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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 26, 2004.

 

¨ 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 333-108340 and 333-108340-06

 


 

TransDigm Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

TransDigm Holding Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   Delaware

(State or other Jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(State or other Jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

34-1750032   13-3733378
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

1301 East 9th Street, Suite 3710, Cleveland, Ohio   44114
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(216) 289-4939

(Registrants’ telephone number, including area code)

 

26380 Curtiss Wright Parkway, Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143

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

 


 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the co-registrants are accelerated filers (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

 

The number of shares outstanding of TransDigm Inc.’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, was 100 as of June 26, 2004.

 

The number of shares outstanding of TransDigm Holding Company’s common stock, par value $.01 per share, was 100 as of June 26, 2004.

 



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INDEX

 

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Part I

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    

    Item 1

 

Financial Statements

    
   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – June 26, 2004 and September 30, 2003

   1
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income – Thirteen and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003

   2
   

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity – Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended June 26, 2004

   3
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003

   4
   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   5

    Item 2

 

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

   19

    Item 3

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

   30

    Item 4

 

Controls and Procedures

   30

Part II

 

OTHER INFORMATION

    

    Item 6

 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

   31

SIGNATURES

   32


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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     June 26,
2004


   

September 30,

2003


 

ASSETS

                

CURRENT ASSETS:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 55,407     $ 18,902  

Marketable securities

     50,262       —    

Trade accounts receivable, net

     42,394       36,709  

Income taxes receivable

     —         36,703  

Inventories, net

     60,648       77,386  

Deferred income taxes

     10,547       8,177  

Prepaid expenses and other

     1,452       3,850  
    


 


Total current assets

     220,710       181,727  

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net

     57,892       60,342  

GOODWILL

     805,378       807,714  

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net

     226,097       235,839  

DEBT ISSUE COSTS - Net

     24,245       28,771  

OTHER

     717       627  
    


 


TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 1,335,039     $ 1,315,020  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                

Current portion of long-term liabilities

   $ 4,443     $ 7,634  

Accounts payable

     9,490       11,221  

Accrued liabilities

     32,977       29,625  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     46,910       48,480  

LONG-TERM DEBT - Less current portion

     691,320       692,050  

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

     64,177       64,364  

OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

     3,034       4,917  
    


 


Total liabilities

     805,441       809,811  
    


 


STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

                

Common stock

     516,084       508,100  

Retained earnings / (deficit)

     13,680       (2,788 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (166 )     (103 )
    


 


Total stockholders’ equity

     529,598       505,209  
    


 


TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 1,335,039     $ 1,315,020  
    


 


 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

FOR THE THIRTEEN AND THIRTY-NINE WEEK PERIODS ENDED

JUNE 26, 2004 AND JUNE 28, 2003

(Amounts In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Thirteen Week

Periods Ended


  

Thirty-Nine Week

Periods Ended


          (Predecessor)         (Predecessor)
     June 26,
2004


   June 28,
2003


   June 26,
2004


   June 28,
2003


NET SALES

   $ 76,348    $ 75,751    $ 215,933    $ 225,172

COST OF SALES (Including inventory purchase accounting charges of $0 and $652 for the thirteen week periods ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively, and $18,057 and $684 for the thirty-nine week periods ended June26, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively)

     36,537      39,249      122,376      117,435
    

  

  

  

GROSS PROFIT

     39,811      36,502      93,557      107,737

OPERATING EXPENSES:

                           

Selling and administrative

     7,541      6,749      22,032      18,436

Amortization of intangibles

     2,883      288      8,521      859
    

  

  

  

Total operating expenses

     10,424      7,037      30,553      19,295
    

  

  

  

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     29,387      29,465      63,004      88,442

INTEREST EXPENSE - Net

     11,688      8,181      36,864      26,163
    

  

  

  

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     17,699      21,284      26,140      62,279

INCOME TAX PROVISON

     6,456      7,211      9,672      22,420
    

  

  

  

NET INCOME

   $ 11,243    $ 14,073    $ 16,468    $ 39,859
    

  

  

  

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEK PERIOD ENDED JUNE 26, 2004

(Amounts in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Common
Stock


   

Retained

Earnings /
(Deficit)


   

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive
Loss


    Total

 

BALANCE, OCTOBER 1, 2003

   $ 508,100     $ (2,788 )   $ (103 )   $ 505,209  

Equity contributions from TD Holding -

                                

Stock option and deferred compensation costs incurred by TD Holding (Note 9)

     4,630       —         —         4,630  

Income tax benefit from interest expense incurred by TD Holding (Note 1)

     3,850       —         —         3,850  

Comprehensive income -

                                

Net income

     —         16,468       —         16,468  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     —         —         19       19  

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

     —         —         (82 )     (82 )
                            


Comprehensive income

                             16,405  

Purchase of common stock

     (520 )     —         —         (520 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     24       —         —         24  
    


 


 


 


BALANCE, JUNE 26, 2004

   $ 516,084     $ 13,680     $ (166 )   $ 529,598  
    


 


 


 


 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Thirty-Nine Week

Periods Ended


 
           (Predecessor)  
    

June 26,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Net income

   $ 16,468     $ 39,859  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Noncash inventory purchase accounting charge

     18,057       684  

Depreciation

     5,820       4,973  

Amortization of intangibles

     8,521       859  

Amortization of debt issue costs and note premium

     2,839       1,897  

Interest deferral on Holdings PIK Notes

     —         1,546  

Noncash stock option and deferred compensation costs

     4,630       —    

Changes in assets/liabilities, net of effects from acquisition of business:

                

Accounts receivable

     (5,685 )     (1,027 )

Inventories

     (1,319 )     (3,186 )

Income taxes receivable and other assets

     38,613       1,376  

Accounts payable

     (1,731 )     (1,545 )

Accrued and other liabilities

     6,739       (2,749 )
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     92,952       42,687  
    


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                

Purchase of marketable securities

     (64,788 )     —    

Sales and maturity of marketable securities

     14,444       —    

Acquisition of Norco net assets

     —         (53,025 )

Capital expenditures

     (3,370 )     (3,930 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (53,714 )     (56,955 )
    


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                

Borrowings under credit facility, net of fees of $200

     —         24,800  

Repayment of Holdings PIK Notes

     —         (32,802 )

Payment of amounts borrowed under credit facility

     (737 )     (3,301 )

Payment of license obligation

     (1,500 )     (2,600 )

Purchase of common stock

     (520 )     —    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     24       —    
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (2,733 )     (13,903 )
    


 


NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     36,505       (28,171 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     18,902       49,206  
    


 


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 55,407     $ 21,035  
    


 


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

                

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 25,690     $ 27,978  
    


 


Cash (received) paid during the period for income taxes

   $ (33,575 )   $ 16,792  
    


 


 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

THIRTEEN AND THIRTY-NINE WEEK PERIODS ENDED JUNE 26, 2004 AND JUNE 28, 2003

(UNAUDITED)

 

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS AND MERGER

 

Description of the Business—TransDigm Holding Company (“Holdings”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, TransDigm Inc. (“TransDigm”), is a leading global supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft in service today. TransDigm, which includes the AeroControlex and Adel Wiggins Groups, along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Champion Aerospace Inc. (“Champion”), MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc. (“Marathon”), ZMP, Inc. (“ZMP”), Adams Rite Aerospace, Inc. (“Adams Rite”) and TD Finance Corporation (collectively, and together with Holdings, the “Company”) offers a broad line of proprietary aerospace components in two product categories. Major product offerings in the Power System Components category include ignition system components, gear pumps, mechanical/electromechanical controls and actuators, batteries and chargers, and rods and locking devices used to hold open panels to allow access to engines for maintenance. Major product offerings in the Airframe System Components category include engineered connectors, engineered latches and locking devices, and lavatory hardware and components.

 

Merger—On July 22, 2003, Holdings consummated a merger with TD Acquisition Corporation (“TD Acquisition”) pursuant to which TD Acquisition merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary of a newly formed corporation, TD Holding Corporation (the “Merger”). In connection with the Merger, TransDigm Inc. completed a tender offer for its outstanding 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the “Senior Subordinated Notes”). Of the $200 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding Senior Subordinated Notes, a total of approximately $197.8 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes were validly tendered and the remaining $2.2 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated Notes were defeased pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes. In December 2003, TransDigm Inc. redeemed the defeased Senior Subordinated Notes. In addition, as a result of the consummation of the Merger, the outstanding balance of $197.5 million under TransDigm Inc.’s then existing senior secured credit facility became due and was repaid in its entirety upon the closing of the Merger. The cash merger consideration of approximately $759.7 million paid to Holdings’ former common and preferred stockholders, holders of in-the-money stock options and the holder of the warrant to purchase Holdings’ common stock (including merger related expenses of approximately $29.1 million borne by the then existing equity holders of Holdings and excluding the $35.7 million fair value of stock options rolled over in connection with the Merger), acquisition fees and expenses of approximately $34.7 million and the repayment of substantially all of TransDigm Inc.’s then existing debt in connection with the consummation of the Merger was financed through: (1) an investment of $471.3 million in TD Holding Corporation (“TD Holding”) by Warburg Pincus Private Equity VIII, L.P. (“Warburg Pincus”) and certain other institutional investors which was contributed as equity to TD Acquisition which then contributed such proceeds as equity to TD Funding Corporation which merged with and into TransDigm Inc. in connection with the Merger, (2) $295.0 million of borrowings under a new secured term loan facility, (3) $400.0 million of gross proceeds from the issuance by TransDigm Inc. of new 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (the “8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes”) and (4) the use of existing cash balances. Following the Merger, Warburg Pincus, through its direct and indirect ownership, owns a majority of the outstanding common stock of TD Holding. The new 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally and on an unsecured senior subordinated basis, by Holdings and all of TransDigm’s existing domestic subsidiaries.

