UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 20162019
Commission File Number 1-4949
CUMMINS INC.
Indiana
35-0257090
(State of Incorporation) 
35-0257090
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
500 Jackson Street
Box 3005
Columbus, Indiana47202-3005
(Address of principal executive offices)
Telephone (812) (812377-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common Stock,stock, $2.50 par valueCMI New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.

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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $19.0$27.0 billion at July 3, 2016.June 28, 2019. This value includes all shares of the registrant's common stock, except for treasury shares.
As of February 3, 2017,January 31, 2020, there were 168,155,330150,269,665shares outstanding of $2.50 par value common stock.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for its 20172020 annual meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Schedule 14A within 120 days after the end of 2016,2019, will be incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K to the extent indicated therein upon such filing.
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Cummins Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries are hereinafter sometimes referred to as "Cummins," "we," "our," or "us."
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain parts of this annual report contain forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industries in which we operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as "anticipates," "expects," "forecasts," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "could," "should" or words of similar meaning. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, which we refer to as "future factors," which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some future factors that could cause our results to differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements are discussed below and shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these future factors carefully in evaluating forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Future factors that could affect the outcome of forward-looking statements include the following:
any adverse results of our internal review into our emissions certification process and compliance with emission standards;
a sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets;
changes in the engine outsourcing practices of significant customers;
a major customer experiencing financial distress;
lower than expected acceptance of new or existing products or services;
any significant problems in our new engine platforms;
a further slowdown in infrastructure development and/or continuing depressed commodity prices;
increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies, as well as unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of emission standards around the world;
a sustained slowdown or significant downturn in our markets;
an extended shutdown of our operations in China due to the coronavirus outbreak;
product recalls;
the development of new technologies that reduce demand for our current products and services;
policy changes in international trade;
a slowdown in infrastructure development and/or depressed commodity prices;
the U.K.'s decision to end its membership in the European Union (EU);
lower than expected acceptance of new or existing products or services;
supply shortages and supplier financial risk, particularly from any of our single-sourced suppliers;
changes in the engine outsourcing practices of significant customers;
our plan to reposition our portfolio of product offerings through exploration of strategic acquisitions and divestitures and related uncertainties of entering such transactions;
exposure to potential security breaches or other disruptions to our information technology systems and data security;
aligning our capacity and production with our demand;
challenges or unexpected costs in completing cost reduction actions and restructuring initiatives;
a major customer experiencing financial distress;
failure to realize expected results from our investment in Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture;
political, economic and other risks from operations in numerous countries;
competitor activity;
increasing competition, including increased global competition among our customers in emerging markets;
foreign currency exchange rate changes;
variability in material and commodity costs;
the actions of, and income from, joint ventures and other investees that we do not directly control;
the integration of our previously partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors;
our plan to reposition our portfolio of product offerings through exploring strategic acquisitions and divestitures and related uncertainties of entering such transactions;
supply shortages and supplier financial risk, particularly from any of our single-sourced suppliers;
variability in material and commodity costs;
product recalls;
competitor activity;
increasing competition, including increased global competition among our customers in emerging markets; 
exposure to potential security breaches or other disruptions to our information technology systems and data security;
political, economic and other risks from operations in numerous countries;
changes in taxation;
global legal and ethical compliance costs and risks;

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product liability claims;
aligning our capacity and production with our demand;
product liability claims;
increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations;
the price and availability of energy;
the performance of our pension plan assets and volatility of discount rates;
labor relations;
changes in accounting standards;
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our sales mix of products;
protectionthe price and validity of our patent and other intellectual property rights;
technological implementation and cost/financial risks in our increasing use of large, multi-year contracts;
the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings;
continued availability of financing, financial instruments and financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support our future business; andenergy;
the performance of our pension plan assets and volatility of discount rates;
labor relations;
our sales mix of products;
protection and validity of our patent and other intellectual property rights;
the outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings;
continued availability of financing, financial instruments and financial resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support our future business; and
other risk factors described in Item 1A1A. under the caption "Risk Factors."
Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this annual report and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


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PART I
ITEM 1.    Business
OVERVIEW
We were founded in 1919 as Cummins Engine Company, a corporation in Columbus, Indiana. We wereIndiana and one of the first diesel engine manufacturers. WeIn 2001, we changed our name to Cummins Inc. in 2001. We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel, and natural gas, engineselectric and engine-related component products,hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, andautomated transmissions, electric power generation systems.systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers and other customers worldwide. We serve our customers through a network of approximately 600 wholly-owned, joint venture and independent distributor locations and over 7,4007,600Cummins certified dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.
OPERATING SEGMENTS
As previously announced, beginning with the second quarter of 2016, we realigned certain of our reportable segments to be consistent with changes to our organizational structure and how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) monitors the performance of our segments. We reorganized our business to combine our Power Generation segment and our high-horsepower engine business to create the new Power Systems segment. Our reportablehave five complementary operating segments consist ofsegments: Engine, Distribution, Components, and Power Systems. We began to report results for our new reporting structure in the second quarter of 2016 and also reflected this change for historical periods. The formation of the Power Systems segment combined two businesses that were already strongly interdependent, which will allow us to streamline business and technical processes to accelerate innovation, grow market share and more efficiently manage our supply chain and manufacturing operations.
OurNew Power. These segments share technology, customers, strategic partners, brand recognition and our distribution network in order to compete more efficiently and effectively in their respective markets. In each of our operating segments, we compete worldwide with a number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell similar products. Our products compete primarily on the basis of performance, fuel economy, speed of delivery, quality, customer support and price. Financial information about
In November 2019, we renamed our Electrified Power segment as "New Power" in order to better represent the incorporation of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation. The New Power segment includes our electrified power, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
We use segment earnings before interest expense, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as the primary basis for the Chief Operating Decision Maker to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable operating segments. We believe EBITDA is a useful measure of our operating segments, including geographic information, is incorporated by reference from Note 21, "OPERATING SEGMENTS,"performance as it assists investors and debt holders in comparing our performance on a consistent basis without regard to our Consolidated Financial Statements.financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or depreciation and amortization methods, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors.
Engine Segment
Engine segment sales and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT)EBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 35% 36% 38% 34% 35% 34%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 35% 30% 40%
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
 41% 41% 38%

(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Our Engine segment manufactures and markets a broad range of diesel and natural gas poweredgas-powered engines under the Cummins brand name, as well as certain customer brand names, for the heavy-heavy and medium-duty truck, bus, recreational vehicle (RV), light-duty automotive, construction, mining, marine, rail, oil and gas, defense and agricultural markets. We manufacture a wide variety of engine products including:
Engines with a displacement range of 2.8 to 15 liters and horsepower ranging from 48 to 715715; and
New parts and service, as well as remanufactured parts and engines, primarily through our extensive distribution network.
In the second quarter of 2016, in conjunction with the reorganization of our segments, ourOur Engine segment reorganized its reporting structure as follows:
Heavy-duty truck -We manufacture dieselis organized by engine displacement size and natural gas engines that range from 310 to 605 horsepower serving global heavy-duty truck customers worldwide, primarily in North America, Latin America and Australia.serves these end-user markets:
Heavy-duty truck - We manufacture diesel and natural gas engines that range from 310 to 605 horsepower serving global heavy-duty truck customers worldwide, primarily in North America, China and Australia.


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Medium-duty truck and bus -We manufacture diesel and natural gas engines ranging from 130 to 450 horsepower serving medium-duty truck and bus customers worldwide, with key markets including North America, Latin America, China, Europe and India. Applications include pickup and delivery trucks, vocational truck, school bus, transit bus and shuttle bus. We also provide diesel engines for Class A motor homes (RVs), primarily in North America.
Light-duty automotive (Pickup and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)) -We manufacture 105 to 385 horsepower diesel engines, including engines for the pickup truck market for Chrysler and Nissan in North America, and LCV markets in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Off-highway -We manufacture diesel engines that range from 48 to 715 horsepower to key global markets including mining, marine, rail, oil and gas, defense, agriculture and construction equipment and also to the power generation business for standby, mobile and distributed power generation solutions throughout the world.
Medium-duty truck and bus - We manufacture diesel and natural gas engines ranging from 130 to 450 horsepower serving medium-duty truck and bus customers worldwide, with key markets including North America, Latin America, China, Europe and India. Applications include pick-up, delivery and vocational trucks and school, transit and shuttle buses. We also provide diesel engines for Class A motor homes (RVs), primarily in North America.
Light-duty automotive (Pick-up and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)) - We manufacture 105 to 400 horsepower diesel engines, including engines for the pick-up truck market for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Chrysler) in North America and LCV markets in China, Europe and Latin America.
Off-highway - We manufacture diesel engines that range from 48 to 715 horsepower serving key global markets including construction, mining, marine, rail, oil and gas, defense and agriculture and also the power generation business for standby, mobile and distributed power generation solutions throughout the world.
The principal customers of our heavy-duty truck engines include truck manufacturers such as PACCAR Inc. (PACCAR), Navistar International Corporation (Navistar) and Daimler Trucks North America (Daimler) and Navistar International Corporation (Navistar). The principal customers of our medium-duty truck engines include truck manufacturers such as Daimler, PACCARNavistar and Navistar.PACCAR. We sell our industrial engines to manufacturers of construction, agricultural and marine equipment, including Hyundai Heavy Industries, Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, Komatsu, Belaz, Hyundai, HitachiJohn Deere, JLG Industries, Inc. and JLG.LiuGong. The principal customers of our light-duty on-highway engines are Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (Fiat Chrysler)Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus, Gorkovsky Avtomobilny Zavod, Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co., NissanLtd. and manufacturersChina National Heavy Duty Truck Group. The principal customer of RVs.our pick-up on-highway engines is Chrysler.
In the markets served by our Engine segment, we compete with independent engine manufacturers as well as OEMs who manufacture engines for their own products. Our primary competitors in North America are Daimler, Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Volvo Powertrain, Ford Motor Company (Ford), Navistar, PACCAR and Hino Power. Our primary competitors in international markets vary from country to country, with local manufacturers generally predominant in each geographic market. Other engine manufacturers in international markets include Weichai Power Co. Ltd., MAN NutzfahrzeugeVolvo AB (Volvo), Daimler AG, (MAN),TRATON AG, Fiat Power Systems, Guangxi Yuchai Group, GE Jenbacher, TognumRolls-Royce Power Systems AG, CAT, Volvo AB (Volvo), Yanmar Co., Ltd. and Deutz AG.
Distribution Segment
Distribution segment sales and EBITEBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 28% 26% 22% 27% 26% 27%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 20% 20% 19%
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
 18% 16% 17%

(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Our Distribution segment consistsis the company’s primary sales, service, and support channel. The segment serves Cummins customers and certified dealers through a worldwide network of 36 wholly-owned and 6wholly owned, joint venture, distributors that service and distributeindependent distribution locations. Wholly owned locations operate and serve markets in the fulleight geographic regions noted below. Joint venture locations serve markets in South America, Southeast Asia, India, Middle East and Africa; while independent distribution locations serve markets in these and other geographies.
Distribution’s mission encompasses the sales and support of a wide range of our products and services, including power generation systems, high-horsepower engines, heavy-duty and mid-range engines designed for on- and off-highway use, application engineering services, custom-designed assemblies, retail and wholesale aftermarket parts, and in-shop and field-based repair services. Our familiarity with our customers and our markets allows us to end-users at approximately 450 locations in over 80 distribution territories. Our wholly-owned distributors are located in key markets, including North America, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, China, Africa, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Singaporeprovide sales, service and Central America, whilesupport to meet our joint venture distributors are located in key markets, including South America, India, Thailand and Singapore.customers' needs.
The Distribution segment consists of the following product lines which service and/or distribute the full range of our products and services:
Parts;
Engines;
Power generation; and
Service.
TheOur Distribution segment is organized into seven primaryand managed as eight geographic regions:
regions, including North and Central America;
Asia Pacific;
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Africa;
Middle East;
India; and
South America.
America, Asia Pacific, is composed of six smaller regional distributor organizations (South Pacific, Korea, Japan, Philippines, MalaysiaEurope, China, Africa and Singapore) which allow us to better manageMiddle East, India, Russia and Latin America. Across these vast geographic territories.
Our distribution network consists of independent, partially-owned and wholly-owned distributors which provide parts and service toregions, our customers. These full-service solutions include maintenance contracts, engineering services and integrated products, where we customize our products to cater to specific needs of end-users. Our distributors also serve and develop dealers, predominantly OEM dealers, in their territories by providing new products, technical support, tools, training, parts and product information.
In addition to managing our involvement with our wholly-owned and partially-owned distributors, our Distribution segment is responsible for managing the performance and capabilities of our independent distributors. Our Distribution segment serves a highly diverse customer base with approximately 38 percent of its 2016 sales being generated from new engines and power generation equipment, compared to 41 percent in 2015, with its remaining sales generated by parts and service revenue.
Our distributorslocations compete with distributors or dealers that offer similar products. In many cases, these competing distributors or dealers are owned by, or affiliated with the companies that are listed as competitors of our Engine, Components or Power Systems segments. These competitors vary by geographical location.location and application market.
During 2016, we paid $109 million to acquire the remaining interest in the last two partially owned North American distributors, including the related debt retirements. See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Components Segment
Components segment sales and EBITEBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 21% 21% 21% 24% 24% 23%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 32% 34% 27%
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
 31% 29% 31%

(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
Our Components segment supplies products which complement our Engine and Power Systems segments, including aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, transmissions, filtration products, electronics and fuel systems for commercial diesel and natural gas applications. We develop aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, fuel systems, transmissions and electronics to meet increasingly stringent emission and fuel economy standards. We manufacture filtration systems for on- and off-highway heavy-duty and mid-rangemedium-duty equipment, and we are a supplier of filtration products for industrial carvehicle applications. In addition, we develop aftertreatment systems and turbochargers to help our customers meet increasingly stringent emission standards and fuel systems which have primarily supplied our Engine segment and our joint venture partner Scania.
Our Components segment is organized around the following businesses:
Emission solutions - Our emission solutions business is a global leader in designing, manufacturing and integrating aftertreatment technology and solutions for the commercial on- and off-highway light, medium, heavy-duty and high-horsepower engine markets. Aftertreatment is the mechanism used to convert engine emissions of criteria pollutants, such as particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and unburned hydrocarbons (HC) into harmless emissions. Our products include custom engineering systems and integrated controls, oxidation catalysts, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and engineered components, including dosers and sensors. Our emission solutions business primarily serves markets in North America, Europe, China, Brazil, Russia, Australia and India. We serve both OEM first fit and retrofit customers.

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Turbo technologies - Our turbo technologies business designs, manufactures and markets turbochargers for light-duty, mid-range, heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel markets with manufacturing facilities in five countries and sales and distribution worldwide. Our turbo technologies business provides critical air handling technologies for engines, including variable geometry turbochargers, to meet challenging performance requirements and worldwide emission standards. Our turbo technologies business primarily serves markets in North America, Europe, Asia and Brazil.
Filtration - Our filtration business designs, manufactures and sells filters, coolant and chemical products. Our filtration business offers over 8,300 products for first fit and aftermarket applications including air filters, fuel filters, fuel water separators, lube filters, hydraulic filters, coolants, fuel additives and other filtration systems to OEMs, dealers/distributors and end users. Our filtration business supports a wide customer base in a diverse range of markets including on-highway, off-highway segments such as oil and gas, agriculture, mining, construction, power generation, marine and industrial markets. We produce and sell globally recognized Fleetguard® branded products in over 160 countries including countries in North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. Fleetguard products are available through thousands of distribution points worldwide.
Fuel systems - Our fuel systems business designs and manufactures new and replacement fuel systems primarily for heavy-duty on-highway diesel engine applications and also remanufactures fuel systems.
Emission solutions - We are a global leader in designing, manufacturing and integrating aftertreatment technology and solutions for the commercial on and off-highway light, medium, heavy-duty and high-horsepower engine markets. Aftertreatment is the mechanism used to convert engine emissions of criteria pollutants, such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons into harmless emissions. Our products include custom engineering systems and integrated controls, oxidation catalysts, particulate filters, selective catalytic reduction systems and engineered components, including dosers. Our emission solutions business primarily serves markets in North America, Europe, China, India, Brazil, Russia and Australia. We serve both OEM first fit and retrofit customers.
Turbo technologies - We design, manufacture and market turbochargers for light-duty, mid-range, heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel markets with worldwide sales and distribution. We provide critical air handling technologies for engines to meet challenging performance requirements and worldwide emission standards. We primarily serve markets in North America, Europe, China, India, Brazil, Russia and Australia.
Filtration - We design, manufacture and sell filters, coolant and chemical products. Our filtration business offers over 8,300 products for first fit and aftermarket applications including air filters, fuel filters, fuel water separators, lube filters, hydraulic filters, coolants, fuel additives and other filtration systems to OEMs, dealers/distributors and end-users. We support a wide customer base in a diverse range of markets including on and off-highway segments such as oil and gas, agriculture, mining, construction, power generation and marine. We produce and sell globally recognized Fleetguard® branded products in over 130 countries including countries in North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. Fleetguard products are available through thousands of distribution points worldwide.
Electronics and fuel systems - We design and manufacture new, replacement and remanufactured fuel systems primarily for heavy-duty on-highway diesel engine applications, as well as develop and supply electronic control modules (ECMs), sensors and harnesses for the on-highway, off-highway and power generation applications. We primarily serve markets in North America, China, India and Europe.
Automated transmissions - We develop and supply automated transmissions for the heavy-duty commercial vehicle market. Formed in 2017, the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture is a consolidated 50/50 joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Eaton Corporation Plc. and primarily serves the North American market.
Customers of our Components segment generally include our Engine, Distribution and DistributionPower Systems segments, joint ventures including Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Cummins Emission Solutions Co., Ltd. and Tata Cummins Ltd., truck manufacturers and other OEMs, many of which are also customers of our Engine segment, such as PACCAR, Daimler, Navistar, Volvo, Komatsu, Scania, Fiat Chrysler Komatsu and other manufacturers that use our components in their product platforms.
Our Components segment competes with other manufacturers of aftertreatment systems, filtration, turbochargers, fuel systems and fuel systems.transmissions. Our primary competitors in these markets include Robert Bosch GmbH, Donaldson Company, Inc., Clarcor Inc.,Parker Hannifin Corporation, Mann+Hummel Group, Honeywell International,Garrett Motion, Inc., Borg-Warner Inc., Tenneco Inc., Eberspacher Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Denso Corporation, Allison Transmission and Denso Corporation.Aisin Seiki Co., Ltd.

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Power Systems Segment
Power Systems segment sales and EBITEBITDA as a percentage of consolidated results were:
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
Percent of consolidated net sales(1)
 16% 17% 19% 15% 15% 16%
Percent of consolidated EBIT(1)
 13% 16% 14%
Percent of consolidated EBITDA(1)
 14% 17% 14%

(1) Measured before intersegment eliminations
In the second quarter of 2016, in conjunction with the reorganization of our segments, ourOur Power Systems segment reorganized its reporting structure as follows:
Power generation - We design, manufacture, sell and support back-up and prime power generators ranging from 2 kilowatts to 3.5 megawatts, as well as controls, paralleling systems and transfer switches, for applications such as consumer, commercial, industrial, data centers, health care, telecommunications and waste water treatment plants. We also provide turnkey solutions for distributed generation and energy management applications using natural gas or biogas as a fuel. We also serve global rental accounts for diesel and gas generator sets.
Industrial - We design, manufacture, sell and support diesel and natural gas high-horsepower engines up to 5,500 horsepower for a wide variety of equipment inis organized around the mining, rail, defense, oil and gas, and commercial marine applications throughout the world. Across these markets, we have major customers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, Korea, Japan, Latin America, India, Russia, Southeast Asia, South Pacific and Mexico.following product lines:
Generator technologies - We design, manufacture, sell and support A/C generator/alternator products for internal consumption and for external generator set assemblers. Our products are sold under the Stamford, AVK and Markon brands and range in output from 3 kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to 12,000 kVA.
This segment continuously explores emerging technologies and provides integrated power generation products using technologies other than reciprocating engines. We use our own research and development capabilities as well as those of our business partnerships to develop cost-effective and environmentally sound power solutions.

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Power generation - We design, manufacture, sell and support standby and prime power generators ranging from 2 kilowatts to 3.5 megawatts, as well as controls, paralleling systems and transfer switches, for applications such as consumer, commercial, industrial, data centers, health care, global rental business, telecommunications and waste water treatment plants. We also provide turnkey solutions for distributed generation and energy management applications using natural gas, diesel or biogas as a fuel.
Industrial - We design, manufacture, sell and support diesel and natural gas high-speed, high-horsepower engines up to 5,500 horsepower for a wide variety of equipment in the mining, rail, defense, oil and gas, and commercial marine applications throughout the world.
Generator technologies - We design, manufacture, sell and support A/C generator/alternator products for internal consumption and for external generator set assemblers. Our products are sold under the Stamford and AVK brands and range in output from 3 kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to 12,000 kVA.
Our customer base for our Power Systems offerings is highly diversified, with customer groups varying based on their power needs. India, China, the U.K., Western Europe, Latin America and the Middle East are our largest geographic markets outside of North America.
In the markets served by our Power Systems segment, we compete with a variety of independent engine manufacturers and generator set assemblers as well as OEMs who manufacture engines for their own products. We compete with a variety of engine manufacturers and generator set assemblers acrossproducts around the world. Our primary competitors are CAT, MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH (MTU)(Rolls Royce Power Systems Group) and Kohler/SDMO (Kohler Group), but we also compete with GE Jenbacher, FG Wilson (CAT group), Tognum (MTU group),INNIO, Generac, Mitsubishi (MHI) and numerous regional generator set assemblers. Our alternatorsalternator business competes globally with Leroy Somer (NIDEC), Marathon Electric and Meccalte, among others.
New Power Segment
The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
In the third quarter of 2019, we formed a joint venture with L'Air Liquide, S.A. via the purchase of Hydrogenics Corporation, which was consolidated and included in our New Power segment. See Note 21 "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
We anticipate our customer base for New Power offerings will be highly diversified, representing multiple end markets with a broad range of application requirements. We have established relationships with Gillig for the urban bus market in North America, Blue Bird for the school bus market in North America, Alstom Transport in Europe for PEM fuel cell powered regional commuter trains and L'Air Liquide S.A. for on-site hydrogen generation. We will continue to pursue additional relationships in markets as they adopt electric solutions, including, but not limited to, pick-up and delivery applications and industrial markets.
In the markets served by our New Power segment, we compete with electric start-ups, powertrain component manufacturers and vertically integrated OEMs. Our primary competitors include Proterra, Inc., Daimler, PACCAR, Volvo, Navistar, TRATON AG, BYD Company Limited, Dana Incorporated, Akasol AG and Ballard Power Systems, Inc.
JOINT VENTURES, ALLIANCES AND NON-WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES
We have entered into a number of joint venture agreements and alliances with business partners around the world. Our joint ventures are either distribution or manufacturing entities. We also own controlling interests in non-wholly-owned manufacturing and distribution subsidiaries.

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In the event of a change of control of either party to certain of these joint ventures and other strategic alliances, certain consequences may result including automatic termination and liquidation of the venture, exercise of "put" or "call" rights of ownership by the non-acquired partner, termination or transfer of technology license rights to the non-acquired partner and increases in component transfer prices to the acquired partner. We will continue to evaluate joint venture and partnership opportunities in order to penetrate new markets, develop new products and generate manufacturing and operational efficiencies.
Financial information about our investments in joint ventures and alliances is incorporated by reference from Note 2,3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Our equity income from these investees was as follows:
Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
In millions2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
Distribution entities           
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda.$34
 13% $31
 11% $29
 9 %
North American distributors21
 8% 33
 12% 107
 32 %
All other distributors
 % 3
 1% 4
 1 %
Manufacturing entities                       
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.52
 20% 62
 23% (2) (1)% $60
 22% $72
 21% $94
 30%
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.46
 18% 51
 19% 67
 20 % 52
 19% 58
 17% 73
 24%
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd.38
 15% 41
 15% 51
 16 % 41
 15% 51
 15% 41
 13%
All other manufacturers69
 26% 52
 19% 74
 23 % 88
 33% 129
 39% 71
(1) 
23%
Cummins share of net income(1)
$260
 100% $273
 100% $330
 100 %
Distribution entities 

 

 

 

 

 

Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. 28
 10% 26
 8% 30
 10%
All other distributors 2
 1% 
 % (1) %
Cummins share of net income(2)
 $271
 100% $336
 100% $308
 100%

(1)Tax legislation passed in December 2017 decreased our equity earnings at certain equity investees by $39 million due to withholding tax adjustments on foreign earnings andremeasurement of deferred taxes. See Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) This total represents our share of net income of our equity investees and is exclusive of royalties and interest income from our equity investees. To see how this amount reconciles to "Equity, royalty and interest income from investees" in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income, see Note 2,3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Distribution Entities
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. is a joint venture with Komatsu America Corporation. The joint venture is a distributor that offers the full range of our products and services to customers and end-users in the Chilean and Peruvian markets.
North American Distributors - During 2016, we acquired the remaining interest in the final unconsolidated North American distributor joint venture.
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Manufacturing Entities
Our manufacturing joint ventures have generally been formed with customers and generally are primarily intended to allow us to increase our market penetration in geographic regions, reduce capital spending, streamline our supply chain management and develop technologies. Our largest manufacturing joint ventures are based in China and are included in the list below. Our engine manufacturing joint ventures are supplied by our Components segment in the same manner as it supplies our wholly-owned Engine segment and Power Systems segment manufacturing facilities. Our Components segment joint ventures and wholly owned entities provide electronics, fuel systems, filtration, aftertreatment systems, and turbocharger products and automated transmissions that are used inwith our engines as well as some competitors' products. The results and investments in our joint ventures in which we have 50 percent or less ownership interest (except for Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture which is consolidated due to our majority voting interest) discussed below are included in “Equity, royalty and interest income from investees” and “Investments and advances related to equity method investees” in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. -
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., a commercial vehicle manufacturer, which has two distinct lines of business - a light-duty business and a heavy-duty business. The light-duty business produces our families of ISF 2.8 liter to 4.5 liter high performance light-duty diesel engines in Beijing. These engines are used in light-duty and medium-duty commercial trucks, pick-up trucks, buses, multipurpose and sport utility vehicles with main markets in China, Brazil and Russia. Certain types of small construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families. The heavy-duty business produces the X11 and X12, ranging from 10.5 liter to 12.9 liter, high performance heavy-duty diesel engines in Beijing, and is nearing the launch of the X13 engine. Certain types of construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families.

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Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) is a joint venture in China with Dongfeng Automotive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and one of the largest medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. DCEC produces 3.9 liter to 14 liter diesel engines, with a power range from 80 to 680 horsepower, and natural gas engines. On-highway engines are used in multiple applications in light-duty and medium-duty trucks, special purpose vehicles, buses and heavy-duty trucks with a main market in China. Off-highway engines are used in a variety of construction, power generation, marine and agriculture markets in China.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co. Ltd. This joint venture manufactures several models of our heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel engines primarily serving the industrial and stationary power markets in China.
Distribution Entity
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. is a joint venture in China with Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.,Komatsu America Corporation. The joint venture is a commercial vehicle manufacturer, which consists of two distinct lines of business, a light-duty business and a heavy-duty business. The light-duty business produces ISF 2.8 liter and ISF 3.8 liter familiesdistributor that offers the full range of our high performance light-duty diesel enginesproducts and services to customers and end-users in Beijing. These engines are used in light-duty commercial trucks, pickup trucks, buses, multipurposeChile and sport utility vehicles with main markets in China, Brazil and Russia. Certain types of marine, small construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families. The heavy-duty business produces ISG 10.5 liter and ISG 11.8 liter familiesPeru. See further discussion of our high performance heavy-duty diesel engines in Beijing. These engines are used in heavy-duty commercial trucks in China and will be used in world wide markets. Certain types of construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families.
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) is a joint venture in China with Dongfeng Automotive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, one ofdistribution network under the largest medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. DCEC produces Cummins 4- to 13-liter mechanical engines, full-electric diesel engines, with a power range from 125 to 545 horsepower, and natural gas engines.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co. Ltd. This joint venture manufactures several models of our heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel engines, primarily serving the industrial and stationary power markets in China.
Distribution segment section above.
Non-Wholly-Owned SubsidiarySubsidiaries
We have a controlling interest in Cummins India Ltd. (CIL), which is a publicly listed company on various stock exchanges in India. CIL produces mid-range, heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel engines, generators for the Indian and export markets and natural gas spark-ignited engines for power generation, automotive and industrial applications. CIL also has distribution and power generation operations.
In the third quarter of 2017, we formed the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture, which was consolidated and included in our Components segment as the automated transmissions business. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS", to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
In the third quarter of 2019, we formed a joint venture with L'Air Liquide S.A. via the purchase of Hydrogenics Corporation, which was consolidated and included in our New Power segment. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS", to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
SUPPLY
The performance of the end-to-end supply chain, extending through to our suppliers, is foundational to our ability to meet customers' expectations and support long-term growth. We are committed to having a robust strategy for how we select and manage our suppliers to enable a market focused supply chain. This requires us to continuously evaluate and upgrade our supply base, as necessary, to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers.
We use a category strategy process (a process designed to create the most value for the company) that reviews our long-term needs and guides decisions on what we make internally and what we purchase externally. For the items we decide to purchase externally, the strategies also identify the suppliers we should partner with long-term to provide the best technology, the lowest total cost and highest supply chain performance. We design and/or manufacture our strategic components used in or with our engines and power generation units, including cylinder blocks and heads, turbochargers, connecting rods, camshafts, crankshafts, filters, alternators, electronic and emissions controls, automated transmissions and fuel systems. We source externally purchased material and manufactured components from leading global suppliers. Many key suppliers are managed through long-term supply agreements that assure capacity, delivery, quality and cost requirements are met over an extended period. Approximately 2019 percent of the direct material in our product designs are single sourced to external suppliers. We have an established sourcing strategy and supplier management process to evaluate and mitigate risk. These processes are leading us to determine our need for dual sourcing and increase our use of dual and parallel sources to minimize risk and increase supply chain responsiveness. Our current target for dual and parallel sourcing is approximately 90 percent of our direct material spend. As of December 31, 2016,2019, our analysis indicates that we have approximately 8081 percent of direct material spend with dual or parallel sources or 89 percent of our target.sources.
Other important elements of our sourcing strategy include:

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working with suppliers to measure and improve their environmental footprint;
selecting and managing suppliers to comply with our supplier code of conduct; and
assuring our suppliers comply with Cummins' prohibited and restricted materials policy.

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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
We own or control a significant number of patents and trademarks relating to the products we manufacture. These patents and trademarks were granted and registered over a period of years. Although these patents and trademarks are generally considered beneficial to our operations, we do not believe any patent, group of patents or trademark (other than our leading brand house trademarks) is significant to our business.
SEASONALITY
While individual product lines may experience modest seasonal variation in production, there is no material effect on the demand for the majority of our products on a quarterly basis with the exceptions that our Power Systems segment normally experiences seasonal declines in the first quarter due to general declines in construction spending during this period and our Distribution segment normally experiences seasonal declines in its first quarter business activity due to holiday periods in Asia and Australia.period.
LARGEST CUSTOMERS
We have thousands of customers around the world and have developed long-standing business relationships with many of them. PACCAR is our largest customer, accounting for 1317 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2016,2019, 15 percent in 20152018 and 14 percent in 2014.2017. We have long-term supply agreements with PACCAR for our heavy-duty ISX 15 liter and ISX 11.9 liter engines and our mid-range ISL 9 liter engine.engines. While a significant number of our sales to PACCAR are under long-term supply agreements, these agreements provide for particular engine requirements for specific vehicle models and not a specific volume of engines. PACCAR is our only customer accounting for more than 10 percent of our net sales in 2016.2019. The loss of this customer or a significant decline in the production level of PACCAR vehicles that use our engines would have an adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. We have been an engine supplier to PACCAR for 7275 years. A summary of principal customers for each operating segment is included in our segment discussion.
In addition to our agreement with PACCAR, we have long-term heavy-duty and medium-duty engine supply agreements with Daimler and Navistar and a long-term mid-range supply agreement with Daimler. We also have an agreement with Fiat Chrysler to supply engines for its Ram trucks. Collectively, our net sales to these four customers, including PACCAR, were 3337 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2016, 362019, 35 percent in 20152018 and 3233 percent in 2014.2017. Excluding PACCAR, net sales to any single customer were less than 79 percent of our consolidated net sales in 2016,2019, less than 9 percent in 20152018 and less than 87 percent in 2014.2017. These agreements contain standard purchase and sale agreement terms covering engine and engine parts pricing, quality and delivery commitments, as well as engineering product support obligations. The basic nature of our agreements with OEM customers is that they are long-term price and operations agreements that help assure the availability of our products to each customer through the duration of the respective agreements. Agreements with most OEMs contain bilateral termination provisions giving either party the right to terminate in the event of a material breach, change of control or insolvency or bankruptcy of the other party.
BACKLOG
We have supply agreements with some truck and off-highway equipment OEMs, however most of our business is transacted through open purchase orders. These open orders are historically subject to month-to-month releases and are subject to cancellation on reasonable notice without cancellation charges and therefore are not considered firm. At December 31, 2016,2019, we did not have any significant backlogs.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
In 2016,2019, we continued to invest in future critical technologies and products. We will continue to make investments to develop new products and improve our current technologies to meet the future emission requirements around the world and improve fuel economy.economy performance of diesel and natural gas-powered engines and related components as well as development activities around fully electric, hybrid and hydrogen power solutions.

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Our research and development program is focused on product improvements, product extensions, innovations and cost reductions for our customers. Research and development expenditures include salaries, contractor fees, building costs, utilities, testing, technical IT, administrative expenses and allocation of corporate costs and are expensed, net of contract reimbursements, when incurred. From time to time, we enter into agreements with customers and government agencies to fund a portion of the research and development costs of a particular project. WeWhen not associated with a sales contract, we generally account for these reimbursements as an offset to the related research and development expenditure. Research and development expenses, net of contract reimbursements, were $616$998 million in 2016, $7182019, $894 million in 20152018 and $737$734 million in 2014.2017. Contract reimbursements were $131$90 million, $120 million and $137 million in 2016, $98 million in 20152019, 2018 and $121 million in 2014.2017, respectively.
For 2016, 2015 and 2014, approximately $77 million, $90 million and $60 million, or 13 percent, 13 percent and 8 percent, respectively, of our research and development expenditures were directly related to compliance with 2017 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emission standards.
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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
We adopted our first ever comprehensive environmental sustainability plan in 2014 after examining our entire environmental footprint, focusing on the key areas of water, waste, energy and greenhouse gases (GHG). As the concept and scope of environmental sustainability has matured and broadened, leaders have moved from initially working on environmental impacts within our direct control in our operations to an expanded view of fuel and raw materials that reaches across the entire product life-cycle. "Envolve Cummins" is the comprehensive lens through which we view environmental sustainability,life-cycle from design to manufacture to end of life. Our environmental sustainability plan is the way we carry out our priorities, goals and initiatives in our action areas, including reducing our carbon footprint, using fewer natural resources and partnering to solve complex problems.
The highest level of accountability for Cummins’ climate-related risks and opportunities is with the Safety, Environment and Technology (SET) committee of the Board of Directors (the Board). The Action Committee for Environmental Sustainability meets monthly and reports to the Chairman and to the SET committee at least annually.
Our Sustainability Progress Report for 2018/2019 includes goal progress and other key environmental and climate metrics and targets. This and prior reports as well as a Data Book of more detailed environmental data in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative's Standard core compliance designation are available on our website at www.cummins.com. Our annual submission to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for climate change and water are also available on the website. The climate submission provides information on our scenario planning exercise for climate and other risks as requested by CDP. These reports and data book are not incorporated into this Form 10-K by reference. We currently havereport on the following environmental sustainability goals and commitments:commitments from our 2014 plan:
a new product vision statement — "powering the future through product innovation that makes people's lives better and reduces our environmental footprint;"
partnering with customers to improve the fuel efficiency of our products in use, targeting an annual run-rate reduction of 3.5 million metric tons of carbon dioxide and saving 350 million gallons of fuel by 2020;dioxide;
achieving a 32 percent energy intensity reduction from company facilities by the end of 2020 (using a baseline year of 2010) and increasing the portion of electricity we use derived from renewable sources;
reducing direct water use by 50 percent adjusted for hours worked and achieving water neutrality at 15 sites by the end of 2020;
increasing our recycling rate from 88 percent to 95 percent and achieving zero disposal at 30 sites by the end of 2020; and
utilizing the most efficient methods and modes to move goods across our network to reduce carbon dioxide per kilogram of goods moved by 10 percent by 2020.
In 2016, we announced that we exceeded our second energy and GHG emission goalthe end of a 25 percent and 27 percent reduction, respectively, by achieving intensity reductions of 33 and 36 percent, respectively.2020.
We continue to articulate our positions on key public policy issues and on a wide range of environmental issues. We are actively engaged with regulatory, industry and other stakeholder groups around the world as GHG and fuel efficiency standards become more prevalent globally. We were named number 17 in Newsweek's 2019 Green Ranking of U.S. companies, number 14 among Barron's Top 100 Most Sustainable Companies as well as named to the Dow Jones North American Sustainability Index for the eleventhfourteenth consecutive year in 2016, included2019.
In late 2019, Cummins introduced PLANET 2050, a sustainability strategy focused on three priority areas: addressing climate change and air emissions, using natural resources in the “Disclosure Leadership Index” of the Carbon Disclosure Project’s climate report in 2015most sustainable way and we were identified as a “Natural Capital Decoupling Leader”improving communities. It includes eight specific goals to achieve by Green Biz Group and Trucost for reductions in environmental footprint amid company growth in 2014. Our Sustainability Report for 2015/2016 and prior reports2030, as well as a Data Book of more detailed environmental dataaspirational targets for 2050. Cummins is currently evaluating how the new goals will be integrated into business planning and will report on progress beginning in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative's G4 core designation are available on our website at www.cummins.com, although such reports and data book are not incorporated into this Form 10-K.2022.
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Product Certification and Compliance
We strive to have robust certification and compliance processes, adhering to all emissions regulations worldwide, including prohibiting the use of defeat devices in all of our products. We are transparent with all governing bodies in these processes, from disclosure of the design and operation of the emission control system, to test processes and results, and later to any necessary reporting and corrective action processes if required.

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We work collaboratively and proactively with emission regulators globally to ensure emission standards are clear, appropriately stringent and enforceable, in an effort to ensure our products deliver on our commitments to our customers and the environment in real world use every day.
Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements that directly or indirectly impose standards governing emission and noise. WeOver the past several years we have substantially increased our global environmental compliance presence and expertise to understand and meet emerging product environmental regulations around the world. Our ability to comply with these and future emission standards is an essential element in maintaining our leadership position in regulated markets. We have made, and will continue to make, significant capital and research expenditures to comply with these standards. Our failure

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Following conversations with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) regarding certification for the engines in the 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks, we made the decision to complyreview our certification process and compliance with emission standards. This review is being conducted with external advisers to ensure the certification and all of our processes for our pick-up truck applications are consistent with our internal policies, engineering standards and applicable laws. In addition, we voluntarily disclosed our formal internal review to our regulators and other agencies and have been working cooperatively with them to ensure a complete and thorough review.
We strive to be a leader in developing and implementing technologies that provide customers with the highest performing products that also have the least impact on the environment and have a long history of working with governments and regulators to achieve these goals. We remain committed to ensuring that our products meet all current and future emission standards could result in adverse effects onand delivering value to our customers.
On October 17, 2019, the Board approved the creation of a new Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Organization to lead engine emission certification and compliance and regulatory affairs. This new organization is led by the Vice President - Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs who reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer, and the new Vice President joins the Cummins Executive Team and Cummins Leadership Team. The focus of this new organization will be to strengthen our ability to design great products that help our customers win while ensuring compliance with increasingly challenging global emission regulations. The organization will also work to enhance our collaboration with the agencies that set the direction and regulations of emissions to best ensure we are meeting every expectation today while planning ahead for future financial results.changes.
EU and EPA Engine Certifications
The current on-highway NOx and PM emission standards came into effect in the European Union (EU)EU on January 1, 2013, (Euro VI) and on January 1, 2010, for the EPA. To meet the more stringent heavy-duty on-highway emission standards,these regulations we used an evolution of our proven selective catalytic reduction (SCR) and exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) technology solutions and refined them for the EU and EPA certified engines to maintain power and torque with substantial fuel economy improvement and maintenance intervals comparable with our previous compliant engines. We offer a complete lineup of on-highway engines to meet the near-zero emission standards. Mid-range and heavy-duty engines for EU and EPA require NOx aftertreatment. NOx reduction is achieved by an integrated technology solution comprised of the XPI High Pressure Common Rail fuel system, SCR technology, next-generation cooled EGR, advanced electronic controls, proven air handling and the Cummins Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The EU, EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB)CARB have certified that our engines meet the current emission requirements. Emission standards in international markets, including Japan, Mexico, Australia, Brazil, Russia, India and China are becoming more stringent. We believe that our experience in meeting the EU and EPA emission standards leaves us well positioned to take advantage of opportunities in these markets as the need for emission control capability grows.
In 2013, we certified to EPA's first ever GHG regulations for on-highway medium-medium and heavy-duty engines. Additionally, the EPA 2013 regulations added the requirement of on-board diagnostics, which were introduced on the ISX15ISX 15 in 2010, across the full on-highway product line while maintaining the same near-zero emission levels of NOx and particulate matter required in 2010. On-board diagnostics provide enhanced service capability with standardized diagnostic trouble codes, service tool interface, in-cab warning lamp and service information availability. The new GHG and fuel-efficiency regulations were required for all heavy-duty diesel and natural gas engines beginning in January 2014. Our GHG certification was the first engine certificate issued by the EPA and uses the same proven base engine with the XPI fuel system, variable geometry turbocharger (VGTTM), and Cummins aftertreatment system with DPF and SCR technology. Application of these engines and aftertreatment technologies continues in our products that comply with the 2017 GHG regulations.
The current EPA Tier 4 off-highway emission standards for EPA and EU came into effect between the 2013 - 2015 timeframetime frame for all power categories. These engines wereThe current EU Stage V off-highway emission standards became effective in 2019 for certain power categories and are expected to be completely effective by January 2021 for all remaining categories. Engines designed for Tier 4 / Stage 4V standards and were based on our extensive on-highway experience developing SCR, high pressure fuel systems, DPF and VGTTM. Our products offer low fuel consumption, high torque rise and power output, extended maintenance intervals, reliable and durable operation and a long life to overhaul period, all while meeting the most stringent emission standards in the industrial market. Our off-highway products power multiple applications including construction, mining, marine, agriculture, rail, defense and oil and gas and servesserve a global customer base.
In 2016, the EPA certified our locomotive engine as the first to meet the Tier 4 standards and will enter the market as the propulsion prime mover for Siemens' new Charger passenger locomotive, serving multiple routes in major U.S. cities. The 95 liter QSK95 engine provides over 4,000 horsepower and is the U.S.'s first low emission Tier 4 engine to power the passenger train service market.
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Other Environmental Statutes and Regulations
Expenditures for environmental control activities and environmental remediation projects at our facilities in the U.S. have not been a substantial portion of our annual expenses and are not expected to be material in 2017.2020. We believe we are in compliance in all material respects with laws and regulations applicable to our plants and operations.
In the U.S., pursuant to notices received from federal and state agencies and/or defendant parties in site environmental contribution actions, we have been identified as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended or similar state laws, at fewer than 20 waste disposal sites.

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Based upon our experiences at similar sites we believe that our aggregate future remediation costs will not be material. We have established accruals that we believe are adequate for our expected future liability with respect to these sites. In addition, we have several other sites where we are working with governmental authorities on remediation projects. The costs for these remediation projects are not expected to be material.
EMPLOYEES
At December 31, 2016,2019, we employed approximately 55,40061,615 persons worldwide. Approximately 18,34019,048 of our employees worldwide are represented by various unions under collective bargaining agreements that expire between 20172020 and 2021.2024.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at the SEC's public reference room at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, DC 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the public reference room. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy and information statements and other information that issuers (including Cummins) fileCummins files electronically with the SEC. The SEC's internet site is www.sec.gov.
Our internet site is www.cummins.com. You can access our Investors and Media webpage through our internet site, by clicking on the heading "Investors and Media""About" followed by the "Investor Relations"Overview" link. We make available, free of charge, on or through our Investors and Media webpage, our proxy statements, annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the SEC.
We also have a Corporate Governance webpage. You can access our Governance Documents webpage through our internet site, www.cummins.com, by clicking on the heading "Investors and Media,""About" followed by the "Investor Relations" link"Corporate Governance" and then the topic heading of "Governance"Cummins Governance Documents" within the "Corporate Governance" heading.link. Code of Conduct, Committee Charters and other governance documents are included at this site. Our Code of Conduct applies to all employees, regardless of their position or the country in which they work. It also applies to the employees of any entity owned or controlled by us. We will post any amendments to the Code of Conduct and any waivers that are required to be disclosed by the rules of either the SEC or the New York Stock Exchange LLC (NYSE), on our internet site. The information on our internet site is not incorporated by reference into this report.


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INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Following are the names and ages of our executive officers, their positions with us at January 31, 20172020 and summaries of their backgrounds and business experience:
Name and Age 
Present Cummins Inc. position and
year appointed to position
 
Principal position during the past
five years other than Cummins Inc.
position currently held
N. Thomas Linebarger (54)(57) Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer (2012)  
Richard J. FreelandLivingston L. Satterthwaite (59) President and Chief Operating Officer (2014)(2019) 
Vice President and President— EngineDistribution Business (2010-2014)(2015-2019)
Vice President and President—Power Generation (2008-2015)
Sherry A. Aaholm (54)(57) Vice President—Chief Information Officer (2013) 
Executive
Peter W. Anderson (53)Vice President,
Information Technology, FedEx
Services (2006-2013)
President—Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing (2017)
Principal/Partner—Ernst & Young LLP (2006-2017)
Sharon R. Barner (59)(62) Vice President—General Counsel (2012) Partner—Law firm of Foley & Lardner (2011-2012)
Steven M. Chapman (62)(65) Group Vice President—China and Russia (2009)  
Christopher C. Clulow (48)Vice President—Corporate Controller (2017)Controller—Components Segment (2015-2017)
Executive Director—Heavy, Medium and Light-Duty Finance (2011-2015)
Jill E. Cook (53)(56) Vice President—Chief Human Resources Officer (2003)  
Tracy A. Embree (43)(46)Vice President and President— Distribution Business (2019) Vice President and President— Components Group (2015)Vice President and President— Turbo Technologies (2012-2014)
General Manager, Turbo Technologies—Asia (2011-2012)(2015-2019)
ThaddeausThaddeus B. Ewald (49)(52) Vice President—Corporate Strategy and Business Development (2010)  
Marsha L. Hunt (53)Walter J. Fier (55) Vice President—Corporate Controller (2003)Chief Technical Officer (2019) Vice President—Engineering, Engine Business (2015-2019)
Donald G. Jackson (47)(50) Vice President—Treasurer (2015) Executive Director—Assistant Treasurer (2013-2015)
Melina M. Kennedy (50)Vice President—Americas Finance, Hewlett-Packard Co. (2010-2013)Product Compliance and Regulatory Affairs (2019)
Executive Director—Pick-up Truck, Engine Business (2018-2019)
Executive Director—Rail & Defense (2017-2018)
General Manager—Rail & Defense (2014-2017)
Norbert Nusterer (48)(51) Vice President and President—Power Systems (2016) Vice President—New and ReCon Parts (2011-2016)
Mark J. Osowick (49)(52) Vice President—Human Resources Operations (2014) Executive Director—Human Resources, Components Segment & India ABO (2010-2014)
Srikanth Padmanabhan (52)(55) Vice President and President—Engine Business (2016) 
Vice President—Engine (HMLD) Business (2014-2016)
Vice President and General Manager—Cummins Emission Solutions (2008-2014)
Marya M. Rose (54)(57) Vice President—Chief Administrative Officer (2011)  
Jennifer Rumsey (43)(46) Vice President and President—Components Group (2019)
Vice President—Chief Technical Officer (2015)
(2015-2019)
Vice President—Engineering, Engine Business (2014-2015)
Vice President—Heavy, Medium and Light Duty Engineering (2013-2014)
Executive Director—HD Engineering (2010-2013)
Livingston L. Satterthwaite (56)Vice President and President—Distribution Business (2015)Vice President and President—Power Generation (2008-2015)


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Mark A. Smith (49)(52) Vice President—Chief Financial Operations (2016)Officer (2019) 
Vice President—Financial Operations (2016-2019)
Vice President—Investor Relations and Business Planning and Analysis (2014-2016)
Executive Director—Investor Relations (2011-2014)
Anant J. Talaulicar (55)Vice President, and Chairman and Managing Director—Cummins India Area Business Organization (2003)Vice President and President—Components Group (2010-2014)
Patrick J. Ward (53)Vice President—Chief Financial Officer (2008)
Our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is elected annually by ourthe Board of Directors and holds office until the meeting of the Board of Directors at which his election is next considered. Other officers are appointed by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,CEO, are ratified by ourthe Board of Directors and hold office for such period as the Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerCEO or the Board of Directors may prescribe.


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ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors
Set forth below and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are some of the principal risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual business results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements contained in this Report and could individually, or in combination, have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position orand cash flows. These risk factors should be considered in addition to our cautionary comments concerning forward-looking statements in this Report, including statements related to markets for our products and trends in our business that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Our separate section above, "CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION," should be considered in addition to the following statements.
We are conducting a formal internal review of our emission certification process and compliance with emission standards with respect to our pick-up truck applications and working with the EPA and CARB, as well as the Department of Justice (DOJ) and SEC, to address their questions about these applications. The results of this formal review and regulatory and government agency processes, or the discovery of any noncompliance issues, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows.
We previously announced that we are conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and compliance with emission standards with respect to all of our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the EPA and CARB regarding certification of our engines for model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. During conversations with the EPA and CARB about the effectiveness of our pick-up truck applications, the regulators raised concerns that certain aspects of our emissions systems may reduce the effectiveness of our emissions control systems and thereby act as defeat devices. As a result, our internal review focuses, in part, on the regulators’ concerns. We are working closely with the regulators to enhance our emissions systems to improve the effectiveness of all of our pick-up truck applications and to fully address the regulators’ requirements. Based on discussions with the regulators, we have developed a new calibration for the engines in model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks that has been included in all engines shipped since September 2019. During our discussions, the regulators have asked us to look at other model years and other engines, though the primary focus of our review has been the model year 2019 RAM. We will continue to work together closely with the relevant regulators to develop and implement recommendations for improvement as part of our ongoing commitment to compliance. We are also fully cooperating with the DOJ's and the SEC's information requests and inquiries.

Due to the continuing nature of the formal review, our ongoing cooperation with the regulators and other government agencies, and the presence of many unknown facts and circumstances, we are not yet able to estimate the financial impact of these matters. It is possible that the consequences of any remediation plans resulting from our formal review and these regulatory and agency processes could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows in the periods in which these emissions certification issues are addressed.
Our products are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements that can significantly increase our costs and, along with increased scrutiny from regulatory agencies and unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards by multiple jurisdictions around the world, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements governing emissions and noise, including standards imposed by the EPA, the EU, state regulatory agencies (such as the CARB) and other regulatory agencies around the world. Regulatory agencies are making certification and compliance with emissions and noise standards more stringent and subjecting diesel engine products to an increasing level of scrutiny. The discovery of noncompliance issues could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Developing engines and components to meet more stringent and changing regulatory requirements, with different implementation timelines and emission requirements, makes developing engines efficiently for multiple markets complicated and could result in substantial additional costs that may be difficult to recover in certain markets. While we have met previous deadlines, our ability to comply with existing and future regulatory standards will be essential for us to maintain our competitive advantage in the engine markets we serve. The successful development and introduction of new and enhanced products in order to comply with new regulatory requirements are subject to other risks, such as delays in product development, cost over-runs and unanticipated technical and manufacturing difficulties.

