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Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended
September 30, 2023
or
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Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _______
Commission File Number
1-134
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
13-0612970
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
130 Harbour Place Drive, Suite 300
Davidson,
North Carolina
28036
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(
704
)
869-4600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
CW
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period of time that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
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Yes
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No
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, par value $1.00 per share:
38,241,218
shares as of October 31, 2023.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
Page 4
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net earnings
$
96,778
$
73,768
$
234,623
$
185,325
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax
(1)
$
(
28,276
)
$
(
50,098
)
$
5,688
$
(
97,259
)
Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax
(2)
235
3,856
(
188
)
13,610
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
(
28,041
)
(
46,242
)
5,500
(
83,649
)
Comprehensive income
$
68,737
$
27,526
$
240,123
$
101,676
(1)
The tax benefit included in foreign currency translation adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022 was immaterial.
(2)
The tax expense/(benefit) included in pension and postretirement adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were immaterial. The tax expense included in pension and postretirement adjustments for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $
1.2
million and $
3.1
million, respectively.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
Page 5
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
148,809
$
256,974
Receivables, net
790,334
723,304
Inventories, net
540,180
483,113
Other current assets
65,794
52,623
Total current assets
1,545,117
1,516,014
Property, plant, and equipment, net
334,864
342,708
Goodwill
1,546,669
1,544,635
Other intangible assets, net
572,348
620,897
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
138,809
153,855
Prepaid pension asset
236,089
222,627
Other assets
40,059
47,567
Total assets
$
4,413,955
$
4,448,303
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt
—
202,500
Accounts payable
213,662
266,525
Accrued expenses
188,504
174,440
Deferred revenue
292,514
254,801
Other current liabilities
80,699
82,779
Total current liabilities
775,379
981,045
Long-term debt
1,050,713
1,051,900
Deferred tax liabilities, net
117,113
123,001
Accrued pension and other postretirement benefit costs
57,808
58,348
Long-term operating lease liability
117,320
132,275
Long-term portion of environmental reserves
14,031
12,547
Other liabilities
96,436
107,973
Total liabilities
2,228,800
2,467,089
Contingencies and commitments (Note 13)
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock, $
1
par value,
100,000,000
shares authorized as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022;
49,187,378
shares issued as of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022; outstanding shares were
38,263,012
as of September 30, 2023 and
38,259,722
as of December 31, 2022
49,187
49,187
Additional paid in capital
136,610
134,553
Retained earnings
3,375,502
3,163,491
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(
253,416
)
(
258,916
)
Common treasury stock, at cost (
10,924,366
shares as of September 30, 2023 and
10,927,656
shares as of December 31, 2022)
(
1,122,728
)
(
1,107,101
)
Total stockholders’ equity
2,185,155
1,981,214
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
4,413,955
$
4,448,303
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
Page 6
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings
$
234,623
$
185,325
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
86,836
83,520
Loss on divestiture
—
4,651
Loss/(gain) on sale/disposal of long-lived assets
157
(
4,241
)
Deferred income taxes
(
6,392
)
5,759
Share-based compensation
13,213
12,027
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses acquired:
Receivables, net
(
56,138
)
(
70,548
)
Inventories, net
(
56,753
)
(
89,318
)
Progress payments
64
(
1,330
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(
42,020
)
(
42,360
)
Deferred revenue
37,598
(
39,230
)
Pension and postretirement liabilities, net
(
14,128
)
(
3,913
)
Other current and long-term assets and liabilities
(
31,343
)
(
37,955
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
165,717
2,387
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale/disposal of long-lived assets
464
9,110
Purchases of investments
—
(
10,000
)
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
(
32,037
)
(
28,789
)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
—
(
247,215
)
Additional consideration paid on prior year acquisitions
—
(
5,062
)
Net cash used for investing activities
(
31,573
)
(
281,956
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
586,230
1,332,219
Payments of revolving credit facilities
(
586,230
)
(
1,038,019
)
Principal payments on debt
(
202,500
)
—
Repurchases of common stock
(
37,366
)
(
44,434
)
Proceeds from share-based compensation
10,583
9,997
Dividends paid
(
14,950
)
(
14,220
)
Other
(
813
)
(
755
)
Net cash (used for)/provided by financing activities
(
245,046
)
244,788
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash
2,737
(
22,671
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(
108,165
)
(
57,452
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
256,974
171,004
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
148,809
$
113,552
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
Page 7
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023
Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
December 31, 2022 (as previously reported)
$
49,187
$
134,553
$
3,174,396
$
(
258,916
)
$
(
1,107,101
)
Correction of prior period error (Note 2)
—
—
(
10,905
)
—
—
December 31, 2022 (as adjusted)
$
49,187
$
134,553
$
3,163,491
$
(
258,916
)
$
(
1,107,101
)
Net earnings
—
—
234,623
—
—
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
—
—
—
5,500
—
Dividends declared
—
—
(
22,612
)
—
—
Restricted stock
—
(
13,878
)
—
—
13,878
Employee stock purchase plan
—
3,312
—
—
7,271
Share-based compensation
—
12,884
—
—
329
Repurchase of common stock
(1)
—
—
—
—
(
37,366
)
Other
—
(
261
)
—
—
261
September 30, 2023
$
49,187
$
136,610
$
3,375,502
$
(
253,416
)
$
(
1,122,728
)
For the three months ended September 30, 2023
Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
June 30, 2023 (as previously reported)
$
49,187
$
130,846
$
3,297,281
$
(
225,375
)
$
(
1,113,675
)
Correction of prior period error (Note 2)
—
—
(
10,905
)
—
—
June 30, 2023 (as adjusted)
$
49,187
$
130,846
$
3,286,376
$
(
225,375
)
$
(
1,113,675
)
Net earnings
—
—
96,778
—
—
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
—
—
—
(
28,041
)
—
Dividends declared
—
—
(
7,652
)
—
—
Employee stock purchase plan
—
1,829
—
—
3,529
Share-based compensation
—
3,935
—
—
419
Repurchase of common stock
(1)
—
—
—
—
(
13,001
)
September 30, 2023
$
49,187
$
136,610
$
3,375,502
$
(
253,416
)
$
(
1,122,728
)
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022
Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
December 31, 2021 (as previously reported)
$
49,187
$
127,104
$
2,908,827
$
(
190,465
)
$
(
1,068,163
)
Correction of prior period error (Note 2)
—
—
(
10,905
)
—
—
December 31, 2021 (as adjusted)
$
49,187
$
127,104
$
2,897,922
$
(
190,465
)
$
(
1,068,163
)
Net earnings
—
—
185,325
—
—
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
—
—
—
(
83,649
)
—
Dividends declared
—
—
(
21,513
)
—
—
Restricted stock
—
(
8,523
)
—
—
8,523
Employee stock purchase plan
—
1,273
—
—
8,724
Share-based compensation
—
11,882
—
—
145
Repurchase of common stock
(1)
—
—
—
—
(
44,434
)
Other
—
(
506
)
—
—
506
September 30, 2022
$
49,187
$
131,230
$
3,061,734
$
(
274,114
)
$
(
1,094,699
)
For the three months ended September 30, 2022
Common Stock
Additional Paid in Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Treasury Stock
June 30, 2022 (as previously reported)
$
49,187
$
126,316
$
3,006,164
$
(
227,872
)
$
(
1,086,156
)
Correction of prior period error (Note 2)
—
—
(
10,905
)
—
—
June 30, 2022 (as adjusted)
$
49,187
$
126,316
$
2,995,259
$
(
227,872
)
$
(
1,086,156
)
Net earnings
—
—
73,768
—
—
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
—
—
—
(
46,242
)
—
Dividends declared
—
—
(
7,293
)
—
—
Employee stock purchase plan
—
459
—
—
4,254
Share-based compensation
—
4,455
—
—
(
8
)
Repurchase of common stock
(1)
—
—
—
—
(
12,789
)
September 30, 2022
$
49,187
$
131,230
$
3,061,734
$
(
274,114
)
$
(
1,094,699
)
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
(1)
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Corporation repurchased approximately
0.1
million and
0.2
million shares of its common stock, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Corporation repurchased approximately
0.1
million and
0.3
million shares of its common stock, respectively.
