $ 41    $ —  
                           

Total

   $ 41    $ —      $ 41    $ —  

As a result of our global operating activities, the Company is exposed to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, the Company minimizes these risks through entering into foreign currency forward contracts. The foreign currency forward contracts are valued using broker quotations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the counter markets. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within level 2.

 

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14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Claims have been filed against the Company and certain of its affiliates in various jurisdictions across the United States by persons alleging bodily injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products. Over the last four years, the overall number of new claims filed has significantly decreased as compared to the previous four-year period; however, the resolution of these new claims, and all previously filed claims, may take a significant period of time. Most of these claims have been made against our wholly owned subsidiary, Railroad Friction Products Corporation (RFPC), and are based on a product sold by RFPC prior to the time that the Company acquired any interest in RFPC.

Most of these claims, including all of the RFPC claims, are submitted to insurance carriers for defense and indemnity or to non-affiliated companies that retain the liabilities for the asbestos-containing products at issue. We cannot, however, assure that all these claims will be fully covered by insurance or that the indemnitors will remain financially viable. Our ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to these claims, as is the case with other pending litigation, cannot be estimated.

It is Management’s belief that the potential range of loss for asbestos-related bodily injury cases is not reasonably determinable at present for a variety of factors, including: (1) the limited asbestos case settlement history of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, RFPC; (2) the unpredictable nature of personal injury litigation in general; and (3) the uncertainty of asbestos litigation in particular. Despite this uncertainty, and although the results of the Company’s operations and cash flows for any given period could be adversely affected by asbestos-related lawsuits, Management believes that the final resolution of the Company’s asbestos-related cases will not be material to the Company’s overall financial position, results of operations and cash flows. In general, this belief is based upon: (1) Wabtec’s and RFPC’s limited history of settlements and dismissals of asbestos-related cases to date; (2) the inability of many plaintiffs to establish any exposure or causal relationship to RFPC’s product; and (3) the inability of many plaintiffs to demonstrate any identifiable injury or compensable loss.

More specifically, as to RFPC, Management’s belief that any losses due to asbestos-related cases would not be material is also based on the fact that RFPC owns insurance which provides coverage for asbestos-related bodily injury claims. To date, RFPC’s insurers have provided RFPC with defense and indemnity in these actions. As to Wabtec and its divisions, Management’s belief that asbestos-related cases will not have a material impact is also based on its position that it has no legal liability for asbestos-related bodily injury claims, and that the former owners of Wabtec’s assets retained asbestos liabilities for the products at issue. To date, Wabtec has been able to successfully defend itself on this basis, including two arbitration decisions and a judicial opinion, all of which confirmed Wabtec’s position that it did not assume any asbestos liabilities from the former owners of certain Wabtec assets. Although Wabtec has incurred defense and administrative costs in connection with asbestos bodily injury actions, these costs have not been material, and the Company has no information that would suggest these costs would become material in the foreseeable future.

On October 18, 2007, Faiveley Transport Malmo AB filed a request for arbitration with the International Chamber of Commerce alleging breach of contract and trade secret violations relating to the Company’s manufacture and sale of certain components. The components at issue are limited in number and used in the transit industry. On that same day, Faiveley also filed a related proceeding against the Company in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (“Federal Court”), requesting a preliminary injunction in aid of the arbitration. In both forums, Faiveley seeks to prevent the Company from manufacturing and selling the subject components until the arbitration panel decides Faiveley’s claim. In the arbitration, Faiveley also seeks monetary damages.

 

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The Company’s motion and subsequent appeal to initially dismiss the Federal Court action on jurisdictional grounds was denied on May 2, 2008. During the week of July 28, 2008, the Federal Court conducted a hearing on Faiveley’s injunction request. On August 22, 2008 the Federal Court issued an order denying in part and granting in part Faiveley’s injunction request. Under the order, Wabtec was permitted to perform under all contracts entered into prior to August 22, 2008, including a New York City Transit contract that was the parties main focus during the hearing. However, Wabtec was not permitted to enter into any future contracts for the supply of one of the products at issue, or its components, until the international arbitrators decided the merits of the dispute. Wabtec requested, and was granted, an expedited appeal on the merits of the Federal Court action; that appeal was argued on February 9, 2009. On March 9, 2009, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the injunction. On April 8, 2009, Faiveley orally asked the Federal Court to issue (immediately) a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) and (later) another preliminary injunction, both of which would prevent the Company from selling one of the products at issue, or its components, until a final resolution of the arbitration. In an April 10, 2009 order, the Federal Court said it was denying Faiveley’s request for a TRO and permitting limited discovery on the issues raised by Faiveley’s preliminary injunction request. The preliminary injunction motion has been briefed, and oral argument was held on July 8, 2009. The Court has told the parties that it expects to issue its decision by the end of August.

On October 1, 2008 in a filing before the international arbitration panel, Faiveley alleged $128 million in damages. On March 20, 2009, Faiveley filed a revised damages claim reducing its claim to $91 million in damages. The Company believes that this claim is grossly overstated, is not supported by the facts or circumstances surrounding the case, and is frivolous in most respects. On February 11, 2009, the international arbitration panel completed the first part of a hearing on the underlying breach of contract and trade secret issues. The second part of the hearing was conducted April 26-29, 2009. Closing arguments were held on May 18 and 19, 2009. The international arbitration panel has said it expects to issue its decision on the merits this year. The Company denies Faiveley’s allegations and does not believe that it has any material legal liability in this matter; it is vigorously contesting all claims.

The Company is subject to a number of other commitments and contingencies as described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed on February 27, 2009. During the first six months of 2009, there were no material changes to the information described in Note 19 therein.

15. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Wabtec has two reportable segments—the Freight Group and the Transit Group. The key factors used to identify these reportable segments are the organization and alignment of the Company’s internal operations, the nature of the products and services, and customer type. The business segments are:

Freight Group manufactures products and provides services geared primarily to the production and operation of freight cars and locomotives, including braking control equipment, on-board electronic components and train coupler equipment.

Transit Group consists of products for passenger transit vehicles and locomotives (typically subways, commuter rail and buses) that include braking, coupling, monitoring systems, climate control and door equipment engineered to meet individual customer specifications, as well as commuter rail locomotives.

The Company evaluates its business segments’ operating results based on income from operations. Corporate activities include general corporate expenses, elimination of intersegment transactions, interest income

 

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and expense and other unallocated charges. Since certain administrative and other operating expenses and other items have not been allocated to business segments, the results in the following tables are not necessarily a measure computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to other companies.

Segment financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2009 is as follows:

 

In thousands

   Freight
Group
   Transit
Group
   Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
    Total  

Sales to external customers

   $ 136,079    $ 197,934    $ —        $ 334,013   

Intersegment sales/(elimination)

     7,410      710      (8,120     —     
                              

Total sales

   $ 143,489    $ 198,644    $ (8,120   $ 334,013   
                              

Income (loss) from operations

   $ 15,243    $ 26,364    $ (4,880   $ 36,727   

Interest expense and other, net

     —        —        (3,659     (3,659
                              

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

   $ 15,243    $ 26,364    $ (8,539   $ 33,068   
                              

Segment financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:

 

In thousands

   Freight
Group
   Transit
Group
   Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
    Total  

Sales to external customers

   $ 199,631    $ 190,563    $ —        $ 390,194   

Intersegment sales/(elimination)

     5,354      557      (5,911     —     
                              

Total sales

   $ 204,985    $ 191,120    $ (5,911   $ 390,194   
                              

Income (loss) from operations

   $ 36,154    $ 25,102    $ (5,334   $ 55,922   

Interest expense and other, net

     —        —        (1,989     (1,989
                              

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

   $ 36,154    $ 25,102    $ (7,323   $ 53,933   
                              

Segment financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2009 is as follows:

 

In thousands

   Freight
Group
   Transit
Group
   Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
    Total  

Sales to external customers

   $ 316,026    $ 395,947    $ —        $ 711,973   

Intersegment sales/(elimination)

     14,022      1,754      (15,776     —     
                              

Total sales

   $ 330,048    $ 397,701    $ (15,776   $ 711,973   
                              

Income (loss) from operations

   $ 40,789    $ 60,467    $ (8,781   $ 92,475   

Interest expense and other, net

     —        —        (8,206     (8,206
                              

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

   $ 40,789    $ 60,467    $ (16,987   $ 84,269   
                              

 

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Segment financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2008 is as follows:

 

In thousands

   Freight
Group
   Transit
Group
   Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
    Total  

Sales to external customers

   $ 391,397    $ 382,124    $ —        $ 773,521   

Intersegment sales/(elimination)

     9,897      1,001      (10,898     —     
                              

Total sales

   $ 401,294    $ 383,125    $ (10,898   $ 773,521   
                              

Income (loss) from operations

   $ 72,163    $ 47,534    $ (9,889   $ 109,808   

Interest expense and other, net

     —        —        (3,853     (3,853
                              

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

   $ 72,163    $ 47,534    $ (13,742   $ 105,955   
                              

Sales by product are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,

In thousands

   2009    2008

Brake products

   $ 114,059    $ 131,852

Freight electronics & specialty products

     78,207      96,339

Remanufacturing, overhaul & build

     64,694      84,519

Transit products

     62,303      55,304

Other

     14,750      22,180
             

Total sales

   $ 334,013    $ 390,194
             
     Six Months Ended
June 30,

In thousands

   2009    2008

Brake products

   $ 240,807    $ 262,262

Freight electronics & specialty products

     180,285      190,353

Remanufacturing, overhaul & build

     133,845      179,211

Transit products

     122,170      103,379

Other

     34,866      38,316
             

Total sales

   $ 711,973    $ 773,521
             

16. GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Effective August 2003, the Company issued $150 million of Senior Notes due in 2013 (“Notes”). The obligations under the Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by all U.S. subsidiaries as guarantors. In accordance with positions established by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the following shows separate financial information with respect to the parent, the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. The principal elimination entries eliminate investment in subsidiaries and certain intercompany balances and transactions.

 

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Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2009:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors    Elimination     Consolidated

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4,023      $ (1,682   $ 118,992    $ —        $ 121,333

Accounts receivable

     196        151,967        99,635      —          251,798

Inventories

     —          176,700        72,900      —          249,600

Other current assets

     34,011        2,905        5,833      —          42,749
                                     

Total current assets

     38,230        329,890        297,360      —          665,480

Property, plant and equipment

     2,496        116,901        75,079      —          194,476

Goodwill

     7,980        302,031        106,639      —          416,650

Investment in subsidiaries

     1,905,017        344,497        296,078      (2,545,592     —  

Other intangibles

     165        118,902        41,703      —          160,770

Other long term assets

     (7,689     1,885        28,612      —          22,808
                                     

Total Assets

   $ 1,946,199      $ 1,214,106      $ 845,471    $ (2,545,592   $ 1,460,184
                                     

Current liabilities

   $ 28,314      $ 197,702      $ 90,544    $ —        $ 316,560

Intercompany

     848,686        (935,467     86,781      —          —  

Long-term debt

     319,750        350        435      —          320,535

Other long term liabilities

     46,029        22,998        50,642      —          119,669
                                     

Total liabilities

     1,242,779        (714,417     228,402      —          756,764

Stockholders’ equity

     703,420        1,928,523        617,069      (2,545,592     703,420
                                     

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 1,946,199      $ 1,214,106      $ 845,471    $ (2,545,592   $ 1,460,184
                                     

Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2008:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors    Elimination     Consolidated

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 37,941      $ 4,272      $ 99,592    $ —        $ 141,805

Accounts receivable

     396        180,990        92,174      —          273,560

Inventories

     —          186,761        77,397      —          264,158

Other current assets

     36,300        4,397        5,129      —          45,826
                                     

Total current assets

     74,637        376,420        274,292      —          725,349

Property, plant and equipment

     1,598        129,092        76,858      —          207,548

Goodwill

     7,980        219,062        92,407      —          319,449

Investment in subsidiaries

     1,794,010        323,131        290,783      (2,407,924     —  

Other intangibles

     561        194,841        41,338      —          236,740

Other long term assets

     (2,139     650        19,923      —          18,434
                                     

Total Assets

   $ 1,876,647      $ 1,243,196      $ 795,601    $ (2,407,924   $ 1,507,520
                                     

Current liabilities

   $ 36,418      $ 248,245      $ 103,388    $ —        $ 388,051

Intercompany

     776,708        (856,059     79,351      —          —  

Long-term debt

     356,000        394        305      —          356,699

Other long term liabilities

     62,150        22,590        32,659      —          117,399
                                     

Total liabilities

     1,231,276        (584,830     215,703      —          862,149

Stockholders’ equity

     645,371        1,828,026        579,898      (2,407,924     645,371
                                     

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 1,876,647      $ 1,243,196      $ 795,601    $ (2,407,924   $ 1,507,520
                                     

 

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Income Statement for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2009:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors     Elimination(1)     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 245,907      $ 104,888      $ (16,782   $ 334,013   

Cost of sales

     656        (166,857     (85,761     9,582        (242,380
                                        

Gross profit (loss)

     656        79,050        19,127        (7,200     91,633   

Operating expenses

     (10,161     (29,824     (14,921     —          (54,906
                                        

Operating (loss) profit

     (9,505     49,226        4,206        (7,200     36,727   

Interest (expense) income, net

     (5,423     1,761        137        —          (3,525

Other income (expense), net

     123        (5,081     4,824        —          (134

Equity earnings

     40,843        12,733        —          (53,576     —     
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

     26,038        58,639        9,167        (60,776     33,068   

Income tax expense

     4,798        (3,090     (3,940     —          (2,232
                                        

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 30,836      $ 55,549      $ 5,227      $ (60,776   $ 30,836   
                                        

 

(1) Includes elimination of gross profit realized with certain intercompany transactions between Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries.

Income Statement for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors     Elimination(1)     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 287,801      $ 141,222      $ (38,829   $ 390,194   

Cost of sales

     (151     (192,171     (119,059     29,688        (281,693
                                        

Gross (loss) profit

     (151     95,630        22,163        (9,141     108,501   

Operating expenses

     (11,047     (30,692     (10,840     —          (52,579
                                        

Operating (loss) profit

     (11,198     64,938        11,323        (9,141     55,922   

Interest (expense) income, net

     (4,718     2,103        1,322        —          (1,293

Other (expense) income, net

     (188     346        (854     —          (696

Equity earnings

     61,738        9,022        —          (70,760     —     
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

     45,634        76,409        11,791        (79,901     53,933   

Income tax expense

     (11,872     (3,589     (4,710     —          (20,171
                                        

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 33,762      $ 72,820      $ 7,081      $ (79,901   $ 33,762   
                                        

 

(1) Includes elimination of gross profit realized with certain intercompany transactions between Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries.

 

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)

 

Income Statement for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors     Elimination(1)     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 539,436      $ 214,587      $ (42,050   $ 711,973   

Cost of sales

     1,489        (362,217     (174,732     21,605        (513,855
                                        

Gross profit (loss)

     1,489        177,219        39,855        (20,445     198,118   

Operating expenses

     (18,343     (59,309     (27,991     —          (105,643
                                        

Operating (loss) profit

     (16,854     117,910        11,864        (20,445     92,475   

Interest (expense) income, net

     (11,592     2,861        270        —          (8,461

Other (expense) income, net

     (45     (5,726     6,026        —          255   

Equity earnings

     97,038        11,925        —          (108,963     —     
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

     68,547        126,970        18,160        (129,408     84,269   

Income tax expense

     (5,045     (6,036     (9,686     —          (20,767
                                        

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 63,502      $ 120,934      $ 8,474      $ (129,408   $ 63,502   
                                        

 

(1) Includes elimination of gross profit realized with certain intercompany transactions between Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries.

Income Statement for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors     Elimination(1)     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ —        $ 575,032      $ 267,423      $ (68,934   $ 773,521   

Cost of sales

     (370     (388,948     (223,292     52,805        (559,805
                                        

Gross (loss) profit

     (370     186,084        44,131        (16,129     213,716   

Operating expenses

     (26,992     (55,643     (21,273     —          (103,908
                                        

Operating (loss) profit

     (27,362     130,441        22,858        (16,129     109,808   

Interest (expense) income, net

     (9,543     4,494        2,275        —          (2,774

Other (expense) income, net

     (411     1,938        (2,606     —          (1,079

Equity earnings

     126,752        16,057        —          (142,809     —     
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax

     89,436        152,930        22,527        (158,938     105,955   

Income tax expense

     (23,164     (7,333     (9,183     —          (39,680
                                        

Income (loss) from continuing operations

     66,272        145,597        13,344        (158,938     66,275   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax)

     —          —          (3     —          (3
                                        

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 66,272      $ 145,597      $ 13,341      $ (158,938   $ 66,272   
                                        

 

(1) Includes elimination of gross profit realized with certain intercompany transactions between Guarantor and Non-Guarantor subsidiaries.

