CUMMINS INC - Quarter Report: 2014 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 28, 2014

Commission File Number 1-4949

CUMMINS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Indiana (State of Incorporation)		35-0257090 (IRS Employer Identification No.)

500 Jackson Street

Box 3005

Columbus, Indiana 47202-3005

(Address of principal executive offices)

Telephone (812) 377-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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. Yes x No o

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As of September 28, 2014, there were 182,691,807 shares of common stock outstanding with a par value of $2.50 per share.

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QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q



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	PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013	4
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013	7
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
ITEM 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	26
ITEM 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	50
ITEM 4.	Controls and Procedures	50
	PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.	Legal Proceedings	51
ITEM 1A.	Risk Factors	51
ITEM 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	58
ITEM 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	59
ITEM 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	59
ITEM 5.	Other Information	59
ITEM 6.	Exhibits	59
	Signatures	60
	Cummins Inc. Exhibit Index	61

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)



	Three months ended					Nine months ended
In millions, except per share amounts	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
NET SALES ^(a)	$	4,890	$	4,266		$	14,131		$	12,713
Cost of sales (Note 2)	3,606		3,185			10,543			9,570
GROSS MARGIN	1,284		1,081			3,588			3,143

OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME
Selling, general and administrative expenses (Note 2)	529		464			1,527			1,344
Research, development and engineering expenses	198		173			567			532
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (Note 5)	99		91			294			281
Other operating income (expense), net	3		(11		)	(4		)	—
OPERATING INCOME	659		524			1,784			1,548

Interest income	6		6			17			21
Interest expense	15		8			47			22
Other income (expense), net	19		6			68			25
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	669		528			1,822			1,572

Income tax expense (Note 6)	230		154			553			445
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME	439		374			1,269			1,127

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	16		19			62			76
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.	$	423	$	355		$	1,207		$	1,051

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
Basic	$	2.32	$	1.91		$	6.59		$	5.61
Diluted	$	2.32	$	1.90		$	6.58		$	5.60

WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic	182.2		186.0			183.1			187.4
Dilutive effect of stock compensation awards	0.5		0.5			0.4			0.4
Diluted	182.7		186.5			183.5			187.8

CASH DIVIDENDS DECLARED PER COMMON SHARE	$	0.78	$	0.625		$	2.03		$	1.625

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^(a)Includes sales to nonconsolidated equity investees of $518 million and $1,656 million and $553 million and $1,681 million for the three and nine month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)



	Three months ended					Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME	$	439		$	374	$	1,269		$	1,127
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note 13)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(172		)	95		(62		)	(101		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(5		)	10		—			(2		)
Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans	14			16		28			56
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	(1		)	1		(12		)	(2		)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(164		)	122		(46		)	(49		)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	275			496		1,223			1,078
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	10			10		59			45
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.	$	265		$	486	$	1,164		$	1,033

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)

In millions, except par value	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,328		$	2,699
Marketable securities (Note 7)	53			150
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities	2,381			2,849
Accounts and notes receivable, net
Trade and other	2,774			2,362
Nonconsolidated equity investees	285			287
Inventories (Note 8)	2,833			2,381
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	795			760
Total current assets	9,068			8,639
Long-term assets
Property, plant and equipment	6,899			6,410
Accumulated depreciation	(3,435		)	(3,254		)
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,464			3,156
Investments and advances related to equity method investees (Note 5)	981			931
Goodwill	465			461
Other intangible assets, net	346			357
Prepaid pensions	701			514
Other assets	619			670
Total assets	$	15,644		$	14,728

LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
Loans payable	$	78		$	17
Accounts payable (principally trade)	1,930			1,557
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 9)	27			51
Current portion of accrued product warranty (Note 10)	351			360
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs	507			433
Deferred revenue	328			285
Taxes payable (including taxes on income)	134			99
Other accrued expenses	683			566
Total current liabilities	4,038			3,368
Long-term liabilities
Long-term debt (Note 9)	1,584			1,672
Pensions	234			232
Postretirement benefits other than pensions	333			356
Other liabilities and deferred revenue	1,358			1,230
Total liabilities	7,547			6,858

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

EQUITY
Cummins Inc. shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $2.50 par value, 500 shares authorized, 222.3 and 222.3 shares issued	2,125			2,099
Retained earnings	9,243			8,406
Treasury stock, at cost, 39.6 and 35.6 shares	(2,779		)	(2,195		)
Common stock held by employee benefits trust, at cost, 1.1 and 1.3 shares	(14		)	(16		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 13)
Defined benefit postretirement plans	(583		)	(611		)
Other	(244		)	(173		)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	(827		)	(784		)
Total Cummins Inc. shareholders’ equity	7,748			7,510
Noncontrolling interests	349			360
Total equity	8,097			7,870
Total liabilities and equity	$	15,644		$	14,728

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

	Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Consolidated net income	$	1,269		$	1,127
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	330			305
Gain on fair value adjustment for consolidated investees (Note 3)	(38		)	(12		)
Deferred income taxes	(37		)	78
Equity in income of investees, net of dividends	(103		)	(98		)
Pension contributions in excess of expense (Note 4)	(154		)	(96		)
Other post-retirement benefits payments in excess of expense (Note 4)	(22		)	(20		)
Stock-based compensation expense	27			29
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards	(5		)	(13		)
Translation and hedging activities	(19		)	26
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Accounts and notes receivable	(236		)	(216		)
Inventories	(302		)	(206		)
Other current assets	(6		)	182
Accounts payable	316			252
Accrued expenses	162			(146		)
Changes in other liabilities and deferred revenue	184			147
Other, net	22			(6		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	1,388			1,333

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(409		)	(417		)
Investments in internal use software	(40		)	(43		)
Investments in and advances to equity investees	(39		)	(12		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 3)	(266		)	(145		)
Investments in marketable securities—acquisitions (Note 7)	(213		)	(360		)
Investments in marketable securities—liquidations (Note 7)	316			433
Cash flows from derivatives not designated as hedges	—			(15		)
Other, net	11			14
Net cash used in investing activities	(640		)	(545		)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from borrowings	39			987
Payments on borrowings and capital lease obligations	(72		)	(62		)
Net (payments) borrowings under short-term credit agreements	(41		)	34
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(52		)	(53		)
Dividend payments on common stock	(370		)	(305		)
Repurchases of common stock	(605		)	(289		)
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards	5			13
Other, net	(3		)	19
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(1,099		)	344
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(20		)	(2		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(371		)	1,130
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,699			1,369
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	$	2,328		$	2,499

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

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In millions	Common Stock		Additional paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Treasury Stock			Common Stock Held in Trust			Total Cummins Inc. Shareholders’ Equity			Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2012	$	556	$	1,502		$	7,343		$	(950	)	$	(1,830	)	$	(18	)	$	6,603		$	371		$	6,974
Net income						1,051												1,051			76			1,127
Other comprehensive income (loss)									(18		)							(18		)	(31		)	(49		)
Issuance of shares			5															5			—			5
Employee benefits trust activity			18												2			20			—			20
Acquisition of shares												(289		)				(289		)	—			(289		)
Cash dividends on common stock						(305		)										(305		)	—			(305		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests																		—			(53		)	(53		)
Stock based awards			1									15						16			—			16
Other shareholder transactions			13															13			5			18
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 29, 2013	$	556	$	1,539		$	8,089		$	(968	)	$	(2,104	)	$	(16	)	$	7,096		$	368		$	7,464

BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013	$	556	$	1,543		$	8,406		$	(784	)	$	(2,195	)	$	(16	)	$	7,510		$	360		$	7,870
Net income						1,207												1,207			62			1,269
Other comprehensive income (loss)									(43		)							(43		)	(3		)	(46		)
Issuance of shares			8															8			—			8
Employee benefits trust activity			19												2			21			—			21
Acquisition of shares												(605		)				(605		)	—			(605		)
Cash dividends on common stock						(370		)										(370		)	—			(370		)
Distribution to noncontrolling interests																		—			(63		)	(63		)
Stock based awards			(5		)							21						16			—			16
Other shareholder transactions			4															4			(7		)	(3		)
BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 28, 2014	$	556	$	1,569		$	9,243		$	(827	)	$	(2,779	)	$	(14	)	$	7,748		$	349		$	8,097

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS

Cummins Inc. (“Cummins,” “we,” “our” or “us”) was founded in 1919 as a corporation in Columbus, Indiana, as one of the first diesel engine manufacturers. We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines and engine-related component products, including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems and electric power generation systems. We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and other customers worldwide. We serve our customers through a network of over 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 6,800 dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.

NOTE 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations.

We revised the classification of certain amounts for "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses" for 2014 and 2013. In connection with the integration of recently acquired North American distributors and anticipating the future acquisition and integration of the entire North American channel, our Distribution segment has developed a framework against which Distribution management intends to measure the performance of the distribution channel. The segment EBIT (defined as earnings before interest expense, taxes and noncontrolling interests) performance measure is unchanged, however, certain activities that were previously classified in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" will be classified as "Cost of sales" to align with the new framework and allow for consistent treatment across the channel. We revised the expense presentation of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the periods presented to follow the new cost framework. The net impact of this revision for the six months ended June 29, 2014 was $39 million and for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, were $28 million and $76 million , respectively. The revision had no impact on reported net income, cash flows or the balance sheet.

Additionally, certain other reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts to conform to the presentation of the current period condensed financial statements.

Our reporting period usually ends on the Sunday closest to the last day of the quarterly calendar period. The third quarters of 2014 and 2013 ended on September 28 and September 29, respectively. The interim periods for both 2014 and 2013 contained 13 weeks, while the nine month periods both contained 39 weeks. Our fiscal year ends on December 31, regardless of the day of the week on which December 31 falls.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant estimates and assumptions in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements require the exercise of judgment and are used for, but not limited to, allowance for doubtful accounts, estimates of future cash flows and other assumptions associated with goodwill and long-lived asset impairment tests, useful lives for depreciation and amortization, warranty programs, determination of discount and other rate assumptions for pension and other postretirement benefit expenses, income taxes and deferred tax valuation allowances, lease classifications and contingencies. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be different from these estimates.

The weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding exclude the anti-dilutive effect of certain stock options since such options had an exercise price in excess of the monthly average market value of our common stock. The options excluded from diluted earnings per share for the three and nine month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, were as follows:

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	Three months ended		Nine months ended
	September 28, 2014	September 29, 2013	September 28, 2014	September 29, 2013
Options excluded	225,773	184,775	110,488	479,276

These interim condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. Our interim period financial results for the three and nine month interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim period or for the entire year. The year-end Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP.

NOTE 3. ACQUISITIONS

In September 2013, we announced our intention to acquire the equity that we do not already own in most of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors over the next three to five years. In each acquisition we recorded a gain related to the remeasurement of our existing ownership interest to fair value in accordance with GAAP. We believe the price paid to the former principal is representative of fair value. As such, we valued our existing ownership interest by applying the price paid to the former principal to our existing ownership on a relative basis. The amount paid to the former principal is determined in accordance with a pre-existing agreement that attempts to value the business on a fair value basis. Gains recognized in the remeasurement are included in other income (expense), in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. The following is a summary of the acquisition activity for the first nine months of 2014 and 2013.

Cummins Eastern Canada LP

On August 4, 2014, we acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in Cummins Eastern Canada LP (Eastern Canada) from the former distributor principal. The preliminary purchase consideration was $62 million, which included $22 million in cash and an additional $32 million to eliminate outstanding debt. The remaining $8 million will be paid in future periods. The intangible assets are primarily customer related, the majority of which will be amortized within one year subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the results of the acquired entity were included in the Distribution operating segment subsequent to the acquisition date. As a result of this transaction, third quarter 2014 Distribution segment results included an $18 million gain, as we were required to re-measure our pre-existing 50 percent ownership interest in Eastern Canada to fair value in accordance with GAAP. The transaction generated $5 million of goodwill based on the preliminary purchase price allocation. Net sales for Eastern Canada were $228 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. This amount is not fully incremental to our consolidated sales as the amount would be reduced by the elimination of sales to the previously unconsolidated entity.

Cummins Power Systems LLC

On May 5, 2014, we acquired the remaining 30 percent interest in Cummins Power Systems LLC (Power Systems) from the former distributor principal for consideration of approximately $14 million in cash. The entity was previously consolidated and, as a result, the acquisition was accounted for as an equity transaction instead of a business combination.

Cummins Southern Plains LLC

On March 31, 2014, we acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in Cummins Southern Plains LLC (Southern Plains) from the former distributor principal. The purchase consideration was $92 million as presented below, which included $42 million in cash and an additional $48 million paid to eliminate outstanding debt as of September 28, 2014. The intangible assets are primarily customer related and are being amortized over periods ranging from one to five years. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the results of the acquired entity were included in the Distribution operating segment subsequent to the acquisition date. As a result of this transaction, second quarter 2014 Distribution segment results included a $13 million gain, as we were required to re-measure our pre-existing 50 percent ownership interest in Southern Plains to fair value in accordance with GAAP. The transaction generated less than $1 million of goodwill. Net sales for Southern Plains were $433 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. This amount is not fully incremental to our consolidated sales as the amount would be reduced by the elimination of sales to the previously unconsolidated entity.

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The final purchase price allocation was as follows:



In millions
Accounts receivable	$	63
Inventory	59
Fixed assets	47
Intangible assets	11
Other current assets	9
Current liabilities	(53		)
Total business valuation	136
Fair value of pre-existing 50 percent interest	(44		)
Purchase price	$	92

Cummins Mid-South LLC

On February 14, 2014, we acquired the remaining 62.2 percent interest in Cummins Mid-South LLC (Mid-South) from the former distributor principal. The purchase consideration was $118 million as presented below, which included $32 million in cash paid in the first quarter along with an additional $61 million paid to eliminate outstanding debt. As of September 28, 2014, an additional $23 million had been paid. The intangible assets are primarily customer related and are being amortized over periods ranging from one to five years. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the results of the acquired entity were included in the Distribution operating segment subsequent to the acquisition date. As a result of this transaction, first quarter 2014 Distribution segment results included a $6 million gain, as we were required to re-measure our pre-existing 37.8 percent ownership interest in Mid-South to fair value in accordance with GAAP. In the second quarter of 2014, we recognized an additional $1 million gain as the result of the final valuation. The transaction generated $4 million of goodwill. Net sales for Mid-South were $368 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. This amount is not fully incremental to our consolidated sales as the amount would be reduced by the elimination of sales to the previously unconsolidated entity.

The final purchase price allocation was as follows:



In millions
Accounts receivable	$	71
Inventory	70
Fixed assets	37
Intangible assets	8
Goodwill	4
Other current assets	10
Current liabilities	(43		)
Other long-term liability	(4		)
Total business valuation	153
Fair value of pre-existing 37.8 percent interest	(35		)
Purchase price	$	118

Cummins Rocky Mountain LLC

In May 2013, we acquired the remaining 67 percent interest in Cummins Rocky Mountain LLC (Rocky Mountain) from the former distributor principal for consideration of approximately $62 million in cash and an additional $74 million in cash paid to creditors to eliminate all debt related to the entity. The purchase price was approximately $136 million as presented below. The intangible assets are primarily customer related and are being amortized over periods ranging from one to four years. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the results of the acquired entity included in the Distribution operating segment subsequent to the acquisition date. Distribution segment results also included a $5 million gain, as we were required to re-measure our pre-existing 33 percent ownership interest in Rocky Mountain to fair value in accordance with GAAP. Net sales for Rocky Mountain were $384 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This amount is not fully incremental to our consolidated sales as the amount would be reduced by the elimination of sales to the previously unconsolidated entity.