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In addition to these risks, the nature and timing of government implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards in our worldwide markets are unpredictable and subject to change. Any delays in implementation or enforcement could result in a loss of our competitive advantage and could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
A sustained slowdown or more significant downturn in our markets could materially and adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition orand cash flows.
Many of our on- and off-highway markets are cyclical in nature and experience volatility in demand throughout these cycles ascycles. In the second half of 2019 we experienced slowing of demand growth in 2016 with downward market pressure both domestically and internationally. Whilemost of our North American on-highway and certain off-highway markets, remained strong for several years,while international sales declined in 2016, thesemost markets, began to decline as they transitioned to a lower demand cycle as evidenced by the slowing demand for heavy-duty trucks as a result of lower capital spending by truck fleets in response to weak growth in the economy. Most international markets in 2016 continued to experience weak demand consistent with the last several years, especially in South America, the Middle East, U.K., Singapore and Mexico.including China. If the North American or Chinese markets suffer a further significant downturn or if thea slower pace of economic growth and weaker demand in our other significant international markets were to persist or worsen,occur, depending upon the length, duration and severity of the slowdown, it could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition orand cash flows would likelyflows.
Our manufacturing and supply chain abilities may be materially adversely affected. Specifically, our revenues would likely decrease, we may need to realign capacity with demand, we may need to increase our allowance for doubtful accounts, our days sales outstanding may increase and we could experience impairments to assets of certain businesses.
Our truck manufacturers and OEM customers may discontinue outsourcing their engine supply needs.
Severalimpacted by an extended shutdown of our engine customers, including PACCAR, Volvo AB, Navistar, Fiat Chrysler, Daimler and Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd., are truck manufacturers or OEMs that manufacture engines for some of their own vehicles. Despite their own engine manufacturing abilities, these customers have historically chosen to outsource certain types of engine production to usoperations in China due to the qualityrecent coronavirus outbreak.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus began to impact the population of Wuhan, China, where several of our engine products,manufacturing and distribution facilities are located. In late January 2020, in an effort to contain the spread of the virus, maintain the wellbeing of our emission compliance capabilities, our systems integration, their customers' preferences, their desire for cost reductions, their desire for eliminatingemployees and in accordance with governmental requirements, we closed several production risks and their desire to maintain company focus. However, there can be no assurance that these customers will continue to outsource, or outsource as much of, their engine productiondistribution facilities in the future. In fact, severalHubei Provence of China. We rely upon these customers have expressed their intentionfacilities to significantly increase their own enginesupport our business in China, as well as to export components for use in products in other parts of the world. While the closures and limitations on movement in the region are expected to be temporary, the duration of the production and to decrease engine purchases from us. In addition, increased levelssupply chain disruption, and related financial impact, cannot be estimated at this time. Should the production and distribution closures continue for an extended period of OEM vertical integration could result from a number of factors, such as shiftstime, the impact on our supply chain in our customers' business strategies, acquisition by a customer of another engine manufacturer, the inability of third-party suppliers to meet product specificationsChina and the emergence of low-cost production opportunities in foreign countries. Any significant reduction in the level of engine production outsourcing from our truck manufacturer or OEM customersglobally could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.operations and cash flows.
Financial distressOur products are subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues.
Our products are subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues. Product recalls subject us to reputational risk, loss of onecurrent and future customers, reduced revenue and product recall costs. Product recall costs are incurred when we decide, either voluntarily or involuntarily, to recall a product through a formal campaign to solicit the return of our large truck OEM customersspecific products due to known or suspected performance or safety issues. Any significant product recalls could materially adversely impacthave material adverse effects on our results of operations.operations, financial condition and cash flows. See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY" to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
The development of new technologies may materially reduce the demand for our current products and services.
We recognize significant salesare investing in new products and technologies, including electrified powertrains, hydrogen generation and fuel cells, for planned introduction into certain existing and new markets.  Given the early stages of development of some of these new products and technologies, there can be no guarantee of the future market acceptance and investment returns with respect to these planned products.  The increased adoption of electrified powertrains in some market segments could result in lower demand for current diesel or natural gas engines and components to a few large on-highway truck OEM customersand, over time, reduce the demand for related parts and service revenues from diesel or natural gas powertrains. Furthermore, it is possible that we may not be successful in North America which have been an integral partdeveloping segment-leading electrified powertrains and some of our positive business results for several years. If oneexisting customers could choose to develop their own electrified or alternate fuel powertrains, or source from other manufacturers, and any of our large truck OEM customers experiences financial distress or bankruptcy, such circumstance would likely lead to significant reductions in our revenues and earnings, commercial disputes, receivable collection issues, and other negative consequences thatthese factors could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations.operations, financial condition and cash flows.

We operate our business on a global basis and policy changes affecting international trade could adversely impact the demand for our products and our competitive position.

We manufacture, sell and service products globally and rely upon a global supply chain to deliver the raw materials, components, systems and parts that we need to manufacture and service our products. Changes in government policies on foreign trade and investment can affect the demand for our products and services, cause non-U.S. customers to shift preferences toward domestically manufactured or branded products and impact the competitive position of our products or prevent us from being able to sell products in certain countries. Our business benefits from free trade agreements, such as the new United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and the U.S. trade relationship with China, Brazil and France and efforts to withdraw from, or substantially modify such agreements or arrangements, in addition to the implementation of more restrictive trade policies, such as more detailed inspections, higher tariffs (including, but not limited to, additional tariffs on the import of steel or aluminum) import or export licensing requirements, exchange controls or new barriers to entry, could adversely impact our

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production costs, customer demand and our relationships with customers and suppliers. Any of these consequences could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
A slowdown in infrastructure development and/or depressed commodity prices could adversely affect our business.
Infrastructure development and strong commodity prices have been significant drivers of our historical growth, but as the pace of investment in infrastructure slowed in recent years (especially in China and Brazil), commodity prices were significantly lower and demand for our products in off-highway markets was weak. Weakness in commodity prices, such as oil, gas and coal, adversely impacted mining industry participants’ demand for vehicles and equipment that contain our engines and other products over the past several years. Deterioration, or renewed weakness, in infrastructure and commodities markets could adversely affect our customers’ demand for vehicles and equipment and, as a result, could adversely affect our business.

The U.K.’s exit from the European Union (EU) could materially and adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
On January 31, 2020, the U.K. exited from the EU (BREXIT). Additionally, the results of the U.K.’s BREXIT has caused, and may continue to cause, volatility in global stock markets, currency exchange rate fluctuations and global economic uncertainty. Although it is unknown what the terms of the U.K.’s future relationship with the EU will be, it is possible that there will be higher tariffs or greater restrictions on imports and exports between the U. K. and the EU and increased regulatory complexities. The effects of BREXIT will depend on any agreements the U.K. makes to retain access to EU markets either during a transitional period or on a permanent basis. These measures could potentially disrupt our supply chain, including delays of imports and exports, limited access to human capital within some of the target markets and jurisdictions in which we operate and adverse changes to tax benefits or liabilities in these or other jurisdictions. In addition, BREXIT could lead to legal uncertainty and potentially divergent national laws and regulations, including with respect to emissions and similar certifications granted to us by the EU, as the U.K. determines which EU laws to replace or replicate. Any of these effects of BREXIT, among others, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Lower-than-anticipated market acceptance of our new or existing products or services.services, including reductions in demand for diesel engines, could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
Although we conduct market research before launching new or refreshed engines and introducing new services, many factors both within and outside our control affect the success of new or existing products and services in the marketplace. Offering engines and services that customers desire and value can mitigate the risks of increasing price competition and declining demand, but products and services that are perceived to be less than desirable (whether in terms of price, quality, overall value, fuel efficiency or other attributes) can exacerbate these risks. With increased consumer interconnectedness through the internet, social media and other media, mere allegations relating to poor quality, safety, fuel efficiency, corporate responsibility or other key attributes can negatively impact our reputation or market acceptance of our products or services, even if such allegations prove to be inaccurate or unfounded.

We are vulnerable to supply shortages from single-sourced suppliers.
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The discoverythe total types of any significant problems withparts in our recently-introduced engine platformsproduct designs, compared to approximately 20 percent in North America2018. Any delay in our suppliers' deliveries may adversely affect our operations at multiple manufacturing locations, forcing us to seek alternative supply sources to avoid serious disruptions. Delays may be caused by factors affecting our suppliers (including capacity constraints, labor disputes, economic downturns, availability of credit, the impaired financial condition), suppliers' allocations to other purchasers, weather emergencies, natural disasters or acts of war or terrorism. Any extended delay in receiving critical supplies could materiallyimpair our ability to deliver products to our customers and adversely impactaffect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.flows.
The EPAOur truck manufacturers and CARB have certified all of our 2017 on-highway engines, which utilize SCR technology to meet requisite emission and GHG levels. The effective performance of SCR technology and the overall performanceOEM customers may discontinue outsourcing their engine supply needs.
Several of our engine platforms impacts a numbercustomers, including PACCAR, Volvo, Navistar, Chrysler, Daimler, Dongfeng and Tata, are truck manufacturers or OEMs that manufacture engines for some of their own vehicles. Despite their own engine manufacturing abilities, these customers have historically chosen to outsource certain types of engine production to us due to the quality of our operating segmentsengine products, our emission compliance capabilities, our systems integration, their customers' preferences, their desire for cost reductions, their desire for eliminating production risks and remains crucial to our success in North America. The discovery of any significant problems in these platforms could result in recall campaigns, increased warranty costs, reputational risk and brand risk, and could materially adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Further slowdown in infrastructure development and/or continuing depressed commodity prices could adversely affect our business.
Infrastructure development and strong commodity prices have been significant drivers of our historical growth, but as the pace of investment in infrastructure has slowed (especially in China and Brazil), commodity prices have been significantly lower in recent years and demand for our products in off-highway markets has remained weak for several years. Weakness in commodities, such as oil, gas and coal, has adversely impacted mining industry participants’ demand for vehicles and equipment that contain our engines and other products. Further deterioration, or continued weakness, in infrastructure and commodities markets will continue to adversely affect our customers’ demand for vehicles and equipment and will adversely affect our business.
Unpredictability in the adoption, implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards by multiple jurisdictions around the world could adversely affect our business.
Our engines are subject to extensive statutory and regulatory requirements governing emission and noise, including standards imposed by the EPA, the EU, state regulatory agencies (such as the CARB) and other regulatory agencies around the world. We have made, and will be required to continue to make, significant capital and research expenditures to ensure our engines comply with these emission standards. Developing engines and components to meet numerous changing government regulatory requirements, with different implementation timelines and emission requirements, makes developing engines efficiently for multiple markets complicated and could result in substantial additional costs that may be difficult to recover in certain markets. In some cases, we are required to develop new products to comply with new regulations, particularly those relating to air emissions. While we have met previous deadlines, our ability to comply with other existing and future regulatory standards will be essential for ustheir desire to maintain our competitive advantage in the engine markets we serve. The successful development and introduction of new and enhanced products in order to comply with new regulatory requirements are subject to other risks, such as delays in product development, cost over-runs and unanticipated technical and manufacturing difficulties.

In addition to these risks, the nature and timing of government implementation and enforcement of increasingly stringent emission standards in emerging markets are unpredictable and subject to change. Any delays in implementation or enforcement could result in the products we developed or modified to comply with these standards becoming unnecessary or becoming necessary later than expected thereby, in some cases, negating our competitive advantage. This in turn can delay, diminish or eliminate the expected return on capital and research expenditures that we have invested in such products and may adversely affect our perceived competitive advantage in being an early, advanced developer of compliant engines.
We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate and other related risks.
We conduct operations in many areas of the world involving transactions denominated in a variety of currencies. We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenues. In addition, since our financial statements are denominated in U.S. dollars, changes in foreign currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on our results of operations. The U.S. dollar has strengthened in recent years and has resulted in material unfavorable impacts on our revenues. If the U.S. dollar continues to strengthen against other currencies, we will continue to experience additional volatility in our financial statements.

While we customarily enter into financial transactions that attempt to address these risks and many of our supply agreements with customers include foreign currency exchange rate adjustment provisions,company focus. However, there can be no assurance that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuationsthese customers will not adversely affect our future resultscontinue to outsource, or outsource as much of, operations.their engine production in the future. In addition, whileincreased levels of OEM vertical integration could result from a number of factors, such as shifts in our customers' business strategies, acquisition by a customer of another engine manufacturer, the useinability of currency hedging instruments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuationsthird-party suppliers to meet product specifications and the emergence of low-cost production opportunities in foreign currency exchange rates, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuationscountries. Any significant reduction in foreign currency exchange rates.

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foreign subsidiaries or businesses located in or conducted within a country imposing controls. Currency devaluations result in a diminished value of funds denominated in the currency of the country instituting the devaluation. See Management's Discussion and Analysis for additional information.
We derive significant earnings from investees that we do not directly control, with more than 50 percent of these earnings from our China-based investees.
For 2016, we recognized $301 million of equity, royalty and interest income from investees, compared to $315 million in 2015. More than half of our equity, royalty and interest income from investees is from three of our 50 percent owned joint ventures in China, Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. and Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. As a result, although a significant percentage of our net income is derived from these unconsolidated entities, we do not unilaterally control their management or their operations, which puts a substantial portion of our net income at risk from the actions or inactions of these entities. A significant reduction in the level of contribution by these entities toengine production outsourcing from our net income would likelytruck manufacturer or OEM customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We may fail to realize all of the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits from the acquisition and integration of our partially-owned United States and Canadian distributors.
Our ability to realize all of the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits from our recent distributor acquisitions will depend, in substantial part, on our ability to successfully complete the integration of the acquired distributors with our other businesses. While we believe we will ultimately achieve these expected benefits, it is possible that we will be unable to achieve all of the objectives within our anticipated time frame or in the anticipated amounts. The expected benefits from integration also may not be fully realized or may be delayed due to certain prohibitions in applicable state franchise and distributor laws. If we are not able to successfully complete our integration strategy, the anticipated enhanced revenue, earnings, cash flow, cost savings and other benefits resulting from our distributor acquisitions may not be realized fully or may take longer to realize than expected.
Delays encountered or increased costs incurred in completing the integration of these acquisitions could negatively impact our revenues, expenses, operating results, cash flow and financial condition, including the loss of current customers or suppliers, increased exposure to legal claims and other liabilities and the distraction or departure of key managers and employees.
Our plan to reposition our portfolio of product offerings through exploringexploration of strategic acquisitions and divestitures may expose us to additional costs and risks.
Part of our strategic plan is to improve our revenue growth, gross margins and earnings by exploring the repositioning of our portfolio of product line offerings through the pursuit of potential strategic acquisitions and/or divestitures to provide future strategic, financial and operational benefits and improve shareholder value. There can be no assurance that we will be able to identify suitable candidates or consummate these transactions on favorable terms. The successful identification and completion of any strategic transaction depends on a number of factors that are not entirely within our control, including the availability of suitable candidates and our ability to negotiate terms acceptable to all parties involved, conclude satisfactory agreements and obtain all necessary regulatory approvals. Accordingly, we may not be able to successfully negotiate and complete specific transactions. The exploration, negotiation and consummation of strategic transactions may involve significant expenditures by us, which may adversely affect our results of operations at the time such expenses are incurred, and may divert management’s attention from our existing business. Strategic transactions also may have adverse effects on our existing business relationships with suppliers and customers.



If required, the financing for strategic acquisitions could result in an increase in our indebtedness, dilute the interests of our shareholders or both. Any acquisition may not be accretive to us for a significant period of time following the completion of such acquisition. Also, our ability to effectively integrate any potential acquisition into our existing business and culture may not be successful, which could jeopardize future financial and operational performance for the combined businesses. In addition, if an acquisition results in any additional goodwill or increase in other intangible assets on our balance sheet and subsequently becomes impaired, we would be required to record a non-cash impairment charge, which could result in a material adverse effect on our financial condition, and results of operations.

operations and cash flows.

Similarly, any strategic divestiture of a product line or business may reduce our revenue and earnings, reduce the diversity of our business, result in substantial costs and expenses and cause disruption to our employees, customers, vendors and communities in which we operate.
We are vulnerable to supply shortages from single-sourced suppliers.
During 2016, we single sourced approximately 20 percent of the total types of parts in our product designs, compared to approximately 56 percent in 2015. Any delay in our suppliers' deliveries may adversely affect our operations at multiple

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manufacturing locations, forcing us to seek alternative supply sources to avoid serious disruptions. Delays may be caused by factors affecting our suppliers, including capacity constraints, labor disputes, economic downturns, availability of credit, the impaired financial condition of a particular supplier, suppliers' allocations to other purchasers, weather emergencies, natural disasters or acts of war or terrorism. Any extended delay in receiving critical supplies could impair our ability to deliver products to our customersOur information technology systems and our results of operations.
Our products are exposed to variabilitypotential security breaches or other disruptions which may adversely impact our competitive position, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We rely on the capacity, reliability and security of our information technology systems and data security infrastructure in connection with various aspects of our business activities. We also rely on our ability to expand and continually update these systems and related infrastructure in response to the changing needs of our business. As we implement new systems, they may not perform as expected. We face the challenge of supporting our older systems and implementing necessary upgrades. In addition, some of these systems are managed by third party service providers and are not under our direct control. If we experience a problem with an important information technology system, including during system upgrades and/or new system implementations, the resulting disruptions could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation. As customers adopt and rely on cloud-based digital technologies and services we offer, any disruption of the confidentiality, integrity or availability of those services could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation.
The data handled by our information technology systems is vulnerable to security threats. Our operations routinely involve receiving, storing, processing and transmitting sensitive information pertaining to our business, customers, dealers, suppliers, employees and other sensitive matters. While we continually work to safeguard our systems and mitigate potential risks, there is no assurance that these actions will be sufficient to prevent information technology security threats, such as security breaches, computer malware, computer viruses and other "cyber attacks," which are increasing in both frequency and sophistication, along with power outages or hardware failures. These threats could result in unauthorized public disclosures of information, create financial liability, subject us to legal or regulatory sanctions, disrupt our ability to conduct our business, result in the loss of intellectual property or damage our reputation with customers, dealers, suppliers and other stakeholders. In addition, our products, including our engines, contain interconnected and increasingly complex systems that control various processes and these systems are potentially subject to "cyber attacks" and disruption. The impact of a significant information technology event on either of our information technology systems or our products could have a material adverse effect on our competitive position, reputation, results of operations, financial condition and commodity costs.cash flows.
Our businesses establish pricesWe face the challenge of accurately aligning our capacity with our customersdemand.
We can experience idle capacity as economies slow or demand for certain products decline, while we can also experience capacity constraints and longer lead times for certain products in accordance with contractual time frames; however, the timingtimes of materialgrowing demand. Accurately forecasting our expected volumes and commodityappropriately adjusting our capacity have been, and will continue to be, important factors in determining

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our results of operations and cash flows. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to decrease our manufacturing capacity during market price increases maytroughs, which could result in under-utilized manufacturing assets and unnecessary overhead costs or that we will be able to increase our manufacturing capacity to a level that meets demand for our products during market peaks, which could prevent us from passing these additional costs on tomeeting increased customer demand and could harm our customers through timely pricing actions. Additionally, higher materialbusiness. If we overestimate our demand and commodity costs around the worldoverbuild our capacity, we may offsethave significantly underutilized assets and we may experience reduced margins. If we do not accurately align our efforts to reduce our cost structure. While we customarily enter into financial transactions and contractual pricing adjustment provisionsmanufacturing capabilities with our customers that attempt to address some of these risks (notably with respect to copper, platinum and palladium), there can be no assurance that commodity price fluctuations will not adversely affect our results of operations. In addition, while the use of commodity price hedging instruments and contractual pricing adjustments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in commodity prices, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuations in price. As a result, higher material and commodity costs, as well as hedging these commodity costs during periods of decreasing prices, could result in declining margins.
Our products are subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues.
Our products may be subject to recall for performance or safety-related issues. Product recalls subject us to harm to our reputation, loss of current and future customers, reduced revenue and product recall costs. Product recall costs are incurred when we decide, either voluntarily or involuntarily, to recall a product through a formal campaign to solicit the return of specific products due to a known or suspected performance issue. Any significant product recallsdemand it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. See Note 12, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES"
We may experience difficulties and delays or unexpected costs in completing our cost reduction actions and announced restructuring initiatives, including achieving any anticipated savings and other benefits of these initiatives.
During the fourth quarter of 2019 and the first quarter of 2020 we are undertaking cost reduction actions and announced restructuring initiatives to respond to the Consolidated slowdown in our global markets. As we implement these initiatives, we may not realize anticipated savings or other benefits from one or more of the initiatives in the amounts or within the time periods we expect. Other events or circumstances, such as implementation difficulties and delays or unexpected costs, may occur which could result in us not realizing our targeted cost reductions. We are also subject to the risks of negative publicity and business disruption in connection with our restructuring and other cost reduction initiatives. If we are unable to realize the expected savings or benefits from these initiatives, certain aspects of our business may be adversely affected. If we experience any of these circumstances or otherwise fail to realize the anticipated savings or benefits from our restructuring and cost reduction initiatives, our results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Financial Statementsdistress or a change-in-control of one of our large truck OEM customers could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We recognize significant sales of engines and components to a few large on-highway truck OEM customers in North America which have been an integral part of our positive business results for additional information.several years. If one of our large truck OEM customers experiences financial distress, bankruptcy or a change-in-control, such circumstance could likely lead to significant reductions in our sales volumes, commercial disputes, receivable collection issues, and other negative consequences that could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.
We may fail to realize all of the expected enhanced revenue, earnings and cash flow from our investment in the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture.

Our ability to realize all of the expected enhanced revenue, earnings, and cash flow from our 2017 investment in the Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture will depend, in substantial part, on our ability to successfully launch the automated transmission products in North America and China and achieve our projected market penetration in those regions. While we believe we will ultimately achieve these objectives, it is possible that we will be unable to achieve all of the goals within our anticipated time frame or in the anticipated amounts. If we are not able to successfully complete our automated transmission strategy, the anticipated enhanced revenue, earnings, and cash flows resulting from this joint venture may not be realized fully or may take longer to realize than expected.

As part of the purchase accounting associated with the formation of the joint venture, significant goodwill and intangible asset balances were recorded on the consolidated balance sheet. If cash flows from the joint venture fall short of our anticipated amounts, these assets could be subject to non-cash impairment charges, negatively impacting our earnings.
We are exposed to political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business.
Our business is subject to the political, economic and other risks that are inherent in operating in numerous countries. These risks include:
the difficulty of enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems;
trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;
the imposition of taxes on foreign income and tax rates in certain foreign countries that exceed those in the U.S.;
the imposition of tariffs, exchange controls or other restrictions;
difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations and the application of foreign labor regulations;
required compliance with a variety of foreign laws and regulations; and
changes in general economic and political conditions in countries where we operate, particularly in emerging markets.

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As we continue to operate our business globally, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other related risks. There can be no assurance that the consequences of these and other factors relating to our multinational operations will not have a material adverse effect upon us.
We face significant competition in the markets we serve.
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. We compete worldwide with a number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell similar products. We primarily compete in the market with diesel engines and related diesel products; however, new technologies continue to be developed for gasoline, natural gas, electrification and other technologies and we will continue to face new competition from these expanding technologies. Our products primarily compete on the basis of price, performance, fuel economy, emissions compliance, speed of delivery, quality and customer support. We also face competitors in some emerging markets who have established local practices and long standing relationships with participants in these markets. There can be no assurance that our products will be able to compete successfully with the products of other companies and in other markets.
Increasing global competition among our customers may affect our existing customer relationships and restrict our ability to benefit from some of our customers' growth.
As our customers in emerging markets continue to grow in size and scope, they are increasingly seeking to export their products to other countries. This has meant greater demand for our advanced engine technologies to help these customers meet the more stringent emissions requirements of developed markets, as well as greater demand for access to our distribution systems for purposes of equipment servicing. As these emerging market customers enter into, and begin to compete in more developed markets, they may increasingly begin to compete with our existing customers in these markets. Our further aid to emerging market customers could adversely affect our relationships with developed market customers and, as a result, we may be pressured to restrict the sale or support of some of our products in the areas of increased competition.customers. In addition, to the extent the competition does not correspond to overall growth in demand, we may see little or no benefit from this type of expansion by our emerging market customers.
We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate and other related risks.

We conduct operations in many areas of the world involving transactions denominated in a variety of currencies. We are subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk to the extent that our costs are denominated in currencies other than those in which we earn revenues. In addition, since our financial statements are denominated in U.S. dollars, changes in foreign currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. The U.S. dollar strengthened in recent years resulting in material unfavorable impacts on our revenues in those years. If the U.S. dollar continues strengthening against other currencies, we will experience additional volatility in our financial statements.

While we customarily enter into financial transactions that attempt to address these risks and many of our supply agreements with customers include foreign currency exchange rate adjustment provisions, there can be no assurance that foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations will not adversely affect our future results of operations and cash flows. In addition, while the use of currency hedging instruments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, by utilizing these instruments we potentially forego the benefits that might result from favorable fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

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

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

Our businesses establish prices with our customers in accordance with contractual time frames; however, the timing of material and commodity market price increases may be adversely affected by, potential security breaches or other disruptionsprevent us from passing these additional costs on to our information technology systemscustomers through timely pricing actions. Additionally, higher material and data security.
We rely oncommodity costs around the capacity, reliabilityworld may offset our efforts to reduce our cost structure. While we customarily enter into financial transactions and security ofcontractual pricing adjustment provisions with our information technology systems and data security infrastructure in connection with various aspects of our business activities. We also rely on our abilitycustomers that attempt to expand and continually update these systems and infrastructure in response to the changing needs of our business. As we implement new systems, they may not perform as expected. We also face the challenge of supporting our older systems and implementing necessary upgrades. In addition,address some of these systems are managedrisks (notably with respect to copper, platinum and palladium), there can be no assurance that commodity price fluctuations will not adversely affect our results of operations and cash flows. In addition, while the use of commodity price hedging instruments and contractual pricing adjustments may provide us with some protection from adverse fluctuations in commodity prices, by third party service providers and are not under our direct control. Ifutilizing these instruments we experience a problem with an important information technology system, including during system upgrades and/or new system implementations,potentially forego the resulting disruptions could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation. As customers adopt andbenefits that


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rely on the cloud-based digital technologiesmight result from favorable fluctuations in price. As a result, higher material and services we offer, any disruptioncommodity costs, as well as hedging these commodity costs during periods of the confidentiality, integrity or availability of those services could have an adverse effect on our business and reputation.
The information handled by our information technology systems is vulnerable to security threats. Our operations routinely involve receiving, storing, processing and transmitting sensitive information pertaining to our business, customers, dealers, suppliers, employees and other sensitive matters. Information technology security threats, such as security breaches, computer malware and other "cyber attacks," which are increasing in both frequency and sophistication,decreasing prices, could result in unauthorized disclosuresdeclining margins.
We derive significant earnings from investees that we do not directly control, with more than 50 percent of informationthese earnings from our China-based investees.
For 2019, we recognized $330 million of equity, royalty and create financial liability, subject usinterest income from investees, compared to legal$394 million in 2018. Approximately half of our equity, royalty and interest income from investees is from four of our 50 percent owned joint ventures in China - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd., Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. and Dongfeng Cummins Emission Solutions Co. Ltd. As a result, although a significant percentage of our net income is derived from these unconsolidated entities, we do not unilaterally control their management or regulatory sanctions,their operations, which puts a substantial portion of our net income at risk from the actions or damageinactions of these entities. A significant reduction in the level of contribution by these entities to our reputation with customers, dealers, suppliers and other stakeholders. We continuously seek to maintain a robust program of information security and controls, but the impact of a material information technology event couldnet income would likely have a material adverse effect on our competitive position, reputation, results of operations financial condition and cash flow.flows.
We are exposed to political, economic and other risks that arise from operating a multinational business.
Approximately 46 percent of our net sales for 2016 and 44 percent in 2015 were attributable to customers outside the U.S. Accordingly, our business is subject to the political, economic and other risks that are inherent in operating in numerous countries. These risks include:
the difficulty of enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems;
trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;
the imposition of taxes on foreign income and tax rates in certain foreign countries that exceed those in the U.S.;
the imposition of tariffs, exchange controls or other restrictions;
difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations and the application of foreign labor regulations;
required compliance with a variety of foreign laws and regulations; and
changes in general economic and political conditions in countries where we operate, particularly in emerging markets.
As we continue to operate our business globally, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other related risks. There can be no assurance that the consequences of these and other factors relating to our multinational operations will not have a material adverse effect upon us.
Unanticipated changes in our effective tax rate, the adoption of new tax legislation or exposure to additional income tax liabilities could adversely affect our profitability.
We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and numerous international jurisdictions. Our income tax provision and cash tax liability in the future could be adversely affected by changes in the distribution of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes to our assertions regarding permanent reinvestment of our foreign earnings, changes in tax laws and the discovery of new information in the course of our tax return preparation process. The carrying value of deferred tax assets, which are predominantly in the U.S., is dependent on our ability to generate future taxable income in the U.S. We are also subject to ongoing tax audits. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve and can be highly judgmental. Tax authorities may disagree with certain tax reporting positions taken by us and, as a result, assess additional taxes against us. We regularly assess the likely outcomes of these audits in order to determine the appropriateness of our tax provision. The amounts ultimately paid upon resolution of these or subsequent tax audits could be materially different from the amounts previously included in our income tax provision and, therefore, could have a material impact on our tax provision.
Our global operations are subject to laws and regulations that impose significant compliance costs and create reputational and legal risk.
Due to the international scope of our operations, we are subject to a complex system of commercial and trade regulations around the world. Recent years have seen an increase in the development and enforcement of laws regarding trade compliance and anti-corruption, such as the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and similar laws from other countries.countries, as well as new regulatory requirements regarding data privacy, such as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation. Our numerous foreign subsidiaries, affiliates and joint venture partners are governed by laws, rules and business practices that differ from those of the U.S. The activities of these entities may not comply with U.S. laws or business practices or our Code of Business Conduct. Violations of these laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions, could disrupt our business and result in an adverse effect on our reputation, business and results of operations, or financial condition.condition and cash flows. We cannot predict the nature, scope or effect of future regulatory requirements to which our operations might be subject or the manner in which existing laws might be administered or interpreted.

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We face the challenge of accurately aligning our capacity with our demand.
We can experience idle capacity as economies slow or demand for certain products decline. Accurately forecasting our expected volumes and appropriately adjusting our capacity have been, and will continue to be, important factors in determining our results of operations. If we overestimate our demand and overbuild our capacity, we may have significantly underutilized assets and we may experience reduced margins. If we do not accurately align our manufacturing capabilities with demand it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Our business is exposed to potential product liability claims.
We face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that our products' failure to perform to specification results, or is alleged to result, in property damage, bodily injury and/or death. At any given time, we are subject to various and multiple product liability claims, any one of which, if decided adversely to us, may have a material adverse effect on our reported results of operation in the period in which our liability with respect to any such claim is recognized. While we maintain insurance coverage with respect to certain product liability claims, we may not be able to obtain such insurance on acceptable terms in the future, if at all, and any such insurance may not provide adequate coverage against product liability claims. In addition, product liability claims can be expensive to defend and can divert the attention of management and other personnel for significant periods of time, regardless of the ultimate outcome. Furthermore, even if we are successful in defending against a claim relating to our products, claims of this nature could cause our customers to lose confidence in our products and us.
Our operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations.
Our plants and operations are subject to increasingly stringent environmental laws and regulations in all of the countries in which we operate, including laws and regulations governing air emission, discharges to water and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of waste materials. While we believe that we are in compliance in all material respects with these environmental laws and regulations, there can be no assurance that we will not be adversely impacted by

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costs, liabilities or claims with respect to existing or subsequently acquired operations, under either present laws and regulations or those that may be adopted or imposed in the future. We are also subject to laws requiring the cleanup of contaminated property. If a release of hazardous substances occurs at or from any of our current or former properties or at a landfill or another location where we have disposed of hazardous materials, we may be held liable for the contamination and the amount of such liability could be material.
Future bans or limitations on the use of diesel-powered vehicles or other applications could have a material adverse impact on our business over the long term.
In an effort to limit greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change, multiple countries and cities have announced that they plan to implement a ban on the use in their cities or countries of diesel-powered products in the near or distant future. These countries include China, India and Germany. In addition, California government officials have called for the state to phase out sales of diesel-powered vehicles by 2040. To the extent that these types of bans are actually implemented in the future on a broad basis, or in one or more of our key markets, our business over the long-term could experience material adverse impacts.
We are exposed to risks arising from the price and availability of energy.
The level of demand for our products and services is influenced in multiple ways by the price and availability of energy. High energy costs generally drive greater demand for better fuel economy in almost all countries in which we operate. Some of our engine products have been developed with a primary purpose of offering fuel economy improvements, and if energy costs decrease or increase less than expected, demand for these products may likewise decrease. The relative unavailability of electricity in some emerging market countries also influences demand for our electricity generating products, such as our diesel generators. If these countries add energy capacity by expanding their power grids at a rate equal to or faster than the growth in demand for energy, the demand for our generating products could also decrease or increase less than would otherwise be the case.
Significant declines in future financial and stock market conditions could diminish our pension plan asset performance and adversely impact our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
We sponsor both funded and unfunded domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and other retirement plans. Our pension cost and the required contributions to our pension plans are directly affected by the value of plan assets, the projected and actual rates of return on plan assets and the actuarial assumptions we use to measure our defined benefit pension plan obligations, including the discount rate at which future projected and accumulated pension obligations are discounted to a present value. We could experience increased pension cost due to a combination of factors, including the decreased investment performance of pension plan assets, decreases in the discount rate and changes in our assumptions relating to the expected return on plan assets.



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

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We may be adversely impacted by work stoppages and other labor matters.
At December 31, 2016,2019, we employed approximately 55,40061,615 persons worldwide. Approximately 18,34019,048 of our employees worldwide are represented by various unions under collective bargaining agreements that expire between 20172020 and 2021.2024. While we have no reason to believe that we will be materially impacted by work stoppages or other labor matters, there can be no assurance that future issues with our labor unions will be resolved favorably or that we will not encounter future strikes, work stoppages, or other types of conflicts with labor unions or our employees. Any of these consequences may have an adverse effect on us or may limit our flexibility in dealing with our workforce. In addition, many of our customers and suppliers have unionized work forces. Work stoppages or slowdowns experienced by our customers or suppliers could result in slowdowns or closures that would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flow.
Our financial statements are subject to changes in accounting standards that could adversely impact our profitability or financial position.
Our financial statements are subject to the application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America, which are periodically revised and/or expanded. Accordingly, from time to time, we are required to adopt new or revised accounting standards issued by recognized authoritative bodies, including the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Recently, accounting standard setters issued new guidance which further interprets or seeks to revise accounting pronouncements related to revenue recognition and lease accounting as well as to issue new standards expanding disclosures. The impact of accounting pronouncements that have been issued but not yet implemented is disclosed in our annual and quarterly reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q. An assessment of proposed standards is not provided, as such proposals are subject to change through the exposure process and, therefore, their effects on our financial statements cannot be meaningfully assessed. It is possible that future accounting standards we are required to adopt could change the current accounting treatment that we apply to our consolidated financial statements and that such changes could have a material adverse effect on our reported results of operations and financial position.
Future bans or limitations on the use of diesel-powered vehicles could materially adversely affect our business over the long term.
Mayors of several large international cities have announced that they plan to implement a ban on the use in their cities of diesel-powered vehicles by 2025. Similarly, Germany adopted legislation to ban new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2030. To the extent that these types of bans are actually implemented in the future on a broad basis, or in one or more of our key markets, our business over the long-term could be materially adversely affected.
ITEM 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments
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ITEM 2.    Properties
Manufacturing Facilities
Our principal manufacturing facilities include our plants used by the following segments in the following locations:are as follows:
Segment U.S. Facilities Facilities Outside the U.S.
Engine 
Indiana: Columbus
 
Brazil: Sao Paulo
  
New York: Lakewood
 
India: Phaltan
  
North Carolina: Whitakers
 
U.K.: Darlington
Components 
Indiana: Columbus
 
Australia: Kilsyth
  
South Carolina: Charleston
 
Brazil: Sao Paulo
  
Tennessee: Cookeville
 
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Wuxi, Wuhan
  
Wisconsin: Mineral Point, Neillsville
 
France: Quimper
    
Germany: Marktheidenfeld
    
India: Pune, Dewas, Pithampur, Phaltan, Rudrapur
    
Mexico: Ciudad Juarez, San Luis Potosi
    
South Africa: Johannesburg
    
South Korea: Suwon
    
Turkey: IzmirU.K.: Darlington, Huddersfield
Power Systems
Indiana: Elkhart, Seymour
Brazil: Sao Paulo
Minnesota: Fridley
China: Wuxi, Wuhan
New Mexico: Clovis
India: Pune, Ahmendnagar, Ranjangaon, Phaltan
    
U.K.: Darlington, Huddersfield
Power Systems
Indiana: Elkhart, Seymour
Brazil: Sao Paulo
Minnesota: Fridley
China: Wuxi, Wuhan
New Mexico: Clovis
India: Pune, Ahmendnagar, Ranjangaon, Phaltan San Luis Potosi
    
Mexico: San Luis PotosiRomania: Craiova
    
Romania: CraiovaU.K.: Daventry
    
U.K.: Daventry, Margate, Manston, StamfordNigeria: Lagos
New Power
Indiana: Columbus
Canada: Mississauga
    
Nigeria: LagosBelgium: Oevel
In addition, engines and engine components are manufactured by joint ventures or independent licensees at manufacturing plants in the U.S., China, India, Japan, Sweden, Germany, U.K., Mexico and India.Canada.

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Distribution Facilities
The principal distribution facilities that serve all of our segments are located in the following locations:as follows:
U.S. Facilities Facilities Outside the U.S.
California: Irvine
 
Belgium: RumstAustralia: Scoresby
Colorado: Henderson
 
Canada: VancouverBelgium: Mechelen
Georgia: Atlanta
 
China: ShanghaiCanada: Montreal, Vancouver
Kentucky: WaltonMichigan: New Hudson
 
Singapore: SingaporeChina: Beijing
Michigan: New HudsonMinnesota: White Bear Lake
 
South Africa: JohannesburgGermany: Gross-Gerau
Minnesota: White Bear LakeTennessee: Memphis
 
United Arab Emirates: DubaiHolland: Dordrecht
Nebraska: OmahaTexas: Dallas
 
India: Pune
North Carolina: Charlotte
  
Japan: Tokyo
Pennsylvania: Bristol
  
Russia: Moscow
Tennessee: Memphis
  
South Africa: Johannesburg
Texas: Dallas
  
U.K.: Wellingborough

Supply Chain Facilities
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Headquarters and Other Offices
Our Corporate Headquartersour segments are located in Columbus, Indiana. Additional marketing and operational headquarters are in the following locations:as follows:
U.S. Facilities Facilities Outside the U.S.
Indiana:Columbus Indianapolis
 
Brazil: GuarulhosBelgium: Rumst
Tennessee: NashvilleKentucky: Walton
 
China: Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan
Washington, D.C.
Tennessee: Memphis
 
India: Phaltan, Pithampur, Pune
Texas: Houston
Mexico: San Luis Potosi
  
Mexico: San Luis PotosiU.K.: Cumbernauld, Stockton
Headquarters and Other Offices
Our Corporate Headquarters is located in Columbus, Indiana. Additionally, we operate numerous ancillary marketing, operational headquarters and administrative facilities globally.
 
Russia: Moscow
South Africa: Johannesburg
U.K.: Staines, Stockton
United Arab Emirates: Dubai
ITEM 3.    Legal Proceedings
We are subject to numerous lawsuits and claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business, including actions related to product liability; personal injury; the use and performance of our products; warranty matters; product recalls; patent, trademark or other intellectual property infringement; contractual liability; the conduct of our business; tax reporting in foreign jurisdictions; distributor termination; workplace safety; and environmental matters. We also have been identified as a potentially responsible party at multiple waste disposal sites under U.S. federal and related state environmental statutes and regulations and may have joint and several liability for any investigation and remediation costs incurred with respect to such sites. We have denied liability with respect to many of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings and are vigorously defending such lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We carry various forms of commercial, property and casualty, product liability and other forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not be applicable or adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment against us with respect to these lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We do not believe that these lawsuits are material individually or in the aggregate. While we believe we have also established adequate accruals pursuant to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for our expected future liability with respect to pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings, where the nature and extent of any such liability can be reasonably estimated based upon then presently available information, there can be no assurance that the final resolution of any existing or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
The matters described under "Loss Contingency Charges"Contingency" in Note 12, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES,"PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements are incorporated herein by reference.
We conduct significant business operations in Brazil that are subject to the Brazilian federal, state and local labor, social security, tax and customs laws. While we believe we comply with such laws, they are complex, subject to varying interpretations and we are often engaged in litigation regarding the application of these laws to particular circumstances.

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On April 29, 2019, we announced that we were conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and compliance with emission standards for our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the EPA and the CARB regarding certification of our engines in model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. This review is being conducted with external advisors to ensure the certification and compliance processes for all of our pick-up truck applications are consistent with our internal policies, engineering standards and applicable laws. In addition, we voluntarily disclosed our formal internal review to our regulators and to other government agencies, the DOJ and the SEC, and have been working cooperatively with them to ensure a complete and thorough review. During conversations with the EPA and CARB about the effectiveness of our pick-up truck applications, the regulators raised concerns that certain aspects of our emissions systems may reduce the effectiveness of our emissions control systems and thereby act as defeat devices. As a result, our internal review focuses, in part, on the regulators’ concerns. We are working closely with the regulators to enhance our emissions systems to improve the effectiveness of all of our pick-up truck applications and to fully address the regulators’ requirements. Based on discussions with the regulators, we have developed a new calibration for the engines in model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks that has been included in all engines shipped since September 2019. During our discussions, the regulators have asked us to look at other model years and other engines, though the primary focus of our review has been the model year 2019 RAM. We are also fully cooperating with the DOJ's and the SEC's information requests and inquiries. Due to the continuing nature of our formal review, our ongoing cooperation with our regulators and other government agencies, and the presence of many unknown facts and circumstances, we cannot predict the final outcome of this review and these regulatory and agency processes, and we cannot provide assurance that the matter will not have a materially adverse impact on our results of operations and cash flows.
ITEM 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures
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PART II
ITEM 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(a)   Our common stock is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "CMI." For information about the quoted market prices of our common stock, information regarding dividend payments and the number of common stock shareholders, see "Selected Quarterly Financial Data" in this report. For other matters related to our common stock and shareholders' equity, see Note 13, "SHAREHOLDERS'16, "CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b)   Use of proceeds—not applicable.
(c)   The following information is provided pursuant to Item 703 of Regulation S-K:
  Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period 
(a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
 
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
(c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs
 
(d) Maximum
Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs(2)
October 3 - November 6 1,335
 $129.78
 
 90,937
November 7 - December 4 269,459
 131.37
 246,478
 68,106
December 5 - December 31 4,654
 142.10
 
 62,953
Total 275,448
 131.55
 246,478
  
  Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Period 
(a) Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased(1)
 
(b) Average
Price Paid
per Share
 
(c) Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs
 
(d) Maximum
Number of Shares
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs(2)
September 30 - November 3 1,621,817
 $158.11
 1,618,527
 31,370
November 4 - December 1 254,661
 181.51
 247,913
 25,208
December 2 - December 31 911,293
 181.41
 909,006
 23,185
Total 2,787,771
 167.87
 2,775,446
  

(1) Shares purchased represent shares under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan established in 1969 (there is no maximum repurchase limitation in this plan) and ourthe Board of Directors authorized share repurchase programs.program.
(2) These values reflect the sum of shares held in loan status under our Key Employee Stock Investment Plan. The repurchase programsprogram authorized by the Board of Directors dodoes not limit the number of shares that may be purchased and werewas excluded from this column. The dollar value remaining available for future purchases under such programs as ofthe 2018 program at December 31, 2016,2019, was $1.5 billion.$635 million.
In December 2016, our2019, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1$2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the 20152018 repurchase plan. In November 2015, ourOctober 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1$2.0 billion of additional common stock upon the completion of the 2014 repurchase plan.stock. During the three months ended December 31, 2016,2019, we repurchased $33$465 million of common stock under the 2015 Board of Directors authorized plan.2018 authorization.
During the three months ended December 31, 2016,2019, we repurchased 28,97012,325 shares of common stock from employees in connection with the Key Employee Stock Investment Plan which allows certain employees, other than officers, to purchase shares of common stock on an installment basis up to an established credit limit. Loans are issued for five-year terms at a fixed interest rate established at the date of purchase and may be refinanced after their initial five-year period for an additional five-year period. Participants must hold shares for a minimum of six months from date of purchase. If the shares are sold before the loan is paid off, the employee must wait six months before another share purchase may be made. We hold participants’ shares as security for the loans and would, in effect, repurchase shares if the participant defaulted in repayment of the loan. There is no maximum amount of shares that we may purchase under this plan.


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Performance Graph (Unaudited)
The following Performance Graph and related information shall not be deemed "soliciting material" or to be "filed" with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any of our future filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.
The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock for the last five years with the cumulative total return on the S&P 500 Index and an index of peer companies selected by us. Our peer group includes BorgWarner Inc,Inc., Caterpillar, Inc., Daimler AG, Danaher Corporation, Deere & Company, Donaldson Company Inc., Eaton Corporation, Emerson Electric Co., Fortive Corporation, W.W. Grainger Inc., Honeywell International, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Ingersoll-Rand Company Ltd., Navistar, PACCAR, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Textron Inc. and Volvo AB.AB (Fortive Corporation is excluded from the peer index in the following graph as the company was founded after December 31, 2014). Each of the measures of cumulative total return assumes reinvestment of dividends. The comparisons in this table are required by the SEC and are not intended to forecast or be indicative of possible future performance of our stock.


COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG CUMMINS INC., S&P 500 INDEX AND CUSTOM PEER GROUP


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ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON DEC.DECEMBER 31, 20112014
ASSUMES DIVIDENDS REINVESTED
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ITEM 6.    Selected Financial Data
The selected financial information presented below for each of the last five years ended December 31, beginning with 2016,2019, was derived from our Consolidated Financial Statements. This information should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statementsand related notes and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
In millions, except per share amounts 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012
For the years ended December 31,          
Net sales $17,509
 $19,110
 $19,221
 $17,301
 $17,334
U.S. percentage of sales 54% 56% 52% 48% 47%
Non-U.S. percentage of sales 46% 44% 48% 52% 53%
Gross margin(1)
 4,452
 4,947
 4,861
 4,280
 4,416
Research, development and engineering expenses 636
 735
 754
 713
 728
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 301
 315
 370
 361
 384
Interest expense(2)
 69
 65
 64
 41
 32
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.(3)
 1,394
 1,399
 1,651
 1,483
 1,645
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.          
Basic $8.25
 $7.86
 $9.04
 $7.93
 $8.69
Diluted 8.23
 7.84
 9.02
 7.91
 8.67
Cash dividends declared per share 4.00
 3.51
 2.81
 2.25
 1.80
Net cash provided by operating activities $1,935
 $2,059
 $2,266
 $2,089
 $1,532
Capital expenditures 531
 744
 743
 676
 690
At December 31,          
Cash and cash equivalents $1,120
 $1,711
 $2,301
 $2,699
 $1,369
Total assets 15,011
 15,134
 15,764
 14,728
 12,548
Long-term debt(2)
 1,568
 1,576
 1,577
 1,672
 698
Total equity(4)
 7,174
 7,750
 8,093
 7,870
 6,974
In millions, except per share amounts 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015
For the years ended December 31,          
Net sales $23,571
 $23,771
 $20,428
 $17,509
 $19,110
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.(1)
 2,260
 2,141
 999
 1,394
 1,399
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.(2)
          
Basic $14.54
 $13.20
 $5.99
 $8.25
 $7.86
Diluted 14.48
 13.15
 5.97
 8.23
 7.84
Cash dividends declared per share 4.90
 4.44
 4.21
 4.00
 3.51
At December 31,          
Total assets 19,737
 19,062
 18,075
 15,011
 15,134
Long-term debt 1,576
 1,597
 1,588
 1,568
 1,576

(1)We revisedFor the classification of certain amounts for "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses" for 2013 and 2012. Certain activities that were previously classified in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" are now classified as "Cost of sales." The reclassifications for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, were $103 million and $92 million, respectively. The revision had no impact on reported2019, net income cash flows orattributable to Cummins Inc. was reduced by $119 million due to restructuring actions ($90 million after-tax). For the balance sheet.
(2) In 2015, we adopted new rules related to balance sheet debt issuance costs, which resulted in the reclassification of ouryear ended December 31, 2014, debt balance, reducing our long-term debt2018, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. was reduced by $12 million. In September 2013, we issued $1 billion of senior unsecured debt.
(3)$39 million due to Tax Legislation. For the year ended December 31, 2017, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. was reduced by $777 million due to Tax Legislation. For the year ended December 31, 2016, consolidated net income attributable to Cummins Inc. included a $138 million charge for a loss contingency ($74 million net of favorable variable compensation impact and after-tax). For the year ended December 31, 2015, consolidated net income attributable to Cummins Inc. included $211 million for an impairment of light-duty diesel assets ($133 million after-tax), $90 million of restructuring actions and other charges ($61 million after-tax) and a $60 million charge for a loss contingency ($38 million after-tax).
(2)For the year ended December 31, 2014, consolidated net income included $32 million of2019, results for basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.58 per share and $0.57 per share, respectively, due to restructuring and other charges ($21 million after-tax) for operating actions related to the Power Systems segment.actions. For the year ended December 31, 2012, consolidated net income included $52 million of restructuring2018, results for basic and other charges ($35 million after-tax) and a $20 million charge ($12 million after-tax) relateddiluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.24 per share due to legal matters.
(4)Tax Legislation. For the yearsyear ended December 31, 2017, results for basic and diluted earnings per share were reduced by $4.66 per share and $4.65 per share, respectively, due to Tax Legislation. For the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013results for basic and 2012, we recorded non-cash charges (credits)diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.44 per share due to equity of $65 million, $63 million, $78 million, $(102) million and $83 million, respectively, to record net actuarial losses (gains) associated with the valuation of our pension plans. These losses (gains) include the effects of market conditions on our pension trust assets and the effects of economic factors on the valuation of the pension liability.a loss contingency charge. For the yearsyear ended December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013results for basic and 2012, we recorded non-cashdiluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.75 per share due to an impairment of light-duty diesel, $0.34 per share due to restructuring actions and other charges (credits)and $0.20 and $0.21 per share, respectively, due to equity of $431 million, $290 million, $227 million, $18 million and $(37) million, respectively, to record unrealized losses (gains) associated with the foreign currency translation adjustments.a loss contingency charge.



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ITEM 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ORGANIZATION OF INFORMATION
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) was prepared to provide the reader with a view and perspective of our business through the eyes of management and should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes to those financial statements. Our MD&A is presented in the following sections:
Executive SummaryEXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
2020 OUTLOOK
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
The following is the discussion and Financial Highlights
analysis of changes in the financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2019 compared to fiscal year 2018. The discussion and analysis of fiscal year 2017 Outlook
Resultsand changes in the financial condition and results of Operations
Operating Segment Results
Liquidityoperations for fiscal year 2018 compared to fiscal year 2017 that are not included in this Form 10-K may be found in Part II, ITEM 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, filed with the Securities and Capital Resources
Contractual Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments
Application of Critical Accounting Estimates
Recently Issued Accounting PronouncementsExchange Commission (SEC) on February 11, 2019.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel, and natural gas, engineselectric and engine-related component products,hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, andautomated transmissions, electric power generation systems.systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers and other customers worldwide. We have long-standing relationships with many of the leading manufacturers in the markets we serve, including PACCAR Inc, Navistar International Corporation, Daimler Trucks North America Navistar International Corporation and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.Automobiles (Chrysler). We serve our customers through a network of approximately 600 wholly-owned, joint venture and independent distributor locations and over 7,4007,600 Cummins certified dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.
In November 2019, we renamed our Electrified Power segment as "New Power" in order to better represent the incorporation of fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation. The New Power segment includes our electrified power, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
Our reportable operating segments consist of Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and Power Systems.New Power. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. The Engine segment produces engines (15 liters and less in size)smaller) and associated parts for sale to customers in on-highway and various off-highway markets. Our engines are used in trucks of all sizes, buses and recreational vehicles, as well as in various industrial applications, including construction, agriculture, power generation systems and other off-highway applications. The Distribution segment includes wholly-owned and partially-owned distributorships engaged in wholesaling engines, generator sets and service parts, as well as performing service and repair activities on our products and maintaining relationships with various OEMs throughout the world. The Components segment sells filtration products, aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, electronics, fuel systems and fuel systems.automated transmissions. The Power Systems segment is an integrated power provider, which designs, manufactures and sells engines (16 liters and larger) for industrial applications (including mining, oil and gas, marine and marine)rail), standby and prime power generator sets, alternators and other power components. The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies. We continue to serve all our markets as they adopt electrification and alternative power technologies, meeting the needs of our OEM partners and end customers.

