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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
i529 Pleasant Street
iAttleboro, iMassachusetts,
i02703, iUnited States
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
i+1
(508) i236 3800
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
_____________________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of exchange on which registered
iOrdinary Shares - nominal value €0.01 per share
iST
iNew
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 that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. iYes☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). iYes☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer,""accelerated filer,""smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
iLarge
accelerated filer
☒
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
i☐
Emerging
growth company
i☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the
registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes i☐ No ☒
As of July 15, 2021, i158,374,184
ordinary shares were outstanding.
Other
intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $i2,211,355 and $i2,145,634
as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
i892,521
i691,549
Deferred
income tax assets
i79,625
i84,785
Other
assets
i158,803
i172,722
Total
assets
$
i8,418,358
$
i7,844,202
Liabilities
and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt, finance lease and other financing obligations
$
i7,281
$
i757,205
Accounts
payable
i473,932
i393,907
Income
taxes payable
i25,663
i19,215
Accrued
expenses and other current liabilities
i330,056
i324,830
Total
current liabilities
i836,932
i1,495,157
Deferred
income tax liabilities
i301,471
i259,857
Pension
and other post-retirement benefit obligations
i44,146
i48,002
Finance
lease and other financing obligations, less current portion
i27,220
i27,931
Long-term
debt, net
i4,213,830
i3,213,747
Other
long-term liabilities
i81,311
i94,022
Total
liabilities
i5,504,910
i5,138,716
Commitments
and contingencies (Note 12)
i
i
Shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary
shares, €ii0.01/ nominal value per share, ii177,069/
shares authorized, and i174,005 and i173,266 shares issued as of June 30, 2021 and December 31,
2020, respectively
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. iBasis
of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive income/(loss), cash flows, and changes in shareholders' equity of Sensata Technologies Holding plc, a public limited company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, and its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the "Company,""Sensata,""we,""our," or "us."
i
The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, these interim financial statements do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying financial information reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the interim period results. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the "2020 Annual Report").
All
U.S. dollar ("USD") and share amounts presented, except per share amounts, are stated in thousands, unless otherwise indicated.
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior periods to conform to current period presentation.
2. iNew Accounting Standards
There
are no recently issued accounting standards that have been adopted in the current period or will be adopted in future periods that have had or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
3. iRevenue Recognition
i
The
following tables presents net revenue disaggregated by segment and end market for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
The
following table presents the components of non-cash compensation expense related to our equity awards for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
At our Annual General Meeting held on May 27, 2021, our shareholders approved the Sensata Technologies Holding plc 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2021 Equity Plan"), which replaced the Sensata Technologies Holding plc First Amended and Restated 2010 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2010 Equity Plan"). The 2021 Equity Plan is substantially similar to the 2010 Equity Plan with some updates based on changes in law and current practices. The purpose of the 2021 Equity Plan is to promote the long-term growth, profitability, and interests of the Company and its shareholders by aiding us in attracting and retaining employees, officers, consultants, advisors, and non-employee directors capable of assuring our future success. All awards granted subsequent to this approval were made
under the 2021 Equity Plan.
i
We granted the following restricted stock units ("RSUs" and each, an "RSU") and performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs" and each, a "PRSU") under the 2021 Equity Plan and 2010 Equity Plan during the six months ended June 30, 2021:
Awards
Granted To:
Type of Award
Number of Units Granted (in thousands)
Percentage of PRSUs Awarded that May Vest
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Directors
RSU (1)(5)
i27
N/A
$
i58.63
Various
executives and employees
RSU (2)(4)
i370
N/A
$
i58.37
Various
executives and employees
PRSU (3)(4)
i236
i0.0%
- i200.0%
$
i58.20
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(1) These
RSUs cliff vest ione year from the grant date (May 2022).
(2) RSUs vest ratably over ithree
years, one-third per year beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. These RSUs will fully vest on various dates between February 2024 and June 2024.
(3) ThesePRSUs vest on various dates between April 2024 and May 2024. The number of units that ultimately vest is dependent on the achievement of certain performance criteria.
(4) Primarily granted under the 2010 Equity Plan.
(5) Primarily granted under the 2021 Equity Plan.
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5.
iRestructuring and Other Charges, Net
On June 30, 2020, in response to the potential long-term impact of the global financial and health crisis caused by the coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic on our business, we committed to a plan to reorganize our business (the “Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program”), consisting of voluntary and involuntary reductions-in-force and certain site closures. The Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program was commenced
in order to align our cost structure to the then anticipated future demand outlook. As of June 30, 2021, we have recorded cumulative costs of $i30.1 million over the life of the plan, of which $i27.4 million
related to severance charges and $i2.7 million related to facility and exit costs. We have completed a majority of the actions contemplated under the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program.
Reductions in force under the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program have impacted approximately i560positions as of June 30, 2021. When the remaining contemplated reduction-in-force actions are completed, which is expected in the third quarter of 2021, the total reductions in force are expected to be approximately i840 positions, reflecting total severance charges of between $i27.0
million and $i29.0 million. In addition, we expect total facility and exit costs incurred over the life of the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program to be between $i6.0
million and $i8.0 million. We expect to settle these charges with cash on hand.
We
expect that when fully completed, restructuring actions taken under the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program will have impacted our business segments and corporate functions as follows:
Reductions-in-Force
Site
Closures
(Dollars in millions)
Positions
Minimum
Maximum
Minimum
Maximum
Performance Sensing
i170
$
i9.3
$
i10.0
$
i3.0
$
i4.0
Sensing
Solutions
i280
i8.0
i8.0
i3.0
i4.0
Corporate
and other (1)
i390
i9.7
i11.0
i—
i—
Total
i840
$
i27.0
$
i29.0
$
i6.0
$
i8.0
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(1) The
majority of these positions relate to engineering and manufacturing operations, which are allocated to corporate and other. However, these restructuring actions will benefit the results of Performance Sensing and Sensing Solutions as well.
Charges recognized in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 resulting from the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program are presented by impacted segment below. However, as noted in Note 17: Segment Reporting, restructuring and other charges, net are excluded from segment operating income. Approximately $i1.0
million and $i2.0 million of these charges in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, relate to site closures in Sensing Solutions. Approximately $ii0.3/
million of these charges in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 relate to site closures in Performance Sensing.
(1) Severance
costs, net (excluding those related to the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program) for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were related to termination benefits arising from the shutdown and relocation of an operating site in Northern Ireland.
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(2) Other charges in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 included a charge of $ii12.1/ million
resulting from a prejudgment interest-related award granted by the court on behalf of Wasica Finance GmbH ("Wasica") in intellectual property litigation in the second quarter of 2020. We settled this litigation with Wasica in the third quarter of 2020.
i
The following table presents a rollforward of the severance portion of our restructuring obligations for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The severance liability as of June 30, 2021 was entirely recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet.
6. iOther, Net
i
The
following table presents the components of other, net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
The
increase in total tax for the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 was primarily due to the increase in pre-tax profits. The increase in total tax for the six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020 was predominantly due to the overall increase in income/(loss) before taxes as impacted by the mix of profits in the various jurisdictions in which we operate as well as the nonrecurrence of the benefit recorded in the first quarter of 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act").
In response to the global financial and health crisis caused by COVID-19, the U.S. federal government enacted the CARES Act
on March 27, 2020. Federal limitations on interest deductions were reduced in connection with this legislation, and we recorded a deferred tax benefit of $i7.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2020, as we were able to utilize additional interest expense that was previously subject to a valuation allowance.
The provision for/(benefit
from) income taxes consists of (1) current tax expense, which relates primarily to our profitable operations in tax jurisdictions with limited or no net operating loss carryforwards and withholding taxes related to management fees, royalties, and the repatriation of foreign earnings; and (2) deferred tax expense (or benefit), which represents adjustments in book-to-tax basis differences primarily related to (a) book versus tax basis in intangible assets, (b) changes in net operating loss carryforwards, (c) changes in tax rates, and (d) changes in our assessment of the realizability of our deferred tax assets.
8. iNet
Income/(Loss) per Share
Basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share are calculated by dividing net income/(loss) by the number of basic and diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding during the period. iFor the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 the weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted net income/(loss) per share were
as follows:
(1) In the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, potential ordinary shares of approximately i66 thousand and i200
thousand, respectively, related to stock options and approximately i353 thousand and i403
thousand, respectively, related to unvested restricted securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding as a result of the net loss incurred in those periods.
Certain potential ordinary shares were excluded from our calculation of diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding because either they would have had an anti–dilutive effect on net income/(loss) per share or they related to equity awards that were contingently issuable for which the contingency had not been satisfied. iThese
potential ordinary shares were as follows:
The components of net periodic benefit cost/(credit) associated with our defined benefit and
retiree healthcare plans for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
U.S.
