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Exhibit 99.2

SPECTRUM BRANDS GLOBAL AUTO CARE DIVISION

(Combined Carve-Out Financial Statements of Global Auto Care Division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.)

ANNUAL COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

As of September 30, 2018 and 2017 and for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016


SPECTRUM BRANDS GLOBAL AUTO CARE DIVISION

(Combined Carve-Out Financial Statements of Global Auto Care Division of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

     Page  

Report of Independent Auditors

     1  

Combined Balance Sheets

     2  

Combined Statements of Income

     3  

Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income

     3  

Combined Statements of Net Parent Investment

     4  

Combined Statements of Cash Flows

     5  

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

     6  


Report of Independent Auditors

The Audit Committee

Spectrum Brands Global Auto Care Division

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying combined financial statements of Spectrum Brands Global Auto Care Division, which comprise the combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, and the related combined statements of income, comprehensive income, net parent investment, and cash flows for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, and the related notes to the combined financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these combined financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of combined financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these combined financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditors’ judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the combined financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the combined financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the combined financial statements.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Spectrum Brands Global Auto Care Division as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

/s/ KPMG LLC

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

December 21, 2018

 

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SPECTRUM BRANDS GLOBAL AUTO CARE DIVISION

Combined Balance Sheets

As of September 30, 2018 and 2017

 

     As of September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018     2017  

Assets

    

Trade receivables, net

   $ 55.3   $ 53.2

Other receivables

     4.6     3.8

Inventories

     74.4     68.6

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3.9     7.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     138.2     133.0

Property, plant and equipment, net

     58.2     58.4

Deferred charges and other

     1.8     2.3

Goodwill

     841.8     934.8

Intangible assets, net

     384.4     395.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 1,424.4   $ 1,523.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Net Parent Investment

    

Current portion of capital lease obligations

   $ 0.4   $ 0.3

Accounts payable

     54.6     42.6

Accrued wages and salaries

     3.7     4.5

Accrued expenses and other

     16.4     16.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     75.1     63.6

Capital lease obligations, net of current portion

     32.3     32.5

Deferred income taxes

     72.4     109.1

Other long-term liabilities

     2.1     6.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     181.9     211.6

Net parent investment

     1,248.8     1,316.6

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (6.3     (4.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net parent investment

     1,242.5     1,312.0
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and net parent investment

   $ 1,424.4   $ 1,523.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

 

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Combined Statements of Income

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

 

     Years ended September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018     2017      2016  

Net sales

   $ 465.6   $ 446.9    $ 453.7

Cost of goods sold

     275.6     216.0      213.9

Restructuring and related charges

     9.2     17.6      —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     180.8     213.3      239.8

Selling

     17.1     16.9      15.5

General and administrative

     89.8     91.9      91.3

Research and development

     4.1     4.0      3.6

Restructuring and related charges

     9.2     6.7      5.3

Write-off for impairment of goodwill

     92.5     —          —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     212.7     119.5      115.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

     (31.9     93.8      124.1

Interest expense

     2.1     1.5      —    

Other non-operating expense, net

     0.2     —          1.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Loss) Income before income taxes

     (34.2     92.3      122.5

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (24.7     30.9      41.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (9.5   $ 61.4    $ 80.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements.

SPECTRUM BRANDS GLOBAL AUTO CARE DIVISION

Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017, and 2016

 

     Years ended September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018     2017     2016  

Net (loss) income

   $ (9.5   $   61.4   $   80.6

Other comprehensive income (loss)

      

Foreign currency translation (loss) income

     (2.2     2.5     (4.8

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments

      

Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging activity before reclassification

         0.3     (0.7     —    

Loss on hedging activity reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

     0.3     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on hedging instruments after reclassification

     0.6     (0.7     —    

Deferred tax effect

     0.1     (0.2     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net unrealized gain (loss) on hedging derivative instruments

     0.5     (0.5     —    

Net change in comprehensive (loss) income

     (1.7     2.0     (4.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (11.2   $ 63.4   $ 75.8
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

 

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Combined Statement of Net Parent Investment

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

 

(in millions)

   Net Parent
Investment
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Total  

Balances at September 30, 2015

   $ 1,387.7   $ (1.8   $ 1,385.9

Net income

     80.6     —         80.6

Foreign currency translation loss

     —         (4.8     (4.8

Net transfer to Parent

     (146.6     —         (146.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at September 30, 2016

     1,321.7     (6.6     1,315.1

Net income

     61.4     —         61.4

Foreign currency translation gain

     —         2.5     2.5

Unrealized loss on hedging activity

     —         (0.5     (0.5

Net transfer to Parent

     (66.5     —         (66.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of September 30, 2017

     1,316.6     (4.6     1,312.0

Net loss

     (9.5     —         (9.5

Foreign currency translation loss

     —         (2.2     (2.2

Unrealized gain on hedging activity

     —         0.5     0.5

Net transfer to Parent

     (58.3     —         (58.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of September 30, 2018

   $ 1,248.8   $ (6.3   $ 1,242.5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the combined financial statements

 

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Combined Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

 

     Years ended September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018     2017     2016  

Cash flows from operating activities

      

Net (loss) income

   $ (9.5   $ 61.4   $ 80.6

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

      

Depreciation on property plant and equipment

     6.0     10.8     7.3

Amortization of intangible assets

     10.4     10.2     10.1

Share based compensation

     0.8     6.0     5.8

Write-off for impairment of goodwill

     92.5     —         —    

Deferred tax benefit

     (36.7     (4.8     (2.6

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Receivables

     (2.6     12.7     15.9

Inventories

     (5.8     (12.6     4.7

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3.5     (4.1     (0.5

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     13.6     (6.8     36.1

Other

     (6.9     12.5     (0.1
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     65.3     85.3     157.3

Cash flows from investing activities

      

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (6.1     (14.1     (2.0

Other investing activities

     —         1.3     (2.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities

     (6.1     (12.8     (4.9

Cash flows from financing activities

      

Net transfer to Parent

     (59.2     (72.5     (152.4

Payment of capital lease obligations

     —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used by financing activities