 

Prior to the Merger, the Company filed its own consolidated federal income tax return. For periods subsequent to the Merger, the Company will file a consolidated federal income tax return with TD Holding. Accordingly, Holdings, TransDigm and its subsidiaries have entered into a tax sharing agreement with TD Holding under which each company’s federal income tax liability for any period will equal the lesser of (1) each company’s U.S. federal income taxes that would be payable by such company had the company filed a separate income tax return for that fiscal year based on the company’s separate taxable income; or (2) the product of (a) the affiliated group of corporations consisting of TD Holding, as the common parent, and each company’s actual consolidated U.S. federal tax liability for such fiscal year and (b) a fraction, the numerator of which is such company’s separate tax return liability for that fiscal year and the denominator of which is the sum of each company’s separate tax return liability for that fiscal year. Because TD Holding has no operations or assets other than its investment in Holdings,

 

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TD Holding is expected to generate an annual tax loss, resulting from interest expense on the unsecured debt TD Holding incurred to finance its investment in Holdings. As the tax benefits from these losses reduce the federal income tax liability of the Company under the provisions of the tax sharing agreement, they will be recorded as an equity contribution to the Company from TD Holding. For the period ended June 26, 2004, the Company recorded $3.9 million of equity contributions from TD Holding relating to the tax sharing agreement.

 

The Merger was accounted for as a purchase and fair value adjustments to the Company’s assets and liabilities were recorded as of the date of the Merger. The Company expects that $681.1 million of the $805.4 million of goodwill recorded in connection with the Merger will not be deductible for income tax purposes.

 

The following table summarizes the fair values assigned to the Company’s assets and liabilities in connection with the Merger (in thousands):

 

Assets:

      

Current assets

   $ 214,747

Property, plant and equipment

     60,732

Goodwill

     805,378

Other intangible assets

     237,814

Other assets

     27,732
    

Total assets

     1,346,403
    

Liabilities:

      

Current liabilities

     82,100

Long-term debt

     692,788

Deferred income taxes

     59,814

Other liabilities

     4,703
    

Total liabilities

     839,405
    

TD Holding investment in Holdings

   $ 506,998
    

 

The following table summarizes the unaudited, consolidated pro forma results of operations of the Company, as if the Merger and the Norco Acquisition (see Note 4) had occurred on the first day of the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended June 28, 2003 (in thousands):

 

    

Thirteen

Weeks Ended

June 28,

2003


   

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended

June 28,

2003


Net sales

   $ 75,751     $ 232,672

Income from operations

     6,667       46,450

Net (loss) income

     (2,917 )     5,596

 

These pro forma results of operations include the effects of the: (i) inventory purchase accounting adjustments of approximately $18.1 million and $30.1 million that were charged to cost of sales during the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended June 28, 2003, respectively, as the inventory on hand as of the date of the transactions was sold, (ii) additional amortization expense that was recognized from the identifiable intangible assets recorded in accounting for the transactions, (iii) additional depreciation expense that resulted from the write-up of the carrying value of property, plant and equipment to fair value in accounting for the Merger, (iv) additional compensation expense that resulted from the new stock option plan and the deferred compensation plans of TD Holding established in conjunction with the Merger that cover certain management personnel of the Company, and (v) additional interest expense that resulted from the Company’s increased indebtedness resulting from the transactions. The pro forma results of operations for the periods ended June 28, 2003 exclude the $176 million Merger charge recorded in July 2003 that was principally composed of compensation costs recognized for stock options redeemed or rolled over in connection with the Merger, the premium paid to redeem the Senior Subordinated Notes and other costs related to the Merger. This pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have been obtained if the transactions had occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented and is not intended to be a projection of future results.

 

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Separate Financial Statements—Separate financial statements of TransDigm are not presented since the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by Holdings and all existing domestic subsidiaries of TransDigm and since Holdings has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm.

 

2. UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

The financial information included herein is unaudited; however, the information reflects all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. These financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2003. The September 30, 2003 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements. The results of operations for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended June 26, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain reclassifications have been made to the financial statements for the periods ended June 28, 2003 (Predecessor) to conform to the classifications used in the financial statements for the period ended June 26, 2004.

 

Since the date of the Merger (see Note 1), the accompanying financial statements include fair value adjustments to assets and liabilities, including inventory, goodwill, other intangible assets and property, plant and equipment and the subsequent impact on cost of sales, amortization, and depreciation expenses. Accordingly, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for periods prior to the Merger are labeled as “Predecessor” financial statements.

 

3. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

 

During the quarter ended December 27, 2003, the Company implemented the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (the “FASB’s”) Emerging Issues Task Force Abstract No 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables, which provides criteria for determining how to account for multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The implementation of this pronouncement had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

During December 2003, the FASB issued a revised Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46R”), which requires existing, unconsolidated variable interest entities to be consolidated by their primary beneficiaries if the entities do not effectively disperse risks among the parties involved. The Company is not associated with variable interest entities; therefore, the adoption of this statement did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

During December 2003, the FASB also issued a revision to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106, which expands the disclosure requirements regarding plan assets and benefit obligations for the Company’s two defined benefit pension plans. The implementation of this pronouncement had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

4. ACQUISITIONS

 

Norco— On February 24, 2003, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of the Norco, Inc. (“Norco”) business from TransTechnology Corporation for $51.0 million in cash (the “Acquisition”). In addition, the Company paid approximately $1.0 million of asset transfer tax payments in accordance with the purchase agreement, $1.0 million in costs associated with the Acquisition and, during August 2003, a $1.1 million purchase price adjustment was received from TransTechnology Corporation (excluding related fees and expenses of $0.1 million) based on a final determination of working capital as of the closing of the Norco Acquisition.

 

Norco is a leading aerospace component manufacturer of proprietary engine hold open mechanisms and specialty connecting devices. The primary reasons for the Acquisition were Norco’s proprietary aerospace components, significant aftermarket sales and large share of niche markets that are consistent with the Company’s overall

 

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business and strategic direction. In addition, as a result of the Acquisition, Marathon reduced the combined operating costs through the relocation of the Norco manufacturing process into its existing Waco, Texas facility. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company relocated Norco’s manufacturing operations from Norco’s former facility in Connecticut to Marathon’s Waco, Texas facility. In connection with this relocation, Norco’s lease at its Connecticut facility was cancelled.

 

The Company accounted for the Acquisition as a purchase and included the results of operations of the acquired business in its consolidated financial statements from the effective date of the Acquisition. Substantially all of the goodwill recognized in accounting for the Acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes.

 

5. MARKETABLE SECURITIES

 

Marketable securities consist of U.S. Treasury Notes, U.S. Government Agency mortgage-backed obligations, corporate bonds and asset backed securities. The Company accounts for its marketable securities under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities” (“SFAS No. 115”), which requires that marketable debt and equity securities be adjusted to market value at the end of each accounting period, except in the case of debt securities which a holder has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity, in which case the debt securities are carried at cost. For marketable debt and equity securities carried at market value, unrealized market value gains and losses are charged or credited to a separate component of stockholders’ equity (“accumulated other comprehensive income”).

 

The Company determines the proper classification of its marketable debt and equity securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designations as of each balance sheet date. At June 26, 2004, all marketable securities were designated as available for sale. Accordingly, these securities are stated at market value, with unrealized gains and losses reported in a separate component of stockholders’ equity (“accumulated other comprehensive income”). Realized gains and losses on sale of securities, as determined on a specific identification basis, are included in net income.

 

Marketable securities at June 26, 2004 consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     Gross Unrealized

     Cost

   Gains

   Losses

   Fair Value

Debt securities

                           

U.S. Treasury Notes

   $ 23,950    $ —      $ 27    $ 23,923

U.S. Government Agency mortgage-backed securities

     11,158      4      26      11,136

Corporate bonds

     6,466      2      27      6,441

Asset backed securities

     8,770      2      10      8,762
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 50,344    $ 8    $ 90    $ 50,262
    

  

  

  

 

Proceeds from the sale/maturity of marketable securities were $14.4 million during the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004. Gross realized gains and losses for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended June 26, 2004 were immaterial.

