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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 July 31, 2004
 
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 1-9618
 
 
NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
Delaware
 
36-3359573
 


 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
4201 Winfield Road, P.O. Box 1488
Warrenville, Illinois 60555
 

 
(Address of principal executive offices, Zip Code)
 
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (630) 753-5000
 
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 and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ___
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Act.) Yes X No __
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED
IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING
THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ___ No ___
 
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
 
As of August 31, 2004, the number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock was 69,827,185.



 
     

 

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NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

 
 
INDEX

 
         
Page
Reference

           
Part I.    Financial Information:
   
           
 
Item 1.    Financial Statements
   
           
       
     
Three and Nine Months Ended July 31, 2004 and 2003   
 
           
       
     
July 31, 2004, October 31, 2003 and July 31, 2003   
 
           
       
     
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2004 and 2003   
 
           
     
         
     
           
     
   
Condition and Results of Operations   
 
           
     
   
About Market Risk   
 
           
   
           
Part II.    Other Information:
   
           
   
           
   
           
   
           
Signature   
 
           
           





 
     

 

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements

 

STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited)
Millions of dollars, except per share data
 

 
   
Navistar International Corporation
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
 
   
 
   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2004 [1]
 
2003
 
   
 
 
 
 
Sales and revenues
                 
Sales of manufactured products
 
$
2,301
 
$
1,810
 
$
6,362
 
$
5,097
 
Finance revenue
   
59
   
81
   
179
   
226
 
Other income   
   
-
   
3
   
9
   
13
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total sales and revenues   
   
2,360
   
1,894
   
6,550
   
5,336
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Costs and expenses
                         
Cost of products and services sold
   
1,984
   
1,579
   
5,563
   
4,587
 
Restructuring and other non-recurring charges
   
(5
)
 
-
   
(1
)
 
-
 
Postretirement benefits expense
   
46
   
71
   
165
   
225
 
Engineering and research expense
   
66
   
57
   
181
   
175
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
   
151
   
120
   
405
   
366
 
Interest expense
   
29
   
33
   
90
   
104
 
Other expense   
   
4
   
2
   
20
   
20
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses   
   
2,275
   
1,862
   
6,423
   
5,477
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   
   
85
   
32
   
127
   
(141
)
Income tax expense (benefit)   
   
29
   
13
   
39
   
(50
)
   
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations   
   
56
   
19
   
88
   
(91
)
Loss from discontinued operations   
   
-
   
(1
)
 
-
   
(4
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Net income (loss)       
 
$
56
 
$
18
 
$
88
 
$
(95
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           










                           
Basic earnings (loss) per share
                         
Continuing operations   
 
$
0.80
 
$
0.27
 
$
1.27
 
$
(1.35
)
Discontinued operations   
   
-
   
(0.01
)
 
-
   
(0.06
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
0.80
 
$
0.26
 
$
1.27
 
$
(1.41
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
                         
Continuing operations   
 
$
0.73
 
$
0.26
 
$
1.19
 
$
(1.35
)
Discontinued operations   
   
-
   
(0.01
)
 
-
   
(0.06
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
0.73
 
$
0.25
 
$
1.19
 
$
(1.41
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Average shares outstanding (millions)
                         
Basic
   
69.9
   
68.5
   
69.6
   
67.7
 
Diluted
   
80.0
   
74.8
   
80.2
   
67.7
 
 

[1] Pre-third quarter results were restated to reflect the retroactive impact of adopting FSP 106-2 in the third quarter. See Note B to the financial statements.
 
See Notes to Financial Statements
 
 


 
     

 

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION (Unaudited)
Millions of dollars
 
   
Navistar International Corporation
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
 
   
July 31
2004
 
October 31
2003
 
July 31
2003
 
   
 
 
 
ASSETS
             
               
Current assets
             
Cash and cash equivalents   
 
$
473
 
$
447
 
$
187
 
Marketable securities   
   
6
   
78
   
125
 
Receivables, net   
   
749
   
869
   
818
 
Inventories   
   
787
   
494
   
518
 
Deferred tax asset, net   
   
152
   
176
   
256
 
Other assets   
   
186
   
149
   
273
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Total current assets   
   
2,353
   
2,213
   
2,177
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Marketable securities   
   
424
   
517
   
439
 
Finance and other receivables, net   
   
878
   
955
   
935
 
Property and equipment, net   
   
1,333
   
1,350
   
1,304
 
Investments and other assets   
   
348
   
336
   
322
 
Prepaid and intangible pension assets   
   
70
   
66
   
59
 
Deferred tax asset, net   
   
1,466
   
1,463
   
1,346
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Total assets       
 
$
6,872
 
$
6,900
 
$
6,582
 
   
 
 
 
                     
LIABILITIES AND SHAREOWNERS’ EQUITY
                   
                     
Liabilities
                   
Current liabilities
                   
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt   
 
$
259
 
$
214
 
$
229
 
Accounts payable, principally trade   
   
1,134
   
1,079
   
892
 
Other liabilities   
   
856
   
911
   
958
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Total current liabilities   
   
2,249
   
2,204
   
2,079
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Debt:     Manufacturing operations   
   
1,071
   
863
   
871
 
Financial services operations   
   
1,253
   
1,533
   
1,418
 
Postretirement benefits liability   
   
1,391
   
1,435
   
1,362
 
Other liabilities   
   
517
   
555
   
559
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Total liabilities   
   
6,481
   
6,590
   
6,289
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Commitments and contingencies
                   
                     
Shareowners’ equity
                   
Series D convertible junior preference stock   
   
4
   
4
   
4
 
Common stock and additional paid in capital
(75.3 million shares issued)   
   
2,087
   
2,118
   
2,121
 
Retained earnings (deficit)   
   
(770
)
 
(824
)
 
(890
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   
   
(784
)
 
(786
)
 
(725
)
Common stock held in treasury, at cost
                   
(5.5 million, 6.5 million and 7.0 million shares held)
   
(146
)
 
(202
)
 
(217
)
   
 
 
 
                     
Total shareowners’ equity   
   
391
   
310
   
293
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Total liabilities and shareowners’ equity   
 
$
6,872
 
$
6,900
 
$
6,582
 
   
 
 
 
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.


 
     

 

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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW (Unaudited)
 
Millions of dollars
 

 
   
Navistar International Corporation
and Consolidated Subsidiaries
 
   
 
   
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
   
 
 
Cash flow from operations
         
Net income (loss)   
 
$
88
 
$
(95
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operations:
             
Depreciation and amortization   
   
156
   
156
 
Deferred income taxes   
   
16
   
(78
)
Postretirement benefits funding less than (in excess of) expense   
   
(173
)
 
15
 
Gains on sales of receivables   
   
(40
)
 
(59
)
Other, net   
   
59
   
(51
)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
             
Receivables   
   
(64
)
 
38
 
Inventories   
   
(280
)
 
59
 
Prepaid and other current assets   
   
(26
)
 
(86
)
Accounts payable   
   
50
   
(113
)
Other liabilities   
   
67
   
1
 
   
 
 
Cash used in operations   
   
(147
)
 
(213
)
   
 
 
               
Cash flow from investment programs
             
Purchases of retail notes and lease receivables   
   
(1,242
)
 
(1,003
)
Collections/sales of retail notes and lease receivables   
   
1,396
   
1,442
 
Purchases of marketable securities   
   
(235
)
 
(673
)
Sales or maturities of marketable securities   
   
400
   
225
 
Capital expenditures   
   
(103
)
 
(131
)
Property and equipment leased to others   
   
5
   
26
 
Other investment programs   
   
(27
)
 
(19
)
   
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) investment programs   
   
194
   
(133
)
   
 
 
               
Cash flow from financing activities
             
Issuance of debt   
   
31
   
218
 
Principal payments on debt   
   
(109
)
 
(264
)
Net increase (decrease) in notes and debt outstanding under bank revolving credit facility and commercial paper programs   
   
56
   
(192
)
Proceeds from sale of stock to benefit plans   
   
-
   
175
 
Premiums on call options, net   
   
(22
)
 
(25
)
Other financing activities   
   
23
   
1
 
   
 
 
Cash used in financing activities   
   
(21
)
 
(87
)
   
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
             
Increase (decrease) during the period   
   
26
   
(433
)
At beginning of the period   
   
447
   
620
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   
 
$
473
 
$
187
 
   
 
 
 

See Notes to Financial Statements.
             
 


 
     

 


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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note A. Summary of Accounting Policies

Navistar International Corporation (NIC) is a holding company whose principal operating subsidiary is International Truck and Engine Corporation (International). As used hereafter, "company" or "Navistar" refers to Navistar International Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries. Navistar operates in three principal industry segments: truck, engine (collectively called "manufacturing operations"), and financial services. The consolidated financial statements include the results of the company’s manufacturing operations and its wholly owned financial services subsidiaries. The effects of transactions between the manufacturing and financial services operations have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated totals.

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting policies described in the 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K and should be read in conjunction with the disclosures therein.

In the opinion of management, these interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flow for the periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Certain 2003 amounts have been reclassified to conform with the presentation used in the 2004 financial statements.

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS 123), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 148 (SFAS 148), "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure," encourage, but do not require, companies to record compensation cost for stock-based employee compensation plans at fair value. The company has chosen to continue to account for stock-based compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related interpretations. Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for fixed stock options because the exercise prices of the stock options equal the market value of the company’s common stock at the date of grant. Further disclosure about the co mpany’s stock compensation plans can be found in Note 20 to the company’s 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The following table illustrates the effect on the company’s net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share if the company had applied the fair value recognition provision of SFAS 123 in accordance with the disclosure provisions of SFAS 148.


   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Millions of dollars, except per share data   
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
                   
Net income (loss), as reported
 
$
56
 
$
18
 
$
88
 
$
(95
)
Add: Interest expense on 2.5% senior convertible and 4.75% subordinated exchangeable debt for dilutive purposes (net of tax) [1]   
   
3
   
1
   
7
   
-
 
   
 
 
 
 
Adjusted net income (loss) available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions
   
59
   
19
   
95
   
(95
)
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method for all awards
net of related tax effects   
   
(4
)
 
(3
)
 
(10
)
 
(8
)
   
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net income (loss)
 
$
55
 
$
16
 
$
85
 
$
(103
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Earnings (loss) per share:
                         
Basic - as reported   
 
$
0.80
 
$
0.26
 
$
1.27
 
$
(1.41
)
Basic - pro forma   
 
$
0.75
 
$
0.23
 
$
1.12
 
$
(1.53
)
                           
Diluted - as reported   
 
$
0.73
 
$
0.25
 
$
1.19
 
$
(1.41
)
Diluted - pro forma   
 
$
0.68
 
$
0.21
 
$
1.06
 
$
(1.53
)

[1] Interest expense on the 2.5% senior convertible and the 4.75% subordinated exchangeable debt is added back for dilutive purposes for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2004. Interest expense on the 2.5% senior convertible debt is added back for the three months ended July 31, 2003.