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Our financial performance depends, in large part, on varying conditions in the markets we serve, particularly the on-highway, construction and general industrial markets. Demand in these markets tends to fluctuate in response to overall economic conditions. Our sales may also be impacted by OEM inventory levels, production schedules and stoppages. Economic downturns in markets we serve generally result in reduced sales of our products and can result in price reductions in certain products and/or markets. As a worldwide business, our operations are also affected by currency, political, economic and regulatory matters, including adoption and enforcement of environmental and emission standards, in the countries we serve. As part of our growth strategy, we invest in businesses in certain countries that carry high levels of these risks such as China, Brazil, India, Mexico, Russia and countries in the Middle East and Africa. At the same time, our geographic diversity and broad product and service offerings have helped limit the impact from a drop in demand in any one industry or customer or the economy of any single country on our consolidated results.
Worldwide revenues declined 8decreased 1 percent in 20162019 compared to 2015, primarily due to lower demand2018, as higher sales in most global on-highway markets, decreased demand in most global power generation markets, unfavorable foreign currency fluctuationsthe Distribution and lower demand in most global high-horsepower industrial markets, partiallyNew Power segments were more than offset by sales increases related to the consolidation of North American distributors since December 31, 2014 and an increase in light-duty automotive sales primarily due to new sales for the Nissan pick-up platform launched in the second half of 2015. Revenue in the U.S. and Canada declined by 12 percent

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primarily due to decreased demand in the North American on-highway markets, lower organic sales in our distribution markets and unfavorableall other operating segments. International demand in the industrial oil and gas and construction markets, partially offset by increased Distribution segment sales related to the consolidation of North American distributors and an increase in light-duty automotive sales primarily due to new sales for the Nissan pick-up platform launched in the second half of 2015. Continued global economic weakness in 2016 negatively impacted our international revenues (excludes the U.S. and Canada), which declined by 26 percent compared to 2018, with lower sales down in most of our markets, especiallyregions (especially in South America, the Middle East, U.K., SingaporeEurope, India, Russia, Asia Pacific and Mexico.Latin America). The declinedecrease in international sales was primarily due to declinesdriven by lower on-highway demand (mainly in most international power generationthe light-commercial vehicle (LCV) market in China and Russia, truck markets in Western Europe and India, which negatively impacted our emission solutions and turbo technologies businesses, the medium-duty truck market in Brazil and the bus market in Europe), unfavorable foreign currency impacts of 4 percent of international sales (primarily in the Chinese renminbi, Euro, British pound, Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee,Australian dollar, Brazilian real South African rand and Australian dollar),Indian rupee) and decreased demand in high-horsepower industrial markets led(especially construction markets in China, Asia Pacific and India and most international mining markets). These decreases were partially offset by declinesincreased demand in marineChina for both engines for oil and mining,gas customers and power generation equipment for data center customers. Net sales in the U.S. and Canada improved by 3 percent primarily due to increased demand in the pick-up truck and medium-duty truck markets and increased demand in most of our distribution product lines (largely related to power generation equipment for data center customers), partially offset by lower demand in distributionheavy-duty truck and bus markets in Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East and lowerdecreased industrial demand (especially in the on-highway markets in Braziloil and Mexico.gas market).
The following table contains sales and earnings before interest expense, income tax expense and noncontrolling interests (EBIT) resultsEBITDA by operating segment for the years ended December 31, 20162019 and 2015.2018. See the section titled "Operating Segment Results""OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" for a more detailed discussion of net sales and EBITEBITDA by operating segment including the reconciliation of segment EBITEBITDA to consolidated net income.
Operating Segmentsincome attributable to Cummins Inc.
 Operating Segments
 2016 2015 Percent change 2019 2018 Percent change
   
Percent
of Total
     
Percent
of Total
   2016 vs. 2015   
Percent
of Total
     
Percent
of Total
   2019 vs. 2018
In millions Sales EBIT 
Sales (1)
 
EBIT (1)
 Sales EBIT Sales EBITDA Sales EBITDA Sales EBITDA
Engine $7,804
 45 % $686
(2) 
$8,670
 45 % $636
(2)(3)(4) 
(10)% 8 % $10,056
 43 % $1,454
 $10,566
 44 % $1,446
 (5)% 1 %
Distribution 6,181
 35 % 392
 6,229
 33 % 412
(4) 
(1)% (5)% 8,071
 34 % 656
 7,828
 33 % 563
 3 % 17 %
Components 4,836
 28 % 641
 5,172
 27 % 727
(3)(4) 
(6)% (12)% 6,914
 29 % 1,097
 7,166
 30 % 1,030
 (4)% 7 %
Power Systems 3,517
 20 % 263
 4,067
 21 % 335
(4) 
(14)% (21)% 4,460
 19 % 512
 4,626
 20 % 614
 (4)% (17)%
New Power 38
  % (149) 7
  % (90) NM
 (66)%
Intersegment eliminations (4,829) (28)% 
 (5,028) (26)% 
 (4)% 
 (5,968) (25)% 42
 (6,422) (27)% (87) (7)% NM
Non-segment 
 
 17
 
 
 (20)
(4) 

 NM
Total $17,509
 100 % $1,999
 $19,110
 100 % $2,090
 (8)% (4)% $23,571
 100 % $3,612
 $23,771
 100 % $3,476
 (1)% 4 %

"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) Sales and EBIT numbers were adjusted for the segment reorganization. See Note 21, "OPERATING SEGMENTS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) The years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, included $138 million and $60 million for loss contingency charges, respectively.See the "Results of Operations" section for additional information.
(3) The year ended December 31, 2015, included an impairment of light-duty diesel assets for the Engine and Components segments of $202 million and $9 million, respectively. See the "Results of Operations" section for additional information.
(4) The year ended December 31, 2015, included $90 million of restructuring actions and other charges which were re-allocated in conjunction with our segment realignment. Restructuring actions and other charges for the Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and Non-segment segments were $17 million, $23 million, $13 million, $26 million and $11 million, respectively. See the "Results of Operations" section for additional information.
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. for 20162019 was $1.39$2.3 billion, or $8.23$14.48 per diluted share, on sales of $17.5$23.6 billion, compared to 20152018 net income attributable to Cummins Inc. of $1.40$2.1 billion, or $7.84$13.15 per diluted share, on sales of $19.1$23.8 billion. NetThe increase in net income attributable to Cummins Inc. and earnings per diluted share was relatively flat as significantly lowerdriven by increased gross margin, lower variable compensation expenses and higher loss contingency charges were mostlygains on corporate owned life insurance, partially offset by the absence of 2015 impairment and restructuring charges, in addition to loweractions, higher research, development and engineering expenses aand lower effective tax rate, lower selling, generalequity, royalty and administrative expenses and favorable changes to corporate owned life insurance.interest income from investees. The decreaseincrease in gross margin and gross margin percentage was primarilymainly due to lower warranty costs (due to the absence of the $368 million engine system charge recorded in 2018), favorable pricing and lower material costs, partially offset by lower volumes, unfavorable miximpacts from tariffs and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuationsimpacts (primarily inAustralian dollar, Euro, Canadian dollar and Brazilian real). See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Brazilian real, South African rand and Canadian dollar), partially offset by lower material and commodity costs, improved Distribution segment margins related to the acquisition of North American distributors since December 31, 2014 and lower warranty expense.Engine System Campaign. Diluted earnings per common share for 20162019 benefited $0.26$0.25 per share from lowerfewer weighted-average shares outstanding, primarily due to purchases under the stock repurchase program.
We generated $1,935 million$3.2 billion of operating cash flows in 2016,2019, compared to $2,059 million$2.4 billion in 2015.2018. See the section titled "Cash Flows""Cash Flows" in the "Liquidity and Capital Resources""LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES" section for a discussion of items impacting cash flows.
In December 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the 2015 repurchase plan. During 2016, we repurchased $778 million, or 7.3 million shares of common stock. In 2016, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with a third party financial institution to repurchase $500 million of our common stock under our previously announced share repurchase plans and received 4.7 million shares at an average purchase price of $105.50 per share. See Note 13, "SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


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During 2016, we paid $109 million to acquire the remaining interest in the last two partially owned North American distributors, including the related debt retirements, and recognized a total gain of $15 million on the fair value adjustment resulting from the acquisition of the controlling interest in the previously unconsolidated entity. See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our debt to capital ratio (total capital defined as debt plus equity) at December 31, 2016,2019, was 20.621.9 percent, compared to 17.523.1 percent at December 31, 2015.2018. The increasedecrease was primarily due to higher total debt, as a result of thedecline in outstanding commercial paper program added in 2016, and a net decrease in shareholders' equity.paper. At December 31, 2016,2019, we had $1.4$1.5 billion in cash and marketable securities on hand and access to our $3.5 billion credit facilities, if necessary, to meet currently anticipated investment and funding needs. As
On April 29, 2019, we announced that we were conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and compliance with emission standards for our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the dateU.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board regarding certification of filingour engines in the model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. We voluntarily disclosed our formal internal review to the regulators and to other government agencies, the Department of Justice and the SEC. We are also fully cooperating with the government agencies’ information requests and inquiries. Due to the continuing nature of our formal review, our ongoing cooperation with the regulators and other government agencies, and the presence of many unknown facts and circumstances, we cannot predict the final outcome of this Annual Reportreview and these regulatory and agency processes, and we cannot provide assurance that the matter will not have a materially adverse impact on Form 10-K, our credit ratings were as follows:results of operations and cash flows. See Note 15, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Long-TermShort-Term
Credit Rating AgencySenior Debt RatingDebt RatingOutlook
Standard & Poor’s Rating ServicesA+A1Stable
Fitch RatingsAF1Stable
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.A2P1Stable
In July 2016,2019, our Board of Directors (the Board) authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 5.115 percent from $0.975$1.14 per share to $1.025$1.311 per share.
On August 21, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated 364-day credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $1.5 billion of unsecured funds at any time through August 18, 2020. This credit agreement amends and restates the prior $1.5 billion 364-day credit facility that matured on August 21, 2019. See Note 11, "DEBT," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
On September 9, 2019, we acquired an 81 percent interest in Hydrogenics Corporation for total consideration of $235 million. The Hydrogen Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Air Liquide, S.A., will maintain a 19 percent noncontrolling interest in Hydrogenics Corporation. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in our global markets in the second half of 2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we began executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs. We incurred a charge of $119 million ($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2019 for these actions which impacted approximately 2,300 employees. See Note 4, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
In December 2019, the Board authorized the acquisition of up to $2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the 2018 repurchase plan. In 2019, we repurchased $1,271 million or 8.1 million shares of common stock under the 2018 authorization. See Note 16, "CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY" to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
In 2019, the investment gain on our U.S. pension trust was 17.6 percent while our U.K. pension trust gain was 10.9 percent. Our global pension plans, including our unfunded and non-qualified plans, were 110113 percent funded at December 31, 2016.2019. Our U.S. qualified plans,defined benefit plan, which representrepresents approximately 5653 percent of the worldwide pension obligation, were 118was 133 percent funded, and our U.K. plans were 121defined benefit plan was 109 percent funded. We expect to contribute approximately $134$100 million in cash to our global pension plans in 2017.2020. In addition, we expect our 2020 net periodic pension cost to approximate $100 million. See application of critical accounting estimates within MD&A and Note 8, "PENSION13, "PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information concerning our pension and other post-retirementpostretirement benefit plans.
In 2016, we recorded additional charges of $138 million for an existing loss contingency. See Note 12, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


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2017 OUTLOOK
Our outlook reflects the following positive trends and challenges to our business that we expect could impact our revenue and earnings potential in 2017:
Demand for pick-up trucks in North America may remain strong.
On-highway markets in India may improve.
Industry production of heavy-duty trucks in North America may decline.
Power generation markets may remain weak.
Industry production of medium-duty trucks in North America may decline.
North American construction markets may weaken.
Weak economic conditions in Brazil may continue to negatively impact demand across our businesses.
Foreign currency volatility could continue to put pressure on our results.
Market demand may remain weak in industrial engine and global mining markets.
Demand in a number of important markets has been weak or declining for a number of years, below replacement levels, and we expect that demand will improve over time, as in prior economic cycles. We are well-positioned to benefit when market conditions improve.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
       Favorable/(Unfavorable)       Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions (except per share amounts) 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
NET SALES $17,509
 $19,110
 $19,221
 $(1,601) (8)% $(111) (1)% $23,571
 $23,771
 $20,428
 $(200) (1)% $3,343
 16 %
Cost of sales 13,057
 14,163
 14,360
 1,106
 8 % 197
 1 % 17,591
 18,034
 15,328
 443
 2 % (2,706) (18)%
GROSS MARGIN 4,452
 4,947
 4,861
 (495) (10)% 86
 2 % 5,980
 5,737
 5,100
 243
 4 % 637
 12 %
OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME          
   

          
   

Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,046
 2,092
 2,095
 46
 2 % 3
  % 2,454
 2,437
 2,429
 (17) (1)% (8)  %
Research, development and engineering expenses 636
 735
 754
 99
 13 % 19
 3 % 1,001
 902
 754
 (99) (11)% (148) (20)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 301
 315
 370
 (14) (4)% (55) (15)% 330
 394
 357
 (64) (16)% 37
 10 %
Loss contingency charges 138
 60
 
 (78) NM
 (60) NM
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets 
 211
 
 211
 NM
 (211) NM
Restructuring actions and other charges 
 90
 
 90
 NM
 (90) NM
Other operating expense, net (5) (17) (17) 12
 71 % 
  %
Restructuring actions 119
 
 
 (119) NM
 
  %
Other operating (expense) income, net (36) (6) 60
 (30) NM
 (66) NM
OPERATING INCOME 1,928
 2,057
 2,365
 (129) (6)% (308) (13)% 2,700
 2,786
 2,334
 (86) (3)% 452
 19 %
Interest income 23
 24
 23
 (1) (4)% 1
 4 % 46
 35
 18
 11
 31 % 17
 94 %
Interest expense 69
 65
 64
 (4) (6)% (1) (2)% 109
 114
 81
 5
 4 % (33) (41)%
Other income, net 48
 9
 110
 39
 NM
 (101) (92)% 197
 46
 94
 151
 NM
 (48) (51)%
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 1,930
 2,025
 2,434
 (95) (5)% (409) (17)% 2,834
 2,753
 2,365
 81
 3 % 388
 16 %
Income tax expense 474
 555
 698
 81
 15 % 143
 20 % 566
 566
 1,371
 
  % 805
 59 %
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 1,456
 1,470
 1,736
 (14) (1)% (266) (15)% 2,268
 2,187
 994
 81
 4 % 1,193
 NM
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 62
 71
 85
 9
 13 % 14
 16 %
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 8
 46
 (5) 38
 83 % (51) NM
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
 $1,394
 $1,399
 $1,651
 $(5)  % $(252) (15)% $2,260
 $2,141
 $999
 $119
 6 % $1,142
 NM
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc. $8.23
 $7.84
 $9.02
 $0.39
 5 % $(1.18) (13)% $14.48
 $13.15
 $5.97
 $1.33
 10 % $7.18
 NM

"NM" - not meaningful information
       Favorable/(Unfavorable) Percentage Points       Favorable/(Unfavorable) Percentage Points
Percent of sales 2016 2015 2014 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Gross margin 25.4% 25.9% 25.3% (0.5) 0.6 25.4% 24.1% 25.0% 1.3
 (0.9)
Selling, general and administrative expenses 11.7% 10.9% 10.9% (0.8)  10.4% 10.3% 11.9% (0.1) 1.6
Research, development and engineering expenses 3.6% 3.8% 3.9% 0.2
 0.1 4.2% 3.8% 3.7% (0.4) (0.1)
20162019 vs. 20152018
Net Sales
Net sales decreased $1.6 billion versus 2015,$200 million, primarily driven by the following:
Engine segment sales decreased 105 percent, primarily due to lower demand across most markets, especially in global construction markets, LCV and bus markets, as well as the Brazilian medium-duty truck market and the North American heavy-duty truck market.
Unfavorable foreign currency impacts of 1 percent, mainly the Chinese renminbi, Euro, British pound, Australian dollar, Brazilian real and Indian rupee.
Components segment sales decreased 4 percent, primarily due to lower demand in North American heavy-dutyWestern Europe and medium-duty on-highway markets and lower demand in most North American off-highway markets, partially offset by increased sales in the light-duty automotive market.India.
Power Systems segment sales decreased 144 percent, primarily due to lower demand in all product lines, especially industrial, as demand declined in oil and decreased sales in most regions with the largest declinesgas markets in North America Asia, China, Latin America,and the Middle East, Africa and Western Europe.global mining market.
ComponentsThese decreases were partially offset by increased sales of 3 percent in the Distribution segment, sales decreased 6 percent primarily due to lowerhigher demand in most lines of business, principallygeographic regions, especially in North American on-highway markets, partially offsetAmerica, driven by higherincreased demand in power generation equipment for data center customers and improved aftermarket demand in China.
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales by approximately 2 percent primarily in the British pound, Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee, Brazilian real, South African rand, Canadian dollar and Australian dollar.


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Sales to international markets (excluding the U.S. and Canada), based on location of customers, were 4238 percent of total net sales in 2016,2019, compared with 3941 percent of total net sales in 2015.
2018. A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the "Operating Segment Results""OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Cost of Sales
The types of expenses included in cost of sales are the following: parts and material consumption, including direct and indirect materials; salaries, wages and benefits; depreciation on production equipment and facilities and amortization of technology intangibles; estimated costs of warranty programs and campaigns; production utilities; production-related purchasing; warehousing, including receiving and inspection; engineering support costs; repairs and maintenance; production and warehousing facility property insurance; rent for production facilities and other production overhead.
Gross Margin
Gross margin decreased $495increased $243 million and 0.51.3 points as a percentage of sales, primarilysales. The increase in gross margin was mainly due to lower warranty costs (due to the absence of the $368 million engine system charge recorded in 2018), favorable pricing and lower material costs, partially offset by lower volumes, unfavorable miximpacts from tariffs and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuationsimpacts (primarily inAustralian dollar, Euro, Canadian dollar and Brazilian real). See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Brazilian real, South African rand and Canadian dollar), partially offset by lower material and commodity costs, improved Distribution segment margins related to the acquisition of North American distributors since December 31, 2014 and lower warranty expense.
Engine System Campaign. The provision for warranties issued, excluding campaigns, as a percentage of sales, was 1.71.9 percent in 20162019 and 1.81.9 percent in 2015.2018. A more detailed discussion of margin by segment is presented in the "Operating Segment Results""OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $46increased $17 million, primarily due to higher compensation and consulting expenses, partially offset by lower variable compensation expenses of $56 million as a result of restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015. Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation.expenses. Overall, selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, increased to 11.710.4 percent in 20162019 from 10.910.3 percent in 2015.2018.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses decreasedincreased $99 million, primarily due to reduced project spending in most of our segments,higher compensation expense driven by headcount growth, including increased staffing for the New Power segment, decreased compensationexpense recovery and higher consulting expenses, as a result of restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015, andpartially offset by lower consultingvariable compensation expenses. Overall, research, development and engineering expenses, as a percentage of sales, decreasedincreased to 3.64.2 percent in 20162019 from 3.8 percent in 2015.2018. Research activities continue to focus on development of new products to meet future emission standards around the world, and improvements in fuel economy performance.performance of diesel and natural gas-powered engines and related components as well as development activities around fully electric, hybrid and hydrogen powertrain solutions.
Equity, Royalty and Interest Income From Investees
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees decreased $14$64 million, primarilymainly due to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors of $12 million and lower earnings in China and India, especially at Tata Cummins Ltd., Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd., Chongqing Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. and Dongfeng Cummins Emission Solutions Co., Ltd. and an impairment of$10 a joint venture in our Power Systems segment.
Restructuring Actions
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in our global markets in the second half of 2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we began executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs. We incurred a charge of $119 million partially offset($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2019 for these actions which impacted approximately 2,300 employees. The voluntary actions were completed by higher earnings at other joint ventures.December 31, 2019 and the majority of the involuntary actions were executed prior to January 31, 2020, with expected completion by March 31, 2020. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved, actual amounts paid for such activities may differ from amounts initially recorded and we may need to revise previous estimates.
We expect to realize annualized savings from the restructuring and other actions of $250 million to $300 million. Approximately 55 percent of the savings from our restructuring actions will be realized in cost of sales, 30 percent in selling, general and administrative expenses and 15 percent in research, development and engineering expenses. We expect the severance to be paid in cash which will be funded from operations. See Note 4, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
 
Loss Contingency Charges
In 2016, we recorded charges
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Impairment of Light-duty Diesel Assets
In 2015, we recognized an impairment charge of $211 million on our light-duty assets. See Note 19, "IMPAIRMENT OF LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL ASSETS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Restructuring Actions and Other Charges
In 2015, we incurred a charge of $90 million which included $86 million for the severance costs related to both voluntary and involuntary terminations and $4 million for asset impairments and other charges. See Note 20, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS AND OTHER CHARGES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Other Operating Expense,(Expense) Income, Net
Other operating expense,(expense) income, net was as follows:
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2019 2018
Loss on write off of assets(1) $(18) $(15) $(22) $(19)
Amortization of intangible assets (9) (18) (20) (20)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets, net (2) 2
Royalty income, net 28
 20
 14
 38
Other, net (6) (4) (6) (7)
Total other operating expense, net $(5) $(17)
Other operating (expense) income, net $(36) $(6)


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the total $33 million charge related to ending production of the 5 liter ISV engine for the U.S. pick-up truck market during 2019.
Interest Income
Interest income was relatively flat comparedincreased $11 million, primarily due to 2015.higher average balances and rates of return on cash and marketable securities.
Interest Expense
Interest expense increased $4decreased $5 million, versus the comparable period in 2015, primarily due to an increase in total weightedlower average debt outstanding.short-term borrowings.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net was as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance $18
 $(3)
Gain on sale of equity investee 17
 
Gains on fair value adjustment for consolidated investees (1)
 15
 18
Dividend income 5
 3
Bank charges (9) (9)
Foreign currency loss, net (12) (18)
Other, net 14
 18
Total other income, net $48
 $9
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Non-service pension and other postretirement benefits credit $71
 $60
Gain (loss) on corporate owned life insurance 61
 (20)
Foreign currency gain (loss), net (1)
 28
 (34)
Gain on marketable securities, net 11
 
Rental income 8
 8
Bank charges (11) (11)
Other, net 29
 43
Total other income, net $197
 $46

(1) See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," toIncludes $35 million in gains from unwinding derivative instruments not designated as hedges as a result of foreign dividends paid during the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.third quarter of 2019.
Income Tax Expense
Our income tax rates are generally less than the 35 percent U.S. statutory income tax rate, primarily because of lower taxes on foreign earnings and research tax credits. Our effective tax rate for 20162019 was 24.620.0 percent compared to 27.420.6 percent for 2015. 2018.
The 2.8 percent decreaseyear ended December 31, 2019, contained $34 million of favorable net discrete tax items, primarily due to withholding taxes and provision to return adjustments.
The year ended December 31, 2018, contained $14 million of favorable net discrete tax items, primarily due to $26 million of other favorable discrete tax items, partially offset by $12 million of unfavorable discrete tax items related to the 2017 Tax Legislation.
The change in ourthe effective tax rate from 2015 to 2016for the year ended December 31, 2019, versus 2018, was primarily due to increased favorable changes in the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax income.net discrete tax items.
We expect our 2017The effective tax rate for 2020 is expected to be 2622.0 percent, excluding any discrete items that may arise.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests eliminate the income or loss attributable to non-Cummins ownership interests in our consolidated entities. Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries decreased $9$38 million, primarilymostly due to lower earnings as a resultat

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Eaton Cummins joint venture and lower earnings at Cummins India Ltd.
Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc. and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Cummins Inc.
Net income was relatively flat as significantly lower gross margin and higher loss contingency charges were mostlyLimited, partially offset by the absence of 2015 impairment and restructuring charges,a $24 million unfavorable Tax Legislation withholding tax adjustment in addition to lower research, development and engineering expenses, a lower effective tax rate, lower selling, general and administrative expenses and favorable changes to corporate owned life insurance. Diluted earnings per share for 2016 benefited $0.26 per share from lower shares outstanding, primarily due to purchases under the stock repurchase program.
2015 vs. 2014
Net Sales
Net sales decreased $111 million versus 2014, primarily driven by the following:
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales approximately 4 percent (primarily in the euro, Brazilian real, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, British pound and Indian rupee).
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Engine segment sales decreased 3 percent, primarily due to lower global demand in most industrial markets and lower on-highway demand in international markets, especially Brazil, partially offset by higher demand in most North American on-highway markets.
The decreases above were partially offset by the following:
Distribution segment sales increased 20 percent, principally related to the acquisitions of North American distributors since December 31, 2013.
Components segment sales increased 1 percent, primarily due to higher demand in the emission solutions and fuel systems businesses, partially offset by lower demand in the turbo technologies and filtration businesses.
Sales to international markets (excluding the U.S. and Canada), based on location of customers, were 39 percent of total net sales in 2015, compared with 44 percent of total net sales in 2014.
A more detailed discussion of sales by segment is presented in the “OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS” section.
Gross Margin
Gross margin increased $86 million and 0.6 points as a percentage of sales, primarily due to improved Distribution segment sales from the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2013 and lower material and commodity costs, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, Brazilian real and euro), unfavorable pricing, unfavorable mix and lower volumes.
The provision for warranties issued, excluding campaigns, as a percentage of sales was 1.8 percent in 2015 and 2.0 percent in 2014. A more detailed discussion of margin by segment is presented in the "OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS" section.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $3 million, primarily due to lower consulting expenses of $41 million, partially offset by higher compensation and related expenses of $19 million (largely due to the acquisition of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2013). Compensation and related expenses include salaries, fringe benefits and variable compensation. Overall, selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of sales, was 10.9 percent in 2015 and 2014.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses
Research, development and engineering expenses decreased $19 million, primarily due to higher expense recovery of $12 million, partially offset by higher consulting expenses of $8 million. Overall, research, development and engineering expenses, as a percentage of sales, decreased to 3.8 percent in 2015 from 3.9 percent in 2014. Research activities continue to focus on development of new products to meet future emission standards around the world and improvements in fuel economy performance.
Equity, Royalty and Interest Income From Investees
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees decreased $55 million, primarily due to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2013, of $74 million, lower earnings at Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. of $16 million and Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. of $10 million. These decreases were partially offset by higher earnings at Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. of $64 million as it continues to increase market share with the new heavy-duty engine platform introduced in 2014.2018.
 
Loss Contingency Charge

In 2015, we recorded a charge of $60 million for a loss contingency. See Note 12, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Impairment of Light-duty Diesel Assets

In 2015, we recognized an impairment charge of $211 million. See Note 19, "IMPAIRMENT OF LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL ASSETS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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Restructuring Actions and Other Charges
In 2015, we incurred a charge of $90 million which included $86 million for the severance costs related to both voluntary and involuntary terminations and $4 million for asset impairments and other charges. See Note 20, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS AND OTHER CHARGES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Other Operating Expense, Net
Other operating expense, net was as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2015 2014
Amortization of intangible assets (18) (16)
Loss on write off of assets (15) (23)
Royalty income, net 20
 27
Other, net (4) (5)
Total other operating expense, net $(17) $(17)
Interest Income
Interest income was relatively flat compared to 2014.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was relatively flat compared to 2014.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net was as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2015 2014
Gains on fair value adjustment for consolidated investees (1)
 $18
 $73
Dividend income 3
 3
Gains on marketable securities, net 1
 14
Change in cash surrender value of corporate owned life insurance (3) 24
Bank charges (9) (12)
Foreign currency loss, net (18) (6)
Other, net 17
 14
Total other income, net $9
 $110

(1) See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Income Tax Expense
Our income tax rates are generally less than the 35 percent U.S. statutory income tax rate, primarily because of lower taxes on foreign earnings and research tax credits. Our effective tax rate for 2015 was 27.4 percent compared to 28.7 percent for 2014. The 1.3 percent decrease in our effective tax rate from 2014 to 2015 was primarily due to the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions related to a favorable audit settlement and favorable changes in the jurisdictional mix of pre-tax income.
Noncontrolling Interests
Noncontrolling interests in income of consolidated subsidiaries decreased $14 million, primarily due to lower earnings at Wuxi Cummins Turbo Technologies Co. Ltd. and a decline from the acquisition of the remaining interest in previously consolidated North American distributors since December 31, 2013.

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Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc. and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share Attributable to Cummins Inc.
Net income and diluted earnings per share attributable to Cummins Inc. decreased $252increased $119 million and $1.18$1.33 per share, respectively, primarily due to our impairment of light-duty diesel assets, unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations,increased gross margin, lower variable compensation expenses and gains on corporate owned life insurance, partially offset by restructuring actions, loss contingency charge, lower other income as a result of larger gains recognized in 2014 from the acquisition of North American distributorshigher research, development and engineering expenses and lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees. These decreases were partially offset by improved gross margin, lower research, development and engineering expenses and a lower effective tax rate of 27.4 percent in 2015 versus 28.7 percent in 2014. Diluted earnings per common share for 20152019 benefited $0.14$0.25 per share from lowerfewer weighted-average shares outstanding, primarily due to purchases under the stock repurchase program.
2018 vs. 2017
For prior year results of operations comparisons to 2017 see the Results of Operations section of our 2018 Form 10-K.
Comprehensive Income - Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
The foreign currency translation adjustment was a net loss of $448 million, $305$152 million and $234$356 million for the years ended 2016, 2015December 31, 2019 and 2014, respectively, and was driven by the following:2018, respectively. The details were as follows:
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018
In millions Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs. U.S. dollar Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs. U.S. dollar Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs. U.S. dollar Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs. U.S. dollar Translation adjustment Primary currency driver vs. U.S. dollar
Wholly owned subsidiaries $(397) British pound, Chinese renminbi, offset by Brazilian real $(261) British pound, Brazilian real, Chinese renminbi $(208) British pound, Brazilian real
Wholly-owned subsidiaries $(126) British pound, Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee, Brazilian real $(266) British pound, Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee, Brazilian real
Equity method investments (34) 
Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee, offset by Mexican peso (1)
 (29) Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee (19) Russian rouble, Chinese renminbi (21) Chinese renminbi, British pound (60) Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee, British pound
Consolidated subsidiaries with a noncontrolling interest (17) Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee (15) Indian rupee, Chinese renminbi (7) Indian rupee, Chinese renminbi (5) Indian rupee (30) Indian rupee
Total $(448) $(305) $(234)  $(152) $(356) 

(1) The Mexican peso
2018 vs. 2017
For prior year foreign currency translation adjustment relatedcomparisons to a reclassification out2017 see the Results of other comprehensive income at the timeOperations section of the sale of an equity investment in the first quarter of 2016.our 2018 Form 10-K.



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OPERATING SEGMENT RESULTS
Our reportable operating segments consist of the Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and New Power segments. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. We use segment EBITEBITDA as the primary basis for the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable operating segments.
As previously announced, beginning with the second quarter of 2016, we realigned certain We believe EBITDA is a useful measure of our reportable segmentsoperating performance as it assists investors and debt holders in comparing our performance on a consistent basis without regard to be consistent with changesfinancing methods, capital structure, income taxes or depreciation and amortization methods, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. Segment amounts exclude certain expenses not specifically identifiable to our organizational structure and how the CODM monitors the performance of our segments. We reorganized our business to combine our Power Generation segment and our high-horsepower engine business to create the new Power Systems segment. Our reportable operating segments consist of Engine, Distribution, Components and Power Systems. We began to report results for our new reporting structure in the second quarter of 2016 and also reflected this change for historical periods. The formation of the Power Systems segment combined two businesses that were already strongly interdependent, which will allow us to streamline business and technical processes to accelerate innovation, grow market share and more efficiently manage our supply chain and manufacturing operations.
We allocate certain common costs and expenses, primarily corporate functions, among segments. These include certain costs and expenses of shared services, such as information technology, human resources, legal, finance and supply chain management. In additionSee Note 22, "OPERATING SEGMENTS," to the reorganization noted above,Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
In November 2019, we reevaluatedrenamed our Electrified Power segment as "New Power" in order to better represent the allocationincorporation of these costs, considering the newfuel cell and hydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of Hydrogenics Corporation. The New Power segment structure created in April 2016includes our electrified power, fuel cell and adjusted our allocation methodology accordingly. The revised methodology, which is based on a combination of relative segment sales and relative service usage levels, is effective for the periods beginning after January 1, 2016 and resulted in the revision of our segment operating results, including segment EBIT, for all four segments for the first quarter of 2016 with a greater share of costs allocated to the Distribution and Components segments than in previous years. Prior periods were not revised for the new allocation methodology. These changes had no impact on our consolidated results.hydrogen production technologies.
Following is a discussion of results for each of our operating segments.
For all prior year segment results comparisons to 2017 see the Results of Operations section of our 2018 Form 10-K.
Engine Segment Results
Financial data for the Engine segment was as follows:
       Favorable/(Unfavorable)       Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
External sales (1)
 $5,774
 $6,733
 $7,462
 $(959) (14)% $(729) (10)% $7,570
 $8,002
 $6,661
 $(432) (5)% $1,341
 20 %
Intersegment sales (1)
 2,030
 1,937
 1,505
 93
 5 % 432
 29 % 2,486
 2,564
 2,292
 (78) (3)% 272
 12 %
Total sales 7,804
 8,670
 8,967
 (866) (10)% (297) (3)% 10,056
 10,566
 8,953
 (510) (5)% 1,613
 18 %
Depreciation and amortization 163
 187
 163
 24
 13 % (24) (15)%
Research, development and engineering expenses 226
 263
 265
 37
 14 % 2
 1 % 337
 311
 280
 (26) (8)% (31) (11)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 148
 146
 118
 2
 1 % 28
 24 % 200
 238
 219
 (38) (16)% 19
 9 %
Interest income 10
 11
 9
 (1) (9)% 2
 22 % 15
 11
 6
 4
 36 % 5
 83 %
Loss contingency charges (2)
 138
 60
 
 (78) NM
 (60) NM
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (2)
 
 202
 
 202
 NM
 (202) NM
Restructuring actions and other charges (2)
 
 17
 
 17
 NM
 (17) NM
Segment EBIT 686
 636
 1,031
 50
 8 % (395) (38)%
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions) 1,472
 1,446
 1,143
 26
 2 % 303
 27 %
Restructuring actions 18
 
 
 (18) NM
 
  %
Segment EBITDA 1,454
 1,446
 1,143
 8
 1 % 303
 27 %
                            
       Percentage Points Percentage Points       Percentage Points Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales 8.8% 7.3% 11.5%   1.5
   (4.2)
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales 14.5% 13.7% 12.8%   0.8
   0.9

"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) Due to the acquisitions of North American distributors, sales previously recognized as external sales are now included in intersegment sales.
(2) See respective sections of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
In the second quarter of 2016, in conjunction with the reorganization of our segments, our Engine segment reorganized its reporting structure as follows:
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Medium-duty truck and bus -We manufacture diesel and natural gas engines ranging from 130 to 450 horsepower serving medium-duty truck and bus customers worldwide, with key markets including North America, Latin America, China, Europe and India. Applications include pickup and delivery trucks, vocational truck, school bus, transit bus and shuttle bus. We also provide diesel engines for Class A motor homes (RVs), primarily in North America.
Light-duty automotive (Pickup and Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)) -We manufacture 105 to 385 horsepower diesel engines, including engines for the pickup truck market for Chrysler and Nissan in North America, and LCV markets in Europe, Latin America and Asia.
Off-highway -We manufacture diesel engines that range from 48 to 715 horsepower to key global markets including mining, marine, rail, oil and gas, defense, agriculture and construction equipment and also to the power generation business for standby, mobile and distributed power generation solutions throughout the world.

Sales for our Engine segment by market were as follows:
       Favorable/(Unfavorable)       Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Heavy-duty truck $2,443
 $3,116
 $3,072
 $(673) (22)% $44
 1 % $3,555
 $3,652
 $2,840
 $(97) (3)% $812
 29%
Medium-duty truck and bus 2,272
 2,507
 2,431
 (235) (9)% 76
 3 % 2,707
 2,855
 2,513
 (148) (5)% 342
 14%
Light-duty automotive 1,581
 1,475
 1,567
 106
 7 % (92) (6)% 1,804
 1,819
 1,727
 (15) (1)% 92
 5%
Total on-highway 6,296
 7,098
 7,070
 (802) (11)% 28
  % 8,066
 8,326
 7,080
 (260) (3)% 1,246
 18%
Off-highway 1,508
 1,572
 1,897
 (64) (4)% (325) (17)% 1,990
 2,240
 1,873
 (250) (11)% 367
 20%
Total sales $7,804

$8,670
 $8,967
 $(866) (10)% $(297) (3)% $10,056

$10,566
 $8,953
 $(510) (5)% $1,613
 18%

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Unit shipments by engine classification (including unit shipments to Power Systems and off-highway engine units included in their respective classification) were as follows:
       Favorable/(Unfavorable)       Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Heavy-duty 79,000
 114,400
 122,100
 (35,400) (31)% (7,700) (6)% 122,600
 128,500
 95,900
 (5,900) (5)% 32,600
 34%
Medium-duty 229,100
 247,100
 266,800
 (18,000) (7)% (19,700) (7)% 283,400
 311,100
 268,100
 (27,700) (9)% 43,000
 16%
Light-duty 228,600
 209,300
 204,400
 19,300
 9 % 4,900
 2 % 245,900
 273,400
 257,500
 (27,500) (10)% 15,900
 6%
Total unit shipments 536,700

570,800

593,300
 (34,100) (6)% (22,500) (4)% 651,900

713,000

621,500
 (61,100) (9)% 91,500
 15%
20162019 vs. 20152018
Sales
Engine segment sales decreased $866 million versus 2015.$510 million. The following were the primary drivers by market:
Off-highway sales decreased $250 million, primarily due to lower demand in construction markets, especially in China, Asia Pacific and India.
Medium-duty truck and bus sales decreased $148 million, principally due to decreased global bus sales and lower medium-duty truck demand in Brazil, partially offset by increased medium-duty truck sales in North America.
Heavy-duty truck engine sales decreased $673$97 million, primarilymainly due to lower demand in the North American heavy-duty truck market with decreased engine shipments of 38 percent.
Medium-duty truck and bus sales decreased $235 million primarily due to lower demand in most global medium-duty truck markets with decreased engine shipments of 176 percent, primarily in North America, Brazil and Mexico.
Off-highway sales decreased $64 million primarily due to decreased engine shipments in several North American industrial markets, partially offset by increased unit shipments of 25 percentsales in international construction markets.China.
The decreases above were partially offset by an increase in light-duty automotive sales of $106 millionUnfavorable foreign currency fluctuations, primarily due to new sales for the Nissan pick-up truck platform launched in the second half of 2015.Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real and Euro.
Light-duty automotive sales decreased $15 million as lower LCV sales, mainly in China, were mostly offset by higher pick-up truck sales in North America.
Total on-highway-related sales for 20162019 were 81 percent of total engine segment sales, compared to 82 percent in 2015.

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Segment EBIT
In 2016, we recorded additional charges of $138 million for an existing loss contingency in addition to the $60 million recorded in 2015. In 2015, we also incurred an impairment charge of $202 million for our light-duty diesel assets and incurred a restructuring charge of $17 million for actions primarily in the form of professional voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs in response to the continued deterioration in our global markets.
Engine segment EBIT increased $50 million versus 2015, primarily due to an impairment of light-duty diesel assets in 2015, lower selling, general and administrative expenses, lower research, development and engineering expenses and restructuring actions and other charges in 2015, partially offset by lower gross margin and higher loss contingency charges in 2016. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:
  Year ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
as a percent of sales
Gross margin $(210) (13)% (0.6)
Selling, general and administrative expenses 72
 11 % 0.1
Research, development and engineering expenses 37
 14 % 0.1
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 2
 1 % 0.2
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (1)
 202
 NM
 2.3
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 17
 NM
 0.2
Loss contingency charges (1)
 (78) NM
 1.1
__________________________________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) See respective sections of Results of Operations for additional information.
The decrease in gross margin versus 2015 was primarily due to lower volumes and unfavorable mix, partially offset by lower material and commodity costs and favorable product coverage. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to lower compensation expenses as the result of restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015, and lower consulting expenses. The decrease in research, development and engineering expenses was primarily due to lower compensation expenses as a result of restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015 and higher expense recovery from customers and external parties.
2015 vs. 2014
Sales
Engine segment sales decreased $297 million versus 2014. The following were the primary drivers:
Off-highway sales decreased $325 million primarily due to decreased engine shipments to most global industrial markets.
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales results (primarily the Brazilian real, euro and British pound).
Light-duty automotive sales decreased $92 million due to lower demand, primarily in Brazil.
The decreases above were partially offset by the following:
Medium-duty truck and bus sales increased $76 million due to higher demand in the North American medium-duty truck market with increased engine shipments of 14 percent and higher global bus demand with improved engine shipments of 10 percent. These increases were partially offset by weaker medium-duty truck demand in Brazil.
Heavy-duty truck engine sales increased $44 million due to improved demand in the North American heavy-duty truck market, partially offset by weaker demand in China and Korea.
Total on-highway-related sales for 2015 were 8280 percent of total engine segment sales, compared to 79 percent in 2014.2018.
Segment EBITEBITDA
Engine segment EBIT decreased $395EBITDA increased $8 million, versus 2014, primarily due to an impairment of light-duty diesel assets, lowerhigher gross margin, a loss contingency charge and restructuring actions and other charges, partially offset by favorable foreign

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currency fluctuations (primarily the Mexican peso), lower selling, general and administrative expenses and higherdecreased equity, royalty and interest income from investees. Major componentsinvestees, a $33 million charge related to ending production of EBITthe 5 liter ISV engine for the U.S. pick-up truck market, increased selling, general and related changes to segment EBITadministrative expenses, higher research, development and EBITengineering expenses and restructuring actions. The increase in gross margin and gross margin as a percentage of sales were as follows:
  Year ended December 31, 2015 vs. 2014
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
as a percent of sales
Gross margin $(184) (10)% (1.4)
Selling, general and administrative expenses 37
 6 % 0.1
Research, development and engineering expenses 2
 1 % 
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 28
 24 % 0.4
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (1)
 (202) NM
 (2.3)
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 (17) NM
 (0.2)
Loss contingency charge (1)
 (60) NM
 (0.7)
__________________________________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) See respective sections of Results of Operations for additional information.
The decrease in gross margin versus 2014 was primarily due to lower volumesfavorable pricing and unfavorable mix,the absence of a $184 million engine system campaign charge recorded in 2018, partially offset by lower material and commodity costs and favorable foreign currency fluctuations.volumes. See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Engine System Campaign. The decreaseincrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarilymainly due to higher consulting expenses and increased compensation costs, partially offset by lower variable compensation expenses. The increase in research, development and engineering expenses was principally due to lower compensationexpense recovery and higher consulting expenses, andpartially offset by lower consultingvariable compensation expenses. The increasedecrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was primarily due to increasedlower earnings at Tata Cummins Ltd. and Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. as the joint venture continued to increase market share with the new heavy-duty engine platform introduced in 2014, partially offset by lower earnings at Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. and an asset impairment

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Distribution Segment Results
Financial data for the Distribution segment was as follows:
       Favorable/(Unfavorable)       Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
External sales $6,157
 $6,198
 $5,135
 $(41) (1)% $1,063
 21 % $8,040
 $7,807
 $7,029
 $233
 3 % $778
 11 %
Intersegment sales 24
 31
 39
 (7) (23)% (8) (21)% 31
 21
 29
 10
 48 % (8) (28)%
Total sales 6,181

6,229

5,174
 (48) (1)% 1,055
 20 % 8,071

7,828

7,058
 243
 3 % 770
 11 %
Depreciation and amortization 116
 105
 86
 (11) (10)% (19) (22)%
Research, development and engineering expenses 13
 10
 9
 (3) (30)% (1) (11)% 28
 20
 19
 (8) (40)% (1) (5)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 70
 78
 148
 (8) (10)% (70) (47)% 52
 46
 44
 6
 13 % 2
 5 %
Interest income 4
 4
 4
 
  % 
  % 15
 13
 6
 2
 15 % 7
 NM
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 
 23
 
 23
 NM
 (23) NM
Segment EBIT (2)
 392
 412
 491
 (20) (5)% (79) (16)%
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions) 693
 563
 500
 130
 23 % 63
 13 %
Restructuring actions 37
 
 
 (37) NM
 
  %
Segment EBITDA 656
 563
 500
 93
 17 % 63
 13 %
                            
       Percentage Points Percentage Points       Percentage Points Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales (3)
 6.3% 6.6% 9.5%   (0.3)   (2.9)
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales 8.1% 7.2% 7.1%   0.9
   0.1

"NM" - not meaningful information
(1)
See Restructuring Actions and Other Charges section of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
(2)
Segment EBIT for 2016, 2015 and 2014 included gains of $15 million, $18 million and $73 million, respectively, resulting from acquisitions of controlling interests in North American distributors. See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(3)
North American distributor acquisitions are dilutive to segment EBIT as a percentage of sales.

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Sales for our Distribution segment by region were as follows:
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent
North and Central America $4,015
 $3,992
 $2,765
 $23
 1 % $1,227
 44 %
Europe, CIS and China 798
 758
 908
 40
 5 % (150) (17)%
Asia Pacific 720
 763
 794
 (43) (6)% (31) (4)%
Africa 206
 232
 187
 (26) (11)% 45
 24 %
India 175
 165
 157
 10
 6 % 8
 5 %
Middle East 160
 199
 208
 (39) (20)% (9) (4)%
South America 107
 120
 155
 (13) (11)% (35) (23)%
Total sales $6,181
 $6,229
 $5,174
 $(48) (1)% $1,055
 20 %
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
North America $5,533
 $5,341
 $4,733
 $192
 4 % $608
 13 %
Asia Pacific 878
 856
 767
 22
 3 % 89
 12 %
Europe 531
 538
 440
 (7) (1)% 98
 22 %
China 358
 320
 267
 38
 12 % 53
 20 %
Africa and Middle East 235
 241
 327
 (6) (2)% (86) (26)%
India 201
 194
 190
 7
 4 % 4
 2 %
Latin America 176
 169
 167
 7
 4 % 2
 1 %
Russia 159
 169
 167
 (10) (6)% 2
 1 %
Total sales $8,071
 $7,828
 $7,058
 $243
 3 % $770
 11 %
Sales for our Distribution segment by product line were as follows:
       Favorable/(Unfavorable)       Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Parts (1)
 $2,627
 $2,423
 $1,924
 $204
 8 % $499
 26% $3,290
 $3,234
 $3,040
 $56
 2 % $194
 6%
Power generation 1,239
 1,290
 1,163
 (51) (4)% 127
 11% 1,784
 1,486
 1,337
 298
 20 % 149
 11%
Engines 1,518
 1,634
 1,369
 (116) (7)% 265
 19%
Service 1,215
 1,222
 1,026
 (7) (1)% 196
 19% 1,479
 1,474
 1,312
 5
  % 162
 12%
Engines 1,100
 1,294
 1,061
 (194) (15)% 233
 22%
Total sales $6,181

$6,229

$5,174
 $(48) (1)% $1,055
 20% $8,071

$7,828

$7,058
 $243
 3 % $770
 11%

(1 ) In conjunction with our segment realignment, we changed "Parts and filtration" to "Parts."
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2019 vs. 20152018
Sales
Distribution segment sales decreased $48increased $243 million. The following were the primary drivers by region:
North American sales increased $192 million, versus 2015, primarilyrepresenting 79 percent of the total change in Distribution segment sales, largely due to a decline in organic sales of $295 million principally in North America, Asia Pacific andincreased demand across the Middle East and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the South African rand, Canadian dollar, Chinese renminbi, Indian rupee, Australian dollar and British pound),power generation product line mostly for improved data center orders, partially offset by $344 million of segmentdecreased engine sales related to the acquisition of North American distributors since December 31, 2014.
Segment EBIT
In 2015, we incurred a restructuring charge of $23 million for actions primarily in the form of professional voluntaryoil and involuntary employee separation programs in response to the continued deterioration in our globalgas markets.
Distribution segment EBIT decreased $20Chinese sales increased $38 million, versus 2015, primarily due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses (mainly related to the acquisition of North American distributors since December 31, 2014), partially offset by higher gross margin and restructuring actions and other charges in 2015. The acquisitions resulted in $11 million and $24 million of additional amortization of intangible assets, partially offset by gains of $15 million and $18 million related to the remeasurement of our pre-existing ownership interests for North American distributor acquisitions in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:

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  Year ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
 as a percent of sales
Gross margin $37
 4 % 0.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses (68) (10)% (1.2)
Research, development and engineering expenses (3) (30)% 
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (8) (10)% (0.2)
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 23
 NM
 0.4
__________________________________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) See Restructuring Actions and Other Charges section of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
The increase in gross margin versus 2015 was primarily due to the acquisitions of North American distributors since December 31, 2014on-highway engine volumes and improved pricing,aftermarket mining demand.
These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily(mainly in the South African rand, Canadian dollar and Australian dollar) and lower volumes. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher compensation expenses related to the acquisitions of North American distributors and higher consulting expenses. The decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was the result of the acquisitions of North American distributors.
2015 vs. 2014
Sales
Distribution segment sales increased $1,055 million versus 2014, primarily due to $1.4 billion of segment sales related to the consolidation of partially-owned North American distributors since December 31, 2013, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily the Australian dollar, Canadian dollar, euro, South African rand and Brazilian real) and decreased sales in China, Western Europe, South America and Russia.
Segment EBIT
Distribution segment EBIT decreased $79 million versus 2014, primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily the Australian dollar,Euro, Chinese renminbi, Canadian dollar and South African rand), higher selling, general and administrative expenses, lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees and restructuring actions and other charges, partially offset by higher gross margin due to the acquisitions of North American distributors. These acquisitions also resulted in $24 million and $36 million of additional amortization of intangible assets, partially offset by gains of $18 million and $73 million related to the remeasurement of our pre-existing ownership interests for North American distributor acquisitions in 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was the result of the acquisitions of North American distributors. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:
  Year ended December 31, 2015 vs. 2014
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
 as a percent of sales
Gross margin $160
 18 % (0.3)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (81) (14)% 0.6
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (70) (47)% (1.6)
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 (23) NM
 (0.4)
__________________________________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) See Restructuring Actions and Other Charges section of "Results of Operations" for additional information.

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Components Segment Results
Financial data for the Components segment was as follows:
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent
External sales (1)
 $3,514
 $3,745
 $3,791
 $(231) (6)% $(46) (1)%
Intersegment sales (1)
 1,322
 1,427
 1,327
 (105) (7)% 100
 8 %
Total sales 4,836
 5,172
 5,118
 (336) (6)% 54
 1 %
Depreciation and amortization 133
 109
 106
 (24) (22)% (3) (3)%
Research, development and engineering expenses 208
 236
 230
 28
 12 % (6) (3)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 41
 35
 36
 6
 17 % (1) (3)%
Interest income 4
 4
 4
 
  % 
  %
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (2)
 
 9
 
 9
 NM
 (9) NM
Restructuring actions and other charges (2)
 
 13
 
 13
 NM
 (13) NM
Segment EBIT 641
 727
 684
 (86) (12)% 43
 6 %
               
        Percentage Points Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales 13.3% 14.1% 13.4%  
 (0.8)   0.7

"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) Due to the acquisitions of North American distributors, sales previously recognized as external sales are now included in intersegment sales.
(2) See respective sections of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
Sales for our Components segment by business were as follows:
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Emission solutions $2,317
 $2,499
 $2,343
 $(182) (7)% $156
 7 %
Turbo technologies 1,036
 1,141
 1,222
 (105) (9)% (81) (7)%
Filtration 1,010
 1,010
 1,075
 
  % (65) (6)%
Fuel systems 473
 522
 478
 (49) (9)% 44
 9 %
Total sales $4,836

$5,172

$5,118
 $(336) (6)% $54
 1 %
2016 vs. 2015
Sales
Components segment sales decreased $336 million across most lines of business versus 2015. The following were the primary drivers by business:
Emission solutions sales decreased $182 million primarily due to lower demand in North American on-highway markets, partially offset by higher demand in China.
Turbo technologies sales decreased $105 million primarily due to lower demand in North American on-highway markets, partially offset by higher demand in China.
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales results primarily in the Chinese renminbi, British pound and Brazilian real.
Fuel systems sales decreased $49 million primarily due to lower demand in North American on-highway markets, partially offset by higher demand in China.

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Segment EBITEBITDA
In 2015, we incurred a restructuring charge of $13Distribution segment EBITDA increased $93 million, for actions primarily in the form of professional voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs in response to the continued deterioration in our global markets. We also incurred an impairment charge of $9 million for our light-duty diesel assets.
Components segment EBIT decreased $86 million versus 2015, primarily due to lower gross margin and higher selling, general and administrative expenses, partially offset by lower research, development and engineering expenses, restructuring actions and other charges in 2015 and an impairment charge in 2015. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:
  Year ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
as a percent of sales
Gross margin $(111) (9)% (0.6)
Selling, general and administrative expenses (33) (10)% (1.1)
Research, development and engineering expenses 28
 12 % 0.3
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 6
 17 % 0.1
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (1)
 9
 NM
 0.2
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 13
 NM
 0.3
__________________________________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) See respective sections of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to lower volumes, unfavorable pricing, unfavorable mix and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the Chinese renminbi and Brazilian real), partially offset by lower material costs. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher consulting and compensation expenses as a result of absorbing a greater share of corporate costs under our new allocation methodology, partially offset by savings from restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015. The decrease in research, development and engineering expenses was primarily due to reduced project spending, lower consulting expenses and lower compensation expenses from restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015.
2015 vs. 2014
Sales
Components segment sales increased $54 million versus 2014. The following were the primary drivers by business:
Emission solutions sales increased, primarily due to improved demand in the North American on-highway markets and increased demand in China, partially offset by unfavorable pricing.
Fuel systems sales increased due to the new Beijing Foton ISG engine that entered production in the second quarter of 2014 in China and improved demand in certain North American on-highway markets.
The increases above were partially offset by the following:
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales primarily in the euro, Brazilian real and British pound.
Turbo technologies sales decreased, primarily due to lower demand in China, Europe and Brazil, partially offset by higher demand in the North American on-highway markets.
Filtration sales decreased, primarily due to lower demand in Europe, Asia Pacific and Brazil, partially offset by higher demand in China.
Segment EBIT
Components segment EBIT increased $43 million versus 2014, primarily due to higher gross margin and lower selling, general and administrative expenses, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the euroAustralian dollar and Brazilian real),South African rand) and restructuring actions and other charges, an impairment of light-duty diesel assets and higher research, development and engineering expenses. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:

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  Year ended December 31, 2015 vs. 2014
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
as a percent of sales
Gross margin $75
 6 % 1.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 8
 2 % 0.2
Research, development and engineering expenses (6) (3)% (0.1)
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (1) (3)% 
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (1)
 (9) NM
 (0.2)
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 (13) NM
 (0.3)
__________________________________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) See respective sections of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
actions. The increase in gross margin was primarilyprincipally due to lower material and commodity costs and higher volumes, improved pricing, lower variable compensation expenses and favorable mix, partially offset by unfavorable pricingincreased compensation expenses and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the euroAustralian dollar, South African rand and Brazilian real)Canadian dollar). The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was mainly due to lower variable compensation expenses, partially offset by increased compensation and consulting expenses.