Plans
Non-U.S. Plans
Defined Benefit
Retiree Healthcare
Defined Benefit
Total
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
2021
2020
Service
cost
$
i—
$
i—
$
i2
$
i3
$
i1,325
$
i939
$
i1,327
$
i942
Interest
cost
i120
i206
i21
i36
i401
i396
i542
i638
Expected
return on plan assets
(i226)
(i293)
i—
i—
(i179)
(i172)
(i405)
(i465)
Amortization
of net loss
i401
i300
i—
i9
i462
i359
i863
i668
Amortization
of prior service (credit)/cost
i—
i—
(i159)
(i197)
i13
i3
(i146)
(i194)
Loss
on settlement
i1,414
i310
i—
i—
i—
i1,559
i1,414
i1,869
Net
periodic benefit cost/(credit)
$
i1,709
$
i523
$
(i136)
$
(i149)
$
i2,022
$
i3,084
$
i3,595
$
i3,458
The
components of net periodic benefit cost/(credit) associated with our defined benefit and retiree healthcare plans for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:
Components of net periodic benefit cost/(credit) other than service cost are presented in other, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 6: Other, Net.
11. iDebt
i
Our
long-term debt, finance lease, and other financing obligations as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consisted of the following:
Finance
lease and other financing obligations, less current portion
$
i27,220
$
i27,931
/
Revolving
Credit Facility
As of June 30, 2021, we had $i416.1 million available under our $i420.0 million
revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"), net of $i3.9 million of obligations in respect of outstanding letters of credit issued thereunder. Outstanding letters of credit are issued primarily for the benefit of certain operating activities. As of June 30, 2021, ino
amounts had been drawn against these outstanding letters of credit.
6.25% Senior Notes redemption
On February 3, 2021, we announced that we intended to redeem in full the $i750.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding on our i6.25%
senior notes due 2026 (the "6.25% Senior Notes"). On February 15, 2021, the “make-whole” premium with respect to the 6.25% Senior Notes expired. Accordingly, we reflected the 6.25% Senior Notes as a current liability on our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020.
We redeemed the 6.25% Senior Notes on March 5, 2021 in accordance with the terms of the indenture under which the 6.25% Senior Notes were issued and the terms of the notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to i103.125%
of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 6.25% Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to (but not including) the redemption date. In addition to the $i750.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding, at redemption we paid the $i23.4
million premium and $i2.6 million accrued interest.
4.0% Senior Notes
On March 29, 2021, our indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary, Sensata Technologies B.V. ("STBV"), completed the issuance and sale of $i750.0 million
aggregate principal amount of i4.0% senior notes due 2029 (the "4.0% Senior Notes"). The 4.0% Senior Notes were issued under an indenture dated as of March 29, 2021 among STBV, as issuer, The Bank of New York Mellon, as trustee (the "Trustee"), and our guarantor subsidiaries (the "Guarantors") named therein (the "4.0% Senior
Notes Indenture").
The 4.0% Senior Notes Indenture contains covenants that limit the ability of STBV and its subsidiaries to, among other things: incur liens; engage in sale and leaseback transactions; with respect to any subsidiary of STBV, incur indebtedness without such subsidiary’s guaranteeing the 4.0% Senior Notes; or consolidate, merge with, or sell, assign, convey, transfer, lease, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of their properties or assets to, another person. These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the 4.0% Senior Notes Indenture.
The 4.0% Senior Notes bear interest at i4.0% per year and mature on April 15, 2029. Interest is payable semi-annually on April 15 and October 15 of each year, commencing on October 15, 2021. The 4.0% Senior Notes are guaranteed by each of STBV's wholly-owned subsidiaries that is a borrower
or guarantor under the senior secured credit facilities (the "Senior Secured Credit Facilities") of STBV's wholly-owned subsidiary Sensata Technologies, Inc. ("STI") and the issuer or a guarantor under our existing senior notes as follows: STBV's 4.875% Senior Notes due 2023, 5.625% Senior Notes due 2024, and 5.0% Senior Notes due 2025; and STI's 4.375% Senior Notes due 2030 and 3.75% Senior Notes due 2031.
At any time, and from time to time, prior to April 15, 2024, STBV may redeem the 4.0% Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 4.0% Senior Notes being redeemed, plus a “make whole” premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. At any time on or after April 15, 2024, STBV may redeem the 4.0% Senior
Notes, in whole or in part, at the following prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but excluding the redemption date.
i
Period beginning April 15,
Price
2024
i102.000
%
2025
i101.000
%
2026
and thereafter
i100.000
%
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In addition, at any time prior to April 15, 2024, STBV may redeem up to i40%
of the principal amount of the outstanding 4.0% Senior Notes (including additional 4.0% Senior Notes, if any, that may be issued after March 29, 2021) with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price (expressed as a percentage of principal amount) of i104.00%, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but excluding the redemption date, provided that at least i60%
of the aggregate principal amount of the 4.0% Senior Notes (including additional 4.0% Senior Notes, if any) remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption.
Upon the occurrence of certain changes in control, each holder of the 4.0% Senior Notes will have the right to require STBV to repurchase the 4.0% Senior Notes at i101% of their principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but excluding the date of repurchase.
Upon changes in certain tax laws or treaties,
or any change in the official application, administration, or interpretation thereof, STBV may, at its option, redeem the 4.0% Senior Notes, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price equal to i100% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but excluding the redemption date, premium, if any, and all Additional Amounts (as defined in the 4.0% Senior Notes Indenture), if any, then due and which will become due on the date of redemption.
On
April 8, 2021, STBV completed the issuance and sale of an additional $i250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.0% Senior Notes (the “Additional Notes”). The Additional Notes were priced at i100.75%
and were issued pursuant to the 4.0% Senior Notes Indenture, as supplemented by the First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of April 8, 2021, among STBV, the Guarantors, and the Trustee. The Additional Notes are consolidated and form a single class with the $i750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.0% Senior Notes issued by STBV on March 29,
2021 (the “Initial Notes”). The Additional Notes have the same terms as the Initial Notes, other than with respect to the date of issuance and the issue price.
We intend to use the net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the 4.0% Senior Notes and the Additional Notes for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, the acquisition of other companies, businesses, or assets, strategic investments, the refinancing or repayment of debt, and share repurchases.
Accounting for Debt Financing Transactions
We account for our debt financing transactions as disclosed in Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies of the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2020 Annual Report.
In
connection with the redemption of the 6.25% Senior Notes, we recorded a loss of $i30.1 million, which included $i23.4 million
in premiums paid, with the remaining loss representing write-off of debt discounts and deferred financing costs. In connection with the issuance of the 4.0% Senior Notes, we recognized $i9.6 million of deferred financing costs, which are presented as a reduction of long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and $i1.7
million of issuance premiums, which are presented as an addition to long-term debt on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Accrued interest associated with our outstanding debt is included as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, accrued interest totaled $i46.1
million and $i53.6 million, respectively.
12. iCommitments
and Contingencies
We are regularly involved in a number of claims and litigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters, based upon our experience and current information known to us, we do not expect the outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position, and/or cash flows.
13. iShareholders'
Equity
Treasury Shares
From time to time, our Board of Directors has authorized various share repurchase programs, which may be modified or terminated by the Board at any time. We currently have an authorized $i500.0 million share repurchase program under which approximately $i302.3
million remained available as of June 30, 2021. On April 2, 2020, we announced a temporary suspension of this share repurchase program, which will remain on hold until we determine that market conditions warrant continuation of the program.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
i
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30,
2021 were as follows:
(1) Refer to Note 15: Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information on amounts to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss in future periods.
(2) Refer to Note 10:Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefits for additional information on net periodic benefit cost/(credit).
The
fair values of our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are shown in the below table. All fair value measures presented are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Refer
to Note 15: Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities for additional information related to our forward contracts.
Measured on a Nonrecurring Basis
We evaluated our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of October 1, 2020 and determined that they were not impaired. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, no events or changes in circumstances occurred that would have triggered the need for an additional impairment review of these assets.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value
i
The
following table presents the carrying values and fair values of financial instruments not recorded at fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. All fair value measures presented are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
(1) Excluding
any related debt discounts, or premiums, and deferred financing costs.
/
Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value because of their short-term nature.
In addition to the above, we hold certain equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values for which we use the measurement alternative prescribed in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 321, Investments - Equity Securities. Such investments are measured at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for identical or similar investments of the same
issuer. There were no impairments or changes resulting from observable transactions for any of these investments and no adjustments were made to their carrying values.