Page 9
CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Curtiss-Wright Corporation along with its subsidiaries (we, the Corporation, or the Company) is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace & defense (A&D) markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding commercial power, process, and industrial markets.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Curtiss-Wright and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Corporation have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of these financial statements.
Management is required to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the accompanying financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant of these estimates includes the estimate of costs to complete using the over-time revenue recognition accounting method, pension plan and postretirement obligation assumptions, estimates for inventory obsolescence, fair value estimates around assets and assumed liabilities from acquisitions, estimates for the valuation and useful lives of intangible assets, legal reserves, and the estimate of future environmental costs. Changes in estimates of contract sales, costs, and profits are recognized using the cumulative catch-up method of accounting. This method recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods. Accordingly, the effect of the changes on future periods of contract performance is recognized as if the revised estimate had been the original estimate. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, there were no significant changes in estimated contract costs. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been reflected in these financial statements.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Corporation’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or of the operating results for a full year.
2.
CORRECTION OF PRIOR PERIOD ERROR
During the third quarter of 2023, the Corporation identified an error related to a single long-term contract within a subsidiary of its Naval & Power segment. The error primarily impacts 2020 and 2021, whereby certain events occurring during the pandemic, including constructive changes to the contract as well as labor inefficiencies and hiring delays due to a facility relocation, were not reflected in the contract’s estimated costs of completion.
In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") Nos. 99 and 108, the Corporation evaluated this error and, based on an analysis of quantitative and qualitative factors, determined that it was not material to any one of the prior reporting periods affected and, therefore, amendment of previously filed reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission is not required.
However, if the adjustment to correct the cumulative effect of the aforementioned error had been recorded in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the impact would have been qualitatively material to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for those respective periods. Therefore, in accordance with SAB 108, the Corporation has revised the applicable prior period financial statements included within this filing, as summarized below.
The net impact of the error resulted in an overstatement of previously reported total net sales and net earnings of approximately $
5
million and $
4
million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021 and an overstatement of previously reported total net sales and net earnings of approximately $
8
million and $
7
million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2020. The impact of the error on previously reported total net sales and net earnings was inconsequential for the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company will revise its consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021 in conjunction with the issuance of the 2023 Form 10-K. The error did not impact net cash provided by operating activities within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows in any prior period.
The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022 has been revised as follows:
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
As previously reported
Corrections
As revised
Receivables, net
$
724,603
$
(
1,299
)
$
723,304
Total current assets
1,517,313
(
1,299
)
1,516,014
Total assets
4,449,602
(
1,299
)
4,448,303
Accrued expenses
177,536
(
3,096
)
174,440
Deferred revenue
242,483
12,318
254,801
Other current liabilities
82,395
384
82,779
Total current liabilities
971,439
9,606
981,045
Total liabilities
2,457,483
9,606
2,467,089
Retained earnings
3,174,396
(
10,905
)
3,163,491
Total stockholders' equity
1,992,119
(
10,905
)
1,981,214
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
4,449,602
(
1,299
)
4,448,303
3.
REVENUE
The Corporation recognizes revenue when control of a promised good and/or service is transferred to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration that the Corporation expects to be entitled to in exchange for that good and/or service.
Performance Obligations
The Corporation identifies a performance obligation for each promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. As part of its assessment, the Corporation considers all goods and/or services promised in the contract, regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or implied by customary business practices. The Corporation’s contracts may contain either a single performance obligation, including the promise to transfer individual goods or services that are not separately distinct within the context of the respective contracts, or multiple performance obligations. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Corporation allocates the overall transaction price to each performance obligation using standalone selling prices, where available, or utilizes estimates for each distinct good or service in the contract where standalone prices are not available.
The Corporation’s performance obligations are satisfied either at a point-in-time or on an over-time basis. Typically, over-time revenue recognition is based on the utilization of an input measure used to measure progress, such as costs incurred to date relative to total estimated costs. If a performance obligation does not qualify for over-time revenue recognition, revenue is then recognized at the point-in-time in which control of the distinct good or service is transferred to the customer, typically based upon the terms of delivery.
The following table illustrates the approximate percentage of revenue recognized for performance obligations satisfied over-time versus at a point-in-time for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2023
2022
2023
2022
Over-time
47
%
50
%
47
%
52
%
Point-in-time
53
%
50
%
53
%
48
%
Contract backlog represents the remaining performance obligations that have not yet been recognized as revenue. Backlog includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Total backlog was approximately $
2.9
billion as of September 30, 2023, of which the Corporation expects to recognize approximately
89
% as net sales over the next
36 months
. The remainder will be recognized thereafter.