 

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The net carrying values of debt securities at June 26, 2004, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because the issuers of the securities may have the right to prepay obligations without prepayment penalties.

 

Available-for-Sale


   Cost

   Fair Value

Due in one year or less

   $ 7,372    $ 7,355

Due after one year through three years

     23,550      23,514

Due after three years

     8,264      8,257
    

  

       39,186      39,126

Mortgage-backed securities

     11,158      11,136
    

  

Total

   $ 50,344    $ 50,262
    

  

 

6. INVENTORIES

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost of inventories is determined by the average cost and the first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods. Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):

 

    

June 26,

2004


   

September 30,

2003


 

Work-in-progress and finished goods (1)

   $ 34,734     $ 49,915  

Raw materials and purchased component parts

     33,678       34,512  
    


 


Total

     68,412       84,427  

Reserve for excess and obsolete inventory

     (7,764 )     (7,041 )
    


 


Inventories - net

   $ 60,648     $ 77,386  
    


 



(1) The balance at September 30, 2003 includes $18.1 million of purchase price accounting adjustments recorded in conjunction with the Merger (see Note 1).

 

7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Intangible assets subject to amortization consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     June 26, 2004

    

Gross

Carrying

Amount


  

Accumulated

Amortization


   Net

Unpatented technology

   $ 82,033    $ 3,410    $ 78,623

License agreement

     9,468      492      8,976

Trade secrets

     11,772      491      11,281

Patented technology

     1,345      163      1,182

Order backlog

     6,480      5,939      541
    

  

  

Total

   $ 111,098    $ 10,495    $ 100,603
    

  

  

 

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     September 30, 2003

    

Gross Carrying

Amount


  

Accumulated

Amortization


   Net

Unpatented technology

   $ 82,033    $ 662    $ 81,371

License agreement

     10,687      101      10,586

Trade secrets

     11,772      97      11,675

Patented technology

     1,345      15      1,330

Order backlog

     6,480      1,100      5,380
    

  

  

Total

   $ 112,317    $ 1,975    $ 110,342
    

  

  

 

The total carrying amount of identifiable intangible assets not subject to amortization consists of $125.5 million of trademarks and trade names at both June 26, 2004 and September 30, 2003.

 

The aggregate amortization expense on identifiable intangible assets for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003 was approximately $2.9 million, $8.5 million, $0.3 million, and $0.9 million, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for fiscal 2004 is $10.3 million and for each of the five succeeding years 2005 through 2009 is $5.0 million.

 

The following is a summary of the changes in the carrying value of goodwill from September 30, 2003 through June 26, 2004:

 

Balance, September 30, 2003

   $ 807,714  

Purchase price allocation adjustments

     (2,336 )
    


Balance, June 26, 2004

   $ 805,378  
    


 

8. PRODUCT WARRANTY

 

The Company provides limited warranties in connection with the sale of its products. The warranty period for products sold varies among the Company’s operations, ranging from 90 days to five years; however, the warranty period for the majority of the Company’s sales generally does not exceed one year. A provision for the estimated cost to repair or replace the products is recorded at the time of sale and periodically adjusted to reflect actual experience. The following table presents a reconciliation of changes in the product warranty liability for the thirty-nine week periods ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003 (Predecessor) (in thousands):

 

     Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended

 
           (Predecessor)  
    

June 26,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

Liability balance at beginning of period

   $ 3,070     $ 2,356  

Product warranty accrual

     1,225       1,367  

Pre-existing warranty cost adjustment

     (220 )     —    

Warranty costs incurred

     (1,296 )     (966 )
    


 


Liability balance at end of period

   $ 2,779     $ 2,757  
    


 


 

9. RETIREMENT PLANS

 

Defined Benefit Pension Plans – The Company has two non-contributory defined benefit pension plans, which together cover certain union employees. The plans provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service. The Company’s funding policy is to contribute actuarially determined amounts allowable under Internal Revenue Service regulations. The plans’ assets consist primarily of guaranteed investment contracts with an insurance company.

 

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The components of net periodic benefit cost are detailed below (in thousands):

 

    

Thirteen

Weeks Ended


   

Thirty-Nine

Weeks Ended


 
           (Predecessor)           (Predecessor)  
    

June 26,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

June 26,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

Service cost

   $ 23     $ 22     $ 68     $ 66  

Interest cost

     94       92       282       276  

Expected return on plan assets

     (64 )     (73 )     (191 )     (219 )

Net amortization and deferral

     7       35       22       105  
    


 


 


 


     $ 60     $ 76     $ 181     $ 228  
    


 


 


 


 

Deferred Compensation Plans—Certain management personnel of the Company participate in one or both of two deferred compensation plans of TD Holding that were established in connection with the Merger. Vested interests in a rollover deferred compensation plan equal to approximately $17.8 million of the $35.7 million fair value of the stock options rolled over in connection with the Merger were issued as partial compensation in exchange for such options (see Note 1). Management’s interest in the rollover deferred compensation plan accretes at a rate of 12% per annum. Notional interests in a management deferred compensation plan totaling $18.1 million were also issued to certain management personnel in connection with the Merger. The vesting provisions of the management deferred compensation plan are identical to the vesting provisions contained in the TD Holding stock option plan and are based on the achievement of time and performance criteria over a five-year period. Management’s interests in the management deferred compensation plan were initially valued at zero and accrete at a rate equal to 11.1% of the sum of the interest accrued on the loans extended to TD Holding in connection with the Merger and the notional interest credited under the rollover deferred compensation plan. Because the participants of these deferred compensation plans are management personnel of the Company, the cost of the plans, which totaled $1.5 million and $4.6 million for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended period ended June 26, 2004, is pushed-down to the Company and recognized as an expense and a capital contribution from TD Holding. The vested obligations under the deferred compensation plans represent obligations of TD Holding and are not guaranteed by Holdings or any of its subsidiaries.

 

10. CONTINGENCIES

 

During the ordinary course of business, the Company is from time to time threatened with, or may become a party to, legal actions and other proceedings. While the Company is currently involved in certain legal proceedings, it believes the results of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company believes that its potential exposure to such legal actions is adequately covered by its aviation product and general liability insurance.

 

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11. DEBT

 

On April 1, 2004, TransDigm’s senior credit facility was amended and restated to refinance approximately $294 million of term loans then outstanding. The scheduled term loan payments under the amended and restated facility are approximately $2.9 million per annum (payable in quarterly installments) through June 30, 2010. The remaining unpaid principal amount of the term loan (approximately $276 million) will be due on July 22, 2010. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement also eliminated the applicable margin percentage grid with respect to the term loans referred to above and fixed the applicable margin over the interest rate borne by the term loans to 2.25% per annum for adjusted LIBO rate term loans and 1.25% for alternate base rate term loans. Both of the applicable margins were reduced by .75% from the percentages in effect prior to the amendment. The amended and restated senior credit facility did not modify the applicable margin percentage grid with respect to loans made under the revolving credit line.

 

12. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

 

On July 9, 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of Avionic Instruments, Inc. for $21 million in cash. The purchase price is subject to adjustment based upon a final determination of working capital as of the closing of the acquisition. The transaction was funded through the use of the Company’s existing cash balances. Avionic Instruments designs and manufactures specialized power conversion devises for a wide range of aerospace applications.

 

13. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION

 

TransDigm’s 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes (see Note 1) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Holdings and all direct and indirect subsidiaries of TransDigm (other than one wholly-owned, non-guarantor subsidiary that has inconsequential assets, liabilities and equity) on a senior subordinated basis. The Holdings guarantee of the Senior Subordinated Notes is subordinated to Holdings’ guarantee of TransDigm’s borrowings under its new senior secured credit facility. The following supplemental consolidating condensed financial information presents the balance sheets of the Company as of June 26, 2004 and September 30, 2003 and its statements of income and cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003 (Predecessor).