 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note B. New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a revision to SFAS No. 132 (SFAS 132), "Employers’ Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." This Statement retains the disclosures previously required by SFAS 132 but adds additional disclosure requirements about the assets, obligations, cash flows, and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. It also calls for the required information to be provided separately for pension plans and for other postretirement benefit plans. The interim-period disclosures required by this Statement are included in Note D to the financial statements.

FASB Staff Position (FSP) 106-2, "Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003" (the Act) provides guidance on the accounting for the effects of the Act and requires certain disclosures regarding the effect of the federal subsidy provided by the Act. The company has adopted this FSP as of May 1, 2004, and has restated net income for the prior two fiscal quarters. The following table shows the effect of the retroactive application of the Medicare subsidy and the restated net income and earnings per share for the quarters ended January 31 and April 30, 2004. See Note D for the required disclosures.

 

   
Three Months Ended
January 31
 
Three Months Ended
April 30
 
   
 
 
Millions of dollars   
 
Reported
 
Effect of Subsidy
 
Restated
 
Reported
 
Effect of Subsidy
 
Restated
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                           
Net income (loss)   
 
$
(23
)
$
5
 
$
(18
)
$
41
 
$
9
 
$
50
 
                                       
Earnings (loss) per share
                                     
Basic
 
$
(0.34
)
$
0.07
 
$
(0.27
)
$
0.59
 
$
0.13
 
$
0.72
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.34
)
$
0.07
 
$
(0.27
)
$
0.54
 
$
0.11
 
$
0.65
 
                                       


Note C. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Consolidated interest payments during the first nine months of 2004 and 2003 were $99 million and $109 million, respectively. Consolidated tax payments made during the first nine months of 2004 and 2003 were $16 million and $15 million, respectively.

Note D. Postretirement Benefits

Postretirement Benefits Expense

The company provides postretirement benefits to a substantial portion of its employees. Costs associated with postretirement benefits include pension and postretirement health care expenses for employees, retirees and surviving spouses and dependents. In addition, as part of the 1993 restructured health care and life insurance plans, profit sharing payments to the Retiree Supplemental Benefit Trust (Trust) are required.

Medicare Prescription Drug Act

On December 8, 2003, the President signed the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) into law. The Act introduces a voluntary prescription drug benefit under Medicare as well as a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree healthcare plans that provide prescription drug benefits that are at least actuarially equivalent to Medicare Part D. This subsidy covers a defined portion of an individual beneficiary’s annual covered prescription drug costs, and is exempt from federal taxation.

In May 2004, the FASB issued FSP 106-2 which provides guidance on the accounting for the effects of the Act. The company adopted the provisions of FSP 106-2 in the third quarter of 2004, retroactive to December 8, 2003.

 
     

 


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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note D. Postretirement Benefits (continued)

Medicare Prescription Drug Act (continued)

The retroactive application of the Medicare subsidy reduced the company’s previously reported benefit expense by $5 million and $9 million in the quarters ended January 31, 2004 and April 30, 2004, respectively. For the three months ended July 31, 2004, the effect of the subsidy is a reduction in postretirement benefit expense of $9 million.

The company’s accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) was reduced by $271 million at December 8, 2003 for the subsidy related to benefits attributed to past service. The company used a 6.5 percent discount rate to value the related APBO at December 8, 2003, which was 0.1 percentage point lower than the discount rate used at October 31, 2003, and caused a $23 million increase in the APBO as of that date.

Postretirement Benefits Expense

The cost of postretirement benefits is segregated as a separate component on the Statement of Income and is as follows:
   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Millions of dollars   
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
Pension expense
 
$
14
 
$
25
 
$
52
 
$
86
 
Other benefits   
   
32
   
46
   
108
   
139
 
Profit sharing provision to Trust
   
-
   
-
   
5
   
-
 
   
 
 
 
 
Postretirement benefits expense
 
$
46
 
$
71
 
$
165
 
$
225
 
   
 
 
 
 

Net periodic postretirement benefits expense included on the Statement of Income is composed of the following:
   
Pension Benefits
 
   
 
   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Millions of dollars   
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
                   
Service costs for benefits earned during the period
 
$
3
 
$
7
 
$
17
 
$
20
 
Interest on obligation
   
58
   
62
   
174
   
187
 
Amortization of cumulative losses
   
12
   
11
   
37
   
41
 
Amortization of prior service cost
   
1
   
1
   
4
   
2
 
Other
   
7
   
2
   
20
   
10
 
Less expected return on assets   
   
(67
)
 
(58
)
 
(200
)
 
(174
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net postretirement benefits expense   
 
$
14
 
$
25
 
$
52
 
$
86
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
 
 
Other Benefits 
   
 
 
Three Months Ended
July 31

Nine Months Ended
July 31
   

Millions of dollars   
   
2004
   
2003
   
2004
   
2003
 

 
   
 
 
 
 
Service costs for benefits earned during the period
 
$
3
 
$
4
 
$
10
 
$
14
 
Interest on obligation
   
34
   
38
   
105
   
115
 
Amortization of cumulative losses
   
10
   
15
   
31
   
44
 
Other
   
(1
)
 
1
   
3
   
1
 
Less expected return on assets   
   
(14
)
 
(12
)
 
(41
)
 
(35
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net postretirement benefits expense
 
$
32
 
$
46
 
$
108
 
$
139
 
   
 
 
 
 

"Other" includes the expense related to yearly lump-sum payments to retirees required by negotiated labor contracts, expense related to defined contribution plans and other postretirement benefit costs.

 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note D. Postretirement Benefits (continued)

Employer Contributions

The company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2003 that it expected to contribute approximately $162 million to its pension plans in 2004. As of July 31, 2004, $227 million of contributions have been made to the company’s qualified pension plans. The company presently anticipates contributing an additional $5 million to fund these plans in 2004 for a total contribution of $232 million.

The company also makes contributions to partially fund retiree health care benefits. As of July 31, 2004, $7 million of contributions have been made to the company’s retiree healthcare plans and the company anticipates contributing an additional $2 million in 2004 for a total contribution of $9 million.


Note E. Income Taxes

The Statement of Income reflects tax expense which primarily reduces the cumulative benefit of NOL carryforwards currently recognized as a deferred tax asset in the Statement of Financial Condition. Cash payment of income taxes may be required for federal alternative minimum tax, certain state income, foreign income and withholding taxes. Until the company has utilized its significant NOL carryforwards, the cash payment of United States (U.S.) federal and state income taxes will be minimal.

Note F. Inventories

Inventories are as follows:
   
July 31
 
October 31
 
July 31
 
Millions of dollars
 
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
               
Finished products
 
$
470
 
$
279
 
$
292
 
Work in process
   
69
   
47
   
58
 
Raw materials and supplies
   
248
   
168
   
168
 
   
 
 
 
Total inventories   
 
$
787
 
$
494
 
$
518
 
   
 
 
 

Note G. Debt

In June 2004, the company issued $250 million in Senior Notes due in 2011 and used the proceeds to finance its offer to purchase and redeem its outstanding 8% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2008. The company obtained certain amendments from existing bondholders of its $400 million 9 3/8% Senior Notes due in 2006 that permitted the refinancing and the amendment of other covenant limitations. The new Senior Notes were priced at a discount with a coupon rate of 7.50% to yield 7.625%.

In June 2004, the company also assumed $220 million 4.75% Subordinated Exchangeable Notes due in 2009 from Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC) and received approximately $170 million in cash from NFC as compensation for assumption of the debt. The company previously received $50 million from NFC as compensation for providing the shares in case the bonds convert.


Note H. Sales of Receivables

NFC’s primary business is to provide wholesale, retail and lease financing for new and used trucks sold by International and International’s dealers and, as a result, NFC’s finance receivables and leases have significant concentration in the trucking industry. NFC retains as collateral an ownership interest in the equipment associated with leases and a security interest in equipment associated with wholesale notes and retail notes.

During the first nine months of fiscal 2004, NFC sold $1,120 million of retail notes and leases for a pre-tax gain of $40 million compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2003, when NFC sold $1,350 million of retail receivables for a pre-tax gain of $59 million.

 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note H. Sales of Receivables (continued)

NFC’s retained interests which include interest-only receivables, cash reserve accounts, and subordinated certificates, are recorded at fair value in the periods in which the sales occur. The fair value of the interest-only receivable is based on estimates of prepayment speeds and discount rates. NFC evaluates the fair value of the retained interests quarterly and makes adjustments to these values when it deems permanent changes in its assumptions have changed.


Note I. Restructuring and Other Non-recurring Charges

Restructuring Charges

In 2000 and 2002, the company’s board of directors approved separate plans to restructure its manufacturing and corporate operations. The company incurred charges for severance and other benefits, curtailment losses, lease terminations, asset and inventory write-downs and other exit costs relating to these plans. The following are the major restructuring, integration and cost reduction initiatives originally included in the 2000 and 2002 Plans of Restructuring (Plans of Restructuring):

·   Replacement of steel cab trucks with a new line of High Performance Vehicles (HPV) and a concurrent realignment of the company’s truck manufacturing facilities
·   Launch of the next generation technology diesel engines (NGD)
·   Consolidation of corporate operations
·   Realignment of the bus and truck dealership network and termination of various dealerships’ contracts
·   Closure of certain facilities and operations and exit of certain activities including the Chatham, Ontario heavy truck assembly facility, the Springfield, Ohio body plant and a manufacturing production line within one of the company’s plants
·   Offer of early retirement and voluntary severance programs to certain union represented employees

The Plans of Restructuring originally called for a reduction in workforce of approximately 5,400 employees, primarily in North America, resulting in charges totaling $169 million. The decision, in 2003, to keep open the Chatham facility along with changes in staffing requirements at other manufacturing facilities will lower the total number of employee reductions to 4,200. The change in expected employee reductions along with an evaluation of the severance reserves related to the HPV and NGD product programs resulted in a net reversal to the previously recorded severance and other benefits reserves totaling $46 million in 2003. In the first quarter of 2004, the company recorded an adjustment of $2 million to previously recorded charges to account for those employees who accepted the early retirement and volunta ry severance program at the Chatham facility since October 31, 2003. In the third quarter of 2004, the company recorded an adjustment of $6 million to relieve excess reserves caused by employees returning to work. This was driven by increases in vehicle production and the timing of employee acceptance of the UAW window program.

A curtailment loss of $157 million was recorded in 2002 relating to the company’s postretirement plans. This loss was the result of an early retirement program for represented employees at the company’s Springfield and Indianapolis plants and the planned closure of the Chatham facility. In 2003, the decision to keep open the Chatham facility, the offer of an early retirement and voluntary severance program to certain employees at the Chatham facility, and the completion of the sign-up period for the early retirement window program offered to certain eligible, long serviced UAW employees, resulted in a net reduction to the previously recorded curtailment loss totaling $5 million. An additional $2 million adjustment in the first quarter of 2004 finalized the postretirement curtailment charge taken in 20 03. The curtailment liability has been classified as a postretirement benefits liability on the Statement of Financial Condition.


 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note I. Restructuring and Other Non-recurring Charges (continued)

Lease termination charges include estimated lease costs, net of probable sublease income, under long-term non-cancelable lease agreements. These charges primarily relate to the lease at the company’s previous corporate office in Chicago, Illinois, which expires in 2010. The company recorded a favorable adjustment of $7 million in the third quarter of 2004 due to a change in estimate on sublease income. As of July 31, 2004, $15 million of the total net charge of $37 million has been incurred, of which $3 million was incurred during the quarter.

