CLEVELAND, Jan. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- TransDigm
Group Incorporated (NYSE: TDG), a leading global designer, producer
and supplier of highly engineered aircraft components, today
reported results for the first quarter ended December 27, 2014.
Highlights for the first quarter include:
- Net sales of $586.9
million, up 10.9% from $529.3
million;
- EBITDA As Defined of $269.7 million, up 10.7% from $243.6 million;
- Net income of $95.5
million, up 10.9% from $86.1
million;
- Earnings per share of $1.63, up 13.2% from $1.44;
- Adjusted earnings per share of
$1.80, up 8.4% from $1.66; and
- Reaffirms previously stated Fiscal 2015
financial guidance.
Net sales for the quarter rose 10.9% to $586.9 million from $529.3
million in the comparable quarter a year ago. The favorable
contribution from the acquisitions of Airborne and Elektro-Metall
(EME) accounted for approximately 75% of the increase in net sales.
Organic net sales growth accounted for the balance of the sales
increase.
Net income for the quarter rose 10.9% to $95.5 million, or $1.63 per share, compared to $86.1 million, or $1.44 per share, in the comparable quarter a year
ago. The increase in net income was primarily due to growth in net
sales described above; a decrease in acquisition-related costs and
amortization expense; and lower effective tax rate. The
increase in net income was partially offset by higher interest
expense as a result of an increase of $1.7
billion in outstanding borrowings primarily to fund the
$25.00 per share dividend paid in
June 2014.
Earnings per share were reduced in both 2015 and 2014 by
$0.06 and $0.07 per share respectively, representing
dividend equivalent payments during each quarter. The increase in
earnings per share of 13.2% was higher than the increase in net
income of 10.9% due to lower weighted average shares of 56.6
million, down from 57.0 million in the prior period, and lower
dividend equivalent payments in the current quarter.
Adjusted net income for the quarter rose 7.3% to $101.8 million, or $1.80 per share, from $94.8 million, or $1.66 per share, in the comparable quarter a year
ago.
EBITDA for the quarter increased 11.9% to $262.5 million from $234.5
million for the comparable quarter a year ago. EBITDA
As Defined for the period increased 10.7% to $269.7 million compared with $243.6 million in the quarter a year ago.
EBITDA As Defined as a percentage of net sales for the quarter was
46.0%.
"Our fiscal 2015 first quarter results are right in line with
our original expectations," stated W.
Nicholas Howley, TransDigm Group's Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. "At this time, we are not changing our fiscal
2015 guidance. With minor puts and takes, our market assumptions
still look about the same as originally communicated. Regarding the
quarter, we are particularly pleased with the improvement in EBITDA
As Defined. After adjusting for the acquisition dilution from the
two acquisitions completed in fiscal 2014, our core EBITDA As
Defined margin was strong at 48%, up two margin points over the
prior period."
Please see the attached tables for a reconciliation of net
income to EBITDA, EBITDA As Defined, and adjusted net income; a
reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to
EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined, and a reconciliation of earnings per
share to adjusted earnings per share for the periods discussed in
this press release.
Fiscal 2015 Outlook
Assuming no acquisition activity and based upon current market
conditions, the Company reaffirms its previously provided fiscal
2015 financial performance guidance as follows:
- Net sales are anticipated to be in the range of $2,510 million to $2,550 million compared with
$2,373 million in fiscal 2014;
- EBITDA As Defined is anticipated to be in the range of
$1,163 million to $1,183 million
compared with $1,073 million in
fiscal 2014;
- Net income is anticipated to be in the range of $429 million to $443 million compared with
$307 million in fiscal 2014;
- Earnings per share are expected to be in the range of
$7.51 to $7.77 per share based upon
weighted average shares outstanding of 56.6 million compared
with $3.16 per share in fiscal 2014;
and
- Adjusted earnings per share are expected to be in the range of
$8.03 to $8.29 per share compared
with $7.76 per share in fiscal
2014.
Conference Call
TransDigm Group will host a conference call for investors and
security analysts on January 27,
2015, beginning at 11:00 a.m.,
Eastern Time. To join the call, dial (866) 510-0707 and
enter the pass code 78675153. International callers should
dial (617) 597-5376 and use the same pass code. A live audio
webcast can be accessed online at http://www.transdigm.com. A slide
presentation will also be available for reference during the
conference call; go to the investor relations page of our website
and click on "Presentations."
The call will be archived on the website and available for
replay at approximately 2:00 p.m., Eastern
Time. A telephone replay will be available for two weeks by
dialing (888) 286-8010 and entering the pass code 71726959.
