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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORP - Quarter Report: 2019 June (Form 10-Q)

 
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 June 30, 2019
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission file number: 033-90866
____________________________________
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES
CORP
ORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
____________________________________
Delaware
25-1615902
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
1001 Air Brake Avenue
Wilmerding
PA
15148
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
412-825-1000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
____________________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per share
WAB
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes      No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).     Yes      No  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Emerging growth company
Smaller reporting company
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     Yes      No  
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
As of July 29, 2019, there were 188,155,130 shares of common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the registrant outstanding.
 




WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE
TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
June 30, 2019
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
Page
 
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
Unaudited
 
 
In thousands, except shares and par value
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Assets
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
461,371

 
$
580,908

Restricted cash

 
1,761,446

Accounts receivable
1,247,450

 
801,193

Unbilled accounts receivable
459,959

 
345,585

Inventories
1,881,791

 
844,886

Other current assets
178,569

 
115,649

Total current assets
4,229,140

 
4,449,667

Property, plant and equipment
2,170,618

 
1,036,550

Accumulated depreciation
(524,521
)
 
(472,813
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
1,646,097

 
563,737

Other Assets
 
 
 
Goodwill
8,150,671

 
2,396,544

Other intangibles, net
4,364,356

 
1,129,880

Other noncurrent assets
552,329

 
109,406

Total other assets
13,067,356

 
3,635,830

Total Assets
$
18,942,593

 
$
8,649,234

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
1,232,597

 
$
589,449

Customer deposits
648,503

 
373,538

Accrued compensation
287,873

 
173,183

Accrued warranty
223,764

 
135,636

Current portion of long-term debt
104,413

 
64,099

Other accrued liabilities
714,165

 
310,785

Total current liabilities
3,211,315

 
1,646,690

Long-term debt
4,528,768

 
3,792,774

Accrued postretirement and pension benefits
95,625

 
95,446

Deferred income taxes
169,861

 
198,269

Accrued warranty
32,252

 
18,066

Other long-term liabilities
1,069,615

 
28,914

Total Liabilities
9,107,436

 
5,780,159

Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)

 

Equity
 
 
 
Convertible preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 1,220 and no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized:
 
 
 
223,431,716 and 132,349,534 shares issued and 188,183,106 and 96,614,946 outstanding
 
 
 
at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
1,981

 
1,323

Additional paid-in capital
7,807,109

 
914,568

Treasury stock, at cost, 35,248,610 and 35,734,588 shares,
 
 
 
at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
(805,618
)
 
(816,145
)
Retained earnings
3,087,468

 
3,021,968

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(289,180
)
 
(256,583
)
Total Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation shareholders' equity
9,801,760

 
2,865,131

Noncontrolling interest
33,397

 
3,944

Total Equity
9,835,157

 
2,869,075

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
18,942,593

 
$
8,649,234

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands, except per share data
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of goods
$
1,892,508

 
$
1,065,893

 
$
3,327,017

 
$
2,076,570

Sales of services
343,776

 
45,787

 
502,884

 
91,287

Total net sales
2,236,284

 
1,111,680

 
3,829,901

 
2,167,857

Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods
(1,377,758
)
 
(749,097
)
 
(2,451,329
)
 
(1,458,375
)
Cost of services
(243,850
)
 
(38,616
)
 
(374,879
)
 
(74,634
)
Total cost of sales
(1,621,608
)
 
(787,713
)
 
(2,826,208
)
 
(1,533,009
)
Gross profit
614,676

 
323,967

 
1,003,693

 
634,848

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(290,959
)
 
(171,157
)
 
(550,682
)
 
(318,358
)
Engineering expenses
(57,120
)
 
(19,388
)
 
(91,665
)
 
(41,437
)
Amortization expense
(65,960
)
 
(9,899
)
 
(93,402
)
 
(20,251
)
Total operating expenses
(414,039
)
 
(200,444
)
 
(735,749
)
 
(380,046
)
Income from operations
200,637

 
123,523

 
267,944

 
254,802

Other income and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(58,560
)
 
(31,920
)
 
(103,129
)
 
(52,204
)
Other income (expense), net
2,177

 
2,171

 
(6,051
)
 
4,757

Income from operations before income taxes
144,254

 
93,774

 
158,764

 
207,355

Income tax expense
(41,400
)
 
(10,503
)
 
(59,923
)
 
(36,627
)
Net income
102,854

 
83,271

 
98,841

 
170,728

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
1,381

 
1,145

 
922

 
2,054

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders
104,235

 
84,416

 
99,763

 
172,782

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings Per Common Share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
0.58

 
$
0.88

 
$
0.66

 
$
1.80

Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
0.54

 
$
0.87

 
$
0.61

 
$
1.79

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
177,348

 
95,992

 
149,553

 
95,867

Diluted
191,453

 
96,575

 
162,155

 
96,471

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
Unaudited
 
Unaudited
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
104,235

 
$
84,416

 
$
99,763

 
$
172,782

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
18,832

 
(192,778
)
 
(27,721
)
 
(114,811
)
Unrealized loss on derivative contracts
(22
)
 
(7,567
)
 
(4,115
)
 
(5,501
)
Unrealized gain (loss) on pension benefit plans and post-retirement benefit plans
1,328

 
10,665

 
(2,294
)
 
10,235

Other comprehensive income (loss) before tax
20,138

 
(189,680
)
 
(34,130
)
 
(110,077
)
Income tax (benefit) expense related to components of
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
other comprehensive income
(318
)
 
(537
)
 
1,533

 
(1,132
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
19,820

 
(190,217
)
 
(32,597
)
 
(111,209
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
124,055

 
$
(105,801
)
 
$
67,166

 
$
61,573

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
Unaudited
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands, except per share data
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
 
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net income
$
98,841

 
$
170,728

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operations:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
165,064

 
53,227

Stock-based compensation expense
23,932

 
13,983

Below market intangible amortization
(9,400
)
 

Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
461

 
1,353

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions
 
 
 
Accounts receivable and unbilled accounts receivable
(35,705
)
 
(59,979
)
Inventories
147,424

 
(116,131
)
Accounts payable
(71,935
)
 
59,411

Accrued income taxes
21,399

 
(202
)
Accrued liabilities and customer deposits
24,188

 
27,545

Other assets and liabilities
79,655

 
(82,031
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
443,924

 
67,904

Investing Activities
 
 
 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(61,867
)
 
(39,723
)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment
3,055

 
8,900

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
(2,981,552
)
 
(38,277
)
Net cash used for investing activities
(3,040,364
)
 
(69,100
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from debt
2,325,934

 
591,890

Payments of debt
(1,552,121
)
 
(546,394
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other benefit plans
775

 
6,867

Payment of income tax withholding on share-based compensation
(4,117
)
 
(6,503
)
Payment of contingent consideration on acquisitions
(10,100
)
 

Cash dividends
(34,263
)
 
(23,096
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
726,108

 
22,764

Effect of changes in currency exchange rates
(10,651
)
 
(9,395
)
(Decrease) increase in cash
(1,880,983
)
 
12,173

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of period
2,342,354

 
233,401

Cash and cash equivalents end of period
$
461,371

 
$
245,574

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.
 


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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
 
 
Common
Stock
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Retained
 
Accumulated
Other
 
Non-controlling
 
 
In thousands, except share and per share data
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Capital
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Earnings
 
Comprehensive Loss
 
Interest
 
Total
Balance, December 31, 2017
 
132,349,534

 
1,323

 
906,616

 
(36,315,182
)
 
(827,379
)
 
2,773,300

 
(44,992
)
 
19,664

 
2,828,532

Cash dividends ($0.12 dividend per share)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(11,531
)
 

 

 
(11,531
)
Proceeds from treasury stock issued from the exercise of stock
options and other benefit plans, net of tax
 

 

 
(4,511
)
 
193,013

 
3,222

 

 

 

 
(1,289
)
Stock based compensation
 

 

 
5,696

 

 

 

 

 

 
5,696

Net income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 
88,366

 

 
(909
)
 
87,457

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
79,008

 

 
79,008

Other owner changes
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
356

 
356

Balance, March 31, 2018
 
132,349,534

 
$
1,323

 
$
907,801

 
(36,122,169
)
 
$
(824,157
)
 
$
2,850,135

 
$
34,016

 
$
19,111

 
$
2,988,229

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends ($0.12 dividend per share)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(11,565
)
 

 

 
(11,565
)
Proceeds from treasury stock issued from the exercise of stock
options and other benefit plans, net of tax
 

 

 
(5,738
)
 
159,014

 
2,979

 

 

 

 
(2,759
)
Stock based compensation
 

 

 
8,287

 

 

 

 

 

 
8,287

Net income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 
84,416

 

 
(1,145
)
 
83,271

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(190,217
)
 

 
(190,217
)
Other owner changes
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(618
)
 
(618
)
Balance, June 30, 2018
 
132,349,534

 
$
1,323

 
$
910,350

 
(35,963,155
)
 
$
(821,178
)
 
$
2,922,986

 
$
(156,201
)
 
$
17,348

 
$
2,874,628

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2018
 
132,349,534

 
1,323

 
914,568

 
(35,734,588
)
 
(816,145
)
 
3,021,968

 
(256,583
)
 
3,944

 
2,869,075

Cash dividends ($0.12 dividend per share)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(11,687
)
 

 

 
(11,687
)
Proceeds from treasury stock issued from the exercise of stock
options and other benefit plans, net of tax
 

 

 
(14,446
)
 
420,472

 
8,931

 

 

 

 
(5,515
)
Stock based compensation
 

 

 
8,526

 

 

 

 

 

 
8,526

Net income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(4,472
)
 

 
459

 
(4,013
)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(52,417
)
 

 
(52,417
)
Acquisitions
 
65,782,182

 
658

 
6,887,622

 

 

 

 

 
86,765

 
6,975,045

Other owner changes
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
1,432

 
1,432

Balance, March 31, 2019
 
198,131,716

 
$
1,981

 
$
7,796,270

 
(35,314,116
)
 
$
(807,214
)
 
$
3,005,809

 
$
(309,000
)
 
$
92,600

 
$
9,780,446

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends ($0.12 dividend per share)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(22,576
)
 

 

 
(22,576
)
Proceeds from treasury stock issued from the exercise of stock
options and other benefit plans, net of tax
 

 

 
(4,567
)
 
65,506

 
1,596

 

 

 

 
(2,971
)
Stock based compensation
 

 

 
15,406

 

 

 

 

 

 
15,406

Net income (loss)
 

 

 

 

 

 
104,235

 

 
(1,381
)
 
102,854

Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
19,820

 

 
19,820

Acquisitions
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(56,179
)
 
(56,179
)
Other owner changes
 
25,300,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,643
)
 
(1,643
)
Balance, June 30, 2019
 
223,431,716

 
$
1,981

 
$
7,807,109

 
(35,248,610
)
 
$
(805,618
)
 
$
3,087,468

 
$
(289,180
)
 
$
33,397

 
$
9,835,157

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements

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WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED)

1. BUSINESS
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (“Wabtec” or the "Company") is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based equipment, systems and services for the global freight rail and passenger transit industries. Our highly engineered products enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers and can be found on most locomotives, freight cars, passenger transit cars and buses around the world. Many of our core products and services are essential in the safe and efficient operation of freight rail and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec is a global company with operations in over 50 countries and our products can be found in more than 100 countries throughout the world. In the first six months of 2019, approximately 59% of the Company’s revenues came from customers outside the United States.

2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and include the accounts of Wabtec and its subsidiaries in which Wabtec has a controlling interest. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required for complete financial statements. In management’s opinion, these financial statements reflect all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Results for these interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.
The Company operates on a four-four-five week accounting quarter, and the quarters end on or about March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
The notes included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements included in Wabtec’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The December 31, 2018 information has been derived from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Revenue Recognition On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”. This new guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized, and requires entities to recognize revenue at an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods or services to a customer.
Approximately 75% of the Company’s revenues are derived from performance obligations that are satisfied at a point in time when control passes to the customer. The remaining revenues are earned over time. Generally, for performance obligations satisfied at a point in time control passes at the time of shipment in accordance with agreed upon delivery terms.
The Company also has long-term customer agreements involving the design and production of highly engineered products that require revenue to be recognized over time because these products have no alternative use without significant economic loss and the agreements contain an enforceable right to payment including a reasonable profit margin from the customer in the event of contract termination. Additionally, the Company has customer agreements involving the creation or enhancement of an asset that the customer controls which also require revenue to be recognized over time. Generally, the Company uses an input method for determining the amount of revenue, cost and gross margin to recognize over time for these customer agreements. The input methods used for these agreements include costs of material and labor, both of which give an accurate representation of the progress made toward complete satisfaction of a particular performance obligation. Contract revenues and cost estimates are reviewed and revised periodically through the year and adjustments are reflected in the accounting period as such amounts are determined.
Contract assets include unbilled amounts resulting from sales under long-term contracts where revenue is recognized over time and revenue exceeds the amount that can be billed to the customer based on the terms of the contract. The current portion of the contract assets are classified as current assets under the caption “Unbilled Accounts Receivable” while the noncurrent contract assets are classified as other assets under the caption "Other Noncurrent Assets" on the consolidated balance sheet. Noncurrent contract assets were $122.5 million at June 30, 2019 and were not material at December 31, 2018, respectively. Included in noncurrent contract assets are certain costs that are specifically related to a contract, however, do not directly contribute to the transfer of control of the tangible product being created, such as non-recurring engineering costs. The Company has elected to use the practical expedient and does not consider unbilled amounts anticipated to be paid within one year as significant financing components.
Contract liabilities include customer deposits that are made prior to the incurrence of costs related to a newly agreed upon contract and advanced customer payments that are in excess of revenue recognized. The current portion of contract

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liabilities are classified as current liabilities under the caption “Customer Deposits” while the noncurrent contract liabilities are classified as noncurrent liabilities under the caption "Other Long-Term Liabilities" on the consolidated balance sheet. Noncurrent contract liabilities were $36.9 million at June 30, 2019 and were not material at December 31, 2018. These contract liabilities are not considered a significant financing component because they are used to meet working capital demands that can be higher in the early stages of a contract or revenue associated with the contract liabilities is expected to be recognized within one year. Contract liabilities also include provisions for estimated losses from uncompleted contracts. Provisions for loss contracts were $103.6 million and $71.2 million at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. These provisions for estimated losses are classified as current liabilities and included within the caption “Other Accrued Liabilities” on the consolidated balance sheet.
Due to the nature of work required to be performed on the Company’s long-term projects, the estimation of total revenue and cost at completion is subject to many variables and requires significant judgment. Contract estimates related to long-term projects are based on various assumptions to project the outcome of future events that could span several years. These assumptions include cost of materials; labor availability and productivity; complexity of the work to be performed; and the performance of suppliers, customers and subcontractors that may be associated with the contract. We have a disciplined process where management reviews the progress of long term-projects periodically throughout the year. As part of this process, management reviews information including key contract matters, progress towards completion, identified risks and opportunities and any other information that could impact the Company’s estimates of revenue and costs. After completing this analysis, any adjustments to net sales, cost of goods sold, and the related impact to operating income are recognized as necessary in the period they become known.
Generally, the Company’s revenue contains a single performance obligation for each distinct good; however, a single contract may have multiple performance obligations comprising multiple promises to customers. Performance obligations are determined based on customer's intended use of products and services. Less complex products principally result in each completed product being a separate performance obligation recognized at a point in time. More complex products or services principally result in a single performance obligation as a customer is either procuring a bundled offering that is managed or utilized on a combined basis or there are multiple complex goods or services in the contract, which are substantially the same and recognized over time. When there are multiple performance obligations, revenue is allocated based on the relative stand-alone selling price. Pricing is defined in our contracts on a line item basis and includes an estimate of variable consideration when required by the terms of the individual customer contract. Types of variable consideration the Company typically has include volume discounts, prompt payment discounts, liquidating damages, and performance bonuses. Sales returns and allowances are also estimated and recognized in the same period the related revenue is recognized, based upon the Company’s experience.
Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of firm customer orders subject to standard industry cancellation provisions and substantial scope-of-work adjustments. As of June 30, 2019, the Company's remaining performance obligations were $21.3 billion. The Company expects to recognize revenue of approximately 26% of remaining performance obligation over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter.
Reclassifications Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified, where necessary, to conform to the current year presentation, including the reclassification of "Net Sales" to "Sales of Goods" and "Sales of Services".
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual amounts could differ from the estimates. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based on currently available information. Changes in facts and circumstances may result in revised estimates.
Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities As part of its risk management strategy, the Company utilizes derivative financial instruments to mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates on earnings and cash flow. For further information regarding financial derivatives and hedging activities, refer to Footnotes 14 and 15.
Foreign Currency Translation Certain of our international operations have determined that the local currency is the functional currency whereas others have determined the U.S. dollar is their functional currency. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries where the functional currency is the local currency are translated at the rate of exchange in effect on the balance sheet date while income and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Foreign currency gains and losses resulting from transactions and the translation of financial statements are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements based upon the provisions of ASC 830 “Foreign Currency Matters.” The effects of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions and balances of a long-term investment nature are accumulated and carried as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. The effects of currency exchange rate changes on intercompany transactions that are denominated in a currency other than an entity’s functional currency are charged or credited to earnings.