 

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—(Continued)

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 (UNAUDITED)

 

Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors     Elimination     Consolidated  

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities

   $ 22,648      $ 119,408      $ 25,368      $ (129,408   $ 38,016   

Net cash (used for) investing activities

     (1,234     (4,413     (4,156     —          (9,803

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

     (55,332     (120,949     (9,152     129,408        (56,025

Effect of changes in currency exchange rates

     —          —          7,340        —          7,340   
                                        

(Decrease) increase in cash

     (33,918     (5,954     19,400        —          (20,472

Cash, beginning of year

     37,941        4,272        99,592        —          141,805   
                                        

Cash, end of period

   $ 4,023      $ (1,682   $ 118,992      $ —        $ 121,333   
                                        

Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008:

 

In thousands

   Parent     Guarantors     Non-Guarantors     Elimination     Consolidated  

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities

   $ (4,416   $ 141,926      $ 51,605      $ (158,938   $ 30,177   

Net cash used for investing activities

     (4,483     (3,134     (171     —          (7,788

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

     (22,757     (145,644     (13,341     158,938        (22,804

Effect of changes in currency exchange rates

     —          —          7,406        —          7,406   
                                        

(Decrease) increase in cash

     (31,656     (6,852     45,499        —          6,991   

Cash, beginning of year

     82,911        10,004        141,774        —          234,689   
                                        

Cash, end of period

   $ 51,255      $ 3,152      $ 187,273      $ —        $ 241,680   
                                        

17. OTHER EXPENSE, NET

The components of other expense are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

In thousands

       2009             2008             2009            2008      

Foreign currency (loss) gain

   $ (427   $ (854   $ 223    $ (1,196

Other miscellaneous income

     293        158        32      117   
                               

Total other (expense) income, net

   $ (134   $ (696   $ 255    $ (1,079
                               

 

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Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2009.

OVERVIEW

Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based products and services for the global rail industry. Our products are found on virtually all U.S. locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, as well as in more than 100 countries throughout the world. Our products enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers, and many of our core products and services are essential in the safe and efficient operation of freight rail and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec is a global company with operations in 16 countries. In the first six months of 2009, about 38% of the Company’s revenues came from customers outside the U.S.

Management Review and Future Outlook

Wabtec’s long-term financial goals are to generate free cash flow in excess of net income, maintain a strong credit profile while minimizing our overall cost of capital, increase margins through strict attention to cost controls, and increase revenues through a focused growth strategy, including global and market expansion, new products and technologies, aftermarket products and services, and acquisitions. In addition, Management evaluates the Company’s short-term operational performance through measures such as quality and on-time delivery.

The Company monitors a variety of factors and statistics to gauge market activity. The freight rail industry is largely driven by general economic conditions, which can cause fluctuations in rail traffic. These fluctuations can cause changes in demand for new locomotives and freight cars, and for aftermarket service and repair work. The passenger transit industry is primarily driven by government funding of projects and passenger ridership, which affect demand for new locomotives, subway cars and buses, and for aftermarket service and repair work.

Through the second quarter of 2009, conditions have remained generally stable in the Company’s passenger transit rail markets, while conditions in the freight rail markets have declined significantly compared to 2008, due to the global recession. Through mid-July 2009, revenue ton-miles, in the U.S. freight rail industry have decreased 18%. As a result, demand for new locomotives and freight cars are significantly lower than in 2008. At June 30, 2009, the U.S. industry backlog of freight cars ordered was 21,558 compared to 31,921 at the end of the prior year. Less than 20% of the Company’s revenues are directly related to deliveries of new freight cars. In the passenger transit rail market, ridership in the U.S. was down about 1% in the first quarter due to the economic slowdown, but U.S. federal government funding was expected to increase 6% for the year. This increase in funding has helped the Company build a strong backlog of transit projects. In addition, the Company has continued to expand its passenger transit capabilities outside the U.S., into markets such as Europe, which are much larger.

In 2009 and beyond, we will continue to face many challenges, including economic uncertainty in the markets in which we operate, fluctuations in the costs for raw materials, higher costs for medical and insurance premiums, and foreign currency fluctuations. In addition, we face general economic risks, as well as the risk that our customers could curtail spending on new and existing equipment. Risks associated with our four-point growth strategy include the level of investment that customers are willing to make in new technologies developed by the industry and the Company, and risks inherent in global expansion. When necessary, we will modify our financial and operating strategies to reflect changes in market conditions and risks.

 

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Since 2006, Wabtec has downsized its Canadian operations by moving certain products to lower-cost facilities and outsourcing. In the Freight segment, Wabtec recorded no charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. Wabtec recorded charges of $3.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008. Total expenses for restructuring and other expenses recorded since 2006 have been $16.5 million, comprised of the $5.6 million for employee severance costs for approximately 400 salaried and hourly employees; $5.5 million of pension and postretirement benefit curtailment for those employees; $4.8 million related to asset impairments for structures, machinery, and equipment; and $0.6 million for goodwill impairment. The goodwill impairment was recorded as amortization expense and most of the other charges were recorded in cost of sales. Severance costs are contractual liabilities and payment is dependent on the waiver by or expiration of certain seniority rights of those employees. As of June 30, 2009, $4.0 million of this amount had been paid.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

In millions

       2009             2008         2009     2008  

Net sales

   $ 334.0      $ 390.2      $ 712.0      $ 773.5   

Cost of sales

     (242.4     (281.7     (513.9     (559.8
                                

Gross profit

     91.6        108.5        198.1        213.7   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     (42.3     (42.1     (81.1     (82.5

Engineering expenses

     (10.8     (9.6     (21.3     (19.6

Amortization expense

     (1.8     (0.9     (3.2     (1.8
                                

Total operating expenses

     (54.9     (52.6     (105.6     (103.9

Income from operations

     36.7        55.9        92.5        109.8   

Interest income (expense), net

     (3.5     (1.3     (8.5     (2.7

Other expense, net

     (0.1     (0.7     0.3        (1.1
                                

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     33.1        53.9        84.3        106.0   