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Components Segment Results
Financial data for the Components segment was as follows:
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
External sales $5,253
 $5,331
 $4,363
 $(78) (1)% $968
 22 %
Intersegment sales 1,661
 1,835
 1,526
 (174) (9)% 309
 20 %
Total sales 6,914
 7,166
 5,889
 (252) (4)% 1,277
 22 %
Research, development and engineering expenses 300
 272
 241
 (28) (10)% (31) (13)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 40
 54
 40
 (14) (26)% 14
 35 %
Interest income 8
 5
 3
 3
 60 % 2
 67 %
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions) 1,117
 1,030
 917
 87
 8 % 113
 12 %
Restructuring actions 20
 
 
 (20) NM
 
  %
Segment EBITDA 1,097
 1,030
 917
 67
 7 % 113
 12 %
               
        Percentage Points Percentage Points
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales 15.9% 14.4% 15.6%  
 1.5
   (1.2)

"NM" - not meaningful information
Sales for our Components segment by business were as follows:
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Emission solutions $3,122
 $3,177
 $2,675
 $(55) (2)% $502
 19%
Filtration 1,281
 1,265
 1,153
 16
 1 % 112
 10%
Turbo technologies 1,218
 1,343
 1,179
 (125) (9)% 164
 14%
Electronics and fuel systems 759
 838
 718
 (79) (9)% 120
 17%
Automated transmissions 534
 543
 164
 (9) (2)% 379
 NM
Total sales $6,914

$7,166

$5,889
 $(252) (4)% $1,277
 22%
____________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information

2019 vs. 2018
Sales
Components segment sales decreased $252 million. The following were the primary drivers by business:
Turbo technologies sales decreased $125 million, principally due to lower demand in Western Europe and North America.
Unfavorable currency fluctuations mainly in the Chinese renminbi, Euro and British pound.
Electronics and fuel systems sales decreased $79 million, primarily due to lower consultingdemand in North America and India.
Emission solutions sales decreased $55 million, largely due to weaker market demand in Asia Pacific, Western Europe, India and China, mostly offset by stronger demand in North America.

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Segment EBITDA
Components segment EBITDA increased $67 million, as higher gross margin was partially offset by increased research, development and engineering expenses, restructuring actions, unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real and Mexican peso) and lower compensation expenses.equity, royalty and interest income from investees. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to the absence of a $184 million engine system campaign charge recorded in 2018 and lower material costs, partially offset by lower volumes, reduced pricing and unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the Chinese renminbi, Brazilian real, Australian dollar and Euro). See Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on the Engine System Campaign. The increase in research, development and engineering expenses was primarily due to higher consulting expenses andlower expense recovery, higher compensation expenses and additional spending in the automated transmission business, partially offset by higher expense recovery.lower variable compensation expenses. The decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was mainly due to lower earnings at Dongfeng Cummins Emission Solutions Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Fleetguard Filter Co.
Power Systems Segment Results
Financial data for the Power Systems segment was as follows:
       Favorable/(Unfavorable)       Favorable/(Unfavorable)
 Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
External sales (1)
 $2,064
 $2,434
 $2,833
 $(370) (15)% $(399) (14)% $2,670
 $2,625
 $2,375
 $45
 2 % $250
 11 %
Intersegment sales (1)
 1,453
 1,633
 1,581
 (180) (11)% 52
 3 % 1,790
 2,001
 1,683
 (211) (11)% 318
 19 %
Total sales 3,517

4,067

4,414
 (550) (14)% (347) (8)% 4,460

4,626

4,058
 (166) (4)% 568
 14 %
Depreciation and amortization 115
 110
 97
 (5) (5)% (13) (13)%
Research, development and engineering expenses 189
 226
 250
 37
 16 % 24
 10 % 230
 230
 214
 
  % (16) (7)%
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 42
 56
 68
 (14) (25)% (12) (18)% 38
 56
 54
 (18) (32)% 2
 4 %
Interest income 5
 5
 6
 
  % (1) (17)% 8
 6
 3
 2
 33 % 3
 100 %
Restructuring actions and other charges (2)
 
 26
 
 26
 NM
 (26) NM
Segment EBIT 263
 335
 361
 (72) (21)% (26) (7)%
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions) 524
 614
 411
 (90) (15)% 203
 49 %
Restructuring actions 12
 
 
 (12) NM
 
  %
Segment EBITDA 512
 614
 411
 (102) (17)% 203
 49 %
                            
       Percentage Points Percentage Points       Percentage Points Percentage Points
Segment EBIT as a percentage of total sales 7.5% 8.2% 8.2%   (0.7)   
Segment EBITDA as a percentage of total sales 11.5% 13.3% 10.1%   (1.8)   3.2

"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) Due to the acquisitions of North American distributors, sales previously recognized as external sales are now included in intersegment sales.
(2) See Restructuring Actions and Other Charges section of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
In the second quarter of 2016, in conjunction with the reorganization of our segments, our Power Systems segment reorganized its reporting structure into the following product lines:
Power generation - We design, manufacture, sell and support back-up and prime power generators ranging from 2 kilowatts to 3.5 megawatts, as well as controls, paralleling systems and transfer switches, for applications such as consumer, commercial, industrial, data centers, health care, telecommunications and waste water treatment plants. We also provide turnkey solutions for distributed generation and energy management applications using natural gas or biogas as a fuel. We also serve global rental accounts for diesel and gas generator sets.
Industrial - We design, manufacture, sell and support diesel and natural gas high-horsepower engines up to 5,500 horsepower for a wide variety of equipment in the mining, rail, defense, oil and gas, and commercial marine applications throughout the world. Across these markets, we have major customers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, China, Korea, Japan, Latin America, India, Russia, Southeast Asia, South Pacific and Mexico.

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Generator technologies - We design, manufacture, sell and support A/C generator/alternator products for internal consumption and for external generator set assemblers. Our products are sold under the Stamford, AVK and Markon brands and range in output from 3 kilovolt-amperes (kVA) to 12,000 kVA.
Sales for our Power Systems segment by product line were as follows:
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
In millions 2019 2018 2017 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Power generation $2,518
 $2,586
 $2,305
 $(68) (3)% $281
 12%
Industrial 1,576
 1,663
 1,399
 (87) (5)% 264
 19%
Generator technologies 366
 377
 354
 (11) (3)% 23
 6%
Total sales $4,460
 $4,626
 $4,058
 $(166) (4)% $568
 14%
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014
In millions 2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Power generation 2,235
 2,570
 2,633
 (335) (13)% (63) (2)%
Industrial 963
 1,137
 1,331
 (174) (15)% (194) (15)%
Generator technologies 319
 360
 450
 (41) (11)% (90) (20)%
Total sales $3,517
 $4,067
 $4,414
 $(550) (14)% $(347) (8)%
High-horsepower unit shipments by engine classification were as follows:
        Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014
  2016 2015 2014 Amount Percent Amount Percent
Power generation 7,900
 8,600
 8,700
 (700) (8)% (100) (1)%
Industrial 4,400
 5,200
 6,100
 (800) (15)% (900) (15)%
Total units 12,300
 13,800
 14,800
 (1,500) (11)% (1,000) (7)%
20162019 vs. 20152018
Sales
Power Systems segment sales decreased $550$166 million across all product lines versus 2015.of business. The following were the primary drivers:
Power generation sales decreased $335 million, in most regions, with the largest declines in demand primarily in Asia, the Middle East, North America, Latin America, China, Western Europe, Africa and Mexico.
Industrial sales decreased $174$87 million, primarily due to lower demand in North America (mainly oil and gas markets in North America and weaker demand in global mining markets, especially in Europe and Russia, partially offset by rail markets), Asia (mainly marinestronger demand in oil and mining markets), China (mainly marine and mining markets) and Africa.gas markets in China.
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Unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales results primarilymainly in the British pound, Indian rupee and Chinese renminbi.
Generator technologiesPower generation sales decreased $41decreased $68 million, primarily principally due to lower demand in Western Europe, Middle East and Latin America, partially offset by higher demand in North America and China and North America.
from data center customers.
Segment EBIT
In 2015, we incurred a restructuring charge of $26 million for actions primarily in the form of professional voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs in response to the continued deterioration in our global markets.EBITDA
Power Systems segment EBITEBITDA decreased $72$102 million, versus 2015, primarilyprincipally due to lower gross margin, decreased equity, royalty and interest income from investees and restructuring actions, partially offset by favorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the British pound, Indian rupee and Brazilian real), lower selling, general and administrative expenses and a gain on sale of assets. The decrease in gross margin was mainly due to decreased volumes and unfavorable mix, partially offset by improved pricing, decreased compensation expenses and favorable foreign currency fluctuations (primarily in the British pound), lower research, development and engineering expenses, restructuring actions and other charges in 2015 and a gain from the divestiture of an equity investee. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales were as follows:

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  Year ended December 31, 2016 vs. 2015
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
as a percent of sales
Gross margin $(215) (21)% (2.3)
Selling, general and administrative expenses 75
 16 % 0.3
Research, development and engineering expenses 37
 16 % 0.2
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (14) (25)% (0.2)
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 26
 NM
 0.6
Gain on sale of an equity investee 17
 NM
 0.5
__________________________________________________________________________
"NM" - not meaningful information
(1) See Restructuring Actions and Other Charges section of "Results of Operations" for additional information.
The decrease in gross margin versus 2015 was primarily due to lower volumes and increased project costs.. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to lower variable compensation expenses, as the result of restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015 and lowerpartially offset by higher consulting expenses. The decrease in research, development and engineering expenses was primarily due to reduced project spending, lower consulting expenses and lower compensation expenses as the result of restructuring actions taken in the fourth quarter of 2015. The decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was primarilylargely due to impairment of a joint venture and lower earnings at Chongqing Cummins Engine Co., Ltd.
New Power Segment Results
The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies. The New Power segment is currently in the impact of an $8 million asset impairment incurred by onedevelopment phase with a primary focus on research and development activities for all of our joint ventures. Inpower systems, components and subsystems. Financial data for the fourth quarter of 2016, we sold our remaining 49 percent interest in Cummins Olayan Energy for $61 million and recognized a gain of $17 million.
2015 vs. 2014
Sales
New Power Systems segment sales decreased $347 million overall and declined in all product lines versus 2014. The following were the primary drivers:
Industrial sales decreased, primarily due to lower demand in North America, China, the Middle East and Western Europe, partially offset by Africa and India.
Generator technologies sales decreased, primarily due to lower demand in Western Europe, China, the U.K. and North America.
Power generation sales decreased, primarily due to lower demand in North America, Brazil and Russia, partially offset by higher demand in the Middle East, Africa, India and Mexico.
Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted sales results (primarily the euro, Brazilian real and Indian rupee).
Segment EBIT
Power Systems segment EBIT decreased $26 million versus 2014, primarily due to lower gross margin, restructuring charges and lower equity, royalty and interest income from investees, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses and lower research, development and engineering expenses. Major components of EBIT and related changes to segment EBIT and EBIT as a percentage of sales werewas as follows:
  Year ended December 31, 2015 vs. 2014
  Favorable/(Unfavorable) Change
In millions Amount Percent 
Percentage point change
as a percent of sales
Gross margin $(53) (5)% 0.7
Selling, general and administrative expenses 39
 8 % 
Research, development and engineering expenses 24
 10 % 0.1
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (12) (18)% (0.1)
Restructuring actions and other charges (1)
 (26) NM
 (0.6)
    Favorable/(Unfavorable)
  Years ended December 31, 2019 vs. 2018
In millions 2019 2018 Amount Percent
Total external sales $38
 $7
 $31
 NM
Research, development and engineering expenses 106
 69
 (37) (54)%
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions) (148) (90) (58) (64)%
Restructuring actions 1
 
 (1) NM
Segment EBITDA (149) (90) (59) (66)%
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"NM" - not meaningful information
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The decrease in gross margin versus 2014 was primarily due to lower volumes and unfavorable pricing, partially offset by savings from operating actions taken in December of 2014. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to lower compensation expenses as the result of operating actions taken in December of 2014 and lower consulting expenses. The decrease in research, development and engineering expenses was primarily due to lower compensation expenses as the result of operating actions taken in December of 2014. The decrease in equity, royalty and interest income from investees was primarily due to lower equity earnings in China.

Reconciliation of Segment EBITEBITDA to Net Income Attributable to Cummins Inc.
The table below reconciles the segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income.
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
TOTAL SEGMENT EBIT $1,982
 $2,110
 $2,567
Non-segment EBIT (1)
 17
 (20) (69)
TOTAL EBIT 1,999

2,090

2,498
Less: Interest expense 69
 65
 64
TOTAL SEGMENT EBITDA $3,570
 $3,563
 $2,971
Intersegment elimination (1)
 42
 (87) 55
TOTAL EBITDA 3,612

3,476

3,026
Less:      
Interest expense 109
 114
 81
Depreciation and amortization (2)
 669
 609
 580
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 1,930
 2,025
 2,434
 2,834
 2,753
 2,365
Less: Income tax expense 474
 555
 698
 566
 566
 1,371
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 1,456
 1,470
 1,736
 2,268
 2,187
 994
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 62
 71
 85
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 8
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NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC. $1,394
 $1,399
 $1,651
 $2,260
 $2,141
 $999

(1)Includes intersegment sales, intersegment profit in inventory eliminations and unallocated corporate expenses. The year ended December 31, 2015, included an $112019, includes a $31 million restructuring charge related to corporate restructuring charge.functions. There were no significant unallocated corporate expenses for the years ended December 31, 20162018 and 2014.2017.

(2) Depreciation and amortization, as shown on a segment basis, excludes the amortization of debt discount and deferred costs included in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income as "Interest expense." The amortization of debt discount and deferred costs was $3 million, $2 million and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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2020 OUTLOOK
Our outlook reflects the following positive trends and challenges to our business that could impact our revenue and earnings potential in 2020.
Positive Trends
We expect to realize annualized savings from restructuring and other actions of approximately $250 million to $300 million.
Challenges
We may close or restructure additional manufacturing and distribution facilities as we evaluate the appropriate size and structure of our manufacturing and distribution capacity, which could result in additional charges.
Industry production of heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks in North America is expected to decline.
North American pick-up truck demand should decline.
Power generation markets are expected to decline.
Demand in North American, Chinese and European construction markets is expected to weaken.
Weak economic conditions in India may continue to negatively impact demand across our businesses.
Demand in Chinese truck markets is expected to decline.
Lower commodity prices and capital expenditures by mining companies could reduce demand for mining engines.
Demand in oil and gas markets in North America should remain weak.
Uncertainty in the U.K. surrounding its ability to negotiate trade agreements as a sovereign country could have material negative impacts on our European operations in the long-term.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Key Working Capital and Balance Sheet Data
We fund our working capital with cash from operations and short-term borrowings, including commercial paper, when necessary. Various assets and liabilities, including short-term debt, can fluctuate significantly from month to month depending on short-term liquidity needs. As a result, working capital is a prime focus of management attention. Working capital and balance sheet measures are provided in the following table:
Dollars in millions December 31,
2016
 December 31,
2015
 December 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Working capital (1)
 $3,382
 $4,144
 $3,127
 $3,434
Current ratio 1.78
 2.09
 1.50
 1.54
Accounts and notes receivable, net $3,025
 $2,820
 $3,670
 $3,866
Days’ sales in receivables 61
 55
Days' sales in receivables 58
 57
Inventories $2,675
 $2,707
 $3,486
 $3,759
Inventory turnover 4.7
 4.9
 4.7
 4.9
Accounts payable (principally trade) $1,854
 $1,706
 $2,534
 $2,822
Days' payable outstanding 51
 48
 58
 56
Total debt $1,856
 $1,639
 $2,367
 $2,476
Total debt as a percent of total capital (2)
 20.6% 17.5% 21.9% 23.1%

(1) Working capital includes cash and cash equivalents.
(2)The increase in our debt to capital ratio was due to higher total debt, as a result of the commercial paper program added in 2016, and a net decrease in shareholders' equity.
Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents were impacted as follows:
 Years ended December 31, Change Years ended December 31, Change
In millions 2016 2015 2014 2016 vs. 2015 2015 vs. 2014 2019 2018 2017 2019 vs. 2018 2018 vs. 2017
Net cash provided by operating activities $1,935
 $2,059
 $2,266
 $(124) $(207) $3,181
 $2,378
 $2,277
 $803
 $101
Net cash used in investing activities (917) (918) (1,234) 1
 316
 (1,150) (974) (1,052) (176) 78
Net cash used in financing activities (1,409) (1,644) (1,343) 235
 (301) (2,095) (1,400) (1,074) (695) (326)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (200) (87) (87) (113) 
 (110) (70) 98
 (40) (168)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents $(591) $(590) $(398) $(1) $(192)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $(174) $(66) $249
 $(108) $(315)
20162019 vs. 20152018
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $124increased $803 million, versus 2015, primarily due to the absencelower working capital requirements of the 2015 impairment$516 million, increased other liabilities of light-duty diesel assets$165 million, higher deferred tax expense of $211$93 million and a $123higher consolidated net income of $81 million, year over year impact related to restructuring, partially offset by an increase in deferred income taxesnon-cash gains on corporate owned life insurance of $158$87 million and higher loss contingency chargespension contributions of $62$83 million. During 2019, lower working capital requirements resulted in a cash outflow of $31 million resultingcompared to a cash outflow of $547 million in 2018, mainly due to lower cash net incomeinventory and lower accounts receivable levels, partially offset by lower accounts payable levels in 2016.2019 as we adjusted for slowing market demand.
Net cash used in investing activities decreased $1increased $176 million, versus 2015, primarily due to lower capital expenditureshigher acquisitions of $213$167 million and proceeds from the sale of equity investees of $60 million, partially offset by higher net investments in marketable securities of $160$69 million, and changes inpartially offset by higher cash flows from derivatives not designated as hedges of $110$58 million.
Net cash used in financing activities decreased $235increased $695 million, versus 2015, primarilyprincipally due to higher net borrowingsthe reduction of commercial paper borrowings of $212$602 million lowerand higher common stock repurchases of $122 million and higher proceeds from borrowings of $67$131 million, partially offset by higher acquisitionsincreased borrowings under short-term credit agreements of noncontrolling interests of $88 million and higher payments on borrowings and capital lease obligations of $87$52 million.
The effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents decreased $113increased $40 million, versus 2015, primarily due to unfavorable fluctuations in the British pound which decreased cash and cash equivalents by $112 million.

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2015 vs. 2014
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $207 million versus 2014, primarily due to lower consolidated net income of $266 million and unfavorable working capital fluctuations of $328$55 million, partially offset by favorable fluctuations in the impactChinese renminbi and Indian rupee.
2018 vs. 2017
For prior year liquidity comparisons see the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of the non-cash impairmentour 2018 Form 10-K.

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Table of light-duty diesel assets of $211 million. During 2015, the higher working capital requirements resulted in a cash outflow of $260 million compared to a cash inflow of $68 million in 2014. This change of $328 million was primarily driven by a decrease in accrued expenses and accounts payable, partially offset by a decrease in inventory and accounts and notes receivable.Contents
Net cash used in investing activities decreased $316 million versus 2014, primarily due to lower cash investment for the acquisitions of businesses of $319 million.
Net cash used in financing activities increased $301 million versus 2014, primarily due to higher common stock repurchases of $230 million and higher dividend payments of $110 million.
Sources of Liquidity
We generate significant ongoing cash flow. Cash provided by operations is our principal source of liquidity with $1.9$3.2 billion provided in 2016.
2019. At December 31, 2016,2019, our sources of liquidity included:
 December 31, 2016 December 31, 2019
In millions Total U.S. International Primary location of international balances Total U.S. International Primary location of international balances
Cash and cash equivalents $1,120
 $323
 $797
 U.K., Singapore, China $1,129
 $182
 $947
 China, Singapore, Netherlands, Mexico, Belgium, Australia
Marketable securities (1)
 260
 40
 220
 India, China 341
 74
 267
 India
Total $1,380
 $363
 $1,017
  $1,470
 $256
 $1,214
 
Available credit capacity              
Revolving credit facility (2)
 $1,538
     
Revolving credit facilities (2)
 $2,840
     
International and other uncommitted domestic credit facilities (3)
 128
      $204
     

(1) The majority of marketable securities could be liquidated into cash within a few days.
(2) The revolvingfive-year credit facility isfor $2.0 billion and the 364-day credit facility for $1.5 billion, maturing August 2023 and August 2020, respectively, are maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and general corporate purposes. At December 31, 2016,2019, we had $212$660 million of commercial paper outstanding, which effectively reduced the $1.75 billion available capacity under our revolving credit facilityfacilities to $1.54$2.8 billion.
(3) The available capacity is net of letters of credit.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
A significant portion of our cash flows is generated outside the U.S. The geographic location of our cash and marketable securities aligns well with our ongoing investments. We manage our worldwide cash requirements considering available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct our business and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. As a result, we do not anticipate any local liquidity restrictions to preclude us from funding our operating needs with local resources.
If we distribute our foreign cash balances to the U.S. or to other foreign subsidiaries, we could be required to accrue and pay U.S. taxes, for example, if we repatriated cash from certain foreign subsidiaries whose earnings we have asserted are permanently reinvested outside of the U.S. Foreign earnings for which we assert permanent reinvestment outside the U.S. consist primarily of earnings of our China and U.K. domiciled subsidiaries. At present, we do not foresee a need to repatriate any earnings from these subsidiaries for which we have asserted permanent reinvestment. However, to help fund cash needs of the U.S. or other international subsidiaries as they arise, we repatriate available cash from certain foreign subsidiaries whose earnings are not permanently reinvested when it is cost effective to do so. Earnings generated after December 31, 2011, from our China operations are considered permanently reinvested, while earnings generated prior to January 1, 2012, for which U.S. deferred tax liabilities have been recorded, are expected to be repatriated in future years.
Debt Facilities and Other Sources of Liquidity
In February 2016, the Board of Directors authorized the issuance ofOn August 21, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated 364-day credit agreement that allows us to borrow up to $1.75$1.5 billion of unsecured funds at any time through August 18, 2020. This credit agreement amends and restates the prior $1.5 billion 364-day credit facility that matured on August 21, 2019.
We have access to committed credit facilities that total $3.5 billion, including the new $1.5 billion 364-day facility that expires August 19, 2020 and a $2.0 billion five-year facility that expires on August 22, 2023. We intend to maintain credit facilities of a similar aggregate amount by renewing or replacing these facilities before expiration. These revolving credit facilities are maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and for general corporate purposes. Both credit agreements include a financial covenant requiring that the leverage ratio of net debt of the company and its subsidiaries to the consolidated total capital of the company and its subsidiaries may not exceed 0.65 to 1.0. AtDecember 31, 2019, our leverage ratio was 0.12 to 1.0.
We can issue up to$3.5 billion of unsecured, short-term promissory notes ("commercial paper")(commercial paper) pursuant to athe Board authorized commercial paper program.programs. The program willprograms facilitate the private placement of unsecured short-term debt through third partythird-party brokers. We intend to use the net proceeds from the commercial paper programborrowings for general corporate purposes.

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We have a $1.75 billion revolving credit facility, the proceeds of which can be used for general corporate purposes. This facility expires on November 13, 2020. The revolving credit facility is maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings, letters of credit and general corporate purposes. The total combined borrowing capacity under the revolving credit facilityfacilities and commercial paper programprograms should not exceed $1.75$3.5 billion. See Note 9,11, "DEBT," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. The credit agreement includes one financial covenant: a leverage ratio. The required leverage ratio, which measures the sum of total debt plus securitization financing to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, for the four fiscal quarters ended on such date may not exceed 3.5 to 1.0. At December 31, 2016, our leverage ratio was 0.75 to 1.0.
As a well-known seasoned issuer, we filed an automatic shelf registration for an undetermined amount of debt and equity securities with the Securities and Exchange CommissionSEC on February 16, 2016.13, 2019. Under this shelf registration we may offer, from time to time, debt securities, common stock, preferred and preference stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts and stock purchase units.
In July 2017, the U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), announced that it intends to phase out LIBOR by the end of 2021. Various central bank committees and working groups continue to discuss replacement of benchmark rates, the process for amending existing LIBOR-based contracts, and the potential economic impacts of different alternatives. The maturity scheduleAlternative Reference Rates Committee has identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) as its preferred alternative rate for USD LIBOR. SOFR is a measure of our existing long-term debt doesthe cost of borrowing cash overnight, collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities, and is based on directly observable U.S. Treasury-backed repurchase transactions.

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We are evaluating the potential impact of the replacement of the LIBOR benchmark interest rate including risk management, internal operational readiness and monitoring the Financial Accounting Standards Board standard-setting process to address financial reporting issues that might arise in connection with transition from LIBOR to a new benchmark rate.
Supply Chain Financing
We currently have supply chain financing programs with financial intermediaries, which provide certain vendors the option to be paid by financial intermediaries earlier than the due date on the applicable invoice. When a vendor utilizes the program and receives an early payment from a financial intermediary, they take a discount on the invoice. We then pay the financial intermediary the face amount of the invoice on the regularly scheduled due date. We do not require significant cash outflowsreimburse vendors for any costs they incur for participation in the intermediate term. Required annual principal payments range from $4 millionprogram and their participation is completely voluntary. As a result, all amounts owed to $35 million over each of the next five years.financial intermediaries are presented as "Accounts payable" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Uses of Cash
ShareStock Repurchases
In December 2016, our2019, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1$2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the 20152018 repurchase plan. In November 2015, ourOctober 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1$2.0 billion of additional common stock uponstock. For the completion of the 2014 repurchase plan. In 2016,year ended December 31, 2019, we made the following purchases under the respective purchase programs:2018 stock repurchase program:
In millions (except per share amounts)
For each quarter ended
 
Shares
Purchased
 
Average Cost
Per Share
 
Total Cost of
Repurchases
 Cash Paid for Shares Not Received 
Remaining
Authorized
Capacity (1)
July 2014, $1 billion repurchase program          
April 3 (2)
 2.7
 $100.12
 $274
 
 $
           
November 2015, $1 billion repurchase program          
April 3 2.2
 $105.50
 $229
 $100
 $671
July 3 1.8
 109.79
 192
 (100) 579
October 2 0.4
 126.13
 50
 
 529
December 31 0.2
 130.70
 33
 
 496
Subtotal 4.6
 110.29
 504
 
 

Total 7.3
 $106.48
 $778
 $
 

In millions, except per share amounts Shares
Purchased
 Average Cost
Per Share
 Total Cost of
Repurchases
 
Remaining
Authorized
Capacity
(1)
March 31 0.7
 $137.80
 $100
 $1,806
June 30 
 
 
 1,806
September 29 4.6
 152.57
 706
 1,100
December 31 2.8
 167.82
 465
 635
Total 8.1
 156.46
 $1,271
  

(1)The remaining authorized capacity under the 2015 Planthese plans was calculated based on the cost to purchase the shares but excludes commission expenses in accordance with the authorized Plan.plan.
(2) Upon completion of the accelerated share repurchase in the second quarter of 2016, the shares purchased and average cost per share were updated based on the final valuation.
In 2016, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with a third party financial institutionWe intend to repurchase $500 millionoutstanding shares from time to time during 2020 to enhance shareholder value and to offset the dilutive impact of our common stock under our previously announced share repurchase plans and received 4.7 million shares at an average purchase price of $105.50 per share.employee stock-based compensation plans.
Dividends
Total dividends paid to common shareholders in 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 20142017 were $676$761 million, $622$718 million and $512$701 million, respectively. Declaration and payment of dividends in the future depends upon our income and liquidity position, among other factors, and is subject to declaration by ourthe Board, of Directors, who meet quarterly to consider our dividend payment. We expect to fund dividend payments with cash from operations.
In July 2019, the Board authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 15 percent from $1.14 per share to $1.311 per share.
In July 2016, our2018, the Board of Directors authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 5.15.6 percent from $0.975$1.08 per share to $1.025$1.14 per share.
In July 2015, our2017, the Board of Directors authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 255.4 percent from $0.78$1.025 per share to $0.975$1.08 per share. In July 2014, the Board of Directors authorized a 25 percent increase to our quarterly dividend on our common stock from $0.625 per share to $0.78 per share.
Cash dividends per share paid to common shareholders for the last three years were as follows:

  Quarterly Dividends
  2019 2018 2017
First quarter $1.14
 $1.08
 $1.025
Second quarter 1.14
 1.08
 1.025
Third quarter 1.311
 1.14
 1.08
Fourth quarter 1.311
 1.14
 1.08
Total $4.90
 $4.44
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Acquisition
  Quarterly Dividends
  2016 2015 2014
First quarter $0.975
 $0.78
 $0.625
Second quarter 0.975
 0.78
 0.625
Third quarter 1.025
 0.975
 0.78
Fourth quarter 1.025
 0.975
 0.78
Total $4.00
 $3.51
 $2.81
On September 9, 2019, we acquired an 81 percent interest in Hydrogenics Corporation for total consideration of $235 million. The Hydrogen Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Air Liquide, S.A., will maintain a 19 percent noncontrolling interest in Hydrogenics Corporation. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Restructuring Actions
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in our global markets in the second half of 2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2019, we began executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs. We incurred a charge of $119 million ($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2019 for these actions which impacted approximately 2,300 employees. We expect to incur $116 million in cash payments in 2020. See Note 4, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information.
Capital Expenditures
Capital expenditures, andincluding spending on internal use software, were $594$775 million, $784 million and $587 million in 2016, compared to $799 million in 2015.2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. We continue to invest in new product lines and targeted capacity expansions. We plan to spend between $500an estimated $675 million and $530to $700 million in 20172020 on capital expenditures as we continue with product launches and facility improvements. Approximately 50 percent of our capital expenditures are expected to be invested outside of the U.S. in 2017.2020. In addition, we plan to spend an estimated $70 million to $80 million on internal use software in 2020.
Pensions
The funded status of our pension plans is dependent upon a variety of variables and assumptions including return on invested assets, market interest rates and levels of voluntary contributions to the plans. In 2016,2019, the investment returngain on our U.S. pension trust was 7.217.6 percent while our U.K. pension trust returngain was 25.510.9 percent. Approximately 7873 percent of our pension plan assets are held in highly liquid investments such as fixed income and equity securities. The remaining 2227 percent of our plan assets are held in less liquid, but market valued investments, including real estate, private equity, venture capital, opportunistic credit and insurance contracts.
We sponsor funded and unfunded domestic and foreign defined benefit pension plans. Contributions to thesethe U.S. and U.K. plans were as follows:
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
Defined benefit pension plans  
  
  
Voluntary contribution $133
 $82
 $111
Mandatory contribution 1
 108
 94
Defined benefit pension contributions 134
 190
 205
 $121
 $37
 $243
      
Defined contribution pension plans $68
 $74
 $73
 102
 104
 84
We anticipate making total contributions of approximately $134$100 million to our defined benefit pension plans in 2017.2020. Expected contributions to our defined benefit pension plans in 20172020 will meet or exceed the current funding requirements.
Restructuring ActionsCurrent Maturities of Short and Long-Term Debt
In 2015, we executed worldwide work force restructuring actions primarily in the formWe had $660 million of professional voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs in response to lower demand for our products in the U.S. and key markets around the world. We incurred a charge of $90 million ($61 million after-tax) for the headcount reductions, with $86 million expected to be settled in cash. In 2016, we paid $58 million and as ofcommercial paper outstanding at December 31, 2016, substantially all terminations were complete.2019, that matures in less than one year. The maturity schedule of our existing long-term debt does not require significant cash outflows until 2023 when our 3.65% senior notes are due. Required annual long-term debt principal payments range from $5 million to $506 million over the next five years. See Note 20, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS AND OTHER CHARGES,11, "DEBT," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Acquisitions
During 2016, we paid $109 million to acquire the remaining interest in the last two partially owned North American distributors, including the related debt retirements, and recognized a total gain of $15 million on the fair value adjustment resulting from the acquisition of the controlling interest in the previously unconsolidated entity. See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.


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Credit Ratings
Our ratings and outlook from each of the credit rating agencies as of the date of filing are shown in the table below.
  Long-Term Short-Term  
Credit Rating Agency (1)
 Senior Debt Rating Debt Rating Outlook
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services A+ A1 Stable
Fitch RatingsAF1Stable
Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. A2 P1 Stable

(1) Credit ratings are not recommendations to buy, are subject to change, and each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating. In addition, we undertake no obligation to update disclosures concerning our credit ratings, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Management's Assessment of Liquidity
Our financial condition and liquidity remain strong. Our solid balance sheet and credit ratings enable us to have ready access to credit and the capital markets. We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate adequate cash to fund our operating, investing and financing activities. We believe our operating cash flow and liquidity providesprovide us with the financial flexibility needed to fund working capital, common stock repurchases, acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividend payments, projected pension obligations, and debt service obligations.obligations and restructuring actions. We continue to generate significant cash from operations in the U.S. and maintain access to our revolving credit facilityfacilities and commercial paper programs as noted above.


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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND OTHER COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
A summary of our contractual obligations and other commercial commitments at December 31, 2016,2019, are as follows:
Contractual Cash Obligations Payments Due by Period   Payments Due by Period  
In millions 2017 2018-2019 2020-2021 After 2021 Total 2020 2021-2022 2023-2024 After 2024 Total
Loans payable $41
 $
 $
 $
 $41
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations (1)
 136
 255
 174
 2,858
 3,423
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations (1)
 $124
 $227
 $657
 $2,206
 $3,214
Operating leases 141
 182
 103
 93
 519
 143
 207
 107
 95
 552
Capital expenditures 254
 7
 
 
 261
 255
 
 
 
 255
Purchase commitments for inventory 593
 
 
 
 593
 688
 1
 
 
 689
Other purchase commitments 254
 36
 2
 1
 293
 276
 19
 3
 12
 310
Transitional tax liability 
 38
 149
 106
 293
Other postretirement benefits 35
 65
 59
 126
 285
 22
 42
 38
 77
 179
International and other domestic letters of credit 134
 21
 3
 3
 161
Performance and excise bonds 22
 61
 12
 1
 96
Guarantees, indemnifications and other commitments 30
 4
 10
 9
 53
Total $1,454

$545

$338

$3,078
 $5,415
 $1,694

$620

$979

$2,509
 $5,802
___________________________________________________________ 
(1) 
Includes principal payments and expected interest payments based on the terms of the obligations.  
The contractual obligations reported above exclude our unrecognized tax benefits of $59$77 million as of December 31, 2016.2019. We are not able to reasonably estimate the period in which cash outflows relating to uncertain tax contingencies could occur. See Note 3,5, "INCOME TAXES," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
Our other commercial commitments at December 31, 2016, are as follows:
Other Commercial Commitments Payments Due by Period  
In millions 2017 2018-2019 2020-2021 After 2021 Total
International and other domestic letters of credit $77
 $57
 $4
 $2
 $140
Performance and excise bonds 69
 3
 12
 1
 85
Guarantees, indemnifications and other commitments 9
 2
 4
 9
 24
Total $155
 $62
 $20
 $12
 $249

APPLICATION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
A summary of our significant accounting policies is included in Note 1, "SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES," of our Consolidated Financial Statements which discusses accounting policies that we have selected from acceptable alternatives.
Our Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. (GAAP) which often requires management to make judgments, estimates and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect the reported amounts presented and disclosed in the financial statements. Management reviews these estimates and assumptions based on historical experience, changes in business conditions and other relevant factors they believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. In any given reporting period, our actual results may differ from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Critical accounting estimates are defined as follows: the estimate requires management to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the estimate was made; different estimates reasonably could have been used; or if changes in the estimate are reasonably likely to occur from period to period and the change would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Our senior management has discussed the development and selection of our accounting policies, related accounting estimates and the disclosures set forth below with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.the Board. We believe our critical accounting estimates include those addressing the estimation ofestimating liabilities for warranty programs, accounting for income taxes and pension benefits.benefits and assessing goodwill impairments.


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Warranty Programs
We estimate and record a liability for base warranty programs at the time our products are sold. Our estimates are based on historical experience and reflect management's best estimates of expected costs at the time products are sold and subsequent adjustment to those expected costs when actual costs differ. As a result of the uncertainty surrounding the nature and frequency of product recall programs, the liability for such programs is recorded when we commit to a recall action or when a recall becomes probable and estimable, which generally occurs when it is announced. Our warranty liability is generally affected by component failure rates, repair costs and the point of failure within the product life cycle. Future events and circumstances related to these factors could materially change our estimates and require adjustments to our liability. New product launches require a greater use of judgment in developing estimates until historical experience becomes available. Product specific experience is typically available four or five quarters after product launch, with a clear experience trend evident eight quarters after launch. We generally record warranty expense for new products upon shipment using a preceding product's warranty history and a multiplicative factor based upon preceding similar product experience and new product assessment until sufficient new product data is available for warranty estimation. We then use a blend of actual new product experience and preceding product historical experience for several subsequent quarters, and new product specific experience thereafter. Note 10,12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," to our Consolidated Financial Statements contains a summary of the activity in our warranty liability account for 20162019, 2018 and 20152017 including adjustments to pre-existing warranties.
Accounting for Income Taxes
We determine our income tax expense using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.basis. Future tax benefits of net operating loss and credit carryforwards are also recognized as deferred tax assets. We evaluate the recoverability of our deferred tax assets each quarter by assessing the likelihood of future profitability and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize our net deferred tax assets. At December 31, 2016,2019, we recorded net deferred tax assets of $344$135 million. TheseThe assets included $313$364 million for the value of net operating loss and credit carryforwards. A valuation allowance of $307$317 million was recorded to reduce the tax assets to the net value management believed was more likely than not to be realized. In the event our operating performance deteriorates, future assessments could conclude that a larger valuation allowance will be needed to further reduce the deferred tax assets.
In addition, we operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to tax audits in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve. We accrue for the estimated additional tax and interest that may result from tax authorities disputing uncertain tax positions. We have taken and we believe we have made adequate provisionprovisions for income taxes for all years that are subject to audit based upon the latest information available. A more complete description of our income taxes and the future benefits of our net operating loss and credit carryforwards is disclosed in Note 3,5, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Pension Benefits
We sponsor a number of pension plans primarilyglobally, with the majority of assets in the U.S. and the U.K. and to a lesser degree in various other countries. In the U.S. and the U.K., we have several major defined benefit plans that are separately funded. We account for our pension programs in accordance with employers' accounting for defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans under GAAP. GAAP requires that amounts recognized in financial statements be determined using an actuarial basis. As a result, our pension benefit programs are based on a number of statistical and judgmental assumptions that attempt to anticipate future events and are used in calculating the expense and liability related to our plans each year at December 31. These assumptions include discount rates used to value liabilities, assumed rates of return on plan assets, future compensation increases, employee turnover rates, actuarial assumptions relating to retirement age, mortality rates and participant withdrawals. The actuarial assumptions we use may differ significantly from actual results due to changing economic conditions, participant life span and withdrawal rates. These differences may result in a material impact to the amount of net periodic pension cost to be recorded in our Consolidated Financial Statements in the future.
The expected long-term return on plan assets is used in calculating the net periodic pension cost. We considered several factors in developing our expected rate of return on plan assets. The long-term rate of return considers historical returns and expected returns on current and projected asset allocations and is generally applied to a five-year average market value of return.allocations. Projected returns are based primarily on broad, publicly traded passive fixed income and equity indices and forward-looking estimates of the value added by active portfolio and investment management. At December 31, 2016,2019, based upon our target asset allocations, it is anticipated that our U.S. investment policy will generate an average annual return over the 10-year30-year projection period equal to or in excess of 7.256.25 percent, approximately 35 percent of the time while returns of 8.0 percent or greater are anticipated 26 percent of the time, including the additional positive returns expected from active investment management. Despite the 2016

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The one-year return of 7.2for our U.S. plans was 17.6 percent ourfor 2019. Our U.S. plan assets have averaged 10.0annualized returns of 9.77 percent returns since 2010,over the prior ten years and resulted in approximately $271$490 million of

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actuarial gains in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in the same period. Based on the historical returns and forward-looking return expectations as plan assets continue to be de-risked, consistent with our investment policy, we believe an investment return assumption of 7.256.25 percent per year in 20172020 for U.S. pension assets is reasonable.
The methodology used to determine the rate of return on pension plan assets in the U.K. was based on establishing an equity-risk premium over current long-term bond yields adjusted based on target asset allocations. At December 31, 2016,2019, based upon our target asset allocations, it is anticipated that our U.K. investment policy will generate an average annual return over the 20-year projection period equal to or in excess of 3.9 percent approximately 50 percent of the time while returns of 4.6 percent or greater are anticipated 25 percent of the time. We expect additional positive returns from active investment management.4 percent. The one-year return for our U.K. planplans was 25.510.9 percent for 2016, and similar to our U.S. plan, the strong2019. We have generated average annualized returns since 2010 have resultedof 9.13 percent over ten years, resulting in approximately $544$580 million of actuarial gains in accumulated other comprehensive income.AOCI. Our strategy with respect to our investments in pension plan assets is to be invested with a long-term outlook. Therefore, the risk and return balance of our asset portfolio should reflect a long-term horizon. Based on the historical returns and forward-looking return expectations as the plan assets continue to be de-risked, we believe an investment return assumption of 4.54.0 percent in 20172020 for U.K. pension assets is reasonable. Our pension plan asset allocations at December 31, 20162019 and 20152018 and target allocation for 20172020 are as follows:
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
  Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31,
Investment description 2017 2016 2015 20172016 2015
Fixed income 57.0% 57.8% 65.9% 64.0% 60.7% 53.0%
Equity securities 24.0% 29.0% 21.5% 23.0% 30.4% 39.0%
Real estate/other 19.0% 13.2% 12.6% 13.0% 8.9% 8.0%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
  Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31, Target Allocation Percentage of Plan Assets at December 31,
Investment description 2020 2019 2018 20202019 2018
Liability matching 72.0% 69.2% 68.0% 56.5% 53.4% 56.5%
Risk seeking 28.0% 30.8% 32.0% 43.5% 46.6% 43.5%
Total 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
The differences between the actual return on plan assets and expected long-term return on plan assets are recognized in the asset value used to calculate net periodic cost over five years. The table below sets forth the expected return assumptions used to develop our pension cost for the period 2014-20162017-2019 and our expected rate of return for 2017.2020.
  Long-term Expected Return Assumptions
  2017 2016 2015 2014
U.S. plans 7.25% 7.50% 7.50% 7.50%
U.K. plans 4.50% 4.70% 5.80% 5.80%
A lower expected rate of return will increase our net periodic pension cost and reduce profitability.
  Long-term Expected Return Assumptions
  2020 2019 2018 2017
U.S. plans 6.25% 6.25% 6.50% 7.25%
U.K. plans 4.00% 4.00% 4.00% 4.50%
GAAP for pensions offers various acceptable alternatives to account for the differences that eventually arise between the estimates used in the actuarial valuations and the actual results. It is acceptable to delay or immediately recognize these differences. Under the delayed recognition alternative, changes in pension obligationobligations (including those resulting from plan amendments) and changes in the value of assets set aside to meet those obligations are not recognized in net periodic pension cost as they occur but are recognized initially in accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) and subsequently amortized as components of net periodic pension cost systematically and gradually over future periods. In addition to this approach, GAAP also allows immediate recognition of actuarial gains or losses. Immediate recognition introduces volatility in financial results. We have chosen to delay recognition and amortize actuarial differences over future periods. If we adopted the immediate recognition approach, we would record a loss of $951$963 million ($634762 million after-tax) from cumulative actuarial net losses for our U.S. and U.K. pension plans.
The difference between the expected return and the actual return on plan assets is deferred from recognition in our results of operations and under certain circumstances, such as when the difference exceeds 10 percent of the greater of the market value of plan assets or the projected benefit obligation, the difference is amortized over future years of service. This is also true of changes to actuarial assumptions. Under GAAP, the actuarial gains and losses are recognized and recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.AOCL. At December 31, 2016,2019, we had net pension actuarial losses of $770$611 million and $172$323 million for the U.S. and U.K. pension plans, respectively. As these amounts exceed 10 percent of their respective plan assets, the excess is amortized over the average remaining service lives of participating employees. Net actuarial losses decreased our shareholders' equity by $65$85 millionafter-tax in 2016.2019. The loss is primarily due to lower discount rates in the U.S. and U.K. and unfavorable foreign currency,U.K, partially offset by strong asset performancereturns in the U.S. and U.K.

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The table below sets forth the net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31 and our expected cost for 2017.2020.
In millions 2017 2016 2015 2014 2020 2019 2018 2017
Net periodic pension cost $83
 $42
 $63
 $57
 $100
 $65
 $86
 $82

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We expect 20172020 net periodic pension cost to increase compared to 2016,2019, primarily due to onboarding a significant portion of our newly acquired North American distributors to Cummins pension benefits, a lower expected rate of return in the U.S. and U.K. and lower discount rates in the U.S. and U.K. The decrease in net periodic pension cost in 20162019 compared to 20152018 was primarily due to reduced loss amortizations in the U.S. and U.K. and higher discount rates and favorable actuarial experience in the U.S. and U.K., partially offset by a lower expected asset returnsrate of return in the U.K. as we de-risked plan trust assets.U.S. The increase in net periodic pension cost in 20152018 compared to 20142017 was due to a lower discount ratesexpected rate of return in the U.S. and U.K. and unfavorable mortality demographicsas we de-risked plan trust assets, partially offset by reduced loss amortization in the U.S. Another key assumption used in the development of the net periodic pension cost is the discount rate. and U.K.
The weighted averageweighted-average discount rates used to develop our net periodic pension cost are set forth in the table below.
  Discount Rates
  2017 2016 2015 2014
U.S. plans 4.12% 4.47% 4.07% 4.83%
U.K. plans 2.70% 3.95% 3.80% 4.60%
Changes in the discount rate assumptions will impact the interest cost component of the net periodic pension cost calculation.
  Discount Rates
  2020 2019 2018 2017
U.S. plans 3.36% 4.36% 3.66% 4.12%
U.K. plans 2.00% 2.80% 2.55% 2.70%
The discount rate enables us to state expected future cash payments for benefits as a present value on the measurement date. The guidelines for setting this rate are discussed in GAAP which suggests the use of a high-quality corporate bond rate. We used bond information provided by Moody's Investor Services, Inc. and Standard & Poor's Rating Services. All bonds used to develop our hypothetical portfolio in the U.S. and U.K. were deemed high-quality, non-callable bonds (Aa or better) at December 31, 2016,2019, by at least one of the bond rating agencies.
Our model called for projected payments until near extinction for the U.S. and the U.K. For both countries, our model matches the present value of the plan's projected benefit payments to the market value of the theoretical settlement bond portfolio. A single equivalent discount rate is determined to align the present value of the required cash flow with the value of the bond portfolio. The resulting discount rate is reflective of both the current interest rate environment and the plan's distinct liability characteristics.
The table below sets forth the estimated impact on our 20172020 net periodic pension cost relative to a change in the discount rate and a change in the expected rate of return on plan assets.
In millionsImpact on Pension Cost Increase/(Decrease) Impact on Pension Cost Increase/(Decrease)
Discount rate used to value liabilities   
0.25 percent increase$(15) $(18)
0.25 percent decrease16
 19
Expected rate of return on assets   
1 percent increase(43) (50)
1 percent decrease43
 50
The above sensitivities reflect the impact of changing one assumption at a time. A higher discount rate decreases the plan obligations and decreases our net periodic pension cost. A lower discount rate increases the plan obligations and increases our net periodic pension cost. It should be noted that economic factors and conditions often affect multiple assumptions simultaneously and the effects of changes in key assumptions are not necessarily linear. Note 8, "PENSION13, "PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS," to our Consolidated Financial Statements provides a summary of our pension benefit plan activity, the funded status of our plans and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Goodwill Impairment
We are required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether a goodwill impairment event has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of our reporting units. We test for goodwill impairment at the reporting unit level and our reporting units are the operating segments or the components of operating segments that constitute businesses for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by management. 

Under GAAP for goodwill, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform an annual quantitative goodwill impairment test. We have elected this option on certain reporting units. The following events and circumstances are considered when evaluating whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount:

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Macroeconomic conditions, such as a deterioration in general economic conditions, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and/or other developments in equity and credit markets;
Industry and market considerations, such as a deterioration in the environment in which an entity operates, material loss in market share and significant declines in product pricing;
Cost factors, such as an increase in raw materials, labor or other costs;
Overall financial performance, such as negative or declining cash flows or a decline in actual or forecasted revenue;
Other relevant entity-specific events, such as material changes in management or key personnel and
Events affecting a reporting unit, such as a change in the composition or carrying amount of its net assets including acquisitions and dispositions.
The examples noted above are not all-inclusive, and we consider other relevant events and circumstances that affect the fair value of a reporting unit in determining whether to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test.

Our goodwill recoverability assessment is based on our annual strategic planning process. This process includes an extensive review of expectations for the long-term growth of our businesses and forecasted future cash flows.  Our valuation method is an income approach using a discounted cash flow model in which cash flows anticipated over several periods, plus a terminal value at the end of that time horizon, are discounted to their present value using an appropriate rate of return. Our estimates are based upon our historical experience, our current knowledge from our commercial relationships and available external information about future trends.
The discounted cash flow model requires us to make projections of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital investment and fixed asset additions for the reporting units over a multi-year period. Additionally, management must estimate a weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects a market rate, for each reporting unit for use as a discount rate. The discounted cash flows are compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit and, if less than the carrying value, the difference is recorded as a goodwill impairment loss. In addition, we also perform a sensitivity analysis to determine how much our forecasts can fluctuate before the fair value of a reporting unit would be lower than its carrying amount. We perform the required procedures as of the end of our fiscal third quarter. While none of our reporting units recorded a goodwill impairment in 2019, we determined the automated transmission business is our only reporting unit with material goodwill where the estimated fair value does not substantially exceed the carrying value. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount of $1.2 billion by approximately 34 percent. Total goodwill in this reporting unit is $544 million. This reporting unit is made up of only one business, our joint venture with Eaton (Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies), which was acquired and recorded at fair value in the third quarter of 2017. As a result, we did not expect the estimated fair value would exceed the carrying value by a significant amount. We valued this reporting unit primarily using an income approach based on its expected future cash flows. The critical assumptions that factored into the valuation are the projected future revenues and EBITDA margins of the business as well as the discount rate used to present value these future cash flows. A 100 basis point increase in the discount rate would result in a 17 percent decline in the fair value of the reporting unit.
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended its standards related See Note 1, "SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES", to the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments. The new standard will make eight targeted changes to how cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If

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an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The new standard will require adoption on a retrospective basis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case it would be required to apply the amendments prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. We are in the process of evaluating the impact this standard will have on our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In June 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting for credit losses on financial instruments. This amendment introduces new guidance for accounting for credit losses on instruments including trade receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. The new rules are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting Statements for stock compensation. This amendment addresses several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions that could impact us including, but not limited to, recognition of excess tax benefits or deficiencies in the income statement each period and classification of the excess tax benefits or deficiencies as operating activities in the cash flow statement. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. The adoption of this standard could result in future volatility in our income tax expense since all excess tax benefits and deficiencies are now recorded in the income statement. We are unable to estimate this impact since the amount of excess benefits and deficiencies are dependent on our stock price at the time a stock award vests or is exercised.
In February 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting for leases. Under the new standard, lessees will now be required to recognize substantially all leases on the balance sheet as both a right-of-use-asset and a liability. The standard will continue to have two types of leases for income statement recognition purposes: operating leases and finance leases. Operating leases will result in the recognition of a single lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term similar to the treatment for operating leases under today's standards. Finance leases will result in an accelerated expense similar to the accounting for capital leases under today's standards. The determination of a lease classification as operating or finance will be done in a manner similar to today's standard. The new standard also contains amended guidance regarding the identification of embedded leases in service contracts and the identification of lease and non-lease components in an arrangement. The new standard is effective on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are still evaluating the impact the standard could have on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, while we have not yet quantified the amount, we do expect the standard will have a material impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheets due to the recognition of additional assets and liabilities for operating leases.
In January 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting for certain financial instruments. This amendment addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure. The new rules will become effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In May 2014, the FASB amended its standards related to revenue recognition. This amendment replaces all existing revenue recognition guidance and provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The standard contains principles that we will apply to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The underlying principle is that we will recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Other major provisions include capitalization of certain contract costs, consideration of the time value of money in the transaction price and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The amendment also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in those judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. The standard allows either full or modified retrospective adoption effective for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2018. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. We expect to adopt the standard using the modified retrospective approach. While we have not yet completed our evaluation process, we have identified that a change will be required related to our accounting for remanufactured product sales that include an exchange of the used product, referred to as core. Revenue is not currently recognized related to the core component unless the used product is not returned. Under the new standard, the transaction will be accounted for as a gross sale and a purchase of inventory. As a result the exchange will increase both sales and cost of sales, in equal amounts, related to the used core. This will not impact gross margin dollars, but will impact the gross margin percentage. We are still quantifying the amount of this change. We have also identified transactions where revenue recognition is currently limited to the amount of billings not contingent on our future performance. With the allocation provisions of the new model, we expect to accelerate the

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timing of revenue recognition for amounts related to satisfied performance obligations that would have been delayed under the current guidance. We do not expect the impact of this change to be material, but we are still quantifying the impact.information.
ITEM 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to financial risk resulting from volatility in foreign exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. This risk is closely monitored and managed through the use of financial derivative instruments including foreign currency forward contracts, interest rate swaps, commodity swap contracts and zero-cost collars and physical forward contracts. These instruments, as further described below, are accounted for as cash flow or fair value hedges or as economic hedges not designated as hedges for accounting purposes. Financial derivatives are used expressly for hedging purposes and under no circumstances are they used for speculative purposes. When material, we adjust the estimated fair value of our derivative contracts for counterparty or our credit risk. None of our derivative instruments are subject to collateral requirements. Substantially all of our derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, which provide us with the option to settle certain contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day with the same currency. In addition, these arrangements provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the occurrence of default or a termination event.