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Noncontrolling Interests In accordance with ASC 810 "Consolidation", the Company has classified noncontrolling interests as equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was $1.4 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was $0.9 million and $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment". The amendments in this update eliminate the requirement to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Instead, an entity should perform a goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount and recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value up to the carrying amount of the goodwill. The ASU is effective for public companies in the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The impact of adopting this guidance could result in a change in the overall conclusion as to whether or not a reporting unit's goodwill is impaired and the amount of an impairment charge recognized in the event a reporting units' carrying value exceeds its fair value. All of the Company's reporting units had fair values that were substantially greater than the carrying value as of the Company's last quantitative goodwill impairment test, which was performed as of October 1, 2018.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In February 2018, FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income". The amendments in this update address certain stranded income tax effects in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act"). Current guidance requires the effect of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax balances to be reported in income from continuing operations in the accounting period that includes the period of enactment, even if the related income tax effects were originally charged or credited directly to AOCI. The amendments in this update allow a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded effects resulting from the Tax Act. The amount of the reclassification would include the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate on the gross deferred tax amounts and related valuation allowances, if any, at the date of the enactment of the Tax Act related to items in AOCI. The updated guidance became effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company adopted this accounting standard at the beginning of the period and elected to not retrospectively apply the new standard. The impact of adopting the new standard was not material to the consolidated statement of income or the consolidated balance sheet.
In February 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 814)" which requires lessees to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For leases with terms less than 12 months, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability. This guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2019. The Company elected the practical expedient which does not require the capitalization of leases with terms of 12 months or less. And the Company did not elect the practical expedient which allows hindsight to be used to determine the term of a lease. The Company adopted the standard using the transition alternative, which allowed for the application of the guidance at beginning of the period in which it is adopted, rather than requiring the adjustment of prior comparative periods. For further information regarding the Company's adoption of the new standard, see Footnote 7.
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income comprises both net income and the change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from nonowner sources.
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2019 are as follows:
In thousands
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Derivative
contracts
 
Pension and
post
retirement
benefit plans
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018
$
(202,204
)
 
$
(53
)
 
$
(54,326
)
 
$
(256,583
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(27,721
)
 
(3,128
)
 
(2,849
)
 
(33,698
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
comprehensive income

 

 
1,101

 
1,101

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
(27,721
)
 
(3,128
)
 
(1,748
)
 
(32,597
)
Balance at June 30, 2019
$
(229,925
)
 
$
(3,181
)
 
$
(56,074
)
 
$
(289,180
)


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Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended June 30, 2019 are as follows:
In thousands
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income
Amortization of defined pension and post retirement items
 
 
 
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost
$
(366
)
 
Other income (expense), net
Amortization of net loss
1,092

 
Other income (expense), net
 
726

 
Other income (expense), net
 
(176
)
 
Income tax expense
 
$
550

 
Net income
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2019 are as follows:
In thousands
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income
Amortization of defined pension and post retirement items
 
 
 
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost
$
(732
)
 
Other income (expense), net
Amortization of net loss
2,184

 
Other income (expense), net
 
1,452

 
Other income (expense), net
 
(351
)
 
Income tax expense
 
$
1,101

 
Net income
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:
 
Foreign
currency
translation
 
Derivative
contracts
 
Pension and
post
retirement
benefit plans
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2017
$
5,063

 
$
4,015

 
$
(54,070
)
 
$
(44,992
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
(114,811
)
 
(4,760
)
 
6,744

 
(112,827
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
comprehensive income

 
579

 
1,039

 
1,618

Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)
(114,811
)
 
(4,181
)
 
7,783

 
(111,209
)
Balance at June 30, 2018
$
(109,748
)
 
$
(166
)
 
$
(46,287
)
 
$
(156,201
)

    







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Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:
In thousands
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations
Amortization of defined pension and post retirement items
 
 
 
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost
$
(375
)
 
Other income (expense), net
Amortization of net loss
1,093

 
Other income (expense), net
 
718

 
Other income (expense), net
 
(198
)
 
Income tax expense
 
$
520

 
Net income
 
 
 
 
Derivative contracts
 
 
 
Realized loss on derivative contracts
$
176

 
Interest expense, net
 
(42
)
 
Income tax expense
 
$
134

 
Net income
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the six months ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:
In thousands
Amount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
 
Affected line item in the
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations
Amortization of defined pension and post retirement items
 
 
 
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost
$
(751
)
 
Other income (expense), net
Amortization of net loss
2,186

 
Other income (expense), net
 
1,435

 
Other income (expense), net
 
(396
)
 
Income tax expense
 
$
1,039

 
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivative contracts
$
855

 
Interest expense, net
Realized loss on derivative contracts
(276
)
 
Income tax expense
 
$
579

 
Net income

3. ACQUISITIONS
General Electric Transportation
Wabtec, General Electric Company ("GE"), GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company formerly known as Transportation System Holdings Inc. ("SpinCo"), which was a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of GE, and Wabtec US Rail Holdings, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), which was a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into the Original Merger Agreement on May 20, 2018, and GE, SpinCo, Wabtec and Wabtec US Rail, Inc. ("Direct Sale Purchaser") entered into the Original Separation Agreement on May 20, 2018, which together provided for the combination of Wabtec and GE Transportation. The Original Merger Agreement and Original Separation Agreement were subsequently amended on January 25, 2019 and the Merger was completed on February 25, 2019.
As part of the Merger, certain assets of GE Transportation ("GET"), including the equity interests of certain pre-Transaction subsidiaries of GE that compose part of GE Transportation, were sold to Direct Sale Purchaser for a cash payment of $2.875 billion, and Direct Sale Purchaser assumed certain liabilities of GE Transportation in connection with this purchase (the "Direct Sale"). Thereafter, GE transferred the SpinCo business to SpinCo and its subsidiaries (to the extent not already held

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by SpinCo and its subsidiaries), and SpinCo issued to GE shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock, SpinCo Class B preferred stock, SpinCo Class C preferred stock and additional shares of SpinCo common stock in the SpinCo Transfer. Following this issuance of additional SpinCo common stock to GE, and immediately prior to the Distribution (as defined below), GE owned 8,700,000,000 shares of SpinCo common stock, 15,000 shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock, 10,000 shares of SpinCo Class B preferred stock and one share of SpinCo Class C preferred stock, which constituted all of the outstanding stock of SpinCo.
Following the Direct Sale, GE distributed the distribution shares of SpinCo in a spin-off transaction to its stockholder (the "Distribution"). Immediately after the Distribution, Merger Sub merged with and into SpinCo (the "Merger"), whereby the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub ceased and SpinCo continued as the surviving company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Wabtec (except with respect to shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock held by GE). In the Merger, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Merger Agreement, each share of SpinCo common stock converted into the right to receive a number of shares of Wabtec common stock based on the common stock exchange ratio set forth in the Merger Agreement and the share of SpinCo Class C preferred stock was converted into the right to receive (a) 10,000 shares of Wabtec convertible preferred stock and (b) a number of shares of Wabtec common stock equal to 9.9% of the fully-diluted pro forma Wabtec shares. Immediately prior to the Merger, Wabtec paid $10.0 million in cash to GE in exchange for all of the shares of SpinCo Class B preferred stock.
Upon consummation of the Merger, Wabtec issued 46,763,975 shares of common stock to the holders of GE common stock, 19,018,207 shares of common stock to GE and 10,000 shares of preferred stock to GE and made a cash payment to GE of $2.885 billion. As a result and calculated based on Wabtec’s outstanding common stock on a fully-diluted, as-converted and as-exercised basis, as of December 31, 2018, approximately 49.2% of the outstanding shares of Wabtec common stock was held collectively by GE and holders of GE common stock (with 9.9% to be held by GE directly in shares of Wabtec common stock and 15% underlying the shares of Wabtec convertible preferred stock to be held by GE) and approximately 50.8% of the outstanding shares of Wabtec common stock would be held by pre-Merger Wabtec stockholders, in each case calculated on a fully-diluted, as-converted and as-exercised basis. Following the Merger, GE also retained 15,000 shares of SpinCo Class A non-voting preferred stock, and Wabtec held 10,000 shares of SpinCo Class B non-voting preferred stock. The shares of Wabtec common stock and Wabtec convertible preferred stock held by GE are subject to GE’s obligations under the shareholders agreement, including, among other things, and in each case subject to certain exceptions, (i) restrictions on the ability to sell, transfer or otherwise divest such shares for a period of 30 days and (ii) an obligation to sell, transfer or otherwise divest (A) by no later than 120 days following the closing date of the Merger, GE’s (and its affiliates’) ownership of Wabtec common stock and/or Wabtec convertible preferred stock so that GE (together with its affiliates) beneficially owns not less than 14.9% and not more than 19.9% of the number of shares of Wabtec common stock that were outstanding immediately after the closing of the Merger, (B) by no later than one year following the closing date of the Merger, GE’s (and its affiliates’) ownership of Wabtec common stock and/or Wabtec convertible preferred stock so that GE (together with its affiliates) beneficially owns not more than 18.5% of the number of shares of Wabtec common stock that were outstanding immediately after the closing of the Merger, in each case of clauses (A) and (B) treating the Wabtec convertible preferred stock as the Wabtec common stock into which it is convertible both for purposes of determining the number of shares of Wabtec common stock owned and for purposes of determining the number of shares of Wabtec common stock outstanding and (C) by no later than the third anniversary of the closing date of the Merger, all of the subject shares that GE (together with its affiliates) beneficially owns, and (iii) an obligation to vote all of such shares of Wabtec common stock in the proportion required under the Shareholders Agreement.
After the Merger, SpinCo, which is Wabtec’s wholly owned subsidiary (except with respect to shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock held by GE), holds the SpinCo business and Direct Sale Purchaser, which also is Wabtec’s wholly owned subsidiary, holds the assets purchased and the liabilities assumed in connection with the Direct Sale. Together, SpinCo and Direct Sale Purchaser own and operate the post-transaction GE Transportation. All shares of the Company’s common stock, including those issued in the Merger, are listed on the NYSE under the Company’s current trading symbol “WAB.” On the date of the Distribution, GE or its subsidiaries and SpinCo or the SpinCo Transferred Subsidiaries entered into additional agreements relating to, among other things, intellectual property, employee matters, tax matters, research and development and transition services.
On May 6, 2019, GE completed the sale of approximately 8,780 shares of Wabtec's Series A Preferred stock which converted upon the sale to 25,300,000 shares of Wabtec's common stock. After the sale Wabtec had approximately 1,220 shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding convertible to approximately 3,515,500 shares of common stock and GE's aggregate beneficial ownership percentage of the Company was reduced from approximately 24.9% to approximately 11.7% on a fully-diluted, as-converted and as-exercised basis. In conjunction with this secondary offering the Company waived the requirement under the shareholders agreement for GE to maintain ownership of at least 14.9% of Wabtec's stock for 120 days following the closing date of the Merger. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares.
Total future consideration to be paid by Wabtec to GE includes a fixed payment of $470.0 million, which is directly related to the timing of tax benefits expected to be realized by Wabtec as a result of the merger. This payment is considered

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contingent consideration because the timing of cash payments to GE is directly related to the future timing of tax benefits received by the Company as a result of the merger. The estimated total value of the consideration to be paid by Wabtec in the Transactions is approximately $10.3 billion, including the cash paid for the Direct Sales Assets, equity transferred for SpinCo, contingent consideration, assumed debt and net of cash acquired. The estimated consideration is based on the Company’s closing share price of $73.36 on February 22, 2019 and the preliminary fair value of the contingent consideration. The value of the preliminary purchase price consideration could change when the Company has completed the detailed valuation of the contingent consideration and other necessary calculations.
The fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were determined using the income, cost and market approaches. The fair value measurements were primarily based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and are considered Level 3. The June 30, 2019 consolidated balance sheet includes the assets and liabilities of GET, which have been initially measured at fair value. The noncontrolling interest includes equity interests in GET's Brazil operations held by third parties on the date of acquisition. At the time of acquisition, quotable market prices of the noncontrolling interest existed; therefore, the noncontrolling interest in the GET Brazil operations were measured using a Level 1 input. In April 2019, the Company acquired the noncontrolling interest in GET's Brazil operations for $56.2 million which approximated the fair value assigned to the noncontrolling interest on the date of acquisition. The remaining noncontrolling interest value was determined based on inputs that are not observable in the market and are considered Level 3.
The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the GET assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
In thousands
 
 
Assets acquired
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
174,334

Accounts receivable
 
525,966

Inventories
 
1,185,574

Other current assets
 
64,115

Property, plant, and equipment
 
1,086,245

Goodwill
 
5,758,264

Trade names
 
50,000

Customer relationships
 
550,000

Intellectual property
 
1,210,000

Backlog
 
1,530,000

Other noncurrent assets
 
211,081

Total assets acquired
 
12,345,579

Liabilities assumed
 
 
Current liabilities
 
1,514,189

Contingent consideration
 
440,000

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
522,465

Total liabilities assumed
 
2,476,654

Net assets acquired
 
9,868,925

Noncontrolling interest
 
$
86,765


These estimates are preliminary in nature and subject to adjustments, which could be material. Any necessary adjustments will be finalized within one year from the date of acquisition. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the estimated fair values for acquired backlog and customer relationships increased $50.0 million and $20.0 million, respectively. Additionally, the estimated fair value for other noncurrent assets decreased by $23.7 million primarily due to estimate revisions for long-term contract assets. These changes to initial estimates were based on information that existed at the date of acquisition. Substantially all of the accounts receivable acquired are expected to be collectible. Trade names, customer relationships, patents and backlog intangible assets are all subject to amortization. Contingent liabilities assumed as part of the transaction were not material. The contingent liabilities are related to legal and tax matters. Contingent liabilities are recorded at fair value in purchase accounting, aside from those pertaining to uncertainty in income taxes which are an exception to the fair value basis of accounting. Included in other noncurrent liabilities are customer contracts whose terms are unfavorable compared to market terms at the date of acquisition.

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Goodwill was calculated as the difference between the acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred and the fair value of the net assets acquired, and represents the future economic benefits, including synergies, and assembled workforce, that are expected to be achieved as a result of the acquisition. Substantially all of the purchased goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill has been preliminarily allocated to the Freight segment.
Included in the Company's consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is $1,617.1 million of revenues and $88.2 million of operating income from GET. Acquisition related costs were approximately $55.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of income.
Other Acquisitions
The Company has made the following acquisition operating as a business unit or component of a business unit in the Transit Segment:
On March 22, 2018, the Company acquired Annax GmbH ("Annax"), a leading supplier of public address and passenger information systems for transit vehicles, for a purchase price of approximately $45.2 million, net of cash acquired and including contingent consideration, resulting in final goodwill of $38.5 million, none of which will be deductible for tax purposes. A payment of $10.1 million was made in the three months ended June 30, 2019 related to contingent consideration associated with the purchase of Annax.
The following table summarizes the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of the acquisition for Annax.
 