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The final purchase price allocation was as follows:



In millions
Accounts receivable	$	48
Inventory	100
Fixed assets	34
Intangible assets	8
Goodwill	10
Other current assets	8
Current liabilities	(41		)
Total business valuation	167
Fair value of pre-existing 33 percent interest	(31		)
Purchase price	$	136

Cummins Northwest LLC

In January 2013, we acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in Cummins Northwest LLC (Northwest) from the former distributor principal for consideration of approximately $18 million. We immediately formed a new partnership with a new distributor principal and sold 20.01 percent to the new distributor principal. We retained a new ownership in Northwest of 79.99 percent. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the results of the acquired entity included in the Distribution segment subsequent to the acquisition date. Distribution segment results also included a $7 million gain, as we were required to re-measure our pre-existing 50 percent ownership interest in Northwest to fair value in accordance with GAAP. The transaction generated $3 million of goodwill. Net sales for Northwest were $137 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This amount is not fully incremental to our consolidated sales as the amount would be reduced by the elimination of sales to the previously unconsolidated entity.

In July 2013, we acquired the remaining 20.01 percent from the new distributor principal for an additional $4 million. Since the entity was already consolidated, the acquisition was accounted for as an equity transaction instead of a business combination.

NOTE 4. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

We sponsor funded and unfunded domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. Contributions to these plans were as follows:



	Three months ended				Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans
Voluntary contribution	$	34	$	33	$	109	$	110
Mandatory contribution	7		7		88		51
Defined benefit pension contributions	41		40		197		161
Other postretirement plans	12		11		35		37
Total defined benefit plans	$	53	$	51	$	232	$	198

Defined contribution pension plans	$	16	$	14	$	57	$	50

We anticipate making additional defined benefit pension contributions and other postretirement benefit payments during the remainder of 2014 of $8 million and $11 million, respectively. The $205 million of pension contributions for the full year include voluntary contributions of approximately $111 million. These contributions and payments may be made from trusts or company funds either to increase pension assets or to make direct benefit payments to plan participants.

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The components of net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs under our plans were as follows:



	Pension
	U.S. Plans						U.K. Plans						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Three months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
Service cost	$	16		$	17		$	7		$	5		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	26			23			16			14			4		4
Expected return on plan assets	(43		)	(42		)	(23		)	(17		)	—		—
Recognized net actuarial loss	8			16			7			6			—		2
Net periodic benefit cost	$	7		$	14		$	7		$	8		$	4	$	6




	Pension
	U.S. Plans						U.K. Plans						Other Postretirement Benefits
	Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
Service cost	$	50		$	52		$	19		$	15		$	—	$	—
Interest cost	79			70			49			42			13		12
Expected return on plan assets	(131		)	(126		)	(66		)	(53		)	—		—
Recognized net actuarial loss	23			47			20			18			—		5
Net periodic benefit cost	$	21		$	43		$	22		$	22		$	13	$	17

NOTE 5. EQUITY, ROYALTY AND INTEREST INCOME FROM INVESTEES

Equity, royalty and interest income from investees included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the interim reporting periods was as follows:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
Distribution Entities
North American distributors	$	27		$	34		$	89		$	98
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.	8			6			22			17
All other distributors	—			1			2			1
Manufacturing Entities
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.	15			13			51			45
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.	13			15			39			44
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty)	10			4			24			14
Shanghai Fleetguard Filter Co., Ltd.	3			4			9			11
Tata Cummins, Ltd.	2			1			6			4
Cummins Westport, Inc.	2			2			3			5
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Heavy-duty)	(5		)	(4		)	(18		)	(14		)
All other manufacturers	13			7			36			29
Cummins share of net income	88			83			263			254
Royalty and interest income	11			8			31			27
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	$	99		$	91		$	294		$	281

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NOTE 6. INCOME TAXES

Our effective tax rate for the year is expected to approximate 29.5 percent, excluding any one-time items that may arise. The expected tax rate does not include the benefits of the research tax credit which expired December 31, 2013 and has not yet been renewed by Congress. Our tax rate is generally less than the 35 percent U.S. statutory income tax rate primarily due to lower tax rates on foreign income.

The effective tax rates for the three and nine month periods ended September 28, 2014, were 34.4 percent and 30.4 percent, respectively. The tax rate for the three months ended September 28, 2014, included a $19 million discrete tax expense to reflect the reduction in value of state tax credits as a result of a favorable state tax rate change that will lower future taxes. Additionally, the tax rate for the nine month period included a second quarter $2 million discrete tax benefit for the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions related to multiple state audit settlements, a first quarter $12 million discrete tax expense attributable primarily to state deferred tax adjustments, as well as a first quarter $6 million discrete net tax benefit resulting from a $70 million dividend paid from China earnings generated prior to 2012.

Our effective tax rates for the three and nine month periods ended September 29, 2013, were 29.2 percent and 28.3 percent, respectively. These tax rates include a $7 million discrete net tax expense for the third quarter tax adjustments: $4 million expense attributable to prior year tax return true-up adjustments, $1 million benefit related to release of prior year tax reserves and a discrete tax charge for $4 million related to a third quarter enactment of U.K. tax law changes. In addition, the nine month tax rate includes a discrete tax benefit in the first quarter of 2013 of $28 million attributable to the reinstatement of the research credit back to 2012, as well as a discrete tax expense in the first quarter of 2013 of $17 million, which primarily relates to the write-off of a deferred tax asset deemed unrecoverable.

The increase in the three month effective tax rate from 2013 to 2014 is primarily due to unfavorable changes in the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax income and the 2014 unfavorable discrete tax items.

We anticipate that we may resolve tax matters related primarily to certain tax credits presently under examination in U.S. federal and state tax jurisdictions. As of September 28, 2014, we estimate that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits may decrease in an amount ranging from $0 to $75 million in the next 12 months due to the resolution of these issues. We do not expect this resolution to have a material impact on our results of operations.

NOTE 7. MARKETABLE SECURITIES

A summary of marketable securities, all of which are classified as current, was as follows:



	September 28, 2014							December 31, 2013
In millions	Cost		Gross unrealized gains/(losses)			Estimated fair value		Cost		Gross unrealized gains/(losses)			Estimated fair value
Available-for-sale
Level 1⁽¹⁾
Debt mutual funds	$	26	$	—		$	26	$	72	$	—		$	72
Equity securities and other	7		—			7		10		13			23
Total level 1	33		—			33		82		13			95
Level 2⁽²⁾
Debt mutual funds	14		1			15		27		2			29
Bank debentures	3		—			3		2		—			2
Certificates of deposit	—		—			—		22		—			22
Government debt securities-non-U.S.	3		(1		)	2		3		(1		)	2
Total level 2	20		—			20		54		1			55
Total marketable securities	$	53	$	—		$	53	$	136	$	14		$	150

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⁽¹⁾ The fair value of Level 1 securities is estimated primarily by referencing quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

⁽²⁾The fair value of Level 2 securities is estimated primarily using actively quoted prices for similar instruments from brokers and observable inputs, including market transactions and third-party pricing services. We do not currently have any Level 3 securities, and there were no transfers into or out of Level 2 or 3 during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013.

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The proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities and gross realized gains and losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities were as follows:



	Three months ended				Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities	$	137	$	153	$	316	$	433
Gross realized gains from the sale of available-for-sale securities	1		1		14		12

At September 28, 2014, the fair value of available-for-sale investments in debt securities that utilize a Level 2 fair value measure by contractual maturity was as follows:



Maturity date	Fair value (in millions)
1 year or less	$	16
1 - 5 years	3
5 - 10 years	1
Total	$	20

NOTE 8. INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventories included the following:



In millions	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
Finished products	$	1,775		$	1,487
Work-in-process and raw materials	1,182			1,005
Inventories at FIFO cost	2,957			2,492
Excess of FIFO over LIFO	(124		)	(111		)
Total inventories	$	2,833		$	2,381

NOTE 9. DEBT

A summary of long-term debt was as follows:



In millions	September 28, 2014			December 31, 2013
Long-term debt
Senior notes, 3.65%, due 2023⁽¹⁾	$	500		$	500
Debentures, 6.75%, due 2027	58			58
Debentures, 7.125%, due 2028 ⁽¹⁾	250			250
Senior notes, 4.875%, due 2043	500			500
Debentures, 5.65%, due 2098 (effective interest rate 7.48%)	165			165
Credit facilities related to consolidated joint ventures	7			92
Other	38			65
	1,518			1,630
Unamortized discount	(47		)	(48		)
Fair value adjustments due to hedge on indebtedness ⁽¹⁾	51			49
Capital leases	89			92
Total long-term debt	1,611			1,723
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt	(27		)	(51		)
Long-term debt	$	1,584		$	1,672

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⁽¹⁾ In February 2014, we settled our November 2005 interest rate swap which previously converted our $250 million debt issue, due in 2028, from a fixed rate to a floating rate based on a LIBOR spread. We are amortizing the $52 million gain realized upon settlement over the remaining 14-year term of related debt. Also, in February 2014, we entered into a series of interest rate swaps to effectively convert our September 2013, $500 million debt issue, due in 2023, from a fixed rate of 3.65 percent to a floating rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus a spread. See Note 12, "DERIVATIVES" for further details.

Principal payments required on long-term debt during the next five years are as follows:



	Required Principal Payments
In millions	2014		2015		2016		2017		2018
Payment	$	11	$	22	$	32	$	12	$	16

Fair Value of Debt

Based on borrowing rates currently available to us for bank loans with similar terms and average maturities, considering our risk premium, the fair value and carrying value of total debt, including current maturities, was as follows:



In millions	September 28, 2014		December 31, 2013
Fair value of total debt⁽¹⁾	$	1,922	$	1,877
Carrying value of total debt	1,689		1,740

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⁽¹⁾The fair value of debt is derived from Level 2 inputs.

NOTE 10. PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY

We charge the estimated costs of warranty programs, other than product recalls, to income when the sale is recorded. We use historical claims experience to develop the estimated liability. We review product recall programs on a quarterly basis and, if necessary, record a liability when we commit to an action, or when they become probable and estimable, which is reflected in the provision for warranties issued line. We also sell extended warranty coverage on several engines. A tabular reconciliation of the product warranty liability, including the deferred revenue related to our extended warranty coverage and accrued recall programs was as follows:



	Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
Balance, beginning of year	$	1,129		$	1,088
Provision for warranties issued	307			317
Deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts sold	175			138
Payments	(313		)	(312		)
Amortization of deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts	(109		)	(84		)
Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties	28			(26		)
Foreign currency translation	(4		)	(3		)
Balance, end of period	$	1,213		$	1,118

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Warranty related deferred revenue, supplier recovery receivables and the long-term portion of the warranty liability on our September 28, 2014, balance sheet were as follows:



In millions	September 28, 2014		Balance Sheet Location
Deferred revenue related to extended coverage programs
Current portion	$	159	Deferred revenue
Long-term portion	401		Other liabilities and deferred revenue
Total	$	560

Receivables related to estimated supplier recoveries
Current portion	$	9	Trade and other receivables
Long-term portion	3		Other assets
Total	$	12

Long-term portion of warranty liability	$	302	Other liabilities and deferred revenue

NOTE 11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are subject to numerous lawsuits and claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business, including actions related to product liability; personal injury; the use and performance of our products; warranty matters; patent, trademark or other intellectual property infringement; contractual liability; the conduct of our business; tax reporting in foreign jurisdictions; distributor termination; workplace safety; and environmental matters. We also have been identified as a potentially responsible party at multiple waste disposal sites under U.S. federal and related state environmental statutes and regulations and may have joint and several liability for any investigation and remediation costs incurred with respect to such sites. We have denied liability with respect to many of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings and are vigorously defending such lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We carry various forms of commercial, property and casualty, product liability and other forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not be applicable or adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment against us with respect to these lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We do not believe that these lawsuits are material individually or in the aggregate. While we believe we have also established adequate accruals for our expected future liability with respect to pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings, where the nature and extent of any such liability can be reasonably estimated based upon then presently available information, there can be no assurance that the final resolution of any existing or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

We conduct significant business operations in Brazil that are subject to the Brazilian federal, state and local labor, social security, tax and customs laws. While we believe we comply with such laws, they are complex, subject to varying interpretations and we are often engaged in litigation regarding the application of these laws to particular circumstances.

U.S. Distributor Commitments

Our distribution agreements with independent and partially-owned distributors generally have a renewable three-year term and are restricted to specified territories. Our distributors develop and maintain a network of dealers with which we have no direct relationship. Our distributors are permitted to sell other, noncompetitive products only with our consent. We license all of our distributors to use our name and logo in connection with the sale and service of our products, with no right to assign or sublicense the trademarks, except to authorized dealers, without our consent. Products are sold to the distributors at standard domestic or international distributor net prices, as applicable. Net prices are wholesale prices we establish to permit our distributors an adequate margin on their sales. Subject to local laws, we can generally refuse to renew these agreements upon expiration or terminate them upon written notice for inadequate sales, change in principal ownership and certain other reasons. Distributors also have the right to terminate the agreements upon 60-day notice without cause, or 30-day notice for cause. Upon termination or failure to renew, we are required to purchase the distributor’s current inventory, signage and special tools and may, at our option purchase other assets of the distributor, but are under no obligation to do so.

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Other Guarantees and Commitments

In addition to the matters discussed above, from time to time we enter into other guarantee arrangements, including guarantees of non-U.S. distributor financing, residual value guarantees on equipment under operating leases and other miscellaneous guarantees of third-party obligations. As of September 28, 2014, the maximum potential loss related to these other guarantees was $8 million.

We have arrangements with certain suppliers that require us to purchase minimum volumes or be subject to monetary penalties. The penalty amounts are less than our purchase commitments and essentially allow the supplier to recover their tooling costs in most instances. As of September 28, 2014, if we were to stop purchasing from each of these suppliers, the aggregate amount of the penalty would be approximately $86 million, of which $47 million relates to a contract with an engine parts supplier that extends to 2016. These arrangements enable us to secure critical components. We do not currently anticipate paying any penalties under these contracts.

During the second quarter of 2014, we began entering into physical forward contracts with suppliers of platinum and palladium to purchase minimum volumes of the commodities at contractually stated prices for various periods, not to exceed two years. As of September 28, 2014, the total commitments under these contracts were $51 million. These arrangements enable us to fix the prices of these commodities, which otherwise are subject to market volatility.

We have guarantees with certain customers that require us to satisfactorily honor contractual or regulatory obligations, or compensate for monetary losses related to nonperformance. These performance bonds and other performance-related guarantees were $80 million at September 28, 2014 and $66 million at December 31, 2013.

Indemnifications

Periodically, we enter into various contractual arrangements where we agree to indemnify a third-party against certain types of losses. Common types of indemnities include:


•	product liability and license, patent or trademark indemnifications,


•	asset sale agreements where we agree to indemnify the purchaser against future environmental exposures related to the asset sold and


•	any contractual agreement where we agree to indemnify the counter-party for losses suffered as a result of a misrepresentation in the contract.