Disaggregation of Revenue
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CURTISS-WRIGHT CORPORATION and SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
The following table presents the Corporation’s total net sales disaggregated by end market and customer type:
Total Net Sales by End Market and Customer Type
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Aerospace & Defense
Aerospace Defense
$
148,023
$
114,431
$
380,095
$
306,980
Ground Defense
83,185
54,890
220,317
138,391
Naval Defense
179,862
174,844
532,773
510,597
Commercial Aerospace
79,703
70,257
232,226
199,341
Total Aerospace & Defense
$
490,773
$
414,422
$
1,365,411
$
1,155,309
Commercial
Power & Process
$
122,118
$
110,559
$
373,457
$
340,702
General Industrial
111,435
105,561
320,714
303,349
Total Commercial
$
233,553
$
216,120
$
694,171
$
644,051
Total
$
724,326
$
630,542
$
2,059,582
$
1,799,360
Contract Balances
Timing of revenue recognition and cash collection may result in billed receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Corporation’s contract assets primarily relate to its rights to consideration for work completed but not billed as of the reporting date. Contract assets are transferred to billed receivables when the rights to consideration become unconditional. This is typical in situations where amounts are billed as work progresses in accordance with agreed-upon contractual terms or upon achievement of contractual milestones. The Corporation’s contract liabilities primarily consist of customer advances received prior to revenue being earned. Revenue recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 included in the contract liabilities balance as of January 1, 2023 was approximately $
38
million and $
185
million, respectively. Revenue recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 included in the contract liabilities balance as of January 1, 2022 was approximately $
54
million and $
189
million, respectively. Contract assets and contract liabilities are reported in the "Receivables, net" and "Deferred revenue" lines, respectively, within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
4.
RECEIVABLES
Receivables primarily include amounts billed to customers, unbilled charges on long-term contracts consisting of amounts recognized as sales but not billed, and other receivables. Substantially all amounts of unbilled receivables are expected to be billed and collected within one year. An immaterial amount of unbilled receivables are subject to retainage provisions. The amount of claims and unapproved change orders within our receivables balances are immaterial.
The composition of receivables is as follows:
(In thousands)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Billed receivables:
Trade and other receivables
$
465,138
$
412,682
Unbilled receivables (contract assets):
Recoverable costs and estimated earnings not billed
329,439
315,383
Less: Progress payments applied
(
10
)
(
67
)
Net unbilled receivables
329,429
315,316
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts
(
4,233
)
(
4,694
)
Receivables, net
$
790,334
$
723,304
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5.
INVENTORIES
Inventoried costs contain amounts relating to long-term contracts and programs with long production cycles, a portion of which will not be realized within one year. Long-term contract inventory includes an immaterial amount of claims or other similar items subject to uncertainty concerning their determination or realization. Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
The composition of inventories is as follows:
(In thousands)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Raw materials
$
248,932
$
242,116
Work-in-process
108,304
76,328
Finished goods
141,884
128,090
Inventoried costs related to U.S. Government and other long-term contracts
(1)
43,735
39,685
Inventories, net of reserves
542,855
486,219
Less: Progress payments applied
(
2,675
)
(
3,106
)
Inventories, net
$
540,180
$
483,113
(1)
This caption includes capitalized development costs of $
14.5
million as of September 30, 2023 related to certain aerospace and defense programs. These capitalized costs will be liquidated as units are produced under contract. As of September 30, 2023, capitalized development costs of $
7.7
million are not currently supported by existing firm orders.
6.
GOODWILL
The Corporation accounts for acquisitions by assigning the purchase price to acquired tangible and intangible assets and liabilities assumed. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the amounts assigned is recorded as goodwill.
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 are as follows:
(In thousands)
Aerospace & Industrial
Defense Electronics
Naval & Power
Consolidated
December 31, 2022
$
321,550
$
702,786
$
520,299
$
1,544,635
Foreign currency translation adjustment
716
923
395
2,034
September 30, 2023
$
322,266
$
703,709
$
520,694
$
1,546,669
7
.
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
Intangible assets are generally the result of acquisitions and consist primarily of purchased technology and customer related
intangibles. Intangible assets are amortized over useful lives that range between 1 to 20 years.
The following tables present the cumulative composition of the Corporation’s intangible assets:
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net
Technology
$
307,852
$
(
191,018
)
$
116,834
$
306,160
$
(
176,675
)
$
129,485
Customer related intangibles
667,427
(
327,490
)
339,937
666,638
(
298,160
)
368,478
Programs
(1)
144,000
(
39,600
)
104,400
144,000
(
34,200
)
109,800
Other intangible assets
53,924
(
42,747
)
11,177
53,879
(
40,745
)
13,134
Total
$
1,173,203
$
(
600,855
)
$
572,348
$
1,170,677
$
(
549,780
)
$
620,897
(1)
Programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology, and trademarks underlying the associated program.
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NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Total intangible amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $
49
million, as compared to $
46
million in the comparable prior year period.
The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets over the next five years is as follows:
(In millions)
2023
$
65
2024
$
56
2025
$
54
2026
$
53
2027
$
50
8.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Forward Foreign Exchange and Currency Option Contracts
The Corporation has foreign currency exposure primarily in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Canada. The Corporation uses financial instruments, such as forward and option contracts, to hedge a portion of existing and anticipated foreign currency denominated transactions. The purpose of the Corporation’s foreign currency risk management program is to reduce volatility in earnings caused by exchange rate fluctuations. Guidance on accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities requires companies to recognize all of the derivative financial instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets based upon quoted market prices for comparable instruments.
Interest Rate Risks and Related Strategies
The Corporation’s primary interest rate exposure results from changes in U.S. dollar interest rates. The Corporation’s policy is to manage interest cost using a mix of fixed and variable rate debt.
Effects on Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair values of the asset and liability derivative instruments were immaterial.
Effects on Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Undesignated hedges
The gains and losses on forward exchange derivative contracts not designated for hedge accounting are recognized to general and administrative expenses within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings. The gains and (losses) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were ($
5
) million and $
2
million, respectively. The losses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $
6
million and $
12
million, respectively.
Debt
The estimated fair value amounts were determined by the Corporation using available market information that is primarily based on quoted market prices for the same or similar issuances as of September 30, 2023. Accordingly, all of the Corporation’s debt is valued as a Level 2 financial instrument. The fair values described below may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, the use of different methodologies to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different estimate of fair value at the reporting date.
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NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
(In thousands)
Carrying Value
Estimated Fair Value
Carrying Value
Estimated Fair Value
3.70
% Senior notes due 2023
—
—
202,500
202,082
3.85
% Senior notes due 2025
90,000
87,108
90,000
87,298
4.24
% Senior notes due 2026
200,000
190,364
200,000
191,760
4.05
% Senior notes due 2028
67,500
62,555
67,500
63,300
4.11
% Senior notes due 2028
90,000
82,716
90,000
83,955
3.10
% Senior notes due 2030
150,000
124,941
150,000
127,429
3.20
% Senior notes due 2032
150,000
119,769
150,000
123,656
4.49
% Senior notes due 2032
200,000
176,107
200,000
183,007
4.64
% Senior notes due 2034
100,000
86,470
100,000
90,341
Total debt
1,047,500
930,030
1,250,000
1,152,828
Debt issuance costs, net
(
1,597
)
(
1,597
)
(
1,631
)
(
1,631
)
Unamortized interest rate swap proceeds
4,810
4,810
6,031
6,031
Total debt, net
$
1,050,713
$
933,243
$
1,254,400
$
1,157,228
9.