Annax
In thousands
March 22,
2018
Current assets
$
32,827

Property, plant & equipment
674

Goodwill
38,511

Other intangible assets
11,715

Total assets acquired
83,727

Total liabilities assumed
(55,064
)
Net assets acquired
$
28,663

The allocation of $11.7 million of total acquired other intangible assets includes $3.8 million assigned to trade names and $7.5 million assigned to customer relationships. The trade names were determined to have indefinite useful lives, while the customer relationships’ average useful lives are 20 years.
The Company also made smaller acquisitions not listed above which are individually and collectively immaterial.
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated financial information presents income statement results as if the acquisitions listed above had occurred on January 1, 2018:
In thousands
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2019
 
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Net sales
$
2,236,284

 
$
2,023,848

 
$
4,316,055

 
$
3,905,572

Gross profit
703,676

 
634,868

 
1,247,156

 
1,019,549

Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders
171,875

 
151,475

 
255,152

 
99,206

Diluted earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As Reported
$
0.54

 
$
0.87

 
$
0.61

 
$
1.79

Pro forma
$
0.90

 
$
0.79

 
$
1.34

 
$
0.52



4. INVENTORIES
The components of inventory, net of reserves, were:
In thousands
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Raw materials
$
786,281

 
$
465,873

Work-in-progress
434,731

 
154,485

Finished goods
660,779

 
224,528

Total inventories
$
1,881,791

 
$
844,886



5. INTANGIBLES
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is as follows:
In thousands
Freight
Segment
 
Transit
Segment
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018
$
713,391

 
$
1,683,153

 
$
2,396,544

Additions
5,754,115

 
15,420

 
5,769,535

Foreign currency impact
(11,687
)
 
(3,721
)
 
(15,408
)
Balance at June 30, 2019
$
6,455,819

 
$
1,694,852

 
$
8,150,671



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As of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the Company’s trade names had a net carrying amount of $626.6 million and $582.8 million, respectively. The Company believes these intangibles have indefinite lives, with the exception of the GE Transportation trade name, to which the company has assigned a useful life of 5 years.
Intangible assets of the Company, other than goodwill and trade names, consist of the following:
In thousands
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Backlog, intellectual property, patents, and other intangibles, net of accumulated
 
 
 
amortization of $76,059 and $42,446
$
2,689,022

 
$
15,328

Customer relationships, net of accumulated amortization
 
 
 
of $183,933 and $158,533
1,048,774

 
531,761

Total
$
3,737,796

 
$
547,089


The weighted average remaining useful life of backlog, intellectual property, customer relationships and other intangibles were 18 years, 10 years, 18 years and 13 years, respectively. Amortization expense for intangible assets was $66.0 million and $93.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, and $9.9 million and $20.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.
Amortization expense for the five succeeding years is estimated to be as follows:
Remainder of 2019
$
130,967

2020
259,206

2021
259,117

2022
258,805

2023
258,174




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6. CONTRACT ASSETS AND CONTRACT LIABILITIES
Contract assets include unbilled amounts resulting from sales under long-term contracts where revenue is recognized over time and revenue exceeds the amount that can be billed to the customer based on the terms of the contract. Contract liabilities include customer deposits that are made prior to the incurrence of costs related to a newly agreed upon contract, advanced customer payments that are in excess of revenue recognized, and provisions for estimated losses from uncompleted contracts.
The change in the carrying amount of contract assets and contract liabilities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is as follows:
In thousands
 
Contract Assets
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
345,585

Acquisitions
 
213,605

Recognized in current year
 
324,940

Reclassified to accounts receivable
 
(300,714
)
Foreign currency impact
 
(925
)
Balance at June 30, 2019
 
$
582,491

 
 
 
In thousands
 
Contract Liabilities
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
444,805

Acquisitions
 
282,054

Recognized in current year
 
572,644

Amounts in beginning balance reclassified to revenue
 
(251,980
)
Current year amounts reclassified to revenue
 
(257,640
)
Foreign currency impact
 
(867
)
Balance at June 30, 2019
 
$
789,016




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7. LEASES
During the first quarter of 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)," which requires leases with durations greater than twelve months to be recognized on the balance sheet. The Company adopted the standard using the modified retrospective approach with an effective date as of the beginning of our fiscal year, January 1, 2019. Prior year financial statements were not recast under the new standard and, therefore, those amounts are not presented below.
The Company leases property and equipment under finance and operating leases. For leases with terms greater than 12 months, the Company records the related asset and obligation at the present value of lease payments. Many of the Company's leases include rental escalation clauses, renewal options, and/or termination options that are factored into our determination of lease payments when appropriate. The Company does not separate lease and non-lease components contracts.
As most of the Company's leases do not provide a readily stated discount rate, the Company must estimate our incremental borrowing rate to discount lease payments. The Company has established discount rates by geographic region ranging from 1.2% to 12.3%.
The components of lease expense are as follows:
 
Three Months
Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months
Ended
June 30,
(in thousands)
2019
 
2019
Operating lease expense
$
13,387

 
$
26,784

Finance lease expense
 
 
 
   Amortization of leased assets
272

 
543

   Interest on lease liabilities
4

 
8

Short-term and variable lease expense
172

 
277

Sublease income
(138
)
 
(276
)
Total
$
13,697

 
$
27,336


Scheduled payments of lease liabilities are as follows:
(in thousands)
Operating Leases
 
Finance
Leases
 
Total
Remaining 2019
$
25,598

 
$
188

 
$
25,786

2020
45,910

 
383

 
46,293

2021
37,570

 
185

 
37,755

2022
30,788

 
121

 
30,909

2023
26,252

 
121

 
26,373

Thereafter
107,810

 
349

 
108,159

Total lease payments
273,928

 
1,347

 
275,275

Less: Present value discount
(29,311
)
 
(2
)
 
(29,313
)
Present value lease liabilities
$
244,617

 
$
1,345

 
$
245,962


The following table summarizes the remaining lease term and discount rate assumptions used to develop the present value of lease liabilities:
 
June 30,
 
2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
 
     Operating leases
8.3

     Finance leases
5.5

Weighted-average discount rate
 
     Operating leases
3.0
%
     Finance leases
1.2
%



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8. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
In thousands
June 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Floating Senior Notes, due 2021, net of unamortized debt
issuance costs of $2,604 and $3,204
$
497,396

 
$
496,796

4.15% Senior Notes, due 2024, net of unamortized debt
issuance costs of $6,362 and $7,043
743,638

 
742,957

4.70% Senior Notes, due 2028, net of unamortized debt
issuance costs of $9,809 and $10,343
1,240,191

 
1,239,657

3.45% Senior Notes, due 2026, net of unamortized debt
issuance costs of $1,604 and $1,718
748,396

 
748,282

4.375% Senior Notes, due 2023, net of unamortized
discount and debt issuance costs of $1,048 and $1,177
248,952

 
248,823

Revolving Credit Facility, net of unamortized
debt issuance costs of $2,592 and $3,138
1,113,269

 
338,112

Other Borrowings
41,339

 
42,246

Total
4,633,181

 
3,856,873

Less: current portion
104,413

 
64,099

Long-term portion
$
4,528,768

 
$
3,792,774


On September 14, 2018, the Company issued $2.5 billion of senior notes with three different maturities.
Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2021 - The Company issued $500.0 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Floating Rate Notes"). The Floating Rate Notes, which are non-callable for one year, were issued at 100% of face value. Interest on the Floating Rate Notes accrues at a floating rate per annum equal to three-month Libor plus 105 basis points. The interest rate for the Floating Rate Notes for the initial interest period was the three-month Libor plus 105 basis points determined on September 12, 2018 and is payable quarterly on December 15, March 15, June 15, and September 15 of each year. The Company incurred $3.5 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the Floating Rate Notes.
4.15% Senior Notes due 2024 - The Company issued $750.0 million of 4.15% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes"). The 2024 Notes were issued at 99.805% of face value. Interest on the 2024 Notes accrues at a rate of 4.15% per annum and is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The Company incurred $7.4 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2024 Notes.
4.70% Senior Notes Due 2028 - The Company issued $1,250.0 million of 4.70% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes" and together with the Floating Rate Notes and 2024 Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The 2028 Notes were issued at 99.889% of face value. Interest on the 2028 Notes accrues at a rate of 4.70% per annum and is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The Company incurred $10.6 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2028 Notes.
The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Senior Notes were used to finance the cash portion of the GE Transportation acquisition. The principal balances are due in full at maturity. The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the Senior Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sales of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
On February 12, 2019, the rating assigned by Moody's was decreased to Ba1. Accordingly, pursuant to the respective terms of the Senior Notes issued on September 14, 2018, the interest rate increased by 0.25%. The interest rate increase took effect during the interest period following February 12, 2019.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the Senior Notes were issued and expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.



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3.45% Senior Notes Due November 2026
On November 3, 2016, the Company issued $750.0 million of 3.45% Senior Notes due in 2026 (the "2016 Notes"). The 2016 Notes were issued at 99.965% of face value. Interest on the 2016 Notes accrues at a rate of 3.45% per annum and is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The proceeds were used to finance the cash portion of the Faiveley Transport acquisition, refinance Faiveley Transport's indebtedness, and for general corporate purposes. The principal balance is due in full at maturity. The Company incurred $2.7 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2016 Notes.
The 2016 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the 2016 Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the 2016 Notes were issued and expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing its operating activities.
4.375% Senior Notes Due August 2023
In August 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of 4.375% Senior Notes due in 2023 (the “2013 Notes”).  The 2013 Notes were issued at 99.879% of face value.  Interest on the 2013 Notes accrues at a rate of 4.375% per annum and is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.  The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes.  The principal balance is due in full at maturity.  The Company incurred $2.6 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2013 Notes.  
The 2013 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the 2013 Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the 2013 Notes were issued and expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.
2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement    
On June 8, 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement”), which replaced the Company’s then-existing 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement. As part of the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company entered into (i) a $1.2 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which replaced the Company’s revolving credit facility under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, and includes a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $450.0 million and a swing line sub-facility of $75.0 million, (ii) a $350.0 million term loan (the “Refinancing Term Loan”), which refinanced the term loan under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, and (iii) a new $400.0 million delayed draw term loan (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan”). The 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement also provided for a bridge loan facility (the “Bridge Loan Facility”) in an amount not to exceed $2.5 billion, which would only become effective at the Company’s request. Commitments in respect of the Bridge Loan Facility were terminated upon the issuance and sale of the Senior Notes on September 14, 2018. In addition, the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement contains an uncommitted accordion feature allowing the Company to request, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600.0 million, increases to the borrowing commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility or a new incremental term loan commitment. At June 30, 2019, the Company had approximately $780.3 million of available bank borrowing capacity subject to certain financial covenant restrictions, net of $27.6 million of letters of credit.    
The Revolving Credit Facility matures on June 8, 2023 and is unsecured. The Refinancing Term Loan matures on June 8, 2021 and is unsecured. The Delayed Draw Term Loan matures on the third anniversary of the date on which it is borrowed and is unsecured. The applicable interest rate for borrowings under the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement includes interest rate spreads based on the lower of the pricing corresponding to (i) the Company’s ratio of total debt (less unrestricted cash up to $300.0 million) to EBITDA (“Leverage Ratio”) or (ii) the Company’s public rating, in each case that range between 1.000% and 1.875% for LIBOR/CDOR-based borrowings and 0.0% and 0.875% for Alternate Base Rate based borrowings. The obligations of the Company under the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement have been guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.

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The Delayed Draw Term Loan was initially drawn on February 25, 2019. The Company incurred a 17.5 basis point commitment fee from June 8, 2018 until the initial draw.
The 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties by the Company and its subsidiaries, including customary use of materiality, material adverse effect, and knowledge qualifiers. The Company and its subsidiaries are also subject to (i) customary affirmative covenants that impose certain reporting obligations on the Company and its subsidiaries and (ii) customary negative covenants, including limitations on: indebtedness; liens; restricted payments; fundamental changes; business activities; transactions with affiliates; restrictive agreements; changes in fiscal year; and use of proceeds. In addition, the Company is required to maintain (i) an Interest Coverage ratio at least 3.00 to 1.00 over each period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on the last day of a fiscal quarter and (ii) a Leverage Ratio, calculated as of the last day of a fiscal quarter for a period of four consecutive fiscal quarters, of 3.25 to 1.00 or less; provided that, in the event the Company completes the Direct Sale and the Merger or any other material acquisition in which the cash consideration paid exceeds $500.0 million, the maximum Leverage Ratio permitted will be 3.75 to 1.00 at the end of the fiscal quarter in which such acquisition is consummated and each of the three fiscal quarters immediately following such fiscal quarter and 3.50 to 1.00 at the end of each of the fourth and fifth full fiscal quarters after the consummation of such acquisition. The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants of the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement and does not expect that these measurements will limit the Company in executing its operating activities.
At June 30, 2019, the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 3.28%.  On June 5, 2014, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $150.0 million.  The effective date of the interest rate swap agreement was November 7, 2016, and the termination date was December 19, 2018.
2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement
On June 22, 2016, the Company amended its existing revolving credit facility with a consortium of commercial banks. This 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement provided the Company with a $1.2 billion, 5 year revolving credit facility and a $400 million delayed draw term loan (the “Term Loan”). The Company incurred approximately $3 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement. The 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bore variable interest rates indexed as described below.
Under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company could elect a Base Rate of interest for U.S. Dollar denominated loans or, for certain currencies, an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest, or other rates appropriate for such currencies (in any case, “the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusted on a daily basis and was the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% per annum, the PNC, N.A. prime rate or the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis points, plus a margin that ranged from 0 to 75 basis points. The Alternate Rate was based on the quoted rates specific to the applicable currency, plus a margin that ranged from 75 to 175 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins were dependent on the Company’s consolidated total indebtedness to EBITDA ratios. The initial Base Rate margin was 0 basis points and the Alternate Rate margin is 175 basis points.


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9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The Company sponsors defined benefit pension plans that cover certain U.S., Canadian, German and United Kingdom employees and which provide benefits of stated amounts for each year of service of the employee. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for the plans.
The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s defined benefit pension plans summarized by U.S. and international components.
 
U.S.
 
International
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
71

 
$
87

 
$
611

 
$
691

Interest cost
372

 
333

 
1,711

 
1,834

Expected return on plan assets
(433
)
 
(445
)
 
(2,927
)
 
(3,466
)
Net amortization/deferrals
207

 
243

 
641

 
554

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
217

 
$
218

 
$
36

 
$
(387
)
 
U.S.
 
International
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
142

 
$
174

 
$
1,222

 
$
1,382

Interest cost
744

 
666

 
3,422

 
3,668

Expected return on plan assets
(866
)
 
(890
)
 
(5,854
)
 
(6,932
)
Net amortization/deferrals
414

 
486

 
1,282

 
1,108

Net periodic benefit cost (credit)
$
434

 
$
436

 
$
72

 
$
(774
)
Assumptions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount Rate
4.3
%
 
3.6
%
 
2.5
%
 
2.4
%
Expected long-term rate of return
5.4
%
 
5.2
%
 
5.0
%
 
5.1
%
Rate of compensation increase
3.0
%
 
3.0
%
 
2.6
%
 
2.6
%

The Company’s funding methods are based on governmental requirements and differ from those methods used to recognize pension expense. The Company expects to contribute $6.4 million to the international plans during 2019. The Company does not expect to make contributions to the U.S. plans during 2019.
Post Retirement Benefit Plans
In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company has provided certain unfunded postretirement health care and life insurance benefits for a portion of North American employees. The Company is not obligated to pay health care and life insurance benefits to individuals who had retired prior to 1990. The Company uses a December 31 measurement date for all post retirement plans.






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The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s postretirement benefit plans summarized by U.S. and international components.
 
U.S.
 
International
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
1

 
$
1

 
$
2

 
$
8

Interest cost
89

 
81

 
20

 
26

Net amortization/deferrals
(101
)
 
(76
)
 
(22
)
 
(4
)
Net periodic benefit cost
$
(11
)
 
$
6

 
$

 
$
30

 
U.S.
 