 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF JUNE 26, 2004

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

     Holdings

   TransDigm

   Subsidiary
Guarantors


    Eliminations

   

Total

Consolidated


ASSETS

                                    

CURRENT ASSETS:

                                    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —      $ 57,353    $ (1,946 )   $ —       $ 55,407

Marketable securities

     —        50,262      —         —         50,262

Trade accounts receivable - Net

     —        18,234      24,160       —         42,394

Inventories

     —        20,044      40,604       —         60,648

Deferred income taxes

     —        10,547      —         —         10,547

Prepaid expenses and other

     —        754      698       —         1,452
    

  

  


 


 

Total current assets

     —        157,194      63,516       —         220,710

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND INTERCOMPANY BALANCES

     529,764      1,939,671      641,135       (3,110,570 )     —  

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net

     —        22,606      35,286       —         57,892

GOODWILL

     —        408,094      397,284       —         805,378

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net

     —        89,773      136,324       —         226,097

DEBT ISSUE COSTS - Net

     —        24,245      —         —         24,245

OTHER

     —        717      —         —         717
    

  

  


 


 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 529,764    $ 2,642,300    $ 1,273,545     $ (3,110,570 )   $ 1,335,039
    

  

  


 


 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                                    

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                                    

Current portion of long-term liabilities

   $ —      $ 4,443    $ —       $ —       $ 4,443

Accounts payable

     —        5,072      4,418       —         9,490

Accrued liabilities

     —        26,544      6,433       —         32,977
    

  

  


 


 

Total current liabilities

     —        36,059      10,851       —         46,910

LONG-TERM DEBT - Less current portion

     —        691,320      —         —         691,320

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

     —        64,177      —         —         64,177

OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

     —        1,832      1,202       —         3,034
    

  

  


 


 

Total liabilities

     —        793,388      12,053       —         805,441
    

  

  


 


 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     529,764      1,848,912      1,261,492       (3,110,570 )     529,598
    

  

  


 


 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   $ 529,764    $ 2,642,300    $ 1,273,545     $ (3,110,570 )   $ 1,335,039
    

  

  


 


 

 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

     Holdings

   TransDigm

   Subsidiary
Guarantors


    Eliminations

  

Total

Consolidated


ASSETS

                                   

CURRENT ASSETS:

                                   

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ —      $ 19,352    $ (450 )   $ —      $ 18,902

Trade accounts receivable - Net

     —        14,520      22,189       —        36,709

Income taxes receivable

     36,703      —        —         —        36,703

Inventories

     —        26,337      51,049       —        77,386

Deferred income taxes

     —        8,177      —         —        8,177

Prepaid expenses and other

     —        3,296      554       —        3,850
    

  

  


 

  

Total current assets

     36,703      71,682      73,342       —        181,727

INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES AND INTERCOMPANY BALANCES

     468,506      1,983,624      (144,773 )     2,307,357      —  

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net

     —        23,295      37,047       —        60,342

GOODWILL

     —        412,028      395,686       —        807,714

OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Net

     —        94,845      140,994       —        235,839

DEBT ISSUE COSTS - Net

     —        28,771      —         —        28,771

OTHER

     —        627      —         —        627
    

  

  


 

  

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 505,209    $ 2,614,872    $ 502,296     $ 2,307,357    $ 1,315,020
    

  

  


 

  

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

                                   

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                                   

Current portion of long-term liabilities

   $ —      $ 7,634    $ —       $ —      $ 7,634

Accounts payable

     —        5,512      5,709       —        11,221

Accrued liabilities

     —        21,696      7,929       —        29,625
    

  

  


 

  

Total current liabilities

     —        34,842      13,638       —        48,480

LONG-TERM DEBT - Less current portion

     —        692,050      —         —        692,050

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

     —        64,364      —         —        64,364

OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

     —        3,715      1,202       —        4,917
    

  

  


 

  

Total liabilities

     —        794,971      14,840       —        809,811
    

  

  


 

  

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

     505,209      1,819,901      487,456       2,307,357      505,209
    

  

  


 

  

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

   $ 505,209    $ 2,614,872    $ 502,296     $ 2,307,357    $ 1,315,020
    

  

  


 

  

 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED JUNE 26, 2004

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

     Holdings

    TransDigm

    Subsidiary
Guarantors


   Eliminations

   

Total

Consolidated


 

NET SALES

   $ —       $ 94,140     $ 121,793    $ —       $ 215,933  

COST OF SALES

     —         45,971       76,405      —         122,376  
    


 


 

  


 


GROSS PROFIT

     —         48,169       45,388      —         93,557  

OPERATING EXPENSES:

                                       

Selling and administrative

     —         13,696       8,336      —         22,032  

Amortization of intangibles

     —         3,852       4,669      —         8,521  
    


 


 

  


 


Total operating expenses

     —         17,548       13,005      —         30,553  
    


 


 

  


 


INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     —         30,621       32,383      —         63,004  

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):

                                       

Interest expense - Net

     (7,429 )     (32,087 )     2,652      —         (36,864 )

Equity in income of subsidiaries

     21,148       22,072       —        (43,220 )     —    
    


 


 

  


 


INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     13,719       20,606       35,035      (43,220 )     26,140  

INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)

     (2,749 )     (542 )     12,963      —         9,672  
    


 


 

  


 


NET INCOME

   $ 16,468     $ 21,148     $ 22,072    $ (43,220 )   $ 16,468  
    


 


 

  


 


 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2003 (PREDECESSOR)

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

     Holdings

    TransDigm

    Subsidiary
Guarantors


    Eliminations

   

Total

Consolidated


 

NET SALES

   $ —       $ 89,995     $ 135,177     $ —       $ 225,172  

COST OF SALES

     —         39,125       78,310       —         117,435  
    


 


 


 


 


GROSS PROFIT

     —         50,870       56,867       —         107,737  

OPERATING EXPENSES:

                                        

Selling and administrative

     —         9,645       8,791       —         18,436  

Amortization of intangibles

     —         454       405       —         859  
    


 


 


 


 


Total operating expenses

     —         10,099       9,196       —         19,295  
    


 


 


 


 


INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

     —         40,771       47,671       —         88,442  

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):

                                        

Interest expense - Net

     (1,755 )     (18,225 )     (6,183 )     —         (26,163 )

Equity in income of subsidiaries

     40,963       26,553       —         (67,516 )     —    
    


 


 


 


 


INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

     39,208       49,099       41,488       (67,516 )     62,279  

INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)

     (651 )     8,136       14,935       —         22,420  
    


 


 


 


 


NET INCOME

   $ 39,859     $ 40,963     $ 26,553     $ (67,516 )   $ 39,859  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED JUNE 26, 2004

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

     Holdings

    TransDigm

    Subsidiary
Guarantors


    Eliminations

   

Total

Consolidated


 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                                        

Net income

   $ 16,468     $ 21,148     $ 22,072     $ (43,220 )   $ 16,468  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

     15,555       5,664       12,045       43,220       76,484  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     32,023       26,812       34,117       —         92,952  
    


 


 


 


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                                        

Purchase of marketable securities

     —         (64,788 )     —         —         (64,788 )

Sales and maturity of marketable securities

     —         14,444       —         —         14,444  

Capital expenditures

     —         (1,735 )     (1,635 )     —         (3,370 )
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     —         (52,079 )     (1,635 )     —         (53,714 )
    


 


 


 


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                                        

Changes in intercompany activities

     (31,527 )     65,505       (33,978 )     —         —    

Payment of amounts borrowed under credit facility

     —         (737 )     —         —         (737 )

Payment of license obligation

     —         (1,500 )     —         —         (1,500 )

Purchase of common stock

     (520 )     —         —         —         (520 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     24       —         —         —         24  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (32,023 )     63,268       (33,978 )     —         (2,733 )
    


 


 


 


 


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     —         38,001       (1,496 )     —         36,505  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     —         19,352       (450 )     —         18,902  
    


 


 


 


 


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ —       $ 57,353     $ (1,946 )   $ —       $ 55,407  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 2003 (PREDECESSOR)

(Amounts in Thousands)

 

     Holdings

    TransDigm

    Subsidiary
Guarantors


    Eliminations

    Total
Consolidated


 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                                        

Net income

   $ 39,859     $ 40,963     $ 26,553     $ (67,516 )   $ 39,859  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

     (39,208 )     (20,722 )     (4,758 )     67,516       2,828  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     651       20,241       21,795       —         42,687  
    


 


 


 


 


INVESTING ACTIVITIES

                                        

Acquisition of Norco, Inc. net assets

     —         —         (53,025 )     —         (53,025 )

Capital expenditures

     —         (1,959 )     (1,971 )     —         (3,930 )
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     —         (1,959 )     (54,996 )     —         (56,955 )
    


 


 


 


 


FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                                        

Changes in intercompany activities

     32,151       (66,236 )     34,085       —         —    

Borrowings under credit facility, net of fees of $200

     —         24,800       —         —         24,800  

Repayment of Holdings PIK Notes

     (32,802 )     —         —         —         (32,802 )

Payment of license obligation

     —         (2,600 )     —         —         (2,600 )

Payment of amounts borrowed under credit facility

     —         (3,301 )     —         —         (3,301 )
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (651 )     (47,337 )     34,085       —         (13,903 )
    


 


 


 


 


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     —         (29,055 )     884       —         (28,171 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     —         50,866       (1,660 )     —         49,206  
    


 


 


 


 


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ —       $ 21,811     $ (776 )   $ —       $ 21,035  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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PART 1:    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 2

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read together with Holdings’ consolidated financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in the Report. References in this section to “TransDigm,” “we,” “us” or “our” are to TransDigm Inc. and its subsidiaries. References to “Holdings” are to TransDigm Holding Company, which holds all of the outstanding capital stock of TransDigm. References to the “Company” are to Holdings, together with TransDigm. Financial information presented herein for the periods through the merger of TD Acquisition Corporation into Holdings and TD Funding Corporation into TransDigm Inc. on July 22, 2003 (see”—Recent Developments”) is presented as “Predecessor” financial information. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements for the period subsequent to the Merger reflect a new basis of accounting incorporating the fair value adjustments made in recording the Merger while prior periods are presented using the historical cost basis of the Company.