PENSION PLANS
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The following table is a consolidated disclosure of all domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans as described in the Corporation’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The components of net periodic pension cost for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Service cost
$
4,167
$
5,770
$
12,431
$
17,803
Interest cost
8,665
5,442
26,266
16,148
Expected return on plan assets
(
15,582
)
(
13,525
)
(
47,260
)
(
41,240
)
Amortization of prior service cost
(
34
)
155
(
100
)
(
18
)
Amortization of unrecognized actuarial loss
(
89
)
4,785
64
12,636
Cost of settlements
—
—
—
1,842
Net periodic pension cost
$
(
2,873
)
$
2,627
$
(
8,599
)
$
7,171
The Corporation did not make any contributions to the Curtiss-Wright Pension Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and does not expect to do so throughout the remainder of the year. Contributions to the foreign benefit plans are not expected to be material in 2023.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized settlement charges related to the retirement of former executives. The settlement charges represent events that are accounted for under guidance on employers’ accounting for settlements and curtailments of defined benefit pension plans.
Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
The Company also maintains a defined contribution plan for all non-union employees who are not currently receiving final or career average pay benefits for its U.S. subsidiaries. The employer contributions include both employer match and non-elective contribution components up to a maximum employer contribution of
7
% of eligible compensation. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the expense relating to the plan was $
5.2
million and $
17.4
million, respectively. During the
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NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the expense relating to the plan was $
5.5
million and $
15.8
million, respectively.
10.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Diluted earnings per share was computed based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding plus all potentially dilutive common shares.
A reconciliation of basic to diluted shares used in the earnings per share calculation is as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
38,285
38,368
38,301
38,416
Dilutive effect of deferred stock compensation
273
279
237
239
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
38,558
38,647
38,538
38,655
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, approximately
5,000
and
16,000
shares, respectively, issuable under equity-based awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive based on the average stock price during the period. There were approximately
49,000
and
37,000
anti-dilutive equity-based awards for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
11.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Corporation’s measure of segment profit or loss is operating income. Interest expense and income taxes are not reported on an operating segment basis as they are not considered in the segments’ performance evaluation by the Corporation’s chief operating decision-maker, its Chief Executive Officer.
Net sales and operating income by reportable segment were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net sales
Aerospace & Industrial
$
220,700
$
213,656
$
651,052
$
614,817
Defense Electronics
216,775
162,233
578,252
456,575
Naval & Power
288,002
256,277
835,547
732,905
Less: Intersegment revenues
(
1,151
)
(
1,624
)
(
5,269
)
(
4,937
)
Total consolidated
$
724,326
$
630,542
$
2,059,582
$
1,799,360
Operating income (expense)
Aerospace & Industrial
$
39,014
$
39,080
$
101,224
$
96,397
Defense Electronics
56,212
36,588
122,760
84,338
Naval & Power
47,663
41,576
132,382
118,865
Corporate and other
(1)
(
10,370
)
(
9,661
)
(
32,457
)
(
33,402
)
Total consolidated
$
132,519
$
107,583
$
323,909
$
266,198
(1)
Includes pension and other postretirement benefit expense, certain environmental costs related to remediation at legacy sites, foreign currency transactional gains and losses, and certain other expenses.
Adjustments to reconcile operating income to earnings before income taxes are as follows:
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NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Total operating income
$
132,519
$
107,583
$
323,909
$
266,198
Interest expense
12,496
13,997
40,432
33,315
Other income, net
7,023
3,746
22,744
11,298
Earnings before income taxes
$
127,046
$
97,332
$
306,221
$
244,181
(In thousands)
September 30, 2023
December 31, 2022
Identifiable assets
Aerospace & Industrial
$
1,043,750
$
1,041,562
Defense Electronics
1,551,148
1,546,331
Naval & Power
1,517,694
1,487,568
Corporate and Other
301,363
372,842
Total consolidated
$
4,413,955
$
4,448,303
12.
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
The cumulative balance of each component of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI), net of tax, is as follows:
(In thousands)
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net
Total pension and postretirement adjustments, net
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
December 31, 2021
$
(
99,566
)
$
(
90,899
)
$
(
190,465
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(1)
(
61,241
)
(
23,447
)
(
84,688
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
(1)
—
16,237
16,237
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
(
61,241
)
(
7,210
)
(
68,451
)
December 31, 2022
$
(
160,807
)
$
(
98,109
)
$
(
258,916
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(1)
5,688
(
155
)
5,533
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
(1)
—
(
33
)
(
33
)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
5,688
(
188
)
5,500
September 30, 2023
$
(
155,119
)
$
(
98,297
)
$
(
253,416
)
(1)
All amounts are after tax.
Details of amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are below:
(In thousands)
Amount reclassified from AOCI
Affected line item in the statement where net earnings is presented
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit plans
Amortization of prior service costs
$
100
Other income, net
Amortization of actuarial losses
(
64
)
Other income, net
36
Earnings before income taxes
(
3
)
Provision for income taxes
Total reclassifications
$
33
Net earnings
13.
CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS
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NOTES to CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
From time to time, the Corporation and its subsidiaries are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our business. Some of these proceedings allege damages relating to asbestos and environmental exposures, intellectual property matters, copyright infringement, personal injury claims, employment and employee benefit matters, government contract issues, commercial or contractual disputes, and acquisitions or divestitures. The Corporation continues to defend vigorously against all claims. Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including assessment of the merits of the particular claim, as well as current accruals and insurance coverage, the Corporation does not expect that such legal proceedings will have a material adverse impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
Legal Proceedings
The Corporation has been named in a number of lawsuits that allege injury from exposure to asbestos. To date, the Corporation has not been found liable for or paid any material sum of money in settlement in any asbestos-related case. The Corporation believes its minimal use of asbestos in its past operations as well as its acquired businesses’ operations and the relatively non-friable condition of asbestos in its historical products makes it unlikely that it will face material liability in any asbestos litigation, whether individually or in the aggregate. The Corporation maintains insurance coverage and indemnification agreements for these potential liabilities and believes adequate coverage exists to cover any unanticipated asbestos liability.
Letters of Credit and Other Financial Arrangements
The Corporation enters into standby letters of credit agreements and guarantees with financial institutions and customers primarily relating to guarantees of repayment, future performance on certain contracts to provide products and services, and to secure advance payments from certain international customers. As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were $
22
million and $
17
million of stand-by letters of credit outstanding, respectively, and $
14
million and $
3
million of bank guarantees outstanding, respectively. In addition, the Corporation is required to provide the Nuclear Regulatory Commission financial assurance demonstrating its ability to cover the cost of decommissioning its Cheswick, Pennsylvania facility upon closure, though the Corporation does not intend to close this facility. The Corporation has provided this financial assurance in the form of a $
35
million surety bond.