     (59.2     (72.5     (152.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     —         —         —    

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ —       $ —       $ —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Non cash investing activities

      

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment through capital leases

   $ —       $ 32.1   $ —    

See accompany notes to the combined financial statements

 

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SPECTRUM BRANDS GLOBAL AUTO CARE DIVISION

NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 1 - DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

The accompanying combined financial statements include the historical accounts of Spectrum Global Auto Care Division (“GAC”) of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (“SBH” or “Parent”). GAC consists of auto appearance, performance, and A/C recharge products sold primarily to big-box auto, auto specialty retail, mass retailers, food and drug retailers, and small regional and convenience store retailers. Auto appearance products include protectants, wipes, tire and wheel care products, glass cleaners, leather care products, air fresheners and washes designated to clear, shine, refresh and protect interior and exterior automobile surfaces under the brand name Armor All®. Auto performance products include STP® branded fuel and oil additives, functional fluids and automotive appearance products. A/C recharge products include do-it-yourself automotive air conditioner recharge products under the A/C Pro® brand name, along with other refrigerant and oil recharge kits, sealants and accessories.

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) from the combined financial statements and accounting records of SBH using the historical results of GAC segment operations and historical cost basis of the assets and liabilities that comprise GAC. These financial statements have been prepared solely to demonstrate its historical results of operations, financial position, and cash flows for the indicated periods under SBH’s management. All intercompany balances and transactions within GAC have been eliminated. Transactions and balances between GAC and SBH and its subsidiaries are reflected as related party transactions and are considered to be effectively settled at the time the transaction is incurred, therefore no intercompany balances are reflected as outstanding on the combined financial statements. Discrete financial information was not available for GAC within certain legal entities of SBH with shared operations including the operations of GAC and other SBH businesses. Certain transactions of SBH are not recorded by GAC but at the legal entity level of the Parent or its subsidiary. For shared entities for which discrete financial information was not available, allocation methodologies were applied to certain accounts to allocate amount to GAC discussed further in Note 13 – Related Parties.

Certain costs related to the GAC have been allocated from the Parent. Those costs are derived from multiple levels of the organization including geographic business unit expenses, product line expenses, shared corporate expenses, and fees from the Parent. Costs incurred by the Parent for the acquisition and integration of the GAC business have been excluded from the combined statements if they did not benefit the operations of GAC. GAC receives service and support functions from SBH and its subsidiaries and are dependent upon SBH and its subsidiaries’ ability to perform these services and support functions. The costs associated with these services and support functions have been allocated to GAC using the most meaningful respective allocation methodologies which were primarily based on proportionate sales, headcount, direct labor costs or other measures of GAC or its Parent. These allocated costs are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses, employee related costs including pensions and other benefits for corporate and shared employees, and rental and usage fees for shared assets for the functional groups such as accounting and finance services, human resources, information technology, facilities, legal services and contract support, tax and treasury management, corporate compliance and risk management, and other corporate and other corporate and infrastructural services.

The assets and liabilities related to GAC are primarily specifically identified as assets and liabilities of the business. In some instances, assets and liabilities may be considered shared with GAC other businesses of the Parent or its subsidiary, where they are allocated based upon an allocation methodology that is primarily based

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

on proportionate sales, headcount or other measures of GAC or its Parent. In particular, property plant and equipment not specifically identified as a component of GAC operations, but shared with GAC and other businesses of the Parent or its subsidiary, are allocated to the predominant user of the facility, if one can be determined. Shared assets consist of corporate headquarters, shared service facilities, shared distribution centers, and sales offices, among others. Predominant user is based upon the proportionate net sales, headcount, square footage, and other measures deemed reasonable to define usage of the assets. When GAC is recognized as the predominant user of the assets, the asset is recognized as property plant and equipment on the combined balance sheet, a usage charge is assessed on the other businesses of SBH for use of the asset and recognized as a reduction to general & administrative expenses on the combined statement of income. When GAC is not recognized as the predominant user of the asset, the asset is not recognized on the combined balance sheet.

SBH uses a centralized approach to cash management and financing its operations. As a result, substantially all cash is commingled with corporate funds and is not specifically identifiable to GAC. The net results of these transactions between GAC and SBH are reflected as net parent investment in the combined balance sheets. In addition, the net parent investment represents SBH’s interest in the net assets of GAC and the cumulative net investment by SBH in GAC through the dates presented. Outside of certain capital leases of GAC operations, there is no debt that is specifically identified or attributable to GAC and therefore not recognized on the combined balance sheet.

As described in Note 10 – Income Taxes, current and deferred income taxes and related tax expenses have been determined based on the stand-alone results of GAC by applying Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes (ASC 740), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), to the GAC operations in each country as if it were a separate taxpayer.

Management believes the assumptions and allocations underlying the combined financial statements are reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances. The expenses and cost allocations have been determined on a basis considered by SBH to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by the GAC during the periods presented relative to the total costs incurred by SBH. However, the amounts recorded for these transactions and allocations are not necessarily representative of the amount that would have been reflected in the financial statements had GAC been an entity that operated independently of SBH. Actual costs that would have been incurred if the Company has been a stand-alone company would depend upon multiple factors, including organization structure and strategic decision made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Consequently, future results of operations should the GAC be separated from SBH will include costs and expenses that may be materially different than historical results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. Accordingly, the financial statements for these periods are not indicative of the future results of operations, financial position, and cash flows.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

Basis of Combination

All significant intercompany accounts and transactions within GAC have been eliminated in the preparation of the accompanying combined financial statements. All significant intercompany transactions with SBH are deemed to have been paid in the period the cost was incurred.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Treasury activities, including activities related to GAC, are centralized by SBH such that cash collections are distributed to SBH and reflected as net parent investment. As a result, GAC does not recognize cash on its combined financial statements.