Refer to the table below for the carrying values of equity
investments using the measurement alternative, which are presented as a component of other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
On
June 22, 2021, Quanergy Systems, Inc. ("Quanergy") announced that it had entered into a definitive business combination agreement with CITIC Capital Acquisition Corp (NYSE: CCAC). Upon closing of the business combination, which is expected to be in the second half of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions, the combined company is expected to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol QNGY. We have assessed our investment in Quanergy based on the proposed terms of the business combination agreement and concluded that there were no indicators of impairment as of June 30, 2021. Subsequent to closing, we will mark our investment to market each reporting period.
15.
iDerivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Hedges of Foreign Currency Risk
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness of our foreign currency forward contracts that are
designated as cash flow hedges were not material. As of June 30, 2021, we estimated that $i9.2 million of net gains will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2022.
i
As
of June 30, 2021, we had the following outstanding foreign currency forward contracts:
(1) Derivative financial instruments not designated as hedges are used to manage our exposure to currency exchange rate risk. They are intended to preserve economic value, and they are not used for trading or speculative purposes.
As of June 30, 2021, we had the following outstanding commodity forward contracts, none of which were designated for hedge accounting treatment in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging:
Commodity
Notional
Remaining Contracted Periods
Weighted-Average
Strike Price Per Unit
Silver
i929,084 troy oz.
July 2021 - June 2023
$i24.51
Gold
i8,943
troy oz.
July 2021 - June 2023
$i1,819.10
Nickel
i202,117
pounds
July 2021 - June 2023
$i7.44
Aluminum
i2,870,170
pounds
July 2021 - June 2023
$i0.97
Copper
i2,842,272
pounds
July 2021 - June 2023
$i3.76
Platinum
i9,540
troy oz.
July 2021 - June 2023
$i1,045.46
Palladium
i1,256
troy oz.
July 2021 - June 2023
$i2,457.28
Financial Instrument Presentation
i
The
following table presents the fair values of our derivative financial instruments and their classification in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:
These
fair value measurements were all categorized within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
i
The following tables present the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
Derivatives
designated as hedging instruments
Amount of Deferred (Loss)/Gain Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Location of Net (Loss)/Gain Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Income/(Loss)
Amount of Net (Loss)/Gain Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Income/(Loss)
The following tables present the effect of our derivative financial instruments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income/(loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
Derivatives
designated as hedging instruments
Amount of Deferred Gain/(Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss)
Location of Net (Loss)/Gain Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Income/(Loss)
Amount of Net (Loss)/Gain Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into Net Income/(Loss)
We have agreements with our derivative counterparties that contain a provision whereby if we default on our indebtedness and repayment of the indebtedness has been accelerated by the lender, then we could also be declared in default on our derivative obligations.
As of June 30, 2021, the termination value of outstanding derivatives in a liability position, excluding any adjustment for non-performance risk, was $i9.7
million. As of June 30, 2021, we had inot posted any cash collateral related to these agreements. If we breach any of the default provisions on any of our indebtedness as described above, we could be required to settle our obligations under the derivative agreements at their termination values.
16. iAcquisitions
On
February 11, 2021, we entered into a securities purchase agreement (the "SPA") to acquire all of the outstanding equity interests of Xirgo Technologies, LLC ("Xirgo"), a leading provider of telematics and data insight, headquartered in Camarillo, California. The transaction contemplated by the SPA closed on April 1, 2021 for an aggregate cash purchase price of $i408.7 million, subject to certain post-closing items. The
product offerings and technology of Xirgo will augment our existing portfolio in advancing our Sensata Insights megatrend initiative. We expect to integrate Xirgo into our Performance Sensing reportable segment.
i
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Net
working capital, excluding cash
$
i11,536
Property, plant and equipment
i1,427
Goodwill
i184,260
Other
intangible assets
i249,612
Other assets
i508
Deferred
income tax liabilities
(i45,506)
Other long-term liabilities
(i292)
Fair
value of net assets acquired, excluding cash and cash equivalents
i401,545
Cash and cash equivalents
i7,117
Fair
value of net assets acquired
$
i408,662
/
The allocation of purchase
price of Xirgo is preliminary, and is based on management’s judgments after evaluating several factors, including preliminary valuation assessments of tangible and intangible assets. The final allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired will be completed when the final valuations are completed. The preliminary goodwill recognized as a result of this acquisition was approximately $i184.3 million, which represents future economic benefits expected to arise from synergies from combining operations and the extension of existing customer relationships. The amount of goodwill recorded that is expected to be deductible
for tax purposes is not material.
In connection with the allocation of purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we identified certain definite-lived intangible assets. iThe
following table presents the acquired intangible assets, their estimated fair values, and weighted-average lives:
Acquisition Date Fair Value
Weighted-Average Lives (years)
Acquired definite-lived intangible assets
Customer
relationships
$
i198,540
i15
Completed
technologies
i44,130
i10
Tradenames
i6,930
i11
Other
i12
i1
Total
definite-lived intangible assets acquired
$
i249,612
i14
The
definite-lived intangible assets were valued using the income approach. We used the relief-from-royalty method to value completed technologies and tradenames, and we used the multi-period excess earnings method to value customer relationships. These valuation methods incorporate assumptions including expected discounted future cash flows resulting from either the future estimated after-tax royalty payments avoided as a result of owning the completed technologies or the future earnings related to existing customer relationships.
17. iSegment
Reporting
We operate in, and report financial information for, the following itwo reportable segments: Performance Sensing and Sensing Solutions. The Performance Sensing reportable segment consists of itwo
operating segments, Automotive and HVOR, each of which meet the criteria for aggregation in FASB ASC Topic 280, Reportable Segments. The Sensing Solutions reportable segment is also an operating segment.
Our operating segments are businesses that we manage as components of an enterprise, for which separate financial information is evaluated regularly by our chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. An operating segment’s performance is primarily evaluated based on segment operating income, which excludes amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and other charges, net, certain costs associated with our strategic megatrend initiatives, and certain corporate costs or credits not associated with the operations of the segment, including share-based compensation expense and a portion of depreciation expense associated with
assets recorded in connection with acquisitions. Corporate and other costs excluded from an operating segment’s performance are separately stated below and also include costs that are related to functional areas, such as finance, information technology, legal, and human resources.
We believe that segment operating income, as defined above, is an appropriate measure for evaluating the operating performance of our segments. However, this measure should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, operating income or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The accounting policies of each of our reporting segments are materially consistent with those in the summary of significant accounting policies as described in Note 2: Significant Accounting Policies of the audited consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto included in our 2020 Annual Report.
The following table presents net revenue and segment operating income for the reportable segments and other operating results not allocated to the reportable segments for the three and six months ended
June 30, 2021 and 2020:
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including any documents incorporated by reference herein, includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These forward-looking statements also relate to our future prospects, developments, and business strategies. These forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as "may,""will,""could,""should,""expect,""anticipate,""believe,""estimate,""predict,""project,""forecast,""continue,""intend,""plan," and similar terms or phrases, or the negative of such terminology, including references to assumptions. However, these terms are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements.
Forward-looking statements contained herein, or in other statements made by us, are made based on management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us. These statements are subject to uncertainties and other important factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict, and many of which are beyond our control, that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those matters expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in, or suggested by, such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurances
that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them do, what impact they will have on our results of operations and financial condition.
We believe that the following important factors, among others (including those described in Item 1A: Risk Factors, included in our 2020 Annual Report), could affect our future performance and the liquidity and value of our securities and cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf:
•Future risks and existing uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to have a significant adverse impact on our business and operations including: (i) full or partial shutdowns of our facilities as mandated by government decrees,
(ii) limited ability to adjust certain costs due to government actions, (iii) significant travel restrictions and “work-from-home” orders limiting the availability of our workforce, (iv) supplier constraints and supply-chain interruptions, (v) logistics challenges and limitations, (vi) reduced demand from certain customers, (vii) uncertainties associated with a protracted economic slowdown that could negatively affect the financial condition of our customers and suppliers, and (viii) uncertainties and volatility in the global capital markets;
•instability and changes in the global markets, including regulatory, political, economic, governmental, and military matters, such as the exit of the United Kingdom (the "U.K.") from the European Union (the "EU");
•adverse conditions or competition in the industries upon
which we are dependent, including the automotive industry;
•losses and costs as a result of intellectual property, product liability, warranty, and recall claims;
•market acceptance of new product introductions and product innovations;
•inability to realize all of the revenue or achieve anticipated gross margins from products subject to existing purchase orders for which we are currently engaged in development;
•supplier interruption or non-performance, limiting our access to manufactured components or raw materials;
•risks related to the acquisition or disposition of businesses, or the restructuring of our business;
•labor
disruptions or increased labor costs;
•competitive pressure from customers that could require us to reduce prices or result in reduced demand;
•security breaches, cyber theft of our intellectual property, and other disruptions to our information technology infrastructure, or improper disclosure of confidential, personal, or proprietary data;
•our ability to attract and retain key senior management and qualified technical, sales, and other personnel;
•foreign currency risks, changes in socioeconomic conditions, or changes to monetary and fiscal policies;
•our level of indebtedness, or our inability to meet debt service obligations
or comply with the covenants contained in the credit agreement and senior notes indentures;
•changes to current policies, such as trade tariffs, by various governments worldwide;
•risks related to the potential for goodwill impairment;
•the impact of challenges by taxing authorities of our historical and future tax positions or our allocation of taxable income among our subsidiaries, unfavorable developments in taxation sentiments in countries where we do business, and challenges to the sovereign taxation regimes of EU member states by the European Commission and the Organization for Economic
Co-operation and Development;
•changes to, or inability to comply with, various regulations, including tax laws, import/export regulations, anti-bribery laws, environmental, health, and safety laws, and other governmental regulations; and
In addition, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact our business and financial results going forward will be dependent on future developments, such as the length and severity of the crisis,
the potential resurgence of the crisis, future government actions in response to the crisis and the overall impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and capital markets, among many other factors, all of which remain highly uncertain and unpredictable.