 

This Quarterly Statement includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including, in particular, the statements about the Company’s plans, strategies and prospects under this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that such plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Statement include but are not limited to:

 

  We have a substantial amount of indebtedness which could adversely affect our financial health.

 

  Increases in interest rates could increase our interest expense.

 

  Our substantial indebtedness could prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our indebtedness. To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control.

 

  Despite current indebtedness levels, we may still be able to incur substantially more debt.

 

  The terms of our new senior secured credit facility and the indenture governing the senior subordinated notes may restrict our current and future operations, particularly our ability to respond to changes or to take certain actions.

 

  Future terrorist attacks may have a material, adverse impact on our business.

 

  Our business is sensitive to the number of flight hours that our customers’ planes spend aloft and to our customers’ profitability. These items are, in turn, affected by general economic conditions. In addition, our sales to manufacturers of new large aircraft are cyclical.

 

  We rely heavily on certain customers for much of our sales.

 

  We generally do not have guaranteed future sales of our products. Further, we enter into fixed price contracts with some of our customers, so we take the risk for cost overruns.

 

  A decline in the U.S. defense budget or the defense budget of foreign governments may adversely affect our sales of parts used in military aircraft.

 

  Our business may be adversely affected if we lost our government or industry approvals or if more onerous government regulations were enacted or industry oversight increased.

 

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  We are dependent on our highly trained employees and any work stoppage or difficulty hiring similar employees would adversely affect our business.

 

  If we lose our senior management, our business may be adversely affected.

 

  Our business is dependent on the availability of certain components and raw materials that we buy from suppliers.

 

  We could incur substantial costs as a result of violations of or liabilities under environmental laws.

 

  Our international business exposes us to risks relating to increased regulation and political or economic instability, globally or within certain foreign countries.

 

  We intend to pursue future acquisitions and our business may be adversely affected if we cannot consummate acquisitions on satisfactory terms or effectively integrate new operations.

 

  We have recorded a significant amount of intangible assets, which may never generate the returns we expect.

 

  We face significant competition.

 

  We could be adversely affected as a result of a lawsuit if one of our components causes an aircraft to crash and we are not covered by our insurance policies.

 

All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by those cautionary statements. Many such factors are outside the control of the Company. Consequently, such forward-looking statements should be regarded solely as its current plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

Overview

 

TransDigm is a leading supplier of highly engineered aircraft components for use on nearly all commercial and military aircraft. Most of the Company’s products share four common characteristics: (1) highly engineered and proprietary; (2) significant aftermarket content, (3) sole source provider; and (4) large share of niche markets.

 

TransDigm’s customers include distributors of aerospace components, commercial airlines, aircraft maintenance facilities, aircraft and engine original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, various armed forces of the United States and foreign governments, and defense OEMs. TransDigm generates the majority of its operating income from sales of replacement parts in the commercial and defense aftermarkets. Most of TransDigm’s OEM sales are on an exclusive sole source basis, meaning that, in most cases, TransDigm is the only certified provider of these parts in the aftermarket. Aftermarket parts sales are driven by the size and usage of the worldwide aircraft fleet, are historically relatively stable and generate recurring revenues over the life of an aircraft that are many times the size of the original OEM purchases. TransDigm has over 40 years of experience in most of its product lines, which allows it to benefit from a large and growing installed base of aircraft.

 

Recent Developments

 

On July 9, 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of Avionic Instruments, Inc. for $21 million in cash. The purchase price is subject to adjustment based upon a final determination of working capital as of the closing of the acquisition. The transaction was funded through the use of the Company’s existing cash balances. Avionic Instruments designs and manufactures specialized power conversion devises for a wide range of aerospace applications. These products are used on most commercial and regional transports as well as many corporate and regional transports as well as corporate and military aircraft. The acquisition significantly enhances the Company’s existing market position in aerospace power conversion devices.

 

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On April 1, 2004, TransDigm’s senior credit facility was amended and restated to refinance approximately $294 million of term loans then outstanding. The scheduled term loan payments under the amended and restated facility are approximately $2.9 million per annum (payable in quarterly installments) through June 30, 2010. The remaining unpaid principal amount of the term loan (approximately $276 million) will be due on July 22, 2010.

 

On July 22, 2003, Holdings consummated a merger with TD Acquisition Corporation (“TD Acquisition”) pursuant to which TD Acquisition merged with and into Holdings, with Holdings continuing as the surviving corporation as a wholly-owned subsidiary of a newly formed corporation, TD Holding Corporation (the “Merger”). In connection with the Merger, TransDigm Inc. completed a tender offer for its outstanding 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2008 (the “10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes”). Of the $200 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, a total of approximately $197.8 million aggregate principal amount of 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes were validly tendered and the remaining $2.2 million aggregate principal amount of 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes were defeased pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. In December 2003, TransDigm Inc. redeemed the 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes that were previously defeased. In addition, as a result of the consummation of the Merger, the outstanding balance of $197.5 million under TransDigm Inc.’s then existing senior credit facility became due and was repaid in its entirety upon the closing of the Merger. The cash merger consideration of $759.7 million paid to Holdings’ former common and preferred stockholders, holders of in-the-money stock options and the holder of the warrant to purchase Holdings’ common stock (including merger related expenses of approximately $29.1 million borne by the then existing equity holders of Holdings and excluding the $35.7 million fair value of stock options rolled over in connection with the Merger), acquisition fees and expenses of approximately $34.7 million, and repayment of substantially all of TransDigm Inc.’s then existing indebtedness in connection with the consummation of the Merger was financed through: (1) an investment of $471.3 million in TD Holding Corporation (“TD Holding”) by Warburg Pincus Private Equity VIII, L.P. (“Warburg Pincus”) and certain other institutional investors which was ultimately contributed as equity to TD Acquisition which then contributed such proceeds as equity to TD Funding Corporation which merged with and into TransDigm Inc. in connection with the Merger, (2) $295.0 million of borrowings under a new secured term loan facility, (3) $400.0 million of proceeds from the issuance of new 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (“8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes”) and (4) the use of existing cash balances. The 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally and on an unsecured senior subordinated basis, by Holdings and all of TransDigm’s existing domestic subsidiaries. Following the Merger, Warburg Pincus controls a majority of the outstanding common stock of TD Holding.

 

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of EBITDA and EBITDA, As Defined, to our net income reported under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP. EBITDA represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA, As Defined, represents EBITDA, plus inventory purchase accounting adjustments, certain other non-recurring merger expenses, non-cash compensation and deferred compensation charges and acquisition integration costs, as applicable. Management believes that the presentation of EBITDA and EBITDA, As Defined, will enhance an investor’s understanding of our operating performance. EBITDA and EBITDA, As Defined, are also the measures used by TransDigm’s senior management to evaluate the performance of TransDigm’s various lines of business and for other required or discretionary purposes, such as measuring performance under our employee incentive programs. The credit agreement requires the Company to comply with certain financial ratios, including a leverage ratio, fixed charged coverage ratio and interest coverage ratio. Leverage ratio is defined in the credit agreement, as of any date, as the ratio of the total indebtedness of the Company on a consolidated basis on such date to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the credit agreement) for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently ended on or prior to such date. Fixed charge coverage ratio is defined in the credit agreement as, for any period, the ratio of (a) Consolidated EBITDA for such period to (b) consolidated fixed charges for such period. Interest coverage ratio is defined as, for any period, the ratio of (a) Consolidated EBITDA for such period to (b) consolidated interest expense for such period. The failure to comply with the financial covenants in the credit agreement could result in an event of default thereunder (and, in turn, an event of default under the credit agreement could result in an event of default under the indenture governing the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes). The credit agreement defines Consolidated EBITDA in a manner equal to how we define EBITDA, As Defined. Neither EBITDA nor EBITDA, As Defined, is a measurement of financial performance under GAAP and neither should be considered as an alternative to (1) net income determined in accordance with GAAP or (2) operating cash flows determined in accordance with GAAP.