Receivables

Trade receivables are carried at net realizable value. GAC extends credit to its customers based upon an evaluation of the customer’s financial condition and credit history, but generally does not require collateral. GAC monitors its customers’ credit and financial condition based on changing economic conditions and will make adjustments to credit policies as required. Provisions for losses on uncollectible trade receivables are determined based on ongoing evaluations of GAC’s receivables, principally on the basis of historical collection experience and evaluations of the risks of nonpayment or return for a given customer. The allowance for uncollectible receivables was $1.0 million and $1.9 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories is determined using the first-in, first out (FIFO) method. See Note 5 – Inventory for further detail.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Property, plant and equipment held under capital leases are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset; such amortization is included in depreciation expense. GAC uses accelerated depreciation methods for income tax purposes. Useful lives for property, plant and equipment are as follows:

 

Asset Type

   Range  

Buildings and improvements

     20 - 40 years  

Machinery and equipment

     2 - 15 years  

Expenditures which substantially increase value or extend useful lives are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Gains and losses are recorded on the disposition or retirement of property, plant and equipment based on the net book value and any proceeds received.

Long-lived fixed assets held and used are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Circumstances such as the discontinuation of a product or product line, a sudden or consistent decline in the sales forecast for a product, changes in technology or in the way an asset is being used, a history of operating or cash flow losses or

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

an adverse change in legal factors or in GAC climate, among others, may trigger an impairment review. If such indicators are present, GAC performs undiscounted cash flow analyses to determine if impairment exists. The asset value would be deemed impaired if the undiscounted cash flows generated did not exceed the carrying value of the asset. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. There were no triggering events identified that necessitated an impairment test over property, plant and equipment other than the recognition of an impairment on goodwill. There was no impairment loss recognized on property, plant and equipment. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. See Note 6 – Property, plant and equipment for further detail.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative financial instruments are used by GAC principally in the management of its foreign currency exchange rate exposures. GAC does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the effective portion of the derivative is reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Gains and losses on derivatives representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. See Note 9 – Derivatives for further detail.

Goodwill

Goodwill reflects the excess of acquisition cost over the aggregate fair value assigned to identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is assessed for impairment at least annually and as triggering events or indicators of potential impairment are identified. Goodwill has been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing based upon the relative fair value of the asset to reporting unit. GAC consist of a single reporting unit.

An annual impairment test is performed in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. The Company may first perform a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely than not that an impairment exists to necessitate the need for a quantitative assessment. When a qualitative assessment is performed and an impairment is determined to be more likely than not, the quantitative assessment is performed by comparing the fair value of the business to its carrying value, including goodwill. In estimating the fair value, we use a discounted cash flow methodology, which requires us to estimate future revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures and make assumptions about our weighted average cost of capital and perpetuity growth rate, among other variables. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, an impairment loss would be recognized equal to that excess; however the loss recognized cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. See Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further detail.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are recorded at cost or at estimated fair value if acquired in a business combination. Customer lists, proprietary technology and certain trade name intangibles are amortized, using the straight-line method, over their estimated useful lives. The range and weighted average useful lives for definite-lived intangibles assets are as follows:

 

Asset Type

   Range    Weighted
Average

Customer relationships

   10 -15 years    14 years

Technology assets

   8 -10 years    10 years

Definite-lived intangible assets held and used are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If indicators of potential impairment are identified, GAC performs an undiscounted cash flow analysis to determine if impairment exists. The asset value would be deemed impaired if the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset did not exceed its carrying value. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. There were no triggering events that necessitated an impairment test of definite-lived intangible assets other than the recognition of an impairment on goodwill. There was no impairment loss recognized on definite-lived intangible assets.

Certain trade name intangible assets have an indefinite life and are not amortized; but instead are assessed for impairment at least annually and as triggering events or indicators of potential impairment are identified. GAC performs its annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. Impairment of indefinite lived intangible assets is assessed by comparing the estimated fair value of the identified trade names to their carrying value to determine if potential impairment exists. If the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss is recorded for the excess. The fair value of indefinite-lived intangible assets is determined using an income approach, the relief-from-royalty methodology, which requires us to make estimates and assumptions about future revenues, royalty rates, and the discount rate, among others. See Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further detail.

Revenue Recognition

GAC recognizes revenue from product sales generally upon delivery to the customer or at the shipping point in situations where the customer picks up the product or where delivery terms so stipulate. This represents the point at which title and risks and rewards of ownership of the product are passed, provided that there are no uncertainties regarding customer acceptance, there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable and ability to collect is deemed reasonably assured. The provision for customer returns is based on historical sales and returns and other relevant information. GAC estimates and accrues the cost of returns, which are treated as a reduction of Net Sales.

GAC enters into promotional arrangements, primarily with retail customers, that entitle such retailers to earn rebates from GAC. These arrangements require GAC to estimate and accrue the costs of these programs, which are treated as a reduction of Net Sales. GAC also enters into promotional arrangements that target the ultimate consumer. The costs associated with such arrangements are treated as either a reduction in Net Sales or an increase in Cost of Goods Sold, based on the type of promotional program. GAC monitors its commitments under all promotion arrangements and uses various measures, including past experience, to estimate the earned,

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

but unpaid, promotional costs. The terms of GAC’s customer-related promotional arrangements and programs are tailored to each customer and documented through written contracts, correspondence or other communications with the individual customers.

GAC has a broad range of customers including many large retail outlet chains and automotive specialty stores, three of which accounts for a percentage of its sales volume exceeding 10% individually. These major customers represented approximately 37%, 34% and 34% of net sales during years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs

Shipping and handling costs include costs incurred with GAC third-party carriers to transport products to customers and salaries and overhead costs related to activities to prepare GAC’s products for shipment at distribution facilities. Shipping and handling costs was $29.7 million, $27.9 million and $29.6 million during the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Shipping and handling costs are included in Selling Expenses in the Combined Statements of Income.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs include agency fees and other costs to create advertisements, as well as costs paid to third parties to print or broadcast advertisements and are expensed as incurred. GAC incurred advertising costs of $9.2 million, $14.6 million and $14.6 million during the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Advertising costs are included in Selling Expenses in the Combined Statements of Income.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs are charged to expense in the period they are incurred.