International
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Net periodic benefit cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Service cost
$
2

 
$
2

 
$
4

 
$
16

Interest cost
178

 
162

 
40

 
52

Net amortization/deferrals
(202
)
 
(152
)
 
(44
)
 
(8
)
Net periodic benefit cost
$
(22
)
 
$
12

 
$

 
$
60

Assumptions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Discount Rate
4.17
%
 
3.43
%
 
3.49
%
 
3.21
%


10. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
As of June 30, 2019, the Company maintains employee stock-based compensation plans for stock options, restricted stock, and incentive stock units as governed by the 2011 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended and restated (the “2011 Plan”) and the 2000 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2000 Plan”). The 2011 Plan has a term through May 10, 2027 and provides a maximum of 3,800,000 shares for grants or awards, plus any shares which remain available under the 2000 Plan. The amendment and restatement of the 2011 Plan was approved by stockholders of Wabtec on May 10, 2017. The Company also maintains a 1995 Non-Employee Directors’ Fee and Stock Option Plan as amended and restated (“the Directors Plan”).
Stock-based compensation expense was $15.8 million and $8.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Included in stock-based compensation expense for the three months ended June 30, 2019 is $1.0 million of expense related to stock options, $8.1 million related to restricted stock, $2.9 million related to restricted stock units, $3.5 million related to incentive stock units and $0.3 million related to units issued for Directors’ fees.
Stock-based compensation expense was $24.3 million and $14.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Included in stock-based compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is $1.3 million of expense related to stock options, $10.8 million related to restricted stock, $3.7 million related to restricted stock units, $7.9 million related to incentive stock units and $0.6 million related to units issued for Directors’ fees. At June 30, 2019, unamortized compensation expense related to stock options, non-vested restricted shares and incentive stock units expected to vest totaled $61.7 million.
Stock Options Stock options are granted to eligible employees at an exercise price equivalent to the stock's fair market value, which is the average of the high and low Wabtec stock price on the date of grant. Under the 2011 Plan and the 2000 Plan, options granted prior to 2019 become exercisable over a four-year vesting period, while options granted in 2019 become exercisable over a three-year vesting period. Both vesting periods expire 10 years from the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity and related information for the 2011 Plan, the 2000 Plan and the Directors Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2019:
 
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic value
(in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2018
466,677

 
$
61.04

 
5.7
 
$
5,003

Granted
132,155

 
70.46

 
 
 
172

Exercised
(468
)
 
64.54

 
 
 
(19
)
Canceled
(3,148
)
 
73.34

 
 
 

Outstanding at June 30, 2019
595,216

 
63.08

 
6.2
 
5,168

Exercisable at June 30, 2019
388,634

 
54.89

 
5.2
 
6,558


The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2019
 
2018
Dividend yield
0.66
%
 
0.31
%
Risk-free interest rate
2.61
%
 
2.78
%
Stock price volatility
25.8
%
 
23.9
%
Expected life (years)
5.0

 
5.0


The dividend yield is based on the Company’s dividend rate and the current market price of the underlying common stock at the date of grant. Expected life in years is determined from historical stock option exercise data. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury bond rates for the expected life of the option.
Restricted Stock, Restricted Units and Incentive Stock Beginning in 2006, the Company adopted a restricted stock program. As provided for under the 2011 Plan and 2000 Plan, eligible employees are granted restricted stock that generally vests over four years from the date of grant. Under the Directors Plan, restricted stock units vest one year from the date of grant.
In addition, the Company has issued incentive stock units to eligible employees that vest upon attainment of certain cumulative three-year performance goals. Based on the Company’s performance for each three-year period then ended, the incentive stock units can vest, with underlying shares of common stock being awarded in an amount ranging from 0% to 200% of the amount of initial incentive stock units granted. The incentive stock units included in the table below represent the number of incentive stock units that are expected to vest based on the Company’s estimate for meeting those established performance targets. As of June 30, 2019, the Company estimates that it will achieve 107%, 105% and 103% for the incentive stock awards expected to vest based on performance for the three-year periods ending December 31, 2019, 2020, and 2021, respectively, and has recorded incentive compensation expense accordingly. If the estimate of the number of these incentive stock units expected to vest changes in a future accounting period, cumulative compensation expense could increase or decrease and will be recognized in the current period for the elapsed portion of the vesting period and would change future expense for the remaining vesting period.
Compensation expense for the non-vested restricted stock and incentive stock units is based on the average of the high and low Wabtec stock price on the date of grant and recognized over the applicable vesting period.

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The following table summarizes the restricted stock activity and related information for the 2011 Plan, the 2000 Plan and the Directors Plan, and incentive stock units activity for the 2011 Plan and the 2000 Plan with related information for the six months ended June 30, 2019:
 
Restricted
Stock
and Units
 
Incentive
Stock
Units
 
Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2018
445,089

 
415,243

 
$
75.51

Granted
568,052

 
258,100

 
70.48

Vested
(207,656
)
 
(119,835
)
 
71.59

Adjustment for incentive stock awards expected to vest

 
43,257

 
78.82

Canceled
(11,041
)
 
(38,116
)
 
74.38

Outstanding at June 30, 2019
794,444

 
558,649

 
73.53



11. INCOME TAXES
The overall effective tax rate was 28.7% and 38.3% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively and 11.2% and 17.7% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. The increase in the effective rate is primarily the result of non-deductible transaction related expenses incurred as a result of the acquisition of GE Transportation as well as increased estimated liabilities resulting from provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
As of June 30, 2019, the liability for income taxes associated with uncertain tax positions was $12.1 million, of which $11.0 million, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company’s effective income tax rate. As of December 31, 2018, the liability for income taxes associated with unrecognized tax benefits was $9.5 million, of which $8.4 million, if recognized, would favorably affect the Company's effective tax rate.
The Company includes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2019, the total interest and penalties accrued was approximately $1.1 million. As of December 31, 2018, the total interest and penalties accrued was approximately was $0.9 million.
At this time, the Company believes it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits of approximately $6.2 million may change within the next 12 months due to the expiration of statutory review periods and current examinations.  


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12. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands, except per share data
2019
 
2018
Numerator
 
 
 
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common
   share - net income attributable
 
 
 
to Wabtec shareholders
$
104,235

 
$
84,416

Less: dividends declared - common shares
   and non-vested restricted stock
(22,576
)
 
(11,565
)
Undistributed earnings
81,659

 
72,851

Percentage allocated to common shareholders (1)
99.7
%
 
99.7
%
 
81,414

 
72,632

Add: dividends declared - common shares
22,508

 
11,531

Less: dividends declared - preferred shares
(422
)
 

Numerator for basic earnings per
   common share
$
103,500

 
$
84,163

Add: dividends declared - preferred shares
422

 

Numerator for diluted earnings per
   common share
103,922

 
84,163

Denominator

 

Denominator for basic earnings per common
   share - weighted average shares
177,348

 
95,992

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

Assumed conversion of preferred shares
13,743

 

Assumed conversion of dilutive stock-based
   compensation plans
362

 
583

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share -

 

adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversion
191,453

 
96,575

Net income attributable to Wabtec
      shareholders per common share

 

Basic
$
0.58

 
$
0.88

Diluted
$
0.54

 
$
0.87

(1) Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
177,348

 
95,992

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and
   non-vested restricted stock expected to vest
177,922

 
96,276

Percentage allocated to common shareholders
99.7
%
 
99.7
%









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Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands, except per share data
2019
 
2018
Numerator
 
 
 
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per common
   share - net income attributable
 
 
 
to Wabtec shareholders
$
99,763

 
$
172,782

Less: dividends declared - common shares
   and non-vested restricted stock
(34,264
)
 
(23,096
)
Undistributed earnings
65,499

 
149,686

Percentage allocated to common shareholders (1)
99.7
%
 
99.7
%
 
65,303

 
149,237

Add: dividends declared - common shares
34,154

 
23,027

Less: dividends declared - preferred shares
(422
)
 

Numerator for basic earnings per
   common share
$
99,035

 
$
172,264

Add: dividends declared - preferred shares
422

 

Numerator for diluted earnings per
   common share
99,457

 
172,264

Denominator

 

Denominator for basic earnings per common
   share - weighted average shares
149,553

 
95,867

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

Assumed conversion of preferred shares
12,213

 

Assumed conversion of dilutive stock-based
   compensation plans
389

 
604

Denominator for diluted earnings per common share -

 

adjusted weighted average shares and assumed conversion
162,155

 
96,471

Net income attributable to Wabtec
      shareholders per common share

 

Basic
$
0.66

 
$
1.80

Diluted
$
0.61

 
$
1.79

(1) Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding
149,553

 
95,867

Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding and
   non-vested restricted stock expected to vest
150,013

 
96,153

Percentage allocated to common shareholders
99.7
%
 
99.7
%

The Company’s non-vested restricted stock contains rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, and thus are participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. The calculation of earnings per share for common stock shown above excludes the income attributable to the non-vested restricted stock from the numerator and excludes the dilutive impact of those shares from the denominator.


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13. WARRANTIES
The following table reconciles the changes in the Company’s product warranty reserve as follows:
In thousands
2019
 
2018
Balance at beginning of year
$
153,702

 
$
153,063

Acquisitions
97,559

 
1,089

Warranty expense
65,797

 
27,475

Warranty claim payments
(60,643
)
 
(26,405
)
Foreign currency impact/other
(399
)
 
(1,380
)
Balance at June 30
$
256,016

 
$
153,842




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14. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING
Foreign Currency Hedging The Company uses forward contracts to mitigate its foreign currency exchange rate exposure due to forecasted sales of finished goods and future settlement of foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. Derivatives used to hedge forecasted transactions and specific cash flows associated with foreign currency denominated financial assets and liabilities that meet the criteria for hedge accounting are designated as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of gain and losses is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and is recognized in earnings at the time the hedged item affects earnings, in the same line item as the underlying hedged item. The contracts are scheduled to mature within two years. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018, the amounts reclassified into income were not material.
Other Activities The Company enters into certain derivative contracts in accordance with its risk management strategy that do not meet the criteria for hedge accounting but which have the impact of largely mitigating foreign currency exposure. These foreign exchange contracts are accounted for on a full mark to market basis through earnings, with gains and losses recorded as a component of other expense, net. The net unrealized loss related to these contracts was $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. These contracts are scheduled to mature within one year.
The following table summarizes the gross notional amounts and fair values of the designated and non-designated hedges discussed in the above sections as of June 30, 2019.
In millions
 
Designated
 
Non-Designated
 
Total
Gross notional amount
 
$
2,574.0

 
$
608.0

 
$
3,182.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other current assets
 
$
3.2

 
$

 
$
3.2

Other current liabilities
 

 
(3.2
)
 
(3.2
)
Total
 
$
3.2

 
$
(3.2
)
 
$

The following table summarizes the gross notional amounts and fair values of the designated and non-designated hedges discussed in the above sections as of December 31, 2018.
In millions
 
Designated
 
Non-Designated
 
Total
Gross notional amount
 
$
863.0

 
$
834.0

 
$
1,697.0

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair Value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other current assets
 
$

 
$
1.3

 
$
1.3

Other current liabilities
 
(2.3
)
 

 
(2.3
)
Total
 
$
(2.3
)
 
$
1.3

 
$
(1.0
)

Interest Rate Hedging The Company has historically used interest rate swaps to manage interest rate exposures. The Company is exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to existing floating rate debt. Primary exposure includes the London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR). Derivatives used to hedge risk associated with changes in the fair value of certain variable-rate debt were primarily designated as fair value hedges. Consequently, changes in the fair value of these derivatives, along with changes in the fair value of debt obligations were recognized in current period earnings. Refer to footnote 15 for further information on interest rate swaps.

15. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT AND FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” ("ASC 820") defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and explains the related disclosure requirements. ASC 820 indicates, among other things, that a fair value measurement assumes that the transaction to sell an asset or transfer a liability occurs in the principal market for the asset or liability or, in the absence of a principal market, the most advantageous market for the asset or liability and defines fair value based upon an exit price model.
Valuation Hierarchy ASC 820 establishes a valuation hierarchy for disclosure of the inputs to valuation used to measure fair value. This hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels as follows. Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. A financial asset or liability’s classification within the hierarchy is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
To reduce the impact of interest rate changes on a portion of its variable-rate debt, the Company historically entered into interest rate swaps which effectively converted a portion of the debt from variable to fixed-rate borrowings during the term of the swap contracts. For certain derivative contracts whose fair values are based upon trades in liquid markets, such as interest rate swaps, valuation model inputs can generally be verified and valuation techniques do not involve significant management judgment. The fair values of such financial instruments are generally classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
As a result of our global operating activities the Company is exposed to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, the Company mitigates these risks through entering into foreign currency forward contracts. The foreign currency forward contracts are valued using broker quotations, or market transactions in either the listed or over-the counter markets. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2.
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less and are considered Level 1 on the fair value valuation hierarchy. The fair value of cash and cash equivalents approximated the carrying value at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018. The Company’s defined benefit pension plan assets consist primarily of equity security funds, debt security funds and temporary cash and cash equivalent investments. Generally, all plan assets are considered Level 2 based on the fair value valuation hierarchy. These investments are comprised of a number of investment funds that invest in a diverse portfolio of assets including equity securities, corporate and governmental bonds, and money markets.  Trusts are valued at the net asset value (“NAV”) as determined by their custodian.  NAV represent the accumulation of the unadjusted quoted close prices on the reporting date for the underlying investments divided by the total shares outstanding at the reporting dates.  The 2013 Notes, 2016 Notes, and the Senior Notes are considered Level 2 based on the fair value valuation hierarchy.
The estimated fair values and related carrying values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows:
 
June 30, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
In thousands
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
4.375% Senior Notes
$
248,952

 
$
259,010

 
$
248,823

 
$
254,218

3.45% Senior Notes
$
748,396

 
$
737,123

 
$
748,282

 
$
675,075

Floating Rate Notes 2021
$
497,396

 
$
496,830

 
$
496,796

 
$
497,425

4.15% Senior Notes
$
743,638

 
$
792,390

 
$
742,957

 
$
729,350

4.7% Senior Notes
$
1,240,191

 
$
1,349,025

 
$
1,239,657

 
$
1,179,625


The fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap agreements and the 2013 and 2016 Notes were based on dealer quotes and represent the estimated amount the Company would pay to the counterparty to terminate the agreement.

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Claims have been filed against the Company and certain of its affiliates in various jurisdictions across the United States by persons alleging bodily injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products. Further information and detail on these claims is described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, in Note 21 therein, filed on February 27, 2019. During the first six months of 2019, there were no material changes to the information described in the Form 10-K related to claims arising from asbestos exposure.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation related to claims arising out of the Company's operations in the ordinary course of business, including claims based on product liability, contracts, intellectual property, or other causes of action. Further information and detail on any potentially material litigation is as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, in Note 21 therein, filed on February 27, 2019. Except as described below, there have been no material changes to the information described in the Form 10-K related to claims arising from Company's ordinary operations.
On April 21, 2016, Siemens Industry, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Company in federal district court in Delaware alleging that the Company has infringed seven patents owned by Siemens related to the Company's Positive Train Control (PTC) technology. On November 2, 2016, Siemens amended its complaint to add six additional patents they also claim are infringed by the Company's PTC Products or End of Train (EOT) Products (Siemen Patent Case). The Company has filed Answers, and asserted counterclaims, in response to Siemens’ complaints. Additionally, after filings by the Company, the US Patent & Trademark Office’s Patent Trail and Appeal Board (PTAB) has granted Inter-Parties Review (IPR) proceedings on eight (8) of the patents asserted by Siemens to contest their validity. Following pre-trial rulings that greatly reduced Siemens’ alleged damages, a jury trial was held in federal district court in Delaware in January 2019 on eight patents, two of which were still subject to an IPR decision on validity from the PTAB. At the conclusion of the trial, the jury awarded Siemens damages of $5.6 million related to PTC patents and $1.1 million related to EOT patents. Since the jury’s verdict was issued, one of the PTC patents found to be infringed was held to be invalid by the PTAB. All PTAB proceedings have been now been completed, pending appeals; five (5) of the (8) Siemens patents reviewed by the PTAB were found to be invalid. On February 26, 2019, the Court entered a Judgment on the verdict, subject to post-trial motions. On May 28, 2019, the Court held a hearing on both parties' post-trial motions, any of which, if granted, could potentially affect the final Judgment. After the Court's ruling on the post-trial motions, a final Judgment will be entered and either party may file appeals to the Federal Circuit.
On March 20, 2019, Siemens filed a new action in federal district court in Delaware alleging violations of federal antitrust and state trade practices laws since before 2008, related to Wabtec’s PTC sales, including on-board, back-office, wayside and aftermarket support systems (Siemens originally raised these antitrust claims as counterclaims in a separate Delaware patent case filed by Wabtec alleging that Siemens has violated three (3) of Wabtec’s patents; the antitrust claims were ultimately severed from that case in January, 2019, resulting in Siemens re-filing them as another separate proceeding in Delaware.) Wabtec believes Siemens’ antitrust claims are without merit and will vigorously defend itself against these claims.
Xorail, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Xorail”), has received notices from Denver Transit Constructors (“DTC”) alleging breach of contract related to the operating of constant warning wireless crossings, and late delivery of the Train Management & Dispatch System (“TMDS”) for the Denver Eagle P3 Project, which is owned by the Denver Regional Transit District ("RTD"). No damages have been asserted for the alleged late delivery of the TMDS, and no formal claim has been filed. Xorail is in the final stages of successfully implementing a recovery plan concerning the TMDS issues. With regard to the wireless crossing issue, as of September 8, 2017, DTC alleged that total damages were $36.8 million through July 31, 2017 and are continuing to accumulate. The majority of the damages stems from a delay in approval of the wireless crossing system by the Federal Railway Administration ("FRA") and the Public Utility Commission ("PUC"), resulting in the use of flaggers at all of the crossings pending approval of the wireless crossing system and certification of the crossings. DTC has alleged that the delay is due to Xorail's failure to achieve constant warning times for the crossings in accordance with the approval requirements imposed by the FRA and PUC. Xorail has denied DTC's assertions, stating that its system satisfied the contractual requirements. Xorail has worked with DTC to modify its system and implement the FRA's and PUC's previously undefined approval requirements; the FRA and PUC have both approved modified wireless crossing system, and as of August 2018, DTC completed the process of certifying the crossings and eliminated the use of flaggers. On September 21, 2018, DTC filed a complaint against RTD in Colorado state court for breach of contract related to non-payments and the costs for the flaggers, asserting a change-in-law arising from the FRA/PUC’s new certification requirements; a jury trial is scheduled to begin in May 2020. DTC’s complaint generally supports Xorail’s position and does not name or implicate Xorail; DTC has not updated its notices against Xorail, nor have they filed any formal claim against Xorail.