All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. We urge readers to review carefully the risk factors described in our 2020 Annual Report and in the other documents that we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
You can read these documents at www.sec.gov or on our website at www.sensata.com.
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2020 Annual Report, filed with the
SEC on February 12, 2021, and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruptions to our company, employees, customers, suppliers, and communities in fiscal year 2020. In the first quarter of 2020, these disruptions were primarily limited to our manufacturing operations in China. In the second quarter of 2020, we experienced the full scope and impact of disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic globally. These disruptions included, depending on the specific location, full or partial
shutdowns of our facilities as mandated by government decrees, limited ability to adjust certain costs due to government actions, significant travel restrictions and “work-from-home” orders limiting the availability of our workforce, supplier constraints and material supply-chain interruptions, logistics challenges and limitations, and reduced demand from certain customers. Reduced demand, in addition to elevated logistics costs, government mandates, and actions to safeguard our employees, contributed to lower margins in the second quarter of 2020.
We acted early in the pandemic to reduce our cost structure while continuing to invest in megatrends that are shaping our end markets that we believe will enable us to deliver long-term sustainable growth. As a result, we have continued to capitalize on rapidly improving markets and supported our customers as they have returned to higher levels of production late in 2020
and during the first half of 2021.
2021 interim results
The economic recovery we experienced during the second half of 2020 continued through the first half of 2021. Improved market results, combined with our response to increased demand, drove net revenue growth of 72.2% and 43.3% in the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. This represented 1,140 basis points and 940 basis points, respectively, of market outgrowth. We use the term "market outgrowth" to describe the impact of an increasing quantity and value of our products used in customer systems and applications. It is only loosely correlated to normal unit demand fluctuations in the markets we serve.
In
the three months ended June 30, 2021, Performance Sensing net revenue increased 92.6% and Sensing Solutions net revenue increased 31.1% from the three months ended June 30, 2020. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, Performance Sensing net revenue increased 52.7% and Sensing Solutions net revenue increased 20.6% from the six months ended June 30, 2020. Our automotive and HVOR businesses delivered market outgrowth of 990 basis points and 2,850 basis points, respectively, in the three months ended June 30, 2021 and market outgrowth of 940 basis points and 1,840 basis points, respectively, in the six months ended June 30, 2021. Refer to Results of Operations—Net
Revenue included elsewhere in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") for additional discussion.
In the three months ended June 30, 2021, operating income/(loss) increased $166.6 million to $164.8 million, compared to $(1.9) million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, operating income increased $265.5 million to $322.2 million, compared to $56.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020. These improved results were due in large part to increased revenues, improved gross margins, and lower restructuring charges, partially offset by elevated
costs related to the global semiconductor chip shortage, higher spend to support megatrend growth initiatives, and
increased incentive compensation aligned to improved financial performance. Refer to Results of Operations—Operating costs and expenses included elsewhere in this MD&A for additional discussion of our improved operating costs and expenses.
In the three months ended June 30, 2021, net income/(loss) increased $155.5 million to $112.9 million, compared to $(42.5) million in the three months ended June 30,
2020. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, net income/(loss) increased $200.8 million to $166.6 million, compared to $(34.1) million in the six months ended June 30, 2020. This increase was primarily a result of improved operating results, partially offset by higher taxes as discussed at Results of Operations—Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes and, for the six month period, by the loss on redemption of the 6.25% Senior Notes as discussed at Results of Operations—Other, net.
Forward-looking information
For the full year 2021, while a degree of market uncertainty remains, in particular with respect to the impact of the industry-wide semiconductor shortage, we are anticipating a continuation of improved
and stable economic and business conditions. We are also anticipating a return to normal seasonality, which includes sequentially lower revenue in the third quarter as compared to the second quarter and sequentially flat revenue in the fourth quarter as compared to the third quarter. We continue to expect to deliver industry-leading margins for our shareholders, while also increasing investments in our growth opportunities and our people. Our targeted market outgrowth for the automotive business is 400-600 basis points. Our targeted market outgrowth for the HVOR business is 600-800 basis points. For the past three and a half years, on average, we have delivered market outgrowth in our automotive and HVOR businesses of 615 basis points and 950 basis points, respectively, at or above the top of those ranges.
Automotive production is expected to rebound sharply this year from last year, but at a pace slightly lower than expected
in April given production slowdowns caused by the global semiconductor shortage. Global automotive production for the full year 2021 is now expected to grow 9% from the prior year, according to third party forecasts. While low inventory levels at our automotive customers, especially in North America, will lead to growth in 2021, we expect production slowdowns attributed to the global semiconductor chip shortage to continue for the remainder of the year.
One headwind affecting our outlook for the second half of 2021 is the expected impact from the global semiconductor shortage facing the automotive supply chain, as well as other sectors, due in part to large-scale shutdowns early in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Semiconductors are the technology used to make microchips, and this shortage has resulted in paused production on certain vehicles and increased costs to procure microchips. This shortage has impacted our margins
in the first half of 2021, and we believe it will continue to have an adverse impact on our operating costs in the remainder of fiscal year 2021.
Megatrends
We continue to demonstrate progress in our megatrend initiatives as we increase our investments to pursue these large, fast-growing markets driven by secular trends. We intend to expand our solutions for these areas organically as well as through acquisitions and third party collaborations. We see numerous opportunities to utilize our strong financial position, engineering capabilities, supply chain, and customer relationships to meaningfully enlarge our addressable markets.
Our automotive addressable market is large today and growing rapidly. Applications in internal combustion vehicles make up most of our current automotive addressable market, which is expected to continue to grow
over the next 10 years, even with the shift in type of vehicles produced. In addition, while the Electrification applications that we serve represent a smaller market today, these applications are expected to grow very rapidly until they become an even larger opportunity for us than internal combustion engines by 2030. As a result, we’re expecting a doubling of our automotive addressable market by 2030.
The rapid introduction of new electric vehicles provides a healthy tailwind for our revenue growth. Our content in electric vehicles represents a 20% uplift in content value as compared to internal combustion vehicles of a similar class. This content uplift is derived from the broad array of our sensors and other components that we design into battery electric vehicles, in many cases using the same underlying technology product families that we use in internal combustion vehicles. Additionally, certain sensors carry over directly
from internal combustion vehicles, such as brake pressure and tire pressure sensors. We also build additional sensors or devices unique to electric vehicles, such as contactors and electric motor position sensors. We are broadening and deepening our product portfolio to support this expanding segment. In the first quarter, we completed the acquisition of Lithium Balance to add battery management systems to our product capabilities.
In addition, we achieved a meaningful milestone in our Electrification megatrend initiative when we agreed to a joint venture with Churod Electronics ("Churod") on April 8, 2021. This joint venture extends our electrical protection capabilities to mass-market electric vehicles and other electrified equipment worldwide and expands our contactor capabilities in the automotive market to vehicles that have shorter ranges and longer charging times,
which are more common in Asia. This enables us to offer
a broader electrification solution set for electric vehicle manufacturers globally. The joint venture will provide medium-voltage contactors to transportation original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") in China, and we will sell the product line to customers elsewhere in the world. Churod will contribute access to its ceramic, high-levitation contactor intellectual property. These contactors are optimized for medium-voltage applications in the 150 amp to 400 amp range common in mass-market vehicles. They will also dedicate engineering resources and contribute manufacturing equipment to the joint
venture. Sensata will contribute $9.5 million and will dedicate application engineers and salespeople. We expect this joint venture to close in the third quarter of 2021.