Income Taxes

Income taxes as presented herein attribute current and deferred income taxes of SBH to the GAC stand-alone financial statements in a manner that is systematic, rational, and consistent with the asset and liability method prescribed by ASC 740. Accordingly, GAC income tax provision was prepared following the separate return method. The separate return method applies ASC 740 to the stand-alone financial statements of each member of the combined group as if the group member were a separate taxpayer and a stand-alone enterprise. As a result, actual tax transactions included in the combined financial statements of SBH may not be included in the separate Combined Financial Statements of GAC. Similarly, the tax treatment of certain items reflected in the separate Combined Financial Statements of GAC may not be reflected in the combined financial statements and tax return of SBH; therefore, such items as net operating losses, credit carryforwards, and valuation allowances may exist in the stand-alone financial statements that may or may not exist in the SBH consolidated financial statements.

The breadth of GAC’s operations and the global complexity of tax regulations require assessments of uncertainties and judgements in estimating the taxes that GAC will ultimately pay. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions, outcome of tax litigation and resolution of disputes arising from federal, state and international tax audits in the normal course of business.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

The provision for income taxes is determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred taxes result from differences between the financial and tax basis of GAC assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and tax laws when changes are enacted. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. It is the Parent’s policy to include accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes.

In general, the taxable income (loss) of U.S. GAC entities was included in SBH’s U.S. tax returns and, where applicable, in certain jurisdictions around the world. As such, separate income tax returns were not prepared for many GAC entities. Consequently, income taxes currently payable are deemed to be payable to SBH in the period the liability arose and income taxes currently receivable are deemed to receivable from SBH in the period that a refund could have been recognized by GAC had GAC been a separate taxpayer.

Foreign Currency Translation

For foreign entities where the local currency is the functional currency, assets and liabilities denominated in local currencies are translated into USD at end-of-period exchange rates and the resulting translation adjustments are reported, net of their related tax effects, as a component of Net Parent Investment. Assets and liabilities denominated in other than the functional currency are re-measured into the functional currency prior to translation into USD and the resultant exchange gains or losses are included in income in the period in which they occur. Income and expenses are translated into USD at average exchange rates in effect during the period. Foreign currency transaction losses were $0.2 million, $0.1 million and $1.6 million for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses for transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are recorded in Other Non-Operating Expense, Net on the Combined Statements of Income.

Net Parent Investment

GAC equity on the Combined Balance Sheet represents the Parent’s net investment in GAC and is presented as Net Parent Investment in lieu of stockholders’ equity. The Statement of Changes in Net Parent Investment account includes assets and liabilities incurred by the Parent on behalf of GAC such as accrued liabilities related to corporate allocations including administrative expenses for legal, accounting, treasury, information technology, human resources and other services. Other assets and liabilities recorded by Parent, whose related expenses have been pushed down to GAC, are also included in Net Parent Investment.

All transactions reflected in Net Parent Investment in the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet have been considered cash receipts and payments for purposes of the Combined Statements of Cash Flows and are reflected in financing activities in the accompanying Combined Statements of Cash Flows.

Earnings per share data has not been presented in the accompanying Combined Financial Statements because GAC does not operate as a separate legal entity with its own capital structure.

Newly Adopted Accounting Standards

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which simplifies the test for goodwill impairment by removing Step 2 from

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

the goodwill impairment test. If goodwill impairment is realized, the amount recognized will be the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however the loss recognized cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. The ASU must be applied on a prospective basis and will become effective for us beginning in the first quarter of the year ended September 30, 2021, with early adoption available. We adopted the standard during the year ended September 30, 2017, with no impact to the combined financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. This ASU requires revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The new revenue recognition model requires identifying the contract and performance obligations, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to performance obligations and recognizing the revenue upon satisfaction of performance obligations. This ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. This ASU can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the updates recognized at the date of the initial application along with additional disclosures. The ASU becomes effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. We have performed an assessment over the impact of the pronouncement to the Company, including a detailed assessment over contracts with our customers and the impact to our policies, processes and control environment. Based upon the results of our assessment and implementation, we have determined that the impact of adoption to the GAC combined financial statements is not material and there were no matters identified that were considered significant for changes in disclosure. We plan to adopt the ASU retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the update at the date of initial application in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which supersedes the lease requirements in ASC 840, Leases. This ASU requires lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet, as well as disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. Although the new ASU requires both operating and finance leases to be disclosed on the balance sheet, a distinction between the two types still exists as the economics of leases can vary. The ASU can be applied using a modified retrospective approach, with a number of optional practical expedients relating to the identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, along with the ability to use hindsight in the evaluation of lease decisions, that entities may elect to apply. As a result, the ASU will become effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, with early adoption applicable. We have not measured the impact of adoption at this point in our assessment and have not concluded on the overall materiality of the impact of adoption to the GAC combined financial statements or determined the method and timing of adoption.

In August 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging: Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities (Topic 815), which changes the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and presentation of hedge results.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES (continued)

 

The amendments in this update make certain targeted improvements to simplify the application of the hedge accounting guidance in current GAAP, better aligning the entity’s risk management activities and financial reporting for hedging relationships. The ASU can only be applied prospectively and will become effective for us beginning in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; with early adoption available. We are currently assessing the impact this pronouncement will have on the combined financial statements of GAC and have not yet concluded on the materiality or timing of the adoption.

NOTE 3 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair values of the GAC’s financial assets and liabilities are defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Fair value measurements are classified using a fair value hierarchy that is based upon the observability of inputs used in measuring fair value. Observable inputs (highest level) reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs (lowest level) reflect internally developed assumptions about hypothetical transactions in the absence of market data. Fair value measurements are classified under the following hierarchy:

 

   

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

 

   

Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

 

   

Level 3 - Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable.