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PART I- ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of
FINANCIAL CONDITION and RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Except for historical information, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may be deemed to contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (a) projections of or statements regarding return on investment, future earnings, interest income, sales, volume, other income, earnings or loss per share, growth prospects, capital structure, and other financial terms, (b) statements of plans and objectives of management, (c) statements of future economic performance, (d) impacts on our business relating to ongoing
supply chain delivery disruptions, significant inflation, higher interest rates or deflation, and measures taken by governments and private industry in response, (e) statements of future economic performance and potential impacts due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, (f) the effect of laws, rules, regulations, new accounting pronouncements, and outstanding litigation on our business and future performance, and (g)
statements of assumptions, such as economic conditions underlying other statements. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expects,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “outlook,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “will,” as well as the negative of any of the foregoing or variations of such terms or comparable terminology, or by discussion of strategy. No assurance may be given that the future results described by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. While we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are only predictions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond our control, which could cause actual results, performance, or achievement to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance, or achievement expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC, and elsewhere in that report, those described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and those described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Such forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include, without limitation, those contained in Item 1. Financial Statements (including the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) and Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we assume no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in or additions to the factors affecting such forward-looking statements.
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PART I - ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of
FINANCIAL CONDITION and RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, continued
COMPANY ORGANIZATION
Curtiss-Wright Corporation along with its subsidiaries is a global integrated business that provides highly engineered products, solutions, and services mainly to aerospace & defense markets, as well as critical technologies in demanding commercial power, process, and industrial markets. We report our operations through our Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power segments. We operate across a diversified array of niche markets through engineering and technological leadership, precision manufacturing, and strong relationships with our customers. Approximately 67% of our 2023 revenues are expected to be generated from A&D-related markets.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of the Corporation for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2023. The financial information as of September 30, 2023 should be read in conjunction with the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 contained in our Form 10-K.
The MD&A is organized into the following sections: Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings, Results by Business Segment, and Liquidity and Capital Resources. Our discussion will be focused on the overall results of operations followed by a more detailed discussion of those results within each of our reportable segments.
Our three reportable segments are generally concentrated in a few end markets; however, each may have sales across several end markets. An end market is defined as an area of demand for products and services. The sales for the relevant markets will be discussed throughout the MD&A.
Analytical Definitions
Throughout management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations, the terms “incremental” and “organic” are used to explain changes from period to period. The term “incremental” is used to highlight the impact that acquisitions and divestitures had on the current year results. The results of operations for acquisitions are incremental for the first twelve months from the date of acquisition.
The definition of “organic” excludes the loss from sale of our industrial valves business in Germany as well as the effects of foreign currency translation.
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PART I - ITEM 2
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of
FINANCIAL CONDITION and RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, continued
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
% change
2023
2022
% change
Sales
Aerospace & Industrial
$
220,297
$
213,093
3
%
$
649,004
$
612,777
6
%
Defense Electronics
216,285
161,188
34
%
576,161
453,806
27
%
Naval & Power
287,744
256,261
12
%
834,417
732,777
14
%
Total sales
$
724,326
$
630,542
15
%
$
2,059,582
$
1,799,360
14
%
Operating income
Aerospace & Industrial
$
39,014
$
39,080
—
%
$
101,224
$
96,397
5
%
Defense Electronics
56,212
36,588
54
%
122,760
84,338
46
%
Naval & Power
47,663
41,576
15
%
132,382
118,865
11
%
Corporate and other
(10,370)
(9,661)
(7
%)
(32,457)
(33,402)
3
%
Total operating income
$
132,519
$
107,583
23
%
$
323,909
$
266,198
22
%
Interest expense
12,496
13,997
(11
%)
40,432
33,315
21
%
Other income, net
7,023
3,746
87
%
22,744
11,298
101
%
Earnings before income taxes
127,046
97,332
31
%
306,221
244,181
25
%
Provision for income taxes
(30,268)
(23,564)
(28
%)
(71,598)
(58,856)
(22
%)
Net earnings
$
96,778
$
73,768
31
%
$
234,623
$
185,325
27
%
New orders
$
845,519
$
818,067
3
%
$
2,404,937
$
2,228,495
8
%
Components of sales and operating income increase (decrease):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2023 vs. 2022
2023 vs. 2022
Sales
Operating Income
Sales
Operating Income
Organic
14
%
23
%
12
%
18
%
Acquisitions
—
%
—
%
2
%
—
%
Loss on divestiture
—
%
—
%
—
%
2
%
Foreign currency
1
%
—
%
—
%
2
%
Total
15
%
23
%
14
%
22
%
Sales
in the third quarter increased $94 million, or 15%, to $724 million, compared with the prior year period. On a segment basis, sales from the Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power segments increased $7 million, $55 million, and $32 million, respectively.
Sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $260 million, or 14%, to $2,060 million, compared with the prior year period. On a segment basis, sales from the Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics, and Naval & Power segments increased $36 million, $122 million, and $102 million, respectively. Changes in sales by segment are discussed in further detail in the results by business segment section below.
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Operating income
in the third quarter increased $25 million, or 23%, to $133 million, and operating margin increased 120 basis points to 18.3% compared with the same period in 2022.
Operating income and operating margin in the Defense Electronics segment primarily benefited from favorable overhead absorption on higher sales. In the Naval & Power segment, increases in both operating income and operating margin were primarily due to lower first year purchase accounting costs during the current period from our arresting systems acquisition as well as favorable overhead absorption on higher sales. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable naval contract adjustments and unfavorable product mix. In the Aerospace & Industrial segment, favorable absorption on higher sales was essentially offset by unfavorable mix in actuation products.
Operating income during the nine months ended September 30, 2023
increased $58 million, or 22%, to $324 million, and operating margin increased 90 basis points to 15.7%, compared with the same period in 2022. In the Defense Electronics segment, increases in operating income and operating margin were primarily due to favorable overhead absorption on higher sales. Operating income in the Naval & Power segment benefited from the absence of a prior year loss on sale of our industrial valves business in Germany as well as favorable overhead absorption on higher organic sales. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable naval contract adjustments and unfavorable product mix. In the Aerospace & Industrial segment,
favorable overhead absorption on higher sales was partially offset by unfavorable mix in actuation and sensors products.
Non-segment operating expense
in the third quarter increased $1 million, or 7%, to $10 million, primarily due to higher foreign currency losses in the current period. Non-segment operating expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased $1 million, or 3%, to $32 million, as the absence of costs associated with shareholder activism recorded in the prior year period was partially offset by higher foreign currency losses in the current period.