We regularly evaluate the probability of having to incur costs associated with these indemnities and accrue for expected losses that are probable. Because the indemnifications are not related to specified known liabilities and due to their uncertain nature, we are unable to estimate the maximum amount of the potential loss associated with these indemnifications.

Joint Venture Commitments

As of September 28, 2014, we have committed to invest an additional $4 million in existing joint ventures, of which $1 million is expected to be funded in 2014.

NOTE 12. DERIVATIVES

We are exposed to financial risk resulting from volatility in foreign exchange rates, commodity prices and interest rates. This risk is closely monitored and managed through the use of financial derivative instruments including foreign currency forward contracts, commodity zero-cost collars and interest rate swaps. These instruments, as further described below, are accounted for as cash flow or fair value hedges or as economic hedges not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Financial derivatives are used expressly for hedging purposes and under no circumstances are they used for speculative purposes. When material, we adjust the estimated fair value of our derivative contracts for counter-party or our credit risk. None of our derivative instruments are subject to collateral requirements. Substantially all of our derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements which provide us with the option to settle certain contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day with the same currency. In addition, these arrangements provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the occurrence of default or a termination event.

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Commodity Price Risk

During the second quarter of 2014, we chose to de-designate and unwind all of our cash flow hedges for platinum and palladium. As of the de-designation date, we had an unrealized net gain of $2 million in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" (AOCL) that will be reclassified to income during the next year as the related purchases are made. See Note 11, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES" for additional information on new platinum and palladium purchase committments.

Interest Rate Risk

We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. We manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations through the use of interest rate swaps. The objective of the swaps is to more effectively balance our borrowing costs and interest rate risk.

In February 2014, we settled our November 2005 interest rate swap which previously converted our $250 million debt issue, due in 2028, from a fixed rate to a floating rate based on a LIBOR spread. We are amortizing the $52 million gain realized upon settlement over the remaining 14-year term of related debt.

Also, in February 2014, we entered into a series of interest rate swaps to effectively convert our September 2013, $500 million debt issue, due in 2023, from a fixed rate of 3.65 percent to a floating rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus a spread. The terms of the swaps mirror those of the debt, with interest paid semi-annually. The swaps were designated, and will be accounted for, as fair value hedges under GAAP. The gain or loss on these derivative instruments, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current income as “Interest expense.” The net swap settlements that accrue each period are also reported in interest expense.

The following table summarizes these gains and losses for the three and nine month periods presented below:



	Three months ended									Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014				September 29, 2013					September 28, 2014					September 29, 2013
Income Statement Classification	Gain/(Loss) on Swaps		Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings		Gain/(Loss) on Swaps			Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings		Gain/(Loss) on Swaps		Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings			Gain/(Loss) on Swaps			Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings
Interest expense⁽¹⁾	$	—	$	2	$	(6	)	$	6	$	8	$	(5	)	$	(34	)	$	34

⁽¹⁾The difference between the gain/(loss) on swaps and borrowings represents hedge ineffectiveness.

Cash Flow Hedging

The following table summarizes the effect on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedges for the three and nine month periods presented below:



In millions⁽¹⁾	Three months ended					Nine months ended
Derivatives in cash flow hedging relationships	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income - Net sales⁽²⁾	$	1	$	(2	)	$	6		$	(4	)
Gain/(loss) reclassified from AOCL into income - Cost of sales⁽³⁾	1		(2		)	(2		)	1
Total	$	2	$	(4	)	$	4		$	(3	)

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⁽¹⁾The table does not include amounts related to ineffectiveness or the effective portion of gain (loss) recognized in AOCL as they were not material for the periods presented.

⁽²⁾Includes foreign currency forward contracts.

⁽³⁾Includes commodity swap contracts.

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Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

The following table summarizes the effect on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for derivative instruments not classified as cash flow hedges for the three and nine month periods presented below:



In millions	Three months ended						Nine months ended
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
Gain/(loss) recognized in income - Cost of sales⁽¹⁾	$	1		$	(1	)	$	(2	)	$	(2	)
Gain/(loss) recognized in income - Other income (expense), net⁽²⁾	(12		)	19			(5		)	(3		)
Total	$	(11	)	$	18		$	(7	)	$	(5	)

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⁽¹⁾ Includes foreign currency forward contracts and commodity zero-cost collars.

⁽²⁾ Includes foreign currency forward contracts.

Fair Value Amount and Location of Derivative Instruments

The following table summarizes the location and fair value of interest rate swap contracts, foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swap contracts and commodity zero-cost collars on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:



	Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments				Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
In millions	September 28, 2014		December 31, 2013		September 28, 2014		December 31, 2013
Notional amount⁽¹⁾	$	603	$	425	$	747	$	547

Derivative assets recorded in:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	—		5		—		6
Other assets	5		49		—		—
Total derivative assets⁽²⁾	$	5	$	54	$	—	$	6

Derivative liabilities recorded in:
Other accrued expenses	2		5		1		5
Total derivative liabilities⁽²⁾	$	2	$	5	$	1	$	5

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⁽¹⁾Commodity zero-cost collars are not designated as hedging instruments and had a notional quantity of 4,578 and 5,421 metric tons of copper at September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. These instruments are not included in the notional amounts above as they were subject to a USD denominated cap and floor; however, they are included in the total asset and liability balances as appropriate. The average cap and floor at September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $7,265 and $6,619 and $7,639 and $6,978, respectively.

⁽²⁾Estimates of the fair value of all derivative assets and liabilities above are derived from Level 2 inputs, which are estimated primarily using actively quoted prices for similar instruments from brokers and observable inputs, including market transactions and third-party pricing services. We do not currently have any Level 3 input measures and there were no transfers into or out of Level 2 or 3 during the first nine months of 2014 and 2013.

We have elected to present our derivative contracts on a gross basis in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Had we chosen to present on a net basis, we would have derivatives in a net asset position of $4 million and $53 million and derivatives in a net liability position of $2 million and $3 million at September 28, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

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NOTE 13. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Following are the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three and nine months ended:



	Three months ended
In millions	Change in pensions and other postretirement defined benefit plans			Foreign currency translation adjustment			Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities			Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives			Total attributable to Cummins Inc.			Noncontrolling interests			Total
Balance at June 30, 2013	$	(754	)	$	(338	)	$	5		$	(12	)	$	(1,099	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount	—			105			2			10			117			$	(9	)	$	108
Tax (provision) benefit	—			(1		)	1			(3		)	(3		)	—			(3		)
After tax amount	—			104			3			7			114			(9		)	105
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	16			—			(2		)	3			17			—			17
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	16			104			1			10			131			$	(9	)	$	122
Balance at September 29, 2013	$	(738	)	$	(234	)	$	6		$	(2	)	$	(968	)

Balance at June 29, 2014	$	(597	)	$	(76	)	$	—		$	4		$	(669	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount	—			(184		)	—			(5		)	(189		)	$	(6	)	$	(195	)
Tax (provision) benefit	—			18			—			1			19			—			19
After tax amount	—			(166		)	—			(4		)	(170		)	(6		)	(176		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	14			—			(1		)	(1		)	12			—			12
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	14			(166		)	(1		)	(5		)	(158		)	$	(6	)	$	(164	)
Balance at September 28, 2014	$	(583	)	$	(242	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(827	)

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	Nine months ended
In millions	Change in pensions and other postretirement defined benefit plans			Foreign currency translation adjustment			Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities			Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives			Total attributable to Cummins Inc.			Noncontrolling interests			Total
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	(794	)	$	(161	)	$	5		$	—		$	(950	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount	13			(86		)	10			(7		)	(70		)	$	(28	)	$	(98	)
Tax (provision) benefit	(5		)	13			(1		)	2			9			—			9
After tax amount	8			(73		)	9			(5		)	(61		)	(28		)	(89		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	48			—			(8		)	3			43			(3		)	40
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	56			(73		)	1			(2		)	(18		)	$	(31	)	$	(49	)
Balance at September 29, 2013	$	(738	)	$	(234	)	$	6		$	(2	)	$	(968	)

Balance at December 31, 2013	$	(611	)	$	(179	)	$	7		$	(1	)	$	(784	)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
Before tax amount	(7		)	(77		)	(1		)	5			(80		)	$	1		$	(79	)
Tax (provision) benefit	1			14			—			(2		)	13			—			13
After tax amount	(6		)	(63		)	(1		)	3			(67		)	1			(66		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾	34			—			(7		)	(3		)	24			(4		)	20
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	28			(63		)	(8		)	—			(43		)	$	(3	)	$	(46	)
Balance at September 28, 2014	$	(583	)	$	(242	)	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(827	)

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⁽¹⁾Amounts are net of tax.

⁽²⁾See reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) disclosure below for further details.

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Following are the items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the related tax effects:



In millions	Three months ended						Nine months ended
(Gain)/Loss Components	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			Statement of Income Location

Realized (gain) loss on marketable securities	$	(1	)	$	(1	)	$	(14	)	$	(12	)	Other income (expense), net
Income tax expense	—			(1		)	3			1			Income tax expense
Net realized (gain) loss on marketable securities	(1		)	(2		)	(11		)	(11		)

Realized (gain) loss on derivatives
Foreign currency forward contracts	(1		)	2			(6		)	4			Net sales
Commodity swap contracts	(1		)	2			2			(1		)	Cost of sales
Total before taxes	(2		)	4			(4		)	3
Income tax expense	1			(1		)	1			—			Income tax expense
Net realized (gain) loss on derivatives	(1		)	3			(3		)	3

Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans
Recognized actuarial loss	18			24			47			71			⁽¹⁾
Total before taxes	18			24			47			71
Income tax expense	(4		)	(8		)	(13		)	(23		)	Income tax expense
Net change in pensions and other postretirement defined benefit plans	14			16			34			48

Total reclassifications for the period	$	12		$	17		$	20		$	40

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⁽¹⁾ These accumulated other comprehensive income components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 4).

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NOTE 14. OPERATING SEGMENTS

Operating segments under GAAP are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision-maker, or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Cummins' chief operating decision-maker (CODM) is the Chief Executive Officer.

Our reportable operating segments consist of the following: Engine, Components, Power Generation and Distribution. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves and allows management to focus its efforts on providing enhanced service to a wide range of customers. The Engine segment produces engines and parts for sale to customers in on-highway and various industrial markets. Our engines are used in trucks of all sizes, buses and recreational vehicles, as well as in various industrial applications, including construction, mining, agriculture, marine, oil and gas, rail and military equipment. The Components segment sells filtration products, aftertreatment systems, turbochargers and fuel systems. The Power Generation segment is an integrated provider of power systems, which sells engines, generator sets and alternators. The Distribution segment includes wholly-owned and partially-owned distributorships engaged in wholesaling engines, generator sets and service parts, as well as performing service and repair activities on our products and maintaining relationships with various OEMs throughout the world.

We use segment EBIT (defined as earnings before interest expense, taxes and noncontrolling interests) as a primary basis for the CODM to evaluate the performance of each of our operating segments. Segment amounts exclude certain expenses not specifically identifiable to segments.

The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same as those applied in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We prepared the financial results of our operating segments on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which we internally disaggregate financial information to assist in making internal operating decisions. We have allocated certain common costs and expenses, primarily corporate functions, among segments differently than we would for stand-alone financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. These include certain costs and expenses of shared services, such as information technology, human resources, legal and finance. We also do not allocate debt-related items, actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, changes in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance, divestiture gains or losses or income taxes to individual segments. Segment EBIT may not be consistent with measures used by other companies.

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Summarized financial information regarding our reportable operating segments for the three and nine month periods is shown in the table below:



In millions	Engine		Components		Power Generation		Distribution			Non-segment Items ⁽¹⁾			Total
Three months ended September 28, 2014
External sales	$	2,181	$	946	$	481	$	1,282		$	—		$	4,890
Intersegment sales	635		341		273		10			(1,259		)	—
Total sales	2,816		1,287		754		1,292			(1,259		)	4,890
Depreciation and amortization⁽²⁾	50		27		13		22			—			112
Research, development and engineering expenses	114		64		18		2			—			198
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	40		9		13		37			—			99
Interest income	3		1		1		1			—			6
Segment EBIT	330		172		60		131		⁽³⁾	(9		)	684

Three months ended September 29, 2013
External sales	$	2,045	$	784	$	499	$	938		$	—		$	4,266
Intersegment sales	447		288		213		6			(954		)	—
Total sales	2,492		1,072		712		944			(954		)	4,266
Depreciation and amortization⁽²⁾	53		24		13		15			—			105
Research, development and engineering expenses	103		51		18		1			—			173
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	31		5		13		42			—			91
Interest income	4		1		1		—			—			6
Segment EBIT	272		132		45		86		⁽³⁾	1			536

Nine months ended September 28, 2014
External sales	$	6,449	$	2,821	$	1,408	$	3,453		$	—		$	14,131
Intersegment sales	1,674		976		728		27			(3,405		)	—
Total sales	8,123		3,797		2,136		3,480			(3,405		)	14,131
Depreciation and amortization⁽²⁾	153		79		38		58			—			328
Research, development and engineering expenses	335		170		55		7			—			567
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	117		27		30		120			—			294
Interest income	9		3		3		2			—			17
Segment EBIT	910		524		146		333		⁽³⁾	(44		)	1,869

Nine months ended September 29, 2013
External sales	$	6,139	$	2,292	$	1,621	$	2,661		$	—		$	12,713
Intersegment sales	1,312		915		651		15			(2,893		)	—
Total sales	7,451		3,207		2,272		2,676			(2,893		)	12,713
Depreciation and amortization⁽²⁾	156		71		37		40			—			304
Research, development and engineering expenses	310		165		53		4			—			532
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	106		21		30		124			—			281
Interest income	13		2		5		1			—			21
Segment EBIT	806		387		172		281		⁽³⁾	(52		)	1,594

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⁽¹⁾Includes intersegment sales and profit in inventory eliminations and unallocated corporate expenses. There were no significant unallocated corporate expenses for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013.

⁽²⁾Depreciation and amortization as shown on a segment basis excludes the amortization of debt discount and deferred costs included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as "Interest expense." The amortization of debt discount and deferred costs were $2 million and $8 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively.

⁽³⁾Distribution segment EBIT included gains as disclosed in the table below. See Note 3, "ACQUISITIONS" for additional information.

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Distribution segment EBIT included gains on the fair value adjustment resulting from the acquisition of controlling interests in North American distributors in the periods presented below:



	Three months ended				Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
Eastern Canada	$	18	$	—	$	18	$	—
Southern Plains	—		—		13		—
Mid-South	—		—		7		—
Rocky Mountain	—		—		—		5
Northwest	—		—		—		7
Total gains included in EBIT	$	18	$	—	$	38	$	12

A reconciliation of our segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income is shown in the table below:



	Three months ended				Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013
Total EBIT	$	684	$	536	$	1,869	$	1,594
Less: Interest expense	15		8		47		22
Income before income taxes	$	669	$	528	$	1,822	$	1,572

NOTE 15. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended its standards related to revenue recognition. This amendment replaces all existing revenue recognition guidance and provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The standard contains principles that we will apply to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The underlying principle is that we will recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The standard allows either full or modified retrospective adoption. Early adoption is not permitted. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Other major provisions include capitalization of certain contract costs, consideration of time value of money in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The amendment also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. The new rules will become effective for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2017. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements and determining our method for adoption.