GAC utilizes valuation techniques that attempt to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. GAC’s derivatives are valued on a recurring basis using internal models, which are based on market observable inputs including both forward and spot prices for currencies and commodities, which are generally based on quoted or observed market prices (Level 2). The fair value of certain derivative financial instruments is estimated using pricing models based on contracts with similar terms and risks. Modeling techniques assume market correlation and volatility, such as using prices of one delivery point to calculate the price of the contract’s different delivery point. In addition, by applying a credit reserve which is calculated based on credit default swaps or published default probabilities for the actual and potential asset value, the fair value of GAC’s derivative financial instrument assets reflects the risk that the counterparties to these contracts may default on the obligations. Likewise, by assessing the requirements of a reserve for non-performance which is calculated based on the probability of default by GAC, GAC adjusts its derivative contract liabilities to reflect the price at which a potential market participant would be willing to assume GAC’s liabilities. GAC has not changed the valuation techniques used in measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the year. The fair values of derivative instruments are as follows. See Note 9 – Derivatives for additional detail:

 

     As of September 30,  
     2018      2017  

(in millions)

   Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value      Carrying
Amount
     Fair Value  

Derivative Liabilities

   $ 0.1    $ 0.1    $ 0.7    $ 0.7

The carrying values of receivables, payables and accrued expenses approximate fair value based on the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities. The carrying value of capital lease obligations approximate fair value.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 3 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (continued)

 

The carrying values of goodwill, intangible assets and other long-lived assets are tested annually or more frequently if an event occurs that indicates an impairment loss may have been incurred, using fair value measurements with unobservable inputs (Level 3).

NOTE 4 - RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED COSTS

During the third quarter of the year ended September 30, 2016, the Company implemented a series of initiatives to consolidate certain operations and reduce operating costs. These initiatives included headcount reductions and the exit of certain facilities. Total costs associated with these initiatives were $46.6 million to date and was considered completed as of September 30, 2018. The following summarizes restructuring costs for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, and cumulative costs of restructuring initiatives as of September 30, 2018 by cost type:

 

(in millions)

   Termination
Benefits
     Other
Costs
     Total  

For the year ended September 30, 2018

     1.0      17.4      18.4

For the year ended September 30, 2017

     1.5      22.8      24.3

For the year ended September 30, 2016

     0.3      5.0      5.3

Cumulative costs through September 30, 2018

     1.7      44.9      46.6

The following is a rollforward of the accrual related to all restructuring and related activities, included within Other Current Liabilities, by cost type, for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

(in millions)

   Termination
Benefits
     Other
Costs
     Total  

Accrual balance at September 30, 2016

   $ 0.3    $ 0.8    $ 1.1

Provisions

     1.5      0.5      2.0

Cash expenditures

     (1.2      (0.5      (1.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrual balance at September 30, 2017

   $ 0.6    $ 0.8    $ 1.4

Provisions

     1.0      0.9      1.9

Cash expenditures

     (0.9      (0.6      (1.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrual balance at September 30, 2018

   $ 0.7    $ 1.1    $ 1.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Termination costs consist of involuntary employee termination benefits and severance pursuant to a one-time benefit arrangement recognized as part of a restructuring initiative. Other costs consist of non-termination type costs related to restructuring initiatives such as incremental costs to consolidate or close facilities, relocate employees, cost to retrain employees to use newly deployed assets or systems, lease termination costs, and redundant or incremental transition operating costs and customer fines and penalties during transition, among others.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

 

NOTE 5 - INVENTORY

Inventory consists of the following:

 

     As of
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2018      2017  

Raw materials

   $ 27.5    $ 23.9

Work in process

     2.5      1.9

Finished goods

     44.4      42.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 74.4    $ 68.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 6 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

 

     As of
September 30,
 

(in millions)

   2018      2017  

Land, buildings and improvements

   $ 4.4    $ 4.2

Machinery, equipment and other

     35.7      30.0

Capital leases

     32.2      32.6

Construction in progress

     1.0      5.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment

   $ 73.3    $ 72.0

Accumulated depreciation

     (15.1      (13.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 58.2    $ 58.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation expense from property, plant and equipment for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $6.0 million, $10.8 million, and $7.3 million, respectively.

NOTE 7 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill consists of the following:

 

     As of September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018      2017  

Goodwill - beginning balance

   $ 934.8    $ 934.2

Impairment

     (92.5      —    

Foreign currency impact

     (0.5      0.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Goodwill - ending balance

   $ 841.8    $ 934.8
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

During the year ended September 30, 2018, GAC recognized an impairment loss on goodwill of the of $92.5 million during the year ended September 30, 2018. The GAC goodwill impairment loss is a result of the annual impairment analysis identifying a reduction in the fair value less than the carrying value; primarily attributable to reduced operating results from operational changes driven by restructuring of the domestic manufacturing and distribution, increases in commodity costs, and increased market and pricing competition realized during the year. There was no impairment on goodwill recognized during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 7 - GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (continued)

 

Certain tradename intangible assets have an indefinite life and are not amortized. Indefinite-lived intangible assets were $295.0 million as of September 30, 2018 and 2017. There was no impairment loss on indefinite-lived trade names for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016. The carrying value and accumulated amortization for definite lived intangible assets subject to amortization are as follows:

 

     As of September 30,  
     2018      2017  

(in millions)

   Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net      Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net  

Customer relationships

   $ 80.9    $ (20.1   $ 60.8    $ 81.3    $ (14.1   $ 67.2

Technology assets

     42.6      (14.0     28.6      42.6      (9.7     32.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 123.5    $ (34.1   $ 89.4    $ 123.9    $ (23.8   $ 100.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization expense from intangible assets was $10.4 million, $10.2 million, and $10.1 million for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions or changes in foreign currency, GAC anticipates the annual amortization expense of intangible assets for the next five fiscal years will be as follows:

 

(in millions)

   Amortization  

2019

   $ 10.3

2020

     10.3

2021

     10.3

2022

     10.3

2023

     10.3

NOTE 8 - LEASES

Capital Leases

Future minimum lease payments on capital leases as of September 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

(in millions)

   Total  

2019

   $ 2.4

2020

     2.5

2021

     2.6

2022

     2.5

2023

     2.3

Thereafter

     65.0
  

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

     77.3

Interest

     (44.6
  

 

 

 

Total capital lease obligations

   $ 32.7
  

 

 

 