Interest expense
in the third quarter decreased $2 million, or 11%, to $12 million, primarily due to lower current period borrowings under our revolving Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement" or "credit facility") as well as the repayment of our 2013 Notes in February 2023. Interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $7 million, or 21%, to $40 million, primarily due to the issuance of $300 million Senior Notes in October 2022 as well as higher interest rates under our Credit Agreement in the current period. This increase was partially offset by the repayment of our 2013 Notes in February 2023.
Other income, net
in the third quarter increased $3 million, or 87%,
to $7 million. O
ther income, net during the
nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased
$11 million, or 101%, to $23 million. Increases in both periods were primarily due to lower overall pension costs against the comparable prior year periods.
The effective tax rate
of 23.8% in the third quarter decreased compared to an effective tax rate of 24.2% in the prior year period,
primarily due to the favorable impact of expected foreign tax credit utilization in the current year
. The effective tax rate of 23.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 decreased as compared to an effective tax rate of 24.1%, primarily due to
lower expected executive compensation adjustments as well as the favorable impact of expected foreign tax credit utilization in the current year.
Comprehensive income
in the third quarter was $69 million, compared to comprehensive income of $28 million in the prior year period. The change was primarily due to the following:
•
Foreign currency translation adjustments in the third quarter resulted in a $28 million comprehensive loss, compared to a $50 million comprehensive loss in the prior year period. The comprehensive loss during the current period was primarily attributed to decreases in t
he British Pound.
•
Net earnings increas
ed $23 million,
primarily due to higher operating income and other income, net.
Comprehensive income during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $240 million, compared to comprehensive income of $102 million in the prior year period. The change was primarily due to the following:
•
Foreign currenc
y translation adjustments for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 resulted in a $6 million comprehensive gain, c
ompared to a $97 million comprehensive loss in the prior period. The co
mprehensive gain during the current period was primarily attributed to increases in the British Pound.
•
Net earnings increased
$49 million, pr
imarily due to higher operating income and other income, net.
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New orders
in the third quarter increased $27 million from the comparable prior year period,
primarily due to an increase in orders for defense electronics products in the Defense Electronics segment.
New orders during the
nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $176 million from the comparable prior year period,
primarily due to an increase in orders for defense electronics equipment in the Defense Electronics segment. In the Naval & Power segment, the
incremental impact from our arresting systems acquisition as well as an increase in orders for commercial nuclear aftermarket products was partially offset by the timing of naval defense orders. New orders in the Aerospace & Industrial segment benefited from an increase in orders for actuation and sensors products within our A&D markets as well as surface treatment services within both our A&D and commercial markets, partially offset by the timing of new orders for industrial vehicles.
RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
Aerospace & Industrial
The following tables summarize sales, operating income and margin, and new orders within the Aerospace & Industrial segment.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
% change
2023
2022
% change
Sales
$
220,297
$
213,093
3%
$
649,004
$
612,777
6%
Operating income
39,014
39,080
—%
101,224
96,397
5%
Operating margin
17.7
%
18.3
%
(60 bps)
15.6
%
15.7
%
(10 bps)
New orders
$
222,529
$
216,997
3%
$
673,842
$
660,590
2%
Components of sales and operating income increase (decrease):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2023 vs. 2022
2023 vs. 2022
Sales
Operating Income
Sales
Operating Income
Organic
2
%
—
%
6
%
5
%
Foreign currency
1
%
—
%
—
%
—
%
Total
3
%
—
%
6
%
5
%
Sales
in the Aerospace & Industrial segment are primarily generated from the general industrial and aerospace & defense markets, and, to a lesser extent, the power & process markets.
Sales in the third quarter increased $7 million, or 3%, to $220 million from the prior year period. Sales in the commercial aerospace market benefited $6 million from higher demand for actuation and sensors products on various narrow-body and wide-body platforms. Sales in the general industrial market increased primarily due to higher demand for industrial automation products
as well as higher
sales of
surface treatment services.
Sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $36 million, or 6%, to $649 million from the prior year period, primarily due to higher sales in the commercial aerospace and general industrial markets. In the commercial aerospace market, sales increased $22 million primarily due to higher demand for sensors products and surface treatment services
on various narrow-body and wide-body platforms
. The general industrial market benefited from sales increases of $14 million primarily due to higher demand for industrial automation products as well as higher
sales of
surface treatment services.
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Operating income
in the third quarter of $39 million was essentially flat against the comparable prior year period, and operating margin decreased 60 basis points to 17.7%, as
favorable absorption on higher sales was essentially offset by unfavorable mix in actuation products.
Operating income during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $5 million, o
r 5%,
to $101 million from the prior year period, and operating margin decreased 10 basis points to 15.6%, as favorable overhead absorption on higher sales was partially offset by unfavorable mix in actuation and sensors products.
New orders
in the third quarter increased $6 million primarily due to an increase in orders for actuation and sensors products within our A&D markets as well as surface treatment services within both our A&D and commercial markets.
New orders
during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $13 million primarily due to an increase in orders for actuation and sensors products within our A&D markets as well as surface treatment services within both our A&D and commercial markets. These increases were partially offset by the timing of new orders for industrial vehicles.
Defense Electronics
The following tables summarize sales, operating income and margin, and new orders within the Defense Electronics segment.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
% change
2023
2022
% change
Sales
$
216,285
$
161,188
34%
$
576,161
$
453,806
27%
Operating income
56,212
36,588
54%
122,760
84,338
46%
Operating margin
26.0
%
22.7
%
330 bps
21.3
%
18.6
%
270 bps
New orders
$
287,249
$
249,223
15%
$
750,919
$
604,353
24%
Components of sales and operating income increase (decrease):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2023 vs. 2022
2023 vs. 2022
Sales
Operating Income
Sales
Operating Income
Organic
33
%
52
%
26
%
40
%
Foreign currency
1
%
2
%
1
%
6
%
Total
34
%
54
%
27
%
46
%
Sales
in the Defense Electronics segment are primarily to the defense markets and, to a lesser extent, the commercial aerospace market.
Sales in the third quarter increased $55 million, or 34%, to $216 million from the prior year period. In the ground defense market, sales increased $30 million primarily due to higher demand for tactical battlefield communications equipment. Sales in the aerospace defense market benefited $21 million from higher sales of embedded computing and flight test instrumentation equipment on various domestic and international programs. Sales increases in the commercial aerospace market were primarily due to higher demand for avionics and flight test equipment on various domestic and international programs.
Sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $122 million, or 27%, to $576 million from the prior year period. In the ground defense market, sales increased $84 million primarily due to higher demand for tactical battlefield communications equipment. Sales in the aerospace defense market increased $25 million primarily due to higher demand for embedded computing and flight test instrumentation equipment on various domestic and international programs. Sales increases of $11 million in the commercial aerospace market were primarily due to higher demand for avionics and flight test equipment on various domestic and international platforms.