Dealer termination costs include the termination of certain dealer contracts in connection with the realignment of the company’s bus distribution network. Other exit costs include contractually obligated exit and closure costs associated with facility closures and an accrual for the loss on sale of Harco National Insurance Company (Harco). An adjustment of $2 million was recorded in the third quarter due to the realignment of our dealer network. As of July 31, 2004, $49 million of the total net charge of $68 million has been incurred, of which $7 million was incurred during the quarter.


Other Non-Recurring Charges

In October 2002, Ford Motor Company (Ford) advised the company that its current business case for a V-6 diesel engine in the specified vehicles was not viable and discontinued its program for the use of these engines. Accordingly, the company recorded charges of $170 million for the write-off of deferred pre-production costs, the write-down of fixed assets that were abandoned, lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, and accruals for amounts contractually owed to suppliers. In 2003, the company recorded an adjustment of $11 million for additional amounts contractually owed to suppliers related to the V-6 diesel engine program. In April 2003, the company reached a comprehensive agreement with Ford concerning the termination of its V-6 diesel engine program. The terms of the agreement include comp ensation to neutralize certain current and future V-6 diesel engine program related costs not accrued for as part of the 2002 non-recurring charge, resolution of ongoing pricing related to the company’s V-8 diesel engine program and a release by the parties of all of their obligations under the V-6 diesel engine contract. The company, under current agreements, will continue as Ford’s exclusive supplier of V-8 diesel engines through 2012. The agreement with Ford does not have a material net impact on the Statement of Financial Condition or the Statement of Income for the periods covered in this report. In the third quarter of 2004, the company recorded an adjustment of $6 million for additional amounts contractually owed to suppliers related to the V-6 diesel engine program.

Summary

Through July 31, 2004, the company has recorded cumulative charges of $818 million relating to the Plans of Restructuring and other non-recurring charges. The remaining liability of $114 million is expected to be funded from existing cash balances and internally generated cash flows from operations. The total cash outlay for the remainder of 2004 is expected to be $11 million with the remaining obligation of $103 million, primarily related to non-recurring charges and long-term non-cancelable lease agreements, to be settled in 2005 and beyond.

Components of the company’s Plans of Restructuring and other non-recurring charges are shown in the following table.

Millions of dollars
 
Balance
October 31
2003
 
Adjustments
 
Amount Incurred
 
Balance
July 31
2004
 

 
 
 
 
 
Severance and other benefits   
 
$
21
 
$
(4
)
$
(16
)
$
1
 
Curtailment loss   
   
-
   
2
   
(2
)
 
-
 
Lease terminations   
   
33
   
(7
)
 
(4
)
 
22
 
Dealer terminations and other charges   
   
29
   
2
   
(12
)
 
19
 
Other non-recurring charges   
   
74
   
6
   
(8
)
 
72
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total   
 
$
157
 
$
(1
)
$
(42
)
$
114
 
   
 
 
 
 



 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note I. Restructuring and Other Non-recurring Charges (continued)

The first and third quarter adjustments are included in "Restructuring and other non-recurring charges" on the Statement of Income. The company is in the process of completing certain aspects of the Plans of Restructuring and will continue to evaluate the remaining restructuring reserves as the plans are executed. As a result, there may be additional adjustments to the reserves noted above. Since the company-wide restructuring plans are an aggregation of many individual components requiring judgments and estimates, actual costs have differed from estimated amounts.


Note J. Discontinued Operations

In October 2002, the company announced its decision to discontinue the domestic truck business in Brazil (Brazil Truck) effective October 31, 2002. In connection with this discontinuance, the company recorded a loss on disposal of $46 million. The loss related to the write-down of assets to fair value, contractual settlement costs for the termination of the dealer contracts, severance and other benefits costs, and the write-off of Brazil Truck’s cumulative translation adjustment due to the company’s substantial liquidation of its investment in Brazil Truck.

The disposal of Brazil Truck has been accounted for as discontinued operations in accordance with SFAS 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." Accordingly, the operating results of Brazil Truck have been classified as "Discontinued operations."

Note K. Financial Instruments

The company uses derivative financial instruments as part of its overall interest rate and foreign currency risk management strategy as further described under Item 7A and in Note 13 to the 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The company entered into fixed-for-floating interest rate swap agreements with several counter-parties for its 7.5% $250 million fixed-rate Senior Notes that were issued in June 2004. The fair value of these instruments is estimated based on quoted market prices and is subject to market risk as the instruments may become less valuable due to changes in market conditions or interest rates. The company manages exposure to counter-party credit risk by entering into derivative financial instruments with major financial institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms of such agreements. As of July 31, 2004 the fair value of the above mentioned fixed-for-floating interest rate swap agreements was $3 million.

The financial services operations manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates by limiting the amount of fixed rate assets funded with variable rate debt. This is accomplished by selling fixed rate receivables on a fixed rate basis and by utilizing derivative financial instruments. These derivative financial instruments may include interest rate swaps, interest rate caps and forward contracts. The fair value of these instruments is estimated based on quoted market prices and is subject to market risk as the instruments may become less valuable due to changes in market conditions or interest rates. NFC manages exposure to counter-party credit risk by entering into derivative financial instruments with major financial institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms of such agreements. NFC does not require collateral or other security to support derivative financial instruments with credit risk.

NFC’s counter-party credit exposure is limited to the positive fair value of contracts at the reporting date. As of July 31, 2004, NFC’s derivative financial instruments had a negative net fair value. Notional amounts of derivative financial instruments do not represent exposure to credit loss.


 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note K. Financial Instruments (continued)

At July 31, 2004, the notional amounts and fair values of the company’s derivatives are presented in the following table, in millions of dollars. The fair values of all these derivatives are recorded in other assets or other liabilities on the Statement of Financial Condition.


Inception Date
 
Maturity Date
 
Derivative Type
 
Notional Amount
 
Fair Value
 

 
 
 
 
 
                   
June 2000 -
July 2004
   
August 2004 -
April 2008
   
Interest Rate Swaps *
 
$
113
 
$
(1
)
                           
June 2004
   
June 2011
   
Interest Rate Swaps
   
250
   
3
 
                           
October 2000 -
June 2004
   
October 2004 -
November 2012
   
Interest Rate Caps
   
1,023
   
-
 
                           
July 2004
   
August 2004
   
Cross Currency Swaps *
   
10
   
-
 
                           

*Accounted for as non-hedging instruments.

The company repurchased 75% of its written call option derivative contracts which it entered into in December 2002 in connection with its $190 million Senior Convertible Notes and wrote new call options at $75.00. The effect of this transaction will allow the company to minimize share dilution associated with the convertible debt from the conversion price of each note up to $75.00 per share. The remaining 25% under the original option will continue to have minimal share dilution from the conversion price of each note up to $53.40 per share. The maturity and terms of the hedge match the maturity and certain terms of the notes.


Note L. Guarantees

The company and its subsidiaries occasionally provide guarantees that could obligate them to make future payments if the primary entity fails to perform under its contractual obligations. The company has not recorded a liability for these guarantees. The company has no recourse as guarantor in case of default.

In connection with the $400 million 9 3/8% Senior Notes due 2006 that were issued by the company in May 2001, International provided a full and unconditional guarantee of this indebtedness along with a guarantee on the $250 million 7½% Senior Notes due 2011 that were issued by the company in June 2004. International has also provided a guarantee on the $190 million 2½% Senior Convertible Notes due 2007 that were issued by the company in December 2002.

The company provided a guarantee on the $19 million 9.95% Senior Notes due 2011 that International issued in June 2001. As of July 31, 2004, the outstanding balance on this debt was $15 million.

The company and International are obligated under certain agreements with public and private lenders of NFC to maintain the subsidiary’s income before interest expense and income taxes at not less than 125% of its total interest expense. No income maintenance payments were required for the nine months ended July 31, 2004.

 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note L. Guarantees (continued)

NIC guarantees lines of credit made available to its Mexican finance subsidiaries by third parties and NFC. NFC guarantees the borrowings of the Mexican finance subsidiaries. The following table summarizes the borrowings as of July 31, 2004, in millions of dollars.

Entity
 
Amount of Guaranty
 
Outstanding Balance
 
Maturity dates extend to




             
NIC
 
$    393
 
$    93
 
2009
             
NFC
 
$    111
 
$    93
 
2007
             
NIC and NFC
 
$    100
 
$    21
 
2005

The company also guarantees many of the operating leases of its operating subsidiaries. The leases have various expiration dates that extend through June 2014. The remaining maximum obligation under these leases as of July 31, 2004, totaled approximately $582 million.

The company and International also guarantee real estate operating leases of International and of the subsidiaries of the company. The leases have various maturity dates extending through 2019. As of July 31, 2004, the total remaining obligation under these leases is approximately $47 million.

The company and NFC have issued residual value guarantees in connection with various operating leases. The amount of the guarantees is undeterminable because in some instances, neither the company nor NFC is responsible for the entire amount of the guaranteed lease residual. The company’s and NFC’s guarantees are contingent upon the fair value of the leased assets at the end of the lease term. The difference between this fair value and the guaranteed lease residual represents the amount of the company’s and NFC’s exposure.

As of July 31, 2004, NFC had guaranteed derivative contracts for interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps related to two of the company’s Mexican finance subsidiaries. NFC is liable up to the fair market value of these derivative contracts only in cases of default by the two Mexican finance subsidiaries. As of July 31, 2004, there was an outstanding notional balance of $65 million related to interest rate swaps and cross currency swaps, and the fair market value of the outstanding balance was immaterial.

As part of the sale of Harco, NFC agreed to guarantee the adequacy of Harco’s loss reserves as of November 30, 2001, the closing date of the sale. There is no limit to the potential amount of future payments required under this agreement, which is scheduled to expire in November 2008. As security for its obligation under this agreement, NFC has reserved $5 million. Management believes the carrying amount of the liability is adequate to cover any future potential payments.

At July 31, 2004, the Canadian operating subsidiary was contingently liable for $366 million of retail customers’ contracts and $38 million of retail leases that are financed by a third party. The Canadian operating subsidiary is responsible for the residual values of these financing arrangements. These contract amounts approximate the resale market value of the collateral underlying the note liabilities.

In addition, the company entered into various guarantees for purchase commitments, credit guarantees and buyback programs with various expiration dates that total approximately $93 million. In the ordinary course of business, the company also provides routine indemnifications and other guarantees whose terms range in duration and often are not explicitly defined. The company does not believe these will have a material impact on the results of operations or financial condition of the company.

 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note L. Guarantees (continued)

Product Warranty

Provisions for estimated expenses related to product warranty are made at the time products are sold. These estimates are established using historical information about the nature, frequency and average cost of warranty claims. Management actively studies trends of warranty claims and takes action to improve vehicle quality and minimize warranty claims. Management believes that the warranty reserve is appropriate; however, actual claims incurred could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the reserve.