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We also enter into physical forward contracts with certain suppliers to purchase minimum volumes of commodities at contractually stated prices for various periods. These arrangements, as further described below, enable us to fix the prices of portions of our normal purchases of these commodities, which otherwise are subject to market volatility.
The following describes our risk exposures and provides the results of a sensitivity analysis performed at December 31, 2016.2019. The sensitivity analysis assumes instantaneous, parallel shifts in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
As a result of our international business presence, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks. We transact business in foreign currencies and, as a result, our income experiences some volatility related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. To help manage our exposure to exchange rate volatility, we use foreign currency forward contracts on a regular basis to hedge forecasted intercompany and third-party sales and purchases denominated in non-functional currencies. Our internal policy allows for managing anticipated foreign currency cash flows for up to 18 months.flow hedges generally mature within two years. These foreign currency forward contracts are designated and qualify as foreign currency cash flow hedges under GAAP. For the years ended December 31, 20162019 and 2015,2018, there were no circumstances that would have resulted in the discontinuance of a foreign currency cash flow hedge.
To minimize the income volatility resulting from the remeasurement of net monetary assets and payables denominated in a currency other than the functional currency, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts, which are considered economic hedges. The objective is to offset the gain or loss from remeasurement with the gain or loss from the fair market valuation of the forward contract. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedges under GAAP.
At December 31, 2016,2019, the potential gain or loss in the fair value of our outstanding foreign currency contracts, assuming a hypothetical 10 percent fluctuation in the currencies of such contracts, would be approximately $63$4 million. The sensitivity analysis of the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates assumes the notional value to remain constant for the next 12 months. The analysis ignores the impact of foreign exchange movements on our competitive position and potential changes in sales levels. Any change in the value of the contracts, real or hypothetical, would be significantly offset by an inverse change in the value of the underlying hedged items.
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. We manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations through the use of interest rate swaps. The objective of the swaps is to more effectively balance our borrowing costs and interest rate risk. See Note 11, "DEBT," "Interest Rate Risk" section for additional information.
In February 2014, we settled our November 2005 interest rate swap which previously converted our $250 million debt issue, due in 2028, from a fixed rate of 7.125 percent to a floating rate based on the LIBOR plus a spread. Also, in February 2014, we entered into a series of interest rate swaps to effectively convert our September 2013, $500 million debt issue, due in 2023, from a fixed rate of 3.65 percent to a floating rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus a spread. The terms of the swaps mirror those of the debt, with interest paid semi-annually. The swaps were designated, and will be accounted for, as fair value hedges under GAAP. The gain or loss on these derivative instruments, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current income as “Interest expense.” The net swap settlements that accrue each period are also reported in interest expense.

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The following table summarizes these gains and losses for the years presented below:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Income Statement Classification Gain/(Loss) on Swaps Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings Gain/(Loss) on Swaps Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings Gain/(Loss) on
Swaps
 Gain/(Loss) on
Borrowings
Interest expense (1)
 $(8) $12
 $6
 $(2) $23
 $(19)

(1) The difference between the gain/(loss) on swaps and borrowings represents hedge ineffectiveness.
Commodity Price Risk
We are exposed to fluctuations in commodity prices due to contractual agreements with component suppliers. In order to protect ourselves against future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins, we periodically enter into commodity swap, forward and zero-cost collar contracts with designated banks and other counterparties to fix the cost of certain raw material purchases with the objective of minimizing changes in inventory cost due to market price fluctuations. TheseCommencing in 2019, these commodity swaps are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges under GAAP. At December 31, 2019, realized and unrealized gains and losses related to these hedges were not material to our financial statements. The physical forward contracts qualify for the normal purchases scope exceptions and are treated as purchase commitments. The commodity zero-cost collar contracts that represent an economic hedge, but are not designated for hedge accounting, and are marked to market through earnings. Our internal policy allows for managing our cash flow hedges for up to three years.
At December 31, 2016,2019, the potential gain or loss related to the outstanding commodity zero-cost collar contracts, assuming a hypothetical 10 percent fluctuation in the price of such commodities, was less thanwould be approximately $1 million. The sensitivity analysis of the effects of changes in commodity prices assumes the notional value to remain constant for the next 12 months. The analysis ignores the impact of commodity price movements on our competitive position and potential changes in sales levels. Any change in the value of the zero-cost collar contracts, real or hypothetical, would be significantly offset by an inverse change in the value of the underlying hedged items.
We also limit our exposure to commodity price risk by entering into purchasing arrangements to fix the price of certain volumes of platinum and palladium expected to be used in our products. During 2014, we began enteringWe enter into physical forward contracts with suppliers of platinum and palladium to purchase some volumes of the commodities at contractually stated prices for various periods, generally not exceeding one year.less than two years. These arrangements enable us to fix the prices of a portion of our purchases of these commodities, which otherwise are subject to market volatility.


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ITEM 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Financial Statements
Management's Report to Shareholders
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Balance Sheetsat December 31, 2016 and 2015
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flowsfor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equityfor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Net Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Balance Sheetsat December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flowsfor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equityfor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NOTE2REVENUE RECOGNITION
NOTE3 INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES
NOTE 34RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS
NOTE5 INCOME TAXES
NOTE 46 MARKETABLE SECURITIES
NOTE 57 INVENTORIES
NOTE 68 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
NOTE 79LEASES
NOTE10 GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
NOTE 8 PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
NOTE 911 DEBT
NOTE 1012 PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY
NOTE 11 13PENSIONS AND OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUEPOSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
NOTE 1214SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET DATA
NOTE15 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
NOTE 13 16CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
NOTE 1417 ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
NOTE 1518NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
NOTE19 STOCK INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
NOTE 16 NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
NOTE 1720 EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
NOTE 1821 ACQUISITIONS
NOTE 19 IMPAIRMENT OF LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL ASSETS
NOTE 20RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS AND OTHER CHARGES
NOTE 2122 OPERATING SEGMENTS
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MANAGEMENT'S REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
Management's Report on Financial Statements and Practices
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of Cummins Inc. were prepared by management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. The statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and include amounts that are based on management's best judgments and estimates. The other financial information included in the annual report is consistent with that in the financial statements.
Management also recognizes its responsibility for conducting our affairs according to the highest standards of personal and corporate conduct. This responsibility is characterized and reflected in key policy statements issued from time to time regarding, among other things, conduct of its business activities within the laws of the host countries in which we operate, within The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and potentially conflicting interests of its employees. We maintain a systematic program to assess compliance with these policies.
To comply with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we designed and implemented a structured and comprehensive compliance process to evaluate our internal control over financial reporting across the enterprise.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of Cummins Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statementsfor external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and concluded it was effective as of December 31, 2016.2019. In making its assessment, management utilized the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013).
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016,2019, has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears herein.
Officer Certifications
Please refer to Exhibits 31(a) and 31(b) attached to this report for certifications required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
/s/ N. THOMAS LINEBARGER /s/ PATRICK J. WARDMARK A. SMITH
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Cummins Inc.:
In our opinion,
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Cummins Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of net income, comprehensive income, cash flows, and changes in equity, present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cummins Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2016 2019, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”).We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework(2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019and 2018, and the results of itsoperations and itscash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2019in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016,2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework(2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations ofCOSO.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the Treadway Commission (COSO). consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for leases in 2019.

Basis for Opinions

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying “Management'sManagement’s Report on Internal Control overOver Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on thesethe Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence supportingregarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessingstatements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, andas well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statement presentation.statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.


Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and

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expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.


Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Goodwill Impairment Assessment - Automated Transmission Reporting Unit

As described in Notes 1 and 10 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated goodwill balance was $1,286 million, and the goodwill associated with the Automated Transmission reporting unit was $544 million as of December 31, 2019. Management performs an impairment test as of the end of the fiscal third quarter each year, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Management performs the annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value. Management’s valuation method is an income approach using a discounted cash flow model. The discounted cash flow model requires projections of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital investment and fixed asset additions for the Automated Transmission reporting unit over a multi-year period, and a discount rate based upon a weighted-average cost of capital.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the goodwill impairment assessment for the Automated Transmission reporting unit is a critical audit matter are there was significant judgment by management when developing the fair value measurement of the reporting unit. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and in evaluating audit evidence relating to management’s cash flow projections and significant assumptions, including projected revenue, projected gross margin, and the discount rate. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in performing these procedures and evaluating the audit evidence obtained.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management’s goodwill impairment assessment, including controls over the valuation of the Automated Transmission reporting unit. These procedures also included, among others, testing management’s process for developing the fair value estimate. This included evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model, testing the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of underlying data used in the model, and evaluating the reasonableness of significant assumptions used by management, including projected revenue, projected gross margin, and the discount rate. Evaluating management assumptions related to projected revenue and gross margin involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management were reasonable considering (i) the current and past performance of the Automated Transmission reporting unit, (ii) the consistency with external market and industry data, and (iii) whether the assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the appropriateness of the Company’s discounted cash flow model and reasonableness of certain significant assumptions, including the discount rate.

Base Product Warranty

As described in Notes 1 and 12 to the consolidated financial statements, management estimates and records a liability for base product warranty programs at the time products are sold. As of December 31, 2019, the accrued liability for base product warranty programs was $1,448 million. As disclosed by management, the estimate for one of the base product warranty programs is based on historical experience and reflects management's best estimates of expected costs at the time products are sold and subsequent adjustment to those expected costs when actual costs differ. Management’s estimate of base product

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warranty liability is generally affected by component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of failure within the product life cycle.

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the base product warranty liabilityis a critical audit matter are there was significant judgment by management when determining the estimate for the base product warranty liability. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures to evaluate management’s estimate and significant assumptions, including component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of failure within the product life cycle.

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management’s estimate for the base product warranty liability, including the determination of component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of failure within the product life cycle. These procedures alsoincluded, among others, testing management’s process for determining the base product warranty liability. Procedures related to management’s estimate included evaluating the appropriateness of the method used by management, the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of underlying data used in the warranty estimate, and the reasonableness of significant assumptions used by management in estimating the base product warranty liability, including the component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of failure within the product life cycle. Evaluating management’s assumptions relating to the component failure rates, repair costs, and the point of failure within the product life cycle involved evaluating whether the assumptions were reasonable considering historical product experience of the Company.



/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 13, 201711, 2020


We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2002.

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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
In millions, except per share amounts  2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
NET SALES (a)
 $17,509
 $19,110
 $19,221
NET SALES (a) (Note 2)
 $23,571
 $23,771
 $20,428
Cost of sales 13,057
 14,163
 14,360
 17,591
 18,034
 15,328
GROSS MARGIN 4,452
 4,947
 4,861
 5,980
 5,737
 5,100
OPERATING EXPENSES AND INCOME            
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,046
 2,092
 2,095
 2,454
 2,437
 2,429
Research, development and engineering expenses 636
 735
 754
 1,001
 902
 754
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (Note 2) 301
 315
 370
Loss contingency charges (Note 12) 138
 60
 
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (Note 19) 
 211
 
Restructuring actions and other charges (Note 20) 
 90
 
Other operating expense, net (5) (17) (17)
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (Note 3) 330
 394
 357
Restructuring actions (Note 4) 119
 
 
Other operating (expense) income, net (36) (6) 60
OPERATING INCOME 1,928
 2,057
 2,365
 2,700
 2,786
 2,334
Interest income 23
 24
 23
 46
 35
 18
Interest expense (Note 9) 69
 65
 64
Interest expense (Note 11) 109
 114
 81
Other income, net 48
 9
 110
 197
 46
 94
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 1,930
 2,025
 2,434
 2,834
 2,753
 2,365
Income tax expense (Note 3) 474
 555
 698
Income tax expense (Note 5) 566
 566
 1,371
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME 1,456
 1,470
 1,736
 2,268
 2,187
 994
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 62
 71
 85
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 8
 46
 (5)
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC. $1,394
 $1,399
 $1,651
 $2,260
 $2,141
 $999
            
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC. (Note 17)      
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC. (Note 20)      
Basic $8.25
 $7.86
 $9.04
 $14.54
 $13.20
 $5.99
Diluted $8.23
 $7.84
 $9.02
 $14.48
 $13.15
 $5.97

(a) 
Includes sales to nonconsolidated equity investees of $1,028$1,191 million, $1,209$1,267 million and $2,063$1,174 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 2014,2017, respectively.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME $1,456
 $1,470
 $1,736
 $2,268
 $2,187
 $994
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (Note 14)      
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (Note 17)      
Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans (63) 18
 (4)
Foreign currency translation adjustments (448) (305) (234) (152) (356) 335
Unrealized gain on debt securities 
 
 2
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives (12) 6
 (1) (11) 5
 5
Change in pension and other postretirement defined benefit plans (31) 15
 (58)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities 1
 (1) (12)
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (490) (285) (305)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (226) (333) 338
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME 966
 1,185
 1,431
 2,042
 1,854
 1,332
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 45
 56
 74
 3
 17
 15
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC. $921
 $1,129
 $1,357
 $2,039
 $1,837
 $1,317
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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 December 31, December 31,
In millions, except par value 2016 2015 2019 2018
ASSETS        
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $1,120
 $1,711
 $1,129
 $1,303
Marketable securities (Note 4) 260
 100
Marketable securities (Note 6) 341
 222
Total cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities 1,380
 1,811
 1,470
 1,525
Accounts and notes receivable, net        
Trade and other 2,803
 2,640
 3,387
 3,635
Nonconsolidated equity investees 222
 180
 283
 231
Inventories (Note 5) 2,675
 2,707
Inventories (Note 7) 3,486
 3,759
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 627
 609
 761
 668
Total current assets 7,707
 7,947
 9,387
 9,818
Long-term assets        
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 6) 3,800
 3,745
Investments and advances related to equity method investees (Note 2) 946
 975
Goodwill (Note 7) 480
 482
Other intangible assets, net (Note 7) 332
 328
Pension assets (Note 8) 731
 735
Property, plant and equipment, net (Note 8) 4,245
 4,096
Investments and advances related to equity method investees (Note 3) 1,237
 1,222
Goodwill (Note 10) 1,286
 1,126
Other intangible assets, net (Note 10) 1,003
 909
Pension assets (Note 13) 1,001
 929
Other assets 1,015
 922
 1,578
 962
Total assets $15,011

$15,134
 $19,737

$19,062
        
LIABILITIES        
Current liabilities        
Accounts payable (principally trade) $1,854
 $1,706
 $2,534
 $2,822
Loans payable (Note 9) 41
 24
Commercial paper (Note 9) 212
 
Loans payable (Note 11) 100
 54
Commercial paper (Note 11) 660
 780
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs 412
 409
 560
 679
Current portion of accrued product warranty (Note 10) 333
 359
Current portion of deferred revenue 468
 403
Other accrued expenses 970
 863
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 9) 35
 39
Current portion of accrued product warranty (Note 12) 803
 654
Current portion of deferred revenue (Note 2) 533
 498
Other accrued expenses (Note 14) 1,039
 852
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 11) 31
 45
Total current liabilities 4,325
 3,803
 6,260
 6,384
Long-term liabilities        
Long-term debt (Note 9) 1,568
 1,576
Postretirement benefits other than pensions (Note 8) 329
 349
Pensions (Note 8) 326
 298
Other liabilities and deferred revenue (Note 11) 1,289
 1,358
Long-term debt (Note 11) 1,576
 1,597
Pensions and other postretirement benefits (Note 13) 591
 532
Accrued product warranty (Note 12) 645
 740
Deferred revenue (Note 2) 821
 658
Other liabilities (Note 14) 1,379
 892
Total liabilities $7,837
 $7,384
 $11,272
 $10,803
        
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12) 

 

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EQUITY        
Cummins Inc. shareholders’ equity (Note 13)    
Cummins Inc. shareholders’ equity (Note 16)    
Common stock, $2.50 par value, 500 shares authorized, 222.4 and 222.4 shares issued $2,153
 $2,178
 $2,346
 $2,271
Retained earnings 11,040
 10,322
 14,416
 12,917
Treasury stock, at cost, 54.2 and 47.2 shares (4,489) (3,735)
Common stock held by employee benefits trust, at cost, 0.7 and 0.9 shares (8) (11)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 14) (1,821) (1,348)
Treasury stock, at cost, 71.7 and 64.4 shares (7,225) (6,028)
Common stock held by employee benefits trust, at cost, 0.2 and 0.4 shares (2) (5)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (Note 17) (2,028) (1,807)
Total Cummins Inc. shareholders’ equity 6,875
 7,406
 7,507
 7,348
Noncontrolling interests (Note 16) 299
 344
Noncontrolling interests (Note 18) 958
 911
Total equity $7,174
 $7,750
 $8,465
 $8,259
Total liabilities and equity $15,011
 $15,134
 $19,737
 $19,062
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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 Years ended December 31, Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014 2019 2018 2017
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES            
Consolidated net income $1,456
 $1,470
 $1,736
 $2,268
 $2,187
 $994
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash provided by operating activities            
Loss contingency charges, net of payments (Note 12) 122
 60
 
Impact of tax legislation, net (Note 5) 
 15
 820
Depreciation and amortization 530
 514
 455
 672
 611
 583
Gains on fair value adjustment for consolidated investees (Note 18) (15) (18) (73)
Deferred income taxes (Note 3) 50
 (108) 31
Equity in income of investees, net of dividends (Note 2) (46) (36) (100)
Pension contributions in excess of expense (Note 8) (92) (127) (148)
Other post-retirement benefits payments in excess of expense (Note 8) (25) (23) (28)
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 15) 32
 24
 36
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (Note 19) 
 211
 
Restructuring charges and other actions, net of cash payments (Note 20) (59) 64
 
Translation and hedging activities (55) 26
 (13)
Deferred income taxes (Note 5) (4) (97) (54)
Equity in income of investees, net of dividends (14) (93) (123)
Pension and OPEB expense (Note 13) 75
 97
 102
Pension contributions and OPEB payments (Note 13) (150) (67) (268)
Stock-based compensation expense (Note 19) 49
 53
 41
Restructuring actions, net of cash payments (Note 4) 115
 
 
(Gain) loss on corporate owned life insurance (61) 26
 (52)
Foreign currency remeasurement and transaction exposure (105) (46) 71
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions            
Accounts and notes receivable (265) 103
 (89) 195
 (363) (508)
Inventories (4) 150
 (256) 291
 (695) (407)
Other current assets 14
 (151) 1
 (95) (162) (12)
Accounts payable 184
 (136) 244
 (310) 302
 639
Accrued expenses (195) (226) 168
 (112) 371
 383
Changes in other liabilities and deferred revenue 200
 292
 282
Changes in other liabilities 240
 75
 241
Other, net 103
 (30) 20
 127
 164
 (173)
Net cash provided by operating activities 1,935
 2,059
 2,266
 3,181
 2,378
 2,277
      
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES            
Capital expenditures (531) (744) (743) (700) (709) (506)
Investments in internal use software (63) (55) (55) (75) (75) (81)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 23
 20
 110
Investments in and advances to equity investees (41) (7) (60) (20) (37) (66)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 18) (94) (117) (436)
Investments in marketable securities—acquisitions (Note 4) (478) (282) (275)
Investments in marketable securities—liquidations (Note 4) 306
 270
 336
Proceeds from sale of equity investees (Note 2) 60
 
 4
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (Note 21) (237) (70) (662)
Investments in marketable securities—acquisitions (495) (368) (194)
Investments in marketable securities—liquidations (Note 6) 389
 331
 266
Cash flows from derivatives not designated as hedges (102) 8
 (14) (44) (102) 76
Other, net 26
 9
 9
 9
 36
 5
Net cash used in investing activities (917) (918) (1,234) (1,150) (974) (1,052)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES            
Proceeds from borrowings 111
 44
 55
Net borrowings of commercial paper (Note 9) 212
 
 
Payments on borrowings and capital lease obligations (163) (76) (94)
Net borrowings (payments) under short-term credit agreements 19
 (41) (40)
Net (payments) borrowings of commercial paper (Note 11) (120) 482
 86
Payments on borrowings and finance lease obligations (96) (62) (60)
Net borrowings under short-term credit agreements 53
 1
 12
Distributions to noncontrolling interests (65) (49) (83) (33) (30) (29)
Dividend payments on common stock (Note 13) (676) (622) (512)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 13) (778) (900) (670)
Acquisitions of noncontrolling interests (Note 18) (98) (10) (14)
Dividend payments on common stock (Note 16) (761) (718) (701)
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16) (1,271) (1,140) (451)
Other, net 29
 10
 15
 133
 67
 69
Net cash used in financing activities (1,409) (1,644) (1,343) (2,095) (1,400) (1,074)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (200) (87) (87) (110) (70) 98
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (591) (590)
(398)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (174) (66)
249
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,711
 2,301
 2,699
 1,303
 1,369
 1,120
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $1,120
 $1,711
 $2,301
 $1,129
 $1,303
 $1,369

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CUMMINS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
In millionsCommon
Stock
 Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Treasury
Stock
 Common
Stock
Held in
Trust
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Total
Cummins Inc.
Shareholders’
Equity
 Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Equity
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2013$556
 $1,543
 $8,406
 $(2,195) $(16) $(784) $7,510
 $360
 $7,870
Net income 
  
 1,651
  
  
  
 1,651
 85
 1,736
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 14) 
  
  
  
  
 (294) (294) (11) (305)
Issuance of common stock

 9
  
  
  
  
 9
 
 9
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 13) 
 24
  
  
 3
  
 27
 
 27
Repurchases of common stock 
  
  
 (670)  
  
 (670) 
 (670)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 13) 
  
 (512)  
  
  
 (512) 
 (512)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
  
  
 
 (83) (83)
Stock based awards 
 (5)  
 21
  
  
 16
 
 16
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests  (7)         (7) (7) (14)
Other shareholder transactions

 19
 

  
  
  
 19
 
 19
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2014$556
 $1,583
 $9,545
 $(2,844) $(13) $(1,078) $7,749
 $344
 $8,093
Net income 
  
 1,399
  
  
   1,399
 71
 1,470
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 14) 
  
  
  
  
 (270) (270) (15) (285)
Issuance of common stock

 9
  
  
  
  
 9
 
 9
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 13) 
 25
  
  
 2
  
 27
 
 27
Repurchases of common stock 
  
  
 (900)  
  
 (900) 
 (900)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 13) 
  
 (622)  
  
  
 (622) 
 (622)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
  
  
 
 (49) (49)
Stock based awards 
 (4)  
 9
  
  
 5
 
 5
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests  (3)         (3) (7) (10)
Other shareholder transactions 
 12
  
  
  
  
 12
 
 12
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2015$556
 $1,622
 $10,322
 $(3,735) $(11) $(1,348) $7,406
 $344
 $7,750
Net income 
  
 1,394
  
  
  
 1,394
 62
 1,456
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax (Note 14) 
  
  
  
  
 (473) (473) (17) (490)
Issuance of common stock

 6
  
  
  
  
 6
 
 6
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 13) 
 23
  
  
 3
  
 26
 
 26
Repurchases of common stock (Note 13) 
  
  
 (778)  
  
 (778) 
 (778)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 13) 
  
 (676)  
  
  
 (676) 
 (676)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests 
  
  
  
  
 ��
 
 (65) (65)
Stock based awards 
 (5)  
 24
  
  
 19
 
 19
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests  (73)         (73) (25) (98)
Other shareholder transactions 
 24
  
  
  
  
 24
 
 24
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2016$556
 $1,597
 $11,040
 $(4,489) $(8) $(1,821) $6,875
 $299
 $7,174

In millions Common
Stock
 Additional
Paid-in
Capital
 Retained
Earnings
 Treasury
Stock
 Common
Stock
Held in
Trust
 Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 Total
Cummins Inc.
Shareholders’
Equity
 Noncontrolling
Interests
 Total
Equity
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2016 $556
 $1,597
 $11,040
 $(4,489) $(8) $(1,821) $6,875
 $299
 $7,174
Impact of tax legislation (Note 5)     126
       126
 
 126
Net income  
  
 999
  
  
  
 999
 (5) 994
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 17)  
  
  
  
  
 318
 318
 20
 338
Issuance of common stock 


 6
  
  
  
  
 6
 
 6
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 16)  
 17
  
  
 1
  
 18
 
 18
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16)  
  
  
 (451)  
  
 (451) 
 (451)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 16)  
  
 (701)  
  
  
 (701) 
 (701)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 (29) (29)
Stock-based awards  
 3
  
 35
  
  
 38
 
 38
Acquisition of business (Note 21)   

         
 600
 600
Other shareholder transactions 

 31
 

  
  
  
 31
 20
 51
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2017 $556
 $1,654
 $11,464
 $(4,905) $(7) $(1,503) $7,259
 $905
 $8,164
Adoption of new accounting standards     30
       30
 
 30
Net income  
  
 2,141
  
  
   2,141
 46
 2,187
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 17)  
  
  
  
  
 (304) (304) (29) (333)
Issuance of common stock 

 12
  
  
  
  
 12
 
 12
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 16)  
 15
  
  
 2
  
 17
 
 17
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16)  
  
  
 (1,140)  
  
 (1,140) 
 (1,140)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 16)  
  
 (718)  
  
  
 (718) 
 (718)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 (30) (30)
Stock-based awards  
 (4)  
 17
  
  
 13
 
 13
Other shareholder transactions  
 38
  
  
  
  
 38
 19
 57
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2018 $556
 $1,715
 $12,917
 $(6,028) $(5) $(1,807) $7,348
 $911
 $8,259
Net income  
  
 2,260
  
  
  
 2,260
 8
 2,268
Other comprehensive income, net of tax (Note 17)  
  
 

  
  
 (221) (221) (5) (226)
Issuance of common stock 

 3
  
  
  
  
 3
 
 3
Employee benefits trust activity (Note 16)  
 34
  
  
 3
  
 37
 
 37
Repurchases of common stock (Note 16)  
  
  
 (1,271)  
  
 (1,271) 
 (1,271)
Cash dividends on common stock (Note 16)  
  
 (761)  
  
  
 (761) 
 (761)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests  
  
  
  
  
  
 
 (33) (33)
Stock-based awards  
 2
  
 74
  
  
 76
 
 76
Other shareholder transactions  
 36
  
  
  
  
 36
 77
 113
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 2019 $556
 $1,790
 $14,416
 $(7,225) $(2) $(2,028) $7,507
 $958
 $8,465
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




NOTE 1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
We were founded in 1919 as Cummins Engine Company, a corporation in Columbus, Indiana. We wereIndiana and one of the first diesel engine manufacturers. WeIn 2001, we changed our name to Cummins Inc. in 2001. We are a global power leader that designs, manufactures, distributes and services diesel, and natural gas, engineselectric and engine-related component products,hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, andautomated transmissions, electric power generation systems.systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. We sell our products to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, dealers and other customers worldwide. We serve our customers through a network of approximately 600 wholly-owned, joint venture and independent distributor locations and over 7,4007,600 Cummins certified dealer locations in more than 190 countries and territories.
Principles of Consolidation
Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of all wholly-owned and majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries where our ownership is more than 50 percent of outstanding equity interests except for majority-owned subsidiaries that are considered variable interest entities (VIEs) where we are not deemed to have a controlling financial interest. In addition, we also consolidate, regardless of our ownership percentage, VIEs or joint ventures for which we are deemed to have a controlling financial interest. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Where our ownership interest is less than 100 percent, the noncontrolling ownership interests are reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The noncontrolling ownership interest in our income, net of tax, is classified as "Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income.
We have variable interests in several businesses accounted for under the equity method of accounting that are deemed to be VIEs and are subject to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) for variable interest entities. Most of these VIEs are unconsolidated.
Reclassifications
Certain amounts for 20152018 and 20142017 have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Investments in Equity Investees
We use the equity method to account for our investments in joint ventures, affiliated companies and alliances in which we have the ability to exercise significant influence, generally represented by equity ownership or partnership equity of at least 20 percent but not more than 50 percent. Generally, under the equity method, original investments in these entities are recorded at cost and subsequently adjusted by our share of equity in income or losses after the date of acquisition. Investment amounts in excess of our share of an investee's net assets are amortized over the life of the related asset creating the excess. If the excess is goodwill, then it is not amortized. Equity in income or losses of each investee is recorded according to our level of ownership; if losses accumulate, we record our share of losses until our investment has been fully depleted. If our investment has been fully depleted, we recognize additional losses only when we are the primary funding source. We eliminate (to the extent of our ownership percentage) in our Consolidated Financial Statementsthe profit in inventory held by our equity method investees that has not yet been sold to a third-party. Dividends received from equity method investees reduce the amount of our investment when received and do not impact our earnings. Our investments are classified as "Investments and advances related to equity method investees" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our share of the results from joint ventures, affiliated companies and alliances is reported in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income as "Equity, royalty and interest income from investees," and is reported net of all applicable income taxes.
Our foreign equity investees are presented net of applicable foreign income taxes in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income. Our remaining United States (U.S.)U.S. equity investees are partnerships (non-taxable), thus there is no difference between gross or net of tax presentation as the investees are not taxed. See NOTE 2,Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," for additional information.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Financial Statements
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts presented and disclosed in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Significant estimates and assumptions in these Consolidated Financial Statements require the exercise of judgmentjudgement and are used for, but not limited to, allowance for doubtful accounts,

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other assumptions for pensionpensions and other postretirement benefit costs, impairment charges, restructuring costs, income taxes and deferred tax valuation allowances lease classification and contingencies. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be different from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
On January 1, 2018, we adopted the new revenue recognition standard in accordance with GAAP on a modified retrospective basis.
Revenue Recognition Sales of Products
We sell to customers either through long-term arrangements or standalone purchase orders. Our long-term arrangements generally do not include committed volumes until underlying purchase orders are issued. Our performance obligations vary by contract, but may include diesel and natural gas engines and engine-related component products, including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, transmissions, power generation systems and construction related projects, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen systems, fuel cells, parts, maintenance services and extended warranty coverage.
Typically, we recognize revenue neton the products we sell at a point in time, generally in accordance with shipping terms, which reflects the transfer of estimatedcontrol to the customer. Since control of construction projects transfer to the customer as the work is performed, revenue on these projects is recognized based on the percentage of inputs incurred to date compared to the total expected cost of inputs, which is reflective of the value transferred to the customer. Revenue is recognized under long-term maintenance and other service agreements over the term of the agreement as underlying services are performed based on the percentage of the cost of services provided to date compared to the total expected cost of services to be provided under the contract. Sales of extended coverage are recognized based on the pattern of expected costs over the extended coverage period or, if such a pattern is unknown, on a straight-line basis over the coverage period as the customer is considered to benefit from our stand ready obligation over the coverage period. In all cases, we believe cost incurred is the most representative depiction of returns, allowances and sales incentives, when it is realized or realizable, which generally occurs when:the extent of service performed to date on a particular contract.
Persuasive evidenceOur arrangements may include the act of an arrangement exists;
Theshipping products to our customers after the performance obligation related to that product has been shippedsatisfied. We have elected to account for shipping and legal titlehandling as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer goods and all riskshave not allocated revenue to the shipping activity. All related shipping and handling costs are accrued at the time the related performance obligation has been satisfied.
Our sales arrangements may include the collection of ownershipsales and other similar taxes that are then remitted to the related taxing authority. We have been transferred;elected to present the amounts collected for these taxes net of the related tax expense rather than presenting them as additional revenue.
The sales price is fixed or determinable;We grant credit limits and
Payment is reasonably assured.
Products terms to customers based upon traditional practices and competitive conditions. Typical terms vary by market, but payments are generally sold on open account under credit terms customary to the geographic region of distribution. We perform ongoing credit evaluationsdue in 90 days or less from invoicing for most of our customersproduct and generally do not require collateral to secure our accounts receivable. For engines, service parts, service toolssales, while payments on construction and other items soldsimilar arrangements may be due on an installment basis.
For contracts where the time between cash collection and performance is less than one year, we have elected to independent distributors anduse the practical expedient that allows us to partially-owned distributors accountedignore the possible existence of a significant financing component within the contract. For contracts where this time period exceeds one year, generally the timing difference is the result of business concerns other than financing. We do have a limited amount of customer financing for under the equity method, revenueswhich we charge or impute interest, but such amounts are recorded when title and riskimmaterial to our Consolidated Statements of ownership transfers. This transfer is based on the agreement in effect with the respective distributor, which generally occurs when the products are shipped. To the extent of our ownership percentage, margins on sales to distributors accounted for under the equity method are deferred until the distributor sells the product to unrelated parties.Net Income.
Sales Incentives
We provide various sales incentives to both our distribution network and our OEM customers. These programs are designed to promote the sale of our productproducts in the channel or encourage the usage of our products by OEM customers. When there is uncertainty surrounding these sales incentives, we may limit the amount of revenue we recognize under a contract until the uncertainty has been resolved. Sales incentives primarily fall into three categories:
Volume rebates;
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For volume rebates, we provide certain customers with rebate opportunities for attaining specified volumes during a particular quarter or year. We accrue forconsider the expected amount of these rebates at the time of the original sale andas we determine the overall transaction price. We update our accrualsassessment of the amount of rebates that will be earned quarterly based on our best estimate of the volume levels the customer will reach during the measurement period. For market share rebates, we provide certain customers with rebate opportunities based on the percentage of their production that utilizes our product. These rebates are typically measured either quarterly or annually and we assess them at least quarterly to determine our current estimates of amounts expected to be earned. These estimates are accruedconsidered in the determination of transaction price at the time of the original sale based on the current market shares, with adjustments made as the level changes. For aftermarket rebates, we provide incentives to promote sales to certain dealers and end-markets. These rebates are typically paid on a quarterly, or more frequent basis and estimatesbasis. At the time of the sales, we consider the expected amount of these rebates when determining the overall transaction price. Estimates are madeadjusted at the end of each quarter as tobased on the amountamounts yet to be paid. These estimates are based on historical experience with the particular program.
Sales Returns
The incentives are classified as a reduction in sales in our Consolidated Statementsinitial determination of Income.
We classify shipping and handling billed to customers as sales in our Consolidated Statements of Income. Substantially all shipping and handling costs are included in "Cost of sales."
the transaction price may also be impacted by expected product returns. Rights of return do not exist for the majority of our sales other than for quality issues. We do offer certain return rights in our aftermarket business, where some aftermarket customers are permitted to return small amounts of parts and filters each year, and in our power systemsgeneration business, which sells portable generators to retail customers. An estimate of future returns is accruedaccounted for at the time of sale as a reduction in the overall contract transaction price based on historical return rates.
Multiple Performance Obligations
Our sales arrangements may include multiple performance obligations. We identify each of the material performance obligations in these arrangements and allocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative selling price. In most cases, the individual performance obligations are also sold separately and we use that price as the basis for allocating revenue to the included performance obligations. When an arrangement includes multiple performance obligations and invoicing to the customer does not match the allocated portion of the transaction price, unbilled revenue or deferred revenue is recorded reflecting that difference. Unbilled and deferred revenue are discussed in more detail below.
Long-term Contracts
Our long-term maintenance agreements often include a variable component of the transaction price. We are generally compensated under such arrangements on a cost per hour of usage basis. We typically can estimate the expected usage over the life of the contract, but reassess the transaction price each quarter and adjust our recognized revenue accordingly. Certain maintenance agreements apply to generators used to provide standby power, which have limited expectations of usage. These agreements may include monthly minimum payments, providing some certainty to the total transaction price. For these particular contracts that relate to standby power, we limit revenue recognized to date to an amount representing the total minimums earned to date under the contract plus any cumulative billings earned in excess of the minimums. We reassess the estimates of progress and transaction price on a quarterly basis. For prime power arrangements, revenue is not subject to such a constraint and is generally equal to the current estimate on a percentage of completion basis times the total expected revenue under the contract.
Deferred Revenue
The timing of our billing does not always match the timing of our revenue recognition. We record deferred revenue when we are entitled to bill a customer in advance of when we are permitted to recognize revenue. Deferred revenue may arise in construction contracts, where billings may occur in advance of performance or in accordance with specific milestones. Deferred revenue may also occur in long-term maintenance contracts, where billings are often based on usage of the underlying equipment, which generally follows a predictable pattern that often will result in the accumulation of collections in advance of our performance of the related maintenance services. Finally, deferred revenue exists in our extended coverage contracts, where the cash is collected prior to the commencement of the coverage period. Deferred revenue is included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of current liabilities for the amount expected to be recognized in revenue in a period of less than one year and long-term liabilities for the amount expected to be recognized as revenue in a period beyond one year. Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue when control of the underlying product, project or service passes to the customer under the related contract.
Unbilled Revenue
We recognize unbilled revenue when the revenue has been earned, but not yet billed. Unbilled revenue is included in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of current assets for those expected to be collected in a period of less than one year and long-term assets for those expected to be collected in a period beyond one year. Unbilled revenue relates to our right

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to consideration for our completed performance under a contract. Unbilled revenue generally arises from contractual provisions that delay a portion of the billings on genset deliveries until commissioning occurs. Unbilled revenue may also occur when billings trail the provision of service in construction and long-term maintenance contracts. We periodically assess our unbilled revenue for impairment. We did not record any impairment losses on our unbilled revenues during 2019.
Contract Costs
We are required to record an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer and other costs to fulfill a contract not otherwise required to be immediately expensed when we expect to recover those costs. The only material incremental cost we incur is commission expense, which is generally incurred in the same period as the underlying revenue. Costs to fulfill a contract are generally limited to customer-specific engineering expenses that do not meet the definition of research and development expenses. As a practical expedient, we have elected to recognize these costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when the related contract period is less than one year. When the period exceeds one year, this asset is amortized over the life of the contract. We did not have any material capitalized balances at December 31, 2019.
Extended Warranty
We sell extended warranty coverage on most of our engines and on certain components. We consider a warranty to be extended coverage in any of the following situations:
When a warranty is sold separately or is optional (extended coverage contracts, for example) or
When a warranty provides additional services.
The consideration collected is initially deferred and is recognized as revenue in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in performing services over the contract period. We compare the remaining deferred revenue balance quarterly to the estimated amount of future claims under extended warranty programs and provide an additional accrual when the deferred revenue balance is less than expected future costs.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation
We translate assets and liabilities of foreign entities to U.S. dollars, where the local currency is the functional currency, at year-endmonth-end exchange rates. We translate income and expenses to U.S. dollars using weighted-average exchange rates for the year.rates. We record adjustments resulting from translation in a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (AOCL) and include the adjustments in net income only upon sale, loss of controlling financial interest or liquidation of the underlying foreign investment.

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Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in current net income. For foreign entities where the U.S. dollar is the functional currency, including those operating in highly inflationary economies when applicable, we remeasure non-monetary balances and the related income statement amounts using historical exchange rates. We include in income the resulting gains and losses, including the effect of derivatives in ourConsolidated Statements of Net Income, which combined with transaction gains and losses amounted to a net gain of $28 million and a net loss of $12 million, $18$34 million and $6 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 2014,2017, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements
A three-level valuation hierarchy, based upon the observable and unobservable inputs, is used for fair value measurements. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market assumptions based on the best evidence available. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations whose significant inputs are observable; and
Level 3 - Instruments whose significant inputs are unobservable.
Level 1 - Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;
Level 2 - Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active and model-derived valuations whose significant inputs are observable; and
Level 3 - Instruments whose significant inputs are unobservable.
Derivative Instruments
We make use of derivative instruments in foreign exchange, commodity price and interest rate hedging programs. Derivatives currently in use are foreign currency forward contracts, commodity swap and physical forward contracts, andcommodity zero-cost collars and interest rate swaps. These contracts are used strictly for hedging and not for speculative purposes.

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We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. We manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations through the use of interest rate swaps. The objective of the swaps is to more effectively balance our borrowing costs and interest rate risk. The gain or loss on these derivative instruments as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item are recognized in current income as "Interest expense." For more detail on our interest rate swaps, see NOTE 9,Note 11, "DEBT."
Due to our international business presence, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk. We transact in foreign currencies and have assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Consequently, our income experiences some volatility related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. In order to benefit from global diversification and after considering naturally offsetting currency positions, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts to minimize our existing exposures (recognized assets and liabilities) and hedge forecasted transactions. Foreign currency forward contracts are designated and qualify as foreign currency cash flow hedges under GAAP. The effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss on the forward contract is deferred and reported as a component of AOCL. When the hedged forecasted transaction (sale or purchase) occurs, the unrealized gain or loss is reclassified into income in the same line item associated with the hedged transaction in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects income. At December 31, 2019 and 2018, realized and unrealized gains and losses related to these hedges were not material to our financial statements.
To minimize the income volatility resulting from the remeasurement of net monetary assets and payables denominated in a currency other than the functional currency, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts, which are considered economic hedges. The objective is to offset the gain or loss from remeasurement with the gain or loss from the fair market valuation of the forward contract. These derivative instruments are not designated as hedges under GAAP.
We are exposed to fluctuations in commodity prices due to contractual agreements with component suppliers. In order to protect ourselves against future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins, we periodically enter into commodity physicalswap, forward contracts and zero-cost collar contracts with designated banks and other counterparties to fix the cost of certain raw material purchases with the objective of minimizing changes in inventory cost due to market price fluctuations. Commencing in 2019, these commodity swaps are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges under GAAP. At December 31, 2019, realized and unrealized gains and losses related to these hedges were not material to our financial statements. The physical forward contracts qualify for the normal purchases scope exceptions and are treated as purchase commitments. Additional information on the physical forwards is included in Note 15, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES." The commodity zero-cost collar contracts that represent an economic hedge, but are not designated for hedge accounting, are marked to market through earnings.
We record all derivatives at fair value in our financial statements. Cash flows related to derivatives that are designated as hedges are included in the Cash Flows From Operating Activities, while cash flows related to derivatives, that are not designated as hedges, are included in Cash Flows From Investing Activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Substantially all of our derivative contracts are subject to master netting arrangements, which provide us with the option to settle certain contracts on a net basis when they settle on the same day with the same currency. In addition, these arrangements provide for a net settlement of all contracts with a given counterparty in the event that the arrangement is terminated due to the occurrence of default or a termination event. When material, we adjust the value of our derivative contracts for counter-party or our credit risk. None of our derivative instruments are subject to collateral requirements.
Income Tax Accounting
We determine our income tax expense using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases.basis. Future tax benefits of net operating loss and credit carryforwards are also recognized as deferred tax assets. We evaluate the recoverability of our deferred tax assets each quarter by assessing the likelihood of future profitability and available tax planning strategies that could be implemented to realize our net deferred tax assets. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the tax assets to the net value management believes is more likely than not to be realized. In the event our operating performance deteriorates, future assessments could conclude that a larger valuation

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allowance will be needed to further reduce the deferred tax assets. In addition, we operate within multiple taxing jurisdictions and are subject to tax audits in these jurisdictions. These audits can involve complex issues, which may require an extended period of time to resolve. We accrue for the estimated additional tax and interest that may result from tax authorities disputing uncertain tax positions. We have taken and we believe we have made adequate provisionprovisions for income taxes for all years that are subject to audit based upon the latest information available. A more complete description of our income taxes and the future benefits of our net operating loss and credit carryforwards is disclosed in NOTE 3,Note 5, "INCOME TAXES."

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Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less at the time of purchase. The carrying amounts reflected in our Consolidated Balance Sheetsfor cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these investments.
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds $691
 $699
 $622
Cash payments for interest, net of capitalized interest 109
 114
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  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds $430
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Cash payments for interest, net of capitalized interest 68
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Marketable Securities
We account for marketable securities in accordance with GAAP for investments in debt and equity securities. Debt securities are classified as "held-to-maturity," "available-for-sale" or "trading". We determine the appropriate classification of all marketabledebt securities as "held-to-maturity," "available-for-sale" or "trading" at the time of purchase and re-evaluate such classifications at each balance sheet date. At December 31, 20162019 and 2015,2018, all of our investmentsdebt securities were classified as available-for-sale.
Available-for-sale (AFS) Debt and equity securities are carried at fair value with the unrealized gain or loss, net of tax, reported in other comprehensive income. Unrealizedincome and other income, respectively. For debt securities, unrealized losses considered to be "other-than-temporary" are recognized currently in other income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. The fair value of most investment securities is determined by currently available market prices. Where quoted market prices are not available, we use the market price of similar types of securities that are traded in the market to estimate fair value. See NOTE 4,Note 6, "MARKETABLE SECURITIES," for a detailed description of our investments in marketable securities.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade accounts receivable represent amounts billed to customers and not yet collected or amounts that have been earned, but may not be billed until the passage of time, and are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, which approximates net realizable value, and generally do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on our historical collection experience and by performing an analysis of our accounts receivable in light of the current economic environment. We review our allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular basis. In addition, when necessary, we provide an allowance for the full amount of specific accounts deemed to be uncollectible. Account balances are charged off against the allowance in the period in which we determine that it is probable the receivable will not be recovered. The allowance for doubtful accounts balances for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $16$19 million and $15 million respectively.at December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively, and bad debt write-offs were not material.
Inventories
Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. For the years ended December 31, 20162019 and 2015,2018, approximately 1314 percent and 13 percent, respectively, of our consolidated inventories (primarily heavy-duty and high-horsepower engines and parts) were valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost method. The cost of other inventories is generally valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method. Our inventories at interim and year-end reporting dates include estimates for adjustments related to annual physical inventory results and for inventory cost changes under the LIFO cost method. Due to significant movements of partially-manufactured components and parts between manufacturing plants, we do not internally measure, nor do our accounting systems provide, a meaningful segregation between raw materials and work-in-process. See NOTE 5,Note 7, "INVENTORIES," for additional information.
Property, Plant and Equipment
We record property, plant and equipment at cost, inclusive of assets under capital leases at cost.in 2018 and finance lease assets starting in 2019, with the adoption of the new lease standard. We depreciate the cost of the majority of our property, plant and equipment using the straight-line method with depreciable lives ranging from 20 to 40 years for buildings and 3 to 2015 years for machinery, equipment and fixtures. Capital lease amortization isin 2018 and finance lease asset amortization starting in 2019 are recorded in depreciation expense. We expense normal maintenance and repair costs as incurred. Depreciation expense totaled $434$494 million, $419$455 million and $351$467 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 2014,2017, respectively. See NOTE 6, "PROPERTY, PLANTRECENTLY ADOPTED AND EQUIPMENT,RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS sections below and Note 9, "LEASES," for additional information.


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Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review our long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. We assess the recoverability of the carrying value of the long-lived assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An impairment of a long-lived asset or asset group exists when the expected future pre-tax cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) estimated to be generated by the asset or asset group is less than its carrying value. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such asset or asset group, an impairment loss is measured based on the difference between the estimated fair value and carrying value of the asset or asset group. Assumptions and estimates used to estimate cash flows in the evaluation of impairment and the fair values used to determine the impairment are subject to a degree of judgment and complexity. Any changes to the assumptions and estimates resulting from changes in actual results or market conditions from those anticipated may affect the carrying value of long-lived assets and could result in a future impairment charge.
Lease Policies
We determine if an arrangement contains a lease in whole or in part at the inception of the contract. Right-of-use (ROU) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term while lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. All leases greater than 12 months result in the recognition of a ROU asset and a liability at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide the information required to determine the implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. This rate is determined considering factors such as the lease term, our credit standing and the economic environment of the location of the lease. We use the implicit rate when readily determinable.
Our lease terms include all non-cancelable periods and may include options to extend (or to not terminate) the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Leases that have a term of 12 months or less at the commencement date are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term and do not result in the recognition of an asset or a liability.
Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease expense for finance leases are generally front-loaded as the finance lease ROU asset is depreciated on a straight-line basis, but interest expense on the liability is recognized utilizing the interest method that results in more expense during the early years of the lease. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, primarily related to real estate, vehicle and information technology (IT) assets. For vehicle and real estate leases, we account for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. For IT leases, we allocate the payment between the lease and non-lease components based on the relative value of each component. See NOTE 19, "IMPAIRMENT OF LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL ASSETS,Note 9, "LEASES," for additional information.
Goodwill
Under GAAP for goodwill, we have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform an annual two-stepquantitative goodwill impairment test. We have elected this option on certain reporting units. The two-stepquantitative impairment test is now only required if an entity determines through this qualitative analysis that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. In addition, the carrying value of goodwill must be tested for impairment on an interim basis in certain circumstances where impairment may be indicated. We perform our annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge should be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value.
When we are required or opt to perform the two-stepquantitative impairment test, the fair value of each reporting unit is estimated by discounting the after taxafter-tax future cash flows less requirements for working capital and fixed asset additions. Our reporting units are generally defined as one level below an operating segment. However, there are twothree situations where we have aggregated two or more reporting units which share similar economic characteristics and thus are aggregated into a single reporting unit for testing purposes. These twothree situations are described further below:
Within our Components segment, our emission solutions and filtration businesses have been aggregated into a single reporting unit.unit,
Within our New Power segment, our electrified power and fuel cell businesses have been aggregated into a single reporting unit and
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Goodwill in other reporting units is immaterial for separate disclosure. Our valuation method
The discounted cash flow model requires us to make projections of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital investment and fixed asset additions for the reporting units over a multi-year period. Additionally, management must estimate a weighted-average cost of capital, which reflects a market rate, for each reporting unit for use as a discount rate. The discounted cash flows are compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit and, if less than the carrying value, the difference is recorded as a separate valuation of the goodwill is required to determine if an impairment loss has occurred.loss. In addition, we also perform a sensitivity analysis to determine how much our forecasts can fluctuate before the fair value of a reporting unit would be lower than its carrying amount. We performedperform the required procedures as of the end of our fiscal third quarter. While none of our reporting units recorded a goodwill impairment in 2019, we determined the automated transmission business is our only reporting unit with material goodwill where the estimated fair value does not substantially exceed the carrying value. The estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount of $1.2 billion by approximately 34 percent. Total goodwill in this reporting unit is $544 million. This reporting unit is made up of only one business, our joint venture with Eaton (Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies), which was acquired and recorded at fair value in the third quarter and determined that our goodwill wasof 2017. As a result, we did not impaired. expect the estimated fair value would exceed the carrying value by a significant amount.
At December 31, 2016,2019, our recorded goodwill was $480$1,286 million, approximately 7942 percent of which resided in the automated transmissions reporting unit, 30 percent in the aggregated emission solutions and filtration reporting unit. For thisunit, 20 percent in the new power reporting unit and 6 percent in the fair value exceeded its carrying value by a substantial margin when we last performed step one of the two-step impairment test.distribution reporting unit. Changes in our projections or estimates, a deterioration of our operating results and the related cash flow effect or a significant increase in the discount rate could decrease the estimated fair value of our reporting units and result in a future impairment of goodwill. See NOTE 7,Note 10, "GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS," for additional information.
Other Intangible Assets
We capitalize other intangible assets, such as trademarks, patents and customer relationships, that have been acquired either individually or with a group of other assets. These intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives generally ranging from 3 to 25 years. Intangible assets are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets. See Note 10, "GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS," for additional information.
Software
We capitalize software that is developed or obtained for internal use. Software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives generally ranging from 3 to 12 years. Software assets are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable over the remaining lives of the assets. Upgrades and enhancements are capitalized if they result in significant modifications that enable the software to perform tasks it was previously incapable of performing. Software maintenance, training, data conversion and business process reengineering costs are expensed in the period in which they are incurred. See NOTE 7,Note 10, "GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS," for additional information.
Warranty
We charge the estimated costs ofestimate and record a liability for base warranty programs other than product recalls, to costat the time our products are sold. Our estimates are based on historical experience and reflect management's best estimates of salesexpected costs at the time products are sold and revenue is recognized. We use historical experiencesubsequent adjustment to developthose expected costs when actual costs differ. Factors considered in developing these estimates included component failure rates, repair costs and the estimated liability for our various warranty programs.

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failure within the product life cycle. As a result of the uncertainty surrounding the nature and frequency of product recall programs,campaigns, the liability for such programscampaigns is recorded when we commit to a recall action or when a recall becomes probable and estimable, which generally occurs when it is announced. The liability for these programscampaigns is reflected in the provision for warranties issued. We review and assess the liability for these programs on a quarterly basis. We also assess our ability to recover certain costs from our suppliers and record a receivable when we believe a recovery is probable. In addition to costs incurred on warranty and recall programs,product campaigns, from time to time we also incur costs related to customer satisfaction programs for items not covered by warranty. We accrue for these costs when agreement is reached with a specific customer. These costs are not included in the provision for warranties, but are included in cost of sales.
In addition, we sell extended warranty coverage on most of our engines. The revenue collected is initially deferredSee Extended Warranty policy discussion above and is recognized as revenue in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in performing services over the contract period. We compare the remaining deferred revenue balance quarterly to the estimated amount of future claims under extended warranty programs and provide an additional accrual when the deferred revenue balance is less than expected future costs. See NOTE 10,Note 12, "PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," for additional information.