Operating Leases

Leases primarily pertain to land, buildings and equipment that expire at various times through January 2047. Minimum rent payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the leases.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 8 - LEASES (continued)

 

Rent expense was $3.3 million, $3.2 million, and $3.7 million for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Future minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases as of September 30, 2018 are as follows:

 

(in millions)

   Amount  

2019

   $ 1.8

2020

     1.3

2021

     1.0

2022

     0.9

2023

     0.5

Thereafter

     0.5
  

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

   $ 6.0
  

 

 

 

NOTE 9 - DERIVATIVES

GAC periodically enters into forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge the risk from forecasted foreign currency denominated third party and intercompany sales or payments. These obligations generally require GAC to exchange foreign currencies for CAD. These foreign exchange contracts are cash flow hedges of fluctuating foreign exchange rates related to material purchases. Until the purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is recorded in Other Comprehensive Income and as a hedge asset or liability, as applicable. At the time the purchase is recognized, the fair value of the related hedge is reclassified as an adjustment to purchase price variance in Cost of Goods Sold on the Combined Statements of Income. At September 30, 2018, GAC had foreign exchange contracts outstanding through March 2020 with derivative net losses estimated to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings over the following 12 months of $0.1 million, net of tax. At September 30, 2018 and 2017, GAC had foreign exchange derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges with a notional value of $13.7 million and $16.6 million, respectively.

The fair value of outstanding derivative instruments is as follows:

 

(in millions)

  

Line Item

   As of
September 30,
 
   2018      2017  

Derivative Liabilities

        

Foreign exchange contracts

   Accounts payable    $ 0.1    $ 0.6

Foreign exchange contracts

   Other long-term liabilities      —          0.1
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Derivative Liabilities

      $ 0.1    $ 0.7
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

GAC is exposed to the risk of default by the counterparties with which it transacts and generally does not require collateral or other security to support financial instruments subject to credit risk. GAC monitors counterparty credit risk on an individual basis by periodically assessing each such counterparty’s credit rating exposure. The maximum loss due to credit risk equals the fair value of the gross asset derivatives that are concentrated with certain domestic and foreign financial institution counterparties. GAC considers these exposures when measuring its credit reserves on its derivative assets, which was not material for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 9 - DERIVATIVES (continued)

 

GAC standard contracts do not contain credit risk related contingent features whereby GAC would be required to post additional cash collateral as a result of a credit event. However, GAC is typically required to post collateral in the normal course of business to offset its liability positions. As of September 30, 2018 and 2017, there was no cash collateral outstanding. As of September 30, 2018 and 2017, GAC had no posted standby letters of credit related to such liability positions.

The following table summarizes the impact of the effective and ineffective portions of designated hedges and the gain (loss) recognized in the Combined Statement of Income for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016.

 

     Effective Portion    

Ineffective portion

 
     Gain
(Loss)

in OCI
   

Reclassified to Earnings

 

(in millions)

 

Line Item

   Gain
(Loss)
   

Line Item

   Gain
(Loss)
 

Year ended September 30, 2018

   $ 0.3   Cost of goods sold    $ (0.3   Cost of goods sold    $ —    

Year ended September 30, 2017

     (0.7   Cost of goods sold      —       Cost of goods sold      —    

Year ended September 30, 2016

     —       Cost of goods sold      —       Cost of goods sold      —    

NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES

Income tax expense was calculated based upon the following components of income (loss) from operations before income taxes for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017, and 2016:

 

     Years ended September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018      2017      2016  

United States

   $ (27.0    $ 91.3    $ 125.6

Outside the United States

     (7.2      1.0      (3.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

(Loss) income from operations before income taxes

   $ (34.2    $ 92.3    $ 122.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The components of income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

 

     Years ended September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018      2017      2016  

Current tax (benefit) expense:

        

U.S. Federal

   $ 9.7    $ 32.8    $ 43.2

Foreign

     (2.6      1.2      (1.1

State and local

     4.9      1.7      2.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current tax expense

     12.0      35.7      44.5

Deferred tax (benefit) expense:

        

U.S. Federal

     (34.0      (4.8      (2.5

Foreign

     0.7      0.2      0.3

State and local

     (3.4      (0.2      (0.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax (benefit) expense

     (36.7      (4.8      (2.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

   $ (24.7    $ 30.9    $ 41.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

The following reconciles the total income tax expense, based on the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate of 24.5% for the year ended September 30, 2018 and 35%, for the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, with GAC’s recognized income tax (benefit) expense:

 

     Years ended September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018      2017      2016  

U.S. Statutory federal income tax (benefit) expense

   $ (8.4    $ 32.3    $ 42.9

Permanent items

     0.1      0.1      0.2

Goodwill impairment

     22.6      —          —    

Tax reform act - US rate change

     (38.4      —          —    

Tax reform act - Mandatory repatriation

     1.9      —          —    

Foreign statutory rate vs. U.S. statutory rate

     —          (0.1      0.3

State income taxes, net of federal effect

     1.6      1.4      2.0

Domestic manufacturing production credit

     —          (3.8      (3.1

Research and development tax credits

     (0.4      (0.5      (0.3

Unrecognized tax (benefit) expense

     (4.0      0.9      —    

Return to provision adjustments and other, net

     0.3      0.6      (0.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

   $ (24.7    $ 30.9    $ 41.9
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:

 

     As of September 30,  

(in millions)

   2018      2017  

Deferred tax assets

     

Employee benefits

   $ 0.4    $ 2.2

Inventories and receivables

     2.0      2.7

Net operating loss and credit carry forwards

     0.9      1.0

Other

     2.5      4.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

     5.8      10.6

Deferred tax liabilities

     

Property, plant and equipment

     4.1      3.3

Intangibles

     72.7      115.0

Other

     0.2      0.2
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

     77.0      118.5
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liabilities

     (71.2      (107.9

Valuation allowance

     (1.1      (1.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liabilities, net valuation allowance

   $ (72.3    $ (109.0
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reported as:

     

Deferred income taxes (deferred charges and other)

     0.1      0.1

Deferred income taxes (noncurrent liability)

     72.4      109.1

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Reform Act”) was signed into law. The legislation significantly changes U.S. tax law by, among other things, lowering corporate income tax rates, implementing a

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

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dividends received deduction for dividends from foreign subsidiaries and imposing a tax on deemed repatriated accumulated earnings of foreign subsidiaries. The Tax Reform Act reduces the U.S. corporate income tax rate from a maximum of 35% to a flat 21% rate, effective January 1, 2018. GAC’s applicable U.S. statutory tax rate for Fiscal 2018 is approximately 24.5%.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. As a result of the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% under the Tax Reform Act, GAC revalued its ending net deferred tax liabilities at December 31, 2017 and recognized $38.4 million of tax benefit in GAC’s net income from continuing operations for the year ended September 30, 2018.