Income tax expense

     (2.3     (20.1     (20.8     (39.7
                                

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 30.8      $ 33.8      $ 63.5      $ 66.3   
                                

SECOND QUARTER 2009 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER 2008

The following table summarizes the results of operations for the period:

 

     Three months ended June 30,  

In thousands

   2009    2008    Percent
Change
 

Freight Group

   $ 136,079    $ 199,631    (31.8 )% 

Transit Group

     197,934      190,563    3.9
                

Net sales

     334,013      390,194    (14.4 )% 

Income from operations

     36,727      55,922    (34.3 )% 

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 30,836    $ 33,762    (8.7 )% 

Net sales decreased by $56.2 million to $334.0 million from $390.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to the current economic conditions leading to lower Freight Group sales. The Company realized a net sales reduction of $17.1 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange, but net earnings were generally not impacted by foreign exchange. Net income for the three months ended June 30, 2009 was $30.8 million or $0.64 per diluted share. Net income for the three

 

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months ended June 30, 2008 was $33.8 million or $0.69 per diluted share. The decrease in net income is primarily due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions, partially offset by lower income taxes.

Freight Group sales decreased by $63.5 million or 31.8% primarily due to lower sales of $39.1 million for electronics and specialty products, $30.7 million for brake products, $10.0 million for remanufacturing, overhaul and manufacturing of locomotives and $6.2 million for other products. Offsetting those reductions was an increase in sales of $25.8 million from acquisitions. For the Freight Group, net sales were reduced by $3.3 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange on sales mentioned above.

Transit Group sales increased by $7.3 million or 3.9% primarily due to increased sales of $9.8 million for brake products, $8.7 million for other transit-related products and $6.1 million from acquisitions. Offsetting those increases was a decrease in sales of $3.5 million for remanufacturing, overhaul and build of locomotives. For the Transit Group, net sales were reduced by $13.8 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange on sales mentioned above.

Gross profit Gross profit decreased to $91.6 million in the second quarter of 2009 compared to $108.5 million in the same period of 2008. Gross profit is dependent on a number of factors including pricing, sales volume and product mix. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 27.4% compared to 27.8%, for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The gross profit percentage decreased due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions. The provision for warranty expense is generally established for specific losses, along with historical estimates of customer claims as a percentage of sales. The provision for warranty expense was $1.2 million higher in 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 because of increased transit sales. The warranty reserve increased at June 30, 2009 compared to June 30, 2008 by $4.6 million due primarily to transit authority contracts.

Operating expenses The following table shows our operating expenses:

 

     Three months ended June 30,  

In thousands

   2009    2008    Percent
Change
 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 42,346    $ 42,036    0.7

Engineering expenses

     10,765      9,631    11.8

Amortization expense

     1,795      912    96.8
                    

Total operating expenses

   $ 54,906    $ 52,579    4.4
                    

Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. Engineering expenses increased by $1.1 million in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 due primarily to the acquisitions that occurred in 2008. Amortization expense increased in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due primarily to the acquisitions that occurred in 2008. Total operating expenses were 16.4% and 13.5% of sales for the second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Income from operations Income from operations totaled $36.7 million (or 11.0% of sales) in the second quarter of 2009 compared with $55.9 million (or 14.3% of sales) in the same period of 2008. Income from operations decreased primarily due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions.

Interest expense, net Interest expense, net increased $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 primarily due to additional borrowings for acquisitions.

 

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Other expense, net The Company recorded foreign exchange losses of $427,000 in the second quarter of 2009 and foreign exchange losses of $854,000 in the second quarter of 2008, due to the effect of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions that are non U.S. dollar denominated and charged or credited to earnings.

Income taxes The effective income tax rate was 6.7% and 37.4% for second quarter of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in effective rate in the second quarter of 2009 is primarily due to a $9.7 million tax benefit resulting from the settlement of examinations in various taxing jurisdictions during the period.

Net income Net income for the second quarter of 2009 decreased $2.9 million, compared with the same period of 2008. The decrease in net income is primarily due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions, partially offset by lower income taxes.

FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2009 COMPARED TO FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2008

The following table summarizes the results of operations for the period:

 

     Six months ended June 30,  

In thousands

   2009    2008    Percent
Change
 

Freight Group

   $ 316,026    $ 391,397    (19.3 )% 

Transit Group

     395,947      382,124    3.6
                

Net sales

     711,973      773,521    (8.0 )% 

Income from operations

     92,475      109,808    (15.8 )% 

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders

   $ 63,502    $ 66,272    (4.2 )% 

Net sales decreased by $61.5 million to $712.0 million from $773.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to the current economic conditions leading to lower Freight Group sales. The Company realized a net sales reduction of $38.6 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange, but net earnings were generally not impacted by foreign exchange. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $63.5 million or $1.32 per diluted share. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $66.3 million or $1.35 per diluted share. The decrease in net income is primarily due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions, partially offset by cost-saving initiatives and lower income taxes.

Freight Group sales decreased by $75.4 million or 19.3% primarily due to lower sales of $60.0 million for electronics and specialty products, $54.4 million for brake products and $10.1 million for remanufacturing, overhaul and manufacturing of locomotives. Offsetting those reductions was an increase in sales of $60.0 million from acquisitions. For the Freight Group, net sales were reduced by $8.6 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange on sales mentioned above.

Transit Group sales increased by $13.9 million or 3.6% primarily due to increased sales of $26.9 million for brake products, $20.3 million for other transit-related products and $12.5 million from acquisitions. Offsetting those increases was a decrease in sales of $15.7 million for remanufacturing, overhaul and build of locomotives. For the Transit Group, net sales were reduced by $30.0 million due to unfavorable effects of foreign exchange on sales mentioned above.