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Research and Development
Our research and development program is focused on product improvements, product extensions, innovations and cost reductions for our customers. Research and development expenditures include salaries, contractor fees, building costs, utilities, testing, technical IT, administrative expenses and allocation of corporate costs and are expensed, net of contract reimbursements, when incurred. From time to time, we enter into agreements with customers and government agencies to fund a portion of the research and development costs of a particular project. WeWhen not associated with a sales contract, we generally account for these reimbursements as an offset to the related research and development expenditure. Research and development expenses, net of contract reimbursements, were $616$998 million, in 2016, $718$894 million in 2015 and $737$734 million in 2014.for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Contract reimbursements were $131$90 million, in 2016, $98$120 million in 2015 and $121$137 million in 2014.for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Related Party Transactions
In accordance with the provisions of various joint venture agreements, we may purchase products and components from our joint ventures, sell products and components to our joint ventures and our joint ventures may sell products and components to unrelated parties. Joint venture transfer prices may differ from normal selling prices. Certain joint venture agreements transfer product at cost, some transfer product on a cost-plus basis, and others transfer product at market value. Our related party sales are presented on the face of our Consolidated Statements of Net Income. Our related party purchases were not material to our financial position or results of operations.
RECENTLY ADOPTED AND RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
In AugustFebruary 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) amended its standards related to the accounting for leases. Under the new standard, lessees are now required to recognize substantially all leases on the balance sheet as both a ROU asset and a liability. The standard continues to have two types of leases for income statement recognition purposes: operating leases and finance leases. Operating leases result in the recognition of a single lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term, similar to the treatment for operating leases under the old standard. Finance leases result in an accelerated expense similar to the accounting for capital leases under the old standard. The determination of a lease classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments.as operating or finance will occur in a manner similar to the old standard. The new standard will make eight targeted changes to how cash receiptsalso contains amended guidance regarding the identification of embedded leases in service contracts and cash payments are presentedthe identification of lease and classifiednon-lease components of an arrangement.
We adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019, using a modified retrospective approach and as a result did not adjust prior periods. Adoption of the standard resulted in the statementrecording of $450 million of operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities, but did not have a material impact on our net income or cash flows. The cumulative effect adjustment of adopting the new standard was not material. We elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard, which among other things, allowed us to carry forward the historical lease classification and to not re-evaluate existing contracts as to whether or not they contained a lease.
On January 1, 2019, we adopted the new FASB standard related to accounting for derivatives and hedging. The new standard allows the initial hedge effectiveness assessment to be performed by the end of the first quarter in which the hedge is designated rather than concurrently with entering into the hedge transaction. The changes also expand the use of a periodic qualitative hedge effectiveness assessment in lieu of an ongoing quantitative assessment performed throughout the life of the hedge. The revision removes the requirement to record ineffectiveness on cash flow hedges through the income statement when a hedge is considered highly effective, instead deferring all related hedge gains and losses in other comprehensive income until the hedged item impacts earnings. The modifications permit hedging the contractually-specified price of a component of a commodity purchase and revises certain disclosure requirements. We adopted the new standard on a modified retrospective basis for existing cash flow hedges and prospectively for disclosures. The amendments did not have a material effect on our Consolidated Financial Statements and no transition adjustment was required upon adoption.
Accounting Pronouncements Issued But Not Yet Effective
In August 2018, the FASB issued a new standard that aligns the accounting for implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement accounted for as a service contract with the model currently used for internal use software costs. Under the new standard, costs that meet certain criteria will be required to be capitalized on the balance sheet and subsequently amortized over the term of the hosting arrangement. The standard is effective for fiscal yearsus beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts the amendments in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. An entity that elects early adoption muston January 1, 2020. We will adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The newthis standard will require adoption on a retrospectiveprospective basis unless it is impracticable to apply, in which case it would be required to applyas allowed by the amendments prospectivelystandard and as ofa result the earliest date practicable. We are in the process of evaluating theadoption will not have an impact this standard will have on our Consolidated StatementsFinancial Statements.

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In June 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting for credit losses on financial instruments. This amendment introduces new guidance for accounting for credit losses on instruments including trade receivables and held-to-maturity debt securities. The new rules are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permittedWe will adopt this standard for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting for stock compensation. This amendment addresses several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions that could impact us including, but2020 and we do not limited to, recognition of excess tax benefits or deficiencies in the income statement each period and classification of the excess tax benefits or deficiencies as operating activities in the cash flow statement. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Theexpect adoption of this standard could result in future volatility in our income tax expense since all excess tax benefits and deficiencies are now recorded in the income statement. We are unable to estimate this impact since the amount of excess benefits and deficiencies are dependent on our stock price at the time a stock award vests or is exercised.

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In February 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting for leases. Under the new standard, lessees will now be required to recognize substantially all leases on the balance sheet as both a right-of-use-asset and a liability. The standard will continue to have two types of leases for income statement recognition purposes: operating leases and finance leases. Operating leases will result in the recognition of a single lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term similar to the treatment for operating leases under today's standards. Finance leases will result in an accelerated expense similar to the accounting for capital leases under today's standards. The determination of a lease classification as operating or finance will be done in a manner similar to today's standard. The new standard also contains amended guidance regarding the identification of embedded leases in service contracts and the identification of lease and non-lease components in an arrangement. The new standard is effective on January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are still evaluating the impact the standard could have on our Consolidated Financial Statements; however, while we have not yet quantified the amount, we do expect the standard will have a material impact on our Consolidated Balance Sheets due to the recognition of additional assets and liabilities for operating leases.
In January 2016, the FASB amended its standards related to the accounting for certain financial instruments. This amendment addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure. The new rules will become effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is not permitted. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements.Statements.
In May 2014, the FASB amended its standards related to revenue recognition. This amendment replaces all existing revenue recognition guidance
NOTE 2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Long-term Contracts
Most of our contracts are for a period of less than one year. We have certain long-term maintenance agreements, construction contracts and providesextended warranty coverage arrangements that span a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers.period in excess of one year. The standard contains principles that we will apply to determine the measurementaggregate amount of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The underlying principle is that we will recognize revenue in a manner that depicts the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Other major provisions include capitalization of certain contract costs, consideration of the time value of money in the transaction price for long-term maintenance agreements and allowing estimatesconstruction contracts allocated to performance obligations that have not been satisfied as of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. The amendment also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in those judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to fulfill a contract. The standard allows either full or modified retrospective adoption effective for annual and interim periods beginning January 1, 2018. We are in the process of evaluating the impact the amendment will have on our Consolidated Financial Statements. December 31, 2019, was $890 million. We expect to adoptrecognize the standard usingrelated revenue of $241 million over the modified retrospective approach. While we have not yet completed our evaluation process, we have identifiednext 12 months and $649 million over periods up to 10 years. See Note 12,"PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY," for additional disclosures on extended warranty coverage arrangements. Our other contracts generally are for a duration of less than one year, include payment terms that a change will be required relatedcorrespond to our accounting for remanufactured product sales that include an exchange of the used product, referred to as core. Revenue is not currently recognized related to the core component unless the used product is not returned. Under the new standard, the transaction will be accounted for as a gross sale and a purchase of inventory. As a result the exchange will increase both sales and cost of sales, in equal amounts, related to the used core. This will not impact gross margin dollars, but will impact the gross margin percentage. We are still quantifying the amount of this change. We have also identified transactions where revenue recognition is currently limited to the amount of billings not contingent on our future performance. With the allocation provisions of the new model, we expect to accelerate the timing of costs incurred when providing goods and services to our customers or represent sales-based royalties.
Deferred and Unbilled Revenue
The following is a summary of our unbilled and deferred revenue recognition for amountsand related to satisfied performance obligationsactivity:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Unbilled revenue $68
 $64
Deferred revenue, primarily extended warranty 1,354
 1,156
We recognized revenue of $365 million and $361 million in 2019 and 2018, respectively, that would have been delayed underwas included in the current guidance.deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each year. We dodid not expect the impact of this change to be material, but we are still quantifying the impact.record any impairment losses on our unbilled revenues during 2019 or 2018.
Disaggregation of Revenue
Consolidated Revenue
The table below presents our consolidated sales by geographic area. Net sales attributed to geographic areas were based on the location of the customer.
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
United States $13,519
 $13,218
 $11,010
China 2,331
 2,324
 2,137
India 848
 965
 805
Other international 6,873
 7,264
 6,476
Total net sales $23,571
 $23,771
 $20,428


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Segment Revenue
Engine segment external sales by market were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Heavy-duty truck $2,626
 $2,885
Medium-duty truck and bus 2,244
 2,536
Light-duty automotive 1,656
 1,501
Total on-highway 6,526
 6,922
Off-highway 1,044
 1,080
Total sales $7,570
 $8,002

Distribution segment external sales by region were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
North America $5,513
 $5,331
Asia Pacific 875
 851
Europe 528
 536
China 356
 317
Africa and Middle East 235
 242
India 200
 192
Latin America 176
 169
Russia 157
 169
Total sales $8,040
 $7,807

Distribution segment external sales by product line were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Parts $3,278
 $3,222
Power generation 1,777
 1,482
Engines 1,511
 1,632
Service 1,474
 1,471
Total sales $8,040
 $7,807

Components segment external sales by business were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Emission solutions $2,763
 $2,780
Filtration 1,024
 1,010
Turbo technologies 696
 761
Automated transmissions 534
 543
Electronics and fuel systems 236
 237
Total sales $5,253
 $5,331


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Power Systems segment external sales by product line were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Power generation $1,414
 $1,467
Industrial 908
 801
Generator technologies 348
 357
Total sales $2,670
 $2,625

NOTE 2.3. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES
Investments and advances related to equity method investees and our ownership percentage waspercentages were as follows:
    December 31,
Dollars in millions Ownership % 2019 2018
Komatsu alliances 20-50% $267
 $238
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. 50% 193
 203
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 50% 149
 160
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 50% 110
 102
Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing, LLC 50% 96
 101
Tata Cummins, Ltd. 50% 60
 58
Other Various 362
 360
Investments and advances related to equity method investees   $1,237
 $1,222

    December 31,
In millions Ownership % 2016 2015
Komatsu alliances 20-50% $197
 $173
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. 50% 163
 172
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 50% 111
 118
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 50% 73
 80
Cummins-Scania XPI Manufacturing, LLC 50% 82
 66
Tata Cummins, Ltd. 50% 63
 60
North American distributors (1)
 50% 
 15
Other Various 257
 291
Investments and advances related to equity method investees   $946
 $975

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2019, that represents cumulative undistributed income in our equity investees. Dividends received from our unconsolidated equity investees were $260 million, $242 million and $219 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees, net of applicable taxes, was as follows:
  Years ended December 31, 
In millions 2019 2018 2017 
Manufacturing entities       
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. $60
 $72
 $94
 
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 52
 58
 73
 
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 41
 51
 41
 
All other manufacturers 88
 129
 71
(1) 
Distribution entities       
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. 28
 26
 30
 
All other distributors 2
 
 (1) 
Cummins share of net income 271
 336
 308
 
Royalty and interest income 59
 58
 49
 
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees $330
 $394
 $357
 

  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Distribution entities      
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. $34
 $31
 $29
North American distributors 21
 33
 107
All other distributors 
 3
 4
Manufacturing entities      
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. 52
 62
 (2)
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 46
 51
 67
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. 38
 41
 51
All other manufacturers 69
 52
 74
Cummins share of net income 260
 273
 330
Royalty and interest income 41
 42
 40
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees $301
 $315
 $370
Distribution Entities
We have an extensive worldwide distributor and dealer network through which we sell and distribute(1) Tax legislation passed in December 2017 decreased our productsequity earnings at certain equity investees by $39 million due to withholding tax adjustments on foreign earnings and services. Generally,remeasurement of deferred taxes. See Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to our distributors are divided by geographic region with some of our distributors being wholly-owned by Cummins, some partially-owned and some independently owned. We consolidate all wholly-owned distributors and partially-owned distributors where we are the primary beneficiary and account for other partially-owned distributors using the equity method of accounting.
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. is a joint venture with Komatsu America Corporation. The joint venture is a distributor that offers the full range of our products and services to customers and end-users in the Chilean and Peruvian markets.
North American Distributors - During 2016, we acquired the remaining interest in the final unconsolidated North American distributor joint venture.
In certain cases where we own a partial interest in a distributor, we may be obligated to purchase the other equity holders' interests if certain events occur (such as the death or resignation of the distributor principal or a change in control of Cummins Inc.). The purchase consideration of the equity interests may be determined based on the fair vale of the distributor's assets. Repurchase obligations and practices vary by geographic region.
All distributors that are partially-owned are considered to be related parties in our Consolidated Financial Statementsfor additional information.

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Manufacturing Entities
Our manufacturing joint ventures have generally been formed with customers and generally are primarily intended to allow us to increase our market penetration in geographic regions, reduce capital spending, streamline our supply chain management and develop technologies. Our largest manufacturing joint ventures are based in China and are included in the list below. Our engine manufacturing joint ventures are supplied by our Components segment in the same manner as it supplies our wholly-owned Engine segment and Power Systems segment manufacturing facilities. Our Components segment joint ventures and wholly owned entities provide electronics, fuel systems, filtration, aftertreatment systems, and turbocharger products and automated transmissions that are used inwith our engines as well as some competitors' products. The results and investments in our joint ventures in which we have 50 percent or less ownership interest (except for Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies joint venture which is consolidated due to our majority voting interest) are included in “Equity, royalty and interest income from investees” and “Investments and advances related to equity method investees” in our Consolidated Statements of Net Incomeand Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively.
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. -
Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. - Beijing Foton Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd., a commercial vehicle manufacturer, which has two distinct lines of business - a light-duty business and a heavy-duty business. The light-duty business produces our families of ISF 2.8 liter to 4.5 liter high performance light-duty diesel engines in Beijing. These engines are used in light-duty and medium-duty commercial trucks, pick-up trucks, buses, multipurpose and sport utility vehicles with main markets in China, Brazil and Russia. Certain types of small construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families. The heavy-duty business produces the X11 and X12, ranging from 10.5 liter to 12.9 liter, high performance heavy-duty diesel engines in Beijing, and is nearing the launch of the X13 engine. Certain types of construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families.
Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) is a joint venture in China with Dongfeng Automotive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation and one of the largest medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. DCEC produces 3.9 liter to 14 liter diesel engines, with a power range from 80 to 680 horsepower, and natural gas engines. On-highway engines are used in multiple applications in light-duty and medium-duty trucks, special purpose vehicles, buses and heavy-duty trucks with a main market in China. Off-highway engines are used in a variety of construction, power generation, marine and agriculture markets in China.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co. Ltd. This joint venture manufactures several models of our heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel engines primarily serving the industrial and stationary power markets in China.
Distribution Entities
We have an extensive worldwide distributor and dealer network through which we sell and distribute our products and services. Generally, our distributors are divided by geographic region with some of our distributors being wholly-owned by Cummins, some partially-owned and some independently owned. We consolidate all wholly-owned distributors and partially-owned distributors where we are the primary beneficiary and account for other partially-owned distributors using the equity method of accounting.
Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. - Komatsu Cummins Chile, Ltda. is a joint venture in China with Beiqi Foton Motor Co., Ltd.,Komatsu America Corporation. The joint venture is a commercial vehicle manufacturer, which consists of two distinct lines of business, a light-duty business and a heavy-duty business. The light-duty business produces ISF 2.8 liter and ISF 3.8 liter familiesdistributor that offers the full range of our high performance light-duty diesel enginesproducts and services to customers and end-users in Beijing. These enginesChile and Peru.
In certain cases where we own a partial interest in a distributor, we may be obligated to purchase the other equity holders' interests if certain events occur (such as the death or resignation of the distributor principal or a change in control of Cummins Inc.). The purchase consideration of the equity interests may be determined based on the fair value of the distributor's assets. Repurchase obligations and practices vary by geographic region.
All distributors that are usedpartially-owned are considered to be related parties in light-duty commercial trucks, pickup trucks, buses, multipurpose and sport utility vehicles with main markets in China, Brazil and Russia. Certain types of marine, small construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families. The heavy-duty business produces ISG 10.5 liter and ISG 11.8 liter families of our high performance heavy-duty diesel engines in Beijing. These engines are used in heavy-duty commercial trucks in China and will be used in world wide markets. Certain types of construction equipment and industrial applications are also served by these engine families.
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Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Dongfeng Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. (DCEC) is a joint venture in China with Dongfeng Automotive Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Dongfeng Motor Corporation, one of the largest medium-duty and heavy-duty truck manufacturers in China. DCEC produces Cummins 4- to 13-liter mechanical engines, full-electric diesel engines, with a power range from 125 to 545 horsepower, and natural gas engines.
Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. - Chongqing Cummins Engine Company, Ltd. is a joint venture in China with Chongqing Machinery and Electric Co. Ltd. This joint venture manufactures several models of our heavy-duty and high-horsepower diesel engines, primarily serving the industrial and stationary power markets in China.

Equity Investee Financial Summary
We have approximately $525 million in our investment account at December 31, 2016, that represents cumulative undistributed income in our equity investees. Dividends received from our unconsolidated equity investees were $212 million, $248 million and $227 million in 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Summary financial information for our equity investees was as follows:
  For the years ended and at December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Net sales $7,068
 $7,352
 $7,050
Gross margin 1,274
 1,373
 1,422
Net income 566
 647
 680
       
Cummins share of net income $271
 $336
 $308
Royalty and interest income 59
 58
 49
Total equity, royalty and interest from investees $330
 $394
 $357
       
Current assets $3,282
 $3,401
  
Non-current assets 1,622
 1,449
  
Current liabilities (2,654) (2,669)  
Non-current liabilities (326) (218)  
Net assets $1,924
 $1,963
  
       
Cummins share of net assets $1,159
 $1,144
  

  At and for the years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Net sales $5,654
 $5,946
 $7,426
Gross margin 1,182
 1,265
 1,539
Net income 499
 521
 630
       
Cummins share of net income $260
 $273
 $330
Royalty and interest income 41
 42
 40
Total equity, royalty and interest from investees $301
 $315
 $370
       
Current assets $2,602
 $2,458
  
Non-current assets 1,377
 1,539
  
Current liabilities (1,938) (1,796)  
Non-current liabilities (232) (284)  
Net assets $1,809
 $1,917
  
       
Cummins share of net assets $927
 $958
  

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NOTE 4. RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS
In November 2019, we announced our intentions to reduce our global workforce in response to the continued deterioration in our global markets in the second half of Equity Investee
2019, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and international markets in 2020. In the fourth quarter of 2016,2019, we soldbegan executing restructuring actions, primarily in the form of voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs. To the extent these programs involve voluntary separations, a liability is generally recorded at the time offers to employees are accepted. To the extent these programs provide separation benefits in accordance with pre-existing agreements or policies, a liability is recorded once the amount is probable and reasonably estimable. We incurred a charge of $119 million ($90 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2019 for these actions which impacted approximately 2,300 employees. The voluntary actions were completed by December 31, 2019 and the majority of the involuntary actions were executed prior to January 31, 2020, with expected completion by March 31, 2020. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved, actual amounts paid for such activities may differ from amounts initially recorded and we may need to revise previous estimates.

Restructuring actions were included in our remaining 49 percent interestsegment and non-segment operating results as follows:
In millions Years ended December 31, 2019
Engine $18
Distribution 37
Components 20
Power Systems 12
New Power 1
Non-segment 31
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The table below summarizes the activity and balance of accrued restructuring, which is included in Cummins Olayan Energy for $61 million and recognized a gain of $17 million. We received cash of $58 million with the remaining balance receivable"Other accrued expenses" in future periods.our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
In millions Restructuring Accrual
Workforce reductions $119
Cash payments (4)
Foreign currency loss 1
Balance at December 31, 2019 $116

NOTE 3.5. INCOME TAXES
The following table summarizes income before income taxes:
 
Years ended December 31,
In millions
2019
2018
2017
U.S. income
$1,677

$1,239

$1,237
Foreign income
1,157

1,514

1,128
Income before income taxes
$2,834

$2,753

$2,365
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
U.S. income $995
 $1,275
 $1,407
Foreign income 935
 750
 1,027
Income before income taxes $1,930
 $2,025
 $2,434

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Income tax expense (benefit) consists of the following:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Current      
U.S. federal and state $288
 $303
 $355
Foreign 282
 348
 289
Impact of tax legislation 
 153
 349
Total current income tax expense 570
 804
 993
Deferred      
U.S. federal and state (32) (71) (42)
Foreign 28
 (26) (12)
Impact of tax legislation 
 (141) 432
Total deferred income tax (benefit) expense (4) (238) 378
Income tax expense $566
 $566
 $1,371

  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Current      
U.S. federal and state $211
 $516
 $470
Foreign 213
 147
 197
Total current 424
 663
 667
Deferred      
U.S. federal and state 57
 (151) 39
Foreign (7) 43
 (8)
Total deferred 50
 (108) 31
Income tax expense $474
 $555
 $698
A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate was as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
  2019 2018 2017
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 35.0 %
State income tax, net of federal effect 1.1
 0.9
 0.6
Differences in rates and taxability of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures 1.5
 (0.2) (6.4)
Research tax credits (1.5) (1.2) (1.4)
Foreign derived intangible income (1.3) (1.3) 
Impact of tax legislation 
 0.5
 33.1
Other, net (0.8) 0.9
 (2.9)
Effective tax rate 20.0 % 20.6 % 58.0 %

  Years ended December 31,
  2016 2015 2014
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate 35.0 % 35.0 % 35.0 %
State income tax, net of federal effect 0.8
 1.2
 1.1
Differences in rates and taxability of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures (7.2) (6.6) (5.7)
Research tax credits (1.7) (1.4) (1.5)
Other, net (2.3) (0.8) (0.2)
Effective tax rate 24.6 % 27.4 % 28.7 %
Our income tax rates are generally less than the 35 percent U.S. statutory income tax rate primarily because of lower taxes on foreign earnings and research tax credits. Our effective tax rate for 20162019 was 24.620.0 percent compared to 27.420.6 percent for 2015.2018 and 58.0 percent for 2017. The 2.8 percent decrease in the effectiveyear ended December 31, 2019, contained $34 million of favorable net discrete tax rate from 2015 to 2016 isitems, primarily due to favorable changes in the jurisdictional mixwithholding taxes and provision to return adjustments.

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Retained earnings of our U.K. domiciled subsidiaries and certain Singapore, German, Indian and Mexican subsidiaries are considered to be permanently reinvested. In addition, earnings of our China operations generated after December 31, 2011, are considered to be permanently reinvested. U.S. deferred tax is not provided on these permanently reinvested earnings. Our permanently reinvested foreign earnings are expected to be used for items such as capital expenditures and to fund joint ventures outside of the U.S.

The total permanently reinvested retained earnings and related cumulative translation adjustment balances for these entities were $3.4 billion, $3.3 billion and $3.8 billion for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These amounts were determined2018, contained $14 million of favorable net discrete tax items, primarily based on book retained earnings balances for these subsidiaries translated at historical rates. The determinationdue to $26 million of the deferredother favorable discrete tax liabilityitems, partially offset by $12 million of unfavorable discrete tax items related to these retainedthe tax legislation.
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. enacted the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Tax Legislation) which changed the U.S. statutory rate to 21 percent effective January 1, 2018 and required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on certain previously undistributed earnings and cumulative translation adjustment balances, which are considered to be permanently reinvested outside the U.S., is not practicable.
For our remaining subsidiary companies and joint ventures outside the U.S., we provide for the additional taxes that would be due upon the dividend distribution of the income of thoseon certain foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures assuming the full utilization of foreign tax credits. Deferred tax liabilities on unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures, including those in China generated in years prior to 2012, were $59 million and $69 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. We have $616 million of retained earnings and related cumulative translation adjustments in our China operations generated prior to December 31, 2011, for which we have provided a U.S. deferred tax liability of $139 million.
Income before income taxes included equity income of foreign joint ventures of $225 million, $213 million and $212 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. This equity income is recorded net of foreign taxes. Additional U.S. income taxes of $13 million, $20 million and $14 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively,that were provided for the additional U.S. taxes that will ultimately be due upon the distributiontax deferred. The impacts of the foreign joint venture equity income.

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$12 million in 2018 and $781 million in 2017. See Tax Legislation Summary below for additional information.
Carryforward tax benefits and the tax effect of temporary differences between financial and tax reporting that give rise to net deferred tax (liabilities) assets were as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Deferred tax assets    
U.S. state carryforward benefits $207
 $191
Foreign carryforward benefits 157
 149
Employee benefit plans 279
 245
Warranty expenses 427
 401
Lease liabilities 122
 
Accrued expenses 76
 94
Other 44
 65
Gross deferred tax assets 1,312
 1,145
Valuation allowance (317) (327)
Total deferred tax assets 995
 818
Deferred tax liabilities    
Property, plant and equipment (260) (255)
Unremitted income of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures (181) (184)
Employee benefit plans (222) (202)
Lease assets (120) 
Other (77) (30)
Total deferred tax liabilities (860) (671)
Net deferred tax assets $135
 $147
  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Deferred tax assets    
U.S. state carryforward benefits $159
 $133
Foreign carryforward benefits 154
 103
Employee benefit plans 401
 377
Warranty expenses 405
 369
Accrued expenses 107
 76
Other 64
 78
Gross deferred tax assets 1,290
 1,136
Valuation allowance (307) (209)
Total deferred tax assets 983
 927
Deferred tax liabilities    
Property, plant and equipment (319) (269)
Unremitted income of foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures (59) (69)
Employee benefit plans (213) (212)
Other (48) (21)
Total deferred tax liabilities (639) (571)
Net deferred tax assets $344
 $356

Our 20162019 U.S. carryforward benefits include $159$207 million of state credit and net operating loss carryforward benefits that begin to expire in 2017.2020. Our foreign carryforward benefits include $154$157 million of net operating loss carryforwards that begin to expire in 2017.2020. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the gross deferred tax assets to an amount we believe is more likely than not to be realized. The valuation allowance increasedis $317 million and decreased in 20162019 by a net $98 million and increased in 2015 by a net $65$10 million. The valuation allowance is primarily attributable to the uncertainty regarding the realization of a portion of the U.S. state and foreign net operating loss and tax credit carryforward benefits.

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Our Consolidated Balance Sheets contain the following tax related items:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Refundable income taxes $191
 $117
Other assets    
Deferred income tax assets 441
 410
Long-term refundable income taxes 23
 6
Other accrued expenses    
Income tax payable 52
 97
Other liabilities    
One-time transition tax 293
 293
Deferred income tax liabilities 306
 263
  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Prepaid and other current assets    
Refundable income taxes $192
 $176
Other assets    
Deferred tax assets 420
 390
Long-term refundable income taxes 22
 18
Other liabilities and deferred revenue    
Deferred tax liabilities 76
 34


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A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 20142017 was as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Balance at beginning of year $71
 $41
 $59
Additions to current year tax positions 23
 10
 11
Additions to prior years' tax positions 5
 27
 9
Reductions to prior years' tax positions (11) (2) (3)
Reductions for tax positions due to settlements with taxing authorities (11) (5) (35)
Balance at end of year $77
 $71
 $41
  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Balance at beginning of year $135
 $174
 $169
Additions to current year tax positions 10
 8
 8
Additions to prior years tax positions 18
 24
 5
Reductions to prior years tax positions 
 
 (2)
Reductions for tax positions due to settlements with taxing authorities (104) (71) (5)
Reductions for tax positions due to lapse of statute of limitations 
 
 (1)
Balance at end of year $59
 $135
 $174

Included in the December 31, 20162019, 2018 and 2015,2017, balances are $31$69 million, $62 million and $78$32 million, respectively, related to tax positions that, if recognized,released, would favorably impact the effective tax rate in future periods. Also, we hadWe have also accrued interest expense related to the unrecognized tax benefits of $3$5 million, $8$4 million and $7$4 million as of December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 2014,2017, respectively. We recognize potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we recognized $2 million, $5 million and $4 million in net interest expense, respectively.
Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. Although we believe that adequate provision has been made for such issues, there is the possibility that the ultimate resolution of such issues could have an adverse effect on our earnings. Conversely, if these issues are resolved favorably in the future, the related provision would be reduced, thus having a positive impact on earnings.
As a result of our global operations, we file income tax returns in various jurisdictions including U.S. federal, state and foreign jurisdictions. We are routinely subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world, including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, India, Mexico, the U.K. and the U.S. With few exceptions, our U.S. federal, major state and foreign jurisdictions are no longer subject to income tax assessments for years before 2012. 2015.
TAX LEGISLATION SUMMARY
The U.S. examinationsSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance which addressed the uncertainty in the application of GAAP to the Tax Legislation where certain income tax effects could not be finalized at December 31, 2017. This guidance allowed entities to record provisional amounts based on current estimates that were updated on a quarterly basis in 2018. The SEC required final calculations to be completed within the one year measurement period ending December 22, 2018 and reflect any additional guidance issued throughout the year. We made provisional estimates of the effects of the Tax Legislation in three primary areas: (1) our existing deferred tax balances; (2) the one-time transition tax and (3) the withholding tax accrued on those earnings no longer considered permanently reinvested at December 31, 2017. Each of these items is described in more detail below.

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2017 Impact of Tax Legislation
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
We remeasured certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they were expected to reverse in the future, which was generally 21 percent. The provisional amount related to the remeasurement of our deferred tax years 2011-2012 concludedbalance was an incremental tax expense of $152 million in 2017. See Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," for the impact to our equity investees.
One-time transition tax
The one-time transition tax was based on our total post-1986 unrepatriated earnings and profits not previously subject to U.S. income tax. The recorded provisional amount for our one-time transition tax was a tax expense of $298 million with a cash impact of $338 million.
Withholding tax
Withholding tax is an additional cost associated with the distribution of earnings from some jurisdictions. As a result of the Tax Legislation, we reconsidered previous assertions regarding earnings that were considered permanently reinvested, which required us to record withholding taxes on earnings likely to be distributed in the foreseeable future. The assertion as to which earnings are permanently reinvested for purposes of calculating withholding tax was provisional as we refined the underlying calculations of the amount of earnings subject to the tax and the rate at which it will be taxed. The recorded provisional amount for the withholding tax resulted in an incremental tax expense of $331 million. See Note 3, "INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY INVESTEES," and Note 18, "NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS," for the impact of withholding taxes to our equity investees and noncontrolling interests.
2018 Adjustments to Tax Legislation
We completed accounting for the tax effects of the enactment of the Tax Legislation as of December 31, 2018 and included $12 million of unfavorable discrete tax items in our 2018 tax provision.
The adjustments for income tax expense (benefit) during 2016. The U.S. examinations relatedthe one-year Tax Legislation measurement period for each group and other Tax Legislation adjustments consisted of the following:
  Years Ended December 31,  
In millions 2018 2017 Total Impact
One-year measurement adjustments to 2017 estimates      
Withholding tax accrued $(148) $331
 $183
Deferred tax balances 7
 152
 159
One-time transition tax 111
 298
 409
Net impact of measurement period changes (30) 781
 751
Other 2018 adjustments      
Deferred tax charges(1)
 35
 
 35
Foreign currency adjustment related to Tax Legislation 7
 
 7
Net impact of 2018 adjustments 42
 
 42
Total Tax Legislation impact $12
 $781
 $793

(1) Charges relate to one-time recognition of deferred tax years 2013-2015 commenced during 2016.charges at historical tax rates on intercompany profit in inventory.

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NOTE 4.6. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
A summary of marketable securities, all of which are classified as current, was as follows:
  December 31,
  2019 2018
In millions Cost 
Gross unrealized gains/(losses) (1)
 Estimated
fair value
 Cost 
Gross unrealized gains/(losses) (1)
 Estimated
fair value
Equity securities  
  
  
  
  
  
Debt mutual funds $180
 $3
 $183
 $103
 $1
 $104
Certificates of deposit 133
 
 133
 101
 
 101
Equity mutual funds 19
 4
 23
 16
 
 16
Bank debentures 1
 
 1
 
 
 
Debt securities 1
 
 1
 1
 
 1
Total marketable securities $334
 $7
 $341
 $221
 $1
 $222
  December 31,
  2016 2015
In millions Cost Gross unrealized
gains/(losses)
 Estimated
fair value
 Cost Gross unrealized
gains/(losses)
 Estimated
fair value
Available-for-sale (1)
  
  
  
  
  
  
Debt mutual funds $132
 $
 $132
 $88
 $
 $88
Bank debentures 114
 
 114
 
 
 
Equity mutual funds 12
 
 12
 11
 (1) 10
Government debt securities 2
 
 2
 2
 
 2
Total marketable securities $260
 $
 $260
 $101
 $(1) $100

(1) Unrealized gains and losses for debt securities are recorded in other comprehensive income while unrealized gains and losses for equity securities are recorded in "Other income, net" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income.

All marketabledebt securities are classified as available-for-sale. All marketable securities presented use a Level 2 securities.fair value measure. The fair value of Level 2 securities is estimated using actively quoted prices for similar instruments from brokers and observable inputs where available, including market transactions and third-party pricing services, or net asset values provided to investors. We do not currently have any Level 3 securities and there were no transfers between Level 2 or 3 during 2016 and 2015.2019 or 2018.
A description of the valuation techniques and inputs used for our Level 2 fair value measures wasis as follows:
Debt mutual funds— The fair value measure for these investments is the daily net asset value published on a regulated governmental website. Daily quoted prices are available from the issuing brokerage and are used on a test basis to corroborate this Level 2 input.

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Bank debentures— These investments provide us with a contractual rate of return and generally range in maturity from three months to five years. The counterparties to these investments are reputable financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. Since these instruments are not tradable and must be settled directly by us with the respective financial institution, our fair value measure is the financial institutions’ month-end statement.
Equity mutual funds— The fair value measure for these investments is the net asset value published by the issuing brokerage. Daily quoted prices are available from reputable third party pricing services and are used on a test basis to corroborate this Level 2 input measure.
Government debt securities— The fair value measure for these securities is broker quotes received from reputable firms. These securities are infrequently traded on a national stock exchange and these values are used on a test basis to corroborate our Level 2 input measure.
Debt mutual funds— The fair value measure for the vast majority of these investments is the daily net asset value published on a regulated governmental website. Daily quoted prices are available from the issuing brokerage and are used on a test basis to corroborate this Level 2 input.
Certificates of deposit and bank debentures— These investments provide us with a contractual rate of return and generally range in maturity from three months to five years. The counterparties to these investments are reputable financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings. Since these instruments are not tradable and must be settled directly by us with the respective financial institution, our fair value measure is the financial institution's month-end statement.
Equity mutual funds— The fair value measure for these investments is the net asset value published by the issuing brokerage. Daily quoted prices are available from reputable third-party pricing services and are used on a test basis to corroborate this Level 2 input measure.
Debt securities— The fair value measure for these securities is broker quotes received from reputable firms. These securities are infrequently traded on a national stock exchange and these values are used on a test basis to corroborate our Level 2 input measure.
The proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities and gross realized gains from the sale of AFS securities were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities $306
 $270
 $336
Gross realized gains from the sale of available-for-sale securities(1)
 
 1
 14

(1) Gross realized losses from the sale of available-for-sale securities were immaterial.
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities $258
 $253
 $145
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 131
 78
 121
Investments in marketable securities - liquidations $389
 $331
 $266
At December 31, 2016, the fair value of AFS investments in debt securities that utilize a Level 2 fair value measure is shown by contractual maturity below:


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Maturity date (in millions)
1 year or less $247
5 - 10 years 1
Total $248



NOTE 5.7. INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventories included the following:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Finished products $2,214
 $2,405
Work-in-process and raw materials 1,395
 1,487
Inventories at FIFO cost 3,609
 3,892
Excess of FIFO over LIFO (123) (133)
Total inventories $3,486
 $3,759
 December 31,
In millions2016 2015
Finished products$1,779
 $1,796
Work-in-process and raw materials1,005
 1,022
Inventories at FIFO cost2,784
 2,818
Excess of FIFO over LIFO(109) (111)
Total inventories$2,675
 $2,707

NOTE 6.8. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Details of our property, plant and equipment balance were as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Land and buildings $2,487
 $2,398
Machinery, equipment and fixtures 5,618
 5,391
Construction in process 594
 530
Property, plant and equipment, gross 8,699
 8,319
Less: Accumulated depreciation (4,454) (4,223)
Property, plant and equipment, net $4,245
 $4,096

 December 31,
In millions2016 2015
Land and buildings$2,075
 $1,978
Machinery, equipment and fixtures4,898
 4,739
Construction in process662
 605
Property, plant and equipment, gross7,635
 7,322
Less: Accumulated depreciation(3,835) (3,577)
Property, plant and equipment, net$3,800
 $3,745


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NOTE 9. LEASES
Our lease portfolio consists primarily of real estate and equipment leases. Our real estate leases primarily consist of land, office, distribution, warehousing and manufacturing facilities. These leases typically range in term from 2 to 50 years and may contain renewal options for periods up to 2 years at our discretion. Our equipment lease portfolio consists primarily of vehicles (including service vehicles), forktrucks and IT equipment. These leases typically range in term from two years to three years and may contain renewal options. Our leases generally do not contain variable lease payments other than (1) certain foreign real estate leases which have payments indexed to inflation and (2) certain real estate executory costs (such as taxes, insurance and maintenance), which are paid based on actual expenses incurred by the lessor during the year. Our leases generally do not include residual value guarantees other than our service vehicle fleet, which has a residual guarantee based on a percentage of the original cost declining over the lease term.
The components of our lease cost were as follows:
In millions Year Ended
December 31, 2019
Operating lease cost $208
Finance lease cost  
Amortization of right-of-use asset 18
Interest expense 9
Short-term lease cost 5
Variable lease cost 7
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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:
In millions December 31, 2019 Balance Sheet Location
Assets    
Operating lease assets $496
 Other assets
Finance lease assets(1)
 90
 Property, plant and equipment, net
Total lease assets $586
  
     
Liabilities    
Current    
Operating $131
 Other accrued expenses
Finance 12
 Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term    
Operating 370
 Other liabilities
Finance 78
 Long-term debt
Total lease liabilities $591
  

(1)Finance lease assets were recorded net of accumulated amortization of$62 million at December 31, 2019.

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases:
In millions Year Ended
December 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities  
Operating cash flows from operating leases $163
Operating cash flows from finance leases 47
Financing cash flows from finance leases 9
   
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations  
Operating leases $214
Finance leases 5

Additional information related to leases:
December 31, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases5.3
Finance leases12.1
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases3.3%
Finance leases4.4%


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Following is a summary of the future minimum lease payments due to finance and operating leases with terms of more than one year at December 31, 2019, together with the net present value of the minimum payments:
In millions Finance Leases Operating Leases
2020 $15
 $143
2021 11
 117
2022 10
 90
2023 9
 60
2024 7
 47
After 2024 65
 95
Total minimum lease payments 117
 552
Interest (27) (51)
Present value of net minimum lease payments $90
 $501

Following is a summary of the future minimum lease payments due under capital and operating leases with terms of more than one year at December 31, 2018, together with the net present value of the minimum payments due under capital leases:
In millions Capital Leases Operating Leases
2019 $30
 $138
2020 21
 109
2021 16
 81
2022 14
 60
2023 13
 39
After 2023 144
 81
Total minimum lease payments $238
 $508
Interest (106)  
Present value of net minimum lease payments $132
  

NOTE 7.10. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 20162019 and 2015:2018:
In millions Components New Power Distribution Power Systems Engine Segment Total Unallocated Total
Balance at December 31, 2017 $940
 $
 $79
 $10
 $6
 $1,035
 $47
(2) 
$1,082
Acquisitions 
 49
(1) 

 
 
 49
 
 49
Translation and other (5) 
 
 
 
 (5) 
 (5)
Allocation to segment 
 47
(2) 

 
 
 47
 (47)
(2) 

Balance at December 31, 2018 935
 96
 79
 10
 6
 1,126
 
 1,126
Acquisitions 
 161
(1) 

 
 
 161
 
 161
Translation and other (1) 
 
 
 
 (1) 
 (1)
Balance at December 31, 2019 $934
 $257
 $79
 $10
 $6
 $1,286
 $
 $1,286

(1)
See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information on acquisition goodwill.
(2)
Goodwill associated with the Brammo Inc. acquisition was presented as an unallocated item as it had not yet been assigned to a reportable segment at December 31, 2017. Effective January 1, 2018, Brammo Inc. was assigned to our New Power segment. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information.

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In millionsComponents Distribution Power Systems Engine Total
Balance at December 31, 2014$400
 $62
 $11
 $6
 $479
Acquisitions
 12
 
 
 12
Translation and other(9) 1
 (1) 
 (9)
Balance at December 31, 2015391
 75
 10
 6
 482
Acquisitions
 4
 
 
 4
Translation and other(5) 
 (1) 
 (6)
Balance at December 31, 2016$386
 $79
 $9
 $6
 $480

Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The following table summarizes our other intangible assets with finite useful lives that are subject to amortization:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Software $708
 $662
Less: Accumulated amortization (425) (372)
Software, net 283
 290
Trademarks, patents, customer relationships and other 956
 803
Less: Accumulated amortization (236) (184)
Trademarks, patents, customer relationships and other, net 720
 619
Total other intangible assets, net $1,003
 $909
 December 31,
In millions2016 2015
Software$617
 $536
Less: Accumulated amortization(330) (269)
Software, net287
 267
Trademarks, patents and other164
 165
Less: Accumulated amortization(119) (104)
Trademarks, patents and other, net45
 61
Total other intangible assets, net$332
 $328

Amortization expense for software and other intangibles totaled $92$175 million, $90$153 million and $99$112 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 2014,2017, respectively. Internal and external software costs (excluding those related to research, re-engineering and training), trademarks and patents are amortized generally over a 3 to 12 year period. The projected amortization expense of our intangible assets, assuming no further acquisitions or dispositions, is as follows:
In millions 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Projected amortization expense $136
 $118
 $101
 $84
 $66
In millions2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Projected amortization expense$83
 $66
 $56
 $43
 $28

NOTE 8. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Pension Plans
We sponsor several contributory and noncontributory pension plans covering substantially all employees. Generally, hourly employee pension benefits are earned based on years of service and compensation during active employment while future benefits for salaried employees are determined using a cash balance formula. However, the level of benefits and terms of vesting may vary among plans. Pension plan assets are administered by trustees and are principally invested in fixed income securities and equity securities. It is our policy to make contributions to our various qualified plans in accordance with statutory and contractual funding requirements and any additional contributions we determine are appropriate.
Obligations, Assets and Funded Status
Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the projected benefit obligation (PBO) for our pension plans. The changes in the benefit obligations, the various plan assets, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for our significant pension plans at December 31 were as follows:

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  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
In millions 2016 2015 2016 2015
Change in benefit obligation        
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $2,533
 $2,579
 $1,390
 $1,522
Service cost 90
 80
 21
 27
Interest cost 109
 102
 50
 56
Actuarial loss (gain) 111
 (76) 316
 (88)
Benefits paid from fund (175) (139) (55) (53)
Benefits paid directly by employer (16) (13) 
 
Plan amendments 9
 
 
 
Exchange rate changes 
 
 (271) (74)
Benefit obligation at end of year $2,661
 $2,533
 $1,451
 $1,390
Change in plan assets        
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $2,636
 $2,713
 $1,712
 $1,724
Actual return on plan assets 200
 (8) 402
 20
Employer contributions 90
 70
 28
 107
Benefits paid (175) (139) (55) (53)
Exchange rate changes 
 
 (334) (86)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year $2,751
 $2,636
 $1,753
 $1,712
Funded status (including underfunded and nonfunded plans) at end of year $90
 $103
 $302
 $322
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets        
Pension assets - long-term $429
 $413
 $302
 $322
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs - current liabilities (13) (12) 
 
Pensions - long-term liabilities (326) (298) 
 
Net amount recognized $90
 $103
 $302
 $322
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss        
Net actuarial loss $770
 $689
 $172
 $228
Prior service cost (credit) 9
 (1) 
 
Net amount recognized $779
 $688
 $172
 $228
In addition to the pension plans in the above table, we also maintain less significant defined benefit pension plans primarily in 14 other countries outside of the U.S. and the U.K. that comprise approximately 3 percent and 4 percent of our pension plan assets and obligations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These plans are reflected in "Other liabilities and deferred revenue" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In 2016, we made $54 million of contributions to these plans including a contribution of $44 million to our German plans.
The following table presents information regarding total accumulated benefit obligation, PBO's and underfunded pension plans that are included in the preceding table:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
In millions 2016 2015 2016 2015
Total accumulated benefit obligation $2,625
 $2,499
 $1,366
 $1,311
Plans with accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets        
Accumulated benefit obligation 304
 276
 
 
Plans with projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets        
Projected benefit obligation 339
 311
 
 

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Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost
The following table presents the net periodic pension cost under our plans for the years ended December 31:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
In millions 2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014
Service cost $90
 $80
 $66
 $21
 $27
 $24
Interest cost 109
 102
 105
 50
 56
 63
Expected return on plan assets (201) (189) (173) (71) (91) (84)
Amortization of prior service credit 
 (1) (1) 
 
 
Recognized net actuarial loss 29
 45
 31
 15
 34
 26
Net periodic pension cost $27
 $37
 $28
 $15
 $26
 $29
Other changes in benefit obligations and plan assets recognized in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Amortization of prior service credit $
 $1
 $1
Recognized net actuarial loss (44) (79) (57)
Incurred actuarial loss 107
 105
 133
Foreign exchange translation adjustments (28) (7) (18)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income $35
 $20
 $59
       
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive income $77
 $83
 $116
The amount in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost during the next fiscal year is a net actuarial loss of $77 million.
Assumptions
The table below presents various assumptions used in determining the PBO for each year and reflects weighted-average percentages for the various plans as follows:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
  2016 2015 2016 2015
Discount rate 4.12% 4.47% 2.70% 3.95%
Compensation increase rate 4.87% 4.88% 3.75% 3.75%
The table below presents various assumptions used in determining the net periodic pension cost and reflects weighted-average percentages for the various plans as follows:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
  2016 2015 2014 2016 2015 2014
Discount rate 4.47% 4.07% 4.83% 3.95% 3.80% 4.60%
Expected return on plan assets 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% 4.70% 5.80% 5.80%
Compensation increase rate 4.87% 4.88% 4.91% 3.75% 4.25% 4.50%

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Plan Assets
Our investment policies in the U.S. and U.K. provide for the rebalancing of assets to maintain our long-term strategic asset allocation. We are committed to its long-term strategy and do not attempt to time the market given empirical evidence that asset allocation is more critical than individual asset or investment manager selection. Rebalancing of the assets has and continues to occur. The rebalancing is critical to having the proper weighting of assets to achieve the expected total portfolio returns. We believe that our portfolio is highly diversified and does not have any significant exposure to concentration risk. The plan assets for our defined benefit pension plans do not include any of our common stock.
U.S. Plan Assets
For the U.S. qualified pension plans, our assumption for the expected return on assets was 7.5 percent in 2016. Projected returns are based primarily on broad, publicly traded equity and fixed income indices and forward-looking estimates of active portfolio and investment management. We expect additional positive returns from this active investment management. Based on the historical returns and forward-looking return expectations in a rising interest rate environment, we have elected to reduce our assumption to 7.25 percent in 2017.
The primary investment objective is to exceed, on a net-of-fee basis, the rate of return of a policy portfolio comprised of the following:
Asset ClassTargetRange
U.S. equities13.0%+/-5.0%
Non-U.S. equities5.0%+/-3.0%
Global equities6.0%+/-3.0%
Total equities24.0%
Real estate7.5%+2.5/-7.5%
Private equity/venture capital7.5%+2.5/-7.5%
Opportunistic credit4.0%+6.0/-4.0%
Fixed income57.0%+/-5.0%
Total100.0%
The fixed income component is structured to represent a custom bond benchmark that will closely hedge the change in the value of our liabilities. This component is structured in such a way that its benchmark covers approximately 100 percent of the plan's exposure to changes in its discount rate (AA corporate bond yields). In order to achieve a hedge on more than the targeted 57 percent of plan assets invested in fixed income securities, our Benefits Policy Committee (BPC) permits the fixed income managers, other managers or the custodian/trustee to utilize derivative securities, as part of a liability driven investment strategy to further reduce the plan's risk of declining interest rates. However, all managers hired to manage assets for the trust are prohibited from using leverage unless specifically discussed with the BPC and approved in their guidelines.
U.K. Plan Assets
For the U.K. qualified pension plans, our assumption for the expected return on assets was 4.7 percent in 2016. The methodology used to determine the rate of return on pension plan assets in the U.K. was based on establishing an equity-risk premium over current long-term bond yields adjusted based on target asset allocations. Our strategy with respect to our investments in these assets is to be invested in a suitable mixture of return-seeking assets such as equities and real estate and liability matching assets such as bonds with a long-term outlook. Therefore, the risk and return balance of our U.K. asset portfolio should reflect a long-term horizon. To achieve these objectives we have established the following targets:
Asset ClassTarget
Global equities23.0%
Real estate5.0%
Re-insurance8.0%
Corporate credit instruments7.5%
Fixed income56.5%
Total100.0%
As part of our strategy in the U.K. we have not prohibited the use of any financial instrument, including derivatives. Based on the above discussion, we have elected an assumption of 4.5 percent in 2017.

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Fair Value of U.S. Plan Assets
The fair values of U.S. pension plan assets by asset category were as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016
In millions Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
 Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Equities        
U.S. $145
 $
 $
 $145
Non-U.S. 125
 
 
 125
Fixed income       
Government debt 
 570
 
 570
Corporate debt       
U.S. 
 497
 
 497
Non-U.S. 
 84
 
 84
Asset/mortgaged backed securities 
 58
 
 58
Net cash equivalents(1)
 18
 20
 
 38
Derivative instruments(2)
 
 9
 
 9
Private equity and real estate(3)
 
 
 212
 212
Net plan assets subject to leveling $288
 $1,238
 $212
 $1,738
Pending trade/purchases/sales  
  
  
 (83)
Accruals(4)
  
  
  
 12
Investments measured at net asset value       1,084
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $2,751
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015
In millions Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
 Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Equities  
  
    
U.S. $96
 $
 $
 $96
Non-U.S. 130
 
 
 130
Fixed income       

Government debt 
 533
 
 533
Corporate debt       

U.S. 
 406
 
 406
Non-U.S. 
 80
 
 80
Asset/mortgaged backed securities 
 56
 
 56
Net cash equivalents (1)
 42
 10
 
 52
Derivative instruments (2)
 
 3
 
 3
Private equity and real estate (3)
 
 
 203
 203
Net plan assets subject to leveling $268
 $1,088
 $203
 $1,559
Pending trade/purchases/sales  
  
  
 (27)
Accruals (4)
  
  
  
 10
Investments measured at net asset value       1,094
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $2,636

(1)
Cash equivalents include commercial paper, short-term government/agency, mortgage and credit instruments.
(2)
Derivative instruments include interest rate swaps and credit default swaps.
(3)
The instruments in private equity, real estate and insurance funds, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined by applicable investment managers or by audited financial statement of the funds.
(4)
Accruals include interest or dividends that were not settled at December 31.

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Certain of our assets are valued based on their respective net asset value (NAV) (or its equivalent), as an alternative to estimated fair value due to the absence of readily available market prices. The fair value of each such investment category was as follows:
U.S. and Non-U.S. Equities ($511 million and $335 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively)- These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Government Debt ($178 million and $287 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) - These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
U.S. and Non-U.S. Corporate Debt ($265 million and $346 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) - These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Real Estate ($129 million and $119 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) - This asset type represents different types of real estate including development property, industrial property, individual mortgages, office property, property investment companies, and retail property. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow quarterly or more frequent redemptions.
Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities ($1 million and $7 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) - This asset type represents investments in fixed- and floating-rate loans. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow quarterly or more frequent redemptions.
The reconciliation of Level 3 assets was as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
In millions Private Equity Real Estate Total
Balance at December 31, 2014 $148
 $54
 $202
Actual return on plan assets      
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date 17
 8
 25
Purchases, sales and settlements, net (22) (2) (24)
Balance at December 31, 2015 143
 60
 203
Actual return on plan assets      
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date 6
 6
 12
Purchases, sales and settlements, net (1) (2) (3)
Balance at December 31, 2016 $148
 $64
 $212
Fair Value of U.K. Plan Assets
In July 2012, the U.K. pension plan purchased an insurance contract that will guarantee payment of specified pension liabilities. The contract defers payment for 10 years and is included in the table below in Level 3 for years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 at a value of $439 million and $445 million, respectively.

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The fair values of U.K. pension plan assets by asset category were as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2016
In millions Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
 Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Equities        
U.S. $
 $174
 $
 $174
Non-U.S. 
 193
 
 193
Fixed income        
Net cash equivalents (1)
 24
 
 
 24
Private equity, real estate and insurance (2)
 
 
 613
 613
Net plan assets subject to leveling $24
 $367
 $613
 $1,004
Investments measured at net asset value       749
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $1,753
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015
In millions Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
 Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Equities        
U.S. $
 $250
 $
 $250
Non-U.S. 
 269
 
 269
Fixed income       
Corporate debt non-U.S. 
 45
 
 45
Net cash equivalents (1)
 33
 
 
 33
Private equity, real estate and insurance (2)
 
 
 601
 601
Net plan assets subject to leveling $33
 $564
 $601
 $1,198
Investments measured at net asset value       514
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $1,712

(1)
Cash equivalents include commercial paper, short-term government/agency, mortgage and credit instruments.
(2)
The instruments in private equity, real estate and insurance funds, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined by applicable investment managers or by audited financial statement of the funds.
Certain of our assets are valued based on their respective NAV (or its equivalent), as an alternative to estimated fair value due to the absence of readily available market prices. The fair value of each such investment category was as follows:
U.S. and Non-U.S. Corporate Debt ($655 million and $458 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) - These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Re-insurance ($56 million and $56 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) - This commingled fund has a NAVs that is determined on a monthly basis and the investment may be sold at that value.
Managed Futures Funds ($38 million and $0 million at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively) - These commingled funds invest in commodities, fixed income and equity securities. They have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.