International callers should dial (617) 801-6888 and use the same
pass code.
About TransDigm Group
TransDigm Group, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a
leading global designer, producer and supplier of highly engineered
aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military
aircraft in service today. Major product offerings, substantially
all of which are ultimately provided to end-users in the aerospace
industry, include mechanical/electro-mechanical actuators and
controls, ignition systems and engine technology, specialized pumps
and valves, power conditioning devices, specialized AC/DC electric
motors and generators, NiCad batteries and chargers, engineered
latching and locking devices, rods and locking devices, engineered
connectors and elastomers, cockpit security components and systems,
specialized cockpit displays, aircraft audio systems, specialized
lavatory components, seatbelts and safety restraints, engineered
interior surfaces, lighting and control technology and military
personnel parachutes and cargo delivery systems.
Non-GAAP Supplemental Information
EBITDA, EBITDA As Defined, EBITDA As Defined Margin, adjusted
net income and adjusted earnings per share are non-GAAP financial
measures presented in this press release as supplemental
disclosures to net income and reported results. TransDigm Group
defines EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization and defines EBITDA As Defined as EBITDA plus certain
non-operating items, refinancing costs, acquisition-related costs,
transaction-related costs and non-cash charges incurred in
connection with certain employee benefit plans. TransDigm Group
defines adjusted net income as net income plus purchase accounting
backlog amortization expense, effects from the sale on businesses,
refinancing costs, acquisition-related costs, transaction-related
costs and non-cash charges incurred in connection with certain
employee benefit plans. EBITDA As Defined Margin represents EBITDA
As Defined as a percentage of net sales. TransDigm Group defines
adjusted diluted earnings per share as adjusted net income divided
by the total shares for basic and diluted earnings per share. For
more information regarding the computation of EBITDA, EBITDA As
Defined and adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per share,
please see the attached financial tables.
TransDigm Group presents these non-GAAP financial measures
because it believes that they are useful indicators of its
operating performance. TransDigm Group believes that EBITDA is
useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities
analysts, investors and other interested parties to measure
operating performance among companies with different capital
structures, effective tax rates and tax attributes, capitalized
asset values and employee compensation structures, all of which can
vary substantially from company to company. In addition, analysts,
rating agencies and others use EBITDA to evaluate a company's
ability to incur and service debt. EBITDA As Defined is used to
measure TransDigm Inc.'s compliance with the financial covenant
contained in its credit facility. TransDigm Group's management also
uses EBITDA As Defined to review and assess its operating
performance, to prepare its annual budget and financial projections
and to review and evaluate its management team in connection with
employee incentive programs. Moreover, TransDigm Group's management
uses EBITDA As Defined to evaluate acquisitions and as a liquidity
measure. In addition, TransDigm Group's management uses adjusted
net income as a measure of comparable operating performance between
time periods and among companies as it is reflective of changes in
pricing decisions, cost controls and other factors that affect
operating performance.
None of EBITDA, EBITDA As Defined, EBITDA As Defined Margin,
adjusted net income or adjusted earnings per share is a measurement
of financial performance under GAAP and such financial measures
should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating
income, earnings per share, cash flows from operating activities or
other measures of performance determined in accordance with GAAP.
In addition, TransDigm Group's calculation of these non-GAAP
financial measures may not be comparable to the calculation of
similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
Although we use EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined as measures to
assess the performance of our business and for the other purposes
set forth above, the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as
analytical tools has limitations, and you should not consider any
of them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our
results of operations as reported in accordance with GAAP. Some of
these limitations are:
- neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined reflects the
significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to
service interest payments, on our indebtedness;
- although depreciation and amortization are non-cash
charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have
to be replaced in the future, and neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As
Defined reflects any cash requirements for such
replacements;
- the omission of the substantial amortization expense
associated with our intangible assets further limits the usefulness
of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined;
- neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As Defined includes the payment
of taxes, which is a necessary element of our operations;
and
- EBITDA As Defined excludes the cash expense we have
incurred to integrate acquired businesses into our operations,
which is a necessary element of certain of our
acquisitions.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined
should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash
available to us to invest in the growth of our business. Management
compensates for these limitations by not viewing EBITDA or EBITDA
As Defined in isolation and specifically by using other GAAP
measures, such as net income, net sales and operating profit, to
measure our operating performance. Neither EBITDA nor EBITDA As
Defined is a measurement of financial performance under GAAP, and
neither should be considered as an alternative to net income or
cash flow from operations determined in accordance with GAAP. Our
calculation of EBITDA and EBITDA As Defined may not be comparable
to the calculation of similarly titled measures reported by other
companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts,
including statements under the heading "Fiscal 2015 Outlook,"
are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.Words such as "believe,"
"may," "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "predict,"
"anticipate," "estimate," or "continue" and other words and terms
of similar meaning may identify forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties
which could affect TransDigm Group's actual results and could cause
its actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of,
TransDigm Group. These risks and uncertainties include but are not
limited to: the sensitivity of our business to the number of flight
hours that our customers' planes spend aloft and our customers'
profitability, both of which are affected by general economic
conditions; future terrorist attacks; our reliance on certain
customers; the U.S. defense budget and risks associated with being
a government supplier; failure to maintain government or industry
approvals; failure to complete or successfully integrate
acquisitions; our substantial indebtedness; potential environmental
liabilities; and other factors. Further information regarding the
important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from projected results can be found in TransDigm Group's
Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports that TransDigm Group
or its subsidiaries have filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Except as required by law, TransDigm Group undertakes
no obligation to revise or update the forward-looking statements
contained in this press release.