 

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Management’s calculation of EBITDA and EBITDA, As Defined, may not be comparable to the calculation of similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

     Thirteen
Weeks
Ended
June 26, 2004


   Thirteen
Weeks
Ended
June 28, 2003
(Predecessor)


  

Thirty-Nine
Weeks
Ended

June 26, 2004


  

Thirty-Nine
Weeks
Ended

June 28, 2003
(Predecessor)


     (in millions)

Net income

   $ 11.2    $ 14.1    $ 16.5    $ 39.9

Adjustments:

                           

Depreciation and amortization expense

     4.9      1.9      14.3      5.8

Interest expense, net

     11.7      8.2      36.8      26.2

Income tax provision

     6.5      7.2      9.7      22.4
    

  

  

  

EBITDA

     34.3      31.4      77.3      94.3

Adjustments:

                           

Inventory purchase accounting adjustments (1)

     —        0.7      18.1      0.7

Acquisition integration costs (2)

     0.2      0.6      1.2      1.2

Non-cash compensation and deferred compensation costs (3)

     1.5      —        4.6      —  
    

  

  

  

EBITDA, As Defined

   $ 36.0    $ 32.7    $ 101.2    $ 96.2
    

  

  

  


(1) This represents the portion of the purchase accounting adjustments to inventory pertaining to the Merger and Norco acquisition that was charged to cost of sales when the inventory was sold.
(2) Represents costs incurred to integrate the Norco business (see Note 4 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) into the Company’s Waco, Texas operations.
(3) Represents the expenses recognized by the Company under a stock option plan and two deferred compensation plans of TD Holding that relate to the Company’s employees who participate in the plans.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, which often requires the judgment of management in the selection and application of certain accounting principles and methods. Management believes that the quality and reasonableness of our most critical policies enable the fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. However, investors are cautioned that the sensitivity of financial statements to these methods, assumptions and estimates could create materially different results under different conditions or using different assumptions.

 

We have identified the following as the most critical accounting policies upon which our financial status depends. These critical policies were determined by considering accounting policies that involve the most complex or subjective decisions or assessments. Our most critical accounting policies are as follows:

 

Revenue Recognition and Related Allowances: Revenues are recognized based upon shipment of products to the customer, at which time title and risk of loss passes to the customer. Substantially all sales are made pursuant to

 

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firm, fixed-price purchase orders received from customers. Provisions for returns, estimated contract losses, uncollectible accounts and the cost of repairs under contract warranty provisions are provided for in the same period as the related revenues are recorded and are principally based on historical results modified, as appropriate, by the most current information available. We have a history of making reasonably dependable estimates of such allowances; however, due to uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, it is possible that actual results may vary from the estimates and the differences could be material.

 

Management estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts based on the aging of the accounts receivable and customer creditworthiness. The allowance also incorporates a provision for the estimated impact of disputes with customers. Management’s estimate of the allowance amounts that are necessary includes amounts for specifically identified losses and a general amount for estimated losses. The determination of the amount of the allowance for doubtful accounts is subject to significant levels of judgment and estimation by management. If circumstances change or economic conditions deteriorate, management may need to increase the allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

The Company provides limited warranties in connection with the sale of its products. The warranty period for products sold varies throughout the Company’s operations, ranging from ninety days to five years; however, the warranty period for the majority of the Company’s sales generally does not exceed one year. In addition, certain contracts with distributors contain right of return provisions. The Company accrues for estimated returns and warranty claims based on knowledge of product performance issues and excess inventories provided by its customers and industry sources and also provides a general amount based on historical results. Actual product returns and warranty claims have not differed materially from the estimates originally established; however, due to uncertainties in the estimation process, it is possible that actual results in the future may vary from the estimates and the differences could be material.

 

Although the majority of the Company’s sales, particularly sales into the aftermarket, are made pursuant to firm, fixed-price purchase orders received from customers without long-term agreements, the Company has executed long-term supply agreements with certain OEMs, which cover particular products and require the Company to supply all the amounts ordered by the customers during the term (generally three to five years) of the agreements at specified prices. The Company expects to incur losses under some of the contracts. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are identified, based on estimated future shipment quantities provided by customers or industry sources and other factors. The cumulative effect of revisions to estimated future contract revenues and completion costs is recorded in the accounting period in which the amounts become known and can be reasonably estimated. Such revisions could occur any time there are changes to estimated future revenues or costs, and the effects could be material.

 

Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost of inventories is determined by the average cost and the first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods. Because the Company sells products that are installed on airframes that can be in-service for twenty or more years, it must keep a supply of such products on hand while the airframes are in use. Provision for potentially obsolete or slow-moving inventory is made based on our analysis of inventory levels, past usage and future sales forecasts. Although management believes that the Company’s estimates of obsolete and slow-moving inventory are reasonable, actual results may differ materially from the estimates and additional provisions may be required in the future. In addition, in accordance with industry practice, all inventories are classified as current assets as all inventories are available and necessary to support current sales, even though a portion of the inventories may not be sold within one year.

 

Intangible Assets: The Merger has resulted in significant increases in indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Intangible assets other than goodwill are recognized if the benefit of the intangible asset is obtained through contractual or other legal rights, or if the intangible asset can be sold, transferred, licensed or exchanged, regardless of the Company’s intent to do so. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are recorded at fair value on the date of acquisition and, under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (“SFAS 142”), are reviewed at least annually for impairment based on cash flow projections and fair value estimates. The determination of undiscounted cash flows is based on the Company’s strategic plans and long-range planning forecasts. The revenue growth rates included in the plans are based on industry and Company specific data. The profit margin assumptions included in the plans are projected based on the current cost structure and anticipated cost changes. If different assumptions were used in these plans, the related undiscounted cash flows used in measuring impairment could be different and the recognition of an impairment loss might be required. Intangible assets, such as goodwill, that have an indefinite useful life are not amortized. All other intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives.

 

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Stock Options and Deferred Compensation Plans: Prior to the Merger, the Company applied Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees”, and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans. No compensation cost was recognized for Holdings’ stock option plans because the exercise price of the options issued equaled the fair value of the common stock on the grant date.

 

Effective with the consummation of the Merger and the issuance of TD Holding stock options to Company employees, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation”, which requires the measurement of compensation expense under the stock option plan to be based on the estimated fair values of the awards under the plan on the grant dates and amortizes the expense over the options’ vesting periods. In addition, the Company accounts for the cost of the deferred compensation plans of TD Holding established in conjunction with the Merger in accordance with Opinion No. 12 of the Accounting Principles Board, which requires the cost of deferred compensation arrangements to be accrued over the service period of the related employees in a systematic and rational manner.

 

Because the stock options and deferred compensation plan interests issued to Company employees in conjunction with, or subsequent to, the Merger relate to the stock and employee benefit plans of TD Holding, the cost of such compensation arrangements is recognized by the Company as an expense and capital contribution from TD Holding.

 

Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain operating data of the Company as a percentage of net sales.

 

    

Thirteen Week

Periods Ended


   

Thirty-Nine Week

Periods Ended


 
    

June 26,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

June 26,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 

Net sales

   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
    

 

 

 

Gross profit

   52     48     43     48  

Selling and administrative expenses

   10     9     10     9  

Amortization of intangibles

   4     0     4     0  
    

 

 

 

Income from operations

   38     39     29     39  

Interest expense - net

   15     11     17     11  

Income tax provision

   8     9     4     10  
    

 

 

 

Net income

   15 %   19 %   8 %   18 %
    

 

 

 

 

Changes in Results of Operations

 

Thirteen-week period ended June 26, 2004 compared with the thirteen-week period ended June 28, 2003.

 

Net Sales. Net sales increased by $0.6 million, or 0.8%, to $76.4 million for the quarter ended June 26, 2004, from $75.8 million for the comparable quarter last year. This increase is primarily due to increases in aftermarket sales of approximately $6.1 million, an increase in OEM sales of $0.9 million and an increase in sales of $1.1 million due to the Norco acquisition partially offset by $7.5 million of non-repeat sales in the prior year which supported the cockpit security retrofit of the entire Airbus fleet.

 

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Gross Profit. Gross profit (net sales less cost of sales) increased by $3.3 million, or 9.1%, to $39.8 million for the quarter ended June 26, 2004 from $36.5 million for the comparable quarter last year. Gross profit as a percentage of sales improved four margin percentage points to 52% for the thirteen week period ended June 26, 2004 from 48% for the comparable period last year. The increase in gross profit and gross profit as a percentage of sales was primarily due to favorable product mix, the strength of the Company’s proprietary products and market positions, and productivity savings from the Norco acquisition and core operations.

 

Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $0.8 million, or 11.7%, to $7.5 million, or 9.9% of sales, for the quarter ended June 26, 2004 from $6.7 million, or 8.9% of sales, for the comparable quarter last year. This increase includes $1.3 million, or 1.8% of sales, of non-cash stock option and deferred compensation plan charges that were recognized by the Company from TD Holding. This increase was partially offset by cost reductions realized through the relocation of the Norco manufacturing process in Connecticut into the Company’s facility in Waco, Texas.