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17. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Wabtec has two reportable segments—the Freight Segment and the Transit Segment. The key factors used to identify these reportable segments are the organization and alignment of the Company’s internal operations, the nature of the products and services, and customer type. The business segments are:
Freight Segment primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing freight cars and locomotives, builds new switcher locomotives, rebuilds freight locomotives, supplies railway electronics, positive train control equipment, signal design and engineering services, and provides related heat exchange and cooling systems. Customers include large, publicly traded railroads, leasing companies, manufacturers of original equipment such as locomotives and freight cars, and utilities.
Transit Segment primarily manufactures and services components for new and existing passenger transit vehicles, typically regional trains, high speed trains, subway cars, light-rail vehicles and buses, builds new commuter locomotives, refurbishes subway cars, provides heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, and doors for buses and subways. Customers include public transit authorities and municipalities, leasing companies, and manufacturers of subway cars and buses around the world.
The Company evaluates its business segments’ operating results based on income from operations. Intersegment sales are accounted for at prices that are generally established by reference to similar transactions with unaffiliated customers. Corporate activities include general corporate expenses, elimination of intersegment transactions, interest income and expense and other unallocated charges. Since certain administrative and other operating expenses have not been allocated to business segments, the results in the following tables are not necessarily a measure computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may not be comparable to other companies.
Segment financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2019 is as follows:
In thousands
Freight
Segment
 
Transit
Segment
 
Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
 
Total
Sales to external customers
$
1,493,949

 
$
742,335

 
$

 
$
2,236,284

Intersegment sales/(elimination)
13,709

 
7,383

 
(21,092
)
 

Total sales
$
1,507,658

 
$
749,718

 
$
(21,092
)
 
$
2,236,284

Income (loss) from operations
$
151,978

 
$
71,211

 
$
(22,552
)
 
$
200,637

Interest expense and other, net

 

 
(56,383
)
 
(56,383
)
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes
$
151,978

 
$
71,211

 
$
(78,935
)
 
$
144,254

Segment financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2018 is as follows:
In thousands
Freight
Segment
 
Transit
Segment
 
Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
 
Total
Sales to external customers
$
412,258

 
$
699,422

 
$

 
$
1,111,680

Intersegment sales/(elimination)
18,699

 
2,984

 
(21,683
)
 

Total sales
$
430,957

 
$
702,406

 
$
(21,683
)
 
$
1,111,680

Income (loss) from operations
$
84,347

 
$
57,975

 
$
(18,799
)
 
$
123,523

Interest expense and other, net

 

 
(29,749
)
 
(29,749
)
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes
$
84,347

 
$
57,975

 
$
(48,548
)
 
$
93,774


Segment financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is as follows:
In thousands
Freight
Segment
 
Transit
Segment
 
Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
 
Total
Sales to external customers
$
2,370,383


$
1,459,518

 
$

 
$
3,829,901

Intersegment sales/(elimination)
30,413

 
13,505

 
(43,918
)
 

Total sales
$
2,400,796

 
$
1,473,023

 
$
(43,918
)
 
$
3,829,901

Income (loss) from operations
$
227,188

 
$
130,144

 
$
(89,388
)
 
$
267,944

Interest expense and other, net

 

 
(109,180
)
 
(109,180
)
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes
$
227,188

 
$
130,144

 
$
(198,568
)
 
$
158,764


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Segment financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2018 is as follows:
In thousands
Freight
Segment
 
Transit
Segment
 
Corporate
Activities and
Elimination
 
Total
Sales to external customers
$
791,812

 
$
1,376,045

 
$

 
$
2,167,857

Intersegment sales/(elimination)
30,701

 
6,873

 
(37,574
)
 

Total sales
$
822,513

 
$
1,382,918

 
$
(37,574
)
 
$
2,167,857

Income (loss) from operations
$
153,969

 
$
126,059

 
$
(25,226
)
 
$
254,802

Interest expense and other, net

 

 
(47,447
)
 
(47,447
)
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes
$
153,969

 
$
126,059

 
$
(72,673
)
 
$
207,355


Sales by product line are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
Remanufacturing, Overhaul & Build
$
1,171,147

 
$
127,202

Specialty Products & Electronics
443,333

 
434,399

Transit Products
310,839

 
282,130

Brake Products
254,260

 
217,574

Other
56,705

 
50,375

Total sales
$
2,236,284

 
$
1,111,680


 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
Remanufacturing, Overhaul & Build
$
1,753,324

 
$
262,900

Specialty Products & Electronics
861,447

 
820,947

Transit Products
605,656

 
556,409

Brake Products
496,482

 
433,192

Other
112,992

 
94,409

Total sales
$
3,829,901

 
$
2,167,857




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18. GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The obligations under the Company's 2016 Notes, 2013 Notes and Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by all U.S. subsidiaries as guarantors. Each guarantor is 100% owned by the parent company. In accordance with positions established by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the following shows separate financial information with respect to the parent, the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries. The principal elimination entries eliminate investment in subsidiaries and certain intercompany balances and transactions.
Balance Sheet for June 30, 2019:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents
$
7,011

 
$
9,820

 
$
444,540

 
$

 
$
461,371

Receivables, net
134,298

 
252,077

 
1,321,034

 

 
1,707,409

Inventories
141,400

 
662,717

 
1,077,674

 

 
1,881,791

Current assets - other
15,094

 
30,484

 
132,991

 

 
178,569

Total current assets
297,803

 
955,098

 
2,976,239

 

 
4,229,140

Property, plant and equipment, net
57,966

 
36,879

 
1,551,252

 

 
1,646,097

Goodwill
504,818

 
283,241

 
7,362,612

 

 
8,150,671

Investment in subsidiaries
16,878,245

 
6,134,117

 

 
(23,012,362
)
 

Other intangibles, net
28,594

 
77,301

 
4,258,461

 

 
4,364,356

Other long-term assets
27,223

 
166,012

 
359,094

 

 
552,329

Total assets
$
17,794,649

 
$
7,652,648

 
$
16,507,658

 
$
(23,012,362
)
 
$
18,942,593

Current liabilities
$
472,747

 
$
1,036,279

 
$
1,702,289

 
$

 
$
3,211,315

Inter-company
2,858,761

 
(1,606,278
)
 
(1,252,483
)
 

 

Long-term debt
4,274,718

 

 
254,050

 

 
4,528,768

Long-term liabilities - other
386,662

 
135,254

 
845,437

 

 
1,367,353

Total liabilities
7,992,888

 
(434,745
)
 
1,549,293

 

 
9,107,436

Shareholders' equity
9,786,761

 
8,087,393

 
14,939,968

 
(23,012,362
)
 
9,801,760

Non-controlling interest
15,000

 

 
18,397

 

 
33,397

Total shareholders' equity
$
9,801,761

 
$
8,087,393

 
$
14,958,365

 
$
(23,012,362
)
 
$
9,835,157

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
17,794,649

 
$
7,652,648

 
$
16,507,658

 
$
(23,012,362
)
 
$
18,942,593

 














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Balance Sheet for December 31, 2018:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,782,682

 
$
(119
)
 
$
559,791

 
$

 
$
2,342,354

Receivables, net
106,815

 
61,513

 
978,450

 

 
1,146,778

Inventories
149,622

 
69,116

 
626,148

 

 
844,886

Current assets - other
11,884

 
690

 
103,075

 

 
115,649

Total current assets
2,051,003

 
131,200

 
2,267,464

 

 
4,449,667

Property, plant and equipment, net
51,551

 
24,755

 
487,431

 

 
563,737

Goodwill
25,275

 
283,241

 
2,088,028

 

 
2,396,544

Investment in subsidiaries
6,707,979

 
4,022,107

 

 
(10,730,086
)
 

Other intangibles, net
29,254

 
78,547

 
1,022,079

 

 
1,129,880

Other long-term assets
8,775

 
149

 
100,482

 

 
109,406

Total assets
$
8,873,837

 
$
4,539,999

 
$
5,965,484

 
$
(10,730,086
)
 
$
8,649,234

Current liabilities
$
264,630

 
$
91,004

 
$
1,291,056

 
$

 
$
1,646,690

Inter-company
1,947,504

 
(1,436,222
)
 
(511,282
)
 

 

Long-term debt
3,779,627

 

 
13,147

 

 
3,792,774

Long-term liabilities - other
16,945

 
48,714

 
275,036

 

 
340,695

Total liabilities
6,008,706

 
(1,296,504
)
 
1,067,957

 

 
5,780,159

Shareholders' equity
2,865,131

 
5,836,503

 
4,893,583

 
(10,730,086
)
 
2,865,131

Non-controlling interest

 

 
3,944

 

 
3,944

Total shareholders' equity
$
2,865,131

 
$
5,836,503

 
$
4,897,527

 
$
(10,730,086
)
 
$
2,869,075

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
$
8,873,837

 
$
4,539,999

 
$
5,965,484

 
$
(10,730,086
)
 
$
8,649,234


Income Statement for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Net Sales
$
185,695

 
$
1,104,741

 
$
1,432,790

 
$
(486,942
)
 
$
2,236,284

Cost of sales
(144,237
)
 
(820,294
)
 
(1,037,244
)
 
380,167

 
(1,621,608
)
Gross profit
41,458

 
284,447

 
395,546

 
(106,775
)
 
614,676

Total operating expenses
(67,447
)
 
(81,933
)
 
(264,659
)
 

 
(414,039
)
Income from operations
(25,989
)
 
202,514

 
130,887

 
(106,775
)
 
200,637

Interest (expense) income, net
(59,365
)
 
3,116

 
(2,311
)
 

 
(58,560
)
Other income (expense), net
1,237

 
(4,217
)
 
5,157

 

 
2,177

Equity earnings (loss)
185,813

 
83,926

 

 
(269,739
)
 

Pretax income (loss)
101,696

 
285,339

 
133,733

 
(376,514
)
 
144,254

Income tax benefit (expense)
2,538

 
(42,556
)
 
(1,382
)
 

 
(41,400
)
Net income
104,234

 
242,783

 
132,351

 
(376,514
)
 
102,854

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 
1,381

 

 
1,381

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
104,234

 
$
242,783

 
$
133,732

 
$
(376,514
)
 
$
104,235

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
104,234

 
$
242,783

 
$
153,552

 
$
(376,514
)
 
$
124,055

    



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Income Statement for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Net Sales
$
168,426

 
$
137,966

 
$
873,375

 
$
(68,087
)
 
$
1,111,680

Cost of sales
(122,919
)
 
(88,688
)
 
(614,861
)
 
38,755

 
(787,713
)
Gross profit
45,507

 
49,278

 
258,514

 
(29,332
)
 
323,967

Total operating expenses
(49,780
)
 
(12,267
)
 
(138,397
)
 

 
(200,444
)
Income from operations
(4,273
)
 
37,011

 
120,117

 
(29,332
)
 
123,523

Interest (expense) income, net
(31,734
)
 
3,137

 
(3,323
)
 

 
(31,920
)
Other income (expense), net
483

 

 
1,688

 

 
2,171

Equity earnings (loss)
128,744

 
118,771

 

 
(247,515
)
 

Pretax income (loss)
93,220

 
158,919

 
118,482

 
(276,847
)
 
93,774

Income tax expense
(7,213
)
 

 
(3,290
)
 

 
(10,503
)
Net income
86,007

 
158,919

 
115,192

 
(276,847
)
 
83,271

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 
1,145

 

 
1,145

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
86,007

 
$
158,919

 
$
116,337

 
$
(276,847
)
 
$
84,416

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
86,231

 
$
158,919

 
$
(74,104
)
 
$
(276,847
)
 
$
(105,801
)
Income Statement for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Net Sales
$
378,761

 
$
1,233,544

 
$
2,760,039

 
$
(542,443
)
 
$
3,829,901

Cost of sales
(301,887
)
 
(902,309
)
 
(2,035,263
)
 
413,251

 
(2,826,208
)
Gross profit
76,874

 
331,235

 
724,776

 
(129,192
)
 
1,003,693

Total operating expenses
(164,987
)
 
(97,254
)
 
(473,508
)
 

 
(735,749
)
Income from operations
(88,113
)
 
233,981

 
251,268

 
(129,192
)
 
267,944

Interest (expense) income, net
(101,011
)
 
6,594

 
(8,712
)
 

 
(103,129
)
Other income (expense), net
21,570

 
(6,702
)
 
(20,919
)
 

 
(6,051
)
Equity earnings (loss)
277,295

 
163,685

 

 
(440,980
)
 

Pretax income (loss)
109,741

 
397,558

 
221,637

 
(570,172
)
 
158,764

Income tax expense
(9,979
)
 
(42,556
)
 
(7,388
)
 

 
(59,923
)
Net income
99,762

 
355,002

 
214,249

 
(570,172
)
 
98,841

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 
922

 

 
922

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
99,762

 
$
355,002

 
$
215,171

 
$
(570,172
)
 
$
99,763

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
99,762

 
$
355,002

 
$
182,574

 
$
(570,172
)
 
$
67,166

    








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Income Statement for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Net Sales
$
329,727

 
$
256,083

 
$
1,700,594

 
$
(118,547
)
 
$
2,167,857

Cost of sales
(241,577
)
 
(161,678
)
 
(1,200,588
)
 
70,834

 
(1,533,009
)
Gross profit (loss)
88,150

 
94,405

 
500,006

 
(47,713
)
 
634,848

Total operating expenses
(85,407
)
 
(25,941
)
 
(268,698
)
 

 
(380,046
)
Income (loss) from operations
2,743

 
68,464

 
231,308

 
(47,713
)
 
254,802

Interest (expense) income, net
(52,128
)
 
6,079

 
(6,155
)
 

 
(52,204
)
Other income (expense), net
9,212

 
(679
)
 
(3,776
)
 

 
4,757

Equity earnings (loss)
235,442

 
210,877

 

 
(446,319
)
 

Pretax income (loss)
195,269

 
284,741

 
221,377

 
(494,032
)
 
207,355

Income tax expense
(20,895
)
 

 
(15,732
)
 

 
(36,627
)
Net income (loss)
174,374

 
284,741

 
205,645

 
(494,032
)
 
170,728

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 
2,054

 

 
2,054

Net income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
174,374

 
$
284,741

 
$
207,699

 
$
(494,032
)
 
$
172,782

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Wabtec shareholders
$
174,881

 
$
284,741

 
$
95,983

 
$
(494,032
)
 
$
61,573

Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
$
(99,188
)
 
$
215,772

 
$
456,532

 
$
(129,192
)
 
$
443,924

Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
6,854,818

 
(476,597
)
 
(9,418,585
)
 

 
(3,040,364
)
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
(8,531,301
)
 
270,764

 
8,857,453

 
129,192

 
726,108

Effect of changes in currency exchange rates

 

 
(10,651
)
 

 
(10,651
)
(Decrease) increase in cash
(1,775,671
)
 
9,939

 
(115,251
)
 

 
(1,880,983
)
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash beginning of period
1,782,682

 
(119
)
 
559,791

 

 
2,342,354

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
7,011

 
$
9,820

 
$
444,540

 
$

 
$
461,371

Condensed Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018:
In thousands
Parent
 
Guarantors
 
Non-Guarantors
 
Elimination
 
Consolidated
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
$
(116,378
)
 
$
72,206

 
$
159,789

 
$
(47,713
)
 
$
67,904

Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
(9,669
)
 
(249
)
 
(59,182
)
 

 
(69,100
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
125,855

 
(72,009
)
 
(78,795
)
 
47,713

 
22,764

Effect of changes in currency exchange rates

 

 
(9,395
)
 

 
(9,395
)
(Decrease) increase in cash

(192
)
 
(52
)
 
12,417

 

 
12,173

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
933

 
625

 
231,843

 

 
233,401

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
741

 
$
573

 
$
244,260

 
$

 
$
245,574




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19. OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
The components of other income (expense) are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
2019
 
2018
Foreign currency (loss) gain
$
(1,120
)
 
$
(2,277
)
 
$
(13,802
)
 
$
(3,309
)
Equity income
1,021

 
1,594

 
1,950

 
2,223

Expected return on pension assets/amortization
1,789

 
3,027

 
5,165

 
6,050

Other miscellaneous expense (income)
487

 
(173
)
 
636

 
(207
)
Total other (expense) income, net
$
2,177

 
$
2,171

 
$
(6,051
)
 