Our Electrification megatrend initiative not only represents a market opportunity in electric vehicles, but also electrified heavy vehicles and the charging infrastructure necessary to support this ecosystem. We see additional opportunities in industrial and grid applications, some of which are more nascent today. Sensata is already a leading provider of high-voltage protection on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure and we seek to be the partner of choice for heavy vehicle and industrial OEMs transitioning to electrified solutions as well. We also intend to participate in other areas of the evolving market that enable Electrification to become more widespread.
In support of our Insights megatrend initiative,
on April 1, 2021, we acquired Xirgo, a leading telematics and data insights provider for fleet management across the transportation and logistics segments. Refer to the section Sensata Insights below for additional information.
We believe that the overall market environment may continue to provide opportunities to further strengthen our portfolio through strategically important, value-creating acquisitions and/or joint ventures. In addition, we are pursuing new technology collaborations and partnerships with third parties to expand our capabilities and accelerate our megatrend growth.
Sensata Insights
On April 1, 2021, we completed the acquisition of Xirgo, headquartered in Camarillo, California,
for $409 million. This acquisition represents a meaningful milestone in our Insights megatrend initiative, greatly expanding our ability to provide data insights to transportation and logistics customers, as well as adding a new customer base for these solutions. Xirgo brings a comprehensive suite of telematics and asset tracking devices, cloud-based data insight solutions, as well as emerging sensing applications and data services. This acquisition is consistent with our strategy to move beyond serving vehicle OEMs and engage with the broader transportation and logistics ecosystem. Xirgo is complementary to, and meaningfully extends, our organic Insights solutions for commercial fleet managers, adding cargo, container, and light-vehicle fleet management to our heavy vehicle OEM and fleet focus. We are branding these offerings, which serve our Insights megatrend initiative, as Sensata Insights. Refer to Note 16: Acquisitions
of our condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for additional information in the acquisition of Xirgo.
The Insights initiative is expected to generate more than $100 million in annualized revenue in 2021 and grow in excess of 20% per year over the next several years. We already have committed orders for 100% of the revenue we expect the Insights initiative to generate for the remainder of 2021.
Liquidity
We have sufficient cash to take advantage of strategic opportunities as they arise. At December 31, 2020, we had cash and cash equivalents of $1,862.0 million. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, we generated operating cash flows of $267.9 million, ending the quarter on
June 30, 2021 with cash and cash equivalents of $1,861.8 million. In the first quarter of 2021, we used the flexibility provided by our large cash balance to lower our cost of capital and extend our debt maturity by redeeming the 6.25% Senior Notes and issuing the 4.0% Senior Notes. Refer to Overview—Debt Transactions below for additional discussion of these transactions. On April 1, 2021, we used $401.5 million, net of $7.1 million of cash received, to acquire Xirgo, which will help advance our Insights initiative. Refer to Overview—Sensata Insights above for additional discussion of this acquisition. In addition, on April 8, 2021, we took advantage of continued favorability in the capital markets and issued an additional $250.0 million
of 4.0% Senior Notes, priced at 100.75%.
Debt Transactions
On March 5, 2021, we redeemed the $750.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding on the 6.25% Senior Notes. The redemption was at a price of 103.125% of principal, resulting in additional payment of $23.4 million upon redemption. We recorded a loss of $30.1 million as a result of this transaction, consisting primarily of the premium payment and write-off of deferred financing costs. Subsequently, on March 29, 2021, we issued $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.0% Senior Notes, at par, and on April 8, 2021, we issued an additional $250.0 million of 4.0% Senior Notes at a price of 100.75%. The combined effect of these transactions was to extend the average maturity
of our debt profile and lower our total cost of fixed debt. Refer to Note 11: Debt of our condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q, for additional information on these transactions and our overall debt. Proceeds from the 4.0% Senior Notes will be used for general corporate purposes, to fund future acquisitions and our capital deployment strategy, and for future debt repayments.
Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program
On June 30,
2020, in response to the potential long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, we commenced the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program, consisting of voluntary and involuntary reductions-in-force and certain site closures, in order to align our cost structure to the then anticipated future demand outlook. We have completed a majority of the actions contemplated under the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program as of June 30, 2021.
Including charges of $5.7 million in the first half of 2021, we have recognized charges of $30.1 million since inception of the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program, of which $27.4 million have been severance charges and $2.7 million have been facility exit costs. As of June 30, 2021, our severance liability related to the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program was $9.4 million, which is presented
in accrued expenses and other current liabilities of our condensed consolidated balance sheets. We expect to settle these charges with cash on hand.
Reductions in force under the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program have impacted approximately 560 positions as of June 30, 2021. When the remaining contemplated reduction-in-force actions are completed, which is expected in the third quarter of 2021, the total reductions in force are expected to be approximately 840 positions, reflecting total severance charges of between $27.0 million and $29.0 million. In addition, we expect total facility and exit costs incurred over the life of the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program to be between $6.0 million and $8.0 million. We expect to settle these charges with cash on hand.
Results of Operations
The
table below presents our historical results of operations, in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net revenue, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. We have derived the results of operations from the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Amounts and percentages in the table below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not appear to recalculate due to the effect of rounding.
*
Represents the amount presented divided by total net revenue.
Net Revenue
Net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased 72.2% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020 largely due to improved market results and our continued outperformance relative to those markets. Excluding an increase of 4.9% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and an increase of 4.4% due to the acquisition of Xirgo, net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased 62.9% on an organic basis. This organic revenue increase represents market outgrowth of 1,140 basis points. We are continuing to monitor all of our end markets and customers to ensure that our resources are balanced against forecasts and prioritized
against critical growth opportunities. Organic revenue growth (or decline), discussed throughout this MD&A, is a financial measure not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Refer to
the section entitled Non-GAAP Financial Measures below for additional information related to our use of organic revenue growth (or decline).
Net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased 43.3% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020 largely due to improved market
results and our continued outperformance relative to those markets. Excluding an increase of 3.8% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and an increase of 1.9% due to the effect of the acquisition of Xirgo, net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased 37.6% on an organic basis. This organic revenue increase represents a market outgrowth of 940 basis points.
Performance Sensing
Performance Sensing net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased 92.6% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding an increase of 5.8% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and an increase of 6.6% due to the effect of the acquisition of Xirgo, Performance Sensing net revenue
for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased 80.2% on an organic basis. Both Automotive and HVOR contributed to these results as discussed below.
Automotive net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 grew 80.9% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding growth of 6.0% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, automotive net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 grew 74.9% on an organic basis. Although automotive production was lower than expected, due to the semiconductor chip shortage, it increased significantly from the abnormally low levels experienced in the second quarter of 2020, which contributed to the organic growth. Further, amid the significant production
increases, we continued to outperform the automotive end market, delivering 990 basis points of market outgrowth. Lastly, OEM efforts to replenish inventory channels also partly contributed to our organic revenue growth in the quarter.
HVOR net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 grew 126.4% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding growth of 5.0% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and growth of 25.7% related to the acquisition of Xirgo, HVOR net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 grew 95.7% on an organic basis. Similar to automotive, HVOR market production improved significantly from the prior year period despite being adversely impacted by the semiconductor chip shortage. In addition, HVOR delivered 2,850 basis
points of market outgrowth in the quarter, demonstrating the continued ability to outperform end markets, due in part to growth in China related to adoption of the NS6 emissions as well as a wave of electromechanical operator controls being installed in new off-road equipment.
Performance Sensing net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased 52.7% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding an increase of 4.3% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and an increase of 2.7% due to the effect of the acquisition of Xirgo, Performance Sensing net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased 45.7% on an organic basis. Both Automotive and HVOR contributed to these results as discussed below.
Automotive
net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 grew 45.7% compared to the the six months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding growth of 4.4% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, automotive net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 grew 41.3% on an organic basis. This organic revenue increase is primarily due to recovery of customer production combined with our continued outperformance relative to the automotive market, which was led by continued new product launches in powertrain and emissions, safety, and electrification-related applications and systems. Excluding the effects of OEM efforts to replenish inventory channels, Automotive outgrew its end markets by 940 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2021.
HVOR
net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 grew 74.7% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding growth of 3.8% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and growth of 11.1% due to the effect of the acquisition of Xirgo, HVOR net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 grew 59.8% on an organic basis. This organic revenue increase is primarily due to recovery of customer production combined with our continued outperformance relative to the HVOR markets. Our China on-road truck business continued to achieve better than expected growth, primarily from the adoption of NS6 emissions regulations as well as the benefit from a wave of electromechanical operator controls being installed in new off-road equipment. Excluding the effects of OEM efforts to replenish inventory channels, HVOR
outgrew its end markets by 1,840 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Sensing Solutions
Sensing Solutions net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 increased 31.1% compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding growth of 3.1% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, Sensing Solutions net revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 grew 28.0% on an organic basis. The increase in net revenue was driven by continued growth in industrial markets (particularly HVAC), new electrification launches, and supply chain restocking.