Gross profit Gross profit decreased to $198.1 million for the first six months of 2009 compared to $213.7 million in the same period of 2008. Gross profit is dependent on a number of factors including pricing, sales volume and product mix. Gross profit, as a percentage of sales, was 27.8% compared to 27.6%, for the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The provision for warranty expense is generally established for specific losses, along with historical estimates of customer claims as a percentage of sales. The provision for warranty expense was $0.3 million less for the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 because of decreased sales.

 

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Operating expenses The following table shows our operating expenses:

 

     Six months ended June 30,  

In thousands

   2009    2008    Percent
Change
 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 81,133    $ 82,481    (1.6 )% 

Engineering expenses

     21,324      19,612    8.7

Amortization expense

     3,186      1,815    75.5
                    

Total operating expenses

   $ 105,643    $ 103,908    1.7
                    

Selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased a net $1.3 million in the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 primarily due to cost-saving initiatives, partially offset by increased expenses from acquisitions. Engineering expenses increased by $1.7 million in the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 due primarily to the acquisitions that occurred in 2008. Amortization expense increased in the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period in 2008 due primarily to the acquisitions that occurred in 2008. During the six months ended June 30, 2009 the Company sold a facility for net cash proceeds of $3.6 million to an unrelated third party. While certain portions of the building are being leased back, this transaction resulted in a gain of $2.1 million and deferred gain of $0.6 million. The deferred gain will be recognized over five years. Total operating expenses were 14.8% and 13.4% of sales for the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Income from operations Income from operations totaled $92.5 million (or 13.0% of sales) in the first six months of 2009 compared with $109.8 million (or 14.2% of sales) in the same period of 2008. Income from operations decreased primarily due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions, partially offset by cost-saving initiatives.

Interest expense, net Interest expense, net increased $5.7 million in the first six months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008 primarily due to additional borrowings for acquisitions.

Other expense, net The Company recorded foreign exchange gains of $223,000 in the first six months of 2009 and foreign exchange losses of $1.2 million in the first six months of 2008, due to the effect of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions that are non U.S. dollar denominated and charged or credited to earnings.

Income taxes The effective income tax rate was 24.6% and 37.4% for first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in effective rate in the first six months of 2009 is primarily due to a $9.7 million tax benefit resulting from the settlement of examinations in various taxing jurisdictions during the period.

Net income Net income for the first six months of 2009 decreased $2.8 million, compared with the same period of 2008. The decrease in net income is primarily due to lower Freight Group sales, severance and other costs related to downsizing and consolidation actions, partially offset by cost-saving initiatives and lower income taxes.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is provided primarily by operating cash flow and borrowings under the Company’s unsecured credit facility with a consortium of commercial banks. The following is a summary of selected cash flow information and other relevant data:

 

     Six months ended
June 30,
 

In thousands

   2009     2008  

Cash provided by (used for):

    

Operating activities

   $ 38,016      $ 30,177   

Investing activities

     (9,803     (7,788

Financing activities

     (56,025     (22,804

(Decrease) increase in cash

   $ (20,472   $ 6,991   

 

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Operating activities Cash provided by operations in the first six months of 2009 was $38.0 million as compared to $30.2 million for the same period of 2008. This $7.8 million increase in cash provided by operations primarily resulted from a decrease in working capital. The accounts receivable decrease resulted in an $86.1 million improvement, which was due to decreased sales. The inventory decrease resulted in a $37.3 million improvement, which was due to a reduction of inventory on hand. Accounts payables used cash of $53.1 million due to a reduction in purchasing. Accrued liabilities and customer deposits used cash of $54.5 million primarily due to a reduction in customer deposits. Other assets and liabilities, including accrued income taxes, used cash of $2.6 million.

Investing activities Cash used for investing activities in the first six months of 2009 was $9.8 million as compared to $7.8 million for the same period of 2008. Capital expenditures were $8.7 million and $8.3 million in the first six months of 2009 and 2008, respectively. During the first six months of 2009 the Company paid $4.7 million as part of the working capital settlement for the Poli acquisition. During the first six months of 2009 the Company sold a facility for net cash proceeds of $3.6 million to an unrelated third party. While certain portions of the building are being leased back, this transaction resulted in a gain of $2.1 million and deferred gain of $0.6 million. The deferred gain will be recognized over five years.

Financing activities In the first six months of 2009, cash used by financing activities was $56.0 million, which included $92.0 million of debt repayments and $72.0 million in proceeds from debt on the revolving credit facility, $17.7 million of debt repayments on the term loan and other debt, $1.0 million of dividend payments and $19.7 million for the repurchase of 669,700 shares of stock. In the first six months of 2008, cash used for financing activities was $22.8 million, which included $2.9 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and other benefit plans, offset by $1.0 million of dividend payments and $24.7 million for the repurchase of 718,100 shares of stock.

The following table shows outstanding indebtedness at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008.

 

In thousands

   June 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008

6.875% Senior Notes, due 2013

   $ 150,000    $ 150,000

Term Loan Facility

     185,000      200,000

Revolving Credit Facility

     16,000      36,000

Capital Leases

     887      1,080
             

Total

     351,887      387,080

Less—current portion

     31,352      30,381
             

Long-term portion

   $ 320,535    $ 356,699
             

Cash balance at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 was $121.3 and $141.8 million, respectively.

2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement

On November 4, 2008, the Company refinanced its existing unsecured revolving credit agreement with a consortium of commercial banks. This “2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement” provides the company with a $300 million five-year revolving credit facility and a $200 million five-year term loan facility. The Company incurred $2.9 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement. Both facilities expire in January 2013. The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bear variable interest rates indexed to the indices described below. At June 30, 2009 the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 1.64%. At June 30, 2009, the Company had available bank borrowing capacity, net of $52.5 million of letters of credit, of approximately $231.5 million, subject to certain financial covenant restrictions.