The Tax Reform Act provided for a one-time deemed mandatory repatriation of post-1986 undistributed foreign subsidiary earnings and profits (“E&P”). GAC had an estimated $14.2 million of undistributed foreign E&P subject to the deemed mandatory repatriation and recognized a provisional $1.9 million of income tax expense in GAC’s net income from continuing operations for the year ended September 30, 2018 The mandatory repatriation is payable by the Parent, therefore none of the repatriation liability is included in the GAC combined financial statements as of September 30, 2018 The provisional tax expense for the mandatory repatriation is based on currently available information and additional information needs to be prepared, obtained and analyzed in order to determine the final amount, including further analysis of certain foreign exchange gains or losses, earnings and profits, foreign tax credits, and estimated cash and cash equivalents as of the measurement dates in the Tax Reform Act. Tax effects for changes to these items will be recorded in a subsequent quarter, as discrete adjustments to our income tax provision, once complete.

The Tax Reform Act also contains additional limits on deducting compensation, including performance-based compensation, in excess of $1 million paid to certain executive officers for any fiscal year, effective with GAC’s Fiscal 2019 tax year. GAC’s future compensation payments will be subject to these limits, which could impact the Company’s effective tax rate.

GAC continues to review the anticipated impacts of the global intangible low taxed income (“GILTI”) and base erosion anti-abuse tax (“BEAT”) on GAC, which are not effective until fiscal year 2019. GAC has not recorded any impact associated with either GILTI or BEAT in the tax rate for the year ended September 30, 2018. The FASB allows an accounting policy election of either recognizing deferred taxes for temporary differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or treating such taxes as a current-period expense when incurred. Due to the complexity of calculating GILTI under the new law, we have not determined which method we will apply.

In response to the enactment of the Tax Reform Act, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”) to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Reform Act. SAB 118 allows registrants to record provisional amounts during a one year measurement period in a manner similar to accounting for business combinations. GAC has recognized the provisional tax impacts related to deemed repatriated earnings and included these amounts in its consolidated financial statements. The ultimate impact may differ from these provisional amounts, possibly materially, due to, among other things, additional analysis, changes in interpretations and assumptions GAC has made, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, and actions GAC may take as a result of the Tax Reform Act.

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

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GAC’s U.S. operating results have historically been included in the Parent’s combined US Federal and state income tax returns, and certain non-U.S. operating results have historically been included in combined non-U.S. income tax returns. The provisions for income taxes in the combined financial statements have been determined on a separate return basis as if GAC filed its own tax returns. Management considered and weighed the available evidence, both positive and negative, to determine whether it is more-likely-than-not that some portion, or all, of GAC’s deferred tax assets will not be realized. As a result, GAC recorded a valuation allowance in the amount of $1.1 million for the years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The deferred tax assets upon which valuation allowances were recorded consisted primarily of non-US net operating losses.

The operations comprising GAC are in various legal entities that are a part of the Parent’s organizational structure. The Parent provides residual U.S. and foreign deferred taxes on earnings to the extent they cannot be repatriated in a tax-free manner. GAC recorded residual U.S. and foreign deferred taxes on GAC earnings attributable to jurisdictions and entities on which the Parent recorded residual U.S. and foreign deferred taxes.

During the year ended September 30, 2017, the Parent concluded that sufficient evidence existed that substantially all of its non-US subsidiaries had invested or would invest their respective undistributed earnings indefinitely or that the earnings would be remitted in a tax-free manner. The residual taxes were recorded as deferred tax liabilities.

GAC is subject to audit examinations at federal, state, and local levels by tax authorities in those jurisdictions. The tax matters challenged by the tax authorities are typically complex; therefore, the ultimate outcome of these challenges is subject to uncertainty. GAC does not believe that the carved-out operations gave rise to any material tax exposures and GAC and the Parent did not identify any issues that did not meet the recognition threshold or would be impacted by the measurement provisions of the uncertain tax position guidance.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2018 and 2017 were $1.3 million and $5.2 million respectively. If recognized in the future, $1.2 million of the unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2018 will impact the effective tax rate. GAC recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of September 30, 2018 and 2017 GAC had $0.4 of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The impact of income tax expense related to interest and penalties for the years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was a net increase of $0.1 million. The following table summarizes the changes to the amount of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016:

 

(in millions)

   2018      2017      2016  

Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year

   $ 5.2    $ 1.4    $ 0.8

Gross increase – tax positions in prior period

     —          3.0      0.5

Gross decrease – tax positions in prior period

     (4.0      —          —    

Gross increase – tax positions in current period

     0.1      0.8      0.1
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year

   $ 1.3    $ 5.2    $ 1.4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

During the tax year ended September 30, 2018, the Company reduced unrecognized tax benefits by $2.7 million as a result of the close of a U.S. income tax audit and by $1.3 million for the change in the U.S. tax rate from 35% to 21%

GAC files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various states, local and foreign jurisdictions and is subject to ongoing examination by the various taxing authorities. GAC’s major taxing jurisdictions are the

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES (continued)

 

U.S., United Kingdom and Germany. In the U.S., federal tax filings for years prior to and including GAC’s fiscal year ended September 30, 2013 are closed. Filings in various U.S. state and local jurisdictions are also subject to audit and to date no significant audit matters have arisen. As of September 30, 2018, certain of GAC’s legal entities are undergoing income tax audits. GAC cannot predict the ultimate outcome of the examinations; however, it is reasonably possible that during the next twelve months some portion of previously unrecognized tax benefits could be recognized.