 

Amortization of Intangibles. Amortization of intangibles increased by $2.6 million to $2.9 million for the quarter ended June 26, 2004 from $0.3 million for the comparable quarter last year due to the amortization expense on additional identifiable intangible assets recognized in accounting for the Merger.

 

Income from Operations. Operating income decreased by $0.1 million, or 0.3%, to $29.4 million, or 38.5% of sales, for the quarter ended June 26, 2004 from $29.5 million, or 38.9% of sales, for the comparable quarter last year. Operating income during the period ended June 26, 2004 was reduced by additional non-cash charges of $2.6 million, or 3.4% of sales, relating to amortization of intangibles and $1.5 million, or 2.0% of sales, of deferred compensation and stock option charges.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $3.5 million, or 42.9%, to $11.7 million for the quarter ended June 26, 2004 from $8.2 million for the comparable quarter last year principally due to the additional indebtedness incurred as a result of the Merger.

 

Income Taxes. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes increased to approximately 36% for the quarter ended June 26, 2004 compared to 34% for the comparable quarter last year. The lower estimated effective tax rate in the prior year was due to increased tax benefits generated by higher foreign sales and a decrease in estimated state and local taxes.

 

Net Income. The Company earned $11.2 million, or 14.7% of net sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2004 compared to $14.1 million, or 18.6% of sales, for the third quarter of fiscal 2003, primarily as a result of the factors referred to above.

 

Thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 compared with the thirty-nine week period ended June 28, 2003.

 

Net Sales. Net sales decreased by $9.2 million, or 4.1%, to $215.9 million for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004, from $225.2 million for the comparable period last year. The decrease is primarily due to $26.9 million of non-repeat sales in the prior year which supported the cockpit security retrofit of the entire Airbus fleet and a slight decrease in OEM sales, partially offset by an increase in aftermarket sales of $11.1 million and an increase in sales of $7.8 million due to the Norco acquisition.

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit (net sales less cost of sales) decreased by $14.2 million, or 13.2%, to $93.6 million for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 from $107.7 million from the comparable period last year. This decrease is primarily attributable to the $18.1 million, or 8.4% of net sales, non-cash charge included in cost of sales pertaining to the inventory purchase price adjustment recorded in accounting for the Merger. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 43.3% for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 from 47.8% for the comparable period last year principally due to the non-cash charge discussed above partially offset by favorable product mix, continuing cost control measures and productivity savings from the Norco acquisition and the strength of the Company’s proprietary products and market positions.

 

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Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses increased by $3.6 million, or 19.5%, to $22.0 million, or 10.2% of sales, for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 from $18.4 million, or 8.2% of sales, for the comparable period last year primarily due to $4.1 million, or 1.9% of sales, of non-cash stock option and deferred compensation plan expenses that were recognized by the Company from TD Holding.

 

Amortization of Intangibles. Amortization of intangibles increased by $7.6 million to $8.5 million for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 from $0.9 million for the comparable period last year due to the amortization expense on additional identifiable intangible assets recognized in accounting for the Merger.

 

Income from Operations. Operating income decreased by $25.4 million, or 28.8%, to $63.0 million, or 29.2% of sales, for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 from $88.4 million, or 39.3% of sales, for the comparable period last year. Operating income during the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 was reduced by $18.1 million, or 8.4% of sales, for the non-cash inventory purchase price adjustment, $4.6 million, or 2.1% of sales, for non-cash stock option and deferred compensation charges and the increase in amortization of intangibles resulting from the merger of $7.6 million, or 3.6% of sales. These non-cash charges were partially offset by favorable operating results due to favorable product mix, continuing cost control measures and productivity savings discussed above.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense increased $10.7 million, or 40.9%, to $36.9 million for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 from $26.2 million for the comparable period last year principally due to the additional indebtedness incurred as a result of the Merger.

 

Income Taxes. Income tax expense as a percentage of income before income taxes was 37% for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 compared to the 36% effective tax rate for the comparable period last year.

 

Net Income. The Company earned $16.5 million for the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 compared to $39.9 million for the comparable period last year, primarily as a result of the factors referred to above.

 

Backlog

 

Management believes that sales order backlog (i.e., orders for products that have not yet been shipped) is a useful indicator of future sales. As of June 26, 2004, the Company estimated its sales order backlog at $136.8 million compared to an estimated $120.0 million as of June 28, 2003. This increase in backlog is due to an increase in orders across various product lines in both the OEM and aftermarket segments. The majority of the purchase orders outstanding as of June 26, 2004 are scheduled for delivery within the next twelve months. Purchase orders may be subject to cancellation by the customer prior to shipment. The level of unfilled purchase orders at any given date during the year will be materially affected by the timing of the Company’s receipt of purchase orders and the speed with which those orders are filled. Accordingly, the Company’s backlog as of June 26, 2004 may not necessarily represent the actual amount of shipments or sales for any future period.

 

Foreign Operations

 

Although the Company manufactures all of its products in the United States, some components are purchased from foreign suppliers and a portion of the Company’s products are resold to foreign end-users. Sales to foreign customers are subject to numerous additional risks, including the impact of foreign government regulations, currency fluctuations, political uncertainties and differences in business practices. There can be no assurance that foreign governments will not adopt regulations or take other action that would have a direct or indirect adverse impact on the business or market opportunities of the Company within such governments’ countries. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that the political, cultural and economic climate outside the United States will be favorable to the Company’s operations and growth strategy.

 

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Inflation

 

Many of the Company’s raw materials and operating expenses are sensitive to the effects of inflation, which could result in changing operating costs. The effects of inflation on the Company’s businesses during the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively, were not significant.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company generated $93.0 million of cash from operating activities during the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 compared to $42.7 million generated during the comparable period ended June 28, 2003. The increase of $50.3 million is primarily due to the receipt of income tax refunds of $37.1 million and lower estimated tax payments during the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 resulting primarily from merger expense of $176 million incurred in fiscal 2003.

 

Cash used in investing activities was $53.7 million during the thirty-nine week period ended June 26, 2004 consisting primarily of the Company’s net investment in marketable securities of $50.3 million. Cash used in investing activities was $57.0 million during the thirty nine-weeks ended June 28, 2003 primarily a result of the acquisition of Norco.

 

Cash used in financing activities during the thirty-nine weeks ended June 26, 2004 decreased to $2.7 million compared to $13.9 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended June 28, 2003. The decrease of $11.2 million is primarily due to the repayment in fiscal 2003 of the Holdings PIK Notes of $32.8 million offset by the proceeds of new borrowings of $24.8 million under the then existing senior credit facility relating to the acquisition of Norco.

 

In connection with the consummation of the Merger, TransDigm Inc. obtained new senior secured credit facilities. The new senior secured credit facilities consisted of a $295 million term loan facility, which was fully drawn on the closing date of the Merger, and a $100 million revolving loan facility. On April 1, 2004, the Company amended and restated its existing credit agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”). The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement consists of a term loan facility of $294.3 million, which was fully drawn on the closing date, and a $100 million revolving loan facility, of which $99.5 million was available as of June 26, 2004.

 

The amended and restated revolving loan facility matures in July 2009 and the amended and restated term loan facility matures in July 2010. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement requires scheduled quarterly payments of principal on the term loans beginning June 30, 2004 in aggregate annual principal amounts equal to 1% of the original aggregate principal amount of the term loans during the life of the loans, with the balance payable at final maturity. Subject to exceptions, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement also requires mandatory prepayments of term loans based on certain percentages of excess cash flows, as defined, commencing 95 days after the end of the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2006, net cash proceeds of asset sales, the issuance of equity securities or the issuance of certain debt securities.

 

In addition, the Company has the right to request (but no lender is committed to provide) additional term loans under such facilities, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including being in compliance with the financial covenants in the credit agreement after giving effect, on a pro forma basis, to any such incremental term loan borrowing.

 

The interest rates per annum applicable to loans other than swingline loans (i.e., a short term line of credit that is provided as part of the revolving credit facility by the administrative agent, which can be converted at any time by the administrative agent into revolving credit loans under the revolving credit facility), under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement are, at the Company’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBO rate for one, two, three or six-month interest periods chosen by the Company, in each case, plus an applicable margin percentage. The alternate base rate is the greater of (1) Credit Suisse First Boston’s prime rate or (2) 50 basis points over the weighted average rates on overnight Federal funds as published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The adjusted LIBO rate is determined by reference to settlement rates established for deposits in dollars in the London interbank market for a period equal to the interest period of the loan and the maximum reserve percentages established by the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve to which the Company’s lenders are subject. The applicable margin percentage in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is a percentage per

 

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annum equal to (1) 1.25% for alternate base rate term loans, (2) 2.25% for adjusted LIBO rate term loans, (3) 2.50% for alternate base rate revolving loans, and (4) 3.50% for LIBO adjusted rate revolving loans. The applicable margin percentages under the revolving loan facility are subject to adjustment in increments based upon the Company’s leverage ratio under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement so long as no event of default has occurred and is continuing.