NOTE 16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Acquisition of Cummins Npower LLC

On September 29, 2014, we acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in Cummins Npower LLC (Npower) from the former distributor principal for consideration of approximately $39 million in cash and an additional $33 million paid to creditors to eliminate all debt related to the entity, or total consideration of $72 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

Acquisition of Cummins Power South LLC

On September 29, 2014, we acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in Cummins Power South LLC (Power South) from the former distributor principal for consideration of approximately $19 million in cash and an additional $16 million paid to creditors to eliminate all debt related to the entity, or total consideration of $35 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

These acquisitions will be accounted for as business combinations and the results of the acquired entities will be included in the Distribution operating segment beginning with the fourth quarter of 2014.

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ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cummins Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are hereinafter sometimes referred to as “Cummins,” “we,” “our” or “us.”

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain parts of this quarterly report contain forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industries in which we operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "could," "should" or words of similar meaning. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which we refer to as "future factors," which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some future factors that could cause our results to differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements are discussed below and shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these future factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Future factors that could affect the outcome of forward-looking statements include the following:


•	a sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets;


•	a slowdown in infrastructure development;


•	unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of emission standards around the world;


•	the actions of, and income from, joint ventures and other investees that we do not directly control;


•	changes in the engine outsourcing practices of significant customers;


•	a downturn in the North American truck industry or financial distress of a major truck customer;


•	a major customer experiencing financial distress;


•	any significant problems in our new engine platforms;


•	supply shortages and supplier financial risk, particularly from any of our single-sourced suppliers;

•variability in material and commodity costs;


•	product recalls;


•	competitor pricing activity;


•	increasing competition, including increased global competition among our customers in emerging markets;


•	exposure to information technology security threats and sophisticated "cyber attacks"


•	political, economic and other risks from operations in numerous countries;


•	changes in taxation;


•	global legal and ethical compliance costs and risks;


•	aligning our capacity and production with our demand;


•	product liability claims;


•	the development of new technologies;

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•	obtaining additional customers for our new light-duty diesel engine platform and avoiding any related write-down in our investments in such platform;


•	increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations;


•	foreign currency exchange rate changes;


•	the price and availability of energy;


•	the performance of our pension plan assets;


•	labor relations;


•	changes in accounting standards;


•	our sales mix of products;


•	protection and validity of our patent and other intellectual property rights;


•	technological implementation and cost/financial risks in our increasing use of large, multi-year contracts;


•	the cyclical nature of some of our markets;


•	the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings;


•	continued availability of financing, financial instruments and financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support our future business;


•	the consummation and integration of the planned acquisitions of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors; and


•	other risk factors described in our Form 10-K, Part I, Item 1A under the caption “Risk Factors” and in this Form 10-Q, Part II, Item 1A under the caption "Risk Factors."

Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this quarterly report and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) was prepared to provide the reader with a view and perspective of our business through the eyes of management and should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the “Financial Statements” section of our 2013 Form 10-K. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:

•Executive Summary and Financial Highlights

•Outlook

•Results of Operations

•Operating Segment Results

•Liquidity and Capital Resources

•Application of Critical Accounting Estimates

•Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel and natural gas engines and engine-related component products, including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems and electric power generation systems. We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors and other customers worldwide. We have long-standing relationships with many of the leading manufacturers in the markets we serve, including PACCAR Inc, Daimler Trucks North America, Chrysler Group, LLC (Chrysler), Volvo AB, Komatsu, Navistar International Corporation, Aggreko plc, Ford Motor Company and MAN Nutzfahrzeuge AG. We serve our customers through a network of over 600 company-owned and independent distributor locations and over 6,800 dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.

Our financial performance depends, in large part, on varying conditions in the markets we serve, particularly the on-highway, construction and general industrial markets. Demand in these markets tends to fluctuate in response to overall economic conditions. Our sales may also be impacted by OEM inventory levels and production schedules and stoppages. Economic downturns in markets we serve generally result in reduced sales of our products and can result in price reductions in certain products and/or markets. As a worldwide business, our operations are also affected by currency, political, economic and regulatory matters, including adoption and enforcement of environmental and emission standards, in the countries we serve. As part of our growth strategy, we invest in businesses in certain countries that carry high levels of these risks such as China, Brazil, India, Mexico, Russia and countries in the Middle East and Africa. At the same time, our geographic diversity and broad product and service offerings have helped limit the impact from a drop in demand in any one industry or customer or the economy of any single country on our consolidated results.

Worldwide revenues increased 15 percent in the three months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to improvements in North American on-highway demand. Revenue in the U.S. and Canada improved by 19 percent primarily due to higher demand in the North American on-highway markets driving sales in both the Engine and Components segments, as well as improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since June 30, 2013. Despite continued international economic uncertainty in the third quarter of 2014, our international revenues (excludes the U.S. and Canada) improved by 10 percent with sales up or relatively flat in many of our markets. International revenue growth was led by increased demand in the Components segment, especially the emission solutions business in Western Europe and China due to additional content as the result of new emission regulations, increased construction demand in Europe and improved commercial marine engine demand, primarily in China and Europe. These increases were partially offset by decreased international on-highway demand.

Worldwide revenues increased 11 percent in the first nine months of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to improvements in North American on-highway demand. Revenue in the U.S. and Canada improved by 19 percent primarily due to increased demand in the North American on-highway markets driving sales in both the Engine and Components segments, as well as improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2012. These increases were partially offset by the reduced demand in the North American power generation markets. Despite continued international economic uncertainty in the first nine months of 2014, our international revenues improved by 3 percent. International revenue growth was led by increased demand in the Components segment, especially the emission solutions business in Western Europe and China due to additional content as the result of new emission regulations, increased construction demand in Europe and improved commercial marine engine demand, primarily in China and Europe. These increases were partially offset by decreased international on-highway demand with decreased shipments of 13 percent and 12 percent in the heavy-duty and medium-duty truck markets, respectively, and decreased demand in international power generation markets.

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The following tables contain sales and earnings before interest expense, income taxes and noncontrolling interests (EBIT) results by operating segment for the three and nine month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013. Refer to the section titled “Operating Segment Results” for a more detailed discussion of net sales and EBIT by operating segment, including the reconciliation of segment EBIT to income before taxes.



	Three months ended
Operating Segments	September 28, 2014								September 29, 2013							Percent change
				Percent								Percent				2014 vs. 2013
In millions	Sales			of Total		EBIT			Sales			of Total		EBIT		Sales		EBIT
Engine	$	2,816		58	%	$	330		$	2,492		58	%	$	272	13	%	21	%
Components	1,287			26	%	172			1,072			25	%	132		20	%	30	%
Power Generation	754			15	%	60			712			17	%	45		6	%	33	%
Distribution	1,292			26	%	131			944			22	%	86		37	%	52	%
Intersegment eliminations	(1,259		)	(25	)%	—			(954		)	(22	)%	—		32	%	—
Non-segment	—			—		(9		)	—			—		1		—		NM
Total	$	4,890		100	%	$	684		$	4,266		100	%	$	536	15	%	28	%
"NM" - not meaningful information

Net income attributable to Cummins was $423 million, or $2.32 per diluted share, on sales of $4.9 billion for the three months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable prior year period with net income attributable to Cummins of $355 million, or $1.90 per diluted share, on sales of $4.3 billion. The increase in net income and earnings per share was driven by improved gross margin, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses. The improved gross margin was the result of higher volumes, favorable mix, lower material and commodity costs and improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since June 30, 2013, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 28, 2014, benefited $0.01 from lower shares outstanding due to 2014 purchases under the stock repurchase program.



	Nine months ended
Operating Segments	September 28, 2014								September 29, 2013								Percent change
				Percent								Percent					2014 vs. 2013
In millions	Sales			of Total		EBIT			Sales			of Total		EBIT			Sales		EBIT
Engine	$	8,123		57	%	$	910		$	7,451		59	%	$	806		9	%	13	%
Components	3,797			27	%	524			3,207			25	%	387			18	%	35	%
Power Generation	2,136			15	%	146			2,272			18	%	172			(6	)%	(15	)%
Distribution	3,480			25	%	333			2,676			21	%	281			30	%	19	%
Intersegment eliminations	(3,405		)	(24	)%	—			(2,893		)	(23	)%	—			18	%	—
Non-segment	—			—		(44		)	—			—		(52		)	—		(15	)%
Total	$	14,131		100	%	$	1,869		$	12,713		100	%	$	1,594		11	%	17	%

Net income attributable to Cummins was $1,207 million, or $6.58 per diluted share, on sales of $14.1 billion for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable prior year period with net income attributable to Cummins of $1,051 million, or $5.60 per diluted share, on sales of $12.7 billion. The increase in net income and earnings per share was driven by improved gross margin, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses. The improved gross margin was the result of higher volumes, lower material and commodity costs, favorable mix and improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2012, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, benefited $0.10 from lower shares outstanding, primarily due to purchases under the stock repurchase program.

We generated $1,388 million of operating cash flows for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared to $1,333 million for the same period in 2013. Refer to the section titled “Operating Activities” in the “Liquidity and Capital Resources” section for a discussion of items impacting cash flows.

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In September 2013, we announced our intention to acquire the equity that we do not already own in most of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors over the next three to five years. During the first nine months of 2014 we spent $324 million on these acquisitions and the related debt retirements. We plan to spend an additional $150 million to $200 million during the fourth quarter of 2014. Refer to Note 3, "ACQUISITIONS" for additional information. We acquired the remaining equity in the following entities during the first nine months of 2014.


•	On August 4, 2014, we acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in Cummins Eastern Canada LP (Eastern Canada) from the former distributor principal for $62 million.


•	On May 5, 2014, we acquired the remaining 30 percent interest in Cummins Power Systems LLC (Power Systems) from the former distributor principal for $14 million.


•	On March 31, 2014, we acquired the remaining 50 percent interest in Cummins Southern Plains LLC (Southern Plains) from the former distributor principal for $92 million.


•	On February 14, 2014, we acquired the remaining 62.2 percent interest in Cummins Mid-South LLC (Mid-South) from the former distributor principal for $118 million.

We repurchased $605 million of stock under the 2012 Board of Directors authorized plan during the first nine months of 2014. In July 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1 billion of additional common stock upon the completion of the 2012 repurchase plan.

Our debt to capital ratio (total capital defined as debt plus equity) at September 28, 2014, was 17.3 percent, compared to 18.1 percent at December 31, 2013. As of the date of filing this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we had an 'A+' credit rating with a 'Stable' outlook from Standard & Poor’s Rating Services, an 'A' credit rating with a 'Stable' outlook from Fitch Ratings and an 'A3' credit rating with a 'Stable' outlook from Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. In addition to the $2.4 billion in cash and marketable securities on hand, we also have access to our credit facilities, if necessary, to meet currently anticipated investment and funding needs.

In July 2014, the Board of Directors authorized a dividend increase of approximately 25 percent from $0.625 per share to $0.78 per share on a quarterly basis.

Our global pension plans, including our unfunded and non-qualified plans, were 107 percent funded at December 31, 2013. Our U.S. qualified plan, which represents approximately 55 percent of the worldwide pension obligation, was 121 percent funded and our United Kingdom (U.K.) plan was 106 percent funded. We expect to contribute $205 million to our global pension plans in 2014. We anticipate pension and other postretirement benefit cost in 2014 to decrease by approximately $36 million pre-tax, or approximately $0.12 per diluted share, when compared to 2013 due to reduced loss amortization resulting from improved U.S. asset performance and a higher discount rate, Refer to Note 4, "PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS" for additional information regarding our pension plans.

We expect our effective tax rate for the full year of 2014 to approximate 29.5 percent, excluding any one-time tax items.

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OUTLOOK

Near-Term

In the third quarter of 2014, demand remained strong in several end markets in North America compared to the same period in the prior year, led by strong North American on-highway demand. Demand remained weak in many international markets due to lower on-highway demand.

We currently expect the following positive trends for the remainder of 2014:


•	Market share gains in the North American medium-duty truck and bus markets should continue to positively impact sales in both the Engine and Components segments.


•	Demand in the North American heavy-duty truck market is expected to remain strong.


•	We will acquire three additional North American distributors in Q4 which will increase our Distribution segment revenues and EBIT dollars, however, will be dilutive to Distribution EBIT as a percentage of sales.


•	The new Euro VI regulations, effective January 1, 2014, are expected to continue to positively impact sales for aftertreatment products.

We currently expect the following challenges to our business that may reduce our earnings potential for the remainder of 2014:


•	Power generation markets are expected to remain weak.


•	Demand in most end markets in India is expected to remain weak.


•	Weak economic growth in Brazil could continue to negatively impact our on-highway and power generation businesses.


•	Demand in certain European markets could remain weak due to continued economic uncertainty.


•	Growth in emerging markets could be negatively impacted if emission regulations are not strictly enforced.


•	Foreign currency volatility could continue to put pressure on earnings.

Long-Term

We believe that, over the longer term, there will be economic improvements in most of our current markets and that our opportunities for long-term profitable growth will continue as the result of the following four macroeconomic trends that should benefit our businesses:


•	tightening emissions controls across the world;


•	infrastructure needs in emerging markets;


•	energy availability and cost issues; and


•	globalization of industries like ours.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS



		Three months ended					Favorable/					Nine months ended					Favorable/
		September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013			(Unfavorable)					September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013		(Unfavorable)
In millions (except per share amounts)		September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013			Amount			Percent		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013		Amount			Percent
NET SALES		$	4,890	$	4,266		$	624		15	%	$	14,131		$	12,713	$	1,418		11	%
Cost of sales	⁽¹⁾	3,606		3,185			(421		)	(13	)%	10,543			9,570		(973		)	(10	)%
GROSS MARGIN		1,284		1,081			203			19	%	3,588			3,143		445			14	%
OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME
Selling, general and administrative expenses	⁽¹⁾	529		464			(65		)	(14	)%	1,527			1,344		(183		)	(14	)%
Research, development and engineering expenses		198		173			(25		)	(14	)%	567			532		(35		)	(7	)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees		99		91			8			9	%	294			281		13			5	%
Other operating income (expense), net		3		(11		)	14			NM		(4		)	—		(4		)	NM
OPERATING INCOME		659		524			135			26	%	1,784			1,548		236			15	%
Interest income		6		6			—			—	%	17			21		(4		)	(19	)%
Interest expense		15		8			(7		)	(88	)%	47			22		(25		)	NM
Other income (expense), net		19		6			13			NM		68			25		43			NM
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES		669		528			141			27	%	1,822			1,572		250			16	%
Income tax expense		230		154			(76		)	(49	)%	553			445		(108		)	(24	)%
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME		439		374			65			17	%	1,269			1,127		142			13	%
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		16		19			3			16	%	62			76		14			18	%
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.		$	423	$	355		$	68		19	%	$	1,207		$	1,051	$	156		15	%
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.		$	2.32	$	1.90		$	0.42		22	%	$	6.58		$	5.60	$	0.98		18	%
⁽¹⁾Certain amounts for "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses" for 2014 and 2013 were revised to conform to the current classifications. See Note 2, “BASIS OF PRESENTATION,” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.