Contact:
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Liza Sabol
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Investor
Relations
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216-706-2945
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ir@transdigm.com
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TRANSDIGM GROUP
INCORPORATED
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CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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FOR THE THIRTEEN
WEEK PERIODS ENDED
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Table
1
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DECEMBER 27, 2014
AND DECEMBER 28, 2013
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(Amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts)
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(Unaudited)
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Thirteen Week
Periods Ended
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December
27,
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December
28,
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2014
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2013
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NET SALES
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$
586,898
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$
529,322
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|
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COST OF
SALES
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265,725
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245,186
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GROSS
PROFIT
|
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321,173
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284,136
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SELLING AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
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67,479
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57,127
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AMORTIZATION OF
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
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13,026
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16,383
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INCOME FROM
OPERATIONS
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240,668
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210,626
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INTEREST EXPENSE -
Net
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98,935
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80,853
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|
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|
|
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME
TAXES
|
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141,733
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129,773
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|
|
|
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INCOME TAX
PROVISION
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46,200
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43,650
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|
|
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NET INCOME
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$
95,533
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$
86,123
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NET INCOME APPLICABLE
TO COMMON STOCK
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$
92,168
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$
81,984
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Net earnings per
share:
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Basic and
diluted
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$
1.63
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$
1.44
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Weighted-average
shares outstanding:
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Basic and
diluted
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56,591
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56,991
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TRANSDIGM GROUP
INCORPORATED
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SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION - RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA,
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EBITDA AS DEFINED
TO NET INCOME
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FOR THE THIRTEEN
WEEK PERIODS ENDED
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DECEMBER 27, 2014
AND DECEMBER 28, 2013
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Table
2
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(Amounts in
thousands)
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(Unaudited)
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Thirteen Week
Periods Ended
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December 27,
2014
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December 28,
2013
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Net income
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$
95,533
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$
86,123
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Adjustments:
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Depreciation and
amortization expense
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21,785
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23,839
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Interest expense,
net
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98,935
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80,853
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Income tax
provision
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46,200
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43,650
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|
|
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EBITDA
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262,453
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234,465
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|
|
|
|
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Adjustments:
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Acquisition related
expenses and adjustments (1)
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1,700
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4,917
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Non-cash stock
compensation expense(2)
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5,764
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4,175
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Other nonrecurring
items, net
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(189)
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-
|
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|
|
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Gross Adjustments to
EBITDA
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7,275
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|
9,092
|
|
|
|
|
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EBITDA As
Defined
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$
269,728
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$
243,557
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EBITDA As Defined,
Margin (3)
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46.0%
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46.0%
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(1)
Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with
acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to
cost of sales when the inventory was sold; costs incurred to
integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group's
operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related
costs; transaction-related costs comprising deal fees; legal,
financial and tax due diligence expenses and valuation costs that
are required to be expensed as incurred.
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(2)
Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under
our stock option plans.
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(3) The
EBITDA As Defined margin represents the amount of EBITDA As Defined
as a percentage of sales.