NOTE 11 - SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

GAC participates in the Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Equity Award Plan (the “Equity Plan”) of the Parent through the use of time based and performance-based Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”). Compensation expense of its RSUs is measured based on the fair value of the award as determined by the market price of SBH shares of common stock on the grant date; and recognizes those costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite period of the awards. Certain RSUs are performance-based awards that are dependent upon achieving specified financial metrics of the consolidated SBH group over a designated period of time. SBH also provides for a portion of its annual management incentive compensation plan to be paid in common stock of SBH, in lieu of cash payment. In addition to stock compensation for employees directly attributable to GAC, stock compensation for employees attributable to corporate and shared operations were allocated on a proportional basis of combined sales and headcount.

Share based compensation expense recognized by GAC for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016 were $0.8 million, $6.0 million, and $5.8 million, respectively. The remaining unrecognized pre-tax compensation cost for GAC is not material.

NOTE 12 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is a defendant in various litigation matters generally arising out of the ordinary course of business. GAC does not believe that any of the matters or proceedings presently pending will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, or cash flows.

NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTIES

GAC does not sell or purchase product from other businesses of SBH. The Combined Statement of Income include allocations for certain support functions that are provided on a centralized basis by the Parent and subsequently recorded at the business unit level, such as expenses related to employee benefits, finance, human resources, risk management, information technology, facilities, legal, tax and treasury management, corporate compliance and risk management, among others. These expenses have been allocated to GAC on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated on a proportional basis of combined sales, headcount or other measures of GAC or its Parent. Management believes the assumptions underlying the combined financial statements, including the assumptions regarding allocating general corporate expenses from the Parent, are reasonable. Nevertheless, the combined financial statements may not include all actual expense that would have been incurred by the Company and may not reflect the combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if the Company had been a stand-alone company would depend upon multiple factors, including organization structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. For the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the general corporate expenses allocated

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTIES (continued)

 

to GAC were $2.5 million, $2.6 million, and $1.8 million, respectively. General corporate expenses are recognized as General & Administrative Expenses on the Combined Statements of Income.

GAC also uses the shared technology infrastructure with SBH. There were no individual businesses of SBH that are considered a predominant user and therefore a proportionate share of the costs for the shared technology infrastructure was allocated to GAC for use of shared assets. Shared asset cost for the use of the SBH headquarters is recognized as General & Administrative Expenses on the Combined Statements of Income. For the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017, and 2016, the shared asset cost was $0.8 million, $0.7 million, and $0.4 million, respectively.

GAC participates in a centralized cash management and financing programs of SBH. Disbursements are made through centralized accounts payables which are operated by SBH. Cash receipts are transferred to centralized accounts, also maintained by SBH. As cash is disbursed and received by SBH, it is accounted for by GAC through SBH Net Parent Investment. All short and long-term debt is financed by SBH and financing decisions for subsidiaries is determined by centralized SBH treasury operations, with the exception of certain capital lease obligations directly attributable to GAC operations that are recognized on the Combined Balance Sheets.

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In connection with the preparation of the combined financial statements, GAC evaluated subsequent events through December 21, 2018, the date the combined financial statements were available to be issued and include the subsequent events discussed below.

Energizer Holdings, Inc.

On November 15, 2018, subsequent to the year ended September 30, 2018, SBH entered into an acquisition agreement with Energizer Holdings, Inc. (“Energizer”) (“Agreement”) to sell the GAC business to Energizer for a $1.25 billion purchase price comprised of $937.5 million of cash and $312.5 million of Energizer equity.

The Agreement provides that Energizer will purchase the equity of certain subsidiaries of SBH, and acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of other subsidiaries used or held for the purpose of the GAC business. SBH and Energizer have made customary representations and warranties and have agreed to customary covenants relating to the acquisition. Among other things, prior to the consummation of the acquisition, SBH will be subject to certain business conduct restrictions with respect to its operation of the GAC business. SBH and Energizer have agreed to indemnify each other for losses arising from certain breaches of the Agreement and for certain other matters. In particular, the SBH has agreed to indemnify Energizer for certain liabilities relating to the assets retained by SBH, and Energizer has agreed to indemnify SBH for certain liabilities assumed by Energizer, in each case as described in the Agreement. SBH and Energizer have agreed to enter into related agreements ancillary to the acquisition that will become effective upon the consummation of the acquisition, including a customary transition services agreement and reverse transition services agreement.

The consummation of the acquisition is subject to certain customary conditions, including, among other things, (i) the expiration or termination of required waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, (ii) the expiration or termination of certain waiting periods and the receipt of certain other antitrust approvals in certain specified foreign jurisdictions (the conditions contained in (i) and (ii) together, the “Antitrust Conditions”), (iii) the accuracy of the representations and warranties of the parties generally subject to a

 

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NOTES TO THE COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

NOTE 14 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (continued)

 

customary material adverse effect standard (as described in the Agreement) or other customary materiality qualifications), (iv) the absence of governmental restrictions on the consummation of the acquisition in certain jurisdictions, and (vi) material compliance by the parties with their respective covenants and agreements under the Agreement. The consummation of the transaction is not subject to any financing condition. On December 21, 2018, the Federal Trade Commission allowed the expiration of the 30-day Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period, which in effect provides US regulatory approval of the sale. Additionally, clearance was received from the Polish Competition Authority with respect to the transaction, resulting in the clearance in all markets required.

The Agreement also contains certain termination rights, including the right of either party to terminate the Agreement if the consummation of the acquisition has not occurred on or before July 31, 2019 (the “Termination Date”). Further, if the acquisition has not been consummated by the Termination Date and all conditions precedent to Energizer’s obligation to consummate the acquisition have otherwise been satisfied except for one or more of the Antitrust Conditions, then Energizer would be required to pay SBH a termination fee of $65 million.

 

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