	Three months ended				Favorable/ (Unfavorable)	Nine months ended				Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		Favorable/ (Unfavorable)	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
Percent of sales	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		Percentage Points	September 28, 2014		September 29, 2013		Percentage Points
Gross margin	26.3	%	25.3	%	1.0	25.4	%	24.7	%	0.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses	10.8	%	10.9	%	0.1	10.8	%	10.6	%	(0.2	)
Research, development and engineering expenses	4.0	%	4.1	%	0.1	4.0	%	4.2	%	0.2

Net Sales

Net sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher North American on-highway demand and the impact from the acquisitions of the partially-owned North American distributors since June 30, 2013. The primary drivers by segment were as follows:


•	Distribution segment sales increased by 37 percent primarily due to the acquisitions of North American distributors.


•	Engine segment sales increased by 13 percent due to higher demand in the North American on-highway markets and increased demand in certain industrial markets.


•	Components segment sales increased by 20 percent primarily due to higher demand in the North American on-highway markets and increased demand in Europe and China.


•	Power Generation segment sales increased by 6 percent mainly due to higher volumes within the power systems and the power products businesses.

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Net sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher North American on-highway demand and the impact from the acquisitions of the partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2012. The primary drivers by segment were as follows:


•	Distribution segment sales increased by 30 percent primarily due to the acquisitions of North American distributors.


•	Engine segment sales increased by 9 percent due to higher demand in the North American on-highway markets.


•	Components segment sales increased by 18 percent primarily due to higher demand in on-highway markets in North America, Europe and China.

These increases were partially offset by the following:


•	Power Generation segment sales decreased by 6 percent mainly due to lower volumes within the power systems and the power products businesses.


•	Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales.

A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the “OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS” section.

Sales to international markets, based on location of customers, for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, were 44 percent and 44 percent, respectively, of total net sales compared with 46 percent and 48 percent of total net sales, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2013. A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the “OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS” section.

Gross Margin

Gross margin increased for the three months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, and increased as a percentage of sales by 1.0 percentage point as higher volumes, favorable mix, lower material and commodity costs and improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since June 30, 2013, were partially offset by higher warranty costs and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. Gross margin increased for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, and increased as a percentage of sales by 0.7 percentage points as higher volumes, lower material and commodity costs, favorable mix and improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2012, were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations.

The provision for base warranties issued as a percent of sales for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, were 1.9 percent and 2.0 percent, respectively, compared to 2.0 percent and 2.2 percent for the comparable periods in 2013. A more detailed discussion of margin by segment is presented in the “OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS” section.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher compensation and related expenses of $28 million and acquisition costs in our Distribution segment, partially offset by lower discretionary spending. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 due to higher compensation and related expenses of $61 million, increased discretionary spending of $16 million and acquisition costs in our Distribution segment. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation.

Research, Development and Engineering Expenses

Research, development and engineering expenses for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher compensation and related expenses of $12 million and decreased expense recovery of $11 million. Research, development and engineering expenses for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to higher compensation and related expenses of $25 million, partially offset by decreased consulting expenses of $7 million. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation. Research activities continue to focus on development of new products to meet future emission standards around the world and improvements in fuel economy performance.

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Equity, Royalty and Interest Income From Investees

Equity, royalty and interest income from investees increased for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable periods in 2013. The primarily drivers were as follows:



	Increase/(Decrease)
	September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013
In millions	Three months ended			Nine months ended
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty)	$	6		$	10
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.	2			6
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.	2			5
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Heavy-duty)	(1		)	(4		)
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.	(2		)	(5		)
North American distributors	(7		)	(9		)
Other equity income	5			6
Cummins share of net income	5			9
Royalty and interest income	3			4
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	$	8		$	13

The overall increases for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, were primarily due to increased earnings at Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty), Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. and Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda., partially offset by the consolidation of the partially-owned North American distributors since June 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively.

As we execute our plan to acquire partially-owned distributors, we expect equity earnings for our North American distributors to decrease as the earnings will be included in our consolidated results. See Note 3, “ACQUISITIONS,” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Other Operating Income (Expense), net

Other operating income (expense) was as follows:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
Royalty income	$	9		$	5		$	22		$	15
Gain (loss) on write off of assets	1			(1		)	(6		)	(3		)
Legal matters	—			(8		)	(3		)	(2		)
Royalty expense	(1		)	(2		)	(6		)	(3		)
Amortization of intangible assets	(3		)	(3		)	(10		)	(8		)
Other, net	(3		)	(2		)	(1		)	1
Total other operating income (expense), net	$	3		$	(11	)	$	(4	)	$	—

Interest Income

Interest income for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, decreased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to an interest income recovery of a loan previously deemed unrecoverable in the second quarter of 2013.

Interest Expense

Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable periods in 2013 as a result of the $1 billion debt issuance in September 2013.

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Other Income (Expense), net

Other income (expense) was as follows:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
Gain on fair value adjustment for consolidated investees⁽¹⁾	$	18		$	—		$	38		$	12
Gain (loss) on marketable securities, net	1			1			14			12
Dividend income	1			1			2			4
Foreign currency gains (losses), net	1			(6		)	(2		)	(21		)
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance	(2		)	7			16			5
Bank charges	(3		)	(3		)	(8		)	(8		)
Other, net	3			6			8			21
Total other income (expense), net	$	19		$	6		$	68		$	25

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⁽¹⁾ See Note 3, “ACQUISITIONS,” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Income Tax Expense

The increase in the three month effective tax rate from 2013 to 2014 is primarily due to unfavorable changes in the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax income and the 2014 unfavorable discrete tax items.

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling interests eliminate the income or loss attributable to non-Cummins ownership interests in our consolidated entities. Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries decreased due to the acquisition of the remaining interest in previously consolidated North American distributors and by lower earnings at Cummins India Ltd.

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Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc. and Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Cummins Inc.

Net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Cummins for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher gross margin, mainly driven by improved volumes, favorable mix, lower material and commodity costs and improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since June 30, 2013. These increases were partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses and a higher effective tax rate for the three months ended September 28, 2014. Diluted earnings per share for the three months ended September 28, 2014, benefited $0.01 from lower shares outstanding due to 2014 purchases under the stock repurchase program.

Net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Cummins for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher gross margin, mainly driven by improved volumes, lower material and commodity costs, favorable mix and improved Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2012 and higher other income. These increases were partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, benefited $0.10 from lower shares outstanding, primarily due to purchases under the stock repurchase program.

OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS

Our reportable operating segments consist of the following: Engine, Components, Power Generation and Distribution. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. We use segment EBIT as the primary basis for the chief operating decision-maker to evaluate the performance of each operating segment.

Following is a discussion of results for each of our operating segments.

Engine Segment Results

Financial data for the Engine segment was as follows:



	Three months ended						Favorable/					Nine months ended						Favorable/
	September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)					September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014			2013			Amount			Percent		2014			2013			Amount			Percent
External sales	$	2,181		$	2,045		$	136		7	%	$	6,449		$	6,139		$	310		5	%
Intersegment sales	635			447			188			42	%	1,674			1,312			362			28	%
Total sales	2,816			2,492			324			13	%	8,123			7,451			672			9	%
Depreciation and amortization	50			53			3			6	%	153			156			3			2	%
Research, development and engineering expenses	114			103			(11		)	(11	)%	335			310			(25		)	(8	)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	40			31			9			29	%	117			106			11			10	%
Interest income	3			4			(1		)	(25	)%	9			13			(4		)	(31	)%
Segment EBIT	330			272			58			21	%	910			806			104			13	%

							Percentage Points											Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales	11.7		%	10.9		%				0.8		11.2		%	10.8		%				0.4

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Engine segment net sales by market were as follows:



	Three months ended				Favorable/				Nine months ended				Favorable/
	September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)				September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014		2013		Amount		Percent		2014		2013		Amount			Percent
Heavy-duty truck	$	823	$	690	$	133	19	%	$	2,341	$	2,067	$	274		13	%
Medium-duty truck and bus	631		570		61		11	%	1,878		1,613		265			16	%
Light-duty automotive and RV	354		330		24		7	%	1,051		935		116			12	%
Total on-highway	1,808		1,590		218		14	%	5,270		4,615		655			14	%
Industrial	788		709		79		11	%	2,245		2,185		60			3	%
Stationary power	220		193		27		14	%	608		651		(43		)	(7	)%
Total sales	$	2,816	$	2,492	$	324	13	%	$	8,123	$	7,451	$	672		9	%

Unit shipments by engine classification (including unit shipments to Power Generation) were as follows:



	Three months ended		Favorable/			Nine months ended		Favorable/
	September 28,	September 29,	(Unfavorable)			September 28,	September 29,	(Unfavorable)
	2014	2013	Amount	Percent		2014	2013	Amount		Percent
Midrange	117,700	113,800	3,900	3	%	355,300	330,300	25,000		8	%
Heavy-duty	32,300	26,500	5,800	22	%	91,400	79,700	11,700		15	%
High-horsepower	3,900	3,500	400	11	%	11,200	11,300	(100	)	(1	)%
Total unit shipments	153,900	143,800	10,100	7	%	457,900	421,300	36,600		9	%

Sales

Engine segment sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013. The following were the primary drivers by market:


•	Heavy-duty truck engine sales increased due to improved demand in the North American heavy-duty truck market with increased engine shipments of 36 percent.


•	Industrial sales increased primarily due to higher global demand in commercial marine markets with increased engine shipments of 8 percent and improved demand in North American and European construction markets as the result of pre-buy activity ahead of new 2015 emission requirements.


•	Medium-duty truck and bus sales increased due to higher demand in the North American medium-duty truck and bus markets primarily due to market share gains.

Total on-highway-related sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, were 64 percent of total engine segment sales, compared to 64 percent for the comparable period in 2013.

Engine segment sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013. The following were the primary drivers by market:


•	Heavy-duty truck sales increased due to improved demand in the North American heavy-duty truck market with increased engine shipments of 27 percent.


•	Medium-duty truck and bus sales increased primarily due to market share gains in the North American medium-duty truck and bus markets, partially offset by weaker international demand.


•	Light-duty automotive and RV sales increased primarily due to the 10 percent increase in units shipped to Chrysler.

The increases above were partially offset by the following:


•	Stationary power engine sales decreased due to lower demand in power generation markets.


•	Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales.

Total on-highway-related sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were 65 percent of total engine segment sales, compared to 62 percent for the comparable period in 2013.

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Segment EBIT

Engine segment EBIT for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to higher gross margin and higher equity, royalty and interest income from investees, partially offset by higher research, development and engineering expenses and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Engine segment EBIT for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to higher gross margin and higher equity, royalty and interest income from investees, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses and higher research, development and engineering expenses. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:



	Three months ended							Nine months ended
	September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013							September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013
	Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change							Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions	Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales		Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales
Gross margin	$	66		12	%	(0.2	)	$	167		11	%	0.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(10		)	(5	)%	0.6		(43		)	(7	)%	0.1
Research, development and engineering expenses	(11		)	(11	)%	0.1		(25		)	(8	)%	0.1
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	9			29	%	0.2		11			10	%	—

The increase in gross margin for the three months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, was primarily due to higher volumes, favorable mix and improved pricing, partially offset by increased warranty costs. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased headcount and higher variable compensation expenses. The increase in research, development and engineering expenses was primarily due to lower expense recovery and increased investments to support new product initiatives. The increase in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was primarily due to increased earnings at Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. (Light-duty). The increase in gross margin for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, was primarily due to higher volumes, favorable mix and improved pricing, partially offset by increased warranty costs and higher managed expenses. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased headcount and higher variable compensation expense. The increase in research, development and engineering expenses was primarily due to lower expense recovery and increased investment to support new product initiatives.

Components Segment Results

Financial data for the Components segment was as follows:



	Three months ended						Favorable/					Nine months ended						Favorable/
	September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)					September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014			2013			Amount			Percent		2014			2013			Amount			Percent
External sales	$	946		$	784		$	162		21	%	$	2,821		$	2,292		$	529		23	%
Intersegment sales	341			288			53			18	%	976			915			61			7	%
Total sales	1,287			1,072			215			20	%	3,797			3,207			590			18	%
Depreciation and amortization	27			24			(3		)	(13	)%	79			71			(8		)	(11	)%
Research, development and engineering expenses	64			51			(13		)	(25	)%	170			165			(5		)	(3	)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	9			5			4			80	%	27			21			6			29	%
Interest income	1			1			—			—	%	3			2			1			50	%
Segment EBIT	172			132			40			30	%	524			387			137			35	%

							Percentage Points											Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales	13.4		%	12.3		%				1.1		13.8		%	12.1		%				1.7

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Sales for our Components segment by business were as follows:



	Three months ended				Favorable/				Nine months ended				Favorable/
	September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)				September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014		2013		Amount		Percent		2014		2013		Amount		Percent
Emission solutions	$	598	$	458	$	140	31	%	$	1,723	$	1,302	$	421	32	%
Turbo technologies	297		263		34		13	%	917		823		94		11	%
Filtration	268		248		20		8	%	808		774		34		4	%
Fuel systems	124		103		21		20	%	349		308		41		13	%
Total sales	$	1,287	$	1,072	$	215	20	%	$	3,797	$	3,207	$	590	18	%

Sales

Components segment sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 in all lines of businesses and across most markets. The following were the primary drivers by business:


•	Emission solutions business sales increased primarily due to improved demand in the North American on-highway markets and increased demand for our products in Europe and China to meet new emission requirements. The increases were partially offset by lower demand in Brazil.


•	Turbo technologies business sales increased as a result of improved on-highway demand in North America.


•	Fuel systems business sales increased due to improved demand in North America and China markets.

Components segment sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 in all lines of business and across most markets. The following were the primary drivers by business:


•	Emission solutions business sales increased primarily due to improved demand in the North American on-highway markets and increased demand for our products in Europe and China to meet new emission requirements. The increases were partially offset by lower demand in Brazil.


•	Turbo technologies business sales increased as a result of improved on-highway demand in North America and Europe.

Segment EBIT

Components segment EBIT for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable periods in 2013, primarily due to higher gross margin and higher equity, royalty and interest income from investees, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses and higher research, development and engineering expenses. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:



	Three months ended							Nine months ended
	September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013							September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013
	Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change							Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions	Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales		Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales
Gross margin	$	57		23	%	0.6		$	158		22	%	0.6
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(12		)	(17	)%	0.1		(34		)	(17	)%	0.1
Research, development and engineering expenses	(13		)	(25	)%	(0.2	)	(5		)	(3	)%	0.6
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	4			80	%	0.2		6			29	%	—

The increase in gross margin for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable periods in 2013, was primarily due to higher volumes, mainly in the emission solutions and turbo technologies businesses and lower material and commodity costs, partially offset by unfavorable pricing and increased product coverage costs. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased headcount and higher consulting expenses. The increase in research, development and engineering expenses for the three months ended September 28, 2014, was primarily due to increased headcount, decreased expense recovery and increased discretionary spending. The increase in research, development and engineering expenses for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, was primarily due to increased headcount and increased discretionary spending, partially offset by increased expense recovery.