$
4,757




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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein and Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2019.
OVERVIEW
Wabtec is one of the world’s largest providers of value-added, technology-based equipment, systems and services for the global freight rail and passenger transit industries. Our highly engineered products enhance safety, improve productivity and reduce maintenance costs for customers and can be found on most locomotives, freight cars, passenger transit cars and buses around the world. Many of our core products and services are essential in the safe and efficient operation of freight rail and passenger transit vehicles. Wabtec is a global company with operations in 50 countries and our products can be found in more than 100 countries throughout the world. In the six months ended June 30, 2019, approximately 59% of the Company’s revenues came from customers outside the United States.
Management Review and Future Outlook
Wabtec’s long-term financial goals are to generate cash flow from operations in excess of net income, maintain a strong credit profile while minimizing our overall cost of capital, increase margins through strict attention to cost controls and implementation of the Wabtec Excellence Program, and increase revenues through a focused growth strategy, including product innovation and new technologies, global and market expansion, aftermarket products and services, and acquisitions. In addition, Management evaluates the Company’s current operational performance through measures such as quality and on-time delivery.
The Company primarily serves the global freight rail and passenger transit industries. As such, our operating results are largely dependent on the level of activity, financial condition and capital spending plans of freight railroads and passenger transit agencies around the world, and transportation equipment manufacturers who serve those markets. Many factors influence these industries, including general economic conditions; traffic volumes, as measured by freight carloadings and passenger ridership; government spending on public transportation; and investment in new technologies. In general, trends such as increasing urbanization and growth in developing markets, a focus on sustainability and environmental awareness, increasing investment in technology solutions, an aging equipment fleet, and growth in global trade are expected to drive continued investment in freight rail and passenger transit.
According to the 2018 bi-annual edition of a market study by UNIFE, the Association of the European Rail Industry, the accessible global market for railway products and services was more than $100 billion and was expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 2.6% through 2023. The three largest geographic markets, which represented about 80% of the total accessible market, were Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. UNIFE projected above-average growth rates in North America, Latin America and Africa/Middle East, with Asia Pacific and Europe growing at about the industry average. UNIFE said trends such as urbanization and increasing mobility, deregulation, investments in new technologies, energy and environmental issues, and increasing government support continue to drive investment. The largest product segments of the market were rolling stock, services and infrastructure, which represent almost 90% of the accessible market. UNIFE projected spending on turnkey management projects and infrastructure to grow at above-average rates. UNIFE estimated that the global installed base of locomotives was about 114,000 units, with about 33% in Asia Pacific, about 26% in North America and about 18% in Russia-CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States). Wabtec estimates that about 2,500 new locomotives were delivered worldwide in 2018, and we expect deliveries of about 2,900 in 2019. UNIFE estimated the global installed base of freight cars was about 5.1 million, with about 33% in North America, about 26% in Asia Pacific and about 24% in Russia-CIS. Wabtec estimates that about 175,000 new freight cars were delivered worldwide in 2018, and we expect deliveries of about 174,000 in 2019. UNIFE estimated the global installed base of passenger transit vehicles to be about 600,000 units, with about 45% in Asia Pacific, about 33% in Europe and about 12% in Russia-CIS. Wabtec estimates that about 30,000 new passenger transit vehicles were ordered worldwide in 2018, and we expect orders of about the same number in 2019.
In Europe, the majority of the rail system serves the passenger transit market, which is expected to continue growing as energy and environmental factors encourage continued investment in public mass transit. According to UNIFE, France, Germany and the United Kingdom were the largest Western European transit markets, representing almost two-thirds of industry spending in the European Union. UNIFE projected the accessible Western European rail market to grow at about 2.3% annually, led by investments in new rolling stock in France and Germany. About 75% of freight traffic in Europe is hauled by truck, while rail accounts for about 20%. The largest freight markets in Europe are Germany, Poland and the United Kingdom. In recent years, the European Commission has adopted a series of measures designed to increase the efficiency of the European rail network by standardizing operating rules and certification requirements. UNIFE believes that adoption of these measures should have a positive effect on ridership and investment in public transportation over time.

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In North America, railroads carry about 40% of intercity freight, as measured by ton-miles, which is more than any other mode of transportation. Through direct ownership and operating partnerships, U.S. railroads are part of an integrated network that includes railroads in Canada and Mexico, forming what is regarded as the world’s most-efficient and lowest-cost freight rail service. There are more than 500 railroads operating in North America, with the largest railroads, referred to as “Class I,” accounting for more than 90% of the industry’s revenues. The railroads carry a wide variety of commodities and goods, including coal, metals, minerals, chemicals, grain, and petroleum. These commodities represent about 50% of total rail carloadings, with intermodal carloads accounting for the rest. Railroads operate in a competitive environment, especially with the trucking industry, and are always seeking ways to improve safety, cost and reliability. New technologies offered by Wabtec and others in the industry can provide some of these benefits. Demand for our freight related products and services in North America is driven by a number of factors, including rail traffic, and production of new locomotives and new freight cars. In the U.S., the passenger transit industry is dependent largely on funding from federal, state and local governments, and from fare box revenues. Demand for North American passenger transit products is driven by a number of factors, including government funding, deliveries of new subway cars and buses, and ridership. The U.S. federal government provides money to local transit authorities, primarily to fund the purchase of new equipment and infrastructure for their transit systems.
Growth in the Asia Pacific market has been driven mainly by the continued urbanization of China and India, and by investments in freight rail rolling stock and infrastructure in Australia to serve its mining and natural resources markets. India is making significant investments in rolling stock and infrastructure to modernize its rail system; for example, the country has awarded a 1,000-unit locomotive order to GE Transportation, now part of Wabtec.
Other key geographic markets include Russia-CIS and Africa-Middle East. With about 1.2 million freight cars and about 20,000 locomotives, Russia-CIS is among the largest freight rail markets in the world, and it’s expected to invest in both freight and transit rolling stock. PRASA, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa, is expected to continue to invest in new transit cars and new locomotives. According to UNIFE, emerging markets were expected to grow at above-average rates as global trade led to increased freight volumes and urbanization led to increased demand for efficient mass-transportation systems. As this growth occurs, Wabtec expects to have additional opportunities to provide products and services in these markets.
In its study, UNIFE also said it expected increased investment in digital tools for data and asset management, and in rail control technologies, both of which would improve efficiency in the global rail industry. UNIFE said data-driven asset management tools have the potential to reduce equipment maintenance costs and improve asset utilization, while rail control technologies have been focused on increasing track capacity, improving operational efficiency and ensuring safer railway traffic. Wabtec offers products and services to help customers make ongoing investments in these initiatives.
In 2019 and beyond, general global economic and market conditions will have an impact on our sales and operations. To the extent that these factors cause instability of capital markets, shortages of raw materials or component parts, longer sales cycles, deferral or delay of customer orders or an inability to market our products effectively, our business and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In addition, we face risks associated with our four-point growth strategy including the level of investment that customers are willing to make in new technologies developed by the industry and the Company and risks inherent in global expansion. When necessary, we will modify our financial and operating strategies to reflect changes in market conditions and risks.
MERGER OF WABTEC WITH GE TRANSPORTATION
Wabtec, General Electric Company ("GE"), GE Transportation, a Wabtec Company formerly known as Transportation System Holdings Inc. ("SpinCo"), which was a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of GE, and Wabtec US Rail Holdings, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), which was a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into the Original Merger Agreement on May 20, 2018, and GE, SpinCo, Wabtec and Wabtec US Rail, Inc. ("Direct Sale Purchaser") entered into the Original Separation Agreement on May 20, 2018, which together provided for the combination of Wabtec and GE Transportation. The Original Merger Agreement and Original Separation Agreement were subsequently amended on January 25, 2019 and the merger was completed on February 25, 2019.
As part of the Merger, certain assets of GE Transportation ("GET"), including the equity interests of certain pre-Transaction subsidiaries of GE that compose part of GE Transportation, were sold to Direct Sale Purchaser for a cash payment of $2.875 billion, and Direct Sale Purchaser assumed certain liabilities of GE Transportation in connection with this purchase (the "Direct Sale"). Thereafter, GE transferred the SpinCo business to SpinCo and its subsidiaries (to the extent not already held by SpinCo and its subsidiaries), and SpinCo issued to GE shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock, SpinCo Class B preferred stock, SpinCo Class C preferred stock and additional shares of SpinCo common stock in the SpinCo Transfer. Following this issuance of additional SpinCo common stock to GE, and immediately prior to the Distribution (as defined below), GE owned 8,700,000,000 shares of SpinCo common stock, 15,000 shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock, 10,000 shares of SpinCo Class B preferred stock and one share of SpinCo Class C preferred stock, which constituted all of the outstanding stock of SpinCo.

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Following the Direct Sale, GE distributed the distribution shares of SpinCo in a spin-off transaction to its stockholder (the "Distribution"). Immediately after the Distribution, Merger Sub merged with and into SpinCo (the "Merger"), whereby the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub ceased and SpinCo continued as the surviving company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Wabtec (except with respect to shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock held by GE). In the Merger, subject to adjustment in accordance with the Merger Agreement, each share of SpinCo common stock converted into the right to receive a number of shares of Wabtec common stock based on the common stock exchange ratio set forth in the Merger Agreement and the share of SpinCo Class C preferred stock was converted into the right to receive (a) 10,000 shares of Wabtec convertible preferred stock and (b) a number of shares of Wabtec common stock equal to 9.9% of the fully-diluted pro forma Wabtec shares. Immediately prior to the Merger, Wabtec paid $10.0 million in cash to GE in exchange for all of the shares of SpinCo Class B preferred stock.
Upon consummation of the Merger, Wabtec issued 46,763,975 shares of common stock to the holders of GE common stock, 19,018,207 shares of common stock to GE and 10,000 shares of preferred stock to GE and made a cash payment to GE of $2.885 billion. As a result and calculated based on Wabtec’s outstanding common stock on a fully-diluted, as-converted and as-exercised basis, as of December 31, 2018, approximately 49.2% of the outstanding shares of Wabtec common stock was held collectively by GE and holders of GE common stock (with 9.9% to be held by GE directly in shares of Wabtec common stock and 15% underlying the shares of Wabtec convertible preferred stock to be held by GE) and approximately 50.8% of the outstanding shares of Wabtec common stock would be held by pre-Merger Wabtec stockholders, in each case calculated on a fully-diluted, as-converted and as-exercised basis. Following the Merger, GE also retained 15,000 shares of SpinCo Class A non-voting preferred stock, and Wabtec held 10,000 shares of SpinCo Class B non-voting preferred stock. The shares of Wabtec common stock and Wabtec convertible preferred stock held by GE are subject to GE’s obligations under the Shareholders Agreement, including, among other things, and in each case subject to certain exceptions, (i) restrictions on the ability to sell, transfer or otherwise divest such shares for a period of 30 days and (ii) an obligation to sell, transfer or otherwise divest (A) by no later than 120 days following the closing date of the Merger, GE’s (and its affiliates’) ownership of Wabtec common stock and/or Wabtec convertible preferred stock so that GE (together with its affiliates) beneficially owns not less than 14.9% and not more than 19.9% of the number of shares of Wabtec common stock that were outstanding immediately after the closing of the Merger, (B) by no later than one year following the closing date of the Merger, GE’s (and its affiliates’) ownership of Wabtec common stock and/or Wabtec convertible preferred stock so that GE (together with its affiliates) beneficially owns not more than 18.5% of the number of shares of Wabtec common stock that were outstanding immediately after the closing of the Merger, in each case of clauses (A) and (B) treating the Wabtec convertible preferred stock as the Wabtec common stock into which it is convertible both for purposes of determining the number of shares of Wabtec common stock owned and for purposes of determining the number of shares of Wabtec common stock outstanding and (C) by no later than the third anniversary of the closing date of the Merger, all of the subject shares that GE (together with its affiliates) beneficially owns, and (iii) an obligation to vote all of such shares of Wabtec common stock in the proportion required under the Shareholders Agreement.
After the Merger, SpinCo, which is Wabtec’s wholly owned subsidiary (except with respect to shares of SpinCo Class A preferred stock held by GE), holds the SpinCo business and Direct Sale Purchaser, which also is Wabtec’s wholly owned subsidiary, holds the assets purchased and the liabilities assumed in connection with the Direct Sale. Together, SpinCo and Direct Sale Purchaser own and operate the post-transaction GE Transportation. All shares of the Company’s common stock, including those issued in the Merger, are listed on the NYSE under the Company’s current trading symbol “WAB.” On the date of the Distribution, GE or its subsidiaries and SpinCo or the SpinCo Transferred Subsidiaries entered into additional agreements relating to, among other things, intellectual property, employee matters, tax matters, research and development and transition services.
On May 6, 2019, GE completed the sale of approximately 8,780 shares of Wabtec's Series A Preferred stock which converted upon the sale to 25,300,000 shares of Wabtec's common stock. After the sale Wabtec had approximately 1,220 shares of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding convertible to approximately 3,515,500 shares of common stock and GE's aggregate beneficial ownership percentage of the Company was reduced from approximately 24.9% to approximately 11.7% on a fully-diluted, as-converted and as-exercised basis. In conjunction with this secondary offering the Company waived the requirement under the shareholders agreement for GE to maintain ownership of at least 14.9% of Wabtec's stock for 120 days following the closing date of the Merger. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale of these shares.
Total future consideration to be paid by Wabtec to GE includes a fixed payment of $470.0 million, which is directly related to the timing of tax benefits expected to be realized by Wabtec as a result of the merger. This payment is considered contingent consideration because the timing of cash payments to GE is directly related to the future timing of tax benefits received by the Company as a result of the merger. The estimated total value of the consideration to be paid by Wabtec in the Transactions is approximately $10.3 billion, including the cash paid for the Direct Sales Assets, equity transferred for SpinCo, contingent consideration, assumed debt and net of cash acquired. The estimated consideration is based on the Company’s closing share price of $73.36 on February 22, 2019 and the preliminary fair value of the contingent consideration. The value of the preliminary purchase price consideration could change when the Company has completed the detailed valuation of the contingent consideration and other necessary calculations.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results
SECOND QUARTER 2019 COMPARED TO SECOND QUARTER 2018
The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
Percent Change
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of goods
$
1,892,508

 
$
1,065,893

 
77.6
%
Sales of services
343,776

 
45,787

 
650.8
%
Total net sales
2,236,284

 
1,111,680

 
101.2
%
Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods
(1,377,758
)
 
(749,097
)
 
83.9
%
Cost of services
(243,850
)
 
(38,616
)
 
531.5
%
Total cost of sales
(1,621,608
)
 
(787,713
)
 
105.9
%
Gross profit
614,676

 
323,967

 
89.7
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(290,959
)
 
(171,157
)
 
70.0
%
Engineering expenses
(57,120
)
 
(19,388
)
 
194.6
%
Amortization expense
(65,960
)
 
(9,899
)
 
566.3
%
Total operating expenses
(414,039
)
 
(200,444
)
 
106.6
%
Income from operations
200,637

 
123,523

 
62.4
%
Other income and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(58,560
)
 
(31,920
)
 
83.5
%
Other income (expense), net
2,177

 
2,171

 
0.3
%
Income from operations before income taxes
144,254

 
93,774

 
53.8
%
Income tax expense
(41,400
)
 
(10,503
)
 
294.2
%
Net income
102,854

 
83,271

 
23.5
%
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
1,381

 
1,145

 
20.6
%
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders
104,235

 
84,416

 
23.5
%
The following table shows the major components of the change in sales in the second quarter of 2019 from the second quarter of 2018:
In thousands
Freight
Segment
 
Transit
Segment
 
Total
Second Quarter 2018 Net Sales
$
412,258

 
$
699,422

 
$
1,111,680

Acquisitions
1,122,134

 
2,842

 
1,124,976

Change in Sales by Product Line:
 
 
 
 
 
Transit Products

 
57,885

 
57,885

Brake Products
4,153

 
30,470

 
34,623

Remanufacturing, Overhaul & Build
(3,872
)
 
9,699

 
5,827

Specialty Products & Electronics
(35,891
)
 
(16,685
)
 
(52,576
)
Other
1,581

 
(92
)
 
1,489

Foreign exchange
(6,414
)
 
(41,206
)
 