Changes in the product warranty accrual for the nine months ended July 31, 2004, were as follows:

Millions of dollars
     

 
 
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
173
 
Change in liability for warranties issued during the period
   
145
 
Change in liability for pre-existing warranties
   
9
 
Payments made   
   
(141
)
   
 
Balance, end of period
 
$
186
 
   
 



Note M. Legal Proceedings and Environmental Matters

The company and its subsidiaries are subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business, and are parties to various legal proceedings that constitute ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of the company and its subsidiaries. In the opinion of the company's management, none of these proceedings or claims is material to the business or the financial condition of the company.

The company has been named a potentially responsible party (PRP), in conjunction with other parties, in a number of cases arising under an environmental protection law, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, popularly known as the Superfund law. These cases involve sites that allegedly have received wastes from current or former company locations. Based on information available to the company which, in most cases, consists of data related to quantities and characteristics of material generated at, or shipped to, each site as well as cost estimates from PRPs and/or federal or state regulatory agencies for the cleanup of these sites, a reasonable estimate is calculated of the company's share, if any, of the probable costs and is provided for in the financial statements. These o bligations are generally recognized no later than completion of the remedial feasibility study and are not discounted to their present value. The company reviews its accruals on a regular basis and believes that, based on these calculations, its share of the potential additional costs for the cleanup of each site will not have a material effect on the company's financial results.

Various claims and controversies have arisen between the company and its former fuel system supplier, Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar), regarding the ownership and validity of certain patents covering fuel system technology used in the company's new version of diesel engines that were introduced in February 2002. In June 1999, in Federal Court in Peoria, Illinois, Caterpillar sued Sturman Industries, Inc. (Sturman), the company’s joint venture partner in developing fuel system technology, alleging that technology invented and patented by Sturman and licensed to the company, belongs to Caterpillar. After a trial, on July 18, 2002, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Caterpillar finding that this technology belongs to Caterpillar under a prior contract between Caterpillar and Sturman. Sturman has appealed the adverse judgment, and the company is cooperating with Sturman in this effort. In May 2003, in Federal Court in Columbia, South Carolina, Caterpillar sued the company, its supplier of fuel injectors and joint venture, Siemens Diesel Systems Technology, L.L.C., and Sturman for patent infringement alleging that the Sturman fuel system technology patents and certain Caterpillar patents are infringed in the company’s new engines. The company believes that it has meritorious defenses to the claims of infringement of the Sturman patents as well as the Caterpillar patents and will vigorously defend such claims. Based on the information developed to date, the company believes that the proceedings will not have a material adverse impact on the business, results of operations or financial condition of the company.

 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note M. Legal Proceedings and Environmental Matters (continued)


In January 2002, Caterpillar sued the company in the Circuit Court in Peoria County, Illinois, and the company counterclaimed against Caterpillar, each alleging the other breached the purchase agreement pursuant to which Caterpillar supplied fuel systems for the company’s prior version of diesel engines. Caterpillar’s claims involve a 1990 agreement to reimburse Caterpillar for costs associated with the delayed launch of the company’s V-8 diesel engine program. Reimbursement of the delay costs was made by a surcharge of $8.08 on each injector purchased and the purchase of certain minimum quantities of spare parts. In 1999, the company concluded that, in accordance with the 1990 agreement, it had fully reimbursed Caterpillar for its delay costs and stopped paying the surcharge and purchasing the m inimum quantities of spare parts. Caterpillar is asserting that the surcharge and the spare parts purchase requirements continue throughout the life of the contract and has sued the company to recover these amounts, plus interest. Caterpillar also asserts that the company failed to purchase all of its fuel injector requirements under the contract and, in collusion with Sturman, failed to pursue a future fuel systems supply relationship with Caterpillar. The company has counterclaimed that Caterpillar breached the Supply Agreement by refusing to supply the new fuel system for the company’s new diesel engines. The company is seeking damages from Caterpillar on account of this refusal and the company’s subsequent replacement of Caterpillar as its fuel system supplier. Based upon the information developed to date, and taking into account established reserves, the company believes that the ultimate resolution of the foregoing matters will not have a material adverse impact on the business, results of op erations or financial condition of the company.

Along with other vehicle manufacturers, the company and certain of its subsidiaries have been subject to an increase in the number of asbestos-related claims in recent years. Management believes that such claims will not have a material adverse affect on the company’s financial condition or results of operations. In general these claims relate to illnesses alleged to have resulted from asbestos exposure from component parts found in older vehicles, although some cases relate to the presence of asbestos in company facilities. In these claims the company is not the sole defendant, and the claims name as defendants numerous manufacturers and suppliers of a wide variety of products allegedly containing asbestos. Management has strongly disputed these claims, and it has been the company’s policy to defend against them vigorously. Historically, the actual damages paid out to claimants have not been material to the company’s financial condition. However, management believes the company and other vehicle manufacturers are being more aggressively targeted, largely as a result of bankruptcies of manufacturers of asbestos and products containing asbestos. It is possible that the number of these claims will continue to grow, and that the costs for resolving asbestos related claims could become significant in the future.

 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note N. Segment Data

Reportable operating segment data is as follows:
Millions of dollars
 
Truck
 
Engine
 
Financial
Services
 
Total
 

 
 
 
 
 
       
   
For the three months ended July 31, 2004
 
   
 
                   
External revenues   
 
$
1,797
 
$
504
 
$
59
 
$
2,360
 
Intersegment revenues   
   
-
   
160
   
10
   
170
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total revenues   
 
$
1,797
 
$
664
 
$
69
 
$
2,530
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Segment profit   
 
$
83
 
$
33
 
$
28
 
$
144
 
                           
 
 
For the nine months ended July 31, 2004 
   
                           
External revenues   
 
$
4,841
 
$
1,521
 
$
183
 
$
6,545
 
Intersegment revenues   
   
-
   
440
   
29
   
469
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total revenues   
 
$
4,841
 
$
1,961
 
$
212
 
$
7,014
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Segment profit   
 
$
161
 
$
69
 
$
82
 
$
312
 
                           
 
 
As of July 31, 2004 
   
                           
Segment assets   
 
$
1,639
 
$
1,094
 
$
2,161
 
$
4,894
 
                           
 
 
For the three months ended July 31, 2003 
   
                           
External revenues   
 
$
1,307
 
$
503
 
$
82
 
$
1,892
 
Intersegment revenues   
   
-
   
124
   
8
   
132
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total revenues   
 
$
1,307
 
$
627
 
$
90
 
$
2,024
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Segment profit    
 
$
22
 
$
29
 
$
41
 
$
92
 
                           
 
 
For the nine months ended July 31, 2003 
   
                           
External revenues   
 
$
3,654
 
$
1,444
 
$
230
 
$
5,328
 
Intersegment revenues   
   
-
   
360
   
25
   
385
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total revenues   
 
$
3,654
 
$
1,804
 
$
255
 
$
5,713
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Segment profit (loss)   
 
$
(96
)
$
41
 
$
101
 
$
46
 
                           
 
 
As of July 31, 2003 
   
                           
Segment assets   
 
$
1,392
 
$
970
 
$
2,253
 
$
4,615
 
                           


 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note N. Segment Data (continued)

Reconciliation to the consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended July 31 is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Millions of dollars
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
                   
Segment sales and revenues   
 
$
2,530
 
$
2,024
 
$
7,014
 
$
5,713
 
Other income   
   
-
   
2
   
5
   
8
 
Intercompany   
   
(170
)
 
(132
)
 
(469
)
 
(385
)
   
 
 
 
 
Consolidated sales and revenues   
 
$
2,360
 
$
1,894
 
$
6,550
 
$
5,336
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Segment profit (loss)   
 
$
144
 
$
92
 
$
312
 
$
46
 
Restructuring adjustment   
   
5
   
-
   
1
   
-
 
Corporate items   
   
(47
)
 
(46
)
 
(144
)
 
(145
)
Manufacturing net interest expense   
   
(17
)
 
(14
)
 
(42
)
 
(42
)
   
 
 
 
 
Consolidated pre-tax income (loss)
from continuing operations   
 
$
85
 
$
32
 
$
127
 
$
(141
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Segment assets   
 
$
4,894
 
$
4,615
             
Cash and marketable securities   
   
281
   
203
             
Deferred taxes   
   
1,618
   
1,602
             
Other corporate and eliminations   
   
79
   
162
             
   
 
             
Consolidated assets   
 
$
6,872
 
$
6,582
             
   
 
             



Note O. Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income (loss) are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Millions of dollars   
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   
 
$
56
 
$
18
 
$
88
 
$
(95
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
   
(4
)
 
(2
)
 
2
   
(20
)
   
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income (loss)    
 
$
52
 
$
16
 
$
90
 
$
(115
)
   
 
 
 
 




 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note P. Earnings Per Share

Earnings (loss) per share was computed as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Millions of dollars,
except share and per share data   
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
56
 
$
19
 
$
88
 
$
(91
)
Add: Interest expense on 2.5% Senior Convertible and 4.75% Subordinated Exchangeable Notes for dilutive purposes (net of tax) [1]
   
3
   
1
   
7
   
-
 
   
 
 
 
 
Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations
   
59
   
20
   
95
   
(91
)
Loss from discontinued operations
   
-
   
(1
)
 
-
   
(4
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders plus assumed conversions   
 
$
59
 
$
19
 
$
95
 
$
(95
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Average shares outstanding (millions)
                         
    Basic   
   
69.9
   
68.5
   
69.6
   
67.7
 
    Diluted   
   
80.0
   
74.8
   
80.2
   
67.7
 
                           
Basic earnings (loss) per share
                         
Continuing operations   
 
$
0.80
 
$
0.27
 
$
1.27
 
$
(1.35
)
Discontinued operations   
   
-
   
(0.01
)
 
-
   
(0.06
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   
 
$
0.80
 
$
0.26
 
$
1.27
 
$
(1.41
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
                         
Continuing operations   
 
$
0.73
 
$
0.26
 
$
1.19
 
$
(1.35
)
Discontinued operations   
   
-
   
(0.01
)
 
-
   
(0.06
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   
 
$
0.73
 
$
0.25
 
$
1.19
 
$
(1.41
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           


The computation of diluted shares outstanding for three months ended July 31, 2003 and for the nine months ended July 31, 2003, excludes incremental shares of 3.9 million and 8.8 million, respectively, related to employee stock options, convertible debt and other dilutive securities. These shares are excluded due to their anti-dilutive effect.

[1] Interest expense on the 2.5% Senior Convertible and 4.75% Subordinated Exchangeable Note is added back for dilutive purposes for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2004. Interest expense on the 2.5% Senior Convertible Note is added back for the three months ended July 31, 2003.



 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note Q. Condensed Consolidating Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information

The following tables set forth the condensed consolidating Statements of Financial Condition as of July 31, 2004 and 2003, and the Statements of Income and Cash Flow for the nine months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003. The following information is included as a result of International’s (exclusive of its subsidiaries) guarantees of NIC’s indebtedness under the 9 3/8% Senior Notes due 2006, 2.5% Senior Convertible Notes due 2007, and 7.5% Senior Notes due 2011. International is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of NIC. None of NIC’s other subsidiaries guarantee any of these notes. Each of the guarantees is full and unconditional. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning International have not been presented because management believes that such information is not material to inve stors. NIC includes the consolidated financial results of the parent company only, with all of its wholly owned subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method. International, for purposes of this disclosure only, includes the consolidated financial results of its wholly owned subsidiaries accounted for under the equity method. "Non-Guarantor Companies and Eliminations" includes the consolidated financial results of all other non-guarantor subsidiaries including the elimination entries for all intercompany transactions. All applicable corporate expenses have been allocated appropriately among the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries.