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Power Generation Segment Results

Financial data for the Power Generation segment was as follows:



	Three months ended						Favorable/					Nine months ended						Favorable/
	September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)					September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014			2013			Amount			Percent		2014			2013			Amount			Percent
External sales	$	481		$	499		$	(18	)	(4	)%	$	1,408		$	1,621		$	(213	)	(13	)%
Intersegment sales	273			213			60			28	%	728			651			77			12	%
Total sales	754			712			42			6	%	2,136			2,272			(136		)	(6	)%
Depreciation and amortization	13			13			—			—	%	38			37			(1		)	(3	)%
Research, development and engineering expenses	18			18			—			—	%	55			53			(2		)	(4	)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	13			13			—			—	%	30			30			—			—	%
Interest income	1			1			—			—	%	3			5			(2		)	(40	)%
Segment EBIT	60			45			15			33	%	146			172			(26		)	(15	)%

							Percentage Points											Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales	8.0		%	6.3		%				1.7		6.8		%	7.6		%				(0.8	)

Sales for our Power Generation segment by business were as follows:



	Three months ended				Favorable/					Nine months ended				Favorable/
	September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)					September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014		2013		Amount			Percent		2014		2013		Amount			Percent
Power products	$	439	$	421	$	18		4	%	$	1,257	$	1,304	$	(47	)	(4	)%
Power systems	159		122		37			30	%	437		488		(51		)	(10	)%
Alternators	115		126		(11		)	(9	)%	346		377		(31		)	(8	)%
Power solutions	41		43		(2		)	(5	)%	96		103		(7		)	(7	)%
Total sales	$	754	$	712	$	42		6	%	$	2,136	$	2,272	$	(136	)	(6	)%

Sales

Power Generation segment sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013. The following were the primary drivers by business:


•	Power systems sales increased primarily due to increased demand in North America and Asia, partially offset by lower demand in China.


•	Power products sales increased primarily due to increased demand in China, Asia and Africa, partially offset by lower demand in North America and Russia.

The increases above were partially offset by decreased alternator sales primarily due to lower demand in Western Europe, Asia and Brazil, partially offset by higher demand in China and the U.K.

Power Generation segment sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, decreased versus the comparable period in 2013 in all lines of businesses and across most markets primarily due to lower industrial activity. The following were the primary drivers by business:


•	Power systems sales decreased primarily due to reduced demand in North America, China and Western Europe.


•	Power products sales decreased primarily due to lower demand in North America driven by declining military sales and lower demand in India, Mexico and the Middle East, partially offset by increases in China, Africa and Western Europe.

The increases above were partially offset by decreased alternator sales primarily due to lower demand in Western Europe, India and Asia, partially offset by higher demand in China and the U.K.

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Segment EBIT

Power Generation segment EBIT for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to higher gross margin and the impact of the $8 million legal settlement in the third quarter of 2013, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Power Generation segment EBIT for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, decreased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to lower gross margin and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, partially offset by the impact of the $8 million legal settlement in the third quarter of 2013. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:



	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013						September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013
	Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change						Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions	Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales	Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales
Gross margin	$	11		8	%	0.5	$	(14	)	(3	)%	0.5
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(3		)	(4	)%	0.2	(11		)	(5	)%	(1.1	)
Research, development and engineering expenses	—			—	%	0.1	(2		)	(4	)%	(0.3	)

The increase in gross margin for the three months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, was primarily due to higher volumes and lower warranty expenses, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased compensation expenses. The decrease in gross margin for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, was primarily due to lower volumes and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations, partially offset by favorable product mix. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher compensation expenses.

Power Generation management is considering certain actions to reduce its future cost structure. Such actions could result in one time charges and decisions could be reached with charges being incurred as early as the fourth quarter of 2014. The total cost of actions being considered could range from $15 million to $40 million.

Distribution Segment Results

Financial data for the Distribution segment was as follows:



	Three months ended						Favorable/					Nine months ended						Favorable/
	September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)					September 28,			September 29,			(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014			2013			Amount			Percent		2014			2013			Amount			Percent
External sales	$	1,282		$	938		$	344		37	%	$	3,453		$	2,661		$	792		30	%
Intersegment sales	10			6			4			67	%	27			15			12			80	%
Total sales	1,292			944			348			37	%	3,480			2,676			804			30	%
Depreciation and amortization	22			15			(7		)	(47	)%	58			40			(18		)	(45	)%
Research, development and engineering expenses	2			1			(1		)	(100	)%	7			4			(3		)	(75	)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	37			42			(5		)	(12	)%	120			124			(4		)	(3	)%
Interest income	1			—			1			NM		2			1			1			100	%
Segment EBIT ⁽¹⁾	131			86			45			52	%	333			281			52			19	%

							Percentage Points											Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales⁽²⁾	10.1		%	9.1		%				1.0		9.6		%	10.5		%				(0.9	)

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⁽¹⁾ Segment EBIT for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, included an $18 million gain and gains of $38 million, respectively, and segment EBIT for the nine months ended September 29, 2013, included a $12 million gain on the fair value adjustments resulting from the acquisitions of controlling interests in North American distributors. See Note 3, “ACQUISITIONS,” to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

⁽²⁾North American distributor acquisitions will increase distribution segment EBIT, however it will be dilutive to EBIT as a percentage of sales.

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Sales for our Distribution segment by region were as follows:



	Three months ended				Favorable/					Nine months ended				Favorable/
	September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)					September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014		2013		Amount			Percent		2014		2013		Amount			Percent
North & Central America	$	678	$	395	$	283		72	%	$	1,763	$	1,028	$	735		71	%
Europe and Middle East	212		185		27			15	%	582		542		40			7	%
NE/SE Asia / South Pacific	201		174		27			16	%	564		548		16			3	%
China	78		77		1			1	%	213		220		(7		)	(3	)%
Africa	44		33		11			33	%	131		99		32			32	%
India	40		40		—			—	%	114		127		(13		)	(10	)%
South America	39		40		(1		)	(3	)%	113		112		1			1	%
Total sales	$	1,292	$	944	$	348		37	%	$	3,480	$	2,676	$	804		30	%

Sales for our Distribution segment by product were as follows:



	Three months ended				Favorable/				Nine months ended				Favorable/
	September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)				September 28,		September 29,		(Unfavorable)
In millions	2014		2013		Amount		Percent		2014		2013		Amount		Percent
Parts and filtration	$	491	$	377	$	114	30	%	$	1,334	$	1,068	$	266	25	%
Power generation	279		234		45		19	%	750		638		112		18	%
Engines	270		170		100		59	%	693		505		188		37	%
Service	252		163		89		55	%	703		465		238		51	%
Total sales	$	1,292	$	944	$	348	37	%	$	3,480	$	2,676	$	804	30	%

Sales

Distribution segment sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to $253 million of segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since June 30, 2013, $19 million of segment sales related to the acquisition of international distributors and $73 million of organic sales growth primarily in North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and Middle East.

Distribution segment sales for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to $662 million of segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2012, $39 million of segment sales related to the acquisition of international distributors and $171 million of organic sales growth primarily in North America, Europe and Middle East and Africa. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations and decreased demand in India and China.

Segment EBIT

Distribution segment EBIT for the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to acquisitions of North American distributors. The consolidation of North American distributors increased gross margin and selling, general and administrative expenses, but contributed to a decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees. We expect a reduction in equity, royalty and interest income from investees to continue as a result of these acquisitions. The acquisition of Eastern Canada resulted in an $18 million gain for the three months ended September 28, 2014, related to the remeasurement of our pre-existing ownership interests in accordance with GAAP, which was partially offset by $7 million and $5 million of amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions for the three months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively. EBIT as a percentage of sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, was 10.1 percent compared to 9.1 percent for the comparable period in 2013.

Distribution segment EBIT for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased versus the comparable period in 2013 primarily due to acquisitions of North American distributors, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations and higher selling, general and administrative expenses. The acquisitions resulted in gains of $38 million and $12 million for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively, related to the remeasurement of our pre-existing ownership interests in accordance with GAAP, which were partially offset by $19 million and $12 million of amortization of intangibles related to acquisitions for the nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:

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	Three months ended							Nine months ended
	September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013							September 28, 2014 vs. September 29, 2013
	Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change							Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions	Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales		Amount			Percent		Percentage point change as a percent of total sales
Gross margin	$	68		43	%	0.8		$	129		27	%	(0.4	)
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(40		)	(36	)%	0.1		(95		)	(29	)%	0.1
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees	(5		)	(12	)%	(1.5	)	(4		)	(3	)%	(1.2	)

Reconciliation of Segment EBIT to Income Before Income Taxes

The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income:



	Three months ended					Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013		September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013
Total segment EBIT	$	693		$	535	$	1,913		$	1,646
Non-segment EBIT ⁽¹⁾	(9		)	1		(44		)	(52		)
Total EBIT	684			536		1,869			1,594
Less: Interest expense	15			8		47			22
Income before income taxes	$	669		$	528	$	1,822		$	1,572

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⁽¹⁾ Includes intersegment sales and profit in inventory eliminations and unallocated corporate expenses. There were no significant unallocated corporate expenses for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Management’s Assessment of Liquidity

Our financial condition and liquidity remain strong. Our solid balance sheet and credit ratings enable ready access to credit and the capital markets.

We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate adequate cash to fund our operating, investing and financing activities. We generate significant ongoing cash flow, which has been used, in part, to fund repurchases of common stock, capital expenditures, dividends on our common stock and acquisitions. Cash provided by operations is our principal source of liquidity. As of September 28, 2014, other sources of liquidity include:


•	cash and cash equivalents of $2.3 billion, of which approximately 36 percent is located in the U.S. and 64 percent is located primarily in the U.K., China, Singapore, Belgium and India,


•	revolving credit facility with $1.7 billion available, net of letters of credit,


•	international and other domestic credit facilities with $271 million available and


•	marketable securities of $53 million, of which 47 percent is located in India, 42 percent is located in the U.S., 6 percent is located in Argentina and 5 percent is located in Brazil and the majority of which could be liquidated into cash within a few days.

Our $1.7 billion revolving credit facility expires on November 9, 2017. We expect to successfully negotiate an extension of our revolver agreement to 2018 at substantially similar terms in the fourth quarter.

We have a current shelf registration filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under which we may offer, from time to time, debt securities, common stock, preferred and preference stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts and stock purchase units.

We believe our liquidity provides us with the financial flexibility needed to fund working capital, common stock repurchases, capital expenditures, dividend payments, acquisitions of our North American distributors, projected pension obligations and debt service obligations. We continue to generate cash from operations in the U.S. and maintain access to $1.7 billion of our revolver as noted above.

A significant portion of our cash flows is generated outside the U.S. As of September 28, 2014, the total of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities held by foreign subsidiaries was $1.5 billion, the majority of which was located in the U.K., China, Singapore, Belgium and India . The geographic location of our cash and marketable securities aligns well with our business growth strategy. We manage our worldwide cash requirements considering available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct our business and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. As a result, we do not anticipate any local liquidity restrictions to preclude us from funding our targeted expansion or operating needs with local resources.

If we distribute our foreign cash balances to the U.S. or to other foreign subsidiaries, we could be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes. For example, we would be required to accrue and pay additional U.S. taxes if we repatriated cash from certain foreign subsidiaries whose earnings we have asserted are permanently reinvested outside of the U.S. Foreign earnings for which we assert permanent reinvestment outside the U.S. consist primarily of earnings of our China and U.K. domiciled subsidiaries. At present, we do not foresee a need to repatriate any earnings from these subsidiaries for which we have asserted permanent reinvestment. However, to help fund cash needs of the U.S. or other international subsidiaries as they arise, we repatriate available cash from certain foreign subsidiaries whose earnings are not permanently reinvested when it is cost effective to do so. Earnings generated after 2011 from our China operations are considered permanently reinvested, while earnings generated prior to 2012, for which U.S. deferred tax liabilities have been recorded, are expected to be repatriated in future years. In the first quarter of 2014, we repatriated $70 million of China earnings generated prior to 2012 through a dividend.

The maturity schedule of our existing long-term debt does not require significant cash outflows in the intermediate term. Required annual principal payments range from $12 million to $32 million over the next five years.

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Working Capital Summary

We fund our working capital with cash from operations and short-term borrowings when necessary. Various assets and liabilities, including short-term debt, can fluctuate significantly from month to month depending on short-term liquidity needs. As a result, working capital is a prime focus of management attention.



					Change since December 31, 2013
In millions	September 28, 2014		December 31, 2013		Amount			Percent
Cash and cash equivalents	$	2,328	$	2,699	$	(371	)	(14	)%
Marketable securities	53		150		(97		)	(65	)%
Accounts and notes receivable, net	3,059		2,649		410			15	%
Inventories	2,833		2,381		452			19	%
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	795		760		35			5	%
Current assets	9,068		8,639		429			5	%

Current maturity of long-term debt, accounts and loans payable	2,035		1,625		410			25	%
Current portion of accrued product warranty	351		360		(9		)	(3	)%
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs	507		433		74			17	%
Taxes payable (including taxes on income)	134		99		35			35	%
Other accrued expenses	1,011		851		160			19	%
Current liabilities	4,038		3,368		670			20	%

Working capital	$	5,030	$	5,271
Current ratio	2.25		2.57
Days’ sales in receivables	55		54
Inventory turnover	5.2		5.4

Current assets increased 5 percent compared to December 31, 2013, primarily due to increases in inventories and accounts and notes receivable, partially offset by a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, in large part due to $605 million of share repurchases in the first nine months of 2014.

Current liabilities increased 20 percent compared to December 31, 2013, primarily due to increases in accounts payable trade and other accrued expenses.

Days’ sales in receivables increased one day versus December 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to a higher accounts receivable balance as the result of the acquisitions of North American distributors.

Inventory turnover decreased 0.2 turns versus December 31, 2013. The decrease was due to inventory acquired ($185 million) as part of the acquisitions in the first nine months of 2014, certain businesses restocking from lower inventory levels in December and some businesses increasing inventory for anticipated demand improvements in the remainder of 2014.

Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $371 million during the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared to a $1,130 million increase in cash and cash equivalents during the comparable period in 2013. Cash and cash equivalents were impacted as follows:

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Operating Activities



	Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			Change
Consolidated net income	$	1,269		$	1,127		$	142
Depreciation and amortization	330			305			25
Gain on fair value adjustment for consolidated investees	(38		)	(12		)	(26		)
Deferred income taxes	(37		)	78			(115		)
Equity in income of investees, net of dividends	(103		)	(98		)	(5		)
Pension contributions in excess of expense	(154		)	(96		)	(58		)
Other post-retirement benefits payments in excess of expense	(22		)	(20		)	(2		)
Stock-based compensation expense	27			29			(2		)
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards	(5		)	(13		)	8
Translation and hedging activities	(19		)	26			(45		)
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
Accounts and notes receivable	(236		)	(216		)	(20		)
Inventories	(302		)	(206		)	(96		)
Other current assets	(6		)	182			(188		)
Accounts payable	316			252			64
Accrued expenses	162			(146		)	308
Changes in other liabilities and deferred revenue	184			147			37
Other, net	22			(6		)	28
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	1,388		$	1,333		$	55

Net cash provided by operating activities increased for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher consolidated net income and favorable working capital fluctuations, partially offset by unfavorable deferred income taxes and higher pension contributions in excess of expense. During the first nine months of 2014, the lower working capital requirements resulted in a cash outflow of $66 million compared to a cash outflow of $134 million in the comparable period in 2013. This change of $68 million was primarily driven by an increase in accrued expenses, partially offset by an increase in other current assets in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013. The increase in accrued expenses was primarily due to higher income taxes payable, while the change in other current assets was largely due to higher net tax payments of $313 million in 2014 as the result of the receipt of an income tax refund in 2013.