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The reconciliation of Level 3 assets was as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
In millions Insurance Real Estate Private Equity Total
Balance at December 31, 2014 $462
 $61
 $81
 $604
Actual return on plan assets        
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date 6
 7
 10
 23
Purchases, sales and settlements, net (23) (11) 8
 (26)
Balance at December 31, 2015 445
 57
 99
 601
Actual return on plan assets        
Unrealized (losses) gains on assets still held at the reporting date (6) (7) 15
 2
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 
 7
 3
 10
Balance at December 31, 2016 $439
 $57
 $117
 $613
Level 3 Assets
The investments in an insurance contract, venture capital, private equity, opportunistic credit and real estate funds, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined by applicable investment managers or by quarterly financial statements of the funds. These financial statements are audited at least annually. In conjunction with our investment consultant, we monitor the fair value of the insurance contract as periodically reported by our insurer and their counterparty risk. The fair value of all real estate properties, held in the partnerships, are valued at least once per year by an independent professional real estate valuation firm. Fair value generally represents the fund's proportionate share of the net assets of the investment partnerships as reported by the general partners of the underlying partnerships. Some securities with no readily available market are initially valued at cost, utilizing independent professional valuation firms as well as market comparisons with subsequent adjustments to values which reflect either the basis of meaningful third-party transactions in the private market or the fair value deemed appropriate by the general partners of the underlying investment partnerships. In such instances, consideration is also given to the financial condition and operating results of the issuer, the amount that the investment partnerships can reasonably expect to realize upon the sale of the securities and any other factors deemed relevant. The estimated fair values are subject to uncertainty and therefore may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed and such differences could be material.
Estimated Future Contributions and Benefit Payments
We plan to contribute approximately $134 million to our defined benefit pension plans in 2017. The table below presents expected future benefit payments under our pension plans:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
In millions 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 - 2026
Expected benefit payments $241
 $237
 $243
 $249
 $254
 $1,322
Other Pension Plans
We also sponsor defined contribution plans for certain hourly and salaried employees. Our contributions to these plans were $68 million, $74 million and $73 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014.
Other Postretirement Benefits
Our other postretirement benefit plans provide various health care and life insurance benefits to eligible employees, who retire and satisfy certain age and service requirements, and their dependents. The plans are contributory and contain cost-sharing features such as caps, deductibles, coinsurance and spousal contributions. Employer contributions are limited by formulas in each plan. Retiree contributions for health care benefits are adjusted annually, and we reserve the right to change benefits covered under these plans. There were no plan assets for the postretirement benefit plans as our policy is to fund benefits and expenses for these plans as claims and premiums are incurred.

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Obligations and Funded Status
Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our other postretirement benefit plans. The changes in the benefit obligations, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for our significant other postretirement benefit plans were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Change in benefit obligation    
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $385
 $408
Interest cost 16
 15
Plan participants' contributions 14
 10
Actuarial loss 9
 5
Benefits paid directly by employer (60) (53)
Benefit obligation at end of year $364
 $385
     
Funded status at end of year $(364) $(385)
     
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets    
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs - current liabilities $(35) $(36)
Postretirement benefits other than pensions-long-term liabilities (329) (349)
Net amount recognized $(364) $(385)
     
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:    
Net actuarial loss $69
 $66
Prior service credit (5) (5)
Net amount recognized $64
 $61
In addition to the other postretirement plans in the above table, we also maintain less significant postretirement plans in four other countries outside the U.S. that comprise approximately 5 percent and 3 percent of our postretirement obligations at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. These plans are reflected in "Other liabilities and deferred revenue" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Components of Net Periodic Other Postretirement Benefits Cost
The following table presents the net periodic other postretirement benefits cost under our plans:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Interest cost $16
 $15
 $17
Recognized net actuarial loss 5
 5
 
Net periodic other postretirement benefit cost $21
 $20
 $17
Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Recognized net actuarial loss $(6) $(5) $
Incurred actuarial loss 9
 6
 38
Total recognized in other comprehensive income $3
 $1
 $38
       
Total recognized in net periodic other postretirement benefit cost and other comprehensive income $24
 $21
 $55

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The amount in accumulated other comprehensive loss expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic other postretirement benefit cost during the next fiscal year is $7 million.
Assumptions
The table below presents assumptions used in determining the other postretirement benefit obligation for each year and reflects weighted-average percentages for our other postretirement plans as follows:
  2016 2015
Discount rate 4.00% 4.35%
The table below presents assumptions used in determining the net periodic other postretirement benefits cost and reflects weighted-average percentages for the various plans as follows:
  2016 2015 2014
Discount rate 4.35% 3.90% 4.55%
Our consolidated other postretirement benefit obligation is determined by application of the terms of health care and life insurance plans, together with relevant actuarial assumptions and health care cost trend rates. For measurement purposes, a 7.63 percent annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed in 2016. The rate is assumed to decrease on a linear basis to 5.00 percent through 2024 and remain at that level thereafter. An increase in the health care cost trends of 1 percent would increase our APBO by $19 million at December 31, 2016 and the net periodic other postretirement benefit cost for 2017 by $1 million. A decrease in the health care cost trends of 1 percent would decrease our APBO by $16 million at December 31, 2016 and the net periodic other postretirement benefit cost for 2017 by $1 million.
Estimated Benefit Payments
The table below presents expected benefit payments under our other postretirement benefit plans:
In millions 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 - 2026
Expected benefit payments $35
 $33
 $32
 $30
 $29
 $126
NOTE 9.11. DEBT
Loans Payable and Commercial Paper
Loans payable at December 31, 20162019 and 20152018 were $41$100 million and $24$54 million, respectively, and consisted primarily of notes payable to financial institutions. The weighted-average interest rate for notes payable, bank overdrafts and current maturities of long-term debt at December 31 was as follows:
  2019 2018 2017
Weighted-average interest rate 3.20% 4.66% 3.01%

  2016 2015 2014
Weighted average interest rate 4.20% 3.65% 3.70%
In February 2016, the Board of Directors authorized the issuance ofWe can issue up to $1.75$3.5 billion of unsecured, short-term promissory notes ("commercial paper")(commercial paper) pursuant to athe Board of Directors (the Board) authorized commercial paper program.programs. The program willprograms facilitate the private placement of unsecured short-term debt through third partythird-party brokers. We intend to use the net proceeds from the commercial paper programborrowings for general corporate purposes. We had $212$660 million and $780 million in outstanding borrowings under our commercial paper programprograms at December 31, 2016, with a2019 and 2018, respectively. The weighted-average interest rate of 0.79 percent.
Interest
For the years endedfor commercial paper at December 31 2016, 2015 and 2014, total interest incurred was $75 million, $68 million and $71 million, respectively, and interest capitalized was $6 million, $3 million and $7 million, respectively.

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  2019 2018 2017
Weighted-average interest rate 1.82% 2.59% 1.56%
Revolving Credit FacilityFacilities
On November 13, 2015,August 22, 2018, we entered into an amended and restated five-yeara new 5-year revolving credit agreement with a syndicate of lenders.lenders and we amended the agreement on August 21, 2019. The amended credit agreement provides us with a $1.75$2 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facility the proceeds of which are to be used for working capital or other general corporate purposes.until August 22, 2023. Amounts payable under our revolving credit facility will rank pro rata with all of our unsecured, unsubordinated indebtedness. Up to $300 million under our credit facility is available for swingline loans. Advances under the facility bear interest at (i) aan alternate base rate or (ii) a rate equal to the adjusted LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin based on the credit ratings of our outstanding senior unsecured long-term debt. Based on our current long-term debt ratings, the applicable margin on adjusted LIBOR rate loans was 0.75 percent per annum atas of December 31, 2016.2019. Advances under the facility may be prepaid without premium or penalty, subject to customary breakage costs.
TheOn August 21, 2019, we entered into an amended and restated 364-day credit agreement includesthat allows us to borrow up to $1.5 billion of unsecured funds at any time through August 18, 2020. This credit agreement amends and restates the prior $1.5 billion 364-day credit facility that matured on August 21, 2019.

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Both credit agreements include various covenants, including, among others, maintaining a net debt to total capital leverage ratio of no more than 3.50.65 to 1.0. At December 31, 2016,2019, we were in compliance with the covenants.
There were no outstanding borrowings under this facility at December 31, 2016. The These revolving credit facility isfacilities are maintained primarily to provide backup liquidity for our commercial paper borrowings and for general corporate purposes. There were no outstanding borrowings under these facilities at December 31, 2019. We intend to maintain credit facilities of a similar aggregate amount by renewing or replacing these facilities before expiration.
At December 31, 2016, we had $2122019, our $660 million of commercial paper outstanding which effectively reduced the $1.75$3.5 billion available capacity under our revolving credit facilityfacilities to $1.54$2.84 billion.
At December 31, 2016,2019, we also had $128$204 million available for borrowings under our international and other domestic credit facilities, net of outstanding letters of credit of $27 million.
facilities.
 

Long-term Debt
    December 31,
In millions Interest Rate 2019 2018
Long-term debt      
Senior notes, due 2023 3.65% $500
 $500
Debentures, due 2027 6.75% 58
 58
Debentures, due 2028 7.125% 250
 250
Senior notes, due 2043 4.875% 500
 500
Debentures, due 2098 (1)
 5.65% 165
 165
Other debt   59
 64
Unamortized discount   (50) (52)
Fair value adjustments due to hedge on indebtedness   35
 25
Finance leases   90
 132
Total long-term debt   1,607
 1,642
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt   31
 45
Long-term debt   $1,576
 $1,597

 December 31,
In millions2016 2015
Long-term debt   
Senior notes, 3.65%, due 2023$500
 $500
Debentures, 6.75%, due 202758
 58
Debentures, 7.125%, due 2028250
 250
Senior notes, 4.875%, due 2043500
 500
Debentures, 5.65%, due 2098 (effective interest rate 7.48%)165
 165
Other debt51
 55
Unamortized discount(56) (57)
Fair value adjustments due to hedge on indebtedness47
 63
Capital leases88
 81
Total long-term debt1,603
 1,615
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt35
 39
Long-term debt$1,568
 $1,576
(1)The effective interest rate on this debt is 7.48%.
Principal payments required on long-term debt during the next five years are as follows:
In millions 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Principal payments $31
 $46
 $9
 $506
 $5

In millions2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
Principal payments$35
 $33
 $29
 $8
 $4
As a well-known seasoned issuer, we filed an automatic shelf registration for an undetermined amount of debt and equity securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 16, 2016. Under this shelf registration we may offer, from time to time, debt securities, common stock, preferred and preference stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts and stock purchase units.
In September 2013, we issued $1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes consisting of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 3.65% senior unsecured notes due in 2023 and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.875% senior unsecured notes due in 2043. The senior notes pay interest semi-annually on April 1 and October 1.
Interest on the 6.75% debentures is payable on February 15 and August 15 each year.

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Interest on the $250 million 7.125% debentures and $165 million 5.65% debentures is payable on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The debentures are unsecured and are not subject to any sinking fund requirements. We can redeem the 7.125% debentures and the 5.65%these debentures at any time prior to maturity at the greater of par plus accrued interest or an amount designed to ensure that the debenture holders are not penalized by the early redemption.
Our debt agreements contain several restrictive covenants. The most restrictive of these covenants applies to our revolving credit facility which will upon default, among other things, limit our ability to incur additional debt or issue preferred stock, enter into sale-leaseback transactions, sell or create liens on our assets, make investments and merge or consolidate with any other entity. In addition, we are subject to a maximum debt-to-EBITDA ratio financial covenant. At December 31, 2016,2019, we were in compliance with all of the covenants under our borrowing agreements.
Shelf Registration
As a well-known seasoned issuer, we filed an automatic shelf registration for an undetermined amount of debt and equity securities with the SEC on February 13, 2019. Under this shelf registration we may offer, from time to time, debt securities, common stock, preferred and preference stock, depositary shares, warrants, stock purchase contracts and stock purchase units. Our current shelf is scheduled to expire in February 2022.
Interest Expense
For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, total interest incurred was $112 million, $116 million and $85 million, respectively, and interest capitalized was $3 million, $2 million and $4 million, respectively.

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Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk from fluctuations in interest rates. We manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations throughIn the usesecond half of 2019, we entered into a series of interest rate swaps. The objectivelock agreements to reduce the variability of the swaps is to more effectively balance our borrowing costs andcash flows of the interest rate risk.
In February 2014, we settled our November 2005 interest rate swap which previously converted our $250payments on $350 million debt issue, due in 2028, from aof fixed rate debt forecast to a floatingbe issued in 2023 to replace our senior notes at maturity. The terms of the rate basedlocks mirror the time period of the expected fixed rate debt issuance and the expected timing of interest payments on that debt. The gains and losses on these derivative instruments will be initially recorded in "Other comprehensive income" and will be released to earnings in "Interest expense" in future periods to reflect the LIBOR spread. difference in (1) the fixed rates economically locked in at the inception of the hedge and (2) the actual fixed rates established in the debt instrument at issuance. The loss included in "Other comprehensive (loss) income" for the year ended December 31, 2019, was $10 million.
We are amortizing the $52 million gain realized upon settlement over the remaining 14-year term of related debt.
Also, in February 2014, we entered intohave a series of interest rate swaps to effectively convert our September 2013, $500 million debt issue, due in 2023, from a fixed rate of 3.65 percent to a floating rate equal to the one-month LIBOR plus a spread. The debt is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as "Long-term debt." The terms of the swaps mirror those of the debt, with interest paid semi-annually. The swaps were designated, and will be accounted for, as fair value hedges under GAAP. The gain or loss on these derivative instruments, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk, are recognized in current income as “Interest expense.” The net swap settlements that accrue each period are also reported in interestthe Consolidated Financial Statements as "Interest expense." A basis adjustment related to credit risk, excluded from the assessment of effectiveness, is being amortized over the life of the hedge using a straight-line method and is considered de minimis.
The carrying amount of the hedged debt was $500 million. The cumulative amount of the fair value hedging adjustments to hedged liabilities included in the carrying amount of the hedged liabilities recognized on the balance sheets was a $4 million net loss.
The following table summarizes thesethe gains and losses for the years presented below:losses:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Income Statement Classification Gain/(Loss) on Swaps Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings Gain/(Loss) on Swaps Gain/(Loss) on Borrowings Gain/(Loss) on
Swaps
 Gain/(Loss) on
Borrowings
Interest expense (1)
 $(8) $12
 $6
 $(2) $23
 $(19)
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Type of Swap Gain (Loss) on Swaps Gain (Loss) on Borrowings Gain (Loss) on Swaps Gain (Loss) on Borrowings Gain (Loss) on
Swaps
 Gain (Loss) on
Borrowings
Interest rate swaps(1)
 $16
 $(14) $(8) $7
 $(7) $8

(1) The difference between the gain/(loss) on swaps and borrowings represents hedge ineffectiveness.
The following table summarizes the interest rate lock activity in AOCL for 2019:
  Year ended December 31,
In millions 2019
Type of Swap Gain (Loss) 
Recognized in AOCL
 Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Interest Expense
Interest rate locks $(10) $


Fair Value of Debt
Based on borrowing rates currently available to us for bank loans with similar terms and average maturities, considering our risk premium, the fair valuevalues and carrying valuevalues of total debt, including current maturities, waswere as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Fair values of total debt (1)
 $2,706
 $2,679
Carrying values of total debt 2,367
 2,476
  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Fair value of total debt (1)
 $2,077
 $1,821
Carrying value of total debt 1,856
 1,639

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


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NOTE 12. PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY
A tabular reconciliation of the product warranty liability, including the deferred revenue related to our extended warranty coverage and accrued product campaigns was as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Balance, beginning of year $2,208
 $1,687
 $1,414
Provision for base warranties issued 458
 437
 376
Deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts sold 356
 293
 240
Provision for product campaigns issued 210
 481
 181
Payments made during period (590) (443) (398)
Amortization of deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts (230) (244) (219)
Changes in estimates for pre-existing product warranties (24) 3
 85
Foreign currency translation and other 1
 (6) 8
Balance, end of year $2,389
 $2,208
 $1,687

We recognized supplier recoveries of $67 million, $26 million and $16 million for the for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Warranty related deferred revenues and warranty liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:
  December 31,  
In millions 2019 2018 Balance Sheet Location
Deferred revenue related to extended coverage programs      
Current portion $227
 $227
 Current portion of deferred revenue
Long-term portion 714
 587
 Deferred revenue
Total $941
 $814
  
       
Product warranty      
Current portion $803
 $654
 Current portion of accrued product warranty
Long-term portion 645
 740
 Accrued product warranty
Total $1,448
 $1,394
  
       
Total warranty accrual $2,389
 $2,208
  

Engine System Campaign Accrual
During 2017, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) selected certain of our pre-2013 model year engine systems for additional emissions testing. Some of these engine systems failed CARB and EPA tests as a result of degradation of an aftertreatment component. We recorded charges of $36 millionto "Cost of sales" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income during 2017 for the then expected cost of field campaigns to repair some of these engine systems.
In the first quarter of 2018, we concluded based upon additional emission testing performed, and further discussions with the EPA and CARB that the field campaigns should be expanded to include a larger population of our engine systems that are subject to the aftertreatment component degradation, including our model years 2010 through 2015. As a result, we recorded an additional charge of $187 million, or $0.87 per share, to "Cost of sales" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income ($94 million recorded in the Components segment and $93 million in the Engine segment).
In the second quarter of 2018, we reached agreement with the CARB and EPA regarding our plans to address the affected populations. In finalizing our plans, we increased the number of systems to be addressed through hardware replacement compared to our assumptions resulting in an additional charge of $181 million, or $0.85 per share, to "Cost of sales" in our Consolidated Statements of Net Income ($91 million recorded in the Engine segment and $90 million in the Components segment).

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The campaigns launched in the third quarter of 2018 and are being completed in phases across the affected population with a projection to be substantially complete by December 31, 2020. The total engine system campaign charge, excluding supplier recoveries, was $410 million. At December 31, 2019, the remaining accrual balance was $247 million.
NOTE 10. PRODUCT WARRANTY LIABILITY13. PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
A tabular reconciliationPension Plans
We sponsor several pension plans covering substantially all employees. Generally, pension benefits for salaried employees are determined as a function of employee’s compensation. Pension benefits for most hourly employees are determined similarly and as a function of employee’s compensation, with the exception of a small group of hourly employees whose pension benefits were grandfathered in accordance with agreements with their union representation and are based on their years of service and compensation during active employment. The level of benefits and terms of vesting may vary among plans and are offered in accordance with applicable laws. Pension plans assets are administered by trustees and are principally invested in fixed income securities and equity securities. It is our policy to make contributions to our various qualified plans in accordance with statutory and contractual funding requirements, and any additional contributions we determine are appropriate.
Obligations, Assets and Funded Status
Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the projected benefit obligation (PBO) for our pension plans. The changes in the benefit obligations, the various plan assets, the funded status of the product warrantyplans and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for our significant pension plans at December 31 were as follows:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans 
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans 
In millions 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Change in benefit obligation         
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $2,562
 $2,765
 $1,550
 $1,662
 
Service cost 116
 120
 26
 29
 
Interest cost 108
 98
 43
 41
 
Actuarial loss (gain) 296
 (212) 232
 (46) 
Benefits paid from fund (150) (193) (62) (62) 
Benefits paid directly by employer (16) (16) 
 
 
Plan amendment 
 
 
 15
(1) 
Exchange rate changes 
 
 62
 (89) 
Benefit obligation at end of year $2,916
 $2,562
 $1,851
 $1,550
 
Change in plan assets         
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year $2,937
 $3,166
 $1,782
 $1,960
 
Actual return on plan assets 493
 (36) 193
 (33) 
Employer contributions 77
 
 28
 21
 
Benefits paid from fund (150) (193) (62) (62) 
Exchange rate changes 
 
 69
 (104) 
Fair value of plan assets at end of year $3,357
 $2,937
 $2,010
 $1,782
 
Funded status (including unfunded plans) at end of year $441
 $375
 $159
 $232
 
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets         
Pension assets $842
 $697
 $159
 $232
 
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs (16) (14) 
 
 
Pension and other postretirement benefits (385) (308) 
 
 
Net amount recognized $441
 $375
 $159
 $232
 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss         
Net actuarial loss $611
 $635
 $323
 $230
 
Prior service cost 7
 8
 22
 16
 
Net amount recognized $618
 $643
 $345
 $246
 

(1)Guaranteed minimum pension benefits to equalize certain pension benefits between men and women per the U.K. court decision.

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In addition to the pension plans in the above table, we also maintain less significant defined benefit pension plans in 14 other countries outside of the U.S. and the U.K. that comprise approximately 3 percent and 5 percent of our pension plan assets and obligations, respectively, at December 31, 2019. These plans are reflected in "Other liabilities" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. In 2019 and 2018, we made $15 million and $11 million of contributions to these plans, respectively.
The following table presents information regarding the total accumulated benefit obligation (ABO), the ABO and fair value of plan assets for defined benefit pension plans with ABO in excess of plan assets and the PBO and fair value of plan assets for defined benefit pension plans with PBO in excess of plan assets:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
In millions 2019 2018 2019 2018
Total ABO $2,894
 $2,544
 $1,756
 $1,473
Plans with ABO in excess of plan assets        
ABO 379
 304
 
 
Plans with PBO in excess of plan assets        
PBO 401
 322
 
 

Components of Net Periodic Pension Cost
The following table presents the net periodic pension cost under our plans for the years ended December 31:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
In millions 2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017
Service cost $116
 $120
 $107
 $26
 $29
 $26
Interest cost 108
 98
 106
 43
 41
 40
Expected return on plan assets (189) (196) (204) (70) (69) (70)
Amortization of prior service cost 1
 1
 
 2
 
 
Recognized net actuarial loss 17
 33
 37
 11
 29
 40
Net periodic pension cost $53
 $56
 $46
 $12
 $30
 $36

Other changes in benefit obligations and plan assets recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Amortization of prior service cost $(3) $
 $
Recognized net actuarial loss (28) (62) (77)
Incurred actuarial loss (gain) 101
 91
 (40)
Foreign exchange translation adjustments 4
 (5) 30
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss (income) $74
 $24
 $(87)
       
Total recognized in net periodic pension cost and other comprehensive loss (income) $139
 $110
 $(5)


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Assumptions
The table below presents various assumptions used in determining the PBO for each year and reflects weighted-average percentages for the various plans as follows:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
  2019 2018 2019 2018
Discount rate 3.36% 4.36% 2.00% 2.80%
Cash balance crediting rate 4.11% 4.03% 
 
Compensation increase rate 2.73% 3.00% 3.75% 3.75%

The table below presents various assumptions used in determining the net periodic pension cost and reflects weighted-average percentages for the various plans as follows:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
  U.S. Plans U.K. Plans
  2019 2018 2017 2019 2018 2017
Discount rate 4.36% 3.66% 4.12% 2.80% 2.55% 2.70%
Expected return on plan assets 6.25% 6.50% 7.25% 4.00% 4.00% 4.50%
Compensation increase rate 2.73% 3.00% 4.87% 3.75% 3.75% 3.75%

Plan Assets
Our investment policies in the U.S. and U.K. provide for the rebalancing of assets to maintain our long-term strategic asset allocation. We are committed to this long-term strategy and do not attempt to time the market given empirical evidence that asset allocation is more critical than individual asset or investment manager selection. Rebalancing of the assets has and continues to occur. The rebalancing is critical to having the proper weighting of assets to achieve the expected total portfolio returns. We believe that our portfolio is highly diversified and does not have any significant exposure to concentration risk. The plan assets for our defined benefit pension plans do not include any of our common stock.
U.S. Plan Assets
For the U.S. qualified pension plans, our assumption for the expected return on assets was 6.25 percent in 2019. Projected returns are based primarily on broad, publicly traded equity and fixed income indices and forward-looking estimates of active portfolio and investment management. We expect additional positive returns from this active investment management. Based on the historical returns and forward-looking return expectations, we have elected to maintain our assumption of 6.25 percent in 2020.
The primary investment objective is to exceed, on a net-of-fee basis, the rate of return of a policy portfolio comprised of the following:
Asset ClassTargetRange
U.S. equities5.0%+5.0/ -5.0%
Non-U.S. equities1.0%+3.0/ -1.0%
Global equities6.0%+3.0/ -3.0%
Total equities12.0%
Real assets6.0%+4.0/ -6.0%
Private equity/venture capital6.0%+4.0/ -6.0%
Opportunistic credit4.0%+6.0/ -4.0%
Fixed income72.0%+5.0/ -5.0%
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The fixed income component is structured to represent a custom bond benchmark that will closely hedge the change in the value of our liabilities. This component is structured in such a way that its benchmark covers approximately 100 percent of the plan's exposure to changes in its discount rate (AA corporate bond yields). In order to achieve a hedge on more than the targeted 72 percent of plan assets invested in fixed income securities, our Benefits Policy Committee (BPC) permits the fixed income managers, other managers or the custodian/trustee to utilize derivative securities, as part of a liability includingdriven investment strategy to further reduce the deferred revenue relatedplan's risk of declining interest rates. However, all managers hired to manage assets for the trust are prohibited from using leverage unless approved by the BPC.
U.K. Plan Assets
For the U.K. qualified pension plans, our assumption for the expected return on assets was 4.0 percent in 2019. The methodology used to determine the rate of return on pension plan assets in the U.K. was based on establishing an equity-risk premium over current long-term bond yields adjusted based on target asset allocations. Our strategy with respect to our extended warranty coverageinvestments in these assets is to be invested in a suitable mixture of return-seeking assets such as equities, real estate and accrued recall programs wasliability matching assets such as group annuity insurance contracts and duration matched bonds. Therefore, the risk and return balance of our U.K. asset portfolio should reflect a long-term horizon. To achieve these objectives we have established the following targets:
Asset ClassTarget
Equities10.0%
Private markets/secure income assets18.0%
Credit7.5%
Diversifying strategies8.0%
Fixed income/insurance annuity55.5%
Cash1.0%
Total100.0%

As part of our strategy in the U.K. we have not prohibited the use of any financial instrument, including derivatives. As in the U.S. plan, derivatives may be used to better match liability duration and are not used in a speculative way. The 55.5 percent fixed income component is structured in a way that covers approximately 80 percent of the plan's exposure to changes in its discount rate. Based on the above discussion, we have elected an assumption of 4.0 percent in 2020.
Fair Value of U.S. Plan Assets
The fair values of U.S. pension plan assets by asset category were as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019
In millions Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
 Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Equities        
U.S. $96
 $
 $
 $96
Non-U.S. 47
 
 
 47
Fixed income       
Government debt 
 72
 
 72
Corporate debt       
U.S. 
 357
 
 357
Non-U.S. 
 11
 
 11
Asset/mortgaged backed securities 
 1
 
 1
Net cash equivalents(1)
 338
 33
 
 371
Private markets and real assets(2)
 
 
 371
 371
Net plan assets subject to leveling $481
 $474
 $371
 $1,326
Accruals(3)
  
  
  
 5
Investments measured at net asset value       2,026
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $3,357


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  December 31,
In millions  2016 2015
Balance, beginning of year $1,404
 $1,283
Provision for warranties issued 334
 391
Deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts sold 231
 290
Payments (385) (389)
Amortization of deferred revenue on extended warranty contracts (201) (179)
Changes in estimates for pre-existing warranties 44
 20
Foreign currency translation (13) (12)
Balance, end of year $1,414
 $1,404
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018
In millions Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
 Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Total
Equities  
  
    
U.S. $77
 $
 $
 $77
Non-U.S. 42
 
 
 42
Fixed income       

Government debt 
 38
 
 38
Corporate debt       

U.S. 
 323
 
 323
Non-U.S. 
 15
 
 15
Asset/mortgaged backed securities 
 5
 
 5
Net cash equivalents (1)
 175
 17
 
 192
Private markets and real assets (2)
 
 
 316
 316
Net plan assets subject to leveling $294
 $398
 $316
 $1,008
Pending trade/purchases/sales  
  
  
 9
Accruals (3)
  
  
  
 5
Investments measured at net asset value       1,915
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $2,937

(1)
Cash equivalents include commercial paper, short-term government/agency, mortgage and credit instruments.
(2)
The instruments in private markets and real assets, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined by applicable investment managers or by audited financial statements of the funds. Private markets include equity, venture capital and private credit instruments and funds. Real assets include real estate and infrastructure.
(3)
Accruals include interest or dividends that were not settled at December 31.
Certain of our assets are valued based on their respective net asset value (NAV) (or its equivalent), as an alternative to estimated fair value due to the absence of readily available market prices. The fair value of each such investment category was as follows:
U.S. and Non-U.S. Corporate Debt ($939 million and $821 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Government Debt ($503 million and $602 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
U.S. and Non-U.S. Equities ($367 million and $343 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively)- These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Real Estate ($140 million and $147 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This asset type represents different types of real estate including development property, industrial property, individual mortgages, office property, property investment companies and retail property. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow quarterly or more frequent redemptions.
Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities ($77 million and $2 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This asset type represents investments in fixed- and floating-rate loans. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow quarterly or more frequent redemptions.

Warranty related deferred revenue and the long-term portion
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The reconciliation of Level 3 assets was as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
In millions Private Markets Real Assets Total
Balance at December 31, 2017 $180
 $66
 $246
Actual return on plan assets      
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date 33
 6
 39
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 34
 (3) 31
Balance at December 31, 2018 247
 69
 316
Actual return on plan assets      
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date 24
 5
 29
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 28
 (2) 26
Balance at December 31, 2019 $299
 $72
 $371

Fair Value of U.K. Plan Assets
The fair values of U.K. pension plan assets by asset category were as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2019
In millions Quoted prices in active
markets for identical assets
(Level 1)
 Significant other
observable inputs
(Level 2)
 Significant
unobservable inputs
(Level 3)
 Total
Equities        
U.S. $
 $45
 $
 $45
Non-U.S. 
 58
 
 58
Fixed income        
Net cash equivalents (1)
 35
 
 
 35
Insurance annuity (2)
 
 
 476
 476
Private markets and real assets (3)
 
 
 259
 259
Net plan assets subject to leveling $35
 $103
 $735
 $873
Investments measured at net asset value       1,137
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $2,010

  December 31,  
In millions 2016 2015 Balance Sheet Location
Deferred revenue related to extended coverage programs      
Current portion $218
 $189
 Current portion of deferred revenue
Long-term portion 527
 529
 Other liabilities and deferred revenue
Total $745
 $718
  
       
Long-term portion of warranty liability $336
 $327
 Other liabilities and deferred revenue
  Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2018
In millions Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1) Significant other observable inputs (Level 2) Significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) Total
Equities        
U.S. $
 $47
 $
 $47
Non-U.S. 
 61
 
 61
Fixed income       
Net cash equivalents (1)
 12
 
 
 12
Insurance annuity (2)
 
 
 442
 442
Private markets and real assets (3)
 
 
 244
 244
Net plan assets subject to leveling $12
 $108
 $686
 $806
Investments measured at net asset value       976
Net plan assets  
  
  
 $1,782

(1)
Cash equivalents include commercial paper, short-term government/agency, mortgage and credit instruments.
(2)
In July 2012, the U.K. pension plan purchased an insurance contract that will guarantee payment of specified pension liabilities. The contract defers payment for 10 years.
(3)
The instruments in private markets and real assets, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined by applicable investment managers or by audited financial statements of the funds. Private markets include equity, venture capital and private credit instruments and funds. Real assets include real estate and infrastructure.

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Certain of our assets are valued based on their respective NAV (or its equivalent), as an alternative to estimated fair value due to the absence of readily available market prices. The fair value of each such investment category was as follows:
U.S. and Non-U.S. Corporate Debt ($791 million and $753 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
U.S. and Non-U.S. Equities ($160 million and $100 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively)- These commingled funds have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Asset/Mortgage Backed Securities ($96 million and $0 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This asset type represents investments in fixed- and floating-rate loans. These funds are valued using NAVs and allow quarterly or more frequent redemptions.
Diversified Strategies ($60 million and $46 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - These commingled funds invest in commodities, fixed income and equity securities. They have observable NAVs provided to investors and provide for liquidity either immediately or within a couple of days.
Re-insurance ($30 million and $77 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively) - This commingled fund has a NAV that is determined on a monthly basis and the investment may be sold at that value.
The reconciliation of Level 3 assets was as follows:
  Fair Value Measurements
Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
In millions Insurance Annuity Real Assets Private Markets Total
Balance at December 31, 2017 $477
 $59
 $135
 $671
Actual return on plan assets        
Unrealized (losses) gains on assets still held at the reporting date (35) (2) 21
 (16)
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 
 
 31
 31
Balance at December 31, 2018 442
 57
 187
 686
Actual return on plan assets        
Unrealized gains on assets still held at the reporting date 34
 5
 14
 53
Purchases, sales and settlements, net 
 (27) 23
 (4)
Balance at December 31, 2019 $476
 $35
 $224
 $735

Level 3 Assets
The investments in an insurance annuity contract, venture capital, private equity and real estate, for which quoted market prices are not available, are valued at their estimated fair value as determined by applicable investment managers or by quarterly financial statements of the funds. These financial statements are audited at least annually. In conjunction with our investment consultant, we monitor the fair value of the insurance contract as periodically reported by our insurer and their counterparty risk. The fair value of all real estate properties, held in the partnerships, are valued at least once per year by an independent professional real estate valuation firm. Fair value generally represents the fund's proportionate share of the net assets of the investment partnerships as reported by the general partners of the underlying partnerships. Some securities with no readily available market are initially valued at cost, utilizing independent professional valuation firms as well as market comparisons with subsequent adjustments to values which reflect either the basis of meaningful third-party transactions in the private market or the fair value deemed appropriate by the general partners of the underlying investment partnerships. In such instances, consideration is also given to the financial condition and operating results of the issuer, the amount that the investment partnerships can reasonably expect to realize upon the sale of the securities and any other factors deemed relevant. The estimated fair values are subject to uncertainty and therefore may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market for such investments existed and such differences could be material.

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Estimated Future Contributions and Benefit Payments
We plan to contribute approximately $100 million to our defined benefit pension plans in 2020. The table below presents expected future benefit payments under our pension plans:
  Qualified and Non-Qualified Pension Plans
In millions 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 - 2029
Expected benefit payments $258
 $256
 $263
 $265
 $271
 $1,388

Other Pension Plans
We also sponsor defined contribution plans for certain hourly and salaried employees. Our contributions to these plans were $102 million, $104 million and $84 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017.
Other Postretirement Benefits
Our other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans provide various health care and life insurance benefits to eligible employees, who retire and satisfy certain age and service requirements, and their dependents. The plans are contributory and contain cost-sharing features such as caps, deductibles, coinsurance and spousal contributions. Employer contributions are limited by formulas in each plan. Retiree contributions for health care benefits are adjusted annually, and we reserve the right to change benefits covered under these plans. There were no plan assets for OPEB plans as our policy is to fund benefits and expenses for these plans as claims and premiums are incurred.
Obligations and Funded Status
Benefit obligation balances presented below reflect the accumulated postretirement benefit obligations (APBO) for our OPEB plans. The changes in the benefit obligations, the funded status of the plans and the amounts recognized in our Consolidated Balance Sheets for our significant OPEB plans were as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Change in benefit obligation    
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year $246
 $318
Interest cost 10
 11
Plan participants' contributions 14
 21
Actuarial gain 
 (51)
Benefits paid directly by employer (43) (53)
Benefit obligation at end of year $227
 $246
     
Funded status at end of year $(227) $(246)
     
Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheets    
Accrued compensation, benefits and retirement costs $(21) $(22)
Pension and other postretirement benefits (206) (224)
Net amount recognized $(227) $(246)
     
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss:    
Net actuarial gain $(25) $(24)
Prior service credit (4) (4)
Net amount recognized $(29) $(28)

In addition to the OPEB plans in the above table, we also maintain less significant OPEB plans in 4 other countries outside the U.S. that comprise approximately 11 percent and 9 percent of our OPEB obligations at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These plans are reflected in "Other liabilities" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Components of Net Periodic OPEB Cost
The following table presents the net periodic OPEB cost under our plans:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Interest cost $10
 $11
 $14
Recognized net actuarial loss 
 
 6
Net periodic OPEB cost $10
 $11
 $20

Other changes in benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss for the years ended December 31 were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Recognized net actuarial loss $
 $
 $(6)
Incurred actuarial gain (1) (51) (35)
Total recognized in other comprehensive (income) loss $(1) $(51) $(41)
       
Total recognized in net periodic OPEB cost and other comprehensive loss (income) $9
 $(40) $(21)

Assumptions
The table below presents assumptions used in determining the OPEB obligation for each year and reflects weighted-average percentages for our other OPEB plans as follows:
  2019 2018
Discount rate 3.15% 4.25%

The table below presents assumptions used in determining the net periodic OPEB cost and reflects weighted-average percentages for the various plans as follows:
  2019 2018 2017
Discount rate 4.25% 3.55% 4.00%

Our consolidated OPEB obligation is determined by application of the terms of health care and life insurance plans, together with relevant actuarial assumptions and health care cost trend rates. For measurement purposes, a 7.25 percent annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed in 2019. The rate is assumed to decrease on a linear basis to 5.0 percent through 2026 and remain at that level thereafter.
Estimated Benefit Payments
The table below presents expected benefit payments under our OPEB plans:
In millions 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 - 2029
Expected benefit payments $22
 $21
 $21
 $19
 $19
 $77


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NOTE 11. OTHER LIABILITIES AND DEFERRED REVENUE14. SUPPLEMENTAL BALANCE SHEET DATA
Other liabilities and deferred revenueaccrued expenses included the following:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Other taxes payable $228
 $196
Marketing accruals 176
 199
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 131
 
Income taxes payable 52
 97
Other 452
 360
Other accrued expenses $1,039
 $852

  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Deferred revenue $589
 $583
Accrued warranty 336
 327
Accrued compensation 151
 199
Other long-term liabilities 213
 249
Other liabilities and deferred revenue $1,289
 $1,358
Other liabilities included the following:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Operating lease liabilities $370
 $
Deferred income taxes 306
 263
One-time transition tax 293
 293
Accrued compensation 206
 173
Other long-term liabilities 204
 163
Other liabilities $1,379
 $892

NOTE 12.15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
We are subject to numerous lawsuits and claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business, including actions related to product liability; personal injury; the use and performance of our products; warranty matters; product recalls; patent, trademark or other intellectual property infringement; contractual liability; the conduct of our business; tax reporting in foreign jurisdictions; distributor termination; workplace safety; and environmental matters. We also have been identified as a potentially responsible party at multiple waste disposal sites under U.S. federal and related state environmental statutes and regulations and may have joint and several liability for any investigation and remediation costs incurred with respect to such sites. We have denied liability with respect to many of these lawsuits, claims and proceedings and are vigorously defending such lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We carry various forms of commercial, property and casualty, product liability and other forms of insurance; however, such insurance may not be applicable or adequate to cover the costs associated with a judgment against us with respect to these lawsuits, claims and proceedings. We do not believe that these lawsuits are material individually or in the aggregate. While we believe we have also established adequate accruals pursuant to GAAP for our expected future

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liability with respect to pending lawsuits, claims and proceedings, where the nature and extent of any such liability can be reasonably estimated based upon then presently available information, there can be no assurance that the final resolution of any existing or future lawsuits, claims or proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
We conduct significant business operations in Brazil that are subject to the Brazilian federal, state and local labor, social security, tax and customs laws. While we believe we comply with such laws, they are complex, subject to varying interpretations and we are often engaged in litigation regarding the application of these laws to particular circumstances.
Loss Contingency Charges
Engine systems sold in the U.S. must be certified to complyOn April 29, 2019, we announced that we were conducting a formal internal review of our emissions certification process and compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards. EPA and CARB regulations require that in-use testing be performed on vehicles by the emission certificate holder and reported tostandards for our pick-up truck applications, following conversations with the EPA and CARB regarding certification of our engines in ordermodel year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. This review is being conducted with external advisors to ensure ongoingthe certification and compliance with these emission standards. We are the holder of this emission certificateprocesses for our engines, including engines installed in certain vehicles with one customer on which we did not also manufacture or sell the emission aftertreatment system. During 2015, a quality issue in certain of these third party aftertreatment systems caused someall of our inter-related engines to fail in-use emission testing. In the fourth quarter of 2015, the vehicle manufacturer made a request that we assist in the design and bear the financial cost of a field campaign (Campaign) to address the technical issue purportedly causing some vehicles to fail the in-use testing.
While wepick-up truck applications are not responsible for the warranty issues related to a component that we did not manufacture or sell, as the emission compliance certificate holder, we are responsible for proposing a remedy to the EPA and CARB. As a result, we have proposed actions to the agencies that we believe will address the emission failures. As the certificate holder, we expect to participate in the cost of the proposed voluntary Campaign and recorded a charge of$60 million in 2015. The Campaign design was finalizedconsistent with our OEM customer, reviewedinternal policies, engineering standards and applicable laws. In addition, we voluntarily disclosed our formal internal review to our regulators and to other government agencies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the SEC, and have been working cooperatively with them to ensure a complete and thorough review. During conversations with the EPA and submittedCARB about the effectiveness of our pick-up truck applications, the regulators raised concerns that certain aspects of our emissions systems may reduce the effectiveness of our emissions control systems and thereby act as defeat devices. As a result, our internal review focuses, in part, on the regulators’ concerns. We are working closely with the regulators to enhance our emissions systems to improve the effectiveness of all of our pick-up truck applications and to fully address the regulators’

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requirements. Based on discussions with the regulators, we have developed a new calibration for the engines in model year 2019 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks that has been included in all engines shipped since September 2019. During our discussions, the regulators have asked us to look at other model years and other engines, though the primary focus of our review has been the model year 2019 RAM. We are also fully cooperating with the DOJ's and the SEC's information requests and inquiries. Due to the continuing nature of our formal review, our ongoing cooperation with our regulators and other government agencies, and the presence of many unknown facts and circumstances, we cannot predict the final approval in 2016. We concluded based upon additional in-use emission testing performed in 2016,outcome of this review and these regulatory and agency processes, and we cannot provide assurance that the Campaign should be expanded to includematter will not have a larger populationmaterially adverse impact on our results of vehicles manufactured by this one OEM. We recorded additional charges of $138 million in 2016 to reflect the estimated cost of our participation in the Campaign. We continue to work with our OEM customer to resolve the allocation of costs for the Campaign, including pending litigation between the parties. The Campaign is not expected to be completed for some timeoperations and our final cost could differ from the amount we have recorded.
We do not currently expect any fines or penalties from the EPA or CARB related to this matter.

The accrual related to the Campaign is included in "Other accrued expenses" in our
Consolidated Balance Sheets.cash flows.
Guarantees and Commitments
From time to timePeriodically, we enter into guarantee arrangements, including guarantees of non-U.S. distributor financings, residual value guarantees on equipment under operating leases and other miscellaneous guarantees of joint ventures or third-party obligations. At December 31, 2016,2019, the maximum potential loss related to these guarantees was $24$53 million.
We have arrangements with certain suppliers that require us to purchase minimum volumes or be subject to monetary penalties. At December 31, 2016,2019, if we were to stop purchasing from each of these suppliers, the aggregate amount of the penalty would be approximately $90 million, of which $47 million relates to a contract with a components supplier that extends to 2018.$48 million. Most of these arrangements enable us to secure supplies of critical components. We do not currently anticipate paying any penalties under these contracts.
We enter into physical forward contracts with suppliers of platinum palladium and copperpalladium to purchase minimumcertain volumes of the commodities at contractually stated prices for various periods, not to exceedwhich generally fall within two years. At December 31, 2016,2019, the total commitments under these contracts were $45$58 million. These arrangements enable us to fix the prices of these commodities, which otherwise are subject to market volatility.
We have guarantees with certain customers that require us to satisfactorily honor contractual or regulatory obligations, or compensate for monetary losses related to nonperformance. These performance bonds and other performance-related guarantees were $85$96 million at December 31, 2016.2019.
Indemnifications
Periodically, we enter into various contractual arrangements where we agree to indemnify a third-party against certain types of losses. Common types of indemnities include:
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asset sale agreements where we agree to indemnify the purchaser against future environmental exposures related to the asset sold; and
any contractual agreement where we agree to indemnify the counterparty for losses suffered as a result of a misrepresentation in the contract.
product liability and license, patent or trademark indemnifications;
asset sale agreements where we agree to indemnify the purchaser against future environmental exposures related to the asset sold; and
any contractual agreement where we agree to indemnify the counterparty for losses suffered as a result of a misrepresentation in the contract.
We regularly evaluate the probability of having to incur costs associated with these indemnities and accrue for expected losses that are probable. Because the indemnifications are not related to specified known liabilities and due to their uncertain nature, we are unable to estimate the maximum amount of the potential loss associated with these indemnifications.
Leases
We lease certain manufacturing equipment, facilities, warehouses, office space and equipment, aircraft and automobiles for varying periods under lease agreements. Most of the leases are non-cancelable operating leases with fixed rental payments, expire over the next 10 years and contain renewal provisions. Rent expense under these leases was as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Rent expense $210
 $205
 $195
The following is a summary of the leased property under capital leases by major classes:
  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Building $113
 $113
Equipment 109
 86
Land 15
 15
Less: Accumulated depreciation (133) (112)
Total $104
 $102
Following is a summary of the future minimum lease payments due under capital and operating leases, including leases in our rental business, with terms of more than one year at December 31, 2016, together with the net present value of the minimum payments due under capital leases:
In millions Capital Leases Operating Leases
2017 $25
 $141
2018 22
 101
2019 19
 81
2020 7
 59
2021 6
 44
After 2021 39
 93
Total minimum lease payments $118
 $519
Interest (30)  
Present value of net minimum lease payments $88
  
In addition, we have subleased certain facilities under operating leases to third parties. The future minimum lease payments due from lessees under those arrangements are less than $1 million per year for the next five years.
NOTE 13.16. CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred and Preference Stock
We are authorized to issue one million1000000 shares each of zero par value preferred and 1000000 shares of preference stock with preferred shares being senior to preference shares. We can determine the number of shares of each series, and the rights, preferences and limitations of each series. At December 31, 2016,2019, there was no preferred or preference stock outstanding.


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Common Stock
Changes in shares of common stock, treasury stock and common stock held in trust for employee benefit plans were as follows:
In millions Common
Stock
 Treasury
Stock
 Common Stock
Held in Trust
Balance at December 31, 2016 222.4
 54.2
 0.7
Shares acquired 
 2.9
 
Shares issued 
 (0.4) (0.2)
Balance at December 31, 2017 222.4
 56.7
 0.5
Shares acquired 
 7.9
 
Shares issued 
 (0.2) (0.1)
Balance at December 31, 2018 222.4
 64.4
 0.4
Shares acquired 
 8.1
 
Shares issued 
 (0.8) (0.2)
Balance at December 31, 2019 222.4
 71.7
 0.2
In millions Common
Stock
 Treasury
Stock
 Common Stock
Held in Trust
Balance at December 31, 2013 222.3
 35.6
 1.3
Shares acquired 
 4.8
 
Shares issued 0.1
 (0.3) (0.2)
Other shareholder transactions (0.1) 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014 222.3
 40.1
 1.1
Shares acquired 
 7.2
 
Shares issued 0.1
 (0.1) (0.2)
Balance at December 31, 2015 222.4
 47.2
 0.9
Shares acquired 
 7.3
 
Shares issued 
 (0.3) (0.2)
Balance at December 31, 2016 222.4
 54.2
 0.7

Treasury Stock
Shares of common stock repurchased by us are recorded at cost as treasury stock and result in a reduction of shareholders' equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Treasury shares may be reissued as part of our stock-based compensation programs. When shares are reissued, we use the weighted-average cost method for determining cost. The gains between the cost of the shares and the issuance price are added to additional paid-in-capital. The losses are deducted from additional paid-in capital to the extent of the gains. Thereafter, the losses are deducted from retained earnings. Treasury stock activity for the three-year period ended December 31, 2016,2019, consisting of shares issued and repurchased is presented in our Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity.
In December 2016, our2019, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1$2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the 20152018 repurchase plan. In November 2015,October 2018, the Board of Directors authorized the acquisition of up to $1$2.0 billion of additional common stock upon completion of the 20142016 repurchase program. In 2016,plan. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we made the following purchases under the respective purchase programs:
2018 stock repurchase program:
In millions (except per share amounts)
For each quarter ended
 2016 Shares Purchased 
Average Cost
Per Share
 
Total Cost of
Repurchases
 Cash Paid for Shares Not Received 
Remaining
Authorized
Capacity (1)
July 2014, $1 billion repurchase program          
April 3 2.7
 $100.12
 $274
 $
 $
           
November 2015, $1 billion repurchase program          
April 3 2.2
 $105.50
 $229
 $100
 $671
July 3 1.8
 109.79
 192
 (100) 579
October 2 0.4
 126.13
 50
 
 529
December 31 0.2
 130.70
 33
 
 496
Subtotal 4.6
 110.29
 504
 
 

Total 7.3
 $106.48
 $778
 $
 

In millions (except per share amounts)
For each quarter ended
 2019 Shares Purchased 
Average Cost
Per Share
 
Total Cost of
Repurchases
 
Remaining
Authorized
Capacity (1)
March 31 0.7
 $137.80
 $100
 $1,806
June 30 
 
 
 1,806
September 29 4.6
 152.57
 706
 1,100
December 31 2.8
 167.82
 465
 635
Total 8.1
 156.46
 $1,271
  

(1) The remaining authorized capacity under the 2015 Planthese plans was calculated based on the cost to purchase the shares but excludes commission expenses in accordance with the authorized Plan.plan.  
In 2016,2018, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement with a third party financial institutionGoldman, Sachs & Co. LLC to repurchase $500 million of our common stock under our previously announced share repurchase plans and received 4.73.5 million shares at an average purchase price of $105.50$144.02 per share.
We repurchased $778$1,271 million, $1,140 million and $900$451 million of our common stock in the years ended December 31, 20162019, 2018 and 2015,2017, respectively.

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Quarterly Dividends
Total dividends paid to common shareholders in 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 20142017 were $676$761 million, $622$718 million and $512$701 million, respectively. Declaration and payment of dividends in the future depends upon our income and liquidity position, among other factors, and is subject to declaration by ourthe Board, of Directors, who meet quarterly to consider our dividend payment. We expect to fund dividend payments with cash from operations.

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In July 2016,2019, the Board of Directors authorized an increase to our quarterly dividend of 5.115.0 percent from $0.975$1.14 per share to $1.025.$1.311 per share. In July 2015,2018, the Board of Directors authorized a 255.6 percent increase to our quarterly cash dividend on our common stock from $0.78$1.08 per share to $0.975$1.14 per share. In July 2014,2017, the Board of Directors approved a 255.4 percent increase to our quarterly dividend on our common stock from $0.625$1.025 per share to $0.78$1.08 per share. Cash dividends per share paid to common shareholders for the last three years were as follows:
  Quarterly Dividends
  2019 2018 2017
First quarter $1.14
 $1.08
 $1.025
Second quarter 1.14
 1.08
 1.025
Third quarter 1.311
 1.14
 1.08
Fourth quarter 1.311
 1.14
 1.08
Total $4.90
 $4.44
 $4.21
  Quarterly Dividends
  2016 2015 2014
First quarter $0.975
 $0.78
 $0.625
Second quarter 0.975
 0.78
 0.625
Third quarter 1.025
 0.975
 0.78
Fourth quarter 1.025
 0.975
 0.78
Total $4.00
 $3.51
 $2.81

Employee Benefits Trust
In 1997, we established the Employee Benefits Trust (EBT) funded with common stock for use in meeting our future obligations under employee benefit and compensation plans. The primary sources of cash for the EBT are dividends received on unallocated shares of our common stock held by the EBT. TheShares of Cummins stock and cash in the EBT may be used to fund matching contributions to employeethe accounts of participants in the 401(k)Cummins Retirement and Savings Plan (RSP) madewho have elected to receive company matching funds in proportion to employee contributions under the terms of the RSP.Cummins stock. In addition, we may direct the trustee to sell shares ofin the EBT on the open market and sweep cash from the EBT to fund other non-qualified employee benefit plans. Matching contributions charged to income for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 20142017 were $23$10 million, $25$12 million and $24$17 million, respectively.