NIC files a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return that includes International and its U.S. subsidiaries. International has a tax allocation agreement (Tax Agreement) with NIC which requires International to compute its separate federal income tax expense based on its adjusted book income. Any resulting tax liability is paid to NIC. In addition, under the Tax Agreement, International is required to pay to NIC any tax payments received from its subsidiaries. The effect of the Tax Agreement is to allow the parent company, rather than International, to utilize U.S. operating income/losses and NIC operating loss carryforwards.


 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note Q. Condensed Consolidating Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (continued)

Millions of dollars 
 
NIC
 
International
 
Non-Guarantor Companies and Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 

 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2004
 

 
                           
Sales and revenues   
 
$
1
 
$
5,132
 
$
1,417
 
$
6,550
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cost of products and services sold   
   
(30
)
 
4,709
   
884
   
5,563
 
Restructuring and other non-recurring charges   
   
-
   
1
   
(2
)
 
(1
)
All other operating expenses   
   
(13
)
 
701
   
173
   
861
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses   
   
(43
)
 
5,411
   
1,055
   
6,423
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Equity in income (loss) of non-consolidated subsidiaries   
   
83
   
254
   
(337
)
 
-
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   
   
127
   
(25
)
 
25
   
127
 
Income tax expense (benefit)   
   
39
   
26
   
(26
)
 
39
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Net income (loss)   
 
$
88
 
$
(51
)
$
51
 
$
88
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF JULY 31, 2004

                           
Assets
                         
Cash and marketable securities   
 
$
165
 
$
14
 
$
724
 
$
903
 
Receivables, net   
   
1
   
138
   
1,488
   
1,627
 
Inventories   
   
-
   
421
   
366
   
787
 
Property and equipment, net   
   
-
   
761
   
572
   
1,333
 
Investment in affiliates   
   
(2,708
)
 
1,059
   
1,649
   
-
 
Deferred tax asset and other assets   
   
1,639
   
211
   
372
   
2,222
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total assets   
 
$
(903
)
$
2,604
 
$
5,171
 
$
6,872
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Liabilities and shareowners’ equity
                         
Debt       
 
$
1,058
 
$
14
 
$
1,511
 
$
2,583
 
Postretirement benefits liability   
   
-
   
1,348
   
208
   
1,556
 
Amounts due to (from) affiliates   
   
(2,622
)
 
3,097
   
(475
)
 
-
 
Other liabilities   
   
270
   
1,333
   
739
   
2,342
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities   
   
(1,294
)
 
5,792
   
1,983
   
6,481
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Shareowners’ equity (deficit)   
   
391
   
(3,188
)
 
3,188
   
391
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareowners’ equity   
 
$
(903
)
$
2,604
 
$
5,171
 
$
6,872
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2004

Cash provided by (used in) operations   
 
$
(233
)
$
(4
)
$
90
 
$
(147
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cash flow from investment programs
                         
Purchases, net of collections, of finance receivables   
   
-
   
-
   
154
   
154
 
Net decrease in marketable securities   
   
22
   
-
   
143
   
165
 
Capital expenditures   
   
-
   
(72
)
 
(31
)
 
(103
)
Other investing activities   
   
(8
)
 
73
   
(87
)
 
(22
)
   
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) investment programs   
   
14
   
1
   
179
   
194
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cash flow from financing activities
                         
Net issuance (repayments) of debt
   
168
   
(3
)
 
(187
)
 
(22
)
Other financing activities
   
(2
)
 
(1
)
 
4
   
1
 
   
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities   
   
166
   
(4
)
 
(183
)
 
(21
)
   
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
                         
Increase (decrease) during the period   
   
(53
)
 
(7
)
 
86
   
26
 
At beginning of the period   
   
218
   
21
   
208
   
447
 
   
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
 
$
165
 
$
14
 
$
294
 
$
473
 
   
 
 
 
 


 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries
Notes to Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Note Q. Condensed Consolidating Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Financial Information (continued)

Millions of dollars
 
NIC
 
International
 
Non-Guarantor Companies and Eliminations
 
Consolidated
 

 
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2003
 

 
                   
Sales and revenues   
 
$
2
 
$
4,030
 
$
1,304
 
$
5,336
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cost of products and services sold   
   
58
   
3,743
   
786
   
4,587
 
All other operating expenses   
   
(18
)
 
772
   
136
   
890
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses   
   
40
   
4,515
   
922
   
5,477
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Equity in income (loss) of non-consolidated subsidiaries   
   
(103
)
 
322
   
(219
)
 
-
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes   
   
(141
)
 
(163
)
 
163
   
(141
)
Income tax expense (benefit)   
   
(50
)
 
37
   
(37
)
 
(50
)
   
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations   
   
(91
)
 
(200
)
 
200
   
(91
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Loss from discontinued operations   
   
(4
)
 
-
   
-
   
(4
)
   
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   
 
$
(95
)
$
(200
)
$
200
 
$
(95
)
   
 
 
 
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AS OF JULY 31, 2003

                           
Assets
                         
Cash and marketable securities   
 
$
80
 
$
6
 
$
665
 
$
751
 
Receivables, net   
   
6
   
137
   
1,610
   
1,753
 
Inventories   
   
-
   
318
   
200
   
518
 
Property and equipment, net   
   
-
   
788
   
516
   
1,304
 
Investment in affiliates   
   
(2,706
)
 
949
   
1,757
   
-
 
Deferred tax asset and other assets   
   
1,611
   
189
   
456
   
2,256
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total assets   
 
$
(1,009
)
$
2,387
 
$
5,204
 
$
6,582
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Liabilities and shareowners’ equity
                         
Debt
 
$
840
 
$
17
 
$
1,661
 
$
2,518
 
Postretirement benefits liability   
   
-
   
1,485
   
170
   
1,655
 
Amounts due to (from) affiliates   
   
(2,432
)
 
2,474
   
(42
)
 
-
 
Other liabilities   
   
290
   
1,438
   
388
   
2,116
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities   
   
(1,302
)
 
5,414
   
2,177
   
6,289
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Shareowners’ equity (deficit)   
   
293
   
(3,027
)
 
3,027
   
293
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareowners’ equity   
 
$
(1,009
)
$
2,387
 
$
5,204
 
$
6,582
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOW FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 2003

Cash provided by (used in) operations   
 
$
(565
)
$
91
 
$
261
 
$
(213
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cash flow from investment programs
                         
Purchases, net of collections, of finance receivables   
   
-
   
-
   
439
   
439
 
Net increase in marketable securities   
   
(53
)
 
-
   
(395
)
 
(448
)
Capital expenditures   
   
-
   
(107
)
 
(24
)
 
(131
)
Other investing activities   
   
(2
)
 
19
   
(10
)
 
7
 
   
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) investment programs   
   
(55
)
 
(88
)
 
10
   
(133
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cash flow from financing activities
                         
Net borrowings (repayments) of debt
   
52
   
(4
)
 
(286
)
 
(238
)
Other financing activities
   
180
   
(1
)
 
(28
)
 
151
 
   
 
 
 
 
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
232
   
(5
)
 
(314
)
 
(87
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cash and cash equivalents
                         
Increase (decrease) during the period   
   
(388
)
 
(2
)
 
(43
)
 
(433
)
At beginning of the period   
   
415
   
8
   
197
   
620
 
   
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period
 
$
27
 
$
6
 
$
154
 
$
187
 
   
 
 
 
 



 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

Additional Financial Information (Unaudited)

The following additional financial information is provided based upon the continuing interest of certain shareowners and creditors to assist them in understanding our core manufacturing business.

Navistar International Corporation (with financial services operations on an equity basis)

Millions of dollars
 
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Condensed Statement of Income   
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
                   
Sales of manufactured products   
 
$
2,301
 
$
1,811
 
$
6,363
 
$
5,098
 
Other income   
   
-
   
2
   
5
   
9
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total sales and revenues   
   
2,301
   
1,813
   
6,368
   
5,107
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Cost of products sold   
   
1,973
   
1,566
   
5,526
   
4,542
 
Restructuring and other non-recurring charges   
   
(5
)
 
-
   
(1
)
 
-
 
Postretirement benefits expense   
   
45
   
69
   
163
   
222
 
Engineering and research expense   
   
66
   
57
   
181
   
175
 
Selling, general and administrative expense   
   
137
   
104
   
365
   
318
 
Other expense   
   
30
   
26
   
94
   
92
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses   
   
2,246
   
1,822
   
6,328
   
5,349
 
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes:
                         
Manufacturing operations   
   
55
   
(9
)
 
40
   
(242
)
Financial services operations   
   
30
   
41
   
87
   
101
 
   
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
   
85
   
32
   
127
   
(141
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
29
   
13
   
39
   
(50
)
   
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations   
   
56
   
19
   
88
   
(91
)
Loss from discontinued operations   
   
-
   
(1
)
 
-
   
(4
)
   
 
 
 
 
                           
Net income (loss)       
 
$
56
 
$
18
 
$
88
 
$
(95
)
   
 
 
 
 



Millions of dollars
 
July 31
 
October 31
 
July 31
 
Condensed Statement of Financial Condition   
 
2004
 
2003
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
               
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities   
 
$
367
 
$
502
 
$
278
 
Inventories       
   
767
   
484
   
504
 
Property and equipment, net   
   
1,161
   
1,144
   
1,094
 
Equity in non-consolidated subsidiaries   
   
527
   
470
   
500
 
Other assets   
   
902
   
831
   
892
 
Deferred tax asset, net   
   
1,617
   
1,639
   
1,602
 
   
 
 
 
Total assets   
 
$
5,341
 
$
5,070
 
$
4,870
 
   
 
 
 
                     
Accounts payable, principally trade   
 
$
1,101
 
$
1,036
 
$
850
 
Postretirement benefits liability   
   
1,535
   
1,995
   
1,639
 
Debt
   
1,211
   
896
   
904
 
Other liabilities   
   
1,103
   
833
   
1,184
 
Shareowners’ equity   
   
391
   
310
   
293
 
   
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareowners’ equity   
 
$
5,341
 
$
5,070
 
$
4,870
 
   
 
 
 


 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries

Additional Financial Information (Unaudited)

Navistar International Corporation (with financial services operations on an equity basis)
Millions of dollars
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
Condensed Statement of Cash Flow
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
           
Cash flow from operations
             
Net income (loss)       
 
$
88
 
$
(95
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operations:
             
Depreciation and amortization   
   
121
   
114
 
Deferred income taxes   
   
21
   
(80
)
Postretirement benefits funding less than (in excess) of expense   
   
(173
)
 
15
 
Equity in earnings of investees, net of dividends received   
   
(54
)
 
(53
)
Other, net   
   
54
   
(53
)
Change in operating assets and liabilities   
   
(195
)
 
(184
)
   
 
 
Cash used in operations   
   
(138
)
 
(336
)
   
 
 
               
Cash flow from investment programs
             
Purchases of marketable securities   
   
(225
)
 
(348
)
Sales or maturities of marketable securities   
   
302
   
225
 
Capital expenditures   
   
(102
)
 
(130
)
Receivable from financial services operations   
   
(13
)
 
39
 
Investment in affiliates   
   
(10
)
 
5
 
Other investment programs   
   
(16
)
 
(6
)
   
 
 
Cash used in investment programs   
   
(64
)
 
(215
)
   
 
 
               
Cash provided by financing activities   
   
144
   
158
 
   
 
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents
             
Decrease during the period   
   
(58
)
 
(393
)
At beginning of the period   
   
424
   
549
 
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   
 
$
366
 
$
156
 
   
 
 


 
     

 

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

Navistar International Corporation is a holding company and its principal operating subsidiary is International Truck and Engine Corporation (International). Navistar operates in three principal industry segments: truck, engine (collectively called "manufacturing operations") and financial services. The company’s principal operations are located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. In this discussion and analysis, "company", "Navistar", "we" or "our" refers to Navistar International Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The company is currently focused on three key areas: quality, cost and growth. Improvements in quality and cost are anticipated through changes in manufacturing, design, engineering, supplier management and customer service, while growth is expected through the introduction of new products and the development of new markets.