(47,620
)
Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales
$
1,493,949

 
$
742,335

 
$
2,236,284



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Net sales
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2019 increased by $1.12 billion, or 101%, to $2.24 billion. The increase is primarily due to sales from acquisitions of $1.12 billion, mainly, the acquisition of GE Transportation. GE Transportation contributed $1.12 billion of net sales in the quarter primarily from equipment products and services. Additionally, Transit Segment sales increased $43 million primarily due to increased original equipment project deliveries for HVAC and door systems, and Brake Products. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in Specialty Products and Electronics of $53 million due to the completion of a large signaling project in 2018 and lower PTC hardware sales. Unfavorable changes in foreign exchange rates reduced sales by $48 million.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales increased by $834 million to $1.62 billion in 2019 compared to $788 million in 2018. The increase is primarily due to $844 million of incremental cost of sales from acquisitions, mainly from the acquisition of GE Transportation. In the second quarter of 2019, cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 72.5% compared to 70.9% in the same period of 2018. Cost of sales in 2019 includes $89 million of non-recurring costs related to purchase price accounting for the step-up of GE Transportation inventory on the date of acquisition. Excluding these non-recurring costs, cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 68.5% in 2019, a decrease from the prior year due to higher margin Freight Segment sales increased and a favorable product shift in the Transit Segment to brake and HVAC systems from lower margin overhaul projects.
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 18.5% of sales in the second quarter of 2019 compared to 18.0% during the second quarter of 2018. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $120 million or 70.0%, primarily due to $94 million in incremental expense from acquisitions, mainly GE Transportation, and $31 million in transaction and restructuring costs related to the acquisition of GE Transportation. Engineering expense increased $38 million and amortization expense increased $56 million due to incremental expense from the GE Transportation acquisition.
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net, increased $27 million in the second quarter of 2019 over the same period in 2018 attributable to higher overall debt balances in 2019, related to the GE Transportation acquisition.
Income taxes
The effective income tax rate was 28.7% and 11.2% for the second quarter of 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase in the effective rate for the three months ended June 30, 2019 is primarily the result of a $13 million benefit recorded in the second quarter of 2018 to revise estimates of the impact of U.S. tax legislation on the Transition Tax on unrepatriated earnings and the deductibility of certain executive compensation. In addition, the rate increased due to non-deductible transaction related expenses incurred as a result of the acquisition of GE Transportation as well as increased estimated liabilities resulting from provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Freight Segment
The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for our Freight Segment for the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
Percent Change
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of goods
$
1,161,919

 
$
377,794

 
207.6
%
Sales of services
332,030

 
34,464

 
863.4
%
Total net sales
1,493,949

 
412,258

 
262.4
%
Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods
(850,689
)
 
(245,397
)
 
246.7
%
Cost of services
(235,017
)
 
(29,887
)
 
686.4
%
Total cost of sales
(1,085,706
)
 
(275,284
)
 
294.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
408,243

 
136,974

 
198.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
(256,264
)
 
(52,626
)
 
387.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations ($)
151,979

 
84,348

 
80.2
%
Income from operations (%)
10.2
%
 
20.5
%
 
 
Net sales
Freight Segment sales increased by $1.08 billion, or 262%, to $1.49 billion, due to the acquisition of GE Transportation which contributed $1.12 billion of net sales in the quarter primarily from equipment products and services. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in Specialty Products and Electronics sales of $36 million due to lower PTC hardware sales. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates decreased sales by $6 million.
Cost of sales
Freight Segment cost of sales increased by $810 million to $1.09 billion in 2019. The increase is primarily due to $844 million of incremental cost of sales and services from the GE Transportation acquisition. In 2019, total cost of sales as a percentage of total net sales was 72.7% compared to 66.8% in 2018. Total cost of sales in the second quarter of 2019 includes $89 million of non-recurring costs related to purchase price accounting for the step-up of GE Transportation inventory on the date of acquisition. Excluding this non-recurring charge, total cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 66.7% in 2019 consistent with 2018.
Operating expenses
Freight Segment operating expenses increased $204 million, or 387%, in 2019 and increased 440 basis points to 17.2% of sales. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $113 million due to $94 million in incremental expense from the GE Transportation acquisition and $11 million of transaction and restructuring costs related to the acquisition of GE Transportation. Engineering expense increased $35 million and amortization expense increased $56 million, both due to the GE Transportation acquisition.








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Transit Segment
The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for our Transit Segment for the periods indicated.
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
Percent Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
742,335

 
$
699,422

 
6.1
%
Cost of sales
(535,903
)
 
(512,428
)
 
4.6
%
Gross profit
206,432

 
186,994

 
10.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
(135,221
)
 
(129,019
)
 
4.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations ($)
71,211

 
57,975

 
22.8
%
Income from operations (%)
9.6
%
 
8.3
%
 
 
Net sales
Transit Segment sales increased by $43 million, or 6.1%, primarily due to increased original equipment project deliveries for HVAC and door systems of $58 million, and higher Brake Products sales of $30 million. The increase in Brake Product sales was due to increased deliveries on contracts for original equipment brake and coupler systems and higher sales of aftermarket spares. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate changes of $41 million and a $17 million decrease in Specialty Products and Electronics due to the completion of a large signaling project in the prior year.
Cost of sales
Transit Segment cost of sales increased by $23 million to $536 million in the second quarter of 2019. In the second quarter 2019, cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 72.2% compared to 73.3% in 2018. This decrease is attributable to a favorable product mix towards more brake and HVAC systems and less overhaul contracts, which typically carry a lower margin due to their higher material and labor costs as a percentage of sales. Additionally, project performance on the brake and HVAC systems improved period over period. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased cost of sales by $31 million.
Operating expenses
Transit Segment operating expenses increased $6 million to $135 million, or 4.8%, in the second quarter of 2019 and decreased 20 basis points to 18.2% compared to the same period in 2018. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $3 million in the second quarter of 2019, consisting of a $8 million organic increase to support the higher sales volumes, partially offset by a $5 million decrease due to favorable foreign currency exchange rate changes. Engineering and amortization expense remained consistent year over year.














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FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2019 COMPARED TO FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2018
The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated.
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
Percent Change
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of goods
$
3,327,017

 
$
2,076,570

 
60.2
 %
Sales of services
502,884

 
91,287

 
450.9
 %
Total net sales
3,829,901

 
2,167,857

 
76.7
 %
Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods
(2,451,329
)
 
(1,458,375
)
 
68.1
 %
Cost of services
(374,879
)
 
(74,634
)
 
402.3
 %
Total cost of sales
(2,826,208
)
 
(1,533,009
)
 
84.4
 %
Gross profit
1,003,693

 
634,848

 
58.1
 %
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(550,682
)
 
(318,358
)
 
73.0
 %
Engineering expenses
(91,665
)
 
(41,437
)
 
121.2
 %
Amortization expense
(93,402
)
 
(20,251
)
 
361.2
 %
Total operating expenses
(735,749
)
 
(380,046
)
 
93.6
 %
Income from operations
267,944

 
254,802

 
5.2
 %
Other income and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(103,129
)
 
(52,204
)
 
97.5
 %
Other income (expense), net
(6,051
)
 
4,757

 
(227.2
)%
Income from operations before income taxes
158,764

 
207,355

 
(23.4
)%
Income tax expense
(59,923
)
 
(36,627
)
 
63.6
 %
Net income
98,841

 
170,728

 
(42.1
)%
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
922

 
2,054

 
(55.1
)%
Net income attributable to Wabtec shareholders
99,763

 
172,782

 
(42.3
)%
The following table shows the major components of the change in sales in the first six months of 2019 from the first six months of 2018:
In thousands
Freight
Segment
 
Transit
Segment
 
Total
First Six Months of 2018 Net Sales
$
791,812

 
$
1,376,045

 
2,167,857

Acquisitions
1,617,110

 
17,590

 
1,634,700

Change in Sales by Product Line:
 
 
 
 
 
Transit Products

 
115,062

 
115,062

Brake Products
4,445

 
58,685

 
63,130

Remanufacturing, Overhaul & Build
(4,043
)
 
8,064

 
4,021

Specialty Products & Electronics
(26,650
)
 
(25,895
)
 
(52,545
)
Other
1,526

 
1,971

 
3,497

Foreign exchange
(13,817
)
 
(92,004
)
 
(105,821
)
First Six Months of 2019 Net Sales
$
2,370,383

 
$
1,459,518

 
$
3,829,901




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Net sales
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased by $1.66 billion, or 76.7%, to $3.83 billion. The increase is primarily due to sales from acquisitions of $1.63 billion, mainly, the acquisition of GE Transportation. GE Transportation contributed $1.62 billion of net sales in the year primarily from equipment products and services. Additionally, Transit Segment sales increased $83 million primarily due to increased original equipment project deliveries for HVAC and door systems, and Brake Products. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in Specialty Products and Electronics of $53 million due to the completion of a large project signaling project in 2018 and lower PTC hardware sales. Unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates reduced sales by $106 million.
Cost of sales
Cost of sales increased by $1.29 billion to $2.83 billion in 2019 compared to $1.53 billion in 2018. The increase is primarily due to $1.28 billion of incremental costs from acquisitions, mainly from GE Transportation. In 2019, cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 73.8% compared to 70.7% in 2018. Cost of sales in 2019 includes $169 million of non-recurring costs related to purchase price accounting for the step-up of GE Transportation inventory on the date of acquisition. Excluding this non-recurring charge, cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 69.4% in 2019, a 1.3% improvement over 2018. This improvement is attributable to a favorable product mix towards more Freight Segment products, which typically carry higher margins than the Transit Segment.
Operating expenses
Total operating expenses as a percentage of sales increased to 19.2% of sales in 2019 compared to 17.5% in 2018. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $232 million or 73.0%, primarily due to $136 million of incremental expense from acquisitions, mainly GE Transportation, and $90 million in transaction and restructuring costs related to the acquisition of GE Transportation. Engineering expense increased $50 million and amortization expense increased $73 million due to incremental expense from the GE Transportation acquisition.
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net, increased $51 million in 2019 attributable to higher overall debt balances in 2019, related to the GE Transportation acquisition.
Other expense, net
Other expense/(income), net, totaled $6 million of expense in 2019 compared to $5 million of income in 2018 primarily due to losses on the remeasurement of certain foreign currency denominated original locomotive equipment contracts.
Income taxes
The effective income tax rate was 37.7% and 17.7% for 2019 and 2018, respectively. The increase in the effective rate for the six months ended June 30, 2019 is primarily the result of a $13 million benefit recorded in the second quarter of 2018 to revise estimates of the impact of U.S. tax legislation on the Transition Tax on unrepatriated earnings and the deductibility of certain executive compensation. In addition, the rate increased due to non-deductible transaction related expenses incurred as a result of the acquisition of GE Transportation as well as increased estimated liabilities resulting from provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

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Freight Segment
The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for our Freight Segment for the periods indicated.
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
Percent Change
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Sales of goods
$
1,891,080

 
$
723,657

 
161.3
%
Sales of services
479,303

 
68,155

 
603.3
%
Total net sales
2,370,383

 
791,812

 
199.4
%
Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of goods
(1,398,677
)
 
(475,635
)
 
194.1
%
Cost of services
(357,077
)
 
(56,629
)
 
530.6
%
Total cost of sales
(1,755,754
)
 
(532,264
)
 
229.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
614,629

 
259,548

 
136.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
(387,441
)
 
(105,577
)
 
267.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations ($)
227,188

 
153,971

 
47.6
%
Income from operations (%)
9.6
%
 
19.4
%
 
 
Net sales
Freight Segment sales increased by $1.58 billion, or 199%, to $2.37 billion, due to the acquisition of GE Transportation which contributed $1.62 billion during the period, primarily from equipment products and services. This increase was partially offset by lower sales from Specialty Products and Electronics of $27 million due to the lower PTC hardware sales. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate changes decreased sales by $14 million.
Cost of sales
Freight Segment cost of sales increased by $1.22 billion to $1.76 billion in 2019. The increase is primarily due to $1.26 billion of incremental cost of sales and services from the GE Transportation acquisition. In 2019, total cost of sales as a percentage of total net sales was 74.1% compared to 67.2% in 2018. Total cost of sales in 2019 includes $169 million of non-recurring costs related to purchase price accounting for the step-up of GE Transportation inventory on the date of acquisition. Excluding these non-recurring costs, total cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 66.9% in 2019, 0.3% lower than 2018 as lower sales for Specialty Products and Electronics, which typically carry higher margins, were offset by cost improvements in other areas.
Operating expenses
Freight Segment operating expenses increased $282 million, or 267.0%, in 2019 and increased 300 basis points to 16.3% of sales. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $162 million due to $134 million in incremental expense from the GE Transportation acquisition and $16 million for transaction and restructuring costs. Engineering expense increased $46 million and amortization expense increased $74 million, both due to the GE Transportation acquisition.








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Transit Segment
The following table shows our Consolidated Statements of Operations for our Transit Segment for the periods indicated.
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
 
Percent Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
1,459,518

 
$
1,376,045

 
6.1
%
Cost of sales
(1,070,454
)
 
(1,000,745
)
 
7.0
%
Gross profit
389,064

 
375,300

 
3.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses
(258,920
)
 
(249,242
)
 
3.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations ($)
130,144

 
126,058

 
3.2
%
Income from operations (%)
8.9
%
 
9.2
%
 
 
Net sales
Transit Segment sales increased by $83 million, or 6.1%, primarily due to increased demand for door and HVAC systems of $115 million, increased Brake Product sales of $59 million, and acquisitions of $18 million. The increase in Brake Product sales was due to increased deliveries on contracts for original equipment brake and coupler systems and aftermarket spares. These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency rate changes of $92 million, and a $26 million decrease in Specialty Products and Electronics due to the completion of a large signaling projects in the prior year.
Cost of sales
Transit Segment cost of sales increased by $70 million to $1.07 billion in 2019. In 2019, cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 73.3% compared to 72.7% in 2018. This increase is primarily due to an unfavorable product mix from a decrease in high margin Specialty Products and Electronics sales towards more original equipment products which typically carry lower margins and certain discrete project adjustments primarily related to warranty cost. Favorable foreign currency exchange rates decreased cost of sales by $68 million and incremental costs from acquisitions increased cost of sales by $15 million.
Operating expenses
Transit Segment operating expenses increased $10 million to $259 million, or 3.9% in 2019 and decreased 40 basis points to 17.7% of sales. Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $6 million in 2019, consisting of a $15 million organic increase to support the higher sales volumes, partially offset by a $11 million decrease due to favorable foreign currency exchange rates. Engineering and amortization expense remained consistent year over year.











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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity is provided primarily by operating cash flow and borrowings under the Company’s unsecured credit facility with a consortium of commercial banks. The following is a summary of selected cash flow information and other relevant data:
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
In thousands
2019
 
2018
Cash provided by (used for):
 
 
 
Operating activities
$
443,924

 
$
67,904

Investing activities
(3,040,364
)
 
(69,100
)
Financing activities
726,108

 
22,764

(Decrease)/increase in cash and restricted cash
$
(1,880,983
)
 
$
12,173

Operating activities In the first six months of 2019, cash provided by operations was $444 million compared to $68 million in the first six months of 2018. The increase is due to favorable working capital performance as follows: a favorable change in inventory of $264 million, of which $169 million is attributable to purchase accounting costs related to the acquisition of GE Transportation and the remaining $95 million due to better control over inventory levels, a favorable change of $162 million in other assets and liabilities primarily due to the timing of payments related to acquisition costs and accrued expenses, a favorable change in accounts receivable of $24 million, and a favorable change of $40 million from the increase in net income, net of the change in non-cash items of $111 million. The increase in the change in non-cash items is primarily attributable to increased depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation as a result of the GE Transportation acquisition. These favorable changes were partially offset by an unfavorable change in accounts payable of $131 million due to the timing of payments to suppliers.
Investing activities In the first six months of 2019 and 2018, cash used for investing activities was $3.04 billion and $69 million, respectively. The major components of the cash outflow in 2019 were $2.98 billion in net cash paid for acquisitions, primarily GE Transportation, and $62 million in additions to property, plant and equipment for investments in our facilities and manufacturing processes. This compares to $38 million in net cash paid for acquisitions and $40 million in property, plant, and equipment for investments in the first six months of 2018. Refer to Note 3 of the “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information on acquisitions.
Financing activities In the first six months of 2019, cash provided by financing activities was $726 million which included $2.33 billion in proceeds from the revolving credit facility, $1.55 billion in repayments of debt and $34 million of dividend payments. In the first six months of 2018, cash provided by financing activities was $22.8 million, which included $592 million in proceeds from the revolving credit facility, $546 million in repayments of debt on the revolving credit facility, $23 million of dividend payments, and $7 million related to payment of income tax withholding on share-based compensation.  
On September 14, 2018, the Company issued $2.5 billion of senior notes with three different maturities.
Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2021 - The Company issued $500.0 million of Floating Rate Senior Notes due 2021 (the "Floating Rate Notes"). The Floating Rate Notes, which are non-callable for one year, were issued at 100% of face value. Interest on the Floating Rate Notes accrues at a floating rate per annum equal to three-month Libor plus 105 basis points. The interest rate for the Floating Rate Notes for the initial interest period was the three-month Libor plus 105 basis points determined on September 12, 2018 and is payable quarterly on December 15, March 15, June 15, and September 15 of each year. The Company incurred $3.5 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the Floating Rate Notes.
4.15% Senior Notes due 2024 - The Company issued $750.0 million of 4.15% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes"). The 2024 Notes were issued at 99.805% of face value. Interest on the 2024 Notes accrues at a rate of 4.15% per annum and is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The Company incurred $7.4 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2024 Notes.
4.70% Senior Notes Due 2028 - The Company issued $1,250.0 million of 4.70% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes" and together with the Floating Rate Notes and 2024 Notes, the "Senior Notes"). The 2028 Notes were issued at 99.889% of face value. Interest on the 2028 Notes accrues at a rate of 4.70% per annum and is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of each year. The Company incurred $10.6 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2028 Notes.