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TRANSDIGM GROUP
INCORPORATED
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SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION - RECONCILIATION OF
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Table
3
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REPORTED EARNINGS
PER SHARE TO
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ADJUSTED EARNINGS
PER SHARE
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FOR THE THIRTEEN
WEEK PERIODS ENDED
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DECEMBER 27, 2014
AND DECEMBER 28, 2013
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(Amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts)
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(Unaudited)
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|
|
|
|
|
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Thirteen
Week Periods Ended
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Reported Earnings
Per Share
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December 27,
2014
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December 28,
2013
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Net income
|
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$
95,533
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$
86,123
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Less: dividends paid
on participating securities
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(3,365)
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(4,139)
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Net income applicable
to common stock - basic and diluted
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$
92,168
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$
81,984
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Weighted-average
shares outstanding under
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the
two-class method:
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Weighted average
common shares outstanding
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52,511
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52,687
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Vested options deemed
participating securities
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4,080
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4,304
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Total shares for
basic and diluted earnings per share
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56,591
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56,991
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Basic and diluted
earnings per share
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$
1.63
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$
1.44
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Adjusted Earnings
Per Share
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Net
income
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$
95,533
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$
86,123
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Gross adjustments to
EBITDA
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7,275
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9,092
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Purchase accounting
backlog amortization
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1,966
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4,016
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Tax
adjustment
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(3,012)
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(4,409)
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Adjusted net
income
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$
101,762
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$
94,822
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
Adjusted diluted
earnings per share under the two-class method
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$
1.80
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$
1.66
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|
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Diluted Earnings
Per Share to Adjusted Earnings Per Share
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Diluted earnings per
share
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$
1.63
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$
1.44
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Adjustments to
diluted earnings per share:
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Inclusion of the dividend equivalent payment
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0.06
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0.07
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Non-cash
stock compensation expense
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0.07
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0.05
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Acquisition related expenses
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0.04
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0.10
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Adjusted
earnings per share
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$
1.80
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$
1.66
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TRANSDIGM GROUP
INCORPORATED
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|
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SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION - RECONCILIATION OF NET CASH
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Table
4
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PROVIDED BY
OPERATING ACTIVITIES TO EBITDA, EBITDA AS DEFINED
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FOR THE THIRTEEN
WEEK PERIODS ENDED
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DECEMBER 27, 2014
AND DECEMBER 28, 2013
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|
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|
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(Amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts)
|
|
|
|
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(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Thirteen
Week Periods Ended
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December
27,
2014
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December
28, 2013
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Net Cash Provided by
Operating Activities
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$
188,959
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$
115,707
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Adjustments:
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Changes in assets and
liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions of
businesses
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(69,219)
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(2,208)
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Interest expense -
net (1)
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94,936
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77,768
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Income tax provision
- current
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45,277
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43,737
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Non-cash stock
compensation expense(2)
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(5,764)
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(4,175)
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Excess tax benefit
from exercise of stock options
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8,264
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3,636
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EBITDA
|
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262,453
|
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234,465
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Adjustments:
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Acquisition related
expenses(3)
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1,700
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4,917
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Non-cash stock
compensation expense(2)
|
|
5,764
|
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4,175
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Other nonrecurring
items, net
|
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(189)
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-
|
EBITDA As
Defined
|
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$
269,728
|
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$
243,557
|
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(1)
Represents interest expense excluding the amortization of debt
issue costs and note premium and discount.
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(2)
Represents the compensation expense recognized by TD Group under
our stock option plans.
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(3)
Represents accounting adjustments to inventory associated with
acquisitions of businesses and product lines that were charged to
cost of sales when the inventory was sold; costs incurred to
integrate acquired businesses and product lines into TD Group's
operations, facility relocation costs and other acquisition-related
costs; transaction-related costs comprising deal fees; legal,
financial and tax due diligence expenses and valuation costs that
are required to be expensed as incurred.
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TRANSDIGM GROUP
INCORPORATED
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SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION - BALANCE SHEET DATA
|
|
Table
5
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(Amounts in
thousands)
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|
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(Unaudited)
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|
|
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December 27,
2014
|
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September 30,
2014
|
|
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Cash and cash
equivalents
|
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$
1,011,629
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$
819,548
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Trade accounts
receivable - Net
|
|
333,510
|
|
351,307
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Inventories -
Net
|
|
470,847
|
|
459,074
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|
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|
Short-term
borrowing-trade receivables securitization facility
|
200,000
|
|
200,000
|
Current portion of
long-term debt
|
|
39,295
|
|
39,295
|
Accounts
payable
|
|
92,710
|
|
115,741
|
Accrued
liabilities
|
|
313,047
|
|
230,871
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term
debt
|
|
7,233,836
|
|
7,233,836
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders'
deficit
|
|
(1,464,733)
|
|
(1,556,099)
|
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SOURCE TransDigm Group Incorporated