 

All borrowings under the new revolving loan facility are subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions, including absence of a default and accuracy of representations and warranties.

 

In connection with the Merger, the Company also issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes. Such notes do not require principal payments prior to their maturity in July 2011. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally and on an unsecured senior subordinated basis, by Holdings and all of our existing domestic subsidiaries.

 

Both the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and the new 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, the payment of dividends, transactions with affiliates, asset sales, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, liens and encumbrances, and prepayments of other indebtedness. In addition, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and the new 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes require the Company to meet certain financial ratios. Any failure to comply with the restrictions of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, the new 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes or any other subsequent financing agreements may result in an event of default. An event of default may allow the creditors, if the agreements so provide, to accelerate the related debt as well as any other debt to which a cross-acceleration or cross-default provision applies. In addition, the lenders under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement may be able to terminate any commitments they had made to supply the Company with further funds.

 

The Company repaid or defeased all of its long-term indebtedness that was outstanding immediately prior to the consummation of the Merger. The Company redeemed the defeased 10 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes in December 2003.

 

The Company’s primary future cash needs will consist of funding its acquisition of Avionic Instruments, debt service and capital expenditures. The Company incurs capital expenditures for the purpose of maintaining and replacing existing equipment and facilities and, from time to time, for facility expansion. Capital expenditures totaled approximately $3.4 million and $3.9 million during the thirty-nine weeks ended June 26, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively. The Company expects its capital expenditures in fiscal 2004 to be approximately $6 million and to increase moderately thereafter.

 

The Company may from time to time seek to retire its outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity securities, in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, the Company’s liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors. The amounts involved may be material. In addition, the Company may issue additional debt if prevailing market conditions are favorable to doing so.

 

The Company intends to continue its pursuit of acquisitions that present opportunities consistent with the Company’s value generation strategy. The Company regularly engages in discussions with respect to potential acquisitions and investments. The Company’s acquisition strategy may require substantial capital, and no assurance can be given that the Company will be able to raise any necessary funds on acceptable terms or at all. If the Company incurs additional debt to finance acquisitions, total interest expense will increase.

 

The Company’s ability to make scheduled payments of principal of, or to pay the interest on, or to refinance, the Company’s indebtedness, or to fund non-acquisition related capital expenditures and research and development efforts, will depend on the Company’s ability to generate cash in the future. This is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond its control. Based on its current levels of operations and anticipated cost savings and operating improvements and absent any disruptive events, management believes that internally generated funds and borrowings available under our revolving loan facility should provide sufficient resources to finance its operations, non-acquisition related capital expenditures, research and development efforts and long-term indebtedness obligations through at least fiscal 2004. There can be no

 

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assurance, however, that the Company’s business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, that currently anticipated cost savings and operating improvements will be realized on schedule, or at all, or that future borrowings will be available to the Company under its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement in an amount sufficient to enable it to pay its indebtedness or to fund its other liquidity needs. The Company may need to refinance all or a portion of its indebtedness on or before maturity. Also, to the extent the Company accelerates its growth plans, consummates acquisitions or has lower than anticipated sales or increases in expenses, the Company may also need to raise additional capital. In particular, increased working capital needs occur whenever the Company consummates acquisitions or experiences strong incremental demand. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise additional capital on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

The following is a summary of contractual cash obligations of the Company for the next several fiscal years (excluding interest), as of June 26, 2004 (in millions):

 

     2004 (1)

   2005

   2006

   2007

   2008

   2009 and
Thereafter


   Total

Term Loan Facility

   $ 1.5    $ 2.9    $ 2.9    $ 3.0    $ 3.0    $ 281.0    $ 294.3

8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes

     —        —        —        —        —        400.0      400.0

Operating Leases

     0.4      1.3      1.1      0.8      0.7      3.4      7.7

Other Long-Term Obligations

     —        1.5      —        —        —        —        1.5
    

  

  

  

  

  

  

Total Contractual Cash Obligations

   $ 1.9    $ 5.7    $ 4.0    $ 3.8    $ 3.7    $ 684.4    $ 703.5
    

  

  

  

  

  

  


(1) Contractual obligations for fiscal 2004 subsequent to June 26, 2004.

 

New Accounting Standards

 

During the quarter ended December 27, 2003, the Company implemented the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (the “FASB’s”) Emerging Issues Task Force Abstract No 00-21, Revenue Arrangements with Multiple Deliverables, which provides criteria for determining how to account for multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements. The implementation of this pronouncement had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

During December 2003, the FASB issued a revised Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (“FIN 46R”), which requires existing, unconsolidated variable interest entities to be consolidated by their primary beneficiaries if the entities do not effectively disperse risks among the parties involved. The Company is not associated with variable interest entities; therefore, the adoption of this statement did not have any effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

During December 2003, the FASB also issued a revision to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106, which expands the disclosure requirements regarding plan assets and benefit obligations for the Company’s two defined benefit pension plans. The implementation of this pronouncement had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

Additional Disclosure Required by Indenture

 

Separate financial statements of TransDigm are not presented since Holdings has no significant operations or assets separate from its investment in TransDigm and since the 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes are guaranteed by Holdings and all direct and indirect domestic restricted subsidiaries of TransDigm. As of June 26, 2004, the only subsidiary of TransDigm that has not guaranteed the notes is one wholly owned, foreign subsidiary that has inconsequential assets, liabilities and equity.

 

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ITEM 3

 

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

At June 26, 2004, the Company had borrowings under its senior secured credit facilities of $294.3 million that were subject to interest rate risk. Borrowings under the Company’s senior secured credit facility bear interest, at its option, at a rate equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBO rate for a one, two, three or six-month interest period chosen by the Company, in each case, plus an applicable margin percentage. Accordingly, the Company’s cash flows and earnings will be exposed to the market risk of interest rate changes resulting from variable rate borrowings under its senior secured credit facilities. The effect of a hypothetical one percentage point increase in interest rates would increase the annual interest costs under the senior secured credit facilities by approximately $2.9 million based on the amount of outstanding borrowings at June 26, 2004. The weighted average interest rate on the $294.3 million of borrowings under the senior secured credit facilities on June 26, 2004 was 3.4%.

 

Because the interest rates on borrowings under the senior secured credit facilities vary with market conditions, the amount of outstanding borrowings under the senior secured credit facilities approximates the fair value of the indebtedness. The fair value of the $400 million aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 8 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes is exposed to the market risk of interest rate changes. The estimated fair value of such notes approximated $418 million at June 26, 2004 based upon quoted market rates.

 

ITEM 4

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Holdings and TransDigm maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Holdings’ and TransDigm’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to Holdings’ and TransDigm’s management, including their Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

 

As of the end of the period covered by this report, Holdings and TransDigm carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of Holdings’ and TransDigm’s management, including Holdings’ and TransDigm’s Chief Executive Officer and Holdings’ and TransDigm’s Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of Holdings’ and TransDigm’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, Holdings’ and TransDigm’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that Holdings’ and TransDigm’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

There have been no significant changes in Holdings’ or TransDigm’s internal controls over financial reporting or in other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls over financial reporting subsequent to the date Holdings and TransDigm completed their evaluations.

 

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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

  (a) Exhibits

 

31.1   Certification by Principal Executive Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification by Principal Financial Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3   Certification by Principal Executive Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.4   Certification by Principal Financial Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification by Chief Executive Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification by Chief Financial Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3   Certification by Chief Executive Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.4   Certification by Chief Financial Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  (b) Reports on Form 8-K

 

On May 11, 2004, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K announcing its regular scheduled quarterly conference call.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

TRANSDIGM HOLDING COMPANY

 

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

 

SIGNATURE


  

TITLE


 

DATE


/s/ W. Nicholas Howley


  

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer) and Director

  August 5, 2004
W. Nicholas Howley     

/s/ Gregory Rufus


  

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial

and Accounting Officer)

  August 5, 2004
Gregory Rufus     

 

TRANSDIGM INC.

 

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

 

SIGNATURE


 

TITLE


 

DATE


/s/ W. Nicholas Howley


 

President and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer) and Director

  August 5, 2004
W. Nicholas Howley    

/s/ Gregory Rufus


 

Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial

and Accounting Officer)

  August 5, 2004
Gregory Rufus    

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

TO FORM 10-Q FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 26, 2004

 

EXHIBIT NO.

 

DESCRIPTION


31.1   Certification by Principal Executive Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification by Principal Financial Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3   Certification by Principal Executive Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.4   Certification by Principal Financial Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1   Certification by Chief Executive Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2   Certification by Chief Financial Officer of TransDigm Holding Company pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3   Certification by Chief Executive Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.4   Certification by Chief Financial Officer of TransDigm Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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