Sensing Solutions net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 increased 20.6% compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. Excluding growth of 2.6% attributed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, Sensing Solutions net revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021 grew 18.0% on an organic basis. The increase in net revenue was mainly driven by continued growth in industrial markets (particularly HVAC), new electrification launches, and supply chain restocking, partially offset by aerospace market weakness in the first quarter of 2021.
Operating costs and expenses
Operating costs and expenses for the three and six months ended June 30,
2021 and 2020 are presented, in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net revenue, in the following table. Amounts and percentages in the table below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not appear to recalculate due to the effect of rounding.
*
Represents the amount presented divided by total net revenue.
Cost of revenue
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue decreased from the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of improvement of various factors that drove cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue up in the second quarter of 2021 (primarily related to the COVID-19 pandemic) such as volume declines and productivity headwinds from our manufacturing facilities running at lower than normal capacity. These favorable impacts on cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue were partially offset by (1) the impacts of the microchip shortage, (2) the turnaround of the positive impact in the second quarter of 2020 of temporary salary and furlough cost savings
implemented in the second quarter of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and (3) the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, cost of revenue as a percentage of net revenue decreased from the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of (1) improvement of various factors that drove cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue up in the first half of 2020 (primarily related to the COVID-19 pandemic) such as volume declines and productivity headwinds from our manufacturing facilities running at lower than normal capacity and (2) the impact in the first half of 2021 of ongoing savings resulting from cost reduction activities taken in fiscal year 2020. In addition, the first half of 2020 included a $29.2 million loss related to a judgment against us
in intellectual property litigation with Wasica, which we settled in the third quarter of 2020. These favorable impacts on cost of revenue as a percentage of revenue were partially offset by (1) the impacts of the microchip shortage, (2) the turnaround of the positive impact in the first half of 2020 of temporary salary and furlough cost savings implemented in the second quarter of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and (3) the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Research and development expense
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, research and development ("R&D") expense increased $12.7 million (41.9%) from the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of (1) increased investments in our megatrend initiatives and
(2) the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, R&D expense increased $14.2 million (21.9%) from the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of (1) increased investments in our megatrend initiatives and (2) the unfavorable effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Megatrend investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 were $13.8 million and $26.2 million,
respectively, an increase of $7.1 million and $13.0 million, respectively, from the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. We currently expect approximately $50 million to $55 million in megatrend-related spend in 2021 to design and develop differentiated sensor-rich and data insight solutions to enter new markets, develop new business models, and design new product categories in the fast-growing and transformational megatrend vectors of Electrification and Sensata Insights solutions.
Selling, general and administrative expense
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expense increased $22.1 million to $86.8 million (8.7% of revenue) from $64.7 million (11.2% of revenue) in the three months ended June 30,
2020. The increase in SG&A expense is primarily a result of (1) higher incentive compensation aligned to improved financial performance, (2) incremental SG&A expense related to acquired businesses, including related transaction costs, (3) increased selling expenses attributed to organic revenue growth, (4) the unfavorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and (5) the turnaround impact of cost savings actions taken in the second quarter of 2020, including temporary salary reductions and furloughs, partially offset by (1) the impact on the second quarter of 2021 of ongoing savings resulting from cost reduction activities taken in fiscal year 2020 and (2) the 2020 completion of a project related to enhancements and improvements of our global operating processes to increase productivity and the resulting reduction in professional fees.
For the six months ended June 30,
2021, SG&A expense increased $22.0 million to $163.9 million (8.5% of revenue) from $142.0 million (10.5% of revenue) in the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in SG&A expense is primarily a result of (1) higher incentive compensation aligned to improved financial performance, (2) incremental SG&A expense related to acquired businesses, including related transaction costs, (3) the unfavorable impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, (4) increased selling expenses attributed to organic revenue growth, and (5) the turnaround impact of cost savings actions taken in the second quarter of 2020, including temporary salary reductions and furloughs, and savings from repositioning actions, partially offset by (1) the impact on the second quarter of 2021 of ongoing savings resulting from cost reduction activities taken in fiscal year 2020 and (2) the 2020 completion of a project related to
enhancements and improvements of our global operating processes to increase productivity and the resulting reduction in professional fees.
Amortization of intangible assets
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, amortization expense increased 6.5% and 1.6%, respectively, from the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to increased intangibles from recent acquisitions partially offset by the effect of the economic benefit amortization method.
Restructuring and other charges, net
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, restructuring and other charges, net decreased $33.2 million (86.8%) and $33.1 million (77.5%)
from the three and six months ended June 30, 2020. In the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, we incurred $3.8 million and $5.7 million in charges, respectively, related to the Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program, declines of $20.3 million and $18.5 million, respectively, from the prior periods. Refer to Overview—Q2 2020 Global Restructure Program elsewhere in this MD&A for additional discussion on this program.
The remaining decrease in restructuring and other charges, net, relates to a $12.1 million charge recorded in the second quarter of 2020 resulting from a prejudgment interest-related award granted by the court on behalf of Wasica in intellectual property litigation. Refer to Note 5: Restructuring and Other Charges, Net
of our condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for additional information on our restructuring and other charges, net.
Operating income/(loss)
In the three months ended June 30, 2021, operating income/(loss) increased $166.6 million to $164.8 million (16.6% of net revenue) compared to $(1.9) million ((0.3%) of net revenue) in the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher volume, improved gross margins, and lower restructuring costs. These improvements were partially offset by increases in other operating costs and expenses, driven primarily by elevated costs related to the semiconductor chip shortage, higher incentive compensation aligned to improved financial performance, increased megatrend
spending, and the turnaround effect of temporary salary reductions and furloughs taken in the second quarter 2020.
In the six months ended June 30, 2021, operating income increased $265.5 million to $322.2 million (16.7% of net revenue) compared to $56.7 million (4.2% of net revenue) in the six months ended June 30, 2020. The increase was primarily due to higher volume, improved gross margins, and lower restructuring costs. These improvements were partially offset by elevated costs related to the semiconductor chip shortage, higher incentive compensation aligned to improved financial performance, increased megatrend spending, and the turnaround effect of temporary salary reductions and furloughs taken in the second quarter 2020.
We expect that the microchip shortage will increase our operating costs in the third quarter of 2021, compared to the third quarter of 2020. If the impacts of this shortage are more severe than we expect, it could result in deterioration of our results, potentially for a longer period than currently anticipated.
Interest expense, net
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, interest expense, net increased $4.4 million (10.8%) from the three months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of (1) interest expense on the 4.0% Senior Notes, which were issued on March 29, 2021 and April 8, 2021 and (2) interest expense
on the 3.75% Senior Notes, which were issued on August 17, 2020, partially offset by the reduced interest expense related to our March 5, 2021 redemption of the 6.25% Senior Notes. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, interest expense, net increased $9.0 million (11.3%) from the six months ended June 30, 2020, primarily as a result of (1) interest expense on the 3.75% Senior Notes and (2) interest expense on the 4.0% Senior Notes, partially offset by the reduced interest impact of our redemption of the 6.25% Senior Notes. Refer to Overview—Debt Transactions elsewhere in this MD&A for additional information related to these transactions.
Other, net
Other,
net primarily includes currency remeasurement gains and losses on net monetary assets, gains and losses on foreign currency and commodity forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments, losses related to debt refinancing, and the portion of our net periodic benefit cost excluding service cost. In the three months ended June 30, 2021, other, net represented a net gain of $1.0 million, a decrease of $0.6 million compared to $1.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, other, net represented a net loss of $38.4 million, an increase of $27.7 million compared to a net loss of $10.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020.
The
increase in net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was driven primarily by the loss of $30.1 million recorded in the first quarter of 2021 related to the redemption of the 6.25% Senior Notes. Refer to Overview—Debt Transactions included elsewhere in this MD&A for additional information related to the redemption of the 6.25% Senior Notes. Refer to Note 6: Other, Net of our condensed consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for more detailed information on amounts included in other, net.
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, provision for income taxes increased $6.2 million from
the three months ended June 30, 2020, predominantly related to the overall increase in income before tax as impacted by the mix of profits in the various jurisdictions in which we operate.