The third quarter was encouraging despite facing new challenges. The company’s revenue and net income continues to improve and the company’s combined market share in Class 8 - both our Heavy and Severe Service products - continues to increase. Our Class 8 market share in the third quarter was 19.8%, our highest share since 1998. The company also launched its new I-6 engine which has more horsepower, better fuel economy and an anticipated longer life than our previous six-cylinder engines. The company is still working toward reducing costs but steel prices have had a negative impact on our cost structure. Costs associated with the launch of the new I-6 engine have also had a negative impact on cost initiatives. Supplier constraints have caused industry-wide issues due to allocations of Big Bore engines , axles and transmissions. The company hopes to mitigate the impact of current market and economic challenges and anticipates earnings for the 2004 fiscal year of $2.95 per diluted common share.

Results of Operations

The following table illustrates the key financial indicators that management uses to assess the consolidated financial results for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003.


   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
Key Financial Indicators:
                 
(Millions of dollars, except per share data and margin)
 
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 

 
 
 
 
 
                   
Sales and revenues   
 
$
2,360
 
$
1,894
 
$
6,550
 
$
5,336
 
   
 
 
 
 
Cost of products and services sold   
   
1,984
   
1,579
   
5,563
   
4,587
 
Total expenses   
   
291
   
283
   
860
   
890
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total costs and expenses   
   
2,275
   
1,862
   
6,423
   
5,477
 
   
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)   
 
$
56
 
$
18
 
$
88
 
$
(95
)
   
 
 
 
 
Diluted income (loss) per share   
 
$
0.73
 
$
0.25
 
$
1.19
 
$
(1.41
)
                           
Manufacturing gross margin   
   
14.3
%
 
13.5
%
 
13.2
%
 
10.9
%


 
     

 

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Results of Operations (continued)

The company continues to improve earnings and sales and revenues over the comparable periods last year as a result of better operating results from the manufacturing operations. These improved results were primarily due to higher sales volume and the company’s cost reduction initiatives within the manufacturing process. Income from the financial services segment was lower due to reduced sales volume and a decline in average portfolio yield due to an increase in interest rates. The events that impacted the performance of the company’s three operating segments will be analyzed, in detail, later in this discussion.

Gross margins from manufacturing operations in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2004 improved over a year ago. Margin improvements in the third quarter were related to a 2.2 percentage point increase in manufacturing performance and product pricing but were partially offset by the impact of steel price increases and emission costs on the new I-6 engine. The company’s exposure to steel price fluctuations had a greater impact on our margins than our competitors. About 80% of our truck cabs are steel and with bus bodies being steel, we are impacted greater than those companies without a bus business. The company’s margins within the engine segment were impacted as well by rising steel prices. The company anticipates that steel prices will remain high for the rest of the fiscal year. Marg in increases year over year are primarily attributable to cost reductions within the manufacturing process.

Total expenses for the quarter were comparable to the prior year but included in the third quarter 2004 results is an accrual for profit sharing and incentive compensation that did not occur in 2003. Also included in the current quarter is additional selling, general and administrative expense of $14 million relating to our company owned dealers. Without these additional charges, total expenses continue to show the effects of our cost saving initiatives and lower postretirement benefits expense. In the third quarter, postretirement costs were further reduced by recognizing a benefit of $9 million as a result of the Medicare prescription drug act and the adoption of FSP 106-2. Also, the retroactive application of the Medicare subsidy reduced the company’s previously reported benefit expense by $5 million an d $9 million in the quarters ended January 31, 2004 and April 30, 2004, respectively.

The following sections analyze the company’s third quarter operating results as they relate to its three principal segments: truck, engine, and financial services.

Truck

The truck segment manufactures and distributes a full line of Class 6 through 8 diesel-powered trucks and school buses in the common carrier, private carrier, government/service, leasing, construction, energy/petroleum and student transportation markets. The truck segment also provides customers with proprietary products needed to support the International truck and the IC bus lines, together with a wide selection of other standard truck and trailer aftermarke t parts. Sales of Class 6 through 8 trucks have historically been cyclical, with demand affected by such economic factors as industrial production, construction, demand for consumer durable goods, interest rates as well as the earnings and cash flow of dealers and customers. In addition, the Class 6 through 8 truck markets in the U.S. and Canada are highly competitive. The intensity of this competition results in price discounting and margin pressures throughout the industry. Even though sales volume has improved, the company continues to experience competitive pricing pressure on its new truck sales. In addition to the influence of price, market position is driven by product quality, engineering, styling, utility and distribution.

 
     

 

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Results of Operations (continued)

Truck (continued)

The following table highlights the truck segment’s financial and industry results for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003.


   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 
   
 
 
 
 
Results (Millions of dollars):
                         
Sales
 
$
1,797
 
$
1,307
 
$
4,841
 
$
3,654
 
Net income (loss)
   
83
   
22
   
161
   
(96
)
                           
Industry data (in units) [1]:
                         
U.S. and Canadian sales (Class 6 through 8)   
   
90,400
   
70,600
   
248,200
   
192,300
 
Class 8 heavy truck
   
58,700
   
44,000
   
154,400
   
114,300
 
Class 6 and 7 medium truck [2]
   
25,200
   
18,500
   
73,800
   
56,000
 
School buses
   
6,500
   
8,100
   
20,000
   
22,000
 
                           
Company data (in units):
                         
U.S. and Canadian sales (Class 6 through 8)   
   
24,900
   
19,100
   
69,200
   
56,400
 
Class 8 heavy truck sales
   
11,600
   
6,800
   
28,100
   
18,900
 
Class 6 and 7 medium truck [2]
   
9,400
   
7,600
   
29,300
   
23,400
 
School buses
   
3,900
   
4,700
   
11,800
   
14,100
 
                           
Order backlog (in units)   
               
27,600
   
17,700
 
                           
Overall U.S. and Canada market share
(Class 6 through 8 and bus)   
   
27.6
%
 
27.1
%
 
27.9
%
 
29.4
%
                           

[1] Industry data derived from materials produced by Ward’s Communications.
[2] The company does not meaningfully participate in the Class 5 medium truck market.

The truck segment’s improved financial performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2004 is the result of increased sales volume in heavy and medium truck and increased efficiency within its manufacturing processes. The company’s growth within the heavy truck market is a direct result of the company’s recommitment to the market and our dealer distribution strategy. The company’s U.S. and Canadian order backlog increased 56%, when compared to last year, due to strong orders for heavy trucks. The company’s overall market share in the third quarter increased slightly over the p rior year. The increase in heavy market share was offset by a slight decrease in medium truck market share. The company’s market share for the first nine months is below last year. The company’s improved heavy market share could not offset market share decreases in medium truck and bus. The market share decreases within medium truck and bus are due to increased pricing competition and timing of deliveries.

The company has raised its truck industry forecast for the fiscal year from 328,500 units to 330,000 units, reflecting a decrease of 1,500 schools buses and an increase in heavy trucks of 3,000 units. Using the new guidance, the company forecast currently projects fiscal 2004 U.S. and Canadian Class 8 heavy truck demand to be 211,000 units, up 33% from 2003. Class 6 and 7 medium truck demand, excluding school buses, is forecast at 93,000 units, 24% higher than in 2003. Demand for school buses is expected to be 26,000 units, down 11% from 2003.


 
     

 

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Results of Operations (continued)

Engine

The engine segment designs and manufactures diesel engines in the 160-325 horsepower range for use in the company’s Class 6 and 7 medium trucks, school buses and selected Class 8 heavy truck models. The company’s diesel engines are also produced for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), principally Ford Motor Company (Ford). This segment also sells engines for industrial and agricultural applications. In addition, the engine segment provides customers with proprietary products needed to support the International engine lines, together with a wide selection of other standard engine and aftermarket parts.

The following table highlights the engine segment’s financial results and sales data for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003.


   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 
   
 
 
 
 
Results (Millions of dollars):
                 
Sales
 
$
664
 
$
627
 
$
1,961
 
$
1,804
 
Net income (loss)
   
33
   
29
   
69
   
41
 
                           
Sales data (in units):
                         
Total engine sales
   
101,700
   
97,900
   
302,300
   
287,500
 
OEM sales
   
83,000
   
82,200
   
248,600
   
241,300
 
                           


The increases in the engine segment’s profits and revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2004 are the result of higher engine shipments to OEMs and increased sales volume in medium trucks. In the third quarter of 2004, the company experienced some margin pressure from the cost of steel and the launch of our new I-6 diesel engine, but cost reduction initiatives on the I-6 engine have been re-initiated which we anticipate will favorably impact margins over the next four to six quarters. The company had comparable margin pressure on the 6.0 liter V-8 engine in the third quarter of 2003. The company’s V-8 shipments to Ford accounted for 86% of year-to-date OEM engine sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2003 and 2004.

The company continues to forecast that OEM shipments of mid-range diesel engines in fiscal 2004 are expected to be 349,000 units, 5% higher than 2003.

Financial Services

Financial Services provides wholesale, retail and lease financing for sales of new and used trucks sold by the company and its dealers in the U.S. and Mexico. Financial services also finances the company’s wholesale accounts and selected retail accounts receivable. Sales of new products (including trailers) of other manufacturers are also financed regardless of whether designed or customarily sold for use with the company's truck products.

 
     

 

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Results of Operations (continued)

Financial Services (continued)

The following table highlights the financial services segment’s financial results for the three months and nine months ended July 31, 2004 and 2003.