Pensions

The funded status of our pension plans is dependent upon a variety of variables and assumptions including return on invested assets, market interest rates and levels of voluntary contributions to the plans. In the first nine months of 2014, the investment return on our U.S. pension trust was 9.5 percent while our U.K. pension trust return was 7.4 percent. Approximately 78 percent of our pension plan assets are invested in highly liquid investments such as fixed income and equity securities. The remaining 22 percent of our plan assets are invested in less liquid, but market valued investments, including real estate, private equity and insurance contracts. We made $197 million of pension contributions in the nine months ended September 28, 2014. We anticipate making total contributions of approximately $205 million to our pension plans in 2014, which include voluntary contributions of approximately $111 million. Expected contributions to our defined benefit pension plans in 2014 will meet or exceed the current funding requirements. Claims and premiums for other postretirement benefits are expected to approximate $46 million in 2014. These contributions and payments include payments from our funds either to increase pension plan assets or to make direct payments to plan participants.

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Investing Activities



	Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			Change
Capital expenditures	$	(409	)	$	(417	)	$	8
Investments in internal use software	(40		)	(43		)	3
Investments in and advances to equity investees	(39		)	(12		)	(27		)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	(266		)	(145		)	(121		)
Investments in marketable securities—acquisitions	(213		)	(360		)	147
Investments in marketable securities—liquidations	316			433			(117		)
Cash flows from derivatives not designated as hedges	—			(15		)	15
Other, net	11			14			(3		)
Net cash used in investing activities	$	(640	)	$	(545	)	$	(95	)

Net cash used in investing activities increased for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to higher cash investment for the acquisitions of businesses in 2014 and higher investments in and advances to equity investees, partially offset by lower net investments in marketable securities.

In September 2013, we announced our intention to acquire the equity that we do not already own in most of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors over the next three to five years. During the first nine months of 2014 we spent $324 million on these acquisitions and the related debt retirements. We plan to spend an additional $150 million to $200 million during the fourth quarter of 2014.

Capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were $409 million compared to $417 million in the comparable period in 2013. Despite the challenging economies around the world, we continue to invest in new product lines and targeted capacity expansions. We plan to spend between $650 million and $750 million in 2014 as we continue with product launches, facility improvements and prepare for future emission standards. Approximately 50 percent of our capital expenditures are expected to be invested outside of the U.S. in 2014. As of September 28, 2014, we have committed to invest an additional $4 million in existing joint ventures, of which $1 million is expected to be funded in 2014.

Financing Activities



	Nine months ended
In millions	September 28, 2014			September 29, 2013			Change
Proceeds from borrowings	$	39		$	987		$	(948	)
Payments on borrowings and capital lease obligations	(72		)	(62		)	(10		)
Net (payments) borrowings under short-term credit agreements	(41		)	34			(75		)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	(52		)	(53		)	1
Dividend payments on common stock	(370		)	(305		)	(65		)
Repurchases of common stock	(605		)	(289		)	(316		)
Excess tax benefits on stock-based awards	5			13			(8		)
Other, net	(3		)	19			(22		)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	$	(1,099	)	$	344		$	(1,443	)

Net cash used in financing activities increased for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, versus the comparable period in 2013, primarily due to lower proceeds from borrowings as a result of the 2013 issuance of $1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes and higher repurchases of common stock.

Our total debt was $1.7 billion as of September 28, 2014, compared with $1.7 billion as of December 31, 2013. Total debt as a percent of our total capital (total capital defined as debt plus equity) was 17.3 percent at September 28, 2014, compared with 18.1 percent at December 31, 2013.

In July 2014, the Board of Directors authorized a dividend increase of approximately 25 percent from $0.625 per share to $0.78 per share on a quarterly basis.

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						Remaining
In millions (except per share amounts)	Shares	Average Cost		Total Cost of		Authorized
For each quarter ended	Purchased	Per Share		Repurchases		Capacity⁽¹⁾
March 30	3.0	$	139.70	$	419	$	425
June 29	0.1	148.11		11		415
September 28	1.2	139.76		175		240
Total	4.3	$	139.86	$	605	$	240

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⁽¹⁾ The remaining authorized capacity is calculated based on the cost to purchase the shares, but excludes commission expenses according to the Board authorization.

We may continue to repurchase outstanding shares from time to time during 2014 to offset the dilutive impact of employee stock based compensation plans and to enhance shareholder value.

Credit Ratings

A number of our contractual obligations and financing agreements, such as our revolving credit facility have restrictive covenants and/or pricing modifications that may be triggered in the event of downward revisions to our corporate credit rating. There were no downgrades of our credit ratings in the third quarter of 2014 that have impacted these covenants or pricing modifications. In August 2014, Standard & Poor's Ratings Services raised our rating to 'A+' and confirmed our outlook as stable. In October 2014, Fitch Ratings reaffirmed our rating.

Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, are subject to change and each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. In addition, we undertake no obligation to update disclosures concerning our credit ratings, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Our ratings and outlook from each of the credit rating agencies as of the date of filing are shown in the table below.



Credit Rating Agency	Senior L-T Debt Rating	Outlook
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services	A+	Stable
Fitch Ratings	A	Stable
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.	A3	Stable

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APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

A summary of our significant accounting policies is included in Note 1, “SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES,” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements of our 2013 Form 10-K which discusses accounting policies that we have selected from acceptable alternatives.

Our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles that often require management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect the reported amounts presented and disclosed in the financial statements. Management reviews these estimates and assumptions based on historical experience, changes in business conditions and other relevant factors they believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. In any given reporting period, our actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Critical accounting estimates are defined as follows: the estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the estimate was made; different estimates reasonably could have been used; or if changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to occur from period to period and the change would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of our accounting policies, related accounting estimates and the disclosures set forth below with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. We believe our critical accounting estimates include those addressing the estimation of liabilities for warranty programs, accounting for income taxes and pension benefits.

A discussion of our critical accounting estimates may be found in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” section of our 2013 Form 10-K under the caption “APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES.” Within the context of these critical accounting estimates, we are not currently aware of any reasonably likely events or circumstances that would result in different policies or estimates being reported in the first nine months of 2014.

RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note 15, "RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS," in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

A discussion of quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk may be found in Item 7A of our 2013 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes in this information since the filing of our 2013 Form 10-K. Further information regarding financial instruments and risk management is discussed in Note 12, “DERIVATIVES,” in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 28, 2014, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

Set forth below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are some of the principal risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual business results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained in this Report and could individually, or in combination, have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. These risk factors should be considered in addition to our cautionary comments concerning forward-looking statements in this Report, including statements related to markets for our products and trends in our business that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Our separate section above, "CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION," should be considered in addition to the following statements.

A sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.

Global economic uncertainty continued throughout 2013 as we experienced declining or relatively flat demand in many global markets. If the global economy or some of our significant markets encounter a sustained slowdown; depending upon the length, duration and severity of such a slowdown, our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow would almost certainly be materially adversely affected. Specifically, our revenues would likely decrease, we may be forced to consider further restructuring actions, we may need to increase our allowance for doubtful accounts, our days sales outstanding may increase and we could experience impairments to assets of certain of our businesses.

A slowdown in infrastructure development could adversely affect our business.

Infrastructure development has been a significant driver of our business in recent years, especially in the emerging markets of China and Brazil. General weakness in economic growth or the perception that infrastructure has been overbuilt could lead to a decline in infrastructure spending. Any sustained downturns in infrastructure development that result from these or other circumstances could adversely affect our business.

Unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards by multiple jurisdictions around the world could adversely affect our business.

Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements governing emission and noise, including standards imposed by the EPA, the European Union, state regulatory agencies (such as the CARB) and other regulatory agencies around the world. We have made, and will be required to continue to make, significant capital and research expenditures to comply with these emission standards. Developing engines to meet numerous changing government regulatory requirements, with different implementation timelines and emission requirements, makes developing engines efficiently for multiple markets complicated and could result in substantial additional costs that may be difficult to recover in certain markets. In some cases, we may be required to develop new products to comply with new regulations, particularly those relating to air emission. While

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we have met previous deadlines, our ability to comply with other existing and future regulatory standards will be essential for us to maintain our position in the engine markets we serve. The successful development and introduction of new and enhanced products in order to comply with new regulatory requirements are subject to other risks, such as delays in product development, cost over-runs and unanticipated technical and manufacturing difficulties.

In addition to these risks, the nature and timing of government implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards in emerging markets are unpredictable and subject to change, or delays which could result in the products we developed or modified to comply with these standards becoming unnecessary or becoming necessary later than expected and in some cases negating our competitive advantage. This in turn can delay, diminish or eliminate the expected return on capital and research expenditures that we have invested in such products and may adversely affect our perceived competitive advantage in being an early, advanced developer of compliant engines.

We derive significant income from investees that we do not directly control.

Our net income includes significant equity, royalty and interest income from investees that we do not directly control. For 2013, we recognized $361 million of equity, royalty and interest income from investees, compared to $384 million in 2012. The majority of our equity, royalty and interest income from investees was from our nine unconsolidated North American distributors and from two of our joint ventures in China, Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) and Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (CCEC) at December 31, 2013. Our equity ownership interests in our unconsolidated North American distributors ranged from 37 percent to 50 percent at December 31, 2013. We have 50 percent equity ownership interests in DCEC and CCEC. As a result, although a significant percentage of our net income is derived from these unconsolidated entities, we do not unilaterally control their management or their operations, which puts a substantial portion of our net income at risk from the actions or inactions of these entities. A significant reduction in the level of contribution by these entities to our net income would likely have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our truck manufacturers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) customers may not continue to outsource their engine supply needs.

Several of our engine customers, including PACCAR, Volvo AB, Navistar, Chrysler and DCEC, are truck manufacturers or OEMs that manufacture engines for some of their own products. Despite their own engine manufacturing abilities, these customers have historically chosen to outsource certain types of engine production to us due to the quality of our engine products, our emission capabilities, our systems integration, their customers' preferences, their desire for cost reductions, their desire for eliminating production risks and their desire to maintain company focus. However, there can be no assurance that these customers will continue to outsource, or outsource as much of, their engine production in the future. Increased levels of OEM vertical integration could result from a number of factors, such as shifts in our customers' business strategies, acquisition by a customer of another engine manufacturer, the inability of third-party suppliers to meet product specifications and the emergence of low-cost production opportunities in foreign countries. Any significant reduction in the level of engine production outsourcing from our truck manufacturer or OEM customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

A downturn in the North American truck industry or other factors negatively affecting any of our truck OEM customers could materially adversely impact our results of operations.

We make significant sales of engines and components to a few large truck OEMs in North America. If the North American truck market suffers a significant downturn, or if one of our large truck OEM customers experienced financial distress or bankruptcy, such circumstance would likely lead to significant reductions in our revenues and earnings, commercial disputes, receivable collection issues and other negative consequences that could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.

The discovery of any significant problems with our recently-introduced engine platforms in North America could materially adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

The EPA and CARB have certified all of our 2012/2013 on-highway and off-highway engines, which utilize SCR technology to meet requisite emission levels. We introduced SCR technology into our engine platforms in 2010. The effective performance of SCR technology and the overall performance of these engine platforms impact a number of our operating segments and remain crucial to our success in North America. While these 2010 and 2013 engine platforms have performed well in the field, the discovery of any significant problems in these platforms could result in recall campaigns, increased warranty costs, reputational risk and brand risk and could materially adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

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We are vulnerable to supply shortages from single-sourced suppliers.

During 2013, we single sourced approximately 60 to 70 percent of the total types of parts in our product designs. Any delay in our suppliers' deliveries may adversely affect our operations at multiple manufacturing locations, forcing us to seek alternative supply sources to avoid serious disruptions. Delays may be caused by factors affecting our suppliers, including capacity constraints, labor disputes, economic downturns, availability of credit, the impaired financial condition of a particular supplier, suppliers' allocations to other purchasers, weather emergencies, natural disasters or acts of war or terrorism. Any extended delay in receiving critical supplies could impair our ability to deliver products to our customers and our results of operations.

Our products are exposed to variability in material and commodity costs.

Our businesses establish prices with our customers in accordance with contractual time frames; however, the timing of material and commodity market price increases may prevent us from passing these additional costs on to our customers through timely pricing actions. Additionally, higher material and commodity costs around the world may offset our efforts to reduce our cost structure. While we customarily enter into financial transactions and contractual pricing adjustment provisions with our customers that attempt to address some of these risks (notably with respect to copper, platinum and palladium), there can be no assurance that commodity price fluctuations will not adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, while the use of commodity price hedging instruments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in commodity prices, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuations in price. As a result, higher material and commodity costs, as well as hedging these commodity costs during periods of decreasing prices, could result in declining margins.

Our products are subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues.

Our products may be subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues. Product recalls subject us to harm to our reputation, loss of current and future customers, reduced revenue and product recall costs. Product recall costs are incurred when we decide, either voluntarily or involuntarily, to recall a product through a formal campaign to solicit the return of specific products due to a known or suspected performance issue. Any significant product recalls could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Failure to successfully integrate the planned acquisitions of the equity we do not already own of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors could have an adverse impact on our realization of expected benefits to our financial condition and results of operations.

The completion of our plan to acquire all of the equity we do not already own of our partially- owned United States and Canadian distributors (each, an ''Acquisition,'' and collectively, the ''Acquisitions''), is subject to various risks, including, among other things, our ability to realize the full extent of the incremental revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits that we expect to realize as a result of the completion of the Acquisitions within the anticipated time frame, or at all; the costs that are expected to be incurred in connection with evaluating, negotiating, consummating and integrating the Acquisitions; the ability of management to focus adequate time and attention on evaluating, negotiating, consummating and integrating the Acquisitions; and diversion of management's attention from base strategies and objectives, both during and after the acquisition process. Further, as with all merger and acquisition activity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to negotiate, consummate and integrate the Acquisitions in accordance with our plans. Those persons holding the third-party ownership of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors may not agree to our acquisition proposals, including the terms and conditions thereof, and may claim that our proposals to exercise certain contractual rights that we have with respect to acquiring such distributors may violate applicable state franchise and distributor laws, which may prohibit, delay or otherwise adversely affect the consummation of such Acquisitions on terms and conditions that are less favorable to us than we currently anticipate, or not at all.

After completion of the Acquisitions, we may fail to realize the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits.

The financial success of the Acquisitions will depend, in substantial part, on our ability to successfully combine our business with the businesses of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors, transition operations and realize the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits from such Acquisitions. While we currently believe that these enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits estimates are achievable, it is possible that we will be unable to achieve these objectives within the anticipated time frame, or at all. Our enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits estimates also depend on our ability to execute and integrate the Acquisitions in a manner that permits those benefits to be realized. If these estimates turn out to be incorrect or we are not able to execute our integration strategy successfully, the anticipated enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits, resulting from the Acquisitions may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected.

