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Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounting Policies 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 particularly in light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic that is impacting our sales channels, supply chain, manufacturing operations, workforce, or other key aspects of our operations and the high degree of uncertainty regarding the pandemic's duration and severity, government actions to control it, and the potential impact on global economic activity, global supply chain operations and our customers, suppliers, and end-markets.
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, 2019. The December 31, 2019 information has been derived from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Revenue Recognition A majority 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 $106.3 million at March 31, 2020 and $109.4 million at December 31, 2019, 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 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 $57.7 million at March 31, 2020 and were $77.0 million at December 31, 2019. 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 $100.6 million and $118.5 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, 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. 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 March 31, 2020, the Company's remaining performance obligations were $20.6 billion. The Company expects to recognize revenue of approximately 25% 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.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP 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.
Goodwill and Intangibles Assets Goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Other intangibles (with definite lives) are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated economic lives. Amortizable intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when indicators of impairment are present. The Company tests goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at the reporting unit level and at least annually. The Company performs its annual impairment test during the fourth quarter after the annual forecasting process is completed, and also tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Periodically,
management of the Company assesses whether or not an indicator of impairment is present that would necessitate an impairment analysis be performed.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding the global economy, the Company's stock price was highly volatile during the second half of the first quarter 2020. The Company considered the Company's stock price volatility combined with overall macroeconomic conditions and concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of its three reporting units declined below their carrying value and therefore an interim quantitative impairment test was not required at March 31, 2020. The present uncertainty surrounding the global economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic increases the likelihood that adverse changes could occur in key assumptions used to determine the fair value of reporting units like sales estimates, cost factors, discount rates and stock price resulting in interim quantitative goodwill impairment tests and non-cash goodwill impairments in future periods.
Also, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic the Company reviewed indefinite-lived tradename intangible assets and concluded that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of such tradename assets were below their carrying value. However, uncertainty surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic increases the likelihood that adverse changes in key assumptions used to determine the fair value of indefinite-lived intangibles like sales estimates or discount rates could result in interim quantitative tradename impairments tests and non-cash tradename impairments in future periods. Additionally, uncertainty around the current macroeconomic environment could result in changes to the Company’s marketing and branding strategy which also could impact the carrying value or estimated useful lives of the Company’s tradenames.
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 Notes 13 and 14.
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 Accounting Standards Codification ("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.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, “Income Taxes: Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The amendments in this update simplify the accounting for certain income tax transactions by removing specific exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740, Income Taxes. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of adopting this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments." This updated guidance sets forth a current expected credit loss model based on expected losses. Under this model, an entity recognizes an allowance for expected credit losses based on historical experience, current conditions and forecasted information rather than the current methodology of delaying recognition of credit losses until it is probable a loss has been incurred. This guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The Company adopted this accounting standard at the beginning of the period. The impact of adopting the new standard was not material to the consolidated statement of income or the consolidated balance sheet.
In January 2017, FASB issued 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. This guidance became effective for the Company on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on the Company, however, the amendments in this update could result in a change to 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 unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value.
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 three months ended March 31, 2020 are as follows:
In millionsForeign
currency
translation
Derivative
contracts
Pension and
post
retirement
benefit plans
Total
Balance at December 31, 2019$(308.6) $(3.3) $(70.7) $(382.6) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(181.4) 6.1  (3.4) (178.7) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income—  —  0.7  0.7  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(181.4) 6.1  (2.7) (178.0) 
Balance at March 31, 2020$(490.0) $2.8  $(73.4) $(560.6) 
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2020 are as follows:
In millionsAmount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
Affected line item in the
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income
Amortization of defined pension and post retirement items
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost$(0.4) Other income (expense), net
Amortization of net loss1.4  Other income (expense), net
1.0  Other income (expense), net
(0.3) Income tax expense
$0.7  Net income
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of tax, for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows:
In millionsForeign
currency
translation
Derivative
contracts
Pension and
post
retirement
benefit plans
Total
Balance at December 31, 2018$(202.2) $(0.1) $(54.3) $(256.6) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(46.6) (3.1) (3.3) (53.0) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive income—  —  0.6  0.6  
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (46.6) (3.1) (2.7) (52.4) 
Balance at March 31, 2019$(248.8) $(3.2) $(57.0) $(309.0) 
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are as follows:
In millionsAmount reclassified from
accumulated other
comprehensive income
Affected line item in the
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Income
Amortization of defined pension and post retirement items
Amortization of initial net obligation and prior service cost$(0.4) Other income (expense), net
Amortization of net loss1.1  Other income (expense), net
0.7  Other income (expense), net
(0.2) Income tax expense
$0.5  Net income