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Operating income
in the third quarter increased $20 million, or 54%, to $56 million compared to the prior year period, and operating margin increased 330 basis points from the prior year period to 26.0%, primarily due to favorable overhead absorption on higher sales.
Operating income during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $38 million, or 46%, to $123 million, and operating margin increased 270 basis points from the prior year period to 21.3%, primarily due to favorable overhead absorption on higher sales.
New orders
in the third quarter increased $38 million primarily due to an increase in orders for defense electronics products.
New orders
during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $147 million primarily due to an increase in orders for defense electronics products, including tactical communications and embedded computing products.
Naval & Power
The following tables summarize sales, operating income and margin, and new orders within the Naval & Power segment.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
% change
2023
2022
% change
Sales
$
287,744
$
256,261
12%
$
834,417
$
732,777
14%
Operating income
47,663
41,576
15%
132,382
118,865
11%
Operating margin
16.6
%
16.2
%
40 bps
15.9
%
16.2
%
(30 bps)
New orders
$
335,741
$
351,847
(5%)
$
980,176
$
963,552
2%
Components of sales and operating income increase (decrease):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2023 vs. 2022
2023 vs. 2022
Sales
Operating Income
Sales
Operating Income
Organic
12
%
16
%
9
%
7
%
Acquisitions
—
%
—
%
5
%
—
%
Loss on divestiture
—
%
—
%
—
%
4
%
Foreign currency
—
%
(1
%)
—
%
—
%
Total
12
%
15
%
14
%
11
%
Sales
in the Naval & Power segment are primarily to the naval defense and power & process markets, and, to a lesser extent, the aerospace defense market.
Sales in the third quarter increased $31 million, or 12%, to $288 million from the prior year period. In the aerospace defense market, sales increased $13 million primarily due to higher demand for arresting systems equipment supporting various domestic and international customers. Sales in the power & process market benefited $11 million from higher demand for industrial valves in the process market and higher demand supporting the maintenance of existing operating reactors as well as increased development on advanced small modular reactors in the commercial nuclear market. These increases were partially offset by the wind-down on the China Direct AP1000 program. The naval defense market benefited from higher sales on the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs, partially offset by the timing of sales on the CVN-81 aircraft carrier program.
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Sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $102 million, or 14%, to $834 million from the prior year period, primarily due to higher sales across our aerospace defense, naval defense, and power & process markets. In the aerospace defense market, sales increased $52 million primarily due to the incremental impact from our arresting systems acquisition. Sales in the naval defense market benefited $16 million primarily due to higher sales on the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs, partially offset by the timing of sales on various aircraft carrier programs. In the power & process market, sales increased $30 million primarily due to higher demand for industrial valves in the process market and higher demand supporting the maintenance of existing operating reactors as well as increased development on advanced small modular reactors in the commercial nuclear market. These increases were partially offset by the wind-down on the China Direct AP1000 program.
Operating income
in the third quarter increased $6 million, or 15%, to $48 million, and operating margin increased 40 basis points from the prior year period to 16.6%, as lower first year purchase accounting costs during the current period from our arresting systems acquisition as well as favorable overhead absorption on higher sales were partially offset by unfavorable naval contract adjustments and unfavorable product mix.
Operating income during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $14 million, or
11%
, to $132 million, while operating margin decreased 30 basis points from the prior year period to 15.9%. Operating income benefited from the absence of a prior year loss on sale of our industrial valves business in Germany as well as favorable overhead absorption on higher organic sales. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable naval contract adjustments and unfavorable product mix.
New orders
in the third quarter decreased $16 million primarily due to the timing of naval defense orders, partially offset by an increase in orders for commercial nuclear aftermarket products.
New orders
during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $17 million primarily due to the incremental impact from our arresting systems acquisition as well as an increase in orders for commercial nuclear aftermarket products. These increases were partially offset by the timing of naval defense orders.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
The table below depicts sales by end market and customer type, as it helps provide an enhanced understanding of our businesses and the markets in which we operate. The table has been included to supplement the discussion of our consolidated operating results.
Total Net Sales by End Market and Customer Type
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
(In thousands)
2023
2022
% change
2023
2022
% change
Aerospace & Defense markets:
Aerospace Defense
$
148,023
$
114,431
29
%
$
380,095
$
306,980
24
%
Ground Defense
83,185
54,890
52
%
220,317
138,391
59
%
Naval Defense
179,862
174,844
3
%
532,773
510,597
4
%
Commercial Aerospace
79,703
70,257
13
%
232,226
199,341
16
%
Total Aerospace & Defense
$
490,773
$
414,422
18
%
$
1,365,411
$
1,155,309
18
%
Commercial markets:
Power & Process
$
122,118
$
110,559
10
%
$
373,457
$
340,702
10
%
General Industrial
111,435
105,561
6
%
320,714
303,349
6
%
Total Commercial
$
233,553
$
216,120
8
%
$
694,171
$
644,051
8
%
Total Curtiss-Wright
$
724,326
$
630,542
15
%
$
2,059,582
$
1,799,360
14
%
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Aerospace & Defense markets
Sales in the third quarter increased $76 million, or 18%, to $491 million against the comparable prior year period, due to higher sales across all markets. Sales in the aerospace defense market increased primarily due to higher demand for arresting systems equipment as well as embedded computing and flight test instrumentation equipment on various domestic and international programs. In the ground defense market, sales increased primarily due to higher demand for tactical battlefield communications equipment. Sales in the naval defense market benefited primarily from
higher demand on both the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs, partially offset by the timing of sales on the CVN-81 aircraft carrier program.
Sales increases in the commercial aerospace market were primarily due to higher demand for actuation and sensors products as well as surface treatment services on various narrow-body and wide-body platforms. The commercial aerospace market also benefited from higher sales of avionics and flight test equipment on various domestic and international programs.
Sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $210 million, or 18%, to $1,365 million,
primarily due to higher sales across all markets. In the aerospace defense market, sales benefited from the incremental impact from our arresting systems acquisition as well a
s higher demand for embedded computing and flight test instrumentation equipment on various domestic and international programs. Sa
les in the ground defense market increased primarily due to higher demand for tactical b
attlefield communications equipment. Sales increases in the naval defense market were primarily due to higher sales on the Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarine programs, partially offset by lower sales on various aircraft carrier programs. Sales in the commercial aerospace market primarily benefited from higher demand for actuation and sensors products as well as surface treatment services on narrow-body and wide-body platforms, in addition to higher demand for avionics and flight test equipment on various domestic and international platforms.
Commercial markets
Sales in the third quarter increased $17 million, or 8%, to $234 million. Sales in the power & process market benefited from higher demand for industrial valves in the process market and higher demand supporting the maintenance of existing operating reactors as well as increased development on advanced small modular reactors in the commercial nuclear market. These increases were partially offset by the wind-down on the China Direct AP1000 program.