Under the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company may elect a Base Rate of interest or an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest (“the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate

 

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adjusts on a daily basis and is the greater of the PNC, N.A. prime rate, 30-day LIBOR plus 150 basis points or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.5% per annum, plus a margin that ranges from 25 to 50 basis points. The Alternate rate is based on quoted LIBOR rates plus a margin that ranges from 125 to 200 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins are dependent on the Company’s consolidated total indebtedness to cash flow ratios. The Base Rate margin is zero basis points and the initial Alternate Rate margin is 125 basis points. To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of this variable-rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swaps which effectively convert a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowings during the term of the swap contracts. On June 30, 2009, the notional value of interest rate swaps outstanding totaled $177.5 million and effectively changed the Company’s interest rate on that bank debt at June 30, 2009 from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 2.18%. The interest rate swap agreements mature at various times through January 2010. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties. However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The counterparties are large financial institutions and the Company does not anticipate nonperformance.

The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to declare or pay cash dividends and prohibits the Company from declaring or making other distributions, subject to certain exceptions. The 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement contains various other covenants and restrictions including the following limitations: incurrence of additional indebtedness; mergers, consolidations, sales of assets and acquisitions; additional liens; sale and leasebacks; permissible investments, loans and advances; certain debt payments; and imposes a minimum interest expense coverage ratio of 3.0 and a maximum debt to cash flow ratio of 3.25. The Company is in compliance with these measurements and covenants and expects that these measurements will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.

6.875% Senior Notes Due August 2013

In August 2003, the Company issued $150 million of Senior Notes due in 2013 (“the Notes”). The Notes were issued at par. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 6.875% per annum and is payable semi-annually on January 31 and July 31 of each year. The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes. The principal balance is due in full at maturity.

The Company believes, based on current levels of operations and forecasted earnings, cash flow and liquidity will be sufficient to fund its working capital and capital equipment needs as well as to meet its debt service requirements. If the Company’s sources of funds were to fail to satisfy the Company’s cash requirements, the Company may need to refinance its existing debt or obtain additional financing. There is no assurance that such new financing alternatives would be available, and, in any case, such new financing, if available, would be expected to be more costly and burdensome than the debt agreements currently in place.

Company Stock Repurchase Plan

On July 31, 2006, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. On February 20, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company completed the $50 million authorization made in 2006. Cumulative purchases under both plans have totaled $102.2 million, leaving $47.8 million under the authorization.

The Company intends to purchase these shares on the open market or in negotiated or block trades. No time limit was set for the completion of the program which qualifies under the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement, as well as the 6 7/8% Senior Notes currently outstanding.

During the first six months of 2009, the Company repurchased 669,700 shares at an average price of $29.35 per share. During 2008, the Company repurchased 1,317,900 shares of its stock at an average price of $34.75 per share. All purchases were on the open market.

 

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Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of June 30, 2009, the Company has recognized a total liability of $9.6 million for unrecognized tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions. At this time, the Company is unable to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the timing of cash settlement for any of the unrecognized tax benefits due to the uncertainty of the timing and outcome of its audits and other factors.

Since December 31, 2008, there have been no other significant changes in the total amount of the Company’s contractual obligations or the timing of cash flows in accordance with those obligations, as reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

Forward Looking Statements

We believe that all statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report, including certain statements under “Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” may constitute forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that our assumptions and expectations are correct.

These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, including, among other things:

Economic and industry conditions

 

   

materially adverse changes in economic or industry conditions generally or in the markets served by us, including North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia;

 

   

demand for freight cars, locomotives, passenger transit cars, buses and related products and services;

 

   

reliance on major original equipment manufacturer customers;

 

   

original equipment manufacturers’ program delays;

 

   

demand for services in the freight and passenger rail industry;

 

   

demand for our products and services;

 

   

orders either being delayed, canceled, not returning to historical levels, or reduced or any combination of the foregoing;

 

   

consolidations in the rail industry;

 

   

continued outsourcing by our customers; industry demand for faster and more efficient braking equipment; or

 

   

fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates;

 

   

availability of credit;

Operating factors

 

   

supply disruptions;

 

   

technical difficulties;

 

   

changes in operating conditions and costs;

 

   

increases in raw material costs;

 

   

successful introduction of new products;

 

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performance under material long-term contracts;

 

   

labor relations;

 

   

completion and integration of acquisitions;

 

   

the development and use of new technology; or

 

   

the integration of recently completed or future acquisitions.

Competitive factors

 

   

the actions of competitors;

Political/governmental factors

 

   

political stability in relevant areas of the world;

 

   

future regulation/deregulation of our customers and/or the rail industry;

 

   

levels of governmental funding on transit projects, including for some of our customers;

 

   

political developments and laws and regulations; or

 

   

the outcome of our existing or any future legal proceedings, including litigation involving our principal customers and any litigation with respect to environmental, asbestos-related matters and pension liabilities; and

Transaction or commercial factors

 

   

the outcome of negotiations with partners, governments, suppliers, customers or others.

Statements in this 10-Q apply only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Critical Accounting Policies

A summary of critical accounting policies is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. In particular, judgment is used in areas such as accounts receivable and the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, warranty reserves, pensions and postretirement benefits, income taxes and revenue recognition. There have been no significant changes in accounting policies since December 31, 2008.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” included elsewhere in this report.

 

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest Rate Risk

In the ordinary course of business, Wabtec is exposed to risks that increases in interest rates may adversely affect funding costs associated with its variable-rate debt. The Company’s variable rate debt represents 57% and 61% of total long-term debt at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. On an annual basis a 1% change in the interest rate for variable rate debt at June 30, 2009 would increase or decrease interest expense by $2.0 million.