   
Three Months Ended
July 31
 
Nine Months Ended
July 31
 
   
 
 
   
2004
 
2003
 
2004
 
2003
 
   
 
 
 
 
Results (Millions of dollars):
                 
Revenue   
 
$
69
 
$
90
 
$
212
 
$
255
 
Net income   
   
28
   
41
   
82
   
101
 
                           
Sales of retail receivables    
 
$
325
 
$
500
 
$
1,120
 
$
1,350
 
Gain on sales of retail receivables    
   
8
   
26
   
40
   
59
 
                           

The third quarter sale of receivables was made to avoid the additional costs of hedging due to rising interest rates. Revenue from retail notes and leases decreased as a result of a decline in average portfolio yield. Lease portfolio yield dropped during fiscal 2004 as liquidations of older higher yielding leases were replaced with acquisitions of lower yielding leases. The decrease in revenue was partially offset by reductions in expenses.

Restructuring and Other Non-recurring Charges

Restructuring

In 2000 and 2002, the company’s board of directors approved two separate plans to restructure its manufacturing and corporate operations (Plans of Restructuring). The company incurred charges for severance and other benefits, curtailment losses, lease terminations, asset and inventory write-downs and other exit costs relating to the major restructuring, integration and cost reduction initiatives originally included in the Plans of Restructuring. A detailed discussion of the charges and initiatives can be found in Note H to the financial statements.

Other Non-Recurring Charges

The company entered into an agreement with Ford to develop and manufacture a V-6 diesel engine to be used in specific Ford vehicles. In October 2002, Ford advised the company that its current business case for a V-6 diesel engine in the specified vehicles was not viable and discontinued its program for the use of these engines. Accordingly, in 2002, the company recorded charges for the write-off of deferred pre-production costs, the write-down of fixed assets that were abandoned, lease obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, and accruals for amounts contractually owed to suppliers. In April 2003, the company reached a comprehensive agreement with Ford concerning termination of its V-6 diesel engine program. The terms of the agreement include compensation to neutralize certain current and future V-6 d iesel engine program related costs not accrued for as part of the 2002 non-recurring charge, resolution of ongoing pricing related to the company’s V-8 diesel engine program and a release by the parties of all of their obligations under the V-6 diesel engine contract. The company, under current agreements, will continue as Ford’s exclusive supplier of V-8 diesel engines through 2012.

Status

The company recorded an adjustment in the first quarter of 2004 totaling $4 million of additional expense to the previously recorded restructuring charge. The adjustment relates to the early retirement and voluntary severance program offered to employees at the Chatham facility. This adjustment finalized the postretirement curtailment charge taken in 2003, which was based upon estimates, and records the increased benefit expense for those who have accepted the program since October 31, 2003.

 
     

 

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Restructuring and Other Non-recurring Charges (continued)

In the third quarter of 2004, the company recorded a $5 million favorable adjustment to previously recorded restructuring reserves. The total adjustment was driven by the reversal of reserves relating to employee severance and a change in estimate on sublease income for lease terminations, partially offset by additional costs related to the realignment of our dealer network and additional amounts contractually owed to suppliers for the V-6 diesel engine program.

Through July 31, 2004, the company has recorded cumulative charges of $818 million relating to the Plans of Restructuring and other non-recurring charges. The remaining liability of $114 million is expected to be funded from existing cash balances and internally generated cash flows from operations. The total cash outlay for the remainder of 2004 is expected to be $11 million with the remaining obligation of $103 million, primarily related to non-recurring charges and long-term non-cancelable lease agreements, to be settled in 2005 and beyond.

The initiatives resulting from the Plans of Restructuring are expected to generate at least $70 million of annualized savings for the company, primarily from lower salary and benefit costs and plant operating costs. The company will continue to realize these benefits in 2004 and beyond.

Components of the company’s Plans of Restructuring and other non-recurring charges are shown in the following table.

Millions of dollars
 
Balance
October 31
2003
 
Adjustments
 
Amount Incurred
 
Balance
July 31
2004
 

 
 
 
 
 
Severance and other benefits   
 
$
21
 
$
(4
)
$
(16
)
$
1
 
Curtailment loss   
   
-
   
2
   
(2
)
 
-
 
Lease terminations   
   
33
   
(7
)
 
(4
)
 
22
 
Dealer terminations and other charges   
   
29
   
2
   
(12
)
 
19
 
Other non-recurring charges   
   
74
   
6
   
(8
)
 
72
 
   
 
 
 
 
Total   
 
$
157
 
$
(1
)
$
(42
)
$
114
 
   
 
 
 
 


The first and third quarter adjustments are included in "Restructuring and other non-recurring charges" on the Statement of Income. The company is in the process of completing certain aspects of the Plans of Restructuring and will continue to evaluate the remaining restructuring reserves as the plans are executed. As a result, there may be additional adjustments to the reserves noted above. Since the company-wide restructuring plans are an aggregation of many individual components requiring judgments and estimates, actual costs have differed from estimated amounts.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Requirements

The company generates cash flow from the manufacture and sale of trucks, mid-range diesel engines and service parts. In addition, cash flow is generated from product financing provided to the company’s dealers and retail customers by the financial services segment. It is the opinion of management that, in the absence of significant unanticipated cash demands, current and forecasted cash flow from the company’s manufacturing operations, financial services operations and financing capacity will provide sufficient funds to meet operating requirements and capital expenditures. Management of the company’s financial services operations believes that collections on the outstanding receivables portfolios as well as funds available from various funding sources will permit the financial services operations to meet the financing requirements of International’s dealers and retail customers.


 
     

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)

Sources and Uses of Cash

   
Nine Months Ended
 
Millions of dollars
 
July 31, 2004
 

 
 
Cash flow from operations   
 
$
(147
)
Cash flow from investment programs   
   
194
 
Cash flow from financing activities   
   
(21
)
   
 
Total cash flow
 
$
26
 
   
 
         
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance   
 
$
447
 
Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance   
 
$
473
 
         
Outstanding capital commitments   
 
$
63
 

The company had working capital of $104 million at July 31, 2004, compared to $98 million at July 31, 2003. Cash used in operations includes an increase in receivables primarily due to an increase in wholesale notes and account balances resulting from higher truck sales to dealers. In addition, inventories increased by $280 million reflecting inventory increases of $158 million at the truck manufacturing facilities due to higher production levels and ongoing constraints within the supply base which have impacted the assembly process and inventory levels increased $91 million at company owned dealers as a result of growth in retail sales volumes since prior year-end as well as anticipated future growth. Cash was provided by income of $88 million and an increase in accounts payable of $50 million resulting from h igher truck production.

The increase in cash provided by investment programs was impacted by a decrease in retail notes and lease receivables of $154 million related to the timing of the sales of finance receivables. Cash was also provided by a decrease in marketable securities of $165 million. This cash was used for general business purposes, for contributions to the company’s pension plans and to fund capital expenditures of $103 million. The decrease in cash used in financing activities resulted from a net increase in notes and debt outstanding under the bank revolving credit facility and other commercial paper programs of $56 million reflecting the increase in truck financing related to the growth in sales. Cash was also used to reduce long-term debt by $78 million dollars.

There have been no material changes in the company’s hedging strategies or derivative positions since October 31, 2003. The company entered into fixed-for-floating interest rate swap agreements with several counter-parties for its refinanced 7.5% $250 million fixed-rate public notes that were issued in June 2004. The fair value of these instruments is estimated based on quoted market prices and is subject to market risk as the instruments may become less valuable due to changes in market conditions or interest rates. The company manages exposure to counter-party credit risk by entering into derivative financial instruments with major financial institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms of such agreements. Further disclosure may be found in Note J to the Financial Statements and in t he company’s 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

In June 2004, manufacturing operations assumed the $220 million 4.75% subordinated exchangeable notes due in 2009 from NFC. As compensation for the assumption of this debt, NFC paid manufacturing operations approximately $170 million in cash. Manufacturing operations previously received $50 million from NFC as compensation for providing NFC the company’s stock in case the bonds had converted. The company used a portion of the proceeds from this transaction to increase its 2004 pension contribution, which will improve future cash flow by reducing 2005-2006 required pension contributions.

 
     

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)

Financial Services

The financial services segment, mainly Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), has traditionally obtained the funds to provide financing to the company’s dealers and retail customers from sales of finance receivables, commercial paper, short and long-term bank borrowings and medium and long-term debt. As of July 31, 2004, NFC’s funding consisted of sold finance receivables of $3,359 million, bank and other borrowings of $1,131 million, and secured borrowings of $162 million. NFC securitizes and sells receivables through Navistar Financial Retail Receivables Corporation (NFRRC), Navistar Financial Securities Corporation (NFSC), Truck Retail Accounts Corporation (TRAC), Truck Engine Receivables Financing Corporation (TERFCO) and Truck Retail Installment Paper Corporation (TRIP), all special purpose corpor ations and wholly owned subsidiaries of NFC. The sales of finance receivables in each securitization constitute sales under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, with the result that the sold receivables are removed from NFC’s balance sheet and the investors’ interests in the related trust or conduit are not reflected as liabilities.

Through the asset-backed public market and private placement sales, NFC has been able to fund fixed rate retail notes and finance leases at rates which are more economical than those available to NFC in the unsecured public bond market. During the first nine months of 2004, NFC sold $1,120 million of retail notes and finance leases, net of unearned finance income, for a pre-tax gain of $40 million. The receivables were sold through NFRRC to an owner trust which, in turn, issued asset-backed securities that were sold to investors. At July 31, 2004, there was no remaining shelf registration available to NFRRC for the public issuance of asset-backed securities. In August 2004, a $4.0 billion shelf registration filed by NFRRC was approved.

The following are the funding facilities, in millions of dollars, that NFC and its related affiliates have in place as of July 31, 2004.

Company
Instrument type
Total Amount
Purpose of funding
Amount utilized
Matures or expires






           
TERFCO
Trust
$ 100
Unsecured Ford trade receivables
$ 81
2006
           
NFSC
Revolving wholesale note trust
$1,236
Eligible wholesale notes
$ 997
various
           
NFSC
Marketable securities
$ 170
Eligible wholesale notes
-
-
           
TRAC
Revolving retail account conduit
$ 100
Eligible retail accounts
$ 94
2005
           
TRIP
Revolving retail facility
$ 500
Retail notes and leases
130
2005
           
NFC
Revolving credit facilities
$ 820
Retail notes and leases
$ 652
2005

As of July 31, 2004, the aggregate available to fund finance receivables under the various facilities was $1,049 million.

In June 2004 International Truck Leasing Corp. ("ITLC"), a special purpose, wholly-owned subsidiary of NFC, was established to provide for the funding of certain leases. ITLC’s assets are available to satisfy its creditors’ claims prior to such assts becoming available for ITLC’s uses or to the Corporation or affiliated companies.


 
     

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources (continued)

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

Generally, the company’s pension plans are non-contributory. The company’s policy is to fund its pension plans in accordance with applicable U.S. and Canadian government regulations and to make additional payments as funds are available to achieve full funding of the accumulated benefit obligation. Other benefits obligations are primarily funded in accordance with the legal agreement, which governs the Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) that currently requires the company to fund a portion of the plan’s annual service cost.