Sales in the general industrial market increased primarily due to higher demand for industrial automation products
and surface treatment services.
Sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 increased $50 million, or 8%, to $694 million. In the power & process market, sales benefited from higher demand for industrial valves in the process market and higher demand supporting the maintenance of existing operating reactors as well as increased development on advanced small modular reactors in the commercial nuclear market. These increases were partially offset by the wind-down on the China Direct AP1000 program.
Sales in the general industrial market increased primarily due to
higher demand for industrial automation products as well as higher
sales of
surface treatment services.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Sources and Use of Cash
We derive the majority of our operating cash inflow from receipts on the sale of goods and services and cash outflow for the procurement of materials and labor; cash flow is therefore subject to market fluctuations and conditions. Most of our long-term contracts allow for several billing points (progress or milestone) that provide us with cash receipts as costs are incurred throughout the project rather than upon contract completion, thereby reducing working capital requirements. In some cases, these payments can exceed the costs incurred on a project. Management continually evaluates cash utilization alternatives, including share repurchases, acquisitions, increased dividends, and paying down debt, to determine the most beneficial use of available capital resources. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations, available borrowings under the credit facility, and ability to raise additional capital through the credit markets, are sufficient to meet both the short-term and long-term capital needs of the organization,
including the return of capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and growing our business through acquisitions.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 30, 2023
September 30, 2022
Cash provided by (used for):
Operating activities
$
165,717
$
2,387
Investing activities
(31,573)
(281,956)
Financing activities
(245,046)
244,788
Effect of exchange-rate changes on cash
2,737
(22,671)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(108,165)
(57,452)
Net cash provided by operating activities
increased $163 million from the prior year period, primarily due to higher cash earnings and improved working capital. These increases were partially offset by higher tax payments in the current period.
Net cash used for investing activities
decreased
$250 million from the prior year period, primarily due to our arresting systems acquisition in the prior year period.
Net cash used for financing activities
increased $490 million from the prior year period, primarily due to the repayment of our 2013 Notes as well as lower current period net borrowings under our credit facility. Refer to the "Financing Activities" section below for further details.
Financing Activities
Debt
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we repaid $203 million of the 2013 Notes that matured on February 26, 2023.
The Corporation’s debt outstanding had an average interest rate of 4.0% for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and 3.6% and 3.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. The Corporation’s average debt outstanding was $1.1 billion and $1.2 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and $1.4 billion and $1.2 billion for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively.
Credit Agreement
As of September 30, 2023, the Corporation had $22 million in letters of credit supported by the Credit Agreement. The unused credit available under the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2023 was $728 million, which could be borrowed without violating any of our debt covenants.
Repurchase of common stock
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Corporation used $37 million of cash to repurchase approximately 0.2 million outstanding shares under its share repurchase program. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Corporation used $44 million of cash to repurchase approximately 0.3 million outstanding shares under its share repurchase program.
Cash Utilization
Management continually evaluates cash utilization alternatives, including share repurchases, acquisitions, and increased dividends to determine the most beneficial use of available capital resources. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, cash flow from operations, available borrowings under the credit facility, and ability to raise additional capital through the credit markets are sufficient to meet both the short-term and long-term capital needs of the organization,
including the return of capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases and growing our business through acquisitions.
Dividends
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The Corporation made dividend payments of $15 million and $14 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Additionally, beginning in the second quarter of 2023, the Corporation increased its quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share.
Debt Compliance
As of the date of this report, we were in compliance with all debt agreements and credit facility covenants, including our most restrictive covenant, which is our debt to capitalization limit of 60%. The debt to capitalization limit is a measure of our indebtedness (as defined per the notes purchase agreement and credit facility) to capitalization, where capitalization equals debt plus equity, and is the same for and applies to all of our debt agreements and credit facility.
As of September 30, 2023, we had the ability to borrow additional debt of $2.2 billion without violating our debt to capitalization covenant.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Preparation of these statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. These estimates and assumptions are affected by the application of our accounting policies. Critical accounting policies are those that require application of management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods. A summary of significant accounting policies and a description of accounting policies that are considered critical may be found in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2023, in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 1, and the Critical Accounting Policies section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in our market
risk during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Information regarding market risk and market risk management policies is more fully described in "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of September 30, 2023, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2023 insofar as they are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and they include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that are incidental to the operation of our business. Some of these proceedings allege damages relating to asbestos and environmental exposures, intellectual property matters, copyright infringement, personal injury claims, employment and employee benefit matters, government contract issues, commercial or contractual disputes, and acquisitions or divestitures. We continue to defend vigorously against all claims. Although the ultimate outcome of any legal matter cannot be predicted with certainty, based on present information, including assessment of the merits of the particular claim, as well as current accruals and insurance coverage, we do not believe that the disposition of any of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
We have been named in pending lawsuits that allege injury from exposure to asbestos. To date, we have not been found liable or paid any material sum of money in settlement in any asbestos-related case. We believe that the minimal use of asbestos in our past operations and the relatively non-friable condition of asbestos in our products make it unlikely that we will face material liability in any asbestos litigation, whether individually or in the aggregate. We maintain insurance coverage for these potential liabilities and we believe adequate coverage exists to cover any unanticipated asbestos liability.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in our Risk Factors during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Information regarding our Risk Factors is more fully described in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table provides information about our repurchase of equity securities that are registered by us pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, during the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
Total Number of shares purchased
Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of a Publicly Announced Program
Maximum Dollar amount of shares that may yet be Purchased Under the Program
July 1 - July 31
21,184
$188.67
167,039
$
171,378,046
August 1 - August 31
22,555
$203.86
189,594
$
166,779,956
September 1 - September 30
19,875
$201.59
209,469
$
162,773,358
For the quarter ended September 30, 2023
63,614
$198.09
209,469
$
162,773,358
In December 2022, the Corporation adopted two written trading plans in connection with its previously authorized share repurchase program, of which approximately $200 million remains available for repurchase. The first trading plan includes share repurchases of $50 million, to be executed equally throughout the 2023 calendar year. The second trading plan includes opportunistic share repurchases up to $100 million to be executed through a 10b5-1 program. The terms of these trading plans can be found in the Corporation’s Form 8-K filed with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2022.
Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION
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Director Nomination Process
There have been no material changes in our procedures by which our security holders may recommend nominees to our board of directors during the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Information regarding security holder recommendations and nominations for directors is more fully described in the section entitled “Stockholder Nominations for Directors” of our 2023 Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, which is incorporated by reference to our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Insider Adoption or Termination of Trading Arrangements
During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act)
adopted
, modified, or
terminated
a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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