 

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To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of this variable-rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swaps which effectively convert a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowings during the term of the swap contracts. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by the counterparties. However, since only the cash interest payments are exchanged, exposure is significantly less than the notional amount. The counterparties are large financial institutions and the Company does not anticipate nonperformance. The Company concluded that these interest rate swap agreements qualify for special cash flow hedge accounting which permits the recording of the fair value of the interest rate swap agreements and corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, on the balance sheet. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had interest rate swap agreements with a notional value of $177.5 million and which effectively changed the Company’s interest rate on that bank debt at June 30, 2009 from a variable rate to a fixed rate of 2.18%. The interest rate swap agreements mature at various times through January 2010. As of June 30, 2009, the Company recorded a current liability of $373,000 and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $225,000, net of tax.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

The Company has entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the impact of changes in currency exchange rates. Forward contracts are agreements with a counterparty to exchange two distinct currencies at a set exchange rate for delivery on a set date at some point in the future. There is no exchange of funds until the delivery date. At the delivery date the Company can either take delivery of the currency or settle on a net basis.

At June 30, 2009, the Company had forward contracts for the sale of South African Rand (ZAR) and the purchase of U.S. Dollars (USD). The Company concluded that these foreign currency forward contracts qualify for cash flow hedge accounting which permits the recording of the fair value of the forward contract and corresponding adjustment to other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, on the balance sheet. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had forward contracts with a notional value of 14.3 million ZAR (or $1.7 million USD), with an average exchange rate of 8.64 ZAR per $1 USD, resulting in the recording of a current liability of $138,000 and a corresponding offset in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $87,000, net of tax.

We are also subject to certain risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates to the extent our operations are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. For the six months of 2009, approximately 62% of Wabtec’s net sales were to customers in the United States, 7% in Canada, 3% in Mexico, 4% in Australia, 3% in Germany, 10% in the United Kingdom, and 11% in other international locations.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Wabtec’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of Wabtec’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of June 30, 2009. Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that Wabtec’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in such reports is accumulated and communicated to Wabtec’s Management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There was no change in Wabtec’s “internal control over financial reporting” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2009, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, Wabtec’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Except as described in Note 14, there have been no material changes regarding the Company’s commitments and contingencies as described in Note 19 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.

 

Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On July 31, 2006, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. On February 20, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $100 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company completed the $50 million authorization made in 2006.

The Company intends to purchase these shares on the open market or in negotiated or block trades. No time limit was set for the completion of the repurchase program which qualifies under the Refinancing Credit Agreement and the 2008 Refinancing Credit Agreement, as well as the 6 7/8% Senior Notes currently outstanding.

During the first six months of 2009, the Company repurchased 669,700 shares at an average price of $29.35 per share. During 2008, the Company repurchased 1,317,900 shares of its stock at an average price of $34.75 per share. All purchases were on the open market.

Repurchases during the second quarter of 2009 were as follows:

 

Period

   Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
   Average
Price
Paid per
Share
   Number of
Shares
Purchased
for
Announced
Program
   Approximate
Dollar Value
of Shares that
May Yet Be
Purchased

March 29, 2009 to April 25, 2009

   112,300    27.22    112,300    $ 57,112,644

April 26, 2009 to May 23, 2009

   142,400    35.68    142,400    $ 52,031,349

May 24, 2009 to June 27, 2009

   125,000    33.95    125,000    $ 47,787,368
                     

Total

   379,700    32.61    379,700    $ 47,787,368
                     

 

Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Wabtec was held May 13, 2009. One matter was considered and voted upon at the Annual Meeting: the election of four persons to serve as Directors.

Election of Directors Nominations of Brian P. Hehir, Michael W.D. Howell, Gary C. Valade and Nickolas W. Vande Steeg to serve as Directors for a term expiring in 2012 were considered and each nominee was elected.

 

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The voting was as follows:

 

Nominee

   Title    Votes For    Votes
Against
   Votes
Withheld

Brian P. Hehir

   Director    41,577,643    —      1,866,189

Michael W.D. Howell

   Director    41,599,577    —      1,844,255

Gary C. Valade

   Director    37,424,086    —      6,019,746

Nickolas W. Vande Steeg

   Director    42,201,425    —      1,242,407

The terms of office of Robert J. Brooks, Emilio A. Fernandez, Lee B. Foster II, William E. Kassling, Albert J. Neupaver, and James V. Napier continued after the Annual Meeting. They will serve as directors until their terms expire and until their successors have been duly elected and qualified.

 

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are being filed with this report:

 

    3.1    Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated January 30, 1995, as amended March 30, 1995.
    3.2    Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, effective December 13, 2007.
  10.1    Form of Employment Continuation Agreement entered into by the Company with Albert J. Neupaver, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon, Charles F. Kovac, Raymond T. Betler, Richard A. Mathes, R. Mark Cox, Scott E. Wahlstrom and Timothy R. Wesley.*
  31.1    Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
  31.2    Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
  32.1    Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE

TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

By:   /s/    ALVARO GARCIA-TUNON        
  Alvaro Garcia-Tunon,
  Senior Vice President,
  Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

 

DATE: August 7, 2009

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description and Method of Filing

    3.1

   Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated January 30, 1995, as amended March 30, 1995, filed as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 33-90866), and incorporated herein by reference.

    3.2

   Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company, effective December 13, 2007, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference.

  10.1

   Form of Employment Continuation Agreement entered into by the Company with Albert J. Neupaver, Alvaro Garcia-Tunon, Charles F. Kovac, Raymond T. Betler, Richard A. Mathes, R. Mark Cox, Scott E. Wahlstrom and Timothy R. Wesley, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference.*

  31.1

   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer, filed herewith.

  31.2

   Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.

  32.1

   Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.

 

* Management contract or compensatory plan.

 

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