Critical Accounting Policies

The company has identified critical accounting policies that, as a result of the judgments, uncertainties, uniqueness and complexities of the underlying accounting standards and operations involved, could result in material changes to its financial condition or results of operations under different conditions or using different assumptions. The company’s most critical accounting policies are related to sales allowances, sales of receivables, product warranty, product liability, pension and other postretirement benefits, allowance for losses and impairment of long-lived assets. Details regarding the company’s use of these policies are described in the 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. There have been no material changes to these policies since October 31 , 2003, except as noted below.

In May 2004, the FASB issued FSP 106-2 which provides guidance on the accounting for the effects of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003. The company adopted the provisions of FSP 106-2 in the third quarter of 2004, retroactive to December 8, 2003. The company used a 6.5 percent discount rate to value the related accumulated postretirement benefit obligation (APBO) at December 8, 2003, which was .1 percent lower than the discount rate used at October 31, 2003, and caused a $23 million increase in the APBO as of that date. For more information, see Note D to the financial statements of this report.

Income Taxes

The Statement of Financial Condition at July 31, 2004, includes a deferred tax asset of $1,618 million, net of valuation allowances of $110 million. The company performs extensive analyses to evaluate the balance of deferred tax assets. Such analyses are based on the premise that the company is, and will continue to be, a going concern and that it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. For more information, refer to Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 3 in the company’s 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued a revision to SFAS No. 132 (SFAS 132), "Employers’ Disclosure about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits." This Statement retains the disclosures previously required by SFAS 132 but adds additional disclosure requirements about the assets, obligations, cash flows, and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit postretirement plans. It also calls for the required information to be provided separately for pension plans and for other postretirement benefit plans. The interim-period disclosures required by this Statement are included in Note D to the financial statements.

FASB Staff Position (FSP) 106-2, "Accounting and Disclosure Requirements Related to the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003" (the Act) provides guidance on the accounting for the effects of the Act and requires certain disclosures regarding the effect of the federal subsidy provided by the Act. The company has adopted this FSP as of May 1, 2004, and has reported the effect of the subsidy on the periodic postretirement benefit cost on the Income Statement for the three and nine months ended July 31, 2004.


 
     

 

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Navistar International Corporation and Consolidated Subsidiaries


Forward Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, Section 21E of the Exchange Act, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on those statements because they are subject to numerous uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control, and such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of this Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, including descriptions of our business strategy. These statements often include words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "estimate" or similar expressions. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you read and consider this Form 10-Q, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of performance or results. They involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. For a further description of these factors, see Exhibit 99.1 to Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2003, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2003.

 
     

 

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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
   
 
The company’s primary market risks include fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates as further described in Item 7A of the 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
 
Interest rate risk is the risk that the company will incur economic losses due to adverse changes in interest rates. The company measures its interest rate risk by estimating the net amount by which the fair value of all of its interest rate sensitive assets and liabilities would be impacted by selected hypothetical changes in market interest rates. Fair value is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis. Assuming a hypothetical instantaneous 10% adverse change in interest rates as of July 31, 2004, the net fair value of these instruments would decrease by approximately $26 million. The company’s interest rate sensitivity analysis assumes a parallel shift in interest rate yield curves. The model, therefore, does not reflect the potential impact of changes in the relationship between short-term and lon g-term interest rates.
 
The company is exposed to changes in the price of commodities used in its manufacturing operations. Due to the amount of steel used in its production of truck cabs, buses and engines, the company is exposed to steel price fluctuations. The steel prices have increased and the company believes that the price of steel will remain high throughout the fiscal year and have an estimated $50 million impact on its cost structure.
 
There have been no material changes in the company’s foreign currency risk since October 31, 2003, as reported in the 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
   
   
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
   
 
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
 
The company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, along with other management of the company, evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of July 31, 2004. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the company concluded that, as of July 31, 2004, the disclosure controls and procedures in place at the company were (1) designed to ensure that material information relating to the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and (2) effective, in that such disclosure controls and procedures provi de reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, in reports that the company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Although the company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer believe the company’s existing disclosure controls and procedures are adequate to enable the company to comply with its disclosure obligations, the company has established a disclosure committee and is in the process of formalizing and documenting the controls and procedures already in place.
 
Changes in internal controls
 
The company has not made any significant changes to its internal control over financial reporting (as defined in rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 

 
     

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
   
 
The company and its subsidiaries are subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business, and are parties to various legal proceedings that constitute ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business of the company and its subsidiaries. The majority of these claims and proceedings relate to commercial, product liability and warranty matters. In the opinion of the company’s management, the disposition of these proceedings and claims, after taking into account established reserves and the availability and limits of the company’s insurance coverage, will not have a material adverse affect on the business or the financial condition of the company.
 
Various claims and controversies have arisen between the company and its former fuel system supplier, Caterpillar Inc. (Caterpillar), regarding the ownership and validity of certain patents covering fuel system technology used in the company's new version of diesel engines that were introduced in February 2002. In June 1999, in Federal Court in Peoria, Illinois, Caterpillar sued Sturman Industries, Inc. (Sturman), the company’s joint venture partner in developing fuel system technology, alleging that technology invented and patented by Sturman and licensed to the company, belongs to Caterpillar. After a trial, on July 18, 2002, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Caterpillar finding that this technology belongs to Caterpillar under a prior contract between Caterpillar and Sturman. Sturman has appealed the adverse judgment, and the company is cooperating with Sturman in this effort. In May 2003, in Federal Court in Columbia, South Carolina, Caterpillar sued the company, its supplier of fuel injectors and joint venture, Siemens Diesel Systems Technology, L.L.C., and Sturman for patent infringement alleging that the Sturman fuel system technology patents and certain Caterpillar patents are infringed in the company’s new engines. The company believes that it has meritorious defenses to the claims of infringement of the Sturman patents as well as the Caterpillar patents and will vigorously defend such claims. Based on the information developed to date, the company believes that the proceedings will not have a material adverse impact on the business, results of operations or financial condition of the company.
 
In January 2002, Caterpillar sued the company in the Circuit Court in Peoria County, Illinois, and the company counterclaimed against Caterpillar, each alleging the other breached the purchase agreement pursuant to which Caterpillar supplied fuel systems for the company’s prior version of diesel engines. Caterpillar’s claims involve a 1990 agreement to reimburse Caterpillar for costs associated with the delayed launch of the company’s V-8 diesel engine program. Reimbursement of the delay costs was made by a surcharge of $8.08 on each injector purchased and the purchase of certain minimum quantities of spare parts. In 1999, the company concluded that, in accordance with the 1990 agreement, it had fully reimbursed Caterpillar for its delay costs and stopped paying the surcharge and purchasing the mi nimum quantities of spare parts. Caterpillar is asserting that the surcharge and the spare parts purchase requirements continue throughout the life of the contract and has sued the company to recover these amounts, plus interest. Caterpillar also asserts that the company failed to purchase all of its fuel injector requirements under the contract and, in collusion with Sturman, failed to pursue a future fuel systems supply relationship with Caterpillar. The company has counterclaimed that Caterpillar breached the Supply Agreement by refusing to supply the new fuel system for the company’s new diesel engines. The company is seeking damages from Caterpillar on account of this refusal and the company’s subsequent replacement of Caterpillar as its fuel system supplier. Based upon the information developed to date, and taking into account established reserves, the company believes that the ultimate resolution of the foregoing matters will not have a material adverse impact on the business, results of ope rations or financial condition of the company.
 
Along with other vehicle manufacturers, the company and certain of its subsidiaries have been subject to an increase in the number of asbestos-related claims in recent years. Management believes that such claims will not have a material adverse affect on the company’s financial condition or results of operations. In general these claims relate to illnesses alleged to have resulted from asbestos exposure from component parts found in older vehicles, although some cases relate to the presence of asbestos in company facilities. In these claims the company is not the sole defendant, and the claims name as
   

 
     

 

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Item 1.
Legal Proceedings (continued)
 
defendants numerous manufacturers and suppliers of a wide variety of products allegedly containing asbestos. Management has strongly disputed these claims, and it has been the company’s policy to defend against them vigorously. Historically, the actual damages paid out to claimants have not been material to the company’s financial condition. However, management believes the company and other vehicle manufacturers are being more aggressively targeted, largely as a result of bankruptcies of manufacturers of asbestos and products containing asbestos. It is possible that the number of these claims will continue to grow, and that the costs for resolving asbestos related claims could become significant in the future.
   
Item 2.
Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
   
 
Directors of the company who are not employees receive an annual retainer and meeting fees payable at their election in shares of common stock of the company or in cash. Currently the board of directors mandates that at least one-fourth of the annual retainer be paid in the form of common stock of the company. For the period covered by this report, receipt of approximately approximately 1,6001,579 shares were deferred as payment for the fiscal year 2004 annual retainer and meeting fees. In each case, the shares were acquired at prices ranging from $35.46 to $39.385 per share, which represented the fair market value of such shares on the date of acquisition. Exemption from registration of the shares is claimed by the company under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
Payments of cash dividends and the repurchase of common stock are currently limited due to restrictions contained in the company’s $400 million Senior Notes, $250 million Senior Notes and $19 million Note Purchase Agreement. The company has not paid dividends on the common stock since 1980 and does not expect to pay cash dividends on the common stock in the foreseeable future.
 
During the quarter ended July 31, 2004, the company did not repurchase any of its equity securities, however, the company repurchased 75% of its written call option derivative contracts which it entered into in December 2002 in connection with its $190 million Senior Convertible Notes and wrote new call options at $75.00. The effect of this transaction will allow the company to minimize share dilution associated with the convertible debt from the conversion price of each note up to $75.00 per share. The remaining 25% under the original option will continue to have minimal share dilution from the conversion price of each note up to $53.40 per share. The maturity and terms of the hedge match the maturity and certain terms of the notes.
   

 
     

 


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Item 6.
Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K
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(a)    Exhibits:
 
     
 
3.   Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
E-1
     
 
4.   Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
E-2
     
 
 10.             Material Contracts
E-11
     
 
31.1  CEO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
E-12
     
 
31.2  CFO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
E-13
     
 
32.1  CEO Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
E-14
     
 
32.2  CFO Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
E-15

     
 
(b)    Reports on Form 8-K:
 
     
 
The company filed a current report on Form 8-K with the Commission on May 12, 2004, in which the company announced its plans to refinance its $250 million 8% senior subordinated notes and assume the $220 million 4.75% convertible subordinated debt due in 2009 from its finance subsidiary.
     
 
The company filed a current report on Form 8-K with the Commission on May 20, 2004, in which the company released its second quarter 2004 earnings.
     
 
The company filed a current report on Form 8-K with the Commission on May 26, 2004, in which the company announced the pricing of its $250 million of senior notes due in 2011 and filed Form T-1 with respect to naming BNY Midwest Trust Company as trustee.
     
 
The company filed a current report on Form 8-K with the Commission on June 2, 2004, in which the company announced it sold $250 million of its 7.5% senior notes due June 15, 2011 in an underwritten offering.
     
 
The company filed a current report on Form 8-K with the Commission on June 27, 2004, in which the company announced it had ratified new labor contracts with members of the Canadian Auto Workers that will run through June 30, 2009.
   


 
     

 

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SIGNATURE
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)



Date: September 10, 2004
 
   
/s/ Mark T. Schwetschenau
 
Mark T. Schwetschenau
 
Senior Vice President and Controller
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)