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NOTE 14.17. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Following are the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component:
In millions 
Change in
pensions and
other
postretirement
defined benefit
plans
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Unrealized gain
(loss) on debt
securities (1)
 
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
derivatives
 
Total
attributable to
Cummins Inc.
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2016 $(685) $(1,127) $(1) $(8) $(1,821)  
  
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Before-tax amount 73
 335
 2
 (12) 398
 $20
 $418
Tax benefit (expense) (36) (20) 
 5
 (51) 
 (51)
After-tax amount 37
 315
 2
 (7) 347
 20
 367
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2)
 62
 
 
 12
 74
 
 74
Impact of tax legislation (Note 5) (103)
(3) 

 
 
 (103) $
 $(103)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (4) 315
 2
 5
 318
 $20
 $338
Balance at December 31, 2017 $(689) $(812) $1
 $(3) $(1,503)  
  
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Before-tax amount (42) (333) 2
 21
 (352) $(30) $(382)
Tax benefit (expense) 7
 7
 
 (7) 7
 
 7
After-tax amount (35) (326) 2
 14
 (345) (30) (375)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2)
 53
 
 (3) (9) 41
 1
 42
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 18
 (326) (1) 5
 (304) $(29) $(333)
Balance at December 31, 2018 $(671) $(1,138) $
 $2
 $(1,807)  
  
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Before-tax amount (106) (153) 
 (12) (271) $(5) $(276)
Tax benefit (expense) 16
 6
 
 5
 27
 
 27
After-tax amount (90) (147) 
 (7) (244) (5) (249)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(2)
 27
 
 
 (4) 23
 
 23
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (63) (147) 
 (11) (221) $(5) $(226)
Balance at December 31, 2019 $(734) $(1,285) $
 $(9) $(2,028)  
  

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In millions 
Change in
pensions and
other
postretirement
defined benefit
plans
 
Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment
 
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
marketable
securities
 
Unrealized gain
(loss) on
derivatives
 
Total
attributable to
Cummins Inc.
 
Noncontrolling
interests
 Total
Balance at December 31, 2013 $(611) $(179) $7
 $(1) $(784)  
  
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Before tax amount (196) (241) 2
 2
 (433) $(7) $(440)
Tax benefit (expense) 92
 14
 (1) (1) 104
 
 104
After tax amount (104) (227) 1
 1
 (329) (7) (336)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)(2)
 46
 
 (9) (2) 35
 (4) 31
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (58) (227) (8) (1) (294) $(11) $(305)
Balance at December 31, 2014 $(669) $(406) $(1) $(2) $(1,078)  
  
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Before tax amount (81) (366) 
 17
 (430) $(15) $(445)
Tax benefit (expense) 35
 76
 
 (1) 110
 
 110
After tax amount (46) (290) 
 16
 (320) (15) (335)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)(2)
 61
 
 (1) (10) 50
 
 50
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) 15
 (290) (1) 6
 (270) $(15) $(285)
Balance at December 31, 2015 $(654) $(696) $(2) $4
 $(1,348)  
  
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Before tax amount (111) (469) 1
 (38) (617) $(17) $(634)
Tax benefit 44
 38
 
 6
 88
 
 88
After tax amount (67) (431) 1
 (32) (529) (17) (546)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income(1)(2)
 36
 
 
 20
 56
 
 56
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) (31) (431) 1
 (12) (473) $(17) $(490)
Balance at December 31, 2016 $(685) $(1,127) $(1) $(8) $(1,821)  
  

(1)Effective January 1, 2018 and forward, unrealized gains and losses, net of tax for equity securities are reported in "Other income, net" on the Consolidated Statements of Net Income instead of comprehensive income.
(2)Amounts are net of tax.
(2)See reclassifications Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) income disclosure belowand the related tax effects are immaterial for further details.separate disclosure.


(3) Impact of tax legislation includes a $126 million loss related to Tax Legislation offset by a $23 million favorable impact related to 2017 activity. See Note 5, "INCOME TAXES," to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Following are the items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income and the related tax effects:NOTE 18. NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
In millions Years ended December 31,  
(Gain)/Loss Components 2016 2015 2014 Statement of Income Location
Change in pensions and other postretirement defined benefit plans        
Recognized actuarial loss $53
 $87
 $63
 
(1) 
Tax effect (17) (26) (17) Income tax expense
Net change in pensions and other postretirement defined benefit plans 36
 61
 46
  
         
Realized gain on marketable securities 
 (1) (14) Other income (expense), net
Tax effect 
 
 1
 Income tax expense
Net realized gain on marketable securities 
 (1) (13)  
         
Realized loss (gain) on derivatives  
      
Foreign currency forward contracts 27
 (11) (5) Net sales
Commodity swap contracts 
 
 2
 Cost of sales
Total before taxes 27
 (11) (3)  
Tax effect (7) 1
 1
 Income tax expense
Net realized loss (gain) on derivatives 20
 (10) (2)  
         
Total reclassifications for the period $56
 $50
 $31
  

(1) These accumulated other comprehensive income components are includedNoncontrolling interests in the computationequity of net periodic pension cost (see Note 8, ''PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS'').
NOTE 15. STOCK INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
We have a shareholder approved stock incentive plan (the Plan) which allows for the granting of equity awards covering up to 3.5 million shares to executives, employees and non-employee directors. Awards available for grant under the Plan include, but are not limited to, stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares and other stock awards. Shares issued under the Plan may be newly issued shares or reissued treasury shares.
Stock options are generally granted with a strike price equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant and a life of 10 years. Stock options granted have a three-year vesting period. The strike price may be higher than the fair value of the stock on the date of the grant, but cannot be lower. Compensation expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period beginning on the grant date. The compensation expense is based on the fair value of each option grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Options granted to employees eligible for retirement under our retirement plan are fully expensed at the grant date.
Stock options are also awarded through the Key Employee Stock Investment Plan (KESIP) which allows certain employees, other than officers, to purchase shares of common stock on an installment basis up to an established credit limit. For every even block of 100 KESIP shares purchased by the employee 50 stock options are granted. The options granted through the KESIP program are considered awards under the Plan and are vested immediately. Compensation expense for stock options granted through the KESIP program is recorded based on the fair value of each option grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Performance shares are granted as target awards and are earned based on our return on equity (ROE) performance. A payout factor has been established ranging from 0 to 200 percent of the target award based on our actual ROE performance. Shares have a three-year performance period. The fair value of the award is equal to the average market price, adjusted for the present value of dividends over the vesting period, of our stock on the grant date. Compensation expense is recorded ratably over the period beginning on the grant date until the shares become unrestricted and is based on the amount of the award that is expected to be earned under the plan formula, adjusted each reporting period based on current information.

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Restricted common stock is awarded from time to time at no cost to certain employees. Participants are entitled to cash dividends and voting rights. Restrictions limit the sale or transfer of the shares during a defined period. Generally, one-third of the shares become vested and free from restrictions after two years and one-third of the shares issued become vested and free from restrictions each year thereafter on the anniversary of the grant date, provided the participant remains an employee. The fair value of the award is equal to the average market price of our stock on the grant date. Compensation expense is determined at the grant date and is recognized over the restriction period on a straight-line basis.
Employee compensation expense (net of estimated forfeitures) related to our share-based plans for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was approximately $31 million, $22 million and $35 million, respectively. In addition, non-employee director share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was approximately $1 million, $2 million and $1 million, respectively. Shares granted to non-employee directors vest immediately and have no restrictions or performance conditions. The excess tax benefit associated with our employee share-based plans for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $1 million, $1 million and $5 million, respectively. The total unrecognized compensation expense (net of estimated forfeitures) related to nonvested awards for our employee share-based plans was approximately $28 million at December 31, 2016, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of less than two years.
The tables below summarize the employee share-based activity in the Plan:
  Options 
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2013 1,462,336
 $95.35
    
Granted 350,630
 148.98
    
Exercised (175,526) 82.06
    
Forfeited (10,716) 102.56
    
Balance at December 31, 2014 1,626,724
 108.30
    
Granted 476,205
 135.21
    
Exercised (53,545) 82.89
    
Forfeited (19,698) 135.89
    
Balance at December 31, 2015 2,029,686
 115.02
    
Granted 984,430
 109.24
    
Exercised (215,890) 87.27
    
Forfeited (63,462) 119.56
    
Balance at December 31, 2016 2,734,764
 $115.02
 7.12 $64
         
Exercisable, December 31, 2014 903,059
 $92.18
 6.05 $48
Exercisable, December 31, 2015 1,318,101
 $100.55
 5.73 $13
Exercisable, December 31, 2016 1,149,549
 $104.19
 4.81 $38
The weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $25.28, $35.25 and $49.16, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was approximately $9 million, $3 million and $12 million, respectively.

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The weighted-average grant date fair value of performance and restricted shares wasconsolidated subsidiaries were as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies $581
 $602
Cummins India Ltd. 302
 293
Hydrogenics Corporation (1)
 58
 
Other 17
 16
Total $958
 $911

  Performance Shares Restricted Shares
Nonvested Shares Weighted-average
Fair Value
 Shares Weighted-average
Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2013 475,913
 $109.93
 32,541
 $81.49
Granted 206,031
 130.38
 
 
Vested (207,093) 107.64
 (21,266) 65.88
Forfeited (8,158) 121.18
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014 466,693
 119.78
 11,275
 110.94
Granted 133,975
 128.48
 
 
Vested (112,901) 115.48
 (7,021) 110.66
Forfeited (67,398) 118.71
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2015 420,369
 123.88
 4,254
 111.40
Granted 169,150
 98.26
 8,089
 117.69
Vested (115,680) 106.55
 (2,502) 114.57
Forfeited (69,345) 110.52
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2016 404,494
 $120.41
 9,841
 $115.76
The total vesting date fair value of performance shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $12 million, $11 million and $30 million, respectively. The total fair value of restricted shares vested was less than $1 million, $1 million and $3 million(1) See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
  2016 2015 2014
Expected life (years) 5
 5
 5
Risk-free interest rate 1.34% 1.41% 1.80%
Expected volatility 30.96% 33.06% 41.17%
Dividend yield 2.10% 1.69% 1.61%
Expected life—The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding based upon our historical data.
Risk-free interest rate—The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the observed U.S. treasury security rate appropriate for the expected life of our employee stock options.
Expected volatility—The expected volatility assumption is based upon the weighted-average historical daily price changes of our common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected option life of the grant, adjusted for activity which is not expected to occur in the future.
Dividend yield—The dividend yield assumption is based on our history and expectation of dividend payouts.additional information.
NOTE 16. NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS19. STOCK INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
Noncontrolling interestsOur stock incentive plan (the Plan) allows for granting of up to 8.5 million total shares of equity awards to executives, employees and non-employee directors. Awards available for grant under the Plan include, but are not limited to, stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance shares and other stock awards. Shares issued under the Plan may be newly issued shares or reissued treasury shares.
Stock options are generally granted with a strike price equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant and a life of 10 years. Stock options granted have a three-year vesting period. The strike price may be higher than the fair value of the stock on the date of the grant, but cannot be lower. Compensation expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the vesting period beginning on the grant date. The compensation expense is based on the fair value of each option grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Options granted to employees eligible for retirement under our retirement plan are fully expensed at the grant date.
Stock options are also awarded through the Key Employee Stock Investment Plan (KESIP) which allows certain employees, other than officers, to purchase shares of common stock on an installment basis up to an established credit limit. For every block of 100 KESIP shares purchased by the employee 50 stock options are granted. The options granted through the KESIP program are considered awards under the Plan and are vested immediately. Compensation expense for stock options granted through the KESIP program is recorded based on the fair value of each option grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Performance shares are granted as target awards and are earned based on certain measures of our operating performance. A payout factor has been established ranging from 0 to 200 percent of the target award based on our actual performance during the three-year performance period. The fair value of the award is equal to the average market price, adjusted for the present value of dividends over the vesting period, of our stock on the grant date. Compensation expense is recorded ratably over the period beginning on the grant date until the shares become unrestricted and is based on the amount of the award that is expected to be earned under the plan formula, adjusted each reporting period based on current information.
Restricted common stock is awarded from time to time at no cost to certain employees. Participants are entitled to cash dividends and voting rights. Restrictions limit the sale or transfer of the shares during a defined period. Generally, one-third of the shares become vested and free from restrictions after two years and one-third of the shares issued become vested and free from restrictions each year thereafter on the anniversary of the grant date, provided the participant remains an employee. The fair value of the award is equal to the average market price of our stock on the grant date. Compensation expense is determined at the grant date and is recognized over the restriction period on a straight-line basis.
Employee compensation expense (net of estimated forfeitures) related to our share-based plans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was approximately $48 million, $52 million and $39 million, respectively. In addition, non-employee director share-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was approximately $1 million, $1 million and $2 million, respectively. Shares granted to non-employee directors vest immediately and have no restrictions or performance conditions. The excess tax benefit associated with our employee share-based plans for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was $4 million, $2 million and $2 million, respectively. The total unrecognized compensation expense (net of estimated forfeitures) related to nonvested awards for our employee share-based plans was approximately $40 million at December 31, 2019 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of less than two years.

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The tables below summarize the employee share-based activity in the equityPlan:
  Options 
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
 
Weighted-average
Remaining
Contractual Life
(in years)
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2016 2,734,764
 $115.02
    
Granted 648,900
 149.98
    
Exercised (355,479) 105.91
    
Forfeited (126,816) 125.65
    
Balance at December 31, 2017 2,901,369
 123.49
    
Granted 515,320
 159.06
    
Exercised (140,133) 88.74
    
Forfeited (32,894) 133.00
    
Balance at December 31, 2018 3,243,662
 130.55
    
Granted 710,120
 163.42
    
Exercised (652,980) 116.76
    
Forfeited (63,232) 139.86
    
Balance at December 31, 2019 3,237,570
 $140.36
 6.6 $125
         
Exercisable, December 31, 2017 1,063,889
 $115.26
 4.7 $66
Exercisable, December 31, 2018 1,366,722
 $124.97
 4.7 $18
Exercisable, December 31, 2019 1,665,710
 $123.55
 4.8 $92

The weighted-average grant date fair value of consolidated subsidiaries wereoptions granted during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was $31.04, $34.21 and $36.86, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was approximately $35 million, $9 million and $19 million, respectively.
The weighted-average grant date fair value of performance and restricted shares was as follows:
  Performance Shares Restricted Shares
Nonvested Shares Weighted-average
Fair Value
 Shares Weighted-average
Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2016 404,494
 $120.41
 9,841
 $115.76
Granted 150,225
 138.23
 
 
Vested (85,020) 141.50
 (1,752) 106.89
Forfeited (58,460) 132.52
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2017 411,239
 120.84
 8,089
 117.68
Granted 124,700
 146.50
 
 
Vested (80,996) 128.47
 (2,696) 117.68
Forfeited (44,593) 127.90
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2018 410,350
 126.36
 5,393
 117.68
Granted 185,377
 141.01
 
 
Vested (176,613) 98.28
 (2,696) 117.68
Forfeited (23,183) 145.26
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2019 395,931
 $144.64
 2,697
 $117.68

The total vesting date fair value of performance shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $27 million, $13 million and $13 million, respectively. The total fair value of restricted shares vested was less than $1 million, $1 million and $1 million for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

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  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015
Cummins India Ltd. $285
 $271
Wuxi Cummins Turbo Technologies Co. Ltd. (1)
 
 54
Other 14
 19
Total $299
 $344

(1) In December 2016, we purchasedThe fair value of each option grant was estimated on the remaininggrant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
  2019 2018 2017
Expected life (years) 6
 6
 6
Risk-free interest rate 2.41% 2.72% 2.08%
Expected volatility 23.79% 25.40% 29.97%
Dividend yield 2.68% 2.48% 2.28%

Expected life—The expected life of employee stock options represents the weighted-average period the stock options are expected to remain outstanding based upon our historical data.
Risk-free interest rate—The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon the observed U.S. treasury security rate appropriate for the expected life of our employee stock options.
Expected volatility—The expected volatility assumption is based upon the weighted-average historical daily price changes of our common stock over the most recent period equal to the expected option life of the grant, adjusted for activity which is not expected to occur in Wuxi Cummins Turbo Technologies Co. Ltd. See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information.the future.

Dividend yield—The dividend yield assumption is based on our history and expectation of dividend payouts.
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NOTE 17.20. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO CUMMINS INC.
We calculate basic earnings per share (EPS) of common stock by dividing net income attributable to Cummins Inc. by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The calculation of diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive share equivalents outstanding. We exclude shares of common stock held in the EBTEmployee Benefits Trust (EBT) (see Note 13, "SHAREHOLDERS'16, "CUMMINS INC. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY") from the calculation of the weighted-average common shares outstanding until those shares are distributed from the EBT to the RSP.Retirement Savings Plan. Following are the computations for basic and diluted earnings per share:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions, except per share amounts 2019 2018 2017
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.  $2,260
 $2,141
 $999
       
Weighted-average common shares outstanding      
Basic 155.4
 162.2
 166.7
Dilutive effect of stock compensation awards 0.7
 0.6
 0.6
Diluted 156.1
 162.8
 167.3
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.      
Basic $14.54
 $13.20
 $5.99
Diluted 14.48
 13.15
 5.97
  Years ended December 31,
Dollars in millions, except per share amounts 2016 2015 2014
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc.  $1,394
 $1,399
 $1,651
       
Weighted-average common shares outstanding      
Basic 169,038,410
 178,037,581
 182,637,568
Dilutive effect of stock compensation awards 298,206
 369,247
 441,727
Diluted 169,336,616
 178,406,828
 183,079,295
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.      
Basic $8.25
 $7.86
 $9.04
Diluted 8.23
 7.84
 9.02

The weighted-average diluted common shares outstanding excludes the anti-dilutive effect of certain stock options since such options had an exercise price in excess of the monthly average market value of our common stock. The options excluded from diluted earnings per share were as follows:
  Years ended December 31,
  2019 2018 2017
Options excluded 473,845
 969,385
 31,991

  Years ended December 31,
  2016 2015 2014
Options excluded 1,091,799
 866,262
 165,840








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NOTE 18.21. ACQUISITIONS
In 2016, we completed the acquisition of the last two partially-owned North American distributors. The joint venture acquisitionsAcquisitions for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 20142017 were as follows:
Entity Acquired (Dollars in millions) Date of Acquisition Additional Percent Interest Acquired Payments to Former Owners Acquisition Related Debt Retirements Total Purchase Consideration 
Type of Acquisition(1)
 
Gain Recognized(1)
 Goodwill Acquired 
Intangibles Recognized(2)
 
Net Sales Previous Fiscal Year Ended(3)
2016                    
Wuxi Cummins Turbo Technologies Co. Ltd 12/05/16 45% $86
 $
 $86
 EQUITY $
 $
 $
 $
Cummins Pacific LLC 10/04/16 50% 30
 67
 99
(4) 
COMB 15
 4
 8
 391
Cummins Northeast LLC 01/01/16 35% 12
 
 12
 EQUITY 
 
 
 
2015                    
Cummins Crosspoint LLC 08/03/15 50% $29
 $36
 $65
 COMB $10
 $7
 $2
 $258
Cummins Atlantic LLC 08/03/15 51% 21
 28
 49
 COMB 8
 5
 6
 245
Cummins Central Power LLC 06/29/15 20.01% 8
 
 8
 EQUITY 
 
 
 
2014                    
Cummins Bridgeway LLC 11/03/14 54% $32
 $45
 $77
 COMB $13
 $4
 $15
 $331
Cummins NPower LLC 09/29/14 50% 39
 34
 73
 COMB 15
 7
 8
 374
Cummins Power South LLC 09/29/14 50% 19
 16
 35
 COMB 7
 8
 1
 239
Cummins Eastern Canada LP 08/04/14 50% 30
 32
 62
 COMB 18
 5
 4
 228
Cummins Power Systems LLC 05/05/14 30% 14
 
 14
 EQUITY 
 
 
 
Cummins Southern Plains LLC 03/31/14 50% 44
 48
 92
 COMB 13
 1
 11
 433
Cummins Mid-South LLC 02/14/14 62.2% 57
 61
 118
 COMB 7
 4
 8
 368
Entity Acquired (Dollars in millions) Date of Acquisition  Percent Interest Acquired Payments to Former Owners Acquisition Related Debt Retirements 
Total Purchase Consideration(1)
 Goodwill Recognized 
Intangibles Recognized(2)
 Net Sales Previous Fiscal Year Ended 
2019                 
Hydrogenics Corporation 09/09/19 81% $235
 $
 $235
 $161
 $161
 $34
 
2018 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. 08/15/18 100% $51
 $2
 $64
(3) 
$49
 $15
 $3
 
2017                 
Brammo Inc. 11/01/17 100% $60
 $
 $68
(3) 
$47

$23
 $4
 
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies 07/31/17 50% 600
(4) 

 600
 544
 596
 
 

(1) 
All results from acquired entities (excluding Brammo Inc. in 2017) were included in segment results subsequent to the acquisition date. Previously consolidated entities were accounted for as equity transactions (EQUITY). Newly consolidated entities were accounted for as business combinations (COMB) with gains recognized based on the requirement to remeasure our pre-existing ownership to fair value in accordance with GAAP and are(excluding Brammo Inc. and Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies) were included in the Consolidated StatementsNew Power Segment on the date of Income as "Other income, net."
acquisition. The Brammo Inc. acquisition was allocated to the New Power Segment on January 1, 2018. Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies was included in the Components Segment on the date of acquisition.
(2)  
Intangible assets acquired in business combinations were mostly customer and technology related, the majority of which will be amortized over a period of of`up to five25 years from the date of the acquisition.
(3)
Sales amounts are not fully incremental to our consolidated sales as the amount would be reduced by the elimination of sales to the previously unconsolidated entity.
(4)  
The "Total Purchase Consideration" represents the total amount that will or is estimated to be paid to complete the acquisition. In some instances aA portion of the acquisition payment has not yet been made and will be paid in future periods in accordance with the purchase contract. The total outstandingBrammo Inc. acquisition contains an earnout based on future results of the acquired business and could result in a maximum contingent consideration at December 31, 2016, was $2 million.payment of $100 million (fair value of $5 million) to the former owners.

(4) This transaction created a newly formed joint venture that we consolidated as we have a majority voting interest in the venture by virtue of a tie-breaking vote on the joint venture's board of directors.

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Hydrogenics Corporation
On September 9, 2019, we acquired an 81 percent interest in Hydrogenics Corporation for total consideration of $235 million. The finalHydrogen Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of L’Air Liquide, S.A., will maintain a 19 percent noncontrolling interest in Hydrogenics Corporation of $56 million, based on the publicly traded share price of Hydrogenics at the acquisition date, which was representative of its fair value. We accounted for the transaction as a business combination and included it in the New Power segment in the third quarter of 2019. We assigned this business to our New Power reporting unit, which included both our electrified power and fuel cell businesses, for goodwill impairment purposes. The purchase price allocations for the significant acquisitions in 2016 and 2014 wereallocation was as follows:
In millions  
Inventory $21
Other current assets 25
Intangible assets  
Technology assets 96
Customer relationships 29
In-process research and development 35
Other intangible assets 1
Goodwill 161
Other assets 18
Current liabilities (53)
Other liabilities (42)
Total business valuation 291
Less: Noncontrolling interest 56
Total purchase consideration $235

In millions Pacific Southern Plains Mid-South
Accounts receivable $65
 $63
 $71
Inventory 35
 59
 70
Fixed assets 56
 47
 37
Intangible assets 8
 11
 8
Goodwill 4
 1
 4
Other current assets 10
 8
 10
Current liabilities (46) (53) (43)
Other long-term liability 
 
 (4)
Total business valuation 132
 136
 153
Fair value of pre-existing interest (33) (44) (35)
Total purchase consideration $99
 $92
 $118
North American distributor acquisitions excluded from the table were deemed immaterial individually and in the aggregate for additional disclosure.
NOTE 19. IMPAIRMENT OF LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL ASSETS
We began development of a new North American light-duty diesel engine (LDD) platform in July of 2006 for use in a variety of on- and off-highway applications. Since that time, and asAs of December 31, 2015, we capitalized investments of approximately $279 million, with a net book value prior2019, our purchase accounting was complete. The intangible assets will be amortized over periods ranging from 3 to the impairment of $246 million ($235 million of which was in our Engine segment and $11 million of which was in our Components segment). Market uncertainty due to the global recession in 2008/2009 resulted in some customers delaying or canceling their vehicle programs, while others remained active. We announced an agreement with Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. in 2013 to supply our light-duty diesel engine and began commercial shipment in 2015. In the fourth quarter of 2015, we learned that we were not successful in our bid to supply this product for an additional customer. In addition, the recent deterioration in global economic conditions and excess manufacturing capacity in other markets made it unlikely that we would manufacture additional products on the LDD line to utilize its excess capacity during the asset recovery period.20 years. As a result we concluded thatof our review and validation of the significant assumptions used to value the intangible assets and our validation of calculations related to deferred tax assets and liabilities, our final valuation resulted in increases from our original estimates of $2 million to technology assets and $1 million to customer relationships and decreases of $5 million to other liabilities and $5 million to goodwill.
Technology assets represent the value of both the existing fuel cells and generation equipment. These assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method, which is a combination of these events presentedthe income approach and market approach that values a triggering event requiringsubject asset based on an assessmentestimate of the recoverabilityrelief from the royalty expense that would be incurred if the subject asset were licensed from a third-party. Key assumptions are expected revenue, the royalty rate, the estimated remaining useful life and the discount rate. This value is considered a level 3 measurement under the GAAP fair value hierarchy. 
Customer relationship assets represent the value of thesethe long-term strategic relationship the business has with its significant customers. The assets inwere valued using an income approach, specifically the fourth quartermultiperiod excess earnings method, which identifies an estimated stream of 2015. The assessment indicated thatrevenues and expenses for a particular group of assets from which deductions of portions of the projected undiscounted cash flowseconomic benefits, attributable to assets other than the subject asset (contributory assets), are deducted in order to isolate the prospective earnings of the subject asset. Key assumptions are expected revenue, related expenses, the estimated remaining useful life and the discount rate. These assets are each being amortized over 15 to this asset group20 years. Annual amortization of the intangible assets for the next five years is expected to approximate $8 million.
In-process research and development assets represent acquired research and development assets that have been initiated, achieved material progress, but have not yet resulted in a technologically feasible or commercially viable project. These assets were valued using the relief-from-royalty method, as described above. These assets will not sufficient to recover its carrying value. Consequently, we were required to write downbe amortized until they have been completed, but will be tested annually for impairment until that time.
Goodwill was determined based on the LDD asset group to fair value. Our 2015 fourth quarter results included an impairment charge of $211 million ($133 million after-tax), of which $202 million was inresidual difference between the Engine segment and $9 million was in the Components segment, to reflect the assets at fair value. We remain committed to servicing existing contracts and are not exiting this product line.
The fair value of consideration transferred and the asset group was estimatedvalue assigned to tangible and intangible assets and liabilities. The goodwill amount will not be deductible for tax purposes. Among the factors contributing to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill are the acquisition of engineering talent in the fuel cell space, the ability to be $35 million ($33 million for the Engine segment and $2 million for the Components segment) at December 31, 2015 and was calculated primarily using a cost approach with consideration of a market approach where secondary market information was available for the type and age of these assets. In the applicationone of the market approach, we determined that the liquidation value in-place reflected the best estimate of fair value. In the application of the cost approach we considered the current cost of replacing the assets with a reduction for physical deterioration given the age of the assets and a reduction for functional and economic obsolescenceforerunners in the formdevelopment of a discount reflecting the currentclean fuel cell energy and projected under-utilization of the assets. The fair value of these assets are considered Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy as they are either derived from unobservable inputs or have significant adjustments to the observable inputs.
NOTE 20. RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS AND OTHER CHARGES
We executed restructuring actions primarily in the form of professional voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs in the fourth quarter of 2015. These actions were in response to the continued deterioration inopportunity to expand our position as a global markets in the second half of 2015, as well as expected reductions in orders in most U.S. and global markets in 2016. We reduced our worldwide workforce by approximately 1,900 employees, including approximately 370 employees accepting voluntary retirement packages with the remainder of the reductions being involuntary. We incurred a charge of $90 million ($61 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter of 2015, of which $86 million related to severance costs for both voluntary and involuntary terminations and $4 million for asset impairments and other charges.power leader.


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Employee termination and severance costs were recorded based on approved plans developed by the businesses and corporate management which specified positions to be eliminated, benefits to be paid under existing severance plans or statutory requirements and the expected timetable for completion of the plan. Estimates of restructuring costs and benefits were made based on information available at the time charges were recorded. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved, actual amounts paid for such activities may differ from amounts initially recorded and we may need to revise previous estimates.
Restructuring actions and other charges wereThis business was included in each segmentour results starting in September 2019. Pro forma financial information was not provided as the historical financial statement activity of Hydrogenics Corporation is not material to our operating results as follows:
consolidated results.
In millions (1)
 Year ended December 31, 2015
Power Systems $26
Distribution 23
Engine 17
Components 13
Corporate 11
Restructuring actions and other charges $90

(1) The charges by segment were revised in conjunction with our segment realignment in the second quarter of 2016. See Note 21, "OPERATING SEGMENTS," for additional information.
At December 31, 2016, substantially all terminations have been completed.
 
The table below summarizes the activity and balance of accrued restructuring charges, which is included in "Other accrued expenses" in our Consolidated Balance Sheets:
In millions Restructuring Accrual
Workforce reductions $86
Cash payments (26)
Balance at December 31, 2015 60
Cash payments (58)
Change in estimate (1)
Balance at December 31, 2016 $1

NOTE 21.22. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Operating segments under GAAP are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), or decision-making group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Our CODM is the President and Chief Operating Officer.
We useIn November 2019, we renamed our Electrified Power segment EBIT (defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes"New Power" in order to better represent the incorporation of fuel cell and noncontrolling interests) as a primary basis for the CODM to evaluate the performancehydrogen production technologies resulting from our acquisition of each ofHydrogenics Corporation. The New Power segment includes our operating segments. Segment amounts exclude certain expenses not specifically identifiable to segments.electrified power, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies.
As previously announced, beginning with the second quarter of 2016, we realigned certain of our reportable segments to be consistent with changes to our organizational structure and how the CODM monitors the performance of our segments. We reorganized our business to combine our Power Generation segment and our high-horsepower engine business to create the new Power Systems segment. Our reportable operating segments consist of Engine, Distribution, Components, Power Systems and Power Systems. We began to report results for our new reporting structure in the second quarter of 2016 and also reflected this change for historical periods.

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We allocate certain common costs and expenses, primarily corporate functions, among segments. These include certain costs and expenses of shared services, such as information technology, human resources, legal, finance and supply chain management. In addition to the reorganization noted above, we reevaluated the allocation of these costs, considering the new segment structure created in April 2016 and adjusted our allocation methodology accordingly. The revised methodology, which is based on a combination of relative segment sales and relative service usage levels, is effective for the periods beginning after January 1, 2016 and resulted in the revision of our segment operating results, including segment EBIT, for all four segments for the first quarter of 2016 with a greater share of costs allocated to the Distribution and Components segments than in previous years. Prior periods were not revised for the new allocation methodology. These changes had no impact on our consolidated results.
Our newNew Power. This reporting structure is organized according to the products and markets each segment serves. The Engine segment produces engines (15 liters and less in size)smaller) and associated parts for sale to customers in on-highway and various off-highway markets. Our engines are used in trucks of all sizes, buses and recreational vehicles, as well as in various industrial applications, including construction, agriculture, power generation systems and other off-highway applications. The Distribution segment includes wholly-owned and partially-owned distributorships engaged in wholesaling engines, generator sets and service parts, as well as performing service and repair activities on our products and maintaining relationships with various OEMs throughout the world. The Components segment sells filtration products, aftertreatment systems, turbochargers, electronics, fuel systems and fuel systems.automated transmissions. The Power Systems segment is an integrated power provider, which designs, manufactures and sells engines (16 liters and larger) for industrial applications (including mining, oil and gas, marine and marine)rail), standby and prime power generator sets, alternators and other power components. The New Power segment designs, manufactures, sells and supports electrified power systems ranging from fully electric to hybrid along with innovative components and subsystems, including battery, fuel cell and hydrogen production technologies. We continue to serve all our markets as they adopt electrification and alternative power technologies, meeting the needs of our OEM partners and end customers.
We use EBITDA (defined as earnings before interest expense, income taxes, noncontrolling interests, depreciation and amortization) as the primary basis for the CODM to evaluate the performance of each of our reportable operating segments. We believe EBITDA is a useful measure of our operating performance as it assists investors and debt holders in comparing our performance on a consistent basis without regard to financing methods, capital structure, income taxes or depreciation and amortization methods, which can vary significantly depending upon many factors. Segment amounts exclude certain expenses not specifically identifiable to segments.
The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same as those applied in ourConsolidated Financial Statements. We prepared the financial results of our operating segments on a basis that is consistent with the manner in which we internally disaggregate financial information to assist in making internal operating decisions. As noted above, weWe allocate certain common costs and expenses, primarily corporate functions, among segments.segments differently than we would for stand-alone financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. These include certain costs and expenses of shared services, such as information technology, human resources, legal, finance and supply chain management. We do not allocate debt-related items, actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, changes in cash surrender value(losses) of corporate owned life insurance or income taxesrestructuring charges related to corporate functions to individual segments. Segment EBITEBITDA may not be consistent with measures used by other companies.


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Summarized financial information regarding our reportable operating segments at December 31, is shown in the table below:

In millions Engine Distribution Components Power Systems New Power Total Segments 
Intersegment Eliminations (1)
 Total
2019                
External sales $7,570
 $8,040
 $5,253
 $2,670
 $38
 $23,571
 $
 $23,571
Intersegment sales 2,486
 31
 1,661
 1,790
 
 5,968
 (5,968) 
Total sales 10,056
 8,071
 6,914
 4,460
 38
 29,539
 (5,968) 23,571
Research, development and engineering expenses 337
 28
 300
 230
 106
 1,001
 
 1,001
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 200
 52
 40
 38
 
 330
 
 330
Interest income 15
 15
 8
 8
 
 46
 
 46
Segment EBITDA (excluding restructuring actions) 1,472
 693
 1,117
 524
 (148) 3,658
 73
 3,731
Restructuring actions(2)
 18
 37
 20
 12
 1
 88
 31
 119
Segment EBITDA 1,454
 656
 1,097
 512
 (149) 3,570
 42
 3,612
Depreciation and amortization (3)
 202
 115
 222
 118
 12
 669
 
 669
Net assets 1,094
 2,536
 2,911
 2,245
 472
 9,258
 
 9,258
Investments and advances to equity investees 575
 296
 193
 171
 2
 1,237
 
 1,237
Capital expenditures 240
 136
 191
 107
 26
 700
 
 700
2018                
External sales $8,002
 $7,807
 $5,331
 $2,625
 $6
 $23,771
 $
 $23,771
Intersegment sales 2,564
 21
 1,835
 2,001
 1
 6,422
 (6,422) 
Total sales 10,566
 7,828
 7,166
 4,626
 7
 30,193
 (6,422) 23,771
Research, development and engineering expenses 311
 20
 272
 230
 69
 902
 
 902
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 238
 46
 54
 56
 
 394
 
 394
Interest income 11
 13
 5
 6
 
 35
 
 35
Segment EBITDA 1,446
 563
 1,030
 614
 (90) 3,563
 (87) 3,476
Depreciation and amortization (3)
 190
 109
 185
 119
 6
 609
 
 609
Net assets 1,265
 2,677
 2,878
 2,262
 138
 9,220
 
 9,220
Investments and advances to equity investees 561
 278
 206
 177
 
 1,222
 
 1,222
Capital expenditures 254
 133
 182
 129
 11
 709
 
 709

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In millions Engine Distribution Components Power Systems Intersegment Eliminations Total Engine Distribution Components Power Systems New Power Total Segments 
Intersegment Eliminations (1)
 Total
2016            
2017                
External sales $5,774
 $6,157
 $3,514
 $2,064
 $
 $17,509
 $6,661
 $7,029
 $4,363
 $2,375
 $
 $20,428
 $
 $20,428
Intersegment sales 2,030
 24
 1,322
 1,453
 (4,829) 
 2,292
 29
 1,526
 1,683
 
 5,530
 (5,530) 
Total sales 7,804
 6,181
 4,836
 3,517
 (4,829) 17,509
 8,953
 7,058
 5,889
 4,058
 
 25,958
 (5,530) 20,428
Depreciation and amortization (1)
 163
 116
 133
 115
 
 527
Research, development and engineering expenses 226
 13
 208
 189
 
 636
 280
 19
 241
 214
 
 754
 
 754
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 148
 70
 41
 42
 
 301
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees (4)
 219
 44
 40
 54
 
 357
 
 357
Interest income 10
 4
 4
 5
 
 23
 6
 6
 3
 3
 
 18
 
 18
Loss contingency charges (2)
 138
 
 
 
 
 138
Segment EBIT 686
 392
(3) 
641
 263
(4) 
17
 1,999
Segment EBITDA 1,143
 500
 917
 411
 
 2,971
 55
 3,026
Depreciation and amortization (3)
 184
 116
 163
 117
 
 580
 
 580
Net assets 1,620
 2,604
 1,868
 2,629
 
 8,721
 1,180
 2,446
 2,811
 2,137
 
 8,574
 
 8,574
Investments and advances to equity investees 427
 204
 176
 139
 
 946
 531
 267
 194
 164
 
 1,156
 
 1,156
Capital expenditures 200
 96
 143
 92
 
 531
 188
 101
 127
 90
 
 506
 
 506
2015            
External sales $6,733
 $6,198
 $3,745
 $2,434
 $
 $19,110
Intersegment sales 1,937
 31
 1,427
 1,633
 (5,028) 
Total sales 8,670
 6,229
 5,172
 4,067
 (5,028) 19,110
Depreciation and amortization (1)
 187
 105
 109
 110
 
 511
Research, development and engineering expenses 263
 10
 236
 226
 
 735
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 146
 78
 35
 56
 
 315
Interest income 11
 4
 4
 5
 
 24
Loss contingency charge (2)
 60
 
 
 
 
 60
Impairment of light-duty diesel assets (5)
 202
 
 9
 
 
 211
Restructuring actions and other charges (6)
 17
 23
 13
 26
 11
 90
Segment EBIT 636
 412
(3) 
727
 335
 (20) 2,090
Net assets 2,107
 2,330
 1,891
 2,736
 
 9,064
Investments and advances to equity investees 445
 192
 150
 188
 
 975
Capital expenditures 345
 125
 137
 137
 
 744
2014            
External sales $7,462
 $5,135
 $3,791
 $2,833
 $
 $19,221
Intersegment sales 1,505
 39
 1,327
 1,581
 (4,452) 
Total sales 8,967
 5,174
 5,118
 4,414
 (4,452) 19,221
Depreciation and amortization (1)
 163
 86
 106
 97
 
 452
Research, development and engineering expenses 265
 9
 230
 250
 
 754
Equity, royalty and interest income from investees 118
 148
 36
 68
 
 370
Interest income 9
 4
 4
 6
 
 23
Segment EBIT 1,031
 491
(3) 
684
 361
(7) 
(69) 2,498
Net assets 2,401
 2,441
 2,152
 2,743
 
 9,737
Investments and advances to equity investees 415
 209
 164
 193
 
 981
Capital expenditures 268
 89
 162
 224
 
 743

(1) 
Includes intersegment sales, intersegment profit in inventory eliminations and unallocated corporate expenses. The year ended December 31, 2019, includes a $31 million restructuring charge related to corporate functions. There were no significant unallocated corporate expenses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
(2)
See Note 4 "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS," for additional information.
(3)
Depreciation and amortization, as shown on a segment basis, excludes the amortization of debt discount and deferred costs that are included in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income as "Interest expense." The amortization of debt discount and deferred costs were $3 million, $3$2 million and $3 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 20152019, 2018 and 2014,2017, respectively. A portion of depreciation expense is included in "Research, development and engineering expense."
(2)(4) 
U.S. tax legislation passed in December 2017 decreased our equity earnings at certain equity investees, negatively impacting our "Equity, royalty and interest income from investees" by $23 million, $4 million and $12 million for the Engine, Distribution and Components segments, respectively. See Note 12, "COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES,5, "INCOME TAXES," for additional information.
(3)
Distribution segment EBIT included gains on the fair value adjustment resulting from the acquisition of controlling interests in North American distributors of $15 million, $18 million and $73 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. See Note 18, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information.
(4)
Power Systems segment EBIT included a $17 million gain on the sale of an equity investee.
(5)
See Note 19, "IMPAIRMENT OF LIGHT-DUTY DIESEL ASSETS," for additional information.
(6)
See Note 20, "RESTRUCTURING ACTIONS AND OTHER CHARGES," for additional information.
(7)
Power Systems segment EBIT included $32 million of restructuring charges primarily related to the closure of a plant in Germany.



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A reconciliation of our segment information to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Net Income is shown in the table below:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
Total EBITDA $3,612
 $3,476
 $3,026
Less:      
Depreciation and amortization 669
 $609
 580
Interest expense 109
 $114
 $81
Income before income taxes $2,834
 $2,753
 $2,365


A reconciliation of our segment net assets to the corresponding amounts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets is shown in the table below:
  Years ended December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Total segment EBIT $1,999
 $2,090
 $2,498
Less: Interest expense 69
 65
 64
Income before income taxes $1,930
 $2,025
 $2,434
  December 31, 
In millions 2019 2018 2017 
Net assets for operating segments $9,258
 $9,220
 $8,574
 
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities 1,470
 1,525
 1,567
 
Brammo Inc. assets 
 
 72
(1) 
Net liabilities deducted in arriving at net assets (2)
 8,498
 7,836
 7,398
 
Pension and OPEB adjustments excluded from net assets 67
 68
 156
 
Deferred tax assets not allocated to segments 441
 410
 306
 
Deferred debt costs not allocated to segments 3
 3
 2
 
Total assets $19,737
 $19,062
 $18,075
 

(1)
Assets associated with the Brammo Inc. acquisition were presented as a reconciling item as Brammo Inc. had not yet been assigned to a reportable segment at December 31, 2017. See Note 21, "ACQUISITIONS," for additional information.
(2)
Liabilities deducted in arriving at net assets include certain accounts payable, accrued expenses, long-term liabilities and other items.
  December 31,
In millions 2016 2015 2014
Net assets for operating segments $8,721
 $9,064
 $9,737
Liabilities deducted in arriving at net assets 6,152
 5,920
 6,009
Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments excluded from net assets (284) (242) (319)
Deferred tax assets not allocated to segments 420
 390
 314
Deferred debt costs not allocated to segments 2
 2
 23
Total assets $15,011
 $15,134
 $15,764
The tables below present certainSee Note 2, "REVENUE RECOGNITION," for segment informationnet sales by geographic area. Net sales attributed to geographic areas were based on the location of the customer.
In millions Years ended December 31,
Net Sales 2016 2015 2014
United States $9,476
 $10,757
 $10,058
International 8,033
 8,353
 9,163
Total net sales $17,509
 $19,110
 $19,221
Long-lived assets include property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation, investments and advances to equity investees and other assets, excluding deferred tax assets, refundable taxes and deferred debt expenses. Long-lived segment assets by geographic area were as follows:
  December 31,
In millions 2019 2018 2017
United States $3,555
 $3,174
 $3,157
China 893
 823
 795
India 616
 577
 563
United Kingdom 370
 337
 339
Netherlands 253
 234
 221
Mexico 175
 171
 136
Canada 139
 114
 116
Brazil 106
 104
 149
Other international countries 489
 329
 293
Total long-lived assets $6,596
 $5,863
 $5,769
In millions December 31,
Long-lived assets 2016 2015 2014
United States $3,092
 $2,968
 $2,949
China 652
 668
 692
India 475
 450
 391
United Kingdom 254
 349
 339
Netherlands 197
 172
 156
Brazil 149
 124
 161
Canada 132
 133
 126
Mexico 131
 108
 96
Other international countries 236
 261
 274
Total long-lived assets $5,318
 $5,233
 $5,184

Our largest customer is PACCAR Inc. Worldwide sales to this customer were $2,359$3,937 million, in 2016, $2,949$3,643 million in 2015 and $2,706$2,893 million in 2014,for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, representing 1317 percent, 15 percent and 14 percent, respectively, of our consolidated net sales. No other customer accounted for more than 10 percent of consolidated net sales.

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SELECTED QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA
UNAUDITED
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
  
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
In millions, except per share amounts 2016  2019 
Net sales $4,291
 $4,528
 $4,187
 $4,503
  $6,004
 $6,221
 $5,768
 $5,578
 
Gross margin 1,056
 1,197
 1,079
 1,120
  1,532
 1,641
 1,494
 1,313
 
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. 321
 406
(1) 
289
(1) 
378
  663
 675
 622
 300
(1) 
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—basic (2)
 $1.87
 $2.41
(1) 
$1.72
(1) 
$2.26
  $4.22
 $4.29
 $3.99
 $1.98
(1) 
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—diluted (2)
 1.87
 2.40
(1) 
1.72
(1) 
2.25
  4.20
 4.27
 3.97
 1.97
(1) 
Cash dividends per share 0.975
 0.975
 1.025
 1.025
  1.14
 1.14
 1.311
 1.311
 
Stock price per share           
  
  
  
 
High $111.29
 $120.00
 $128.60
 $147.10
  $162.34
 $171.84
 $175.91
 $186.73
 
Low 79.88
 104.30
 107.51
 121.22
  130.03
 150.48
 141.14
 151.15
 
 2015  2018 
Net sales $4,709
 $5,015
 $4,620
 $4,766
  $5,570
 $6,132
 $5,943
 $6,126
 
Gross margin 1,195
 1,332
 1,208
 1,212
  1,200
(3) 
1,440
(3) 
1,551
 1,546
 
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. 387
 471
 380
 161
(3) 
 325
(3) 
545
(3) 
692
 579
 
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—basic (2)
 $2.14
 $2.63
 $2.15
 $0.92
(3) 
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—diluted (2)
 2.14
 2.62
 2.14
 0.92
(3) 
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—basic (2) (4)
 $1.97
(3) 
$3.33
(3) 
$4.29
 $3.65
 
Earnings per common share attributable to Cummins Inc.—diluted (2) (4)
 1.96
(3) 
3.32
(3) 
4.28
 3.63
 
Cash dividends per share 0.78
 0.78
 0.975
 0.975
  1.08
 1.08
 1.14
 1.14
 
Stock price per share                  
High $148.04
 $143.40
 $132.96
 $115.37
  $194.18
 $172.08
 $151.87
 $156.49
 
Low 133.50
 133.36
 108.27
 84.99
  154.58
 131.58
 129.90
 124.40
 

(1) 
The secondNet income attributable to Cummins Inc. and earnings per share were negatively impacted by $119 million ($90 million after-tax) of restructuring actions in the fourth quarter of 2016, included an additional $39 million loss contingency charge2019 ($24 million after-tax). The third quarter of 2016 included an additional $99 million loss contingency charge ($50 million net of favorable compensation impact0.59 per basic share and after-tax)$0.59 per diluted share).
(2) 
Earnings per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during that quarter while earnings per share for the full year is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Thus, the sum of the four quarters earnings per share may not equal the full year earnings per share.
(3) 
Gross margin, net income attributable to Cummins Inc. and earnings per share in 2018 were negatively impacted by an Engine Campaign charge of $187 million ($144 million after-tax) in the first quarter ($0.87 per basic share and $0.87 per diluted share). The second quarter of 2018 was negatively impacted by an additional charge of $181 million ($139 million after-tax) ($0.85 per basic share and $0.85 per diluted share).
(4)
Net income attributable to Cummins Inc., basic and diluted earnings per share were impacted by Tax Legislation adjustments. Net income attributable to Cummins Inc. was reduced by $74 million and $8 million in the first and second quarter, respectively, while it increased in the third and fourth quarter of 2015, included a $211$33 million impairment of light-duty diesel assets ($133and $10 million, after-tax), a $90 million restructuring charge ($61 million after-tax)respectively. Basic and a $60 million charge for a loss contingency ($38 million after-tax).diluted earnings per share were reduced by $0.45 per share and $0.05 per share in the first and second quarters, respectively, while they increased in the third and fourth quarters by $0.20 per share and $0.06 per share, respectively.
At December 31, 2016,2019, there were approximately 3,5363,123 holders of record of Cummins Inc.'s $2.50 par value common stock.


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ITEM 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
ITEM 9A.    Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2016,2019, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The information required by Item 9A relating to Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm is incorporated herein by reference to the information set forth under the captions "Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting" and "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm," respectively, under Item 8.
ITEM 9B.    Other Information
None.
PART III
ITEM 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
The information required by Item 10 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the captions "Corporate Governance," "Election of Directors" and "Other Information—Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in our 20172020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2016.2019. Information regarding our executive officers may be found in Part 1 of this annual report under the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant."Information About Our Executive Officers." Except as otherwise specifically incorporated by reference, our Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this annual report.
ITEM 11.    Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 11 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Executive Compensation" in our 20172020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2016.2019.


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ITEM 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Information concerning our equity compensation plans at December 31, 2016,2019, was as follows:
Plan Category 
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(1)
 
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(2)
 
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in the first column)
 
Number of securities to be
issued upon exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(1)
 
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights(2)
 
Number of securities remaining
available for future issuance
under equity compensation
plans (excluding securities
reflected in the first column)
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders 3,149,099
 $115.02
 4,249,124
 3,636,198
 $140.36
 6,860,002
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders 
 
 
Total 3,149,099
 $115.02
 4,249,124

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(1) 
The number is comprised of 2,734,7643,237,570 stock options, 404,494395,931 performance shares and 9,8412,697 restricted shares. See NOTE 15,Note 19, "STOCK INCENTIVE AND STOCK OPTION PLANS," to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of how options and shares are awarded.
(2) 
The weighted-average exercise price relates only to the 2,734,7643,237,570 stock options. Performance and restricted shares do not have an exercise price and, therefore, are not included in this calculation.
We have no equity compensation plans not approved by security holders.
The remaining information required by Item 12 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Stock Ownership of Directors, Management and Others" in our 20172020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2016.2019.
ITEM 13.    Certain Relationships, Related Transactions and Director Independence
The information required by Item 13 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the captions "Corporate Governance" and "Other Information—RelatedInformation-Related Party Transactions" in our 20172020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2016.2019.
ITEM 14.    Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the relevant information under the caption "Selection of Independent Public Accountants" in our 20172020 Proxy Statement, which will be filed within 120 days after the end of 2016.2019.
PART IV
ITEM 15.    Exhibits, and Financial Statement Schedules
(a)
The following Consolidated Financial Statements and schedules filed as part of this report can be found in Item 8 "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data":
Management's Report to Shareholders
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Net Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Balance Sheetsat December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flowsfor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equityfor the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Management's ReportNotes to Shareholders
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Incomefor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Balance Sheetsat December 31, 2016 and 2015
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flowsfor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equityfor the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)

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(b)SeeThe exhibits listed in the following Exhibit Index at the endare filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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101.INS*Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. 
101.SCH*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE*Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

# A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
* Filed with this annual report on Form 10-K are the following documents formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Statements of Net Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, (iii) the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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ITEM 16.    Form 10-K Summary (optional)
Not Applicable.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
CUMMINS INC.
By: /s/ PATRICK J. WARDMARK A. SMITH By: /s/ MARSHA L. HUNTCHRISTOPHER C. CLULOW
  
Patrick J. WardMark A. Smith
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
   
Marsha L. HuntChristopher C. Clulow
Vice President—Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
       
Date: February 13, 201711, 2020    
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signatures Title Date
/s/ N. THOMAS LINEBARGER Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)
 February 13, 201711, 2020
N. Thomas Linebarger  
/s/ PATRICK J. WARDMARK A. SMITH 
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 February 13, 201711, 2020
Patrick J. WardMark A. Smith  
/s/ MARSHA L. HUNTCHRISTOPHER C. CLULOW 
Vice President—Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 February 13, 201711, 2020
Marsha L. HuntChristopher C. Clulow  
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Robert J. Bernhard Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Franklin R. ChangDiaz Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Bruno V. Di Leo Allen Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Stephen B. Dobbs Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Robert K. Herdman Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Alexis M. Herman Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Thomas J. Lynch Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
William I. Miller Director 
*   February 13, 201711, 2020
Georgia R. Nelson Director 
*February 11, 2020
Karen H. QuintosDirector


*By:/s/ PATRICK J. WARDMARK A. SMITH
 
Patrick J. WardMark A. Smith
Attorney-in-fact



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Exhibit No.Description of Exhibit
3
(a)Restated Articles of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 28, 2009).
3
(b)By-laws, as amended and restated effective as of October 11, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Cummins Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K filed within the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 17, 2016).
4
(a)Indenture, dated as of September 16, 2013, by and between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 16, 2013 (Registration Statement No. 333-191189)).
4
(b)First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2013, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Current Report on 8-K, filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2013 (File No. 001-04949)).
4
(c)Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2013, between Cummins Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Current Report on 8-K, filed by Cummins Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 24, 2013 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(a)#2003 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10
(b)#Target Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10
(c)#Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Cummins Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 27, 2015).
10
(d)#Supplemental Life Insurance and Deferred Income Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(d) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011).
10
(e)Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 13, 2015, by and among Cummins Inc., the subsidiary borrowers referred to therein and the Lenders party thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 to Cummins Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 13, 2015).
10
(f)#Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).
10
(g)#Excess Benefit Retirement Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(g) to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2014).
10
(h)#Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Annex B to Cummins Inc.'s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Schedule 14A on March 27, 2012 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(i)#Longer Term Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10
(j)#2006 Executive Retention Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011).
10
(k)#Senior Executive Target Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(k) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10
(l)#Senior Executive Longer Term Performance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10
(m)#Form of Stock Option Agreement under the 2003 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(m) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009).
10
(n)#Form of Long-Term Grant Notice under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(n) to Cummins Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 29, 2015).
10
(o)#2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Annex A to Cummins Inc.'s definitive proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Schedule 14A on March 27, 2012 (File No. 001-04949)).
10
(p)#Form of Stock Option Agreement under the 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(p) to Cummins Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013).
10
(q)#Key Employee Stock Investment Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(q) to Cummins Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 28, 2014).
12
Calculation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (filed herewith).
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant (filed herewith).
23
Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (filed herewith).
24
Powers of Attorney (filed herewith).
31
(a)Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
31
(b)Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32
Certifications Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
101
.INSXBRL Instance Document.
101
.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101
.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
101
.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

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101
.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101
.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

# A management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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