For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the provision for/(benefit from) income taxes increased $28.0 million from the six months ended June 30, 2020, predominantly related to the overall increase in income before tax as impacted by the mix of profits in the various jurisdictions in which we operate, as well as the nonrecurrence of the benefit recorded in the first quarter of 2020 as a result of the enactment of the CARES Act, which was enacted by the U.S. federal government on March 27, 2020 in response to the global financial and health crisis
caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In connection with this legislation, federal limitations on interest deductions were reduced and we recorded a deferred tax benefit of $7.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020, as we were able to utilize additional interest expense that was previously subject to a valuation allowance.
The provision for/(benefit from) income taxes consists of (1) current tax expense, which relates primarily to our profitable operations in tax jurisdictions with limited or no net operating loss carryforwards and withholding taxes related to management fees, royalties, and the repatriation of foreign earnings; and (2) deferred tax expense (or benefit), which represents adjustments in book-to-tax basis differences primarily related to (a) book versus tax basis in intangible assets, (b) changes in net operating loss carryforwards, (c) changes in tax rates,
and (d) changes in our assessment of the realizability of our deferred tax assets.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This section provides additional information regarding certain non-GAAP financial measures, including organic revenue growth (or decline), adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share ("EPS"), free cash flow, net leverage ratio, and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ("EBITDA"), which are used by our management, Board of Directors, and investors. We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally to make operating and strategic decisions, including the preparation of our annual operating plan, evaluation of our overall business performance, and as a factor in determining compensation for certain employees.
The use of
our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations. They should be considered as supplemental in nature and are not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as an alternative to, reported net revenue growth (or decline), operating income, operating margin, net income, diluted EPS, operating cash flows, segment operating margin, total debt, finance lease,
and other financing obligations, or EBITDA, respectively, calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. In addition, our measures of organic revenue growth (or decline), adjusted operating income, adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income, adjusted EPS, free cash flow, net leverage ratio, and adjusted
EBITDA may not be the same as, or comparable to, similar non-GAAP financial measures presented by other companies.
Organic revenue growth (or decline)
Organic revenue growth (or decline) is defined as the reported percentage change in net revenue, calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding the period-over-period impact of foreign currency exchange rate differences as well as the net impact of material acquisitions and divestitures for the 12-month period following the respective transaction date(s).
We believe that organic revenue growth (or decline) provides investors with helpful information with respect to our operating performance, and we use organic revenue growth (or decline) to evaluate our ongoing operations as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that organic revenue growth (or decline)
provides useful information in evaluating the results of our business because it excludes items that we believe are not indicative of ongoing performance or that we believe impact comparability with the prior-year period.
Adjusted operating income (or loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income (or loss), and adjusted EPS
We define adjusted operating income (or loss) as operating income (or loss) determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding certain non-GAAP adjustments which are described below. Adjusted operating margin is calculated by dividing adjusted operating income (or loss) by net revenue calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define adjusted net income (or loss) as follows: net income (or loss) determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding certain non-GAAP adjustments which are described in Non-GAAP Adjustments
below. Adjusted EPS is calculated by dividing adjusted net income (or loss) by the number of diluted weighted-average ordinary shares outstanding in the period.
Management uses adjusted operating income (or loss), adjusted operating margin, adjusted net income (or loss), and adjusted EPS as measures of operating performance, for planning purposes (including the preparation of our annual operating budget), to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of our business, to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, in communications with our Board of Directors and investors concerning our financial performance, and as factors in determining compensation for certain employees. We believe investors and securities analysts also use these non-GAAP financial measures in their evaluation of our performance and the performance of other similar companies. These non-GAAP financial measures are not measures of
liquidity.
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment and capitalized software. We believe free cash flow is useful to management and investors as a measure of cash generated by business operations that will be used to repay scheduled debt maturities and can be used to, among other things, fund acquisitions, repurchase ordinary shares, and (or) accelerate the repayment of debt obligations.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA represents net income (or loss), determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, excluding interest expense, net, provision for (or benefit from) income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization of intangible assets, and the following non-GAAP adjustments, if applicable: (1) restructuring
related and other, (2) financing and other transaction costs, (3) deferred loss or gain on derivative instruments, and (4) step-up inventory amortization. Refer to Non-GAAP Adjustments below for additional discussion of these adjustments.
Net leverage ratio
Net leverage ratio represents net debt (total debt, finance lease and other financing obligations less cash and cash equivalents) divided by last twelve months ("LTM") adjusted EBITDA. We believe that the net leverage ratio is a useful measure to management and investors in understanding trends in our overall financial condition.
Non-GAAP adjustments
Many of our non-GAAP adjustments relate to a series of strategic initiatives developed by our management aimed at better positioning us
for future revenue growth and an improved cost structure. These initiatives have been modified from time to time to reflect changes in overall market conditions and the competitive environment facing our business. These initiatives include, among other items, acquisitions, divestitures, restructurings of certain business, supply chain, or corporate activities, and
various financing transactions. We describe these adjustments in more detail below, each of which is net of current tax impacts, as applicable.
•Restructuring related and other: includes charges, net related
to certain restructuring and other exit activities as well as other costs (or income) that we believe are either unique or unusual to the identified reporting period, and that we believe impact comparisons to prior period operating results. Such costs include charges related to optimization of our manufacturing processes to increase productivity. This type of activity occurs periodically, however each action is unique, discrete, and driven by various facts and circumstances. Such amounts are excluded from internal financial statements and analyses that management uses in connection with financial planning, and in its review and assessment of our operating and financial performance, including the performance of our segments. Restructuring related and other does not, however, include charges related to the integration of acquired businesses, including such charges that are recognized as restructuring and other charges, net in the consolidated statements of operations.
•Financing and other transaction costs: includes losses or gains related to debt financing transactions, losses or gains related to the divestiture of a business, losses or gains related to the termination of a long-term unfavorable supply agreement, and costs incurred, including for legal, accounting, and other professional services, that are directly related to an acquisition, divestiture, or equity financing transaction.
•Deferred loss or gain on derivative instruments: includes unrealized losses or gains on derivative instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting as well as the impact of commodity prices on our raw material costs relative to the strike price on our commodity forward contracts.
•Step-up depreciation and amortization: includes depreciation and amortization expense associated with the step-up in fair value of assets acquired in connection with a business combination (e.g., property, plant and equipment, definite-lived intangible assets, and inventory).
•Deferred taxes and other tax related: includes adjustments for book-to-tax basis differences due primarily to the step-up in fair value of fixed and intangible assets and goodwill, the utilization of net operating losses, and adjustments to our valuation allowance in connection with certain acquisitions and tax law changes. Other tax related items include certain adjustments to unrecognized tax positions and withholding tax on repatriation of foreign earnings.
•Amortization
of debt issuance costs. We adjust our results recorded in accordance with U.S. GAAP by the amortization of debt issuance costs, which are deferred as a contra-liability against our long-term debt, net on the consolidated balance sheets and which are reflected in interest expense on our consolidated statements of operations.
•Where applicable, the current tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments.
Our definition of adjusted net income (or loss) excludes the deferred provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and other tax related items described above. As we treat deferred income taxes as an adjustment to compute adjusted net income (or loss), the deferred income tax effect associated with the reconciling items presented below would not change adjusted net income for any period presented.
The following tables provide reconciliations of certain financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP to the related non-GAAP financial measures for the periods presented. Refer to Non-GAAP Adjustments section above for additional information on these adjustments. Amounts and percentages have been calculated based on unrounded numbers, accordingly, certain amounts may not appear to recalculate due to the effect of rounding.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income/(loss) in accordance with U.S. GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA.
For
the three months ended June 30
For the six months ended June 30
(in millions)
LTM
2021
2020
2021
2020
Net income/(loss)
$
365.0
$
112.9
$
(42.5)
$
166.6
$
(34.1)
Interest
expense, net
180.8
45.2
40.8
89.3
80.2
Provision for/(benefit from) income taxes
29.3
7.6
1.4
27.9
(0.1)
Depreciation
expense
123.2
31.6
30.6
62.8
65.3
Amortization of intangible assets
130.6
34.9
32.7
66.9
65.8
EBITDA
829.1
232.3
63.1
413.6
177.1
Non-GAAP
Adjustments
Restructuring related and other
22.2
7.0
42.7
14.4
85.3
Financing
and other transaction costs
38.6
1.7
3.6
37.6
5.4
Deferred (gain)/loss on derivative instruments
(3.5)
1.4
(4.9)
4.4
1.0
Adjusted
EBITDA
$
886.4
$
242.4
$
104.5
$
470.0
$
268.7
The following table provides a reconciliation of total debt, finance lease, and other financing obligations in accordance with U.S. GAAP to net leverage ratio.