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Specifically, issues that must be addressed in integration in order to realize the anticipated benefits and costs savings of the Acquisitions include, among other things:


•	maintaining and improving management and employee engagement, morale, motivation and productivity;


•	recruiting and retaining executives and key employees;


•	retaining and strengthening relationships with existing customers and attracting new customers;


•	conforming standards, controls, procedures and policies, business cultures and compensation structures among the companies;


•	consolidating and streamlining corporate and administrative infrastructures;


•	consolidating sales, customer service and marketing operations;


•	identifying and eliminating redundant and underperforming operations and assets;


•	integrating the distribution, sales, customer service and administrative support activities among the companies;


•	integrating information technology systems, including those systems managing data security for sensitive employee, customer and vendor information, and diverse network applications across the companies;


•	managing the broadened competitive landscape, including responding to the actions taken by competitors in response to the Acquisitions;


•	coordinating geographically dispersed organizations;


•	managing the additional business risks of businesses that we have not previously directly managed and


•	managing tax costs or inefficiencies associated with integrating our operations following completion of the Acquisitions.

Delays encountered in the process of integrating the Acquisitions could negatively impact our revenues, expenses, operating results, cash flow and financial condition after completion of the Acquisitions, including through the loss of current customers or suppliers. Although significant benefits, such as enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow and cost savings, are expected to result from the Acquisitions, there can be no assurance that we will realize any of these anticipated benefits after completion of any or all of the Acquisitions.

Additionally, significant costs are expected to be incurred in connection with the integration of the Acquisitions. We continue to assess the magnitude of these costs and additional unanticipated costs may be incurred, including costs associated with assuming our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors' exposure to outstanding and anticipated legal claims and other liabilities. Although we believe that the elimination of duplicative costs, as well as the realization of other synergies and efficiencies related to the integration of the Acquisitions, will offset incremental integration-related costs over time, no assurances can be given that this net benefit will be achieved in the near term, or at all. In addition, the process of integrating the operations of our partially- owned United States and Canadian distributors may distract management and employees from delivering against base strategies and objectives, which could negatively impact other segments of our business following the completion of the Acquisitions.

Furthermore, the Acquisitions and the related integration efforts, could result in the departure of key managers and employees, and we may fail to identify managerial resources to fill both executive-level and lower-level managerial positions and replace key employees, including those who oversee customer relationships, any of which could have a negative impact on our business, and, prior to the completion of the Acquisitions, the businesses of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors.

The completion of the Acquisitions may be subject to the receipt of certain required clearances or approvals from governmental entities that could prevent or delay their completion or impose conditions that could have an adverse effect on us.

Completion of each of the Acquisitions may be conditioned upon the receipt of certain governmental clearances or approvals, including, but not limited to, the expiration or termination of any applicable waiting periods under U.S. competition and trade laws with respect to such Acquisitions as well as applicable state regulations and restrictions. There can be no assurance that these clearances and approvals will be obtained, and, additionally, government authorities from which these clearances and approvals are required may impose conditions on the completion of any, or all, of the Acquisitions or require changes to their respective terms. If, in order to obtain any clearances or approvals required to complete any of the Acquisitions, we become

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subject to any material conditions after completion of any of such Acquisitions, our business and results of operations after completion of any of such Acquisitions may be adversely affected.

We face significant competition in the markets we serve.

The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. We compete worldwide with a number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell similar products. We primarily compete in the market with diesel engines and related diesel products; however, new technologies continue to be developed for gasoline, natural gas and other technologies and we will continue to face new competition from these expanding technologies. Our products primarily compete on the basis of price, performance, fuel economy, speed of delivery, quality and customer support. We also face competitors in some emerging markets who have established local practices and long standing relationships with participants in these markets. There can be no assurance that our products will be able to compete successfully with the products of other companies and in other markets. For a more complete discussion of the competitive environment in which each of our segments operates, see “Operating Segments” in “Item 1 Business” in our 2013 Form 10-K.

Increasing global competition among our customers may affect our existing customer relationships and restrict our ability to benefit from some of our customers' growth.

As our customers in emerging markets continue to grow in size and scope, they are increasingly seeking to export their products to other countries. This has meant greater demand for our advanced engine technologies to help these customers meet the more stringent emissions requirements of developed markets, as well as greater demand for access to our distribution systems for purposes of equipment servicing. As these emerging market customers enter into and begin to compete in more developed markets, they may increasingly begin to compete with our existing customers in these markets. Our further aid to emerging market customers could adversely affect our relationships with developed market customers and, as a result, we may be pressured to restrict sale or support of some of our products in the areas of increased competition. In addition, to the extent the competition does not correspond to overall growth in demand, we may see little or no benefit from this type of expansion by our emerging market customers.

We are exposed to, and may be adversely affected by, information technology security threats and sophisticated "cyber attacks."

We rely on our information technology systems and networks in connection with various of our business activities. Some of these networks and systems are managed by third party service providers and are not under our direct control. Our operations routinely involve receiving, storing, processing and transmitting sensitive information pertaining to our business, customers, dealers, suppliers, employees and other sensitive matters. Information technology security threats, including security breaches, computer malware and other “cyber attacks” are increasing in both frequency and sophistication. These threats could create financial liability, subject us to legal or regulatory sanctions or damage our reputation with customers, dealers, suppliers and other stakeholders. We continuously seek to maintain a robust program of information security and controls, but the impact of a material information technology event could have a material adverse effect on our competitive position, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

We are exposed to political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business.

Approximately 52 percent of our net sales for 2013 and 53 percent in 2012 were attributable to customers outside the U.S. Accordingly, our business is subject to the political, economic and other risks that are inherent in operating in numerous countries. These risks include:


•	the difficulty of enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems;


•	trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;


•	the imposition of taxes on foreign income and tax rates in certain foreign countries that exceed those in the U.S.;


•	the imposition of tariffs, exchange controls or other restrictions;


•	difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations and the application of foreign labor regulations;


•	required compliance with a variety of foreign laws and regulations and


•	changes in general economic and political conditions in countries where we operate, particularly in emerging markets.

As we continue to operate our business globally, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other related risks. There can be no assurance that the consequences of these and other factors relating to our multinational operations will not have a material adverse effect upon us.

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Unanticipated changes in our effective tax rate, the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could adversely affect our profitability.

We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous international jurisdictions. Our income tax provision and cash tax liability in the future could be adversely affected by changes in the distribution of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes to our assertions regarding permanent re-investment of our foreign earnings, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation process. The carrying value of deferred tax assets, which are predominantly in the U.S., is dependent on our ability to generate future taxable income in the U.S. We are also subject to ongoing tax audits. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve and can be highly judgmental. Tax authorities may disagree with certain tax reporting positions taken by us and, as a result, assess additional taxes against us. We regularly assess the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of our tax provision. The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of these or subsequent tax audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax provision and, therefore, could have a material impact on our tax provision.

Our global operations are subject to laws and regulations that impose significant compliance costs and create reputational and legal risk.

Due to the international scope of our operations, we are subject to a complex system of commercial and trade regulations around the world. Recent years have seen an increase in the development and enforcement of laws regarding trade compliance and anti-corruption such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws from other countries. Our numerous foreign subsidiaries, affiliates and joint venture partners are governed by laws, rules and business practices that differ from those of the U.S. The activities of these entities may not comply with U.S. laws or business practices or our Code of Business Conduct. Violations of these laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, could disrupt our business, and result in an adverse effect on our reputation, business and results of operations or financial condition. We cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of future regulatory requirements to which our operations might be subject or the manner in which existing laws might be administered or interpreted.

We face the challenge of accurately aligning our capacity with our demand.

We can experience capacity constraints and longer lead times for certain products in times of growing demand while we can also experience idle capacity as economies slow or demand for certain products decline. Accurately forecasting our expected volumes and appropriately adjusting our capacity have been, and will continue to be, important factors in determining our results of operations. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to increase manufacturing capacity to a level that meets demand for our products, which could prevent us from meeting increased customer demand and could harm our business. However, if we overestimate our demand and overbuild our capacity, we may have significantly underutilized assets and we may experience reduced margins. If we do not accurately align our manufacturing capabilities with demand it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our business is exposed to risks of product liability claims.

We face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that our products' failure to perform to specification results or is alleged to result in property damage, bodily injury and/or death. We may experience material product liability losses in the future. While we maintain insurance coverage with respect to certain product liability claims, we may not be able to obtain such insurance on acceptable terms in the future, if at all, and any such insurance may not provide adequate coverage against product liability claims. In addition, product liability claims can be expensive to defend and can divert the attention of management and other personnel for significant periods of time, regardless of the ultimate outcome. An unsuccessful defense of a significant product liability claim could have a material adverse effect upon us. In addition, even if we are successful in defending against a claim relating to our products, claims of this nature could cause our customers to lose confidence in our products and us.

We may need to write off significant investments in our new North American light-duty diesel engine platform if customer commitments deteriorate.

We began development of a new North American light-duty diesel engine platform in July 2006 to be used in a variety of on- and off-highway applications. Since that time, and as of December 31, 2013, we have capitalized investments of approximately $242 million. Market uncertainty due to the global recession resulted in some customers delaying or cancelling their vehicle programs, while others remained active. In August 2013, we reached an agreement to supply Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. with our light-duty diesel engine beginning in 2015, however, if customer expectations or volume projections deteriorate from our current expected levels and we do not identify new customers, we may need to recognize an impairment charge and write the assets down to net realizable value.

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Our operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations.

Our plants and operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations in all of the countries in which we operate, including laws and regulations governing air emission, discharges to water and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials. While we believe that we are in compliance in all material respects with these environmental laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that we will not be adversely impacted by costs, liabilities or claims with respect to existing or subsequently acquired operations, under either present laws and regulations or those that may be adopted or imposed in the future. We are also subject to laws requiring the cleanup of contaminated property. If a release of hazardous substances occurs at or from any of our current or former properties or at a landfill or another location where we have disposed of hazardous materials, we may be held liable for the contamination and the amount of such liability could be material.

We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate and other related risks.

We conduct operations in many areas of the world involving transactions denominated in a variety of currencies. We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenues. In addition, since our financial statements are denominated in U.S. dollars, changes in foreign currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on our results of operations. While we customarily enter into financial transactions that attempt to address these risks and many of our supply agreements with customers include foreign currency exchange rate adjustment provisions, there can be no assurance that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations will not adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, while the use of currency hedging instruments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

We also face risks arising from the imposition of foreign exchange controls and currency devaluations. Foreign exchange controls may limit our ability to convert foreign currencies into U.S. dollars or to remit dividends and other payments by our foreign subsidiaries or businesses located in or conducted within a country imposing controls. Currency devaluations result in a diminished value of funds denominated in the currency of the country instituting the devaluation.

We are exposed to risks arising from the price and availability of energy.

The level of demand for our products and services is influenced in multiple ways by the price and availability of energy. High energy costs generally drive greater demand for better fuel economy in almost all countries in which we operate. Some of our engine products have been developed with a primary purpose of offering fuel economy improvements, and if energy costs decrease or increase less than expected, demand for these products may likewise decrease. The relative unavailability of electricity in some emerging market countries also influences demand for our electricity generating products, such as our diesel generators. If these countries add energy capacity by expanding their power grids at a rate equal to or faster than the growth in demand for energy, the demand for our generating products could also decrease or increase less than would otherwise be the case.

Significant declines in future financial and stock market conditions could diminish our pension plan asset performance and adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

We sponsor both funded and unfunded domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and other retirement plans. Our pension cost and the required contributions to our pension plans are directly affected by the value of plan assets, the projected and actual rates of return on plan assets and the actuarial assumptions we use to measure our defined benefit pension plan obligations, including the discount rate at which future projected and accumulated pension obligations are discounted to a present value. We could experience increased pension cost due to a combination of factors, including the decreased investment performance of pension plan assets, decreases in the discount rate and changes in our assumptions relating to the expected return on plan assets.

Significant declines in future financial and stock market conditions could cause material losses in our pension plan assets, which could result in increased pension cost in future years and adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow. Depending upon the severity of market declines and government regulatory changes, we may be legally obligated to make pension payments in the U.S. and perhaps other countries and these contributions could be material.

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We may be adversely impacted by work stoppages and other labor matters.

As of December 31, 2013, we employed approximately 47,900 persons worldwide. Approximately 15,650 of our employees worldwide are represented by various unions under collective bargaining agreements that expire between 2014 and 2016. While we have no reason to believe that we will be materially impacted by work stoppages or other labor matters, there can be no assurance that future issues with our labor unions will be resolved favorably or that we will not encounter future strikes, work stoppages, or other types of conflicts with labor unions or our employees. Any of these consequences may have an adverse effect on us or may limit our flexibility in dealing with our workforce. In addition, many of our customers and suppliers have unionized work forces. Work stoppages or slow-downs experienced by our customers or suppliers could result in slow-downs or closures that would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.

Our financial statements are subject to changes in accounting standards that could adversely impact our profitability or financial position.

Our financial statements are subject to the application of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), which are periodically revised and/or expanded. Accordingly, from time to time we are required to adopt new or revised accounting standards issued by recognized authoritative bodies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Recently, accounting standard setters issued new guidance which further interprets or seeks to revise accounting pronouncements related to revenue recognition and lease accounting as well as to issue new standards expanding disclosures. The impact of accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet implemented is disclosed in our annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. An assessment of proposed standards is not provided, as such proposals are subject to change through the exposure process and, therefore, their effects on our financial statements cannot be meaningfully assessed. It is possible that future accounting standards we are required to adopt could change the current accounting treatment that we apply to our consolidated financial statements and that such changes could have a material adverse effect on the reported results of operations and financial position.

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following information is provided pursuant to Item 703 of Regulation S-K:



	Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period	(a) Total Number of Shares Purchased⁽¹⁾	(b) Average Price Paid per Share		(c) Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	(d) Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs⁽²⁾
June 30 - August 3, 2014	138,060	$	144.86	138,060	62,743
August 4 - August 31, 2014	929,684	139.99		928,764	77,146
September 1 - September 28, 2014	185,830	134.99		185,230	80,636
Total	1,253,574	139.79		1,252,054

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⁽¹⁾ Shares purchased represent shares under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan established in 1969 (there is no maximum repurchase limitation in this plan) and the 2012 Board of Directors authorized $1 billion share repurchase program.

⁽²⁾ These values reflect the sum of shares held in loan status under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan. The repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors does not limit the number of shares that may be purchased and was excluded from this column.

During the three months ended September 28, 2014, we repurchased 1,520 shares from employees in connection with the Key Employee Stock Investment Plan which allows certain employees, other than officers, to purchase shares of common stock on an installment basis up to an established credit limit. Loans are issued for five-year terms at a fixed interest rate established at the date of purchase and may be refinanced after its initial five-year period for an additional five-year period. Participants must hold shares for a minimum of six months from date of purchase and after shares are sold must wait six months before another share purchase may be made. We hold participants’ shares as security for the loans and would, in effect repurchase shares if the participant defaulted in repayment of the loan. There is no maximum amount of shares that we may purchase under this plan.

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ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

ITEM 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. Other Information

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. Exhibits

See Exhibit Index at the end of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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SIGNATURES

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.



Cummins Inc.
Date:	October 29, 2014

	By:	/s/ PATRICK J. WARD	By:	/s/ MARSHA L. HUNT
		Patrick J. Ward		Marsha L. Hunt
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer		Vice President-Corporate Controller
		(Principal Financial Officer)		(Principal Accounting Officer)

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CUMMINS INC.

EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit No.		Description of Exhibit
10(c)		Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended (filed herewith).
10(g)		Excess Benefit Retirement Plan, as amended (filed herewith).
10(q)		Key Employee Stock Investment Plan, as amended (filed herewith).
12		Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
31(a)		Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31(b)		Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32		Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS		XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE		XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.