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The net proceeds from the issuance and sale of the Senior Notes were used to finance the cash portion of the GE Transportation acquisition. The principal balances are due in full at maturity. The Senior Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the Senior Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sales of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
On February 12, 2019, the rating assigned by Moody's was decreased to Ba1. Accordingly, pursuant to the respective terms of the Senior Notes issued on September 14, 2018, the interest rate increased by 0.25%. The interest rate increase took effect during the interest period following February 12, 2019.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the Senior Notes were issued and expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing its operating activities.
3.45% Senior Notes Due November 2026
On November 3, 2016, the Company issued $750.0 million of 3.45% Senior Notes due in 2026 (the "2016 Notes"). The 2016 Notes were issued at 99.965% of face value. Interest on the 2016 Notes accrues at a rate of 3.45% per annum and is payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. The proceeds were used to finance the cash portion of the Faiveley Transport acquisition, refinance Faiveley Transport's indebtedness, and for general corporate purposes. The principal balance is due in full at maturity. The Company incurred $2.7 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2016 Notes.
The 2016 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the 2016 Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the 2016 Notes were issued and expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.
4.375% Senior Notes Due August 2023
In August 2013, the Company issued $250.0 million of 4.375% Senior Notes due in 2023 (the “2013 Notes”).  The 2013 Notes were issued at 99.879% of face value.  Interest on the 2013 Notes accrues at a rate of 4.375% per annum and is payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year.  The proceeds were used to repay debt outstanding under the Company’s existing credit agreement, and for general corporate purposes.  The principal balance is due in full at maturity.  The Company incurred $2.6 million of deferred financing costs related to the issuance of the 2013 Notes.  
The 2013 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu with all existing and future senior debt and senior to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company. The indenture under which the 2013 Notes were issued contains covenants and restrictions which limit among other things, the following: the incurrence of indebtedness, payment of dividends and certain distributions, sale of assets, change in control, mergers and consolidations and the incurrence of liens.
The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants in the indenture under which the 2013 Notes were issued and expects that these restrictions and covenants will not be any type of limiting factor in executing our operating activities.
2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement    
On June 8, 2018, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement”), which replaced the Company’s then-existing 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement. As part of the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company entered into (i) a $1.2 billion revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), which replaced the Company’s revolving credit facility under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, and includes a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $450.0 million and a swing line sub-facility of $75.0 million, (ii) a $350.0 million term loan (the “Refinancing Term Loan”), which refinanced the term loan under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, and (iii) a new $400.0 million delayed draw term loan (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan”). The 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement also provided for a bridge loan facility (the “Bridge Loan Facility”) in an amount not to exceed $2.5 billion, which would only become effective at the Company’s request. Commitments in respect of the Bridge Loan Facility were terminated upon the issuance and sale of the Senior Notes on September 14, 2018. In addition, the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement contains an uncommitted accordion

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feature allowing the Company to request, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600.0 million, increases to the borrowing commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility or a new incremental term loan commitment. At June 30, 2019, the Company had approximately $780.3 million of available bank borrowing capacity subject to certain financial covenant restrictions, net of $27.6 million of letters of credit.    
The Revolving Credit Facility matures on June 8, 2023 and is unsecured. The Refinancing Term Loan matures on June 8, 2021 and is unsecured. The Delayed Draw Term Loan matures on the third anniversary of the date on which it is borrowed and is unsecured. The applicable interest rate for borrowings under the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement includes interest rate spreads based on the lower of the pricing corresponding to (i) the Company’s ratio of total debt (less unrestricted cash up to $300.0 million) to EBITDA (“Leverage Ratio”) or (ii) the Company’s public rating, in each case that range between 1.000% and 1.875% for LIBOR/CDOR-based borrowings and 0.0% and 0.875% for Alternate Base Rate based borrowings. The obligations of the Company under the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement have been guaranteed by certain of the Company’s subsidiaries.
The Delayed Draw Term Loan was initially drawn on February 25, 2019. The Company incurred a 17.5 basis point commitment fee from June 8, 2018 until the initial draw.
The 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties by the Company and its subsidiaries, including customary use of materiality, material adverse effect, and knowledge qualifiers. The Company and its subsidiaries are also subject to (i) customary affirmative covenants that impose certain reporting obligations on the Company and its subsidiaries and (ii) customary negative covenants, including limitations on: indebtedness; liens; restricted payments; fundamental changes; business activities; transactions with affiliates; restrictive agreements; changes in fiscal year; and use of proceeds. In addition, the Company is required to maintain (i) an Interest Coverage ratio at least 3.00 to 1.00 over each period of four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on the last day of a fiscal quarter and (ii) a Leverage Ratio, calculated as of the last day of a fiscal quarter for a period of four consecutive fiscal quarters, of 3.25 to 1.00 or less; provided that, in the event the Company completes the Direct Sale and the Merger or any other material acquisition in which the cash consideration paid exceeds $500.0 million, the maximum Leverage Ratio permitted will be 3.75 to 1.00 at the end of the fiscal quarter in which such acquisition is consummated and each of the three fiscal quarters immediately following such fiscal quarter and 3.50 to 1.00 at the end of each of the fourth and fifth full fiscal quarters after the consummation of such acquisition. The Company is in compliance with the restrictions and covenants of the 2018 Refinancing Credit Agreement and does not expect that these measurements will limit the Company in executing its operating activities.
At June 30, 2019, the weighted average interest rate on the Company’s variable rate debt was 3.28%.  On June 5, 2014, the Company entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional value of $150.0 million.  The effective date of the interest rate swap agreement was November 7, 2016, and the termination date was December 19, 2018.
2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement
On June 22, 2016, the Company amended its existing revolving credit facility with a consortium of commercial banks. This 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement provided the Company with a $1.2 billion, 5 year revolving credit facility and a $400 million delayed draw term loan (the “Term Loan”). The Company incurred approximately $3 million of deferred financing cost related to the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement. The 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement borrowings bore variable interest rates indexed as described below.
Under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, the Company could elect a Base Rate of interest for U.S. Dollar denominated loans or, for certain currencies, an interest rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) of interest, or other rates appropriate for such currencies (in any case, “the Alternate Rate”). The Base Rate adjusted on a daily basis and was the greater of the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% per annum, the PNC, N.A. prime rate or the Daily LIBOR Rate plus 100 basis points, plus a margin that ranged from 0 to 75 basis points. The Alternate Rate was based on the quoted rates specific to the applicable currency, plus a margin that ranged from 75 to 175 basis points. Both the Base Rate and Alternate Rate margins were dependent on the Company’s consolidated total indebtedness to EBITDA ratios. The initial Base Rate margin was 0 basis points and the Alternate Rate margin is 175 basis points.
Company Stock Repurchase Plan
On February 8, 2016, the Board of Directors amended its stock repurchase authorization to $350 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. This new stock repurchase authorization supersedes the previous authorization of $350 million of which about $33 million remained. During the first three months of 2019, the Company did not repurchase any shares, leaving $138 million remaining under the authorization. The Company intends to purchase shares on the open market or in negotiated block trades from time to time depending on market conditions. No time limit was set for the completion of the programs which conforms to the requirements under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, as well as the Senior Notes currently outstanding.

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Forward Looking Statements
We believe that all statements other than statements of historical facts included in this report, including certain statements under “Business” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” may constitute forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that our assumptions made in connection with the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure that our assumptions and expectations are correct.
These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, including, among other things:
Economic and industry conditions
prolonged unfavorable economic and industry conditions in the markets served by us, including North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Asia and South Africa;
decline in demand for freight cars, locomotives, passenger transit cars, buses and related products and services;
reliance on major original equipment manufacturer customers;
original equipment manufacturers’ program delays;
demand for services in the freight and passenger rail industry;
demand for our products and services;
orders either being delayed, canceled, not returning to historical levels, or reduced or any combination of the foregoing;
consolidations in the rail industry;
continued outsourcing by our customers;
industry demand for faster and more efficient braking equipment;
fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; or
availability of credit;
Operating factors
supply disruptions;
technical difficulties;
changes in operating conditions and costs;
increases in raw material costs;
successful introduction of new products;
performance under material long-term contracts;
labor relations;
the outcome of our existing or any future legal proceedings, including litigation involving our principal customers and any litigation with respect to environmental matters, asbestos-related matters, pension liabilities, warranties, product liabilities or intellectual property claims;
completion and integration of acquisitions, including the acquisition of Faiveley Transport and GE Transportation; or
the development and use of new technology;
Competitive factors
the actions of competitors; or
the outcome of negotiations with partners, suppliers, customers or others;
Political/governmental factors
political stability in relevant areas of the world;
future regulation/deregulation of our customers and/or the rail industry;
levels of governmental funding on transit projects, including for some of our customers;
political developments and laws and regulations, including those related to Positive Train Control; or
federal and state income tax legislation; and
the outcome of negotiations with governments.



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Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q apply only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update any statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Reference is also made to the risk factors set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Critical Accounting Policies
A summary of critical accounting policies is included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. In particular, judgment is used in areas such as accounts receivable and the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventories, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles, warranty reserves, pensions and postretirement benefits, income taxes and revenue recognition. The Company's lease accounting policy has been updated due to the adoption of ASU No. 2016-02. There have been no other significant changes in accounting policies since December 31, 2018.

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Item 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Risk
In the ordinary course of business, Wabtec is exposed to risks that increases in interest rates may adversely affect interest expense associated with its variable-rate debt and refinancing or issuance of incremental fixed rate debt. The Company’s variable rate debt represents 35% and 22% of total long-term debt at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Refer to Note 8 – Long Term Debt of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for additional information regarding interest rate risk.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
The Company is subject to certain risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates to the extent our operations are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. For the first six months of 2019, approximately 41% of Wabtec’s net sales were to customers in the United States, 10% in Canada, 6% in India, 5% in the United Kingdom, 5% in Mexico, 4% in France, 4% in Germany, 4% in Australia 3% in China, 3% in Italy, and 15% in other international locations. To mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on earnings and cash flows, the Company has periodically entered into foreign currency forward contracts. Refer to “Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities” in Note 2 of “Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements” for more information regarding foreign currency exchange risk.

Item 4.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Wabtec’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of Wabtec’s “disclosure controls and procedures,” (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e)) as of June 30, 2019. Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that Wabtec’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in the reports filed or submitted by it under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by Wabtec in such reports is accumulated and communicated to Wabtec’s Management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The business combination of Wabtec and GE Transportation, which was completed on February 25, 2019, resulted in a material change in the combined company's internal controls over financial reporting. The Company is in the process of designing and integrating policies, processes, operations, technology, and other components of internal controls over financial reporting of the combined company. Management will monitor the implementation of new controls and test the operating effectiveness when instances are available in future periods.


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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Claims have been filed against the Company and certain of its affiliates in various jurisdictions across the United States by persons alleging bodily injury as a result of exposure to asbestos-containing products. Further information and detail on these claims is described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, in Note 21 therein, filed on February 27, 2019. During the first six months of 2019, there were no material changes to the information described in the Form 10-K related to claims arising from asbestos exposure.
From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation related to claims arising out of the Company's operations in the ordinary course of business, including claims based on product liability, contracts, intellectual property, or other causes of action. Further information and detail on any potentially material litigation is as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, in Note 21 therein, filed on February 27, 2019. Except as described below, there have been no material changes to the information described in the Form 10-K related to claims arising from Company's ordinary operations.
On April 21, 2016, Siemens Industry, Inc. filed a lawsuit against the Company in federal district court in Delaware alleging that the Company has infringed seven patents owned by Siemens related to the Company's Positive Train Control (PTC) technology. On November 2, 2016, Siemens amended its complaint to add six additional patents they also claim are infringed by the Company's PTC Products or End of Train (EOT) Products (Siemen Patent Case). The Company has filed Answers, and asserted counterclaims, in response to Siemens’ complaints. Additionally, after filings by the Company, the US Patent & Trademark Office’s Patent Trail and Appeal Board (PTAB) has granted Inter-Parties Review (IPR) proceedings on eight (8) of the patents asserted by Siemens to contest their validity. Following pre-trial rulings that greatly reduced Siemens’ alleged damages, a jury trial was held in federal district court in Delaware in January 2019 on eight patents, two of which were still subject to an IPR decision on validity from the PTAB. At the conclusion of the trial, the jury awarded Siemens damages of $5.6 million related to PTC patents and $1.1 million related to EOT patents. Since the jury’s verdict was issued, one of the PTC patents found to be infringed was held to be invalid by the PTAB. All PTAB proceedings have been now been completed, pending appeals; five (5) of the (8) Siemens patents reviewed by the PTAB were found to be invalid. On February 26, 2019, the Court entered a Judgment on the verdict, subject to post-trial motions. On May 28, 2019, the Court held a hearing on both parties' post-trial motions, any of which, if granted, could potentially affect the final Judgment. After the Court's ruling on the post-trial motions, a final Judgment will be entered and either party may file appeals to the Federal Circuit.
On March 20, 2019, Siemens filed a new action in federal district court in Delaware alleging violations of federal antitrust and state trade practices laws since before 2008, related to Wabtec’s PTC sales, including on-board, back-office, wayside and aftermarket support systems (Siemens originally raised these antitrust claims as counterclaims in a separate Delaware patent case filed by Wabtec alleging that Siemens has violated three (3) of Wabtec’s patents; the antitrust claims were ultimately severed from that case in January, 2019, resulting in Siemens re-filing them as another separate proceeding in Delaware.) Wabtec believes Siemens’ antitrust claims are without merit and will vigorously defend itself against these claims.
Xorail, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Xorail”), has received notices from Denver Transit Constructors (“DTC”) alleging breach of contract related to the operating of constant warning wireless crossings, and late delivery of the Train Management & Dispatch System (“TMDS”) for the Denver Eagle P3 Project, which is owned by the Denver Regional Transit District ("RTD"). No damages have been asserted for the alleged late delivery of the TMDS, and no formal claim has been filed. Xorail is in the final stages of successfully implementing a recovery plan concerning the TMDS issues. With regard to the wireless crossing issue, as of September 8, 2017, DTC alleged that total damages were $36.8 million through July 31, 2017 and are continuing to accumulate. The majority of the damages stems from a delay in approval of the wireless crossing system by the Federal Railway Administration ("FRA") and the Public Utility Commission ("PUC"), resulting in the use of flaggers at all of the crossings pending approval of the wireless crossing system and certification of the crossings. DTC has alleged that the delay is due to Xorail's failure to achieve constant warning times for the crossings in accordance with the approval requirements imposed by the FRA and PUC. Xorail has denied DTC's assertions, stating that its system satisfied the contractual requirements. Xorail has worked with DTC to modify its system and implement the FRA's and PUC's previously undefined approval requirements; the FRA and PUC have both approved modified wireless crossing system, and as of August 2018, DTC completed the process of certifying the crossings and eliminated the use of flaggers. On September 21, 2018, DTC filed a complaint against RTD in Colorado state court for breach of contract related to non-payments and the costs for the flaggers, asserting a change-in-law arising from the FRA/PUC’s new certification requirements; a jury trial is scheduled to begin in May 2020. DTC’s complaint generally supports Xorail’s position and does not name or implicate Xorail; DTC has not updated its notices against Xorail, nor have they filed any formal claim against Xorail.




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Item 1A.
RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Item 2.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
The following table summarizes the Company's stock repurchase activity for the three months ended June 30, 2019:
Month
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs (1)
 
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs (1)
April 2019
 

 

 

 
$
137,824

May 2019
 

 
$

 

 
$
137,824

June 2019
 

 
$

 

 
$
137,824

Total quarter ended June 30, 2019
 

 
$

 

 
$
137,824

(1)
On February 9, 2016, the Board of Directors amended its stock repurchase authorization to $350.0 million of the Company’s outstanding shares. No time limit was set for the completion of the programs which conforms to the requirements under the 2016 Refinancing Credit Agreement, as well as the senior notes currently outstanding.

Item 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not Applicable


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Item 6.
EXHIBITS
The following exhibits are being filed with this report:
4.1
 
 
31.1
 
 
31.2
 
 
32.1
 
 
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.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WESTINGHOUSE AIR BRAKE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
 
 
By:
/s/ PATRICK D. DUGAN
 
Patrick D. Dugan,
 
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
DATE:
August 1, 2019


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