Current portion of long-term debt, finance lease and other financing obligations
$
7.3
$
757.2
Finance lease and other financing obligations, less current portion
27.2
27.9
Long-term
debt, net
4,213.8
3,213.7
Total debt, finance lease, and other financing obligations
4,248.3
3,998.9
Less: discount
(6.1)
(9.6)
Less:
deferred financing costs
(29.2)
(28.1)
Total gross indebtedness
4,283.7
4,036.6
Less: cash and cash equivalents
1,861.8
1,862.0
Net
Debt
$
2,421.9
$
2,174.6
Adjusted EBITDA (LTM)
$
886.4
$
685.1
Net
leverage ratio
2.7
3.2
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we held cash and cash equivalents in the following regions (amounts have been calculated based on unrounded numbers; accordingly, certain amounts may not appear to recalculate due to the effect of rounding):
The
amount of cash and cash equivalents held in these geographic regions fluctuates throughout the year due to a variety of factors, such as our use of intercompany loans and dividends and the timing of cash receipts and disbursements in the normal course of business. Our earnings are not considered to be permanently reinvested in certain jurisdictions in which they were earned. We recognize a deferred tax liability on these unremitted earnings to the extent the remittance of such earnings cannot be recovered in a tax-free manner.
The table below summarizes our primary sources and uses of cash for the
six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. We have derived this summarized statements of cash flows from the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Amounts in the table below have been calculated based on unrounded numbers. Accordingly, certain amounts may not appear to recalculate due to the effect of rounding.
Operating activities. Net cash provided by operating activities increased in the six months ended June 30, 2021 primarily due to higher net income adjusted for non-cash items, partially offset by the impact of changes in working capital. Changes in working capital in the six months ended June 30, 2021 were primarily driven by higher accounts receivable balances reflecting higher revenue in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020. In addition, during the six months ended June 30,
2021, we built raw material and work-in process inventory to address higher demand compared to the prior year. These changes were partially offset by increased accounts payable and accrued expenses, in part related to our increased cost of revenue and inventory.
Investing activities. Net cash used in investing activities increased in the six months ended June 30, 2021 primarily due to $422.0 million cash paid for the acquisitions of Lithium Balance and Xirgo. In fiscal year 2021, we anticipate capital expenditures of approximately $160.0 million to $170.0 million, which we expect to be funded from cash on hand.
Financing activities. In the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash provided by financing activities decreased primarily
due to the impact of debt financing transactions. In the six months ended June 30, 2021 we issued $1.0 billion of 4.0% Senior Notes compared to a drawdown of $400.0 million on the Revolving Credit Facility in the six months ended June 30, 2020. In addition, in the six months ended June 30, 2021, we redeemed the $750.0 million aggregate principal amount outstanding on the 6.25% Senior Notes. Further, we did not repurchase any ordinary shares in the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to ordinary share repurchases of $35.2 million in the first half of 2020. This decline is the result of our temporary suspension of share repurchases on April 2, 2020. Refer to Capital Resources—Share
repurchase programs for additional discussion. We will resume the share repurchase program when market conditions are favorable to do so. This decline related to share repurchases was partially offset by a $23.4 million premium paid on the redemption of the 6.25% Senior Notes, and $9.6 million of costs paid in connection with the issuance of the 4.0% Senior Notes.
Indebtedness and Liquidity
As of June 30, 2021, we had $4.3 billion in gross indebtedness, which includes finance lease and other financing obligations and excluded debt discounts and deferred financing costs. In the first quarter of 2021, we redeemed our 6.25% Senior Notes and issued the 4.0% Senior Notes, reducing our cost of capital and extending the maturity profile of our debt. Refer to Overview—Debt
Transactions included elsewhere in this MD&A for additional discussion of these transactions.
Capital Resources
Senior Secured Credit Facilities
The credit agreement governing our secured credit facility (as amended, the "Credit Agreement") provides for the Senior Secured Credit Facilities consisting of the Term Loan, the Revolving Credit Facility, and incremental availability (the "Accordion") under which additional secured credit facilities could be issued under certain circumstances.
Sources of liquidity
Our sources of liquidity include cash on hand, cash flows from operations, and available capacity under the Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2021,
we had $416.1 million available under the Revolving Credit Facility, net of $3.9 million of
obligations related to outstanding letters of credit issued thereunder. Outstanding letters of credit are issued primarily for the benefit of certain operating activities. As of June 30, 2021, no amounts had been drawn against these outstanding letters of credit. Availability under the Accordion varies each period based on our attainment of certain financial metrics as set forth in the terms of the Credit Agreement and the indentures
under which our senior notes were issued (the "Senior Notes Indentures"). As of June 30, 2021, availability under the Accordion was approximately $1.0 billion.
We believe, based on our current level of operations and taking into consideration the restrictions and covenants included in the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes Indentures, that the sources of liquidity described above will be sufficient to fund our operations, capital expenditures, ordinary share repurchases (if and when resumed), and debt service for at least the next twelve months. However, we cannot make assurances that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations or that future borrowings will be available
to us in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs. Further, our highly-leveraged nature may limit our ability to procure additional financing in the future.
Our ability to raise additional financing, and our borrowing costs, may be impacted by short- and long-term debt ratings assigned by independent rating agencies, which are based, in significant part, on our performance as measured by certain credit metrics such as interest coverage and leverage ratios. As of July 23, 2021, Moody’s Investors Service’s corporate credit rating for STBV was Ba2 with a stable outlook, and Standard & Poor’s corporate credit rating for STBV was BB+ with a stable outlook. Any future downgrades to STBV's credit ratings may increase our future borrowing costs but will not reduce availability under the Credit Agreement.
Restrictions
and Covenants
The Credit Agreement provides that if our senior secured net leverage ratio exceeds a specified level we are required to use a portion of our excess cash flow, as defined in the Credit Agreement, generated by operating, investing, or financing activities to prepay some or all of the outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities. The Credit Agreement also requires mandatory prepayments of the outstanding borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities upon certain asset dispositions and casualty events, in each case subject to certain reinvestment rights, and upon the incurrence of certain indebtedness (excluding any permitted indebtedness). These provisions were not triggered during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The Credit Agreement and the Senior Notes Indentures
contain restrictions and covenants that limit the ability of our wholly-owned subsidiary, STBV, and certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur subsequent indebtedness, sell assets, pay dividends, and make other restricted payments. For a full discussion of these restrictions and covenants, refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Capital Resources," included in our 2020 Annual Report. These restrictions and covenants, which are subject to important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes Indentures, were taken into consideration when we established our share repurchase programs and will be evaluated periodically with respect to future potential funding of
those programs. As of June 30, 2021, we believe we were in compliance with all covenants and default provisions under our credit arrangements.
Share repurchase programs
From time to time, our Board of Directors has authorized various share repurchase programs, which may be modified or terminated by our Board at any time. We currently have an authorized $500.0 million share repurchase program under which approximately $302.3 million remained available as of June 30, 2021. On April 2, 2020, we announced a temporary suspension of this share repurchase program, which will remain on hold until we determine that market conditions warrant continuation of the program.
Recently Issued Accounting
Pronouncements
There are no recently issued accounting standards that have been adopted in the current period or will be adopted in future periods that have had or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
For a discussion of the critical accounting policies that require the use of significant judgments and estimates by management, refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" included in our 2020 Annual Report.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
No significant changes to our market risk have occurred since December 31, 2020. For a discussion of market risks affecting us, refer to Part II, Item 7A—"Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" included in our 2020 Annual Report.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures.
The required certifications of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer are included as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The disclosures set forth
in this Item 4 contain information concerning the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures and changes in internal control over financial reporting referred to in these certifications. These certifications should be read in conjunction with this Item 4 for a more complete understanding of the matters covered by the certifications.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
With the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021. The term "disclosure controls and procedures," as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), means controls and other procedures of a company that are
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and management
necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2021, our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Accounting Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, even an effective system of internal control over financial reporting can only provide reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our internal controls over financial reporting are subject to various inherent limitations, including cost limitations, judgments used in decision making, assumptions about the likelihood of future events, the soundness of our systems, the possibility of human error, and the risk of fraud. Moreover, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may be inadequate because of changes in conditions and the risk that the degree of compliance with policies or procedures may deteriorate over time.
We are regularly involved in a number of claims and litigation matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters, based upon our experience and current information known to us, we do not expect the outcome of these matters, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
Item 1A.Risk
Factors.
Information regarding risk factors appears in Part I, Item 1A: Risk Factors, included in our 2020 Annual Report. There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed therein.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period
Total Number of
Shares Purchased (in shares)
Weighted-Average Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan or Programs (in millions)
(1) The number of ordinary shares presented were withheld upon the vesting of restricted securities to cover payment of employee withholding tax. These withholdings took place outside of a publicly announced repurchase plan.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.